Texapedia is the most reliable, comprehensive, up-to-date encyclopedia of government and civics in the State of Texas. Explore more than 140 articles about the state’s laws, institutions, and elected officials.
Mission
The purpose of Texapedia is to enhance the civic knowledge of students, teachers, and the general public. We envision an active, informed citizenry equipped to reform what is lacking in their government while conserving what is good about it.
What We Do
Texapedia publishes comprehensive information about:
- the structure of Texas government, its branches and layers;
- rules governing the relationships between the different parts of government;
- roles and responsibilities of elected officials;
- the functions, size, and structure of state agencies;
- law and the legislative process;
- government finances and taxation.
Additionally, we publish articles on historical topics that shed light on aspects of contemporary civics. However, we generally avoid publishing purely historical information because there are already several websites specializing in that area, such as the Handbook of Texas.
We do not publish news. We do not offer legal advice.
Research and Sourcing
Information in this online encyclopedia is drawn from primary sources, including Texas laws, government publications and data, and the Texas Constitution. Our articles also contain original research and information derived from public records requests.
We do not include line-by-line citations in our articles because our priority is readability and user experience. The practice of heavy citing and linking, which is standard at Wikipedia and in academia, is useful for researchers but less so for a general audience.
All of our articles are researched and written by our own team. This means that Texapedia is not a ‘wiki’ (a type of website that the general public can edit). This helps to preserve the integrity of the content. Our content is significantly more reliable than Wikipedia and often more up-to-date.
However, Texapedia is still a work in progress. Some articles, or “stubs,” are incomplete. Please contact us if you spot any errors or omissions.
Contributors
Texapedia is a work in progress. We are open to article submissions from qualified contributors. Your article must meet our high standards of accuracy, thoroughness, and readability. Upon publication, your article will be publicly attributed to you as author.
Ownership
Texapedia is owned by Honest Austin, an Austin-based limited liability company.
Disclaimer
This site is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. Do not rely on this website in legal proceedings. Seek legal counsel.