This report discusses the 2017 National Security Strategy (NSS) document released by the Trump Administration on December 18, 2017, and its major themes.

This report provides an overview of U.S. energy issues, and it serves as an initial resource document for related information, data, and CRS contacts. It is mainly organized around the major fuels and energy sources used in the United States and also highlights the role of the federal government, particularly the use of federal lands in energy production.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the allocation categories for state funding of public transportation.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the regulation of insurance holding company systems, including internationally active insurance groups; authorizing a fee.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate in memory of Richard "Mack" Machowicz of Pearland.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuity contract proceeds.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to incentives to encourage landowners to destroy, remove, or treat citrus trees located in a pest management zone.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the offense of theft of petroleum products.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to benefit programs provided by retail electric providers and certificated telecommunications utilities for low-income customers.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certain employment information for secondary school students.

This report discusses the possibility of a proposal by the Trump Administration to deploy additional ground forces to Afghanistan and somewhat broaden their mission.

This report discusses assessments mandated by federal education policy and discusses the purpose of assessments, types of tests, technical considerations in assessment, and using assessment results appropriately. A glossary containing definitions of commonly used assessment and measurement terms is provided at the end of this report. The glossary provides additional technical information that may not be addressed within the text of the report.

This report discusses the Chevron decision (which set up the current process for judicial review of regulatory agencies), explains the circumstances in which the Chevron doctrine applies, explores how courts apply the two steps of Chevron, and highlights some criticisms of the doctrine, with an eye towards the potential future of Chevron deference.

This report discusses the tax deduction for out-of-pocket teacher expenses and the proposals to eliminate or increase it that were made in the House and Senate draft tax bills. The final bill left the deduction at its current rate.

This report provides an overview of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appropriations for fiscal year 2017 which total $176.94 billion.

This report summarizes provisions in Division A of the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act that would extend funding for certain public health programs and provide offsets for these funding extensions. CRS Report R44989, Comparison of the Bills to Extend State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Funding, summarizes provisions in Division B.