Sec. 33.094. FOOTBALL HELMET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. (a) A school district may not use a football helmet that is 16 years old or older in the district's football program.
(b) A school district shall ensure that each football helmet used in the district's football program that is 10 years old or older is reconditioned at least once every two years.
(c) A school district shall maintain and make available to parents of students enrolled in the district documentation indicating the age of each football helmet used in the district's football program and the dates on which each helmet is reconditioned.
(d) The University Interscholastic League may adopt rules necessary to implement this section, provided that the rules must be approved by the commissioner in accordance with Section 33.083(b).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 239 (H.B. 675), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 33 - Service Programs and Extracurricular Activities
Subchapter D. Extracurricular Activities
Section 33.081. Extracurricular Activities
Section 33.0811. School District Policy on Absences to Participate in Extracurricular Activities
Section 33.0812. Scheduling Extracurricular Activities Prohibited in Certain Circumstances
Section 33.082. Extracurricular Activities; Use of Discriminatory Athletic Club
Section 33.083. Interscholastic Leagues
Section 33.0834. Interscholastic Athletic Competition Based on Biological Sex
Section 33.084. Interscholastic League Advisory Council
Section 33.086. Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
Section 33.091. Prevention of Illegal Steroid Use; Random Testing
Section 33.092. Student Election Clerks and Early Voting Clerks
Section 33.093. Recognition of Participation in Special Olympics
Section 33.094. Football Helmet Safety Requirements
Section 33.097. Inclusive Sports Program for Students With Intellectual Disabilities