The freedoms of speech, expression, and assembly are fundamental rights of all persons and are central to the mission of the University. In accordance with this Chapter, students, faculty members and staff members, have the right to assemble, to speak, and to attempt to attract the attention of others, and corresponding rights to hear the speech of others when they choose to listen, and to ignore the speech of others when they choose not to listen. Generally, University events and programming, and events at University spaces leased or managed by other parties, are outside the scope of this Chapter and are not considered expressive activity under this chapter. These events and activities may be implemented as approved by the appropriate vice president or under the applicable contractual terms. In furtherance of the University’s educational mission, the University is a limited public forum open only to the expressive activities of students, faculty and staff, as set forth in this Chapter. Students, faculty and staff may engage in expressive activities at the University in accordance with the rules contained in this Chapter, including applicable “time, place, and manner” rules as described in Subsection 13-304. Student, faculty, and staff organizations may not invite the public at large to events in the Common Outdoor Areas or Dedicated Areas while academic and administrative units may continue to invite the general public to their events. Texas law reserves the authority and discretion to designate areas on campus that may be treated as traditional public forums open to the general public with The University of Texas System Board of Regents. No such areas are designated on campus. Students, faculty, and staff members are free to express their views, individually or in organized groups, orally or in writing or by other symbols, on any topic, in all parts of the campus as permitted by law, and subject to the applicable University rules and policies. Teaching, research, and other official functions of the University will have priority in allocating the use of space on campus. The University's time, place, and manner rules in this Chapter apply to individuals and groups engaging in expressive activity and are necessary to preserve the University's efficient and effective operations and functions. The University will not discriminate on the basis of the political, religious, philosophical, ideological, or academic viewpoint expressed by any person, either in the enforcement and administration of these rules or otherwise. This subsection does not limit the University’s ability to enforce provisions involving prohibited conduct or categories of expression described in Subchapter 13–200. The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) and any other peace officer with lawful jurisdiction may immediately enforce these rules if a violation of these rules constitutes a breach of the peace, compromises public safety, or violates the law. They may also assist Dean of Students staff or other University officials, as appropriate, when individuals refuse to follow University rules.