Enjoy selected presentations recorded during the 2019 TxSGS Family History Conference in the comfort of your home with the TxSGS Webinar Series. Two Virtual Pass Packages, five sessions each, ten opportunities for learning! Choose either Virtual Pass Package 1 or Package 2 and enjoy access to them for six (6) months from the date … Read more
During the recently concluded legislative session, genealogists across the state joined together to oppose a bill which would’ve significantly affected access to Texas birth records. Currently in Texas, a birth record is public information and available to the public 75 years after the date of birth. House Bill 703 (by Rep. Cody Harris of Hillsboro) … Read more
Texas State Genealogical Society is proud to announce the winners of two FamilyTreeDNA test kits. Names of all members of the Early Texans DNA Project who submitted the completed application form by 15 January 2019 were entered into a drawing. This included all members who joined any time from the project inception until the deadline … Read more
Genealogists can meet and mingle with representatives of genealogical societies from across Texas in the TxSGS Conference exhibit hall. During the welcome reception and conference breaks, take a moment to peruse the books, publications, and other offerings, especially for counties in which your ancestors lived. Partner Society representatives have a better idea than most anyone … Read more
Honor the pioneering spirit of your early Texas ancestor with a TxSGS Heritage Certificate! Whether your ancestors were part of the group of first settlers or came later, their contribution was vital to Texas history. TxSGS offers the following certificate programs for those with pioneers and those with notable service to Texas in their lineage: … Read more