TX SCR36

Urges Texas public universities to adopt and enforce stringent policies prohibiting occupation, seizure, or unlawful disruption of university property, including buildings, offices, public spaces, and unauthorized replacement of university-sanctioned flags

Calls on universities to coordinate with local and state law enforcement to respond swiftly to any attempts to occupy or disrupt campus property

Encourages university administrations to protect constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly while making clear that unlawful property occupations will result in disciplinary and legal actions

Responds to nationwide wave of campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, citing incidents at Columbia University, Harvard University, University of California system, and University of Texas

Directs the Texas Secretary of State to forward copies of this resolution to governing boards of all Texas public universities, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Governor's office