Texas Tech University Athletics
Clear Bag Policy
To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite guest entry into our venues, Texas Tech Athletics has a clear bag policy for all ticketed Texas Tech events that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into our venues.
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Approved Bags
Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container into the venue.
Clear Tote
Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12" x 6" x 12".
One-Gallon Bag
A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag — Ziploc or similar.
Small Clutch
Approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap. Carried alongside a clear tote or one-gallon bag.
Not Permitted
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, the following.
*Non-approved seat cushions and seatbacks include large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers. Seat cushions and seatbacks must be 16” or less in width with no armrests.
Bag Policy FAQ
Fan experience and the safety of our guests is a top priority of Texas Tech Athletics. World events continue to shape the methods utilized for venue security, and Texas Tech — along with many other collegiate programs and professional leagues — is instituting this policy to enhance public safety and make venue access more efficient and secure by limiting the size and style of bags carried into our venues.
The clear bag is easily and quickly searched and greatly reduces faulty bag searches. It also supports the Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign.
This will enable us to move guests through our security checkpoints faster, allowing staff to be more efficient and effective in checking bags that are brought into the venue. We also believe guests will realize an improved sense of safety.
Guests who desire to carry Texas Tech branded bags may purchase them at local retailers. However, any clear 12" by 6" by 12" bag or an inexpensive Ziploc bag may be used. In addition, guests may carry their own small clutches.
Each ticketed guest can carry one large clear bag — either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or the 12" by 6" by 12" clear bag — plus a small clutch purse (4.5” x 6.5”). The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and also is easily searched.
Yes. Binoculars, smart phones, and/or cameras can be carried into the venue so long as they are not in their own case. Guests may carry in their pockets or jacket keys, makeup, feminine products, combs, phone, wallet, credit cards, etc., if they choose not to put them in a clear bag or clutch.
Only approved seat cushions/seatbacks may be carried into the venue. Large traditional seat cushions/seatbacks that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers are not permitted. Seat cushions and seatbacks without pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers are permitted. Seat cushions and seatbacks must be 16” in width or less and no armrests.
Guests may bring blankets by carrying them over a shoulder or arm, allowing guests to be easily screened.
Guests carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will be asked to return them to their vehicles.
Guests carrying medically necessary bags or equipment into a venue will be required to have their bag inspected and tagged by security. For questions about medical equipment or other needs, please contact the Athletics Operations office at 806-834-1038.
No. Small clutch purses, with or without a handle or strap, are permitted along with either the 12" by 6" by 12" clear tote bag or one-gallon freezer bag. This should enable guests to carry the same items they have in previous years and expedite entry into the venue.
No. We are limiting only the type of bags carried into the venue, not permissible items that are brought to a game. Guests can carry in their pockets or jacket keys, makeup, feminine products, comb, phone, wallet, credit cards, etc., if they choose not to put them in a clear bag or clutch purse (4.5” x 6.5”). They can also carry a blanket over their arms, and binoculars and/or a camera around their necks or in their hands without the case. Guests can use the clear bag and clutch to carry other items.
Diapers and other baby supplies can be carried in a clear bag. Each member of a family, including children, would be allowed to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse into the venue.
Questions about medical equipment or other needs? Contact the Athletics Operations office at 806-834-1038.
