Code of Conduct

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. 

Matthew 7:12

Respectful and Courteous Behavior is Required

  • TxCHP requires all participants, students and adults, to conduct themselves in a proper and decorous manner at all prom functions, including workdays and dance lessons.
  • All participants are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect at all times. Gossip, finger-pointing, name-calling, and harmful words will not be tolerated.

Keep Social Media Posts Respectful

  • Threats, bullying, sexting, and any other inappropriate social media posts will not be tolerated. These are a violation of TxCHP’s Code of Conduct and could prevent you from attending prom.

Maintain Dress Code All Evening

  • All participants’ attire should remain in TxCHP dress code all evening. Violation of dress code, including removing any fixes, will result in removal from prom.
  • Photos taken by the TxCHP Photography Team will not be posted to the TxCHP photo site if students in any given photo are not in compliance with TxCHP dress code.

Keep Dancing Clean

  • Avoid body against body dancing and movements which could be considered provocative such as groping, dirty dancing, or twerking.
  • Moshing and body surfing are not allowed.

Avoid Public Displays of Affection

  • Kissing, caressing, sitting in laps of others, extended embracing, and any other forms of PDA are not appropriate at prom events.
  • All participants shall refrain from public displays of affection. Failure to refrain is grounds for dismissal from prom and/or prom relate events.

Leave Your Pets at Home

  • Animals are not permitted inside of prom.
  • Under the ADA and Texas law, owners of public accommodations must allow service dogs — including psychiatric service dogs.
  • We are unable to admit emotional support animals / pets.
  • Service dog fraud is a class B misdemeanor in Texas.

Don’t Leave Prom Without Student Attendants

  • Teams of adults are available all evening to walk students to a hotel room or car and back to prom.
  • If you choose to leave unescorted, you will not be allowed back into prom.
  • Any student who wishes to leave prior to 11PM will have their parent contacted prior to being released.

No Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol, or Illegal Drugs

  • Engaging in any of these activities is grounds for immediate removal from prom and/or arrest.

Violations and Consequences

  • Code of Conduct violations, including disrespectful or violent behavior, may result in expulsion from the event.
  • TxCHP reserves the right to respond to any violation by prohibiting the violator(s) from attending any future prom events, including prom itself.