The document summarizes an open forum discussing new legislation allowing concealed carry of handguns on college campuses. It outlines that the school must establish a committee including students, faculty, and administrators to create rules for concealed carry by December 2016 in accordance with state law. The forum seeks input on creating reasonable rules that follow the law while focusing on safety and minimizing distractions to allow students and faculty to focus on their studies and work.

1. Campus Carry Open Forum
An Open Dialogue with Dr. Kimberly Beatty, Ed.D.

2. Agenda
Overview of Law(s) and Dates
Process for Rule Making
Discussion

3. Setting the Context
 New Legislation
 Work Group Formed
 Policy Recommendations by December 2016

4. Process for Making Rules
 Administration must establish a committee
 The group must include students, faculty, administrators
 The rules will be submitted to the legislative sub-committee
every two years for review and approval

5. What Does the Legislation Say?

6. HCC’s Goals
 Follow the Law
 Focus on Safety
 Strive for a campus environment in which students, staff,
and faculty can focus on their studies, research, and work
with minimal distraction.

7. We Need Your Help
What should we consider
“reasonable” when following
the law?

8. Resources for Your Consideration
http://www.texaspolicechiefs.org/sites/default/
files/2015_12GovMemo.pdf