A Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for Defense--Issues for Congress (open access)

A Shift in the International Security Environment: Potential Implications for Defense--Issues for Congress

This report discusses the security environment of the world, how it has changed since the Cold War, and implications of the security environment for defense. The report also discusses issues for Congress concerning potential reassessment of U.S. defense.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Military Commission Challenges-Al Bahlul and Al-Nashiri (open access)

Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Military Commission Challenges-Al Bahlul and Al-Nashiri

This report discusses the Supreme Court's rejection of cases submitted by two detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Ali Hamza Ahmad Suliman al Bahlul & Abd Al-Rahim Hussein Al-Nashiri) challenging the current military commission system under the Military Commissions Act (MCA). It discusses the merits of the cases, the various legal proceedings regarding them, and case law related to the issue.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Taylor Force Act: Palestinian Terrorism-Related Payments and U.S. Aid (open access)

Taylor Force Act: Palestinian Terrorism-Related Payments and U.S. Aid

This report discusses possible legislation (the Taylor Force Act) that would affect U.S. aid payments to the Palestinian Authority. It provides background on the concerns that money might go toward payments to families accused of terrorism by Israel, as well as a discussion of proposed bills.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Zanotti, Jim & Sharp, Jeremy M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Suing Subway: When Does a Class Action Settlement Benefit Only the Lawyers (open access)

Suing Subway: When Does a Class Action Settlement Benefit Only the Lawyers

This report explores the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit's "Subway" ruling which rejected a proposed settlement of a class-action suit brought against Subway for falsely advertising the length of their sandwiches; the settlement required them to inspect sandwich lengths and pay the plaintiff's attorney fees, but it only benefited the lawyers and not consumers. The report discusses the case's broader significance to class action litigation, tort reform, and consumer rights.
Date: December 12, 2017
Creator: Lewis, Kevin M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (open access)

Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

This report provides introductory information on key components of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), ranging from floodplain mapping to the standard flood insurance forms. This report will be updated as significant revisions are made to the NFIP through legislation or administrative action.
Date: September 12, 2017
Creator: Horn, Diane P. & Brown, Jared T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Role in the World: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

U.S. Role in the World: Background and Issues for Congress

This report presents background information and issues for Congress on the overarching U.S. foreign policy issue of the U.S. role in the world. Certain statements and actions from the Trump Administration have led to uncertainty about the Administration's intentions regarding the future U.S. role, and have intensified an ongoing debate among foreign policy specialists, strategists, policymakers, and the public about what that role should be.
Date: July 12, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald & Moodie, Michael
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4331, Chapter 639 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4331, Chapter 639

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the powers and duties of the Far North Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Tarrant and Wise Counties; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2297, Chapter 679 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2297, Chapter 679

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the temporary board of and financing of certain facilities and improvements by the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose an assessment.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2267, Chapter 661 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2267, Chapter 661

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 555; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1233, Chapter 740 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1233, Chapter 740

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against certain judges.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 106 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 106

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate urging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1249, Chapter 742 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1249, Chapter 742

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1099, Chapter 732 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1099, Chapter 732

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 as the Trooper Jonathan Thomas McDonald Memorial Highway.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1286, Chapter 744 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1286, Chapter 744

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3849, Chapter 710 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3849, Chapter 710

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3442, Chapter 613 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3442, Chapter 613

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the Fairfield Hospital District.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2, Chapter 682 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2, Chapter 682

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2048, Chapter 699 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2048, Chapter 699

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2271, Chapter 663 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2271, Chapter 663

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of Port Neches Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1005, Chapter 722 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1005, Chapter 722

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of certain assessment instruments as secondary exit-level assessment instruments to allow certain public school students to receive a high school diploma.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4298, Chapter 631 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4298, Chapter 631

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 553; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2277, Chapter 668 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2277, Chapter 668

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the Lakewood Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2039, Chapter 762 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2039, Chapter 762

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1001, Chapter 721 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1001, Chapter 721

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to vehicle safety inspections, including vehicles exempt from those inspections.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History