Government Information: FDLP and More
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION refers to any information disseminated by a government agency (local, state, tribal, federal, foreign, international), in addition to the information generated by non-government entities but sponsored by government funds.
Business/Industry
- Business and Industry Data Center (BIDC) This link opens in a new window
- Start a Business in TexasThis resource is a seven step plan provided by the Office of the Texas Governor, and aims to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of starting a business in Texas.
- Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)This resource outlines each of the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) as mandated in 2012 by
- Texas eGrant SearchUse the Texas.gov eGrants website to search for, view the details of, and find contact information for competitive funding announcements from Texas State agencies.
Judicial/Legislative
- Texas State Law LibraryTexas residents or state employees can register for a free account.
Laws and Regulations
- FindLaw State CodesIncludes state constitutions, statutes, administrative codes, legislative information, attorney general opinions, federal and state court appeals opinions. and city ordinances
- Gammel's The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897University of North Texas site containing legislative and congressional documents as well as constitutions, select journals from the constitutional conventions, and early colonization laws.
- Texas Constitution and Statutes This link opens in a new window
- Texas Constitutions Digitization ProjectUT Austin Tarleton Law Library site containing versions of the Texas Constitutions (1824-1876) along with supporting convention materials.
- Texas Administrative Code Online This link opens in a new windowContains the administrative regulations of the State of Texas.
Maps/Atlases
- Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionExtensive collection of digitized contemporary and historical maps on a variety of themes, including the Sanborn maps of Texas.
- Texas Breeding Bird Atlas This link opens in a new window
- Texas Historic Sites Atlas This link opens in a new window
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