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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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.

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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.

In the 21st century, global competition and rapid advances in science and technology will challenge the scientific and technical proficiency of the U.S. workforce. This report provides an overview of the status of the U.S. science and technology (S&T) workforce, and identifies some of the issues and options that are currently being discussed in Congress.

Some policymakers have concluded that the energy challenges facing the United States are so critical that a concentrated investment in energy research and development (R&D) should be undertaken. The Manhattan project, which produced the atomic bomb, and the Apollo program, which landed American men on the moon, have been cited as examples of the success such R&D investments can yield. Investment in federal energy technology R&D programs of the 1970s, in response to two energy crises, have generally been viewed as less successful than the earlier two efforts. This report compares and contrasts the goals of, and the investments in, the three initiatives, which may provide useful insights for Congress as it assesses and debates the nation's energy policy.

This report discusses federal evacuation policy and analyzes potential lessons learned from the evacuation of individuals from Hurricane Katrina. Several issue areas that might arise concerning potential lawmaking and oversight on evacuation policy are also highlighted. This report will be updated as significant legislative or administrative changes occur.

This report discusses the Department of Defense (DOD) policy via the Defense Utilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) for disposing of government equipment and supplies considered surplus or deemed unnecessary to the agency's currently designated mission.

This report details changes made to travel between the United States and other countries in the Western Hemisphere, including Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean island nations. Such changes include the expansion of time necessary to get a passport, as well as additional passport and proof-of-identity documentation requirements.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities.

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives relating to commending the Governor William P. Clements, Jr., Scholars on their service to their state.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to providing home-based and community-based support services under the Medicaid program to persons who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to eligibility to take the entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the sale and use of certain alcoholic beverages manufactured by holders of a winery permit.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the dissolution of the Tablerock Groundwater Conservation District.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the exemption of certain counties from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of enterprise projects during a biennium.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to liability insurance closed claim reports.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to requiring the Department of State Health Services to implement a provider choice system for certain vaccines.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services and social services initiatives.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain sex offenses.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to civil liability for erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs or advertising.