Texas
How to Become a NIL (Name Image Likeness) Agent
Learn what NIL (name image likeness) agent professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$71,650
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
1-2 weeks (intensive review)
Total Investment
$1,000 - $1,500 per year
Employment #s
13550
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026). Wage shown is for a related occupation and is indicative only — BLS publishes no exact match for this role.
Who It's For:
For people exploring NIL (name image likeness) agent and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: Secretary of State Mandate and Jurisdiction over Athlete and NIL Agents; Where Athlete Agent Registration Sits Within the Secretary of State's Office | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$42,380 – $118,730
United States
$42,380 – $118,730
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Secretary of State
Is a license required?
Yes
Credential
the license is considered expired, and a new initial application may be required.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Requirements (If Applicable)
Examination
There is no examination
Heading 3
Texas Secretary of State controls the gate. This guide maps it.
Common Questions
Credential
