TITLE open-meetings

State Office of Administrative Hearings

Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 8:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress, Seventh Floor, Travis Building

Austin

Utility Division

AGENDA:

A Hearing on the Merits will be conducted at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-96-2285-Application of ENTERGY GULF STATES INC. for Approval of its Transition to Competition Plan and Implementing the Plan, and for the Authority to Reconcile Fuel Costs, to Set Revised Fuel Factors to Recover a Surcharge for Underrecovered Fuel Expenses (PUC Number 16705).

Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0728.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 11:16 a.m.

TRD-9618685


Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Friday, January 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m.

Joe Cotton's Bar-B-Que, Highway 77 South, towards Kingsville

Robstown

Regional Advisory Council, Region XI

AGENDA:

Call to order; roll call; introduction of visitors; reading and approval of minutes; old business; new business; and adjournment.

Contact: Miguel Lopez, 3804 Casa Blanca Road, Laredo, Texas 78041, 210/718-0297.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:57 p.m.

TRD-9618703


State Board of Barber Examiners

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, William P. Hobby State Building, Tower 2, Room 500

Austin

Board of Directors

AGENDA:

Opening of meeting: Roll Call: Read and possibly approve minutes of November 5, 1996 Board meeting. New Business: The Board will view a video tape from the Office of the Governor and the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Board will view a video tape news segment made by KTRK in Houston. Discussion and possible action regarding possible legislation giving the Barber Board exclusive rule-making authority. Discussion and possible action regarding the budget hearing for the Senate Finance Committee to be held January 8, 1997. Adjournment.

Contact: B. Michael Rice, 333 Guadalupe Street, SUite 2-110, 512/305-8475.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 4:37 p.m.

TRD-9618728


Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Technical Standards Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. Charges for copies of records; B. Standard of care; C. Solicitation; D. Needle EMG; E. Preschool physicals; F. Fee Splitting; G. Chelation therapy/Oxygen therapy; H. Barratry; I. Immunizations (Flu shots); J. Referral incentives; K. In-House PPO.

Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-6700.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:53 p.m.

TRD-9618695


Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Licensure and Educational Standards Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. Ratification of December 1996 examinees; B. Request for reinstatement of license: Ken Kitching, D.C.; C. Continuing Education topic and assignment of Board members for 1997 License Renewal Seminars; D. Request for reinstatement of license: Paul Matthews, D.C., John Bailey, D.C.; E. Continuing Education Reporting Period Changes;

Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-6700.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.

TRD-9618693


Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 11:30 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. Enforcement actions- September 1, 1996 through December 24, 1996; B. Policy and Procedure changes; C. Request for reversal of committee action: 96-214, Michael Davis D.C.

Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-6700.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.

TRD-9618692


Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 12:00 p.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Rules Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. Update on Correction Submission; B. Final adoption: Section 71.6: Time, Place and Scope of Examination; Section 78.1: Registration of Chiropractic Radiologic Technologists; C. Final repeal: Section 71.12; National Board Examination.

Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-6700.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:52 p.m.

TRD-9618694


Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 12:30 p.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Executive Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. Appointment of Ad Hoc committee on Legislation; B. Appointment of Ad Hoc committee on Workers' Compensation.

Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-6700.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.

TRD-9618691


Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 2:30 p.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 100

Austin

AGENDA:

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Wednesday, January 7, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve:

I. Minutes of the November 8, 1996 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners meeting;

II. Report of the President on Board activities and the Chiropractic profession;

III. Report of the Executive Director on administration, budget, internal policy and procedure, personnel, and general information on licensees;

IV. Committee Reports: A. Enforcement Committee Report; 1. Enforcement actions- September 1, 1996 through December 24, 1996; 2. Policy and Procedure changes; 3. Request for reversal of committee action: 96-214, Michael Davis, D.C.; B. Licensure and Educational Standards Committee: 1. Ratification of December 1996 examinees; 2. Request for reinstatement of license: Ken Kitching, D.C.; 3. Continuing Education topic and assignment of Board members for 1997 License Renewal Seminars; 4. Request for reinstatement of license: Paul Matthews, D.C., John Bailey, D.C.; 5. Continuing education reporting period changes; C. Technical Standards Committee: 1. Charges for copies of records; 2. Standard of care; 3. Solicitation; 4. Needle EMG; 5. Preschool physicals; 6. Fee splitting; 7. Chelation therapy/ Oxygen therapy; 8. Barratry; 9. Immunizations (Flu shots); 10. Referral incentives; 11. In-House PPO; D. Executive Committee: 1. Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee on Legislation; 2. Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee on Worker's Compensation; E. Rules Committee; 1. Update on Correction Submission; 2. Final adoption: Section 71.6: Time, Place and Scope of Examination; Section 78.1: Registration of Chiropractic Radiologic Technologists; 3. Final repeal: Section 71.12: National Board Examination;

V. Records Retention Plan

VI. Executive Session: The Board may from time to time meet in Executive Session to consult with its attorneys regarding pending litigation authorized by Section 555.071 of the Government Code. The Board may also consult with its attorney regarding personnel matters authorized by Section 551.074 of the Government Code;

VII. Action regarding Executive Session

VIII. Items to be considered for future agenda

Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-6700.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:53 p.m.

TRD-9618696


Texas Department of Commerce

Friday, January 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Third Floor Conference Room

Austin

International Trade Commission

AGENDA:

8:30 a.m. Call to Order; Report from Executive Director; Update on International Trade Programs, Update on Tourism International Efforts, Authorize Approval, Execution and Submission of Commission's Report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the Legislature, Public Comments; Adjourn.

Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0158.

Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:48 a.m.

TRD-9618750


State Board of Educator Certification

Friday, January 10, 1996, 2:00 p.m.: Saturday, January 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

1001 Trinity, Board Room,

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order.

2. Approve December Minutes.

3. Executive Director's Update-a) Budget Report, b) Communication Plan, c) Planning Update, d) Legislative Appropriations Request, e) Discuss the recommendations for the Partnerships for Professional Development Grants, f) Staff Report, g) Other.

4. Adopt procedure to evaluate the Executive Director.

5. Propose rules relating to the American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate.

6. Approve the Center for Professional Development and Teaching for Texas A&M University International.

7. Approve the passing standards, examinee fees, and assessment instruments of the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT-Spanish).

8. Discuss input received on the Code of Ethics.

9. Appoint members to the Reading Certification Advisory Committee.

10. Appoint members to the Principal Certificate Advisory Committee.

11. Appoint members to the Superintendent Certificate Advisory Committee.

Saturday, January 11th: 1. Call to order. 2. Work Session on the Framework for Educator Preparation and Certification.

Contact: Dawn Copra, 1001 Trinity, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/469-3005

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:50 p.m.

TRD-9618687


Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Thursday, Friday, January 9 and 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

12675 North Research

Austin

Commission

REVISED AGENDA:

I. Subcommittee on advisory council appointments.

II. Executive Session under Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.

III. Open session for further discussion, possible action regarding preceding agenda item.

IV. Discussion, possible action regarding reports or recommendations from State Auditor and the Survey of Organizational Excellence.

V. Matters from the Executive Director.

VI. Discussion, possible action on report from the subcommittee.

VII. Matters referred from the Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee.

VIII. Matters referred from the Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee.

IX. Discussion, possible action resulting from reports by Commission representative to the Firemen's Training School Advisory Board, the Texas A&M University System regarding other fire protection training provided by Texas A&M.

X. New matters from the public not included in preceding agenda items which may be discussed in future meetings.

XI. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates.

Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin Texas 78759, 512/918-7100.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 3:20 p.m.

TRD-9618706


Texas Department of Human Services, Region Three

Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 11:00 a.m.

Arlington Human Services Center, 401 West Stanford, Room 110

Arlington

Office on Serivces to Persons with Disabilities (OSDP)/Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities (SSPD) Regional Consumer Meeting

AGENDA:

This is part of a statewide series of consumer meetings with the goal of providing a more effective vehicle for receiving consumer and advocate input about policies, programs and services for Texans with disabilities.

Contact: Beverly Young, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/483-3233.

Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:59 a.m.

TRD-9618751


General Land Office

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831

Austin

School Land Board

AGENDA:

Approval of previous board meeting minutes; opening and consideration of bids received for the January 7, 1997 special oil and gas lease sale; lease suspension application, Guadalupe River, Victoria County; pooling applications, Fandango, East Field, Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties; Clay, North East (Austin Chalk 11350) and (Georgetown) fields, Burleson County; Keystone (San Andres and Holt), Winkler County; State Tract 60-S West, Jefferson County; Royalty Incentive applications, Hawk Eye (Adams Branch) field, Eastland County; Nueces Bay (2300), Nueces County; coastal public lands — structure (cabin) permit terminations and requests, Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; commercial easement applications and renewals, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun County; Adams Bayou, Orange County; Executive Session — consideration of acquisition of forfeited veterans tract, Roberts County, Executive Session- pending or contemplated litigation.

Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, 512/463-5016.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 4:12 p.m.

TRD-9618709


Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Thursday, January 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420

Austin

Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning

AGENDA:

According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, James Michael Smith, for failing to provide proper service, installation and mechanical integrity in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 8861 (the Act) §5a, and for failing to include his license number on an invoice in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (T.A.C.) §75.50(d), 1993 revised at §75.70(j), pursuant to the Act and article 9100, Texas Government Code chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 T.A.C. chapters 60 and 75.

Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:50 p.m.

TRD-9618689


Thursday, January 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420

Austin

Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning

AGENDA:

According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Bob Geller, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a licence in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 8861 (the Act) §3B, and for advertising that he engages in the business of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without obtaining a license in violation of the Act, §5(a), pursuant to the Act and article 9100, Texas Government Code chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 T.A.C. chapters 60 and 75.

Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.

TRD-9618690


Texas Lottery Commission

January 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

6937 North IH35, American Founder's Building, First Floor Auditorium

Austin

AGENDA:

Call to order/roll call; Approval of minutes of the November 26, 1996 and December 19, 1996 meetings; Executive Session to seek legal advise regarding employment law and personnel matters; Return to open session for further discussion and possible action regarding legal advice; Executive session to consider the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or dismissal of the Executive Director; Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or dismissal of the Executive Director; Executive session to consider the appointment, employment and duties of an Acting Executive Director; Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, employment, and duties of an Acting Executive Director; Report by the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible discussion and action; report and possible action on regulatory statistics; Consideration of and possible action on the lottery operator contract; Consideration of and possible action, including extension, on the instant ticket vending machine contract; consideration of and possible discussion and action on the procurement processes used by the agency and composition of procurement teams. Consideration of and possible action on the acquisition of a location for the lottery headquarters; Report, discussion and possible action on status of instant tickets and services contract and requests for proposals for instant tickets and services contract; Report, discussion, and possible action on the agency's personnel policy manual; Consideration of and possible action on proposed legislation; Consideration of and possible action, including adoption, on amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code §401.307; Consideration and possible action including adoption of the repeal of 16 Texas Administrative Code §401.362 and of new rule 16 Texas Administrative Code §401.362; Report and possible discussion and action on the FY 1996 Financial Audit; Consideration and possible action on resources available to the Commission for conducting its business; Consideration of and possible action concerning the State Auditors Activities Consideration of the status and possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; Consideration of and possible action on a motion for rehearing filed in Docket Number 362-96-0868. B-LULAC 4484-J v. Texas Lottery Commission; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; Report by Executive Director and/or Deputy Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the operation of the agency, Commission planning calendar, financial status of the agency, HUM performance and NASP: 2000 conference; Adjournment.

For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at 512/323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting.

Contact: Michelle Guerrero, 6937 North IH35, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/323-3791.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 3:19 p.m.

TRD-9618705


Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610

Austin

Hearings Division

AGENDA:

Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.- Alberto N. Martinez, MD, Junction, Texas

Probation Appearance, 10:15 a.m.- Carol T. Ewing, MD, Port Arthur, Texas

Probation Appearance, 10:15 a.m.- James F. Garner, MD, Houston, Texas

Probation Appearance, 11:15 a.m.- Richard J. Kondejewdki, MD, League City, Texas

Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m.- Robert J. Kilian, MD, Lake Jackson, Texas

Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- Daniel A. Boudreau, DO, Mesquite, Texas

Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- William L. Cowden, MD, Richardson, Texas

Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- Castilla A. Darby, MD, Dallas, Texas

Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- Darryl D. Nix, DO, Arlington, Texas

Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.- Joe W. Rhoades, DO, Fort Worth, Texas

Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.- Bruce S. Hinkley, MD, Arlington, Texas

Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.- Febe Linda Panal Oro, MD, Denison, Texas

Modification Request, 9:45 a.m.- Dennis M. Shaughnessy, MD, Midland, Texas

Termination Request, 9:15 a.m.-Thomas C. Branch, MD, Plainview, Texas

Termination Request, 11:45 a.m.- Mark A. Williamson, MD., Houston, Texas

Termination Request, 1:00 p.m.- Robert J. Kilian, MD, Lake Jackson, Texas

Termination Request, 1:30 p.m.- David M. McClellan, MD, Crosby, Texas

Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 661.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation.

Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016

Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:19 a.m.

TRD-9618740


Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North Interstate 35

Austin

AGENDA:

The Commission will meet in Executive Session.

Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:54 p.m.

TRD-9618699


Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

929 East Fortyfirst Street

Austin

Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:

January 9 and 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m.- Call to order and roll call.

Consideration of Minutes of November 18, 1996 and November 19, 1996 Enforcment Committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded.

Review of Citation List and Possible Action

Discussion and Possible Financial Interest in a Firm, Company or Corporation Using Master Plumber's License?”

Discussion of Social Security Number on Plastic License and Possible Action.

Complaint Cases for Review:

The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the Committee as time allows: Those cases not reviewed on January 9, 1997 will be rescheduled for January 10, 1997. Time may not allow for all cases listed to be reviewed: 96-0556, 97-0196, 96-0273, (97-0165, 97-0166, 97-0167, 97-0168, 97-0175), 967-0596, 97-0041, 97-0042, 96-0589, 96-0078, 96-0260, 96-0261, 95-0517, 96-0012, 96-0060, 96-0030, 96-0058, 96-0111, 96-0123, 96-0125, 96-0147, 96-0149, 96-0139, 96-0114, 96-0158, 95-0314, 96-0043, 96-0130, 95-0362, 95-0359, 96-0184, 95-0483, 96-0034, 96-0031, 96-0098, 96-0403, 95-0426, 96-0027, 960-0279, 96-0264, 96-0285, 95-0471, 96-0392, 95-0403, 95-0489, 96-0455, 96-0418, 96-0464, 96-0604, 96-0159, 95-0450, 96-0605, 96-0400, 96-0156, 96-0245, 96-0591, 96-0467, 97-0002, 96-0466, 96-0138, 96-0421, 96-0286, 97-0022, 95-0456.

Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East Fortyfirst Street, Austin, Texas, 78751, 512/458-2145.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 10:51 a.m.

TRD-9618684


Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Thursday and Friday, January 23, 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively

333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-225

Austin

Psychological Associate Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

The Psychological Associate Advisory Committee to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists till meet to consider public comments, minutes of the October 1996 meeting; rules; reports from the Chair of the Committee, the Executive Director of the Agency and the General Counsel of the Agency; reports from the following sub-committees; Disciplinary Sanctions, Financial Advisory, legislative, Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures, Public Information and Relations, Professional/Ethical Standards and Development, Professional Reimbursement Guidelines, Publications and Research, and Supervisory Guidelines. The Committee will also plan for the next Advisory Committee meeting and will hold an executive session to seek legal advice.

Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-7700.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 4:43 p.m.

TRD-9618729


Public Utility Commission of Texas

Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

AGENDA:

There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Number 16744 (SOAH Number 473-96-2315) Application of MCIMetro Transmission Services, Inc., for a Certificate of Operating Authority; Project Number 15001- Stranded Costs or Excess Costs Over Market and Legislative Recommendation; Project Number 15002, Scope of Competition in the Electric Industry in Texas and Legislative Recommendation; Discussion of legislative matters; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, consumer affairs/protection/enforcement, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session.

Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-7007

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:57 p.m.

TRD-9618704


Texas Department of Public Safety

Monday, January 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

Department of Public Safety Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar,

Austin

Public Safety Commission

AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes; Budget Matters, Internal Audit Report; Personnel Matters; Pending and Contemplated Litigation; Real Estate Matters; Public Comment; Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business; Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Clark Kilpatrick

Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/424-2000.

Filed: December 31, 1996, 8:07 a.m.

TRD-9618731


Railroad Commission of Texas

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111

Austin

REVISED AGENDA:

Proposal of Gas Research Institute for Post-1997 funding mechanism, pending in FBRC Docket Number RP-97-149-000.

To consider Rio Petroleum Inc.'s applications for Rule 37 Case Number 0210331, for an exception to Statewide Rule 34/38 for the Powell “D” Unit, Well Number 3, and Docket Number 10-0210155, pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for the Powell Lease, Well Number D-3, Lathem (Canyon Granite Wash) Field, Hartley County, Texas.

Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-7033.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:56 p.m.

TRD-9618701


Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111

Austin

REVISED AGENDA:

Discussion and action concerning Railroad Commission Chairmanship.

Contact: Bob Baird, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-7144.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:56 p.m.

TRD-9618702


Recycling Market Development Board

Thursday, January 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

I. Call to order

II. Announcements

III. Reading of minutes of November 7, 1996 Meeting

IV. Old Business — 1) Consideration of items deferred from the November 7, 1996 Board Meeting: (i) Requiring recycling volume reports from commercial recyclers, (ii) Requesting changes in fertilizer recommendations as applied to compost; 2) Report on changes to be sought in statute adding the Recycle Market Development Board to the list of entities receiving copies of the annual recycled purchase reports; 3) Report on issue of addressing surplus property definitions with regard to recycling and reuse; 4) Approval of reminder letter and update on number of agency recycled purchase reports submitted.

V. New Business — 1) Approval of letter to be sent to Legislators outlining RMDB policy recommendations for recycling; 2) Progress report on RMDB action Plan for Fiscal Year 1997; 3) Final report on 1996 Texas Recycles Day

VI. Public Comment

VII. Adjourn

Contact: Terry Robinson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 620, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5344.

Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:20 a.m.

TRD-9618742


Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation

Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

Austin

AGENDA:

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Minutes from September 25, 1996

4. Report and discussion on Facility transition

5. ROC Business; Discussion and action on 1996 Biennial Report

6. Public Participation

7. Set next meeting

8. Adjourn

Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Nancy Bitting at 512/469-7811 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Nancy Bitting, 105 West Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704

Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:24 a.m.

TRD-9618747


The University of Texas System

Monday, January 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

Regent's Conference Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street

Austin

Board of Regent's Business Affairs and Audit Committee

AGENDA:

The Business Affairs and Audit Committee will meet in Open Session to consider the status of ongoing projects, meetings with rating agencies, the FY 1996 Financial Report, the Information Technology Initiative, University Lands Web Site, and certain audit issues and also recess to a Briefing Session as authorized by law.

Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, AUstin, Texas 78701-2981; 512/499-4402.

Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:30 a.m.

TRD-9618749


Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness

Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 2:00 p.m.

3000 South IH35, Suite 200

Austin

Executive Committee

AGENDA:

2:00 p.m.- Call to Order; Public Comment; Action Item: Consideration of the Dallas Strategic and Operational Plan for Workforce Development; Adjourn.

Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, 512/912-7158 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768-512/912-7158.

Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:53 p.m.

TRD-9618697


Regional Meetings

Meetings Filed December 30, 1996

The Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, on January 6, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, 305 Eskew, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9618710.

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon will meet at 1400 Pacific Avenue, Executive Conference Room “A” Second Floor, Dallas, on January 7, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9618707.

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit, North Central Light Rail Tunnel Tour met at the Park Lane Light Rail Station, 8169 Park Lane, Dallas, on January 2, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9618708.

The Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal District Review Board will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, on January 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna Vara, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9618722.

Meetings Filed December 31, 1996

The Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, on January 9, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9618741.

The District Judges' Meeting 36th, 156th and 343rd, District Courts met at 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, on January 3, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald M. Yeager, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-6200. TRD-9618739.

The Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee met at 1615 North St. Mays Street, San Antonio, on January 6, 1997, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9618735.

The Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee met at 1615 North St. Mays Street, San Antonio, on January 6, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9618734.

The Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legislative Sub-committee met at 1615 North St. Mays Street, San Antonio, on January 6, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9618732.

The Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alton Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012. TRD-9618748.

The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee will meet at 603 Navarro, South Texas Building, Fourth Floor, Conference Room, San Antonio, on January 7, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-961753.

The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force will meet at the Municipal Plaza Building, “B” Room, Main and Commerce, San Antonio, on January 8, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-961754.