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

• Explore public health legislation by state. (National Conference of State Legislatures, December 20, 2021)
• Review tips for safely donating to legitimate charities. (LLRX.com, November 30, 2021)
• Consider recent wage changes in the U.S. labor market. (Pew Research Center, December 22, 2021)
• Read about American views of the tech sector, social media, and content moderation. (Cato Institute, December 15, 2021)

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 January 6, 2022 at 3:15 PM and has received 992 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore health crisis communication challenges at the community level. (The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, December 7, 2021)
• Read an in-depth draft report about U.S. Supreme Court reform. (Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, December 2021)
• Find disaster declarations by state, year, incident type, and declaration type. (Federal Emergency Management Agency, accessed December 15, 2021)
• Review election fairness and security by state. (The Heritage Foundation, ©2021)

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 December 16, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 1092 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about how courts adapted technology to avoid disruption in operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pew Charitable Trusts, December 1, 2021)
• Explore climate resilience and corresponding solutions by state. (Atlantic Council / Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, accessed December 8, 2021)
• Find out how to distinguish different types of holiday cacti. (Farmers' Almanac, November 29, 2021)
• Review data related to COVID-19 vaccinations in Texas. (Texas Department of State Health Services, updated December 8, 2021)

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 December 9, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 1208 views. Print this entry.

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

• Consider state budget-related long-term obligations state by state. (Pew Charitable Trusts, updated November 15, 2021)
• Review the history and current use of plain language laws. (University of Miami Law Review, forthcoming in 2022)
• Explore the levels of freedom across the 50 states. (Cato Institute, ©2021)
• Discover the best car seat for your child. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accessed December 1, 2021)

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 December 2, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 967 views. Print this entry.

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

• Review how child tax credits have affected household incomes of eligible families with children. (Tax Policy Center, November 4, 2021)
• Consider how personal income has changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pew Charitable Trusts, November 15, 2021)
• Read about how coffee and tea consumption affects risk of stroke or dementia. (PLOS Medicine, November 16, 2021)
• Keep your pets safe on Thanksgiving and around other holidays. (American Veterinary Medical Association, ©2020)

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 November 18, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 1113 views. Print this entry.

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

• See what is in tap water by zip code. (Environmental Working Group, updated for 2021)
• Read about public opinion on funding for police. (Pew Research Center, October 26, 2021)
• Explore aspects of federal federal firearms law. (Congressional Research Service, November 3, 2021)
• Consider an analysis of America's military strength. (Heritage Foundation, October 20, 2021)

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 November 4, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 1173 views. Print this entry.

This entry was posted on October 28, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 1101 views. Print this entry.

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

• See where Texas lands on the list of which states have the worst drivers in the nation. (SmartAsset, June 23, 2021)
• Read about a recent proposed rule from the FDA that would establish a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration, October 19, 2021)
• Find out which weather and climate disasters of 2021 have topped $1 billion in losses in the U.S. (National Centers for Environmental Information, updated October 8, 2021)
• Track construction and traffic updates for I-35 through the Austin area. (Texas Department of Transportation, ©2021)

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 21, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 1029 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read about differences in symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu. (John Hopkins Medicine, updated September 28, 2021)
• Review monthly border security reports. (Texas Department of Public Safety, accessed October 13, 2021)
• Explore major recurring reports from the Congressional Budget Office. (Congressional Budget Office, accessed October 13, 2021)
• Consider the benefits and drawbacks of daily low-dose aspirin use for lowering the risk of a first heart attack or stroke. (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, October 12, 2021)

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 14, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 880 views. Print this entry.

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

• Read a recent report related to disproportionality and disparities in child removals carried out by child protective services. (Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, October 1, 2021)
• Track mail delays by zip code. (The Washington Post, updated September 30, 2021)
• Review a proposed rule related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (Federal Register, September 28, 2021)
• Explore a mapping tool that predicts where lead pipes are most likely to be. (Fast Company, October 4, 2021)

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 7, 2021 at 3:15 PM and has received 886 views. Print this entry.