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HB4757: Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

: Senfronia Thompson (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 3, 2025
State Finances
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Disaster Preparedness & Relief
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Occupational Regulation
State Finances--Management & Control
Amusements, Games, Sports
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Animals
EVIDENCE
HORSES
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS
HORSE RACING
GREYHOUND RACING
PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS
TEXAS A&M VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
EQUINE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL, TEXAS
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

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