Texas state law requires all public universities to allow licensed concealed handguns owners in the classroom by August 1, but does give some leeway to schools, allowing for gun-free zones. Concealed carry license holders must carry the gun at all times or keep it securely locked in their vehicle or in a dorm in a gun safe
A letter was sent out by UT President Gregory L. Fenves about the new policy.
More details on campus carry at the University of Texas at Austin
- Residence halls on campus will still be off-limits
- Cannot have any part of the weapon visible on campus
- Cannot carry semiautomatic gun with round in the chamber
- Must carry gun in holster that covers trigger and trigger guard area
- No guns in area with any pre k through 12 activities
- No guns at polling places - UT has one such spot
- No guns in court - UT has one courtroom at the School of Law
- No guns at UT sports facilities
- No guns in businesses that sells alcohol
- No guns in areas that have state of federal licenses that bar concealed license holders from carrying guns
- No guns in patient care areas
- No guns in areas where certain hearings are held
- No guns in science labs
- No guns for volunteers who work with minors
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