WELCOME TO THE ONLINE LICENSING INFORMATION PAGE

UPDATED JANUARY 4, 2023

The Texas Racing Act and the Texas Rules of Racing provide the basis for qualifying applicants for an occupational license.  Chapter 53 of the Texas Occupations Code provides additional information for licensing applicants with a previous criminal conviction or deferred adjudication.

Applicants are encouraged to get electronic fingerprints (if not on file with the agency) completed at least 10 days before submitting an application for a license.

All new and returning licenses are encouraged to submit license applications at least 21 days before entering a horse in a race or seeking entry to the restricted area of a racetrack.

RENEW OR REQUEST AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE ONLINE

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT LEAST 21 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE ENTERING A HORSE IN A RACE OR SEEKING ENTRY TO A RESTRICTED AREA OF A RACETRACK

NOTE: THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING PERSONAL CHECKS, OR PROVIDING ONSITE FINGERPRINTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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

Updated Texas Racing Commission Guidelines, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Click here for Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 53 Guidelines for applicants with a criminal conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense.

FOR ASSISTANCE AT SAM HOUSTON RACE TRACK, CALL 281-807-8855, OR LONESTAR PARK AT 972-237-5060

or EMAIL LICENSING @ TXRC.TEXAS.GOV FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE

 

STEP 1: BACKGROUND CHECK.

All applicants must pass a background check within 10 days of licensing application.

NOTICE: If your fingerprints are on file with the Texas Racing Commission, you do not need an updated set of fingerprints, we will run your background check when we receive your application.

IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A NEW LICENSE AND NEED FINGERPRINTS:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTS.

FINGERPRINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL LICENSEES WHO DO NOT HAVE FINGERPRINTS ON FILE WITH THE COMMISSION.

Visit IDENTOGO to get a copy of your current fingerprints.

Your application must have a copy of the fingerprint receipt, so the Racing Commission can retrieve your fingerprints.

FIND A LOCATION AND SCHEDULE AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTING (ESTIMATED COST: $43.25 PAID TO IDENTOGO USING A CASHIERS CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD)

WHEN ASKED FOR THE AGENCY ASSIGNED APPLICANT NUMBER (STARTS WITH TT-)

THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION UNIQUE NUMBER IS:

TT-64321

THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION CODE IS:

11G7KX

YOU WILL NEED THIS INFORMATION TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR REGISTER YOUR FINGERPRINT CARD.

STEP 2: APPLY FOR A LICENSE (NEW APPLICANTS)

Download the New Applicant Application Form Legibly, Completely, Provide Credit Card information to Pay Your License Fee, and Remember to Sign the Form, and have your supervisor sign the form.

FOR ADDITIONAL FORMS, SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Click Here to Email Your Completed Application along with your Fingerprint Receipt (new applicants only)

Background Check: We must have a copy of your fingerprints on file to issue a license.

READ THE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES ABOVE BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION!

STEP 3: VISIT OUR LICENSING OFFICE. Once you receive a confirmation email with a letter that your license is approved, print the letter, and visit your local licensing office to get a current photo and your badge.

See our locations and hours below.

STEP 2: RENEW A CURRENT LICENSE.

Download and Fill Out Renewal Application Form Legibly, Completely, Provide Credit Card information to Pay Your License Fee, and Remember to Sign the Form, and have your supervisor sign the form.

FOR ADDITIONAL FORMS, SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Click Here to Email Your Completed Application (renewal applicants only).

Background Check: If your fingerprints are on file, you are not required to submit them again.

READ THE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES ABOVE BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION!

STEP 3: VISIT OUR LICENSING OFFICE. Once you receive a confirmation email with a letter that your license is approved, print the letter, and visit your local licensing office to get a current photo and your badge.

See our locations and hours below.

  • Licensing Office, Retama Park

    One Retama Parkway, Selma, Texas 78154

    Hours for 2023 will be announced by March 1, 2023

    For assistance, please call 972-237-5060 (LoneStar Park Licensing Office)

  • Licensing Office, Sam Houston Race Park

    7575 N Sam Houston Parkway West Houston, Texas 77064

    2023 Core Hours of Operation:

    9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Wednesday-Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sundays. Schedule may vary based on live racing schedule.

    For updated office hours or assistance, please call 281-807-8855 (Sam Houston Race Park Licensing Office)

  • Licensing Office, Lone Star Park

    1000 Lone Star Parkway , Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

    Effective May 11, 2022 - Until Further Notice

    Office Hours: 4 Hours before Post Time on Live Race Dates except Sundays

    972-237-5060

  • Gillespie County Fair & Festival

    530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

    Hours for 2023 will be announced by May 1, 2023

    For assistance, please call 972-237-5060 (LoneStar Park Licensing Office)

ADDITIONAL LICENSING FORMS

YOU CAN EMAIL OR MAIL LICENSING FORMS, HOWEVER, YOU NEED TO ALLOW 10 DAYS PROCESSING TIME

EMAIL: LICENSING@TXRC.TEXAS.GOV

MAIL: PO BOX 12080, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711