Texas Racing Commission

06/01/2026

New World Screwworm cases are making their way closer to the Texas-Mexico border, with some fewer than 50 miles from Texas, and include confirmed equine detections in Mexico. For those in the racing industry, lets work with our Texas Animal Health Commission and U.S. Department of Agriculture partners to keep the screwworm from our racetracks, training centers, and breeding facilities. Follow the TAHC link for helpful prevention and management strategies.

You heard it here, folks! Management practices are in. If NWS gets to Texas, all animal owners and livestock producers should have management practices in place to prevent infestation. The best time to start is now.

➡️Check animals regularly for wounds with larvae
➡️Reduce fly populations
➡️Doctor wounds quickly
➡️Spray your equipment with proper fly repellents
➡️Develop a veterinary-client relationship for prevention and treatment tools
➡️Immediately report suspicious cases to the TAHC and don’t move the animal

Visit https://bit.ly/4dEGVj9 for additional producer guidance.

05/15/2026

⭐️ Staying One Stride Ahead with Thermal Imaging!

🩺Our Veterinary Teams conduct racetrack examinations focused on both injury prevention and sometimes infectious disease prevention.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who nurture, guide, and give us steady footing. In the racing world, strong mares raise strong champions — and the Texas Racing Commission proudly supports Texas breeders through the Accredited Texas-Bred Incentive Fund, helping keep our state’s horseracing heritage strong.
For more information, visit https://www.txrc.texas.gov/trustfundadministration.

05/04/2026

On this May the Fourth, the Texas Racing Commission salutes champions near and far — from the racetrack to a galaxy far, far away.

05/02/2026

🐎"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" when it comes to horse care...🩺

⭐️Dr. Craig King is dedicated to horse health- every stride of the way.

05/01/2026

💚Providing the "Best of Her Love" through every exam & evaluation is Dr. Lauren Canaday...✨

🐎Excellence in veterinary care starts with heart.

04/30/2026

🐎✨"Anything you want done...Dr. Autumn Sorensen will do it naturally!"

🩺Dr. Sorensen brings knowledge, precision, & passion to every horse she works with.

04/29/2026

Did you know Texas has produced a Triple Crown winner? Assault, bred and trained at the historic King Ranch, swept the Crown in 1946 and remains the only Texas‑bred horse to do so. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1964 and in the inaugural Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame class in 1999. Assault and fellow Texas‑connected champion Middleground were both sired by Bold Venture, adding another layer to the Lone Star legacy.

04/28/2026

⭐️"They can feel it all over..."

🐎And when it comes to the care our horses receive, they truly can!

🩺⭐️Today, we're spotlighting Dr. Joe Lawhon, whose dedication & expertise help ensure every horse is supported, evaluated, & cared for every step of the way!

04/27/2026

"Got to be real..." 🐎 ✨

⭐️When it comes to the safety and well-being of our equine athletes, there's no substitute for real experience.

🩺Today, we're highlighting Dr. Gerald Freeman, who provides hands-on care & helps ensure every horse is fit, healthy, & ready to run!