In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Explore the 2026-27 Biennial Revenue Estimate. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, January 13, 2025)
• Review state-by-state legislation on registration fees for hybrid and electric vehicles. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated January 27, 2025)
• Read about the measles outbreak in Texas. (Texas Department of State Health Services, February 18, 2025)
• Find out what to do if you receive mystery seed packages in the mail. (Texas Department of Agriculture, February 14, 2025)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on February 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 74 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Consider food safety and food safety systems in the U.S. (U.S. Government Accountability Office, February 3, 2025)
• Find an update about bird flu in Texas. (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, February 12, 2025)
• Read about nighttime pedestrian deaths on urban roads. (American Automobile Association, February 11, 2025)
• Explore the most recent Texas population estimates. (Texas Demographic Center, accessed February, 12, 2025)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on February 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 159 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• See which apps invade privacy the most. (PCMag, January 28, 2025)
• Review the copyrightability of AI-generated content. (U.S. Copyright Office, January 2025)
• Consider free speech concerns related to government regulation of social media such as TikTok. (Cato Institute, February 3, 2025)
• Examine state-level policies and legislation related to the use of facial recognition technology in policing practices. (Stateline, February 4, 2025)
• Read about data sent to China via DeepSeek. (Wired, January 27, 2025)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on February 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 214 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Find current and historical presidential actions. (The White House / Federal Register, accessed January 28, 2025)
• Review vehicle safety inspection updates for 2025. (Texas Department of Public Safety, December 4, 2024)
• See where Texas ranks in a list of low-tax states Americans are moving to. (Tax Foundation, January 7, 2025)
• Find out which common respiratory illnesses are currently circulating. (Texas Department of State Health Services, accessed January 29, 2025)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on January 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 208 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Consider the prevalence of surveillance pricing. (Federal Trade Commission, January 17, 2025)
• Read about avian influenza detected in the Austin area. (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, January 9, 2025)
• Review safety tips related to avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. (Texas Department of Insurance, January 7, 2025)
• Explore dam safety information. (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, updated January 3, 2025)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on January 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 229 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Review a report related to pharmacy benefit managers’ significant price markups on prescription drugs. (Federal Trade Commission, January 14, 2025)
• Find free legal help in Texas for qualifying individuals. (American Bar Association, accessed January 15, 2025)
• Consider food waste by state. (Nature Food, January 9, 2025)
• Track information related to federal workers. (Pew Research Center, January 7, 2025)
• Map air quality, fire activity, and smoke plumes. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Forest Service, accessed January 14, 2025)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on January 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 328 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Track topics of interest to state legislatures across the country. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated November 24, 2024)
• Read a new federal rule that prohibits creditors and consumer reporting agencies from considering medical debt and medical information as factors in credit reporting. (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, January 7, 2025)
• Consider the religious composition of the incoming U.S. Congress. (Pew Research Center, January 2, 2025)
• Review how cars affect the privacy of drivers. (Electronic Frontier Foundation December 28, 2024)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on January 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 259 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Find information relating to the Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act (JETI). (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, accessed December 18, 2024)
• Explore the United States Elections Web Archive. (Library of Congress, accessed December 17, 2024)
• Search for maps across history in the United States and beyond. (OldMaps Online, accessed December 17, 2024)
• Review the U.S. Supreme Court’s pilot program for members of the public for Courtroom seating via a fully automated online lottery. (Supreme Court of the United States, December 12, 2024)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on December 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 282 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Consider policy issues related to plastic pollution. (Congressional Research Service, December 5, 2024)
• Explore economic data. (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, accessed December 12, 2024)
• Read communication infrastructure hardening guidance. (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, December 4, 2024)
• Review notable survey findings of 2024 on topics ranging from elections to whether the cost of college is worth it. (Pew Research Center, December 6, 2024)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on December 12, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 257 views. Print this entry.

In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.

• Examine data practices of social media companies. (Federal Trade Commission, September 2024)
• Review a report about utilities’ response to the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in the Houston area. (Public Utility Commission, November 2024)
• Read a public service announcement warning of criminals using artificial intelligence to perpetrate financial fraud. (Federal Bureau of Investigation, December 3, 2024)
• Consider the prevalence of deceptive tactics in policing. (Cato Institute, September 12, 2024)
• Explore how to submit a complaint about an environmental issue. (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, accessed December 4, 2024)

Librarians review and select articles from more than 1,000 print and online sources to compile a weekly annotated list of Current Articles of interest to the legislative community. View this week's Current Articles.

Members of the Texas legislative community may request articles by using our online form or by calling 512-463-1252.

This entry was posted on December 5, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 237 views. Print this entry.