This is a guide to library resources in the field of paraglegal studies. Here you will find databases, electronic journals, tutorials, and other information.
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal court cases, and over state court cases that involve a point of U.S. Constitutional or federal law.
Congress established its Law Library in 1832, recognizing its need for ready access to reliable legal materials. The Law Library has grown over the years to become the world’s largest law library, with a collection of over 2.65 million volumes spanning the ages and covering virtually every jurisdiction in the world.
The Guide to Law Online is an annotated collection of links to free online legal materials and pertinent resources organized by jurisdiction in the Library of Congress catalog.
The statutes available on this website are current through the 88th 4th Called Legislative Session, 2023. The constitutional provisions found on this website are current through the amendments approved by voters in November 2023.
Texas' criminal statutes identify a wide range of conduct considered illegal, such as theft or murder, made punishable by fines, imprisonment, and other sanctions. Texas criminal laws are found under the "Penal Code" section.
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) uses re:SearchTX as its online tool for searching general docket case files.Case records for most general docket hearings since March 2020 at SOAH are publicly available at no cost through re:SearchTX.
The State Law Library serves the legal research needs of the Texas Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Office of the Attorney General, other state agencies and commissions, and the citizens of the state.
