A student protester holds up a sign May 1 near the free speech stallions.

A student protester holds a conversation May 1 near the free speech stallions.

Student protesters converse and debate May 1 near the Evans Liberal Arts Building.

Student protesters converse and debate May 1 near the Evans Liberal Arts Building.

University Police Department officers make one of four arrests, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, near the Evans Liberal Arts Building following an altercation with protesters who gathered in anticipation of the arrival of the Texas Nomads SAR, a group that announced via social media it was coming to campus to hold a demonstration in opposition to Student Government’s proposed TPUSA ban.

A university police officer takes a note while a student protester stands nearby May 1 near the Evans Liberal Arts Building.

A student protester stands during the student protest May 1 in front of University Police Department office.

A student protester argues with State Troopers over student detainment May 1 in front of University Police Department office.

Jaden EdisonTexas State student Mena Ashwood sheds tears after a fellow student gets arrested May 1 near the Evans Liberal Arts Building.

A student protester urges other students to make their way to Lampasas Hall May 1 near Evans Liberal Arts Building.

A student protester gives direction May 1 in front of the University Police Department.

Students meet and converse May 1 near the University Police Department.

Student Government President Corey Benbow speaks to the assembled crowd May 1 outside of the University of Police Department.

A Texas State student reacts to the student arrests May 1 near the Evans Liberal Arts Building.

Texas State student Chris Wetterman speaks to another student May 1 near the Texas State Quad.