45 Sources of law
Learning Objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to
- Distinguish between the various the sources of law
- Understand the hierarchy of the various sources of law
Sources of Law
Constitutional Law
- National Constitution
- Texas Constitution
Statutory Law
- National Laws (laws passed by Congress)
- Texas State Statutes
Administrative Regulations
- National regulations
- Texas State adminisrative code
Court precedents
Local codes and ordinances