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 27 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about the need for civil rights and civil liberties protections in the context of data collection, sharing, and use. (Government Accountability Office, November 19, 2024)
• See how much Americans spend weekly on groceries by state. (Visual Capitalist, November 13, 2024)
• Consider Americans’ trust in scientists. (Pew Research Center, November 14, 2024)
• Explore annual tariff data. (U.S. International Trade Commission, accessed November 20, 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 November 21, 2024 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.

• Consider the 2024 housing trends for buyers. (Zillow, October 1, 2024)
• Review the presidential transition resources provided by the Government Accountability Office. (Government Accountability Office, accessed November 13, 2024)
• Explore the I-35 Capital Express Central Project. (Texas Department of Transportation, © 2024)
• Read about hunter education in Texas. (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, accessed November 13, 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 November 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 140 views. Print this entry.

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

• See election returns for the November 5 general election. (Texas Secretary of State, accessed November 6, 2024)
• Track the Consumer Price Index. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accessed November 6, 2024)
• Consider issues related to affordable housing in the U.S. (Pew Research Center, October 25, 2024)
• Review autonomous vehicle legislation by state. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated November 1, 2024)
• Explore the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, accessed November 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 November 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM and has received 244 views. Print this entry.

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

• Review early voting information by date or county and check the status of your ballot-by-mail. (Texas Secretary of State, accessed October 30, 2024)
• Read about how America has historically handled compulsory voting. (Harvard Law Review, February 2024)
• Examine aspects of the process of denial of coverage by health insurance companies. (ProPublica, October 23, 2024)
• Explore information about invasive and exotic species in North America. (Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, accessed October 30, 2024)
• Consider levels and causes of stress in the United States. (American Psychological Association, October 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 October 31, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 168 views. Print this entry.

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

• Monitor current and historical drought data in Texas. (Texas Water Development Board, accessed October 23, 2024)
• Find consumer protection resources and how to file a consumer complaint. (Attorney General of Texas, accessed October 23, 2024)
• Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices. (Federal Trade Commission, accessed October 23, 2024)
• Explore the Texas Main Street Program. (Texas Historical Commission, accessed October 23, 2024)
• Review new rules related to how all mobile handsets must be made compatible with hearing aids. (Federal Communications Commission, October 17, 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 October 24, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 296 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about the lack of law or regulation regarding the use of federal facial recognition technology. (U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, September 2024)
• Consider social media consumer data surveillance. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, October 8, 2024)
• Explore state elections. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated September 20, 2024)
• Review drilling permits issued. (Railroad Commission of Texas, accessed October 16, 2024)
• Find information on rural law enforcement development grants. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, accessed October 16, 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 October 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM and has received 395 views. Print this entry.

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

• Compare the fiscal plans of the presidential campaigns. (Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, October 7, 2024)
• Explore a media bias chart. (Ad Fontes Media, accessed October 9, 2024)
• Track wildfire risk in your area. (Texas A&M Forest Service, accessed October 9, 2024)
• Search congressionally mandated reports. (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), accessed October 9, 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 October 10, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 264 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about mortgage lending practices in flood risk-prone areas. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, September 25, 2024)
• Track Texas Department of Transportation projects across the state. (Texas Department of Transportation, accessed October 2, 2024)
• Consider middle-class households by state, metropolitan area, and income. (Pew Research Center, September 16, 2024)
• Explore sea level changes along the Texas coast. (Interagency Sea Level Task Force, accessed October 2, 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 October 3, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 239 views. Print this entry.

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

• Examine rural road infrastructure and safety in the U.S. (TRIP, September 2024)
• Read about causes of and rates of obesity throughout the country. (Trust for America’s Health, September 2024)
• See how to sign up for emergency alerts via smartphone settings, email, or text message. (LLRX, September 23, 2024)
• Consider vehicle miles traveled and congestion issues. (StreetLight, accessed September 25, 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 September 26, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 250 views. Print this entry.