Beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, all three floors of the library’s westside, including access to the Main, Music and Federal Government Documents collections, will be closed the entire summer 2024. The library’s westside will undergo a significant HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system maintenance project to enhance the overall infrastructure of the library.
During this closure, all physical materials, including the Federal Government Documents Collection, MUST BE requested online for retrieval and pick up. Visit the FAQ at https://libanswers.tcu.edu/faq/340487 for directions on requesting materials from the closed section. Hold requests are available for pick up Monday through Friday. If you require physical access to a Federal Depository you may visit one of the following depositories locally:
Dallas Baptist University (0594A)
Dallas Public Library System (0594)
Southern Methodist University (0600)
University of North Texas (0608A)
University of Texas at Arlington (0607B)
University of Texas, Dallas (0594B)
If you require Government Document research assistance you may contact our Federal Depository Coordinator, Beth Callahan, at 817/257-7669 or b.callahan@tcu.edu The library’s eastside will remain open for our regular hours of operation throughout the project and services and resources are still available. If you have any questions, please contact us at https://library.tcu.edu/contact-us.asp.
Local Government Information
This web page provides links to pertinent information regarding the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County and the DFW metroplex.
City of Fort Worth Links
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City of Fort Worth
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Visit Fort Worth
Fort Worth is the 15th-largest city in the United States and part of the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas, welcoming more than 9.4 million visitors annually. Fort Worth is comprised of eleven primary entertainment districts each offering distinct dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural amenities. This site details places to go and things to do in this great city. -
Fort Worth Independent School District
Provides pertinent information about all of the schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District including schedules, directories and online registration. -
texas.gov
The official website of the state of Texas which includes, but is not limited to, Vehicle Registration Renewal, Driver License/ID Renewal, Driver Records, Vital Records and much more. -
City of Arlington
Provides links to the different city government divisions, permits and payments, news, events calendar and much more. -
City of Dallas
Provides links to the different city government divisions, permits and payments, news, events calendar and much more. -
Tarrant County, Texas
Provides links to the different city government divisions, permits and payments, news, events calendar and much more. -
Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD)
TAD is responsible for local property tax appraisal and exemption administration for seventy-three jurisdictions or taxing units in the county. Each taxing unit, such as the county, a city, school district, municipal utility district, etc., sets its own tax rate to generate revenue to pay for such things as police and fire protection, public schools, road and street maintenance, courts, water and sewer systems, and other public services. This site provides forms, resources, interactive maps and much more. -
Tarrant Regional Water District
Since 1924, the Tarrant Regional Water District has provided quality water to its customers, implemented vital flood protection measures and created recreational opportunities for Tarrant County residents and communities. This site provides information on water supply, flood protection, news & events and much more. -
Dell Dehay Law Library
The Dell Dehay Law Library of Tarrant County serves the legal research needs of the Tarrant County legal community and the general public. On this site you can search their online catalog, find free legal forms, free online legal resources and much more. -
North Central Texas Council of Governments
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association established to assist in regional planning. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. This site provides information on NCTCOG's initiatives such as Aging Services, Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety and much more. -
National Archives at Fort Worth
This branch of the National Archives holds permanent records created by Federal agencies and courts in the following areas: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
State and Metroplex Links
Tarrant County and Central Texas Links
Government Information
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