A trainer can take an emergency license for owners who failed to complete the licensing process by post time of the first race on the day the race animal is entered.
| License Type |
Description |
Signatures Required |
Fee |
Other Requirements |
Information |
| Adoption Program Personnel |
An employee of a greyhound association who works with
the adoption program at a track |
Association Supervisor |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Announcer |
An individual hired by the association to announce
races. |
Association Supervisor (Addendum
sections 1-4, 5) |
$ 35.00 |
none |
none |
| Apprentice Jockey |
A rider of thoroughbreds who meets the qualifications
of a Jockey and who qualifies for an apprentice weight allowance under
Commission Rule §313.166 |
Steward. (Addendum sections
1-4, 8)
If under 18, school enrollment and parent or legal
guardian's signature.
(Addendum sections 9,10) |
$ 75.00 |
Stewards may require a practical examination.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Current Physician's certificate for Physical (BEFORE RIDING IN A RACE)
- GOOD FOR 12 MONTHS. |
none |
| Assistant Farrier / Plater/ Blacksmith |
An individual hired by a licensed Farrier to assist
in holding race animal when shoeing. |
Supervisor (Farrier) |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Assistant Starter |
An individual hired by a horse racetrack association
to perform duties required by the Starter at the starting gate. |
Association Starter |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Assistant Trainer/Owner |
An individual hired by a licensed Trainer and is 18
years of age or older who has met the qualifications required by the
Board of Stewards/Judges. |
Employer (a Trainer or Owner/Trainer) and Steward/Judge (Addendum sections 1-4, 5, 13) |
$ 100.00 |
Written examination and "hands on" test if
applicant does not have a valid trainer type license in another racing
jurisdiction. |
none |
| Association Assistant Management |
An individual hired by the racetrack association to
assist a department manager. This licensee does not hire/fire employees. |
Association Supervisor (Addendum
sections 1-4, 5) |
$50.00 |
none |
none |
| Association Management Personnel |
An individual hired by the racetrack association to
manage a department who has the authority to hire/fire employees. |
Association Supervisor (Addendum
sections 1-4, 5) |
$75.00 |
none |
none |
| Associaton Officer/Director |
A member/employee of the racetrack association filling
a key position in management or ownership of the association; i.e. Association
Owners, Board Members, Officers, Senior Managers. |
Immediate Manager (Addendum
sections 1-4, 5, 14) |
$100.00 |
Must be approved by Executive Director. |
none |
| Association Other |
An individual hired by the racetrack association whose position fits
no other title listed. |
Association Supervisor (Addendum
sections 1-4, 5)
If under 18, school enrollment and parent signature.(Addendum
sections 9-10) |
$ 75.00 |
none |
none |
| Association Staff |
An individual hired by the racetrack association to provide various
services such as clerical, accounting, admissions, food service, housekeeping,
front side maintenance, parking, usher, etc. |
Association Supervisor (Addendum
sections 1-4, 5)
If under 18, school enrollment and parent signature.(Addendum
sections 9-10) |
$ 35.00 |
none |
none |
| Association Veterinarian |
An individual hired by the racetrack association to provide veterinary
service for greyhounds. |
Association, Commission Veterinarian
(Addendum sections 1-4, 5, 12) |
$ 75.00 |
Evidence of Texas license to practice Veterinary medicine
and provide State license number, Texas Department of Public Safety
number, and DEA number used in practice. |
none |
| Authorized Agent |
An individual (Owner or Trainer) appointed by a licensed principal |
Principal, Trainer's signature for an Assistant Trainer
as Agent. |
$ 15.00 for New Registration
$ 15.00 to add Each Principal |
Must be licensed as Trainer, Owner/Trainer, Owner,
or Asst. Trainer (must have Trainer's notarized signature on agent form.) |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Chaplain |
An individual that is a member of the clergy allowed on association
grounds for religious meetings and/or counseling |
Association |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Chaplain Assistant |
An individual working for a chaplain on association grounds for religious
meetings and/or counseling. |
Chaplain. If under 18, school enrollment and parent
signature. |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Equine Dental Provider |
An individual licensed
by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to provide equine dentistry on association grounds. |
None |
$ 100.00 |
Evidence of licensure as an Equine Dental Provider by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. |
none |
| Exercise Rider |
An individual who exercises horses on a racetrack during training.
An Exercise Rider is usually self-employed but is employed by a trainer
in some cases. |
Steward - NEW LICENSE ONLY. If under 18, school enrollment
and parent signature. |
$ 25.00 |
Must be at least 16 years of age. |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
Farrier/
Plater/ Blacksmith |
An individual that is self-employed providing horse shoeing services
to licensees on association grounds. |
Steward - NEW LICENSE ONLY.
*Association Management
If under 18, proof of school enrollment, and parent or legal guardian's
signature.
(Addendum sections 1-4, 13 and
if under 18: 9, 10) |
$ 75.00 |
Some associations may require approval. CANNOT BE AN
OWNER. |
none |
Groom/
Hot Walker |
An individual 16 years of age or older hired by a licensed Trainer. |
Supervisor. If under 18, school enrollment and parent
signature. |
$ 25.00 |
If under 18, verification of educational status. |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Jockey |
An individual who is 16 years of age or older who has provided proof
of a satisfactory physical examination within the previous twelve-month
period. |
Steward - NEW LICENSE ONLY.
If under 18, school enrollment and parent signature.
(Addendum sections 1-4, 8 and
if under 18: 9, 10) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Current Physician's certificate for Physical (BEFORE
RIDING IN A RACE)-GOOD FOR 12 MONTHS. Must register with the Board of
Stewards. Stewards may require a practical examination. If under 18,
verification of educational status. |
none |
| Jockey Agent |
An individual who is authorized by a licensed jockey to represent a
jockey in securing mounts. |
Jockey. Stewards - NEW LICENSE ONLY
(Addendum sections 1-4, 7) |
$ 100.00 |
Must register with the Board of Stewards. Stewards
may require a practical examination. |
none |
| Kennel Helper |
An individual 16 years of age or older hired by a Kennel to work on
association grounds. |
Supervisor. If under 18, parent
signature. |
$ 25.00 |
If under 18, verification of educational status. |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Kennel Owner |
An individual who has been approved by the greyhound racetrack association
to operate a kennel on association grounds and who is sole or part owner
of kennel or lessor or lessee. The Kennel Owner must be under contract
with the Association. |
Judge - NEW LICENSE ONLY. (Addendum sections 1-4, 13) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Must be shown on approved list from the Association. |
none |
| Kennel Owner/Owner |
An individual who has been approved by the greyhound racetrack association
to operate a Kennel on association grounds and who is sole or part owner
of record or lessor or lessee of a properly registered race animal which
the person intends to race in Texas and which is in the care of a licensed
Trainer. (See Owner and Kennel Owner requirements) |
Judge - NEW LICENSE ONLY. (Addendum
sections 1-4, 13) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Must be shown on approved list from the Association. |
none |
| Kennel Owner/Trainer |
An individual 18 years of age or older who has been approved by the
greyhound racetrack association to operate a Kennel on association grounds
and who is sole or part owner of record or lessor or lessee of a properly
registered race animal which the person intends to race in Texas and
is the Trainer. (See Owner and Kennel Owner requirements) |
Judge - NEW LICENSE ONLY. (Addendum
sections 1-4, 13) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Must be shown on approved list from the Association.
Judge may require written and "hands on" test before licensing.
A valid Trainer's license from another racing jurisdiction may be honored. |
none |
| Kennel Owner/ Owner/ Trainer |
An individual 18 years of age or older who has been approved by the
greyhound racetrack association to operate a Kennel on association grounds
and who is sole or part owner of record or lessor or lessee of a properly
registered race animal which the person intends to race in Texas and
which is in training for the purpose of racing in the State of Texas.
(See Owner, Kennel Owner, and Trainer requirements) |
Judge - NEW LICENSE ONLY. (Addendum
sections 1-4, 13) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Must be shown on approved list from the Association.
Judge may require written and "hands on" test before licensing.
A valid Trainer's license from another racing jurisdiction may be honored. |
none |
| Kennel Registration |
Individual, partner, corporation, or other entity that operates at
a greyhound track under a kennel name. |
Association. Designated Representative (not required
for Texas Online applications). |
$ 75.00 |
MUST BE BOOKED AT A TEXAS RACETRACK. |
none |
| Lead Out |
An individual hired by the association to lead greyhounds in the post
parade to the starting box. May be licensed as BOX PERSON. |
Association supervisor. |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Maintenance |
An individual hired by the association who performs maintenance duties.
(Licensee's who work the track, barns, etc.) NOTE: If a vendor employee,
license as VENDOR EMPLOYEE. |
Supervisor. |
$ 35.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Medical Staff |
An individual hired by the association providing medical assistance.
NOTE: If vendor employee, license as VENDOR EMPLOYEE. |
Supervisor. (Addendum sections
1-4, 5) |
$ 35.00 |
none |
none |
| Miscellaneous |
Use when no other license types apply. |
n/a |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Multiple Owner/ Stable/Farm Registration |
For use if the owner according to the animal's registration
papers is an entity other than an individual, such as a partnership,
stable, farm name. Each individual who owns 5% or more of the race animal
must be individually licensed. The animal will not be permitted to race
until all those individuals are licensed. If the race animal is owned
jointly by a husband and wife, with the same last name, registration
on this form is not required. Also used for a kennel not located on
the grounds of a Texas racetrack. |
Designated Representative. None if applying online. |
1 year =
$ 35.00
2 year =
$ 70.00
3 year =
$ 105.00 |
Anyone owning 5% or more of the entity must be licensed
as an Owner and listed on Multiple Owner form; this includes any ownership
involving partnerships, corporations, syndicates, estates and stables,
or kennels not booked at a Texas racetrack. |
none |
| Mutuel Clerk |
An individual who is 16 years of age or older hired
by the association to work at the betting windows. |
Supervisor. (Addendum sections
1-4, 5) |
$ 35.00 |
none |
none |
| Mutuel Other |
An individual hired by the association to work in the
mutuel department that works in a capacity other than mutuel clerk. |
Supervisor. (Addendum sections
1-4, 5) |
$ 35.00 |
none |
none |
| Owner |
An individual who is sole or part owner of record or
lessor or lessee of a properly registered race animal which the person
intends to race in Texas. |
None unless under 18 yrs of age. (Addendum sections
1-4, 11) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
none |
none |
| Owner/Trainer |
An individual 18 years of age or older who has qualified
as a Trainer and who trains animals for which the person is: (1) the
owner/lessee/lessor of record; or (2) has an ownership interest in any
properly registered race animal intended for racing in the State of
Texas. |
Steward - NEW LICENSE ONLY. (Addendum
sections 1-4, 13) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Refer to Owner and Trainer requirements. |
none |
| Pony Person |
An individual who has satisfactorily performed before
the Stewards or their representative(s) to pony horses for training
or on race day. |
Steward - NEW LICENSE ONLY. |
$ 25.00 |
Stewards may require a practical test and/or approval
by an Outrider. |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Racing Industry Representative |
The Executive Director of a breed organization or racing
industry organization. (TTA, TQHA, THP, TGA, etc.) |
None |
$ 100.00 |
none |
none |
| Racing Industry Representative - Staff |
A person who is employed by a breed organization or
racing industry organization. |
Supervisor (Addendum sections
1-4, 5) |
$ 30.00 |
none |
none |
| Racing Official |
An individual hired by the racetrack association acting
in an official capacity whose title or duties are not described under
another license category title. Refer to Commission Rule §313.4 for
horse racing officials, Rule §315.1 for greyhound racing officials. |
Racing Secretary and Commission Director of Racing
(New License Only) (Addendum sections 1-4, 5, 15) |
$ 50.00 |
Approval by Commission Director of Racing. |
none |
| Security Officer |
An individual hired by the racetrack association who
is responsible for providing security for the racetrack grounds. NOTE:
If the security is provided by a Vendor, license as VENDOR EMPLOYEE.
If a Peace Officer, refer to Law Enforcement. |
Association Supervisor (Addendum
sections 1-4, 5) |
$ 30.00 |
none |
none |
| Stable Foreman |
An individual hired by an Owner and/or Trainer to supervise
his/her stable. |
Trainer (Addendum sections
1-4, 5) |
$ 50.00 |
none |
none |
| Tattooer |
An individual contracted by the Thoroughbred Racing
and Protective Bureau or the American Quarter Horse Association to tattoo
racehorses. |
Steward - NEW LICENSE ONLY (Addendum sections 1-4, 13) |
$ 100.00 |
Must submit an I.D. card from one of the two organizations
listed above. |
none |
| Test Technician |
An individual hired by the Association to work in the
testing area, collecting samples, etc. |
Head Test Technician |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Trainer |
An individual 18 years of
age or older who has met the requirements to be a licensed Trainer and
who is training one or more horses/greyhound for the purpose of racing
in the State of Texas. |
Steward/Judge - NEW LICENSE ONLY. (Addendum sections
1-4, 13) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Steward/Judge may require examination. A valid Trainer's
license from another racing jurisdiction may be honored. |
none |
| Training Facility Employee |
An owner of a training facility or an individual hired
by the training facility to work at the facility. |
Training Facility Manager. (Addendum
sections 1-4,5)
If under 18, proof of school enrollment and parent signature. (Addendum
sections 9,10) |
$ 30.00 |
none |
none |
| Training Facility General Manager |
An individual hired to oversee the training facility
and employees. |
none |
$ 50.00 |
The training facility must be approved/licensed by
the Executive Director. |
none |
| Valet |
An individual hired by the racetrack association to
assist jockeys with their tack, silks, etc. in the jockey room. |
Racing Secretary |
$ 25.00 |
none |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Vendor-Concessionaire |
An individual/company/corporation providing a service
or goods to the racetrack association and who has approval from the
association to conduct business on association grounds. |
Association Representative |
$ 100.00 |
Pharmaceutical Representatives, Vendors of feed additives
and/or Veterinarian products must obtain the Commission Veterinarian's
signature before licensure. |
|
| Vendor-Totalisator Company |
A company/corporation providing totalisator services. |
Contact Austin Commission office at 512-833-6699 |
$ 500.00 |
Contact Austin Commission office at 512-833-6699 |
Not Available via Texas Online
for New or Renewed Licenses |
| Vendor Employee |
An employee or owner of a vendor who works on association
grounds and will deliver goods and/or services on behalf of the vendor
within the enclosure. |
Employer (Addendum sections
1-4,5) |
$ 30.00 |
none |
none |
| Vendor -Totalistator Employee |
An employee or owner of a totalisator company. |
Employer (Addendum sections
1-4,5) |
$ 50.00 |
Contact Austin Commission office at 512-833-6699 |
Contact Austin Commission office at 512-833-6699 |
| Veterinarian |
A veterinarian licensed by the Texas State Board of
Veterinary Examiners. |
Commission Veterinarian - NEW LICENSE ONLY
(Addendum sections 1-4, 12) |
1 year =
$ 100.00
2 year =
$ 200.00
3 year =
$ 300.00 |
Evidence of Texas license to practice veterinary medicine.
Must provide State license number, Texas Department of Public Safety
number, and DEA number used in practice.
*Some Associations require proof of insurance and a fee. |
none |
| Veterinarian Assistant |
An individual hired by a licensed veterinarian to assist
the veterinarian on association grounds. This is also used for horse-massage
therapist. |
Employer (Addendum sections
1-4, 5) |
$ 30.00 |
Must be 18 years of age or older. |
none |
