Texas Statutes
Chapter 324 - Legislative Reference Library
Section 324.007. Duties

Sec. 324.007. DUTIES. (a) The library shall be maintained for the use and information of members of the legislature, heads of state departments, and citizens of this state.
(b) The library shall contain, as may best be made available for legislative use, the following items:
(1) checklists and catalogues of current legislation in this and other states;
(2) catalogues of bills and resolutions presented in either house of the legislature;
(3) checklists of public documents in each state;
(4) checklists of all reports issued by each department, agency, board, or commission of this state;
(5) digests of public laws of this and other states;
(6) legislative records; and
(7) other items designated by the board or the director.
(c) The director and library employees shall provide any assistance requested by a member of the legislature in researching, analyzing, evaluating, and preparing bills and resolutions.
(d) The board shall adopt rules necessary to ensure the library's efficient operation.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1250 (H.B. 4181), Sec. 25, eff. June 14, 2019.