Government

"Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. We are firmly committed to neutrality in our content." 

Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System (EDGAR) is the primary system for companies and others submitting documents under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Containing millions of company and individual filings, EDGAR benefits investors, corporations, and the U.S. economy overall by increasing the efficiency, transparency, and fairness of the securities markets. 

Tutorial: Using EDGAR to Research Investments

Articles from the Federal Register, a daily publication covering federal regulations, proposed rules and public notices, executive orders, and other presidential documents. Jointly administered by the National Archives & Records Administration and the U.S. Government Printing Office. 

Information on the current leadership, various departments, latest news and more for Harris County, Texas.

Information on the archives of Harris County, Texas.  Collections include records from county offices such as the Assessor and Collector of Taxes, Justices of the Peace, Commissioners, County Judges and more.  Also includes private manuscript, map and photograph collections.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is the county health department for Harris County and provides comprehensive health services and programs to the community through a workforce of approximately 700 public health professionals – all dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Harris County residents and the communities in which they live, learn, work, worship, and play. The HCPH jurisdiction included approximately 2.3 million people and over 30 other municipalities located in Harris County (not including the city of Houston). 

Harris County Elections Administrator's Office. Here you can find information on voter registration, sample ballots, elections calendar and more. 

Access to information about different careers including required education, salary ranges, and job prospects from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

"This site provides user-friendly access to information on how to prepare for all types of disasters, highlights access to real-time alerts regarding ongoing emergencies, and connects you with state-of-the-art tools available to help you plan, recover, and stay safe." 

Official site for registering to do business with the federal government. Registration on this site is free.

The complete legal statutes of the state of Texas and the Texas Constitution.

The Texas Department of Public Safety covers areas of public safety, including popular services such as driver's licenses. Find information on obtaining a driver license, identification card, commercial driver license and more.  

Office of the Governor of Texas. Here you'll find information on the initiatives of the current governor and how to reach out to the governor's office. 

Information on the Texas courts, judicial organizations, publications & training, programs & services, judicial data and more. 

Information on legislature before the Texas House & Senate. Find out who represents you, how the legislative process works and more. 

"The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy."

Tutorial: An Introduction to Census Data

A browsable version of the United States Code.  Alternate Search @ the Cornell Legal Information Institute

"The United States Code 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 and published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives."

A browsable version of the United States Code of Federal Regulations.  Alternate Search @ the Cornell Legal Information Institute

"The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) annual edition 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. The 50 subject matter titles contain one or more individual volumes, which are updated once each calendar year, on a staggered basis."

A searchable database of patents and trademarks from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

"Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the following aspects of the election process:

• Absentee ballot information
• Ballot measure information (where applicable)
• Early voting options (where applicable)
• Election dates
• Factual data on candidates in various federal, state and local races
• General information on such topics as how to watch debates with a critical eye
• ID requirements
• Polling place locations
• Registration deadlines
• Voter qualifications
• Voter registration forms
• Voting machines