I travel between Dallas and Galveston quite a bit and pass the Gulf Greyhound Park in La Marque every time I go back and forth. As far as purchasing a racing animal, try:
http://www.episodegreyhounds.com/ - they're the only one I know of in TX. Most are in Florida.
GULF PARK GREYHOUND RACING
Location: One block west of 1-45 south at Exit 15, 30 miles south of Houston and 15 miles north of Galveston in La Marque, Texas.
Mailing Address: Gulf Greyhound Park
P.O. Box 488
La Marque, Texas. 77568-0488
Phone Number: (409) 986-9500
1-800-ASK-2WIN
Live operating schedule: Live racing year round, rain or shine.
Evening racing:
Thursday through Saturday - post time: 7:00 p.m.
Matinee racing:
Wednesday at noon
Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday - post time 1:30 p.m.
Doors open one hour prior to post time.
Simulcast Operating Schedule: Seven days a week, rain or shine. For Simulcasting Schedule look at :Gulf - Simulcasting Schedule
General Admission: $2.00
Clubhouse: $3.00
General Parking: FREE
Valet Parking: $3.00
Seating Capacity: 6,600
Total Capacity: 14,000
Teller Windows: 318
Self-Serve Teller Machines: 70
Closed-Circuit Televisions: 1,100
Lounge and Specialty Gifts Available
Full-Service Dining
Food Court
Air-Conditioned Facility
Handicap Accessible
2007-01-02 16:27:18
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answered by L R 4
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There is not much greyhound racing in Texas. There are several greyhound rescue groups here, if that is what you are looking for. I would recommend a search on "racing greyhound breeders."
2007-01-02 04:09:05
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answered by kramerdnewf 6
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There is a nice track in Corpus Christy and I believe they have retired dogs for sale.
2007-01-02 06:33:53
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answered by Tara M 3
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maybe if you go to the grey hound track thats south of houston
2006-12-31 13:41:53
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answered by Anonymous
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