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TX SB1385
TX SB1385Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
05/07/2021
05/07/2021
Crossed Over
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
Passed
05/29/2021
05/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Education Code to allow student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain public and private universities in Texas to earn compensation from the use of their name, image, or likeness, and to obtain professional representation for contracts or other legal matters related to such compensation. The bill prohibits these universities from adopting policies that prevent student athletes from engaging in these activities. It also requires the universities to provide financial literacy and life skills workshops for student athletes, and prohibits individuals or organizations from using future name, image, and likeness compensation as an inducement to recruit prospective student athletes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)*,
Dan Huberty (R)*,
Matt Krause (R)*,
Jim Murphy (R)*,
César Blanco (D),
José Menéndez (D),
Borris Miles (D),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Royce West (D),
Judith Zaffirini (D),
Last Action
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1, 2021 (on 06/14/2021)
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