Handbook of Operating Procedures ADM 02-300: Speech, Expression, and Assembly

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  • Speech Code Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
  • Last Reviewed by FIRE

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Prohibited Items or Actions

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During the last two (2) weeks of a semester or term, no person or organization may engage in expressive activities in the common outdoor areas of UTRGV in a manner that materially and substantially disrupts the functioning of UTRGV; by inviting speaker(s) to speak on campus; by using a device to amplify sound; or by using drums, percussive instruments, or horns. ...

Generally, no person or organization may engage in expressive activities on campus between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.; however, consistent with the intent of Section 51.9315(l), Texas Education Code, UTRGV may permit electioneering or requests to support or to vote for or against a candidate for an elective position or office or for or against a proposition on a ballot for a public election held pursuant to federal, state, or local laws, during all hours a county polling location is open on campus for voting during the early voting period or voting period.  

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