Texas High School NIL Legislation
Texas allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since June 5, 2025.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
University Interscholastic League (UIL)
Effective Date
June 5, 2025
Timeline
Texas NIL Journey
June 14, 2021
SB 1385 (College Only)
First Texas NIL law explicitly prohibited high schoolers. Led to Quinn Ewers leaving for Ohio State.
June 10, 2023
HB 2804 Clarification
Allowed universities more deal facilitation, maintained high school ban.
June 5, 2025
HB 126 Breakthrough
Created carve-out for 17+ to sign deals. Most significant shift in Texas history.
July 15, 2025
UIL "Delayed Execution"
UIL clarified: can sign at 17, but no money or work until eligibility exhausted.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Texas allows
17+ can SIGN deals, but cannot EXECUTE until after high school eligibility ends
Can sign intent for college revenue sharing ($20.5M per school)
"Ewers Clause" - lock in money at 17 if you finish senior year in Texas
Most restrictive major state - complex signing vs execution gap
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Texas prohibits
Under 16: PROHIBITED - any NIL agreement = permanent ineligibility
No money paid or services performed until last high school game
No High School Collectives - most aggressive ban in country
Vice restrictions: alcohol, tobacco, gambling, firearms banned for minors
Compliance
How Framework Helps Texas
Our platform is built specifically for Texas's NIL requirements
UIL Section 441 Compliance
Tracks signing vs execution dates to maintain eligibility
Age Verification
Enforces 17+ requirement before any NIL activity
Execution Holdback
Prevents premature deal execution that would forfeit eligibility
Pre-Enrollment Contracts
Templates for college revenue sharing intent documents
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