AUSTIN, TX—SEPTEMBER 1, 2015—Texas legislators have come to an agreement to temporarily fund the state racing commission, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a statement Tuesday evening.

The Texas Racing Commission suspended operations earlier Tuesday, meaning horse and dog racing tracks could not take bets. That included Lone Star Park, Sam Houston Race Park and Retama Park where officials said racing and simulcast operations were closed "until further notice."

Commissioners ahd voted to let tracks install "historical racing" terminals, allowing betting on already-run pari-mutel races stripped of identifying information.

State lawmakers opposed to the move and withheld funding in response. Money for the commission is available, but must be appropriated by House and Senate members of the Legislative Budget Board.

That approval now appears to be on track, at least on a temporary basis, according to Patrick's statement.

"I am very pleased to announce that House Appropriations Chairman John Otto has joined the Senate Legislative Budget Board (LBB) members' plan to extend temporary administrative funding for the Texas Racing Commission. This authorization immediately allows the commission to operate for the next 90 days" Patrick said.

Texas Veterinarian Dr. Tommy Bullard said Tuesday watching politics pull the reins on funding for racing is disheartening.

"It's extremely frustrating. I'm not saddened because I've been hardened on politics with how they manipulate things," he said.

Lone Star Park is set to begin its fall racing schedule on Sept. 18.