The official website for the State of Texas that offers direct access to government information and online services.

The Chief Justice and eight justices make up the Supreme Court in Texas. Located by the State Capital, it serves as the "last resort" for rulings on civil matters. Use this site for contact information and the Justice calendar. Find out about current news and cases, rules and procedures. See oral arguments videos, causes, and orders and opinions.

The 14 courts of appeals reside in specific areas of Texas and have jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases appealed from district or county courts. Visit the web sites of all 14 courts of appeals by hovering over "courts" in the subject links.

The Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas' highest court for criminal cases. The Court consists of a Presiding Judge and eight Judges. View Justice contact Information, procedures, rules, issues argument, virtual court, orders, opinions and statements, and case submissions. You may also locate forms.

Use this site to explore the legislative process. You will find links to media events, press releases and broadcasts, as well as profiles of members and contact information. See how your representative voted on a bill and view videos about issues he/she cares about. See calendars of when legislators are in session and house journals by day. Link to the Constitution and Statutes, the budget, information about the capital, and jobs that are currently available.

Use this resource to find out about today's activities in Congress. What bills were filed and how your representative voted. View the text of a bill and track legislation. See the Texas Constitution amended to current period and view Texas Statutes by subject. There are even informative links for kids and teachers.

Each Texas state agency includes a link to contact information, addresses, phone numbers and a link to the agency's Web site

Learn about Senate proceedings, districts, rules and committees. Included are details about representatives and broadcasts of Senate proceedings. View video and audio files of public hearings, lists of referred bills, and news and media webcasts. Take a virtual tour of the Capital. There is also a Texas Senate kids link with educational games.

Known as the ultimate source of information for anyone working in or wanting to learn about state, city and county government. Includes Senators, Representatives, committees, agencies, bill findings and more.

This link guides you to information about Texas District, County, Justice, Municipal, and Specialty courts. It includes multi-district litigation cases, rules of judicial administration, and information about serving on a jury or receiving child support.

View parts of the Constitution and Statutes, or use direct links to view the complete document.

This publication deals with Texas constitutional history. It includes original and proposed amendments with dates, and outcomes, as well as links to joint resolutions and the text of amendments.

Between 1824 and 1876 Texas was an independent nation, a republic, and then a state. Find historical documents on rights, responsibilities, and governance of Texans during this era.