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UIL heat safety rule requires schools to monitor conditions during practices
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· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The rule is focused on heat safety for student-athletes.
High school football practices are starting in Texas, and with that comes a new requirement from the UIL. The rule is focused on heat safety for student-athletes. This new requirement is now being followed by schools as they begin their practices.
The goal is to protect the students participating in football. Further information on this UIL heat safety rule can be found through local news sources, such as KTXS, for those looking for more details on how it will be implemented in Abilene and surrounding areas.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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