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Texas schools must tailor outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings in new statewide safety measure
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this safety measure can be found through Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
A new statewide safety measure is in effect for Texas schools, requiring them to adjust outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings. This measure applies to schools in the Houston area, including those in Bellaire . As preseason football workouts began, schools were required to take measurements and adjust practices accordingly.
The specific measurement used is the wet bulb globe temperature. Further details on this safety measure can be found through Houston Public Media, the source of this information.
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Category: schools Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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