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Company: Texas Racing Commission, TX
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JDHuntr - General Counsel $125,000 - $137,000 (Apply By Email)

Job Category: General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer [ View All General Counsel Jobs ]
Job Reference: 90968
Job description:
The Texas Racing Commission is responsible for regulating pari-mutuel horse racing in the State of Texas. Duties involve interpreting laws, regulations, and rules, preparing legal documents, and rendering legal advice and counsel. Work involves directing and planning the agency's legal activities; consulting with attorneys; preparing cases for hearings or trial; coordinating the drafting and negotiation of contracts; drafting and monitoring legislation related to the agency's strategic plan and legislative appropriations request; and support the agency's compliance matters related to the Sunset Advisory Commission. Work is performed under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

General Counsel 17084874
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Full time

- Advises and acts as liaison to agency management and staff, consumers, industry representatives, government officials, and other parties regarding legal matters under the agency's jurisdiction including the interpretation, application and enforcement of agency laws and regulations.

- Drafts legal documents, bills, administrative rules, and amendments for legislative consideration. Completes final review of complex administrative rules and policies for the statutory areas regulated by the agency.

- Provide representation for the agency in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General in civil and criminal actions brought by or against the agency.

- Provides assistance in the preparation, development, and review of legislation and may testify at hearings and legislative meetings as needed.

- Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency's core values.

Work in Texas - Job Order Number: 17084874

APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Download the State Application Form and email it to Jobs@txrc.texas.gov, or you may apply through the State of Texas Work in Texas website.
Applicants are encouraged to send a resume along with the application form, however, a resume may not be substituted for the application form.
STEP 2: QUALIFICATION REVIEW: Once we receive your application, we will make a qualifications determination based on the information you provided.
STEP 3: BACKGROUND SCREENING: You may be asked for additional information before or during the interview, including a Background Disclosure Form and Authorization for Release (Employment Suitability) Form

General Counsel
$125,000 - $137,000

Texas Racing Commission

90968
Company: Texas Racing Commission
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Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $125,000 - $137,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Austin, TX USA
Post Date: 11/02/2026
 
Contact Instructions: Job Order Number: 17084874
APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Download the State Application Form and email it to Jobs@txrc.texas.gov, or you may apply through the State of Texas Work in Texas website.
Applicants are encouraged to send a resume along with the application form, however, a resume may not be substituted for the application form.
STEP 2: QUALIFICATION REVIEW: Once we receive your application, we will make a qualifications determination based on the information you provided.
STEP 3: BACKGROUND SCREENING: You may be asked for additional information before or during the interview, including a Background Disclosure Form and Authorization for Release (Employment Suitability) Form

General Counsel
$125,000 - $137,000

Texas Racing Commission
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