Records Management Guidance Library
Our one page quick reference guides are developed with the goal of supporting government records management programs in the State of Texas. If you have a records management topic you would like to see covered in a one page guide, email slrminfo@tsl.texas.gov and let us know. We are working hard to create new guidance for current and emerging challenges in records and information management.
Disposition Quick Reference (PDF)
- Do I need to dispose of records?
- How should I conduct disposition?
- How can I incorporate disposition into my workflow?
- When should I not dispose of a record?
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Email Records Quick Reference (PDF)
- Are emails considered government records?
- How long do I keep email?
- How do I classify my emails using the Three-Step Drill?
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Imaging & Scanning Quick Reference (PDF)
- Is imaging right for the records?
- How do I practice quality control?
- Can I destroy paper records after scanning them?
- Do I need to document the destruction of paper originals?
- Practice Four Main Principles: Authenticity, Integrity, Reliability, Usability
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Local Government Compliance Quick Reference (PDF)
- What is compliance with the LGRA?
- How can local government achieve compliance?
- Which forms need to be submitted to TSLAC?
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Social Media Records Quick Reference (PDF)
- Are social media posts considered government records?
- How long should state and local governments retain social media records?
- How do I classify social media posts using the Three-Step Drill?
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