Texas Law & Legislation
There are multiple sources of Texas law.
Source of Law | Description |
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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.