86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2326, Chapter 194 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2326, Chapter 194

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
Date: May 24, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4300, Chapter 17 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4300, Chapter 17

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Dallas County Hospital District.
Date: May 18, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1889, Chapter 155 (open access)

82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1889, Chapter 155

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Mesquite.
Date: May 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 10 (open access)

78th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 10

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to the wrestling team of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas on its 500th dual meet win.
Date: May 23, 2003
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1336 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1336

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, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Liability of an undivided 1/3 interest in a tract of land owned by the Dallas County Hospital District for ad valorem taxes.
Date: May 22, 1962
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-6503 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-6503

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, Grover Sellers, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the Comptroller of Public Accounts is authorized to issue a warrant in payment of the claim of the Austin Construction Company, Dallas, Texas, under the facts stated, and related matters.
Date: May 5, 1945
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-4285 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-4285

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, Gerald Mann, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Are the properties, the title to which passed to the City of Dallas under the Will of Dr. W. W. Samuell, exempt from taxation?
Date: May 12, 1942
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-3105 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-3105

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, Gerald Mann, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Can the Transportation Insurance Agency of Dallas, Texas, legally issue a certificate of the type set forth?
Date: May 7, 1941
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Measuring Device (open access)

Measuring Device

Patent for improvements to the measuring device used to ascertain the depth of a well.
Date: May 23, 1922
Creator: Bevel, Jack H.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Traffic Signal. (open access)

Traffic Signal.

Patent for an illuminated turn signal attached to the frame of a car. The signal is shaped like a hand and can be raised or lowered by a lever behind the steering wheel.
Date: May 9, 1922
Creator: Jones, Theodoric
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Power-Transmission Mechanism (open access)

Power-Transmission Mechanism

Patent for a power transmission with improvements to mechanisms related to frame adjustment, lubrication, motion transmission, and speed gearing, among others.
Date: May 2, 1922
Creator: Mays, James L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tractor. (open access)

Tractor.

Patent for a tractor in which the placement of the power source reduces dead weight and provides a low center of gravity, thereby increasing stability.
Date: May 24, 1921
Creator: Martin, John J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Cultivator. (open access)

Cotton-Cultivator.

Patent for an improved cultivator used for tillage when the plows are not in the ground. The cultivator can also lighten the heaviness felt by the operator while the plow is being used.
Date: May 17, 1921
Creator: Barnett, James Samuel
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Holder for Dental X-Ray Films. (open access)

Holder for Dental X-Ray Films.

Patent for dental X-Ray holders that securely hold the film in place and categorize the X-Rays into series that comprise views of the whole mouth.
Date: May 17, 1921
Creator: Martin, James Madison
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Plastic Base for Poles. (open access)

Plastic Base for Poles.

Patent for a plastic base for poles which aims to lengthen the life of the average pole and enable the use of poles of shorter lengths.
Date: May 17, 1921
Creator: Hoyle, Millard F.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Book-Support and Writing-Table. (open access)

Book-Support and Writing-Table.

Patent for book support and writing table that adjusts to the item being used by the person. The tray is able to hold the item either a book or writing materials while adjusting to the user's needs. The book support and writing table can be folded to occupy little space.
Date: May 10, 1921
Creator: Taylor, Henry S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Stove (open access)

Oil-Stove

Patent for improvements in oil burner stoves.Pertains more to oil stoves with movable burners so that the flame intensity can be adjusted or extinguished.
Date: May 10, 1921
Creator: Cook, Thomas Edward
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pump for Hydraulic Presses (open access)

Pump for Hydraulic Presses

Patent for a hydraulic pump that drives at a uniform speed as the pressure of the press increases, and connects the pistons with two pairs of cylinders moving in opposite cycles.
Date: May 10, 1921
Creator: Henry, Nelson B.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lock for Automobiles (open access)

Lock for Automobiles

Patent for a new inexpensive, secure, and convenient to use lock for automobiles to be secured against theft, or use, while the lock is attached.
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Godbey, Walter H., Jr.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Removable Pass-Book. (open access)

Removable Pass-Book.

Patent for a book with a removable cover that lies flat when open and fits within a pocket. Particularly suited for bank books, also known as passbooks.
Date: May 3, 1921
Creator: Exline, Marcus P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Overalls. (open access)

Overalls.

Patent for a type of overalls where the jumper is elevated from the seat. The jumper is elevated from the jumper to prevent rain and other substances from saturating the seat. The jumper can also be removed from the seat by unfastening a concealed button hole band.
Date: May 25, 1920
Creator: Godchaux, Herbert
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churn. (open access)

Churn.

Patent for a churning receptacle for improvement in ease of operation, efficiency, and sanitation.
Date: May 18, 1920
Creator: Thompson, Robert A. & Morris, Lute P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Emblem Structure. (open access)

Emblem Structure.

Patent for an improvement in emblem structures by mounting the parts of an emblem on a rigid mounting plate.
Date: May 18, 1920
Creator: Seastrunk, Thomas P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prepay Time-Controlled-Service Apparatus. (open access)

Prepay Time-Controlled-Service Apparatus.

Patent for an improvement in prepay time controlled service apparatus that uses the solenoid and armature as a stopping means for the time mechanism.
Date: May 11, 1920
Creator: Thompson, William H. & Thompson, J. D.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History