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TX Educ Code § 51.209 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds|Section 51.209. Unauthorized Persons; Refusal of Entry, Ejection, Identification

Sec. 51.209.  UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS; REFUSAL OF ENTRY, EJECTION, IDENTIFICATION.  (a)  In this section, "institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.(b)  The governing board of an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education or the governing board's authorized representatives may refuse to allow persons having no legitimate business to enter on property under the board's control, and may eject any undesirable person from the property on the person's refusal to leave peaceably on request.  Identification may be required of any person on the property, and the person must provide that identification on request.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (H.B. 2629), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 51.210 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds|Section 51.210. Enforcement of Rules and Regulations

Sec. 51.210.  ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS.  Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this subchapter, all officers commissioned by the governing board of a state institution of higher education may be empowered by the board to enforce rules and regulations promulgated by the board.  Nothing in this subchapter is intended to limit or restrict the authority of each institution to promulgate and enforce appropriate rules and regulations for the orderly conduct of the institution in carrying out its purposes and objectives or the right of separate jurisdiction relating to the conduct of its students and personnel.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 51.211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds|Section 51.211. Cumulative Effect

Sec. 51.211.  CUMULATIVE EFFECT.  The provisions of this subchapter are cumulative of all other laws.|Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.|
TX Educ Code § 51.213 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds|Section 51.213. Abandoned Personal Property

Sec. 51.213.  ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY.  (a)  The governing board of each state institution of higher education, including public junior colleges, is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations providing for the disposition of abandoned and unclaimed personal property coming into the possession of the campus security personnel where the personal property is not being held as evidence to be used in any pending criminal case.(b)  The authority granted to governing boards under Subsection (a) may also be exercised by governing boards of private institutions of higher education, including private junior colleges.(c)  In this section, "private institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003(15).|Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1712, ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 72, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 51.215 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds|Section 51.215. Access to Police Records of Employment Applicants

Sec. 51.215.  ACCESS TO POLICE RECORDS OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICANTS.  (a)  An institution of higher education is entitled to obtain criminal history record information pertaining to an applicant for employment for a security-sensitive position.  The institution of higher education may deny employment to an applicant for a security-sensitive position who fails to provide a complete set of fingerprints upon request.(b)  Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 46(6), eff. Sept. 1, 1993.(c)  An institution of higher education may use information obtained under this section only for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment in security-sensitive positions.  Security-sensitive positions shall be restricted to employees who handle currency, have access to a computer terminal, have access to a master key, or who work in an area of the institution which has been designated as a security-sensitive area.  A security-sensitive position shall be so identified in the job description and advertisement for the position.(d)  Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 46(6), eff. Sept. 1, 1993.(e)  In this section, "institution of higher education" means:(1)  an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003(8) of this code;  and(2)  a private institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003(15) of this code.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5011, ch. 901, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 356, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 941, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 1989;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 516, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 46(6), eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Educ Code § 51.218 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds|Section 51.218. Emergency Alert System

Sec. 51.218.  EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM.  (a)  In this section, "institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.(b)  Each institution of higher education and private or independent institution of higher education shall establish an emergency alert system for the institution's students and staff, including faculty.  The emergency alert system must use e-mail or telephone notifications in addition to any other alert method the institution considers appropriate to provide timely notification of emergencies affecting the institution or its students and staff.(c)  At the time a student initially enrolls or registers for courses or a staff member begins employment, the institution shall:(1)  obtain a personal telephone number or e-mail address from the student or staff member to be used to notify the individual in the event of an emergency; and(2)  register the student or staff member in the institution's emergency alert system.(d)  A student or staff member may elect not to participate in an emergency alert system established under this section.  An election under this subsection may be submitted electronically or in writing, as chosen by the institution, and must be renewed at the start of each academic year.(e)  The personal identifying information obtained from an individual for the purpose of the emergency alert system of an institution of higher education, including an e-mail address or telephone number, is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Section 552.021, Government Code.(f)  Expired.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 547 (H.B. 2758), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 51.219 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds|Section 51.219. Notification of Penalty for False Alarm or Report

Sec. 51.219.  NOTIFICATION OF PENALTY FOR FALSE ALARM OR REPORT.  (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.(b)  Each institution of higher education and private or independent institution of higher education shall notify all incoming students, as soon as practicable, of the penalty for the offense under Section 42.06, Penal Code, of making a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 910 (H.B. 1284), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 51.231 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.231. Definition of Periods of Disruption

Sec. 51.231.  DEFINITION OF PERIODS OF DISRUPTION.  For purposes of this subchapter a period of disruption is any period in which it reasonably appears that there is a threat of destruction to institutional property, injury to human life on the campus or facility, or a threat of willful disruption of the orderly operation of the campus or facility.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 84, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.232 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.232. Identification of Persons on Campus

Sec. 51.232.  IDENTIFICATION OF PERSONS ON CAMPUS.  (a)  During periods of disruption, as determined by the chief administrative officer of a state-supported institution of higher education, the chief administrative officer, or an officer or employee of the institution designated by him to maintain order on the campus or facility of the institution, may require that any person on the campus or facility present evidence of his identification, or if the person is a student or employee of the institution, his student or employee official institutional identification card, or other evidence of his relationship with the institution.(b)  If any person refuses or fails upon request to present evidence of his identification, or if the person is a student or employee of the institution, his student or employee official identification card, or other evidence of his relationship with the institution, and if it reasonably appears that the person has no legitimate reason to be on the campus or facility, the person may be ejected from the campus or facility.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 84, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.233 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.233. Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus

Sec. 51.233.  WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS.  (a)  During periods of disruption, the chief administrative officer of a campus or other facility of a state-supported institution of higher education, or an officer or employee of the institution designated by him to maintain order on the campus or facility, may notify a person that consent to remain on the campus or facility under the control of the chief administrative officer has been withdrawn whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the person has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus or facility and that his presence on the campus or facility will constitute a substantial and material threat to the orderly operation of the campus or facility.(b)  In no case shall consent be withdrawn for longer than 14 days from the date on which consent was initially withdrawn.(c)  Notification shall be in accordance with procedures set out in Section 51.234 of this code.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 84, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.234 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.234. Notice of Withdrawal of Consent

Sec. 51.234.  NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT.  When the chief administrative officer of a campus or other facility of a state-supported institution of higher education, or an officer or employee of the institution designated by him to maintain order on the campus or facility, decides to withdraw consent for any person to remain on the campus or facility, he shall notify that person in writing that consent to remain is withdrawn.  The written notice must contain all of the following:(1)  that consent to remain on the campus has been withdrawn and the number of days for which consent has been withdrawn, not to exceed 14;(2)  the name and job title of the person withdrawing consent, along with an address where the person withdrawing consent can be contacted during regular working hours;(3)  a brief statement of the activity or activities resulting in the withdrawal of consent;  and(4)  notification that the person from whom consent has been withdrawn is entitled to a hearing on the withdrawal not later than three days from the date of receipt by the chief administrative officer of a request for a hearing.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 85, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.235 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.235. Report to Chief Administrative Officer

Sec. 51.235.  REPORT TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.  Whenever consent is withdrawn by any authorized officer or employee other than the chief administrative officer, the officer or employee shall submit a written report to the chief administrative officer within 24 hours, unless the authorized officer or employee has reinstated consent for the person to remain on the campus.  The report must contain all of the following:(1)  the description of the person from whom consent was withdrawn, including, if available, the person's name, address, and phone number;  and(2)  a statement of the facts giving rise to the withdrawal of consent.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 85, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.236 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.236. Confirmation of Withdrawal of Consent

Sec. 51.236.  CONFIRMATION OF WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT.  (a)  If the chief administrative officer or, in his absence, a person designated by him for this purpose, upon reviewing the written report described in Section 51.235, finds that there was reasonable cause to believe that the person has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus or facility, and that his presence on the campus or facility will constitute a substantial and material threat to the orderly operation of the campus or facility, he may enter written confirmation upon the report of the action taken by the officer or employee.(b)  If the chief administrative officer, or in his absence, the person designated by him, does not confirm the action of the officer or employee within 24 hours after the time that consent was withdrawn, the action of the officer or employee shall be deemed void and of no force or effect, except that any arrest made during the period shall not for this reason be deemed not to have been made for probable cause.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 85, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.237 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.237. Request for Hearing

Sec. 51.237.  REQUEST FOR HEARING.  (a)  A person from whom consent has been withdrawn may submit a written request for a hearing on the withdrawal to the chief administrative officer within the 14-day period.  The written request must state the address to which notice of hearing is to be sent.  The chief administrative officer shall grant a hearing not later than three days from the date of receipt of the request and shall immediately mail a written notice of the time, place, and date of the hearing to the person.(b)  The hearing shall be held before a duly designated discipline committee or authorized hearing officer of the institution in accordance with Section 51.243.  In no instance shall the person issuing the withdrawal notice or causing it to be issued serve on any committee where the validity of his order of withdrawal is in question.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 85, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.238 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.238. Reinstatement of Consent to Remain on Campus

Sec. 51.238.  REINSTATEMENT OF CONSENT TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS.  The chief administrative officer shall reinstate consent whenever he has reason to believe that the presence of the person from whom consent was withdrawn will not constitute a substantial and material threat to the orderly operation of the campus or facility.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 86, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.239 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.239. Entering or Remaining on Campus After Withdrawal of Consent

Sec. 51.239.  ENTERING OR REMAINING ON CAMPUS AFTER WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT.  (a)  Any person who has been notified by the chief administrative officer of a campus or facility of a state-supported institution of higher education, or by an officer or employee designated by the chief administrative officer to maintain order on the campus or facility, that consent to remain on the campus or facility has been withdrawn pursuant to Section 51.233, who has not had consent reinstated, and who willfully and knowingly enters or remains upon the campus or facility during the period for which consent has been withdrawn, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is subject to punishment as set out in Section 51.244.(b)  This section does not apply to any person who enters or remains on the campus or facility for the sole purpose of applying to the chief administrative officer or authorized officer or employee for the reinstatement of consent or for the sole purpose of attending a hearing on the withdrawal.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 86, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.240 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.240. Authority to Suspend, Dismiss, or Expel Students or Employees Not Affected

Sec. 51.240.  AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND, DISMISS, OR EXPEL STUDENTS OR EMPLOYEES NOT AFFECTED.  This subchapter does not affect the power of the duly constituted authorities of a state-supported institution of higher education to suspend, dismiss, or expel any student or employee at the university or college.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 86, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.241 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.241. Students and Employees Barred From Campus After Suspension or Dismissal

Sec. 51.241.  STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES BARRED FROM CAMPUS AFTER SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL.  (a)  Every student or employee who has been suspended or dismissed from a state-supported institution of higher education after a hearing, in accordance with procedures established by the institution, for disrupting the orderly operation of the campus or facility of the institution, as a condition of the suspension or dismissal, may be denied access to the campus or facility, or both, of the institution for the period of suspension, and in the case of dismissal, for a period not to exceed one year.(b)  A person who has been notified by personal service of the suspension or dismissal and condition and who willfully and knowingly enters upon the campus or facility of the institution to which he has been denied access, without the express written permission of the chief administrative officer of the campus or facility, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to punishment as set out in Section 51.244.(c)  Knowledge shall be presumed if personal service has been given as prescribed in Subsection (b) of this section.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 86, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|
TX Educ Code § 51.242 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle A - Higher Education in General|Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education|Subchapter E. -1. Maintaining Campus Order During Periods of Disruption|Section 51.242. Refusing or Failing to Leave Building Closed to Public

Sec. 51.242.  REFUSING OR FAILING TO LEAVE BUILDING CLOSED TO PUBLIC.  No person may refuse or fail to leave a building under the control and management of a public agency, including a state-supported institution of higher education, during those hours of the day or night when the building is regularly closed to the public, upon being requested to do so by a guard, watchman, or other employee of a public agency, including a state-supported institution of higher education, controlling and managing the building or property, if the surrounding circumstances are such as to indicate to a reasonable person that the individual or individuals have no apparent lawful business to pursue.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 87, ch. 51, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 27, 1973.|