The State Law Library often receives questions related to occupational licenses. These are a type of restricted license that can allow someone whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked to drive in order to carry out essential household duties (such as attending work or school). The library links to information on how to apply for these licenses in our Occupational Driver's License research guide. Our research guide includes: Texas statutes governing occupational licenses and the T…

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The State Law Library is pleased to announce that twelve new volumes of historical statutes are now available online. The 5 volumes from 1974 are a complete reprinting of the statutes through the 63rd Legislature and the 1975–1981 volumes cover laws enacted by the 64th, 65th, 66th and 67th Legislatures: 1974 West's Texas Statutes and Codes (5 volumes) 1975 Supplement to the 1974 West's Texas Statutes and Codes 1977 Supplement to the 1974 West's Texas Statutes and Codes (2 volumes) 1979 Sup…

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