TRAINERS:
1. All Trainers must be licensed prior to the entry procedure.
2. A trainer may enter a horse in a stakes race without first obtaining a license, but must obtain a license before the horse may start in the stakes race.
3. It is the Trainer’s responsibility to keep the Texas Racing Commission licensing office current on their Owners’ and employees’ status. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the Stewards.
4. Whenever a Trainer terminates an employee, the licensing office should be notified. The license badge may be returned to the licensee if and when he/she is employed by another licensed Trainer.
OWNERS:
1. All Owners, as listed on the horse registration papers, must obtain a current license. The owner must be licensed one hour prior to post time of the first race of the day in which the owner intends to race.
2. Owners’ licenses will not be issued unless a licensed Trainer is named on his/her application.
3. If an Owner is unable to complete his/her application due to illness or absence, the licensed Trainer desiring to enter the horse may complete an emergency Owner’s license for the absent Owner.
4. All Owners who lease horses for racing purposes are responsible for licensing both the Lessee and Lessor.
5. If the Owner is not an individual, each partner who has an ownership interest of five percent (5%) or more must be licensed by the Texas Racing Commission.
6. A person may not be licensed as an Owner if the Person is not the Owner of record of a properly registered race animal which the person intends to race in Texas which is in the care of a Trainer licensed by the Texas Racing Commission.
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Applying for your License Online
Of course, you may also visit a Racing Commission office to apply for a new license or renew your license. You can apply right there or you may mail your application to Texas Racing Commission, 8505 Cross Park, #110, Austin, TX 78754 or fax your application to the Austin Commission office at 512-833-6907.
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