What You Get With a Texas Monthly Subscription
A Texas Monthly subscription delivers the magazine to your home or gives you access to articles online, depending on which plan you choose. The magazine covers Texas politics, food, travel, business, and culture. Print subscriptions arrive monthly; digital subscriptions let you read on a phone, tablet, or computer as soon as new issues publish.
Texas Monthly also maintains a website where some articles are free to read, but a subscription removes paywalls and gives you access to the full archive of past issues. Subscribers can also access special reports and investigations that don't appear in the print edition.
Key Takeaways
- Print subscriptions cost less per issue than buying single copies at a newsstand, and you receive the magazine at home each month.
- Digital-only subscriptions cost less than print and let you read on any device without waiting for mail delivery.
- You can start, pause, or cancel your subscription through your account on the Texas Monthly website at any time.
- Gift subscriptions are available if you want to send a subscription to someone else for a set period.
Print Subscription Options and Pricing
Print subscriptions are sold in one-year, two-year, and three-year terms. The longer the term, the lower the per-issue cost. Prices change periodically, so the exact amount depends on when you order. You can find current pricing on the Texas Monthly website under the subscription section.
Print issues arrive by mail, usually within one to two weeks of the publication date. Your subscription includes access to the digital version as well, so you can read online while you wait for the print copy to arrive. You can manage your subscription, update your mailing address, or pause delivery through your online account.
Digital Subscription Options and Pricing
Digital subscriptions cost less than print and start immediately. You receive access to the current issue and the full archive as soon as your subscription is active. Digital subscribers can read on the Texas Monthly website, through the mobile app (available for iPhone and Android), or through email newsletters that highlight new stories.
Digital subscriptions renew automatically each month or year, depending on the plan you choose. You can cancel at any time through your account settings, and cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access until your paid period ends.
How to Start a Subscription
Visit the Texas Monthly website and look for the subscription section, usually found in the top navigation menu or footer. Select whether you want print, digital, or both. Choose your subscription length and enter your payment information. You will receive a confirmation email with your account details and instructions for accessing your subscription.
If you are ordering a print subscription, provide the mailing address where you want issues delivered. If you are ordering digital only, you will need an email address to create your account. Both can be changed later through your account settings.
Gift Subscriptions
Texas Monthly offers gift subscriptions in three-month, one-year, and two-year terms. You can order a gift subscription on the website by selecting the gift option during checkout. Provide the recipient's name and mailing address (for print) or email address (for digital), and choose when you want the gift to start.
The recipient will receive a notification that a subscription has been sent to them, along with instructions for setting up their account. You can choose to include a personal message with the gift. Gift subscriptions are a fixed term, so they do not renew automatically unless the recipient converts to a regular subscription before the gift period ends.
Managing Your Subscription and Billing
Log into your account on the Texas Monthly website to view your subscription status, renewal date, and billing history. From your account, you can update your payment method, change your mailing address, pause delivery, or cancel. Changes to your mailing address take effect with the next issue.
If you are charged twice or notice an error on your bill, contact Texas Monthly customer service through the website. Most billing issues are resolved within a few business days. If you pause your subscription, you keep your account and can restart delivery whenever you choose without losing your account history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my subscription from print to digital or vice versa?
Yes. Log into your account and look for the option to modify your subscription. You can switch plans, and the change usually takes effect with your next billing cycle. If you are switching from print to digital mid-month, contact customer service to discuss prorating your current payment.
What happens if I move and need to change my mailing address?
Update your address in your account settings on the Texas Monthly website. The change takes effect with your next issue. If you are moving soon and want to avoid missed issues, update your address at least two weeks before your next scheduled delivery date.
Can I pause my subscription temporarily?
Yes. You can pause print delivery for up to three months through your account settings. Your subscription remains active, and you keep access to digital content. When you are ready to resume, restart delivery from your account, and it begins with the next issue.
Is there a student or military discount?
Texas Monthly occasionally offers promotional rates, but these vary by time of year. Check the subscription page on the website for current offers, or contact customer service to ask about discounts you may may have access to for.
What if I want to cancel my subscription?
You can cancel through your account settings on the website. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you keep access to your subscription until that date. You will not be charged again after cancellation.