Ready to celebrate 250 years of American independence in a big way? Join Texans statewide in the Texas America250 Reading Challenge, hosted by TSLAC and the Texas Center for the Book. It’s simple: log 2,500 minutes—that’s about 41 hours—of reading, exploring Texas state parks, or giving back through service between January 1 and December 31,…
On Friday, November 21st, 2025, the annual e-Records Conference returned with the theme “Preserve the Past, Power the Future.” Co-sponsored by TSLAC and the Texas Department of Information Resources, this year’s theme highlighted the importance of electronic records for Texas government operations now and in years to come. Smashing yet another attendance record, this year’s…
How long should government entities in Texas keep email? It’s one of our most frequently asked questions, and like all our favorite questions here at TSLAC, the answer is, “it depends.” Though TSLAC has traditionally recommended the “sort and file” method, these days many agencies are hoping to simplify their operations by establishing an auto-deletion…
The Texas Library and Archives Foundation has announced its annual Martha Wong Scholarship opportunity, as well as the new Mark Smith–Gloria Meraz Scholarship, for students in a Texas library/information science or school library certification program. Both scholarships will award a reimbursable grant of $2,000 that may be used for tuition or required textbooks. Through these awards, the…
How do I love the records management implications of romantic comedies? Let me count the ways. Here in the Records Management Assistance Unit, Records and Information Management (RIM) often lingers in our minds, driving us to distraction—specifically, when we’re trying to relax and enjoy some pop culture. As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are two movies…
An RMO walked into my office like a shredded record—all cut up and bent out of shape. I was used to that sort of thing. “What seems to be the trouble?” I said. “I got these records, see? And I just can’t classify ‘em no matter what I do.” “You got no information about ‘em?…
Thank you for tuning in for the third and final post recapping the e-Records 2024 sessions! Presentation descriptions and details are available on the conference website. See our previous recap posts for more. Can AI Be Our Friend: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility by Megan Carey Craig Kelso, Director of State and Local Records…
This could be you. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting local government classes on: Each class is $24 per person, per day. Class size is limited to 40 people, so register today! Classes will be held at the Barbara Jordan State Office Building – 1601 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701. Course Descriptions Introduction to…