S.B. No. 917
AN ACT
relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to
certain horse and greyhound races.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 751, Health and Safety Code, is amended
by adding Section 751.0021 to read as follows:
Sec. 751.0021. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN HORSE AND GREYHOUND
RACES. (a) This chapter applies to a horse or greyhound race that
attracts or is expected to attract at least 100 persons, except that
this chapter does not apply if the race is held at a location at
which pari-mutuel wagering is authorized under the Texas Racing Act
(Article 179e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
(b) This section does not legalize any activity prohibited
under the Penal Code or other state law.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 917 passed the Senate on
April 21, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 917 passed the House on
May 22, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 71, Nays 67, two
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor