The bill, H.B. No. 2211, introduces new provisions regarding the compensation and professional representation of students participating in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities and intercollegiate athletic programs at certain higher education institutions. It adds Section 33.098 to the Education Code, which prohibits the UIL or participating schools from enforcing policies that prevent eligible students from earning compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness when not engaged in official league activities. Additionally, it allows students to obtain professional representation for contracts related to their name, image, or likeness, provided they are 18 years or older, meet specific grade requirements, and comply with league rules.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 51.9246(j) of the Education Code to clarify that no arrangements regarding a student athlete's name, image, or likeness can be made unless the athlete is 18 years of age or older. It also prohibits the use of inducements related to future compensation to recruit prospective student athletes. The changes made by this Act will apply only to contracts entered into, modified, or renewed after its effective date, which could be immediate or set for September 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.

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Introduced: Education Code 51.9246 (Education Code 51)