We preserve the official archival records of Texas government. From historical treasures to government digital records, we maintain and provide access to more than 200 million pages of archival documents and more than two million volumes of printed library materials. Stop by and check us out during Library Card Sign-Up Month!

No appointment is needed to access library materials on site, including books and other publications, non-archival microfilm, and public computers with free access to TexShare databases, Ancestry Library Edition, Newspaper Archive – Texas, and more. We also offer a free self-service scanner. Our Reference collections include federal documents distributed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, Texas state agency publications, and materials about Texas history and government. Many items are also available online, through interlibrary loan (ILL), via other libraries statewide. See our Reference Services page for a full introduction to our many resources and services.

If you can't make it to Austin, celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by getting your own library card. Visit your local library's website for more information: Find a Library!