Texas Racing Commission Annual Report: 2006 Page: 2
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TEXAS RACING COMMISSION
P. 0. BOX 12080
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2080
(512) 833-6699
FAX (512) 833-6907
January 31, 2007
The Honorable Rick Perry
Governor of the State of Texas
State Capitol, Room 200
Austin, Texas 78701
Dear Governor Perry:
In accordance with Section 3.10 of the Texas Racing Act, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes,
I am pleased to submit the 2006 Annual Report of the Texas Racing Commission on
behalf of the Commissioners and staff.
This report covers the activities of the Commission, providing statistics, comparisons. and
information relating to all aspects of the Texas greyhound and horse racing programs and
breeding programs.
Unfortunately, all aspects of the pari-mutuel racing industry have continued to decline.
The growth in the amount of unregulated and frequently illegal gaming, via television/
telephone and the internet, continues to adversely affect the profitability of the racetracks,
the racing participants and the State of Texas. Additionally, the continued expansion of
wagering opportunities in our neighboring states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and
New Mexico places Texas racetracks at a competitive disadvantage for patrons and for
high-quality race animals.
As Chair of the Commission, I assure you that the Commissioners and staff continue to
focus their energies on diligently regulating the pari-mutuel industry to insure the integrity
of racing for all the participants and wagering public. We thank you for the opportunity to
serve you and the citizens of our great state.
Respectfully submitted,
R. Dye Rogers
Chair
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