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'Campus carry' law now in effect at A&M-Commerce

Weapons remain prohibited at Texas A&M University-Commerce Student Health Services.
Mark Haslett
Weapons remain prohibited at Texas A&M University-Commerce Student Health Services.

The Texas "campus carry" law went into effect today. It might more accurately be called "campus concealed carry," as open display of firearms on Texas college campuses remains prohibited. Licensed handgun owners with a license to carry concealed handguns may now carry on campus - with exceptions.

Here's a rundown of how the law works at Texas A&M University-Commerce:

Prohibited areas

Campus Counseling Center

Children's Learning Center

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, McFarland Science Building

Nuclear Storage Room, McFarland Science Building

Psychology and Community Counseling Clinic, Binnion Hall

Student Assessment and Evaluation Testing Lab, Student Access and Success Center

Student Health Services, Henderson Hall

U.S. Post Office, Postal Services Building

Any location where standardized exams are being administered

Any location where intercollegiate or interscholastic games or competitions are being held

Any location where University Interscholastic League events are being held

Any building with events heavily attended by minors, as determined by the University

The President's home, during events as deemed appropriate by the President

Temporary prohibitions in designated areas when determined necessary

OK for concealed carry

Athletics facilities (excluding intercollegiate and interscholastic games and competitions)

Classrooms

Morris Recreation Center

Residential facilities

Rooms where disciplinary hearings are being held

The Texas A&M System has made the various member institutions' proposed rules, including those of A&M-Commerce, available online.

Mark Haslett has served at KETR since 2013. Since then, the station's news operation has enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards.