• TTA Member Jack Strong of Longview Passes Away at Age 85

    Former state Sen. Jack Strong lived his life in pursuit of equality for all. "The most important thing is how we as individuals day by ...

  • Reminder: August 1st Deadlines

    Stallion Accreditation and Admin Fee Deadline: In order to receive Stallion Awards on foals conceived during the 2015 breeding season, a stallion must be accredited ...

  • TVMDL Diagnoses West Nile Virus, Confirms Additional EEE Positives

    The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse located in south Texas. This is not the first ...

  • News and Notes for July 24, 2015

    TTA BOARD ACTION ON SALES AND FUTURITY We know that TTA members are concerned about the status of horse auction sales in Texas and the ...

  • TTA Board Action on Sales and Futurity

    We know that TTA members have questions relating to the status of horse auction sales in Texas as well as the TTA Sale Futurity. In ...

  • Golden Horse: Texas-bred Transitions from the Track to the Barrels

    Texas-bred Brooks Open Gold is now embarking on a career as a barrel racer (Photo by Image Hounds Photography/Ken Carmona) By Mary Cage ...

  • News and Notes for July 17, 2015

    TEXAS RACING THIS WEEKEND This weekend marks the final weekend of the Thoroughbred meet at Lone Star Park.  Post time for racing tonight and Saturday ...

  • News and Notes for July 9, 2015

    STARS OF TEXAS DAY AT LONE STAR PARK On Saturday, July 11, Lone Star Park will host Stars of Texas Day featuring two $100,000 stakes ...

  • Grade I Winner Congaree to Stand at Lane’s End Texas

    Congaree, a multiple Grade 1 winner and accomplished stallion, will stand the 2016 breeding season at William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Texas near Hempstead. Farm ...

  • News and Notes for July 2, 2015

    ACCREDITED TEXAS-BREDS IN STAKES ACTION THIS WEEKEND Promise Me Silver (Silver City – Uno Mas Promesa) will face five foes in the $150 Gr. 3 ...

  • TTA Member Alert

    The Texas Racing Commission (TRC) recently voted to post the repeal of rules governing par-mutuel wagering on historical races in the Texas Register for public ...

  • News and Notes for June 26, 2015

    TTA BOARD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The TTA Board of Directors met on June 20 and elected the following officers to serve a one-year term: President ...

  • TTA Board Elects New Officers

    The TTA Board of Directors met on June 20 and elected the following officers to serve a one-year term: President - Hal Wiggins of Houston ...

  • TTA Office Closed on Friday, June 19th

    The TTA office will be closed today (Friday, June 19th) so staff can travel to Grand Prairie for the TTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet ...

  • Auction Items Available at TTA Annual Awards Banquet June 20

    At the TTA Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, we will be offering some great items by silent auction and live auction to benefit either the ...

  • News and Notes for June 12, 2015

    ACCREDITED TEXAS-BREDS IN STAKES ACTION THIS WEEKEND David L. Davis’ homebred A M Milky Way (Elusive Bluff – Actress E) will take on eight foes ...

  • News and Notes for June 5, 2015

    PROMISE ME SILVER READY FOR ACORN STAKES Robert Luttrell’s unbeaten Accredited Texas-bred filly Promise Me Silver (Silver City – Uno Mas Promesa) — 1 1/4-length ...

  • CORRECTION TO TTA MEMBER ALERT

    IMPORTANT INFO FOR LETTERS TO TRC! We have just been notified that the email address for the Texas Racing Commission has changed. If you sent ...

  • TTA MEMBER ALERT – PLEASE CONTACT THE TRC!

    Your immediate action is needed.  The Texas Racing Commission (TRC) is taking steps to repeal the rules that would regulate pari-mutuel wagering on historical races, ...

  • June 1 Accreditation Deadline!!!

    IMPORTANT DEADLINE The deadline to accredit foals of 2014 at the $75 member rate is TODAY!! You must have a postmark date, fax or email ...