SECTION 309.206. Rails

(a) A racetrack, including a turf track, must have an inside and an outside rail of a type approved by the executive secretary. A turf track must have an outside rail that is separate from the inside rail of the adjacent dirt track. The inside rail of a turf track must be movable.

(b) The top of the rail must be not less than 38 nor more than 50 inches above the top of the cushion.

(c) The rail must be constructed of a material that will withstand the impact of a horse.

(d) The rail posts must be spaced not more than 10 feet apart except for movable sections for the purpose of access. The top rail must be smooth and continuous, with no jagged edges.

(e) For a permanent rail, the rail posts must be set in concrete at least six inches below the top of the base to a depth of 36 inches. For a movable rail, the rail posts must be secured in a manner sufficient to withstand the impact of a horse.

Source Note: The provisions of this §309.206 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8969; amended to be effective November 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 8510; amended to be effective January 8, 2004, 29 TexReg 372; amended to be effective June 10, 2020, 45 TexReg 3771