Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
HB 4757 changes eligibility rules for the Texas Racing Commission, barring individuals with financial ties to racetracks or certain criminal convictions from serving on the commission. It also prohibits conducting greyhound or other dog racing as live events in Texas, making violations a criminal offense. The bill authorizes a fee related to these regulations and updates commission member liability protections. These changes directly affect racetrack operators, commission members, and entities involved in horse or dog racing activities within Texas.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Senfronia Thompson
DDemocratic
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