Hook 'Em
| Hook 'Em | |
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Hook 'Em in front of the Tower | |
| University | The University of Texas at Austin |
| Conference | SEC |
| Description | Anthropomorphic longhorn |
| Origin of name | Hook 'em Horns hand gesture |
| First seen | The mascot costume was approved by the University Spirit Committee in September 1975 to only be used at Texas basketball games. |
| Related mascot(s) | Bevo |
Hook 'Em, the official costumed mascot of The University of Texas at Austin's athletic teams, is a prominent figure at various sports events. Hook 'Em is regularly seen on the sidelines of Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium during football games, and at the Moody Center for basketball games, engaging fans and contributing to a lively atmosphere. Beyond these sporting events, Hook 'Em's presence can be requested through the Texas Athletics website, allowing the mascot to engage with the broader university community and its supporters.