Texas Racing Commission Annual Report: 2007 Page: 2
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TEXAS RACING COMMISSION
P.O. Box 12080
Austin, TX 78711-2080
(512) 833-6699
January 29, 2008
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 2007 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-mutual racing industry have continued to decline. The
growth in the amount of unregulated and frequently illegal gaming via television/telephone
and the Internet, along with the recent proliferation of unregulated and unlicensed gaming
parlors featuring eight liner machines, 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.
The agency is now under Sunset review and Commissioners and staff have been working
closely with the Sunset staff as they study our agency and its related issues. We look forward
to their recommendations that will improve and update the Texas Racing Act for the 814
Legislature's consideration.
As Chair of the Commission, I assure you that the Commissioners and staff continue to focus
their energies on diligently regulating the pari-mutual 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.
Respectfull submitted,
seR Adams
Chair
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