Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information (State of Texas)

Resources & information on COVID-19 from the state of Texas.  

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Handbook of Texas Online

Here you'll find articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and more.

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Harris County

Here you'll find information on the current leadership, various departments, latest news and more for Harris County, Texas.

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Harris County Archives

Here you'll find information on the archives of Harris County, Texas.  Collections include records from county offices such as the Assessor and Collector of Taxes, Justices of the Peace, Commissioners, County Judges and more.  Also includes private manuscript, map and photograph collections.

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Harris County Public Library Digital Archive

HCPL Digital Archive is an online archive of historical and cultural materials that illustrate the continuing story of the library, our partners, and our community. Our collections are curated by the Harris County Archives and Harris County Public Library. The site, exhibits, collections, and individual items are managed and maintained by the Harris County Public Library. 

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Harris Votes

Harris County Elections Administrator. Here you can find information on voter registration, sample ballots, elections calendar and more. 

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League of Women Voters of Houston

Here you'll find information on the local Houston chapter of the League of Women Voters, their initiatives, how to become a member, the Voters Guide and more. 

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Office of the Texas Governor

Office of the Governor of Texas. Here you'll find information on the initiatives of the current governor and how to reach out to the governor's office. 

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Portal to Texas History

"The Portal to Texas History is a gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas. Created and maintained by the University of North Texas Libraries, the Portal leverages the power of hundreds of content partners across the state to provide a vibrant, growing collection of resources."

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Ready Harris

"This site provides user-friendly access to information on how to prepare for all types of disasters, highlights access to real-time alerts regarding ongoing emergencies, and connects you with state-of-the-art tools available to help you plan, recover, and stay safe." 

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Texas Almanac

Here you'll find the Texas Almanac, including the Texas Towns database. Covers Texas history, politics, culture and more.

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Texas Constitution & Statutes

Here you'll find the complete legal statutes of the state of Texas and the Texas Constitution.

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Texas Department of Public Safety

The Texas Department of Public Safety covers areas of public safety, including popular services such as driver's licenses. Find information on obtaining a driver license, identification card, commercial driver license and more.  

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Texas Digital Sanborn Maps

Here you'll find historical maps for Texas cities through the past 100 years.

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Texas Judicial Branch

Here you'll find information on the Texas courts, judicial organizations, publications & training, programs & services, judicial data and more. 

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Texas Law Help

Here you'll find legal information and forms, as well as information about free legal assistance.

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Texas Legislature

Access information on legislature before the Texas House & Senate. Find out who represents you, how the legislative process works and more. 

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Texas Reference Center

Here you'll find full-text journals and books about Texas, including history, culture, leisure and current events. 

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