New Texas Legislation Marks Major Shift for NIL Opportunities for Athletes

On Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new name, image, and likeness bill that will be going to immediate effect that allows recruits to benefit on their name, image and likeness (NIL).

The House of
Representatives pass the bill passed after a two-thirds majority vote per Travis Brown at KBTX.

The Texas law is intended to allow universities in Texas to compete with other schools when it comes to working with high school athletes on NIL.

This new NIL law will allow opportunities between the student-athlete and the university and dovetails into the House vs. NCAA settlement, which is yet to be approved.