(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.

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.

If you are unsure of the status of your license, please call the Texas Racing Commission at (512) 833-6699. 

For more information about the Texas Racing Act or Rules of Racing, visit the Texas Racing Commission webpage at www.txrc.texas.gov/licensing, email: licensing@txrc.texas.gov or call (972) 237-5060 to speak to a licensing specialist.