SECTION 309.213. Starting Gates

(a) An association shall provide a padded starting gate approved by the executive secretary.

(b) The starting gate for quarter horse racing must be capable of activating the timing device for the race.

(c) A class 1 or class 2 association shall maintain at least two operable starting gates during racing hours.

(d) An association shall make at least one starting gate and qualified starting gate personnel available for schooling as often as necessary to accommodate the number of horses requiring schooling from the gate.

(e) An association shall provide appropriate equipment to move the starting gate. The equipment must be kept at the racing strip while a race is being conducted. If a race is started at a place other than in a chute, the association shall provide backup equipment for moving the starting gate. The backup equipment must be kept at the same place as the primary moving equipment during the race.

Source Note: The provisions of this §309.213 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8969; amended to be effective November 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 8511