Sec. 2023.106. RACE MEETING OFFICIAL POWERS AND DUTIES; RULES. (a) A steward or judge may on any day exercise the supervisory authority granted the steward or judge under this subtitle or commission rule, including the performance of supervisory acts requiring the exercise of discretion.
(b) The commission shall adopt rules that specify the power and duties of each race meeting official, including the power of a steward or judge to impose penalties for unethical practices or violations of racing rules.
(c) A penalty imposed by a steward or judge may include a fine of not more than $25,000, a suspension not to exceed five years, or both a fine and suspension.
(d) Before imposing a penalty under this section, a steward or judge shall conduct a hearing that is consistent with constitutional due process. A hearing conducted by a steward or judge under this section is not subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act
Chapter 2023 - Commission and Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties
Subchapter C. Employment of and Supervision by Race Meeting Officials
Section 2023.101. Employment of Stewards and Judges
Section 2023.102. Steward and Judge Examinations
Section 2023.103. Employment of State Veterinarians
Section 2023.104. Race Meeting Official Compensation and Fee
Section 2023.105. Employment of Other Racetrack Officials
Section 2023.106. Race Meeting Official Powers and Duties; Rules
Section 2023.107. Executive Director Review and Modification of Penalty
Section 2023.108. Final Decision; Availability of Appeal
Section 2023.109. Appeal From Decision of Race Meeting Official; Decisions Not Appealable