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Literacy Texas is the statewide literacy coalition, connecting and equipping adult and family literacy programs through resources, training, networking and advocacy.
Our vision is that every literacy organization in Texas will have the resources it needs to help adults and families learn basic literacy skills, so that all people can participate fully in society.
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The South Texas Literacy Symposium takes place at the UTRGV on Saturday, February 22.
Our theme in February is Literacy at the Library.
Connect with this theme:
- February newsletter, “xx”
- Best of Texas: Literacy at the Library (online, Feb. 27)
- Resources for Literacy at the Library
- Theme of the Month on YouTube
Who you gonna call?! A librarian!
“I was walking through a very sad chapter in my social life. That was until I made a new friend who matched my extreme level of nerdiness – the librarian…”
Read more of this post by our Executive Director, Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, on the LitTX blog.
What Literacy Texas does

We provide resources and training to the staff and volunteers at community-based organizations (CBOs). Texas literacy organizations help adults to learn English, increase their reading, and many have a particular focus on assisting parents and caregivers to increase their own literacy and support their child’s learning.

We support CBO staff and volunteers who offer alternative high school degree programs.

We support workforce CBO programs and advocate with public policy leaders to enhance the positive impact of a more literate society.

We work with other literacy organizations, foundations, and business leaders to stress the need for public policy change to improve these numbers.

We are a champion of finding resources to keep students in the formal education system.

We hold multiple regional symposia and an annual conference free of charge to CBO staff and volunteers.
Literacy Issues Impacting the Texas Economy

Texas has 6.5 million residents who speak a language other than English at home. Texas has a growing and diverse population.

In Texas there are 3.8 million adults without a high school diploma.

A rise of 1 percent in literacy scores leads to a 2.5 percent rise in Texas labor productivity.

Literacy programs throughout Texas are only serving 3.6 percent of the 3.8 million in need.

Dropouts cost Texas $9.6 billion annually (United Way of Texas). Improving this number will greatly enhance the economic welfare of Texas.

Texas is 47th among states ranked by percent of literate citizens in 2017.
What Literacy Texas is Doing About It






We hold 6 symposia and an annual conference free of charge to CBO staff and volunteers.
Our strategic supporters are the best!
Making an impact on literacy in Texas isn't something we can do by ourselves.
See the organizations behind the scenes who make all that we do possible.
Good Things Are Happening at Literacy Texas
800+
Members
400+
Organizations
60+
Supporters
Membership in Literacy Texas Has Many Benefits
View our calendar for symposia, annual conference, webinars, and other events.
Literacy Texas Blog: Literacy Transforms Texas

Who you gonna call? A librarian!
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director Life was pretty lonely for me in 2022 while I was finishing my doctorate and preparing for the final defense of

Striking a Balance: Humanity vs Economics
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director I’m a sucker for a good, gut-wrenching success story. It’s one of the reasons I love to attend when an adult

The Heart of Learning: Family Literacy for a Brighter Tomorrow
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director When I have the opportunity to talk with adult learners, I always ask about their “why.” They usually tell me it’s

Breaking the Stigma: Addressing Mental Health & Substance Use Within Health Literacy
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director My dad and I had a complicated relationship. I loved him, and I know he loved me, but his mental health

Just a teacher?
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director When I stopped working directly with students and transitioned into my first administrative position, I was surprised to find myself grieving

Help Families Achieve More with BurlingtonEnglish
This is a guest post from BurlingtonEnglish. You can visit them at the 2024 Literacy Texas Annual Conference. In today’s fast-paced world, where information is abundant and constantly evolving, the