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Austin Opera's new Butler Center clears a licensing hurdle in Austin

As of September 2026: Facility named in their honor

Austin Opera—formerly Austin Lyric Opera—received its Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission license on September 11, 2026, for its new home the Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance Center at 5811 Trade Center Drive. The license is one of several permits needed before the venue can host its first public performances.

Updated Sep 16