State Library Publications List
Agency divisions and departments that produce and distribute
our publications are:
Archives and Information
Services
Library Development
Library Resource Sharing
Communications Office (PIO)
State and Local Records Management
Talking Book Program
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission produces and distributes
more than 300 publications to inform and assist librarians and library
users, genealogists, historians, members of state government, records
managers, and the general public. Our publications include newsletters,
brochures and fliers, manuals and workbooks, reports and directories,
and reprints of materials in State Library collections.
State Library publications are available in paper and microform
as noted below. In addition, underlined publications are available
electronically on our Web site.
To order print and microform publications:
Please contact the appropriate department for the publication you
wish to order to determine postage and sales tax charges, where
applicable. Telephone, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses vary between
divisions and are listed below.
State Library publications are available in alternate format upon
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Communications Office (PIO)
Texas State Library and Archives Commission:
Agency Overview
Overview of agency divisions, programs and services. Free brochure.
Trails: Texas
Report on Archives, Information, Library Services
Newsletter, published quarterly from 1996, ceased publication
2003. Requests for back issues are filled as copies are available.
Agency Biennial Report
Last Issue (FY2007-2008).
Back issues available. Free booklet.
Previous
Biennial Reports
Agency Strategic
Plan (PDF's)
A
New Building For A New Century of Service to Texas -
Agency Strategic Plan FY 2009-2013
Print version and previous plans available. Free booklet.
Preserving
the Past, Embracing the Future-
Agency Strategic Plan FY 2007-2011
Print version and back issues available. Free booklet.
Previous
Strategic Plans
Texas Libraries magazine
State Library quarterly magazine first published 1909, ceased
publication 1995. Requests for back issues are filled as copies
are available.
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Archives and Information Services
Reproductions of archival documents are also available on microfilm
from the
State and Local Records Management section as listed below.
Publications are priced as noted.
Calendar of the Papers of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar
Revised, limited edition. $20
Compiled Index to Elected and Appointed Officials of the
Republic of Texas
1835-1846. $3
Journals of the Ninth Legislature of the State of Texas
(1861):
Volume 2: Senate Journal, Called Session. $4.50
Volume 3: House Journal, Regular Session. $3.75
Volume 4: House Journal, Called Session. $4.50
Volume 1 is no longer available.
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Journals of the Tenth Legislature of the State of Texas(1863):
Volume 1: Senate Journal, Regular Session. $5
Volume 2: House Journal, Regular Session. $5.50
Volume 3: Senate & House Journals, First Called Session. $4.75
Volume 4: Senate & House Journals, Second Called Session.
$3.50
Legislative Messages of the Chief Executives of Texas:
Volume I, 1835-1836. $4
Volume II, 1836-1841, is no longer available.
Volume III, 1841-1846, is no longer available.
"On This Day of New Beginnings"
Selected inaugural addresses of Texas governors. $4.76
Post Office Papers of the Republic of Texas:
Volume I, 1836-1839. $4.50
Volume II, 1839-1840. $4.50
Texas County Records Inventory
Brochure series. Available counties: Bexar, Bosque, Brazoria,
Callahan, Chambers, Comal, Crane, Crockett, Ector, Gaines, Galveston,
Glasscock, Goliad, Grayson, Guadalupe, Hale, Harrison, Hidalgo,
Irion, Jack, Jackson, Jefferson, Kendall, Kennedy, King, Knox,
Lamar, Liberty, Llano, Loving, Matagorda, Milam, Mills, Oldham,
Orange, Presidio, Runnels, Schleicher, Shackelford, Somervell,
Sterling, Throckmorton, Tyler, Upton, Van Zandt, and Williamson.
Cost for each county listing ranges from $1 to $3.
Valentine Overton King's Index to Books about Texas before
1889
Cost is $17.
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State and Local Records Management Division
512-421-7200 for print publications
FAX 512-421-7201
Prices are as noted.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PUBLICATIONS FOR STATE AGENCIES
Texas State Records
Management Manual
Revised May 1998. Available to government agencies at reduced
price. Incorporates other SLRM publications as identified below.
$65
Texas State Records
Retention Schedule
Revised 2007.
State Agency Bulletin Series
Existing bulletins in the series are updated and additional
ones published as needed. No Charge.
1. Electronic Records
Standards and Procedures
2. Microfilming Standards
and Procedures
3. Records Retention
Schedule Rules
4. State Records Management
Laws
The State
Record
Newsletter. No charge.
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PUBLICATIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Microfilm Handbook for Local Governments
Published 1992. $10.
The Local
Record
Semi-annual newsletter. No charge.
Local Government Bulletin Series
Existing bulletins in the series are updated and additional
ones published as needed. No charge.
A. Microfilming Standards
and Procedures
B. Electronic Records
Standards and Procedures, Revised Jan. 1998
C. Inventory and Scheduling
Records Revised May 1998
D. Texas Local Government
Records Act
E. Electronic Filing
and Recording By County Clerks
Local Government Records Retention Schedule Series
Additional schedules in the series are published upon approval
by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. No charge
to records management officers; $10 each to all others.
Local Schedule CC: Records
of County Clerks
Local Schedule DC: Records
of District Clerks
Local Schedule EL: Records
of Elections and Voter Registration
Local Schedule GR: Records
Common to All Governments
Local Schedule HR: Records
of Public Health Agencies
Local Schedule JC: Records
of Public Junior Colleges
Local Schedule LC: Records
of Justice and Municipal Courts
Local Schedule PS: Records
of Public Safety Agencies
Local Schedule PW: Records
of Public Works and Services
Local Schedule SD: Records
of Public School Districts
Local Schedule TX: Records
of Property Taxation
Local Schedule UT: Records
of Public Utilities
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RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS ON MICROFILM
Due to poor quality of original documents, some of the microfilm
reels may be difficult to read.
Birth and Death Records
Available on 16mm microfilm. $19.80/roll
1903-1976 Index to Birth Records. Fifty rolls.
1920 Index to Birth Records. One roll
1880-1930 Index to Probate Birth Records, Vols. 1-40. Five rolls.
1930-1945 Index to Probate Birth Records. Two rolls.
1903-1940 Index to Death Records, Texas. Seven rolls.
1941-1973 Index to Death Records, Texas. Eleven rolls.
Nacogdoches Archives
Selected records of Spanish and Mexican colonial government
in East Texas. Available on 35mm microfilm. Twenty-seven rolls.
$22.45/roll
Texas Rangers Records
Available on 16mm microfilm. $19.80/roll
1919 Ranger Investigation. One roll.
1920 Railroad Rangers. Three rolls.
1919-1920 Loyalty Rangers. One roll.
1919-1935 Regular Rangers. Two rolls.
1919-1935 Special Rangers. Seven rolls.
Texas Tax Rolls
Early 1800s through 1981.
1960-1974 available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
All other years available on 16mm microfilm. $19.80/roll
State of Texas Census of 1850-1860
Available on 16 mm microfilm. $12.50/roll. Eleven Rolls.
Taxes Collected from Railroads in Texas
Available on 16mm microfilm.
1874-1875. One roll. $19.80
V.O. King manuscript, "Seats of Government in Texas"
141 pp. ms., no date. Available on 16mm microfilm. One roll. $19.80
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Roster of Confederate Home, Austin, Texas
Available on 35mm microfilm. No date. One roll. $22.45
Texas Confederate Military Service Records
Alphabetical lists of company commanders with muster rolls, of
counties containing company commanders with muster rolls, and
of Texas Confederate soldiers. Available on 16mm microfilm. No
date. Eight rolls. $19.80/roll
Texas Rangers Service Records
Service records for Texas Rangers and associated groups, 1830-1900,
and of the Minute Men, 1841. Available on 16mm microfilm. Two
rolls. $19.80/roll
Note: Reel no. 8 of the Texas Confederate Military Service
Records is combined with reel no. 1 of the Ranger service records.
Post Office Department Records, Republic of Texas
1835-1841. Available on 16mm microfilm. One roll. $19.80
Wheat, Postmasters, and Post Offices of Texas
Available on 16mm microfilm. 1846-1930. $12.50/roll
The Liberty Gazette
Newspaper, 1855-1869. Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
The Liberty Vindicator
Newspaper, 1925-35. Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Executive Record Books, 1855-1938
Twenty-six rolls. Available on 35 mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Election Registers (a.k.a. Appointment Registers), 1837-1972
Thirty-one rolls. Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Voter Registers, 1867-1869
Twelve rolls. Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Texas Mortality Schedule, 1850-1860
Eight rolls. Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Criminal Justice-Prisoner Indexes
Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Indexes 1849 through 1970, Five rolls.
Ledgers 1849 through 1954, Fifteen rolls.
Sam Houston papers
One roll. Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Texas History
Available on 35mm microfilm. $22.45/roll
Bonds and Oaths 1837-1844, Three rolls
Confederate Land Scrip's, Seven rolls
Donation Vouchers 1879-1887, Seventeen rolls
Hardin Papers 1826-1836, One roll
Index to Ships Arriving 1836-1846, One roll
Memorial & Petitions (Index), One roll
Military 1835-1846, One roll
Naturalization Declaration/Intent 1855-1869, One roll
Passenger Lists for Ships 1836-1846, One roll
Passports Issued 1836-1845, One roll
Public Debt Claims 1848-1861, One roll
Records Relating to Colonization, Two rolls
Texas Army
Correspondence, Six rolls
Quartermaster Correspondence 1835-1846, One roll
Texas Colonists (index) 1835-1846, One roll
Texas Navy
Military Rolls (index), One roll
Navy Correspondence, Four rolls
Other Financial Records 1836-1842, Six rolls
Other Financial Wrappers, Two rolls
Purser's Records Archer - Zavala, Fifteen rolls
Purser's Records Vessels - Day Book, One roll
Purser's Records Navy Yard, Three rolls
Ship's Crew (index) Annari through Young, One roll
Warrant Registers/Memo of Drafts, Three rolls
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SPECIAL SERIES MICROFICHE
Minimum charge of $5 per order.
Attorney General Opinions
1939-44 Gerald Mann, opinion nos. 1-5499. $337.00
1939-44 Gerald Mann and Grover Sellers, opinion nos. 5500-5699.
$13.00
1944-47 Grover Sellers, opinion nos. 5700-7543. $112.00
1947-52 Price Daniel, opinion nos. 1-1569 w/annual indexes.
$125.00
1952-56 John Ben Shepperd, opinion nos. 1-224 w/annual indexes.
$16.00
1957-62 Will Wilson, opinion nos. 1-1518 w/annual indexes. $137.00
1963-66 Waggoner Carr, opinion nos. 1-795 w/annual indexes.
$70.00
1966-72 Crawford Martin, opinion nos. 1-1291 w/annual indexes.
$123.00
1973-78 John Hill, opinion nos. 1-1321 w/annual indexes. $111.00
1979-82 Mark White, opinion nos. 1-594 w/annual indexes. $52.00
1983-90 Jim Mattox, opinion nos. 1-1281 w/annual indexes. $108.00
1991-98 Dan Morales, opinion nos. 1-500 w/indexes for 1991-94
only.* $50.00
1999-2001 John Cornyn, opinion nos. 1-448.* $30.00
*Note: Opinion Indexes for 1995-1999 will be available in
microfiche format in the future.
Attorney General opinions are available online from the Office
of the Attorney General at: http://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinopen/opindex.shtml
Letter Opinions**
Jim Mattox, 1988-1990. $13.00
Dan Morales, 1991-1998. $34.00
**Note: Letter Opinion series ceased at the end of 1998.
Open Records decisions and rulings
ORD Nos. 1-536. (1973-89). $22.00
ORD Nos. 537-583. (1990). $4.00
ORD Nos. 584-598. (1991). $1.00
ORD Nos. 599-612. (1992). $1.00
ORD Nos. 613-621. (1993). $1.00
ORD Nos. 622-630. (1994). $1.00
ORD Nos. 631-636 (1995) $1.00
ORD Nos. 637-650 (1996) $1.00
ORD Nos. 651-657 (1997) $1.00
ORD Nos. 658- (1998) $1.00
ORR Nos. 1-396.(1988). $14.00
ORR Nos. 1-434 (1989). $14.00
ORR Nos. 1-183 (1990). $5.00
ORR Nos. 1-661 (1991). $20.00
ORR Nos. 1-710 (1992). $23.00
ORR Nos. 1-777 (1993) $25.00
ORR Nos. 1-825 (1994) $27.00
ORR Nos. 95-001 thru 95-1634 (1995) $49.00
ORR NOS. 96-0001 thru 96-2477 (1996) $72.00
ORR Nos. 97-0001-97-2847 (1997) $80.00
ORR Nos. 98-0001-98-3315 (1998) $94.00
Open Records decisions and rulings are available online from
the
Office of the Attorney General at: http://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/orl/index.htm
General and special laws of the State of Texas
63rd Legislature, First Called Session and 64th Legislature,
Regular Session. $73.00
65th Legislature, Regular Session and First Called Session.
$62.00
65th Legislature, Second Called Session and 66th Legislature,
Regular Session. $44.00
67th Legislature, Regular Session. $58.00
67th Legislature, First, Second and Third Called Sessions and
68th Legislature, Regular Session and First Called Session. $108.00
68th Legislature, Second Called Session and 69th Legislature,
Regular Session and First and Second Called Sessions. $47.00
69th Legislature, Third Called Session and 70th Legislature,
Regular Session and First and Second Called Sessions. $68.00
71st Legislature, Regular Session and First through Sixth Called
Sessions. $83.00
72nd Legislature, Regular Session and First through Fourth Called
Sessions. $63.00
73rd Legislature, Regular Session. $64.00
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Texas Register
All volumes include nos. 1-100 and annual index.
1976, vol. 1. $62.00
1977, vol. 2. $86.00
1978, vol. 3. $52.00
1979, vol. 4. $80.00
1980, vol. 5. $76.00
1981, vol. 6. $89.00
1982, vol. 7. $98.00
1983, vol. 8. $88.00
1984, vol. 9. $99.00
1985, vol. 10. $52.00
1986, vol. 11. $59.00
1987, vol. 12. $60.00
1988, vol. 13. $71.00
1989, vol. 14. $75.00
1990, vol. 15. $87.00
1991, vol. 16. $90.00
1992, vol. 17. $108.00
1993, vol .18. $124.00
1994, vol. 19. $122.00
1995, vol. 20. $122.00
1996, vol. 21. $140.00
1997, vol. 22. $141.00
1998, vol. 23. $149.00
1999, vol. 24. $135.00
2000, vol. 25. $146.00
2001, vol. 26. $126.00
2002, vol. 27. $139.00
2003, vol. 28. $110.00
2004, vol. 29. $120.00
2005, vol. 30. $87.00
The Texas Register is available online from the Secretary
of State at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/
Supreme Court Dockets, 1983-present
Dockets and Advisory Committee files are being filmed
continuously; price for the total set changes as new materials
are added. Individual dockets and files can be purchased for $1.00
per fiche.
Supreme Court Advisory Committee Files, 1982-1986. $14.00
Texas State Publications Index.
1983: $7.00
1984: $6.00
1985: $5.00
1986: $5.00
1987: $8.00
1988: $6.00
1984-88: $23.00
1989 (Jan.-June): $4.00
1989 (July-Dec.): $3.00
1990: $4.00
1991: $5.00
1994-96 TSP indexes
Republic Claims, 1835-1846 (on microfilm)
Now available in electronic format at Republic
Claims Index.
Documents submitted for and associated with payments for services
to the Republic, 1835-1836, are a total of 258 reels and cost
$22.45/reel.
These documents include:
- Audited Claims
claims audited and paid during the Republic
- Public Debt Claims
payments of the Republic's debt after annexation
- Pensions
payments of pensions for Republic military or special services
- Unpaid and Miscellaneous Claims
claims submitted but not audited
Audited Claims Series - 1835-1836 [Reels 1-130].
Public Debt Series - 1846-ca. 1861 [Reels 131-199].
Republic Pensions Series - 1870-ca. 1900 [Reels 200-247].
Unpaid and Miscellaneous Claims Series - 1835-1846 [Reels 248-258].
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Talking Book Program
1-800-252-9605 throughout Texas, or 512-463-5458 •
FAX 512-936-0685
E-MAILtbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us
GENERAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TALKING BOOK PROGRAM (TBP):
Bequests to the Talking Book Program:
Creating a Listening Legacy
Providing information on planned giving to the Talking Book Program.
Join a Recording Group Today!
¡Puedes leer y entender el español!
Flyer promoting service in the TBP Volunteer Recording Studio.
In English or Spanish.
Talking Book Program
Libros Que Hablan
General information brochure about the Talking Book Program.
In English or Spanish.
Talking Books for Texans,
bookmarks. In English or Spanish.
TALKING BOOK PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS FOR PATRONS,
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST:
Disability Information Referral
Center
Information on TBP's Disability Referral Center. In English.
Getting Started
Programa
de Libros Que Hablan
Welcome packet for new patrons. In English or Spanish.
News Bulletin
Provides information on recent developments in the Talking
Book Program.
In English or Spanish.
Spotlight
on Texas
A bi-annual publication announcing the latest audio
books produced by volunteers. In English.
PUBLICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS:
Just for Librarians:
Everything you need to know
about the Talking Book Program
Information for public librarians. In English.
Guide to the Talking Book
Program
in the Classroom
Instructions for teachers on how to use TBP services in the classroom.
Updated annually. In English.
INFORMATION, FACT SHEETS AND REFERENCE CIRCULARS PRODUCED BY
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
(ALL IN ENGLISH):
Books for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals
General information flyer produced by National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. In English.
Talking Books and Reading Disabilities
About Braille
Sources for Playback Machines Compatible with NLS Books
(2000)
Assistive Devices for Use with Personal Computers
Frequently Asked Questions
Braille Alphabet Card
Instructional Card with Letters of the Alphabet in Braille.
Reading is for Everyone
Braille-embossed Bookmarks
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Library Development Division
512-463-5494 or 800-252-9386 in Texas
FAX 512-463-8800
One copy of each title is free to Texas libraries upon request.
Additional copies may be limited and some charges may apply; please
inquire.
Adopt a Bunny
Program
Guide. Published 1998.
Bibliographic
Utilities Vendor List
List. 1999. Updated periodically.
Computer and
Network Security in Small Libraries: A Guide for Planning and
Implementation
Manual. 2001.
The CREW Method: Expanded
Guidelines for Collection Evaluation and Weeding for Small and
Medium-Sized Public Libraries
Manual. Published 1995.
Data Conversion
Vendor List
Published September 1992 and periodically updated.
D�a de los Niños:
D�a de los Libros
Guide. Published 1998.
D�game un Cuento
/ Tell Me a Story: Bilingual Library Programs for Children and
Families
Guide. Published 2002.
Filtering
Software Packages
List. 1999. Updated periodically.
Follow My Lead. Read! (Wishbone Project)
Guide. Published 1997.
Librarian's Planning Handbook for a Read-To-Me Club
Manual. Published 1993.
Library Automation
Consultants
List. Published September 1995. Updated periodically.
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Library Automation
Standards and Guidelines
Revised 1995.
Library
Automation System Vendor List
Published 1999. Updated periodically.
Library
Development Division / A Service for Texas Libraries
General information brochure. Updated periodically.
Library
Developments Newsletter
Newsletter. New in 2009. Online only.
Library Laws of
Texas
Handbook. Published 2001, Updated 2006. Online only.
Library Science Collection
General information brochure. Updated periodically.
Long Range Planning for Automation: The Journey to Oz?
Manual. Published 1995.
Marketing the
Texas Reading Club:
A Guide for Youth Services Specialists
Manual. Published 1993.
No
Limits--Read! Young Adult Reading Club and Programming Manual
Manual. Published 2002.
Older Adults and School-Age Children Together in the Library
Manual. Published 1992.
Public Library Advisory
Board Handbook, Revised Edition
Manual. 2000.
Public
Library Building Consultants
List. Revised 2001. Updated periodically.
Read to Your Bunny
Guide. Published 1995.
School Library Services:
Standards and Guidelines for Texas
Adopted 2004 and proposed revision 2005. Online only.
Science Extravaganzas! Librarian-Tested, Librarian-Approved
Manual. Published 1998.
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Selecting
and Using a Core-Reference Collection, Fourth Edition
Manual. Published 2003.
Small Libraries Online
Workbook. Revised 1993.
Spinning Stories: An Introduction to Storytelling Skills
Manual. Published 1988.
State Plan for the
Library Services and
Technology Act in Texas (FFY 2003-2007)
Published 2002. Updated periodically.
Texas Academic Library
Statistics
Report and directory. Published biennially. Online only.
Texas Information Resources
for Libraries
Handbook. Published 1996.
Texas Library
Systems Act and
Rules for Administering the Library Systems Act
Handbook. Revised 1999.
Texas Library System
Orientation Manual
Handbook. Revised 1999.
Texas Public Library
Directory
Report. Published annually. Online only.
Texas
Public Library Statistics
Report. Published annually. Online only.
Texas
Public Library Summary
Report. First published 1993. Published annually. Online only.
Texas Reading
Club Bibliography
List. Published annually.
Texas
Reading Club Manuals: Cumulative Index 1986-1998
Index. 1998.
Texas Reading Club:
Program Manual
Manual. Published annually.
Texas School
Libraries: Standards Resources, Services and Students' Performance
Report. Published 2001.
Welcome to Read, Texas
Guide. Published 1998.
Who You Gonna Call?
Continuing Education and Consulting Department
List. Updated periodically.
Wireless Community
Networks:
A guide for Library Boards, Educators, and Community Leaders
Manual. Published 1999.
Workshops by Request
List. Updated periodically.
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Library Resource Sharing
512-463-7610 • FAX 512-463-5436
Publications free upon request.
Go Beyond TexShare Brochure
A brochure that explains the services available through TexShare.
Published 2003.
Interlibrary
Loan TexNet Centers Policy Manual
Manual. Published 2004.
Texas
State Publications Annual Index
A monthly directory (a print publication) and annual index (available
in print and electronic formats) of publications produced by the
State of Texas and deposited with the State Publications Clearinghouse
program. Available to librarians upon written request.
TexShare Card Brochure
A brochure that explains the TexShare Card program and lists the
steps needed to acquire a TexShare Card. Published 2003.
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