Railroad Commission of Texas
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Misnamed state agency regulating oil and gas in Texas
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Department of Public Safety
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Detailed summary of the structure, organization, governance, and functions of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Primary Elections in Texas
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Guide to Texas Primaries: Who Can Vote and How They Work
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas State Preservation Board
![Exterior of the Bullock State History Museum, which is managed by the Texas Preservation Board]()
State agency that maintains state-owned properties of ceremonial and historic significance
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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General overview of the structure, functions, and budget of Texas' leading wildlife conservation agency
editorNovember 20, 2022
Municipal Government in Texas
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Understanding the structure, functions, and powers of city governments in Texas
editorNovember 20, 2022
Municipal Courts in Texas
![Painting of municipal court judge speaking to a woman who is standing in front of the bench with a Texas flag next to the judge.]()
Overview of the structure, functions, and jurisdiction of municipal courts in Texas.
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Medical Board
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Regulatory agency setting medical ethics rules and handling disciplinary matters
editorNovember 20, 2022
List of Texas State Agencies
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The Texas state government includes about 150 state agencies that operate as distinct administrative units, each with its own budget, structure, and mandate. State agencies include boards, commissions, offices, and departments in the executive, judicial, or legislative branches of state government. Public universities are sometimes considered state agencies, though they…
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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State agency that preserves historical records and manages statewide library programs
editorNovember 20, 2022
Legislative Budget Board
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Agency guides key spending decisions and provides fiscal oversight
editorNovember 19, 2022
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
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TCOLE sets training standards and certifies all peace officers in Texas.
editorNovember 19, 2022
Law Enforcement in Texas
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Mapping Texas' vast and complex law enforcement system
editorNovember 19, 2022
Justice of the Peace Courts
![Justice of the Peace (JP) courtroom, Angelina County, Texas.]()
“JP Courts” handle traffic cases, evictions, small claims, and bail hearings
editorNovember 19, 2022
History of Juneteenth
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Holiday celebrating the freeing of slaves during the U.S. Civil War
editorNovember 19, 2022
How to Remove a County Official in Texas
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Understanding different methods for removing local officials
editorNovember 19, 2022
Texas Legislative Council
![Exterior of the Robert E. Johnson State Office Building in Austin, which houses the Texas Legislative Council]()
Little-known agency that plays an influential role behind the scenes during legislative sessions
editorNovember 19, 2022
Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct
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Agency tasked with enforcing judicial ethics rules
editorNovember 19, 2022
