The Texas Almanac has been the ultimate resource of life in Texas for 150 years. First published in 1857, the Texas Almanac 2006-2007 is the book's Sesquicentennial Edition. To mark this anniversary, the entire book has been printed in color. Especially significant are the many colorful and updated maps of Texas and each of its 254 counties. These unique county maps show relief, major and minor roads, waterways, parks, and other attractions.

Special features in the 64th Edition include:
- An overview of archeology in Texas with a list of unique sites to visit and a map to locate landmarks and museums.
- A history of stagecoach travel on the Texas frontier, important in transporting people, mail and goods across the state.
- A look at the Civilian Conservation Corps in Texas, which developed 56 state, national and local parks between 1933 and 1942.
- A history of Cajuns in Texas, where they came from, where they settled and their unique contributions to Texas.
- A history of minor league baseball in Texas.