Meet TSHA
Find out about Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), the state’s oldest historical organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Texas. Since 1897, TSHA has provided trusted educational resources, publications, and programs that inspire appreciation for Texas’s unique past. Whether you're an educator, student, historian, or lifelong learner, discover how TSHA connects Texans with their history.
Publications
We are the state’s longest-running publisher of books on Texas history, with our first volume published in 1918. Over the years, we have built a reputation for producing high-quality, award-winning books and Handbook entries on a wide array of topics, including exploration, biography, architecture, historic sites, high school football, labor unions, and suburbanization. Enthusiasts of Texas’s rich history will find something to enjoy among our diverse collection of books and entries.
Awards & Fellowships
Sound scholarship serves as the foundation for all of our programs, products, and services. As a part of this effort, we offer several awards and fellowships to encourage the study and teaching of Texas history.
Our Mission
To foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas and, by example and through programs and activities, encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical material affecting the state of Texas.
Our Mission
To foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas and, by example and through programs and activities, encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical material affecting the state of Texas. Ways to Give
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) is composed of dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for preserving and promoting Texas history. These leaders bring expertise in fields ranging from education to business, working together to guide TSHA in its mission of advancing the study and appreciation of Texas history. Their vision and commitment play a vital role in shaping the future of the Association and its impact across the state and beyond. If you are interested in serving on the TSHA Board of Directors, please apply today.
Gene Preuss, Ph.D.
President Board Member
Gene B. Preuss, Ph. D. is a native of Central Texas, and came to UHD in 2004. He has taught at Texas Tech University, Texas Southern University, and for the Lone Star Community College District. At UHD, he has served on various departmental and university-wide committees, and was Special Assistant to the President from 2014 – 2016; Faculty Senate President; History program coordinator; and has worked on several student success projects, including the director of the Achieving the Dream student success initiative from 2007 – 2011; co-chaired the High Impact-Practices Committee from 2011-13;and as a co-investigator on a Title V grant. He is a member of the Houston Independent School District's Hispanic Advisory Committee, and active in state, regional, and national history organizations, has served on numerous committees of the East Texas Historical Association, and the Texas State Historical Association, the board of the West Texas Historical Association, was president of H-NET Council, and was president of the East Texas Historical Association. He has served as faculty advisor for Phi Alpha Theta, the International History Honors Society; the Garna Christian Chapter of the Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society, and the campus League of United Latin American Citizens, and Student Government Association.
W. Wesley Perry
First Vice President Board Member
Dolph Briscoe IV, Ph.D.
Second Vice President Board Member
Lewis F. Fisher
Board Member Secretary
Walter Pophin
Treasurer
W. W. Whit Jones III
Board Member
Ricardo Romo, Ph.D.
Board Member
Katharine Armstrong
Board Member
Steve Ivy
Board Member
Carolyn E. Boyd, Ph.D.
Board Member
Stephen L. Hardin, Ph.D.
Board Member
William F. Strong, Ph.D.
Board Member
Brandon Seale
Board Member
Betty Edwards, M.D.
Board Member
Ramona Bass
Board Member
Glen Sample Ely, Ph.D.
Board Member
Charles Swanlund
Board Member
Max Grossman, Ph.D.
Board Member
Ana Martinez-Catsam, Ph.D.
Board Member
William V. Scott
Board Member
J. P. Bryan, Jr.
Honorary Life Board Member
John W. Crain
Honorary Life Board Member
Stephen C. Cook
Honorary Life Board Member
Frank de la Teja, Ph.D.
Honorary Life Board Member
Staff & Volunteers
TSHA’s dedicated staff and volunteers work together to preserve and share Texas history. Historians, educators, editors, and researchers drive our mission through education and publications, while volunteers support key programs like Texas History Day, Junior Historians, and the Annual Meeting. Their passion ensures Texas history is celebrated for generations to come.
J. P. Bryan, Jr.
Executive Director
J. P. Bryan and his family have had years of involvement with the Texas State Historical Association and the history of Texas. His uncle, Guy M. Bryan was a founder and Secretary and served on the Board from 1897-1901. His father was President from 1965-1967, and J. P. was President from 1982-83. Recently he raised pledges of $750,000 to fund the Lone Star Chair in Texas History at the University of North Texas, to which he and his wife are contributors. He has raised more funds for the TSHA than anyone in its history. Bryan was first introduced to the TSHA by former TSHA Director, H. Bailey Carroll, for whom he served as a grader while attending The University of Texas in pursuit of his law degree. He is also the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated (TEAI) of Houston. In addition to his positions at Torch, Bryan has been actively involved in the oil and gas industry for more than 35 years.
Richard B. McCaslin, Ph.D.
- Director of Publications
- Texas State Historian
Brett J. Derbes, Ph.D.
- Administrative Director
- Managing Editor, Handbook of Texas
Brett Regan
- Managing Editor, Texas Almanac
Sofia Treviño
- Associate Editor, Texas Almanac
Laurie E. Jasinski
- Research Editor, Handbook of Texas
Russell Stites
- Assistant Editor, Handbook of Texas
Emily Laskowski
- Managing Editor, SWHQ & TSHA Press
Kimberly Peña
- Director of Education Services
John W. Jenkins
- Developer
Walter Pophin
- Staff Accountant
Angel Baldree
- Director of Corporate Events & Executive Assistant
Danny Corbett
- Texas History Day Coordinator
Becky Ramirez
- Education Coordinator
Shelby Scheuermann
- Grants Manager
- Development Coordinator
Solomon Weiner
- Membership Specialist
Raymond DeVuono
- Marketing and Communications Specialist
Eva Cline
- Administrative Assistant
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TSHA is a proud affiliate of University of Texas at Austin
Committees
TSHA is guided by a dedicated group of committees that play a vital role in shaping the direction of our programs and initiatives. These committees, composed of experts and volunteers from various fields, provide valuable insights and support for our educational efforts, publications, and events. Through their work, they help ensure that TSHA continues to fulfill its mission of preserving and promoting the history of Texas for future generations.
There are currently 185 seats filled by 101 people in our 36 committees. If you are interested in serving on one or more committees, please apply today.
Al Lowman Award Committee
Almanac Committee
Auction Committee
To be announced
Audit Committee
Bylaws Committee
Coral Horton Tullis Award Committee
Executive Committee
Fellows Committee
Fellowship Awards Committee
Finance Committee
Gail and Chuck Swanlund Award Committee
H. Bailey Carroll Award Committee
Hernandez Research Fellowship Committee
Kate Broocks Bates Award Committee
Kay Bailey Hutchison Award Committee
Larry McNeill Research Fellowship Committee
Legislative Affairs Committee
Liz Carpenter Award Committee
Mary Jon and J.P. Bryan Awards Committee
Nominating Committee
Program Committee
Resolutions Committee
To be announced
