Ex Libris Juris - A Blog

What’s behind the name?

“Ex Libris Juris” is Latin for “from the books of law” and much of the information here will relate to the legal information collected and curated by the Law Library.

Additionally, “Ex Libris” has long appeared on bookplates – labels appearing inside the front cover of books – and has acquired the connoted meaning “from the library of” to show ownership of the book.

Using this connotation, the phrase becomes “from the library of law” and better describes the posts about digital resources, event announcements, and research tips that will regularly appear here.

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It’s Not Just the Law-It’s Your Life:
It’s Not Just the Law-It’s Your Life:

When most people hear “law,” they imagine courtroom dramas or criminal trials. The truth is, legal issues impact our daily lives much more than we realize—especially civil law. From leases to medical bills, knowing basic legal terms can protect your rights, help you make informed decisions, and prevent costly mistakes.

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Help Select the Next Gulf Coast Reads Book!
Help Select the Next Gulf Coast Reads Book!

Each October, libraries across the Texas Gulf Coast unite for Gulf Coast Reads Month, a regional reading initiative that invites communities to share in the experience of reading and discussing the same book. Your vote is needed to help pick the next Gulf Coast Reads selection!

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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
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Digital Discoveries: New Releases

Check out some of the new titles available in the Law Library’s LexisNexis Digital Library!

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The Baseball Rule: Crying Foul or Reasonable Reassessment?

Happy baseball season!! Another year, another opportunity to repeatedly throw on your Astros gear and remind everyone who’s the best in the AL West.

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Court is in Session: NCAA's Swishes & Misses

The big (college) basketball game is on the horizon, and the playoff fight is officially on. Our own University of Houston Cougars are in the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament as a top seed, for the third time in a row!

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