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Federal Issues

Advocating for library issues at the federal level.

Federal library advocacy focuses on these areas:

  • Broadband
  • Copyright
  • E-rate
  • Access to Government Information
  • Library Funding
  • Network Neutrality

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

 

 

 

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Between the Lines: February Member Spotlight

Between the Lines: Member Spotlight, TLA News

Rachael Welsh Librarian Sablatura Middle School in Pearland ISD What inspired you to become a librarian? I have always been a huge reader – my mother raised us in libraries! […]

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2025 2×2 Reading List Announced!

TLA News, TLA Reading Lists

  The Texas Library Association is delighted to announce the arrival of the 2025 2×2 Reading List! These beautifully illustrated, often humorous, and instructive volumes are the best of recent […]

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