New UIL heat safety rules take effect for Texas schools
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
On August 1, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) implemented new heat safety rules for Texas schools, requiring the use of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measurements for outdoor practices. This change, aimed at improving athlete safety, mandates real-time monitoring of heat stress every 30 minutes and includes provisions for rapid cooling equipment. Many Texas school districts had already begun preparations for these rules over the summer. The updated standards are expected to directly impact football teams starting preseason workouts this week and those participating in spring practices later in August.
- •UIL mandates WBGT measurements for outdoor practices starting August 1.
- •Schools must monitor heat conditions every 30 minutes during activities.
- •Rapid cooling equipment is required for heat illness treatment.
- •Texas schools prepared over the summer to implement these standards.
- •Football teams are first to operate under these new regulations.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — New UIL heat safety rules now in effect across Texas
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — August 1: New UIL Heat Safety Rules Take Effect Across Texas Schools
"Student athletes and marching band members across Texas may see shorter, delayed or even canceled outdoor practices this school year under new heat safety rules now required by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The updated protocols are designed to better protect students from heat-related illnesses as extreme temperatures continue across the state. Rather than relying only on the heat index, schools are now required to use the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to assess outdoor conditions before and during practices.
"Mandatory UIL heat safety rules using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature monitoring officially take effect Aug. 1 for Texas schools.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:51 AMNew UIL heat safety rules now in effect across Texas
Student athletes and marching band members across Texas may see shorter, delayed or even canceled outdoor practices this school year under new heat safety rules now required by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The updated protocols are designed to better protect students from heat-related illnesses as extreme temperatures continue across the state. Rather than relying only on the heat index, schools are now required to use the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to assess outdoor conditions before and during practices.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:00 PMAugust 1: New UIL Heat Safety Rules Take Effect Across Texas Schools
Mandatory UIL heat safety rules using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature monitoring officially take effect Aug. 1 for Texas schools.
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