Automatic Gun (open access)

Automatic Gun

Patent for an automatic gun which automatically sends the next cartridge to the gun barrel after firing.
Date: May 18, 1909
Creator: Lovelace, Charles D.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combination-Tool. (open access)

Combination-Tool.

Patent for a combination tool "specifically adapted for use as a pan or plate lifter or a stove-lid lifter and which may also be used for holding dishes while being washed" (lines 4-7), including illustrations.
Date: May 18, 1897
Creator: Swenson, Charles E. & Swenson, Olive C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ant-Trap. (open access)

Ant-Trap.

Patent for a "trap designed to be placed around an ant-hill and adapted to capture ants leaving or returning to the ant-hill." (Lines 11-13) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 18, 1897
Creator: Bond, William Beebe
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Balance Staff and Wheel for Watches (open access)

Balance Staff and Wheel for Watches

Patent for an improved design of a balance staff and wheel used for watch repair. The new design allows for an easier repair when replacing a broken staff and decreases the chance that the wheel would be damaged when replacing the staff. Included are instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 18, 1880
Creator: Bugbee, George G.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 18, Number 38, Pages 3221-3259, May 18, 1993 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 18, Number 38, Pages 3221-3259, May 18, 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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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 18, 1993
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 15, Number 38, Pages 2777-2832, May 18, 1990 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 15, Number 38, Pages 2777-2832, May 18, 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 18, 1990
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 699, Chapter 143 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 699, Chapter 143

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of only parts of driver's license and social security numbers in certain court documents.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 336, Chapter 138 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 336, Chapter 138

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the notice required for the lease of real property by certain counties when responding to particular emergency circumstances.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1832, Chapter 144 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1832, Chapter 144

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the billing of anatomic pathology services; providing penalties.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 823, Chapter 132 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 823, Chapter 132

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the liability of certain licensed or registered professionals for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 85, Chapter 130 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 85, Chapter 130

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions; providing a civil penalty.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 389, Chapter 139 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 389, Chapter 139

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the capacity of the permanent school fund bond guarantee program.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 399, Chapter 140 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 399, Chapter 140

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to postponement of jury service in certain counties.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 51 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 51

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives recognizing the Lubbock Independent School District on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 54 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 54

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives commending the members of the Texas Young Lawyers Association for their service to the community.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 10 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 10

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of Mattie Katherine Bills of Paris, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 123 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 123

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of successful businessman and Dallas Holocaust Museum cofounder Martin Donald.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 160 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 160

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of Robert Bruce Staples, Jr., of Paris, Texas/
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 168 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 168

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to extending appreciation to the professionals of the juvenile probation system on Texas Juvenile Probation Day at the State Capitol.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 171 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 171

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of Zane Daniel Newsom of Paris, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 174 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 174

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of Leonard Boone of Paris, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 175 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 175

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to commemorating the 173rd anniversary of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 2007.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 178 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 178

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating the Honorable Reuben Senterfitt of San Saba on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution  179 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 179

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to in memory of Madison Hope Nation of Paris.
Date: May 18, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History