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The following policies and procedure concerning , and fan conduct at State of Texas properties are designed to help guide fans’ event planning and ensuring a family friendly, safe and enjoyable experience for all! If you have any questions or comments regarding the policies, please contact the Texas Facilities Commission at [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PURPOSE …………………………………. 3 SELLING ON STATE PROPERTY GOLF CART, MOPED & MOTOR AUTHORITY ……………………………… 3 PROHIBITED ……………………………………. 6 SCOOTER …………………………………. 10 TAILGATE POLICY …………………….. 3 GENERAL USE OF STATE PROPERTY FOR HANDICAPED PARKING ……………. 10 POLICY ENFORCEMENT …………... 3 TAILGATE …………………………………. 7 GUEST CONDUCT …………………….. 11 RESPONSIBILITY ………………………. 3 PROHIBITED ON STATE PROPERTY …… 7 SECURITY & SAFETY …………………. 11 TAILGATING LOTS OPEN ………….. 3 THROWING FOOTBALL OR OBJECTS … 7 STATE EMPLOYEE PARKING …….. 11 TAILGATING AREA ………………..…. 4 PORTABLE TOILET …………………………… 7 CHANCERY – DIOCESE OF AUSTIN. 11 TAILGATING TIMES ………………….. 4 PRIVATE PORTABLE TOILET ……………… 7 LOST ITEMS ……………………………… 11 TAILGATE SIZE …………………………. 5 FOOD / GRILLING ………………….……...... 8 LOST & FOUND ………………………… 11 PARKING / TAILGATE FEE GRILLING GUIDELINE ………………………. 8 TAILGATING ON GREEN SPACE OR 11 PAYMENT ………………………………… 5 PROPANE GRILLS & CYLINDERS ………. 8 OPEN ACCESS SITE ……………… OPEN LOTS …………………..…………. 5 CONCLUSION OF COOKING PROCESS 8 TAILGATE WAITLIST …………………. 11 PRE-RESERVED LOTS ………………… 5 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ………….. 9 ADVANCE RESERVATION 11 ADVANCE RESERVATION SPACE CATERING ……………………………………….. 9 RENEWAL PERIOD …………………… HOLDER …………………………………… 5 TENTS ……………………………………………… 9 INDEMNIFICATION ………………….. 12 PARKING / TAILGATE SPACE TOWING …………………………………………. 9 DEFINITIONS ……………………………. 12 PERMIT ……………………………………. 5 UTILITIES OWNED BY THE STATE OF 9 ADVANCE PAYMENT FORM …….. 13 PARKING PERMIT ON PRE- TEXAS ……………………………………………… PORTABLE TOILET REQUEST FORM 14 RESERVED LOTS ………………………… 6 GENERATORS ………………………………….. 9 ……………………………………… SUBLETTING, SELLING, OR PETS ………………….……………………………. 10 CODE OF CONDUCT …………………. 15 RENTING TAILGATE SPACE ………. 6 ENTERTAINMENT ……………………………. 10 PUBLIC PORTABLE TOILET 16 PARKING …………………………………. 6 TRASH & CLEAN UP …………………………. 10 LOCATION MAP …………………………. TRAVEL …………………………. 6 17

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PURPOSE spaces in public view. There be required to sign-up the are to be NO LEWD acts of group and accept the The Texas Facilities misconduct or nudity responsibility for their party’s Commission (TFC) in a tolerated. The Texas Facilities actions, while assisting the coordinated effort with Texas Commission reserves the right Texas Facilities Commission Department of Public Safety, to enforcement and to modify staff with issues that may and the Texas Longhorn these rules at any time for the arise, and ensure clean-up is Foundation strives to provide safety and effective complete and all trash is a safe environment at all administration of the event. bagged on the same day as Tailgating events. The goals the game and all items are and objectives of the Texas POLICY ENFORCEMENT removed from the lot spaces Facilities Commission no later than Noon on Sunday. Tailgating Policies are to The Manager of Commercial ensure a safe and enjoyable Parking and Events will have Open Lots: First come, environment that will the final say with any and all first served lots. The enhance and promote matters concerning the designated person is the integrity, civility, ethical enforcement or modification Space Holder that paid conduct and good of Tailgate Rules and Policies. the tailgate fee. sportsmanship amongst fans, students and visitors The State of Texas, Texas Reserved/Closed Lots: attending the tailgate events. Facilities Commission and Designated person is the their Contractor(s) reserve Primary Advance Space AUTHORITY the right to refuse service or Holder. The Primary sale of space(s) to anyone as Space Holder may The administration and use of deemed appropriate. designate two state facilities for special Alternatives to assist for events and football tailgating At its discretion, the Texas the season. The Primary is governed by Title 1, Part 5, Facilities Commission may Space Holder must sign Chapter 116, Subchapter A, terminate tailgate parties, or the Policy Rule 116.10 of the Texas take other appropriate actions Acknowledgement Form Administration Code and toward individuals, groups, or and return to the parking Chapter 2165 of the Texas organizations whose conduct contractor prior to the Government Code. is in violation of or conflict first game and use of

with the outlined Texas tailgate spaces. The Manager of Commercial Facilities Commission Football Parking and Events is Tailgating policies and TAILGATE LOTS OPEN responsible for the oversight regulations. Failure to comply and administration of with directions from Texas Tailgating sites do not open Tailgating and events on State Facilities Commission (i.e. until to 6:00 P.M., Friday or of Texas property. staff, or its parking the day before the official contractor’s staff) may result game kick-off. TAILGATE POLICY in eviction from State of Texas property, without a refund of No marking of spots, set-up or The following policy and services. tents are allowed prior to 6:00 guidelines have been P.M, Friday or the day before formulated for the public kick-off time. safety. These rules are RESPONSIBILITY intended to be general Each group is required to guidelines. Tailgating on state have a designated person who property is to be within the will be the group Primary proper guidelines of contact and will be on-site for respectful use of tailgate the tailgate. This person will

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TAILGATING AREA State Property Tailgating is permitted only in designated areas within the areas of Trinity to Lavaca and Martin Luther King and 11th Street.

Open Lot: First Come, First Served State Lot 6 State Lot 8 State Lot 11 State Lot 18 State Lot 19 ( No RV’s, No Music, and No overnight stay.) State Lot 22 (partial only)

Open Garage: First Come, First Served Parking ONLY: Game Day ONLY! State Garage E State Garage F State Garage J Capitol Visitor’s Garage

Closed Lot: Seasonal Reservation Only State Lot 2 State Lot 3 State Lot 7 State Lot 12 State Lot 22 (partial only) CSB Lot (front) TAILGATING TIMES Therefore, the set-up of your tailgate items may be delayed. EVENT PARKING AND If the space is not vacated Longhorn Foundation Parking: TAILGATING IS BY PERMIT

Garage A ONLY 6:00 PM, Friday or the within a reasonable amount Garage B day before the official game of time, you may contact the Garage G kick-off time until Sunday, on-site parking attendant or a Garage Q Noon, the day after the game. TFC representative to inquire Garage R about the vehicle. The towing Please keep in mind that state of any vehicle on state THE ABOVE DESIGNATED employees utilize these property can only be AREAS ARE THE ONLY spaces for parking during the approved by the TFC Manager LOCATIONS APPROVED FOR work week and potentially if of Commercial Parking and TAILGATING ON STATE working late, may not vacate Events. PROPERTY. the space by 6 PM, Friday.

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TAILGATE SIZE 7) Tailgater is to ensure to displaying your unique view the lot maps reservation code must be Tailgaters may purchase a provided and note that included with your payment maximum of ten (10) tailgate some spaces are only along with the Advance space(s) per person, per suited for compact Parking Permit Reservation event. vehicles or tent/tailgate Payment Form. setup (i.e. noted as 1A, Tailgating set-up is limited to 1B, 5C, etc.). The space The Advance Parking Permit the spaces which you have must be reserved and Reservation Payment Form purchased and may not paid for if you wish to can be found at the TFC extend beyond your area. utilize the space. Tailgate website at http://www.tfc.state.tx.us/div PARKING / TAILGATE Reserved/Closed Lots: Pre- isions/facilities/prog/FMD/par FEE PAYMENT paid lots are reserved and king/texas-tailgate- paid in advance for the entire reservations/ Open Lots: First Come, First season. No individual game Served Parking/Tailgate purchases allowed. On Friday PARKING / TAILGATE space ticket for Lots 6, 8, 11, at 6 P.M. the Reserved Space 18, 19, and partial Lot 22 will Holder or an Alternate on Lot SPACE PERMIT go on sale on Friday at 6 P.M. 2, 3, 7, 12, and partial Lot 22 Tailgater must not enter the at the designated lots. shall receive the reservation tailgate space(s) prior to 6 1) All sales CASH ONLY. No tailgate space ticket(s) at their p.m. on the Friday or day prior checks or credit cards designated lots. Tailgater is to to the scheduled event date, accepted for First Come, ensure to view the lot maps unless otherwise specified by First Served Lots. provided and note that some the TFC (such as, in the case 2) A $7 tailgating fee will be spaces are only suited for of a holiday). charged per space, per compact vehicles or day. tent/tailgate setup (i.e. noted Please keep in mind that state 3) Tailgaters may purchase a as 1A, 1B, 5C, etc.). The space employees utilize these maximum of ten (10) must be reserved and paid for spaces for parking during the tailgate space(s) per if you wish to utilize the space work week and potentially if

person, per event. working late, may not vacate Advance Reservation Space 4) ALL SALES ARE FINAL on the space by 6 p.m. Therefore, Holder first come first served the set-up of your tailgate Reserved tailgate space(s) on state-owned lots. Once items may be delayed. If the Lots 2, 3, 7, 12 & CSB are not the tailgater has space is not vacated within a guaranteed until FULL purchased the space(s), reasonable amount of time, payment is received by the there are no refunds. you may contact the on-site required deadline date. 5) The Texas Facilities parking attendant or a TFC Payment by check or credit Commission and the representative to inquire card is to be made direct to Parking Contractor are not about the vehicle. Towing of the TFC current Parking responsible for lost, stolen all vehicles are only approved Contractor: or damaged confirmation by the TFC Manager of HBA Parking, Inc. permits and/or parking Commercial Parking and 807 Brazos Street permits issued. Events. Suite 314 6) Tailgaters utilizing 1) Parking permits will be Austin, Texas 78701 Recreational vehicles required for all vehicles Phone: (512) 478-6848 (RV’s), buses, trailers, box entering the designated Fax: (512) 481-1400 trucks and all vehicles tailgate garage or lot.

should not exceed the 2) Parking permits must be A printed or faxed copy of the parking spaces purchased. displayed at all times confirmation permit, while on state-owned 5

property; depending on Friday, the day before the when receiving or picking-up the Ticket Permit issued, game. tailgate space permits. they can be hung from the 1) Tailgater must present rear view mirror or they their Photo ID and the For tailgaters on “reserved” must be placed on the Confirmation Reservation tailgate spaces, no vehicle is dashboard. Form to obtain parking allowed without a reserved 3) The parking permit space ticket(s), prior to space parking pass. No entitles the Ticket Holder use of the space(s), per exceptions will be made. It is to one for event. The parking space the responsibility of the his/her vehicle and/or tickets(s) will be issued by primary reserved space holder tailgate set-up. the TFC Parking or his/her alternates to 4) Reservations may not be Contractor Staff at the distribute parking passes to transferred or sold to purchased lot, per event guests, to ensure only vehicles another user. and must be displayed for with permits are allowed to 5) Tailgater is to secure all the duration of use of enter past the parking spaces reserved, per space(s). Vehicles will not attendant. event, by placing vehicle be permitted on the lot or other items within their without a purchased SUBLETTING, SELLING reserved space(s). This parking permit. OR RENTING OF will aid in preventing 2) Tailgater is to secure all someone else from spaces reserved, per TAILGATE SPACES inadvertently obtaining event, by placing vehicle Subletting of spaces will not the wrong spaces once or other items within their be permitted on state-owned the parking contractor has reserved space(s). This property. You may not sell or left the premises. will aid in preventing rent your tailgate space to 6) Tailgater must ensure that someone else from anyone. If the Texas Facilities all items are removed inadvertently obtaining Commission (TFC) learns of or from their reserved area the wrong spaces once is made aware of this action, by no later than 12 pm the parking contractor has you may forfeit the right to (NOON) on the day left the premises. use of state-owned properties following the event, 3) Tailgater must ensure that for tailgating purpose. unless otherwise specified all items are removed or approved in writing by from their reserved area PARKING the TFC. by no later than 12 pm (NOON) on the day No vehicle is allowed on state Please keep in mind that following the event, property without a valid state-owned lots are often unless otherwise specified parking permit displayed. No utilized after hours and on or approved in writing by exceptions will be made. weekends for events other the TFC. than UT Football. If the Please keep in mind that Vehicles that are illegally situation arises, the tailgater state-owned lots are often parked and/or left may be required to vacate the utilized after hours and on unattended before, during, or space(s) immediately weekends for events other following the closure of the following the football game or than UT Football. If the tailgate area are subject to earlier than noon on Sunday. situation arises, the tailgater removal, by towing at the may be required to vacate the expense of the owner. Parking Permit on Closed space(s) immediately Lots: the parking permits only following the football game or TRAVEL LANES grant the Ticket Holder access earlier than noon on Sunday. to the parking lots at the Tailgating is not permitted in tailgate lot after 6:00 pm Vehicles are not permitted to travel lanes on or in or block travel lanes parking lots. No tents or other 6 items may be placed in the for aluminum cans and to safety hazard to others and is travel lanes. bag and stack trash or prohibited in the parking lots. Vehicles must be able to dispose of by utilizing the access parking spots via travel dumpsters provided. PORTABLE TOILET lanes. Also, for the safety of 6) Tailgater may be held tailgaters, travel lanes must liable for costs involved in For the public use, portable remain clear for vehicles to any damage to state toilets will be provided and pass, especially emergency property, as determined disseminated throughout the vehicles. by the Texas Facilities capitol complex area. Please Commission. ensure that friends and family SELLING ON STATE utilize the portable facilities PROHIBITED ON STATE provided and not the State of PROPERTY PROHIBITED Texas facilities, grounds, PROPERTY No individual or Company are shrubs, garages, parking lots allowed to set-up to sell any (as listed, but not limited to) or Waller Creek. products; food, drinks, Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. apparel, etc. on state Drugs or drug paraphernalia Private Portable Toilet: property. in not permitted on state Rental of individual or private property. Portable Toilet requires prior GENERAL USE OF Temporary set up to sell approval from the Texas vending items of any kind. Facilities Commission. TFC STATE PROPERTY FOR also recommends the use of Use of State Electrical or the same company who TAILGATE Water Supply. (, receives the state bid for the 1) Tailgater is to ensure that Garages or Grounds) season to ensure its removal parking bumper blocks Fireworks or firework by no later than 10:00 AM on are not repositioned or paraphernalia is not Sunday. removed during event permitted on state

use. property. Tailgater is to ensure that 2) Tailgater is to ensure that Fire Pits/ Bon Fires. private event portable toilets tent stakes are not driven Open flames are not are not placed on the state- into the pavement of the permitted in any parking owned or within surface lots. garages. your reserved space(s) 3) Tailgater is to ensure that Public Address Systems or without prior "written" any items erected with excessively loud stereo approval. screws, nails, zip ties or systems that play abusive or such fastening devices, derogatory lyrics that IF approved, the portable are pulled up and disrupt the tailgating toilet must be contained completely removed upon experience of others. within your reserved space(s). departure. Weapons of any kind. The portable toilet company 4) Tailgater is to ensure Urinating in the public at may not deliver to the surface there are no permanent state garages, grounds, lot or your reserved space(s) markings or paint is parking lots or in Waller until after 6 PM on Friday or utilized to mark tailgate Creek. the day before the game day set up areas. event. 5) Tailgater is responsible for NO THROWING containing debris in and IF approved, the portable around their purchased FOOTBALLS IN toilets must be removed from spaces. Tailgater is PARKING LOTS the state-owned property encouraged to assist the Throwing footballs or other immediately after the event state in recycling by using objects of any kind on or no later than 10 a.m. on the recycle bins provided crowded parking lots is a the day following the event, 7 unless time otherwise be disposed of properly. Do f) Barbecue grills/smokers specified by the TFC. NOT leave or dump charcoal, and/or deep fryers shall wood or grease in the parking not be located on any Contact lot, shrubs or the street or public [email protected] to drains. Please remove pathway. request a written approval extinguished charcoal from g) Cooking on barbecue form, at least five (5) days in state-owned property for grills/smokers and/or advance of event. If these disposal. deep fryers shall be requirements are not met, located a minimum 50 future approval will not be Gas and charcoal/wood grills feet away from any granted. The Portable Toilet (for cooking only) are fresh air intake. Form can be downloaded at permitted, but charcoal must h) Barbecue grills/smokers our website, be taken from the tailgate and/or deep fryers shall www.tailgate.tfc.state.tx.us area upon leaving. Owner be located a minimum 10 assumes all responsibility feet away from vehicles. The Texas Facilities associated with their grill. All i) Barbecue grills/smokers Commission does not reserve grease and trash must be and/or deep fryers shall the portable units for you. disposed of in the proper be located a minimum 25 receptacles. feet away from any For the 2011 Season, TFC has flammable or combustible awarded the Portable Toilet Grilling guidelines liquids or solids. Bid to: Guidelines for grilling and use Superior Septic Services / of portable cookers on state- Propane Grills and Clean Can owned property, per the State Cylinders (512) 244-6300 – Office Fire Marshall, are: a) The maximum size (512) 244-9015 – Fax a) Barbecue grills/smokers propane gas cylinders [email protected] and/or deep fryers are not allowed is 20 lbs. allowed inside the state- b) A maximum of one spare The TFC prefers use of the owned buildings or inside cylinders is allowed at any same company who received parking garages. cooking location and shall the bid for Portable Toilets, to b) Barbecue grills/smokers be located a minimum ensure pick-up of the unit on and/or deep fryers are not of 10 feet from the Sunday, however you are not allowed to be attached, cooking operation. required to use the same connected or in any way c) While in use and in company, but the unit(s) must to be in contact with any storage, propane gas be picked up no later than vehicle. cylinders shall be in the 10:00 AM Sunday. c) Barbecue grills/smokers upright position or and/or deep fryers shall positioned so that the FOOD / GRILLING have lids or tops. pressure relief valve is in d) Cooking on barbecue direct communication Groups may bring their own grills/smokers and/or with the vapor space of food and picnic items to their deep fryers shall be the cylinder. tailgate area. Grilling located a minimum 25 permitted. All fires must be feet away from any At the conclusion of the contained within grills. building and shall not cooking process, properly Extinguish charcoal fires obstruct the ingress or dispose of all combustible thoroughly with water before egress from any building. material. leaving them unattended. e) Barbecue grills/smokers a) To properly extinguish and/or deep fryers shall charcoals, pour water on Space Holder is to ensure that be located a minimum 10 the charcoals and dispose charcoal from BBQ pits are feet away from HVAC of them in a metal cooled and taken with you, to intakes. container with a metal 8

top/cover. Do not put taken by the public or Unauthorized vehicles will be charcoals in any trash tailgaters while on state towed at the owner or receptacle/bin/ dumpster property or in regards to operator’s expense. Approval or on grass. alcoholic beverage to tow shall be enforced solely b) Shut off valves prior to consumption. by the Texas Facilities disconnecting propane Commission’s designated cylinders from barbecue CATERING approver and/or Manager of grills/smokers and/or Commercial Parking. Official deep fryers. Catering is allowed in the tow signs will be posted and c) Propane cylinders shall be individual reserved spaces. shall be enforced. removed from grills prior to storing the grill. TENTS UTILITIES OWNED BY d) Grills shall be fully cooled Temporary membrane STATE OF TEXAS prior to storage, then structures, tents and canopies properly secure and clean The use of electrical outlets in shall be used for a period of up your area. or on state-owned property, not more than 30 hours from or other utilities such as water 6:00 p.m., Friday, before the If tents are being used, the sources, is expressly game, or after Noon, Sunday, tent shall be UL approved and prohibited. This policy will be the day after the game. have a Fire Resistive Rating strictly enforced and violators

Label. Tents used for grilling will be subject to arrest for Tailgater is to ensure that shall be completely open on theft of utilities. tents, canopies and RV all sides. overhangs are anchored The hooking into, connecting appropriately by utilizing to, or similar use of state- CONSUMPTION OF sandbags, water barrels or owned utilities and/or ALCOHOL weights. (Unanchored television or communication tents/canopies can easily be Any participant who cable services is prohibited. blown over and present a consumes alcoholic beverages safety hazard and/or may on state-owned property Overuse of utilities can cause cause damage to property.) must be able to produce a outages, surges or shortages valid driver’s license or other that may affect critical Do not anchor by placing photo ID that reflects the operations on state facilities. stakes in the surface lot person’s age upon request. pavement or by moving or

removing the parking bumper GENERATORS Possession and consumption blocks to secure. of alcoholic beverages while Portable electrical generators tailgating will be permitted in are permitted, but are Staking or holes into the the following areas, or those discouraged. For temporary parking lots are not parking lots adjacent to the electrical needs. It is permitted. facilities listed below, unless recommended that tailgater otherwise stipulated by the utilize the use of battery Texas Facilities Commission: TOWING operated inverters that convert the battery current to Any vehicles without a valid State Lot 2 State Lot 11 house current. These permit or parking ticket State Lot 3 State Lot 18 recommended devices do not before, during, or after the State Lot 6 State Lot 19 generate hazardous carbon game will be considered an State Lot 7 State Lot 22 monoxide emissions, do not unauthorized vehicle and shall State Lot 8 require gasoline cans and be towed from state-owned The State of Texas and the resultant hazards, and do not property. TFC shall not be held liable or create noise that is potential responsible for any actions 9 damaging to hearing and a when music from another strongly discouraged, all nuisance to fellow tailgaters. tailgate party becomes a cigarette butts must be picked nuisance. up. The operation of portable • All leftover food/beverages electrical generators that The Texas Facilities must be placed in proper create excessive noise, Commission reserves the right containers and stored or emission hazards or other to terminate any music that is placed in trash bags. Do not safety concerns will not be deemed inappropriate to dump items on state property, permitted. others in the area, or in any area. becomes a nuisance or • All clean-up procedures Older generators can be loud complaint. must be completed before and intrusive for other leaving for game or vacating tailgaters. Older generators TRASH & CLEAN UP the space, or if not completed can also pose safety issues – this will be grounds for the and may create a pollution All tailgaters are responsible TFC to discontinue your hazard. for bagging and placing all tailgate group from use of trash and recycling in the state property without a PETS proper bins located refund or future renewal. throughout the tailgate areas Pets are not allowed to run at and facilities for your The Primary Reserved Space large in tailgating sites and convenience. holder and Alternates are must be leashed at all times responsible for ensuring their according to local leash laws. Be sure to bring plenty of assigned tailgating area is Furthermore, animals shall extra trash bags for tailgate cleaned prior to departing for not be left unattended or group cleanup before heading the game or vacating the secured to state-owned into the stadium or vacating space. Tailgating spaces not property. Pet owners must your spaces. Pick up all of completely cleaned could clean up after your pet and your garbage and place in result in the reserved space dispose of properly. trash bag. You can leave the holder on or tailgater group’s trash bags at the curb of the loss of future tailgate ENTERTAINMENT lot or place in the dumpster, if privileges on state property. one is provided, or leave Amplified music must be bagged trashed at your GOLF CART, MOPED & confined to your tailgate area assigned tailgate space for and speakers must be pick-up by the contract MOTOR SCOOTERS directed into your tailgate cleaning company. Golf carts, mopeds, scooters, party. All music must be ATVs and go carts may not be turned off or set to a very low Please bag all recyclable items permitted in all parking lots, level by game time. Tailgaters in a “clear” trash bag to be for safety reasons. are encouraged to contact the removed and recycled TFC’s Manager of Commercial appropriately. HANDICAPPED Parking and Events at (512) 563-9273 when music from Immediately at the conclusion PARKING another tailgate party of tailgating and before Handicapped parking is becomes a nuisance. vacating your space: located in various designated

• All trash/recyclable items state-owned garages open for Live musical bands are to be must be picked up and bagged public parking. There are a limited to your tailgate area for removal. This includes limited number of spaces and tailgaters are encouraged trash around your assigned available on a first come, first to contact the TFC’s Manager area. Trash should be closed served basis. of Commercial Parking and in bags or trash containers. Any grass areas surrounding Events at (512) 563-9273 • While tobacco use is the designated assigned 10 tailgating spaces not utilized parking space to “reserve” parking lots. Open Access by the assigned tailgaters are space(s) for tailgate set up on Sites or grass areas, up to 15 then considered first come, surface parking lot. On the feet, surrounding a parking lot first use. Others may utilize game day, state employees are first reserved for the grass areas for tailgating, may present State of Texas Tailgaters assigned to those on a first come, first served Photo ID to utilize one free adjacent parking lots. basis. parking space in designated state garage(s), the Capitol No one is allowed to hold GUEST CONDUCT Visitor Garage or the available tailgating spots in grass, spaces on the state-owned landscape, and patio area Guests must adhere to all parking lots. (Green space) on or next to Texas Facilities Commission State Buildings or State rules, and the Primary CHANCERY – DIOCESE Parking Lots/Garages using Reserved Space Holder is OF AUSTIN stakes, ropes, ribbons, tape, responsible for all guests’ chairs, tables, tents, vehicles actions. It is the responsibility Tailgate set up is not or other items is not allowed of Primary Reserved Space permitted on Church property until after 6:00 pm on Friday, Holder to inform the guest(s) lawns of the Capitol Complex the day before the UT home of these rules. The Primary area. game. Items found before Reserved Space Holder will be 6:00 pm then are subject to held financially responsible for LOST ITEMS removal without notice. the actions of their guests. In the Texas Facilities It is the responsibility of each Green Space is any grass, Commission’s sole and tailgate party to secure all landscape or patio area within absolute discretion, guests personal items prior to 200 feet of any State Building may be prohibited from entering State of Texas or State Garage. entering state-owned property. It is strongly property. recommended that you lock General Guidelines for Green up your valuables. The Texas Space or Open Access Sites: SECURITY & SAFETY Facilities Commission is not responsible for any items lost 1. NO STAKING allowed at It is the responsibility of each or left unattended at your any time on any and all tailgate party to secure tailgate. grass area. tailgate items prior to 2. Delineating perimeters entering the state-owned Lost & Found: During and ("staking ground") for property. Tailgaters should after the game all unclaimed tailgate sites is prohibited lock food, beverages and items are to be turned over to at all times on Green valuables out of sight in the Commercial Parking and spaces and Open Access vehicles; extinguish all fires or Event Office, and you may Sites. flames; unplug electrical contact them at 512-463-8848 outlets; secure barbecue pits, if you have any questions or The person(s) setting up chairs, and ice chests; and email [email protected] tailgating sites in Green Space store beverages in locked or Open Access Sites are containers. TAILGATING ON GREEN responsible for the conduct of SPACE OR OPEN their guests. If damage occurs Never leave a fire unattended. ACCESS SITES AT STATE you shall be liable for cost of repairs. STATE OF TEXAS OF TEXAS PROPERTY EMPLOYEE PARKING Open Access Sites (grass area) TAILGATE WAITLIST are any tailgating areas that State of Texas employees may The tailgate wait list policy is surround the designated not utilize option of one free designed to provide a simple 11 and fair process for Longhorn available for offer to the next lot and your name is next on fans to be placed on a wait list person on the list. the list, you will get first right for tailgating space at a to the spaces. If the same “reserved lot” on State of ADVANCE RESEVATION number or less becomes Texas property for the available on another lot, the RENEWAL PERIOD football season. tailgater may have the option The renewal period for to move. No Tailgater is Reserved Spaces are sold for primary tailgaters in a allowed more than 10 spaces. the Season ONLY, not “reserved lot” generally individual games. begins in June each year. All Tailgate spaces on an “open renewals must be in by the lot” are not held each year If you wish to purchase date designated by TFC to and are always open on a first tailgating space for the season reserve a previously reserved come, first-served basis each and the reserved lot you are tailgating space. It is the home game week. requesting is full, your name tailgater’s responsibility to may be placed on a wait list. contact TFC to renew their INDEMNIFICATION current spaces, and ensure The Texas Facilities TFC has their current contact The State of Texas, Texas Commission honors the order information on record. Facilities Commission nor of the wait lists and extends their Contractor shall be held tailgating space availability to Tailgaters currently holding liable for any damage to fans in the order they appear spaces for the season on personal property or loss of personal items, while utilizing on the wait list. the reserved lots shall have state-owned property for "First Rights to refusal" of tailgate or parking purposes Tailgaters/Fans on the wait the same spaces previously list are not automatically suffered by the tailgater, or reserved, and must make enrolled if a space in the guest. reserved lot becomes full payment by the available. specified deadline date All tailgaters agree that they provided, where spaces are will indemnify and hold When a space becomes booked. harmless the State of Texas, available you will be The Texas Facilities contacted on a first come, If a Tailgater does not renew Commission, its Officers, first served basis via e-mail his or her assigned spaces or Employees, Parking and/or by telephone in the fail to make full payment by Contractor and Agents free order which your name is the deadline date, then these from all damage or other listed on the wait list. You will spaces will be offered on a liabilities. have a designated time-frame First Come First Serve basis to to reply from the notification individuals on the Priority Failure to abide by the Terms date to contact the Texas Wait List. and Conditions set forth by Facilities Commission the Texas Facilities Commercial Parking and Tailgaters currently holding Commission may be subject to Events Office with your less than 10 spaces on a termination of current response or the next person reserved lot that wishes to reservations and/or refusal of on the list will be contacted. purchase additional spaces future reservations. will need to place his/her If you are offered a reserved name on the Priority Tailgate space, payment must be paid Waitlist. Should any spaces in FULL by the designated directly next to their spaces deadline or spaces shall be become available in the same defaulted and will become

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DEFINITION Advance Reservation: Pre-paid tailgate space purchased for the season on a Closed Lot. Advance Reservation Holder: Individual listed as the Primary point-of-contact for the Advance Reservation Pre-paid tailgate spaces leased for the season on a closed lot. Alcoholic Beverage: any liquid containing at least one-half percent (0.5%) alcohol by volume, including beer, wine, liquor, or mixed drinks. Alternative: Secondary or Third point-of-contact for the Pre-paid tailgate spaces on a closed lot. Break-Down Day: Ends at Noon the day after the official game kickoff time. Usually the Sunday after the game except on Holiday (Thanksgiving Day) Closed Lots: Reserved Lot for Advance Reservation Only. Institutional Tailgaters have first right to refusal to purchase same spaces as previous season on State Lots 2, 3, 7, 12, CSB, and Lot 22. Facility/Facilities: Any and/or all state-owned Garages, Lots, and Buildings. Green Space: is any grass, landscape or patio area within 200 feet of any State Building or State Garage. Manager of Commercial Parking and Events: in charge of the ownership, operation, and administration of state-owned parking lots and garages for special events and tailgating. Open Access Sites (grass area) are any tailgating areas that surround the designated parking lots. Open Access Sites or grass areas surrounding a parking lot are reserved for Tailgaters assigned to those adjacent parking lots. Open Lots: First come, first served lots. State Lot 6, 8, 11, 18, 19, and partial Lot 22. No advance or seasonal reservations allowed on these lots. The selling of spaces on each lot begins at 6:00 PM on Friday each home game week. Parking Contractor: Contractor working on behalf of the Texas Facilities Commission. Photo ID: Identification document that includes a photograph of the holder. Primary Reserved Space Holder: Individual listed on file as the tailgate primary point-of- contact. Reservation Confirmation Code (Number): Unique 9 digit number assigned to pre-paid reservations purchased on a closed lot by a Reserved Space Holder (tailgater). Set-up Day: begins at 6:00 PM, the day before the official game kick-off time. Always the Friday before the game, except on a Holiday (Thanksgiving Day). Space Holder: Individual whose name is listed as the point-of-contact on a first come, first serve lot. State-owned Property: is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by the State of Texas and managed by the Texas Facilities Commission. Tailgating: is defined as parking in a designated location or area and/or setting up non- permanent facilities (such as tents and tables) to consume food and beverages at an officially sanctioned University of Texas Sports event. Texas Facilities Commission: (TFC) an agency of the state responsible for planning, providing and managing state facilities throughout Texas.

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Advance Parking Permit Reservation Payment Form 2011

Parking Permit for: Reservation Code Number: Tailgater Name: Tailgater Cell #: Tailgater E-mail:

Payment Information: Name on Card: Card Type: Card Number: Expiration Date: Card Security Code (3 digit number) Total Amount of Payment: $ Billing Street Address: Zip Code:

Signature:

Credit Card Payment: Fax to (512) 481-1400

Check: Please make payable to: HBA Parking, Inc. On the for: (line write): the Reservation Confirmation Number

Name: Check #

Mail Payment To: CASH (must be paid in person) HBA Parking, Inc Please call (512) 478-6848 to 807 Brazos Street, Suite 314 arrange payment. Austin, Texas 78701

YOUR PAYMENT RESERVES YOUR SPACE FROM 6:00 PM, FRIDAY TO NOON ON SUNDAY. BY ACCEPTING THE PERMITS, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TAILGATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS .

PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR RESERVATION IS AUGUST 3, 2011

****************************************************************************** HBA Parking Use Only (Season 2011): Date Received: Lot Number: Total # of Spaces: Space #: 14

REQUEST FOR USE OF PERSONAL PORTABLE TOILET 2011

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) does not reserve the portable units for you. We only grant the approval for you to utilize a rental unit on state-owned property. The TFC prefers use of the same company who received the bid for Portable Toilets, to ensure pick-up of the unit on Sunday.

Portable Unit must be removed from the Lot/Spaces no later than 10:00 AM, Sunday or the day after the UT home game.

Tailgater Information

Reservation Code Number: Date:

Tailgater Name: Tailgater City / State:

Tailgater E-Mail: Tailgater Phone:

Portable Toilet Company Contact Information

Name and After Hours Contact Information of Portable Toilet Company leasing from:

After Hours Name: Phone #:

Address: Zip City: State: Code:

Is Request for entire Season? Lot to Place Space of Number of Spaces

Portable Toilet Portable Toilet Purchased Yes No

Is Request for individual games? List individual Game below:

Yes No

I understand, if use of a personal portable toilet is approved, that I, whereas known as the tailgater who purchased the space. I am still solely responsible for any damages or any other violation that may result from the use of a personal portable toilet.

Furthermore, I understand that the Texas Facilities Commission can order the removal of the portable toilet at any time and that all expenses for the removal rest solely with me.

Tailgater Signature: Date:

For Agency Use Only

Request Approved Request Denied Comments: Approved by: Date: Debbie Simecek, Manager of Commercial Parking & Events 15

Tailgater’s Code of Conduct on State of Texas Property

The Texas Facilities Commission is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans. Therefore, a Fan Code of Conduct has been establish for all guests on state own property. The following behaviors listed, but is not limited to, will not be tolerated at state own property. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and is updated as necessary:

Behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal in nature. Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior. Foul, obscene, offensive or abusive language, gestures or actions. Throwing or kicking of objects, including footballs, is prohibited in tailgate parking lots. Failing to follow the instructions of Texas Facilities Commission staff or its vendor’s personnel. Verbal or physical harassment of fans. Fighting. Indecent exposure or the wearing of obscene or indecent clothing. Conduct that endangers spectators or participants. Ethnic intimidation.

For the safety of all – Throwing or kicking of football or similar item is not permitted on state property.

Event patrons are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and / or persons occupying their tailgate spaces. Event patrons and guests who violate these provisions will be subject to ejection from state own property, potential loss of tailgate privileges for future games, and possible revocation of their season tailgate renewal account.

The Texas Facilities Commission reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. Inappropriate behavior will result in the permanent loss of all tailgating privileges on state property.

The State of Texas and the Texas Facilities Commission is not responsible or liable for accidents, damage, loss or theft of materials/items/personal property left at tailgate site.

In case of emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies call 311 or the TFC’s Manager of Commercial Parking and Events at (512) 563-9273.

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With your cooperation in adhering to the following tailgate guidelines and procedures, fans can enjoy this pregame activity and the excitement of Texas Longhorn Football.

Take pride in being a UT Longhorn Fan and please be respectful of other fans, use good judgment and common sense.

Enjoy a Great Season!

This Tailgate Policy made courtesy of Commercial Parking & Events Texas Facilities Commission 1711 San Jacinto, Suite 406 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-8848 http://www.tfc.state.tx.us/divisions/facilities/prog/FMD/parking/texas-tailgate-reservations/

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