John L. Pierce, II v. Texas Racing Commission

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN

NO. 03-04-00699-CV

John L. Pierce, II, Appellant

v.

Texas Racing Commission, Appellee

FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, 353RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

NO. GN301939, HONORABLE SCOTT H. JENKINS, JUDGE PRESIDING

O P I N I O N

Appellant John L. Pierce, II appeals from a district court judgment that upheld an order by appellee, the Texas Racing Commission, imposing penalties after a racehorse owned by Pierce tested positive for a prohibited drug. In two issues, Pierce complains that the Commission's order prejudiced his substantial rights and violated his…