Texas Leadership Society

Founded in 1997, the Texas Leadership Society (TLS) is an exclusive legacy giving organization honoring alumni, donors and friends of The University of Texas at Austin who have established planned gifts and/or included the University in their estate plans. We invite you to become a member and join this distinguished group of dedicated supporters who are transforming the future of the Forty Acres.

Membership Benefits

As a member of the Texas Leadership Society, you will be invited to attend our annual Texas Leadership Society Luncheon with University leaders, faculty and students who have been impacted by your generosity. Other exclusive membership benefits includes:

  • A limited-edition Texas Leadership Society enamel lapel pin
  • A complimentary subscription to our semi-annual Texas Leader publication
  • Invitations to exclusive member-only events
Texas Leadership Society

Become a Texas Leader

Have you included The University of Texas at Austin in your estate plan? If so, you are automatically enrolled as a TLS member. Want to become a member? It’s easy! All you have to do is name the University as a beneficiary of your will or other assets such as your retirement plans, life insurance policies, real estate, mineral interests, closely held stock, charitable gift annuities or remainder trusts to be eligible for membership. No minimum gift amount required!

Ready to become a Texas Leader? Please contact our Gift and Estate Planning Team at giftplan@austin.utexas.edu or call 512-475-9632 (toll-free 800-687-4352) to get started!

Texas Leader magazine FallWinter 2025 cover
TEXAS LEADER is published twice annually for TLS members and other alumni and friends of The University of Texas at Austin. The TEXAS LEADER illustrates how UT supporters are changing the world through philanthropy and careful estate planning. By investing in students and their futures, as well as research that leads to new discoveries – your contributions make a difference every day on campus and across the globe.
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For more information, please email giftplan@austin.utexas.edu or call 512-475-9632 (toll-free 800-687-4352). Or fill out the simple form below and a member of our gift and estate planning team will contact you soon.

As with any decision involving your assets and/or estate, we urge you to seek the advice of your professional counsel when considering a gift to The University of Texas at Austin.