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UIL A+ Academics Update for 2026-27
The UIL A+ Academics Meet designations and timeframes are changing beginning the 2026-2027 school year to allow for more flexibility. The previously used invitational and district meet designations to refer to the materials will be referred to as Set A, Set B, and Set C. Please see this documentfor more information.
Spring 2026 Marching Band Rules Advisory Committee Agenda and Minutes
UIL Essay Contest Finalists Announced!
Congratulations to the UIL Essay Contest State Finalists and all students who participated! A list of the finalists is posted on the UIL essay contest page.
2026-28 Music Alignments Announced
UIL has released the 2026-28 music alignments, to include area assignments. Geographically contiguous music regions are assigned to areas by the UIL, while also considering the projected number of competing schools based on recent region contest ratings.
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 all activities.
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."