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The Texas Racing Commission is facing a precarious future, with state lawmakers now requiring that it get written permission to continue operating. It's currently working under a 90-day extension. Such uncertainty is a problem for horse breeders and trainers, who have to plan more than a year out from their next race.

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The Texas Racing Commission is facing a precarious future, with state lawmakers now requiring that it get written permission to continue operating. It's currently working under a 90-day extension. Such uncertainty is a problem for horse breeders and trainers, who have to plan more than a year out from their next race.

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