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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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Latest Updates

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Gillespie County Fair & Festival

    Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):

    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm., Monday-Friday, except for state holidays.

    530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624