Contact Us

Please note, TSLAC public service areas will be closed on Mondays, effective July 1, 2024. Public service hours on site in the Archives and Reference reading rooms in Austin are 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.
•    Advance appointments for use of archival materials in the Archives are encouraged. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space and materials are available.
•    Library materials and public computers with internet access are available in the Reference reading room. Appointments are not necessary.
•    Lobby and business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in Austin.

Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Austin

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Mailing address: P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927
phone: (512) 463-5437
e-mail: info@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ask a Question - Archives and Reference - Information Services

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building - Archives and Information Services
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Mailing address: P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927
phone: (512) 463-5455
e-mail: ref@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month

Talking Book Program

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Talking Book Circulation warehouse address: 4400 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78756 - Maps and Directions - Circulation warehouse does not accept deliveries from the public…
(a.)    If you need to return equipment or books, please contact, 1-800-252-9605 for instructions.
(b.)    For equipment or book returns, please contact, 1-800-252-9605 for instructions.

phone: 1-800-252-9605 toll-free in Texas,  or 512-463-5458 in Austin
e-mail: tbp.services@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Library Development and Networking

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
phone: 1-800-252-9386 toll-free in Texas, or 512-463-5465 in Austin
e-mail: ld@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Records Management for Governments

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building
Physical address: 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701 - Maps and Directions
Records Center warehouse address: 4400 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78756 - Maps and Directions
phone: 512-463-7610
e-mail: slrminfo@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Mon. - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center - Liberty

Liberty, Texas - Archives and Information Services
Physical address: 650 FM 1011, Liberty, TX 77575 - Maps and Directions
Mailing address: P.O. Box 310, Liberty, TX 77575
phone: 936-336-8821
e-mail: SamHoustonCenter@tsl.texas.gov
Hours: Open Tue. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Temporarily Closed on Saturdays.