Texas Exes

They have picked up the pace before games with frito pie, burgers, tacos, barbecue, beer and more. It took minutes for me to get a frito pie (which was not really that impressive but what’s a girl to do if she’s hungry) and bottle of water in the «plaza» area.
Fans have the option of watching any of one hundred (it seemed like that many but really probably a dozen) big screen or mid-​screen televisions and just skip the stadium. Especially if it’s raining! Belly up to one of the numerous bars for a Bloody Mary, beer or glass of wine.

Home, nothing else says it better than that.
Come home and enjoy the drinks, the clean bathrooms and the nice chairs, if you can find one!
Hook EM!

Hook ‘Em!
Until now, the last time I was in this building was in 2007 for my ring ceremony. Finally returned last night for my first Texas Exes tailgate after renewing my membership this month — and here are a few reasons it’s awesome and really the only way to go for pre-​gaming:
You cannot beat this location, right across the street from the stadium
It’s exclusive — Texas Exes Life Members and their guests only
It’s shaded
It’s air conditioned
Interior is just like being in your living room… with X10 the couches
It’s gorgeous
Indoor rest rooms
Those walls, every tile you walk on just ooze with school spirit and sentimentality
It’s kid friendly
There’s beer a plenty
TVs are broadcasting pregame shows and other games indoors
Plenty of room to space out
I got to take a picture in front of the longhorn throwin’ horns up exactly like I did in 2007 and sent it to my dad and I’m sure he shed a tear of pride.
Even if you don’t have tickets and you watch the game here — you don’t miss out on the roar from the stadium when our boys give ‘em hell.
Ways this amazing experience could be vastly improved:
Offer cornhole or beanbags in the outdoor areas to add a jolt of friendly competition and activity to the party. (I saw some geezer actually taking a nap on one of the couches inside… really?)
Members & their one free guest should get a number of free-​drink tickets at least.
As was stated before– you’re already collecting dues. And it’s the most loyal alum who are paying dues and remaining involved. So, absolutely we should be entitled to at least a few free cocktails throughout our pregaming experience. Let the guests who pay to get in pay their way, by all means. But that membership card should entitle us to more than just entry.
More chairs on the exterior patio. (Too many people were sitting on the walls, and there were at least four patio tables with no chair surrounding them at all. C’mon — this is UT Austin. We can afford some swank patio furniture for the Alum Center.)
If you’d like to hire me to improve our pre-​game experience, PM me ;-)
But still, and always: Love love love love love.
Hook ‘Em!

Great place for parties and pregame but really gouge you on the drinks! We already pay for membership so why screw us on the cocktails?

Hook em!
What a great organization and location for events — love it every time I go there!
Great food and venue — parking. eh, not so great, but hey, that’s the campus area for ya.

This is where I had my graduation reception center and spent many a pre-​game party. It’s the By God University of Texas Alumni Center. Hook ‘Em!

They can feed you burgers really fast on game day when you tail gate. Plenty of spots to buy beer also. Good spot to tailgate right before the game starts so you don’t have to walk too far (from your other tailgating spot) and get a beer and a bite to eat.

The Texas Exes (The Ex-​Students’ Association of The University of Texas) is a great organization, dedicated to raising money for scholarships, as well as keeping alumni connected to The University. The facilities are very nice and inviting. Likewise, in my experience, the staff has always been pleasant. I’ve been to a number of events at the Alumni Center. It certainly serves as a very nice venue. The food was wonderful, too.
In my opinion, membership is great and reasonably priced, especially if you take advantage of the Life Member option. You pay one fee and that is it, no need for any monthly/​annual dues. You even have the option to pay it out in bi-​monthly installments, interest-​free. I enjoy the magazine and vehicle decals.
Perhaps the best membership benefit is the 10% discount to the University Co-​op. It surprises me how many people aren’t aware of the Texas Exes member discount to the Co-​op. Over the years, from that Co-​op discount alone, my membership has paid for itself.
If you are thinking about becoming a member, I recommend doing so.

Beautiful building and outdoor area. Once you step inside and see the interior décor, you just KNOW that you’re in Texas! Great place for events — I went to a few here while in still in school and each one as great! They used to have a gelato place inside, but I think it’s now closed; however, I think the café is still open.
Proud to be a Texas Alum. Hook em Horns!