<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001179110-18-002794.txt : 20180226
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20180226110102
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001179110-18-002794
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180223
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180226
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180226

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ZARLEY JAMES R
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001134603

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50972
		FILM NUMBER:		18639049

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4360 PARK TERRACE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			WESTLAKE VILLAGE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91361

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001289460
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1228

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6040 DUTCHMANS LANE
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40205
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5024269984

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6040 DUTCHMANS LANE
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40205
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        <footnote id="F1">The reporting person has investment control over the securities of Zarley Family Foundation.   The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 16a-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of such portion of those shares in which the reporting person has no actual pecuniary interest.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The reporting person is the General Partner of Zarley Investments, LP and has investment control over the securities.   The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 16a-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of such portion of those shares in which the reporting person has no actual pecuniary interest.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">The reporting person is the Trustee of the James R. Zarley Living Trust and has investment control over the securities.   The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 16a-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of such portion of those shares in which the reporting person has no actual pecuniary interest.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Each restricted stock unit represents a conditional right to receive one share of the Company's Common Stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">The restricted stock units vest on January 8, 2019. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will occur on January 8, 2019, subject to the reporting person's continued service with the Company.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">The restricted stock units vest on January 8, 2019. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will occur on January 8, 2019, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member with the Company.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">The restricted stock units vest on January 8, 2019. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will occur on January 8, 2019, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a Compensation Committee member with the Company.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F8">The restricted stock units vest on January 8, 2019. Delivery of the shares to the reporting person will occur on January 8, 2019, subject to the reporting person's continued service as an Audit Committee member with the Company.</footnote>
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