Sec. 2035.002. INITIATION OF LEGALIZATION ELECTION. The commissioners court:
(1) may, on its own motion by a majority vote of its members, order an election to approve the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering on horse races or greyhound races; and
(2) shall order an election on presentation of a petition meeting the requirements of this chapter.
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 2035 - Local Option Election to Legalize Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Subchapter A. Legalization Election
Section 2035.001. Voter Approval of Racetrack Required
Section 2035.002. Initiation of Legalization Election
Section 2035.003. Election to Approve Wagering on Simulcast Races
Section 2035.004. Application for Petition; Issuance
Section 2035.005. Contents of Petition Application
Section 2035.006. Contents of Petition
Section 2035.008. Requirements to Order Election
Section 2035.009. Verification of Petition
Section 2035.010. Certification of Petition Signatures
Section 2035.011. Record in Minutes
Section 2035.012. Order for Election; Election Date
Section 2035.013. Evidence of Validity
Section 2035.014. Election Procedures Governed by Election Code
Section 2035.015. Ballot Proposition