ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ remains weapons-free under Texas ‘campus carry’ law

ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ prohibits the possession of any dangerous weapon (either openly or in a concealed manner), or facsimiles of dangerous weapons such as water guns or toy guns and knives, on all University property, athletic venues, passenger transportation vehicles and any groups or building on which University activities are conducted.

ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ prohibits the possession of any dangerous weapon (either openly or in a concealed manner), or facsimiles of dangerous weapons such as water guns or toy guns and knives, on all University property, athletic venues, passenger transportation vehicles and any groups or building on which University activities are conducted.

Student-owned sporting firearms or other weapons (including all BB and pellet guns) are the responsibility of the owner and must be stored at an appropriate location off campus.

Campus Carry sign at ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ has been a weapons-free campus since at least 1994. See  (Section 10.5; login required) for the full policy.

Any violation of this policy is considered a serious offense. If you have questions about this policy, please contact the ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Police Department at 214-768-3388.

ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ has opted out of the “campus carry,” Texas Senate Bill 11

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11, also known as the “campus carry” law, ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ opted to ban concealed handguns on campus after discussion with the campus community.

When the law goes into effect August 1, 2016, ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ will remain a weapons-free campus.

The open carry of handguns or other firearms on Texas university campuses continues to be prohibited.

Read more about ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½’s decision to opt-out of Texas Senate Bill 11.

Concealed handguns prohibited

Pursuant to (Trespass by License Holder With a Concealed Handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.

Prohibidas las armas de fuego ocultas

Conforme a la sección 30.06, de código penal (traspasar portando armas de fuego ocultas), personas con licencia bajo del sub-capítulo h, capítulo 411, código de gobierno (ley de licencia de armas), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando armas de fuego ocultas.

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