Texas Public Information Act
Which government documents do the public have the right to access?
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Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Biography of the 42nd lieutenant governor of Texas
Texas Secretary of State
Summary of the structure, governance, and functions of the Office of Texas Secretary of State
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Sales Tax in Texas
Sales tax rates vary slightly throughout Texas, topping out at 8.25%
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Tax Rate Elections in Texas
Ballot measures to raise or maintain local tax rates
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State Symbols of Texas
Discover key symbols of Texas identity: the Bluebonnet, Long Horn, Rodeo, and more.
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History of Juneteenth
Holiday celebrating the freeing of slaves during the U.S. Civil War
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Primary Elections in Texas
Guide to Texas Primaries: Who Can Vote and How They Work
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
General overview of the structure, functions, and budget of Texas' leading wildlife conservation agency
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Texas Medical Board
Regulatory agency setting medical ethics rules and handling disciplinary matters
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List of Texas State Agencies
The Texas state government includes about 150 state agencies that operate as distinct administrative units, each with its own budget, structure, and mandate.
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Legislative Budget Board
Agency guides key spending decisions and provides fiscal oversight
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Justice of the Peace Courts
“JP Courts” handle traffic cases, evictions, small claims, and bail hearings
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How to Remove a County Official in Texas
Understanding different methods for removing local officials
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County Jails in Texas
Understanding the role and operations of county jails in Texas
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Income Tax in Texas
The Texas Constitution prohibits a state income tax. Texans are still subject to pay federal income tax.
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Specialty Courts in Texas
Drug courts, family courts, mental health courts, juvenile courts, and others
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Texas State Auditor’s Office
Legislative agency that investigates financial waste, fraud, and mismanagement
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State Bar of Texas
Mandatory licensing body for attorneys and most judges in Texas
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