1 Summary of A&M System Member

Summary of A&M System Member Campus Carry Rules

• Each Texas A&M System university and agency CEO has established these rules after consulting with the entity’s students, staff, and faculty concerning the nature of the student population, specific safety considerations, and the uniqueness of the campus environment. The proposals were reviewed by the Texas A&M System Office of General Counsel, approved by the Chancellor for submission to the Board, and were considered and accepted by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents on April 27, 2016.

• The rules generally address the right of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on the land and buildings owned or leased by the Texas A&M System university or agency. Also, each rule has an appendix summarizing and listing the pertinent state statutes which potentially prohibit the possession of firearms in certain campus locations. None of the university rules prohibit a license holder from carrying a concealed handgun in classrooms or residential facilities owned and operated, or leased and operated, by the institution.

• Three Texas A&M System universities (Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M International University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi) have residential facilities that are leased and operated by a third-party management company, and these institutions do not oppose licensed concealed carry in campus residential facilities. However, their rules acknowledge the property rights of the management company, which include the company’s right to determine restrictions on the possession and storage of weapons in those facilities.

• All A&M System agencies having premises located on the campus of Texas A&M University will follow the university’s rule with respect to those premises.

• All Texas A&M System member rules authorize the university or agency CEO to prohibit concealed carry in that member’s premises, as necessary for institutional safety, on a temporary basis pursuant to Section 30.06(b), Penal Code.

• Most Texas A&M System rules address situations in which the member is leasing premises to a third party. In these situations, the member will defer to the property rights of the lessee concerning whether concealed handguns, carried by license holders, are prohibited on the premises.

• The rules as accepted by Texas A&M System CEOs will prohibit licensed carry of concealed handguns in certain campus locations, and effective notice under Tex. Penal Code section 30.06 will be provided in such locations. Below is a listing, by category of facility, of the facilities or areas where licensed concealed carry would be prohibited, and the specific universities and agencies which have adopted each restriction. 1

I. Scientific laboratories in which: the presence of strong magnets requires the prohibition of metallic objects, including firearms, in such facilities; or the negligent discharge of a firearm will create the risk of serious physical injury or illness because of the nature of the materials present in the facility (ex. pathogenic materials, high- pressure/cryogenic/flammable gases)

System Offices of the A&M System - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - High hazard research areas and laboratories where the presence of high hazard materials or operations creates a significant risk of catastrophic harm due to a negligent discharge - Research areas and laboratories in which research subjects are high risk (e.g., binge drinkers, subjects with diagnosed psychological disorders, subjects diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), or where the integrity of psychological research could be compromised - A university procedure will contain a process for review and approval of locations by the president

Prairie View A&M University - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Tarleton State University - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M International University - Science laboratories CNS 212, LBV 119, and LBV 394

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Specified rooms within six campus facilities meeting the above criteria

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Campus laboratories that have, in their bounds, compressed gas cylinders, flammable organic solvents, flammable liquids, or unstable (reactive) chemicals - Third (3rd) floor, Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy building - TAMUK Citrus Center in Weslaco: 1) Research labs 214-229 and open central lab; 2) Two Chemical Storage buildings located East of greenhouses and North of main building; 3) Auto repair shop; 4) Post harvest shed & workshop

West Texas A&M University - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M University-Commerce - Nuclear Storage, Room 115, Keith D. McFarland Science Building (B34) - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, Room 314, Keith D. McFarland Science Building (B34) 2

Texas A&M University-Texarkana - Laboratories that have, in their bounds, flammable organic solvents, flammable liquids, or unstable (reactive chemicals)

Texas A&M University-Central Texas - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M University-San Antonio - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

A&M System Agencies Texas A&M AgriLife Research - High hazard research areas and laboratories where the presence of high hazard materials or operations creates a significant risk of catastrophic harm due to a negligent discharge, including, but not limited to, BioSafety Level 3 laboratories, animal research and care/use facilities, and areas having high magnetic fields, such as MRI research facilities -Joint facilities with USDA will follow USDA regulations

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M Forest Service - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M Transportation Institute - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory - High hazard research areas and laboratories where the presence of high hazard materials or operations creates a significant risk of catastrophic harm due to a negligent discharge, including, but not limited to, BioSafety Level 3 laboratories and areas having high magnetic fields, such as MRI research facilities.

II. Campus preschool, elementary and secondary school facilities in which the concealed carry of handguns is prohibited by state law

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - Becky Gates Child Care Facility

Prairie View A&M University - H.T. Jones Elementary School

Tarleton State University - Child Development Center

Texas A&M International University - The Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies (CWT 211 and 213)

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Blanche Davis Moore Early Childhood Development Center Complex (ECDC, Math and Science Education Center, school playground)

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Academy High School - Marc A. Cisneros Center for Young Children - Athletic practice fields and marching band practice fields whenever Academy High School is holding practice for football, baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, track & field or marching band

West Texas A&M University - Kids Kollege childcare facility, located within the Virgil Henson Activities Center

Texas A&M University-Commerce - The Children’s Learning Center (B8)

Texas A&M University-Texarkana - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

A&M System Agencies Texas A&M AgriLife Research - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

III. Campus health and psychological counseling facilities in which the nature of the population served and the conditions treated presents an increased risk of injury to self or others

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - Counseling centers where licensed practitioners receive patients and protected health information is generated (including those for faculty, staff, and students) - Health care facilities where protected health information records are generated

Prairie View A&M University - Owens-Franklin Health Center Building

Tarleton State University - University Student Counseling Center and Student Health Center

Texas A&M International University - Office of Student Health Services (STC 125) - Office of Student Counseling and Disability Services (ZSC 138)

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - University Health Center - University Counseling Center

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - The Student Health & Wellness Center (medical/counseling facility)

Texas A&M University-Commerce - The Campus Counseling Center, Room 204, Halladay Student Services Building (B17) - Psychology & Community Counseling Clinic, Rooms 106-125 and 231-242, Binnion Hall (B5) - Student Health Services, Lobby and Connected Rooms, Henderson Hall (B19)

Texas A&M University-Texarkana - Student Counseling Center - Psychology Laboratory

Texas A&M University-Central Texas - TAMU-CT has only one area designated as prohibiting concealed carry by license holders, which is the university’s Counseling Center, and includes the co-located Community Counseling and Family Therapy Center

Texas A&M University-San Antonio - Student Wellness & Counseling Center

IV. Facilities in which interscholastic and collegiate sporting events are taking place. Note: Some university rules do not specifically address interscholastic (including UIL) sporting events, but state law prohibits carrying a concealed handgun on the premises in which an interscholastic event is taking place. See Tex. Penal Code 46.035(b)(2). Effective notice pursuant to Tex. Penal Code § 30.06(b) is not required for this prohibition

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - A license holder may not carry a handgun, on or about his person, on the premises where a collegiate sporting event is taking place (unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event) so long as effective notice is given under Section 30.06, Texas Penal Code

Prairie View A&M University - All premises where a collegiate sporting event is taking place. See above note for interscholastic sporting events.

Tarleton State University - All premises where a collegiate sporting event is taking place. See above note for interscholastic sporting events.

Texas A&M International University - On the premises where a collegiate sporting event is taking place, so long as effective notice is given under Section 30.06, Penal Code.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center - Dr. Jack Dugan Family Soccer & Track Stadium Complex - Chapman Baseball and Softball Complex - Dugan Wellness Center: Gym (Room 134), Locker Rooms 123-126, and Exercise Rooms 133, 240, 243, and 248 - Island Hall Gym (Room 136), Exercise Rooms 137 and 141, Exercise Labs 139, 142, and 146, Locker Rooms 173, 178, 179, Corridor 167, and Track 258 - Field House - Momentum Campus Recreational Sports Building - American Bank Center and other facilities when leased for collegiate sporting events - Any other campus premises where UIL, or similarly sponsored interscholastic events, are occurring

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Premises on which UIL and Interscholastic events are hosted by the University and where minors are the primary attendees/audience (band camp, sports camps, engineering day, leadership conferences, etc.) - On the premises of the stadium, ballpark, gymnasium, court area, golf course, or track and field facility where the following is taking place: interscholastic sporting event; intercollegiate sporting event; or professional sporting event

West Texas A&M University - Facilities used for intercollegiate or interscholastic competitions, one hour prior to and one hour following the competition

- Facilities include, but may not be limited to, the following: -- First United Bank Center -- West Texas A&M University Fieldhouse, “The Box” -- Kimbrough Memorial Stadium -- West Texas A&M University rodeo arena -- Wilder Baseball Field -- Schaeffer Softball Park -- “The Pitch” West Texas A&M University Track and Field/Soccer Complex

Texas A&M University-Commerce - On the following premises where a collegiate sporting event is taking place, so long as effective notice is given under Section 30.06, Penal Code: -- Memorial Stadium (B25) -- Bleacher Area Inside the University Field House (B39) -- John Cain Family Softball Field -- Lion Soccer Field

Texas A&M University-Texarkana - Premises where Programs for Minors, as defined and administered by System Regulation 24.01.06 and University Rule 24.01.06.H1, are held, including summer camps, workshops, conferences and other activities serving participants under the age of 18 - Premises on which interscholastic events are hosted by A&M-Texarkana and where minors are the primary participants/audience

V. Campus Recreation / Fitness Center Facilities

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M International University - Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center (REC): Access-controlled portions of the building. The following non-access-controlled portions of the building, all located on the first floor, are not included in the prohibited area: entrance, foyer, public restrooms on the first floor, and classroom/laboratory spaces 128, 129, 130, 131).

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Dugan Wellness Center: Gym (Room 134), Locker Rooms 123-126, and Exercise Rooms 133, 240, 243, and 248 - Island Hall Gym (Room 136), Exercise Rooms 137 and 141, Exercise Labs 139, 142, and 146, Locker Rooms 173, 178, 179, Corridor 167, and Track 258

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - The Student Recreation Center (SRC)

West Texas A&M University - The pool in the Virgil Henson Activities Center

Texas A&M University-Commerce - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M University-Texarkana - Fitness Center

Texas A&M University-San Antonio - Fitness Center

VI. Campus premises in which camps/programs for minors are occurring

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - All counselors, staff, and volunteers who work in camps and programs for minors must agree, as a condition of their participation, to refrain from carrying a concealed handgun if they are a license holder

Texas A&M International University - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Any campus premises used for Pre-K through Grade 12 Camps

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - University Speech and Hearing Clinic - University Child Literacy Laboratory

West Texas A&M University - Kids Kollege childcare facility, located within the Virgil Henson Activities Center - The pool in the Virgil Henson Activities Center - The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum

Texas A&M University-Commerce - Buildings with events heavily attended by minors as deemed appropriate by the University

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - When a 4H/youth event is being conducted on an AgriLife premises, a license holder is prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun, unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event. Effective notice must be given under Section 30.06, Penal Code.

VII. Specific premises in which formal student, faculty or staff disciplinary hearings are being conducted

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - Premises where formal administrative hearings/investigations are being conducted

Tarleton State University - Specific locations in which formal hearings are being conducted pursuant to university rules for faculty and staff disciplinary hearings, student conduct proceedings, and academic grievances

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Specific premises in which formal hearings are being conducted pursuant to university rules or procedures for faculty and staff disciplinary matters, student conduct proceedings, and academic grievances

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - No specific prohibition for this category of premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M University-Texarkana - Specific premises in which formal hearings are being conducted pursuant to university rules or procedures for faculty and staff disciplinary matters, student conduct proceedings, and academic grievances

VIII. Assigned employee offices for which the employee has demonstrated that the carrying of a concealed handgun by a license holder in the office presents a significant risk of substantial harm due to a negligent discharge of the handgun, and the president/CEO has approved the employee’s request that the office be designated as an area where licensed concealed carry of a handgun is not permitted.

The following members have adopted this standard.

A&M System Universities

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

IX. Other campus premises

System Offices of the A&M System - No specific prohibition for other premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

A&M System Universities Texas A&M University - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code-Clinical facilities of the School of Law - Marine vessels, such as those owned or operated by TAMUG

Prairie View A&M University - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - Pardus on the Hill Restaurant

Tarleton State University - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - Hickman Building in Fort Worth

Texas A&M International University - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code

Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code

West Texas A&M University - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code

Texas A&M University-Commerce - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - Student Assessment & Evaluation Testing Lab, Room 172, Student Access & Success Center (One Stop Shop) (B38) - Other campus locations where standardized exams (ACT, CLEP, LSAT, THEA, etc.) are administrated - United States Post Office, Room 123A, Postal Services Building (B3) - The President’s home during events where the President deems it appropriate (2900 Highway 24 South, Commerce, Texas)

Texas A&M University-Texarkana - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - Testing Center

Texas A&M University-Central Texas - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code

Texas A&M University-San Antonio - Any campus premises leased by the university to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code

A&M System Agencies Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Any agency premises leased by the agency to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - The agency rule provides agency premises located on the campus of TAMU will follow the university rule. All other Research locations will follow the agency rule.

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station - Any agency premises leased by the agency to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - TEES employees, located on the Texas A&M University campus, are subject to Texas A&M University Rule 34.06.02.MX

Texas A&M Forest Service - No specific prohibition for other premises, subject to the CEO’s authority to prohibit concealed carry on a temporary basis as necessary for institutional safety (see summary on page one)

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Any agency premises leased by the agency to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - The agency rule provides agency premises located on the campus of TAMU will follow the university rule. It also provides that county extension offices located in county premises will follow the county’s rules. All other Extension locations will follow the agency rule.

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - Any agency premises leased by the agency to a third party, if the third party determines to prohibit the concealed carry of handguns on the premises and provides effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code - TEEX will abide by TAMU rules for that portion of the TEEX Campus located on the TAMU Campus where TAMU gives effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code. TEEX will abide by System guidelines for that portion of the TEEX Campus located on System Property where the System gives effective notice pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code.

Texas A&M Transportation Institute - For TTI property located on System or University property, TTI employees will follow the respective System Regulation or University rule

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory - Necropsy laboratories will be posted 30.06