Tex. Occ. Code Section 2026.151
Commission Approval Required

(a)

All concession, management, and totalisator contracts submitted by an applicant under Section 2025.054 (Management, Concession, and Totalisator Contracts) must have the prior approval of the commission.

(b)

The commission shall refuse to approve a concession or management contract if, in the sole discretion of the commission, the background checks conducted under Section 2025.056 (Background Check) reveal anything that might be detrimental to the public interest or the racing industry.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.

Source: Section 2026.151 — Commission Approval Required, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2026.htm#2026.151 (accessed May 26, 2025).

2026.001
Planning, Construction, and Operation Rules 2026.002
Prevention of Subterfuge in Racetrack Ownership or Operation 2026.003
Financial Disclosure 2026.004
Racing Location 2026.005
Change of Racing Location 2026.006
Lease of Racetrack Premises 2026.007
Inappropriate or Unsafe Conditions 2026.008
Supervision of Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance 2026.009
Racetrack Security 2026.010
Kennels 2026.011
Automobile Racing Facility Prohibited near Racetrack in Certain Counties 2026.012
Other Lawful Businesses Authorized 2026.013
Employee Compliance 2026.051
Commission Rules Regarding Exclusion or Ejection 2026.052
Exclusion or Ejection from Enclosure 2026.053
Exclusion or Ejection by Racetrack Association 2026.054
Criminal Trespass at Enclosure 2026.101
Classification 2026.107
Calculation of Live and Simulcast Race Dates 2026.151
Commission Approval Required 2026.152
Commission Review of Security Plans and Certain Contracts 2026.153
Management Contract: Requirements and Limitations

Verified:
May 26, 2025

§ 2026.151. Comm’n Approval Required's source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 2026.151 — Commission Approval Required, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2026.htm#2026.151 (last accessed May 10, 2025).