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The rules at Prairie View A&M
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | No written NIL policy is published. The athletics site's NIL page, "NIL on the Hill", carries no date on the page itself (its address holds 2026-02-16 and its image files April 2026); it defines NIL, lists permitted and not permitted activities, and says student-athletes "are not permitted to receive trade or financial compensation without providing a value in exchange" and that "NIL opportunities may not be used as a recruiting inducement or as a substitute for pay-for-play". The Athletics section of PVAMU's policy library lists only Texas A&M System Policy 18.01 and a post-season bonus procedure for coaches and administrators, and System Policy 18.01 (reviewed 2025-05-12) does not mention NIL | Prairie View A&M Athletics, NIL on the Hill (undated); PVAMU Policies, section 18 Athletics |
| How deals are disclosed | NCAA rules send third-party deals of $600 or more to NIL Go within five business days (Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). PVAMU has not published a disclosure process or portal of its own; its NIL page points to the College Sports Commission under "Student-Athlete NIL Deals" and names the Athletic Compliance Officer as the NIL contact for students. Texas law requires disclosure of each proposed contract to the school before signing, in the manner the school prescribes (Educ. Code § 51.9246(g)(1)) | Prairie View A&M Athletics, NIL on the Hill; NCAA 2026-27 Division I Manual; /nil/college/texas |
| Banned categories | PVAMU's NIL page says student-athletes "may not enter an NIL contract to receive compensation for the advertisement, endorsement, or promotion of" gambling, sports betting, controlled substances, tobacco, marijuana and "any product, brand, or company that conflicts with the values & mission of the University or reflects adversely on the University or Athletics". Texas law bans pay for athletic performance and endorsements of alcohol, tobacco products, e-cigarettes or other nicotine delivery devices, anabolic steroids, sports betting, casino gambling, a firearm the athlete cannot legally buy, or a sexually oriented business (§ 51.9246(g)(2)(B)) | Prairie View A&M Athletics, NIL on the Hill; /nil/college/texas |
| School marks and group licensing | No rule on athletes' use of PVAMU marks is published. The NIL page lists licensed NIL products and digital content among permitted activities and names Athlete's Thread as "PV's official NIL merchandise provider that supports your favorite Panthers through personalized and licensed merchandise"; a 2025-03-19 release announced the store's jerseys and shirts personalized with athletes' names. Texas law allows school marks, uniforms and facilities only with the school's express permission, on its licensing terms and at market rates (§ 51.9246(g)(5), (g-2)) | Prairie View A&M Athletics, NIL on the Hill and Athlete's Thread release (2025-03-19); /nil/college/texas |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission's 2026-27 participating-schools table lists Prairie View A&M University in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (read 2026-10-22), and the Commission puts the 2026-27 cap at "approximately $21.58 million per school". PVAMU has published no revenue-sharing amount or breakdown. Its Panther Athletic Fund launch release (2025-07-08) cites "revenue-sharing frameworks" and the House settlement and lists "Sport Specific Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)/Revenue Share Funds" among four giving areas; the fund's page (read 2026-10-22) offers "Sport Specific Excellence & NIL Funds" | College Sports Commission; Prairie View A&M Athletics, Panther Athletic Fund release (2025-07-08) and page |
| Collective or NIL group | PVAMU's athletics pages describe no collective and state no relationship with one. The Panther Athletic Fund's 2025 annual report (file created 2026-04-09, posted 2026-04-10) lists "1876 Alliance NIL Collective" among its donors, without describing it. The school's own channels are the PV Marketplace on Opendorse, which the NIL page calls "PV's official NIL marketplace" where "businesses, donors, and fans can connect directly with student-athletes"; Athlete's Thread for NIL merchandise; and the Panther Athletic Fund, launched 2025-07-08 as "the newly established official fundraising arm" of PVAMU Athletics, with gifts made through the PVAM Foundation, a 501(c)(3), according to the fund's FAQ | Prairie View A&M Athletics, NIL on the Hill, Panther Athletic Fund release (2025-07-08), FAQ (2025) and 2025 annual report (2026) |
| Agents and representation | Not published. PVAMU's athletics site has no agent or representation rule for NIL. Texas law bars a school from preventing professional representation for NIL contracts, including by a Texas-licensed attorney (§ 51.9246(c)(2)); athlete agent registration is in Occupations Code ch. 2051 | /nil/college/texas |
| Compliance contact | PVAMU Athletic Compliance, Whitley Smith, Athletic Compliance Officer, 936-261-9120 (the same number on the compliance page, the staff directory and the NIL page). The NIL page lists Smith for "NIL for Students" and Anton Calvin, General Manager of Sponsorship and Ticket Sales, 936-261-9163, for "NIL for Business" (the staff directory lists the same number) | Prairie View A&M Athletics, Compliance page, Staff Directory and NIL on the Hill |
| State law | Texas Education Code § 51.9246 (in force) has athletes disclose each proposed NIL contract to PVAMU before signing, bans listed endorsement categories, keeps contract terms the school holds confidential, and since HB 126 (2025-06-05) allows what an athletic association, conference or final court order authorizes | /nil/college/texas |
What is specific to Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M is the one founding member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference still in it: the SWAC's own history lists PVAMU from 1920 to the present, and the university belongs to the Texas A&M University System. Its NIL material sits on one athletics page, "NIL on the Hill", built as a set of graphics rather than text. The page splits NIL contacts in two, the Athletic Compliance Officer for students and the sponsorship and ticket sales manager for businesses, and its banned list reaches beyond the Texas statute's wording: deals promoting controlled substances or marijuana, plus any brand that "reflects adversely on the University or Athletics". PVAMU ties NIL to its giving program: the Panther Athletic Fund, launched in July 2025 around the House settlement, takes gifts for sport-specific NIL and revenue-share funds through the PVAM Foundation.
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Questions about NIL at Prairie View A&M
Does Prairie View A&M pay its athletes?
The College Sports Commission lists Prairie View A&M among schools participating in revenue sharing for 2026-27, and the Commission puts the 2026-27 cap at about $21.58 million per school. PVAMU has not published an amount or a breakdown. Its Panther Athletic Fund, launched 2025-07-08, lists "Sport Specific Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)/Revenue Share Funds" as a giving area.
What NIL collective works with Prairie View A&M?
PVAMU's athletics pages describe no collective. The Panther Athletic Fund's 2025 annual report, posted in April 2026, lists "1876 Alliance NIL Collective" among its donors without saying more about it. The NIL page points to three school channels: the PV Marketplace on Opendorse ("PV's official NIL marketplace"), Athlete's Thread for personalized merchandise, and the Panther Athletic Fund, whose gifts go through the PVAM Foundation.
How do Prairie View A&M athletes report NIL deals?
NCAA Bylaws 22.2.2 and 22.2.2.2 call for reporting third-party deals of $600 or more to NIL Go within five business days. Texas law adds disclosure of each proposed contract to the school before signing. PVAMU has not published a portal or form of its own; its NIL page lists the Athletic Compliance Officer as the student contact.
What NIL deals are PVAMU athletes not allowed to sign?
PVAMU's NIL page bars deals promoting gambling, sports betting, controlled substances, tobacco, marijuana, or any product, brand or company that conflicts with the university's values and mission or reflects adversely on the university or athletics. Texas law also bans endorsements of alcohol, e-cigarettes, anabolic steroids, casino gambling, certain firearms and sexually oriented businesses, and pay for athletic performance.
Can a business sponsor a Prairie View A&M athlete?
PVAMU's NIL page lists collaborating with businesses on advertising, marketing or sponsored content among permitted activities, along with camps, autograph signings and social media promotion. It names a "NIL for Business" contact in sponsorship and ticket sales and the PV Marketplace on Opendorse, where businesses can reach athletes directly.
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