Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 39, Pages 5185-5282, September 29, 2017 (open access)

Texas Register, Volume 42, Number 39, Pages 5185-5282, September 29, 2017

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 Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents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 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Iran's Expanding Economic Relations with Asia (open access)

Iran's Expanding Economic Relations with Asia

This report discusses Iran's economic relations with East Asia especially China, South Korea, and Japan. Trade and partnerships have been been rebounding after the January 2016 lifting of international sanctions on Iran.
Date: November 29, 2017
Creator: Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D. & Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Supreme Court Reiterates Congress's Exclusive Role in Regulating Lower Federal Court Jurisdiction (open access)

Supreme Court Reiterates Congress's Exclusive Role in Regulating Lower Federal Court Jurisdiction

This report discusses the Supreme Court's decision in "Hamer v. Neighborhood Housing Service of Chicago" which affirmed that only the legislative branch may make rules governing the inferior federal courts' subject-matter jurisdiction.
Date: November 29, 2017
Creator: Peck, Sarah Herman
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Killing Endangered Species: What's Reasonable Self-Defense? (open access)

Killing Endangered Species: What's Reasonable Self-Defense?

This report discusses the case of "United States v. Wallen" in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; it concerns a man who killed a grizzly bear cub in violation of the Endangered Species Act and claimed self-defense. It outlines the court ruling that the man enjoys a complete defense if he "actually, even if unreasonably, believe[s] his actions were necessary to protect himself or others" and discusses the implications of the decision.
Date: November 29, 2017
Creator: Doyle, Charles
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Kosovo: Background and U.S. Relations

This report provides a brief overview of Kosovo and its political structure, economy, migration issues, regional relationships, counterterrorism efforts, and relations with the U.S.
Date: November 29, 2017
Creator: Morelli, Vincent L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis (open access)

Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis

This report discusses the foreign direct investment in the United States that declined sharply after 2000, when a record $300 billion was invested in U.S. businesses and real estate.
Date: June 29, 2017
Creator: Jackson, James K.
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 provides a brief history of the state of Qatar, discussing its governance and human rights. The report also includes U.S.-Qatari defense and security cooperation and economic issues.
Date: June 29, 2017
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 239, Chapter 233 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 239, Chapter 233

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 297, Chapter 293 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 297, Chapter 293

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1260, Chapter 229 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1260, Chapter 229

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the Chambers County Improvement District No. 2.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 977, Chapter 311 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 977, Chapter 311

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 493, Chapter 238 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 493, Chapter 238

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 46, Chapter 287 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 46, Chapter 287

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to allowing judges to use juror identification numbers when polling the jury.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 77 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 77

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate recognizing March 1, 2017, as University of Houston--Victoria Day at the State Capitol.
Date: March 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 100, Chapter 231 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 100, Chapter 231

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 867, Chapter 309 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 867, Chapter 309

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the designation of United States Highway 287 in Armstrong and Donley Counties as the Colonel Charles Goodnight Memorial Highway.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 998, Chapter 249 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 998, Chapter 249

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of campaign finance reports required to be filed with the clerk of certain counties or municipalities.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 59, Chapter 288 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 59, Chapter 288

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2927, Chapter 279 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2927, Chapter 279

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2126, Chapter 275 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2126, Chapter 275

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the franchise tax rate applicable to certain taxable entities that sell telephone prepaid calling cards.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 932, Chapter 246 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 932, Chapter 246

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 45 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 45

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate urging Congress to bestow the Congressional Medal of Honor on Doris "Dorie" Miller for his heroism during World War II.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1103, Chapter 250 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1103, Chapter 250

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to excluding a person on the suspense list from jury duty.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 431, Chapter 236 (open access)

85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 431, Chapter 236

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to a temporary justice of the peace.
Date: May 29, 2017
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History