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TX SB2030
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Royce West
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AI Summary
- Prohibits agreements that advance student athletes a percentage of their future or anticipated name, image, and likeness (NIL) income while also charging interest on that advance
- Applies to student athletes participating in University Interscholastic League activities (high school) or intercollegiate athletic programs at Texas institutions of higher education
- Declares prohibited NIL agreements void and unenforceable, including any contract language that attempts to circumvent or achieve substantially similar effects as the banned arrangements
- Establishes civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation, enforceable by the Texas Attorney General through lawsuits seeking penalties, injunctive relief, or both
- Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to agreements entered into on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16
3/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Education K-163/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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