Dear Friend,

I'll be nominating songs and albums by Texas artists to the prestigious National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress, which chooses 25 culturally significant recordings to preserve our nation’s audio legacy for future generations.

Texas is a hub for creative talent and the birthplace of many iconic musicians in various genres. From George Strait’s soul-stirring country to Beto Villa’s orquesta Tejana, Texas artists represent a blend of various cultures, styles, and languages. 

While there are currently 675 selections in the National Film Registry, less than 5% of inductees have Texas-ties.

Songs and albums by Texas artists can be submitted by visiting castro.house.gov/texasmusic. 

To qualify for nomination, selections must be at least ten years old. Submissions must be submitted by Sunday, September 21st at 11:59 PM CT to be eligible for my official nomination.

Thank you for your help ensuring our state’s rich music heritage is shared and preserved. That's all for now.   

Sincerely,

Joaquin Castro
Member of Congress

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