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1-1-1-a1-1-1-aARTICLE 1. a. The game shall be played between two teams of no more than 11 players each, on a rectangular field and with an inflated ball having the shape of a prolate spheroid

Change to no more than 6 players in Change to no more than 6 players in 6-man games. Team must have 6 to 6-man games. Team must have 6 to

start the game. If they get to 3 or start the game. If they get to 3 or fewer, game should be suspendedfewer, game should be suspended

Change to no more than 6 players in Change to no more than 6 players in 6-man games. Team must have 6 to 6-man games. Team must have 6 to

start the game. If they get to 3 or start the game. If they get to 3 or fewer, game should be suspendedfewer, game should be suspended


1-1-7-a, b, c1-1-7-a, b, c

Does not apply to Tx HS games.Does not apply to Tx HS games.Does not apply to Tx HS games.Does not apply to Tx HS games.

Member Institutions Subject to the RulesARTICLE 7. a. NCAA member institutions and affiliated officiating organizations shall conduct all contests under the official football-playing rules of the Association.b. NCAA-affiliated officiating organizations shall use the current Football Officials Manual published under the jurisdiction of the College Football Officiating (CFO), LLC.c. NCAA member institutions and affiliated officiating organizations not complying with NCAA football-playing rules that do not have a designated penalty are subject to NCAA sanctions.


1-2-1-b, c1-2-1-b, cb. Twenty-four inch short yard-line extensions, four inches inside the sidelines and at the inbounds lines, are mandatory; and all yard lines shall be four inches from the sidelines (Rule 2-12-6).c. A solid white area between the sideline and the coaching line is mandatory.

Change “mandatory” Change “mandatory” to “recommended”.to “recommended”.

Change “mandatory” Change “mandatory” to “recommended”.to “recommended”.


1-2-3-a1-2-3-a

Change 1Change 1stst sentence to: It is sentence to: It is recommended recommended that limit lines be marked that limit lines be marked with 12 inch lines at 24 inch intervals 12 with 12 inch lines at 24 inch intervals 12 feet outside the sidelines and the end feet outside the sidelines and the end lines, except in field where the total field lines, except in field where the total field surface does not permit.surface does not permit.

Change 1Change 1stst sentence to: It is sentence to: It is recommended recommended that limit lines be marked that limit lines be marked with 12 inch lines at 24 inch intervals 12 with 12 inch lines at 24 inch intervals 12 feet outside the sidelines and the end feet outside the sidelines and the end lines, except in field where the total field lines, except in field where the total field surface does not permit.surface does not permit.

Limit LinesARTICLE 3. a. Limit lines shall be marked with 12-inch lines and at 24-inch intervals 12 feet outside the sidelines and the end lines, except in stadiums where total field surface does not permit. In these stadiums …


1-2-4-b1-2-4-b

Limit of 60 individuals Limit of 60 individuals not in uniform is waived.not in uniform is waived.Limit of 60 individuals Limit of 60 individuals

not in uniform is waived.not in uniform is waived.

b. The team area shall be limited to squad members in full uniform and a maximum of 60 other individuals directly involved in the game. ‘Full uniform’ is defined as being equipped in accord with NCAA Football Rules and Interpretations, and ready to play. The 60 individuals not in full uniform shall wear special team area credentials numbered 1 through 60. No other credential is valid for the team area..


1-2-5-a1-2-5-a

Add: In Tx HS games 30 foot uprights are recommended, 20 foot uprights are mandatory.

Add: In Tx HS games 30 foot uprights are recommended, 20 foot uprights are mandatory.

GoalsARTICLE 5. a. Each goal shall consist of two white or yellow uprights extending at least 30 feet above the ground with a connecting white or yellow horizontal crossbar, the top of which is 10 feet above the ground. The inside of the uprights and crossbar shall be in the same vertical plane as the inside edge of the end line. (See Appendix D)


1-2-5-b1-2-5-b

Change to: ”Above the crossbar the uprights Change to: ”Above the crossbar the uprights shall be white or yellow and shall be white or yellow and 23 feet 4 inches 23 feet 4 inches apart inside to inside. (EXCEPTION: When apart inside to inside. (EXCEPTION: When HS’s are playing on collegiate fields, those HS’s are playing on collegiate fields, those posts can be used with mutual agreement)posts can be used with mutual agreement)

Change to: ”Above the crossbar the uprights Change to: ”Above the crossbar the uprights shall be white or yellow and shall be white or yellow and 23 feet 4 inches 23 feet 4 inches apart inside to inside. (EXCEPTION: When apart inside to inside. (EXCEPTION: When HS’s are playing on collegiate fields, those HS’s are playing on collegiate fields, those posts can be used with mutual agreement)posts can be used with mutual agreement)

b. Above the crossbar, the uprights shall be white or yellow and 18 feet, six inches apart inside to inside.


1-2-61-2-6

Add: “The use of 12 pylons is recommended, Add: “The use of 12 pylons is recommended, but 8 pylons on each end zone placed at the but 8 pylons on each end zone placed at the inside corners of the four intersections of the inside corners of the four intersections of the side lines with the goal lines and end lines is side lines with the goal lines and end lines is mandatory.”mandatory.”

Add: “The use of 12 pylons is recommended, Add: “The use of 12 pylons is recommended, but 8 pylons on each end zone placed at the but 8 pylons on each end zone placed at the inside corners of the four intersections of the inside corners of the four intersections of the side lines with the goal lines and end lines is side lines with the goal lines and end lines is mandatory.”mandatory.”

PylonsARTICLE 6. Soft, flexible four-sided pylons 4 inches by 4 inches with an overall height of 18 inches, which may include a 2-inch space between the bottom of the pylon and the ground, are required. They shall be red or orange in color and placed at the inside corners of the eight intersections of the sidelines with the goal lines and end lines. The pylons marking the intersections of the end lines and inbounds lines extended shall be placed three feet off the end lines…


1-2-7-a1-2-7-a

Add: “Any other line-to-gain indicator Add: “Any other line-to-gain indicator that accurately measures the line to that accurately measures the line to gain is permitted when determined by gain is permitted when determined by the home school. Mutual agreement is the home school. Mutual agreement is not required.”not required.”

Add: “Any other line-to-gain indicator Add: “Any other line-to-gain indicator that accurately measures the line to that accurately measures the line to gain is permitted when determined by gain is permitted when determined by the home school. Mutual agreement is the home school. Mutual agreement is not required.”not required.”

a. If a yardage chain is used, it shall join two rods not less than 5 feet high, the rods’ inside edges being exactly 10 yards apart when the chain is fully extended.


1-3-1-j and k1-3-1-j and k

Does not apply to Tx Does not apply to Tx HS games.HS games.Does not apply to Tx Does not apply to Tx HS games.HS games.

j. Professional football logos are prohibited.k. Advertising is prohibited on the ball

[Exceptions: (1) Ball manufacturer’s name or logo, and (2) AFCA].


1-3-2-a1-3-2-aARTICLE 2. a. The referee shall test and be sole judge of no more than six balls offered for play by each team before and during the game. The referee may approve additional balls if warranted by conditions (A.R. 1-3-2-I).

Add to the end of the first sentence: “It is Add to the end of the first sentence: “It is mandatory that at least one ball be mandatory that at least one ball be offered for play. It is recommended that offered for play. It is recommended that each team offer at least two balls.”each team offer at least two balls.”

Add to the end of the first sentence: “It is Add to the end of the first sentence: “It is mandatory that at least one ball be mandatory that at least one ball be offered for play. It is recommended that offered for play. It is recommended that each team offer at least two balls.”each team offer at least two balls.”


1-3-2-g1-3-2-gg. When the ball becomes dead in a side zone, is unfit for play, is subject to measurement in a side zone or is inaccessible, a replacement ball shall be obtained from a ball person (A.R. 1-3-2-I).

Add: “If balls are available Add: “If balls are available and ball persons are and ball persons are used.”used.”

Add: “If balls are available Add: “If balls are available and ball persons are and ball persons are used.”used.”


1-4-2-d1-4-2-dd. When a player enters the game after changing his jersey number, he must report to the referee, who then informs the opposing head coach and announces the change. A player who enters the game after changing his number and does not report commits a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Add: “The announcement of the change is Add: “The announcement of the change is dependent upon whether a referee dependent upon whether a referee microphone is being utilized.”microphone is being utilized.”

Add: “The announcement of the change is Add: “The announcement of the change is dependent upon whether a referee dependent upon whether a referee microphone is being utilized.”microphone is being utilized.”

Jersey


1-4-4-c-11-4-4-c-11. Design. The jersey must have sleeves that completely cover the shoulder pads. It must not be altered or designed to tear. It must conform with rules 1-4-5 and paragraph 3 below. The jersey must be full-length and tucked into the pants. Vests and/or a second jersey worn concurrently during the game are prohibited.

Tx HS jerseys must come to the top of the Tx HS jerseys must come to the top of the waist with all equipment covered. All pads waist with all equipment covered. All pads must be covered during play.must be covered during play.

Tx HS jerseys must come to the top of the Tx HS jerseys must come to the top of the waist with all equipment covered. All pads waist with all equipment covered. All pads must be covered during play.must be covered during play.

Jersey


1-4-4-c-31-4-4-c-33. Numerals. The jersey must have clearly visible, permanent Arabic numerals measuring at least 8 and 10 inches in height front and back, respectively, of a color which itself is clearly in distinct contrast with the color of the jersey, irrespective of any border around the number.

For Tx HS games, noncompliance with this For Tx HS games, noncompliance with this rule should be noted in the UIL game report rule should be noted in the UIL game report filed by the Referee after the contest.filed by the Referee after the contest.

For Tx HS games, noncompliance with this For Tx HS games, noncompliance with this rule should be noted in the UIL game report rule should be noted in the UIL game report filed by the Referee after the contest.filed by the Referee after the contest.

Jersey


1-4-4-d1-4-4-dd. Knee pads must be at least ½ inch thick and must be covered by pants. It is strongly recommended that they cover the knees. No pads or protective equipment may be worn outside the pants.

Tx HS exception: Knee pads Tx HS exception: Knee pads must cover the knees.must cover the knees.Volleyball style knee pads can be Volleyball style knee pads can be worn beneath the pants.worn beneath the pants.

Tx HS exception: Knee pads Tx HS exception: Knee pads must cover the knees.must cover the knees.Volleyball style knee pads can be Volleyball style knee pads can be worn beneath the pants.worn beneath the pants.

Knee Pads


1-4-4-h1-4-4-hh. All squad members must wear visible socks or leg coverings that are identical -in color and design. Exceptions: Unaltered knee braces, tape or a bandage to protect or prevent an injury, and barefoot kickers)

Add an exception: White sweat Add an exception: White sweat socks may be worn regardless of socks may be worn regardless of what other players are wearingwhat other players are wearing

Add an exception: White sweat Add an exception: White sweat socks may be worn regardless of socks may be worn regardless of what other players are wearingwhat other players are wearing


1-4-5-a-11-4-5-a-1Jersey1. The visiting team shall wear white jerseys; however, the home team may wear white jerseys if the teams have agreed in writing before the season.

Add: “EXCEPTION: Light colored jerseys, instead Add: “EXCEPTION: Light colored jerseys, instead of white, are acceptable if jersey colors of the of white, are acceptable if jersey colors of the teams are obviously contrasting colors with teams are obviously contrasting colors with clearly visible numbers Home teams are required clearly visible numbers Home teams are required to make any changes necessary.” to make any changes necessary.”

Add: “EXCEPTION: Light colored jerseys, instead Add: “EXCEPTION: Light colored jerseys, instead of white, are acceptable if jersey colors of the of white, are acceptable if jersey colors of the teams are obviously contrasting colors with teams are obviously contrasting colors with clearly visible numbers Home teams are required clearly visible numbers Home teams are required to make any changes necessary.” to make any changes necessary.”


1. Solid white towels no smaller than 4” X 12” and no larger than 6” by 12” with no words, symbols, letters, or numbers. Towels may bear the team logo.

Exception for Tx HS: Towels may be Exception for Tx HS: Towels may be school color and may contain school school color and may contain school name, school initials or mascot insignia. name, school initials or mascot insignia. Towels may not contain numbersTowels may not contain numbers..

Exception for Tx HS: Towels may be Exception for Tx HS: Towels may be school color and may contain school school color and may contain school name, school initials or mascot insignia. name, school initials or mascot insignia. Towels may not contain numbersTowels may not contain numbers..

1-4-6-a-11-4-6-a-1


a. No player wearing illegal equipment shall be permitted to play.

Tx HS Exception: Elastic ankle Tx HS Exception: Elastic ankle coverings/spats are allowed.coverings/spats are allowed.Tx HS Exception: Elastic ankle Tx HS Exception: Elastic ankle coverings/spats are allowed.coverings/spats are allowed.

1-4-8-a1-4-8-a


1-4-13. A microphone is mandatory for the referee to be used for all game announcements. It is strongly recommended that it be a lapel-type microphone. The microphone must be controlled by the referee. It may not be open at other times.

Tx HS Exception: Microphones are Tx HS Exception: Microphones are recommendedrecommended. Also, if a microphone . Also, if a microphone is used, the referee may announce the is used, the referee may announce the number of the player committing any number of the player committing any foul.foul.

Tx HS Exception: Microphones are Tx HS Exception: Microphones are recommendedrecommended. Also, if a microphone . Also, if a microphone is used, the referee may announce the is used, the referee may announce the number of the player committing any number of the player committing any foul.foul.

1-4-131-4-13


Place KickARTICLE 4. a. A field goal place kick is a kick by a player of the team in possession while the ball is controlled on the ground by a teammate.

Change to : A field goal place kick is a kick by Change to : A field goal place kick is a kick by a player of the team in possession while the a player of the team in possession while the ball is controlled on the ground or a tee by a ball is controlled on the ground or a tee by a teammate. If a tee is used, it shall not elevate teammate. If a tee is used, it shall not elevate the ball’s lowest point more than 2 inches the ball’s lowest point more than 2 inches above the ground.above the ground.

Change to : A field goal place kick is a kick by Change to : A field goal place kick is a kick by a player of the team in possession while the a player of the team in possession while the ball is controlled on the ground or a tee by a ball is controlled on the ground or a tee by a teammate. If a tee is used, it shall not elevate teammate. If a tee is used, it shall not elevate the ball’s lowest point more than 2 inches the ball’s lowest point more than 2 inches above the ground.above the ground.

2-16-4-a2-16-4-a


Disqualified Player b. A disqualified player must leave the playing enclosure within a reasonable amount of time after his disqualification. He must remain out of view of the field of play under team supervision for the duration of the game.

Tx HS Exception: Does not applyTx HS Exception: Does not apply Tx HS Exception: Does not applyTx HS Exception: Does not apply

2-27-12-b2-27-12-b


Game Clock 1. The game clock is any device under the direction of the appropriate official used to time the 60 minutes of the game.

Tx HS Exception: Change “60” to Tx HS Exception: Change “60” to “48”“48” Tx HS Exception: Change “60” to Tx HS Exception: Change “60” to “48”“48”

2-29-12-29-1


Play Clock 2. Each stadium shall have a visual play clock at each end of the playing enclosure. The play clock must be capable of counting down from both 40 seconds and 25 seconds.

Tx HS Exception: Does not applyTx HS Exception: Does not apply Tx HS Exception: Does not applyTx HS Exception: Does not apply

2-29-22-29-2


First and Third PeriodsARTICLE 1. Each half shall start with a kickoff. Three minutes before the scheduled starting time, the referee shall toss a coin at midfield in the presence of no more than four field captains from each team and another game official, first designating the field captain of the visiting team to call the coin toss.

Tx HS Exception: “It is Tx HS Exception: “It is recommended that the coin toss be recommended that the coin toss be conducted at midfield three minutes conducted at midfield three minutes before the scheduled game time…”before the scheduled game time…”

Tx HS Exception: “It is Tx HS Exception: “It is recommended that the coin toss be recommended that the coin toss be conducted at midfield three minutes conducted at midfield three minutes before the scheduled game time…”before the scheduled game time…”

3-1-13-1-1


Extra PeriodsARTICLE 3. The NCAA tiebreaker system will be used when a game is tied after four periods. NCAA football-playing rules apply, with the following exceptions:

Tx HS Exception: Use the Tx HS Exception: Use the NCAA tiebreaker procedures NCAA tiebreaker procedures with additional exceptionswith additional exceptions

Tx HS Exception: Use the Tx HS Exception: Use the NCAA tiebreaker procedures NCAA tiebreaker procedures with additional exceptionswith additional exceptions

3-1-33-1-3


Instead of taking captains to middle of Instead of taking captains to middle of field for coin toss, take field for coin toss, take coachescoaches

Instead of taking captains to middle of Instead of taking captains to middle of field for coin toss, take field for coin toss, take coachescoaches

Coin Toss Exception (3-1-3-b)Coin Toss Exception (3-1-3-b) Coin Toss Exception (3-1-3-b)Coin Toss Exception (3-1-3-b)


1.1. Applies to any game where the District Applies to any game where the District uses the Positive Points tiebreaker uses the Positive Points tiebreaker formula.formula.

2.2. If scoring team elects to play the PAT, it If scoring team elects to play the PAT, it is playedis played

3.3. If defense refuses to play, 2 points are If defense refuses to play, 2 points are awarded to scoring team , without awarded to scoring team , without

requiring a snaprequiring a snap..

1.1. Applies to any game where the District Applies to any game where the District uses the Positive Points tiebreaker uses the Positive Points tiebreaker formula.formula.

2.2. If scoring team elects to play the PAT, it If scoring team elects to play the PAT, it is playedis played

3.3. If defense refuses to play, 2 points are If defense refuses to play, 2 points are awarded to scoring team , without awarded to scoring team , without

requiring a snaprequiring a snap..

Positive Point Scenarios Positive Point Scenarios and PAT’s Exceptionand PAT’s Exception Positive Point Scenarios Positive Point Scenarios and PAT’s Exceptionand PAT’s Exception


Length of Periods and IntermissionsARTICLE 1. The total playing time in a collegiate game shall be 60 minutes, divided into four periods of 15 minutes each, with one-minute intermissions between the first and second periods (first half) and between the third and fourth periods (second half)

Tx HS varsity game are 48 minutes Tx HS varsity game are 48 minutes divided into four 12 minute quarters. divided into four 12 minute quarters. In sub-varsity games, periods may be In sub-varsity games, periods may be shortened by mutual consent of the shortened by mutual consent of the

schools.schools.

Tx HS varsity game are 48 minutes Tx HS varsity game are 48 minutes divided into four 12 minute quarters. divided into four 12 minute quarters. In sub-varsity games, periods may be In sub-varsity games, periods may be shortened by mutual consent of the shortened by mutual consent of the

schools.schools.

3-2-13-2-1


b. The intermission between halves, which begins when the field is clear of all players and coaches, shall be 20 minutes.

The maximum The maximum intermission between intermission between

halves shall be 28 halves shall be 28 minutes.minutes.

The maximum The maximum intermission between intermission between

halves shall be 28 halves shall be 28 minutes.minutes.

3-2-1-b3-2-1-b


e. When the play clock is interrupted by circumstances beyond the control of either team (without positive knowledge of game elapsed time), a new count shall be started and the game clock shall start per Rule 3-2-4-b.Tx HS Exception: When the 25-Tx HS Exception: When the 25-second count is interrupted by second count is interrupted by circumstances beyond the control of circumstances beyond the control of either team, a new 25-second count either team, a new 25-second count shall be started and game clock shall shall be started and game clock shall start on the snap.start on the snap.

Tx HS Exception: When the 25-Tx HS Exception: When the 25-second count is interrupted by second count is interrupted by circumstances beyond the control of circumstances beyond the control of either team, a new 25-second count either team, a new 25-second count shall be started and game clock shall shall be started and game clock shall start on the snap.start on the snap.

3-2-2-e3-2-2-e


f. The 40/25 second clock is not started when the game clock is running with fewer than 40 or 25 seconds, respectively, in a period.

Tx HS Exception: There is only a 25 Tx HS Exception: There is only a 25 second clock, omit references to 40 second clock, omit references to 40 second clock.second clock.

Tx HS Exception: There is only a 25 Tx HS Exception: There is only a 25 second clock, omit references to 40 second clock, omit references to 40 second clock.second clock.

3-2-2-f3-2-2-f


h. Timing adjustments for games using Instant Replay are governed by Rule 12-3-5.

Tx HS Exception: Does not apply to Tx HS Exception: Does not apply to Tx Hs games.Tx Hs games.Tx HS Exception: Does not apply to Tx HS Exception: Does not apply to Tx Hs games.Tx Hs games.

3-2-2-h3-2-2-h


3-2-4 Timing Devices. This section covers the game clock, 25 second clock and 40 second clock.

Tx HS Exception: Tx HS Exception: 1 – We only use game clock and 25 1 – We only use game clock and 25 second clocksecond clock2 – The visual 25-second clocks are 2 – The visual 25-second clocks are only recommended, not mandatoryonly recommended, not mandatory

Tx HS Exception: Tx HS Exception: 1 – We only use game clock and 25 1 – We only use game clock and 25 second clocksecond clock2 – The visual 25-second clocks are 2 – The visual 25-second clocks are only recommended, not mandatoryonly recommended, not mandatory

3-2-4 3-2-4


Starts on the Snap. For each of the following, the game clock is stopped on an official’s signal. If the next play begins with a snap, the game clock will start on the snap: 2. With fewer than 2 mins remaining in a half a Team A ball carrier , fumble or backward pass is ruled out of bounds. (Exception: After a Team A forward fumble, the clock starts on the referee’s signal.

Tx HS Exception: This applies at all Tx HS Exception: This applies at all times, not just within last 2 mins of half.times, not just within last 2 mins of half.Tx HS Exception: This applies at all Tx HS Exception: This applies at all times, not just within last 2 mins of half.times, not just within last 2 mins of half.

3-3-2-d-2 & 33-3-2-d-2 & 3


Starts on the Snap. For each of the following, the game clock is stopped on an official’s signal. If the next play begins with a snap, the game clock will start on the snap: 3. Team B is awarded a first down and will next snap the ball (A.R. 3-3-2-V)

Tx HS Exception: 3. Team B is awarded a Tx HS Exception: 3. Team B is awarded a first down, the clock will be stopped and first down, the clock will be stopped and will start on the snap regardless of which will start on the snap regardless of which team next snaps the ball.team next snaps the ball.

Tx HS Exception: 3. Team B is awarded a Tx HS Exception: 3. Team B is awarded a first down, the clock will be stopped and first down, the clock will be stopped and will start on the snap regardless of which will start on the snap regardless of which team next snaps the ball.team next snaps the ball.

3-3-2-d-2 & 33-3-2-d-2 & 3


Starts on the Referee’s Signal. For each of the following, the game clock is stopped on an official’s signal. If the next play begins with a snap, the game clock will start on the referee’s signal: 1. Team A is awarded a first down, either through play or by penalty.

Tx HS Exception: 1. Team A is awarded a Tx HS Exception: 1. Team A is awarded a first down, through play.first down, through play.Tx HS Exception: 1. Team A is awarded a Tx HS Exception: 1. Team A is awarded a first down, through play.first down, through play.

3-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 153-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 15


Starts on the Referee’s Signal. For each of the following, the game clock is stopped on an official’s signal. If the next play begins with a snap, the game clock will start on the referee’s signal: 3. Other than with fewer than 2 mins remaining in a half, a Team A ball carrier, fumble or backward pass is ruled out of bounds.

Tx HS Exception: Delete. Does not Tx HS Exception: Delete. Does not apply.apply.Tx HS Exception: Delete. Does not Tx HS Exception: Delete. Does not apply.apply.

3-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 153-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 15


Starts on the Referee’s Signal. For each of the following, the game clock is stopped on an official’s signal. If the next play begins with a snap, the game clock will start on the referee’s signal: 10. A head-coach’s conference or instant replay challenge is requested.

Tx HS Exception: Instant replay does not Tx HS Exception: Instant replay does not apply. If your ruling is changed after the apply. If your ruling is changed after the conference, clock is restarted based on conference, clock is restarted based on clock status when conference was clock status when conference was requested.requested.

Tx HS Exception: Instant replay does not Tx HS Exception: Instant replay does not apply. If your ruling is changed after the apply. If your ruling is changed after the conference, clock is restarted based on conference, clock is restarted based on clock status when conference was clock status when conference was requested.requested.

3-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 153-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 15


Starts on the Referee’s Signal. For each of the following, the game clock is stopped on an official’s signal. If the next play begins with a snap, the game clock will start on the referee’s signal: 15. The referee interrupts the 40/25-second count.

Tx HS Exception: The referee interrupts Tx HS Exception: The referee interrupts the 25 second count.the 25 second count.Tx HS Exception: The referee interrupts Tx HS Exception: The referee interrupts the 25 second count.the 25 second count.

3-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 153-3-2-e-1,3,10 & 15


Injury Timeouts. Paragraphs e and f refer to use of the 40 second clock as well as the 10 second subtraction.

Tx HS Exception: We only use 25-Tx HS Exception: We only use 25-second play clocks and NO 10 second second play clocks and NO 10 second subtractions.subtractions.

Tx HS Exception: We only use 25-Tx HS Exception: We only use 25-second play clocks and NO 10 second second play clocks and NO 10 second subtractions.subtractions.

3-3-5-e & f3-3-5-e & f


b. For live televised games only, a charged team timeout shall be 30 seconds plus the 25-second play clock interval.

Tx HS Exception: Delete - Does not applyTx HS Exception: Delete - Does not applyTx HS Exception: Delete - Does not applyTx HS Exception: Delete - Does not apply

3-3-7-b3-3-7-b


When the helmet coming off is the only reason for stopping the clock, the following conditions apply:1. With 1 min or more remaining in either half the play clock will be set at 25 seconds if player is on offense and 40 seconds if player is on defense. The game clock will start on referee’s signal.

3-3-9-b-1 & 23-3-9-b-1 & 2


1. With 1 min or more remaining in either half the play clock will be set at 25 seconds if player is on offense and 40 seconds if player is on defense. The game clock will start on referee’s signal.

3-3-9-b-1 & 23-3-9-b-1 & 2

Tx HS Exception: Play clock will always Tx HS Exception: Play clock will always be set at 25 seconds be set at 25 seconds Tx HS Exception: Play clock will always Tx HS Exception: Play clock will always be set at 25 seconds be set at 25 seconds


2. If there is less than 1 minute in the half the opponent has the option of a 10-second subtraction. …..

3-3-9-b-1 & 23-3-9-b-1 & 2

Tx HS Exception: Delete – there will be Tx HS Exception: Delete – there will be no 10-second subtractionsno 10-second subtractionsTx HS Exception: Delete – there will be Tx HS Exception: Delete – there will be no 10-second subtractionsno 10-second subtractions


10 –second Subtraction from Game Clock

NCAA rules permit 10- seconds to be run off the game clock in certain situations inside the last minute of a half.

Tx HS Exception: Delete - Does not applyTx HS Exception: Delete - Does not applyTx HS Exception: Delete - Does not applyTx HS Exception: Delete - Does not apply

3-4-43-4-4


ARTICLE 1. For any free kick formation, the kicking team’s restraining line shall be the yard line through the most forward point from which the ball shall be kicked, and the receiving team’s restraining line shall be the yard line 10 yards beyond that point. Unless relocated by a penalty, the kicking team’s restraining line on a kickoff shall be its 35-yard line, and for a free kick after a safety, its 20-yard line.

Tx HS Exception: Change Tx HS Exception: Change “35 yard line” to “40 yard “35 yard line” to “40 yard line”line”

Tx HS Exception: Change Tx HS Exception: Change “35 yard line” to “40 yard “35 yard line” to “40 yard line”line”

6-1-16-1-1


Try Downs a. The ball shall be put in play by the team that scored a six-point TD. If a TD is scored during a down in which the 4th period expires, the try shall not be attempted unless the point(s) would affect the outcome of the game. Tx HS Exception: Varsity games in Tx HS Exception: Varsity games in districts with “positive points” tie districts with “positive points” tie

breakers will do the following breakers will do the following (applies in Extra Periods also):(applies in Extra Periods also):

Tx HS Exception: Varsity games in Tx HS Exception: Varsity games in districts with “positive points” tie districts with “positive points” tie

breakers will do the following breakers will do the following (applies in Extra Periods also):(applies in Extra Periods also):

8-3-2-a8-3-2-a


1.1. Coaches inform referee in pre-Coaches inform referee in pre-game that the district uses game that the district uses “positive points” tie breaker“positive points” tie breaker

2.2. Even if not given until later in the Even if not given until later in the game, the following will apply:game, the following will apply:

If TD scored on down when time If TD scored on down when time expires, the scoring team can expires, the scoring team can choose to play the try down. If choose to play the try down. If defense refuses to play, award 2 defense refuses to play, award 2 points without a snap required.points without a snap required.

1.1. Coaches inform referee in pre-Coaches inform referee in pre-game that the district uses game that the district uses “positive points” tie breaker“positive points” tie breaker

2.2. Even if not given until later in the Even if not given until later in the game, the following will apply:game, the following will apply:

If TD scored on down when time If TD scored on down when time expires, the scoring team can expires, the scoring team can choose to play the try down. If choose to play the try down. If defense refuses to play, award 2 defense refuses to play, award 2 points without a snap required.points without a snap required.

8-3-2-a8-3-2-a


Targeting With Crown of Helmet & Targeting Head/Neck AreaPenalty Statements: NCAA rules provide for disqualification and suspension from part of the next game in some situations. Also provide for Instant Replay review of the disqualification part of the penalty and an appeal for any suspension.

9-1-3 & 9-1-49-1-3 & 9-1-4


Targeting With Crown of Helmet & Targeting Head/Neck Area

Tx HS Exception: No follow on Tx HS Exception: No follow on suspension, no Instant Replay suspension, no Instant Replay

review. Districts and/or UIL review. Districts and/or UIL District Committees will decide District Committees will decide

any follow on punishment.any follow on punishment.

Tx HS Exception: No follow on Tx HS Exception: No follow on suspension, no Instant Replay suspension, no Instant Replay

review. Districts and/or UIL review. Districts and/or UIL District Committees will decide District Committees will decide

any follow on punishment.any follow on punishment.

9-1-3 & 9-1-49-1-3 & 9-1-4


Disqualified Players 2. No disqualified players shall be in view of the field of play. (Rule 9-2-6)

Tx HS Exception: Does not Tx HS Exception: Does not apply in Tx HS gamesapply in Tx HS games

Tx HS Exception: Does not Tx HS Exception: Does not apply in Tx HS gamesapply in Tx HS games

9-2-1-b-2 & 9-2-6-9-2-1-b-2 & 9-2-6-bb


d. No player may play with cleats more than 1/2-inch in length (Rules 1-4-5-e and f).PENALTY—Disqualification for the remainder of the game and the team’s next game [S27, S47]. Penalize as a dead-ball foul at the succeeding spot, and Team B fouls do not require a first down.

Tx HS Exception: Disqualification for Tx HS Exception: Disqualification for remainder of game only. Local remainder of game only. Local school districts and District school districts and District Committees may impose additional Committees may impose additional action.action.

Tx HS Exception: Disqualification for Tx HS Exception: Disqualification for remainder of game only. Local remainder of game only. Local school districts and District school districts and District Committees may impose additional Committees may impose additional action.action.

9-2-2-d-penalty9-2-2-d-penalty


b. A disqualified player must leave the playing enclosure within a reasonable amount of time after his disqualification. He must remain out of view of the field of play under team supervision for the duration of the game.

Tx HS Exception: Delete – Does not Tx HS Exception: Delete – Does not applyapplyTx HS Exception: Delete – Does not Tx HS Exception: Delete – Does not applyapply

9-2-6-b9-2-6-b


SECTION 5. Fighting

Replace Section 5 Replace Section 5 with the with the

following….following….

Replace Section 5 Replace Section 5 with the with the

following….following….

9-5-1, 2, 39-5-1, 2, 3


ARTICLE 1 a. Before, during any ARTICLE 1 a. Before, during any intermission, or during the game, intermission, or during the game, squad members in uniform and squad members in uniform and coaches shall not participate in a coaches shall not participate in a fight. (Rule 2-32-1).fight. (Rule 2-32-1).

PENALTY - 15 yards from the basic PENALTY - 15 yards from the basic spot or the succeeding spot and spot or the succeeding spot and disqualification for the remainder of disqualification for the remainder of the game.the game.


b. During either half, any person b. During either half, any person authorized to be in the team area authorized to be in the team area shall not leave their team area to shall not leave their team area to participate in a fight. EXCEPTION: participate in a fight. EXCEPTION: Coaches designated by their head Coaches designated by their head coach prior to the game may enter coach prior to the game may enter and leave their team area to act as and leave their team area to act as peacemakers. It is recommended peacemakers. It is recommended that at least one coach remain in that at least one coach remain in their team area to assist in their team area to assist in preventing persons from leaving preventing persons from leaving their team area to participate in a their team area to participate in a fight.fight.


PENALTY - 15 yards from the basic PENALTY - 15 yards from the basic spot or the succeeding spot and spot or the succeeding spot and disqualification for the remainder of disqualification for the remainder of the game. NOTE: Persons leaving the game. NOTE: Persons leaving the team area during a fight are to be the team area during a fight are to be penalized for fighting.penalized for fighting.


ARTICLE 2. Coaches who are ARTICLE 2. Coaches who are disqualified for fighting may not disqualified for fighting may not be in the Playing Enclosure be in the Playing Enclosure during the remainder of the during the remainder of the game. (See 2-31-5 for the game. (See 2-31-5 for the definition of the Playing definition of the Playing Enclosure).Enclosure).


ARTICLE 3. It is strongly ARTICLE 3. It is strongly recommended that coaches who are recommended that coaches who are designated as peacemakers contact designated as peacemakers contact only their players in their attempt to only their players in their attempt to stop a fight.stop a fight.


9-69-6

Tx HS Exception: Delete - Does not Tx HS Exception: Delete - Does not apply in Tx HS gamesapply in Tx HS gamesTx HS Exception: Delete - Does not Tx HS Exception: Delete - Does not apply in Tx HS gamesapply in Tx HS games

This section deals with conference reviews of disqualifications for flagrant personal fouls and for targeting fouls and for fouls not called during the game.

Flagrant Personal Fouls


Jurisdiction of OfficialsARTICLE 1. The officials’ jurisdiction begins 60 minutes before the scheduled kickoff and ends when the referee declares the score final [S14].

Tx HS Exception: The Officials Tx HS Exception: The Officials jurisdiction begins jurisdiction begins 3030 minutes minutes

before the scheduled kickoff and before the scheduled kickoff and ends when the referee declares ends when the referee declares

the score final.the score final.

Tx HS Exception: The Officials Tx HS Exception: The Officials jurisdiction begins jurisdiction begins 3030 minutes minutes

before the scheduled kickoff and before the scheduled kickoff and ends when the referee declares ends when the referee declares

the score final.the score final.

11-1-111-1-1


11-2-111-2-1

Tx HS Exception: Number of Tx HS Exception: Number of required officials may be required officials may be waived.waived.

Tx HS Exception: Number of Tx HS Exception: Number of required officials may be required officials may be waived.waived.

1. The game shall be played under the supervision of either four, five, six or seven officials.


Officiating Mechanics –Prescribes CCA manual be used for mechanics and responsibilities

11-2-211-2-2

Tx HS Exception: The Tx HS Exception: The officials mechanics officials mechanics

approved by the TASO or approved by the TASO or UIL Football Board of UIL Football Board of

Directors shall be usedDirectors shall be used

Tx HS Exception: The Tx HS Exception: The officials mechanics officials mechanics

approved by the TASO or approved by the TASO or UIL Football Board of UIL Football Board of

Directors shall be usedDirectors shall be used


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Tx HS Exception: Delete – Not Tx HS Exception: Delete – Not used in Tx HS footballused in Tx HS footballTx HS Exception: Delete – Not Tx HS Exception: Delete – Not used in Tx HS footballused in Tx HS football

Instant Replay


TAPPS Mercy RuleTAPPS Mercy Rule(For 11 man games)(For 11 man games)If point difference gets to 40 of more:If point difference gets to 40 of more:11stst half – No changes half – No changes2d half – Clock runs continuously exc:2d half – Clock runs continuously exc:

a. Time outs (team and injury)a. Time outs (team and injury)b. End of quarterb. End of quarter

Once timing change starts, it does not Once timing change starts, it does not revert back to normal even if point revert back to normal even if point difference drops below 40difference drops below 40

(For 11 man games)(For 11 man games)If point difference gets to 40 of more:If point difference gets to 40 of more:11stst half – No changes half – No changes2d half – Clock runs continuously exc:2d half – Clock runs continuously exc:

a. Time outs (team and injury)a. Time outs (team and injury)b. End of quarterb. End of quarter

Once timing change starts, it does not Once timing change starts, it does not revert back to normal even if point revert back to normal even if point difference drops below 40difference drops below 40


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