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Debut of the Texas State University Records Retention Schedule (URRS): 2nd Edition, and the Texas State Records Retention Schedule (RRS): Revised 5th Edition

On July 18, 2022, the newest editions of the Texas State Records Retention Schedule (RRS) and the Texas State University Records Retention Schedule (URRS) went live! The amendments to 13 TAC §6.10(a-b) are adopted as an administrative rules of the commission – see the full official announcement on the Texas Register. For state agency and…

How to Amend a State Agency Retention Schedule

By Michelle Johnson Sometimes as a state agency records management officer (RMO), you may find that your certified state agency records retention schedule needs to be updated before the next recertification is due. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has a process for this called a schedule amendment. It is similar to the…

Shows 6 steps to certify a state agency schedule

How Do I Recertify My State Agency Retention Schedule?

by Brianna Cochran For state agency Records Management Officers or liaisons tasked with recertifying their agency’s records retention schedule, the process can seem a bit overwhelming. This article will help break the process down into more manageable steps. Note: This article only applies to state agencies. For local governments looking to customize their local retention…

TSLAC Guidance for Records Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic

(Author: Rebecca Hanna, Coauthor: Erica Siegrist) In April 2020, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) released answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Records Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This article will answer the same questions to provide Texas-specific guidance for state agencies and local governments. Records Management Related to Teleworking How should Texas…

What Does the RMA Team Do?

A records management program or question can quickly transform from a minor and simple thought to an overwhelming and large-scale issue. Can this record be destroyed? Does our office comply with the records management rules and laws? How do we implement our records management program? We’re here to assist with those issues. The Records Management…

How Does Records Management Benefit Us, Anyway?

by Brianna Cochran By now, you’re probably aware your government is legally required to comply with records management laws. Though it is often difficult to motivate yourself, colleagues, or supervisors to implement something just because it’s required. It’s human nature to resist things we perceive as difficult, time-consuming, or obligatory. The records management assistance (RMA)…