Five years ago, college athletes earned the long-awaited right to profit off their name, image, and likeness. But the NIL era is unraveling once again at the high school level, where laws vary state by state. Texas — one of the most competitive states in the country for high school sports — also has one of the strictest NIL laws, prohibiting athletes from compensation while they compete in UIL sports. As some athletes transfer out of the state to sign NIL deals, some say the policy is draining talent. Senior sports business reporter Eric Prisbell explains.
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✍️: Eric Prisbell and Greg Riddle / Senior sports business reporter and high school sports reporter
🎥: Shannon Worley and Annika Sunkara / Staff video producers
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