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

• See election results for the November 7 constitutional amendments election. (Texas Secretary of State, accessed November 8, 2023)
• Consider concerns related to data brokers selling data on U.S. military personnel and veterans. (Cyber Policy Program at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, November 2023)
• Review a recently-updated report on state laws relating to abortion. (Congressional Research Service, October 24, 2023)
• Explore the recently updated FOIA.gov. (U.S. Department of Justice, accessed November 7, 2023)

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.

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

• Explore the origins of and resources related to daylight saving time. (National Conference of State Legislatures, October 30, 2023)
• Review season dates for the 2023-2024 hunting season. (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, accessed November 1, 2023)
• Consider the need for uncensored data and debate related to COVID-19 restrictions. (The Heritage Foundation, October 31, 2023)
• Find a compilation of state licensed lawyer databases. (LLRX, October 31, 2023)

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.

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

• Review national crime statistics for 2022. (Federal Bureau of Investigation, October 16, 2023)
• Consider how AI may affect political campaigns. (Tech Policy Press, October 12, 2023)
• Read about the scope of the IRS’s Direct File pilot program, in which Texas residents may be eligible to participate. (IRS, October 17, 2023)
• Examine whether student surveillance products keeps students safe. (ACLU, © 2023)
• Explore recent improvements in young driver traffic fatality rates. (Governors Highway Safety Association, October 18, 2023)

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.

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

• Consider copyright law implications of generative artificial intelligence. (Congressional Research Service, updated September 29, 2023)
• Explore risks of fire, flood, wind, and excessive heat by street address. (First Street Foundation, accessed October 12, 2023)
• Review flood disclosure laws by state. (Natural Resources Defense Council, August 31, 2023)
• Read about state policies related to retirement security accounts. (CSG South, Council of State Governments, September 27, 2023)

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.

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

• View a map of public, charter, and private schools in Texas. (IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association), accessed October 5, 2023)
• Check your weekly credit reports for free. (Consumer Reports, updated September 21, 2023)
• Look up health care professionals licensed by the State of Texas. (Texas Medical Board, updated September 27, 2023)
• Consider private funding for election administration. (Congressional Research Service, September 26, 2023)
• Find updates on the El Niño weather phenomenon. (National Weather Service, September 14, 2023)

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 5, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 756 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about high obesity prevalence in 22 states, including Texas. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September 21, 2023)
• Learn how to delete private browsing history from web browsers. (MakeUseOf, September 17, 2023)
• Consider the effects of air pollution on life expectancy. (Air Quality Life Index, Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), accessed September 26, 2023)
• Explore Spanish language experiences of U.S. Latinos. (Pew Research Center, September 20, 2023)

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 28, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 369 views. Print this entry.

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

• See how child rights vary from state to state. (Human Rights Watch, updated September 7, 2023)
• Track news and developments related to state constitutions in the high courts across all 50 states. (Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, © 2023)
• Review Americans’ attitudes toward U.S. politics. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, updated September 12, 2023)
• Consider the role of Congress in regulating the use of AI. (U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions, accessed September 20, 2023)

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 21, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 410 views. Print this entry.

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

• Check data security breach reports. (Attorney General of Texas, accessed September 13, 2023)
• Review a federal appeals court decision related to public access to laws and rules. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, September 12, 2023)
• Consider the latest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, updated September 12, 2023)
• Track overnight migration pattern forecasts of birds across the U.S. (BirdCast, accessed September 13, 2023)

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 14, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 322 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore a database of litigation involving artificial intelligence, including machine learning. (George Washington University, accessed September 6, 2023)
• Consider Customs and Border Protection (CBP) targets for scanning airline passengers at airports with facial recognition technology. (404 Media, September 5, 2023)
• Track changes to forests across the globe. (Global Forest Watch, accessed September 6, 2023)
• Review steps attorneys and staff should take if a threat is received. (Attorney At Work, August 1, 2023)
• Read a recent health alert related to a confirmed measles case. (Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), August 29, 2023)

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.

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