Texas State Library and Archives Commission

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Archives and Manuscripts
A major division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is the Archives and Manuscripts. The Texas State Archives preserves and documents the heritage and culture of Texas by identifying, collecting, and making available for research the permanently valuable official records of Texas government, as well as other significant historical resources. Maintaining the official history of Texas government, the State Archives includes archival government records dating back to the 18th century, as well as newspapers, journals, books, manuscripts, photographs, historical maps, and other historical resources.

Genealogy Resources
The following is a list of all Genealogy Resources Available at Our Library.


 * Vital Statistics Indexes
 * Index to Confederate Pension Applications
 * Adjutant General Service Records
 * Republic Claims
 * Confederate Indigent Families Lists
 * County Tax Rolls
 * County Records on Microfilm
 * City Directories
 * Telephone Directories
 * Newspapers on Microfilm
 * 1867 Voters' Registration
 * Texas Convict Record Ledgers and Indexes
 * Republic of Texas Passports
 * Government Links