Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Protection of Buildings and Grounds
Section 51.208. Penalty; Courts Having Jurisdiction

Sec. 51.208. PENALTY; COURTS HAVING JURISDICTION. (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) A person who violates any provision of this subchapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this subchapter commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200.
(c) The judge of a municipal court or any justice of the peace of any city or county where property under the control and jurisdiction of an institution of higher education or of a private or independent institution of higher education is located is each separately vested with all jurisdiction necessary to hear and determine criminal cases involving violations of this subchapter or rules or regulations promulgated under this subchapter for which the punishment does not exceed a fine of $200.
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. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.

Structure Texas Statutes

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 51.201. 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 51.2126. Appeal by Campus Peace Officer of Disciplinary Action or Promotional Bypass Related to Provision of Assistance Under 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

Section 51.220. Public Junior College School Marshals