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.

This entry was posted on October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 78 views. Print this entry.

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

• Find out when is best to plant bluebonnets. (Texas Department of Transportation, accessed October 8, 2025)
• Consider how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting the labor market. (Yale University, October 1, 2025)
• Read about how to request an external review on a health insurance claim denial. (ProPublica, October 7, 2025)
• Examine how consumers manage digital security and privacy. (Consumer Reports, October 1, 2025)
• Explore American views on where products are made. (Gallup, October 7, 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 October 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 220 views. Print this entry.

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

• Consider how copyright cases related to training AI on legal content could affect access to legal information. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, September 29, 2025)
• Check tips on shopping for auto insurance. (Texas Department of Insurance, accessed October 1, 2025)
• See the most recent election information for the upcoming November 4, 2025 election. (Texas Secretary of State, accessed October 1, 2025)
• Find information on real estate. (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, accessed October 1, 2025)
• Track fall foliage in your area. (Explore Fall, © 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 October 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 368 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore aspects of drought in Texas. (National Integrated Drought Information System, accessed September 23, 2025)
• Review ten facts about high blood pressure. (American Heart Association, last reviewed August 14, 2025)
• Examine trends related to fentanyl poisoning in Texas. (Texas Department of State Health Services, last updated July 15, 2025)
• Find charts and other graphics related to agriculture, food production, and food consumption. (Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, accessed September 24, 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 September 25, 2025 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.

• Read about the rising cost of homeownership. (U.S. Census Bureau, September 11, 2025)
• Consider the frequency of redistricting between censuses. (Pew Research Center, August 28, 2025)
• Order vital records online. (Texas Department of State Health Services, accessed September 17, 2025)
• Find food safety tips for dining out. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, September 15, 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 September 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 330 views. Print this entry.

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

• Review the Hourly Wildfire Potential Index. (NOAA Research, August 28, 2025)
• Discover how to avoid healthy eating mistakes. (AARP, September 8, 2025)
• Find the new free anti-tobacco and vaping program. (Texas Department of State Health Services, September 9, 2025)
• Read about the 2025 App Privacy Index. (Tenscope, accessed September 10, 2025)
• Explore the Cooperative National Geologic Map. (U.S. Geological Survey, August 28, 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 September 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 357 views. Print this entry.

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

• See county-by-county impacts of Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment in Texas. (Episcopal Health Foundation, July 21, 2025)
• Review similarities and differences in state-level artificial intelligence (AI) laws. (Center for Data Innovation, August 28, 2025)
• Consider the impact of the end of the de minimis exemption. (CNBC, August 29, 2025)
• Examine victimization rates and crime reporting in immigrant populations in the U.S. (Cato Institute, August 26, 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 September 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 226 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore features of congressional districts. (Congressional Research Service, August 21, 2025)
• Map power grid vulnerability throughout the U.S. (Texas A&M University, August 14, 2025)
• Check out the 2025-2026 hunting season dates in Texas. (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, accessed August 27, 2025)
• Review consumer privacy legislation by state. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated July 28, 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 August 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 298 views. Print this entry.

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

• Track flood gages, lake conditions, and weather alerts in real time. (Texas Water Development Board, accessed August 20, 2025)
• Explore data visualizations of SEC statistics. (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, accessed August 20, 2025)
• Try finding flight deals with AI. (Google, August 14, 2025)
• Read about the national debt. (Pew Research Center, August 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 August 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 470 views. Print this entry.

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

• Review the dangers of hyperthermia. (Texas Department of State Health Services, © 2025)
• Find recalls from six federal agencies. (Consumer Product Safety Commission, accessed August 13, 2025)
• Read about different online tools to find older versions of internet websites. (How-To Geek, August 4, 2025)
• Look at climate forecasts for cities all over the world. (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, accessed August 13, 2025)
• See bird migration forecasts as fall migration starts. (BirdCast, updated daily through November 15, 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 August 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM and has received 550 views. Print this entry.