Two universities, Stephen F. Austin State University and Southwest Texas State University, were not aware that House Bill 1, Article III, Section 39 requires the universities to inform the parents of its dormitory residents of the fire safety problems. All other universities had completed the parental notification process. Stephen F. Austin and Southwest Texas began the process after the State Fire Marshal reinspection team informed them of the requirement. Monitoring will continue with the next on-campus reinspections by the Fire Marshal's Office scheduled for January 2000. Additionally, the State Fire Marshal's Office is contacting campus administrators statewide in an ongoing effort to assist in identifying fire safety issues, planning corrective measures and developing long term strategies geared at maximizing fire safety.
All interim measurers are in place.
Work is continuing to meet the timelines of the Fire Marshal's Order. Engineering studies are being conducted. Letters were sent to the parents of students stating the hazards found and timetables for the corrections to be completed. All interim measurers are in place. Work is continuing to meet the timelines of the Fire Marshal's Order.