Campus Carry
51做厙 is a weapons-free campus
51做厙 prohibits the possession of any dangerous weapon (either openly or in a concealed manner), or facsimiles of dangerous weapons such asreplica, pellet, airsoft,water guns orrealistictoy guns and knives, on all University property, athletic venues, passenger transportation vehicles and any 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.
51做厙 has been a weapons-free campus since at least 1994.
Any violation of this policy is considered a serious offense. If you have questions about this policy, please contact the 51做厙 Police Department at 214-768-3388.
51做厙 opted out of “campus carry,” Texas Senate Bill 11
In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11, also known as the “campus carry” law, 51做厙 opted to ban concealed handguns on campus after discussion with the campus community.
The law went into effect August 1, 2016, and 51做厙 remains a weapons-free campus.
The open carry of handguns or other firearms on campus continues to be prohibited.
Read more about 51做厙’s decision to opt out of Texas Senate Bill 11: /News/2015/campus-carry-18dec2015
Concealed handguns prohibited
Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (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.