As part of the national America250 America Gives initiative, the Texas Center for the Book, headquartered at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, is encouraging Texans to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary by logging 2,500 minutes (about 42 hours) of reading, visiting state parks, and/or service activities throughout 2026. Upon completion of the Reading Challenge, participants are eligible to receive a special certificate signed by Governor Greg Abbott, from staff at their public or school library. For more information, visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge
