In this weekly post, we feature helpful research tools and recent articles of interest to the legislative community.
- Track trends in respiratory illnesses in Texas. (Texas Department of State Health Services, last updated on October 9, 2025)
- Find maps of trails in Texas state parks. (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, accessed October 15, 2025)
- Review effects of a federal government shutdown on the federal legislative branch. (Congressional Research Service, September 30, 2025)
- Consider the impact of interaction with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on children and adolescents. (National Conference of State Legislatures, September 11, 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.