We are happy to announce that library patrons can now access HeinOnline’s Voting Rights & Election Law database remotely! This new addition to the library’s roster of HeinOnline databases is a great starting point for anyone interested in current and historical resources on the electoral process, political campaigns, and voting rights.
This database includes thousands
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National Consumer Protection Week is March 3rd–9th
March 3rd – 9th is National Consumer Protection Week! Covering everything from debt collection to lemon laws, the library has many resources to help you learn about your rights as a consumer.
Legal FAQs
Several of our frequently asked questions give a quick insight into some common consumer laws:
For the full list of…
How to Hire a Lawyer
If you find yourself facing a legal problem you can’t resolve, it may be time to call a professional. Lawyers can handle a variety of issues, including divorce, child custody, estate planning, starting a business, or providing a legal defense in a lawsuit.
Hiring a lawyer can be intimidating, but we have a few pointers…
New Laws Effective January 1st
A total of 31 bills passed by the 88th Texas Legislature will go into effect on January 1, 2024.
Most new laws come from the regular legislative session that ended on May 29, 2023. Governor Greg Abbott also called four special sessions to consider additional legislation, some of which will become law on January 1.…
New Law Will Prevent Private Employers From Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines
Last month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7. The bill bans private employers from adopting or enforcing workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandates. State and local government employers are already prohibited from doing so in Chapter 81B of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
The new law will take effect on February 6, 2024.…
Texas Voters Approve 13 New Constitutional Amendments
Texas voters approved 13 out of the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution in the election yesterday, November 7, 2023. The legislature added the propositions to the ballot earlier this year.
The governor’s proclamation is expected to follow shortly.
Which amendments have passed?
Here is the list of the propositions that passed. HJR and…
Reference Roundup: Small Claims Cases
People often turn to small claims courts to resolve disputes over smaller amounts of money. According to the Office of Court Administration’s Annual Statistical Report for FY 2022, there were 246,850 small claims cases on the docket in Texas justice courts in 2022 alone.
Some examples of a small claims lawsuit include:
- A person
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New Laws Effective September 1st
Many new bills passed during the 88th Texas Legislative Sessions will go into effect on September 1st, 2023. A total of 774 bills and individual sections from 19 additional bills are scheduled to become law on this date.
A number of laws have already gone into effect or are scheduled to go into effect at…
Westlaw Access is Back!
Exciting news! Patrons can now access Westlaw Classic in person at the library! Westlaw is one of the most prominent legal databases in the industry, and we are thrilled to offer this service to the public once again.