86th Texas Legislature

SB 212 imposes new requirements on all employees to report incidents of sexual misconduct. Specifically, under SB 212, an employee of the institution who, in the course and scope of employment, witnesses or receives information regarding an incident that the employee reasonably believes could constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking is required to report promptly to the Title IX Coordinator (see contact information below) all information known that is relevant to an investigation. In addition, employees of the institution are considered responsible employees under HOP Policy 9.24: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct.

A Responsible Employee is a University employee who has the duty to report incidents of and information reasonable believed to be sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator (or designee), or an employee whom an individual could reasonably believe has this duty.  

Under HOP Policy 9.24, sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• sexual harassment,
• dating violence,
• domestic violence,
• stalking,
• sexual assault,
• sexual exploitation, and
• any other inappropriate, or unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.

Under SB 212, an employee who fails to report an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking may be subject to criminal offense (misdemeanor) and, in accordance with the University’s disciplinary procedure in a policy violation of failing to report, the University is required to terminate the employee’s employment.

Over the next few months, additional information will be provided to the campus community, and you will see updates to relevant policies and employee training.

Currently, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is tasked with administrative rule-making regarding the implementation of the new laws. Once this process is completed, we will have a clearer picture for institutional implementation. 

For more information on the employee reporting requirements, the new Texas legislation, or to submit a Title IX-related report, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator(s) or visit the Equal Opportunity Services & Title IX Office website.

Suzanne Patrick, JD, CCEP
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Senior Director, Title IX Coordinator and Clery Officer
Email: Suzanne.Patrick@utsa.edu

Adrienne Rodriguez, PhD
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Assistant Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: Adrienne.Rodriguez@utsa.edu

Sara Cliffe, JD
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Senior Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: Sara.Cliffe@utsa.edu

Vacant
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: Vacant

Angela Miranda-Clark, JD
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Senior Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: Angela.Miranda-Clark@utsa.edu 

Sarah Garcia, JD
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: Sarah.Garcia@utsa.edu

Hilda M. Pena
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Case Intake Analyst and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: Monse.Pena@utsa.edu

Sonia Gonzales
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Administrative Associate
Email: Sonia.Gonzales@utsa.edu

Amanda Swaney
Title: Equal Opportunity Services, Clery Compliance and Youth Protection Program Coordinator
Email: Amanda.Swaney@utsa.edu