Innovative Solutions for Design and Construction of an Off-Channel Reservoir: Arbuckle Reservoir Case Study (open access)

Innovative Solutions for Design and Construction of an Off-Channel Reservoir: Arbuckle Reservoir Case Study

Report regarding "post-construction documentation [of off-channel reservoirs (OCRs)], lessons learned and any related best practice" (p. i.) by using the Arbuckle Reservoir as a case study. "The scope of the report includes an overview of key design and construction considerations for off-channel reservoirs. Additional detail is provided for three innovated facility components of the Arbuckle Reservoir project: (1) river return structure, (2) chimney drain and (3) wave wall" (p. 1).
Date: May 2018
Creator: Lower Colorado River Authority
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Evaluation Process (IPPBE) (open access)

Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Evaluation Process (IPPBE)

This report describes the phases of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Evaluation Process (IPPBE). The Intelligence Community (IC) uses IPPBE to identify requirements and allocate resources that produce IC capabilities (e.g., human intelligence, signals intelligence, and geospatial intelligence) throughout development and execution of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) and budget. The NIP addresses priorities described in national security-related strategy documents such as the National Intelligence Strategy (NIS) and Consolidated Intelligence Guidance (CIG).
Date: May 30, 2018
Creator: DeVine, Michael E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran Nuclear Agreement (open access)

Iran Nuclear Agreement

This report discusses the Iran nuclear agreement that was made on July 14, 2015 and the lifting of sanctions related to their nuclear weapons programs which occurred on January 16, 2016. It also outlines Iran's obligations under the agreement and Congressional discussion of adjustments to the agreement or withdrawal.
Date: May 25, 2018
Creator: Kerr, Paul K. & Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran: U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions (open access)

Iran: U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions

This report identifies the legislative bases for sanctions imposed on Iran, and the nature of the authority to waive or lift those restrictions. It includes two tables that present legislation and executive orders that are specific to Iran and its objectionable activities in the areas of terrorism, human rights, and weapons proliferation.
Date: May 10, 2018
Creator: Rennack, Dianne E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Issues in International Corporate Taxation: The 2017 Revision (P.L. 115-97) (open access)

Issues in International Corporate Taxation: The 2017 Revision (P.L. 115-97)

This report discusses international tax laws and the 2017 tax reform bill. The report begins by explaining prior international tax rules and the revisions made in the new law. The second part of the report discusses the four major issues of concern under prior law-- allocation of investment, profit shifting, repatriation, and inversions--and how the new law addresses these concerns, or raises new ones. That section also discusses issues associated with international agreements. The final section summarizes commentary about problems and issues, including legal challenges and uncertainty, within the new international tax regime and options that have been suggested. That section discusses some of the more detailed rules.
Date: May 1, 2018
Creator: Gravelle, Jane G. & Marples, Donald J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Law Enforcement Access to Overseas Data Under the CLOUD Act (open access)

Law Enforcement Access to Overseas Data Under the CLOUD Act

This report discusses the CLOUD Act recently passed by Congress which gives the U.S. government's the ability to force companies to disclose information stored on overseas servers that is covered under a warrant and updates the reciprocal agreements with other countries accessing data as a part of criminal investigations that is held in the United States. Legal commentary on the law is provided.
Date: May 2, 2018
Creator: Mulligan, Stephen P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Main Street Matters, May 2018 (open access)

Main Street Matters, May 2018

Newsletter issued by the Texas Main Street Program discussing news, events, and other information related to the program as well as featuring designated participating communities and providing technical advice regarding conservation and restoration.
Date: May 2018
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Release: Comptroller Distributes Sales Tax Revenue, May 9, 2018] (open access)

[News Release: Comptroller Distributes Sales Tax Revenue, May 9, 2018]

News release documenting Texas monthly sales tax revenue for May 2018 with a general summary and table of local sales tax allocations.
Date: May 9, 2018
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil and Gas Activities Within the National Wildlife Refuge System (open access)

Oil and Gas Activities Within the National Wildlife Refuge System

This report contains sections on recent developments related to oil and gas wells in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and related issues for Congress. The report presents information on the number and location of oil and gas wells, compatibility of oil and gas activities with NWRS purposes, and regulatory mechanisms for the administration of oil and gas activities.
Date: May 9, 2018
Creator: Crafton, R. Eliot; Comay, Laura B. & Humphries, Marc
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Overview of FY2018 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (open access)

Overview of FY2018 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

This report describes actions taken by the Administration and Congress to provide FY2018 appropriations for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) accounts. It also provides an overview of FY2017 appropriations for agencies and bureaus funded as part of annual CJS appropriations.
Date: May 1, 2018
Creator: James, Nathan
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Round Up, May 2018 (open access)

Round Up, May 2018

Monthly magazine for Texas Lottery retailers that contains news, retailer spotlights, and a list of lottery winners.
Date: May 2018
Creator: Texas Lottery Commission
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Section 179 and Section 168 (k) Expensing Allowances: Current Law and Economic Effects (open access)

The Section 179 and Section 168 (k) Expensing Allowances: Current Law and Economic Effects

This report examines the current status, legislative history, and main economic effects (including their efficacy as a tool for economic stimulus) of the Section 179 and bonus depreciation allowances.
Date: May 1, 2018
Creator: Guenther, Gary
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
StarDate, Volume 46, Number 3, May/June 2018 (open access)

StarDate, Volume 46, Number 3, May/June 2018

Bimonthly publication of the McDonald Observatory discussing research, news, and other topics of interest related to astronomy and science.
Date: May 2018
Creator: McDonald Observatory
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Categorical Eligibility (open access)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Categorical Eligibility

This report discusses eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the different ways of of qualifying for the program.
Date: May 1, 2018
Creator: Falk, Gene & Aussenberg, Randy Alison
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0196 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0196

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 a school board of trustees may establish term limits for trustees as part of the district's governance policy (RQ-0191-KP).
Date: May 7, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0197 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0197

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 Proposition 1 and Propositon 7 funds may be used on toll projects (RQ-0192-KP).
Date: May 7, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0198 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0198

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 a licensed psychologist may submit a bill to a third-party payer under the licensed psychologist's name without indicating that the psychological services rendered were pn~Jided by a supervisee (RQ-0193-KP).
Date: May 14, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0199 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0199

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 authority granted by section 1201.461 of the Occupations Code to a manufactured home retailer to remove the label of a salvaged manufactured home is preempted by federal law (RQ-0194-KP).
Date: May 16, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0200 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0200

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: Use of civil asset forfeiture funds to purchase property insurance pending appeal (RQ-0195-KP).
Date: May 16, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0201 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0201

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: Authority of a Justice of the Peace to hire and supervise a bailiff-and-warrant officer (RQ-0197-KP).
Date: May 16, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0202 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0202

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 rights that a grandfathered bingo commercial lessor holds under a commercial lessor license may be transferred to another entity under the license transfer provisions of the Bingo Enabling Act (RQ-0199-KP).
Date: May 16, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0203 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0203

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: County authority to collect or delegate the collection of money owed to the county (RQ-0200-KP).
Date: May 16, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0204 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0204

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 an independent school district may contribute funds to a scholarship program for graduates of the district to attend a community college (RQ-0202-KP).
Date: May 16, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0205 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0205

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: Authority of an individual commissioner of the Railroad Commission to unilaterally terminate or hire an Executive Director for the Commission (RQ-0203-KP).
Date: May 16, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History