A senior executive assistant and an administrative team, the A-team, provide supportive services to the executive director. To these ends, Programs collaborates with colleagues and invites the participation of communities throughout the state. The photographic collection of over three million images includes the photo morgues of the San Antonio Express-News and the San Antonio Light with news photos spanning the early 1920s to the early 1990s. The General Photo Collection contains thousands of images of Texas life dating from the 19th century to the present. The Zintgraff Collection documents San Antonio life from the 1930s through 1987.
Most images are available for public use.
Photo Heritage Days, which are held in towns throughout Texas, support efforts to document and preserve historical photos. Photos collected are added to the archives. The Institute Library is a major resource for Texas history and culture. Holdings include books, periodicals, photographs, oral histories, vertical files, microfilm documents, personal papers, and organizational records focused on ethnic heritage and cultural expression in Texas. Appointments are encouraged.