TX HB810

Requires the University Interscholastic League (UIL) legislative council to amend its constitution and contest rules to clearly describe procedures for hearings, reconsideration of decisions, and appeals from the state executive committee, with commissioner approval required

Mandates that the state executive committee accept all appeals from district executive committee decisions and prohibits imposing penalties until reviewed and approved by the commissioner

Establishes procedural requirements for violation hearings including: burden of proof on the accuser, audio/video recording posted online within 24 hours, 5 business days written notice with evidence lists, prohibition on anonymous complaints, and testimony under oath subject to cross-examination

Requires Texas Rules of Evidence to apply to hearings, a licensed attorney to be present at all hearings, and permits accused parties to have legal counsel with full participation rights including opening/closing statements and cross-examination

Grants UIL district and state executive committees authority to issue administrative subpoenas to compel records production or witness attendance at hearings; applies to hearings commenced on or after September 1, 2025