Databases & Learning Resources
Texas.gov | The Official Website of the State of Texas
Records, Licenses, & Registrations
Access Vital Records
Vital records document life events such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce. To order records online, you’ll need to have a valid ID, complete an online application, and pay a fee.
Apply/Renew Handgun License
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for licensing and monitoring Texans who choose to carry a handgun. Learn how to apply for a license, receive proper training, and more below.
Apply/Renew Vehicle Registration
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) manages vehicle registration for the state. Before you hit the road, make sure you’ve got your registration in order. If your expiration date is approaching, get a passing inspection first and then you can renew your registration online.
Apply/Renew Vehicle Registration
Renew/Replace Driver License
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers services to renew, update, and check the status of a driver license or ID, and provides driver education courses. Whether you’re a homegrown road warrior or new to the Lone Star State, we can help.
Already have a Texas driver license or ID? You may be able to renew, replace, or update your address using TxT - the state's official digital assistant.
Request Licensee Driver Records
Through this service, Texas Driver License Holders may request their own Driver Record online and print the Record at the end of a successful order. You may also choose to receive the Driver Record by email. You may not request to receive your Driver Record through the mail.
Request Licensee Driver Records
Complete a Commissary Purchase/Deposit
eCommDirect allows approved family and friends to make a deposit into the account of an inmate incarcerated in a TDCJ facility and purchase commissary products. This secure service offers online convenience and greater control of what happens with the funds you provide.
Complete a Commissary Purchase/Deposit
Texshare.net | TexShare Databases
Academic Databases
TexShare Databases
TexShare Databases are e-resources licensed for the exclusive use of Texas libraries and their patrons. Start with TexShare for homework help, health or business information, academic journals, popular magazines, genealogy, or job and career development.
Collections
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides resources for the public from our various collections. This includes: Archival / Historical Collections, Digital Archive & Exhibits, Genealogical Collections, Library Collections, Local Records, Maps, Newspapers, Oral Histories, and Photos.
BookTalk Program
The Talking Book Program (TBP) provides free library services for Texans of any age who are blind or have a visual, physical, or reading disability. Registered TBP patrons may borrow books and magazines in digital audio, Braille, and large print. Materials and playback machines are mailed to your door, completely free of charge—you do not have to pay for postage when you return them.
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Adult Learning Resources
Career Center Plus
Make your work goals a reality—start a new career or advance in your current field. Learn More About a Career; Job Search and Workplace Skills; Prepare for Exams.
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Job & Career Accelerator
Powerful tools and guidance to achieve your career goals. Build Resumes and Job Letters; Find a Career Match; Explore Occupations; Search for Jobs and Internships; Prepare for an Interview; Career eBooks Library; Discover Schools and Scholarships.
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High School Equivalency Center
Guided support and preparation to help you earn a high school equivalency credential. Build Your Basic Skills; Prepare for the GED® Test; GED® en Español; Prepare for the HiSET®.
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College Admissions Test Preparation
Prepare for important exams like the ACT®, SAT®, AP® Tests, and more. Prepare for Your ACT®, SAT®, AP® Exam, TOEFL iBT®, IELTS™; College Admissions Essay Writing.
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Grades 3–8 Educator Resources
Skill-building lessons and practice for guiding young learners. Elementary School & Middle School.
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High School Students
Skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. Mathematics Skills; English Language Arts Skills; Science Skills; Social Studies Skills; Technology Skills; Logic and Reasoning Skills; Practice for State Tests.
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College Success Skills
Tools for navigating campus, your courses, and life. Organizational Strategies; Classroom Success Skills; Information Literacy Skills; Getting Academic Support; Personal Success Skills; Articles and eBooks; Keyboarding Skills.
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College Center Plus
Achieve your undergrad goals and prepare for future success. Math Skills Review; Reading Skills Review; Grammar and Writing Skills Review; Science Skills Review; Prepare for Graduate School Admissions Exams; Prepare for College Placement Exams; Prepare for State Placement Tests; Prepare for CLEP® and DSST® Exams; Search for Schools and Scholarships.
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Adult Core Skills
Achieve your personal education and career goals. Build Your Math Skills; Become a Better Reader; Improve Your Writing, Speaking, and Grammar; Become a U.S. Citizen.
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Computer Skills Center
Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics. Get Started with Your Computer; Get Started with the Internet; Improve Your Keyboarding/Typing Skills; Popular Software Tools; Learn Computer Graphics and Illustration; Understanding Your Operating System.
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Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. Mejore sus habilidades escritas, orales y gramaticales; Sea mejor lector; Desarrolle sus habilidades matemáticas; Prepárese para el examen de GED®; Sea ciudadano estadounidense.
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AWS Training Center
Develop your skills in a wide array of leading-edge technology topics and unlock new education and career opportunities. Artificial Intelligence Services; AWS Cloud Essentials; Managed Services; Serverless Applications; Certification Preparation; Containers; Cost Management; Data Processing and Machine Learning; Database Concepts; Database Migrations; Database Operations; Developer Tools; Internet of Things (IoT); Networking and Connectivity; Game Technology; Security, Identity, and Compliance; Server Deployment; Storage Services and Data Backup; Streaming Media services; Working with the AWS Console.
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