Hays County Law Library Services

The Hays County Law Library is committed to providing patrons with the best resources and space to work on their legal matters.

Reference Materials – Print and Online Legal Research Resources

The Law Library offers an extensive list of reference materials via Westlaw and print books. Visit our Legal Research - Print/Books and Legal Research - Electronic/Online pages for more information. The Law Library is primarily electronic, with select print resources available for use inside the library. Please refer to the Legal Research pages for more information.

Legal Forms

Our print and online services both offer access to legal forms. Patrons can visit the library to search our online legal research databases or print books for forms that are not accessible via our Forms page.

Computers, Scanners, Software, and Databases

The Law Library has four computers available for public use with no usage fee. The computers allow the public access to Westlaw, State Bar of Texas E-Books, e-file and many other electronic services. All computer usage is strictly for legal research, drafting, or filing needs. The computers also have access to the internet and Microsoft programs. One computer has a scanner for e-filing and document scanning.

Internet Access

All computers in the Law Library include complimentary internet access. Complimentary WIFI internet access is also available throughout the Library and Government Center. Internet access is only for working on a case, not general web surfing.

Printer and Copier

A printer and copier are available for public use. There is a per-page charge starting at $0.15 per page or side. The printer and copier is a self-service machine that accepts cash or coin only.

Laptop Stations

The Law Library has tables with electrical outlets to allow patrons to sit and work on their legal research and drafting.

Workstations     

The Law Library has tables for reading, working on cases, or filling out paperwork. Tables are for patrons who need a place to sit and work on their research or drafting.