Texas at a glance
| Governing body | University Interscholastic League (UIL) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Tex. Educ. Code ch. 38, subch. D (§§ 38.151 to 38.160), known as Natasha's Law |
Does Texas require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the University Interscholastic League as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the UIL website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The UIL approved a pilot program in concept in October 2026, to begin no earlier than 2028-29. Today, schools play in Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys leagues.
What this means for Texas leagues
- No statewide rule applies, so your league decides. If you require headgear, name a minimum rating, such as Virginia Tech 4 or 5 stars, and put it in your rulebook.
- Follow Texas' youth concussion law: Tex. Educ. Code ch. 38, subch. D (§§ 38.151 to 38.160), known as Natasha's Law. Read the official text for who it covers and what it requires.
- Build your protocol from the youth flag football concussion protocol guide, and train coaches with CDC HEADS UP.
What this means for Texas parents
- Ask your league or school whether it requires headgear. If you buy it anyway, compare models in the Virginia Tech headgear ratings.
- No headgear prevents concussions. Learn what to do from the CDC HEADS UP page on responding to a concussion, and talk to your child's doctor about any head injury.
- Ready to play? find a flag football league in Texas.
Sources
- University Interscholastic League, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- Tex. Educ. Code ch. 38, subch. D (§§ 38.151 to 38.160), known as Natasha's Law.
- CDC HEADS UP.