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Databases & Digital Resources

Fort Bend County Info Index Search

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The Fort Bend County Info Index Search lets you look up official public and court records from Fort Bend County.

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Legal Filing online: eFILE Texas Self Help

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Easily file your legal paperwork online for free with this convenient tool.

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Legal Forms: COUNTY CLERK Forms Library for Fort Bend County

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Find and use free legal forms from the Fort Bend County Clerk’s Office, including forms for birth and death, marriage, business names (DBA), brands, and search for public records, and court cases like civil, juvenile, misdemeanor, and probate.

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Legal Forms: DISTRICT CLERK Forms Library for Fort Bend County

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Access free legal forms from the Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office, including forms for civil and family cases, subpoenas, death penalty counsel, administrative service requests, and court-approved forms for bail, minor funds, and sealed records.

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Legal Services and Other Resources for Low-income Texans: Referral Directory

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Find free or low-cost legal help for civil or criminal issues, by county or statewide. Includes lawyer referrals and self-help resources. Now online and published by the Legal Access Division of the State Bar of Texas.

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Lexis Advance 

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Lexis Advance is an easy-to-use legal research tool. Visit the library to access state and federal case law, statutes, codes, regulations, legal forms, and more.

LexisNexis Digital Library

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Use your Fort Bend County Libraries card or eCard to access Lexis Advance eBooks on any device. In the library, link directly to cases or laws, and make notes or highlights in your eBooks.

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Texas Constitution and Statutes

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Search or browse the full Texas Constitution, all 27 Texas codes, and other laws passed by the Texas Legislature in this easy-to-use legal database.

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Texas Courts Online

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Find information and resources about Texas courts through this helpful online portal.

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Texas Law Help

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TexasLawHelp.org offers free, trustworthy legal info for low-income Texans. It’s run by Texas Legal Services Center and supported by courts, legal aid groups, and nonprofits. Millions use it each year to find help with legal issues and learn about their rights.

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Texas Legal Forms Library

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Find official Texas legal forms for business, personal, real estate, and court use. Reminder: This resource isn’t a substitute for legal advice. For serious legal matters, consult an attorney. Library staff cannot offer legal advice or recommend specific forms.

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Westlaw

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Westlaw is a leading online legal research tool used by legal professionals across the U.S. Access comprehensive resources including federal and state case law, statutes, codes, regulations, legal forms, and expert commentary—available for use at the Law Library only.