Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 37, Pages 4709-4846, September 15, 2017 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 37, Pages 4709-4846, September 15, 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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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: September 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Small Business Administration HUBZone Program (open access)

Small Business Administration HUBZone Program

This report discusses the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Empowerment Contracting (HUBZone) program, which provides participating small businesses located in areas with low income, high poverty, or high unemployment with contracting opportunities in the form of set-asides, sole-source awards, and price-evaluation preferences. It provides information about the program and it's structure; outlines arguments for an against targeting assistance and the continuation of the program; analyzes the program's administration; and examines related legislation.
Date: December 15, 2017
Creator: Dilger, Robert Jay
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
What Share of Taxpayers Would See a Tax Increase or a Tax Decrease Under a Senate Version of the Tax Reform Bill (open access)

What Share of Taxpayers Would See a Tax Increase or a Tax Decrease Under a Senate Version of the Tax Reform Bill

This report provides a brief overview and charts illustrating statistics about who would receive tax cuts, tax increases, or stay the same under the Senate version of the Tax Reform Bill.
Date: December 15, 2017
Creator: Crandall-Hollick, Margot L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Purple Heart: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

The Purple Heart: Background and Issues for Congress

This report examines the history of the Purple Heart award for military service members and changes in eligibility over time. The report also discusses current issues facing Congress -- such as whether traumatic brain injuries or PTSD diagnoses should be grounds for receiving the award, and whether those injured or killed assisting others during terror attacks outside their military duties should be eligible.
Date: December 15, 2017
Creator: Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard's polar icebreaker fleet. The Coast Guard's proposed FY2017 budget requests $150 million in acquisition funding for a new polar icebreaker that the Coast Guard wants to begin building in FY2020. The issue for Congress is whether to approve, reject, or modify the Administration's FY2017 acquisition funding request for a new polar icebreaker, and, more generally, whether to approve, reject, or modify the Coast Guard's overall plan for sustaining and modernizing the polar icebreaking fleet.
Date: August 15, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress (open access)

Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress

This report discusses the process of naming Navy ships, which have traditionally been chosen and announced by the Secretary of the Navy. Rules for giving certain types of names to certain types of Navy ships have evolved over time.
Date: August 15, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1952, Chapter 959 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1952, Chapter 959

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to off-site sales by a dealer for antique or special interest vehicles that have been subject to a retail sale.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3050, Chapter 1059 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3050, Chapter 1059

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to driver's and learner licenses and the issuance of certain driver's licenses and identification certificates; authorizing a fee.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 357, Chapter 1141 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 357, Chapter 1141

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 159 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 159

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4102.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3131, Chapter 1061 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3131, Chapter 1061

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the disposal of certain motor vehicles to a motor vehicle demolisher.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1806, Chapter 945 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1806, Chapter 945

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to requiring the use of multidisciplinary teams appointed by children's advocacy centers in certain child abuse investigations.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2445, Chapter 785 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2445, Chapter 785

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes by and the collection and use of certain tax revenue in certain municipalities and counties, including the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel and hotel and convention center projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1735, Chapter 828 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1735, Chapter 828

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to election officers and practices; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1521, Chapter 1021 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1521, Chapter 1021

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2783 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2783

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1625, Chapter 928 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1625, Chapter 928

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the Texas Physician Assistant Board and the licensing and regulation of physician assistants.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3359, Chapter 1078 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3359, Chapter 1078

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1407, Chapter 1009 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1407, Chapter 1009

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1643, Chapter 824 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1643, Chapter 824

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the regulation of the operation of an unmanned aircraft and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1543, Chapter 1023 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1543, Chapter 1023

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to access to records that pertain to the testing for, and fitting and dispensing of, hearing instruments.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1799, Chapter 943 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1799, Chapter 943

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the student loan default prevention and financial aid literacy pilot program.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 214, Chapter 1134 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 214, Chapter 1134

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1571, Chapter 926 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1571, Chapter 926

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History