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TX HB4375
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cole Hefner
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AI Summary
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Local broadcasters who cover a majority of a school's regular season activities may broadcast UIL postseason games and tournaments, overriding any exclusive broadcast agreements the UIL has with private entities
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"Local broadcaster" includes radio stations, television stations, live streaming platforms, and student-organized broadcasts offered as educational programs by schools
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UIL may require local broadcasters to sign agreements that include paying reasonable compensation for video broadcasts, obtaining host site approval, adhering to sponsor limitations, and providing competent announcers
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UIL is prohibited from executing exclusive postseason broadcast agreements that conflict with these local broadcaster rights
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Applies only to agreements entered into on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to broadcast coverage agreements for postseason activity of students representing a University Interscholastic League member school.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
4/1/2025