Federal Government Information

Government Publications

U.S. Government Printing Office
The Government Printing Office (GPO) keeps America informed. For nearly 140 years, GPO has produced and distributed Federal Government information products. Learn about GPO resources on their site, and access some online publications
GPO's online bookstore
Find products for sale from the Government Printing Office bookstore
Depository Libraries
If it's not online, it may be in a library near you! Since 1813, depository libraries have safeguarded the public's right to know by collecting, organizing, maintaining, preserving, and assisting users with information from the Federal Government
Federal Documents at the Texas State Library
Search our online catalog for U.S. documents! As a federal depository library, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission receives all documents and publications distributed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Not all documents published before 1976 will be listed in the Library's catalog

United States Legislative Branch
Information on the U.S. Congress, compiled by the Library of Congress
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Recent actions of Congress; schedules, bill texts and other information
Directory of members of the United States House of Representatives
Directory of members of the United States Senate
Find out who represents you, and how to contact them
Legislative Process
Learn about the legislative process from the Center on Congress at Indiana University. Project Vote Smart's How a Bill Becomes a Law is another valuable resource. Many users may also find the Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids to be helpful

U.S. Federal Judiciary Home Page
U.S. Supreme Court Opinions
A variety of ways to search for opinons from 1893 to the present, and links to other court information
Historic decisions of the Supreme Court
Includes selected cases from before 1893

U.S. Census Bureau
Population and demographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau
Texas population information
State, city and county population

Texas State Plan for Federal Depository Library Services
The Texas State Plan for Federal Depository Library Services is a mission statement, a planning document, and a statement of responsibility for Texas depository libraries. Its goal is to enhance coordination within the depository library system in Texas, to identify and share resources, to improve staff and community knowledge and awareness, and to provide free access to federal government information to the citizens of the state. The State Plan should be used in conjunction with the publications, guidelines, and directives issued by the U.S. Government Printing Office relating to the administration of the Federal Depository Library Program. The current plan, adopted in 2005, may be viewed as html, Word, or .pdf files. The superceded 1983 Texas State Plan for Federal Depository System is also available. Please note: because the documents are presented as passed, you will encounter broken links within the text of the files
Listings of Texas Federal Depository Libraries by region and city

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Texas Federal Depositories Meetings