The University Interscholastic League will convene its annual summer legislative council meeting in Round Rock, Texas, bringing together educators, coaches and officials to shape the future of Texas high school athletics.
Legislative Council Sets the Stage for Major Athletic Reforms
Among the featured speakers is Hannah McNair, chief communications officer and vice president of the Houston Texans Foundation, who has been a vocal advocate for making girls flag football a sanctioned UIL sport.
The gathering will review a slate of proposals, including adjustments to football playoff seeding, the potential addition of boys volleyball and ice hockey, and updates on sportsmanship policies.
A key agenda item is the presentation of feedback from the April 2026 Medical Advisory Committee, focusing on concussion incident reporting revisions for Class 6A schools and possible extensions to the football season for seventh‑ and eighth‑grade participants.
If approved, the changes could alter competitive structures across the state, expand sport offerings, and refine safety protocols, reflecting the UIL’s ongoing effort to modernize high school athletics while balancing tradition and student welfare.