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Legal Research for Beginners Guide
Texas State Law Library
Public introductory guide to legal research, primary and secondary sources, search methods, research planning, webinars, books, and e-books.
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How to get help
Define the legal question and jurisdiction, begin with an appropriate overview or controlling primary source, verify currency and authority, follow citations to relevant law, and use librarian reference assistance for help locating public materials.
Who this service helps
Open to the public for legal-information research; use of licensed e-books or databases may require a free Texas State Law Library account or an in-person visit.
Where this service is available
Service area: People learning to research Texas or federal law, including self-represented litigants and residents of Central Texas.
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Location and contact
205 West 14th Street, Tom C. Clark Building, Room G01
Austin TX 78701
Travis County
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Cost / fees
The online guide is free to use; eligible Texas residents can obtain a free library account, while printing, copying, document delivery, databases outside library access, or legal services may involve costs.
About this service
The guide explains authoritative primary sources such as statutes, regulations, ordinances, and court decisions and secondary sources that summarize, analyze, or cite the law, with practical resources for beginning a legal research project.
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