COVID. State Agency To Consume Another State Agency

In Texas, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has recommended that the Department of Agriculture absorb the Texas Racing Commission. Here’s why:

• The Racing Commission has an “unsustainable funding structure”
• The Racing Commission can “can no longer efficiently carry out its mission “
• COVID exacerbated the Racing Commission’s declining revenues
• Can’t provide appropriate service to licensees because of limited staff and budget cuts
• The Racing Commission has reduced the number of audits to ensure fair wagering

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