Texas Department of Agriculture
Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Harris County Extension Center, 2 Abercrombie Drive
Houston
Texas Rice Producers Board
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Discussion and Action: Financial Report of Current Fiscal Year; Texas Rice
Administration Officee; Review Current Budget and Make Adjustments, if necessary.
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:55 a.m.
TRD-9700679
Friday, January 31, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission
Houston
Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region Six
AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introductions; approval of minutes; convenor's
meeting report; membership issues; public comment; new business; and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 349-6669.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:00 p.m.
TRD-9700636
Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
AGENDA:
Call to order; comments by the Chair; consideration and possible approval
of the minutes of the December 12, 1996, TALCB meeting; staff reports, including:
active certifications/licenses; certifications/licenses issued; applications;
renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; reciprocity; TALCB
home page on the Internet; Governor's Executive Development Program; and
AARO activities; discussion and possible adoption of proposed amendments
to the Rules of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, Title
22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 151, Rules Relating to Practice
and Procedure, §§151.1-151.30; Chapter 153, Rules Relating
to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §§153.1-153.37;
Chapter 155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, §155.1; and Chapter
157, Rules Relating to Professional Conduct and Ethics, §§157.1-157.5,
published in the November 12, 1996, issue of the
Texas Register
(21 TexReg 11042-11056); discussion and possible action regarding the
FY-97 operating budget, FY-98 and FY-99 Legislative Appropriation Request
(LAR), and other fiscal matters; report from the Enforcement Committee; discussion
and possible action concerning complaints numbered: 95-003, 95-005,
95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-021, 96-001, 96-003,
96-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020,
96-022, 96-024, 96-025, 96-027, 96-028, 96-031,
96-035, 97-001, 97-002, 97-003, 97-004, 97-005,
97-006, 97-007, 97-008, 97-009, and 97-010;
comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent
meetings; adjourn.
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3950.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 1:33 p.m.
TRD-9700613
Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
Call to order; informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning
complaint file numbered 95-021, and possible action or adoption of
recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board;
adjourn.
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3950.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:27 p.m.
TRD-9700624
Thursday, January 30, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference
Room 1250A
Austin
Communications/Newsletter Committee
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act
on Communication/Newsletter Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment;
VIII. Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf
or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337,
(512) 305-8535.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:23 p.m.
TRD-9700619
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference
Room 1250A
Austin
Education/Qualification and Examination Committee
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act
on Education/Qualification and Examination Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public
Comment; VIII. Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf
or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337,
(512) 305-8535.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:23 p.m.
TRD-9700620
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference
Room 1250A
Austin
Rules/Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act
on Rules/Enforcement Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; VIII. Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf
or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337,
(512) 305-8535.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:23 p.m.
TRD-9700621
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference
Room 1250A
Austin
Personnel/Resource Committee
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act
on Personnel/Resource Issues; VII. Executive Session to Deliberate the Evaluation
of the Executive Director Per Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074, Texas
Government Code; VIII. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider/Act on Evaluation
of Executive Director; IX. Consider/Act on Public Comment; X. Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf
or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337,
(512) 305-8535.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:24 p.m.
TRD-9700622
The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference
Room 1250A
Austin
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's
Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act
on Appointment of Committees; VII. Consider/Act on Election/Appointment of
Officers; VIII. Consider/Act on Executive Director's Report; IX. Consider/Act
on Legislative Issues; X. Consider/Act on Hearings; XI. Consider/Act on Reinstatement
Issues; XII. Consider/Act on Examinations; XIII. Consider/Act on Conferences/Meetings;
XIV. Consider/Act on Committee Reports and Recommendations; XV. Executive
Session to Discuss/Consider Performance Evaluation of Executive Director;
XVI. Consider/Act on Resolutions; XVII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; XVIII.
Chairman's Closing Remarks; XIX. Adjournment.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf
or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact
Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337,
(512) 305-8535.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:22 p.m.
TRD-9700618
Friday, January 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
1100 West 45th Street, Room 116
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes from November 15, 1996
Nolan county Farm Contracts
Legacy Revenue Report
Investments Report
Legacy Budget Report
Operating Revenue Report
Operating Budget Report
Legislative Update
Report from Internal Auditor
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:16 p.m.
TRD-9700712
1100 West 45th Street, Room 110
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies
AGENDA:
Review and Discussion of Policies on January 24, 1997 Agenda:
AE, AF, AF-E, BBE, BBF, BBFA, BBG, BI, CDA, CKD, CL, CLA, CQ, CR, CRD,
DHE, DHF, EHA, EHAA, EHAB, EHAC, EHAD, EHB, EHBC, EHBD, EHBE, EHBF, EHBH,
EJ, EK, FDE, FFAC-E and FFE.
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:40 p.m.
TRD-9700715
1100 West 45th Street, Room 151
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel
AGENDA:
Consideration of Personnel Policies: CR and CRD
Superintendent's At-Will Status
Internal Auditor Performance Appraisal
Board Self-Evaluation
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:27 p.m.
TRD-9700714
1100 West 45th Street, Room 116
Austin
Board of Trustees,
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes of November 15, 1996 Board Meeting; Approval of Board
Policies; Consideration of Board Self-Evaluation; Consideration of Approval
of the Promotion of Instructional Coordinators to Assistance Principals;
Consideration of Internal Auditor's Performance Appraisal; Summary of Board
Members' Training Hours.
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:01 p.m.
TRD-9700704
Monday, February 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
5717 Balcones Drive, Conference Room
Austin
Committee or Board
AGENDA:
Call to Order; Excuses for Absent Members; Approval of Prior Commission
Minutes; Waiver Request of Commission Sanitary Rule 83.3, Agreed Order Number
1996-0723-06, Premier Salons, Inc. and Possible Vote; Agreed
Orders; Proposed Adoption of Changes to Rules 89.1 through 89.76 and Possible
Vote; Proposed Adoption of Changes to Rule 85.1 and Possible Vote; Proposed
Adoption of Changes to Rules 83.1 through 83.30, and Possible Vote; Discussion
of Continuing Education Committee Meeting, and Possible Vote; discussion
of Continuing Education committee Meeting, and Possible Vote; Discussion
of Legislative Committee Meeting, and Possible Vote; Executive Session; Re-convene
in Open Session and Possibly Vote on Any Matters Necessary; Adjourn.
Contact: Catherine D. Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700,
(512) 454-4674.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:12 p.m.
TRD-9700690
Saturday, January 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 250
Austin
Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
AGENDA:
Call to Order/Determination of Quorum; Approval of November 9, 1997 Meeting
Minutes; Public Comment; Correspondence; Reports: 1. Chairperson, 2. Vice-Chair,
3. Secretary, 4. Staff, 5. TSID Representative to the BEI; Election of Officers;
Executive Session: 1.Review Compliants, 2. Review Candidate Testing Materials,
3. Test Validation, Intermediary Materials Development Proposal; Unfinished
Business: 1. Board Retreat, 2. Written Tests, 3. Rule Revisions, 4. Policies
and Procedures, 5. New Evaluators; New Business: 1. Certification, Recertification,
Revocation, Reinstatement; 2. Calendar Update; 3. Drug Testing; Announcements;
Adjourn.
Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 451-8494.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:49 a.m.
TRD-9700662
Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402
Austin
AGENDA:
1) Consideration of adoption of amendments to §111.23 concerning Historically
Underutilized Business (HUB) Graduation Procedures that were published in
the December 13, 1996, issue of the
Texas Register
; 2) consideration
of proposed state cemetery guidelines; 3) Consideration of Tex-An Rate Reduction
Recommendations; 4) Consideration of proposed change orders-various projects;
5) Program Issues; E0ecutive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant
to the provisions of Texas Government Code §551.074; Executive Session
to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant tot he provisions
of Texas Government Code §551.072; Executive Session to consult with
legal counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of
Texas Government Code §551.071.
Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 12:33 p.m.
TRD-9700684
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301
Austin
Budget/Finance/Audit Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes for 9/19/96 Committee Meeting
3. Internal Auditor
Action on Amended FY97 Internal Audit Plan
Report on Internal Audit Status, as of 1/15/97
Overview of External Quality Assurance Review
4. Review and Recommendation for Action on Contract for Microcomputers
5. Review and Recommendation for Action on Direct Access Storage Device
(DASD) Acquisition
6. Review and Recommendation for Action on Coopers and Lybrand's Audit
Report
7. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512)
219-4550.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:46 a.m.
TRD-9700610
13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301
Austin
Planning Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 4/12/96 Committee Meeting Minutes
3. Update on Progress of FY97 Plan
4. Discussion and Recommendation for Action Regarding FY98 Planning Process
Goals
Process
Calendar-Target Completion by April 15
5. Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Need for Planning Committee
Meetings Regarding FY98 Planning
6. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512)
219-4550.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:45 a.m.
TRD-9700608
13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301
Austin
Personnel Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 9/19/96 Committee Meeting Minutes
3. Discussion and Action on Recommendation for Incentive Plan for Managers,
Team Leaders, and Team Members
4. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512)
219-4550.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:45 a.m.
TRD-9700609
13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301
Austin
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 12/6/96 Board Meeting Minutes
3. B/F/A Committee Report
Review and Action on Contract for Microcomputers
Ratification of Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) Acquisition
Review and Action on Auditor's Report (Coopers and Lybrand)
4. Personnel Committee Report
Review and Action on Incentive Plan for Managers, Team Leaders, and Team
Members
5. Planning Committee Report
Review and Action on FY98 Planning Process (goals, process, calendar)
6. President's Report
Review and Action on Reauthorization Position Paper
7. Presentation and Discussion of First Quarter FY97 Board Report
8. Adjourn to Executive Session
Consultation with Attorney on Litigation Issues
9. Resume Open Session
10. Action on Items Arising from Executive Session
11. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512)
219-4550.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:44 a.m.
TRD-9700607
Tuesday, February 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Room 1264
Austin
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 10:20 a.m.
TRD-9700582
Wednesday, January 29, 1997
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 1028A, Tenth
Floor
Austin
Texas Antiquities Advisory Board
AGENDA:
Approval of minutes from July 18, 1996 Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB)
Meeting number four. Review of new proposed amendments, and recommendations
regarding the proposed changes to the Chapter 26 Rules of Practice and Procedure
for the Antiquities Code of Texas. Nomination of 17 State Archaeological
Landmarks. Site 41AU84, Mill Creek Farmstead in Austin County; Sites 41BT1/Grelle
Site and 41BT270/Noah Smithwick's Mill in Burnet Count. Site 41KR537 (publicly
owned portions only) in Kerr County. Site 41LB87 in Liberty County. The Stevens
Site in Nacogdoches County. Sites 41PS169, 41PS191, 41PS201/Los Cuevas Amarillas,
41PS456, 41PS457, 41PS491, 41PS528, 41PS564/Three Shamen Rock Shelter, and
41PS605 in Presidio County. Site 41TV1762, Hidden Hollow Site in Travis County
and The Camp Mabry Historic District in Travis County. We will then hear
any public comments and staff reports. Then Adjournment of meeting.
Contact: Lillie Thompson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1858.
Filed: January 17, 1997, 9:16 a.m.
TRD-9700737
Monday, January 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
701 West 51st, East Tower, Public Hearing Room
Austin
Texas Board of Human Services
AGENDA:
1. As authorized by §551.071, Texas Open Meetings Act, Government
Code, the Board will recess to go into a closed executive session to meet
with its attorney concerning the following pending litigation: Texas Health
Care Association v. Terry Trimble, Interim Commissioner of TDHS; and David
Herndon, Chairman of the Board, TDHS, et al. 2. The Board will reconvene
in open session to take action, if necessary, resulting from discussion in
executive session. 3. Approval of minutes of November 15, 1996 and December
20, 1996. 4. Chair's comments/announcements. 5. Calendar year 1997 Payment
Rates for Nursing Facilities. 6. Adoption of Amendments to Nurse Aide Rules.
7. Amendments to Memorandum of Understanding on the Capacity Assessment for
Self-Care and Financial Management. 8. Mandatory Training for Adult and Child
Care Centers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). 9. Registration
of Food Service Management Companies Contracting with Adult and Child Care
Centers in CACFP. 10. Proposed Rule on Hardship Criteria for Time Limits
in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Program. 11. Requirement
to Pursue and Accept Income and Resources from Federal Sources in AFDC Program.
12. Revisions to Fair Hearings Appeal Process and Hearings Procedure Rules.
13. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 14. Commissioner's Report: a.
Announcements/Comments. b. Tracking of Board Action Items.
Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030,
(512) 438-3048.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:11 p.m.
TRD-9700688
Thursday, January 23, 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; lease suspension application,
Guadalupe River, Victoria County; pooling applications, Fandango, East Field,
Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties; Keystone (San Andres and Holt), Winkler County;
State Tract 60-S West, Jefferson County; Redfish Bay, Mustang Island
Field, Nueces County; Liverpool Field, Brazoria County; consideration of
nominations, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 1, 1997 oil,
gas and other minerals lease sale; consideration of proposed amendments to
Title 31, Texas Administrative Code, §155.5 (concerning structure registrations);
coastal public lands — commercial easement renewal application, Lower
Laguna Madre, Cameron County; Executive Session — discussion of acquisition
of forfeited veterans tract #6964, Roberts County; Executive Session —
discussion of disposition of the Block Up Project in El Paso; Executive Session
— pending or contemplated litigation.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-5016.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:54 p.m.
TRD-9700632
Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 3:00 p.m.- rescheduled from January 23, 1997, 2:30 p.m.
General Land Office, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue,
Room 833
Austin
Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; easement renewal, Buescher
State park, Bastrop County; consideration of wetland construction and operations
easement, Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area, Navarro and Freestone
Counties; consideration of nominations, terms, conditions and procedures
for the April 1, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m.
TRD-9700667
General Land Office, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue,
Room 833
Austin
Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice
AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of nominations,
terms, conditions and procedures for the April 1, 1997 oil, gas and other
minerals lease sale; Executive Session- pending or contemplated litigation.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m.
TRD-9700666
Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
1201 Brazos, Room 202, Lorenzo de Zavala State Library and Archives Building
Austin
Library Systems Act Advisory Board
AGENDA:
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Election of Chair of Library Systems Act Advisory Board
III. Review of Internal Audits (SFY96 and SFY97)
IV. Consideration of Proposed Rule §1.63 and §1.64
V. Staff reports and open discussion of Library Systems and other projects
related to Texas libraries
VI. Adjournment
Contact: Edward Seidenberg, Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711-2927,
(512) 463-5459.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:15 a.m.
TRD-9700659
Thursday and Saturday, January 16 and 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
In addition to previously posted agenda, the board will consider additional
requests for termination of suspension of the licenses of Edwin Tolon, M.D.
and Donald Kennady. The board will also consider approval of additional agreed
board orders.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has come to the attention of the agency
and requires prompt attention.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018,
(512) 305-7016; fax (512) 305-7008.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:12 p.m.
TRD-9700645
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North IH35
Austin
AGENDA:
This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and
staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation
of the Commission.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:01 p.m.
TRD-9700637
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
One Capitol Square, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room 502
Austin
Disciplinary Hearing
AGENDA:
The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary
hearing in the matter of Erma Franklin Giles, R.Ph. (TSBP#22447), Case Number
B-96-004.
Contact: Carol Fisher, R.Ph. 333 Guadalupe Street, Box 21, Austin, Texas
78701-3942, (512) 305-8000.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 10:49 a.m.
TRD-9700600
Tuesday, January 28, 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 16285- Petition of MCI Telecommunications
Corporation and MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. for Arbitration
Pursuant to §252(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Discussion
and possible action regarding the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
including but not limited to actions taken by the Federal Communications
Commission; Project Number 15452- Discussion and possible action regarding
Area Code Relief in Dallas and Houston NPAs and Implementation Oversight;
Project Number 16091-Forum for Comprehensive Resolution of Telecommunications
issues; Docket Number 15840- Regional Transmission Proceeding to Establish
Postage Stamp Rate Statewide Load Flow Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.67; Docket
Number 13575- Application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for Relief
(OPUC and TUEC Motions for Rehearing); Docket NUmber 15296- Inquiry
of the PUC Under §2,056 of PURA Relating to Transmission Service Provided
by the Texas Municipal Power Agency and the City of Bryan to the City of
College Station (GC and TMPA Motions for Rehearing); Discussion and possible
action on project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency
administrative procedures, budget, consumer affairs/prote
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7145.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:58 p.m.
TRD-9700700
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Legal Administration
AGENDA:
The first planning meeting for area code relief in the 214/972, 713/281,
and 512 area codes will be held noon to 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 1997 at
the offices of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. All interested parties
are invited to attend. For more information please contact Ms. Jackie Follis
at 512-936-7358.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7145.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:01 p.m.
TRD-9700640
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Legal Administration
AGENDA:
The first planning meeting for area code relief in the 214/972, 713/281,
and 512 area codes will be held noon to 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 1997 at
the offices of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. All interested parties
are invited to attend. For more information please contact Ms. Jackie Follis
at 512-936-7358.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7145.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:14 p.m.
TRD-9700695
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative
Hearings in Docket Number 16885-Application of Westel Communications
Systems for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA).
Applicant intends to provide local telephone service. Applicant's requested
SPCOA geographic area includes the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, as well as
surrounding cities. These service are to be carried through Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate
in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission
by January 29, 1997.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7145.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:31 p.m.
TRD-9700647
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative
Hearings in Docket Number 16889-Application of Digital Services Corporation
(DSC) for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA).
Applicant intends to provide facilities-based local exchange and interexchange
switched, private line, and access telecommunications services, and to the
extent necessary, resell of telecommunications services to other local exchange
carriers and interexchange carriers. DSC will provide switched and dedicated
high speed, interstate common carrier and enhanced telecommunications services
as well as local and long distance services. Applicant's requested SPCOA
geographic area includes the Dallas, Houston and San Antonio Metropolitan
Statistical areas and through resell, the entire State of Texas. Persons
who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should
make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by January 29, 1997.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7145.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:50 a.m.
TRD-9700664
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative
Hearings in Docket Number 16887-Application of Max-Tel Communications,
Inc., for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA).
Applicant intends to resell any telecommunications service with all Texas
telephone service providers that have share telecommunication capabilities,
including commercial, residential and metro telephone service. Applicant's
requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas. Persons
who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should
make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by January 29, 1997.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7145.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 3:27 p.m.
TRD-9700703
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative
Hearings in Docket Number 16888-Application of Microwave Services,
Inc. (MSI) for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA).
Applicant intends to provide facilities-based local exchange and interexchange
switched, private line, and access telecommunications services, and to the
extent necessary, resell of telecommunications services to other local exchange
carriers and interexchange carriers. MSI will provide switched and dedicated
high speed, interstate common carrier and enhanced telecommunications services
as well as local and long distance services. Applicant's requested SPCOA
geographic area includes the Dallas, Houston and San Antonio Metropolitan
Statistical areas and through resell, the entire State of Texas. Persons
who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should
make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by January 29, 1997.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7145.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:50 a.m.
TRD-9700663
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will conduct a workshop
relating to Project Number 16536, Rulemaking on Unbundling of Electric Distribution
Facilities and Functions. The workshop will consist of panels on specific
topics. At this time it is anticipated that the following topics will be
addressed: Utility response to unbundling as a remedy for anti-competitive
activities; identification of partially — or potentially — competitive
distribution functions; confidentiality and the management of customer account
data; and customer education and consumer protection. Interested persons
may contact the commission staff in writing no later than 3:00 p.m. Friday,
January 31, 1997 if they desire to participate as a panelist or suggest panel
topics. Such request should be directed to Mr. Nat Treadway, Office of Policy
Development, Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin,
Texas 78711-3326, (512) 936-7145 or by fax at (512) 936-7208.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7152.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 3:20 p.m.
TRD-9700701
Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Rescheduled from January 22, 1997
1701 North Congress Avenue 12th Floor Conference Room 12-126
Austin
AGENDA:
The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to
determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or
take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of
State's Office.
Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:02 p.m.
TRD-9700642
Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council
AGENDA:
Call to Order / Roll Call / Agenda Review / Announcements / TRC Legislative
Update / Commissioner's Report / Break / Transition Update (TRC Transition
Policy; School-to-Work Implementation Grant) / Lunch.
Public Comment / Personal Attendant Services Program / Break / Supported
Employment Systems Change Grant Update / Approval of October 1996 Meeting
Minutes / Chairperson's Report / TRC Consumer Affairs Report / TRAC Staff
Report / Recess.
Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 424-4160.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:30 p.m.
TRD-9700635
Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council
AGENDA:
Full TRAC Discussion: Legislative Action; Informed Client Choice Initiative
/Recommendations / Action Items / Agenda Items for Next Meeting / Adjourn.
Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 424-4160.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:33 p.m.
TRD-9700628
Monday, January 27, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, 1400 Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes from January 15, 1997
4. Discussion and possible action on 1996 Biennial ROC Report
5. Public participation
6. Set next meeting
7. 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: January 16, 1997, 4:11 p.m.
TRD-9700709
Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, H-1, Room 1250A
Austin
Executive Committee
AGENDA:
Anti-trust statement
Opportunity for public input
Staff update on status of implementation of MAP operations, MAP activity,
and Voluntary Inspection Program
Education Initiatives
—industry
—agent
—consumers
Discussion of legislative changes to propose to commissioner and action
on these changes
Appointment of Subcommittee for Monitoring MAP Operations and Subcommittee
on Data Collection pursuant to §5,10010(d) of the Plan of Operation
General administrative matters
Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-6328
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:53 a.m.
TRD-9700675
Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street
Austin
Administrative Hearing
REVISED AGENDA:
A hearing will be held for the purpose of determining whether the application
of Norman Howard Scher for registration with the State Securities Board as
a securities agent should be denied.
Contact: Davis Grauer, 200 East Tenth Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 305-8392.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:29 p.m.
TRD-9700625
Monday, January 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Dallas, 1893 West Mockingbird Lane, Board Room
Dallas
AGENDA:
Discussion and Action On: Minutes of the October 16, 1996 Meeting; Election
of Officers; Appointment of Sorghum and Sunflower Advisory Board; Report
on Winter Test Growouts; 1997 Approved Inspectors for Certification; Applicants
for License as Certified Seed Growers; Name Change for Certified Growers
License; Acknowledgment of Foreign Designations; Nomenclature Requests; Appeal
of Rejected Fields; Requests for Certification Eligibility; Requests to Correct
Objective Descriptions for Varieties; and Public comment.
Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m.
TRD-9700668
Radisson Hotel Dallas, 1893 West Mockingbird Lane, Executive II Room
Dallas
AGENDA:
The State Seed and Plant Board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will
discuss and take possible action on: (1) concerning Mike Lambert vs. Mycogen
Corporation, Agrigenetics, Inc. dba Mycogen Seed, Tri-State Chemical, Inc.
and Delta and Pine Lane Corporation, and Gary Stephenson vs. Mycogen Corporation,
Agrigenetics, Inc. dba Mycogen Seed, Tri-State Chemical, Inc. and Delta and
Pine Land Corporation; and (2) proposed procedures for processing and hearing
of seed arbitration complaints.
Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m.
TRD-9700669
Friday, January 24, 1997, 11:00 a.m. ; Rescheduled from January 15, 1997
311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room
Temple
AGENDA:
Minutes from November 20, 1996; District Director Appointment; Petition
for Division and Reorganization of Nueces-Jim Wells- Kleberg- Kenedy Soil
and Water Conservation District Number 311; 1998-1999 Biennium Legislative
Appropriation Request; Fiscal Year 1997 Expenditure Report for Four Months
Ending December 31, 1996; Status Report on District Financial Statements
and Audits; Status Report on Current Performance Measure Audit; Board Member
Travel Report; Review Agency Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1996; Reports
from Agencies and Guests; Section 319 Status Report; Senate Bill 503 Status
Report; USDA North Bosque River Project; Cooperative Brush Management Proposal;
Human Resources Update; 1997 NACD National Convention; Review Fiscal Year
1995 Management Control Audit Report; Review of Criteria of Eligibility for
Cost Share Funds; Public Information/Education Report; State Board Member
Elections; Legislative Update; Request from the Association of Texas Soil
and Water Conservation Districts; 1997 NACD Membership Dues; Name Change
Request from Harris Soil and Water Conservation District Number 442; Allocation
of Statewide 503 Cost Share Funds; Next Regular State Board Meeting- March
19, 1997.
Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250,
Tex-An 820-1250
Filed: January 15, 1997, 1:34 p.m.
TRD-9700615
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 2:00 p.m.
1000 Red River, Room 229E
Austin
Board of Trustees Audit Committee
AGENDA:
1. Approval of Official Minutes of the December 19, 1996, Audit Committee
Meeting — Williamson
2. Review Internal Audit Department Reports:
a. Disaster Recovery — Henry
b. Inactive Accounts — Oaks
c. Contract Administration — Henry
d. Annuity Payroll Death Match —Bozzelli
e. Investment and Investment Accounting Follow-up Review — Bose
3. Consideration of Internal Audit Charter —Williamson
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D.
(512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the
meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,
(512) 397-6400.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:52 p.m.
TRD-9700630
1000 Red River, Room 229E
Austin
Board of Trustees Policy Committee
AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of the December 19, 1996 Meeting
2. Consideration of Revisions to Investment Policy Authorizing Rule 144A
Equity Investments and Clarifying the Leverage Factor for REITs
3. Consideration of Proposed Changes to Securities Lending Policy
4. Consideration of Procedural Guidelines for the Use of Fiduciary Counsel
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D.
(512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the
meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,
(512) 397-6400.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:07 p.m.
TRD-9700705
1000 Red River, Room 514E
Austin
Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee
AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of the December 20, 1996, Meeting
2. Consideration of Policies and Procedures Regarding Sale of Real Estate
Notes and Mortgages
3. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Assets of TRST Milwaukee, Inc.
4. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Trammel Crow Center Note and Mortgage
5. Report on Advisor Performance Evaluation
6. Update Regarding Project of Real Estate Strategic Consultant
7. Mortgage Risk Rating Changes
8. UPdate on Mortgage Risk Ratings
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D.
(512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the
meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,
(512) 397-6400.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:13 p.m.
TRD-9700711
1000 Red River, Room 229E
Austin
Board of Trustees Benefits Committee
AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of the January 10, 1997 Meeting
2. Report of and Consideration of Recommendations of Insurance Advisory
Committee regarding a response to Value Health Management Report Recommendations;
Adjusting the Medical Plan of Benefits Effective September 1, 1997; Achieving
Greater Economy in the Prescription Drug Plan; and Timing of Going Out for
Bids for Services Currently Provided by Aetna- Mr. Medina
3. Status Report of Contract with Company to perform the Member Enrollment
and Reporting Improvement and Transformation Project- Mrs. Koontz
4. Consideration of Benefits Committee Charter
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D.
(512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the
meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,
(512) 397-6400.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:13 p.m.
TRD-9700710
1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom
Austin
Board of Trustees
AGENDA:
1. Roll Call of Board Members
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes of December 20, 1996 Meeting
4. Report of Policy Committee — Dr. Stream
a. Consideration of Changes to Investment Policy Authorizing Rule 144A
Equity Investments and Clarifying the Leverage Factor for REITs.
b. Considertaion of Changes to Securities Lending Policy
5. Report of Benefits Committee — Mr. Whittenburg
a. Status Report on Contract with Company to perform the Member Enrollment
and Reporting Improvement and Transformation Project
b. Report of and Consideration of Recommendations of Insurance Advisory
Committee regarding a response to Value Health Management Report Recommendations;
Adjusting the Medical Plan of Benefits Effective September 1, 1997; Achieving
Greater Economy in the Prescription Drug Plan; and Timing of Going Out for
Bids for Services Currently Provided by Aetna — Mr. Medina.
6. Report of Audit committee — Dr. Williamson
7. Cnsideration of Seleciton of Fiduciary Counsel- Mr. Baker
8. Report on Progress of IMplementation of PAM — Mr. Jung
9. Report on Petitions Received for TRS Board Election — Mr. Mercer
10. Report of Executive Director — Mr. Dunlap
11. Comments by Board Members
12. Consideration of Salary of the Executive Director
13. Consideration of Policies and Procedures Regarding Sale of Real Estate
Notes and Mortgages
14. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Trammell Crow Center Note and Mortgage
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D.
(512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the
meeting.
Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,
(512) 397-6400.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:24 p.m.
TRD-9700713
Friday, January 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Thompson Conference Center, 26th Street at Red River
Austin
Waiver Review Board
EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
AA. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by John Mixon representing
Ganado High School in Ganado, Texas.
BB. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Noel Antonio Chaw
Representing Pearland High School in Pearland, Texas.
CC. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by George Ryan Norton representing
Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas.
DD. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Terrence Burks representing
Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas.
EE. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Casey Robert Burns
representing Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Meeting had to be rescheduled as soon as possible
after original date. University of Texas closed Monday and Tuesday (January
13 and 14) because of ice.
Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713,
(512) 471-5883.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:44 a.m.
TRD-9700605
Tuesday, January 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344
Houston
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
AGENDA:
Review of protocols for animal care and use and modifications thereof.
Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas
77030, (713) 792-3220.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:56 p.m.
TRD-970698
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m., rescheduled from January 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building
Austin
Public Meeting
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of December 5, 1996
3. Discussion and Possible Action on Requests for Renewal of Certificate
of Authority to Self-Insure
4. Discussion and Possible Action on Review of Extra-Hazardous Employer
Program for Authorization to Continue the Notification Cycle for 1997 (Rule
164.14(c))
5. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Amendment: Rule 134.600
6. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Amendment: Rule 134.1002
7. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of New Rule and Adoption
of Repeal of Existing Rule: Rule 134.401 (new) and Rule 134.400 (repeal)
8. Executive Session
9. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session
10. Discussion and Possible Action on the Research and Oversight Council
on Workers' Compensation Report
11. Discussion and Possible Action on Designation of Chairman for the Medical
Advisory Committee
12. Discussion and Possible Action on Member to Serve as the Primary Employee
Representative on the Medical Advisory Committee
13. General Reports and Discussion of Issues Relating to Commission Activities
14. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates
15. Adjournment
Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690.
Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:08 p.m.
TRD-9700687
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
101 East 15th Street, Room 644, Texas Workforce Commission Building
Austin
AGENDA:
Prior meeting notes: Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities
relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by
the Acting Executive Director; Discussion, consideration and possible action
regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations
to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification;
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to
TCWEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development
boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action on acceptance of donations
of child care matching funds; Discussion, consideration and possible action
regarding a resolution requesting the Legislature to provide certain transition
benefits to displaced TWC employees; Executive session pursuant to Texas
Government Code §551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive
staff and pursuant to Government Code §551.074 to discuss Baldwin vs
TEC; CA Number EP-96-CA144-H in the U.S. District Court, Western
District, El Paso Division, and other pending litigation; Actions, if any,
resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to
assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration
of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher
level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce
Commission Docket 4; and Set date of next meeting.
Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East Fifteenth Street, Austin, Texas, 78778,
(512) 463-7833.
Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:34 p.m.
TRD-9700629
Meetings filed January 15, 1997
Austin—Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee,
met in emergency session, at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, January
17, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier
Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9700646
Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One,
Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, January 20, 1997 at
8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, 226 Highway 226,
Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9700612.
Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met in emergency session,
at 2512 IH35 South, Suite 220, Austin, January 15, 1997 at noon. Information
may be obtained from Richard G. Bean, 2520 IH35 South, Suite 100, Austin,
Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9700602.
Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office,
FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, January 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129,
(903) 883- 2695. TRD-9700617.
Central Appraisal District of Rockwall County, Board of Directors, met
at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 21, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas
75087, (972)771-2034. TRD-9700606.
Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met at 304
South 22nd Street, Temple, January 23, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be
obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817)
778-4841, extension 301. TRD-9700644.
Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at 2910
Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, January 24, 1997, at noon. Information may
be obtained from John Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469,
(512) 883-5743. TRD-9700627.
Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at 2910
Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, January 24, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from John Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469,
(512) 883-5743. TRD-9700626.
Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 5757 Woodway, 140
East Wind, Houston, January 23, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained
from L. Diane Schenke, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057,
(713) 782-9330. TRD-9700633
Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise,
Athens, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751
Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9700614.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Project Review Committee, met at 3555 Timmons
Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, January 21, 1997 at 9:15
a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, H-HAC, 3555 Timmons
Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9700583
Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 113
North Main Street, Hallettsville, January 21, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964,
(512)798-4396. TRD-9700643.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315
Main Street, Liberty, January 22, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722.
TRD-9700639.
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint
Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, January 23, 1997, at 12:45
p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington,
Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9700648.
Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors, met at 1314 South Polk,
Room 112B, Amarillo, January 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Linda Pitner, Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 656-2983.
TRD-9700611.
Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury,
January 22, 1997, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa
Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-7806. TRD-9700638.
Red River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Four Points-Sheraton,
100 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls, January 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas
76301-6894, (817) 723-0855. TRD-9700634.
Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2612 College
Avenue, Snyder, January 22, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained
from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549.
TRD-9700623.
Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel
Road, Fort Worth, January 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024.
TRD-9700616.
Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 806 West
Bluff, Woodville, January 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Tyler Cad, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736.
TRD-9700631.
West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at
1025 East North Sixth Street, Abilene, January 22, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 East North Tenth Street, Abilene,
Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9700641.
Meetings filed January 16, 1997
Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Fourth
and Avenue J Streets, Poteet, January 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139,
(210) 742-3591. TRD-9700683.
Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth and
Avenue J Streets, Poteet, January 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be
obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139,
(210) 742-3591. TRD-9700682.
Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 411 East
Central Avenue, Belton, January 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be
obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841.
TRD-9700652.
Bexar-Medina- Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District
One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, January 20, 1997
at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, 226 Highway 132,
Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9700697
Brazos Valley Development Council, Local Workforce Development Board, met
in emergency meeting, at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 16, 1997,
3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dale Hawn, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan,
Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9700694.
Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, met at Doubletree Guest
Suites, 4650 West Airport Freeway, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Irving, January
23, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O.
Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9700696.
Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin,
January 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox,
4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9700691.
Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South
Columbia, Plainview, January 23, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636.
TRD-9700665.
Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 178 East Mill Street,
Room 101, New Braunfels, January 20, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be
obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222;
(210) 625-8597. TRD-9700661.
Concho Valley Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met at
5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Monette Molinar, 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo,
Texas 76904, (915) 944-9666.TRD- 9700677.
Eastland County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 Main
Street, Commissioner's Room, Eastland, January 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (817)
629-8597. TRD-9700692.
Jacks County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 North
Church Street, Jacksboro, January 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be
obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas
76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9700699.
Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham
Street, Paris, January 21, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Joe A. Welch, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, (903) 785-7822.
TRD-9700653.
Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway,
Beaumont, January 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from
A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, TRD-9700654.
Nueces-Jim Wells-Kleberg- Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District,
Board of Directors, met at NRCS Office, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, January
21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Denise Lawhon, 548
South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9700685.
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, met at
3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, January 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488,
(409) 532-3098. TRD-9700671.
West Central Texas Council of Governments, West Central Texas Workforce
Development board, will meet at the Clarion HOtel, 5403 South First, Abilene,
January 25, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert,
1025 East North Tenth Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544.
TRD-9700693.
Meetings filed January 17, 1997
Central Texas Council of Governments, Work Force Development Board of Central
Texas, met at 302 North Penelope, Belton, January 23, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas
76513, (817) 939-3771. TRD-9700764.
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met 103 Bailey Street,
Cuero, January 21, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay
Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9700765.
Golden Crescent Private Industry Council met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria,
January 22, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann,
2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9700758.
Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North
IH35, Kyle, January 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522.
TRD-9700717.
Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North
IH35, Kyle, January 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522.
TRD-9700718.
Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl
Street, Granbury, January 21, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471.
TRD-9700716.
Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Handbook Committee, met
at 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 20, 1997 at 4:45 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033,
(817) 645-6646. TRD-9700751.
Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Insurance Committee, met
at 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 20, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033,
(817) 645-6646. TRD-9700752.
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Personnel/Budget and Finance Committee,
met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 23, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409)
822-6467. TRD-9700721.
MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 South Texas
Avenue, Bryan, January 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467.
TRD-9700720.
Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Three, Board of Directors,
met at District Office, 300 South Omohundro Street, White Deer, January 22,
1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637,
White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9700738.
Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel
Road, Fort Worth, January 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024.
TRD-9700759.
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA)
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Friday, January 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m.
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, January 30, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 30, 1997, 3:15 p.m.
Friday, January 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Cosmetology Commission
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
General Services Commission
Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 23, 1997, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Health Reinsurance System
Texas Historical Commission
Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS)
General Land Office
Boards for Lease of State-owned lands
Tuesday, January 29, 1997, 3:00 p.m.-rescheduled from January 23, 1997, 2:30 p.m.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Wednesday, January 29, 1997, noon
Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m., rescheduled from January 29, 1997, at noon.
Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation
Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program
State Securities Board
State Seed and Plant Board
Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Friday, January 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, January 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
University Interscholastic League
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
Texas Workforce Commission
Regional Meetings