Development of an Accessibility Formulation to Measure Customers’ Evaluations of Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) Systems (open access)

Development of an Accessibility Formulation to Measure Customers’ Evaluations of Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) Systems

Demand-responsive transit (DRT) is a critical mode of transportation for many population segments in Texas. Texas has 39 rural transit providers and all of them contend with area-specific challenges in responding to their respective DRT markets. Ensuring that these markets have affordable and reliable transit services is an important objective for transit providers.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Astroza, Sebastian; Hoklas, Megan; Wang, Tan; Loftus-Otway, Lisa; Castro, Marisol & Born, Katie
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Design Parameters and Methodology for Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls (open access)

Design Parameters and Methodology for Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls

An evaluation and recommendation of design parameters for mechanically stabilized earth walls.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Aubeny, Charles P.; Biscontin, Giovanna; Huang, Jie; Dantal, Vishal S.; Sadat, Rafat & Bin-Shafique, Sazzad
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sunset Commission Staff Report: [Texas Disability-Related Agencies] (open access)

Sunset Commission Staff Report: [Texas Disability-Related Agencies]

Report from the Sunset Advisory Commission regarding the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, and the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities. It includes background information, issues and recommendations, and supplementary documentation.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Fajardo, Erick; Holley-Hurt, Carrie; Nash, Carissa; Hartley, Cee & Jones, Jennifer
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Effect of the City of Houston Transit Corridor Ordinance on Development along METRO's Light Rail Corridors (open access)

The Effect of the City of Houston Transit Corridor Ordinance on Development along METRO's Light Rail Corridors

Report on developers response to the City of Houston's ordinance to encourage development of pedestrian friendly resources in areas along the METRO light rail line.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Hassell, Walter; Lewis, Carol Abel & Auzenne, Jennifer
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Work Plan For The Completion Of Strategic Business Plan (open access)

Work Plan For The Completion Of Strategic Business Plan

A report on a work plan for completion of the strategic business plan.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Jin, Peter J.; Hall, Andrea; Hockenyos, Jon & Walton, C. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sunset Commission Staff Report: Health and Human Services Commission (open access)

Sunset Commission Staff Report: Health and Human Services Commission

Report from the Sunset Advisory Commission regarding the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and HHSC System Issues, including background information, issues and recommendations, and supplementary documentation. Issues include more efficient services, incomplete/fragmented centralization, fragmented provider enrollment, quality of health care, NorthSTAR's outdated approach, poor management, and an uncoordinated approach to webtools.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Kirkle, Sarah; Spock, Karl; Allensworth, Anne; Holley-Hurt, Carrie; Nasr, Danielle; Reed, Joey et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sunset Commission Staff Report: Texas Education Agency (open access)

Sunset Commission Staff Report: Texas Education Agency

Report from the Sunset Advisory Commission regarding the Texas Education Agency (TEA), including background information, issues and recommendations, and supplementary documentation. It includes topics on: further oversight, managing public involvement, private driver training industry, outdated statutory provisions, annexation of school districts, board for educator certification, regulation of educator preparation, and the TEA's continued need.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Latta, Karen; Wilk, Skylar; Roberson, Dawn & McKay, Ginny
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sunset Commission Staff Study: Self-Directed Semi-Independent Status of State Agencies (open access)

Sunset Commission Staff Study: Self-Directed Semi-Independent Status of State Agencies

Report from the Sunset Commission regarding a study on self-directed semi-independent (SDSI) status for selected state agencies. It includes an overview and the study results, titled "The Lack of a Comprehensive and Consistent Approach to Self-Directed Semi-Independent State Agency Oversight Creates Risks for the State."
Date: October 2014
Creator: Ogle, Steven; Ninaud, Christian; Wood, Janet & Jones, Jennifer
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Panhandle Water News, October 2014 (open access)

Panhandle Water News, October 2014

This is a quarterly newsletter of the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District discussing the news, activities, and events of the organization and other information related to water in Texas.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statewide Implementation of Very Thin Overlays (open access)

Statewide Implementation of Very Thin Overlays

A report detailing the study of implementing very thin overlays on roadways.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Scullion, Tom; Estakhri, Cindy & Wilson, Bryan
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statewide Implementation of the Total pavement acceptance device (open access)

Statewide Implementation of the Total pavement acceptance device

Report studying the implementation of the Total Pavement Acceptance Device and its utility in determining the remaining life of current pavement.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Stokoe, Kenneth H.; Lee, Jung-Su & Scullion, Tom
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Improvements to Rural Intersections to Improve Motorist Compiance (open access)

Improvements to Rural Intersections to Improve Motorist Compiance

A report on a project that demonstrated the use of innovative low-cost solutions to improve safety at stop-controlled intersections.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Sunkari, Srinivasa R.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Update, Volume 33, Number 5, October 2014 (open access)

Update, Volume 33, Number 5, October 2014

Newsletter of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas providing updated information about programs, benefits, and related topics.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Construction And Monitoring Of Thin Overlay And Crack Sealant Test Sections At The Pecos Test Track (open access)

Construction And Monitoring Of Thin Overlay And Crack Sealant Test Sections At The Pecos Test Track

A report on a study of overlays and crack sealants at the Pecos Test Track.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas A & M Transportation Institute
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Development Of NCTIP-Based Portable Traffic Signal Evaluation System (open access)

Development Of NCTIP-Based Portable Traffic Signal Evaluation System

A report on the development of a NCTIP-based portable traffic signal evaluation system.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas A & M Transportation Institute
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation Of Costs To Process And Manage Utility And Driveway Permits (open access)

Evaluation Of Costs To Process And Manage Utility And Driveway Permits

A report on the costs of processing and managing utility and driveway permits.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas A & M Transportation Institute
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Cracking Performance Prediction, Simulation, And Binder Recommendation (open access)

Texas Cracking Performance Prediction, Simulation, And Binder Recommendation

A report on the results of a study of various binder materials and their cracking performance.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas A & M Transportation Institute
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
ACH Payment Instructions (open access)

ACH Payment Instructions

This document is published by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality providing option on how make payments.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Advocate, Volume 19, Issue 4, October-December 2014 (open access)

The Advocate, Volume 19, Issue 4, October-December 2014

Quarterly update providing information on environmental regulations for small businesses and local governments in Texas.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Natural Outlook, October 2014 (open access)

Natural Outlook, October 2014

Newsletter discussing environmental issues and policies in Texas. This issue explains the United States Environmental Protection Agency's new ozone regulations and describe the possible health consequences of changing the allowable ozone levels.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Annual Report on Performance Measures: 2014 (open access)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Annual Report on Performance Measures: 2014

Annual report on performances measures of the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, outlining the agency's goals for fiscal year 2014.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Area & Regional Offices (open access)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Area & Regional Offices

Sheet from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) listing contact information for each of the 16 Texas regional offices as well as the watermasters. The back includes a map showing the counties included in each of the corresponding regions.
Date: October 29, 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The TCEQ Compliance Commitment (C2) Program (open access)

The TCEQ Compliance Commitment (C2) Program

Pamphlet discussing the eligibility requirements, application process, and program benefits of joining the Compliance Commitment Program for Texas small businesses and local governments.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Environmental Assistance Division.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Municipal Solid Waste in Texas: A Year in Review, 2013 (open access)

Municipal Solid Waste in Texas: A Year in Review, 2013

Annual report summarizing data on waste disposed in municipal solid waste landfills and processed in non-landfills throughout the state of Texas during fiscal year 2013, as well as an estimate of remaining landfill capacities.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Waste Permits Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History