Online Resources

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

Fort Bend County Libraries' Community Outreach Department collects and shares information about local community organizations for public use.

This searchable online database helps people with ties to Fort Bend County do family history research. It includes names, birth and death dates, cemetery info, notes, and scanned obituaries (if available).

Find info on Fort Bend County departments, elected officials, and Commissioners Court agendas and minutes. Meetings are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month. Agendas and minutes are available online.

FDO Quick Start by Candid is a free, easy way to find U.S. foundations for your funding search. Create an account to look up funders by name, EIN, location, assets, or giving range. You can also search IRS 990 forms by keyword to discover the right match for your project or cause.

The EPA's Fuel Economy Guide offers fuel economy info from the current year back to 1974. Use the "Find a Car" tool to get up-to-date details on gas mileage, environmental impact, and safety for many car models.

Use the Gale Literary Index to find which Gale resources include information about specific authors and their works.

Access popular magazines in Gale OneFile that cover current events, sports, science, and health topics.

Search across multiple Gale databases at once—including Gale OneFile, Gale In Context, Gale Literature, and Gale eBooks—using this easy, all-in-one search tool.

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Find popular magazines and important publications all in one place. Great for general research and staying informed.

GeoRef gives access to worldwide geoscience literature, with over 3.6 million references to journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports, and theses. It covers North American geology from 1669 to today, and the rest of the world from 1933 to the present.

Explore over 850 entries on African American history in Texas, from the arrival of Estevanico in 1528 to modern-day contributions. This online resource highlights the impact of Afro-Texans on their communities, the state, and the nation, and encourages greater awareness and research into their lasting legacy.

The Handbook of Tejano History includes 1,200+ entries on Tejano contributions to Texas, with 300 new articles. Released in 2016 to honor the Tejano Monument, it reflects a two-year effort by researchers and history enthusiasts to share the vital role of Tejanos in Texas culture and history.

The Handbook of Texas Women highlights the vital role women have played in shaping Texas history. This Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) project updates and expands entries on Texas women, adding new research and making it freely available online to promote a more inclusive view of the state’s past.

Find current, reliable information on many health topics. Great for students, researchers, and health professionals.