How Breeders Engage Lawmakers Effectively

Learn how breeders engage lawmakers effectively in Texas through credible facts, local relationships, and a united voice for the horse industry statewide.

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How Lawmakers Affect Horse Agriculture in Texas

See how lawmakers affect horse agriculture in Texas through tax policy, water, land use, racing rules, animal health, and funding decisions statewide.

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4 days ago

Review of Texas Racing Incentive Programs

Review of Texas racing incentive programs: how Texas-bred awards, purses, eligibility rules, and stable funding shape racing’s future statewide for Texas.

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6 days ago

Breed Groups Versus Statewide Advocacy in Texas

Breed groups versus statewide advocacy: why a united Texas horse industry has greater influence in policy, funding, public trust, and growth statewide.

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Oct 1

How Texans Can Protect Texas Equine Heritage

See how a united horse community can protect Texas equine heritage through policy awareness, economic advocacy, and action in every discipline statewide.

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Sep 29

How We Review Texas Horse Policy Proposals

Review Texas horse policy proposals with a practical framework for weighing jobs, horse welfare, rural investment, and accountable statewide action now.

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Sep 27

Best Texas Horse Event Calendars for 2026

Find the best Texas horse event calendars for shows, racing, ranch work, and community gatherings while helping strengthen the statewide equine industry.

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Sep 25

Equine Stakeholder Engagement Guide for Texas

This equine stakeholder engagement guide helps Texas horse leaders unite owners, businesses, and policymakers around the industry’s economic future now.

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Sep 23

Pari Mutuel Versus Historical Racing in Texas

Pari mutuel versus historical racing affects Texas purses, breeding, jobs, and policy. Learn how the two wagering models differ and why details matter.

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Sep 21

Horse Racing Incentives vs Breeding Incentives

Horse racing incentives vs breeding incentives affect Texas foal crops, race days, rural jobs, and investment. Learn why policy must support both well.

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Sep 19

Policy Stable

During the 86th Texas legislative session, several positive policies were passed to help support the horse and agricultural economy in our state. These types of policies help keep our state horse agricultural economy thriving and competitive with our surrounding states and as a result, we are seeing many signs that the Texas horse economy and workforce is booming.

Stay up to date on the decisions being considered that affect our industry.

Texas Bred Incentive Fund

Eligible breed registries may apply for funds from this program to encourage the breeding of Texas-bred horses and provide purse supplements to horses that finish in the top three places at Texas Racetracks.

Jul 7, 2025

Horse Industry Escrow Account Update April 24, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY April 24, 2025 HORSE INDUSTRY ESCROW ACCOUNT (HIEA) PROGRAM SUMMARY In the 86th Legislative Session, the Texas...

Jul 7, 2025

HIEA Is Helping Find A Home For Horses And Supporting Our Veterans

The TQHA is proud to support equine therapy programs like Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK). Read below to learn more about these initiatives.

Jun 25, 2021

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