News, Postings, and Public Data

Recent Press Releases and Announcements

02/26/13  Additional Changes to Permissible Medication Levels - The Commission has incorporated changes to its list                 of medications that are permissible if found at or below the specified concentration level. See
                Notice of Additional Changes & the revised list of Permissible Medication Levels (in English & Spanish).

11/13/12  Changes to Permissible Medication Levels - The Commission has incorporated changes to                  
                 its list of medications that are permissible if found at or below the specified concentration level.  
                 See Notice of changes & the revised list of Permissible Medication Levels (in English & Spanish).

08/21/12  Working Draft of Proposed Totalisator Technical Standards now available - The working draft of
                 proposed Rules of Racing - Totalisator Requirements and Operating Environment is now available for
                 review and comment. Send questions and comments to carol.olewin@txrc.state.tx.us. There will be additional
                 opportunities for comment before any action on these proposed rules is taken.
      
01/01/12  Public Notice: Bute Rule Revision

12/06/11  Public Notice: Fingerprinting Costs Increase

09/06/11  Gov. Perry Names Schmidt Chair of Texas Racing Commission
                 On Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, Gov. Rick Perry named Robert Schmidt Chair of the Texas Racing Commission for a                  term to expire at the pleasure of the governor.

07/11/11  Commission to Hold Horse Race Dates Committee Meeting
                 Committee Encourages Stakeholder and Public Participation. See Press Release and Agenda.

07/06/11  Commission to Hold Greyhound Race Dates Committee Meeting
                 Committee Encourages Stakeholder and Public Participation. See Press Release and Agenda.

05/13/11   Racing Commission Approves Change in Ownership of Lone Star Park
                  Commission Action Brings Closure to Process that began in Bankruptcy Court. See Press Release

04/01/11   Racing Commission Appoints Chuck Trout as Executive Director

04/01/11   Racing Commission Approves Ownership Change Affecting Three Texas Tracks -  
                  Penn National Gaming joins MAXXAM, Inc. in a 50/50 ownership arrangement of Sam Houston
                  Race Park, Valley Race Park, and Laredo Race Park. See Press Release

01/14/11   Study of the Current State of Horse and Greyhound Racing in Texas and Industry Recommendations for
                  Improvement - See Report and Appendices

12/02/10   Racing Commission Executive Director Retires, Interim Appointed - See Press Release

11/05/10   Racing Commission Executive Director Set to Retire - Career includes more than 30 years State
                  Service.
                  See Press Release

10/19/10   Agenda for Safety and Medication Working Group - The agenda for the Safety and Medication Working                   Group meeting is now available.  The meeting will be held on October 26, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the Texas                   Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in College Station.
                  See Agenda

10/19/10   Working Draft of Proposed Totalisator Technical Standards now available - The working draft of proposed                   Rules of Racing - Totalisator Technical Standards is now available for review and comment. Questions and                   comments should be sent to carol.olewin@txrc.state.tx.us.  There will be additional opportunities for                   comment before any action on these proposed rules are taken.
                  See Proposed Totalisator Technical Standards

09/16/10   Commission Grants Greyhound Race Dates for 2011 - Year-round Racing Continues at Gulf Greyhound Park
                  See Informational Release

09/14/10   Commission Grants Horse Race Dates for 2011 and Part of 2012 - Plan Results from Negotiations
                  between Horsemen and Tracks
                  See Press Release

Letters

Year to Date Wagering Statistics

Individual Texas racetrack handle information as well as combined Greyhound and Horse racetrack handle information are detailed in these statistical reports.

Purchasing and Procurement Information

Contracts over $100,000

Rulings

Please note, there is a time delay between the ruling date and when it is posted to the website. For any questions regarding if a fine has been paid, or if a person is still under suspension, contact info@txrc.state.tx.us or call 512-833-6699 and ask for the Public Information Officer.

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