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Texas schools must tailor outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings in new statewide safety measure
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this new measure can be found through Houston Public Media, including how schools in the Houston area are implementing the changes.
New safety rules are in effect for schools in Texas. This change affects how outdoor athletic practices are handled. The rules require adjustments based on certain temperature readings.
Schools must take these readings into account when planning practices. Further information on this new measure can be found through Houston Public Media, including how schools in the Houston area are implementing the changes.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? New safety rules are in effect for schools in Texas. This change affects how outdoor athletic practices are handled. The rules require adjustments based on certain temperature readings. Schools must…
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