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Texas Register, Volume 34, Number 36, Pages 5989-6190, September 4, 2009 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 34, Number 36, Pages 5989-6190, September 4, 2009

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: September 4, 2009
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 34, Number 49, Pages 8581-8902, December 4, 2009 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 34, Number 49, Pages 8581-8902, December 4, 2009

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: December 4, 2009
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
North Korea: Economic Leverage and Policy Analysis (open access)

North Korea: Economic Leverage and Policy Analysis

This report discusses the current political and economic state of North Korea, especially in regards to cooperative international efforts to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program and its trading relationships with China and Russia, especially.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: Nanto, Dick K. & Chanlett-Avery, Emma
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy CG(X) Cruiser Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress (open access)

Navy CG(X) Cruiser Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress

The Navy is currently developing technologies and studying design options for a planned new cruiser called the CG(X). This report explores the reasoning behind the development of these cruisers, the budgetary actions taking place to enable their development, selected technical specifics of their design, and various other information relating to defense procurement costs.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) (open access)

The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)

This report discusses the increasing international pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear program and how that pressure discourages foreign firms from investing in Iran's energy sector, hindering Iran's efforts to expand oil production. This report discusses the history and progress of the formal U.S. effort to curb energy investment in Iran, which began with the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in 1996. This report also discusses U.S. concerns that other nations, e.g., U.S. allies, Russia, and China, are not as strict with their economic sanctions against Iran, and how U.S. policymakers are combating this reticence with various pieces of legislation.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq (open access)

Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq

This report discusses the relationship between Iraq and Iran in the post-Saddam Hussein era, with particular focus on what Iran's intentions and/or long-term goals may be for increasing its influence in Iraq. The report explores the various strategies that Iran has used to spread its influence throughout Iraq's military and political spheres. The report also addresses the United States' concern over the Iran-Iraq relationship, especially as it concerns armed Shiite factions and U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Taiwan's Political Status: Historical Background and Ongoing Implications (open access)

Taiwan's Political Status: Historical Background and Ongoing Implications

This report, intended as a background overview, briefly summarizes U.S. political history with Taiwan and discusses the complications it has for current U.S. policy and for congressional actions.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: Dumbaugh, Kerry
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A Statutory History and Current Status (open access)

The Federal Protective Service and Contract Security Guards: A Statutory History and Current Status

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) - within U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - is responsible for protecting federal government property, personnel, visitors, and customers, including property leased by the General Services Administration (GSA). This report describes the FPS in brief as well as legislative actions currently being discussed in the 111th Congress that could affect FPS in the future.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: Reese, Shawn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration

Photograph of repaired and repainted windows on the north side of the second floor of the 1891 Colorado County Courthouse restoration project. The window and walls are covered with metal scaffolding.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Roof Tile Box]

Photograph of the side of a box behind a chain link fence with a logo and the text, "Ludowici Roof Tile, Inc. P.O. Box 69, New Lexington, Ohio 43764. 'The crowning touch for over a century.'"
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration

Photograph of a double window on the north side of the first floor that has been repaired and repainted for the 1891 Colorado Courthouse Restoration Project.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of the inside of the west entrance door of the 1891 Colorado County courthouse in downtown Columbus, Texas. Sign on doors advises to use north exit only. Marble floors, double entry doors with a wide transom, and brass light fixture.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of a doorway and wooden stairs inside of the Colorado County courthouse in Columbus, Texas. A floral light fixture hangs over the entryway.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of a green Tiffany glass dome in the ceiling of the Colorado County courthouse.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of a light fixture hanging down from an ornate target pattern on a ceiling within the Colorado County courthouse of Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of light fixtures hanging over a courtroom in the Colorado County courthouse in Columbus, Texas. Benches sit in the foreground while chairs are surrounded by a wooden fence.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Interior Ceiling

Photograph of the ceiling in the district courtroom in the 1891 Colorado County courthouse in downtown Columbus, Texas. A light fixture hangs down in front of a window.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of the jury box in the district courtroom in the 1891 Colorado County courthouse in downtown Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Tiffany Glass Dome

Photograph of a green Tiffany glass dome inside of the Colorado County courthouse.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Chairs

Photograph of three side chairs in the district courtroom in the 1891 Colorado County courtroom in down town Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Interior

Photograph of four wooden chairs sitting against a low wooden gate inside of the Colorado County courthouse.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of a wall light fixture in the district courtroom in the 1891 Colorado County courthouse in down town Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration Interior

Photograph of a stairway in the interior of the Colorado County courthouse. The wooden stairs wind past windows and off white-walls. A small chandelier hangs on the wall under the landing over the floor above.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1891 Colorado County Courthouse Restoration

Photograph of restoration in progress on the 1891 Colorado County courthouse in downtown Columbus, Texas. The view is of the north side of the courthouse facing U.S. Highway 90. Scaffolding covers the stone building.
Date: November 4, 2009
Creator: Bell, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History