Tex. Occ. Code Section 2033.003
Pari-mutuel Wagering Without License

(a)

A person commits an offense if, without a license, the person in any capacity participates or is otherwise involved in horse racing or greyhound racing with pari-mutuel wagering.

(b)

An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the actor was required by this subtitle to obtain a racetrack license, in which event the offense is a state jail felony.

(c)

It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) that the actor was a spectator or a person placing a wager.

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

Source: Section 2033.003 — Pari-mutuel Wagering Without License, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2033.htm#2033.003 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2033.001
General Criminal Penalty 2033.002
Unlawful Racing 2033.003
Pari-mutuel Wagering Without License 2033.004
Racing Without License 2033.005
Impersonating License Holder 2033.006
Unlawful Possession or Use of Credential 2033.007
Failure to Display Credential 2033.008
Races Conducted on Certain Indian Lands 2033.009
Illegal Access to Enclosure 2033.010
Hindering Entry or Search 2033.011
Forging Pari-mutuel Ticket 2033.012
False Statements 2033.013
Touting 2033.014
Bribery and Corrupt Influence 2033.015
Possession or Use of Prohibited Device or Substance 2033.016
Criminal Conflict of Interest 2033.017
Offense Involving Minor 2033.018
Search and Seizure 2033.019
Prosecution 2033.020
Venue for Prosecution 2033.021
Commission Authority 2033.051
Imposition of Penalty 2033.052
Amount of Penalty 2033.053
Preliminary Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty 2033.054
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested 2033.055
Hearing 2033.056
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 2033.057
Complaints 2033.101
Cease and Desist Order 2033.102
Hearing Concerning Proposed Cease and Desist Order 2033.103
Petition for Judicial Review of Cease and Desist Order 2033.104
Emergency Cease and Desist Order 2033.105
Hearing Concerning Emergency Cease and Desist Order 2033.106
Violation of Final Cease and Desist Order 2033.151
Disciplinary Actions 2033.152
Hearing Concerning Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew License 2033.153
Injunction 2033.154
Enforcement Regarding Horsemen’s Account

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 2033.003’s source at texas.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._occ._code_section_2033.003

Original Source: Section 2033.003 — Pari-mutuel Wagering Without License, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2033.htm#2033.003 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).