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

• Review how the Air Quality Index works. (AirNow.gov, accessed June 7, 2023)
• Consider teachers’ views on school safety. (RAND Corporation, ©2023)
• Read a report on the security risks of drug shortages. (U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, March 2023)
• Search the General Land Office’s Land Grants database. (Texas General Land Office, accessed June 7, 2023)
• See what some states have done to reduce property taxes. (National Conference of State Legislatures, May 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.

This entry was posted on June 8, 2023 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.

• Explore digitized sound recordings of the U.S. Supreme Court. (National Archives and Records Administration, May 30, 2023)
• Consider issues related to the use of generative AI such as ChatGPT. (Electronic Privacy Information Center, May 2023)
• Read about the newspaper industry and how it has contracted with the advent of online news platforms. (Congressional Research Service, May 24, 2023)
• Review swimming safety tips for summer. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 19, 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 June 1, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 413 views. Print this entry.

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

• Consider recent federal and state-level legislation related to policing. (Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law, May 2023)
• Explore the USDA’s climate hub for the Southern Plains. (U.S. Department of Agriculture, accessed May 24, 2023)
• Read about steps the Postal Service is taking to reduce mail theft and improve consumer protection. (U.S. Postal Service, May 12, 2023)
• Review survey results related to economic well-being in the U.S. in 2022. (Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 2023)
• Examine the dilemma of Social Security, the fund for which pays out more benefits than it receives in taxes. (U.S. Government Accountability Office, May 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.

This entry was posted on May 25, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 612 views. Print this entry.

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

• Find famous trees in Texas. (Texas A&M Forest Service, ©2023)
• Explore how 21st century wars impact human health. (Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, May 15, 2023)
• Consider how police use private cameras for real-time surveillance. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, May 11, 2023)
• Read about how a new Medicare designation could prevent some rural hospitals from closing. (National Conference of State Legislatures, May 11, 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 May 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 397 views. Print this entry.

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

• Review U.S. Supreme Court Justices’ appearances before congressional committees and subcommittees. (Congressional Research Service, May 2, 2023)
• Consider how legal technology companies may begin incorporating AI into their products and services. (LawSites, May 4, 2023)
• Track Historical Debt Outstanding, the U.S. government's total outstanding debt at the end of each fiscal year. (U.S. Department of the Treasury, accessed May 10, 2023)
• Examine how recycling may introduce more microplastics into the environment. (Wired, May 5, 2023)
• Find support and help for issues related to mental health or substance abuse. (SAMHSA, accessed May 10, 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 May 11, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 331 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore the Health Costs, Coverage and Delivery State Legislation database. (National Conference of State Legislatures, updated April 21, 2023)
• Consider how graphic paper shortages are affecting the mail. (Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service, April 20, 2023)
• Discover how much privacy you have in your car, by VIN. (Privacy4Cars, accessed May 3, 2023)
• Read about how state legislatures and regulators are addressing concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. (State Net Insights, April 21, 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 May 4, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 607 views. Print this entry.

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

• Consider findings of a survey related to teens and social media. (Pew Research Center, April 24, 2023)
• Explore traffic count maps. (Texas Department of Transportation, accessed April 25, 2023)
• Review food safety tips related to outdoor grilling. (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, last reviewed March 28, 2023)
• Read about the Municipal Drinking Water Database. (PLOS Water, April 10, 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 April 27, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 335 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore TEA’s 2021 snapshot. (Texas Education Agency, accessed April 19, 2023)
• Track reports of artificial intelligence (AI) incidents resulting in negative consequences. (Responsible AI Collaborative, accessed April 19, 2023)
• Consider how Americans are using podcasts as a source of news. (Pew Research Center, April 18, 2023)
• Read about financial disclosure requirements applicable to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. (Congressional Research Service, April 14, 2023)
• Check to see if you have been involved in a data breach. (ZDNET, April 15, 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 April 20, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 468 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore maps that show how cities allocate real estate to parking lots. (Parking Reform Network, accessed April 13, 2023)
• Find millions of open access images. (Smithsonian Institution, accessed April 13, 2023)
• Consider how behavioral advertising impacts consumers. (SSRN, March 23, 2023)
• Read about rural doctor shortages across America. (KFF Health News, April 11, 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 April 13, 2023 at 3:14 PM and has received 407 views. Print this entry.

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

• Consider how AI may affect copyright. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, April 3, 2023)
• Explore how states safeguard personal identifying information of SNAP participants. (U.S. Department of Agriculture, updated April 4, 2023)
• Review gun storage safety practices. (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, April 4, 2023)
• Read about a new mail-in program for recycling electronics. (Engadget, April 5, 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 April 6, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 388 views. Print this entry.