About the U.S. Government

U.S. Presidency

• U.S. Presidency | FDLP Resource Guides - "This guide provides historic and current information about the U.S. Presidency."
• Presidents | U.S. National Archives and Records Administration - "Find information about presidential documents, the U.S. Presidents, and Presidential Libraries."
• Presidential History: A Resource Guide | Library of Congress Research Guides - "The Library of Congress’s collections are rich with resources related to U.S. presidential history. This guide compiles print materials, digital collections, subscription databases, and links to external websites."

Presidential Documents

• Presidential Documents - U.S. Presidency | FDLP Resource Guides - "There are three type of Presidential Documents: Administrative Orders, Executive Orders, and Proclamations. This guide provides links to these documents as well as Presidential Documents available in GovInfo."
• Federal Register - "Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents."
• Compilation of Presidential Documents - "The Compilation of Presidential Documents collection is the official publication of materials released by the White House Press Secretary. It consists of the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents and its predecessor, the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents."
• Title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations - "The Code of Federal Regulations Title 3 contains the codified Federal laws and regulations that are in effect as of the date of the publication pertaining to Presidential Documents and the Executive Office of the President."
• Presidential Inaugural Addresses - Presidential Inaugural Addresses from Ulysses S. Grant to the current President
• Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States - "The Public Papers of the Presidents, which is compiled and published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), began in 1957 in response to a recommendation of the National Historical Publications Commission. Note: The Public Papers of the Presidents were discontinued with the end of the Obama Administration. Official writings, addresses, and remarks for future presidents may be found in the Compilation of Presidential Documents collection."
• State of the Union Addresses - State of the Union Addresses from William J. Clinton to the current President.

Executive Departments & Independent Establishments and Corporations

• U.S. Executive Documents
• Federal Independent Establishments and Government Corporations

There are three main parts of the U.S. Government legislative branch: the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the six legislative branch agencies.

• U.S. Congress | FDLP Resource Guides - "This guide highlights some information by or about the legislative branch, including select publications that are available in GovInfo."
• U.S. House of Representatives - The official website of the U.S. House of Representatives has "information [that] includes the chamber's history, floor proceedings, committee schedules, votes on recent bills, and more."
• U.S. Senate - The official website of the U.S. Senate "has information that includes the chamber's history, committee hearings and meetings, appointment statuses of civilian and non-civilian government positions nominated by the President, and more."
• Legislative Branch Agencies
  • Architect of the Capital (AOC) - "AOC is the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill." Its mission is "to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences."
  • Congressional Budget Office (CBO) - "CBO... [provides Congress with] objective, nonpartisan information to support the Congressional budget process and to help Congress make effective budget and economic policy."
  • Library of Congress - "Though the Library of Congress serves primarily the members of Congress with 24/7 access to information and reference services, the general public can also enjoy and explore its vast printed and digital collections."
  • United States Botanic Garden (USBG) - USBG "inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally."
  • United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) - GAO provides Congress with timely information " [to meet] its constitutional responsibilities, and help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government."
  • United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) - GPO's mission is to “publish trusted information for the Federal Government to the American people."

U.S. Congressional Information

• Congress.gov - "Presented by the Library of Congress, Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information."
• Congressional Collections - "U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the "nation's record keeper" of all publications and materials that were created by the U.S. Government during its "course of business." Its congressional collection includes official records of the U.S. Congress, and private and personal papers of congressional members."
• U.S. Congressional Documents in GovInfo
  • Congressional Bills - "Congressional bills are legislative proposals from the House of Representatives and Senate within the United States Congress."
  • Congressional Commission Reports - Congressional commission reports contain the findings, data, analyses, and recommendations of a commissioned entity. 
  • Congressional Hearings - "A hearing is a meeting or session of a Senate, House, joint, or special committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to obtain information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate/oversee the activities of a government department or the implementation of a Federal law."
  • Congressional Pictorial Directory - The Congressional Pictorial Directory is a biennial publication on all members of the U.S. Congress.
  • Congressional Record - The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session.... At the back of each daily issue is the "Daily Digest," which summarizes the day's floor and committee activities.
  • U.S. Code - Published by the U.S. House of Representatives' Office of the Law Revision Counsel, the U.S. Code is the "codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States," and has 53 subject titles. Some of the titles "have been enacted into positive (statutory) law."
  • U.S. Congressional Serial Set - The volumes of the U.S. Congressional Serial Set are compilations of documents from the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on various subjects. The Law Library of Congress digitizes these collections.
• Law Library of Congress - "The mission of the Law Library of Congress is to provide authoritative legal research, reference and instruction services, and access to an unrivaled collection of U.S., foreign, comparative, and international law."
• Guide To Law Online - "The Guide to Law Online is an annotated guide to sources of information on government and law. It includes links to useful and reliable sites for legal information from international, multinational, foreign, federal, state, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions. The Guide focuses on sites offering the full texts of laws, regulations, and court decisions, along with commentary from lawyers writing primarily for other lawyers."

U.S. Government Resources about the Federal Court System

• U.S. Federal Courts | FDLP Resource Guides - "This guide highlights the judicial branch of the Federal Government based on the 2025 edition of the United States Government Manual. The branch includes the Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and other lower and special courts. The guide covers the structure of the Federal Court system, how to find judicial information, the Supreme Court of the United States, lower courts, and special courts. The guide does not provide legal advice."
• Structure of the Courts | FDLP Resource Guides - "This page provides an overview of the Federal Court system as well as definitions for some commonly used terms."
• United States Courts - "Learn about the U.S. Courts, including court role and structure, educational resources, and Judicial vacancies."
• Supreme Court of the United States - The official website of the Supreme Court of the United States. It includes the Court calendar, live audio for oral arguments, access to the U.S. Reports and much more.
  • Supreme Court of the United States | FDLP Resource Guides - "As the "final arbiter of the law," the Supreme Court of the United States is "charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under law and, thereby, also functions as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution."¹ This page outlines the current members of the Supreme Court, their cases, and how to visit the Court."
  • Supreme Court Landmark Cases | United States Courts - "Explore landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped history and have an impact on citizens today."
  • Supreme Court’s Online Docket Database - "The online docket database contains information on the status of cases, both pending and decided, that have been filed at the Court since the beginning of the 2001 term."
  • Journal of the Supreme Court of the United States - "The Journal of the Supreme Court of the United States contains the official minutes of the Court. It is published chronologically for each day the Court issues orders or opinions or holds oral argument."
• Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov - "Read a comprehensive overview of how the Constitution has been interpreted over time."
• Federal Judicial History | Federal Judicial Center - "Find resources and research materials by the Federal Judicial Center on the history of the judicial branch."
• Law Library of Congress Research Guides - "Check out these guides as a starting point to research legal topics, including recommended materials in the library's online and printed collections."

U.S. Laws and Regulations

• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - "The CFR is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation."
• Judicial Publications on GovInfo - "Links to various collections on GovInfo.gov, including Congressionally Mandated Reports and Independent Counsel Investigations."
• Public Laws - "Public laws, also known as slip laws, are an official publication of the law and are competent evidence admissible in all state and Federal courts and tribunals of the United States."
• U.S. Code (USC) - "The USC is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. It is divided by broad subjects into 53 titles."
• U.S. Statutes at Large"The Statutes at Large is the permanent collection of all laws and resolutions enacted during each session of Congress."
• U.S. Reports - "The opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States are published officially in the United States Reports."

Texas Government Resources

• Texas Constitution and Statutes – Provides searchable access to the Texas Constitution and Statutes.
• Texas Legislature Online – “Enables the public to view the status of legislation and provides the ability to search bill text, amendment text, and bill information.”
• Texas Register – Published weekly, “the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published…includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn, and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals.”
• Texas Administrative Code (TAC) –“is a compilation of all state agency rules in Texas. There are 17 titles in the TAC. Each title represents a subject category and related agencies are assigned to the appropriate title.”
• Texas Senate – The Texas Senate website provides information on senators, committee hearings, live and archived Senate proceedings and other Senate news.
• Texas House of Representatives - The Texas House of Representatives website provides information on House members, committees, live and archived broadcast events, and research resources.
• Legislative Reference Library of Texas – Provides “reference and research … [assistance] to the [Texas] Legislature, its staff, and its committees. Whenever possible within this framework, the library will assist the public and other state agencies with legislative research.”
• Guide to Law Online: U.S. Texas – “This guide, prepared by the Law Library of Congress, includes links to free online legal resources regarding Texas, focusing on its constitution; executive, legislative, and judicial branches; legal guides; and general sources.”
• Texas.gov – “Texas.gov is the official website of the State of Texas. From here, we’ll guide you to online services, resources, and information around our great state.”  
• Texas Governor – The Texas Governor website provide information on the current governor, policies and official actions, and official news.
• State Agency List – Use this list to find current Texas state agencies.

General Resources

• Texas State Agency Databases – Compiled and maintained by GODORT, this libguide page list by subject/topic “publicly searchable databases produced by agencies of the State of Texas.”
  • Handbook of Texas Online – “The authoritative digital encyclopedia of the Lone Star State.”
  • The Portal to Texas History – “The Portal to Texas History is a gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas. Created and maintained by the University of North Texas Libraries.”
  • VoteTexas.gov – One-stop resource for voter information in Texas.
• Texas Statistics & Data
  • Texas Open Data Portal – “The Texas Open Data Portal, also known as the ODP, is the official State of Texas site for publicly accessible open data published by state agencies and institutions of higher education. This data can be viewed, analyzed, visualized and exported all on one platform.”
  • US. Census Profile: Texas
  • US. Census Quick Facts: Texas
  • Texas: 2020 Census

Cameron County

• Cameron County, Texas – The official website of Cameron County, Texas.
• U.S. Census Profile: Cameron County, Texas
• U.S. Census Quick Facts: Cameron County, Texas

Hidalgo County

• Hidalgo County, Texas – The official website of Hidalgo County, Texas.
• U.S. Census Profile: Hidalgo County, Texas
• U.S. Census Quick Facts: Hidalgo County, Texas

Starr County

• Starr County, Texas – The official website of Starr County, Texas.
• U.S. Census Profile: Starr County, Texas
• U.S. Census Quick Facts: Starr County, Texas

Willacy County

• Willacy County, Texas – The official website of Willacy County, Texas.
• U.S. Census Profile: Willacy County, Texas
• U.S. Census Quick Facts: Willacy County, Texas