85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3321, Chapter 1075 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3321, Chapter 1075

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to jurisdiction of the county courts in certain counties.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Harvester (open access)

Harvester

Patent for device used with a harvester to head stalks of corn using an adjustable cutting mechanism.
Date: March 30, 1915
Creator: Barnett, Solomon V.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wheel (open access)

Wheel

Patent for a wheel with "improved construction. The principal object of the invention is to provide a wheel which will be puncture-proof and will ride very easily" (lines 8-12).
Date: November 23, 1915
Creator: Berry, Ephraim E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Heading Knife. (open access)

Heading Knife.

Patent for improvements to heading knives. This knife is used for topping corn, Kafir corn, and the like. This knife can be attached to a person's hand.
Date: July 20, 1915
Creator: Warren, Raymon Travis
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Tire (open access)

Vehicle Tire

Patent for improved vehicle tire.
Date: February 13, 1917
Creator: Russey, Edward W.; Coyle, Henry J. & Coyle, James R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pneumatic Horse-Collar. (open access)

Pneumatic Horse-Collar.

Patent for Pneumatic Horse Collar. This collar's inner pockets contain air pockets, that will be more comfortable and the outer walls will be more flexible, allowing the animal more comfort.
Date: June 3, 1913
Creator: Batchler, Fred
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region B (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region B

Water plan for Region B describing water resources and suppliers in the area, usage statistics and forecasts, water needs, water management strategies, water conservation plans, drought response plans, the process of creating the plan.
Date: December 2015
Creator: Biggs & Mathews, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Northwest Texas Region (open access)

Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: Northwest Texas Region

Report on economic forecast and outlook for the Northwest Texas Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date: July 2002
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, June 2011 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, June 2011

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: June 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2008 (open access)

Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Northwest Texas, December 2008

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Northwest Texas area.
Date: December 2008
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boll-Huller and Cotton-Cleaner. (open access)

Boll-Huller and Cotton-Cleaner.

Patent for Boll-Huller and Cotton-Cleaner. "The object of the invention is to provide a simple apparatus adapted to operate upon boll cotton for the purpose of breaking the hulls and stems from the cotton and for separating said hulls and stems from the cotton and delivering the cotton in clean condition ready to be ginned" (lines 12-18).
Date: June 22, 1910
Creator: Postelwait, Austin T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Crude Oil Burner (open access)

Crude Oil Burner

Patent for a crude oil burner. This invention is designed to burn crude oil in its unrefined state. Illustration included.
Date: August 15, 1905
Creator: Ziegler, John C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Machine For Turfing And Embroidering Fabrics. (open access)

Machine For Turfing And Embroidering Fabrics.

Patent for new and useful improvements in machines for turfing and embroidering fabrics, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 8, 1899
Creator: Henry, Jennie
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Machine For Generating And Utilizing Noxious Fumes. (open access)

Machine For Generating And Utilizing Noxious Fumes.

Patent for new and useful improvements in machines for generating noxious fumes and utilizing the same for destruction of animal life, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 5, 1899
Creator: Hanaway, William T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trap Gun (open access)

Trap Gun

Patent for a trap gun. This invention is designed to "insure explosion of the charge upon the animal taking the bait and with certainty to effect shooting of game" (line 9-12). Illustration included.
Date: May 17, 1904
Creator: Thomas, Isaac N.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spur (open access)

Spur

Patent for a spur. Illustration included.
Date: September 13, 1904
Creator: Hanaway, William T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wind-Motor (open access)

Wind-Motor

Patent for improvements in wind-motors. A simple construction that will effectively serve its intended purpose as a pumping-motor, but also constructed so that substitutions of certain parts can change it into a power-motor if desired. In connection with the motor there is an improved braking mechanism for the wind-wheel.
Date: March 27, 1906
Creator: Ziegler, John C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gas-Generator. (open access)

Gas-Generator.

Patent for a gas generator, which has an independent carbide holder to produce a steadier gas flow.
Date: June 7, 1910
Creator: Wallace, William A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Safety-Dog Trip for Cotton-Presses. (open access)

Safety-Dog Trip for Cotton-Presses.

Patent for a safety dog trip for cotton presses, which automatically removes the dog rods holding the cotton out of the press when it is sent up for pressing.
Date: October 19, 1909
Creator: Wright, John C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Rock Canyon Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date: 2013
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cope Branch Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date: 2013
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wichita Falls

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:100000
Date: 1985
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bomarton Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date: 1969
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History