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New Texas heat rules could delay or cancel football, band practices this school year
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Anthony Yanez , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the new rules and their potential impact on local schools are available from Click2Houston KPRC2 Local.
New heat safety rules are set to impact football and marching band practices in Texas schools. As of August 1, schools will be required to follow these rules, which could result in shortened, delayed, or canceled outdoor practices during extreme heat. The University Interscholastic League is now mandating the use of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to determine safe practice conditions.
This measurement assesses the heat stress a person experiences outdoors, differing from the commonly known heat index. Further details on the new rules and their potential impact on local schools are available from Click2Houston KPRC2 Local.
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Category: schools Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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