Find the right permit, locate available spaces, and stay up-to-date on all parking regulations.
Received a Citation?
Received a Citation?
You can pay your citation online quickly and easily.
Please have your citation number or vehicle information ready.
Important Information
All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid parking permit. Permits are enforced 24/7, year-round. It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to be familiar with and abide by all campus parking regulations. Failure to do so may result in fines, booting or towing.
Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates
SB792 requires Texas with disabled veteran license plates who park in an accessible parking space must have a plate or a placard that features the Internation Symbol of Access (ISA).
Campus Parking News
New Simplified Parking Permits Coming for 2026–2027!
Texas State University is introducing a streamlined, campus-wide parking permit framework for the upcoming academic year. We have replaced the old, multi-colored system with simplified "Permit Groups" designed to offer clearer choices, greater flexibility, and better options to fit your budget.
Permits will go on sale in the following phases:
- June 29: Residential permit sales launch (limited to residents within their designated zones).
- July 20: Residential permit availability expands to residents in other campus neighborhoods.
- August 3: Remaining residential permits open to faculty, staff, commuters, and other groups.
Keep an eye on your Bobcat email for the official announcement and instructions on how to purchase your permit.
| Permit Family | Primary Users | Access Purpose | Rate / Term |
|---|---|---|---|
Permit Family Bobcat Permit | Primary Users Remote / Budget-Conscious Users | Access Purpose Reduced-rate remote parking is available for residents, faculty, and staff at the Thorpe Lane and Mill Street lots, with complimentary shuttle service provided. | Rate / Term $85 / semester |
Permit Family Boko Permit | Primary Users Residential Students | Access Purpose Neighborhood-based residential parking under the new Boko Residential Parking Neighborhood Program. Offers a guaranteed space within your assigned residential lot 24/7. | Rate / Term $350 / semester |
Permit Family Gold Edward Gary Assignment | Primary Users Faculty/staff assigned to Edward Gary rate category | Access Purpose Edward Gary garage/assignment access where approved | Rate / Term $600 annual |
Permit Family Gold Permit | Primary Users Faculty and staff | Access Purpose Standard faculty/staff parking access in designated Gold areas | Rate / Term $345 / annual |
Permit Family Gold Reserved Permit | Primary Users Faculty/staff with reserved assignments | Access Purpose Reserved or individually controlled spaces | Rate / Term $1,000 annual |
Permit Family Maroon Permit | Primary Users Commuter Students | Access Purpose Standard commuter lots and designated student commuter parking areas on the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. | Rate / Term $85 / semester |
Permit Family Motorcycle Permit | Primary Users Motorcycle Users | Access Purpose Designated motorcycle parking spaces campuswide. | Rate / Term $118 / year (Annual rate) |
Permit Family Retiree Gold Rate | Primary Users Eligible retirees | Access Purpose Retiree parking access under approved rules | Rate / Term $249 annual |
Parking Citation Appeals
Learn more about your options for appealing a citation or requesting a administrative review.
Parking Separation Form
Employees with an annual permit who leave the university, either through separation or retirement need to notify Parking Services.
Refunds
Parking Permit Refunds
Refunds for parking permits are only available for annual permits that were purchased in full. Temporary permits and permits purchased through monthly payroll deductions are not eligible for a refund.
Parking Ticket/Fee Refunds
You can request a refund for parking tickets and certain fees, such as gate card and boot removal fees. Before requesting a refund, be sure to gather documentation like receipts and ticket copies to prove the payment was made and a refund is necessary.
Qualifying events include:
- Withdrawing from the current semester
- Transferring from the university
- Graduation
- Separation or retirement for faculty and staff
All refund requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.