Rules and Regulations Introduction

I. Introduction

These regulations are established by Texas Tech University in order to facilitate the safe and orderly conduct of business and to provide registered vehicles parking space as conveniently as possible within the limits of spaceavailable. Operating a motor vehicle on campus is a privilege and is conditioned, in part, on complying with these rules and regulations.

II. Applicability of State General and Criminal Laws

Article 51.201 of the Texas Education Code provides that: "All the general and criminal laws of the state are declared to be in full force and effect within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of the state institutions of higher education of this state."

III. Authority of Board of Regents to Make Rules and Regulations

Article 51.202 of the Texas Education Code provides as follows:
"Rules and Regulations: Penalty:

1. The governing board or each state institution of higher education, including public junior colleges, may promulgate rules and regulations for the safety and welfare of students, employees, and property, and other rules and regulations it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter and the governance of the institution, providing for the operation and parking of vehicles on the grounds, streets, drives, alleys, and any other institutional property under its control including, but not limited to, the following:

1. 1. 1. 1. limiting the rate of speed;
         2. assigning parking spaces and designated parking areas and their use and assessing a charge for parking;
         3. prohibiting parking as it deems necessary;
         4. removing vehicles parked in violation of institutional rules and regulations or law at the expense of the violator; and,
         5. instituting a system of registration for vehicle identification, including a reasonable charge.

IV. Effective Dates

The following are the regulations that apply to the University, including fee and refund schedules, and are effective May 15, 2023, through the end of the week following commencement in the following Spring Semester. Regulations, including fees and refund schedules, will renew annually on the Monday following commencement in the Spring Semester until such time as new regulations and fees are adopted.