Relating to the use of proceeds deposited to the horse industry account for law enforcement purposes.

SB 1989 proposes to redirect funds from racetrack wagering pools toward law enforcement. Specifically, it amends Texas law to require greyhound racetracks to deposit 4.5% of certain wagering pools into an escrow account, previously used for horse race purses, and instead allows these funds to be allocated for law enforcement purposes. The bill affects greyhound racetracks (which pay the fees), state horse breed registries (which may have previously received purse funds), and law enforcement agencies (which would receive the redirected funds). It does not change the percentage amounts or the requirement for racetracks to distribute other portions of wagering pools.