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About Humanities Texas
Participants of The U.S. Constitution and American History institute in San Antonio gather on the UTSA campus on June 16, 2009. Photo by Lindsey Wall.
Humanities Texas, formerly the Texas Council for the Humanities, is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Humanities Texas conducts and supports public programs in history, literature, philosophy, and other humanities disciplines. These programs strengthen Texas communities and ultimately help sustain representative democracy by cultivating informed, educated citizens.
Established by the Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) supports research, education, and public programs in the humanities.
Humanities Texas is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, educational organization incorporated by the State of Texas in 1972. A volunteer board governs Humanities Texas; the Governor of Texas appoints six board members, and the board fills the other vacant seats through a statewide, open nominations process.
Humanities Texas receives its primary funding through federal appropriations to the NEH and additional support from foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Director's welcome
An introduction to our organization from Dr. Michael L. Gillette, executive director.
Staff
Contact information for Humanities Texas staff, with guidelines on whom to contact with questions about particular programs.
Board of directors
A list of our current and former board members as well as password-protected links to resources for our board.
Byrne-Reed House
Information about our new headquarters at 1410 Rio Grande.
FAQ
Answers to commonly asked questions about Humanities Texas.
Job openings
Information about employment opportunities with Humanities Texas.
Contact us
Street address and phone and fax numbers for Humanities Texas.