The report describes environmental and occupational diseases and injuries which significantly contribute to the morbidity and mortality in Texas in the year of 1993. For the first time, the Epidemiology Division has examined deaths due to firearms and cocaine overdose, two exposures deeply rooted in the complexity of today's society. Potentially serious environmental exposures, such as lead paint from sandblasted municipal water towers were investigated to reduce the likelihood of human illness associated with those exposures.

The report describes environmental and occupational diseases and injuries which significantly contribute to the morbidity and mortality in Texas in the year of 1999.

This Report provides information on freshwater invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and plants is meant to familiarize the user with only the most common groups in Texas lakes and streams. Although this document contains the most current information available, keep in mind that the classification of plants and animals is always being evaluated. A reference list is included at the end of the manual to provide individuals with sources of more detailed information and complete keys.