Texas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a crackdown on unethical sports agents that could lead to long prison terms. Texas is one of about 40 states that already have laws regulating sports agents, but supporters say the new Texas measure would be the toughest in the country. If Gov. Rick Perry signs it into law, agents who lure college athletes into contracts with improper benefits and gifts that cost an athlete their NCAA eligibility could face felony charges and up to 10 years in prison. A review last year by The Associated Press found that even though most states try to regulate sports agents, most had not revoked or suspended a single license or invoked penalties of any sort. Neither had the Federal Trade Commission, which was given oversight authority about seven years ago. Texas was one of the few states that consistently enforced the law, assessing more than $17,000 in fines over two years. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=6564280
