This manual on the procedures for Texas textbook coordinators is divided into eight sections. Section 1 details general information on textbook responsibilities of individuals and groups, transfers of texts from school to school, textbook funds, waivers for textbook selection, and important facts to remember--rules, deadlines, and changes. Section 2 elaborates on the adoption, selection, and ordering of textbooks. Sections 3 and 4 concern the shipments of textbooks by and to districts. Section 5 details information on textbooks for the visually handicapped. Section 6 gives information on the procedures for sample textbooks, and section 7 elaborates on miscellaneous procedures. The final section outlines a textbook activity calendar. (RR)