General Law Resources

Bexar County Courts

Bexar County Courts deal with trials with limited jurisdiction. They have exclusive jurisdiction of misdemeanors over $500 or jail sentence. The County Court is the first Court of Appeals from Municipal Court.

City of San Antonio Code of Ordinances

The purpose or our Code of Ordinances is to codify municipal laws and ordinances and publish materials in loose leaf form.

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement enforces City codes and regulations. These result in the protection of the health, safety and welfare of all citizens.

San Antonio Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service (LRS)

The LRS has operated as the only certified lawyer referral service in San Antonio that provides free lawyer referrals to the public.

San Antonio Police Department

The mission of the Police Department is to provide quality community-oriented services. They aim to build partnerships with our citizens to prevent crime, reduce fear, and enhance the quality of life throughout our community.

Texas Court Help

Videos and other information in English and Spanish about going through the court system, including information about how to find a lawyer, where to find forms, and how to get ready to go to court. 

Texas Law Help

Information about different areas of the law for people who are handling their own simple civil legal matters.  It also has a Chat service that allows the user to chat with someone who can help.

Texas State Law Library Consumer & Self-Help Information

The State Law Library website has self-help information, forms, and links.