Campus Carry 

Information

• The Open Carry law (Senate Bill 11) that took effect in the state of Texas on January 1,
  2016 does not currently apply to Texas community colleges.
  
  
• In addition, on August 1, 2016, the new Campus Carry law will take effect for four year
  Texas universities. This law will not take effect for Vernon College and other community
  colleges until August 1, 2017.
  
  
• Vernon College President, Dr. Dusty Johnston has implemented a Campus Carry Task
  Force to make recommendations on the Campus Carry policies for Vernon College. The
  task force will be seeking input from the faculty, students and the community through
  an online survey.
  
  
• Until August 1, 2017, concealed firearms are not allowed on the Vernon College
  Campus, Century City Center, Skills Training Center, Sheppard Learning Center or the
  Seymour Learning Center.