Historians and Scholars Create Didactic Information

On Saturday August 9, 200d, a group of very prominent Texas historians and professors met ant the Texas Sate Capitol to begin writing the text that will go on the plaques in front of the Tejano Monument. The plaques will tell the story of the Tejano experience in Texas from the 1500's to the present. The historians pictured left to right are Dr. Carolina Castillo Crimm, Professor of History at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville; Jack Jackson, award winning author on Texas History; Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa Professor of History at Incarnate Word University in San Antonio; Dr. Andres Tijerina, award winning author and Professor of History at Austin Community College and Chairman of the Fundraising Committee for the Tejano Monument Inc.; Dr. Felix Almaraz, Professor of History at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Dr. Tijerina, Vice-President of the Tejano Monument, Inc. chairs the committee that will edit the final version of the text panels. The blue ribbon panel of historians have graciously volunteered their time and talent to this endeaver and they are greatly appreciated.

78th Legislature Authorizes Tejano Monument License Plate

The 78th Texas State Legislature authorized the creation of the "Tejano Monument" specialty license plate. The purpose of the plate is to assist Tejano Monument, Inc. to raise the funds necessary to complete the project. Come back soon to get more details on how you can support this important project by purchasing a "Tejano Monument" specialty license plate!