Can high school athletes do NIL deals in Texas?

Texas: NIL Allowed. Governed by University Interscholastic League (UIL) (effective 2025). Only prospective college athletes 17+ may sign — and only with colleges, not brands/collectives.

What are the high school NIL rules in Texas?

Only prospective college athletes 17+ may sign — and only with colleges, not brands/collectives. Athletes 16 or younger cannot sign. No payment until college enrollment. Ordinary HS-athlete brand NIL remains effectively unavailable.

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High School NIL

Texas

NIL Allowed

University Interscholastic League (UIL) · Effective 2025

Last reviewed July 1, 2026

Heads up: Conditional: only college-bound athletes 17+ can sign college-related deals — no brand/company NIL while HS-eligible.

Key rules

›Only prospective college athletes 17+ may sign — and only with colleges, not brands/collectives
›Athletes 16 or younger cannot sign
›No payment until college enrollment
›Ordinary HS-athlete brand NIL remains effectively unavailable

✓Printable Texas NIL checklistRules + sign-off checklist, one page — print or save as PDF

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Before you sign — anywhere

› Disclose the deal to your school/AD within your state's window (often 3–14 days).
› No school logos, uniforms, or facilities. No pay tied to performance.
› NIL income is taxable self-employment income — even paid in free gear.
› Get contracts reviewed. For small deals, a flat-fee attorney beats an agent's cut.

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