diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3be98a1..c11fcef 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -73,6 +73,10 @@ Help support Gdspy development by [donating via PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/c
 
 ## History of changes
 
+### Version 1.6.12 (Jun 2, 2022)
+* Fix in `Cell.get_texttypes`.
+* Allow labels to inherit transforms through `get_labels`.
+
 ### Version 1.6.11 (Jan 14, 2022)
 * Fix in `Cell.write_svg` when missing references.
 * Speed improvements in `Cell.remove_polygons` (thanks Troy for the contribution).
diff --git a/gdspy/__init__.py b/gdspy/__init__.py
index ca564c1..63cf6c0 100644
--- a/gdspy/__init__.py
+++ b/gdspy/__init__.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 - http://www.buchanan1.net/stream_description.html
 """
 
-__version__ = "1.6.11"
+__version__ = "1.6.12"
 
 import warnings