Sports Officials Committee

The Sports Officials Committee (SOC) is composed of nine people, representing school districts of the four geographical regions or representatives of UIL-recognized officials associations. The SOC shall meet twice a year, with one meeting in the Fall and another in the Spring, the specific dates to be set by the Chair after consultation with UIL staff. Typically, the Fall meeting will be held at least 30 days prior to the Legislative Council’s annual October meeting and the Spring meeting will be held at least 30 days prior to the annual June Legislative Council meeting. The exact dates of the SOC Fall and Spring meetings will be published annually and as soon as practical after being determined. The SOC may also hold meetings as needed when called by the Chair after consultation with UIL staff.

The spring annual meeting of the Sports Officials Committee of the University Interscholastic League will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be live streamed here and on the UIL YouTube page.

• Rules of the UIL Sports Officials Committee (updated September 2023)
• Association Recognition Form (updated March 2019)
• Chapter Recognition Form (updated September 2023)

Members of the Sports Officials Committee

Bryan Davis, Lubbock, Chair
 
Bobby Cruz, Laredo United ISD
 
Randy Davis, Lone Star High School Softball Umpires Association (LSHSSUA)
 
Joel Hilliard, Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO)
 
Eddie Hopkins, Texas High School Basketball Officials Association (THSBOA)

Max Kattwinkel, Lubbock Cooper ISD
 
Kyle McNeely, Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO)
 
Russ Reeves, Rockwall ISD
 
Andre’ Walker, Houston ISD