• 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.

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.

• Purchase or exchange a permit.
• Obtain a temporary permit.
• Register for classes.
• Obtain transcripts.

2. 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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 off-limits to student, faculty and staff. Carpool spaces can be used by all permit holders after 3:00 p.m.

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.

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

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.

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.

All regular parking rules enforced on “Dead Day.”

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

• immediate impound
• a $150 Chronic Offender fee

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.

• bought the permit displayed, or who had previously bought a permit for that vehicle;
• has previously paid violations on that vehicle;
• was identified as the driver or owner of the vehicle; or
• who has the same last name and/or the home address of the registered owner of the vehicle.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• operation of parking control booths
• motorist assistance
• parking control at special events
• enforcement of parking rules and regulations
• communications support
• safety escort services

• 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.