Prohibits greyhound racing in Texas and regulates horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.

The bill prohibits the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in Texas. It also regulates horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission, including setting rules for horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering. The bill creates a criminal offense for conducting wagering on a horse race meeting without a license and authorizes the commission to issue cease and desist orders for violations. It establishes the Texas equine education and research council and an escrow account for Texas-bred horses. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Prohibits greyhound racing in Texas and regulates horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.

The bill prohibits the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in Texas. It also regulates horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission, including setting rules for horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering. The bill creates a criminal offense for conducting wagering on a horse race meeting without a license and authorizes the commission to issue cease and desist orders for violations. It establishes the Texas equine education and research council and an escrow account for Texas-bred horses. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.