Texas Daily Newspaper Association

Serving the newspaper business is our business!

 

Founded in 1921 by 14 publishers, the Texas Daily Newspaper Association is now the collective voice of the state's daily newspapers. There are more than 80 dailies in Texas today with a combined 3 million in circulation, and TDNA members represent 98% of that circulation. Throughout our existence, we have filled a vital role in developing the newspaper industry in Texas.
 

We provide a broad range of services for TDNA member--from protecting the legislative interests of the press and newspaper industry, to providing online support, producing conventions, interacting with Texas Universities and Colleges, administering numerous journalism awards and fielding day-to-day requests for legal and technical information. We also publish the Linage and Circulation Reports each month, confidential publications available to members only.  Special projects include surveys, webinars, and student internships.

 

During the 1940s, TDNA helped build support for construction of the Southland Paper Mill in Lufkin-the first plant to produce newsprint from southern pine. During the 1950s, TDNA started a summer college student intern program and began conducting workshops/seminars for employees of TDNA-member papers on management, editorial, advertising and circulation topics.

 

In recent history, following the move of our office to Austin Texas, we have begun to focus on legislative issues, teaming up with the Texas Press Association to ensure open meetings and freedom of information acts in Texas remain strong and sturdy. Heading into the 21st Century, TDNA expands its focus on electronic technology and advances in online advertising as we continually strive to meet the changing needs of our membership base.

 

We welcome new members and are always willing to answer your questions!