The Texas statutes, administrative rules, and local ordinances occasionally adopt, incorporate, or refer to technical codes published by independent organizations. These codes describe scientific and safety standards for structures and discuss specifications for fire safety, electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, construction practices, and many other topics. The State Law Library frequently receives questions related to these codes. To assist in answering those questions, our librarians have en…

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Voting is currently underway in Texas! Early voting will take place from Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 until Friday, February 28th, 2020. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. If you have questions about voting, VoteTexas.gov is a website powered by the Texas Secretary of State with all the information you need to find out where to vote and what's on the ballot. You can also read about your voting rights and find answers to frequently asked questions related to voting. Remember, if you have q…

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