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U.S. LAWS
United States Code
United States Statutes at Large
TEXAS LAWS
Sources listed below are Available via Westlaw or Texas Legislature online at links above
General and Special Laws of the State of Texas
The Legislature meets in odd-numbered years and is frequently called into extra sessions.
Texas Constitution online.
Vernon's Texas Codes & Statutes
Legislation often creates the need for enforcement of that law. Agencies are thus empowered to create rules and regulations that enforce legislation at the federal, state, and local levels.
U.S. Rules & Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations online
Multi-volume set of federal regulations, organized by topical volumes. Has separate index volumes. Regulations published in the Federal Register will eventually be included in the CFR.
Congressional Record online
The Congressional Record contains proceedings, debates, and hearings information that may be helpful, especially regarding pending legislation or regulation as well as for historical research.
Federal Register — available online
Daily publication. All federal regulations are supposed to be published here. Regulations are arranged within the FR by their sponsoring agencies.
Texas Rules & Regulations
Texas Register online
Semi-weekly publication of Texas legislation, regulation, open meetings, etc. Regulations will also appear in the Texas Administration Code Texas
Administrative Code online
All the rules and regulations adopted by Texas departments, agencies and commissions.