Legal Notices and Public Notices

College of the Mainland is committed to full legal compliance and open communication with the public. This page serves as a centralized hub for all state-mandated disclosures, public hearing notices, and institutional policies.
Notices
This page contains links to important information that your federal, state and local governments have required by law to be made easily accessible to you. Follow the links below to get additional information about each subject.
Ensuring our community stays informed on fiscal responsibility and local investments.
Documents governing the administration and safety of our institution.
- COM Board Policy Manual –The foundational guidelines for college governance and operations.
- Administrative Regulations – Detailed procedures that ensure our campus runs efficiently and fairly.
- Public Information Act Requests – Submit a formal request for public records through the Texas Public Information Act.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosures – Public filings ensuring ethical standards among our leadership and vendors.
- HB 3693 Utility Consumption Report – Annual data on the college’s energy usage and efficiency efforts.
Notices for our partners and prospective employees.
- Request for Proposals (RFPs) & Bids – Current opportunities to partner with COM on campus projects and services.
- Gainful Employment Disclosure – Mandatory reporting for Title IV schools providing transparency on costs, debt, and earnings to help students evaluate a program's financial value.
Protecting our students, staff, and visitors.
- Annual Security Report – Comprehensive data and policies regarding campus safety and crime prevention.
- Campus Carry Policy – Refers to SB 11, which permits a licensed to carry (LTC) holder to carry a concealed handgun on or about his or her person on the campus of an institution of higher education in Texas.
- Notice of Non-Discrimination – Our unwavering commitment to equal opportunity in education and employment.
- Mental Health Resources (HB 2895) – Access to critical support services for students and the campus community.
- Title IX Reporting and Discrimination Form – Policies and contact information regarding the prevention of sex-based discrimination.