Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study (open access)

Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study

The purpose of the Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study is to analyze the feasibility of implementing 110 mph intercity passenger rail service between Austin and Houston including possible service to Bryan/ College Station. This feasibility analysis consisted of identifying the characteristics of existing rail infrastructure and operations in the study corridors, analyzing potential alternative alignments for the passenger rail operations, and determining required infrastructure and impacts for potential passenger rail service in the study area.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ouachita Facies in Central Texas (open access)

Ouachita Facies in Central Texas

Report on the Ouachita Facies, including map areas, geologic examinations, chemical compositions, subsurface, and findings.
Date: December 1948
Creator: Barnes, Virgil E. (Virgil Everett), 1903-1998
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shipments of Refined Sugar Into Texas (open access)

Shipments of Refined Sugar Into Texas

Refined sugar shipment report disclosed by testimony at a hearing in the District Court at Austin, Texas. Information includes company names, number (equivalent) of 100 pound bags, proportion of total shipped, and total cane.
Date: December 3, 1953
Creator: District Court at Austin, Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History