Texas Union on March 1, 2025.

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.

Explore the Texas Union

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Dining

Explore your food and drink options at the Texas Union

Bowling at the Underground Union

Underground

Bowling, Billiards, Games and more!

Cactus Cafe

Cactus

Find live music at the Cactus!

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Esports

Play games at the esports arena and lounge

Hospitality Center

Visit 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. View Texas Union Floor Plans

 

Today's Hours

Texas Union

Hours
Comment Time slot Day
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Closed
Address

University Unions
2308 Whitis Ave
F4200
Austin, TX 78712

Phone

512-475-6636

Fax

512-475-6599

Website

universityunions.utexas.edu

Google maps

Upcoming Events

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Scheduled
Date and time: Monday February 9, 2026, 9:00 am - Monday March 2, 2026, 10:00 am
Apply Feb 9-Mar 2, 2026
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Monday February 9, 2026, 9:00 am - Monday March 2, 2026, 10:00 am
Location:Texas Union
Apply Feb 9-Mar 2, 2026
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location:Texas Union Quadrangle (3.304)
Explore the common genesis of one-of-a-kind thinking – whether in math, science or art – with Karen Olsson, author of “The Weil Conjectures."
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom
Bring the spirit of New Orleans to campus with Mardi Gras! Enjoy festive music, colorful masks, and tasty treats as we celebrate with all the flair and fun of this iconic tradition. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:Texas Union Theatre
Join Director Andrew Bujalski and actor Wiley Wiggins for a screening of this “artificially intelligent comedy.”
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Wednesday February 25, 2026, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:Texas Union Theatre
Join E+E Films & Media for a movie showing of Howl’s Moving Castle. Doors open at 7:30PM for the 8PM showing.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Thursday February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:Texas Union Theatre
Get ready for an incredible night of storytelling. The Texas Union Film Festival (TUFF) is a student-made, student-run celebration of film at UT Austin.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Thursday February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:Texas Union Theatre
Welcome to the 17th Annual Texas Union Film Festival! Join Films & Media for an annual screening dedicated to celebrating the best in student filmmaking at UT Austin!
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Friday February 27, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Texas Union Quadrangle (3.304)
Join us for this celebration of the broad spectrum of research at the iSchool!
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