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Criminal Justice State Agencies

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Overview of the state prison system in Texas, key statistics, and FAQ

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Business Regulation & Occupational Licensing State Agencies

Texas Credit Union Department

Agency that regulates state-chartered credit unions

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Appellate Courts Judiciary

Texas Courts of Appeals

Regional appellate courts responsible for reviewing both civil and criminal cases

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Appellate Courts Criminal Justice Judiciary

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Structure, role, and FAQ about Texas' highest criminal court

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Judicial Agencies, Boards and Commissions Judiciary State Agencies

Office of Court Administration

Coordinating body within the Texas judiciary

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Criminal Justice Local Government

County Sheriffs in Texas

Understanding the role of sheriffs in Texas' law enforcement system

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County Courthouse building in Tarrant County, Texas

Local Government

County Clerks in Texas

Local officials administering elections and maintaining public records

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Criminal Justice Local Government

Constables in Texas

Understanding the role of constables in Texas' law enforcement system

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Education

Charter Schools in Texas

Independent, nonprofit public schools

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Legislative Branch State Symbols, Holidays & Landmarks

Capitol of Texas

Get to know the seat of Texas government

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State Agencies Taxes & Finance

Texas Bond Review Board

10-member oversight body promoting transparency in state and local debt financing

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Legislative Branch

Texas Senate

Understanding the structure and functions of the Texas State Senate

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Law and Constitution

10 Odd Provisions of the Texas Constitution

Some sections of the Texas Constitution reflect outdated legal concepts or spell out rules for handling extremely unlikely scenarios.

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Judiciary Law and Constitution

The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts

Dual high courts serve different functions, have different origins

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Business Regulation & Occupational Licensing State Agencies

Texas Department of Banking

State regulatory agency that charters and supervises local banks

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Executive Branch

Attorney General of Texas

Top lawyer representing the State of Texas in civil litigation

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Legislative Branch Taxes & Finance

Appropriations Process in Texas

Understanding the state's two-year budget cycle

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State Agencies

Texas Department of Agriculture

State agency headed by elected agriculture commissioner

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State Agencies

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Overview of the role, structure, funding, and functions of TSAHC

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State Agencies

Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings

Agency that resolves disputes as an alternative to the courts

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