Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans who trace their heritage to Latin America or Spain. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. 

Hispanic heritage is inseparable from the story of Texas and her people.  This legacy spans centuries and highlights some of the most important elements of the Texas experience. Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to acknowledge the ways in which Hispanic Texans have shaped our state for the better. 

The following websites provide resources related to Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas.

Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Tejano History 
The Handbook of Tejano History contains more than 1,200 entries about Tejano contributions to Texas life and culture, Spanish Texas, elected officials, community leaders, education, and influential organizations that reflect the vitality and continued development of Tejano history. The table of contents allows browsing by category, time period, or place.

Texas Time Travel
The Texas Historical Commission Hispanic Heritage website provides resources and videos (available in Spanish) to discover how Hispanic heritage shapes early Texas and continues to create the Texas of today.