Texas State University has released its 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR), which provides required Clery Act crime statistics for 2023, 2024, and 2025. To review, Clery statistics reflect possible crimes that are reported to the police or Campus Security Authorities (CSAs). They do not necessarily represent actual crimes that occurred or crimes that were investigated by University Police. It is also important to note that from Fall 2023 to Fall 2025, on-campus student occupancy increased more than 35% and overall enrollment increased nearly 15%, which can contribute to an increase in reported crimes.
The report underscores the university’s ongoing commitment to safety and transparency, and provides information about the policies, procedures, resources and programs in place to help protect the Bobcat community.
TXST President Kelly Damphousse emphasized the university’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
“Nothing is more important to me and our TXST leadership team than ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of our university’s students, faculty, staff and guests,” said Damphousse. “This report reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability as we work to maintain a safe environment, which is essential to student success and the future of TXST.”
Overall Trends
The 2026 report reflects year-to-year changes in reported incidents from 2024 to 2025. Several categories continued to decline:
- Aggravated assault, alcohol violations, and drug violations decreased for the second consecutive year.
- Reports of rape and stalking also declined.
- Reports of dating violence increased slightly from 2024 but remained below 2023 levels.
- Reports of motor vehicle theft increased, driven primarily by a large increase in the number of scooter thefts.
Key Trends from the 2026 Report
- Motor Vehicle Theft: Of the 63 reported vehicle thefts, 55 involved scooters or electric bicycles.
- Alcohol/Drug Violations: Drug arrests decreased significantly from 2024 to 2025. Drug referrals, alcohol arrests, and alcohol referrals also decreased.
- Domestic Violence: Of the 84 alleged incidents reported in 2025, 45 involved current or former partners and 39 involved roommates. Twenty-eight reports involved threats or intimidation rather than physical violence.
Commitment to Safety
TXST takes every report seriously. The university continues to strengthen programs, resources, and communication channels that protect the community. The Annual Safety Report is not only a legal requirement, but also an important part of how the university remains transparent and accountable.
To further enhance safety, the University Police Department has grown initiatives that build awareness, improve prevention, and provide stronger support for students, faculty, and staff.
"When we talk about campus safety at Texas State, we’re talking about direct, accessible action. For students living in our residence halls, that means providing multiple layers of safety and support both inside the halls and when students are traveling back to where they live,” said Chief Matthew Carmichael, University Police Department.
“Our residence halls are supported by security camera systems that are monitored through our 9-1-1 Police Communications Center as part of UPD’s Overwatch program. Rather than relying only on cameras to record activity for later review, our staff actively monitor these systems so they can identify concerning activity and help coordinate a response when needed.”
UPD officers also conduct routine patrols in residence halls and work closely with residential staff to promote safety and crime prevention. The department provides safety presentations to resident staff and regularly engages students to discuss safety concerns and learn about available crime-prevention resources. UPD also provides students with CRASE active shooter training and personal defense training designed to help them better protect themselves.
“Another important part of residence hall safety is making sure students have a safe way to get back home,” Carmichael said. “Through Bobcat Safe Rides, we provide thousands of rides that help students travel safely from locations on and off campus back to their residence halls. Students also have access to our 24/7 Code Maroon Rides program that provides safe rides from anywhere in San Marcos to students’ residence halls at any time of day or night.”
In addition to these resources and tools, UPD makes an active effort to build relationships with students where they live. Officers regularly visit residence halls and provide opportunities for students to interact with therapy dogs, mounted patrol teams, and department personnel in a setting focused on safety, prevention, and trust.
“Our goal is simple: students should feel safe not only inside their residence halls, but also when they are making their way home. We want every student living on campus to know that UPD is available 24 hours a day and that there are real resources in place to help keep them safe,” Carmichael said.
The full Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at TXST Clery Compliance.