About Texas
Helpful links from the Texas State Library! http://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/index.html
The New Handbook of Texas
An encylopedia of all things Texas! A joint project of the Texas State Historical Association and the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/
Travel Tex
Travel information presented by the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Texas Department of Economic Development.
http://WWW0.TravelTex.COM/
More than just travel information, Travel Tex also features utilities to turn your computer screen into a little piece of Texas:
The site also features the Texas State Travel Guide, a free, full-color, comprehensive guide filled with information about Texas cities, towns, and attractions. You can search it online or order your own copy. To order by telephone, call 1-800-8888-TEX (from within the U.S.) or 210-722-8119 (International). The Guide can also be requested by e-mail from: http://WWW0.TravelTex.COM/stuff.asp
Texas Facts
Presented by the Texas Department of Economic Development, this page features information on Texas industries, the state's workforce, transportation infrastructure, and costs of doing business here.
http://www.tded.state.tx.us/TXoverview/
Texas Legislature Online
Maintained by the Texas Legislative Council. Look here for information on Texas government, including laws, the Constitution and members of the Legislature.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Information about animals, plants, fishing, hunting, boating and state parks
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Office of the Governor of Texas
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/Texas/index.html
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/kids/index.html
The Texas Almanac
Includes demographic, astronomical, weather, and government data. Almost everything you need for a Texas report! Choose Almanac Data from this site.
http://www.texasalmanac.com/
Lone Star Junction
is a non-profit organization chartered by the state of Texas. Their service is an on-line resource about Texas and its early history. http://www.lsjunction.com/
If you have questions after visiting these sites, please contact the reference desk of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Our e-mail address is reference.desk@tsl.texas.gov. We try to handle all requests within 1 week of receipt. The desk is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you need immediate assistance during those hours, you can contact us by telephone at 512-463-5455.
