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Texas Football Heat Safety Rules | Texas News
Texas football players are battling triple-digit heat, forcing coaches and trainers to prioritize safety over performance. The UIL now mandates WBGT readings before every practice to measure real heat stress, combining temperature, humidity, and sun exposure. Hydration starts the night before, with frequent breaks and on-field cooling aids like sponges and ice baths. Practices may shorten or be canceled if conditions become too dangerous. Coaches insist player safety trumps any game — in Texas, staying alive is the ultimate win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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