Student Senate Dress Code Amendment Of Spring 2026

In Session February 19th, 2026

LeTourneau University Student Senate

Sponsored by Chairman Mascorro and Senator Hefley

A Resolution

Relating to the amendment of the Bylaws of the Student Senate of LeTourneau University

Be it enacted by the LeTourneau University Student Senate.

Amendment I

Article IV of the Bylaws of the Student Senate shall be amended as follows:

Article IV – General Assembly

Section C – Dress Code

1. A Senator shall wear either of two options:

   • Dress as described in clause 2.

   • Dress as described in clauses 3-4.

2. Senators shall wear the official Student Senate T-Shirt, no covering jacket or hoodie, closed-toed shoes, and pants without holes—not to include athletic pants.

3. Women shall wear business casual attire including collared shirts or blouses, and pants without holes or skirts of appropriate length.

4. Men shall wear business casual attire, including collared shirts, pants without holes, and closed toed shoes.

5. Senators with campus jobs or labs immediately before or after session are exempted from abiding to the previous two clauses so long as they fulfill other clauses contained in this section.

6. Senators may wear cultural dress provided it is considered professional attire in the country/culture of its origin and it complies with LeTourneau University standards of appropriate attire. This shall include cultural dress from the former Republic of Texas.

7. Shorts are prohibited.

8. Sunglasses and casual headwear, such as caps, beanies, or other informal hats, are prohibited.

9. The PPT shall have the authority to enforce and interpret dress code as necessary.

10. The Vice President shall have the authority to override the dress code at any time.

11. Dress code shall apply to the Vice President, Senators, and substitutes, all of whom shall not be considered present if not meeting the dress code.

12. The Vice President or President Pro-Tempore shall have the authority to require dress as described in clauses 3-4 for certain meetings with at least a three days’ notice.