Section 313.21 - Eligibility for Appointment(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, to be appointed to serve as a steward, an individual must: (1) have appropriate experience, as provided by subsection (b) of this section;(2) satisfactorily pass an optical examination conducted annually, indicating at least 20/20 vision, corrected, and the ability to distinguish colors;(3) agree to a complete background check to ensure the individual's integrity is above reproach;(4) satisfactorily pass a written examination prescribed by the executive secretary; and(5) demonstrate to the executive secretary's satisfaction that the individual's income from sources other than as a steward is unrelated to patronage of or employment by a licensee of the Commission.(b) To be appointed to serve as a steward, an individual must: (1) have served as an official at a race meeting recognized by the Commission or another racing jurisdiction; or(2) demonstrate to the satisfaction of the executive secretary that the individual has sufficient experience in a racing-related field to perform the duties of a steward.(c) The executive secretary shall administer the written examination for stewards. A passing grade for the written examination is 85%.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 313.21
The provisions of this §313.21 adopted to be effective August 30, 1989, 14 TexReg 4120; amended to be effective October 11, 1990, 15 TexReg 5699; amended to be effective May 1, 1992, 17 TexReg 2768; amended to be effective December 10, 1992, 17 TexReg 8292; amended to be effective February 10, 1998, 23 TexReg 750; amended to be effective October 30, 2000, 25 TexReg 10732