Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Agency Information
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is both the official name of the agency and the name of its governing board. The Texas Legislature created the commission in 1909 (House Bill 142, 31st Legislature, Regular Session). The governor, with concurrence of the senate, appoints the seven members of the commission to six-year overlapping terms. TSLAC appoints the state librarian and assistant state librarian; approves the agency’s strategic plans, policies, appropriations requests, and operating budgets; and develops rules for administering the agency’s legislative mandates.
TSLAC’s mission is to ensure that citizens have access to the information they need to lead informed, productive, and fulfilled lives. This is accomplished through four main areas: preserving the archival record of Texas; enhancing the service capacity of Texas public, academic, and school libraries; assisting public agencies in the maintenance of their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Lorenzo de Zavala Building Literary Landmark commemoration materials, November-December, 2009
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Title: Texas State Library and Archives Commission Lorenzo de Zavala Building Literary Landmark commemoration materials
Dates: 2009 November-December
Abstract: The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) appoints the state librarian and assistant state librarian; approves the State Library’s strategic plans, policies, appropriations requests, and operating budgets; and develops rules for administering the State Library’s legislative mandates. December 3, 2009, marked the 100th anniversary of TSLAC. In commemoration, an event was held at which a Literary Landmark designation was issued to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the use of its library resources and archives for the research and inspiration of prominent Texas authors. Speakers included State Librarian Peggy Rudd and former First Lady Laura Bush. These records consist of one Mini-DV, two digital photographs, one printed program, and one printed mailer that document this event, dated November-December 2009.
