(a) In addition to the authority granted the stewards and racing judges in Chapter 313 (relating to Officials and Rules of Horse Racing) and Chapter 315 (relating to Officials and Rules of Greyhound Racing) of this title, the stewards and racing judges may:
  (1) conduct an inquiry regarding an alleged violation of the Act or a Rule or regarding a complaint, objection, or protest made by a licensee;
  (2) charge a licensee with a violation of a Rule;
  (3) conduct disciplinary hearings; and
  (4) impose fines and suspend occupational licenses as provided by this subchapter.
(b) Regardless of whether the stewards or racing judges act on a violation of the Act or a Rule, the stewards and racing judges may refer the matter to the Commission for consideration and action.
(c) The laws of this state and the Rules supersede the conditions of a race and the rules of an association. In matters pertaining to racing, the rulings and decisions of the stewards and racing judges supersede the rulings and orders of the association officers.

Source Note: The provisions of this §307.61 adopted to be effective January 1, 2002, 26 TexReg 10530