Texas HB5013 prohibits dog racing, including greyhound racing, in the state and regulates horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering.

Texas HB5013 amends the Texas Occupations Code to prohibit any form of dog racing, including greyhound racing, as live events in the state. It also regulates horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, including setting rules for conducting races, licensing, and supervision. The bill mandates that racetrack associations set aside portions of pari-mutuel pools for various purposes, such as the Texas-bred incentive fund and purses. It outlines grounds for denying, revoking, or suspending racetrack licenses and penalizes certain activities related to horse and greyhound racing.

Texas HB5013 prohibits dog racing, including greyhound racing, in the state and regulates horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering.

Texas HB5013 amends the Texas Occupations Code to prohibit any form of dog racing, including greyhound racing, as live events in the state. It also regulates horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, including setting rules for conducting races, licensing, and supervision. The bill mandates that racetrack associations set aside portions of pari-mutuel pools for various purposes, such as the Texas-bred incentive fund and purses. It outlines grounds for denying, revoking, or suspending racetrack licenses and penalizes certain activities related to horse and greyhound racing.