New State law allows officials to eject fans

The past two weeks of football has seen fans cheer on their fellow teams and root for a win. Some games across the state however have had fights and arguments during the game.

A recent law enacted by the State Legislature however allows officials to no longer need to warn disruptive fans before removing them from the stadium.

SB 2929 allows referees, judges and other officials the ability to remove fans immediately who are acting in an inappropriate or disruptive manner at University Interscholastic League or school-sponsored events.

The law was sponsored by State Sen. Brandon Creighton in the hopes to reduce the number of incidents that could potentially harm fans and athletes.

Before the bill, referees had no legal authority to eject a spectator without first issuing a warning. School administrators or law enforcement had to step in afterward. 

Any decision to eject a fan is final under the law.

Three incidents risks the school losing the ability to host home officials. 

This rule applies to fans only. Athletes and coaches have rules set under UIL regarding ejections.