Texas athletes could soon be paid for their likeness

Name: Texas athletes could soon be paid for their likeness
Uploaded: 2021-04-24T03:39:00Z
Duration: 7 min 23 s
Description: This week, a bill passed out of the Texas Senate that would allow college athletes to earn an income for the use of their name, image, and likeness. The bill, which is similar to laws enacted in other states, now heads to the House of Representatives. Our panel discusses SB 1385 and why they think it should become legal in Texas.

This week, a bill passed out of the Texas Senate that would allow college athletes to earn an income for the use of their name, image, and likeness. The bill, which is similar to laws enacted in other states, now heads to the House of Representatives. Our panel discusses SB 1385 and why they think it should become legal in Texas.

By Isiah Carey

Posted April 23, 2021 10:39pm CDT