Sec. 2026.004. RACING LOCATION. (a) Except as provided by this section, Section 2026.005, or Section 2025.103, a racetrack association may not conduct horse racing or greyhound racing at any place other than the place designated in the license.
(b) If the racetrack or enclosure designated in the license becomes unsuitable for racing because of fire, flood, or other catastrophe, the affected racetrack association, with the prior approval of the commission, may conduct a race meeting or any remaining portion of a meeting temporarily at any other racetrack if the other racetrack license holder:
(1) is licensed by the commission to conduct the same type of racing as may be conducted by the affected racetrack association; and
(2) consents to the usage.
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 2026 - Racetrack Operation and Premises
Subchapter A. Regulation of Racetrack
Section 2026.001. Planning, Construction, and Operation Rules
Section 2026.002. Prevention of Subterfuge in Racetrack Ownership or Operation
Section 2026.003. Financial Disclosure
Section 2026.004. Racing Location
Section 2026.005. Change of Racing Location
Section 2026.006. Lease of Racetrack Premises
Section 2026.007. Inappropriate or Unsafe Conditions; Enforcement; Rules
Section 2026.008. Supervision of Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance; Enforcement
Section 2026.009. Racetrack Security
Section 2026.011. Automobile Racing Facility Prohibited Near Racetrack in Certain Counties