U.S.-Australia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Issues for Congress (open access)

U.S.-Australia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Issues for Congress

This report briefly discusses nuclear relations and cooperation between the United States and Australia, including the Atomic Energy Act and President Obama's latest renewal agreement of said Act.
Date: December 1, 2010
Creator: Nikitin, Mary Beth & Vaughn, Bruce
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Bush Tax Cuts and the Economy (open access)

The Bush Tax Cuts and the Economy

The George W. Bush Administration enacted a series of tax cuts through the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. This report examines these tax cuts within the context of the current and long-term economic environment.
Date: December 8, 2010
Creator: Hungerford, Thomas L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information (open access)

Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information

The recent online publication of classified defense documents by the organization WikiLeaks and subsequent reporting by the New York Times and other news media have focused attention on whether such publication violates U.S. criminal law. The Justice Department and Department of Defense are investigating the circumstances to determine whether any prosecutions will be undertaken in connection with the disclosure. This report identifies some criminal statutes that may apply and also discusses the statutory prohibitions that may be implicated, such as the Espionage Act.
Date: December 6, 2010
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Classification Compliance Review Report on the Department of Licensing and Regulation (open access)

A Classification Compliance Review Report on the Department of Licensing and Regulation

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) conforms to the State's Position Classification Plan in ensuring proper classification of positions.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Annual Report on Classified Employee Turnover for Fiscal Year 2010 (open access)

An Annual Report on Classified Employee Turnover for Fiscal Year 2010

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the classified state employee turnover rate for Fiscal Year 2010. This report provides and analyzes information on employee turnover and identifies the reasons cited by separating workers for leaving state employment.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Report on the Audit of the Teacher Retirement System's Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Statements (open access)

A Report on the Audit of the Teacher Retirement System's Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Statements

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to an opinion on the Teacher Retirement System's fiscal year 2010 financial statements, as well as a report on internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, and other matters.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on Workers' Compensation at the State Office of Risk Management (open access)

An Audit Report on Workers' Compensation at the State Office of Risk Management

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the State Office of Risk Management (Office) has processes and related controls for workers' compensation claims that provide assurance that only valid medical and indemnity claims are paid in the correct amounts and in a timely manner in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Office policies and procedures.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Program at the Commission on Environmental Quality (open access)

An Audit Report on the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Program at the Commission on Environmental Quality

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether internal controls for Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) grant programs at the Commission on Environmental Quality (Commission) provide assurance that the programs comply with state law and that grant recipients comply with the terms of grant agreements and program guidelines; and determining whether TERP grant agreements protect the State's financial interests, comply with state contracting best practices, and allow the Commission to hold grantees accountable for grant requirements.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Report from the Texas House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 10, 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Fiscal Stability (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Fiscal Stability

Report from the Texas House Committee on Fiscal Stability describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Select Committee on Fiscal Stability.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on General Investigating & Ethics (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on General Investigating & Ethics

Report from the Texas House Committee on General Investigating & Ethics describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on General Investigating and Ethics.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
General Information Guide for Families of Offenders (open access)

General Information Guide for Families of Offenders

This pamphlet provides information about programs intended to assist and support criminal offenders and their loved ones.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Department of Criminal Justice.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Natural Resources (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Natural Resources

Report from the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Natural Resources Committee.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Public Health (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Public Health

Report from the Texas House Committee on Public Health describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Public Health.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Emergency Preparedness (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Emergency Preparedness

Report from the Texas House Committee on Emergency Preparedness describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Environmental Regulation (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Environmental Regulation

Report from the Texas House Committee on Environmental Regulation describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Environmental Regulation.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

Report from the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence (open access)

Interim Report to the 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

Report from the Texas House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 7, 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Judiciary Committee.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interim Report To The 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Business & Industry (open access)

Interim Report To The 82nd Texas Legislature: House Committee on Business & Industry

Report from the Texas House Committee on Business and Industry describing the group's goals, activities, accomplishments, and other information, for review by the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Committee on Business and Industry.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Judiciary Annual Report: 2010 (open access)

Texas Judiciary Annual Report: 2010

Annual statistical report of the Texas Judiciary outlining the organizational structure, activities, and court case categories for fiscal year 2010.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Office of Court Administration.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Promoting Workforce Development for the Transportation Profession Through a Multi-University/Agency Partnership: Final Report (open access)

Promoting Workforce Development for the Transportation Profession Through a Multi-University/Agency Partnership: Final Report

"The objective of this multi-university/agency partnership between Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), and Texas A&M University (TAMU) is to build on the progress made through the UTCM seed funding to produce high-quality transportation professionals from underrepresented groups through research and other real-world experiences."
Date: December 15, 2010
Creator: Kommalapati, Raghava; Perkins, Judy; Jasek, Deborah; Stockton, William & Benz, Robert J. (Robert Joseph)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Use of Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for roadside condition assessment (open access)

Use of Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for roadside condition assessment

"Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (MUAVs) that are equipped with digital imaging systems and global positioning systems provide a potential opportunity for improving the effectiveness and safety of roadside condition and inventory surveys. This study provides an assessment of the effectiveness of MUAVs as a tool for collecting condition data for roadside infrastructure assets using three field experiments."
Date: December 2010
Creator: Gharaibeh, Nasir G. & Hart, William Scott
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (open access)

The Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform addresses its mission to bring the federal budget into primary balance in 2015 and to meaningfully improve the long-run fiscal outlook. The report proposes a plan with six major components: discretionary spending cuts, comprehensive tax reform, health care cost containment, mandatory savings, Social Security reforms, and process changes.
Date: December 2010
Creator: United States. National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0823 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0823

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, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Public school textbook adoption under recent legislative amendments to the Education Code (RQ-0887-GA)
Date: December 1, 2010
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History