Impact of LRFD Specifications on Design of Texas Bridges: Volume 2: Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girder Design Examples (open access)

Impact of LRFD Specifications on Design of Texas Bridges: Volume 2: Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girder Design Examples

This is a two-volume report that documents the findings of a TxDOT-sponsored research project to evaluate the impact of the Load and Resistance Factor (LRFD) Specifications on the design of typical Texas bridges as compared to the Standard Specifications.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Hueste, Mary Beth D.; Adil, Mahammed Safi Uddin; Adnan, Mohsin & Keating, Peter B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Unreliability of Federal Funding (open access)

The Unreliability of Federal Funding

Report discussing the relative inequity of the federal-aid highway program and returns Texas gets on taxpayer dollars contributed to the federal Highway Trust Fund.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Ramirez, Tonia N.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Border Business Indicators, Volume 30, Number 5, May 2006 (open access)

Border Business Indicators, Volume 30, Number 5, May 2006

Monthly publication documenting statistics related to economic information in the Mexico-Texas border areas including types of border crossings, employment, customs revenues, and other related data.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Timber Price Trends, Volume 24, Number 3, May/June 2006 (open access)

Texas Timber Price Trends, Volume 24, Number 3, May/June 2006

Bi-monthly report on average prices paid for standing timber in Texas, calculated based on reported timber sales.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas Forest Service
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Board Report, Volume 87, May 2006 (open access)

Texas State Board Report, Volume 87, May 2006

Monthly newsletter from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy regarding updates and information pertaining to Texas CPAs.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Veterans Commission Pamphlet, Number 3. May/June 2006 (open access)

Texas Veterans Commission Pamphlet, Number 3. May/June 2006

Bimonthly publication of the Texas Veterans Commission discussing specific topics of relevance to veterans in Texas. This pamphlet describes what a traumatic brain injury(TBI) is, symptoms, and treatments.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas Veterans Commission
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Labor Market Review, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Labor Market Review, May 2006

Monthly newsletter documenting statistics related to employment in Texas including nonagricultural job trends, labor force numbers, and other relevant indicators as well as information on related topics.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas Workforce Commission. Labor Market Information.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Youth Commission Annual Report on Customer Service: 2006 (open access)

Texas Youth Commission Annual Report on Customer Service: 2006

Annual report of the Texas Youth Commission describing goals, activities, and accomplishments regarding customer service.
Date: May 31, 2006
Creator: Texas Youth Commission
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
State Sales and Use Tax Analysis Report: Fourth Quarter, 2005 (open access)

State Sales and Use Tax Analysis Report: Fourth Quarter, 2005

Quarterly publication of the Texas Comptroller's Office regarding sales and use tax in the state of Texas, including an analysis by county, analysis by industry, and related notes.
Date: May 25, 2006
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas EMS Magazine, Volume 27, Number 3, May/June 2006 (open access)

Texas EMS Magazine, Volume 27, Number 3, May/June 2006

Bimonthly magazine containing news and information that pertains to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers. "The magazine's goals are to help organizations function professionally as EMS providers, to educate individuals so they can perform lifesaving prehospital skills under stressful conditions, and to help the public get into the EMS system when they need it" (p. 4). This issue covers preparation for EMS week, NIMS, Texas EMS Conference, and health and well-being of the rescuer.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Edwards Aquifer: Contributing Zones

Map showing the Edwards Aquifer recharge zones in relation to major highways and cities. There is a legend showing the different zones, type of highways, and boundaries.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Highways, Volume 53 Number 5, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Highways, Volume 53 Number 5, May 2006

Monthly travel magazine discussing locations and events in Texas to encourage travel within the state.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Transportation Challenge (open access)

The Texas Transportation Challenge

Summary of challenges facing the Texas Department of Transportation in light of extreme increases in population and their demand for roads.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Travel Log, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Travel Log, May 2006

Newsletter dedicated to traveling in Texas, including information about news, locations, and events of interest to visitors as well as statistics and summaries of travel in the state.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transportation News, Volume 31, Number 4, May 2006 (open access)

Transportation News, Volume 31, Number 4, May 2006

Newsletter published by the Texas Department of Transportation for TxDOT employees including information about the organization, projects throughout the state, and other topics related to transportation in Texas.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
La Marque Independent School District, May 2006 (open access)

La Marque Independent School District, May 2006

Report describing the performance of La Marque Independent School District including accomplishments and recommendations for all of the departments in the school district.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Legislative Budget Board.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Elizario Independent School District, May 2006 (open access)

San Elizario Independent School District, May 2006

Report describing the performance of San Elizario Independent School District including accomplishments and recommendations for all of the departments in the school district.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Legislative Budget Board.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Zapata County Independent School District, May 2006 (open access)

Zapata County Independent School District, May 2006

Report describing the performance of Zapata County Independent School District including accomplishments and recommendations for all of the departments in the school district.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Legislative Budget Board.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on Security at the Texas Lottery Commission (open access)

An Audit Report on Security at the Texas Lottery Commission

A comprehensive study performed by the State Auditor's Office of all aspects of lottery security, specifically investigating concerns regarding the Commission's business resumption/disaster recovery site and determining the effect of the Commission's reorganization on its Security Division.
Date: May 3, 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
General Dove Hunting Regulations: 2006-2007 (open access)

General Dove Hunting Regulations: 2006-2007

Pamphlet containing a map of Texas outlining the three major dove-hunting zones, with summaries of general information regarding hours, limits, and special dates. A column at right provides information about reporting hunted doves that have metal leg bands for tracking information.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Parks & Wildlife, Volume 64, Number 5, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Parks & Wildlife, Volume 64, Number 5, May 2006

Magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History