our mission

Created by Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson in 2004, the Save Texas History!™ program is a highly successful initiative to conserve historic documents and maps in the Texas General Land Office while promoting Texas history.

  • Educate Texans of all ages about our colorful past.
  • Preserve and promote the historic maps and documents of the Texas General Office Archives.
  • Serve as a teaching resource for the study of Texas history.
  • Develop Corporate Sponsorships.
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