Texas State University to conduct active shooter emergency, evacuation exercise

A simulated active shooter emergency and evacuation exercise will take place at Texas State University’s Student Health Center on Wednesday, the university recently announced.

The exercise will take place on the San Marcos campus at 9 a.m. to comply with accreditation standards and Clery Act requirements.

The comprehensive emergency exercise will involve university, city and county law enforcement as well as first responders. The exercise will assist the university and its emergency response partners in San Marcos and Hays County in effectively coordinating efforts in the event of an actual emergency.