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HB 261, 47th R.S.

Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to legalizing the operation of major horse race courses and pari-mutuel wagering under license from the Texas Horse Racing Commission; defining the offense of bookmaking; prescribing certain penalties; creating the offices of Executive Secretary to Commission, State Racing Veterinarian, and Director of Racing and defining their powers.

Author: John Junior Bell
Coauthor: Howard G. Hartzog | Fred R. "Red" Harris | Pat Dwyer

Subjects:
Amusements, Games, Sports
HORSE RACING
HORSE RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

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