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

• Explore state and federal actions related to the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) in elections. (National Conference of State Legislatures, update September 12, 2024)
• Review the 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report. (Federal Bureau of Investigation, released September 9, 2024)
• Consider recent state legislation related to the regulation of AI. (Future of Privacy Forum, September 2024))
• Track landslides and landslide susceptibility throughout the U.S. (U.S. Geological Survey, September 9, 2024)
• Read about the FDA’s approval of over-the-counter hearing aid software. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, September 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 September 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 30 views. Print this entry.

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

• View the 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant awards. (U.S. Department of Transportation, September 5, 2024)
• Consider CEO-worker pay gaps at large companies. (Institute for Policy Studies, August 29, 2024)
• Read about the Social Security Administration eliminating some signature requirements. (Social Security Administration, September 5, 2024)
• Explore the Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard. (Federal Housing Finance Agency, last updated August 21, 2024)
• Review election misinformation by theme or type. (News Literacy Project, updated September 11, 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 12, 2024 at 3:25 PM and has received 278 views. Print this entry.

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

• Consider how Americans get their local crime news. (Pew Research Center, August 29, 2024)
• Find bike routes and trails throughout Texas. (Texas Department of Transportation, accessed September 4, 2024)
• Read about fall foliage. (USA Today, updated September 3, 2024)
• Check for recalls on vehicles, car seats, tires, and other equipment. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accessed September 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 September 5, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 268 views. Print this entry.

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

• Check your voter registration status. (Texas Secretary of State, accessed August 28, 2024)
• Read about Americans’ digital privacy concerns. (U.S. News, August 5, 2024)
• Explore online maps from the Library of Congress. (Library of Congress, accessed August 28, 2024)
• Review tips for preventing mosquito bites. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, August 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 August 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 327 views. Print this entry.

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

• Review the 2024 State Flood Plan. (Texas Water Development Board, August 15, 2024)
• Track burn bans in Texas by county. (Texas A&M Forest Service, accessed August 20, 2024)
• Explore statistics related to pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths. (Jan Null, CCM Department of Meteorology & Climate Science, San Jose State University, updated August 21, 2024)
• Report internet crime by filing a complaint online. (Federal Bureau of Investigation, accessed August 21, 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 August 22, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 327 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about a lawsuit related to General Motors collecting drivers’ private data. (Attorney General of Texas, August 13, 2024)
• See which law enforcement and government agencies have access to images of people’s faces. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, accessed August 14, 2024)
• Learn about a nasal spray recently approved as an anaphylaxis treatment. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration, August 9, 2024)
• Review a list of tech layoffs in 2024 so far. (TechCrunch, August 8, 2024)
• Consider global preparedness related to potential pandemics. (World Health Organization, June 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 August 15, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 262 views. Print this entry.

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

• Consider which states have the most confrontational drivers. (Forbes Advisor, July 22, 2024)
• Explore a recently-created campaign finance legislation database. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated June 28, 2024)
• Find state laws by topic related to various driver behaviors. (Governors Highway Safety Association, ©2024)
• Read about federal agricultural assistance available for production losses due to extreme heat. (Congressional Research Service, August 6, 2024)
• Track historical Ozone Action Days. (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, last modified March 19, 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 August 8, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 400 views. Print this entry.

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

• See when the Texas sales tax holiday is for 2024. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, July 25, 2024)
• Check on water quality at Texas beaches. (Texas General Land Office, accessed July 31, 2024)
• Track broadband coverage in your area. (Federal Communications Commission, accessed July 31, 2024)
• Consider data privacy and the law. (Cyber & Data Security Lab Working Paper, posted July 18, 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 August 1, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 385 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on social media and First Amendment rights. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, July 22, 2024)
• Review state government spending. (U.S. Census Bureau, July 18, 2024)
• Find weekly fishing reports from all areas of Texas. (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, issued weekly)
• Explore the Airline Customer Service Dashboard. (U.S. Department of Transportation, updated May 31, 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 July 25, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 281 views. Print this entry.

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

• Considers the recent increase within the past decade in threats against public officials. (Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, May 2024)
• Explore recent state legislation on housing and homelessness. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated May 20, 2024)
• Read the full transcript of the Businessweek recent interview with former President Donald Trump. (Bloomberg Businessweek, July 16, 2024)
• Read the full transcript of the recent NBC News interview with President Joe Biden. (NBC News, July 15, 2024)
• Review an FAQ about the presidential nominating process. (Congressional Research Service, July 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 July 18, 2024 at 3:15 PM and has received 153 views. Print this entry.