Weapons on Campus Policy (Texas only)

In accordance with Texas Penal Code §46.03 or applicable state laws of the campus location or site, all use, storage, carrying or possession of a firearm or other weapon, concealed or otherwise, other than a concealed handgun as authorized under CTCD Safety Policy 131, is prohibited on campuses and at all college events. Safety Policy 131 can be found on the CTCD website on the Risk Management page: https://www.ctcfacstaff.ctcd.edu/sites/ctcfacstaff/assets/File/Risk%20Management/Safety%20Policy%20Section%201/131%20Campus%20Carry%20Firearms%20and%20Weapons%20Policy%20FINAL%202019.pdf

This policy does not apply to:

1. Licensed Law Enforcement Officers.
2. Students enrolled in, and while participating in, CTCD-authorized courses utilizing weapons.
3. Managers/supervisors and instructors authorized to utilize weapons for instructional purposes for CTCD-authorized courses.
4. To the extent there is a conflict, the CTCD locations on military installations, CTCD students shall follow the guidelines and procedures of the military installation.
5. A Texas-recognized handgun license authorizing the carrying of a concealed handgun may create an exemption to this policy. See CTCD Safety Policy 131 or Human Resource Policy 716 for concealed carry requirements on Campus.