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Texas A&M, Texas oppose Protect College Sports Act in joint statement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:37 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Texas A&M, Texas oppose Protect College Sports Act in joint statement

Summary

Texas A&M University and the University of Texas released a joint statement on June 27, 2026, addressed to Senator Ted Cruz, opposing the Protect College Sports Act. While acknowledging efforts made by Congress to tackle issues within college athletics, the institutions expressed significant concerns about the current draft of the bill. They indicated a willingness to collaborate with Congress and the Southeastern Conference for revisions that would allow them to support the legislation eventually. This act, co-authored by Cruz and Senator Maria Cantwell, aims to introduce new regulations for college athletes, including a one-time transfer rule and a ban on professional players participating in college sports.

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Key Details

•Texas A&M and Texas issued their statement on June 27, 2026.
•They cited unresolved issues with the Protect College Sports Act.
•The legislation includes new regulations for college athletes.
•Senators Cruz and Cantwell co-authored the Protect College Sports Act.
•Both universities seek to work with Congress for legislative improvements.

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5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M, Texas release joint statement to Ted Cruz opposing Protect College Sports Act

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Texas A&M and Texas released a joint statement addressed to Ted Cruz, opposing the Protect College Sports Act. They appreciated the efforts but noted issues with the bill. If the Protect College Sports Act is brought to the Senate floor, it will become the first bill related to college sports to be brought to the […]
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