Biennial Report on the Use of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas: 2018 (open access)

Biennial Report on the Use of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas: 2018

Report providing an update on how the Texas Water Development Board is using SWIFT program funds to support development of new water supplies by implementing projects in the state water plan, including how the funding program is supporting rural and agricultural projects, water conservation, and reuse of wastewater.
Date: December 1, 2018
Creator: Texas Water Development Board
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Future of Desalination in Texas: 2018 Biennial Report to the 86th Texas Legislature on Seawater and Brackish Groundwater Desalination (open access)

The Future of Desalination in Texas: 2018 Biennial Report to the 86th Texas Legislature on Seawater and Brackish Groundwater Desalination

Report describing the efforts and results of initiatives in regard to the desalination of seawater and groundwater in Texas.
Date: December 1, 2018
Creator: Texas Water Development Board
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy: In Brief (open access)

Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy: In Brief

This report provides an overview of current political and military dynamics, with a focus on the Trump Administration's new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, the U.S.-led coalition and Afghan military operations, and recent political developments, including prospects for peace talks and elections.
Date: November 1, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government (open access)

Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government

This report describes Internet resources on major internship, fellowship, and work experience programs within the federal government. It is intended as a selective guide for students of all levels: high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate.
Date: November 1, 2018
Creator: Bailey, Christina Miracle; Manning, Jennifer E. & Marchsteiner, Kathleen E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (VA MISSION Act; P.L.115-182) (open access)

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (VA MISSION Act; P.L.115-182)

This report summarizes the major provisions of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (VA MISSION Act; P.L. 115-182, H.Rept. 115-671), including amendments made by the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018 (S. 3479; P.L. 115-251).
Date: November 1, 2018
Creator: Panangala, Sidath Viranga; Colello, Kirsten J.; Elliott, Victoria L.; Hatch, Garrett & Heisler, Elayne J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Advanced Pilot Training (T-X) Program (open access)

Advanced Pilot Training (T-X) Program

This report discusses the Advanced Pilot Training (T-X) aircraft, which may shift training from Field Training Units, where expensive fifth-generation aircraft are used, to less expensive trainer aircraft.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Gertler, Jeremiah
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army Corps of Engineers Annual and Supplemental Appropriations: Issues for Congress (open access)

Army Corps of Engineers Annual and Supplemental Appropriations: Issues for Congress

This report summarizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's (USACE's) annual discretionary appropriations for civil works activities and its supplemental appropriations, principally following major flood and hurricane disasters. The appropriations described are for those accounts and activities that typically are funded through Title I of annual Energy and Water Development appropriations acts.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Carter, Nicole T.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2019 Budget and Appropriations (open access)

Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2019 Budget and Appropriations

This report provides describes funding for Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) during fiscal year 2019, in comparison to fiscal year 2018 funding. It provides an overview, description of congressional action, and discussion of key issues for Congress, including agency funding as well as foreign assistance. It also includes several appendices with supplementary information and account-by-account comparisons.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Epstein, Susan B.; Gill, Cory R. & Lawson, Marian L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The ECHO, Vol. 90, No. 8, Ed. 1 Monday, October 1, 2018 (open access)

The ECHO, Vol. 90, No. 8, Ed. 1 Monday, October 1, 2018

Monthly newspaper produced for inmates in the Texas criminal justice system containing news stories, policy updates, opinion pieces, creative works, and other information.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Texas. Department of Criminal Justice.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Membership of the 115th Congress: A Profile (open access)

Membership of the 115th Congress: A Profile

This report presents a profile of the membership of the 115th Congress (2017-2018) as of October 1, 2018. Statistical information is included on selected characteristics of Members, including data on party affiliation, average age, occupation, education, length of congressional service, religious affiliation, gender, ethnicity, foreign births, and military service.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Manning, Jennifer E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military Survivor Benefit Plan: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Military Survivor Benefit Plan: Background and Issues for Congress

This report describes the categories of beneficiaries eligible for survivor benefits under the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), the formulas used in computing the income level (including the integration of SBP benefits with other federal benefits), and the costs of SBP participation incurred by the retiree and/or the beneficiary. While this report focuses primarily on SBP, survivors of military members may be eligible for other benefits.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Kamarck, Kristy N. & Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) and Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance (PSOEA) Programs (open access)

Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) and Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance (PSOEA) Programs

This report provides a definition of public safety officers and discusses the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program and the Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance (PSOEA) program.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Szymendera, Scott D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Animal Health Commission Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Texas Animal Health Commission Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Texas Animal Health Commission documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Texas Animal Health Commission
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018.
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Ethics Commission Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Texas Ethics Commission Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Texas Ethics Commission documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018
Date: October 1, 2018
Creator: Texas Ethics Commission
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Capitol Clearinghouse Updates, Volume 14, Number 18, September 2018 (open access)

Capitol Clearinghouse Updates, Volume 14, Number 18, September 2018

Bi-monthly publication from Texas Senate discussing legislative committees, Texas arts and culture, public health concerns, and public policy issues.
Date: September 1, 2018
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cuba: U.S. Policy in the 115th Congress (open access)

Cuba: U.S. Policy in the 115th Congress

This report examines U.S. policy toward Cuba in the 115th Congress in three sections: Cuba's political and economic environment; U.S. policy toward Cuba; and selected issues in U.S.-Cuban relations, including restrictions on travel and trade, funding for democracy and human rights projects in Cuba and for U.S. government-sponsored radio and television broadcasting, migration, anti-drug cooperation, U.S. property claims, and U.S. fugitives from justice in Cuba.
Date: September 1, 2018
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The ECHO, Vol. 90, No. 7, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 1, 2018 (open access)

The ECHO, Vol. 90, No. 7, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 1, 2018

Monthly newspaper produced for inmates in the Texas criminal justice system containing news stories, policy updates, opinion pieces, creative works, and other information.
Date: September 1, 2018
Creator: Texas. Department of Criminal Justice.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education (open access)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education

This report discusses artificial intelligence in education, including current applications, benefits and drawbacks, and policy considerations.
Date: August 1, 2018
Creator: Joyce, J. Lu. & Harris, Laurie A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cambodian Election (open access)

Cambodian Election

This report discusses the Cambodian National Assembly election, which was held on July 29, 2018 and U.S. policy responses. Critics viewed the election, in which the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) likely won all 125 parliamentary seats, as neither free nor fair and the victory as "hollow" given that the CPP banned the largest opposition party in 2017.
Date: August 1, 2018
Creator: Lum, Thomas
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress such as: Arctic sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; Arctic oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered Arctic species; and increased military operations in the Arctic that could cause the region in coming years to become an arena of international cooperation or competition.
Date: August 1, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities--Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities--Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on China's naval modernization effort and its implications for U.S. Navy capabilities. The question of how the United States should respond to China's military modernization effort, including its naval modernization effort, is a key issue in U.S. defense planning and budgeting. Many U.S. military programs for countering improving Chinese military forces (particularly its naval forces) fall within the U.S. Navy's budget.
Date: August 1, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library