The Texas Municipal League is relocating its headquarters from Austin to Georgetown, ending a 30-year presence in the state capital. The organization and its affiliated entities plan to invest millions of dollars in renovating the Wesleyan Building, a four-story property at 205 East University Avenue, just east of Georgetown’s town square.
According to Georgetown Mayor Joshua Schroeder, the project represents a significant investment in the city’s historic downtown. The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool will acquire and redevelop the building—also known as the Georgetonian—into what will be called the Texas Municipal Center.
The relocation follows several months of searching for new office space around Austin. The league and risk pool, which together employ about 250 people, have been based at 1821 Rutherford Lane in northeast Austin since the 1990s. Their current facility no longer suits their mostly remote workforce due to excess space and outdated systems.
Plans for the new Georgetown headquarters include flexible layouts, wellness features, and updated technology to better support modern work practices. Board chair Bert Lumbreras stated: “The decision to house the center in Georgetown reinforced the league’s commitment to serving member cities for decades to come.”
Before construction begins on renovations and modernization of the Wesleyan Building, zoning updates and community engagement are underway. Completion and move-in are expected by 2029.
Built in the 1960s by a Methodist Church affiliate as an independent living facility, the building was later used as general offices by McIntosh Holdings. The previous owner had considered converting it into condominiums before this deal was made.
No financial incentives were offered for moving to Georgetown. However, Mayor Schroeder said discussions are ongoing between city officials and league representatives regarding a possible partnership on a new downtown parking garage and event space that would serve both local needs and visiting officials. This structure could be built on a city lot between Ninth and Tenth streets as part of Georgetown’s planned Ninth Street Art Walk.
Georgetown has seen rapid growth over recent years, maintaining its status as one of America’s fastest-growing cities of its size for three consecutive years. Southwestern University is planning a major mixed-use development called Southwestern University 560 near its campus—a district with housing, offices, retail spaces, restaurants, cultural venues, and more. In addition, Dallas-based Columnar Investments has announced Heirloom in Georgetown—a $100 million project with up to 3,600 residential units and substantial commercial space designed to expand upon Georgetown’s existing downtown area.
