Legal Resources

Complete text of the U.S. Constitution and amendments from the U.S. Archives.

The U.S. Attorney General's written interpretation of existing law.

Legislative information from the Library of Congress.

Information about the U.S. judicial branch of government.

The highest court in the United States.

A court of appeals hears appeals from the district courts located within its circuit. The Fifth Circuit is based in New Orleans and includes Texas as part of its jurisdiction.

A trial court of the federal court system. The Western District of Texas is based in San Antonio.

Codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.

Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

Official handbook of the Federal government that provides comprehensive and authoritative descriptions of the programs and activities of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.