Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 16, Pages 2017-2160 April 21, 2023 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 16, Pages 2017-2160 April 21, 2023

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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: April 21, 2023
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 04-21, April 21, 2021 (open access)

Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 04-21, April 21, 2021

Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions.
Date: April 21, 2021
Creator: Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Airline Passenger Denied Boarding: Rules and Regulations (open access)

Airline Passenger Denied Boarding: Rules and Regulations

This report discusses regulations regarding an airline's responsibilities when a passenger with a confirmed ticket is denied boarding on a flight due to lack of seats (known as overselling). The various updates to the original regulation from 1967 are discussed with the latest modifications occurring in 2015.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Tang, Rachel Y.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Budget Control Act and the Defense Budget: Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

The Budget Control Act and the Defense Budget: Frequently Asked Questions

This report addresses several frequently asked questions related to the Budget Control Act (BCA) and the defense budget. The BCA limits discretionary spending on defense through the process of sequestration and was enacted in 2011. Recent proposals to remove the restrictions of the BCA on defense or raise the spending limits are also discussed.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Williams, Lynn M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Congressional Arts Caucus and the Congressional Art Competition: History and Current Practice (open access)

The Congressional Arts Caucus and the Congressional Art Competition: History and Current Practice

This report provides a brief history of the Congressional Arts Caucus and the Congressional Art Competition which is an art competition for high school students. It also provides a history of sponsorship and support for the caucus and the annual competition. The report includes copies of the original correspondence establishing the competition, a sample competition announcement, sample guidelines and required forms for the competition, and a chronological list of congressional co-chairs.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Mansfield, Jerry W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity: Critical Infrastructure Authoritative Reports and Resources (open access)

Cybersecurity: Critical Infrastructure Authoritative Reports and Resources

This report provides resources for congressional staff researching cybersecurity issues and critical infrastructure.The annotated descriptions of these sources are listed in reverse chronological order with an emphasis on material published in the past several years.The report includes resources and studies from government agencies (federal, state, local, and international), think tanks, academic institutions, news organizations, and other sources. Table 1 contains overview reports and resources, Table 2 lists energy industry resources, Table 3 lists financial industry resources, Table 4 contains healthcare industry resources, Table 5 contains telecommunications and communication industry resources, and Table 6 contains transportation industry resources.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Tehan, Rita
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Background and Summary (open access)

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Background and Summary

This report reviews issues related to financial regulation and provides brief descriptions of major provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, along with links to CRS products going in to greater depth on specific issues. It does not attempt to track the legislative debate in the 115th Congress.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Webel, Baird
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Guide to Individuals Seated on the House Dais (open access)

Guide to Individuals Seated on the House Dais

This report describes the House of Representatives' seating arrangement on the dais located in their chambers at the Capitol. It outlines each tier with the location of specialized positions.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Heitshusen, Valerie
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Senate Rules Restricting the Content of Conference Reports (open access)

Senate Rules Restricting the Content of Conference Reports

This report discusses Senate rules regarding restrictions on placing new material into conference reports that was not previously passed by the House or Senate.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Rybicki, Elizabeth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Senate's "Calendar of Business" (open access)

The Senate's "Calendar of Business"

This report describes what makes up the Senate's "Calendar of Business" which is the calendar that lists all the bills or other legislative business that can be considered on the Senate floor.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Rybicki, Elizabeth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Senate's "Executive Calendar" (open access)

The Senate's "Executive Calendar"

This report explains what the Senate's "executive calendar" is and how it is laid out. The "executive calendar" includes all treaties and confirmations that the Senate is planning to consider.
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Rybicki, Elizabeth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0143 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0143

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the deposit of net sales tax revenue into the state highway fund as required under article VIII, subsection 7-c(a) of the Texas Constitution may be made after the close of the fiscal year when deposit before the close of the fiscal year is not possible (RQ-0157-KP).
Date: April 21, 2017
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 16, Pages 2041-2304, April 21, 2017 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 16, Pages 2041-2304, April 21, 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: April 21, 2017
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: An Overview and Resources for Outreach and Management (open access)

Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: An Overview and Resources for Outreach and Management

This report describes statutory requirements for allocating congressional nominations to service academies. It also identifies the qualifications that must be met by potential nominees, as established by statute and each academy.
Date: April 21, 2016
Creator: Petersen, R. E. & Eckman, Sarah J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Freedom of Information Act Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis (open access)

Freedom of Information Act Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis

This report provides a side-by-side comparison of two bills relevant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), using the versions that have passed each of their originating congressional chambers. The report also provides context related to bill amendments and language additions that occurred between bill versions, when applicable. Finally, the report provides analysis of certain provisions of the bills.
Date: April 21, 2016
Creator: Ginsberg, Wendy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (open access)

Health Care for Veterans: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

This report provides responses to frequently asked questions about health care provided to veterans through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). It is intended to serve as a quick reference to provide easy access to information. Where applicable, it provides the legislative background pertaining to the question.
Date: April 21, 2016
Creator: Panangala, Sidath V.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 38 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 38

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate congratulating the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce on its receipt of five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 86 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 86

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate in memory of Amarillo City Council member James Harold Simms.
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 87 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 87

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate in memory of Gene Earl Parker of Amarillo.
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 92 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 92

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate congratulating Dr. Stephen C. Head on his appointment as president of the Lone Star College System.
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Official Mail Costs (open access)

Congressional Official Mail Costs

The report is categorized into two categories: (I) Introduction, (II) Official Mail Costs, FY2005 to FY2014, (III) Official Mail Costs, FY1954-FY2014. It also points out Official Mail Costs and Election Year vs. Non-election Year.
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Glassman, Matthew E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Deferred Maintenance of Federal Land Management Agencies: FY2005-FY2014 Estimates (open access)

Deferred Maintenance of Federal Land Management Agencies: FY2005-FY2014 Estimates

This report discusses the questions related to why deferred maintenance estimates have fluctuated over time. It also points out the agency shares of deferred maintenance in current and constant dollars.
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Hardy Vincent, Carol
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Health Centers: An Overview (open access)

Federal Health Centers: An Overview

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Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Heisler, Elayne J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate (open access)

Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate

None
Date: April 21, 2015
Creator: Jones, Vivian C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library