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New Texas Legislation Marks Major Shift for NIL Opportunities for Athletes

New Texas Legislation Marks Major Shift for NIL Opportunities for Athletes

On Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new name, image, and likeness bill that will be going to immediate effect that allows recruits to benefit on their name, image and likeness (NIL).

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