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 652 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 463 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 359 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 668 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 365 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 505 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 432 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 402 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore the fiscal year 2023 foster care needs assessment by region. (Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, report updated March 29, 2023)
• Review the U.S. banking system’s impact on financial stability. (available at SSRN, posted March 24, 2023)
• Read about a proposed rule that would make cancellation of recurring subscriptions and memberships easier for U.S. consumers. (Federal Trade Commission, March 23, 2023)
• Explore near real-time data from flood gauges in Texas. (Texas Natural Resources Information System, Texas Water Development Board, accessed March 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.

This entry was posted on March 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 641 views. Print this entry.

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

• Explore the Colonias Geographic Database. (Attorney General of Texas, accessed March 22, 2023)
• Review Texas County Profiles. (Texas Association of Counties, accessed March 22, 2023)
• Find the most recent recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts for FDA-regulated products. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration, current as of March 21, 2023)
• Try a homeowner’s insurance policy scoring tool, RU InsureScore. (Rutgers, ©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 March 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM and has received 420 views. Print this entry.