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Texas Court Ruling Advances Student-Athlete Employment Fight

10/2/2025

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The Johnson case advances; student-athletes seek employee status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); updates since July 2024.
On September 24, 2025, a Texas court issued a temporary injunction affecting football player Louis Moore's eligibility under state antitrust law.
Federal action on college athletics regulation grows, with bipartisan support for the SCORE Act addressing employment and eligibility.

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Story summary

The Johnson case advances; student-athletes seek employee status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); updates since July 2024.
On September 24, 2025, a Texas court issued a temporary injunction affecting football player Louis Moore's eligibility under state antitrust law.
Federal action on college athletics regulation grows, with bipartisan support for the SCORE Act addressing employment and eligibility.