September 18, 2014      6:13 PM
Judge dismisses Rep. Krause's lawsuit against Texas Racing Commission
But the battle over “historical racing” continues as another lawsuit pulls into the lead
A judge in Tarrant County
on Thursday threw out a lawsuit against the Texas Racing Commission
filed by a conservative lawmaker who is trying to block the agency from moving
ahead with approval of "historical racing."
Rep. Matt Krause, R-Ft. Worth, said he was disappointed with the finding
that he does not have standing in the case but he was encouraged that the judge
pretty clearly agreed the commission does not have the authority to approve the
slot machine-like terminals at race tracks around the state. Only one
commissioner voted against the proposal supported by the horse racing industry.
"Notwithstanding the
fact I agree with the applicant regarding the authority of the commissioners, I
disagree with him regarding his standing to bring the action," Judge David Evans wrote. "I do not
believe that Texas law currently grants him or other legislators
standing," he said.
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