You can submit an application for enrollment to the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Part of that application includes a genealogy. If you have documents that say your ancestor was Lipan Apache, please include copies of the documents. If you have a family oral history, please include that information. Our Clerk of the Nation will check your genealogy to see if your family ties into any of the families who are currently enrolled. Our Tribal Historian will confirm any documentary evidence you provide. Questions? Contact: clerk@lipanapache.org.

The Tribe accepts enrollments only on a periodic basis. When the Tribe opens enrollment, the forms are available to download from the website. Just scroll down to the bottom of the Home page. There is no fee to apply for enrollment. Our Tribal enrollment is based on descendancy, not blood quantum, so if you are directly related to someone who is already enrolled with our Tribe, you are also eligible for enrollment. However, you will still need to submit an application and we can only process your application during an Open Enrollment period.

You must be an enrolled member of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas in order to receive a Tribal ID. When you receive your Enrollment Certificate, you will also receive a Tribal ID form. Just complete the form and return it along with a passport photo and a processing fee. Questions about Tribal IDs? Contact: robtsoto49@lipanapache.org.

The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas is a State-Recognized tribe which is working toward the goal of Federal Acknowledgment. As a Tribal member, your most important benefit is the opportunity to preserve and share information about your heritage, culture and traditions. Although the State of Texas does not currently provide benefits to members of its recognized tribes, there are still some benefits you may be eligible for:
(a)	Scholarships. There are scholarship opportunities available to members of State-recognized tribes. Information about this can be found on the website on the Home page and under the Education tab or go directly to www.lipanapache.org/Education/Ed.html. Check the website often, since it is updated as information on new scholarship opportunities becomes available. Visit the linked websites of organizations that are providing the scholarships. These organizations provide contact information if you have specific questions about the scholarships.
(b)	Possible health benefits for Tribal members who are not Texas residents. In some states, the Indian Health Service will provide low cost or free health services to members of State-recognized tribes but this varies from state to state, so you will need to check with your local Indian Health Service office.

Stay informed. Check the website often. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, contact a Council member. Offer to volunteer your skills. Represent your Tribe proudly to the outside world.

For basic information about Lipan culture, click the Museum tab on the Home page. For questions and information about Lipan language, contact: linguist@lipanapache.org or homeland@lipanapache.org.

The Tribal Museum and Culture Center is located in Corpus Christi, Texas at the Sunset Mall on Airline Dr. Since the Museum is staffed by volunteers, it is recommended that you contact the Curator prior to your visit. Contact: curator@lipanapache.org