(a) It is a defense to an action under this chapter that, at the time of the violation of the rule:
(1) the rule was not a current rule of the national collegiate athletic association; or
(2) the rule had been substantially changed by the national collegiate athletic association.
(b) It is a defense to an action under § 131.003 that, at the time of the violation of the rule, the defendant was:
(1) an employee of the national collegiate athletic association whose rule was violated;
(2) an employee of the regional collegiate athletic association;
(3) an employee of a member institution of the regional collegiate athletic association; or
(4) a student at a member institution of the regional collegiate athletic association.

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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 131.005

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) It is a defense to an action under § 131.004 that, at the time of the violation of the rule, the defendant was:
(1) an employee of the national collegiate athletic association whose rule was violated;
(2) an employee of the regional collegiate athletic association of which the institution is a member;
(3) an employee of the institution; or
(4) a student at the institution.