Texas America250 
On View NOW and throughout 2026

As the country celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Texas joins in recognizing this significant occasion with special events and activities statewide. On January 26, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will open Texas America250, a new exhibit in the Lorenzo de Zavala Archives and Library Building in Austin, spotlighting areas where Texans’ contributions to our history really shine. The Lone Star State has long been home to creativity, ingenuity, and dynamic collaborations that have generated unique sounds and scenes in the arts and led to groundbreaking energy, science and research capabilities, benefiting the entire nation.

Items from our collections show the vast natural resources and beauty of the landscape, images of politicians and presidents, and documents that preserve the record of government action. From cowboys to astronauts, from Beaumont to Big Bend, the country would not be what it has become without Texas.

Texas America250 is on view now in the lobby of the Lorenzo de Zavala Archives and Library and Building in the Capitol Complex in Austin. The exhibit is free and open to the public throughout 2026. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.