Celebrate Constitution Day with the TSLAC! Visit the lobby of TSLAC’s headquarters in the Capitol Complex on Tuesday, September 17 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and pick up a free, pocket-sized version of the U.S. Constitution. The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building houses important state government records and also provides access to federal government publications.
Constitution Day offers an opportunity to appreciate democracy and the relevance of an informed citizenry. The commemorative date recognizes the historic occasion when, on September 17, 1787, delegates from 12 states signed the U.S. Constitution, the founding document of U.S. governance. The ceremony took place at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. The pocket-sized version contains the full text of the document—so pick one up while supplies last!