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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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TLA 2025 Award Winners Announced

May 7, 2025
TLA News

Please congratulate the winners of the 2025 TLA Awards! These awards were presented at the Texas Library Association 2025 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. Kate Horan was recognized with the […]

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Texas Library Association Awarded $550,000 Mellon Foundation Grant

May 5, 2025
Advocacy, TLA News

The Texas Library Association (TLA) has been awarded a two-year grant of $550,000 from the Mellon Foundation. This grant will support TLA’s work in demonstrating the value of Texas libraries […]

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