(a) In this section, "Texas-bred race" means a race limited to accredited Texas-bred horses.
(b) A racetrack association shall provide for the running of Texas-bred races.
(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), on each horse racing day, a racetrack association shall provide for the running of at least two Texas-bred races, including one race restricted to maidens.
(d) In accordance with commission rule, a racetrack association may defer the running of one or both of the races required by Subsection (c) for each horse racing day if the racetrack association provides that the total number of accredited Texas-bred races in a horse race meeting is equal to twice the total number of horse racing days in the horse race meeting.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.