The Hays County Law Library is operated as a public service for residents of Hays County. The library is open and available to the general public and attorneys. The library is paid for through a portion of civil courts costs dedicated to the operation of the library, per Local Government Code §323.023. The library is strictly for legal research use.
Law Librarian
The Law Librarian can assist users in finding legal print or online resources. The Law Librarian cannot give legal advice, draft information, translate, or assist in filling out forms. Please do NOT email with requests for forms; Law Library staff cannot email forms. The public must come in to research and find the appropriate form needed for their situation.
Law Librarian
Melody Barron
Address:
Hays Government Center, Suite 2026
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Phone:
512.393.7709
Services
Three computers are available.
- Legal research – Westlaw access, Texas Law Help, Texas Pattern Jury Charges – Family or County website only
- E-file – scanner and computer access
- Quick Print – a computer will be available to allow for printing only
Self-serve copier (cash or coin only) and printer; fees are $0.15 per page are available in the hallway.
Forms are readily available in the hallway for self-represented litigants looking for forms related to family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, Hays County Standing Orders, and more.
The Law Librarian will not assist patrons at the computers. The Law Librarian cannot tell you what forms to fill out or review your forms for accuracy. Patrons must conduct their research. By law, the Law Librarian cannot give legal advice, draft information, translate, or assist in filling out forms.
Computer Use
The Law Library offers the following services:
Three computers, one computer for quick print and three computers for legal research.*
- Legal research – Westlaw access, Texas Law Help, Texas Pattern Jury Charges – Family or County website only
- E-file – scanner and computer access (up to 30 minutes only)
- Quick Print – a computer will be available to allow for printing only
Please refrain from using the computers for personal use, such as social networking sites, YouTube, music, or playing internet games.
The computers are for public use only; do not save any important or confidential files to the desktop or hard drive. Save all important documents to a flash drive or another storage device that you provide.
Fees
There is a public Xerox machine located in the law library that accepts cash or coins only.
• Copy Fee: $0.15/page
• Print Fee: $0.15/page
Law Library Hours & Closures
Public Hours – Self-represented litigants and attorneys *
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Attorneys Only: Please visit the front desk of the Criminal District Attorney’s office to check out a key to the Law Library when it is closed. Key checkout is only available when the Law Library is closed and the building is open to the public, before 4:30 p.m.
*There is only one part-time Law Librarian; availability may vary and differ from Library hours. Due to limited staffing, hours are subject to change without advance notice – apologies in advance for any inconvenience. The Law Library is a self-service Law Library. Please call the Law Library before visiting to ensure someone is available.
Special Hours & Closures: The Law Library is closed on official Hays County holidays.
- April 11-14 – The Law Librarian will be out of the office. The Library will have volunteers operating the library. The hours are as follows:
- April 12: 8:30 am – 11:30 am and 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
- April 13: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
- April 14: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day
- June 19, 2023 – Juneteenth
- July 4, 2023 – Independence Day
- September 4, 2023 – Labor Day
- October 9, 2023 – Indigenous People’s Day
- November 10, 2023 – Veteran’s Day
- November 22-24, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day
- December 22, 25-26, 2023 – Christmas
Address & Directions
Hays Government Center, Suite 2026
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, Texas 78666
All visitors must enter through the front entrance and go through security. Inside the Government Center, the Law Library is located on the second floor behind the staircase and next to the District Attorney’s office.
From IH-35: Take Exit 202/Wonder World Drive/RR 12 on the south side of San Marcos and turn west. Go over the railroad track overpass, and at the bottom, make an immediate right (north) on South Stagecoach Trail.
From Hunter Road/FM 2439: Turn east on Wonder World Drive/RR 12 toward I-35. Turn left (north) on the South Stagecoach Trail at the bottom of the railroad overpass.
Helpful Links
Legal Resources
County Links
Other Helpful Links