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CX Meet Directors
Fall 2025 Marching Band Rules Advisory Committee Agenda and Minutes
UIL Essay Contest Deadline is February 11
Submit your essay for the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition by February 11. All contestants will learn about an incredible person, movement, or organization in Texas, and finalists will also be eligible to apply for scholarships through TILF and earn their campus sweepstakes points.
Reclassification & Realignment Information
The 2026-28 alignments have been posted for volleyball, basketball and football.
Alignments for other events will be available no later than April 1st, 2026.
Spring 2026 LD topic released
The UIL LD Debate topic for Spring 2026 is officially released:
Spring 2026 LD Debate Topic
State Congressional Legislation
Legislation for all conferences is now posted.
- “Important Message: Additional legislation will be posted on each State docket so be sure to return to this webpage again for new bills and resolutions that will be debated at the State Meet. Dockets for State will have a total o 20 pieces of legislation — 10 for prelims and 10 for finals."
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, removed from the UIL Approved List of plays
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, is published by Dramatists Play Service.
The author does not allow cuts for competition.
The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman has been removed from the UIL Approved Long Play list.
The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman has been removed from the UIL Approved Long Play list.
Competition cuts are not allowed for this title, per publisher, Dramatists Play Service.
Fall 2025 LD Debate Topic
The 2025 Fall Lincoln Douglas topic is now posted.
Free CX Debate Workshops
UIL is excited to offer free Cross-Examination Debate coach training opportunities during the month of August. All workshops are 1 day and free.
Designed for teachers with little or no training in competitive debate, five workshops are planned at various sites, including in-person sessions at 4 locations:
- Region 12, Waco - August 8
- Rocksprings ISD - August 16
- Three Rivers HS - August 9
- Big Spring HS - August 16
A workshop via Zoom will also be offered on August 16, which requires pre-registration.
CX Debate challenges bright students to develop higher-order critical thinking skills and active problem solving, engage in deeper research experiences and strengthen communication skills in the realm of advocacy. Long-term, debate builds informed citizens, enhances career success, and creates life-long learners. School participation can add significant points to the academic district sweepstakes and provides the opportunity to advance debaters to a state championship.
For additional information, contact Jana Riggins, State Debate Director: jriggins@uiltexas.org | 512-471-5883