SECTION 311.216. Conduct in Stable Area

(a) An individual may not sleep in the stable area of an association's grounds except:

(1) in a facility provided for that purpose by the association in accordance with the Rules;

(2) in a barn that was constructed after 1990 of fire retardant materials; or

(3) in a tack room that was constructed after 1990 of fire retardant materials, provided the tack room has a window that opens.

(b) A licensee may not possess, keep, or maintain a dog in the stable area of an association's grounds unless:

(1) the dog is confined and prevented from going at large on association grounds; and

(2) the dog is currently vaccinated against rabies.

(c) A licensee who is mounted on a horse or stable pony on association grounds must wear a safety helmet meeting the requirements of §311.218 of this title (relating to Safety Equipment) at all times.

(d) A licensee may not hold a horse in a starting gate unless the licensee wears properly fastened safety helmet meeting the requirements of §311.218 of this title.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, a licensee may not operate a motor vehicle in the stable area during training hours. This subsection does not apply to:

(1) a person who has power of entry under the Act, §3.03;

(2) the stewards;

(3) security personnel employed by the association;

(4) the Commission veterinarian;

(5) the racing secretary;

(6) a veterinarian licensed by the Commission;

(7) an owner or a trainer;

(8) a jockey's agent at a Class 1 racetrack;

(9) a farrier; or

(10) a jockey.

Source Note: The provisions of this §311.216 adopted to be effective October 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 8973; amended to be effective January 8, 2004, 29 TexReg 380; amended to be effective March 20, 2008, 33 TexReg 2307; amended to be effective October 19, 2015, 40 TexReg 7220