Tracking State Legislation in Texas

Texas Legislature Online is the most comprehensive and current source of information on all aspects of legislation in Texas.

The Texas State Senate

Official Web site. Provides Texas access to information about the Texas Senate, its members and committees, the current Legislature, and the Lieutenant Governor's office.

The Texas House of Representatives

Official Web site. Provides information about the Texas House of Representatives, its members and committees, the current Legislature, the office of the Speaker of the House, and other general information about the state of Texas.

About the Legislative Process in Texas (Texas Legislature Online)

A detailed description of how a Texas bill becomes law. Also includes diagrams of the legislative process in the House and in the Senate, and information on the three types of resolutions and how they are used by the Legislature.

How to Follow A Bill Using TLO (Texas Legislature Online)

Outlines the basic steps involved in passing a bill into law at the state level and provides links to information available on the Texas Legislature Online Web site to aid in following each of these steps. See Dates of Interest for an overview of major deadlines and events scheduled during the current legislative session.

Legislative Glossary (Texas Legislature Online)

Brief definitions of terms associated with the legislative process in Texas.