AMP Park: Visitor Contactless Parking

Texas State University uses the AMP Park App to process payments in contactless visitor lots. Guests do not need to buy paper permits from kiosks; simply park in a marked space, input your vehicle details and location zone, and purchase parking instantly.

How to Pay-by-App

txst pay to park sign
  1. Download the AMP Park app, available on the App Store or on Google Play
  2. Select the Parking Location you would like to park in
  3. Add your license plate and vehicle information
  4. Add your billing information
  5. Press “Purchase”
  6. Your Pay-by-App Permit is now active, and you may park in your selected location!

Understanding TXST Pay-by-App Rates

Texas State University parking zones have tailored payment intervals depending on location and peak hours. Simply match the AMP Park Zone ID displayed on physical lot signs, configure your license plate, and submit payment.

Standard

$5.00 Flat All Day
Available in stadium, perimeter, and Aquarena lots.

After Hours

$5.00 After 3PM / 5PM
Restricted pay-by-app slots near central learning hubs.

High Frequency

$1.25 per 15 Min
Quick turnarounds on Charles Austin Dr & Moore St.

How to prevent receipt of a citation:

  1. Identify the ID zone number displayed on the lot's designated AMP signpost.
  2. Verify if your arrival time corresponds with current enforcement hours (especially inside R14, R13, R40, R5, or A1 JCK).
  3. Input your license plate carefully with zero typos into your app dashboard before exiting your car.

$5.00 Flat All-Day

Allows parking up until midnight. Great for standard class sessions or day-trippers.

Round Rock Campus

Time-Restricted Flat Rates

Available for mobile payment strictly after the specified times on weekdays and all-day during weekends.

After 3:00 PM Weekdays & All Day Weekends ($5)

After 5:00 PM Weekdays & All Day Weekends ($5)

Short-term Intervals

Billed constantly at $1.25 for every 15-minute slot. Ideal for quick errand-runs or dropoffs.

JCK Escalating Ticket

JCK AMP lot utilizes a custom tiered billing system designed specifically for administrative and visitor flow.

Enforcement Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Initial 30 Mins:

$1.00 Flat

Thereafter:

+$2.50 for each 15-minute segment

Looking for Parking Garages?

The San Marcos Campus has parking garages to choose from, learn about them.