A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "U.S. government officials working overseas are at risk from terrorist threats. Since 1968, 32 embassy officials have been attacked--23 fatally--by terrorists outside the embassy. As the State Department continues to improve security at U.S. embassies, terrorist groups are likely to focus on "soft" targets--such as homes, schools, and places of worship. GAO was asked to determine whether State has a strategy for soft target protection; assess State's efforts to protect U.S. officials and their families while traveling to and from work; assess State's efforts overseas to improve security at schools attended by the children of U.S. officials; and describe issues related to protection at their residences."

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The former Immigration and Naturalization Service estimated that as of January 2000 the total unauthorized immigrant population residing in the United States was 7 million. This total includes those who entered the United States illegally and those who entered legally but overstayed their authorized period of stay. A more recent study estimated that there were about 10 million illegal aliens living in the United States as of March 2005. The study estimated that nearly 700,000 aliens entered the United States illegally or overstayed their authorized period of stay each year between 2000 and 2004. Some illegal aliens in the United States have been arrested and incarcerated in federal and state prisons and local jails, adding to already overcrowded prisons and jails. On April 7, 2005, we issued a report on criminal aliens that were incarcerated in federal and state prisons and local jails. Our report contained information on the number of criminal aliens incarcerated, their country of citizenship or country of birth, and the cost to incarcerate them. Congress also requested that we provide information on the criminal history of aliens incarcerated in federal and state prisons or …

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Gasoline prices have increased dramatically in recent weeks and currently, California has the highest gasoline prices in the nation. Consequently, consumers are expected to spend significantly more on gasoline this year than last. Specifically, EIA recently projected that, because of higher expected gasoline prices, the average American household will spend about $350 more on gasoline in 2005 than they did in 2004. Understandably, the public and the press have focused on these higher gasoline prices and some have questioned why this is happening. Moreover, people are concerned about the future, with some analysts projecting prices of crude oil--the primary raw material from which gasoline is produced--to remain at current high levels or even increase. Other analysts expect prices to fall as new oil supplies are developed and as consumers adjust to the current high prices and adopt more energy-efficient practices. This testimony, as requested, address factors that help explain today's high gasoline prices in the nation as a whole and specifically in California. In addition, potential trends that may impact future prices of crude oil and gasoline are addressed."

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the administration by the Texas Water Development Board of certain water-related programs financed by federal funds.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to term limitations for members of boards of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to certain exceptions to the requirement that the operator of a motor vehicle operated on a turnpike project pay the proper toll or the full amount of the toll.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to an exception to the prohibition against commingling used oil with solid waste if the commingling is incident to the dismantling of scrap, used, or obsolete metals.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain spouses of military personnel.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the composition of a board of adjustment in certain municipalities.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the online availability of certain state publications.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to designating August 26 as Women's Independence Day.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to records on appeal in municipal courts of record.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to inspection of and drug compounding by a pharmacy and to distribution of compounded and prepackaged drugs to pharmacies under common ownership.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to posting on the Internet information regarding certain residential property held by an appraisal district.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for employed persons with disabilities.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to requirements for the issuance of land development permits by political subdivisions.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the fee a county tax assessor-collector may charge for assessing and collecting ad valorem taxes for certain river authorities.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to vacancies on municipal utility district boards.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to permissible uses of money in the comprehensive rehabilitation fund.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the administration and functions of the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners; providing an administrative penalty.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; providing an administrative penalty.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the combative sports program.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the direct shipment of wine to consumers; providing a criminal penalty.