SECTION 321.415. Duties Of Host Racetrack

(a) An association that exports races conducted by the association acts as a host racetrack on the dates the races are conducted and exported.

(b) A host racetrack is responsible for the content of the simulcast and shall use reasonable effort to present a simulcast which offers the viewers an exemplary depiction of the performance, a periodic display of wagering information, and continuity of programming between racing events.

(c) The host racetrack shall provide transmission equipment of acceptable broadcast quality that does not interfere with the closed circuit TV system of the guest racetrack. The host racetrack must transmit and receive wagering information via a data circuit. If the host racetrack plans to form common pools, the racetrack shall provide a direct telephone line and a facsimile machine, or other means approved by the executive secretary, located in the mutuel area to receive information from the guest racetracks in case of a system failure.

(d) Unless otherwise permitted by the executive secretary, a simulcast must contain in its video content:

(1) the date;

(2) a digital display of the actual time of day at the host racetrack;

(3) the name of the host racetrack;

(4) the number of the race being displayed; and

(5) any other relevant information available to patrons at the host racetrack.

(e) At least 15 minutes before post time for the first race, the host racetrack must be transmitting its signal to ensure proper operation of the transmission system.

Source Note: The provisions of this §321.415 adopted to be effective April 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2161