Texas Band Water Breaks

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Summary

Texas law mandates water breaks during physical activities, including band practice. Denying water as punishment is illegal and should be reported to school authorities. The relevant law is Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part 2, Chapter 76, Subchapter A, Rule §76.1003.

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I was wondering, for marching band in texas, is it legal to punish the band members by preventing them from having water breaks?
Hi ****, in Texas, state law requires schools to provide water breaks during physical activities, including band practice. Denying water as a form of punishment could be considered neglect, which is against the law. It's essential to report such incidents to your school authorities.
Even if it's for just an hour?
Hi ****, Texas law requires mandatory water breaks for activities in high temperatures, regardless of the duration. It's important to prioritize health and safety. Please report any issues to your school authorities.
Which law says this?
The law in question is Texas Administrative Code Title *, Part *, Chapter *, Subchapter A, Rule §*.*. This rule outlines minimum standards for outdoor extracurricular activities including mandatory water breaks.