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SB655: Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty.

: Royce West (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Feb 3, 2025
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Education--Higher--Athletics
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  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty.

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