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Tex. Educ. Code § 51.204 (2026)

Trespass, Damage, Defacement

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Sec. 51.204. TRESPASS, DAMAGE, DEFACEMENT. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to:

(1) trespass on the grounds of an institution of higher education or of a private or independent institution of higher education; or

(2) damage or deface any of the buildings, statues, monuments, memorials, trees, shrubs, grasses, or flowers on the grounds of an institution of higher education or of a private or independent institution of higher education.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 3072, ch. 1024, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1971.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (H.B. 2629), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1984–2013 · leading case: Dr. Alvin I. Thomas, Cross-Appellant v. Eristus Sams, Individually & as Mayor of Prairie View, & City of Prairie View, Defendant-Cross-Appellee, 734 F.2d 185 (5th Cir. 1984).
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Dr. Alvin I. Thomas, Cross-Appellant v. Eristus Sams, Individually & as Mayor of Prairie View, & City of Prairie View, Defendant-Cross-Appellee, 734 F.2d 185 (5th Cir. 1984). “The case is REMANDED for entry of judgment against the City of Prairie View as a defendant, jointly and in solido with Sams, and for determination of attorneys’ fees.”
Michael Joseph Sanderson v. State (Tex. App. 2013). “TEX. EDUC. CODE ANN. § 51.209 (West 2012).”
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