SECTION 311.111. Jockey Agent

(a) Eligibility.

(1) An applicant for a license as a jockey agent shall:

(A) demonstrate to the stewards that the applicant has a contract for agency with at least one jockey who has been licensed by the Commission; and

(B) be qualified, as determined by the stewards or other Commission designee, by reason of experience, background and knowledge. A jockey agent's license from another jurisdiction may be accepted as evidence of experience and qualifications. Evidence of qualifications may require passing one or both of the following:

(i) a written examination; or

(ii) an interview or oral examination.

(2) Applicants not previously licensed as a jockey agent shall be required to pass a written and oral examination.

(b) Limit on Contracts.

(1) During a thoroughbred or mixed race meet a jockey agent may serve as agent for no more than two jockeys and one apprentice jockey.

(2) During a quarter horse meet a jockey agent may serve as agent for no more than three jockeys.

(c) Responsibilities.

(1) A jockey agent shall not make or assist in making engagements for a jockey other than those the agent is licensed to represent.

(2) A jockey agent shall file written proof of all engagements and changes of engagements with the stewards.

(3) A jockey agent shall maintain current and accurate records of all engagements made, such records being subject to examination by the stewards at any time.

(4) A jockey agent may make entries for an owner or trainer with prior permission from the owner or trainer.

(5) When making an entry, a jockey agent shall sign the entry card and shall be responsible for the accuracy of the information provided on the entry card.

(d) Prohibited Areas. A jockey agent is prohibited from entering the jockey room, winner's circle, racing strip, paddock or saddling enclosure during the hours of racing, unless permitted by the stewards.

(e) Agent Withdrawal (Termination). When any jockey agent withdraws from representation of a jockey, the jockey agent shall immediately notify the stewards and shall submit to the stewards a list of any unfulfilled engagements made for the jockey.

Source Note: The provisions of this §311.111 adopted to be effective March 20, 2008, 33 TexReg 2307