Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 43, Pages 5913-6056, October 27, 2017 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 43, Pages 5913-6056, October 27, 2017

A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: October 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Senate Rules Restricting the Content of Conference Reports (open access)

Senate Rules Restricting the Content of Conference Reports

This report discusses the rules in the Senate regarding what can be added to conference reports by committees after their creation.
Date: November 27, 2017
Creator: Rybicki, Elizabeth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
21st Century Flood Reform Act (H.R. 2874): Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program (open access)

21st Century Flood Reform Act (H.R. 2874): Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program

This report outlines the provisions of the 21st Century Flood Reform Act which was passed on Nov. 14, 2017. The act reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and revises regulations regarding insurance coverage standards.
Date: November 27, 2017
Creator: Horn, Diane P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Overview and Issues for Congress (open access)

Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Overview and Issues for Congress

This report discusses the General System of Preferences (GSP) which provides nonreciprocal, duty-free tariff treatment to certain products imported from designated beneficiary developing countries (BDCs).
Date: December 27, 2017
Creator: Jones, Vivian C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Methane and Other Air Pollution Issues in Natural Gas Systems (open access)

Methane and Other Air Pollution Issues in Natural Gas Systems

This report discusses the natural gas supply chain that contributes to air pollution in several ways, including (1) the leaking, venting, and combustion of natural gas in the course of production operations; and (2) the combustion of other fossil fuel resources or other emissions during associated operations.
Date: July 27, 2017
Creator: Lattanzio, Richard K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Constitutional Limits on States's Efforts to "Uphold" the Paris Agreement (open access)

Constitutional Limits on States's Efforts to "Uphold" the Paris Agreement

This report discusses state government efforts to uphold the requirements of the Paris Agreement on climate change after the announcement of the U.S.'s planned withdrawal from the agreement and constitutional limits on their efforts.
Date: June 27, 2017
Creator: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 718, Chapter 198 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 718, Chapter 198

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the regulation of insurance adjusters.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 735, Chapter 200 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 735, Chapter 200

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to periodic rate adjustment by and to certain transactions involving electric utilities.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 252, Chapter 192 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 252, Chapter 192

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1367, Chapter 206 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1367, Chapter 206

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 539, Chapter 195 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 539, Chapter 195

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 208, Chapter 191 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 208, Chapter 191

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 887, Chapter 202 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 887, Chapter 202

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to certain students.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 966, Chapter 204 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 966, Chapter 204

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 560, Chapter 196 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 560, Chapter 196

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card; providing a civil penalty.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 573, Chapter 197 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 573, Chapter 197

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 752, Chapter 201 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 752, Chapter 201

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1107, Chapter 205 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1107, Chapter 205

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to telemedicine and telehealth services.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 528, Chapter 194 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 528, Chapter 194

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the term of a chief administrative law judge.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 22, Chapter 189 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 22, Chapter 189

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 42, Chapter 190 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 42, Chapter 190

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 720, Chapter 199 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 720, Chapter 199

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to rules regarding the carcasses of certain birds or animals.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 136 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 136

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed in combat while serving in the United States military.
Date: May 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0134 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0134

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, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Access to court records containing criminal history record information that is subject to an order of nondisclosure under chapter 411 of the Government Code (RQ-0125-KP).
Date: February 27, 2017
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History