Section 319.304 - Penalties on Positive Test(a) On a finding by the stewards or racing judges that a test specimen from a race animal that participated in a race contains a prohibited drug, chemical, or other substance, the stewards or racing judges may: (1) disqualify the animal and order the purse redistributed;(2) declare the race animal ineligible to race for a period of time; and(3) impose penalties authorized by Chapter 307 of this title (relating to Practice and Procedure) on: (A) the animal's trainer or kennel owner;(B) any other person responsible for the care and custody of the animal; and(C) all individuals determined to have administered or to have attempted, caused, or conspired to administer the prohibited drug, chemical, or other substance; and(b) The executive secretary may promulgate a classification for prohibited drugs, chemicals, and other substances and a schedule for recommended disciplinary action for use by stewards, racing judges, and the Commission in assessing penalties for various violations under this chapter.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 319.304
The provisions of this §319.304 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10641; amended to be effective April 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 2155