Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1181 requires promoters of combative sports events in Texas to obtain prior approval from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). It mandates that promoters ensure all contestants are licensed, provide on-site medical staff with emergency medical technicians, and comply with TDLR rules. The bill also bans elimination tournaments without commission approval and creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for knowingly promoting unapproved events. This directly affects event promoters and organizers of combative sports (like MMA or boxing) by imposing new regulatory requirements and penalties for noncompliance.