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Starting August 1, Texas schools must enforce new heat safety rules for student athletes, using the wet bulb globe temperature — a complex metric that factors in heat, humidity, wind, and sun exposure. Mandated by the UIL, the system categorizes outdoor activity into five risk levels, with some regions like West Texas in Class Two. As temperatures rise, restrictions tighten — even halting practices entirely in extreme conditions. Schools must check temps 15 minutes before activity and have ice water immersion gear ready for heat illness. One athletic director, Rodney Vincent, says his school already follows these protocols, having adopted them since 2023 thanks to a top trainer. He urges coaches to trust their staff and stay updated — calling the new rules a vital step toward protecting young athletes as summer heats up.

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