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The Texas Racing Act and the Texas Rules of Racing provide the basis for qualifying applicants for an occupational license. Read the Chapter 53 Guidelines to understand your rights if you have a previous criminal conviction or deferred adjudication.
TO RENEW OR REQUEST AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
PLAN AHEAD: ALLOW 21 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE ENTERING A HORSE IN A RACE OR SEEKING ENTRY TO A RESTRICTED AREA OF A RACETRACK
REQUIRED: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO A LICENSE BEING ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION
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Seasonal Licensing Office Hours (2024): Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hours may be adjusted based on weather conditions.
Licensing Guidelines updated as of January 12, 2024
Download an application form and email it to us for processing (see links below)
Contact us by phone (512-833-6699 option 1) or email licensing@txrc.texas.gov.
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Retama Park
Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm., Monday-Friday, except for state holidays.
One Retama Parkway, Selma, Texas 78154
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Sam Houston Race Park
Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm., Monday-Friday, except for state holidays.
7575 N Sam Houston Parkway West Houston, Texas 77064
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Lone Star Park
Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm., Monday-Friday, except for state holidays.
1000 Lone Star Parkway , Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
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Gillespie County Fair & Festival
Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm., Friday, Saturday, and, Sunday during weekends.
530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624