Animal Trap. (open access)

Animal Trap.

Patent for a new and improved animal trap. This design "consists in the combination of a suitable frame upon which a revolver or pistol is secured, a treadle which is secured to the front end of this frame, and a suitable spring and levers, by which the fire-arm is discharged when the animal steps upon the treadle" (lines 14-20).
Date: December 26, 1882
Creator: Williams, James Alexander
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-7146 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-7146

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Grover Sellers, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Is Southwestern College at Georgetown liable for taxes on land owned by said College in San Saba County which is leased from year to year to individuals who are not connected with said college? If so, may said college be sued in the District Court of San Saba County for said taxes?
Date: March 26, 1946
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History