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Cities & Villages | Courts | Elections | Local Government | Politics | Texas Government | Texas Law

 
 
Find It! Law
Check out our guide to law on the Internet.
 
Harris County Law Library
Catalog, periodicals list, and legal resources.
 
Houston Code of Ordinances
Complete code for the city.
 
Infopass
Make an appointment with the US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
 
Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax information including forms and publications.

Courts

Harris County Courts
Information for jurors, defendants, plaintiffs, victims, attorneys, and educators.
 
Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts
Justice of the Peace courts have jurisdiction over traffic cases. Most of the precincts/places have fine and driver safety information.
Harris County State District Courts
Information on Texas state district courts in Harris County.
 
Texas Judiciary
Portal to the state courts of Texas.

Local  Government

Harris County, Texas
The official Harris County government web site, with links to agencies, commissioner's court and the commissioners.
Harris County Appraisal District
Real, Business, and Mineral property appraisals and maps.
 
Harris County Community & Economic Development Department
Commitment to developing viable urban communities in Harris County by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, while expanding economic opportunities.
Harris County Office of Emergency Management
During actual emergencies shows road and school closings, shelter openings, has real time rainfall maps.
 
Harris County Flood Control District
Devises the flood damage reduction plans, implement the plans and maintain the infrastructure, and we carry out our mission with appropriate regard for community and natural values.
Houston Airport System
Governs Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, and Ellington Field airports.
 
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Planning region for the Gulf Coast.
 
Houston TranStar
Greater Houston transportation and emergency management center.
 
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Service information and construction updates.
 
North Harris County Regional Water Authority
Governing board on water use.
 
Port of Houston Authority
Complex of public and private facilities.

Cities & Villages

Baytown

Bellaire

Bunker Hill Village

Deer Park

Friendswood

Hedwig Village

Hilshire Village

Houston

Hunters Creek Village

Jersey Village & Jersey Village

Katy

Kemah

La Porte

League City

Missouri City

Morgan's Point

Nassau Bay

Pasadena

Pearland

Seabrook

Shoreacres

Southside Place

Spring Valley

Stafford

Sugar Land

Tomball

Webster

West University Place

Texas Government

Find Your Incumbent
Information on current members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives and the Texas Delegation to the US Congress.
 
Office of the Governor
Everything you ever wanted to know about the current Governor with current news and Texas facts.
 
State of Texas
Links to Texas agencies, statutes, counties and cities with web sites, business permits, helpful 800 phone numbers, and other information.
 
Texas Association of Counties
Resources and links to Texas Counties.
 
Tax Forms Online
Texas tax forms from the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
 
Texas Legislature Online
Includes information on the House, Senate, Legislature, and state law.
 
Texas Lottery Commission
Policies, contact information, and winners.
 
Texas Taxes
Tax publications, forms, and laws.

Texas Law

The Legislative Process in Texas
Overview of how a bill becomes a law in the state.
 
State Bar of Texas
Oversees attorneys in the state. Includes a directory of lawyers.
 
Texas Access to Justice Commission
Develops and implements policy initiatives designed to expand access to, and enhance the quality of, justice in civil legal matters for low-income Texans, also known as Legal Aid.
 
Texas Administrative Code
Regulations arranged by category and then by agency.
 
Texas Law Help
"Your one stop, online resource for free and low-cost civil legal assistance in Texas."
 
Texas Legislative Reference Library
Information on the legislature including bills.
 
Texas Register Regulations
Published weekly, includes open meeting notices and documents.
 
Texas Statutes
Laws governing Texas.
 
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