The House Legislative Study Committee on the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) convened on July 29, 2025, to discuss various aspects of high school athletics governance, including comparisons with other states and potential legislative actions.

The meeting began with a discussion about the Texas High School Athletic Association (THSAA). Committee members sought to understand its structure, noting that while THSAA operates as an independent nonprofit, it is uniquely associated with the University of Texas. The executive director of THSAA is based on the university campus, which raises questions about the independence of its operations compared to LHSAA.

A significant point of discussion was the recent legislative changes in Texas regarding transfer eligibility for student-athletes. Members expressed interest in how these changes were implemented and whether the THSAA was involved in the legislative process. The conversation highlighted similar issues faced by other states, including Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi, which are also grappling with transfer eligibility regulations.

Representative Chestnut proposed a legislative idea aimed at ensuring that schools receiving Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) funding cannot participate in organizations without a one-time transfer rule. This suggestion was met with interest, as it could potentially lead to a mandate that aligns LHSAA's policies with those of other states.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the implications of these discussions for Louisiana's high school athletics governance. The committee plans to further explore the potential for legislative action to address transfer eligibility and ensure fair competition among student-athletes in the state.