Double Tongue. (open access)

Double Tongue.

Patent for a double tongue which will allow three draft animals to be hitched to a wagon.
Date: August 23, 1921
Creator: Carter, James S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2215, Chapter 686 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2215, Chapter 686

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law.
Date: June 10, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The San Angelo Formation [and] The Geology of Foard County (open access)

The San Angelo Formation [and] The Geology of Foard County

Two reports published in a scientific bulletin, describing the San Angelo Formation and the geology of Foard County.
Date: February 15, 1926
Creator: Christner, D. D. & Beede, J. W.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4280, Chapter 1113 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4280, Chapter 1113

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the 32nd Judicial District Juvenile Board.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combined Writing-Desk and File-Cabinet. (open access)

Combined Writing-Desk and File-Cabinet.

Patent for a writing desk with combined filing cabinet designed for routine clerical and writing tasks. The desk has the added benefit of maximizing file space in both the front and back of the desk while permitting the user to remain seated in order to access files.
Date: February 16, 1915
Creator: Cooper, Samuel W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bridge-Truss. (open access)

Bridge-Truss.

Patent for an invention, which relates to a new and useful truss, particularly intended for bridges but applicable also for use in various other structures.
Date: November 24, 1914
Creator: Beard, Eddie
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Valve for Pneumatic Tires (open access)

Valve for Pneumatic Tires

Patent for a valve for pneumatic tires. The design is to keep the valve cap from becoming unsecured and to keep air from escaping.
Date: May 4, 1915
Creator: McCall, Jacob Capshaw
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Animal Trap (open access)

Animal Trap

Patent for a trap to catch small animals
Date: November 28, 1916
Creator: Baker, William E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Planter (open access)

Planter

Patent for planter that allows grain to be platned in a straight line.
Date: January 16, 1917
Creator: Gruben, Edward J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seed-Dropping Plate (open access)

Seed-Dropping Plate

Patent for a versatile seed dropping mechanism that retains the seed shells as they drop to prevent machine clogging and seed droppings.
Date: January 25, 1916
Creator: Grinstead, Albert N.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil Burner (open access)

Oil Burner

Patent for an oil burner that holds enough fuel to be used for stoves.
Date: October 10, 1914
Creator: Carr, James R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Chopper. (open access)

Cotton-Chopper.

Patent for improvements on cotton choppers, primarily consisting of "a pair of oscillating hoes swinging in opposed relation and supported in vertically adjustable bearings suspended from a main frame" (lines 11-14).
Date: December 14, 1915
Creator: Strong, Harold
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Row-Binder. (open access)

Row-Binder.

Patent for a type of new row binders by "use of rotary cuffs and adjustable bottom disposed conveyer belts" (lines 14-15), with illustrations.
Date: September 11, 1917
Creator: Gruben, Edward J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan

Water plan for Region G (Brazos) describing water resources and suppliers for the area, usage statistics and forecasts, water needs, water supply plans for each county and city, recommended water management strategies, drought response plans, and the plan creation process.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume II. Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Water Management Strategies (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region G (Brazos), 2016, Volume II. Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Water Management Strategies

Volume II of the Water plan for Region G (Brazos) including water management strategies, water conservation methods, wastewater reuse, new reservoirs, expansion of use of certain water sources, and water supply recommendations and projects.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Brazos G Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3513, Chapter 421 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3513, Chapter 421

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the Fisher County Hospital District.
Date: June 10, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Northwest Texas Region (open access)

Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Northwest Texas Region

Report on economic forecast and outlook for the Northwest Texas Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date: July 2002
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, June 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, June 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: June 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2008 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2008

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: December 2008
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bed - Slat. (open access)

Bed - Slat.

Patent for a new and useful improvements in bed-slates to provide a strong brace.
Date: January 4, 1898
Creator: Pickett, Mollie
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bed Attachment. (open access)

Bed Attachment.

Patent for new bed design for invalids, containing a bedpan attached in the center of the bed. The bedpan is connected to a pipe, allowing the waste to be flushed away, just like any other toilet.
Date: March 20, 1906
Creator: Smith, Nan Elma
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Cutter. (open access)

Stalk-Cutter.

Patent for a stalk cutter, which is easily adjustable and has a small number of parts.
Date: March 8, 1910
Creator: Davis, Walter W. & Jeffrey, Joseph H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stalk-Cutter (open access)

Stalk-Cutter

Patent for a stalk cutter designed to be an attachment for plows. Illustrations included.
Date: July 16, 1912
Creator: Feagan, James Lee
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History