Texas SB1817 regulates compensation and professional representation for student athletes' names, images, and likenesses.

Texas SB1817 amends the Education Code to allow student athletes to earn compensation for their autographs and obtain professional representation. It prohibits institutions from adopting policies that restrict these rights. The bill also mandates disclosure of contracts to the institution before signing and restricts contracts that conflict with team contracts or honor codes, or extend beyond the athlete's participation. Contracts entered into before the bill's effective date are governed by previous laws.

Texas SB1817 regulates compensation and professional representation for student athletes' names, images, and likenesses.

Texas SB1817 amends the Education Code to allow student athletes to earn compensation for their autographs and obtain professional representation. It prohibits institutions from adopting policies that restrict these rights. The bill also mandates disclosure of contracts to the institution before signing and restricts contracts that conflict with team contracts or honor codes, or extend beyond the athlete's participation. Contracts entered into before the bill's effective date are governed by previous laws.