The lodges that I highlighted in Red will be relative in distance to your friend. I have been to the Scottish Rite Temple and it is a great facility rich with history however I have not been to a lodge meeting there. I hope this helps you out.
Three lodges meet at 311 W. 7th St., Austin 78701
222 Parsons
Meetings:Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Meal: 6:30 pm Lodge Phone: 512-638-1180
1354 T. Neal Porter
Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Meal: 6:30 pm Floor School: Tuesdays @ 6:30
Lodge Phone: 512-892-7467
1190 University
Meetings: First Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. Meal: 6:30 pm
Lodge Phone: 512-431-7369
Two Lodges meet at the Scottish Rite Temple located at 207 W. 18th St., Austin 78701
12 Austin
Meetings: Third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m Meal: 6:30 pm
Floor School: Proficiency Mon and Thurs 5pm-7pm
Lodge Phone: 512-454-8009
456 Hill City
Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Meal: 6:30 pm
Floor School: Called Meetings On other Tuesdays, call the Lodge for schedules
Lodge Phone: 512-479-0990
Across the river Onion Creek Lodge is located at 706 N. Bluff Dr., Austin 78745
Meetings: First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Meal: 6:30 PM
Floor School: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM when no degree is scheduled
Lodge Phone: 512-442-3564