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Recommended Books & E-Books

Legal books & e-books chosen by our librarians.

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This guide lists essential titles in our library's collection. To find other titles not included in this guide, search the library catalog.

E-Books

Many library e-books are borrowed through the Lexis Digital Library. Log in with your library account and library code txsll.

If an e-book is not immediately available, it is likely checked out by someone else. Place a hold to be notified when it's available.

Texas residents can register for a library account online.

Books

Most books are available for checkout with a valid library account when you visit the library in Austin.

We do not offer borrowing services by mail or through interlibrary loan programs. See the Library Use Policy for details.

CLEs

Visit our CLEs guide for a list of continuing legal education courses from the State Bar of Texas available at the library.

Note A library account is required to borrow books and e-books.

Texas residents can create an account online.

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