LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides: Legal Self-help Resources: Starting Point

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The information on this guide has been prepared by LSC-North Harris Librarians for general information purposes only and should not be construed as, nor substituted for, legal advice. It is strongly advised that you contact an attorney for legal advice.

General Legal Information

Black's Law Dictionary 11th Edition by Bryan A. Garner (Editor)
Call Number: Legal Reference, KF156 .B53
ISBN: 9781539229759
Publication Date: 2019
Legal Dictionary, provides definitions for legal terms, abbreviations and acronyms

Law.com
The People's Law Dictionary, free online law dictionary

Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law by Shae Irving; Nolo Editors
Call Number: KF387 .N65 2017
ISBN: 9781413323436
Publication Date: 2017
The law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. This handy, information-packed resources answers hundreds of the most frequently asked questions, in plain English, with no mind-numbing legalese.

Texas Law

Texas Public Information Act Handbook
from the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton
Texas State Law Library
Includes links to all manner of legal information and reviews. Any Texas resident can register online for a library card to gain access to the Texas State Law Library's e-book collection, practice guides, and certain library databases for 6 months at a time.