Karla, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has a websight. A pension index can be viewed at their sight. http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/lobby/cpi/cpindex.htm Also the pension files can be ordered online from them. They will send you the file and a bill - a very modest amount. Most of my pension files I have ordered cost under $2.50 each for copies and postage. Hope this helps. Sheryl McNeely Shaw Crosby, TX ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In a message dated 9/24/99 11:06:19 PM Central Daylight Time, EverettKA@aol.com writes: << I'm new to Texas research. Is there a state agency where I can write to request a copy of the application? >>