The April Issue of The Texas Horsemen's News is Out
(Austin, Texas - Sunday, April 7, 2019) - On April 7, the April 2019 issue of The Texas Horsemen's News, the official publication of the Texas Horsemen's Partnership (THP), was distributed electronically to the THP's email list. If you are not already on the THP mailing list, be sure to sign up today. Shortly after signing up, you will receive an email with a link showing where you can download your copy of the April issue. Full Story

Urgent Action Alert: Horsemen Contact Your State Representatives Urging Them to Support HB2463, HB1995, and HB3366
(Austin, Texas - Thursday, April 4, 2019) -Three bills favorable to the Texas horse racing industry - HB2463, HB1995, and HB3366 - have successfully passed out of the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee of Texas House of Representatives and now move to the Calendars Committee to be assigned a date to be heard on the House floor. We urge all Texas horsemen and women and all supporters of the Texas horse racing industry to immediately contact your state Representatives asking them to pledge their support to each of these bills. If you do not know who your State Representative is or their contact information, you can find it here by entering your home address: https://house.texas.gov/members/find-your-representative/. Full Story

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Racing Commission
(Austin, Texas - Thursday, April 4, 2019) - Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arvel "A.J." Waight, Jr. to the Texas Racing Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. Additionally, the Governor appointed Robert C. Pate and Michael "Mike" Moore for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission oversees pari-mutuel wagering on horse and greyhound racing. Full Story