Texas Scholastic Esports Federation

What Texas Scholastic Esports Federation does

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation (TexSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-4548528) founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with its primary event operations in Waco. The organization governs and operates scholastic esports for Texas K-12 schools, anchored by its annual Undisputed Esports State Championships featuring VALORANT and OVERWATCH competitions held at Baylor University's Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center and the Waco Convention Center. Beyond the flagship tournament, TexSEF delivers All-State Teams recognition, Educator Champion Awards, an Inside Esports VIP experience for K-12 and city leaders, and CTE-focused esports curriculum through a partnership with Gameplan. In 2026, it is also hosting the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup (CECC), extending its programming into higher education.

TexSEF operates through a community-led go-to-market model, recruiting schools and districts via teacher networks, school administrators, and formal regional partnerships with Texas Education Service Centers in Regions 1, 11, 13, and 16. The organization generates revenue through school membership dues, state championship entry fees (introduced for the first time in 2026 and benchmarked to UIL contest entry fees), and merchandise sales via Crit Apparel. Its technology stack is deliberately lightweight: Google Forms for registrations, Google Sheets for membership tracking, Twitch for live event streaming, and PlayVS for competition scheduling. The organization does not own proprietary technology IP and instead relies on widely available SaaS and consumer tools.

The organization is educator-run — an explicit brand differentiator against commercial competitors — and operates as a 501(c)(3) with stakeholders rather than shareholders. With seven employees and no disclosed funding or revenue figures, TexSEF operates at the scale of a small nonprofit federation, dependent on volunteer labor, partnerships, and a growing but still early ecosystem of regional ESC channels. The "Undisputed" sub-brand represents its flagship annual event, and the organization's mission statement — "connecting kids to school and to each other" — frames esports as a vehicle for college, career, and military readiness.

Name

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation

Legal name

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation

Website

https://texsef.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation (TexSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that governs and operates K-12 scholastic esports across Texas, anchored by the annual Undisputed Esports State Championships at Baylor University and supported by regional Education Service Center partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scholastic Esports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Services (611), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Collegiate/Scholastic Esports Programs & Leagues (MPAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collegiate Esports Leagues & Tournaments (MPAKANAG), Regional & National Esports Championships (MPAKANAF), Esports & Competitive Gaming Programs (EDALAIAO), Collegiate & Scholastic Esports Tournaments (MPAGANAE)

Keywords

• Scholastic esports programs
• K-12 esports competitions
• Esports state championships
• Educational esports curriculum
• Collegiate esports tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Schools pay annual membership dues to participate in TexSEF programs and qualify for state championships.
2. State Championship Registration Fees: First-time entry fee for state championships, keeping on par with UIL contest entry fees. Additional fees for dining hall meals (breakfast $10.50, lunch $11.50, dinner $12.50, advance purchase $11).
3. Merchandise Sales: State championship merchandise sold through Crit Apparel partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation (TexSEF) operates school membership programs and in-person esports competition events for K-12 and collegiate students across Texas, anchored by its annual Undisputed Esports State Championships featuring VALORANT and OVERWATCH. The organization complements competitions with educator awards, VIP experiences, CTE curriculum partnerships, and regional ESC-based esports programs to advance accessibility and college/career/military readiness pathways.

Product overview

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation (TexSEF) operates as a unified platform for scholastic esports in Texas, centered around the Undisputed Esports State Championships as its flagship annual event. The organization offers a portfolio of complementary programs including All-State Teams recognition for top players, Educator Champion Awards honoring outstanding coaches and educational partners, Inside Esports VIP experiences for K-12 and community leaders, and a Gameplan CTE partnership for career-focused esports education. A collegiate esports component, the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup, runs concurrently with the state championships, creating a comprehensive esports ecosystem spanning K-12 and higher education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Undisputed: Annual Texas Esports State Championships event featuring VALORANT and OVERWATCH competitions for K-12 and collegiate students.

Products and services

• Undisputed Esports State Championships Flagship annual in-person esports state championship event featuring VALORANT and OVERWATCH competitions for K-12 and collegiate students held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas; requires school membership for qualification.
• School Membership Program Annual membership program for K-12 schools that grants participation in TexSEF programs and eligibility for the Undisputed Esports State Championships; schools pay recurring membership dues.
• Gameplan CTE Courses Partnership Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses for Texas students in esports education delivered through a partnership with Gameplan, focused on inclusive and career-ready instruction.
• Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup (CECC) Collegiate esports tournament held at the Waco Convention Center featuring VALORANT and OVERWATCH competitions for college students, run concurrently with the Undisputed Esports State Championships.
• Inside Esports VIP Experience Free VIP program for K-12 and city leaders offering behind-the-scenes access to championship logistics and production, plus meetings with conference commissioners, collegiate directors, military esports teams, and USA Esports representatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research shows esports raises student attendance

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baylor UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Undisputed Esports State Championships; Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center serves as main venue; Baylor holds most championship titles historically; Baylor Dining provides meal services for event attendees
• Waco Convention CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary venue for VALORANT and OVERWATCH competitions during state championships
• GameplancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to elevate Texas esports education with inclusive, career-focused CTE courses for Texas students
• Crit ApparelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState championship merchandise partner selling official TexSEF 2026 merchandise
• Compass USAminorOthersProvides dining hall meals for championship events through Baylor Dining; contact [email protected] for pre-purchases
• AnyKeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization fostering change in esports; TexSEF uses AnyKey's GLHV Pledge as code of conduct for all competition, ensuring accessibility and equity
• PlayVScoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner for scheduling Texas TexSEF Fall 25 season and competition management
• Region 1 EsportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Education Service Center esports program for Region 1 Texas schools
• Region 11 EsportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Education Service Center esports program for Region 11 Texas schools
• Region 13 EsportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Education Service Center esports program for ESC Region 13 Texas schools
• Region 16 EsportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Education Service Center esports program for Region 16 Texas schools

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• High School Esports League (HSEL): National scholastic esports league offering structured high school competitions and seasons. Comparable as a K-12 competition operator with similar titles, season structures, and school-based membership.
• PlayVS: National scholastic esports league and platform serving K-12 and college players across the U.S. Directly comparable as both a competition platform and scheduling partner; TexSEF already uses PlayVS for scheduling, illustrating the overlap.
• NASEF (Network of Scholastic Esports and Fitness): National nonprofit running scholastic esports programs, curricula, and competitions for K-12 students. Closest mission-aligned peer to TexSEF's educator-led, nonprofit model, but operating at a national rather than state level.
• Interscholastic Esports Federation (IEF): Scholastic esports federation organizing interscholastic competition across U.S. states. Comparable as a federation-style K-12 esports operator with similar school membership and championship structure.
• Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF): Scholastic and collegiate esports organization running high school and college tournaments across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable as a multi-title tournament operator targeting K-12 and college students.

Regional players

• Keystone Esports League: Pennsylvania-based scholastic esports league serving K-12 schools with structured seasons and championships. Comparable state-level scholastic esports operator targeting the same K-12 segment.
• Garden State Esports (GSE): New Jersey-based scholastic esports nonprofit running state-level K-12 competitions. Comparable as a state-focused, nonprofit scholastic esports operator, but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• UIL (University Interscholastic League): Texas's official body governing interscholastic academic, athletic, and music contests. Comparable as the established statewide scholastic competition authority whose entry-fee levels TexSEF benchmarks against and whose endorsement posture materially affects district adoption.

Others

• Gameplan: Career and technical education (CTE) platform partnering with TexSEF for esports-aligned CTE courses. Comparable as a partner and adjacent player in the scholastic esports + curriculum stack rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• North American Esports League (NAEL): North American scholastic and amateur esports league focused on K-12 and collegiate competition. Comparable as a multi-region operator that could expand into Texas, representing potential future competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-scholastic-esports-company

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