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Rodeo & Other Animal Sports

Texas Law

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 87
This chapter, sometimes called the Farm Animal Liability Act, discusses certain limits on the liability of those who host or engage in certain farm animal activities or livestock shows.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 94
This chapter discusses certain limits on the liability of certain sports officials and organizations. Sports addressed include rodeo, traditional field sports, car racing, fishing tournaments, marksmanship sports, and more.

Understanding the Law

Ag Law in the Field Podcast : Equine Liability & Risk Management
This podcast hosted by agriculture law attorney Tiffany Lashmet discusses how horse and horse farm owners can protect themselves and their operation from liability in the event an injury occurs. Solutions discussed include liability insurance, liability releases, the Farm Animal Liability Act, and potential business entity creation.
Texas Farm Animal Liability Act
This blog post written by a Texas agriculture law attorney discusses the laws in Texas that limit the liability of certain people who host or engage in farm animal activities such as rodeo or livestock shows.
Detailed Discussion of Rodeos
This article discusses laws pertaining to rodeos and the animals used in rodeo sports. The article is provided by the Animal Legal and Historical Center at the Michigan State University College of Law.

Racing

Texas Law

Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Article 179e, "Texas Racing Act"
This chapter outlines the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission including the power to regulate racing. It also discusses horse registration and fairs, stock shows, and expositions.
Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Part 8
Regulations of the Texas Racing Commission, including ch. 313, "Officials and Rules of Horse Racing" and ch. 315, "Officials and Rules of Greyhound Racing."

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Texas Racing Commission
This agency regulates and issues rules on the horse racing and dog racing industries.

Books

This print book at the State Law Library contains information on racing laws. If you are not able to visit the State Law Library in Austin, this book might be available at a law library near you or a public library near you.

The little book of horse racing law [print book]
Part of the American Bar Associations Little book of series, this casebook explore legal issues surrounding horse racing in a fun and engaging way. Chapters look at a variety of topics including gambling, discrimination against patrons considered "rascals," search and seizure, performance-enhancing drugs, misrepresentation of a horse, and torts.

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