The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released new district alignments for the 2024-26 football seasons, impacting several Central Texas schools, including Anderson and Pflugerville Weiss being moved from 6A down to 5A due to adjusted enrollment cutoffs. As a result, both schools will be in District 12-5A, along with schools from College Station, marking the first time an Austin ISD school is paired with schools from College Station.

By the Numbers
  • 6A enrollment mark set at 2,275 students, 50 more than 2022-24
  • Austin ISD schools most impacted by cutoffs between 5A and 4A schools
  • Realignment process is done every two years to ensure competitive balance
State of Play
  • Austin ISD schools Anderson and Weiss moved down from 6A to 5A
  • Austin ISD school paired with schools from College Station for the first time in history
  • District 26-6A shrunk by a couple of teams with the departure of Anderson and Buda Johnson
  • Hutto moves closer to the Austin area with realignment in District 25-6A
What's Next

Schools can appeal their district placements with the UIL by Feb. 12, and finalize their district schedules on Feb. 21.

Bottom Line

The UIL's release of new district alignments for the 2024-26 football seasons brings significant changes for Central Texas schools, impacting their competitiveness and travel requirements, while initiating the appeal and schedule finalization process for affected schools.