An Audit Report on Financial Operations at the Texas Education Agency (open access)

An Audit Report on Financial Operations at the Texas Education Agency

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the causes of the unanticipated funding shortfall in the Foundation School Program identified in June 2005, whether the Texas Education Agency's State Funding Division and Budget Office have controls in place to detect future funding shortfalls and ensure that accurate financial information is produced, and whether the development and implementation of new automated processes that support the Foundation School Program have controls that are adequate to (1) protect data from unauthorized alteration, loss, or improper use; (2) ensure that distributions to school districts are accurate and made in accordance with law; and (3) ensure the effective and efficient use of state resources.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the Commission on Jail Standards (open access)

An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the Commission on Jail Standards

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Commission on Jail Standards is accurately reporting its performance measures to the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST) and has adequate controls in place over the collection and reporting of its performance measures.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on Revenues and Expenditures at the Texas Ethics Commission (open access)

An Audit Report on Revenues and Expenditures at the Texas Ethics Commission

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Texas Ethics Commission (Commission) has effective controls for receiving revenues, ensuring expenditures are for valid purposes, and maintaining accurate and complete accounting and record keeping of revenues and expenditures.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on Security at the Texas Lottery Commission (open access)

An Audit Report on Security at the Texas Lottery Commission

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to certain significant security-related weaknesses which the Texas Lottery Commission should make efforts to correct, particularly in the area of system access.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on the Texas Racing Commission (open access)

An Audit Report on the Texas Racing Commission

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining if the Texas Racing Commission (Commission) has the appropriate controls in place to ensure that racetracks are reporting all wagers completely and accurately and forwarding the appropriate portion to the State; if the Commission is ensuring that funds from the Texas Bred Incentive Program are distributed in accordance with all program requirements; if the Commission's enforcement function is compliant with the Texas Racing Act and Commission Rules of Racing; and if the Commission is performing all required human and animal testing as required by the Texas Racing Act and the Commission's Rules of Racing.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Border Business Indicators, Volume 30, Number 5, May 2006 (open access)

Border Business Indicators, Volume 30, Number 5, May 2006

Monthly publication documenting statistics related to economic information in the Mexico-Texas border areas including types of border crossings, employment, customs revenues, and other related data.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Classification Compliance Review Report on the State's Employment Positions (open access)

A Classification Compliance Review Report on the State's Employment Positions

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether state agencies conform to the Position Classification Plan by ensuring proper classification of positions.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

Edwards Aquifer: Contributing Zones

Map showing the Edwards Aquifer recharge zones in relation to major highways and cities. There is a legend showing the different zones, type of highways, and boundaries.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
General Dove Hunting Regulations: 2006-2007 (open access)

General Dove Hunting Regulations: 2006-2007

Pamphlet containing a map of Texas outlining the three major dove-hunting zones, with summaries of general information regarding hours, limits, and special dates. A column at right provides information about reporting hunted doves that have metal leg bands for tracking information.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Impact of LRFD Specifications on Design of Texas Bridges: Volume 2: Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girder Design Examples (open access)

Impact of LRFD Specifications on Design of Texas Bridges: Volume 2: Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girder Design Examples

This is a two-volume report that documents the findings of a TxDOT-sponsored research project to evaluate the impact of the Load and Resistance Factor (LRFD) Specifications on the design of typical Texas bridges as compared to the Standard Specifications.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Hueste, Mary Beth D.; Adil, Mahammed Safi Uddin; Adnan, Mohsin & Keating, Peter B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
La Marque Independent School District, May 2006 (open access)

La Marque Independent School District, May 2006

Report describing the performance of La Marque Independent School District including accomplishments and recommendations for all of the departments in the school district.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Legislative Budget Board.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Review of City Sales Tax Allocation (open access)

A Review of City Sales Tax Allocation

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to reviewing city revenue processes to determine how cities ensure that the correct amounts of city sales taxes are collected from businesses located in the city limits.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Elizario Independent School District, May 2006 (open access)

San Elizario Independent School District, May 2006

Report describing the performance of San Elizario Independent School District including accomplishments and recommendations for all of the departments in the school district.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Legislative Budget Board.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0424 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0424

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, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Use of county jail inmate labor in projects for nonprofit organizations (RQ-0406-GA)
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0425 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0425

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, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Whether the state or its political subdivisions may regulate international border crossings by persons under the age of 18 years, or whether the state may regulate the conduct of persons under the age of 18 years who are at or near an international border (RQ-0407-GA)
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0426 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0426

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, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Duty of officers who are magistrates under Code of Criminal Procedure article 2.09 to provide warnings to arrestees and whether magistrate duties constitute a judicial function (RQ-0410-GA)
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas EMS Magazine, Volume 27, Number 3, May/June 2006 (open access)

Texas EMS Magazine, Volume 27, Number 3, May/June 2006

Bimonthly magazine containing news and information that pertains to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers. "The magazine's goals are to help organizations function professionally as EMS providers, to educate individuals so they can perform lifesaving prehospital skills under stressful conditions, and to help the public get into the EMS system when they need it" (p. 4). This issue covers preparation for EMS week, NIMS, Texas EMS Conference, and health and well-being of the rescuer.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Highways, Volume 53 Number 5, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Highways, Volume 53 Number 5, May 2006

Monthly travel magazine discussing locations and events in Texas to encourage travel within the state.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Labor Market Review, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Labor Market Review, May 2006

Monthly newsletter documenting statistics related to employment in Texas including nonagricultural job trends, labor force numbers, and other relevant indicators as well as information on related topics.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas Workforce Commission. Labor Market Information.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Parks & Wildlife, Volume 64, Number 5, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Parks & Wildlife, Volume 64, Number 5, May 2006

Magazine discussing natural resources, parks, hunting and fishing, and other information related to the outdoors in Texas.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Board Report, Volume 87, May 2006 (open access)

Texas State Board Report, Volume 87, May 2006

Monthly newsletter from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy regarding updates and information pertaining to Texas CPAs.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Timber Price Trends, Volume 24, Number 3, May/June 2006 (open access)

Texas Timber Price Trends, Volume 24, Number 3, May/June 2006

Bi-monthly report on average prices paid for standing timber in Texas, calculated based on reported timber sales.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas Forest Service
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Transportation Challenge (open access)

The Texas Transportation Challenge

Summary of challenges facing the Texas Department of Transportation in light of extreme increases in population and their demand for roads.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Travel Log, May 2006 (open access)

Texas Travel Log, May 2006

Newsletter dedicated to traveling in Texas, including information about news, locations, and events of interest to visitors as well as statistics and summaries of travel in the state.
Date: May 2006
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History