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AUSTIN - A piece of legislation that passed through the Texas caucus last weekend would prohibit certain times and locations of protests on public university campuses.

Critics worry the bill is in direct violation of the First Amendment, as well as the Texas Constitution.

Limiting Expressive Activities at Texas Schools

Senate Bill 2972 defines "expressive activities" in the same manner as the First Amendment and the Texas Constitution, directly citing those documents to include assemblies, protests, speeches, the distribution of written materials, the carrying of signs, and the circulation of petitions.

Under the new bill, the following would be prohibited at Texas universities:

Using devices to amplify sound during class hours while engaging in expressive activities.

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