Texas
How to Become a NIL Agent
Learn what NIL 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 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
