TITLE open-meetings

State Office of Administrative Hearings

Tuesday, December 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue

Austin

Utility Division

AGENDA:

A Prehearing conference is scheduled to address scheduling and request for interim rates for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1561- Application of Texas- New Mexico Power Company for Approval of Transition Plan and Statement of Intent to Decrease Rates (PUC Docket Number 17751).

Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 2:57 p.m.

TRD-9716998


Texas Department of Agriculture

Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Omni Bayfront, 900 North Shoreline Boulevard

Corpus Christi

Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board

AGENDA:

Discussion and Action: Minutes of last meeting; Swearing in New Board Members; Financial Reports; New Building Plans/Update; Research/Marketing Proposals- Texas Crop Testing Program, Purdue University Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of Sorghum, Effect of Ergot Infested Grain Sorghum, Soil Test and Fertilization Correlation, Ergot: Is it Really a Problem, Development of White Food Sorghum, Benefits of a Crops Weather Station Network; Funding Request- Texas AgriFood Master Program; Officer/Representation Elections.

Discussion- Research/Marketing Updates; Other Business.

Adjourn

Contact: Travis Taylor, P.O. Box 560, Abernathy, Texas 79311-0560, (806) 298-4501.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 4:24 p.m.

TRD-9717009


Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Friday, January 9, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

2616 South Clack, Suite 180, Abilene Regional MHMR Center

Abilene

Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 2

REVISED AGENDA:

Rescheduled from Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 349-6609.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 1:56 p.m.

TRD-9717111


Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m.

Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street

Austin

Administrative Services Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: athletic training curriculum forms submitted by universities and colleges; and update on application processing procedure.

To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6615.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 9:18 a.m.

TRD-9716932


Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street

Austin

AGENDA:

The board will recognize guests and discuss and possibly act on: open forum to receive input from interested parties; approval of the minutes of the July 22, 1997, board meeting; chairman's report; appointment of an executive secretary and associate executive secretary; financial report for fiscal years 1998 and 1998; program director's report; executive secretary's report; standing committee reports (Administrative Services Committee (applicant statistics; and the committee chair's report); Examination Committee (Fort Worth, Texas as a third examination site for future January examinations; and the Committee Chair's report); Continuing Education Committee Chair report); and the Education Committee (appointment of members to the committee; and the defining of the purposes, goals and objectives of the committee)); report to the board concerning closed complaints; Sunset review process; final adoption of proposed amendments to 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 313, as published in the November 7, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10886); proposed amendments to 25 TAC, Chapter 313, to include (a possible fee increase; scope of practice issues, and guidelines for conduct); announcements and comments; and the setting of the next meeting date for the board.

To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6615.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 9:19 a.m.

TRD-9716933


Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Thursday, January 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Licensure and Educational Standards Committee

AGENDA:

The Licensure and Educational Standards Committee to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: B.1. Discuss purchase of Continuing Education video tapes for disability waiver applicants, 2. Request waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Roxanne Cockerell, D.C. and Jeff Cockerell, D.C., Glenn Marr, D.C., Vu Bach Long, D.C., Arturo Espinoza, D.C., Brad A. Cudnik, D.C., Louis Patino, D.C., Kheim T. Ngo, D.C., Francis X. Murphy, D.C., Curtis J. Hall, D.C., John T. Rathjen, Jr., D.C., Allan G. Preddy, D.C., Tracie L. Steed, D.C., Gary W. Walker, D.C., David M. Mullican, D.C., Dino Palividas, D.C., Tracy Standridge, D.C., 3. Review licensees who passed October and December, 1997, jurisprudence examination, 4. Request for additional information regarding felony conviction: Christopher Hobbs, Charles A. Rublee, J., 5. Request for waiver of deadline for submitting continuing education seminars, 6. Review of surveys for inactive status, 7. Lack of 1996 Continuing Education hours. 8. Continuing Education — License Renewal Coordination.

Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 30-6709.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 2:10 p.m.

TRD-9717117


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Rules Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: E. 1. Ratify proposed amendment to Rule 73.4, Inactive Status, 2. Ratify proposed amendment to Rule 75.7, Fees, 3. Proposed amendment to 73.3(1)(E), audio tape option for Continuing Education, 4. Discussion of Plan of Review as required by Rider 167 Appropriations Act.

Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 30-6709.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 2:10 p.m.

TRD-9717116


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Technical Standards Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: D. 1. Acupuncture/Manipulation Under Anesthesia, R.J. Kelly, D.C., 2. Discussion of amendments to Texas Department of Health Radiation Certification Program.

Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 30-6709.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 2:10 p.m.

TRD-9717115


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of A.1. 98-01 through 98-70, 95-05, 95-06, 95-08, 95-09, 95-10, 95-11.

Contact: John Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 30-6708.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 2:10 p.m.

TRD-9717114


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Executive Committee

AGENDA:

Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: Executive Director's moving expenses.

Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 30-6709.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 2:11 p.m.

TRD-9717118


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, January 8, 1998, to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: I. Approval of minutes of last meeting. II. Introduction of guests III. Report of the President on activities since last Board meeting. IV. Report of the Executive Director. 1. Consideration of E-Mail for agency. 2. Report on additional space for agency. V.A. Enforcement Committee — 1. 98-01 through 98-70, 95-05, 95-06, 95-08, 95-09, 95-10, 95-11. VI. B. Licensure and Education Standards —1. Discuss purchase of Continuing Education video tapes for disability waiver applicants, 2. Request waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Roxanne Cockerell, D.C. and Jeff Cockerell, D.C., Glenn Marr, D.C., Vu Bach Long, D.C., Arturo Espinoza, D.C., Brad A. Cudnik, D.C., Louis Patino, D.C., Kheim T. Ngo, D.C., Francis X. Murphy, D.C., Curtis J. Hall, D.C., John T. Tathjen, Jr., D.C., Allan G. Preddy, D.C., Tracie L. Steed, D.C., Gary W. Walker, D.C., David M. Mullican, D.C., Dino Palividas, D.C., Tracy Standridge, D.C., 3. Review licensees who passed October and December, 1997, jurisprudence examination, 4. Request for additional information regarding felony conviction: Christopher Hobbs, Charles A. Rublee, J., 5. Request for waiver of deadline for submitting continuing education seminars, 6. Review of surveys for inactive status, 7. Lack of 1996 Continuing on Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: 8. Continuing Education- License Renewal Coordination. VII. Executive Committee — 1. Board approval of Executive Director's moving expenses. VIII. D. Technical Standards —1. Acupuncture/Manipulation Under Anesthesia, R.J. Kelly, D.C., 2. Discussion of amendments to Texas Department of Health Radiation Certification Program. IX. E. Rules Committee — 1. Ratify proposed amendment to Rule 73.4, Inactive Status, 2. Ratify proposed amendment to Rule 75.7, Fees, 3. Proposed amendment to 73.3(1)(E), audio tape option for Continuing Education, 4. Discussion of Plan of Review as required by Rider 167 Appropriations Act. X. Items to be discussed for future agenda. The Board may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items authorized by Chapter 551 of the Government Code.

Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 30-6709.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 2:10 p.m.

TRD-9717113


Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Friday, January 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street

Austin

Complaints Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possible act on: list of disciplinary sanctions; pending complaints (93-C002; 93-C021; 95-C040; 96-C009; 96-C017; 96-C027; 96-C030; 96-C038; 96-C039; 96-C040; 96-C062; 96-C077; 96-C081; 97-C005; 97-C035; 97-C038; 97-C071; 97-C072; 97-C073; 97-C074; 97-C084; 97-C085; 97-C086; 97-C090; 97-C091; 97-C093; 97-C097; 97-C099; 97-C110; 97-C113; 97-C115; 98-C001; 98-C002; 98-C004; 98-C005; 98-C008; 98-C009;98-C010; 98-C012; 98-C013; 98-C014; 98-C016 ;983-C017; 98-C018; 98-C019; 98-C020; 98-C021 ;98-C022; 98-C023; 98-C024; 98-C025; 98-C026 ;98-C027; 98-C028; 98-C029; 98-C030; 98-C031; 98-C032; 98-C033; 98-C034; 98-C035; 98-C036; 98-C037; 98-C038; 98-C039; 98-C040; 98-C041; 98-C042; 98-C043; 98-C044); other business requiring no committee action.

To request ADA accommodatiohn, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.

Contact: John Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:40 a.m.

TRD-9717041


Office of Court Administration

Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Criminal Courthouse, Eighth Floor, 301 San Jacinto

Houston

Judicial Committee on Information Technology (Trial Courts Subcommittee)

AGENDA:

1. Justice Information Management Systems

2. ATM's and Kiosks for access

3. Collections of fines, court costs, etc.

4. Reporting

5. Interfaces with criminal justice agencies

6. Training

7. Benchbook

8. Electronic filing

9. Foster care

10. Legal research

11. Telephonic/video hearings

12. Imaging

13. Funding sources

14. Revenue generation

15. Minimum hardware and software standards

16. Docket and public case data on the Internet

17. CD-ROM document filing and archiving

18. ADA compliance

Contact: Doug Rybacki, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1603.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:40 a.m.

TRD-9717036


Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Grand Jury Room, Third Floor, 501 South Sillmore

Amarillo

Judicial Committee on Information Technology

AGENDA:

1. Justice Information Management Systems

2. Electronic filing

3. Telecommunications/video conferencing

4. Legal research

5. Court staffing and support from OCA

6. Minimum hardware and software standards

7. Imaging

8. Revenue generation

9. Wide area network

10. Transfer of cases

11. Opinion search tool

12. Case data available on internet

13. Training

14. ADA Compliance

Contact: Doug Rybacki, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:40 a.m.

TRD-9717037


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1601 Elm Street, 30th Floor

Dallas

Judicial Committee on Information Technology (Justice of the Peace and Municipal Systems Subcommittee)

AGENDA:

1. Justice Information Management Systems

2. ATM's and Kiosks for access

3. Collections of fines, court costs, etc.

4. Reporting

5. Interface with criminal justice agencies

6. Training

7. County auditor inclusion for JP systems

8. Minimum hardware and software standards

9. Benchbook

10. Funding sources/collections/revenue generation

11. Internet access

12. Legal research

13. Electronic filing

14. Statewide network

15. ADA Compliance

Contact: Doug Rybacki, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:40 a.m.

TRD-9717038


Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Sam Houston Building, Room 210, 201 West 14th Street

Austin

Judicial Committee on Information Technology

AGENDA:

1. Security/Internet/extranet

2. Charging for access to judicial information

3. Benchbook

4. Connectivity for rural jurisdictions

5. Opinions

6. Docket information

7. Electronic filing

8. Providers

9. Legal research

10. Ex parte communications

11. Development of Web Pages- Statewide, District, Local

12. Confidentiality protection

13. E-mail acceptance for court purposes

14. Standards for voice storage and retrieval services

15. Statewide computer and communications network

16. Electronically based document system

17. Standards for website creation and admission

18. ADA compliance

19. Training

Contact: Denise Davis, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:40 a.m.

TRD-9717039


Monday, January 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

State Capitol Extension Room E1.028

Austin

Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records

AGENDA:

I. Commencement of Meeting /Opening Remarks — Judge Mike Wood

II. Attendance of Members

III. Overview of Background Materials

IV. Identify and Discuss Issues to be Addressed by Committee

V. Public Testimony/ Invited Testimony

VI. Set Objectives for Future Committee Action

VII. Other Business

VIII. Date of Next Meeting

IX. Adjourn

Contact: Denise Davis, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 1:55 p.m.

TRD-9716906


Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

State Capitol Extension Room E2.010

Austin

Texas Judicial Council Committee on Visiting Judges

AGENDA:

I. Commencement of Meeting — Chief Justice John Cayce

II. Attendance of Members

III. Overview of Background Resources

IV. Identify and Discuss Issues to be Addressed by Committee

V. Public Testimony

VI. Set Objectives for Future Committee Action

VII. Other Business

VIII. Date of Next Meeting (Calendar)

IX. Adjourn

Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: December 17, 1997, 2:30 p.m.

TRD-9716865


Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

County Courthouse, Room L106, 500 East San Antonio

El Paso

Judicial Committee on Information Technology (County Government Subcommittee)

AGENDA:

1. Multi-county jurisdiction issues

2. Benchbook

3. Funding issues

4. Equipment standards

5. Educator/training

6. Imaging

7. Reporting information

8. Collections

9. ATM's and Kiosks for access

10. Training

Contact: Doug Rybacki, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:40 a.m.

TRD-9717040


State Board of Dental Examiners

Thursday, January 15, 1998, 1:30 p.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, SBDE Offices, Tower 3, Suite 800, Eighth Floor

Austin

Credentials Review Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to order

II. Roll Call

III. Review and approval of past minutes

IV. Review dental applications for licensure by credentials and make recommendations to the Board for approval or denial of said applications.

V. Review dental hygiene applications, for licensure by credentials and make recommendations to the Board for approval or denial of said applications.

VI. Announcements

VII. Adjourn.

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 10:07 a.m.

TRD-9716945


Thursday, January 15, 1998, 2:00 p.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, SBDE Offices, Tower 2, HPC Room II-225, Second Floor

Austin

Continuing Education Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to order

II. Roll Call

III. Review and approval of past minutes

IV. Discuss and consider proposing amendments to rule 104.1, requirements

V. Discuss and consider the process for implementing audit procedures

VI. Announcements

VII. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 10:07 a.m.

TRD-9716947


Thursday, January 15, 1998, 2:30 p.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800

Austin

Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to order

II. Roll Call

III. Review and approval of past minutes

IV. Rules — discuss and consider proposing amendments to rules 107,101, 109.144, 109.151, 109.152, 109. 153, 109.155. Discuss and consider proposing new rule 107.400, 109.156, 109. 157, 109.158.

V. Discuss and consider developing guidelines for fines and penalties for use at settlement conference hearings

VI. Discuss and consider developing a self-monitoring checklist of administrative requirements as defined in the DPA and SBDE rules and regulations for practitioners offices.

VII. Discussion on ADA guidelines for chemical and biological monitors.

VIII. Announcements

IX. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:43 a.m.

TRD-9717042


Friday, January 16, 1998, 8:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, HPC Room II-225, Second Floor

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

I. Call to order

II. Roll Call

III. Review and Approval of past minutes

IV. Rules- discuss and consider final adoption of rules 109.103, 109.204, discuss and consider publication of rules 104.1, 102.1

V. Licensing and Examination — discuss and consider sedation/anesthesia permit applications; dental and dental hygiene applications for licensure by credentials; Examination report; CE report; Licensing activity report

VI. Enforcement — Enforcement report

VII. Administration — discuss DIR operating plan; transfer of peer assistance fees; LBB operating budget; budget review; LBB quarterly performance report; agency organizational chart

VIII. General Counsel report — discuss agreed settlement orders; review settlement conference meetings; discuss Cause 53,803, agreed final order; legal activity report.

IX. Executive Director report — discuss status of HPC issues, TDH issues, House Bill One, ADA issues, letter from DCDS

X. President's report — Discuss ADA, AADE, and TDA issues; discuss status report on Anesthesia Rules Committee meeting.

XI. Public Comment

XII. Announcements

XIII. Adjourn.

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:43 a.m.

TRD-9717043


Friday, January 16, 1998, 8:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, HPC Room II-225, Second Floor

Austin

Board

REVISED AGENDA:

ADD TO AGENDA ITEM IV.

E. Discuss, consider and vote on publication for comment proposed new rule 101.2, Staggered Dental Registrations: Proration of Fees

F. Discuss, consider and vote on publication for comment proposed new rule 103.4, Staggered Dental Hygiene Registrations; Proration of Fees.

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 8:43 a.m.

TRD-9717129


Friday, January 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, SBDE Offices, Tower 2, HPC Room II-225

Austin

Anesthesia Rules Review Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to order

II. Roll Call

III. Review and Approval of past minutes

IV. Discuss, review and consider proposing amendments to anesthesia rules 109.171, 109.172, 109.173, 109.174, and 109.175.

V. Announcements

VI. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 10:07 a.m.

TRD-9716944


Texas Education Agency

Friday, January 9, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104

Austin

AGENDA:

The agenda for the Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee meeting is as follows: (1) report on site appraisal program; (2) develop long-range action plan; (3) nominate members and officers; (5) report on environmental education materials review by the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Environmental Regulation; and (6) plan subcommittee sessions.

Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9556.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 1:57 p.m.

TRD-9717142


State Board for Educator Certification

Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Employment Retirement Systems Building, 1801 Brazos, First Floor Auditorium

Austin

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order. 2. Approve October 31, 1997, Minutes. 3. Executive Director's Update. a. Budget Report. b. Advisory Committee Update. c. Planning Update. d. Update on Investigations and Rules. e. Staff Update. f. Other 4. Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman. 5. Amend 1997-98 Fiscal Year Budget. 6. Discuss the Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on the Superintendent Certificate. 8. Adopt New 19 TAC §230.512, Emergency Certificates. 9. Adopt New 19 TAC Chapter 244, Certificate of Completion of Training for Appraisers. 10. Adopt the Repeal of 19 TAC §§ Chapter 230.1, General Provisions, 230.2, Purpose of Institutional Accountability System, 230.3, Criteria for Institutional Accountability, and 230.4, The Accreditation Process. 11. Update on Input Received on the Proposed Framework for Educator Preparation and Certification. 12. Discuss Proposed New 19 TAC, Chapter 232, Subchapter M, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, and Subchapter R, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements, and Discuss the Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter Continuing Education. 13. Discuss Proposed Rules for Principal Certificate. 14. Discuss Report of Data on Employment of Certified Teachers in Texas Public Schools. 15. Approve Additional Programs at Entities Currently Approved to Deliver Educator Preparation. 16. Approval of the Permian Basin Center for the Professional Development of Teachers.

Contact: Denise Jones, State Board for Educator Certification, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3005.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 1:57 p.m.

TRD-9716992


Division of Emergency Management

Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:30 p.m.

5805 North Lamar Boulevard, (Emergency Operating Center (EOC))

Austin

State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)

AGENDA:

Revision of SERC Operating Procedures — Chair

Update of SERC Committee Assignments — Chair

Changes in Harris County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Structure — DEM Technology Hazards

Tier II hazardous material inventory reporting — TDH

Hazardous material spill reporting trends — TNRCC

Review of hazardous materials planning and training grants awarded or in progress pursuant to Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) program — DEM Training

Status of Implementation of Clean Air- Air/Section 112r (Risk Management Program) in Texas — Discussion

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are dear or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested to contact Phillip Moore at (512) 424-2454 three days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Phillip Moore, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0226, (5120 424-2454.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 3:15 p.m.

TRD-9716920


Employees Retirement System of Texas

Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m.

18th and Brazos, First Floor Auditorium

Austin

Group Benefits Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order; 2. Introduction of GBAC Members; 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests; 4. Approval of Minutes From Previous Meeting; 5. Announcements/Updates; 6. ERS Update; 7. Subcommittee Reports; 8. Other Related Benefit Business; 9. Adjourn.

Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 856-3217.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 10:55 a.m.

TRD-9717065


Office of the Governor

Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, 1400 Congress Avenue

Austin

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order/Introductions/Housekeeping/Approval of Minutes

2. Public Comment

3. Invited Presentations

4. Committee Members/Ex Officio Representatives' Reports

5. Focus Groups (Work Session)

6. Executive Director's Report

7. Focus Group Reports

8. Invited Speaker- Ara Merjanian, Governor's Budget Office

9. “The Scoop on Disability Reporting”

10. Concurrent Subcommittee Meetings

11. Subcommittee Action Items and Reports

12. Adjournment

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5742.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 10:52 a.m.

TRD-9717061


Friday, January 9, 1998, 2:45 p.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.022, 1400 Congress Avenue

Austin

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilitie, Programs Subcommittee

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes

2. Member Reports

3. ExOfficio Representative Reports

4. Discussion/Possible Action: Training Program-“The Scoop on Disability Reporting”

5. Discussion: In Kind Volunteer Effort Form

6. Discussion: Possible Presentation of Scholarship Award in 1999

7. Staff Reports

8. Adjournment

Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5742.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 10:52 a.m.

TRD-9717062


Friday, January 9, 1998, 2:45 p.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, 1400 Congress Avenue

Austin

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Long Range Planning and Policy Subcommittee

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order/Approval of Minutes

2. Member Reports

3. ExOfficio Representative Reports

4. Discussion/Possible Action: Revision of the Long-Range State Plan for Texans with Disabilities

5. Discussion/Possible Action: Compilation of State Laws and Revision of Resource Guide

6. Adjournment

Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5742.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 10:52 a.m.

TRD-9717063


Saturday, January 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, 1400 Congress Avenue

Austin

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Programs Subcommittee

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order/Introductions

2. Background

3. Presentations (Invited)

4. Public Comment

5. Subcommittee Discussion and Questions

6. Adjournment

Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5742.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 10:52 a.m.

TRD-9717064


Texas Department of Health

Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Moreton Building, Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Osteoporosis Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of the agenda; approval of the minutes of the October 3, 1997 meeting; Advisory Committee member updates; web page update; report to the Texas Board of Health (work session); appropriations/budget update; fund raising update; customized print bid material update; summit update; public comments/announcements; developnext meeting agenda; and an evaluation of the meeting.

To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Anne E. Williamson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (5123) 458-7324.

Filed: December 23, 1997, 12:00 p.m.

TRD-9717152


Monday, January 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street

Austin

Home and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

The advisory committee will introduce guests and staff and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 22, 1997 meeting; Enforcement Action Committee report; final adoption of proposed rules concerning home and community support services agencies (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115) as published in the December 5, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 11941) to be presented to the Board of Health on February 8, 1998; other business not requiring action; and public comment.

To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6647.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 3:54 p.m.

TRD-9717128


Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

Travis II Meeting Room, Holiday Inn-Austin Airport, 6691 North IH35

Austin

Asbestos Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed Texas asbestos health protection rule changes (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295); current vacancies on the Asbestos Advisory Committee; and public comments (entertained at a prescribed time and to include individuals who wish to speak to sign up between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; time allotment to each speaker may be limited based on the number of persons registered to speak.)

To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Todd Wingler or Ms. Lindal Page, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6600 or 1-800-572-5548.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 10:25 a.m.

TRD-9717058


Health and Human Services Commission

Thursday, January 8, 1998, 9:15 a.m.

Texas Department of Human Services Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street

Austin

Medical Care Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

Opening Comments: State Medicaid Director's Comments; Approval of Minutes; Federal Legislative Update; Reimbursement for Telemedicine Services for the Texas Medicaid Program; Proposal of Additional Mental Retardation Local Authority Waiver Program Rules; Competitive Procurement of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Supplies; Provider Participation Requirement for Home Health Services; In home Total Parenteral Hyperalimentation and/or Enteral Feeding Services; Proposed Rule Regarding Surety Bond Requirements; Coordination of Title XIX with Parts A and B of Title XVIII; Repeal Existing Rules and Propose New Rules Governing the THSteps (SPSDT) Dental Services; Updating Reference to Community-Based Alternatives Program; New Mandated Medicare Cost-Sharing Group; Revision to the Medicaid Reimbursement Methodology Rules for Nursing Facilities (NFs) Regarding Special Needs Children; Managed Care Information and Training Plan; Medicaid Managed Care Report; Open Discussion by Members; Next Meeting/Adjournment.

Contact: Sherron Dobbs, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6569.

Filed: December 23, 1997, 8:54 a.m.

TRD-9717138


Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool (“Health Pool”)

Tuesday, December 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. (Audit Subcommittee); 9:30 a.m. (Board); Grievance Committee (immediately following Board meeting)

301 Congress, Suite 360, Third Floor Conference Room

Austin

Board, Audit Subcommittee and Grievance Committees

AGENDA:

Some members will participate via teleconference because it is difficult or impossible for such members to attend the meeting.

I. Subcommittees: Audit: Discussion and possible action on banking matters and line of credit. Discussion and possible action on TDI rules on financial reporting and assessments. Grievance: Discussion and possible action on grievance procedures.

II. Board. Discussion on subcommittee reports. Discussion and possible action on policy form, application form, outline of coverage, brochure and other publications, and actuarial projections. Discussion and possible action on liability insurance for the directors and officers of the Pool. Discussion and possible action on contract and fees for Third Party Administrator. Report on notice of Pool availability. Discuss assessment rule and issues. Discuss TDI rule on financial reporting. Public comment. Discussion and possible action on other management or administrative matters. Setting of next meeting.

Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6651.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 1:38 p.m.

TRD-9717110


Health Professional Council

Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225

Austin

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order, 9:30 a.m.

2. Roll Call and Introductions

3. Minutes of October 7, 1997

4. Report of Committees

4.1-Budget and Planning

4.2- Training

4.3- Toll Free Complaint Line

4.4-Copy/Mail Center

4.5-Risk Management

5. Old Business

6. New Business

7. Announcements

8. Comments from Audience

9. Next Meeting

10. Adjourn

Contact: Jane McFarland, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-220, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8550.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 11:59 a.m.

TRD-9716975


Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council

Monday, January 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

Moreton Building, Room M-721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

ByLaws Committee

AGENDA:

The council's ByLaws Committee will discuss and possibly act on: selection of a committee chair; review of the current bylaws and suggested changes; implementing suggested changes to the bylaws.

To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Dennis Finuf, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261.

Filed: December 23, 1997, 12:00 p.m.

TRD-9717151


Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Monday, January 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

507 Sabine, Room 437

Austin

Low Income Housing Tax Credit Public Hearing

AGENDA:

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will hear public testimony on Proposed 1998 Qualified Allocation Plan for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program; Adjourn.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 4755-3100, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934.

Filed: December 23, 1997, 11:29 a.m.

TRD-9717146


Texas Department of Human Services

Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room

Austin

Long Term Provider Networks Information

AGENDA:

Introduction and Background. Services to be included. Plans to use a consultant. Questions and Answers.

Contact: Pam Coleman, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-5067.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 3:09 p.m.

TRD-9717125


Texas Department of Insurance

Monday, January 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-1715.D. In the Matter of SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:14 a.m.

TRD-9716898


Monday, January 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-1629.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against MARK ALLEN DERR (LANDMARK INS. SERVICE OF TEXAS, INC.) Bedford, Texas, who holds Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:14 a.m.

TRD-9716897


Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-1282. In the matter of TEXAS FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY AND MIDCENTURY INSURANCE COMPANIES OF TEXAS V. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE (Reset from 11/12/97).

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:13 a.m.

TRD-9716896


Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-2040.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against ELEUTERIO GALVAN, JR., Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:13 a.m.

TRD-9716895


Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-2011.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JOSEPH C. DAVIES, Mesquite, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:13 a.m.

TRD-9716893


Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-1598.C. To consider the application of GILBERT CASTILLO, San Antonio, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 11/5/97).

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:13 a.m.

TRD-9716894


Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-2049.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against CHARLES N. JONES, Carrollton, Texas, who holds an Adjuster's Licence issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:13 a.m.

TRD-9716891


Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-1822.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against CHARLOTTE TOOL WALKER, Cypress, Texas, who holds an Insurance Adjuster's Licence issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 11/18/97).

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:13 a.m.

TRD-9716892


Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-2051.C. To consider disciplinary action against HARRY H. ROBINSON, San Antonio, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:13 a.m.

TRD-9716890


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-2095.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JOHNNY L. GILBERT, Houston and Nassau Bay, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, a Group II Stipulated Premium Agent's License, and a Group V, Local Recording-Multiple Lines Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:12 a.m.

TRD-9716888


Thursday, January 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-2107.G. Prehearing conference in the Matter of BENCHMARK RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL INSURANCE.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:12 a.m.

TRD-9716889


Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket Number 454-97-2115.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against ANTHONY J. ROSS, Fort Worth, Texas, who holds a Solicitor's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:12 a.m.

TRD-9716887


Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Friday, January 2, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

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

Austin

Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering

AGENDA:

According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against and revocations of license of the Respondent, George W. Burchfield, Jr., for failing to pay all amount due the seller within 15 banking days in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8700 (the Act) §7(a)(4) and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §67.101(4) and failing to pay public monies, including state sales tax, in violation of 16 TAC §67.103(3). The Department will also consider the complainant's claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund in accordance with the Act §5C, pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 67.

Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 10:21 a.m.

TRD-9716948


Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

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

Austin

Enforcement Division

AGENDA:

To accept public comment on the proposal to adopt amendments to the following rules: Chapter 68- Architectural Barriers

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (5120 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Rachelle Martin, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-2907.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 11:59 a.m.

TRD-9717109


Texas Lottery Commission

Monday, January 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium

Austin

AGENDA:

According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; report, possible discussion, and/or action on an analysis of lottery sales for FY 98 and FY 99 and Marketing and Advertising efforts; consideration of and possible action on the Lottery's FY 98-99 advertising program; consideration of and possible action on the lottery advertising contract, such action may include whether to extend the contract or to issue a Request for Proposals for advertising services; status report, possible discussion, and possible action, including implementation and communication, on legislation, including House Bill 2086; report, possible discussion, and possible action on legislative interim committee hearings relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; report, possible discussion, and/or possible action including initiating rule-making, on the scope of use of automated bingo services provided by a system services provider to a bingo conductor; status report and possible action on the Lottery Operations and Services Request for Proposals; status report, possible discussion, and possible action on the audit of the lottery operator; status report, possible discussion, and possible action on a state audit report to the Texas Lottery Commission; status report, possible discussion, and/or possible action on agency planning and budget; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session, consideration of the status of 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 elapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; report by Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the agency's financial status, budget and budget goals for FY 98 and 99, personnel practices and issues; HUB performance, FTE status, and retailer forums; report by the Acting Charitable Bingo Operations Director and possible discussion and/or action on the Charitable Bingo Operations Division's licensing and audit status and possible issued relating to the Bingo Advisory Committee; and adjournment.

For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting.

Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-5113.

Filed: December 23, 1997, 2:48 p.m.

TRD-9717167


Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Wednesday, January 7, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle

Austin

AGENDA:

The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attahced agenda: District matter; Public Water Supply Enforcement Default Order; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Order; Air Enforcement Default Order; Air Enforcement Agreed Order; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcment Agreed Orders; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcment Default Order; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement AGreed Order; Designation of Single Property; Superfund; Rule; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety for for particular action at a future date or time, (Registration for 9:30 Agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider the following matter at its 1:00 p.m. Agenda: Motion for Reconsideration. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. Agenda Starts at 12:30 p.m.).

Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3117.

Filed: December 23, 1997, 1:27 p.m.

TRD-9717153


Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

AGENDA:

For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on applications filed by SOUTH NEWTON WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION for a sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) in order to authorize the provision of sewer utility service in Newton and Orange Counties, Texas, and to amend, by adding and decertifying areas, its' water CCN Number 11563 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Newton and Orange Counties, Texas. The proposed utility service area includes the Deweyville and Hartburg areas in southeast Newton County and northeast Orange County. The service area is generally bounded on the east by the county line, on the south by the Sabine River Authority Canal, on the east by the county line, and on the south by the Sabine River and Northern Railroad. The area requested for decertification includes approximately 990 acres and no current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2242.

Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 11:06 a.m.

TRD-9716950


Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

AGENDA:

For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on applications filed by LILLY GROVE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) number 11010 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Nacogdoches County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Nacogdoches, Texas and is generally bounded on the south by State Highway 21, on the north by State Highway 204, on the west by State Highway 225 and on the east by U.S. Highway 259. The total area being requested includes approximately 43,600 acres and 655 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2243.

Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 11:06 a.m.

TRD-9716951


Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

State Office of Administrative Hearings

AGENDA:

SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2178: TNRCC Docket Number 96-1915-OSS-E; JAMES M. MYERS; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed January 27, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of James M. Myers for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in McLennan County, Texas.

Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6363.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m.

TRD-9716875


Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

State Office of Administrative Hearings

AGENDA:

SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2179: TNRCC Docket Number 96-1916-OSS-E; LOUIS PATKE; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed January 27, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Louis Patke for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in McLennan County, Texas.

Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6363.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m.

TRD-9716876


Thursday, February 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

State Office of Administrative Hearings

AGENDA:

SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2172: TNRCC Docket Number 96-1926-PSW-E; SUBURBAN UTILITIES COMPANY, INC.; C.W. HANKINS; G & H MANAGEMENT; WATER COMPANY MANAGEMENT, INC. AND W.C. HANKINS, INC.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed September 8, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Suburban Utilities Company, Inc.; C.W. Hankins; G & H Management; Water Company Management, Inc.; and W.C. Hankins, Inc. for Texas Health and Safety code violations in Johnson County, Texas.

Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6363.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 8:31 a.m.

TRD-9716877


Thursday, February 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

State Office of Administrative Hearings

AGENDA:

SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2173: TNRCC Docket Number 97-0084-PSW-E; HANCO UTILITIES INC.; W. C. HANKINS; G & H MANAGEMENT; WATER COMPANY MANAGEMENT, INC. AND W.C. HANKINS, INC.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed September 8, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Hanco Utilities Company, Inc.; C.W. Hankins; G & H Management; Water Company Management, Inc.; and W.C. Hankins, Inc. for Texas Health and Safety code violations in Johnson County, Texas.

Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6363.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 8:31 a.m.

TRD-9716878


Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Orange County Courthouse, 801 West Division, Room 303

Orange

AGENDA:

For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by HANMAN INVESTMENTS, INC., dba CHASE HOLLOW WATER SYSTEM for an increase in water and sewer rates effective October 1, 1997, for its service area located in Orange County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2240.

Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 11:06 a.m.

TRD-9716952


Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

AGENDA:

For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by H2M WATER SYSTEMS, INC. to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 11908 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Denton and Wise Counties, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 16 miles southwest of downtown Denton, Texas and is generally bounded on the east by FM 156, on the south by State Highway 114, and on the west by U.S. Highway 287. The total area being requested includes approximately 12,700 acres and no current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2244.

Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 11:07 a.m.

TRD-9716953


Thursday, February 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

AGENDA:

For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Ratepayers of the RIO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION appealing a rate change to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. The Board of Directors of the RIO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION approved an increase in water rates effective August 1, 1997, for its service area located in Starr county, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2241.

Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 11:13 a.m.

TRD-9716954


Board of Nurse Examiners

Thursday, Friday, January 22, 23, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225

Austin

AGENDA:

The Board of Nurse Examiners will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the November board meeting; consider operations including financial statements and annual financial report; consider education matters, including accreditation status changes. The Board will receive information from various board committees and advisory committees; consider approval of the Peer Assistance Contract, and hold an open forum from 11:30-2:00 p.m. on January 22, 1998 to allow interested parties an opportunity to address the board. The Board will consider Agreed Orders for Vivian Travis Alsup, #570853, Ruth Evelyn Boyd, #581586, Charles Michael Burns, #250941, Elizabeth Anne Chandler, #588670, Dale Amanda Cunningham, #548617, Sharon Alina Ellis, #594481, Diane Wilma Grant, #579515, Lenore Louise Grissom, #516872, Tony Lee Gross #620427, Denise Hinds, 3544416, Carla L. Johnson, #612789, Linda Louise Jones, #563112, Jo Ann Lackey, #249842, Irene Patterson Lamb, #455724, Linda Harmon Lewis, #244374, Tracie Leoma McCall, #558722, Katherine Castro Mettlen, #606744, Karin Lynne Orren, 3566970, Donna R. Rosson, #617688, Nilda Sanchez, 3632052, Kathryn Jewel Schulze, #241984, Donna Gail J. Sherman, #230777, Mary Jane Smart, #501942, Patrick D. Spence, #541593, Earl William Staeger, #578466, Donna L. Thurman, #624451, Myrna Uy Castro Vinalon, #462568, Jeanette Hellen Ward, #510405, and Michelle Williams #612982. The Board will take action on proposed ALJ Decisions for Stephen Darrell Burnham, #551079 and Gary C. Moore, #500517. On January 23, 1998, a workshop will be conducted.

Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811.

Filed: December 23, 1997, 8:47 a.m.

TRD-9717136


Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Monday, December 29, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

University of Texas Health Science Center Downtown, 527 Leona Street

San Antonio

Application Review Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Discussion and possible action regarding the following applicants: Susana Avila, Bessie Marie Busby, Jimmy Wayne McCullough, Ralph Anthony Fuentes

III. Adjournment

Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-6900.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 4:03 p.m.

TRD-9716921


Public Utility Commission of Texas

Friday, January 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

Office of Policy Development

AGENDA:

A prehearing conference will be convened in Docket Number 18465-Application of Houston Lighting and Power Company for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval of Certain Base Rate Credits.

Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (5120 936-7308.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 2:47 p.m.

TRD-9716997


Railroad Commission of Texas

Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111

Austin

AGENDA:

According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or form the date the transcript was received.

The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act.

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

Filed: December 23, 1997, 12:00 p.m.

TRD-9717148


Texas Senate

Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

McAllen City Hall, 1300 Houston Street

McAllen

Senate Interim Committee on NAFTA

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Committee Minutes from December 10, 1997 Committee Hearing

IV. Invited Testimony: Impact of NAFTA on Trade

V. Invited Testimony: Impact of NAFTA on Transportation

VI. Invited Testimony: Impact of NAFTA on Housing

VII. Invited Testimony: Rio Grande Natural Resources and Communities of Interest

VIII. Invited Testimony: Impact of NAFTA on Higher Education

IX. Invited Testimony: Impact of NAFTA on Job Training

X. Invited Testimony: Impact of NAFTA on Health and Human Services

XI. Public Testimony

XII. Adjournment

PURPOSE: The Committee is meeting to take testimony on Committee Charge #1: Evaluate the Impact of NAFTA on the Texas economy and determine how different segments of the economy are affected. Committee Charge #3: Assess the impact NAFTA is having on the state's infrastructure, including but not limited to transportation, education, housing, the environment, and health and human services.

Contact: Carla Buckner, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0989.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 3:45 p.m.

TRD-9717001


Texas State Technical College System

Monday, December 22, 1997, 11:00 a.m.

3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01

Austin

Board of Regents

AGENDA:

The Board of Regents of Texas State Technical College System will meet to discuss duties and responsibilities of the Texas State Technical College Sytem Chancellor.

Press Conference

Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867-3964.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:49 a.m.

TRD-9716900


Monday, December 22, 1997, 11:05 a.m.

3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01

Austin

Board of Regents Closed Meeting

AGENDA:

The Board of Regents will meet in closed session by telephone conference for the specific purpose provided in §§551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the Chancellor of Texas State Technical College System.

Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867-3964.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:49 a.m.

TRD-9716901


Texas Woman's University

Monday, January 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Room 102A

Dallas

Facility Usage Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Regents

AGENDA:

This meeting will be held to discuss housing facilities of the Texas Woman's University President and to review data and information gathered from the Air Quallity, Pest Control and Engineering studies. Recommendaiton may be made on this subject to the Board at the next scheduled meeting.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 10:03 a.m.

TRD-9716886


Texas Department of Transportation

Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

200 East Riverside, First Floor

Austin

Motor Vehicle Board

AGENDA:

Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on November 6, 1997. Employee Recognition. Argument on Proposal for Decision on Complainant's Standing. Argument on Motion for Reconsideration. Argument on Proposal for Decision. Consideration of Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Motion for Rehearing. Agreed Orders. Orders of Dismissal — Licensing and Enforcement. Other: a. Litigation decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members; c. Enforcement Status Report; d. Division Operations Status Report. e. Information Center Update. Adjournment.

Contact: Brett Bray, 150 East Riverside, Second Floor, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4800.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 12:49 p.m.

TRD-9716905


Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

200 East Riverside, First Floor

Austin

Motor Vehicle Board

REVISED AGENDA:

Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on November 6, 1997. Employee Recognition. Argument on Proposal for Decision on Complainant's Standing. Argument on Motion for Reconsideration. Argument on Proposal for Decision. Consideration of Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Motion for Rehearing. Agreed Orders. Orders of Dismissal — Licensing and Enforcement. Consideration of Application of H&W Honda for Longview Sport and RV Show. Other: a. Litigation decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members; c. Enforcement Status Report; d. Division Operations Status Report. e. Information Center Update. Adjournment.

Contact: Brett Bray, 150 East Riverside, Second Floor, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4800.

Filed: December 22, 1997, 4:56 p.m.

TRD-9717133


The University of Texas at Arlington

Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 12:30 p.m.

501 South Nedeerman, Room 323, Life Science Building

Arlington

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

AGENDA:

1. Discussion of Protocol from NSF-sponsored review study.

Contact: Martha A. Mann, Box 19528, Arlington, Texas 76019, (817) 272-3239.

Filed: December 19, 1997, 2:38 p.m.

TRD-9716996


Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness

Saturday, January 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

1100 San Jacinto, Room 100

Austin

Executive Committee

AGENDA:

10:00 a.m. — Call to Order, Announcements; Public Comment; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Governor on Strategic and Operational Plans Submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Redesignation of Service Delivery Areas; Adjourn.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988) at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768-(512) 936-8103.

Filed: December 17, 1997, 3:34 p.m.

TRD-9716872


Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

Wednesday January 7, 1997, 2:00 p.m.

4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building

Austin

Public Hearing

AGENDA:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED/AMENDED AND NEW RULES:

Chapter 164- EXTRA HAZARDOUS EMPLOYER PROGRAM

Rule 164.1 —Criteria for Identifying Extra-Hazardous Employers

Rule 164.2 —Notice to “Extra-Hazardous Employers”

Rule 164.3 —Safety Consultation for Public Employers

Rule 164.4 —Formulation of Accident Prevention Plan for Public Employers

Rule 164.5—Follow-up Inspection for Public Employers by the Division

Rule 164.6 —Report of Follow-up Inspection, Public Employers

Rule 164.7 —Removal of Public Employers from “Extra-Hazardous Employer” Status

Rule 164.8 — Continuation of Extra-Hazardous Employer Status, Public Employers

Rule 164.10—Removal from the List of Approved Professional Sources

Rule 164.11—Request for Safety Consultation from the Division

Rule 164.12—Reimbursement of Division for Services Provided to “Extra-Hazardous Employer”

Rule 164.14—Values Assigned for Computation of Extra-Hazardous Employer Identification

Rule 164.15—Administrative Reviews and Hearings Regarding Identification as an Extra-Hazardous Employer

Rule 164.16— Safety Consultation for Private Employers (new)

Rule 164.17—Division Follow-up Analysis and Report for Private Employers (new)

3. ADJOURNMENT

Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 12:48 p.m.

TRD-9716903


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

4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building

Austin

Public Hearing

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meetings of October 27, 1997 and November 6, 1997 and Public Hearing of November 6, 1997.

3. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of New Rule: Rule 126.11

4. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Amendment to Rule: Rule 134.1002

5. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of TWCCs Internal Audit Plan for 1998

6. Discussion and Possible Action on Designation of Chairman for the TWCC Medical Advisory Committee

7. Report regarding Testimony before January 21, 1998 Senate Finance Committee

8. Executive Session

9. Action on Matters considered in Executive Session

10. Discussion and Possible Action on National Search Firm for Executive Director and Status of Search and any related matters.

11. General Reports, Discussion, and Possible Action on Issues relating to commission activities

12. Confirmation of future public meeting dates

13. Adjournment.

Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690.

Filed: December 18, 1997, 12:48 p.m.

TRD-9716904


Regional Meetings

Meetings filed December 17, 1997

Fort Bend Parkway Association, Board, will meet at Lakepoint Plaza, Building D, Conference Room of Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, One Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, January 8, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Randolph, 2701 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Houston, Teas 77002-6760, (713) 758-2380. TRD-9716858.

Hamilton County Appraisal District, Board, met at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, December 23, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (254) 386-8945. TRD-9716868.

Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, December 29, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9716867.

Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, December 22, 1997, 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Box 50361, Route Five, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9716862.

Meetings filed December 18, 1997

Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Called Meeting/Public Hearing, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, December 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9716915.

Education Service Center, Region V, Board, met with revised agenda at 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, (location changed), December 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert E. Nicks, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, (409) 838-5555. TRD-9716879.

El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at FM 99, Karnes City, December 22, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles (Punch) Humphries, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (210) 780-3539. TRD-9716919.

Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 North Commerce, Corner of Highway 7 and 75 (Gresham Building), Centerville, December 22, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9716885.

Meetings filed December 19, 1997

Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, December 31, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9716974.

North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at Administration Office, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, December 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9717004.

Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, December 23, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9716943.

Meetings filed December 30, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Northeast Texas Water Planning Area “D”, will meet at Cass County Courthouse Annex, Highway 59, Daingerfield, January 8, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9717112.

North Central Texas Council of Governments, JTPA Committee, will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, January 6, 1998 at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Peters, MCTCOG, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9717066.

Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, December 30, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9717119.

Meetings filed December 23, 1997

50th Judicial District, Juvenile Board, will meet at District Courtroom, Baylor County Courthouse, Seymour, January 6, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from David W. Hajek, (940) 888-2852. TRD-9717135.

Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, January 6, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9717134.

Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Nolan County Courthouse, 100 East Third Street, Sweetwater, December 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9717144.

Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Nolan County Courthouse, 100 East Third Street, Sweetwater, December 30, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9717145.

Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, December 29, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.T. Ballard, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7358. TRD-9717143.