A bill proposed by Senator Ted Cruz to regulate college sports is moving forward. The legislation aims to address issues in the era of name, image, and likeness, or NIL. Cruz has expressed hope that the proposed changes can help prevent a significant divide between colleges with more resources and those with fewer.

The bill was written in collaboration with a Democratic senator. Further details about the bill and its potential impact on college sports can be found through the San Antonio Report, a local news source that initially posted information about the bill's advancement on June 28, 2026.