Sec. 51.204. TRESPASS, DAMAGE, DEFACEMENT. (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) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) trespass on the grounds of an institution of higher education or of a private or independent institution of higher education; or
(2) damage or deface any of the buildings, statues, monuments, memorials, trees, shrubs, grasses, or flowers on the grounds of an institution of higher education or of a private or independent institution of higher education.
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. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education
Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds
Section 51.201. Applicability of Criminal Laws
Section 51.202. Rules and Regulations
Section 51.203. Campus Peace Officers
Section 51.204. Trespass, Damage, Defacement
Section 51.205. Parking; Blocking or Impeding Traffic
Section 51.206. Parking and Traffic Tickets; Summons; Arrest Warrants
Section 51.207. Vehicle Identification Insignia; Vehicle Permits
Section 51.208. Penalty; Courts Having Jurisdiction
Section 51.209. Unauthorized Persons; Refusal of Entry, Ejection, Identification
Section 51.210. Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
Section 51.211. Cumulative Effect
Section 51.212. Peace Officers at Private Institutions
Section 51.2125. Private Institutions: Authority to Enter Into Mutual Assistance Agreement
Section 51.213. Abandoned Personal Property
Section 51.214. Security Officers for Medical Corporations in Certain Municipalities
Section 51.215. Access to Police Records of Employment Applicants
Section 51.217. Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety and Security Audit
Section 51.218. Emergency Alert System
Section 51.219. Notification of Penalty for False Alarm or Report