Citizen resources

Listed below are helpful resources for Texas citizens on the legislative process, including information on how to contact legislators and how to participate in the legislative process.

Contacting your legislator

Identify your state legislators and federal representatives. Find information on how to contact them via phone or email. Includes information on proper forms of address for elected officials.

The legislative process

Link to a variety of resources about the law-making process in Texas. Includes a legislative glossary.

Texas bill status

View information on the library's Bill Status Hotline. Lists telephone numbers and services provided.

Chief Elected Officials

Lists contact information, district information, and party affiliation for elected officials in Texas.

The state budget

Several online resources related to the legislative budgeting process, including online editions of appropriations bills and other primary sources.

Congressional redistricting 2003

Chronologies and court documents relating to Texas congressional redistricting in 2003, as well as information about the history of redistricting and reapportionment in Texas

Legislative deadlines

View the Deadlines for Action Under House & Senate Rules calendar for recent legislative sessions.