Welcome to Texas Southern University!
Below you will find all the information you need to register your vehicle, obtain parking permits, and understand parking regulations on campus.
All students, faculty, staff, and visitors parking motor vehicles on the TSU campus must register their vehicle with the TSU Department of Public Safety.
New vehicles must be registered before being operated or parked on campus.
Grace Period
During the first 10 days of each semester, entry gates to student parking lots and garages will remain open. Post-deadline, gates will close, and unregistered vehicles will be denied access.
Student Permits
| Permit | Access | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $40 / semester | |
| TSU Resident |
|
$40 / semester |
| Handicap |
|
$40 / semester |
Residential students may purchase both student lot and residential permit for access to all campus lots.
Access cards are programmed for both East and West Garages. These cards are non-transferable. They will be deactivated at the end of semester and reactivated only upon purchasing a parking permit for the following year. Each entry with the access card must be followed by an exit using the same card. Attempting to allow someone else to enter with your card after you have entered will result in access being denied and will be recorded as an anti-passback violation, which incurs a $25 reactivation fee.
Students needing a Handicap TSU permit must present both their Handicap Placard and Driver’s License. The identification number on the DMV Handicap Placard must match the one on the valid Driver’s License to qualify for a TSU-issued handicap permit.
Obtaining a Parking Permit & Access Cards
- Login to your Online Payment Center
- Pay for Your Permit
- Select Make Payment
- Under Additional Items, choose your parking needs.
- Select Continue
- Select Payment Method
- Confirm
- Save Your Receipt
- Take a screenshot,
- Or, download a copy
- Complete Parking Permit Application
- Bring your driver’s license and insurance card to pick up your permit and access card from the West Garage office. We will call you when your permit is ready for pickup.
- Directions to West Garage
- Display your permit at the bottom-right (passenger side) of your windshield.
Access cards must be returned at the end of tenure at TSU and upon student graduation.
Replacement Fees
Follow the steps above to obtain replacements.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Replacement Decal | $40 |
| Replacement Access Card | $15 |
Free Overnight Parking
Students may park in Lot S-4, whether or not they have a TSU parking permit between 11pm to 5am. Vehicles without a TSU parking permit must vacate Lot S-4 by 5 am. Any vehicle remaining in Lot S-4 after 5 am without a permit will be subject to a parking citation and/or towing.
Directions to Lot S-4
Faculty and staff may choose from four (4) parking zones. Permit fees are deducted monthly through payroll deduction.
New Employees
You can use visitor parking until you receive your permit.
Employee Permits
Annual Parking (Expires August 31st of each year)
| Permit | Access | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| General (Rosewood) | $200 / year ($16.67 monthly) | |
| General & General Disabled | $240 / year ($20 monthly) | |
| Premier Parking & Premier Parking Disabled |
Premier marked spaces in the following lots: |
$291.64 / year ($24.30 monthly) |
| 24/7 Reserved & 24/7 Reserved Disabled |
Does not include premier spaces. |
$450.00 / year ($37.50 monthly) |
Seasonal Parking for Faculty (Expires May 31st of each year)
| Permit | Access | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/Staff 9 Months & Faculty/Staff 9 Months Disabled |
|
$153.72 / year ($17.08 monthly) |
| Premier Parking 9 Months & Premier Parking 9 Months Disabled |
Premier marked spaces in the following lots:
|
$213.73 / year ($23.75 monthly) |
Drive multiple vehicles? You can purchase an additional tag for $30 or request a temporary permit per day.
Reserved permit holders cannot give permission for any other vehicle to park in the designated reserved space. Reserved spaces should only be occupied by the owner’s vehicle.
During Special Events and/or Campus Events faculty/staff members that have reserved and premier parking access are not guaranteed parking availability in their designated parking spaces during any event.
Access cards are programmed for faculty/staff parking lots only, including both East and West Garages. These cards are non-transferable. They will be deactivated at the end of the year and reactivated only upon purchasing a parking permit for the following year. Each entry with the access card must be followed by an exit using the same card. Attempting to allow someone else to enter with your card after you have entered will result in access being denied and will be recorded as an anti-passback violation, which incurs a $25 reactivation fee.
Employees needing to park in handicapped spaces in their respective permit area must present both their Handicap Placard and Driver’s License. The identification number on the DMV Handicap Placard must match the one on the valid Driver’s License to qualify for a TSU-issued handicap permit.
Obtaining a Parking Permit & Access Cards
- Complete Parking Payroll Deduction Form
- Gather the following items:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance Card
- Current TSU Faculty/Staff ID Card
- Completed Parking Payroll Deduction Form
- Present items to the Parking Department in the West Garage. Directions to West Garage
- Display your permit at the bottom-right (passenger side) of your windshield.
Access cards must be returned at the end of tenure at TSU.
Replacement Fees
Follow the steps above to obtain replacements.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Second Vehicle Permit | $30/year |
| Replacement Decal | $40 |
| Replacement Access Card | $15 |
Visitor parking is available in our East Garage or Visitor Surface Lot.
| Lot | Address | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| East Garage | 3690 Sampson St | $1 / hour $3 / day |
| Visitor Lot | 3307 Cleburne St | $5 / day |
In an effort to recognize the sacrifice made by our disabled men and women of the military. Veterans, who qualify in accordance with the Texas Transportation Code 681.008 and 504.202, and meet the below qualifications will receive a parking permit at no charge.
- Must be a full-time student at Texas Southern University.
- Must provide documentation verifying a combined evaluation of at least 50% percent.
- Must provide a letter stating that they are receiving services connected with disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Must provide a current and valid driver’s license along with insurance.
- The vehicle must display a Disable Veteran License plate.
- Must be the owner or operator of the vehicle.
To obtain a DV permit, present your supporting documents, driver’s license, and insurance card to the Parking Department in the West Garage.
Directions to West Garage
New vehicles must be registered before being operated or parked on campus.
Grace Period
During the first 10 days of each semester, entry gates to student parking lots and garages will remain open. Post-deadline, gates will close, and unregistered vehicles will be denied access.
Student Permits
| Permit | Access | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $40 / semester | |
| TSU Resident |
|
$40 / semester |
| Handicap |
|
$40 / semester |
Residential students may purchase both student lot and residential permit for access to all campus lots.
Access cards are programmed for both East and West Garages. These cards are non-transferable. They will be deactivated at the end of semester and reactivated only upon purchasing a parking permit for the following year. Each entry with the access card must be followed by an exit using the same card. Attempting to allow someone else to enter with your card after you have entered will result in access being denied and will be recorded as an anti-passback violation, which incurs a $25 reactivation fee.
Students needing a Handicap TSU permit must present both their Handicap Placard and Driver’s License. The identification number on the DMV Handicap Placard must match the one on the valid Driver’s License to qualify for a TSU-issued handicap permit.
Obtaining a Parking Permit & Access Cards
- Login to your Online Payment Center
- Pay for Your Permit
- Select Make Payment
- Under Additional Items, choose your parking needs.
- Select Continue
- Select Payment Method
- Confirm
- Save Your Receipt
- Take a screenshot,
- Or, download a copy
- Complete Parking Permit Application
- Bring your driver’s license and insurance card to pick up your permit and access card from the West Garage office. We will call you when your permit is ready for pickup.
- Directions to West Garage
- Display your permit at the bottom-right (passenger side) of your windshield.
Access cards must be returned at the end of tenure at TSU and upon student graduation.
Replacement Fees
Follow the steps above to obtain replacements.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Replacement Decal | $40 |
| Replacement Access Card | $15 |
Free Overnight Parking
Students may park in Lot S-4, whether or not they have a TSU parking permit between 11pm to 5am. Vehicles without a TSU parking permit must vacate Lot S-4 by 5 am. Any vehicle remaining in Lot S-4 after 5 am without a permit will be subject to a parking citation and/or towing.
Directions to Lot S-4
Faculty and staff may choose from four (4) parking zones. Permit fees are deducted monthly through payroll deduction.
New Employees
You can use visitor parking until you receive your permit.
Employee Permits
Annual Parking (Expires August 31st of each year)
| Permit | Access | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| General (Rosewood) | $200 / year ($16.67 monthly) | |
| General & General Disabled | $240 / year ($20 monthly) | |
| Premier Parking & Premier Parking Disabled |
Premier marked spaces in the following lots: |
$291.64 / year ($24.30 monthly) |
| 24/7 Reserved & 24/7 Reserved Disabled |
Does not include premier spaces. |
$450.00 / year ($37.50 monthly) |
Seasonal Parking for Faculty (Expires May 31st of each year)
| Permit | Access | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/Staff 9 Months & Faculty/Staff 9 Months Disabled |
|
$153.72 / year ($17.08 monthly) |
| Premier Parking 9 Months & Premier Parking 9 Months Disabled |
Premier marked spaces in the following lots:
|
$213.73 / year ($23.75 monthly) |
Drive multiple vehicles? You can purchase an additional tag for $30 or request a temporary permit per day.
Reserved permit holders cannot give permission for any other vehicle to park in the designated reserved space. Reserved spaces should only be occupied by the owner’s vehicle.
During Special Events and/or Campus Events faculty/staff members that have reserved and premier parking access are not guaranteed parking availability in their designated parking spaces during any event.
Access cards are programmed for faculty/staff parking lots only, including both East and West Garages. These cards are non-transferable. They will be deactivated at the end of the year and reactivated only upon purchasing a parking permit for the following year. Each entry with the access card must be followed by an exit using the same card. Attempting to allow someone else to enter with your card after you have entered will result in access being denied and will be recorded as an anti-passback violation, which incurs a $25 reactivation fee.
Employees needing to park in handicapped spaces in their respective permit area must present both their Handicap Placard and Driver’s License. The identification number on the DMV Handicap Placard must match the one on the valid Driver’s License to qualify for a TSU-issued handicap permit.
Obtaining a Parking Permit & Access Cards
- Complete Parking Payroll Deduction Form
- Gather the following items:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance Card
- Current TSU Faculty/Staff ID Card
- Completed Parking Payroll Deduction Form
- Present items to the Parking Department in the West Garage. Directions to West Garage
- Display your permit at the bottom-right (passenger side) of your windshield.
Access cards must be returned at the end of tenure at TSU.
Replacement Fees
Follow the steps above to obtain replacements.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Second Vehicle Permit | $30/year |
| Replacement Decal | $40 |
| Replacement Access Card | $15 |
Visitor parking is available in our East Garage or Visitor Surface Lot.
| Lot | Address | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| East Garage | 3690 Sampson St | $1 / hour $3 / day |
| Visitor Lot | 3307 Cleburne St | $5 / day |
In an effort to recognize the sacrifice made by our disabled men and women of the military. Veterans, who qualify in accordance with the Texas Transportation Code 681.008 and 504.202, and meet the below qualifications will receive a parking permit at no charge.
- Must be a full-time student at Texas Southern University.
- Must provide documentation verifying a combined evaluation of at least 50% percent.
- Must provide a letter stating that they are receiving services connected with disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Must provide a current and valid driver’s license along with insurance.
- The vehicle must display a Disable Veteran License plate.
- Must be the owner or operator of the vehicle.
To obtain a DV permit, present your supporting documents, driver’s license, and insurance card to the Parking Department in the West Garage.
Directions to West Garage
Find Parking
Park & Ride
Tram service operates Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. The shuttle bus will be used as a park & ride, offering courtesy rides for faculty, staff, and students.
Rules & Regulations
Violation results in citation.
- A vehicle does not have the proper updated issued TSU permit.
- A vehicle parked in a non-parking area “yellow line area’s marked no parking or fire lanes.”
- A vehicle is observed running through the gate arm without proper access into a parking lot.
- Person or person’s observed holding gate arm open to let vehicle exit parking lots.
- A vehicle parked in the H&PE Salleyport driveway past 10 minutes of unloading time.
- Vehicle parked blocking any Handicap ramps and or pedestrian sidewalks.
- A vehicle parked in Handicap accessible parking space without the proper TSU Disabled permit hanging in the rearview mirror or a DV “Disabled Veteran” license plate.
Violation results in tow.
- A vehicle parked in a reserved space without the proper permit “owner of reserved space requests a vehicle removed.”
- A vehicle parked in Handicap accessible parking space with no DV “Disabled Veteran” plate nor TSU issued the disabled permit.
- A vehicle parked at any parking lot entrance and left unattended, preventing other vehicles from accessing the parking lot.
- A vehicle parked in front of Tigerwalk entrance next to Technology Building by the concrete barriers “This is a non-parking area unless authorize by Parking Supervisor.”
- A vehicle left unattended and parked in the HP&E Salleyport Driveway “Any vehicle that is parked past 10 minute unloading period.”
- A vehicle parked beside the Student Center in front of Linear West Housing Building
- A vehicle parked behind Student Center “Unless authorized by Parking Supervisor.”
- A vehicle parked in any parking lot without the proper permit to access the lot.
- A vehicle is observed running through the gate arm without proper access into the parking lot.
- A vehicle parked blocking any Handicap ramps and or pedestrian sidewalks
- A vehicle parked in a non-parking area or fire lanes “yellow line area’s marked no parking.”
How to Resolve a Citation
All parking citations and tows must be resolved, either by payment or fines or through the appeal process within ten (10) working days from the date the citation was issued. After the 10th day period, the right to appeal expires and all violation charges and/or expenses incurred become automatically due and payable.
Appeals
You must file your appeal in person with the parking department in the West Garage within 10 days. The parking department is available on weekdays between 9:30am-5pm. Call 713.313.4434 with questions.
The following reasons negate an acceptable appeal:
- Lack of knowledge of University parking rules and regulations.
- Inability to locate a legal parking space in the area or lot desired.
- Overlooking or not seeing posted parking regulation signage.
- Insufficient time to seek legal parking space(i.e., late for class or appointment)
- No permit.
- Violation of state parking “law” (i.e., parked in fire zone).
- Instructions by non-police personnel to park at a certain location.
You will be notified (via phone or email) within ten (10) days of the date of appeal regarding the status of your appeal.
What happens if my vehicle is towed?
Any vehicle removed from Texas Southern University for violating parking rules and regulations will be stored in City of Houston impounds, which will result in fines and storage fees. The City of Houston tow line number is 713.308.8580.
Need help? Contact Parking at 713.313.4434 weekdays between 9:30am-5pm.