The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Name, Image, and Likeness
07.01.2021 | Longhorn Foundation, Name, Image, and Likeness
Effective July 1, 2021, NCAA rules and Texas state law permit student-athletes to engage in all of the following NIL activities:
- Receive compensation from a business to use the student-athlete's NIL to promote their product or service;
- Use their own NIL to promote their own business or to promote a business that employs the student-athlete;
- Receive compensation to sign autographs or appear at a business or private event; and/or
- Utilize an agent to assist with any NIL activities, provided the student-athlete has a written agreement with the agent that is specific to NIL activities and not for sport-related representation.
NCAA rules and Texas state law have several parameters governing these new NIL opportunities. The below resources provide valuable information to help you understand these parameters.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- LEVERAGE Overview
- NCAA NIL Resources
- Student-Athlete NIL Disclosure Form (access for student-athletes only)
- State Law Summary
- Trademarks Website
- UT Significant Partners
- UT Sponsors