Sec. 2026.102. CLASS 1 RACETRACK. (a) A class 1 racetrack is a racetrack on which live racing is conducted for a number of days in a calendar year, as determined by the commission under Subchapter A, Chapter 2029.
(b) A class 1 racetrack may operate only in a county with a population of not less than 1.3 million, or in a county adjacent to such a county.
(c) Not more than three class 1 racetracks may be licensed and operated in this state.
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 C. Classification of Horse Racetracks
Section 2026.101. Classification
Section 2026.102. Class 1 Racetrack
Section 2026.103. Class 2 Racetrack
Section 2026.104. Class 3 Racetrack
Section 2026.105. Class 4 Racetrack
Section 2026.106. Waiver or Deferral of Certain Standards for Class 4 Racetrack
Section 2026.107. Calculation of Live and Simulcast Race Dates