Laws & Codes

Links to information on the Texas Department of Agriculture, Business and Commerce Code, Texas statutes, search for Texas legislative bills, the Texas Constitution, the Texas Administrative Code, the Business organizations code, workers' compensation insurance rules, The Texas Business Advisor, Texas Apportioned Registration, the Uniform Commercial Code Section, business tax responsibilities, unemployment, labor law and appeals information, laws and requirements for employers, and required posters in the workplace.

Resources

  • Texas Department of Agriculture

    This page contains links to all the statutes and rules relating to the Regulatory Programs Division.

  • Business and Commerce Code

    A collection of information under Business and Commerce Code pertaining to Deceptive Trade Practices.

  • Texas Statutes

    This site allows for the review and download of statutes enacted in the most recent legislative session.

  • Search for Texas Legislative Bills

    Search for bills by author/sponsor, coauthor/cosponsor, bill number, committee, subjects, committee status, action taken, and related subjects.

  • Texas Constitution

    Download the Texas Constitution or link to the 17 different sections.

  • Texas Administrative Code

    A compilation of all state agency rules in Texas. There are 16 titles in the TAC. Each title represents a category and relating agencies are assigned to the appropriate title.

  • Business Organizations Code

    Listing of Texas Laws that govern the formation of Texas businesses.

  • Workers' Compensation Insurance Rules

    Information regarding the regulation of the workers' compensation system including the responsibilities of employers.

  • The Texas Business Advisor

    Here you will find information that will help you start your business, understand regulations and expand your markets.

  • Texas Apportioned Registration

    Find helpful links on renewal instructions, registration, and fees.

  • Uniform Commercial Code

    The Uniform Commercial Code Section (UCC) is the central filing office for certain financing statements and other documents.

  • Business Tax Responsibilities

    This link briefly discusses the federal, state, and local tax obligations.

  • Unemployment, Labor Law and Appeals Information

    Information on unemployment insurance, appeals to unemployment determinations, labor law issues, and other types of determinations.

  • Labor Law Information

    Contact the Labor Law Department of the Texas Workforce Commission on Texas Payday Law, Child Labor Law, and Minimum Wage Act.

  • Laws and Requirements for Employers

    Information on laws regarding discrimination, occupational safety, wage and hour, unemployment compensation, required posters, information about layoffs and downsizing.

  • Required Posters in the Workplace

    Various laws require employers to display several posters at the workplace. These posters are available, free of charge, from agency links on this site.