The Texas Lone Star Cup is given by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and is based on a school district’s combined academic and athletic achievements.
All UIL member high schools in good academic and athletic eligibility standing will be included for contention.
As of January 1, 2023[1] this included: Standings for the Lone Star Cup are compiled via a year-long accumulation of points based on team success at the district and state level in the UIL activities listed above.
Rankings in state or national polls do not count in Lone Star Cup standings.
Lone Star Cup points are accrued as follows: In the event of a team championship tie (common in academic events) or a tie in the final standings for the individual sports and academic competitions, the schools will split the allotted points of that place and the place immediately following.