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Week in Review, April 9th

Apr 9

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Consider state-level English language learner policies. (Education Commission of the States, March 2015)
  • Read a new report on preschool. (U.S. Department of Education, April 2015)
  • See how states are handling the EPA's proposed greenhouse gas emissions standards. (National Conference of State Legislatures, April 7, 2015)
  • Review a table of state laws on parental involvement in a minor’s abortion. (Guttmacher Institute, April 1, 2015)
  • Examine political party affiliation by various demographics. (Pew Research Center, April 7, 2015)
  • Explore financial literacy state by state. (WalletHub, accessed April 8, 2015)
 
 
 

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Week in Review, April 2nd

Apr 2

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read about the effects of state-enacted texting-while-driving bans on crash-related hospitalizations. (Texas A&M Health Science Center, March 30, 2015)
  • Consider strategies aimed at reducing opioid overdoses and deaths. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 26, 2015)
  • Examine new payday lending proposals. (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, March 26, 2015)
  • Explore legislative approaches to reducing gun violence. (Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, accessed April 1, 2015)
 
 

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Bills in the News: E-cigarettes and Vaping

Mar 30

posted by TexasLRL in 84th Session, Bills in the News

Bills in the News

In this occasional post, we feature topics receiving widespread media coverage, tips for finding bills filed during the 84th legislative session, and related resources.

 

Bills in the News: E-cigarettes and Vaping

 

Bill search

 

Search for bills related to e-cigarettes and vaping on the Texas Legislature Online:

 

Try the phrase "vapor product" with the Word/Phrase radio button selected.

 

Much of the proposed legislation relating to e-cigarettes and vapor products, such as liquid substances containing nicotine, would amend current law related to cigarettes and other tobacco products. Try searching for bills with the subject "Tobacco Products."

Resources

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Week in Review, March 26th

Mar 26

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
 
 

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Week in Review, March 19th

Mar 19

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Find contact information for legislative staff of the 84th Legislature. (House Research Organization, 2015)
  • Consider how education systems affect creativity in students. (TED Talks, accessed March 18, 2015)
  • Map unemployment by state. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2015)
  • Examine the federal debt limit. (Congressional Research Service, March 9, 2015)
 
 
 

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Bill Filing Deadline Statistics

Mar 17

posted by TexasLRL in Bill statistics, 84th Session, Legislative process

Friday marked the bill filing deadline for the 84th Regular Session. When the deadline had passed, a total of 6,305 bills and joint resolutions had been filed. How does this compare to previous sessions?

 

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Week in Review, March 12th

Mar 12

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
 
 

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Week in Review, March 5th

Mar 5

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read about the new net neutrality rules. (Federal Communications Commission, February 26, 2015)
  • See how many petroleum engineers there are in Texas. (Pew Charitable Trusts, March 2, 2015)
  • Consider the rapidly dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies. (Good Magazine, February 10, 2015)
  • Check out NASA's Image of the Day gallery. (NASA, accessed March 4, 2015)
 
 

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Bill Statistics at the 45th Day of Session

Feb 27

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 84th Session, Legislative process

Yesterday marked the 45th day of the 84th Regular Session. That means we're 3/4 of the way to the 60-day bill filing deadline, which is Friday, March 13, 2015. For those who are curious, here is a look at bill statistics in comparison to a similar period last session.

 

Bills and Joint Resolutions
83rd Regular Session

(Nov. 12, 2012-Feb. 21, 2013)
84th Regular Session

(Nov. 10, 2014-Feb. 26, 2015)
House filed 1,733 2,057
Senate filed 743 834
Total filed 2,476 2,891
House referred to committee 1,188 837
Senate referred to committee 588 721
Total referred to committee 1,776 1,558
House scheduled for hearing 30 25
Senate scheduled for hearing 82 24
Total scheduled for hearing 112 49
House reported out of committee 1 2
Senate reported out of committee 33 5
Total reported out of committee 34 7

 

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Week in Review, February 26th

Feb 26

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Explore the major taxes of Texas. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, February 2015)
  • See where Texas lands among states for well-being. (Gallup, February 19, 2015)
  • Examine economic segregation in America's metro areas. (Martin Prosperity Institute, February 2015)
  • Consider occupational hazards of public transportation. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, February 2015)
 
 

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