Legislation And Sources of Law

Attorney General Opinions
Find Attorney General Opinions interpreting state laws and the Texas Constitution.
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Court Rules and Procedures
Explore rules and procedures for Texas courts.
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Texas Administrative Code
Access state agency rules and regulations.
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Texas Constitution and Statutes
Find Texas legal codes and foundational laws.
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Case Law and Computer Assistance Legal Research

Fastcase
Fastcase is a research tool that is free or offered a discount through the State Bar of Texas and other bar associations.
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Juvenile Law Center Legal Docket
Search case summaries and updates on key juvenile justice and child welfare cases across the U.S.
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LexisNexis
LexisNexis is a subscription-based research database containing legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics.
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Texas State Law Library
Explore free legal resources, research tools, and access to state and federal laws.
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Westlaw
Westlaw is a subscription-based legal research database that provides access to a variety of primary and secondary legal sources.
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Courts

Federal Courts
Discover resources and links to the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Courts of Appeals.
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Specialty Courts
Find information on specialty courts that focus on drug offenses, teens, veterans’ matters, and mental health offering alternative approaches to traditional legal processes.
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Texas Judicial Directory
Access a listing of Texas courts, judges, and court personnel or search the current directory.
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Agencies

Office of Court Administration
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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State Bar of Texas
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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Texas Indigent Defense Commission
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Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center
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Texas Juvenile Justice Department
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Organizations and Associations

Coalition for Juvenile Justice
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Disability Rights Texas
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District and County Clerks Association
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Gault Center
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Juvenile Law Center
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Juvenile Law Section
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Lone Star Justice Alliances
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National Center for Youth Law
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Texas Appleseed
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Texas Center for Justice Equity
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Texas Public Policy Foundation
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Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, and Criminal Justice Clinics

Criminal Defense Clinic – Southern Methodist University School of Law
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Criminal Defense Clinic – Texas Tech
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Criminal Defense Clinic – University of Houston Law Center
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Criminal Defense Clinic – University of Texas School of Law
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Criminal Justice Clinic – South Texas School of Law
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Innocence Clinic – University of North Texas Law School
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Juvenile Justice Clinic – University of Texas School of Law
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W. W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic
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