Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 50, Pages 7563-7778, December 13, 2019 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 50, Pages 7563-7778, December 13, 2019

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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: December 13, 2019
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 37, Pages 4911-5192, September 13, 2019 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 37, Pages 4911-5192, September 13, 2019

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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: September 13, 2019
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 7, Chapter 945 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 7, Chapter 945

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
Date: June 13, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 6, Chapter 946 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 6, Chapter 946

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
Date: June 13, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 7, Chapter 947 (open access)

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 7, Chapter 947

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
Date: June 13, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Defense Primer: Congress's Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces (open access)

Defense Primer: Congress's Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces

This report provides an overview of Congress's war powers under the U.S. Constitution.
Date: November 13, 2018
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Legal Authorities for the Use of Military Forces (open access)

Defense Primer: Legal Authorities for the Use of Military Forces

This report provides an overview of United States war powers.
Date: November 13, 2018
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: RDT&E (open access)

Defense Primer: RDT&E

This report describes the appropriations structure and funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD's) research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). The DOD relies on scientific and technical research funded by the department and performed by industry, universities, federal laboratories, and others; the DOD also relies on technology developed by the private sector for commercial markets.
Date: November 13, 2018
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress Following a Majority-Changing Election: In Brief (open access)

Lame Duck Sessions of Congress Following a Majority-Changing Election: In Brief

This report describes "lame duck" sessions of Congress, which take place whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected but before the term of the current Congress ends. It specifically provides additional information on the 1954, 1994, and 2010 lame duck sessions.
Date: November 13, 2018
Creator: Hudiburg, Jane A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018
Date: November 13, 2018
Creator: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies (open access)

Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies

This report provides information to aid policymakers related to the laws and administrative policies governing the disaster response and recovery process. It also reviews the legislative framework for providing federal financial assistance following disasters, as well as the policies the executive branch employs to provide supplemental help to state (or territory), tribal, and local governments during time of disasters.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Brown, Jared T. & Lindsay, Bruce R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hurricane Florence: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources (open access)

Hurricane Florence: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources

This report provides a brief overview of emergency and major disaster declarations relevant to Hurricane Florence, and selected federal resources and links to CRS products related to emergency and disaster declarations, disaster response, and recovery.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Reese, Shawn; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Brown, Jared T.; Horn, Diane P. & Painter, William L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Locomotive Idling, Air Quality, and Blocked Crossings (open access)

Locomotive Idling, Air Quality, and Blocked Crossings

This report discusses the risks and disruptions that occur when trains idle on the tracks and block crossings as well as possible responses to address the problem.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Goldman, Ben
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments (open access)

Military Retirement: Background and Recent Developments

This report discusses the military retirement system, which includes monthly compensation for qualified active and reserve retirees, disability benefits for those deemed medically unfit to serve, and a survivor annuity program for the eligible survivors of deceased retirees.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Kamarck, Kristy N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations (open access)

The Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations

This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with the five Nordic countries -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden -- which share deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties and many political and economic similarities. Topics include foreign and security policies, policies toward Russia, and countering terrorism.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Senate Confirmation Votes on U.S. Supreme Court Nominations: Overview (open access)

Senate Confirmation Votes on U.S. Supreme Court Nominations: Overview

This report provides an overview of several issues related to final confirmation votes by the Senate on Supreme Court nominations.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: McMillion, Barry J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Use Authorization and FDA's Related Authorities (open access)

Emergency Use Authorization and FDA's Related Authorities

This report discusses when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may permit a medical product to be provided to patients outside of the standard regulatory framework.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Dabrowska, Agata
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations

This report describes Kosovo's government and political structure, economy, and relations with the U.S., Serbia, and the European Union (EU).
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Morelli, Vincent L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues (open access)

Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues

This report discusses nuclear energy and various issues and concerns related to it use. Congressional actions and related CRS reports are described for six topics which are: radioactive waste, economic viability, safety, technological advances, security and emergency plans, and nuclear weapon nonproliferation.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Holt, Mark
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy (open access)

Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy

This report discusses Qatar's governmental structure and politics, economy, foreign policy and regional disputes with other Gulf countries, U.S.-Qatar relations and security collaboration, and human rights issues.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0210 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0210

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 contractual assessments imposed by local governments under the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act in chapter 399 of the Local Government Code are "special assessments by the local government and treated in a similar manner as the real estate taxes on the property" (RQ-0211-KP).
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0211 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: KP-0211

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 city council members also employed by an independent school district may receive compensation for their service on the city council (RQ-0213-KP).
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War in Yemen: A Compilation of Legislation in the 115th Congress (open access)

The War in Yemen: A Compilation of Legislation in the 115th Congress

This report provides a summary of all legislative proposals that the 115th Congress has considered to date regarding the conflict in Yemen. Proposed stand-alone legislation, resolutions, and amendments to wider bills [National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2810; P.L. 115-91) and Defense appropriations (H.R. 3219/Division I, H.R. 3354)] reflect a range of congressional perspectives and priorities.
Date: August 13, 2018
Creator: Sharp, Jeremy M. & Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 28, Pages 4601-4808, July 13, 2018 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 28, Pages 4601-4808, July 13, 2018

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: July 13, 2018
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History