Policy issues
Each of these reports focuses on a specific topic that is of interest to the legislative community at the time of publication.
For publications relating to redistricting, go to the Texas Redistricting website.
Online publications are in PDF format. Printed copies may be obtained from the council's document distribution section and are available for viewing in the Legislative Reference Library.
Survey on the Use of Design-Build and Other Alternative
(December 2012)
Definitions of "Rural" in Texas Statutes and the Texas Administrative Code
(May 2012)
State and Federal Law Governing Redistricting
(August 2011)
Inventory of Texas Constitutional Provisions and Statutes
(January 2011)
(June 2010)
(October 2008)
(April 2004)
(November 2002)
Online publications are in PDF format. Printed copies may be obtained from the council's document distribution section and are available for viewing in the Legislative Reference Library.
Texas Taxes Overview and Glossary
(March 2013)Survey on the Use of Design-Build and Other Alternative
Project Delivery Methods in Texas
(December 2012)Regulation of Wine in Selected States
(December 2012)Continuing Education Requirements in Texas Statutes and Rules for Certain Occupations
(December 2012)Eminent Domain Authority in Texas
(October 2012)Multistate Survey of Provisions Regulating the Manufacture and Sale of Beer and Malt Beverages at Microbreweries and Brewpubs
(October 2012)Multistate Survey on the Regulation of Equine Performance-Enhancing Drugs
(September 2012)Restrictions on Sunday Off-Premises Liquor Sales in Non-Control States
(August 2012)Texas Felony Offenses by Category
(August 2012)Definitions of "Rural" in Texas Statutes and the Texas Administrative Code
as of April 2012
(May 2012)State and Federal Law Governing Redistricting
in Texas
(August 2011)Inventory of Texas Constitutional Provisions and Statutes
That Grant, Limit, or Restrict the Power of Eminent Domain or
Prohibit the Exercise of That Power
(January 2011)Calculation of High School Graduation Rates
(June 2010)Occupational Regulation in Texas – Addendum
Occupational Licenses and Statutory Penalties for Violations Relating to Occupational Licenses(June 2010)
Occupational Regulation in Texas
Occupational Licenses and Statutory Penalties for Violations Relating to Occupational Licenses(October 2008)
State Roles in Financing Public School Facilities
(December 2006)School-Based Intervention for Childhood Obesity
(October 2006)Higher Education Graduation Rates: Finding a Benchmark
(March 2006)Texas Statutes Granting, Prohibiting, or Restricting the Power of Eminent Domain
(March 2006)Glossary of Telecommunication Terms
(April 2005)Fee Provisions in Texas Statutes and Appropriation Riders
(March 2005)Comparison of Punishment and Sentencing Provisions in the 1993 and 2003 Penal Codes
(February 2005)Trauma Stabilization Services in Rural Texas
(August 2004)Kidney Transplantation in Texas
(May 2004)Video Lottery Terminals at Licensed Racetracks in Other States
Report to the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures(April 2004)
Survey of State "Deal-Closing" Funds and Other Incentive Grant Programs for Job Creation
(March 2004)Recent Changes in Texas Home Equity Laws Give Homeowners More Choices
(January 2004)Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Program: Your Questions Answered
(March 2003)Survey of State-Funded Job Training for Employers
(March 2003)Overview of Local Taxes in Texas
Report to the Senate Committee on Finance(November 2002)