Legal Aspects

Faculty, staff and students of Central Texas College are required to abide by local, state and federal laws pertaining to controlled substances, to include the illegal use of approved drugs. CTCD prohibits the manufacturing, possessing, having under control, selling, transmitting, using any drug in an illegal fashion, or being party to any illegal drug activities, to include possession of drug paraphernalia on college premises or at college-sponsored activities.

Also prohibited is the manufacture, possession, use, sale, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or having alcoholic beverage containers in any college-owned or operated facility or at any college sponsored event except when pre-approved in writing and signed by the Chancellor or Board of Trustees of the College District.

The term “controlled substance” refers to those drugs and substances whose possession, sale, or delivery can result in criminal sanctions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Penalties for drug possession are governed by the Texas Health and Safety Code. Specific penalties may vary depending on the type of drug and amount seized. Additional information concerning other federal, state and local violations and consequences can be found at the Central Texas College Police Department.