- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Billies High School Realigned to Austin-Centered District
UIL announces new district assignments for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has announced its reclassification and district realignment plans for the upcoming 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. As part of these changes, Billies High School, located in Fredericksburg, Texas, will be placed in a new district centered around the Austin metropolitan area.
Why it matters
This realignment will significantly impact the Billies' athletic programs and rivalries, as they will now compete against schools from the Austin region rather than their traditional opponents. The shift reflects broader demographic and population changes occurring in the state of Texas.
The details
The UIL's reclassification and realignment process happens every two years to account for changes in school enrollments and populations across the state. For the Billies, this means they will no longer be competing against their longtime district rivals, but will instead face off against schools from the Austin area.
- The UIL announced the realignment information on Monday, February 5, 2026.
- The new district assignments will take effect for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
The players
University Interscholastic League (UIL)
The governing body for public school extracurricular academic, athletic, and music contests in the state of Texas.
Billies High School
A public high school located in Fredericksburg, Texas that will be realigned to a new district centered around the Austin metropolitan area.
What’s next
The new district assignments will be finalized in the coming months, and Billies High School will begin preparing to compete against their new Austin-area opponents starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
The takeaway
This realignment reflects the ongoing demographic shifts occurring in Texas, as population growth in the Austin region continues to reshape the competitive landscape for high school sports across the state.
