The Texas Union

The Texas Union was built in 1933 to serve as a college independent community center or "living room" on campus.

It is one of the buildings designed by Paul Cret who also designed the Tower and Main Building, Goldsmith Hall and Texas Memorial Museum on campus.

Money to build the Union was raised by the Texas Exes in a campaign led by Thomas Watt Gregory.

Hungry?!

We've got plenty of food and drink options @ the Texas Union.

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Advertise your event

The University Unions provides the opportunity for university departments and registered student organizations to advertise events and activities on campus. There are 12 screens located throughout the Texas Union, Student Activity Center, Prufrock’s Coffee Shop in the PCL, and the Wendy’s in Jester Center.

Upcoming Events

Underground Bowling
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday March 19, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:00pm until Wed, Apr 17 2024
Texas Union Underground
Don’t bowl alone -- Bowl in the Underground!
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday March 19, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Join us every Tuesday to hear all original music (no covers allowed!) from talented local artists on the famed Cactus stage.
Underground Bowling
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday March 20, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:00pm until Wed, Apr 17 2024
Texas Union Underground
Don’t bowl alone -- Bowl in the Underground!
FLiP 2020 logo
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday March 20, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Texas Union Quadrangle Room (UNB 3.304)
Join us for our Women's History Month event!!
FLiP 2020 logo
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday March 20, 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Texas Union Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom (UNB 3.202)
Miss the book fair from elementary school?
FLiP 2020 logo
Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday March 21, 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
William C. Powers Jr. Student Activity Center Ballroom
Inspired by Columbias’ Feria de las Flores, this event will celebrate and welcome the beginning of spring. We welcome everyone and anyone to come and join us!
Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday March 21, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors/ Preshow - 7 Show 7:30-9:30 All Ages/Free
FAF
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday March 23, 2024, 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Mall
31 years of music! Join us for the 31st annual Forty Acres Music Festival featuring student artists and a headlining concert.
Michael Malone
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday March 23, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Underground Bowling
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday March 26, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:00pm until Wed, Apr 17 2024
Texas Union Underground
Don’t bowl alone -- Bowl in the Underground!
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The Texas Union, viewed from the West Mall @ Guadalupe Street. Marsha Miller

Hospitality Center

Welcome to the Hospitality Center in the Texas Union where a friendly and efficient staff can provide answers to your questions about the Unions, the University, and the city of Austin. We also offer a variety of free informational pamphlets, bus schedules, and brochures. Come visit us in the South Lobby of the Texas Union during building hours and be greeted with a smile!

Texas Union: Level 2

We've got 5 floors of food, fun, and meeting space.

Contact The Texas Union

The Texas Union

Location:

University Unions
2308 Whitis Ave
F4200
Austin, TX 78712

Phone:
Fax:

512-475-6599

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