Sec. 2026.106. WAIVER OR DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR CLASS 4 RACETRACK. (a) In considering an application for a class 4 racetrack license, except as provided by Subsection (b), the commission may waive or defer compliance with the commission's standards regarding the physical facilities or operations of a horse racetrack.
(b) The commission may not waive or defer compliance with standards that relate to the testing of horses or license holders for the presence of a prohibited substance, including a prohibited drug or chemical.
(c) If the commission defers compliance, the commission shall, when granting the application, establish a schedule under which the license holder must comply with the standards.
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