WELCOME TO THE ONLINE LICENSING INFORMATION PAGE

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The Texas Racing Act and the Texas Rules of Racing provide the basis for qualifying applicants for an occupational license. Read the Chapter 53 Guidelines to understand your rights if you have a previous criminal conviction or deferred adjudication.

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TO RENEW OR REQUEST AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE

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PLAN AHEAD: ALLOW 21 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE ENTERING A HORSE IN A RACE OR SEEKING ENTRY TO A RESTRICTED AREA OF A RACETRACK

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REQUIRED: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO A LICENSE BEING ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION

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DOWNLOAD FORMS

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REGISTRATION LOCATIONS

WE DO NOT PROCESS LICENSES AT OUR AUSTIN HEADQUARTERS

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Latest Updates

  • Seasonal Licensing Office Hours (2024): Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Hours may be adjusted based on weather conditions.

  • Licensing Guidelines updated as of January 12, 2024

  • Download an application form and email it to us for processing (see links below)

  • Contact us by phone (512-833-6699 option 1) or email licensing@txrc.texas.gov.

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    Retama Park

    Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):

    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm., Monday-Friday, except for state holidays.

    One Retama Parkway, Selma, Texas 78154

    CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS
  • Horse race at a racetrack with a large grandstand in the background and spectators in the stands.

    Sam Houston Race Park

    Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):

    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm., Monday-Friday, except for state holidays.

    7575 N Sam Houston Parkway West Houston, Texas 77064

    CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS
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    Lone Star Park

    Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):

    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm., Monday-Friday, except for state holidays.

    1000 Lone Star Parkway , Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

    CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE
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    Gillespie County Fair & Festival

    Seasonal Licensing Hours (during live race events):

    8:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm., Friday, Saturday, and, Sunday during weekends.

    530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

    GILLESPIE RACING INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP

    CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS