SB 2511 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to broadcast coverage agreements for postseason activity of students representing a University Interscholastic League member school.

SB 2511 requires the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to allow local broadcasters (radio or TV stations covering school activities in their area) to broadcast postseason sports events for UIL member schools, provided they already broadcast a majority of the school's regular-season games. The bill establishes that local broadcasters must comply with agreements negotiated by the UIL, which can require reasonable payment, site approval, restrictions on broadcast sponsors, and professional announcers. This policy change directly affects UIL member schools, their local broadcasters, and the UIL itself by modifying broadcast rights for postseason sports coverage. The law applies only to agreements entered into on or after September 1, 2025.
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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