Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2025.102. Qualifications for Issuance of Racetrack License

(1) determines that the conduct of race meetings at the proposed racetrack and location:

(2) determines by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant will comply with all criminal laws of this state.

(1) the applicant's financial stability;

(2) the applicant's resources for supplementing the purses for races for various breeds;

(3) the location of the proposed racetrack;

(4) the effect of the proposed racetrack on traffic flow;

(5) facilities for patrons and occupational license holders;

(6) facilities for race animals;

(7) availability to the racetrack of support services and emergency services;

(8) the experience of the applicant's employees;

(9) the potential for conflict with other licensed race meetings;

(10) the anticipated effect of the race meeting on the horse or greyhound breeding industry in this state;  and

(11) the anticipated effect of the race meeting on the state and local economy from tourism, increased employment, and other sources.