AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Democratic Party is condemning a “Catch an Illegal Immigrant Game” event planned by the Young Conservatives of Texas on an Austin university campus.

The student club announced the game Monday with a Facebook posting. Members plan to wear signs on Wednesday that say “illegal” and students who capture them get $25 gift certificates.

The group said in a statement they hope to spark debate about immigration and a Texas law that allows children brought to the United States illegally to pay in-state tuition.

Democrats condemned the game and pointed out that the organizer was a former staff member on Republican Greg Abbott’s gubernatorial campaign.

The University of Texas at Austin said students who participate in the game Wednesday will be violating the student honor code.

• Texas Democratic Party