Databases

Since 1935, The Book of the States has provided information, answers and comparisons for all 56 states, commonwealths and territories of the United States. This resource is published by The Council of State Governments. Founded in 1933, The Council of State Governments is the nation’s largest nonpartisan organization serving all three branches of state elected and appointed officials.

Once an annual publication, The Book of the States is now a year-round digital resource featuring state-by-state comparisons. For an archive of past issues, click on the View Resource button below.

Texas is the most disaster-prone state in the country with 372 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Learn how to protect your home from natural disasters, safeguard your documents, prepare your emergency supplies, make an evacuation route, and stay prepared on this helpful website from the Texas General Land Office.

Searchable database containing official Fort Bend County public and court records.

Fort Bend County Libraries Community Outreach Department compiles and maintains profile information about community organizations and makes this data accessible to the public.

Information on county governmental departments, elected officials, Commissioner's Court agendas and minutes, and much more.

File your legal paperwork online using this free tool.

Select from legal forms using this free forms library from the Fort Bend County County Clerk's Office, including Birth & Death, Marriage, DBA, Brands, Official Public Records and Civil, Juvenile, Misdemeanor and Probate Court.

Select from legal forms using this free forms library from the Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office, including Counsel in Death Penalty Cases, Civil/Family, Subpeona, Administrative Services Requests, and Board of District Judges Approved Forms regarding Bail, Minor Funds and Sealed Records.

Links to the official websites of cities in the Fort Bend County area.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.

Searchable and browseable database of all the Texas Constitution, all 27 Texas codes, and other statutes from the Texas Legislature.

Portal for information and resources concerning Texas courts.

TexasLawHelp.org is dedicated to providing free, reliable legal information to low-income Texans. The website is part of a national legal aid effort that is using technology to enhance and expand the delivery of legal services. In the last year alone, more than 3.8 million people visited the site. 

TexasLawHelp.org is a collaborative effort by Texas legal aid organizations and foundations, courts, and nonprofits. It is managed by Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC). TLSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers underserved Texans through legal education, advocacy, advice, and representation.

Quick access to Texas government services online.

Visit the U.S. Government's Citizenship Resource Center.

Easy one-stop access to all online U.S. Federal Government resources.

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