Caster. (open access)

Caster.

Patent for "casters, and more especially to those of that type employing a ball and anti-friction rollers," (lines 8-10) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 16, 1911
Creator: Taylor, Henry William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ash-Pan (open access)

Ash-Pan

Patent for an ash pan for trains. Illustrations included.
Date: May 16, 1911
Creator: Spratley, George
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Brake Lock (open access)

Air Brake Lock

Patent for an air brake lock. Illustrations included.
Date: May 16, 1905
Creator: Mabry, Davis L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bedstead (open access)

Bedstead

Patent for a bedstead. Illustration included.
Date: May 16, 1905
Creator: Charlton, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Animal-Trap (open access)

Animal-Trap

Patent for an animal trap. Illustrations included.
Date: May 16, 1911
Creator: Morris, Leopold
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Water System Map :  The Compilation of a Statewide Geodataset and Digital Maps of Water Service Area Boundaries (open access)

Texas Water System Map : The Compilation of a Statewide Geodataset and Digital Maps of Water Service Area Boundaries

This technical report describes the creation of a geodatabase of water system providers and the areas they serve (p. 1).
Date: May 16, 2011
Creator: Texas Water Development Board
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Composition For Staining Wood. (open access)

Composition For Staining Wood.

Patent for a “paint or stain, which, when applied, will harden on the common woods of commerce, render them durable and smooth, and give them the exact appearance of black walnut” (lines 15-18).
Date: May 16, 1882
Creator: Gloger, Anton F., Jr. & Gloger, Joseph P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Car Axle and Wheel (open access)

Car Axle and Wheel

Patent for a new and improved wheel and axle for cars. This design calls for "providing each of the axle with a fixed ratchet-wheel and providing the car-wheels with spring-pawls adapted to engage with the ratchets" (lines 21-24). This overcomes the strain that the wheels place on the axles when making turns, which reduces the chance of the car leaving its tracks.
Date: May 16, 1882
Creator: Pendleton, William S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 20, Number 37, Pages 3613-3691, May 16, 1995 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 20, Number 37, Pages 3613-3691, May 16, 1995

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: May 16, 1995
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 22, Number 37, Pages 4279-4331, May 16, 1997 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 22, Number 37, Pages 4279-4331, May 16, 1997

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: May 16, 1997
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2091, Chapter 63 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2091, Chapter 63

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to procurement rules, guidelines, and procedures for regional transportation authorities.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 234, Chapter 64 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 234, Chapter 64

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of certain counties bordering Lake Buchanan to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1065, Chapter 73 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1065, Chapter 73

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a pilot project to address continuing needs for more child protective services caseworkers in certain regions of this state.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1084, Chapter 74 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1084, Chapter 74

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to interest-free loans from the Texas Water Development Board for water districts in economically distressed areas.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1238, Chapter 75 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1238, Chapter 75

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to regulating leasing in manufactured home communities
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1829, Chapter 76 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1829, Chapter 76

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation and obligations of a telecommunications provider of last resort and to the recovery of certain costs incurred in transitioning to a successor utility.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 985, Chapter 72 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 985, Chapter 72

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the definition of an energy emergency.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Joint Resolution 55 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Joint Resolution 55

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds or notes to provide loans to defense-related communities for economic development projects, including projects that enhance military value of military installations.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 553, Chapter 67 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 553, Chapter 67

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the validation of any act, governmental proceeding, official, bond, or obligation of a navigation district or port authority.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 579, Chapter 68 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 579, Chapter 68

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the confidentiality of certain records in an adoption placement by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 655, Chapter 69 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 655, Chapter 69

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to members and veterans of the armed forces.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 775, Chapter 70 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 775, Chapter 70

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of TexasOnline by state agencies.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 814, Chapter 71 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 814, Chapter 71

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to an exemption for certain military personnel and veterans from the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 446, Chapter 65 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 446, Chapter 65

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to relating to the authority of the Rural Foundation.
Date: May 16, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History