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Current Articles & Research Resources, November 7, 2024

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

 

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 31, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 24, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 17, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 10, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, October 3, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 26, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 19, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 12, 2024

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.

Current Articles & Research Resources, September 5, 2024

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.

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