Relating to broadcast coverage agreements for postseason activity of students representing a University Interscholastic League member school.
HB 4375 allows local broadcasters (like school-affiliated radio or TV stations) to cover school sports postseason events, provided they already broadcast most regular-season games for that school. It directly affects local broadcasters, University Interscholastic League (UIL) member schools, and the UIL itself. The bill requires local broadcasters to meet two conditions: (1) cover a majority of the school's regular-season games under a valid agreement, and (2) follow specific terms set by the UIL in a new agreement. These terms include paying reasonable compensation, getting site approval for coverage, limiting sponsor types, and using qualified announcers. The law applies only to new agreements entered after September 1, 2025.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 1, 2025
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Cole Hefner
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