THE OFFICIAL HOSTS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
The Texas Blazers, founded in 1994, is an honorary service, leadership, and spirit organization devoted to serve The University of Texas at Austin. Members are chosen from the UT Austin Student Body for their leadership, commitment to service, and academic achievements. Texas Blazers are known for their involvement with the community, serving as official hosts for the university and as mentors at Eastside Memorial High School.
Service
OUR PILLARS
To serve the University of Texas at Austin and city of Austin communities through active volunteerism.
Spirit
To uphold the spirit and traditions of the University of Texas at Austin.
Leadership
WHO ARE WE?
To promote leadership and growth in its members while maintaining high academic success.
Alumni
Founded on September 7, 1994, at the Texas Union, Texas Blazers emerged as a student-led organization dedicated to hands-on service, leadership, and academic excellence. Its founders sought to create a group that reflected the diverse UT Austin student body while upholding high standards and rejecting hazing.
Early on, Texas Blazers partnered with Johnston High School (now Eastside Memorial High School) to provide mentorship and academic support, a commitment that continues today through tutoring, empowerment initiatives, and college preparation assistance.
In its first year, Texas Blazers was recognized as UT’s “Most Outstanding Service Organization” at the Swing-Out Awards. It later earned “Most Outstanding Organization” honors in 2003 and 2014. In 2007, the organization established the Texas Blazers Endowed Scholarship, providing annual financial support to an Eastside Memorial graduate pursuing higher education.
Over the years, Texas Blazers has remained a pillar of service and leadership, strengthening its impact on both the university and Austin communities.
