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The State Law Library serves the legal research needs of the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the Texas Attorney General, other state agencies and commissions, and the citizens of Texas. We are a public law library.
The Texas statutes are the laws enacted by the state legislature. These laws are later arranged by subject area into codes like the Family Code or the Penal Code.
There are multiple sources of law in Texas, and the State Law Library provides this guide to help you locate and research Texas laws and legislation.
This guide provides information on Texas and federal gun laws including: background checks, open carry, concealed carry, handgun licenses, restrictions for felons, and local regulation of firearms and shooting ranges.
In 2022, Texas enacted a law that prohibits almost all abortions. Chapter 170A of the Texas Health & Safety Code prohibits abortions outright, except in certain narrow circumstances. Section 170A.002 prohibits a person from performing, inducing, or attempting an abortion.
This State Bar of Texas manual provides a thorough overview of probate law in Texas, from the initial contact with a client to the closing of the estate. It contains forms, sample letters, worksheets, and checklists.
Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Texas. Article from Nolo that discusses the basics of landlord and tenant law in Texas. Topics include required disclosures, security deposits, late fees, withholding rent and termination and eviction rules. Renting a Home.
In Texas, the state legislature enacts statutes. State agencies are given rulemaking authority by the legislature. Local governments like municipalities and counties may then enact ordinances within their jurisdictions. The state courts interpret the law. Use the pages below to learn more. Texas Law & Legislation. Texas Constitution; Texas Statutes
The Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act is the state law that covers various issues such as board governance, elections and voting, record-keeping and an owner's right to access records, protections regarding third-party collections, required notices, foreclosures for assessment liens, and regulations on leases.
Statutes, books, and online resources on the topic of probate law in Texas. The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.