Issue Date: | 1988-12-01 |
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Revised Date: | 2019-05-06 |
Legal Cites
- Occupations Code sec. 2025.053
Object Type
Cash — Business Regulation
Origin Date
1987 by S.B. 15, 69th Leg., 2nd C.S., November 3, 1987 Ballot
Description
The commission shall require each applicant for an original license to pay the required application fee. Fees are set by the commission in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administration:
Horse Tracks:
- Minimum fee for a Class 1 (number of days and dates for live racing per calendar year determined by Commission in county with population of not less than 750,000). Application is $15,000 - Limit 4.
- Minimum fee for a Class 2 (entitled to live racing 60 days, more or less days determined by Commission). Application is $7,500.
- Minimum fee for a Class 3 (operated by a county or nonprofit fair, live racing not to exceed 16 days in a calendar year). Application is $2,500.
- Minimum fee for a Class 4 (operated by a county fair under § 12.03, live racing not to exceed 5 days in a calendar year). Application is $1,500.
Dog Tracks:
- Minimum fee is $20,000.
Application fees for both types of tracks must be cashier's or certified check. Applicants must post bond in amount determined by the commission.
Due Date
Before construction on track begins.
Collecting Agencies
Deposit Funds
Note
Class 4 fee and bond amount amended by H.B. 2263, 72nd Leg., R.S.
Codified by S.B. 1969, 85th Leg., R.S. effective April 1, 2019. Previously under Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Art. 179e sec. 6.03(e).
USAS Values
Appropriation Year | 25 |
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USAS Title | RACE TRACK APPL FEES-HORSE & GREYHOUND |
Receipt Category | 03 – Business Regulation |
Receipt Type | 10 – Business/Professional Fees |
Object Group | 30 – Revenues |
USAS Status | A |
Rev/Exp Category | 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES |