Are you looking for legal books or e-books to learn the law, explore a legal topic, or start your research? Our Recommended Books & E-Books guide is a great place to start!

The guide is an easy way to discover trusted, high-quality legal titles carefully chosen by our librarians. Here are some examples of what you will find in the guide:

• Introductory books about the legal system
• Practice guides with in-depth explanations and forms
• Titles on divorce, child custody, and adoption
• Criminal law resources that explain procedures, rights, and court processes
• Materials on property, real estate, and landlord-tenant issues

If a title you want isn’t listed, you can always search our library catalog for even more options.

To check out print books, visit the the library in downtown Austin. If you’re a Texas resident, you can register for a library account online and access e-books from the comfort of your home.

A few notable titles include:

Business & Employment Law 

• A Short and Happy Guide to Contracts 

• Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business 

• Texas Transaction Guide, Legal Forms [print book]  

Consumer Rights & Personal Finance

• Collier Bankruptcy Practice Guide [print book]

• The Lawyer's Guide to the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act 

• Texas Foreclosure Manual 

Criminal Law

• Texas Criminal Forms 

• Texas DWI Manual 

• The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

Estate Planning & Probate

• Long-Term Care: How to Plan and Pay For It

• Texas Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration [print book] 

• The Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust

Family Law

• Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support

• O'Connor's Texas Family Law Handbook [print book] 

• Texas Family Law Practice Manual: Forms 

Lawsuits & Civil Procedure

• Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

• How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim

• Texas Litigation Guide [print book]