Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many newspapers are in Texas?

A: There are 520 paid-circulation newspapers in the state, including 87 dailies and 433 weeklies and semiweeklies.

Q: What is the Texas Press Association?

A: Founded in 1880, Texas Press Association is one of the nation's oldest and largest newspaper trade associations representing more than 500 of the state's paid-circulation newspapers and nearly 100 industry-related businesses as associate members.

From the TPA Office at 718 W. Fifth St. in Austin, the 12-person professional staff directs a host of services for members and serves as the first point of contact for advertisers and advertising agencies, public relation firms, governmental agencies, members of the public and others seeking information on Texas newspapers.

The association is governed by a set of bylaws and is overseen by the executive director and a 30-member board of directors that represent the leaders of the newspaper industry in Texas.

Q: Which newspapers can be members of Texas Press Association?

A: Active membership is limited to those that meet the legal criteria spelled out by Texas statutes and that qualify for periodical mailing privileges from the United States Postal Service. Membership applications may be requested and approved by the executive director.

Q: Which newspapers qualify to receive legal notices in Texas?

Newspapers must meet the criteria spelled out under the Government Code of the Texas Statutes.

Q: How can I contact an individual newspaper in Texas?

A: Start by using our online database. You can search by newspaper name, by city, by county or frequency of publication (daily or nondaily.) Each record links to a page with information about the newspaper.

Q: What if I want to find online newspapers only?

A: The online database also includes an alphabetical list of TPA member newspapers that have Web sites. Just click the field for online papers and all the newspapers' with Web sites will appear!

Q: What are the largest newspapers in Texas by circulation?

A: The top 20 daily and non-daily newspapers are determined by figures reported on a newspaper's Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (PS Form 3526) filed each year with the United States Postal Service. The figures represent the total paid and requested circulation the newspaper maintains and reports to the USPS. TPA does not calculate newspaper circulation.