New rules are set to take effect soon in Texas. Mandatory heat safety standards will be in place for high school outdoor activities. These standards apply to athletics and marching bands. Further information on the changes can be found through the University Interscholastic League, which made the formal rule change, with the new standards becoming effective on a specific date.
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