It is a member of the University of Texas System.

The colors of the University of Texas System have historically been orange and white.

It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System.

Founded in 1971, it is a component institution of the University of Texas System.

The University of Texas System assumed management of the center in 1977.

The university is one of four medical schools in the University of Texas System.

Became 22nd member institution of the Texas System of Colleges and Universities in 1965, as a state senior college.

In addition to nine academic institutions, the University of Texas System also has six health institutions.

The University of Texas System is headquartered in Downtown Austin.

From 1971 to 1978, Johnson served on the board of regents for the University of Texas System.