What did the UIL decide?
| Shot clock | 35 seconds |
|---|---|
| From | 2028-29 |
| Who | Varsity boys and girls. 5A-6A no earlier than 2028-29, 3A-4A 2030-31, 1A-2A 2032-33. |
On 19 October 2026 the UIL Legislative Council passed the adoption of a 35-second shot clock for girls and boys basketball, for varsity games, no earlier than 2028-29.
It comes in stages: 5A and 6A no earlier than 2028-29, 3A and 4A no earlier than 2030-31, and 1A and 2A no earlier than 2032-33. The UIL monitors each stage and may change the schedule.
Like every rule change the Legislative Council passes, it takes effect only after the Commissioner of Education approves it.
Where a free screen shot clock fits
Varsity games need an installed shot clock that your state association approves. A screen in the browser does not replace that, and we do not claim it does.
Where it helps is everything around those games. Practice at 35 seconds this season, so players know the clock before it counts. Run JV, freshman, middle school, summer league and youth games with a clock where your league allows one. Put a screen at each end of a second gym that has no clocks. Free, no install, and the phone is the remote.
More about the high school clock: 35-second shot clock for high school basketball. Pro adds a game clock, score and drill mode.
Questions
When does Texas start using the shot clock?
In 5A and 6A varsity games no earlier than 2028-29. In 3A and 4A no earlier than 2030-31, and in 1A and 2A no earlier than 2032-33.
Does the Texas shot clock apply to JV?
The UIL decision covers varsity games. It says nothing about JV or middle school.
What does a shot clock cost for a Texas gym?
Two clocks average about $4,500 per gym, without wiring and installation, according to San Angelo LIVE (October 2026).
Sources
- UIL, 19 October 2026: UIL Legislative Council meeting results
- San Angelo LIVE, 19 October 2026: UIL approves shot clock for high school basketball
Other states
- Illinois 2026-27
- Oklahoma 2026-27
- Alabama 2026-27
- Florida 2026-27
- Kentucky 2027-28
- New Jersey 2027-28
- Pennsylvania 2028-29
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