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Advocacy

The Texas Library Association, an educational 501(c)3 non-profit, actively supports library interests by advocating for policies and funding that support libraries, librarians, and educational initiatives.

Legislative Priorities

Affirming the value libraries bring to their communities and the essential role they play in the future of Texas.

Texas Bill Tracker

Legislation impacting libraries filed during the current session.

Texas Legislative Process

Navigating the Texas legislative process, information on the House, Senate and elected officials.

Advocacy Tools and Resources

Resources to help advocates connect with their elected officials in support of libraries.

Take Action

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Federal Issues

Advocating for national library funding and other issues

SB 13

Resources and information to support SB 13 implementation

SB 412

Information on SB 412 and libraries

HB 900

Resources related to implementation of HB 900

Standards and Laws

Laws and rules applying to all types of libraries.

Intellectual Freedom

Promoting intellectual freedom.
  1. Report Censorship
  2. Intellectual Freedom Helpline
  3. Professional Liability Insurance
  4. Academic Libraries
  5. Public Libraries
  6. School Libraries
  7. Display & Program Challenges
  8. Right to Read Talking Points
  9. Library Advocates, Friends, Trustees
  10. Allied Organizations
  11. Laws & Court Cases
  12. Statements Supporting the Freedom to Read
  13. Intellectual Freedom Terms & Definitions
  14. TLA Intellectual Freedom Committee

Libraries Transform Texas Podcast

This monthly podcast is designed to showcase the amazing work of Texas librarians and the influence of Texas libraries.

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2026 TAYSHAS Reading List Announced

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We’re delighted to announce the 2026 TAYSHAS Reading List! TAYSHAS takes its name from the Caddo Indian word meaning “friends or allies.” Written as texas, texios, tejas, teyas or tayshas, […]

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