1. (a) A contestant must have on file with the Department a blood test that was taken no more than 180 days before the contest.
2. (b) A contestant applicant must submit to the Department all information required by the Department's application.
3. (c) A contestant may not perform under any name that does not appear in departmental records.
4. (d) Contestants shall in good faith perform to the best of their abilities.
5. (e) A contestant who commits a foul under these rules is subject to administrative sanctions and or penalties in addition to losing points during a contest.
6. (f) Arguing with an official or refusing to obey the orders of an official is prohibited.
7. (g) Contestants shall compete in proper ring attire. Male contestants must wear a protection cup, which shall be firmly adjusted before entering the ring. The trunks' waistband shall not extend above the waistline and the hem may not extend more than two inches below the knee. Ring attire may not have sequins, buttons, tassels or any other decorative items that may become detached during a contest. A fitted mouthpiece shall be worn while competing. Shoes shall be of soft material and shall not be fitted with spikes, cleats, or hard heels. Female contestants must wear garments that cover their breasts.
8. (h) All contestants shall be in the dressing room at least 45 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin. The contestants shall be ready to enter the ring immediately after the preceding contest is finished.
9. (i) After receiving final instructions from the referee, contestants may touch gloves or shake hands and then shall retire to their corners.
10. (j) After the referee or judge's decision has been announced, both contestants and their seconds shall leave the ring when requested to do so by the referee.
11. (k) For female contestants, a pregnancy test shall be obtained and submitted to the Department before the weigh-in, but not earlier than 48 hours prior to the contest.
12. (l) Female contestants may wear breast protection plates.
13. (m) Every contestant shall undergo a pre-fight physical examination. If a contestant's physical exam shows him unfit for competition, the contestant shall not participate in the contest. The manager or contestant shall make an immediate report of the facts to the promoter and the Department.
14. (n) If a contestant becomes ill or injured and cannot take part in a contest for which he is under contract, he or his manager shall immediately report the facts to the promoter and the Department. The contestant must submit to the Department medical proof of the injury or illness.
15. (o) A positive pregnancy, Hepatitis B or C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test will result in disqualification.
16. (p) The administration or use of any drugs or alcohol 24 hours before or during a contest is prohibited unless a drug is prescribed, administered or authorized by a licensed physician and the Executive Director authorizes the contestant to use the drug. If a contestant is taking prescribed or over the counter medication, he/she must inform the Executive Director of such usage at least 24 hours prior to the contest.
17. (q) As a condition of licensure, contestants waive right of confidentiality of medical records relating to treatment or diagnosis of any condition that relates to the contestant's ability to participate in a contest. All medical records submitted to the Department are confidential, and shall be used only by the Executive Director or his/her representative for the purpose of ascertaining the contestant's ability to be licensed or participate in a contest.
18. (r) Contestants may not compete against a member of the opposite sex.
19. (s) Medical disqualification of a contestant is for his own safety and may be made at the recommendation of the examining physician or the Department. If a contestant disagrees with a medical disqualification, medical suspension or rest period set at the discretion of a ringside physician or a disqualification set by the Department, he may request a hearing to show proof of fitness. The hearing shall be provided at the earliest opportunity after the Department receives a written request from the contestant or his manager.
20. (t) Any licensee who competes outside the State of Texas and receives a medical suspension shall report the fight results and medical suspension to the Department within 72 hours after the event.

Source Note:The provisions of this §61.47 adopted to be effective December 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 10445.