Texas Legislative Council

Publications

Various publications on bookshelf

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Analysis of Legislative Enactments

Summary of Enactments:
85th Legislature (2017)

Analysis of Proposed Constitutional Amendments:
        2017     |     Condensed
Interim Studies Established by Enrolled Bills and Resolutions:
85th Legislature (2017)
New, Renamed, and Abolished State Governmental Entities:
85th Legislature (2017)

Process and Procedures

The Legislative Process in Texas:
85th Legislature (2017)

Bill to Law Flowcharts:

Process for Senate Bills  

Process for House Bills  

Reading Statutes and Bills:
85th Legislature (2017)

Texas Legislative Information and Resources:
85th Legislature (2017)
Texas Legislative Glossary:
85th Legislature (2017)

Dates of Interest:
2017 - 2018

General Reference

The Texas Constitution

As amended through the November 7, 2017, election

Amendments to the Texas Constitution Since 1876
Texas Legislative Manual
(2017)
Presiding Officers of the Texas Legislature 1846‐2016  
Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual

Policy Issue Publications

The Texas Legislative Council prepares publications on issues of interest to the legislature. Selected publications may be found here.

Printed Publications

A limited number of printed publications are available and may be requested here.