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Education

Texas A&M University System

Map and overview of the massive Texas A&M University System

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Law and Constitution

Texas Administrative Code

Regulations governing many aspects of public life, from environmental protection to healthcare services and insurance

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Chamber of the Texas House of Representatives in the Texas Capitol building

Legislative Branch

Texas House of Representatives

Lower chamber of the state legislature

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Business Regulation & Occupational Licensing State Agencies

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Regulatory body overseeing Texas' electric grid operator and other utilities

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Environment and Conservation State Agencies

Soil and Water Conservation Board

Texas state agency created during the 'Dust Bowl' era in 1939

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Judiciary Trial Courts

Probate Courts

Texas has specialty courts for inheritance and guardianship matters.

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Judiciary Trial Courts

Constitutional County Courts

Misdemeanor courts presided over by the county judge, or chief executive of a county

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Elections

How to Register to Vote in Texas

New to Texas or just turned 18? Here's how to register to vote.

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Environment and Conservation Local Government

Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Boards of local farmers and ranchers that work to combat soil erosion and enhance water quality.

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Local Government

Hospital Districts in Texas

Government-run hospitals providing care to low-income citizens

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Local Government

Mass Transit Districts in Texas

Overview of Texas' patchwork public transit system

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Integrity & Efficiency

Texas Open Meetings Act

Government bodies in Texas like city councils and school boards must open their meetings to the public

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Elections

General Elections in Texas

Overview of statewide elections held every two years in Texas

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Education

Texas Tech University System

Map, demographics, and structure of the Texas Tech University System

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Local Government

Water Districts

Special purpose districts ubiquitous throughout Texas

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State Agencies

Texas Lottery Commission

The Texas Lottery Commission is the operator of a government-run lottery available throughout Texas, which sells lottery tickets and awards monetary prizes on the basis of random chance. Texas voters approved the creation of a state lottery by constitutional amendment in 1991. The Lottery Commission was formed by legislation in…

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Elections

Runoff Elections in Texas

Low-turnout runoff elections decide the fate of many critical races.

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Elections Judiciary

Judicial Elections in Texas

Unlike states where judges are appointed, Texas elects almost all judges

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