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Free Genealogy Resources
 
Whether you are beginning your Genealogy journey, or have years into deep research, Houston and our surrounding area offer numerous ways to learn and access genealogy materials mostly for free.  
 
The types of resources include:
  • Harris County Resources - City and County archives and university libraries providing historical records for the Houston area and specialized state and national collections
  • Houston Genealogy Groups - Suburban genealogy groups providing opportunities to meet your genealogist neighbors
  • Adjacent County Libraries - Libraries in neighboring counties some of which have specialized collections and support staffs for genealogy
  • Texas State Resources - State agencies and regional institutions which have significant historical collections helpful to genealogists