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About The Texas Exes Houston Chapter is the local chapter of the Ex-Students Association of The University of Texas. Texas Exes Houston is a 501(c)(3) serving Houston-area Longhorn alumni and friends. The Chapter is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and coordinates Houston area alumni events, scholarship fundraising and other engagement activities. Donations to the Chapter and our scholarship fund are tax deductible. The Texas Exes Houston Chapter is: • Number 1 in providing scholarships to outstanding Houston area high school seniors attending UT for the 2020-2021 academic year.
• Actively involved in academic support and outreach projects.
• Number 1 in membership to the Texas Exes (aka: “The Ex-Students’ Association”).
• Actively engage volunteers in and around the Houston area in support of various local organizations and non-profits.
• Chapter updates shared regularly on our chapter webpage
Other Facts and Activities • There are over 70,000+ UT alumni in the Houston area; of those over 34,000+ are Texas Exes members
• The Houston Texas Exes provide 30 + scholarships annually to Houston area students. Students will be considered for scholarships by completing the application for Admission to UT Austin and submitting a Texas Exes scholarship application.
• In early 1998, we reached our goal of a $1,000,000.00 endowment as a permanent commitment to scholarships for outstanding Houston area high school graduates who attend UT-the first Texas Exes Chapter to have a $1,000,000 endowment. As of 2020, our Houston Chapter endowments total over $3 million.
• In 2002-2003, the Houston Texas Exes pledged $115,000.00 to the Jamail Challenge Grant and funded that commitment. The Jamail fund matched the pledged amount, for a total of $230,000. This scholarship has been awarded since 2005.
Update Your Contact Information If you are a Texas Exes Alumni in the Houston area and not receiving Texas Exes Houston Chapter emails, follow the link below to update your contact information to ensure you receive updates from the local Houston Chapter! After you login and complete the form, you will be assigned to the chapter. https://www.texasexes.org/user/login Or email alumni@texasexes.org to update your information.
Become a Texas Exes Member 110,000 members strong. There are more than 540,000 living alumni of The University of Texas in 176 countries around the world. Join this powerful network as a Texas Exes member and reconnect with the place you once called home.
Texas Exes membership is ideal for alumni/friends who want to stay connected to UT, access the Texas Exes member network, and ensure their voice is heard in support of their alma mater. Only membership in the Texas Exes keeps you closely connected to your alma mater and other alumni through The Alcalde member-magazine, networking opportunities, and access to the online UT Library System. There’s no better way to show pride with purpose.
Our Life Members give the gift that keeps on giving. Because 90% of Life Member dues are placed in an endowment, Life Membership provides support for the Texas Exes and Association programs in perpetuity, including Camp Texas, student scholarships, community engagement, and advocacy on behalf of UT. Unlike shirts that fade and games that end, a membership in the Texas Exes positively impacts you, the University, and the Longhorn community. And that’s something you can feel good about.
Membership dues are considered charitable contributions and are 80% tax-deductible. JOIN TODAY at http://www.texasexes.org/membership! |