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Texas schools must tailor outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings in new statewide safety measure
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this new safety measure can be found through Houston Public Media, which has reported on the implementation of this protocol as preseason football workouts kicked off on Monday.
A new statewide safety measure is in effect for Texas schools, requiring them to adjust outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings. This measure is particularly relevant as preseason football workouts have begun. The safety protocol involves measuring the wet bulb globe temperature to determine the heat level.
Schools in the Houston area, including those near The Woodlands , must take this reading and adjust their practices accordingly. Further details on this new safety measure can be found through Houston Public Media, which has reported on the implementation of this protocol as preseason football workouts kicked off on Monday.
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Category: weather Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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