(Formerly Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.) The lead environmental agency for the state of Texas.

Includes newsletter, calendar of events, and information on standards and certifications for fire fighters and on emergency funding for fire departments.

Goal is to reduce discrimination in employment and housing, by education and enforcement. Information on complaint process and monitoring schedule, and publications, as well as agency employment opportunities and contacts.

Programs include implementation of statewide 911 and poison center network. Includes information on funding, public education, and commission's strategic plan.

Covering AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve projects for the State of Texas.

A Texas Department of Economic Development website, with community profiles and demographics.

Licenses cosmetologists and establishes standards for professional practice. Information on regulations, licensing and renewal, board members and staff, and complaint procedure.

Regulates state-charterd credit unions. Includes directory and rankings of credit unions, regulatory bulletins, newsletter, and staff and contact information.

Includes community resources, business resources, contact information, services, and programs.

Texas state agency providing housing and community development opportunities for low income individuals, non-profit organizations, private companies, contractors, banking institutions, rural communities, local governments and investors.

Includes regulations, forms and ongoing projects for the various businesses, industries, trades and occupations the department oversees.

The mission of PRS is to protect the unprotected -- children, elderly, and people with disabilities -- from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Information and resources for older Texans and their families, including information on nursing homes, local agencies, and financial assistance.

Directory of state online resources.

Current threat level, links to state, emergency management and health sites, and volunteer information.

Includes a registration form to limit telemarketing calls to a residential phone number for a charge. Also contains rules for telemarketers and a FAQ.

The official eGovernment site of the state. Provides citizens and businesses access to state, county, and city government services, such as license renewals.

Oversight of public retirement systems. Gives information on statutes, board members and reports, tools for pension calculations, and links to pension news and public retirement systems.

Establishes standards, licenses and regulates polygraph industry. Includes relevant legislation, consumer information, license renewal forms, and list of schools.

Inspects and licenses barbers and barber shops in the state of Texas.

Includes board members and minutes, license information, newsletter, and a calendar.

Includes link to enabling legislation, licensing and renewal requirements, roster of current licensees, and staff and board contact information.

Securities regulation and enforcement, with news, information for dealers, investment advisers, and consumer tips.

Provides loans to Texas veterans for the purchase of land, and other veterans' housing assistance programs. Details of programs, downloadable forms, meeting agendas and minutes, and links to other veterans sites.

TWDB is the state agency charged with statewide water planning and administration of low-cost financial programs for the planning, design and construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control and agricultural water conservation projects.