Texas State's 1,504-Bed Hilltop Housing Phase II Rises in San Marcos

Texas State University's Hilltop Housing Phase II, a 1,504-bed student housing project, is under construction at 305 Mathews Street in San Marcos. The two 10-story residence halls, Juniper and Verbena, each stand 121 feet tall. Kirksey Architecture is the architect.

The 386,112-square-foot project carries a $280 million budget. Rooms are primarily double-occupancy, with single-occupancy units for resident assistants. Construction began October 2025, and the buildings topped out August 7, 2026.

Amenities include a 563-seat dining hall on the first floor of the West building, a central courtyard, collaborative study areas, flexible lounges, and technology-enabled common spaces. A pedestrian bridge will connect the complex to the LBJ Student Center. Substantial completion is scheduled for August 2027, with the dining facility following in September.

The halls replace Arnold Hall (1962) and Smith Hall (1958). The project supports Texas State's plan to grow enrollment to 50,000 students by 2030.