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Federal library advocacy focuses on these areas:
Funding
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) distributes funds through state grants and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Texas receives a little over $12 million dollars which goes to the Texas State Library & Archives to support programs and services, and competitive library grants. IMLS and LSTA were funded at $260,000 and $211,050, respectively, in FY2023 and FY 2024. The FY 2025 budget process will begin when the new President releases a budget proposal and Congress responds with its own proposal. Learn more
TLA’s monthly July 2026 member spotlight features Geo Flores, Collections & Resource Management Librarian – McLennan Community College.
In this month’s Texas Library Association LTTX podcast, hosted by Regina Reed, Mychal Threets shared his thoughts on library joy, mental health, literacy, and why his mission extends far beyond libraries.
