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Parent & FamilyNovember 2015
Dates & DeadlinesOct 31-Nov 7 Homecoming
Nov 3 Ready, Set, Resume
Nov 4 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Signing of the Higher Education Act
Nov 4 Alkek Game Night!
Nov 6 Fall 2015 Payment 3rd Installment Due
Nov 9 Last Day to Drop a Second 8 Week Class with a “W”
Nov 11 Thanksgiving Break Housing Sign Up
Nov 19 Withdrawal Deadline
Nov 25 Thanksgiving Break Begins Residence Halls Close 9am
Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break Ends Residence Halls Open 12pm
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Performances, events & Sports
Nov 16 UT Tyler vs. Texas State Men’s Basketball
Nov 18 Harvey Pittel Saxophone
Nov 19 UL Monroe vs. Texas State Football TV: ESPNU
Nov 19 Transgender Day of Rememberance
Nov 3 Teacher Job Fair
Nov 3 Severo Perez: Making of a Chicano Filmaker
Nov 7 Georgia State vs. Texas State Football Homecoming
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Information From the Texas State UniversityCampus Carry Task Force
Campus Carry Continued
The Texas Legislature recently passed a bill permitting concealed handgun license holders to carry a concealed handgun throughout university campuses beginning August 1, 2016.
President Denise Trauth formed a 25-member Campus Carry Task Force, comprised of faculty, staff, students, and administrators, and created an online survey to begin the consultative process. President Trauth emphasized that, as we work to implement the new campus carry law, the safety and welfare of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are of paramount importance, and we must do everything we can to preserve a safe academic environment.
Based on initial input the Task Force has received from our Bobcat Family, we know there is a lot of confusion about what the new campus carry law does and does not do. Please read the summary below to learn more about the new campus carry law.
Summary of New Campus Carry Legislation – Senate Bill 11
1. The new law authorizes the university to enact reasonable rules and regulations: • “regarding the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders” on campus; and • “concerning the storage of handguns in dormitories or other residential facilities.”
The law stipulates, however, that the university may not enact rules and regulations that either “generally prohibit” or “have the effect of generally prohibiting” license holders from carrying concealed handguns on property and in buildings owned or leased by the university.
2. The new law goes into effect on August 1, 2016.
3. The new law does NOT allow “open carry” of handguns on campus.
SB 11 only allows “concealed carry” of handguns by individuals who have a concealed handgun license. It is now — and will remain — illegal to openly display a handgun in campus buildings as well as on campus streets, sidewalks, walkways, etc.
4. A person must have a license to carry a concealed handgun on campus.
SB 11 authorizes only “license holders,” or those who received the state-mandated training and met the other statutory requirements for a license, to carry a concealed handgun on campus.
5. An individual must be 21 to obtain a license to carry a concealed handgun.
The minimum age for obtaining a license to carry a concealed handgun is 21. Members of the military and veterans may obtain a license before the age of 21. As of September 2015, about 59 percent of students at the Texas State San Marcos campus are eligible to obtain a concealed handgun license.
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6. We estimate that less than 2 percent of Texas State students who are eligible to obtain a license, actually have a license.
A precise count of how many students have concealed handgun licenses is difficult to attain. However, we estimate that fewer than 1,000 have a license to carry a concealed handgun.
7. We estimate that less than 2 percent of the 356 students living in Texas State university-owned housing, who are eligible to obtain a license, actually have a license.
8. Concealed handgun license holders have been allowed to carry concealed handguns on campus (but not in campus buildings) for 20 years.
Since 1995, concealed handgun license holders have been allowed to carry concealed handguns on campus. Under the new law, beginning next August, a license holder may also carry a concealed handgun into a campus building.
9. The new law applies only to property owned or leased by the university.
The university is authorized to enact rules or regulations regarding concealed carry in university owned or leased buildings, including residence halls. The University may not enact rules or regulations that govern privately and/or non-university owned or leased property in which Texas State students may live, work, and play.
10. The laws authorizing concealed handguns also place many requirements and restrictions on concealed handgun licensees.
For example, handguns may not be carried on the premises of any collegiate sporting event and it is a crime for a license holder to carry a handgun while intoxicated (see Title 10, Chpt. 46 & 46.03.) For specific information, please consult: www.txdps.state.tx.us/RSD/CHL/Legal/newlegislation.htm.
Texas State University Task Force Timeline and Process
This fall 2015, the Task Force is using survey tools, focus groups, and other data collection methods, to consult with faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni, become informed about specific safety concerns, and make recommendations regarding rules, policies, guidelines, signage, storage, and other appropriate documents. The Task Force will vet the proposed recommendations through public meetings and discussions. Recommendations will be revised based on feedback from the public meetings before presenting the final Task Force recommendations to President Trauth by early February 2016.
The Task Force has also created a link on the Texas State homepage, under “News and Announcements” to provide information. Please check that website periodically for updates.
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Homecoming 2015
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Mark your calendars now for one of Texas State’s longest-running annual traditions! The university plans a week’s worth of events for students, staff and alumni returning to campus, culminating on a Saturday at Bobcat Stadium.
Below is the schedule of Homecoming events:
Nov 1: Bobcat Spirit Business Competition
Nov 2: Spirit Flag Competition Spirit Rally in LBJSC Amphitheater at 5pm
Nov 3: PowderPuff Football Finals Bobcat Stadium 7pm
Nov 4: Talent Show Evans Auditorium 7pm
Nov 5: Homecoming Carnival LBJSC Mall 2pm
Nov 6: Soap Box Derby Family & Consumer Sciences Parking Lot 3pm
Nov 7: Homecoming Golf Tournament Texas State Golf Course 8am
Homecoming Football Game Bobcat Stadium 3pm
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50 years ago, Texas State University Alumn and United States President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act of 1965 on campus. The act strengthened the educational resources of colleges and universities in order that they could provide financial assistance for students who otherwise might never have persued an advanced education. It increased federal money given to universities, created scholarships, provided low-interest loans for students and established a National Teachers Corps.
Texas State University will commemorate this momentous occassion with a series of events:
Tuesday, November 3Invited eighth- and ninth-grade students will tour our beautiful campus to visualize their future pathway to opportunity.
Wednesday, November 4A free presentation featuring student stories, and presentations and panels by local and national leaders in the field of education, with Q&A opportunities and a reception to follow.
On November 11, 1918, the Allied powers signed a cease-fire agreement with Germany bringing World War I to a close. In 1919, November 11 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World World I. In 1953, Armistice Day was renamed as we know it now to Veteran’s Day.
Texas State University has scheduled a series of events on November 11 to commemorate those who have served. Please join us as we help honor our men and women of service.
10:30am - Seating Begins in Quad10:50am - Veteran’s Day Commemoration in Quad11:15am - Reception in Flowers Hall room 230
Hey Bobcat Families,
Join us for the Alkek Library Open House on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:30-noon.
We’ll be celebrating Alkek Library’s 25th anniversary and plans for its future with refreshments, demonstrations and activities.
Are you an alumnus? Help us identify people in archival photos. Interested in 3D printing or digitization? We’ll be demonstrating both. Love excellent photography? Check out the Wittliff Collection galleries on the 7th floor. And lots more…so visit before the tailgating begins!
Parking available in the Alkek Garage (Talbot Street).
50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Signing of the Higher Education Act
Veterans Day Commemoration
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