It is the policy of the State of Texas to protect expressive rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. Consistent with this policy, the University of North Texas recognizes that freedom of expression is a fundamental right of all persons and that as a public institution of higher education it has a responsibility to operate and maintain an effective and efficient educational and work environment, including regulating the time, place and manner of expressive activities in its facilities as well as on its grounds. In keeping with this responsibility, students, faculty, staff and guests are free to exercise the right of artistic expression in UNT facilities in a constitutionally-protected manner subject only to the content and viewpoint-neutral regulations necessary to fulfill the University’s mission and its obligation to preserve the rights of others, coordinate multiple uses of limited space, maintain campus facilities, and assure financial accountability for any damage caused to the facilities.