Bill of Rights Day is celebrated on December 15 each year. The Bill of Rights, composed of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, sets out the foundational civil rights and liberties guaranteed to all Americans. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared December 15 to be Bill of Rights Day in 1941 in commemoration of … Continue Reading
The Texas State Law Library and Harris County Law Library have partnered to expand digital services for all Texans. Beginning on Law Day, May 1, law librarians from both libraries will offer expanded chat services in English and Spanish Monday through Friday. Anyone who needs assistance with legal research can contact a law librarian through … Continue Reading
The Texas State Law Library, in partnership with the LexisNexis State and Local Government team, is providing virtual access to Lexis Advance through May 31 to facilitate social distancing. Library patrons can create a 30-day temporary ID that allows for self-serve access to Lexis Advance. The IDs allow access for 30 days or until May … Continue Reading
The Texas State Law Library may be closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but many resources may be accessed online. The law library has established an online portal for asking questions of the librarians, who remain on hand to answer any questions by phone or email. The “Ask a Librarian” page has instructions on how … Continue Reading
