State of Texas Web Site

Resources for citizens, visitors, business and government.
http://www.state.tx.us/

Texas Department of Economic Development

Includes community resources, business resources, contact information, services, and programs.
http://www.tded.state.tx.us/

Texas Community Profiles

A Texas Department of Economic Development website, with community profiles and demographics.
http://community.tded.state.tx.us/

TRAIL: Texas Records and Information Locator Service

Official index to information by and about Texas state government. The information is gathered together by agency and includes the dates the agency existed, electronic budgets or reports available, addresses and phone numbers, the legal authority, access
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/trail/

Texas Government Information Sites

Directory of state online resources.
http://library.stmarytx.edu/acadlib/doc/txgovsit.htm

Texas Online

The official eGovernment site of the state. Provides citizens and businesses access to state, county, and city government services, such as license renewals.
http://www.texasonline.com/

County Treasurers' Association of Texas

Informational, resource and data page.
http://www.ctatx.org

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Texas state agency providing housing and community development opportunities for low income individuals, non-profit organizations, private companies, contractors, banking institutions, rural communities, local governments and investors.
http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS)

The mission of PRS is to protect the unprotected -- children, elderly, and people with disabilities -- from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)

TWDB is the state agency charged with statewide water planning and administration of low-cost financial programs for the planning, design and construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control and agricultural water conservation projects.
http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/

Directory of elected and appointed officials

Order the 'almanac' of Texas government. The Texas State Directory contains names and addresses of elected and appointed officers of the state from the governor's office to the over 1100 cities in Texas. Your best reference for 'who's who' in Texas.
http://www.txdirectory.com

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

Information about the workers' compensation process. Includes agency job opportunities, general information, appeal panel decisions, and workplace safety information.
http://www.twcc.state.tx.us

Texas State Board of Barber Examiners

Inspects and licenses barbers and barber shops in the state of Texas.
http://www.tsbbe.state.tx.us/

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Includes board members and minutes, license information, newsletter, and a calendar.
http://www.tsbep.state.tx.us/

State of Texas Assistance and Referral System (STARS)

Online application available in English and Spanish, provided by the Texas Department of Human Services.
http://www.txstars.net

TexasGovernment.info

Links to state and local government resources, news, and other lists of resources.
http://www.texasgovernment.info/

Texas County Appraisal Districts (CAD)

Directory of districts.
http://www.texascad.com/

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Licenses cosmetologists and establishes standards for professional practice. Information on regulations, licensing and renewal, board members and staff, and complaint procedure.
http://www.txcc.state.tx.us/

Texas Credit Union Department

Regulates state-charterd credit unions. Includes directory and rankings of credit unions, regulatory bulletins, newsletter, and staff and contact information.
http://www.tcud.state.tx.us/

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Regulates sales, taxation, importation, manufacturing, transporting, and advertising of alcoholic beverages. Information on licensing services, seller/sever education, jobs and publications.
http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/

Texas Pension Review Board

Oversight of public retirement systems. Gives information on statutes, board members and reports, tools for pension calculations, and links to pension news and public retirement systems.
http://www.prb.state.tx.us/

The Railroad Commission of Texas

Regulates the oil and gas industry, including utilities, pipeline and rail safety, liquefied petroleum gas, and surface mining of coal and uranium. Electronic filing, oil and gas data, regulations and procedures, maps, and staff information.
http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/

State Office of Administrative Hearings

Manages contested cases and conducts hearings for other state agencies. Includes general and administrative law dockets, rules, employment opportunities, and office locations.
http://www.soah.state.tx.us/

Texas Department on Aging

Information and resources for older Texans and their families, including information on nursing homes, local agencies, and financial assistance.
http://www.tdoa.state.tx.us/

Texas Veterans Land Board

Provides loans to Texas veterans for the purchase of land, and other veterans' housing assistance programs. Details of programs, downloadable forms, meeting agendas and minutes, and links to other veterans sites.
http://www.glo.state.tx.us/vlb/

Texas Commission on Human Rights

Goal is to reduce discrimination in employment and housing, by education and enforcement. Information on complaint process and monitoring schedule, and publications, as well as agency employment opportunities and contacts.
http://tchr.state.tx.us/

Texas Commission on Fire Prevention

Includes newsletter, calendar of events, and information on standards and certifications for fire fighters and on emergency funding for fire departments.
http://www.tcfp.state.tx.us/

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Regulates architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design professions. Current news, board meetings, and registration and renewal information.
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/

Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA)

Health, economic development, and community development programs targeting rural communities. Gives information on grants, training services and health unit activities, with current news and outreach events.
http://www.orca.state.tx.us/

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations

Includes regulations, forms and ongoing projects for the various businesses, industries, trades and occupations the department oversees.
http://www.license.state.tx.us/

Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications

Programs include implementation of statewide 911 and poison center network. Includes information on funding, public education, and commission's strategic plan.
http://www.911.state.tx.us/

Texas Office of State-Federal Relations

Represents state government with federal offices and agencies. Includes information on staff, internship opportunities, issues and legislation.
http://www.osfr.state.tx.us/

Texas Polygraph Examiners Board

Establishes standards, licenses and regulates polygraph industry. Includes relevant legislation, consumer information, license renewal forms, and list of schools.
http://www.tpeb.state.tx.us/

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying

Sets and enforces surveying standards. Includes Board information and news, legislation and rules, candidate guidelines, continuing education information, downloadable forms, and boundary law principles.
http://www.txls.state.tx.us/

Texas No Call Lists

Includes a registration form to limit telemarketing calls to a residential phone number for a charge. Also contains rules for telemarketers and a FAQ.
http://www.texasnocall.com/

Department of Human Services (DHS)

Program areas include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families ("welfare"), longterm care regulation, and Medicaid. Features rules and regulations, staff organization and contact information, and publications and statistics.
http://www.dhs.state.tx.us/

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

(Formerly Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.) The lead environmental agency for the state of Texas.
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us

Employees Retirement System of Texas

Includes calendar of events, forms, vendor and coordinator information, and account status and updating for members.
http://www.ers.state.tx.us/

Executive Women In Texas Government

Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of individuals developing and encouraging women in Texas government and higher education. Includes information on membership and on meetings and events.
http://www.ewtg.org/

Texas State Securities Board

Securities regulation and enforcement, with news, information for dealers, investment advisers, and consumer tips.
http://www.ssb.state.tx.us/

Texas Homeland Security

Current threat level, links to state, emergency management and health sites, and volunteer information.
http://www.texashomelandsecurity.com

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Regulates the credit industry and educates consumers and creditors. News, brochures for consumers, speakers, statutes and rules, and agency contact information.
http://www.occc.state.tx.us/

TexasPensions.org

A service of the Pension Review Board providing a directory of the active public retirement systems in Texas.
http://www.texaspensions.org/

Children's Trust Fund

Works to prevent abuse and neglect of Texas children by leading the way in setting policy, offering resources for community-based prevention programs, and providing information and education on child abuse and neglect.
http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Prevention_and_Early_Intervention/Helping_Children_and_Families/children_trust_fund.asp

The Texas Open Meetings Act

The act and recent interpretations of it in courts.
http://www.bickerstaff.com/articles/openm989.htm

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Charged with regulating public utilities in the state. Features rules and laws, customer assistance, industries regulated, publications, and news releases.
http://www.puc.state.tx.us/

Texas Electric Choice

Learn about deregulation of electricity in Texas from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Find a retail electric provider, answer questions about power, energy bills, and the safety with deregulation.
http://www.powertochoose.org/

Board of Tax Professional Examiners

Information on exam schedule and results, and board members and meeting agendas.
http://www.txbtpe.state.tx.us/

Texas Association of Counties

A statewide, non-profit trade association for county officials.
http://www.county.org/

Retired State Employees Association (of Texas)

Group ensures that Trustees and State Legislators understand and are aware of Employee Retirement System participant needs and issues. Includes information on member services and benefits.
http://www.rseaoftx.org/

Find Your Incumbent

FYI provides methods of determining state representative, U.S. representative, and state senator by using street address, zip code, city, or county
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/fyi/fyi.htm

Texas County Appraisal Districts Directory

Look up county appraisal districts directly and by city. Includes contact information for all counties in Texas, including counties that do not have websites.
http://cad.nolallen.com/

TexSTAR

A local government investment pool for the state of Texas offering cities, counties, school districts and other municipalities an investment option for the management of public funds.
http://www.texstar.org/

Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation

Conducts research and monitoring on the workers' compensation system, and provides information to policymakers and others. Publications list, links to data, and board minutes and contact information. ( The Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compe
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/company/roc/

Texas Association of Appraisal Districts

A statewide, voluntary non-profit organization incorporated and organized to promote the effective and efficient functioning and administration of appraisal districts in Texas.
http://www.taad.org/