Auto Body (open access)

Auto Body

Patent for an invention made for the improvements of the auto body and provide a way to convert a motor vehicle body to a comfortable bed with a foldable cushion for the back seat.
Date: September 16, 1919
Creator: Lawrence, John & Whitton, Orvil C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shock Absorber (open access)

Shock Absorber

Patent for the improvement of shock absorbers through the introduction of more flexible material into the air container.
Date: December 2, 1919
Creator: Crawford, Edward M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas (open access)

Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas

This report includes studies on critical ground water areas identified by the state water agencies and the findings and recommendations on whether a ground-water conservation district should be established in the respective areas in order to address ground-water problems.
Date: January 1990
Creator: McCoy, Wesley T.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Governor's Task Force on Border Economic Development: Final Report and Recommendations (open access)

Texas Governor's Task Force on Border Economic Development: Final Report and Recommendations

Final report from the Governor's Task Force on Border Economic Development describing the group's findings and background on the border region of Texas, as well as recommendations for developing the are.
Date: December 1986
Creator: Texas. Border Economic Development Task Force.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1181, Chapter 760 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1181, Chapter 760

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the regulation of commercial catfish fishing on Falcon Lake.
Date: June 10, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2875, Chapter 794 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2875, Chapter 794

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Willacy County and Starr County.
Date: June 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Locking Device for Differential Gears (open access)

Locking Device for Differential Gears

Patent for "Locking Device for Differential Gears adapted especially for use in connection with automobiles using the “full floating” type of rear axle." (lines 4-7) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: January 18, 1916
Creator: King, George W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region M (Rio Grande), Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region M (Rio Grande), Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan

Water plan for Region M (Rio Grande) describing water resources and suppliers in the area, usage statistics and forecasts, water needs, water management strategies, drought response plans, financing for the plan, and the process of creating the plan.
Date: December 1, 2015
Creator: Black & Veatch
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region M (Rio Grande), 2016, Volume 2. Appendices (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region M (Rio Grande), 2016, Volume 2. Appendices

Appendices for water plan for Region M including recommended and not recommended water management strategies, model drought and water conservation plans, survey data, and related reports on different areas of the water plan.
Date: December 1, 2015
Creator: Black & Veatch
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brackish Groundwater in the Gulf Coast Acquirer, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas (open access)

Brackish Groundwater in the Gulf Coast Acquirer, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Report examining the brackish groundwater in the Gulf Coast Aquifer with the goal of desalinating the water for public use.
Date: September 2014
Creator: Meyer, John E.; Croskrey, Andrea; Wise, Matthew R. & Kalaswad, Sanjeev
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Trading Card: Groove-Billed Ani] (open access)

[Trading Card: Groove-Billed Ani]

Trading card issued as part of the Geocache Challenge program for Falcon State Park, depicting two groove-billed anis perched on bare branches. The back of the card contains information about the bird species.
Date: 2011
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Colonia Self-Help Program (open access)

Colonia Self-Help Program

Information sheet describing the Colonia self-help grant program for use in providing water and wastewater services in economically distressed areas near the border with Mexico.
Date: April 2011
Creator: Texas Water Development Board
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Falcon State Park

A map of the Falcon State Park complete with bathroom locations, camping areas, showers, the Falcon Reservoir, hiking trails, etc. There is also a coupon for the purchase of a Texas State Parks Pass which if purchased would allow for free access to over 90 Texas State Parks for the buyer and their carload of guests.
Date: February 2012
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Falcon State Park

This is an illustrated map for the Falcon State Park near Falcon Heights in Starr County, Texas. The map shows the access routes of the park, location of camping sites, hiking trails, and a legend provides the location of all the parks amenities.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Falcon: State Park

Map of the Falcon outlining hiking trails and highlighting activities, facilities, and other features such as bathrooms, lodgings, water/electric, etc. It also contains general information for the park and for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date: February 2010
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Falcon State Park

Map of Falcon State Park located near Falcon Heights, Texas. The map shows the locations of all the camping sites and offers an amenities legend showing their locations around the park.
Date: February 2015
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Lower South Texas, June 2011 (open access)

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

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Lower South 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: Lower South Texas, December 2011 (open access)

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

List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Lower South Texas area.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Primary Care Case Management
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Planning Study: Roma, Texas (open access)

Regional Water Planning Study: Roma, Texas

This document provides information on a Regional Water Planning Study by the city of Roma, Texas discussing existing conditions, development of water supplies, water treatment system alternatives, water distribution system alternatives, water operation alternatives, determination of costs and recommendations, an implementation schedule, evaluation of funding options and alternative district consolidations/regional structure, meetings, and an environmental assessment, with associated appendices.
Date: October 2012
Creator: Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baby-Basket. (open access)

Baby-Basket.

Patent for a collapsible baby basket which attaches to the robe rail on the back of an automobile's front seat, for use while the car is in motion, that may be stored under the rail when not in use.
Date: September 10, 1912
Creator: Thaison, John
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lantern (open access)

Lantern

Patent for a flame lantern. Illustrations included.
Date: May 12, 1908
Creator: Trevino, Abundio
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Santa Elena 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: 1993
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

La Gloria Southwest 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: 1993
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

La Reforma 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: 2012
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History