Below is an email statement from Chancellor McRaven regarding the legislation that was passed to allow the open carry of handguns on campus. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/MnuLegislation.aspx Barbara -----Original Message----- From: Shannon Rios Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 9:36 AM To: Barbara Smith Subject: FW: UT System Statement: Chancellor William H. McRaven on passage of campus carry legislation Importance: High An FYI about the recent passing of campus-carry legislation. I will let you share with the team as you deem appropriate. Thanks Barbara! Shannon -----Original Message----- From: Sonia Martinez Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 9:15 AM To: Albert Carrisalez; Alfred Silva; Angelica Docog; Barbara Centeno; Bernard Arulanandam; Betty Merchant; Brian Halderman; Can Saygin; Cory Hallam; DANIEL GELO; Dave Riker; DeBrenna Agbenyiga; Dick Dawson; Elvira Jacquez; Frank Salazar (VP Ext Ed\\Spec Events); Gail Jensen; George E Norton; George Perry; Gerry Sanders; Harriett Romo; Jana Kennelly; Jesse Zapata; JoAnn Browning; Joe DeCristoforo; Joe Izbrand; John H. Frederick (Provost Office); John Murphy; Joseph Kulhanek; Jude Valdez, Dr.; Karen Daas; Kathryn Funk-Baxter; Ken Pierce; Kevin Price; Krisellen Maloney; Laura Murray; Lawrence Williams; Lenora Chapman; Lisa Blazer; Lisa Firmin; Lisa Thiem; Lynn Hickey; MARIAN MARTINELLO; Marjie French; Mauli Agrawal; Michelle Stevenson; Pamela Bacon; Patricia Cardenas; Rene Zenteno; Richard Diem; Robert McKinley; Rogelio Saenz; Sam Gonzales; Sandy Welch; Shannon Rios; Sonia Martinez; Steve Barrera (Police); ZackdunnSGA(a)gmail.com Cc: Agustin Llano; Alexandra Romero; Andra Kiser; April Munoz; Beth Scholl; Canda Brown; Carrie Hansen; Cheri Bratton; Cheri Wiese; Christal Cooper; Cindy Perez; Colleen Snodgrass; Dana Rozelle; Debbie (Howard) Rappaport; Debra Villanueva; Delene Gilbert; Edda Petiton; Enedina Rodriguez; Ernesto Cano; Ginger Hernandez; Heather Foster; Joni Shaum; Julie M Olson; Karen Hoskins; Lisa Gonzales; Lisa Padron; Lorelei Fogel Hammargren; Lorrie Smith; Maria Espericueta; Marisela Fuentes; Mary Chavarria; Mary Kennedy; Mary O. Lopez; Melissa Jackson; Michael Barnett; Michelle Phillips; Nancy Miller; Nancy Rawls; Rachel Guerra; Renee Hopkins; Roseanne Hurst; Ruth Reitmeyer; Sandra Wenzel; Suzette Vallejo; Sylvia Rayko; Tammy Fernandez; Taniesa Williams; Terii Lopez; Terri Reynolds; Vanessa Kenon; Vicki Weber; Yolanda Ledesma Subject: FW: UT System Statement: Chancellor William H. McRaven on passage of campus carry legislation Importance: High Dear ELC members, I am forwarding the following item on behalf of Dr. Romo. Please find below a statement from Chancellor McRaven regarding the passage of the campus carry legislation.  Thanks, Sonia ******************** Sonia V. Martinez Chief of Staff Office of the President UTSA 210-458-6887 w 210-241-4417 c sonia.martinez(a)utsa.edu -----Original Message----- From: UT System Public Affairs [mailto:UTpubaffairs@utsystem.edu] Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2015 6:57 PM To: BoardofRegents(a)utsystem.edu; GRP-Chief Admin Officers; GRP-Chief Business Officers; GRP-Chief Development Officers; GRP-Chief Public Affairs Officers; GRP-Executive Officers Subject: UT System Statement: Chancellor William H. McRaven on passage of campus carry legislation Importance: High Statement May 31, 2015 Statement from Chancellor William H. McRaven on passage of campus carry legislation AUSTIN - Today, the Texas Legislature reached a decision on the issue of campus carry. While it is not what we had hoped for, I respect the Legislature's decision. I also appreciate legislators for recognizing the very specific safety considerations that are unique to campus environments. It is helpful that the bill was amended to allow our campus presidents to consult with students, faculty and staff to develop rules and regulations that will govern the carrying of concealed handguns on campuses. I look forward to working with our presidents as they craft these policies and bring them to our Board of Regents for review. I pledge to our students, faculty, staff, patients and their families and to all those who may visit a UT institution that, as UT System leaders, we will do everything in our power to maintain safe and secure campuses. About The University of Texas System Educating students, providing care for patients, conducting groundbreaking research and serving the needs of Texans and the nation for more than 130 years, The University of Texas System is one of the largest public university systems in the United States, with nine academic universities, six health institutions and an enrollment of more than 214,000. The UT System confers more than one-third of the state's undergraduate degrees, educates two-thirds of the state's health care professionals annually and accounts for almost 70 percent of all research funds awarded to public universities in Texas. The UT System has an annual operating budget of $15.6 billion (FY 2015) including $3 billion in sponsored programs funded by federal, state, local and private sources. With about 90,000 employees, the UT System is one of the largest employers in the state. For more information, visit www.utsystem.edu<http://www.utsystem.edu>;.