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House bill · 89R

HB 5013

Relating to the Texas Racing Commission and the regulation of dog races, including greyhound races, as live events in this state and of simulcast wagering on greyhound races conducted out of state.

Did not pass

Progress

21 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

  1. Filed

    Mar 13

  2. Referred to committee

    Apr 3

  3. Heard in committee

    Stopped here

  4. Reported from committee

  5. Passed first chamber

  6. Passed second chamber

  7. Sent to governor

  8. Became law

HouseApr

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

  1. Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Licensing and Administrative Procedures

    Apr 3, 2025 · House

  2. Read first time

    Apr 3, 2025 · House

  3. Filed

    Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

In committee

Topics

Amusements, Games, SportsAnimals

Bill text

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