Campus Carry
Campus Carry took effect on August 1, 2017, at Western Texas College and other community colleges across Texas.
ABOUT CAMPUS CARRY
During the 84th Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed a law we know as the "Campus Carry" Bill (Senate Bill 11). It allows licensed individuals to carry concealed handguns on academic campuses. The law took effect on August 1, 2016 for all institutions of higher education except for community colleges. The effective date for WTC and community colleges across the state was August 1, 2017.
EXCLUSIONARY ZONES
In compliance with Texas Senate Bill 11, Western Texas College established a Campus Carry Policy that establishes exclusionary zones, areas of the college campus where concealed carry license holders may not carry handguns at any time. This policy does not apply to commissioned peace officers as defined in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
Individuals with a concealed carry license may carry a handgun on the Western Texas College campus with the exception of:
Tefertiller Hall Health Clinic
Premises where any Board of Trustees meeting is being held
Premises where any UIL sanctioned competition is being held
All WTC Athletic Fields (Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Golf Course) and the Gym/HPE when sporting events are taking place.
FAQs
Western Texas College is committed to providing a safe environment for students, employees, affiliates, and visitors, and to respecting the right of individuals licensed to carry a handgun in the state of Texas.