Category: Texas Guide

Houston Texas follows Central Time, placing it in the same time zone as Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Chicago. Consequently, knowing the exact current time […]

Dallas Texas operates on Central Time — the same time zone as Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Chicago. Consequently, keeping track of the current time […]

A Texas hunting license is required for anyone who hunts any wild animal in Texas unless specifically exempted by law. The Texas Parks and Wildlife […]

Texas sales tax applies to most retail purchases in the state, but understanding the exact rate you pay — and what items are exempt — […]

Understanding your Texas paycheck is simpler than in most states because Texas has no state income tax. Your employer only withholds federal income tax and […]

A Texas Real ID is a federally compliant driver’s license or state ID card marked with a gold star in the upper right corner. It […]

Texas public court records are accessible to the public under the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Rules of Court. Most civil and criminal court […]

Texas has 254 counties — more than any other state, and more than double what Georgia, the runner-up, has. That number hasn’t changed since Loving […]

The age of consent in Texas is 17 years old. Anyone younger than 17 cannot legally consent to sexual activity under Texas state law, regardless […]

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is one of the most heavily used state agencies in Texas. Every year, millions of Texans interact with […]