LEGALTHE LIBRARY / SOURCES & PERSPECTIVES
Start with the source.
A useful answer needs something solid beneath it. Keep your authorities, documents and questions in view.
A PLACE FOR EVERY PART
The whole matter.
Connected.
Ten kinds of records. One considered view. Keep the source, the context and the unanswered question together.
THE MATTER LIBRARY
Issues
The questions at the center of your matter.
Your workspace begins with your own information. This is a guide to its structure.
BEYOND YOUR WORKSPACE
The right place
to keep looking.
Official U.S. starting points for research and professional help. These sites operate independently of STATIC.
Find legal help ↗
A starting point for free and low-cost legal assistance, with directories and eligibility information.
USA.govFind civil legal aid ↗
Locate an LSC-funded civil legal aid organization by address or city. Eligibility is determined by the provider.
Legal Services CorporationFind a federal court ↗
Find federal court locations and their official websites. State and local courts operate separately.
United States CourtsUnited States Code ↗
Browse published editions of the U.S. Code. Check the edition, amendments and the law applicable to your issue.
U.S. Government Publishing OfficeFederal regulations ↗
Explore the eCFR and its dated content. The eCFR is an editorial compilation; verify against the official legal edition when required.
Office of the Federal Register · GPOTexas legal help ↗
A state law library guide to finding legal assistance in Texas. Choose resources for your own jurisdiction.
Texas State Law LibraryChecked November 2, 2026. A link is a starting point, not a statement that a particular authority applies to your matter. Confirm the jurisdiction, date and current status with the original source or a qualified professional.
THE CONTEXT MATTERS
A citation is a beginning.
Review is the next step.
S.A.G.E. works with the information you supply. It does not search a live legal database or verify current law. Keep source gaps visible and take important questions to a qualified professional.
Understand the methods ↗