Sec. 2033.015. POSSESSION OR USE OF PROHIBITED DEVICE OR SUBSTANCE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person possesses a prohibited device or prohibited substance at a racetrack, in an enclosure, or at a training facility.
(b) A person commits an offense if, with the intent to influence or affect a horse or greyhound race in a manner contrary to this subtitle or a commission rule, the person uses or offers to use:
(1) a prohibited device; or
(2) a prohibited substance.
(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor unless the actor possessed the prohibited device or prohibited substance with the intent to influence or affect the outcome of a horse or greyhound race in a manner contrary to this subtitle or a commission rule, in which event the offense is a state jail felony.
(d) An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the third degree.
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 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers
Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures
Section 2033.001. General Criminal Penalty
Section 2033.002. Unlawful Racing
Section 2033.003. Pari-Mutuel Wagering Without License
Section 2033.004. Racing Without License
Section 2033.005. Impersonating License Holder
Section 2033.006. Unlawful Possession or Use of Credential
Section 2033.007. Failure to Display Credential
Section 2033.008. Races Conducted on Certain Indian Lands
Section 2033.009. Illegal Access to Enclosure
Section 2033.010. Hindering Entry or Search
Section 2033.011. Forging Pari-Mutuel Ticket
Section 2033.012. False Statements
Section 2033.014. Bribery and Corrupt Influence
Section 2033.015. Possession or Use of Prohibited Device or Substance
Section 2033.016. Criminal Conflict of Interest
Section 2033.017. Offense Involving Minor
Section 2033.018. Search and Seizure