Texas State University - Emergency Management

10/17/2026

⚠️ Rabies Precaution: Foxes with rabies have been identified in Hays County. Please use caution around foxes and other wildlife, avoid contact, and never touch or handle wild animals.
Texas State Emergency Management has sent an email with additional information and phone numbers to call with questions or concerns. Please review the email and stay aware.

Rabies Alert: Fox found on TXST Campus Tests Positive

A fox found near Sessom Dr. and Pleasant St. on Oct. 14 has tested positive for rabies.

Rabies is a deadly virus that can spread to people and pets through bites or scratches from infected animals.

Here’s how you can help protect yourself and your pets:

Do not approach or touch wild animals.

Report sick or unusual wildlife, or any physical contact with a wild animal, to San Marcos Animal Control at 512-805-2655.

Make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations.

10/01/2026

Stay weather aware

**This post is out of date. See recent posts for the latest information.**

Thursday, October 1st - 1120 AM: Timing of the leading edge of the heavier rainfall over the next hour. The line continues to move east around 25-30 mph. Main threats are pockets of heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding and cloud to ground lightning.

08/19/2026

TXST Alert- This is a test of the Texas State University Alert-Emergency Notification System. This is only a test. No action is required.

08/16/2026

🚨 Parking Notice: To better support Bobcat Move-In, the R13 UFCU Reserve and P14 Sewell North lots will close at midnight on August 16 until Move-In completes. Please plan ahead!

08/16/2026

Day 3
Another exciting day welcoming our Bobcats home! ❤️💛

🌡️ Temperatures may reach 97°F, with a heat index up to 103°F. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and stay cool! 💧

🚗 Students: Before heading to your assigned move-in location at your scheduled time, please have your Housing-issued HANDTAG visible and ready to show. This helps keep traffic moving smoothly.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and Eat ’Em Up, Cats! 🐾

08/15/2026

Welcome back, Bobcats! Day 2 of Move-In is underway at Texas State University! ❤️💛

As our students and families continue arriving on campus, we want to remind staff, students, volunteers, and guests to take care of themselves throughout the day.

💧 HYDRATE. HYDRATE. HYDRATE.
🌡️ High temperatures may reach 98°F, with a heat index around 104°F.
☀️ Take breaks from the sun whenever possible.
💦 Drink water frequently—don’t wait until you feel thirsty.
👀 Watch yourself and others for signs of heat-related illness.

A big THANK YOU to everyone working together to make Move-In safe, welcoming, and successful!

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and Eat ’Em Up, Cats! 🐾

08/14/2026

🚗 No handtag = delays. Help us keep traffic moving and Move-In running smoothly!

08/14/2026

🚗 Expect Higher Traffic This Weekend! 🚗

Texas State University students will be moving into campus housing this weekend, so our community can expect increased traffic and congestion around campus and surrounding roadways.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use extra caution as students, families, and moving vehicles make their way to campus. Welcome back, Bobcats! 🐾💛

08/14/2026

08/07/2026

🚨 Ever wonder what Emergency Management does at Texas State University? 🐾

Emergency Management works behind the scenes every day to help keep our Bobcat community prepared, informed, and ready to respond when emergencies happen.

🎥 Check out this short video for a look at what we do and the basic role Emergency Management plays at TXST.

From planning and preparedness to training, coordination, emergency communications, and response, we work with departments and community partners to help make our campuses safer and more resilient.

Preparedness starts with knowing who is working behind the scenes.