24 It is unlawful for any person to trespass on the grounds of any state institution of higher education of this state or to damage or deface any of the buildings, statues, monuments, memorials, trees, shrubs, grasses, or flowers on the grounds of any state institutions of higher education as indicated in Texas Education Code Section 51.204. Texas Penal Code Criminal Trespass Section 30.05 and Criminal Mischief Section 28.03 are State statutes that are similar in nature and are also widely utilized to help support Texas Education Code Section 51.204. The governing board of a state institution of higher education or its authorized representatives may refuse to allow persons having no legitimate business to enter on property under the board?s control, and may remove any person from the property on his or her refusal to leave peaceably on request. Identification may be required of any person on the property. (Texas Education Code Section 51.209). CAMPUS SECURITY AND ACCESS GENERAL PROVISIONS Access to campus buildings and facilities, on both the TAMIU and RELLIS campuses varies based on the time of year and events being held. Generally, the campus observes a daily open schedule of Sunday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. During this time period, buildings are open for general circulation by employees, contractors, students, and the general public. Outside of our general circulation hours, members of the communities may request access to buildings following the established access control policy. Authorized employees may be able to access buildings after hours with their employee ID. Students may be granted access by PD or RELLIS with prior instructor approval.
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