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- Bankruptcy
- U.S.Trustee Program-Dept. of Justice
The United States Trustee Program is a component of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Texas
Directory for US Bankruptcy Courts for the Western District of Texas. Provides news, information on locations, and local rules. - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Northern District of Texas
Directory for US Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern District of Texas. Provides news, information on locations, rules, forms and reports, as well as electronic filing services. - U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Texas
Directory for US Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Texas. Provides news, information on locations, rules, forms and reports, as well as electronic filing services.
- Consumer Protection
- For Consumers
- General Federal
- Welcome to the White House
Official webpage for the White House - U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit. Provides court directory, documents and rules, docket information, and court opinions. - Congressional Budget Office
Congressional Budget Office. Provides the Congress with the objective, timely, nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions and with the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process. Site details budget and economic information, and offers access to related publications.
- General Texas
- Welcome to the Texas Administrative Code
Texas Administrative Code provided by the Texas Secretary of State. - The Texas State Senate Research Center
Texas Senate House Research Center. Provides bill analysis, reports, and publications. - The Texas State Senate Lt. Governor David Dewhurst
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst's webpage. Offers biography, outlines duties and powers, and provides press releases. - The Texas State Senate
The Texas State Senate. Provides information on events and news regarding the Texas State Senate. - The State Preservation Board - Caretakers of the Texas Capitol
Texas Preservation Board. Established to preserve and maintain and restore the State Capitol and the General Land Office Building, and their contents and grounds for the benefit of the citizens of Texas. - Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Home Page
Texas State Library and Archive Commission. Provides agency information, areas of general interest, catalogs and searches, publications, and services for librarians and government agencies. - Texas Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State - Texas Office of the Governor
Texas Office of the Governor. Tenders news and information regarding the governors activities and plans. - Texas Legislature Online
Online access to Texas legislature, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and access to legislation. - Texas Judiciary Online - Home Page
Texas Judicial System Directory - Texas House of Representatives
Texas House of Representatives. Provides press releases, House schedule, House broadcasts, information on happenings, people, and research. - Texas General Land Office
Texas General Land Office. Agency charged with balancing economic development with preservation of natural resources. Site provides access to archives, records, energy and natural resources, maps, research, data, as well as news and other information. - Texas Ethics Commission Home Page
Texas Ethics Commission - Supreme Court of Texas Home Page
Supreme Court of Texas. Provides information on court happenings and allows access to court opinions. - Sunset Advisory Commission
Sunset Advisory Commission. Provide assessments of an agency's programs, giving the Legislature the information needed to draw conclusions about the agencies continued need for existence. - Required Reports Prepared by State Agencies & Higher Ed
Required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education, provided by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. - Legislative Reference Library of Texas
Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Online legislative information, research tools, and other citizen resources. - House Research Organization
Texas House of Representatives House Research Organization. Provides floor reports, bill analysis, reports, constitutional amendments, and publications.
- Government Agencies - Federal
- States' Law Database
Legal database provided by the Legal Information Institute which gives an overview of each state's controlling laws and regulations.
- Government Agencies - State
- USDA Rural Development Home Page
USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. Site provides information on legislation, development programs, online resources, and other information relating to the USDA.
- Pedestrian
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- Bankruptcy
- Online Credit Reports and Credit Reporting from a Leading Credit Agency Equifax
Online Credit report service, offering credit education and other consumer information. - National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
An organization of attorneys representing debtors in consumer bankruptcies. Offers news on current legislation, and links to other bankruptcy resources - IRS.gov Home
Internal Revenue Service Home Page. Offers tax stats, refund tracking, online filing, a comprehensive form bank, and other tax related information. - Internet Bankruptcy Library - Worldwide Troubled Company Resources and Daily Source of Bankruptcy News - Bankrupt.Com Home Page
Internet Bankruptcy Library, offering case-specific newsletters, periodicals, local law links, and more. - FraudulentTransfer.com - Williams v. Performance Diesel, Inc (Texas 2002)
- Credit Card Repayment Calculator
Online resource to calculate payment schedule to clear yourself of credit card debt. - BankruptcyData.Com- Courts Directory
Texas bankruptcy court directory. Provides court address for each district as well as Judge and clerk information. - Appraisal Valuations Home Appraiser Residential Appraisals Appraisers Model Automated Valuation Models House Comparables My Home
Online home appraisal service. Offers homes valuation, detail property reports, flood plane information, property history, and more. - ABI Home
American Bankruptcy Institute. The essential resource for today's insolvency professional, offering bankruptcy news, publications, and online resources. Site also provides a consumer education area.
- Consumer Directories
- Consumer Protection
- www.fraud.org
A comprehensive website providing advice and tips for identifying and avoiding fraud in all areas, i.e. telemarketing, internet, of the elderly, and business scams. Also provides statistical reports and complaint forms. - Tips For Avoiding Advance-Fee Loan Scams
Tips for avoiding Advance-fee Loan scams. Provided by the Federal Trade Commission - Texas Department of Insurance Online Complaint Forms
contains on-line forms for consumer complaints against Life/Health, Auto/Home, and Real Estate Insurance Companies. Also provides an on-line complaint form for physicians and health care providers. - Texas Attorney General
Provides consumer protection information along with an on-line complaint form. Contains Texas Deceptive Trade Practice Act, consumer protection brochures, as well as general consumer and senior alerts. Also provides information on lawsuits, identity theft, mold and offers links charities and non-profit organizations as well as other consumer resources. - Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Provides consumer and credit industry services of the OCCC on-line as well as additional consumer resource - FirstGov for Consumers Home Page
Resource for consumer information provided by the federal government - Federal Trade Commission Home
Resource for consumers and businesses providing texts of publications and links to other anti-trust, legal, and economic resources - Federal Trade Commission
List of Federal Trade Commission publications for consumers and businesses regarding credit - CPSC Home Page
Offers information on product recalls and consumer safety tips - ConsumerReports.org - Consumer Links
Provides links to Federal and State consumer agencies as well as private consumer advocacy sites - Consumer Help from the Texas Department of Insurance
Resource for consumer advice, services, company lists as well as publications and related links
- General Consumer Info
- General Federal
- General Texas
- Government Agencies - Federal
- Western Governors' Association
Western Governors' Association addresses important policy and governance issues in the West, advances the role of the Western states in the federal system, and strengthens the social and economic fabric of the region. The site provides information on programs offered in the areas of natural resources, the environment, human services, economic development, international relations and state governance. - The National Association of Attorneys General
National Association of Attorneys General helps Attorneys General fulfill the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high quality legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions by providing information on legal and law enforcement issues, conducts policy research and analysis of issues, and facilitates communication between the states' chief legal officers and all levels of government. - The Council of State Governments
The Council of State Governments is a resource for state governments which provides to its membership leadership training, research and information products, and regional problem-solving activities - Stateline.org Homepage
Stateline.org provides political and policy news, as well as outlining major issues and providing statistics on a state by state basis. - National Governors Association
National Governors Association provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing policy reports on innovative state programs and hosting networking seminars for state government executive branch officials. Site provides news and information on issues relevant to the Association. - National Conference of State Legislatures
National Conference of State Legislatures provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. NCSL is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of state governments before Congress and federal agencies. Site contains information and news pertaining to and related to the conference and its activities. - National Association of State Budget Officers
National Association of State Budget Officers serves as the professional organization for all state budget officers of the fifty states and U.S. territories. Site provides organization directories, publications, analysts, and training programs. - Governing Magazine Online state and local government
Governing Magazine Online. Provides news and resources, and highlights issues pertaining to state and local government entities. - Federation of Tax Administrators
Federation of Tax Administrators provides information on state and federal taxes, as well as state tax comparisons, fuel tax information, and publications.
- Government Agencies - State
- The U.S. Conference of Mayors Web Site
The U.S. Conference of Mayors. Site contains information concerning city management, details programs and grants available to city government, and highlights news and upcoming events pertinent to city governments. - The National League of Cities
The National League of Cities. National organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States and dedicated to strengthening and promoting American cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance. Website provides information and news relevant to the League and its programs.
- Texas Municipal League Online
Texas Municipal League Online is designed to provide TML members with information about league programs and services, and access key state and federal agencies as well as other city officials in Texas - Texas Association of Regional Councils
Texas Association of Regional Councils is a group of voluntary associations of local governments formed under Texas law which deal with the problems and planning needs that cross the boundaries of individual local governments or that require regional attention. - PlannersWeb & Planning Commissioners Journal
The Planning Commissioners Journal: PLannersWeb provides planning resources and information for city and regional government entities - National Center for Small Communities
The National Center for Small Communities is a non-profit organization devoted exclusively to serving the leaders of America's smaller communities. The website provides online resources, publications, and information on programs and services offered. - National Association of Regional Councils
National Association of Regional Councils is a nonprofit membership organization serving the interests of regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations nationwide. The Site provides access to council publications, data on economic development, environmental information, and information on transportation. - National Association of Counties
National Association of Counties is a full-service organization that provides an extensive line of services including legislative, research, technical, and public affairs assistance, as well as enterprise services to its members. - Local Government Institute
The Local Government Institute offers publication and software aimed at providing managerial assistance to local governments, and provides consultant services. - International City/County Management Association
International City/County Management Association. A professional organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world. The ICMA provides technical and management assistance, training, and information resources to its members and the local government community. Site also provides news relevant to the origination and it activities.
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- Mortgages, Mortgage Rates and Home Loans by Quicken Loans
Quicken Loans provides information on refinancing, purchasing, and accessing equity in one's home. - http--www.ratedexpro.com-DTCPortal-login.do
American Bankers Association provides interest rate database, including current, and historical rates from 15,000 financial institutions, updated daily, for local, state, and national markets. - http--qspace.iplace.com-cobrands-364-default.aspsourceid=&af=&br=&cl=
Qspace is a web resource allowing users to obtain a credit reports. - FinanCenter - Home
FinanCenter provides industry solutions for banking & lending, brokerage & wealth management, insurance, and portals & media.
- Product Info
- ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Site provides a catalogue of Energy Star approved products, information on home and business improvement, info on new homes, and partner resources. - Appliance Magazine Online
Official site of Home Appliance Magazine. Site provides product profiles, expert advice and news regarding home appliances, electronics, outdoor products, and house wares.
- Retirement Planning
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- Bankruptcy
- Southern District of Texas Internet Home Page
Directory for US district and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Texas. Provides information on locations, rules and US code, fees and requirements, procedures, services, and other topics of general interest.
- Credit - Reports & Repair
- TransUnion.com
Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are the three major credit bureaus. TransUnion's site offers online access to your credit report, credit management and education services, and a variety of other helpful information and useful links.
- Experian.com
Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are the three major credit bureaus. Experian's site offers online access to your credit report, credit management and education services, and a variety of other helpful information and useful links. - Equifax.com
Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are the three major credit bureaus. Equifax's site offers online access to your credit report, credit management and education services, and a variety of other helpful information and useful links.
- Dictionaries
- For Consumers
- Texas Almanac 2004-2005
Texas Almanac. Online resource providing information on just about everything from agriculture to religion.
- General Federal
- Welcome
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. - THOMAS -- U.S. Congress on the Internet
THOMAS provides legislative information via the internet. Site allows user to search by bill number or by key words/phrases. - The Federal Register (1994 to present)
Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. - Public and Private Laws
Public and private law searchable database provided by the Government Printing Office. - Official Forms
U.S. Department of State forms for Visas, grants, passports, and employment, as well as access to other departments' forms - LII Federal Law Materials - Judicial Opinions
Judicial opinions form all federal courts, provided by Cornell Law School. - GPO Access Home Page
U.S. Government Printing Office. Disseminates official information from all three Federal branches. - FirstGov index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
A-Z index of government departments and agencies - FirstGov Executive Office of the President
Offers access to the offices of the executive branch - FedNet! - Broadcast Coverage of the United States Congress
FedNet Broadcast Coverage of the United States Congress - Executive Branch Departments and Agencies
Government resource provides index of government agencies, departments, and offices of the executive branch.
- General Texas
- Government Agencies - Federal
- Government Agencies - State
- The Seattle Public Library
The Seattle Public Library site supplies access to the library catalog, provides branch information, information on classes and events, as well as other resources such as databases and web tools. - TexasOnline Regional and Community Resources Counties
Texas Online. Find links to Texas Counties and profiles or obtain population information. - TexasOnline Regional and Community Resources Cities
Texas Online. Find links to Texas Cities and profiles or obtain population information. - Texas Association on Counties
Texas Association of Counties. The Association was formed in order to represent county interests in the legislative process and inform counties of issues the affect them. The site provides information on services available to counties and county officials, as well as providing access to county information for all counties in Texas, news on upcoming events, legislative information, and a plethora of other online resources. - National City Government Resource
National City Government Resource. Website serves as a collection of city-related URL's from throughout the United States categorizes under topics headings: General City Links, Functional City Links, Regional City Links, and Other City-related Links. Additionally, the site provides information on national think tanks, elections and voting, Capitols on the internet, and employment opportunities.
- Insurance Carriers
- SR22Texas.com
Texans who have had their licenses suspended must provide the Department of Public Safety with an SR-22 before they can obtain occupational licenses or reinstate their licenses. SR-22 insurance is motor vehicle liability insurance which requires the insurance company to certify coverage to DPS, and the insurance company must notify DPS anytime the policy is cancelled, terminated or lapses. SR22Texas.com offers SR-22 insurance. - InsWeb.com
InsWeb.com provides insurance shopping resources, and allows users to obtain instant quotes on auto insurance. - Insure.com
Insure.com provides insurance shopping resources, and allows users to obtain instant quotes on auto insurance.
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- Relocation
- Welcome Wagon
Welcome Wagon helps new homeowners settle into their communities by introducing them to friendly and convenient local businesses and helps business owners develop lasting relationships with new homeowners.
- MonsterMoving.com
Online moving resource provided by Monster.com - HomeFair.com
Website provides school district information and reports.
- Retirement Planning
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