I. GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of the University’s parking resources is to provide students, faculty,
and staff safe and efficient access to classrooms, auxiliary buildings and facilities.
Parking areas on central campus are dedicated for use by faculty, staff and
on-campus residents. Commuter parking is located on the perimeter of the
campus. The university’s shuttle bus system provides transportation service
from these lots to central campus. The Texas Education Code gives Texas State
the authority to regulate parking on campus, and the Transportation and Parking
Committee (TPC) reviews the parking rules and regulations on a regular basis. The
Parking Services (PS) division of the University Police Department (UPD) has the authority
to enforce these rules. Suggestions to improve the parking rules or policies can be
made in writing to the TPC c/o the Parking Services Office. Updates and changes to the
rules and policies can be found on the web at www.parking.txstate.edu.

Every vehicle parked anywhere on university property must display a valid
Texas State parking permit. Every student, faculty, staff, or frequent user of a
university facility must:
* Register the vehicle with Parking Services and purchase a permit.
* Properly display the permit anytime the vehicle is parked on campus.
* Become familiar with the Traffic and Parking Rules.
The rules are enforced at all times. The purchase of a permit and registration
of your vehicle does not guarantee a parking space, and the lack of space
never justifies parking illegally.

II. DEFINITIONS

1.“Boot” is a mechanical device which can be attached to the wheel to
immobilize the vehicle.
2.“Impound” includes the towing and storage of a vehicle.
3.“Marked Space” is one designated for parking by two parallel lines.
4.“No Parking Zones” include yellow curbs, fire lanes, bus lanes,
construction zones, and areas not specifically marked for parking.
5.“Official University Guests” are those who are invited by an institutional
representative to perform a service or conduct business on the Texas
State campus.
6.“Reserved Parking Space/Area” is identified by signs or pavement
markings.
7.“Restricted Parking” are areas for use by holders of Red parking
permits.
8.“Service/Delivery” are those vehicles operated and parked by persons or
business performing job duties throughout campus.
9.“Visitors” are persons other than Texas State degree-seeking and
continuing education students, faculty, staff, or frequent users of any
university facility, who are temporarily on campus for any reason.

III. PARKING REGULATIONS

A.Registration of Vehicles

1.The on-line vehicle registration process can be accessed through the
Parking Services website (www.parking.txstate.edu) or via Catsweb.
Everyone is encouraged to register on-line and well in advance of
bringing a vehicle to campus. Permits will only be mailed if the vehicle
registration process is completed on-line

All parking fines must be paid before you can:
* Purchase or exchange a permit.
* Obtain a temporary permit.
* Register for classes.
* Obtain transcripts.

You may not allow someone else to use your permit or gate
access card. If you do, both persons could lose their parking
privileges for one year.

2.Cost of a yearly Red/Restricted Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225.00
Reserved Red/Restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$605.00
Hall/Apartment Resident Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210.00
Perimeter Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95.00

Full-time faculty/staff with an annual salary of $25,000 or less
are eligible for a reduced permit fee on Perimeter and Red/
Restricted Permits.

Faculty and staff who are eligible for an annual Red-Restricted
Permit may register only one passenger vehicle but are entitled to
one motorcycle permit for a MC also registered in their name at no
additional charge. On-campus residents, faculty and staff may
purchase only one permit. Commuters may purchase more than one
Perimeter Permit, and each vehicle must be registered with PS.

3.If an employee or on-campus resident leaves or withdraws from
the University, the permit and gate access card must be returned
to PS as part of the check-out procedure. Permits and access
cards cannot be passed to another person. Prorated refunds are
available only on permits returned during the same semester the
permit was issued.

4.A replacement permit can be obtained for $2.00 if:
•The old permit is returned to PS.
•A statement from an insurance company verifies a total loss of the vehicle, or replacement of the windshield.

5.If your permit is lost, stolen, or was left on another vehicle you
no longer use, a replacement permit may be obtained for $10 with
proper documentation. Always report a lost or stolen permit to PS as
soon as possible. If you file a false lost or stolen permit report, you
may lose your parking privileges for a year. Anyone found displaying
a lost, stolen, or forged permit could lose their parking privileges for
one calendar year.

6.The dependent child or ward of a current faculty or staff member maypark the registered vehicle of the faculty/staff member only in RedRestricted spaces. Contact PS for more information.

B.Types of Standard/Yearly Permits

1. Faculty/Staff Permits (Red-Restricted) are available to: 1) all Texas
State faculty members; 2) graduate teaching assistants who are
reported as the “teacher of record” for an organized class;
3) permanent and temporary Texas State staff persons employed at
least 50%; 4) adjunct faculty and staff persons whose employment is
funded by grants or other outside sources (for temporary faculty and
staff, permits may only be issued valid through the ending date of the
appointment); 5) food service employees (excluding Texas State
students); 6) Texas State retirees; and 7) the ASG president and vice
president and others as approved by TPC.

2. Reserved Restricted Faculty/Staff Permits are available to
faculty/staff persons otherwise eligible for a Red Restricted
Faculty/Staff permit. Reserved Spaces are limited. Contact Parking
Services for more information on Reserved Spaces.

3. Hall Resident Permits (Green) are available to Hall Residents. Hall
Resident Permits allow parking in the Green Hall Resident Lots and
All-Zone Lots at any time. See Section III.E. for other parking locations
and times. While there is ample space for Residents, there is no
guarantee of a space adjacent to one’s hall, and there will be times
when an All-Zone (Perimeter Lot) may be the nearest option. Evening
safety escort services are available from these lots.

4. Apartment Resident Permits (Silver) are available to students
and their family members living in University-owned apartments.

5. Perimeter Permits (Purple) are available to: 1) commuting students,
and all Texas State Residence Hall and Apartment Residents; 2) any
Texas State faculty or staff person; 3) commuting graduate assistants
and teaching assistants employed by a Texas State department;
4) community members who use university facilities such as the LRC
and Rec. Center; or 5) persons who park on campus for any reason
on a regular basis or for an extended period of time.Any Faculty or
Staff person who has purchased a parking permit may use the
Texas Tram shuttle bus system.

C. Types of Temporary Permits

1.Visitor/Guests - Visitors to the Admissions Office, Alumni House,
and River House must obtain a Visitor/Guest permit from the
respective office. The permit allows parking in the designated
reserved visitor spaces. Visitors to the LBJ Visitor Center must
park in the LBJ Garage. Hosts of official university guests and/or
sponsors of official university events must contact PS in advance to
obtain guest permits or make parking arrangements. Parents may
attain a visitors pass from a Parking Services booth, PS, or UPD.
Students, faculty, and staff may never display a Visitor/Guest permit.
Note: From 5 P.M. Fridays through 7 P.M. Sundays, Parking Services
does not enforce “No Permit” violations on Visitor/Guest vehicles.
Students, faculty and staff must always display a Texas State permit.

2.One-Day Temporary - Valid until 9 a.m. on the following day. For
use by persons who bring a vehicle to campus other than the one(s)
already registered at PS. This permit is not to be requested or used on
a regular basis in order to avoid the purchase of a permanent Texas
State Permit. One-Day Temporary permits may be obtained from PS,
any Parking Services booth, or the UPD dispatch office after 5 PM
and on weekends.

3.Loading Zone* - Valid for 20 minutes while parked in designated
loading zone areas for the purpose of loading or unloading heavy
or bulky items. Once the items are unloaded, the vehicle should be
promptly moved to allow others access to the area.

4.30-Minute* - For use by persons who must conduct short-term
business at JCK. The time-stamped permit must be obtained at the
JCK Parking Services booth and exempts the vehicle from color zone
restrictions for 30 minutes. The time is strictly enforced and the
permit should not be obtained unless the business can be
conducted in less than 30 minutes. A 30-minute permit does not
allow the use of reserved spaces.

5.Service/Delivery* - For those persons required to perform job duties
throughout campus. The S/D permit is valid for two hours in signed
S/D spaces, 20 minutes in signed loading zones, and exempts the
vehicle from color zone restrictions. S/D permits do not allow
parking in reserved, handicap or visitor spaces, on yellow lines
or curbs, areas not marked for parking, or in fire/emergency
zones. Using the S/D permit for any reason other than its
intended purpose could result in having the vehicle impounded
and the permit confiscated. University departments may request one
yearly S/D permit, unless otherwise approved by the TPC. Information
about yearly S/D permits is available at PS.
•NOTE: Texas State students, faculty, and staff must also display a valid Texas
State standard/yearly permit with loading zone, 30-minute, and Service/Delivery permits.

6.Vendor/Contrator Permits - Vendor/Contractor not eligible for S/D
permits, with the approval of PS, may be eligible to purchase a
Vendor/Contractor permit.

7.Carpool - Available during the fall and spring semesters. Priority will
be given to carpools of three or more coming from outside the San Marcos area.

8.Temporarily Mobility Impaired (All-Zone) - Persons with a
temporary mobility impairment can obtain an “All-Zone” permit with
written notification from the Student Health Center or a personal
doctor. The expected period of time must be included and cannot
exceed 60 days. Vehicles displaying this permit are exempt from the
color zone classifications. The All-Zone permit does not authorize
the use of disabled parking spaces, Visitor, Service/Delivery,
or any other reserved parking space.

9.Weekly Temporary - $3/week for Perimeter, and $5/week for
Restricted, Hall and Apartment Resident permits may be purchased
for up to 6 weeks for use on a vehicle other than the one registered
with PS, or when registering a vehicle for a short period of time.
10. Inoperable Vehicles - Immediately report inoperable vehicles to
PS or UPD. Vehicles may be tagged to avoid ticketing or towing.

D.Display of Permits

Hanging tags can be used only with Red-Restricted permits. All
others must use the self-adhering decal. Hanging permits must be hung
from the rear view mirror and be easily seen below the window tint with the
numbers facing forward. If the position of the rear view mirror or the length
of tint makes this difficult, inform PS so they can provide an extendedlength
hanging tag. Self-adhering permits must be completely affixed as
described on the peel tab of the decal and placed entirely below any
window tint. They cannot be taped, glued, laminated or affixed in any other
manner, nor transferred to any other vehicle.

E. Parking Area Classifications

All lots and streets where parking is permitted are color coded by zone.
These color zones are indicated on the parking map, and color-coded
signs are posted in areas corresponding to the map. Generally, between
7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday you must park in the same
color zone as your permit. Vehicles displaying a Red/Restricted Permit
may also park in Green (Resident) or Purple (Commuter) areas.
* All Zone/Perimeter areas can be used at any time by vehicles
displaying a valid Texas State permit of any color.
* Commuter (Purple) areas are reserved from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. M-F
for vehicles displaying a Purple Perimeter Permit. After 3 p.m. and on
weekends Purple Commuter areas are open to vehicles displaying a
valid Texas State Permit of any color.
* Hall Resident (Green) areas are reserved from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
M-F for residents who have been issued a Hall Resident Permit.
After 5 p.m. and on weekends these areas are open to vehicles
displaying a valid Texas State Permit of any color.
* Silver (Apartment Resident) parking areas are reserved 24/7 for
those residents.
* Red/Restricted areas are reserved from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. M-F with
the following exceptions: 1) R-4 (Alkek Garage) is reserved until 6
p.m.; 2) the second level of R-5 (Pleasant Street Garage) is reserved
until 6 p.m.; 3) lots R-14 and R-33 are reserved until 3 p.m. After
these hours and on weekends, all parking areas are open to vehicles
displaying a valid Texas State permit of any color.
* Several spaces are for restricted use only 24 hours a day.
* Reserved Red/Restricted Faculty/Staff spaces are reserved
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
* Parking is not permitted in the President’s Lot from midnight to
7 a.m. M-F or on weekends.
* Spaces with signs, barricades, curb or pavement markings which
indicate a reserved space or area. Visitor spaces are always offlimits
to student, faculty and staff. Carpool spaces can be used
by all permit holders after 3:00 p.m.

F. Gate Access Cards

One gate access card is available only to eligible faculty and staff upon
request. There is a $10 replacement fee for lost or damaged cards. You
may not allow anyone else to use your gate access card.

G. Motorcycles
All motorcycles spaces are considered “All-Zone” unless otherwise designated
with a sign or pavement marking. Note: motorcycles may not park in car
spaces, and four-wheeled vehicles may not park in MC spaces.

H. Special Event Parking
There may be times when an additional parking fee is required at special
events. Parking at Texas State football games is one example.

I. Summer Term Parking
During summer school sessions, vehicles displaying a valid Texas State
permit may park in any color zone with the exception of those designated
for Red (Restricted) and Silver (Apartment) Permits.

J. “Between” Term Parking
During the time between the last scheduled day of finals and the first class
day of the next term vehicles displaying a valid Texas State Permit may
park in any color zone except lots and streets protected by a traffic control
booth or traffic control device or Silver (Apartment) areas.

K. Dead Day (Reading Day)
All regular parking rules enforced on “Dead Day.”

L. Mobility Impaired
Only persons displaying a state-issued disabled person license plate
or hanging tag can use the designated disabled parking spaces. All
student, faculty and staff must also display a valid Texas State permit in addition
to the disabled person plate or hanging tag. If all the disabled spaces are
full, any legal space can be used with the exception of reserved spaces
such as visitor, hall director, and service/delivery spaces.

M. Student Health Center Parking (SHC)
The SHC parking lot is for use by patients of the facility only. If a vehicle is
parked in the lot and the driver is not in the SHC, the vehicle will be towed.

N. LBJ Student Center Garage
There is a fee to park in the LBJSC Garage at all times. Texas State
parking permits are not required. Sponsors of events held at the LBJSC
should direct attendees to use the garage. Anyone interested in more
information about the garage may visit the business office in the
LBJSC, room 2-6.1 or call 512-245-7994.

O. Bobcat Village Visitors Spaces
Students, faculty and staff may NOT use the visitors spaces at Bobcat
Village.

P. Round Rock Higher Education Center - all Texas State parking rules
and regulations apply to the Round Rock campus. Students, faculty and
staff on the Round Rock campus are not considered “visitors” of the Texas
State campus, must always display a Texas State Permit, and park according to the Texas State Rules and Regulations.

IV. ENFORCEMENT

A. Parking Violations

1. Parking Out-of-Zone (impound violation) - Parking in a zone not
authorized by the color of permit displayed.

2. Parking in a Loading Zone (impound violation) - Parked in a loading
zone without a loading zone permit, or for more than 20 minutes from
the time stamped on the LZ permit.

3. Parked in a No-Parking Zone (impound violation) - Parked:

a. where prohibited by signs, ground markings, or yellow curbs.
b. where there is no marked space.
c. on grass, dirt, or any other unimproved ground which is not
designated for parking.
d. in a fire lane, construction area, or bus lane.

4. Parked in a Reserved Space (impound violation) - Parked illegally in
a designated reserve space or area.

5. Blocking Drive/Sidewalk (impound violation) - Parking in a way which
obstructs driveways, sidewalks, crosswalks, streets, or disabled access.

6. Parallel Parking Opposite the Flow of Traffic, or with the Curbside
Wheels More than 18 Inches from the Curb.
7. Parked in a Backed-in Position - Parking in an angled space with the
back of the vehicle toward the curb or pavement marking.

8. Failure to Park in a Marked Space - Failure of one vehicle to park in a
marked space does not justify others to park illegally.

9. Double Parked (impound violation) - Parking or stopping a vehicle on
the roadway side of a vehicle already parked on the curb of a street or
parking lot.

10. No Parking Permit Displayed (impound violation) - Parked on campus
at any time without a valid Texas State parking permit.
Note: If the operator owns a valid Texas State Permit and was parked
in his correct color zone, the violation can be reduced to “Improper
Display”.
11. Improper Display of Permit - Having the permit laminated, taped, not
completely affixed, or displayed in the wrong manner/location.

12. Parked in Disabled Space Without Displaying a State-Issued
Disabled Persons Permit (impound violation).

13. Displaying a current Texas State Permit which has been Altered or
Forged; reported Lost or Stolen; or is being used in a Fraudulent
Manner (impound violation and loss of parking privileges for one year).
Appeals of this enforcement action may be made in writing to the
Transportation and Parking Committee, c/o Parking Services.

B. Suspension of Parking Privileges and Holds

1. Once a semester, PS will send ticket notices to persons with unpaid
parking fines. Persons with outstanding fines are prohibited from
registering for class; obtaining a transcript; purchasing or obtaining a
parking permit of any kind; and even if otherwise legally parked,
subject to booting or towing.

2. Chronic Offender Policy - Anyone who has parked a vehicle or
vehicles on University property which has or have been issued five
or more tickets within a continuous 12-month period, regardless of
whether the tickets are paid or on appeal, will be considered a
Chronic Offender of the University’s parking rules. Chronic
Offenders may continue to park legally on campus, however, when
a vehicle which has been assigned to a Chronic Offender is
found illegally parked, it is subject to: 1) immediate impound
and 2) a $150 Chronic Offender fee.
C. University Violation Notices
1. Fines for parking violations are as follows:
* Improper Display of Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
* Parked in Disabled Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00
* Altered/Forged/Lost/Stolen/Fraudulent Use . . . . .$150.00
* Chronic Offender Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150.00
* All Other Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40.00
* If a fine is not paid within 10 working days, a $15.00 late
fee is assessed.
2. When a violation notice is issued on a vehicle displaying a Texas
State Permit, proof that the permit was owned by an individual is
prima facie evidence that the owner of the permit received the
violation notice and committed the offense. If no permit is displayed,
proof that the vehicle was owned by an individual is prima facie
evidence that the owner received the violation notice and committed
the offense.

3. Unpaid charges for violations are recorded in either the name of the
student, faculty, or staff person who:
a. bought the permit displayed, or who had previously bought a
permit for that vehicle;
b. has previously paid violations on that vehicle;
c. was identified as the driver or owner of the vehicle; or
d. who has the same last name and/or the home address of the
registered owner of the vehicle.

D. Appeals of Parking Tickets, Impounds, Boots and Suspensions

To help assure fairness in the enforcement of parking violations, a
two-tiered appeals process was created to hear appeals of violation
notices. Level One: You may first ask to speak with a PS Officer about
the ticket. The officer may recommend cancellation of the fee, in part or
whole, or refer the individual to level two of the appeal process.
Level Two: Any person who is not satisfied with the decision by the
PS Officer may have the citation reviewed by a Ticket Appeals
Committee consisting of students, faculty, and staff persons. The
Committee’s charge is to determine: 1) if the enforcement action was
in accordance with the University’s Traffic and Parking Regulations, or
2) if an extreme or extenuating circumstance might warrant dismissal or
reduction of the fee. Ticket Appeal verdicts are posted in the Parking
Services Office. To file a Level Two appeal you must:
* Complete the appeal form (available at PS or online).
* Pay the violation charges.
* File the appeal at PS within 10 working days from the time the
ticket was issued.
Appeals of a boot removal fee, fees associated with the release of
an impounded vehicle, and parking suspensions must be made in
writing to the TPC. Persons will be notified of the findings in writing.
The Committees’ decisions are final and refunds of fines and fees are
sent to the last reported permanent address.

V. CAMPUS BIKE POLICY

Texas State encourages the safe use of bikes and other forms of alternate
transportation to access the campus. When operating a bike on campus,
please remember the following:
* Bikes are subject to the same traffic laws and regulations as motorized
vehicles, including adherence to traffic signs and signals, traveling with the
flow of traffic, and yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians.
* Bikes are prohibited on sidewalks if there is an adjacent roadway, and
bikes can never use Disabled Persons ramps.
* Bikes must be secured to bike racks only and those that are not are
subject to removal by UPD at the owner’s cost.
* The pedestrian walking mall west to east from the LBJ Student Center to
Old Main, and south to Nueces is a “Dismount Zone”. Other Dismount
Zones are signed. These are high-use pedestrian pathways and you must
always dismount and walk your bike through these zoned areas.

VI. UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

A. The University Police Department is a public service-oriented law
enforcement agency responsible for the protection of the Texas State
community, visitors, and university property. The department is staffed by
state licensed police officers who enforce federal, state and local laws, in
addition to university rules and regulations. The UPD is located at LBJ and
Bobcat Trail, and is available to address the needs of Texas State on a
24-hour basis.

* The EMERGENCY phone number is 9-1-1
* The non-emergency phone is 245-2890
* The lost/found property number is 245-2887

Yellow emergency phone boxes (with a blue light above) are located
throughout the campus. They provide direct communication to the
Police Department.

B. Safety Escort Services are provided during evening hours by the
Parking and Security Services Divisions. Call 245-SAFE for
information.

C. Crime Prevention Officers give presentations on personal security,
property protection, sexual assault awareness, and operation
identification at the start of the spring and fall semesters. Other group
presentations can be scheduled by contacting the UPD.

D. Public Service Officers are a vital, non-commissioned part of the
Texas State Police Department. Some of their duties include:
1) operation of parking control booths, 2) motorist assistance,
3) parking control at special events, 4) enforcement of parking rules
and regulations, 5) communications support, and 6) safety escort
services.

Parking Services is open Monday-Friday during normal University business hours.
The office is located in the Matthews Street Parking Garage at 202 Student Center
Drive. Parking Services may be contacted at 245-2887. Changes to the Parking
Rules and Regulations, ticket history, and online vehicle registration and ticket payment links can be found on the web at www.parking.txstate.ed

PARKING “FAST FACTS”

* All students, faculty and staff who operate or park
a vehicle anywhere on university property must
register the vehicle with Parking Services and
purchase a permit.
* Parking areas on central campus are dedicated for
use by faculty, staff and on-campus residents.
Commuter parking is located on the perimeter of
the campus. The university’s shuttle bus system
provides transportation service from these lots to
central campus.
* Your permit does not guarantee a parking space,
and lack of space never justifies parking illegally.
* There are no “After Hours” when the parking rules
do not apply. Permits are required 24 hours a day
and the rules are enforced at all times.
* Never park where there are yellow curbs, in “No
Parking” areas, in spaces marked as reserved for
someone else, in areas not specifically marked for
parking, and visitor spaces.
* Just because you’ve parked there before without
getting a ticket doesn’t mean it is a legal space.
* Displaying “flashers” (hazard lights) doesn’t make
the space a legal one.
* Learn the special “between” terms and summer
school parking rules.