As if flexing its own muscle, Texas has bucked the sad trend in this uneasy economic climate by posting a steady budget in nearly 60% of its libraries during the past four years, while librarians in most other states are seeing their budgets get slashed.

Texas is no question the king of all state library associations, with an annual conference averaging over 7 thousand in attendance (and a great location in Houston in 2012). 63% of attendees reportedly use the exhibits as an information gathering exercise for new products and Combined Book Exhibit represents a great way to get your information into the hands of this reputable group.