This page is general health information, not medical advice. It cannot tell you whether you have an infection. A clinician can, and the testing options on this site are a good place to start.

Austin has several clinics that offer STD and HIV testing, and they differ in cost, walk-in access, and the specific tests they run. This guide walks through how to pick the right one for your situation, then lists the clinics themselves with their addresses, hours, and fees so you can plan your visit.

What You'll Need Before You Go

A plan for payment. Some Austin clinics charge a flat fee, some use a sliding scale, and some are free. Check the directory below before you go so you aren't surprised.
A photo ID, if you have one. Clinics may ask for ID, but under Texas law a minor does not need a parent present to consent to STI or HIV testing and treatment, according to Texas Family Code Sec. 32.003.
Insurance information, if you have it. Several clinics, including Kind Clinic, now ask patients with insurance to use it for lab work, though assistance is available for people who are uninsured.
A short note on symptoms or possible exposure. If you've had a specific exposure or are noticing symptoms, write down the approximate date. This helps the clinician decide which tests and timing make sense.
About 30 to 60 minutes. Walk-in visits can still involve a wait, and some clinics ask you to schedule ahead.

How to Choose and Use an Austin STD Clinic, Step by Step

Step 1: Decide if you have symptoms or want routine screening

If you have symptoms such as unusual discharge, sores, or pain, say so when you contact a clinic, since some locations only run certain tests, like herpes testing, when symptoms are present. If you have no symptoms and simply want to know your status, most Austin clinics offer routine screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.

Step 2: Decide what matters most: cost, speed, or walk-in access

Some clinics are free, some charge a set fee, and some use income-based sliding scales. If you need results fast or can't schedule ahead, look for a clinic that offers walk-in testing.

Step 3: Match your situation to a clinic in the directory below

Compare the clinics by service, cost, and walk-in availability in the table further down this page. If you want a broader comparison of what testing actually costs across the city, see this breakdown of Austin testing costs.

Step 4: Call ahead to confirm hours, fees, and walk-in policy

Clinic hours and fees can change. Austin Public Health itself notes that its website updates may lag, so call the clinic directly to confirm before you go, especially for walk-in testing windows, which can differ from a clinic's general office hours.

Step 5: Gather what you'll bring and head to your appointment

Bring your ID and insurance card if you have them, and be ready to answer basic questions about your sexual history. This isn't about judgment: a clinician asks these questions to figure out which tests make sense for you.

Step 6: Complete testing and ask about turnaround time

Ask the clinic how and when you'll get your results, whether that's a phone call, a patient portal, or a follow-up visit. Turnaround time varies by test and by clinic.

Step 7: Ask about next steps, including treatment and partner notification

Before you leave, ask what happens next if a test result needs follow-up. A clinician can prescribe treatment for curable bacterial infections, and can discuss options for notifying a partner so they can also get tested.

Austin STD Clinic Directory

These clinics are drawn from Austin Public Health and each clinic's own published pages. For the fullest, continuously updated list, see the local testing list.

Clinic	Address	Phone	What They Offer	Cost	Walk-In
Austin Public Health Sexual Health Clinic (RBJ Health Center)	15 Waller Street, Austin, TX 78702	512-972-5430	HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing; herpes testing only if you have active symptoms; treatment	$30 for testing and treatment, per Austin Public Health's own page	Appointment preferred; schedule online or by phone
CommUnityCare IDEALhealth Program (Hancock Health Center)	1000 E. 41st St., Suite 700, Austin, TX 78751	512-978-9015	STI and HIV testing, doxyPEP, and HPV, hepatitis A/B, and MPOX vaccines	Sliding fee scale based on income	Not stated; call ahead
Kind Clinic – Austin Koenig	101 W Koenig Lane, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78751	833-937-5463	Walk-in testing for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, HIV, and hepatitis C	Insured patients use insurance for labs; assistance available if uninsured	Yes, during posted walk-in hours
Kind Clinic – Austin South	2800 S IH 35 Frontage Rd #103, Austin, TX 78704	833-937-5463	PrEP and PEP (not walk-in STI testing)	Not stated; call ahead	No walk-in STI testing at this location
ASHwell Sexual Health + Wellness	3100 Red River St, Suite 3, Austin, TX 78705	(512) 900-3116	Testing, treatment, PrEP, and PEP	Free, per ASHwell's services page	No; call or email ahead
Vivent Health – Austin	104 E. Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78752	(512) 458-2437	HIV testing (free, per Vivent Health), plus STI and hepatitis C testing and PrEP	HIV testing is free; call for other costs	Call to ask about walk-in hours
University Health Services STI Testing Clinic (UT Austin)	Student Services Building, 100 West Dean Keeton Street, Room 1.400, Austin, TX	512-471-4955	Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis testing for students without symptoms	Not stated; check with the clinic	Yes, drop-in for students without symptoms

If any clinic's current hours, exact pricing, or eligibility rules aren't listed here, check directly with the clinic or with Austin Public Health, since this directory reflects what each organization has published.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Visit

Don't wait for symptoms. The CDC notes that many STIs cause no symptoms at all, so testing, not symptoms, is what tells you your status.
Ask about timing. How soon a test can detect an infection after a possible exposure varies by infection. Ask the clinic directly rather than guessing.
Bring a list of questions. It's easier to remember to ask about cost, turnaround time, and follow-up care if you write it down beforehand.
If cost is a barrier, say so. Several Austin clinics, including Austin Public Health and ASHwell, are built around low-cost or free access.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming you need a parent's permission if you're a minor. Under Texas Family Code Sec. 32.003, a minor of any age can consent to STI and HIV testing and treatment without parental consent. That said, the law also allows a physician to inform a parent, with or without the minor's consent, so it's worth asking the clinic how they typically handle this.
Showing up to a non-walk-in clinic without calling first. Locations like Kind Clinic's South Austin site and ASHwell generally require an appointment or a call ahead rather than accepting walk-ins.
Skipping follow-up. If a clinician recommends a repeat test or follow-up visit, that's part of getting a complete picture, not an extra step you can skip.
Not telling a partner. A clinician can talk through options for letting a partner know they may need testing or treatment too.

What Your Results May Tell You

A test result, interpreted by a clinician, may indicate whether a specific infection is currently detectable. It can't tell you anything about infections it wasn't designed to check for, and no test provider should describe a result as a guarantee.

If a result suggests a bacterial infection like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis, these are generally curable with treatment a clinician prescribes, according to the CDC's STI Treatment Guidelines. If a result relates to HIV, herpes, or HPV, these are not currently curable, but they are treatable or manageable with ongoing care, and many people who manage these conditions lead full lives. Only a clinician can explain what a specific result means for you and what, if anything, comes next.

A Note on Free At-Home Options

If getting to a clinic is difficult, Texas DSHS runs Test for Texas, a free mail-order self-testing program for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Vivent Health also offers free at-home HIV test kits through its online depot for Texas residents. These can be a reasonable starting point, but any result that needs follow-up should still go through a clinic visit.

STD Clinics in Austin: A Directory