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This bill establishes new regulations for name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements involving student athletes in Texas, specifically targeting agreements that could exploit young athletes. The law defines a student athlete as someone participating in University Interscholastic League activities or intercollegiate athletic programs, and prohibits agreements where a person pays the athlete and receives exclusive rights to negotiate the use of their name, image, and likeness while also being entitled to a percentage of the athlete's earnings until a predetermined amount is reached. Any agreements that violate these provisions are considered void and unenforceable, and cannot be waived. The bill empowers the attorney general to take legal action against violators, including seeking civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation and obtaining injunctive relief to prevent further infractions. The new regulations will apply only to agreements entered into on or after September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation and giving stakeholders time to adjust to the new requirements.

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