Alarm System (open access)

Alarm System

Patent for a fire alarm system which activates when a certain temperature is detected by the device.
Date: May 25, 1909
Creator: Giese, Leo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churn. (open access)

Churn.

Patent for a churn with a power motor.
Date: May 25, 1909
Creator: Holder, James R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Car-Coupling. (open access)

Car-Coupling.

Patent for "automatic pin-and-link car-couplings in which a sliding spring-actuated block is employed for supporting the coupling-pin in an elevated position preparatory to coupling." (Lines 8-12) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 25, 1897
Creator: Lee, Charles
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boot Cleaner. (open access)

Boot Cleaner.

Patent for a new and improved boot cleaner. This design "affords facilities for readily and conveniently scraping all parts of the boot or shoe. The heel is scraped on [a] semicircular portion located at the top of the arch, the sides of the sole by the arms, the upper hollow of the foot by the projections, [and] the toe by the lower side of the arch or bow" (lines 38-45).
Date: May 25, 1886
Creator: Scovel, Purley A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Chopper. (open access)

Cotton-Chopper.

Patent for an improved design for a cotton chopper. The patent includes two sets of blades with opposite rotation and the ability to be stopped by the control of the operator. The design also includes improvements on cultivation and chopping for a more efficient process. Included are instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 25, 1880
Creator: Busch, William
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 18, Number 40, Pages 3331-3378, May 25, 1993 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 18, Number 40, Pages 3331-3378, May 25, 1993

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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: May 25, 1993
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 15, Number 40, Pages 2871-2935, May 25, 1990 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 15, Number 40, Pages 2871-2935, May 25, 1990

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: May 25, 1990
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 883, Chapter 250 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 883, Chapter 250

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the imposition of impact fees on the property of a school district.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 913, Chapter 251 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 913, Chapter 251

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 978, Chapter 252 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 978, Chapter 252

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to certain insurance premium surcharges.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3437, Chapter 249 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3437, Chapter 249

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to an optional fee on registration of a vehicle in certain counties to fund transportation projects.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 35, Chapter 205 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 35, Chapter 205

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a prohibition on linking the compensation of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to an increase in the total value of property in the district.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 398, Chapter 207 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 398, Chapter 207

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to designating a county official to file certain financial information with the county commissioners court.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 402, Chapter 208 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 402, Chapter 208

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a prohibition on ex parte communications between a member of the board of directors and the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; providing a penalty.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Joint Resolution 103 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Joint Resolution 103

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the continuation of the constitutional appropriation for facilities and other capital items at Angelo State University on a change in the governance of the university.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1229, Chapter 253 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1229, Chapter 253

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to certain shipments by package stores and wine only package stores to customers.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 522, Chapter 209 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 522, Chapter 209

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to adoption and operation of requirements regarding health benefit plan identification cards.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 630, Chapter 210 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 630, Chapter 210

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to notice to a surface owner by an oil or gas well operator of the issuance of a permit for certain oil and gas operations.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 632, Chapter 211 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 632, Chapter 211

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 415th District Court.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 679, Chapter 212 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 679, Chapter 212

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings of the Downtown Midland Management District.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 732, Chapter 213 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 732, Chapter 213

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to recording requirements for certain documents.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 741, Chapter 214 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 741, Chapter 214

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for children of certain volunteer peace officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 862, Chapter 215 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 862, Chapter 215

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the appointment of a temporary county chair.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 864, Chapter 216 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 864, Chapter 216

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a garagekeeper's duty to report the abandonment of a motor vehicle.
Date: May 25, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History