Texas Law & Legislation

There are multiple sources of Texas law. 

Source of Law Description
Texas Constitution The governing document for our state government.
Statutes Laws enacted by the state legislature.
Administrative rules Regulations created by state agencies.
Case law The body of judicial decisions from the courts.
Attorney general opinions Persuasive but non-binding interpretations of the law.
Local ordinances Laws enacted by municipalities and counties at the local level.
Building codes Technical codes incorporated as law by statutes, rules, and ordinances.

If you have questions about researching Texas laws, you can Ask a Librarian for help.

Also check out our guides to the law where we bring together resources on a particular legal topic like landlord/tenant law or marriage in Texas.

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