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An Audit Report on Selected State Entities' Compliance with Requirements Related to the Historically Underutilized Business Program and the State Use Program

Description: Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the selected state entities comply with statutory requirements and rules established by the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) to implement Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, make a good-faith effort to comply with statutory requirements and HUB rules, and report complete and accurate information to the Comptroller.
Date: March 2011
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Prototype Design for a Predictive Model to Improve Evacuation Operations: Technical Report

Description: "This project focused primarily on the specific issue of developing a new technical tool to help TxDOT and other key operating agencies/stakeholders better predict when major elements of evacuation operations should be implemented."
Date: March 2011
Creator: Henk, Russell H.; Songchitruksa, Praprut; Venglar, Steven & Lim, Gino
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Collision Loads on Bridge Piers: Phase 2. Report of Guidelines for Designing Bridge Piers and Abutments for Vehicle Collisions

Description: "An instrumented, simulated bridge pier was constructed, and two full-scale collisions with an 80,000-lb van-type tractor-trailer were performed on it. The trailer was ballasted with bags of sand on pallets. The simulated pier was 36 inches in diameter and was supported in the longitudinal direction by two load cells. Force-versus-time data were obtained from the load cells."
Date: March 2011
Creator: Buth, Eugene; Brackin, Michael S.; Williams, William F. & Fry, Gary T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[TXSSAR Officer Reports: March 2011]

Description: Officer Reports for the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, compiled March 2011.
Date: March 2011
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Channel change caused by water and sediment distribution in the San Antonio River deltaic plain: Final report

Description: "The purpose of this project is to understand historical changes in channel patterns and water and sediment distribution in the lowermost San Antonio River associated with major channel changes (avulsions). The project also seeks to identify areas of high risk or probability for future avulsions, and to develop recommendations for incorporating channel change and avulsion regimes into water resource management. The study area corresponds with the deltaic plain of the river. The San Antonio delt… more
Date: March 2011
Creator: Phillips, Jonathan D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

It's About Time: Investing in Transportation to Keep Texas Economically Competitive

Description: Report providing an enhanced analysis of the current state of the Texas Transportation system, determining the household cost of under-investing in the system, and identifying potential revenue options for funding the system.
Date: March 2011
Creator: Texas. Transportation Commission. 2030 Committee.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware test 3-11 on the Texas T101 bridge rail

Description: Report on a study examining the impact performance of T101 bridge rails with pickup trucks. The study determined the T101 bridge rail did not meet Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware evaluation criteria for test 3-11 and the vehicle overturned after losing contact with the barrier.
Date: March 2011
Creator: Bligh, Roger P. & Menges, Wanda L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Delivery of Pilot Workshop on Preserving and Enhancing the Functionality of Highways in Texas

Description: "This report summarizes the delivery and results of a one-day pilot workshop conducted at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Waco District office in August 2010. This workshop was based on material developed for research project 0-6208, "Preserving the Functionality/Asset Value of State Highway System." This report includes the organization of the workshop, lists the topics covered, describes feedback and suggestions received, and identifies refinements and other changes that are su… more
Date: March 2011
Creator: Hard, Edwin N.; Bochner, Brian S. & Li, Yingfeng
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Field and laboratory investigations for Full Depth Reclamation projects

Description: Full-depth reclamation (FDR) offers a timely, cost-effective solution to restore a pavement's condition. However, FDR represents only one technique in the engineer's toolkit available for addressing deteriorating pavement conditions. The purpose of this project is to provide guidance on determining whether a pavement is a candidate for FDR and, if so, what design, construction, and inspection processes will maximize the performance of the completed reclamation. This report presents initial reco… more
Date: March 2011
Creator: Sebesta, Stephen; Scullion, Thomas & Estakhri, Cindy K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Operational Performance Management of Priced Facilities

Description: "This study provides a framework in which operating decisions for priced facilities can be made and can guide the changes in operational strategies for a facility over time" (p. i).
Date: March 2011
Creator: Goodin, Ginger; Burris, Mark; Lomax, Timothy J.; Geiselbrecht, Tina & Brydia, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Assessment of Need and Feasibility of Truck-Mounted Changeable Message Signs (CMS) for Scheduled and Unscheduled Operations: Technical Report

Description: Report that "identifies the types of messages and information that could be displayed on Truck-Mounted Changeable Message Signs (TMCMS) for different situations, and also developed specific guidance for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the use of TMCMS during scheduled and unscheduled operations." (p. i).
Date: March 2011
Creator: Sun, Dahzi; Ravoola, Pranay; Faruqi, M. A.; Ullman, Brooke R. & Trout, Nada D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas State Finance Report, Volume 82, Number 4, March 31, 2011

Description: Report containing an overview of the proposed state budget and of each article of CSHB 1. It highlights significant budget issues, including different proposals for funding agencies and programs.
Date: March 31, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Research Organization.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Lottery Commission Internal Audit: Claim Center Prize Validations

Description: Report detailing the Internal Audit Division's completed review of Claim Center Prize Validations, the purpose of which was to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities related to the payment of prizes by Texas Lottery Commission Field Office Claim Centers.
Date: March 2011
Creator: Texas Lottery Commission. Internal Audit Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Lottery Minority Business Participation Report: 2010

Description: Report of the Texas Lottery Commission regarding the level of minority business participation in its lottery and bingo regulatory contracting activity and in the licensing of lottery sales agents, as well as recommendations for the improvement of lottery-related minority business opportunities.
Date: March 31, 2011
Creator: Texas Lottery Commission
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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