Texas State Dorm Rules and Gear

All gear here fits Texas State's housing appliance limits.

Texas State dorm appliance rules

Texas State University (San Marcos) residence halls and apartments. Bobcat Village provides a microwave; College Inn, Falls, San Jacinto, San Marcos and Sayers allow one microwave per suite. Bobcat Village, Balcones and Cypress apartments allow some cooking appliances in the kitchen.

Mini fridge Limits: Each resident may bring one 2.5 cu ft fridge, or two roommates may share one 4.6 cu ft fridge. Must be UL approved and used with a surge-protected power strip.
Microwave Limits: 0.7 cu ft or smaller and 700 W max, one per room (one per suite in College Inn, Falls, San Jacinto, San Marcos and Sayers). Provided in Bobcat Village.
Power strips / surge protectors Limits: Required for a mini fridge or microwave, and it must include surge protection.

Kitchen

Mini fridge Limits: Each resident may bring one 2.5 cu ft fridge, or two roommates may share one 4.6 cu ft fridge. Must be UL approved and used with a surge-protected power strip. each resident may bring one 2.5 cu. ft. refrigerator, or two residents may share one 4.6 cu. ft. refrigerator
Microwave Limits: 0.7 cu ft or smaller and 700 W max, one per room (one per suite in College Inn, Falls, San Jacinto, San Marcos and Sayers). Provided in Bobcat Village. must be .7 cu. ft. or smaller, and 700 watt max
Coffee maker Allowed: Coffee makers are allowed if kept clean and stored properly.
Keurig / single-serve Not published: Not published.
Electric kettle Allowed: Electric tea pots are allowed.
Air fryer Not allowed: Not allowed in residence halls; allowed in Bobcat Village, Balcones and Cypress kitchens only.
Toaster / toaster oven Not allowed: Not allowed in residence halls; allowed in Bobcat Village, Balcones and Cypress kitchens only.
Rice cooker Not published: Not published.
Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not allowed: Slow cookers and pressure cookers are prohibited.
Hot plate Not allowed: Not allowed in residence halls.
Blender Not allowed: On the prohibited items list.
Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed: Electric grills are prohibited in residence halls.

Personal care

Hair dryer Not published: Not published.
Straightener / curling iron Not published: Not published.
Clothes iron Not published: Not published.
Clothes steamer Not published: Not published.

Climate

Space heater Not allowed: Not allowed.
Fan Limits: Ceiling fans are not allowed; portable fans are not addressed.
Air purifier Not published: Not published.
Humidifier Not published: Not published.
Window / portable AC Not allowed: Not allowed.

Power & lighting

Extension cords Limits: Must be UL labeled; one per outlet, never plugged into another cord.
Power strips / surge protectors Limits: Required for a mini fridge or microwave, and it must include surge protection. they are required to use a power strip that includes surge protection
Halogen lamps Not allowed: Halogen lamps and bulbs are not allowed.
Desk lamp Allowed: On the packing list.
String / LED lights Not published: Not published.
Candles / incense Not allowed: Candles and incense are not allowed.
Wax warmers Not allowed: Candle/wax warmers are not allowed.

Room

Lofts Not allowed: Lofts are prohibited.
Bed risers Limits: Commercial bed risers up to 12 inches are allowed.
Adhesive hooks / strips Not allowed: Command strips and adhesive hooks are prohibited; use thumbtacks, push pins, blue painter's tape or wall putty.
Over-the-door hooks Not published: Not published.

Official sources (2)

Policies change. Always confirm current rules with Texas State Housing & Residential Life. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.

Mini fridges

Texas State allows one 2.5 cu ft fridge per resident, or one 4.6 cu ft fridge shared by two roommates. Appliances must carry a UL label, so every pick here is UL listed; picks over 2.5 cu ft are for sharing.

Top Pick ✓ UL listed, under 4.6 cu ft

Midea 1.6 cu ft Compact Refrigerator (WHS-65LB1)

Best for: Fitting under a lofted bed or desk

Capacity1.6 cu ft

NoiseUnder 42 dB

Size19.4" tall

Texas State Dorm Rules and Gear

Texas State dorm appliance rules

Kitchen

Personal care

Climate

Power & lighting

Room

Mini fridges

Midea 1.6 cu ft Compact Refrigerator (WHS-65LB1)

BLACK+DECKER 3.2 cu ft Compact Refrigerator (BCRK32B)

Microwaves

COMFEE' 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave (EM720CPL-PMB)

Chefman 0.7 cu ft Compact Microwave

Commercial Chef 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave (CHM770B)

Farberware 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave

Toshiba 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave (MM-EM07PA)

Commercial Chef 0.6 cu ft Countertop Microwave (CHM660B)

Coffee makers

Farberware 4-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator

Elite Gourmet 4-Cup Drip Coffee Maker (EHC4128)

Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Switch Coffee Maker

Brentwood 4-Cup Coffee Maker (TS-213)

Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Fans

Honeywell TurboForce Air Circulator (HT-900)

Amazon Basics Air Circulator Desk Fan

Hurricane Classic 6 in. Clip Fan

Vornado 133 Personal Air Circulator

Honeywell QuietSet Personal Table Fan (HTF210B)

DREO Oscillating Tower Fan

Power strips

Tripp Lite Protect It! 6-Outlet Surge Protector (TLP606B)

GE 6-Outlet Surge Protector, 2 ft cord

Tripp Lite Protect It! 8-Outlet Flat-Plug Surge Protector (TLP808B)

Tripp Lite Protect It! 6-Outlet Surge Protector with USB (TLP606USBB)

Tripp Lite 8-Outlet Flat-Plug Surge Protector with USB (TLP88USBB)

Don't forget

Bed

Bath & laundry

Room & desk

Small stuff