Road to Texas 200

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Road to Texas 200

Texas has always been more than a place. It is a story still being written.
Road to Texas 200: The Texas Authors 2036 Campaign is a statewide journey leading to March 2, 2036, the 200th anniversary of Texas. Through readers, writers, educators, libraries, events, partnerships, and public participation, this campaign will help celebrate the literary voice of Texas and build momentum toward a major historic milestone.
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What Is Road to Texas 200?

Road to Texas 200 is a public campaign created by Texas Authors to help Texas read, remember, and rise together on the road to 2036.
This campaign will spotlight books, connect readers and writers, support literary programming, encourage participation from educators and libraries, and invite businesses and organizations to become part of a long-term Texas story.

Readers

Discover Texas voices, explore events, and help build a stronger reading culture across the state.

Authors

Be part of a growing statewide campaign that celebrates Texas writing and helps authors become part of Texas literary history.

Educators & Libraries

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Bring Texas stories into classrooms, programs, and communities while helping shape the next generation of readers.

Sponsors & Partners

Support a public-facing Texas campaign focused on literacy, culture, community, and long-term visibility through 2036.
Readers
Authors
Libraries & Educators
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Why This Campaign Matters

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The road to 2036 is more than a countdown. It is a chance to build something meaningful now.
Road to Texas 200 is designed to connect the people who read, write, teach, support, and share stories across Texas. It is a way to celebrate where Texas has been, where Texas is going, and how books and literary culture help carry that story forward.

Explore the Journey by Year

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Follow the campaign as it grows year by year with events, features, literary activities, public engagement, and new opportunities to participate.

Help Build the Road Ahead

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We are inviting readers, authors, educators, libraries, sponsors, and supporters to help shape this statewide campaign from the beginning.
Whether you want to read, participate, partner, or support the journey, there is a place for you on the road to Texas 200.
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Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History, Inc.

While the Texas Authors Museum is the main driving force of Road to Texas 200, we are not alone in creating this 10-year project to celebrate Texas literature.

Community & Corporate support will make the events successful and memorable for the next 200 years.

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Corporate Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting literacy in Texas.