Important Public Service Announcement Regarding Texas Racing Commission License Processing Times for Sam Houston Meet
(Austin, Texas - Wednesday, November, 2023) - Due to recent changes enacted by the Texas Racing Commission concerning occupational licensing, all horsemen are encouraged to apply for or renew your license as soon as possible, and well in advance of the opening of the Thoroughbred meet at Sam Houston Race Park on January 5th. Full Story

Texas Racing Commission Grants 2024 Race Dates
((Austin, Texas - Friday, October 20, 2023) - At its October 18 meeting, the Texas Racing Commission granted Lone Star Park, Sam Houston Race Park, and Retama Park their 2024 race dates. The Gillespie County Fairgrounds had previously been granted its 2024 dates. Full Story

THP Update: Texas Can't Endorse or Be Part of the New Racing Health and Safety Act
(Austin , Texas - Thursday, August 24, 2023) - Austin, Texas - Wednesday, September 23, 2023) - A piece of legislation, called the Racehorse Health and Safety Act (RHSA), was introduced by Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03) which is intended to repeal and replace the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. Texas can't endorse or be part of the proposed plan for the same reason that Texas could not become a member state of HISA. Full Story