STATE / SPORTS
College athletes could be paid for their name and likeness under bill approved by Texas Senate
Some senators opposed compensation within college athletics, but ultimately supported the legislation to maintain Texas' competitiveness in recruiting efforts as dozens of states consider similar measures.
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune
Posted 4/22/21
The Texas Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday that would allow college athletes in the state to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness, as dozens of states across the country …
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