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New UIL heat rules take effect for outdoor athletics, marching band activities
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These rules are focused on heat safety and apply to member schools.
The Texas University Interscholastic League has introduced new rules for outdoor activities. These rules are focused on heat safety and apply to member schools. The rules are in effect for athletics and marching band activities that take place outdoors. Further information on the new heat safety rules can be found through the UIL, as details on the specifics of the rules are not provided here.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin ·
Reading time: 1 min
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