Primary Sources First
Whenever practical, our educational content is grounded in primary legal and governmental sources: the Texas Constitution; the Texas Property Code, Tax Code, and Estates Code; Texas Legislature Online; the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; the Texas Judicial Branch; county appraisal districts; county clerks; and other official governmental publications. When we describe what a law says, we aim to link you to the law itself.
A Source Hierarchy Readers Can Trust
- Tier 1 — Official sources: statutes, enrolled bills, agency guidance, official county offices. These support statements of what the law is.
- Tier 2 — Labeled stakeholder and advocacy sources: industry groups, associations, and policy organizations. These may add useful context but are always identified as perspectives, never presented as the official record.
- Tier 3 — Third-party research and data sources: clearly labeled as such, with notes about how they differ from official data.
How We Cite
Articles link directly to the official pages they rely on — bill histories on Texas Legislature Online, statutes on the official statutes site, Comptroller publications, and county office websites. External links open in a new tab and are periodically reviewed for accuracy as part of our continual review cycle.
When a Source Is Uncertain
If a detail cannot yet be tied to a primary source, we either omit it or clearly indicate that readers should consult the official record — we do not present unconfirmed details as settled fact. Broken or changed official links can be reported through our Contact & Reporting page.
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Editorial status: Continually reviewed · This page is periodically reviewed as laws, county resources, and government websites change. Last major update: July 2026.