Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Coordinating body for long-range strategic planning
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History of the Lone Star Flag
The Lone Star Flag first served as the flag of the Republic of Texas in 1839, though there is debate about when it originated.
Federal Courts in Texas
Texas is home to four federal judicial districts, which handle different cases from state courts.
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Family Law in Texas
Overview of the Texas Family Code, which governs adoption, divorce, marriage, and other family matters.
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Texas Facilities Commission
State agency that manages a portfolio of real estate on behalf of other state agencies
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Understanding the role of Texas' environmental regulatory agency
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Employees Retirement System of Texas
ERS serves over 500,000 active and retired state employees and manages assets worth about $30 billion.
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Texas Division of Emergency Management
State agency for disaster response managed by the Texas A&M University System
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Texas Education Agency
Coordinating agency within Texas' decentralized public education system
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District Courts in Texas
District Courts are general trial courts handling both civil cases and felony criminal matters.
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District Clerks in Texas
Officials handling critical judicial paperwork and jury selection
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District Attorneys in Texas
Prosecutors handling felony criminal cases in local courts
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest appellate court in Texas for criminal cases and the final authority on questions of interpreting criminal law.
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Texas Courts of Appeals
Regional appellate courts responsible for reviewing both civil and criminal cases
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County Sheriffs in Texas
Understanding the role of sheriffs in Texas' law enforcement system
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County Clerks in Texas
Local officials administering elections and maintaining public records
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Constables in Texas
Understanding the role of constables in Texas' law enforcement system
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