Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
State agency responsible for budget projections, managing state treasury, and revenues
editorNovember 21, 2022
Attorney General of Texas
Top lawyer representing the State of Texas in civil litigation
Military Forces of Texas
Understanding the role of the Texas Army and Air National Guard
editorNovember 21, 2022
Adjutant General of Texas
The Adjutant General of Texas is the state’s highest-ranking military officer, commanding the Texas Military Department and leading Guard operations for disaster relief, homeland security, and immigration enforcement.
editorMay 19, 2025
Texas Public Information Act
Which government documents do the public have the right to access?
editorNovember 20, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Biography of the 42nd lieutenant governor of Texas
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Secretary of State
Summary of the structure, governance, and functions of the Office of Texas Secretary of State
editorNovember 20, 2022
Sales Tax in Texas
Sales tax rates vary slightly throughout Texas, topping out at 8.25%
editorNovember 20, 2022
Tax Rate Elections in Texas
Ballot measures to raise or maintain local tax rates
editorNovember 20, 2022
State Symbols of Texas
Discover key symbols of Texas identity: the Bluebonnet, Long Horn, Rodeo, and more.
editorNovember 21, 2022
History of Juneteenth
Holiday celebrating the freeing of slaves during the U.S. Civil War
editorNovember 19, 2022
The First Capital of Texas: Washington-on-the-Brazos
For a brief but pivotal period, Washington-on-the-Brazos served as the first capital of the Republic of Texas.
editorMay 30, 2025
Primary Elections in Texas
Guide to Texas Primaries: Who Can Vote and How They Work
editorNovember 20, 2022
School Board Elections in Texas
School districts in Texas may conduct trustee elections using at-large voting, single-member districts, or a hybrid system combining both.
editorMay 30, 2025
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
General overview of the structure, functions, and budget of Texas' leading wildlife conservation agency
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Medical Board
Regulatory agency setting medical ethics rules and handling disciplinary matters
editorNovember 20, 2022
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.
editorNovember 20, 2022