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Can 17-year-old Texas athletes sign NIL deals now? Here’s what you need to know
By Charles Baggarly
With Governor Greg Abbott signing House Bill 126, a major shift in the Name, Image and Likeness landscape has reached Texas. It allows colleges in Texas to pay athletes directly with NIL agreements.
Previously, only outside entities could make deals. With direct college-to-athlete deals, institutions can entice a player to commit or pay a player who is already enrolled in the university.
However, don’t get things twisted — there are restrictions that every high school athlete and family in Texas should be aware of.
Student-athletes who sign NIL deals with colleges and universities may not receive compensation until they are enrolled and participating at that institution.
Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/dfwvarsity/article308820745.html#storylink=cpy
By Charles Baggarly
With Governor Greg Abbott signing House Bill 126, a major shift in the Name, Image and Likeness landscape has reached Texas. It allows colleges in Texas to pay athletes directly with NIL agreements.
Previously, only outside entities could make deals. With direct college-to-athlete deals, institutions can entice a player to commit or pay a player who is already enrolled in the university.
However, don’t get things twisted — there are restrictions that every high school athlete and family in Texas should be aware of.
Student-athletes who sign NIL deals with colleges and universities may not receive compensation until they are enrolled and participating at that institution.
Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/dfwvarsity/article308820745.html#storylink=cpy
