8 minutes ago - PDF Texas Legal Research, Second Edition | Texas Legal Research, Second Edition, is a practical, processoriented guide to the skills and resources necessary to research Texas law The book is designed for teaching firstyear students, either as a standalone text or in conjunction with a research text focusing on federal law The book is also suitable for use in advanced legal research courses Others who will find the book useful include practitioners, paralegals, college students, laypersons, and anyone needing a concise handbook on how to find and use Texas legal materialsThe book begins by explaining the nature and types of legal authority The process of legal research and control of legal research projects are described in the first chapter, with an emphasis on the integral nature of legal research and legal analysis These concepts are revisited and reinforced throughout the book The second chapter explains basic principles underlying legal research, factors to consider in choosing whether to search online or in print, and