(a) A horse who is entered in a race is obligated to start the race, unless the horse is scratched from the race in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) A person who fails to start a horse when the horse is obligated to start is subject to disciplinary action by the stewards.

Source Note: The provisions of this §313.134 adopted to be effective August 30, 1989, 14 TexReg 4123; amended to be effective October 30, 2000, 25 TexReg 10734