Is college NIL legal in Texas?

Yes — college athletes in Texas can earn from their name, image, and likeness. Status: Legal (state law). Texas has its own NIL statute layered on top of NCAA policy and the House settlement. Confirm the current rules with each school's compliance office.

Can high school athletes earn NIL in Texas?

High-school NIL status in Texas: Not allowed, per State NIL law (SB 1385) + UIL (HS). The association currently restricts it — verify before relying on it. This is a general overview, not legal advice.

Do athletes have to disclose NIL deals in Texas?

The working disclosure threshold here is "Any deal." Under the House settlement, third-party deals at or above $600 at participating schools go to the NIL Go clearinghouse for review; some schools ask for every deal. Confirm your school's exact process.

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Texas NIL Rules

College and high-school name, image & likeness rules for Texas (TX) — at a glance, in plain English. Not legal advice; confirm with a compliance office before acting.

At a glance

NIL in Texas today.

College NIL: Legal (state law). High-school NIL: Not allowed, per State NIL law (SB 1385) + UIL (HS). NIL collectives: operating. Deal-disclosure threshold: Any deal. Last reviewed 2026-07 — this is a plain-English overview pending verification, not legal advice.

What to know

How the rules play out in Texas.

Texas enacted SB 1385 for college NIL and later amended its framework to let schools work more directly with athletes. The UIL has historically prohibited NIL for public high-school athletes, so treat HS deals as not-allowed until verified. Expect very active collectives around the state's Power-conference programs and broad school-level disclosure expectations.

Go deeper

Compare states, then run your numbers.

Compare Texas with every other state in the NIL Rules by State tracker, estimate your take-home on NIL income with the free NIL Tax Calculator, and see what your name, image, and likeness is actually worth with HDBND's free athlete tools.

Frequently asked questions

Is college NIL legal in Texas?: Yes — college athletes in Texas can earn from their name, image, and likeness. Status: Legal (state law). Texas has its own NIL statute layered on top of NCAA policy and the House settlement. Confirm the current rules with each school's compliance office.
Can high school athletes earn NIL in Texas?: High-school NIL status in Texas: Not allowed, per State NIL law (SB 1385) + UIL (HS). The association currently restricts it — verify before relying on it. This is a general overview, not legal advice.
Do athletes have to disclose NIL deals in Texas?: The working disclosure threshold here is "Any deal." Under the House settlement, third-party deals at or above $600 at participating schools go to the NIL Go clearinghouse for review; some schools ask for every deal. Confirm your school's exact process.