Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 20, Pages 3177-3388, May 15, 2020 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 20, Pages 3177-3388, May 15, 2020

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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 15, 2020
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025 (open access)

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025

Agency strategic plan for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission describing the organization's planned services, activities, and other goals during fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
Date: May 15, 2020
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Archives and Information Services Division.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Electoral College: How It Works in Contemporary Presidential Elections (open access)

The Electoral College: How It Works in Contemporary Presidential Elections

This report focuses on the institutions and procedures associated with the contemporary electoral college system. It opens by noting four rarely occurring electoral college eventualities that took place in connection with the 2016 presidential election. These included the election of a President and Vice President who received fewer popular votes than their major opponents; the actions of seven "faithless electors," who voted for candidates other than those to whom they were pledged; the split allocation of electoral votes in Maine, which uses the district system to choose its electors; and challenges to electoral votes in the joint session of Congress at which they are counted. The report also examines the constitutional origins of the electoral college system and identifies the additional components and processes that are the product of federal and state law, party requirements, and political tradition, explaining their role in presidential elections. It provides a timeline for operation of the electoral college system for the 2020 presidential election, a brief examination of alternative reform measures, including constitutional amendment proposals and non-governmental initiatives, such as the National Popular Vote initiative1 (NPV), and closes with concluding observations on the state of the electoral college system and prospects for change.
Date: May 15, 2017
Creator: Neale, Thomas H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Judiciary Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2017 (open access)

Judiciary Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2017

This report describes the 2017 fiscal year appropriations for the judiciary branch. The judiciary's FY2017 budget request of $7.58 billion was submitted on February 9, 2016 and represents a 3.3% increase over the FY2016 enacted level of $7.34 billion provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113), Division E, Title III, enacted December 18, 2015. The House Appropriations Committee held a markup (H.R. 5485) on June 9, 2016, and recommended a total of $7.55 billion. The Senate Appropriations Committee held a markup (S. 3067) on June 16, 2016, and recommended a total of $7.58 billion.
Date: May 15, 2017
Creator: Glassman, Matthew E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Kuwait: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy (open access)

Kuwait: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy

This report describes Kuwait's political and governmental structure, economy, relations with the U.S. especially in the area of defense, regional policies, and human rights issues.
Date: May 15, 2017
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program (open access)

The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program

This report discuses the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) which offers long-term low interest loans to railroad operators fro improving rail infrastructure. It was originality intended to assist small freight railroads but has been of increasing interest to passenger rail lines. Its structure, application process, approved projects, and challenges are discussed.
Date: May 15, 2017
Creator: Peterman, David Randall
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Historically Underutilized Business Program Annual Report: 2017 (open access)

Texas Historically Underutilized Business Program Annual Report: 2017

Annual report of the Statewide Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 2017.
Date: May 15, 2017
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 45, Chapter 9 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 45, Chapter 9

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 37 as the Trooper Terry Wayne Miller Memorial Highway.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 94, Chapter 10 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 94, Chapter 10

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 125, Chapter 11 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 125, Chapter 11

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 203, Chapter 12 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 203, Chapter 12

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 227, Chapter 13 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 227, Chapter 13

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 624 in McMullen County as the Game Warden James E. Daughtrey Memorial Highway.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 378, Chapter 14 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 378, Chapter 14

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 415, Chapter 15 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 415, Chapter 15

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 685 in Travis County as the Deputy Jessica Hollis Memorial Highway.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 489, Chapter 16 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 489, Chapter 16

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 87 in Howard County as the William B. Crooker Memorial Highway.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 534, Chapter 17 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 534, Chapter 17

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 562, Chapter 18 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 562, Chapter 18

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 656, Chapter 19 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 656, Chapter 19

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to perpetual care cemeteries.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 774, Chapter 20 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 774, Chapter 20

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to studies on the rates of electric utilities.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 788, Chapter 21 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 788, Chapter 21

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to requiring direct access to 9-1-1 service from certain telephone systems and equivalent systems that use Internet Protocol enabled services.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 804, Chapter 22 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 804, Chapter 22

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the period of eligibility for support from the universal service plan for certain providers.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 859, Chapter 23 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 859, Chapter 23

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to partnerships and limited liability companies.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 928, Chapter 24 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 928, Chapter 24

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 979, Chapter 25 (open access)

84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 979, Chapter 25

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to individual indemnity health insurance.
Date: May 15, 2015
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History