Texas state agency meeting notices

Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/21/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Education Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008504
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

EMS Medical Directors course update
Ethics training of EMS professionals update
EMS Education Curriculum Development update
Update on timeline for revisions to EMS rule Processing Work Plan update
EMS Education and Training Manual Update
Research in EMS Education update
National Accreditation update
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review
Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and express gratitude to departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/21/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Stroke Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008515
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

Review of new DSHS rule for Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157, Section 157.133-Requirements for Stroke Facility Designation
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review
Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Next Meeting Date

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/21/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008507
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call
Discussion and possible action on the following items:

Report on H1N1 pandemic flu Bioethics Committee summit held on October 19-21, 2009
Report from Hospital Disaster Reimbursement Workgroup

Report from Ambulance Staging Logistics Workgroup

Regional Medical Direction in Disaster Response Operations report
Review and possible recommendations to GETAC Disaster Task Force white paper (2007)
Prioritize next steps for committee and possibly assign workgroups

Litter Ambulance workgroup report
DSHS Memorandum of Agreements for Disaster Mutual Aid (MOA) for ground ambulances workgroup report
Review the DSHS Ambulance Utilization Plan draft

Regional EMS resource coordination centers
Follow up to Texas Association of Air Medical Services (TAAMS) air medical disaster response plan

Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review

Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and express gratitude to departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date
Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/21/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Injury Prevention Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008510
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

Review and approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2009

Resolution regarding committee support of Safe Sleeping prevention programs

Committee approval and support of heat illness prevention recommendations

Discussion regarding Child Fatality Review Teams, their effectiveness, data provided by the teams and need for teams in all areas of Texas

Announcement and discussion of upcoming statewide survey of Injury Prevention Practitioners

Review and discussion of DSHS registry assessment report
Committee workgroup summaries and proposals:
Legislative Affairs
Education and Programs
External Stakeholder Relations
Research and Surveillance
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review
Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and express gratitude to departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date
Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/21/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Trauma Systems Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008516
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call
Discussion and possible action on the following items:

Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) report
Trauma Registry/TQIP Workgroup update
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) impact workgroup update
Report on Texas Driver Responsibility Act fund distributions
Timeline for revisions to EMS/Trauma Systems Rules in Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code, Chapter
157
Review of RAC implementation guidelines
American College of Surgeons Trauma Systems Consultation
Senate Bill 1-Rider 90 of 81st Texas Legislature, 2009-Trauma Facility Study: Assessment of need for additional Level I and Level II trauma facilities
Review of implementation of House Bill 1357 of 81st Texas Legislature, 2009 related to Regulating Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facilities
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review
Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and thank you to departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Texas Medical Board
Date of Meeting:	11/21/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Governing Board
Status:	Active
Street Location:	333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008653
Submit Date:	11/13/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Laura Fleharty, P.O. Box 2018, Austin TX 78758; (512) 305-7174; (512) 305-7051
Agenda:

1. Call to order and roll call. Quorum is present announcement.
2. Interim Presiding Officer report.
a. Material from Executive Director of Texas Medical Board.
b. Chapter 180 approved by TMB
c. Policies and procedures relating to TMB Drug Screening Program
d. State badges
e. Letter to those with TMB Rehab Orders to transfer to TXPHP
f. Governing Board members application forms with answers.
3. Discussion of Open Meetings and Public Information Act videos and collection of documentation of Governing Board members Certificates of Completion.
4. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action on determining Governing Board members six-year stagger schedule.
5. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding Texas Physician Health Program August 8, 2009 description.
6. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action establishing meetings schedule.
7. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action concerning establishment of committees to deal with various components of policies and procedures.
8. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding personnel matters.
9. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding office equipment and related purchases.
10. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding TXPHP participant contracts/agreements.
11. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding TXPHP monitoring policies.
12. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding website.
13. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding additional funding.
14. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action concerning start-up challenges of Program as it begins January 2010.
15. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding determining date of next TXPHP Governing Board meeting.
16. Open forum for public comments
17. Adjourn

The meeting will recess and reconvene on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to finish the agenda items.

Persons requiring special accommodations, including the use of an interpreter, due to a disability should contact Laura Fleharty at the Board office at least five working days prior to the Board meeting.

Las personas que necesiten servicios especiales debido a una discapacidad, incluyendo el uso de un int�rprete, deben ponerse en contacto con Laura Fleharty en la oficina de la Junta por lo menos cinco d�as h�biles antes de la reuni�n de la Junta.

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/22/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Air Medical Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008498
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call

Discussion and possible action on the following items:
Review the current DSHS Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Disaster Response for possible amendment to include fixed-wing aircraft services
Report on Texas Association of Air Medical Services (TAAMS) planning for disaster/emergency evacuation of Pediatric/Neonate patients during a disaster
Texas Air Medical Licensure Standards Work Group report and discussion:
Possible joint surveys of air ambulance providers by FAA staff and DSHS staff to include operation standards
Review the November 17, 2006 memo from DSHS-Office of General Council to GETAC Air Medical Committee related to issues on Federal Preemption and State Regulation of EMS Air Ambulances
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review
Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and express gratitude to departing members
Public Comment on Action Items (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/22/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Cardiac Care Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008500
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call

Discussion and possible action on the following items:
Draft committee charges and mission statement
EMS/Trauma Regional Advisory Councils' progress in creating cardiac committees within its organizations
Discuss next steps and one-year goals of this committee
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review
Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and express gratitude to departing members
Public Comment on Action Items (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date
Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/22/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Medical Directors Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008512
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
Disaster/Emergency Preparedness committee liaison report
Development of a Medical Director registration system
Regional Medical Direction during disasters
Altered standards of care during a disaster
Comprehensive Clinical Management Program update
EMS for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center update
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review
Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and express gratitude to departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/22/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Pediatric Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008514
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call
Discussion and possible action on the following items:

Committee liaison reports:
Air Medical
EMS
Education
Injury Prevention
Medical Directors
Stroke
Trauma Systems
Regional Advisory Council chairs
Disaster planning and H1N1 update

EMS for Children National Resource Center update
Child Fatality Review Team, introduction of liaison and remarks
Training of pre-hospital personnel, specifically for pediatrics
American College of Emergency Physicians and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ambulance equipment guidelines
Statement of purpose for the GETAC-Pediatrics Committee

Review of statement by AAP regarding pediatric care in the emergency department
Infection surveillance report
Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review

Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on any items discussed. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/22/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	EMS Committee of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008509
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order/Roll Call

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

Review and approve meeting minutes from October 16, 2009

Presentation related to Advanced EMS Education Institution Accreditation programs

Update and progress on DSHS rules in Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code:
-Section 157.36-Disciplinary Action (Personnel)
-Section 157.37-Certification or Licensure of Persons with Criminal Backgrounds
First Responder/Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) National Registry testing issues

Review of the DSHS rule review timeline to determine committee's level of interest for input into upcoming sections proposed for review

Introduction of new committee members/reappointed members and express gratitude to departing members

Public Comment on Action Items (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on discussion items. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair's Discretion)

Summary for GETAC meeting

Announcements

Review and list agenda items for next meeting

Next Meeting Date

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Texas Medical Board
Date of Meeting:	11/22/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Governing Board
Status:	Active
Street Location:	333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008654
Submit Date:	11/13/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Laura Fleharty, P.O. Box 2018, Austin TX 78758; (512) 305-7174; (512) 305-7051
Agenda:

Reconvene to continue unfinished business from Saturday, November 21, 2009.

1. Call to order and roll call. Quorum is present announcement.
2. Interim Presiding Officer report.
a. Material from Executive Director of Texas Medical Board.
b. Chapter 180 approved by TMB
c. Policies and procedures relating to TMB Drug Screening Program
d. State badges
e. Letter to those with TMB Rehab Orders to transfer to TXPHP
f. Governing Board members application forms with answers.
3. Discussion of Open Meetings and Public Information Act videos and collection of documentation of Governing Board members Certificates of Completion.
4. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action on determining Governing Board members six-year stagger schedule.
5. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding Texas Physician Health Program August 8, 2009 description.
6. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action establishing meetings schedule.
7. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action concerning establishment of committees to deal with various components of policies and procedures.
8. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding personnel matters.
9. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding office equipment and related purchases.
10. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding TXPHP participant contracts/agreements.
11. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding TXPHP monitoring policies.
12. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding website.
13. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding additional funding.
14. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action concerning start-up challenges of Program as it begins January 2010.
15. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding determining date of next TXPHP Governing Board meeting.
16. Open forum for public comments
17. Adjourn

Persons requiring special accommodations, including the use of an interpreter, due to a disability should contact Laura Fleharty at the Board office at least five working days prior to the Board meeting.

Las personas que necesiten servicios especiales debido a una discapacidad, incluyendo el uso de un int�rprete, deben ponerse en contacto con Laura Fleharty en la oficina de la Junta por lo menos cinco d�as h�biles antes de la reuni�n de la Junta.

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Agency Name:	Public Utility Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1701 N Congress Ave
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008629
Submit Date:	11/13/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Nancy Hernandez (512)936-7169
Agenda:

An open meeting will convene on the above date and time regarding Docket No. 37200 - Application of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for a Financing Order. (Discussion and possible action)

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Adriana Gonzales
Rules Coordinator
(512) 936-7223
(512) 936-7208 (fax)

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008189
Submit Date:	10/30/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	James Aldredge (512) 239-2496
Agenda:

NOTICE OF HEARING
TALL TIMBERS UTILITY COMPANY, INC.
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0350
TCEQ Docket No. 2009-1381-UCR

APPLICATION. Tall Timbers Utility Company, Inc., 19981 Highway 69 South, Tyler, Texas 75703, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to change its sewer rate/tariff effective June 1, 2009 for its service area located in Smith County, Texas (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 20694, Application No. 36385-R). This application concerns service areas located within the USPS zip codes on the attached list.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) will conduct a preliminary hearing on this application at:

10:00 a.m. November 23, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish jurisdiction, name the parties, establish a procedural schedule for the remainder of the proceeding, allow an opportunity for settlement discussions, and to address other matters as determined by the judge. The evidentiary hearing phase of the proceeding will be similar to a civil trial in state district court. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code; Chapter 13, Texas Water Code; TCEQ rules, including 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 291; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ and SOAH, including 30 TAC Chapter 80 and 1 TAC Chapter 155. To participate in the evidentiary hearing as a party, you must attend the preliminary hearing and show you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to members of the general public.

INFORMATION. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the TCEQ Office of the Public Interest Counsel (MC 103), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, telephone 512-239-6363. For additional information, contact the TCEQ Water Supply Division, Utilities & Districts Section (MC 153), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, telephone 512-239-4691. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.TCEQ.state.tx.us.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this hearing and who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at 512-475-3445, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: October 30, 2009

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	6:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008554
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Indra Hernandez, Office of EMS/Trauma Coordination, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, P. O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 834-6669. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require aux
Agenda:

The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

Chair Report and Discussion

Assistant Commissioner Report

State EMS/Trauma System Report

State EMS/Trauma Registry Report

GETAC Committee Summary Reports and Proposals
Air Medical Committee
Cardiac Care Committee
Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee
Education Committee
EMS Committee
Injury Prevention Committee
Medical Directors Committee
Pediatric Committee
Stroke Committee
Trauma Systems Committee

Update Senate Bill 1-Rider 90 of 81st Texas Legislature, 2009-Trauma Facility Study: Assessment of need for additional Level I and Level II trauma facilities

GETAC Liaison Summaries
-Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)

Discussion and possible action on the following items:
-GETAC directive to committees related to DSHS Staff timeline for revisions to EMS/Trauma Systems Rules in Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157.

Public Comment on Committee, Task Force and Liaison Summaries and Proposals. (Comment time may be limited at Chair Discretion)

Action Items: Possible action on any items discussed. (Prior to any action taken, the floor will be opened for public comment on the action item. Comment time may be limited at Chair discretion)

GETAC directive to committees related to DSHS Staff timeline for revisions to EMS/Trauma Systems Rules in Title 25 of Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 157.

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair Discretion)
Review and list agenda Items for next meeting

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	275 Jackson Street
City Location:	Bastrop
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008766
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Angie Miller, Exec. Asst. 512-244-8335
Agenda:

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comments
4. Approval of Minutes of September 28, 2009
5. Approval of minutes of October 26, 2009
6. Board Presentation: Mental Health Crisis Response
7. Discussion and Possible Action: Peer Specialist Learning Community Application
8. Discussion and Possible Action: Anasazi Physician HomePage Software Product
9. Review of Financial Status October 2009
10. Executive Director s Report November 2009
A. Quality Management Report October 2009
B. Executive Directors Consortium November 5-6, 2009
C. Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers Executive Committee and Cohort Caucuses
D. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Withdraws Proposed Rule for Medicaid Coverage for Rehabilitative Services
E. Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Employs More Stringent Standards for Medicare
F. National Council for Community Behavioral Health Healthcare Reform Update
G. Termination of Contract with Pharmaceutical Company
H. East Texas Behavioral Health Network (ETBHN) Update
I. Texas Council Risk Management Fund (TCRMF) Safe Facilities Review
J. Staff Longevity Award 2009
K. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Notice of Adverse Action for Provision of ICF-MR Services and Immediate Corrective Action
L. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Commendation for FY 2008-2009 Waiver Program Enrollment
M. Texas Commission on Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI) Financial Audit Response
N. Accolades
11. Adjourn

Total meeting time scheduled is approximately 60 minutes.

Note: Each person interested in making a public comment must sign up prior to the beginning of the Board meeting. Each person signed up may speak for up to three (3) minutes. BTCMHMRC is restricted by Law not to act upon Public Comment issues until the requested issues have been approved to be an item on the next published agenda.

The Bluebonnet Trails Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), 551.0785 (Deliberations Involving Medical or Psychiatric Records of Individuals), 551.084 (Investigation; Exclusion of Witness from Hearing), 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.088 (Deliberations Regarding Test Item).

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Agency Name:	Bexar Metropolitan Water District
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Bexar Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2047 West Malone
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008788
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Helen Saldivar (210)354-6590
Agenda:

BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
2047 W. MALONE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78225
P.O. Box 245994, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78224

REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 23, 2009

Notice is hereby given to the public that the Board of Directors for the BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT shall have a Regular Board of Directors Meeting on the 23rd day of November 2009. The meeting will be called to order at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Bexar Metropolitan Water District Board Room, 2055 W. Malone, San Antonio, Texas 78225.

The District provides unrestricted access for the disabled.

AGENDA

1. Meeting Called to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Invocation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
4. The Bexar Metropolitan Water District s Board of Directors reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, as it pertains to consultation with the Board attorney (�551.071); deliberation about Real Property (�551.072); deliberations about Gifts and Donations (�551.073); Personnel Matters (�551.074); deliberations about Security Devices (�551.076); and Economic Development (�551.087). EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE IN OPEN SESSION.

a) � 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation:
Gilbert Garza v. Bexar Metropolitan Water District, et al. (McKamie Law Firm)

b) Establishment of job performance goals and objectives for General Manager. (Gardner Law Firm)

c) Discussion of Scope of Board Counsel services. (Gardner Law Firm)

d) Discussion of policy regarding Board member communications to contractors, media representatives, and other outside parties. (Gardner Law Firm)

5. The Board will reconvene in Open Session.
6. The Board may take ACTION on any item discussed in Executive Session.
7. Requests by interested citizens to address the Board.
ACTION ITEMS:
THE BOARD WILL BE ASKED TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION:
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:

Item(s) Brought by Finance: (Jesse Morin)
8. To approve a Resolution approving a Term Sheet for the extension of Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement and other matters related thereto. (J.Morin)

Items(s) Brought by Engineering: (Robert R. Villarreal II)

9. To appoint members to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) in accordance with the Board Resolution passed on November 17, 2009. (R. Mengden)

10. To approve the addition of a project to the Capital Improvement Budget to install 8 Ductile Iron main along Hibiscus in the Castle Hills service area (District 6) in the amount of $78,000.00 (including 10% contingency) and to reallocate that amount from BP-091003 (Plug Abandoned Wells) to BP-091003A (Hibiscus: Fox Hall Lane to End). (R. Villarreal II)

11. To approve the addition of a project to the Capital Improvement Budget to tie in Oliver Ranch Subdivision in the Hill Country service area (District 6) in the amount of $50,000.00 (including 10% contingency) and to reallocate that amount from BP-091003 (Plug Abandoned Wells) to BP-091003B (Laurel Field Tie-In). (Robert R. Villarreal II)

12. To approve the addition of a project to the Capital Improvement Budget to install 8 Ductile Iron main along Mathis Circle and re-lay all the services on Mathis Road from Bywood Drive to Mathis Circle in the Southeast Service Area (District 5) in the amount of $257,250.00 (including 10% contingency) and to reallocate that amount from BP-091028 (Hwy 281: Black Willow to Mogford) to BP-091028E (Mathis Road and Mathis Circle Main Replacement). (R. Villarreal II)

13. To approve the addition of a project to the Capital Improvement Budget to install 12 Ductile Iron main along Oliver Road in the Southeast service area (District 5) in the amount of $220,000.00 (including 10% contingency) and to reallocate $153,240.00 from BP-091028 (Hwy 281: Black Willow to Mogford) and $66,760.00 from BP-091003 (Plug Abandoned Wells) to BP-091028F (Oliver Road: Mogford to Blackjack Drive). (R. Villarreal II)

14. To authorize the Director of Finance to execute a contract with LNV Engineering, to design the Fay Avenue: New Laredo Rd. to Somerset Rd., Southside service area (District 1), for the amount of $26,253.00 and to allocate that amount from BP-091042 (Fay Avenue: New Laredo Rd. to Somerset Rd.). (J. Tucker)

15. To authorize the Director of Finance to approve a Funding Agreement with the City of San Antonio (COSA) to remove and replace (flat work) curb, sidewalk and driveway aprons on the west side of Temple Square from Bay Horse to Prescott for the Temple Square Main Replacement (District 3) for an amount of $172,402.62, allocating funds from the Capital Budget BP-091016 (Temple Square Main Replacement). (R. Villarreal II)

16. To approve the purchase of four (4) Global Positioning System (GPS) hand-held units and appurtenances (which includes the trade-in credit of $2,000.00 for 2 units) in the amount of $25,799.00 from Tri-Global Technologies, LLC., to support distribution system asset management; funded by BE-091007 (GPS Handheld Units (4)) and by reallocating $500.00 from BE-091012 (Dell Servers/VMWare) to BE-091007 (GPS Handheld Units (4)). (B. Regnier)
Items(s) Brought by Operations: (Roger Placencia)
17. To authorize the Director of Finance to approve an award of an IDIQ contract to Nolan s Office Products utilizing the TXMAS Cooperative Agreement to provide Office Furniture for District on an as needed basis. (R. Placencia)
18. To authorize the Director of Finance to approve an award of an IDIQ contract to Clark Construction to provide asphalt materials on an as needed basis. (IFB-2009-020) (R. Placencia)
Items(s) Brought by IT: (Robert Pina)
19. To authorize the Director of Finance to approve a sole source award of a term delivery order to Hansen Information Technologies to purchase software licenses, upgrades, training and services on an as need basis to improve and support BexarMet departments beginning upon award and ending November 23, 2010, for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (R. Pina) PULLED
20. CONSENT ITEMS:
THE BOARD WILL BE ASKED TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION:
a) To authorize the Director of Finance to negotiate and execute a Utility Service Agreement (USA) for the Parman Tract Development. (J. Tucker)

b) To authorize the Director of Finance to negotiate and execute a Utility Service Agreement (USA) for the U Bar Ranch Development. (J. Tucker)
c) To authorize the Director of Finance to amend a Utility Service Agreement (USA) for the La Catrina Development. (R. Villarreal II)
d) To authorize the Director of Finance to negotiate and execute a Utility Service Agreement (USA) for the Luckey Ranch Development. (J. Tucker)
e) To accept the Financial Report for the month ending September 30, 2009 and year-to-date. (J. Morin) (No Action October 26, 2009, Regular Board Meeting)
f) To accept the Financial Report for the month ending October 31, 2009 and year-to-date. (J. Morin)
g) On the approval of payment for legal fees for professional services provided to the District. (D. Borden)

21. ACTION ITEMS FROM ADMINISTRATION: (Edna Wigfall Crut�)
THE BOARD WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE:
a) September 28, 2009 Regular Board Meeting
b) September 30, 2009 Special Board Meeting
c) October 13, 2009 Special Board Meeting
d) October 16, 2009 Special Board Meeting
e) October 19, 2009 Special Board Meeting
f) October 20, 2009 Special Board Meeting
g) October 26, 2009 Regular Board Meeting
h) October 29, 2009 Special Board Meeting

22. REPORT ITEMS: (Jesse Morin)
The Management Team Monthly Reports (Information only)
a) The purchase of materials necessary for store s inventory or for on-going projects for the month of October 2009. (G. Henderson)
b) The exceptional expenditures and professional fees, including legal fees for the month of October 2009. (G. Henderson)
c) Update on completing 2009 Order Request from the Regional Water Resource Development Group. (H. Ramos)
d) Status report on surplus real property (113(1) W. Castle Lane). (D. Borden)
e) Update on BexarMet Customer Service Phone System. (R. Pina)
f) The Top 25 Delinquent Accounts. (M. Lopez)
g) Commercial/Residential Accounts turned off for the month of October 2009. (M. Lopez)
h) Check History Report for the month of October 2009. (G. Henderson)
i) Current Status of Employees for the Month of October 2009. (E. Wigfall Crut�)
Item(s) Brought by Individual Board Members:
23. Discussion or possible revision to the Drought Contingency Plan. (L. Wenger)

24. Amendment to the BexarMet By-Laws, Article III, Section 11, Assistant General Manager. (D. Eaton)
Adjournment
25. The Board will be asked to set the date, time and order of the Open Session/ Executive Session for the Board s Regular Monthly Meeting for Monday, December 21, 2009 at 4:00 PM and/or Special Board Meeting.

26. The Board will adjourn.

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Agency Name:	Wood County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	210 CLARK ST
City Location:	QUITMAN
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008374
Submit Date:	11/06/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	TRACY NICHOLS OR RHONDA ARRINGTON; 903-763-4891
Agenda:

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL; INVOCATION; PROTEST HEARINGS; GRANT/DENY HEARING FOR 25.25D PROTESTS; APPROVE SUPPLEMENTS; APPROVE MINUTES; ADJOURNMENT

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Agency Name:	Deep East Texas Council of Governments
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2200 SOUTH WASHINGTON
City Location:	LIVINGSTON
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008268
Submit Date:	11/03/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	JOAN DRAPER; 409.384.5704 X 258
Agenda:

CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL - INTRODUCTIONS
DETCOG STAFF UPDATE
ADJOURN

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Agency Name:	Deep East Texas Council of Governments
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2200 SOUTH WASHINGTON
City Location:	LIVINGSTON
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008267
Submit Date:	11/03/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	JOAN DRAPER; 409.384.5704 X 258
Agenda:

CALL TO ORDER
CALL FOR PROXIES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMITTEE REPORTS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURN

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Agency Name:	Rio Grande Council of Governments
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Policy Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	10751 Montana Avenue
City Location:	El Paso
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008730
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	For additional information contact Barbara Kauffman, Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 N. Stanton Street, Ste. 610, El Paso, Texas 79902. Phone: (915) 533-0998, ext. 121, Fax: (915) 356-1697, e-mail: barbarak@riocog.org
Agenda:

AGENDA
FAR WEST TEXAS WATER PLANNING GROUP
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

Monday, November 23, 2009

To be conducted via videoconference at the following locations:

2:00 PM (MST) at:
Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Water Resources Learning Center
10751 Montana Avenue, El Paso, Texas
and
3:00 PM (CST)
at:
Sul Ross State University, Warnock Science Building, WSB 101
East Highway 90, Gate 2, Alpine, TX 79832

I. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
II. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy Recommendations to be Included in the Regional Plan
III. Adjourn

For additional information contact Barbara Kauffman, Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 N. Stanton Street, Ste. 610, El Paso, Texas 79902. Phone: (915) 533-0998, ext. 121, Fax: (915) 356-1697, e-mail: barbarak@riocog.org

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Agency Name:	Brazos River Authority
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Directors
Status:	Active
Street Location:	4600 Cobbs Drive
City Location:	Waco
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008765
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Tina Russell, Brazos River Authority
Agenda:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY
November 23, 2009

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Brazos River Authority shall conduct a New Director Orientation on November 23, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas.

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Agency Name:	Trinity River Authority of Texas
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	LEGAL COMMITTEE
Status:	Active
Street Location:	5300 S. COLLINS ST.
City Location:	ARLINGTON
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008696
Submit Date:	11/16/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	HOWARD S. SLOBODIN, SEC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PO BOX 60, ARLINGTON 76004; 817-467-4343
Agenda:

A. DENTON CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- TREATMENT PLANT SITE IMPROVEMENTS -- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

B. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- ELM FORK RELIEF INTERCEPTOR, SEGMENT EF-6 -- FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING -- COLINAS CROSSING CORPORATION.

(ITEMS C AND D INVOLVE LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND ARE EXEMPT FROM THE OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. THE TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONVOKE AN EXECUTIVE, OR CLOSED, SESSION ON THE FOREGOING ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF TEX. GOV T CODE ��551.071 et seq. ANY FINAL DECISION, ACTION OR VOTE MUST BE DONE IN OPEN SESSION.)

C. SELECTED MATTERS PENDING BEFORE THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY -- STATUS REPORT.

D. LITIGATION STATUS REPORT.

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Agency Name:	Northeast Texas Municipal Water District
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	NETMWD Board of Directors
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Northeast Texas Municipal Water District Executive Office, 4180 Farm Road 250, Morris County,
City Location:	Hughes Springs,
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008578
Submit Date:	11/12/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	NETMWD EXECUTIVE OFFICE: 4180 FM Highway 250 South, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656; Office Telephone: (903) 639-7538; Fax: (903) 639-2208; E-mail: netmwd@aol.com; Attn: Walt Sears, General Manager
Agenda:

The Board of Directors will consider and act on the following items:
1. Call to order, recognition of guests, and invocation.
2. Consideration and action on the minutes from the meeting on October 26, 2009.
3. Consideration and action on monthly investment report, financial reports on all current accounts and funds, and invoices for professional services.
4. Consideration and action on Lake O the Pines Southside Project. This agenda item includes actions on input from the Southside Steering Committee. This agenda item includes approval of the recommendation from the Southside Committee to authorize a Public Notice to harvest the timber on approximately 197 acres of land near FM 450 intended partially as a water sludge disposal site. Possible action includes authorization of the notice and related action.
5. Consideration and action on a possible policy to reward exemplary service by employees.
6. Consideration and action on amendment to Contract 0704830689 for Regional Water Planning between the Texas Water Development Board and the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District. This amendment results in no budget increase or decrease in the contracted amount, but only allocation among the various contract tasks.
7. General Manager s Report: (a) Update and possible discussion of possible water sales out of Lake O the Pines, (b) Update on Financial Audit, (c) Update on the pending formation of a TWCA Committee on Groundwater, (d) Review of US Army Corp of Engineers water storage comparison at Lake O the Pines, (e) Update on possible water consumption changes by US Steel.
8. Report on Water Production Operations.
9. Establish next meeting date. Consider December 28, 2009 for the date of next meeting.
10. Adjourn.

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Agency Name:	Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board
Date of Meeting:	11/23/2009
Time of Meeting:	3:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
Status:	Active
Street Location:	520 N. STAPLES
City Location:	CORPUS CHRISTI
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008763
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Arlene Falcon, 361.885.3017, arlene.falcon@coastalworksource.com
Agenda:

Agenda

Page

I. Call to Order: Zachary Kay

II. Roll Call

III. Public Comment

IV. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of May 27, 2009 Minutes

V. Information Item Only:

Update on Program Performance

VII. Adjournment: Zachary Kay

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Agency Name:	Railroad Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008706
Submit Date:	11/16/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6715
Agenda:

NOTICE OF MEETING
Part 2 of 2; items 101-179

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Railroad Commission of Texas at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor, Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, commencing at 9:30 a.m. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on one or more items, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

Webcast. Commission open meetings are webcast and may be accessed from the Commission's home page at www.rrc.state.tx.us then clicking on WEBCASTS OF RRC COMMISSION CONFERENCES, or by going directly to http://www.texasadmin.com/cgi-bin/txrail.cgi.

Auxiliary Aids or Services for Persons with a Disability. Any individual with a disability who plans to attend this meeting and who requires auxiliary aids or services should notify the Commission as far in advance as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Requests may be made to the Personnel Office of the Railroad Commission of Texas by mail at P. O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967; by telephone at (512) 463-6981 or TDD No. (512) 463-7284; by e-mail at ADA@rrc.state.tx.us; or in person at 1701 North Congress Avenue, Suite 9-100, Austin, Texas.

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL-HEARINGS SECTION

OIL AND GAS PROTESTED

AGREED ENFORCEMENT ORDERS (44 of 135 items; numbers 101-144)

101. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006425: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 1253 East Davis, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

102. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006428: Tas Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 3000 Invincible Cir., League City, Galveston County, Texas.

103. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006430: John L Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 11606 Moorcreek, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

104. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006431: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 3225 Fonville Avenue, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.

105. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006433: City of Laredo Utilities Department enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 102 Norwich, Laredo, Webb County, Texas.

106. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006436: City of McKinney enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 1028 North McDonald Street (University Avenue), McKinney, Collin County, Texas.

107. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006437: Targa North Texas LP enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at US 283 North PVT 1779, Albany/Shack West 6-inch poly-line, Shackelford County, Texas.

108. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006438: Joe Moore Pipeline Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at US 283 North PVT 1779, Albany/Shack West 6-inch poly-line, Shackelford County, Texas.

109. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006440: City of Wichita Falls enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.10(b), at 501 East Inwood Drive (Seymour Hwy), Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas.

110. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006441: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(a), at 1711 Belmead (Shannon), Irving, Dallas County, Texas.

111. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006444: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(a), at Lake Side Circle (Lake Side Circle & Hebron), Lewisville, Denton County, Texas.

112. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006446: Mabak Directional Drilling, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.10(b), at 100 South Oak Street (Main Street), Roanoke, Denton County, Texas.

113. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006448: Advanced Paving Company enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 5656 Wimbleton Way (Willkieway), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

114. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006449: Stafford Plumbing enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 257 Newberry Trail, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas.

115. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006452: Bear Drilling Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 4770 Street Hwy 121, Lewisville, Denton County, Texas.

116. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006453: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 4306 Steven Street (Mike), North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas.

117. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006454: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(a), at Belt Line Road (Cabell Drive), Irving, Dallas County, Texas.

118. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006455: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 600 Knox, Boyd, Wise County, Texas.

119. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006456: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 211 East Mesquite Street (Colorado), Coleman, Coleman County, Texas.

120. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006457: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at Hwy 114 & North Kimball, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.

121. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006458: Dakota Utility Contractors, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at Hwy 114 & North Kimball, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.

122. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006461: City of Brownwood enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.10(b), at 2207 11th, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas.

123. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006462: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(a), at 615 West Oak (Denton), Denton County, Texas.

124. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006464: Axiom Commercial Company, LTD enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(e), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 320 Eagle, Denton, Denton County, Texas.

125. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006465: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 1711 Ross Avenue (Perry), Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas.

126. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006466: F. Hall Moving & Demolition enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 2719 Cross, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

127. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006470: City of Lewisville enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 2037 Kenny CT (Valley View), Lewisville, Denton County, Texas.

128. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006476: Ajax Equipment enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.10(b), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at FM 2256 and Carter Road, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas.

129. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006477: Silverado Brothers enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2019 Lockhill Selma, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

130. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006480: Fence Doctor enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at 3302 Buffalo Pass, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

131. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006482: Town of Pecos City enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 301 West 3rd Street (Elm Street), Pecos, Reeves County, Texas.

132. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006486: Zapalac Reed Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 11400 North Mopac (Braker Lane), Austin, Travis County, Texas.

133. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006489: Skyline Excavation Co. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 223 Jackson, Justin, Denton County, Texas.

134. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006490: Fayette Electric Cooperative Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at Egypt (Francis), Plum, Fayette County, Texas.

135. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006494: Jareds Plumbing enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 2110 Fir Springs (Hidden Pines), Kingwood, Harris County, Texas.

136. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006495: Underground Specialties enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 8415 Gentlewood Ct (Distant Rock Lane), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

137. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006497: Pinnacle Fence Co. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 105 Stephens Ct (Louise Lane), Athens, Henderson County, Texas.

138. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006498: Border Mechanical Company enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 3917 North Mesa (Sunbowl), El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

139. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006499: Mid-America of Texas, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 4117 Keller Hicks (Cactus Springs), Fort Worth, Taylor County, Texas.

140. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006500: Underground Specialties enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 9806 Darby Mill Lane, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

141. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006501: Three Sisters Nursery enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 14306 Harvest Glen Ct (Orchard County Lane), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

142. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006502: ARS Plumbing enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 6318 Willow Pine Drive (Butteroak), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

143. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006503: Skyline Excavation enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.4(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 6433 Perdido, Watauga, Tarrant County, Texas.

144. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006694: AAA Sanitation enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.10(b), at 1107 Willow Springs Drive (Anniversary Drive and Willow Springs Drive), Longview, Gregg County, Texas.

OIL AND GAS UNPROTESTED

CONSENT AGENDA (21 items; numbers 145-165)

145. O&G 01-0262944: Texas Petroleum Investment Co. to amend the permanent field rules for the Luling-Branyon Field, Caldwell and Guadalupe Counties, Texas.

146. O&G 01-0262952: Texas Petroleum Investment Co. to amend the permanent field rules for the Darst Creek (Edwards) (23191666) Field, Guadalupe County, Texas.

147. O&G 01-0263175: Petrohawk Operating Company to consider temporary field rules for the Hawkville (Eagleford Shale) (39744500) Field, La Salle County, Texas.

148. O&G 02-0262949: Ambassador Petroleum, Inc. to consider an increased net gas-oil ratio, Schomburg-Navidad River Unit (09182) Lease, Westhoff (Combined Associated) Field, Jackson County, Texas.

149. O&G 03-0263210: Navidad Resources, LLC for approval to downhole commingle all current and future wells that they or any successor or assign may operate in the Fort Trinidad (Glen Rose, Upper), Fort Trinidad, East (Buda), Fort Trinidad, East (Georgetown), Ft. Trinidad, E. (Edwards), Ft Trinidad, E. (Edwards -A-) and Ft. Trinidad, SE. (Edwards) Fields, Houston and Madison Counties, Texas.

150. O&G 06-0260836: Exxon Mobil Corporation to consider a per-well MER for each well completed in the Hawkins (Paluxy, South) Field, Wood County, Texas.

151. O&G 06-0263163: Petro-Hunt, L.L.C. to consider amending the field rules for the Quitman, NW. (Gloyd) (73848166) Field, Wood County, Texas.

152. O&G 08-0262934: Sandridge Expl. and Prod., LLC to consider an MER for the Txl-JJJ (28031) Lease, Well No. 1, Lawson (San Andres) (52497333) Field, Ector County, Texas.

153. O&G 08-0262990: Devon Energy Production Co, L.P. to consider a net gas-oil ratio for McKnight, M.B. (24541) Lease, Well No. 155, Sand Hills (Wolfcamp) (80473868) Field, Crane County, Texas.

154. O&G 10-0262937: Mobeetie Resource Dev LLC pursuant to the "Injection Provision" of Statewide Rule 36(c)(10), for authority to dispose of acid gas into the Brown Dolomite formation in its Bud Hogan SWD 44 Lease, Well No. 2, (Proposed) Mobeetie (Brown Dolomite H2s Disposal) Field, Wheeler County, Texas.

155. O&G 04-0234031: EOG Resources Inc. order nunc pro tunc for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Perdido Formation of Pok-A-Dot (8600), Zwebb (10350), Las Ovejas (Wilcox 9550), Taguache Creek (Wilcox 10800), Vaquillas Ranch (Carrizo-1 Low), El Ranchito (Wilcox) and Stirling (Wilcox Consolidated) Fields, Zapata and Webb Counties, Texas.

156. O&G 04-0263056: Ricochet Energy Inc. order nunc pro tunc for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Olmos Formation of Schwarz (12400) Field, Webb County, Texas.

157. O&G 04-0263362: Killam Oil Company, LTD for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Wilcox Formation of West Tiger (Wilcox Consolidated) Field, Duval County, Texas.

158. O&G 06-0263345: C.W. Resources, Inc. for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Travis Peak Formation of Stockman (Travis Peak) Field, Shelby County, Texas.

159. O&G 06-0263343: Samson Lone Star, L.L.C. for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Pettit and Travis Peak Formations of Miyagi (Pettit), Douglass, W. (Travis Peak), Trawick (Pettit-TP Cons.), and Trawick, West (Travis Peak) Fields, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

160. O&G 06-0263201: Anadarko E&P Company LP for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Austin Chalk Formation of Brookeland (Austin Chalk, 8800) Field, Tyler County, Texas.

161. O&G 03-0263547: Square Mile Energy LLC for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Frio Formation of Coconut (Anomalina 3) and Coconut (Anomalina 4) Fields, Matagorda County, Texas.

162. O&G 02-0263549: Dan A. Hughes Company, L.P. for the recommendation of a tight gas formation for the Wilcox Formation of Strauch-Wilcox (9600) Field, Bee County, Texas.

163. O&G 8A-0263400: Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd. for authority pursuant to Statewide Rule 50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the H & J "A" (#61885) Lease, Havemeyer (San Andres) (#39717 500) Field, Gaines County, Texas.

164. O&G 03-0263272: Anadarko E&P Company LP for authority pursuant to Statewide Rule 50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the Jax Unit (#23556) Lease, Well #1RE, Giddings (Buda) (#34733 600) Field, Robertson County, Texas.

165. O&G 03-0263273: Anadarko E&P Company LP for authority pursuant to Statewide Rule 50 to approve or certify an EOR project for the Jancik Unit (#24108) Lease, Well #2, Giddings (Buda) (#34733 600) Field, Burleson County, Texas.

MASTER DEFAULT ORDERS (4 items; numbers 166-169)

166. O&G 03-0262427: Masters Onshore, LLC enforcement action regarding Sheldon (186730) Lease, Well No. 1r, Smith Point, East (F-26) (84315496) Field, Chambers County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(2).

167. O&G 7B-0262188: Geer Tank Trucks, Inc. enforcement action regarding Geer (099030) Lease, Well No. 1, Mineral Wells, E.(Congl.) (61843300) Field, Palo Pinto County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 8(d)(1) and (2); 9(12)(A).

168. O&G 09-0261830: Masada Oil & Gas enforcement action regarding Loveless (24093) Lease, Well No. 1, C. E. (Miss.) (14225500) Field, Hardeman County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 8(d)(1) and 9(11)(D), and Texas Natural Resources Code Sec. 81.0531.

169. O&G 06-0260792: Stuart Oil & Gas enforcement action regarding Brooks (10400) Lease, Well No. 1, Lansing, North (Pettit) (52002200) Field, Harrison County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2) and (3).

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

170. Issues related to the Sunset Commission review of the Railroad Commission.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

171. Approval of a computer leasing contract for Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013 and delegation of authority for the Executive Director to execute the contract documents.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DIVISION

172. Approval to initiate rulemaking to amend rules and forms in 16 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 9, LP-Gas Safety Rules; 16 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 13, CNG Safety Rules; 16 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 14, LNG Safety Rules; and 16 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 15, Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division, to include references to the Alternative Energy Division, LPG Operations, or AFRED, as appropriate, and to include current telephone and fax numbers.

OIL AND GAS DIVISION

173. Approval of three extended service contracts for plugging wells with state funds; Requisition # 455-10-0080 for 12 wells located in San Patricio County, District 04; estimated value $303,765.

174. Approval of three extended service contracts for plugging wells with state funds; Requisition # 455-10-0277 for 102 wells located in Caldwell and Guadalupe Counties, District 01; estimated value of $457,285.

175. Approval of three extended service contracts for plugging wells with state funds; Requisition # 455-10-0279 for 18 wells located in Liberty County, District 03; estimated value of $414,342.90.

176. Oil Field Cleanup Fund report for Fiscal Year 2009, 4th Quarter.

177. Approval of the Oil Field Cleanup Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009.

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

178. Railroad Commission intervention in Public Utility Commission dockets involving Competitive Renewable Energy Zone filings.

PUBLIC INPUT

179. The Commission will provide an opportunity for general public input on any matter under the jurisdiction of the Commission, in accordance with the policy adopted on September 7, 2005.

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Agency Name:	Railroad Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008705
Submit Date:	11/16/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6715
Agenda:

NOTICE OF MEETING
Part 1 of 2; items 1-100

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Railroad Commission of Texas at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress, Room 1-111, First Floor, Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, commencing at 9:30 a.m. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on one or more items, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL-HEARINGS SECTION

GAS SERVICES UNPROTESTED

1. GUD No. 9921: Statement of Intent filed by MGT, Inc. to change environs rates.

SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION

2. Docket No. C9-0001-SC-03-F: Application of Luminant Mining Company LLC for Phase I, II, and III release for various acreages of reclamation obligations for backfilling, regrading, drainage control, revegetation, and protection of surface and groundwater, Permit No. 3E, Freestone County, Texas.

OIL AND GAS PROTESTED

3. O&G 0261049: Chinn Exploration Company to consider an exception to Statewide Rule 37for the Fogle Lease, Well No. 1, Hardwood (Cotton Valley) Field, Harrison County, Texas.

4. O&G 0262473: JMM Energy LLC to consider an exception to Statewide Rule 37 for the Heinrich, Henry Lease, Well No. 4r, Aloe (Catahoula), Wildcat, Aloe (2200) and Horadam (2200 Miocene) Field, Victoria County, Texas.

5. O&G 04-0262193: WT Construction, Inc. to consider a permit application for a commercial drilling fluid disposal pit, Hoffman #1 Drilling Fluid Disposal Pit, Duval County, Texas.

6. O&G 06-0262466: Devon Energy Production Co, L.P. to inject fluid into a reservoir productive of oil or gas, Williams-Ingram SWD Lease, Well No. 1, Carthage (Pettit, Lower Gas) Field, Panola County, Texas.

7. O&G 09-0262865: Bosque Disposal Systems, LLC commercial application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste by injection into a porous formation not productive of oil or gas, Bryan No. 2 Lease, Well No. 2, Newark, East (Barnett Shale) Field, Wise County, Texas.

8. O&G 06-0262310: Fairway Resources Operating, LLC to consider unitization and secondary recovery authority for the proposed Newsome Unit, Newsome (Pittsburg 8200) Field, Camp County, Texas.

9. O&G 03-0247582: the complaint of Dr. C. E. Fenner against Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Magnum Producing, L.P. regarding alleged violations of Statewide Rule 8(d) and Statewide Rule 91 on a five-acre tract of land owned by C. E Fenner and formerly used as a gas storage plant, Austin County, Texas.

AGREED ENFORCEMENT ORDERS (91 of 135 items; numbers 10-100)

10. O&G 06-0250708: DJD Drilling Corporation enforcement action regarding Rudd-McMillan (14510) Lease, Well No. 1-h, Longwood (Goodland Lime) (54807200) Field, Harrison County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(1) and (2); 21(j); 8(d)(1) and (4)(G)(i)(I).

11. O&G 04-0258140: BNP Petroleum Corporation enforcement action regarding Dunn-Peach Lease, Well No. 4st (0606089) Permit, Dunn-Peach (St 212) Lse. Well 6 (0610029) Permit, Dunn-Peach (St 212) Lse. Well 5 (0611419) Permit, Murdock Pass, N. (Frio 8100 B) (63864200) Field. Kleberg County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 16(b); 13(b)(2)(A)(i).

12. O&G 09-0254087: Sundial Resources, Inc. enforcement action regarding Edwards (19290) Lease, Well Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Young County Regular (99480001) Field, Young County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2) and (3); 16(b); 46(j).

13. O&G 01-0262290: First Rock, Inc. enforcement action regarding Boening Bros. Dairy (08438) Lease, Well No. 1, Sutil (Reef) (87390700) Field, Kidder "A" (14294) Lease, Well No. 2, Sutil (Buda) (87390500) Field, Wilson County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2) and (3).

14. O&G 03-0259774: B & G Energy Corporation enforcement action regarding Alco-Mag, West (Yegua) (01285600) Field, Dooley (00004) Lease, Well Nos. 8 T and 9 Harris County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 9(12).

15. O&G 01-0262230: Doege, Donald enforcement action regarding Skrobarcek, P. J. -B- (04740) Lease, Well Nos. 1 and 16, La Vernia (51093001) Field, Guadalupe County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2) and (3); 3(2).

16. O&G 09-0249585: Leonard Brothers Operating Co. enforcement action regarding (496670) Operator, Abercrombie, C. L., Estate (12973) Lease, Well No. 01, Archer County Regular (03446001) Field, Archer County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 9(12).

17. O&G 02-0260214: Discovery Petroleum, L. L. C. enforcement action regarding Scott, J. R. Ranch (088593) Lease, Well No. 1, Normanna, S. (2050) (66017500) Field, Bee County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2).

18. O&G 03-0252888: Capco Operating Corporation enforcement action regarding 440 L Unit (NW) (061034) Lease, Well No. 4022 U, Brazos Block 440 (-X- Sd.) (11667825) Field, 440-l Unit (119572) Lease, Well No. B1, Brazos Blk. 440 (-C- Sd. Fb B-1) (11667410) Field, 440-l Unit (149955) Lease, Well No. K1, Brazos Block 440 (-C- Sd.) (11667400) Field, Brazos Block 479-l (162016) Lease, Well No. 2, Brazos Block 479-l (X 1 Sand) Field, Brazos LB County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2).

19. O&G 03-0262416: HMX Investments, Inc. enforcement action regarding Wilson, Ollie (19750) Lease, Well No. 5, Raccoon Bend (Gutowsky) (74106320) Field, Austin County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 9(9)(B) and (11)(D).

20. O&G 01-0263148: Remuda Operating Company enforcement action regarding Pryor, Ike T. Jr. (110844) Lease, Well No. 37, Pryor Ranch, NW (Olmos 2150) (73326500) Field, Zavala County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(3).

21. O&G 03-0262430: Chaparral Energy, L. L. C. enforcement action regarding Houston Farms Development Co. (005607) Lease, Well No. 1, Chocolate Bayou, S. (P Frio) (17920333) Field, Brazoria County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2) and (3).

22. O&G 04-0262399: Texas Southern Petroleum Corp. enforcement action regarding (848007) Operator, Matula-McNair Unit (09234) Lease, Well No. 1, Quinto Creek (4900) (73830575) Field, Jim Wells County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rule 14(b)(2) and (3).

23. O&G 09-0253803: Ferguson, S. M. Jr., Inc. enforcement action regarding Ferguson Unit (24952) Lease, Well No. 01, Searcys (Congl) (81990200) Field, Hardeman County, Texas. Violation of Statewide Rules 14(b)(2); 3(1), (2), and (3); 8(d)(1) and (4)(G)(i)(III); 17; 46(j).

24. GUD Docket No. 9862: Energy Transfer Company enforcement action for violation of Pipeline Safety Rules �16 TAC 8.101(b)(1)(B); 49 CFR 192.613(a); and 49 CFR 192.805(b), on System ID: 430865, 3900, New Braunfels to Katy, 36-inch pipeline.

25. Damage Prevention Docket No. 001930: Baker Utility Services, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at Boco Raton & Country Club (Country Club), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

26. Damage Prevention Docket No. 002086: City of Denton enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at 2621 Picadilly (Hercules), Denton, Denton County, Texas.

27. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003129: Town of Flower Mound enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2400 Wind Chase (Stone Bridge), Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas.

28. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003198: C & L Plumbing enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 302 Sawgrass Circle, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas.

29. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003245: N & H Plumbing enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 300 East Basse (Jackson Keller), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

30. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003271: Rodman L.L.C. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at Silent Harbor Loop (Hidden Lake Xing), Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas.

31. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003277: Purcell Contractors enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(e), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 208 South Park Street (Business 190), Killeen, Bell County, Texas.

32. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003608: Pace Services, LP enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at 1015 Carolyn Ct. (South Houston Road), Humble, Harris County, Texas.

33. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003618: IOC Company, LLC enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at 1724 University (Sugar Road), Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas.

34. Damage Prevention Docket No. 003619: Delta Signs enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at 100 Hwy 69 at 287 South, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas.

35. Damage Prevention Docket No. 03765: San Gabriel Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 547 Cedar Lane (Post Oak Drive), Allen/Allen Sub-division, Collin County, Texas.

36. Damage Prevention Docket No. 004516: PM Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 3339 Simmons Street (Sampson Street), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

37. Damage Prevention Docket No. 004666: American Communication Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 4811 Christhoper Place, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

38. Damage Prevention Docket No. 004685: San Gabriel Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.3(e), at 726 Bent Creek, Allen, Collin County, Texas.

39. Damage Prevention Docket No. 004806: American Communication Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2301 Millsbend, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas.

40. Damage Prevention Docket No. 005396: Houston Fence Company enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at 4011 Felicia, Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas.

41. Damage Prevention Docket No. 005912: Energy Transfer Company enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(a), at FM 50, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.

42. Damage Prevention Docket No. 005997: CPS Energy enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 5115 Medical (Babcock), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

43. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006098: PM Construction enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 2235 Richmond (Morningside), Houston/Ridgemont Sec 3, Harris County, Texas.

44. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006146: Mora Construction Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2010 South Shiloh Road (Miller), Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

45. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006166: J.S.A. Electric, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.4(b), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 4502 McKinney, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

46. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006206: Quanta Utility Services LLC enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at Oak Creek, Pilot Point, Denton County, Texas.

47. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006208: City of Port Lavaca enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2202 Jackson Street (Oleander), Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas.

48. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006232: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 311 West College, Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas.

49. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006256: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 713 West Rancier Avenue (Valley), Killeen, Bell County, Texas.

50. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006261: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 5321 Williams Drive (Del Webb Blvd.), Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas.

51. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006275: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 203 Love, Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas.

52. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006284: Quanta Utility Services LLC enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(e), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at FM 1384 and Oliver Creek Road, Justin, Denton County, Texas.

53. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006285: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 105 West Oak Street, Yantis, Wood County, Texas.

54. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006286: City of Greenville enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.10(b) and 18.11(b), at 3700 Washington (Texas), Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.

55. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006295: City of Port Arthur enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 3148 Memorial Blvd. (31st), Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.

56. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006296: City of Seymour enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 826 West Brazos Street, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas.

57. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006298: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 7609 Westwind Drive, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

58. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006300: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 5905 McCart Avenue (Duringer), Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

59. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006311: Southwest Texas Munic Gas Corp. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at South 11th and Gallego St. (Alley between West Avenue H and West Gallego), Alpine, Brewster County, Texas.

60. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006312: Key Enterprise Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at South 11th and Gallego St. (Alley between West Avenue H and West Gallego), Alpine, Brewster County, Texas.

61. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006315: Key Enterprise Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 1610 East Avenue H (South Ragin), Alpine, Brewster County, Texas.

62. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006317: Key Enterprise Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 700 West Gallego (South 11th/Alley between West Gallego and West Avenue H), Alpine, Brewster County, Texas.

63. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006325: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 500 East North Street, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

64. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006331: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 600 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

65. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006333: City of Mexia enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(e), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 1705 Hwy 39 (Wilson), Mexia, Limestone County, Texas.

66. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006339: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 609 Wallis Street (Second Street), Santa Anna, Coleman County, Texas.

67. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006347: J R Pope Company enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.10(b), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at Hwy 59 (FM 1793), Marshall, Harrison County, Texas.

68. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006349: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 311 East Parks Street, Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas.

69. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006354: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 4424 Avebury Drive, Plano, Collin County, Texas.

70. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006358: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 5601 Wilmington, Frisco, Collin County, Texas.

71. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006364: Mckinnon Construction Co., Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at 2100 Block Fritz Swanson Road, Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas.

72. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006367: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 305 Morgan Street, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.

73. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006372: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 4112 Spencer St. B, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

74. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006373: A & M Plumbing Co. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 10614 Three Chiminey Drive, Flint, Smith County, Texas.

75. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006375: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 516 North Street, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

76. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006377: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 11 Cedar Elm, Allen, Collin County, Texas.

77. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006378: Ace Fence enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.11(b), at 11 Cedar Elm, Allen, Collin County, Texas.

78. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006380: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 13500 Breton Ridge Drive, Houston, Harris County Texas.

79. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006382: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 1842 Avenue B, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas.

80. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006384: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at Breton Falls Lane (Feather Mill Lane), Richmond, Fort Bend, Texas.

81. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006386: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 8021 Bissonnet Houston, Harris County, Texas.

82. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006387: Bristow Contracting enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.4(g) and 18.11(b), at 2209 Shady Brook Drive, Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas.

83. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006389: Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6, enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.10(b), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 1010 Campus, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.

84. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006395: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.5(a), at 1818 Pannell (Rawley Street), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

85. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006398: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 2935 Morning Glory, Pasadena, Harris County, Texas.

86. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006400: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 2411 Prides Crossing Road (Swords Creek Drive), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

87. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006401: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 3303 Ferndale, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

88. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006404: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 4849 Melody Lane, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

89. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006405: Badeco Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.4(g) and 18.11(b), at 3251 Woodlawn (Dumas Lane), San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

90. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006407: Austin Taylor Plumbing enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.4(b), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 4708 Lone Oak (Bright Star), Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

91. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006408: Centerpoint Energy Entex enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.3(d), at 1018 Bingham, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

92. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006409: ACM Contractors enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(d), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 1018 Bingham, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

93. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006410: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(b), at 1701 North Locust, Denton, Denton County, Texas.

94. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006411: Dickerson Construction Company Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.11(b) and 18.11(b), at Intersection of Eagle & Carroll, Denton, Denton County, Texas.

95. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006412: Atmos Energy, West Texas Division enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 4400 Block Midland Drive (Loop 250), Midland, Midland County, Texas.

96. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006416: American Remediation Options, Inc. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a) and 18.11(b), at 13418 Holston Hills (Vestavia Drive), Houston, Harris County, Texas.

97. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006417: General Plumbing Contractors enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rules 16 TAC ��18.3(a), 18.11(b), and 18.11(b), at 13202 Peach Orchard Lane (Windmill Creek Drive), Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas.

98. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006418: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 6012 Rickee Drive (Anne Court), Watauga, Tarrant County, Texas.

99. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006423: Bay City Gas Company enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 1803 Horn Road, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas.

100. Damage Prevention Docket No. 006424: Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Div. enforcement action for violation of Underground Pipeline Damage Rule 16 TAC �18.8(a), at 5626 Sumatra Drive, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

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Agency Name:	Public Utility Commission of Texas
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1701 N. Congress Ave.
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008630
Submit Date:	11/13/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Nancy Hernandez (512)936-7169
Agenda:

Agency Name:	Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	5806 Mesa Drive
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008716
Submit Date:	11/16/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Renee Johnston, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Post Office Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711; 512/206-3217. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services (such as interpreters for persons who are
Agenda:

1) Call to Order; 2) Approval of Commission Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2009; 3) Administrator s Report on Selected Trends: Label Applications and Excise Tax Revenues; 4) TABC Quality Assurance Review Report on Internal Audit Activity; 5) Internal Audit Annual Report for FY 2009; 6) Report on Excise Tax Collection Process Audit Conducted by the State Auditor s Office; 7) Annual Report on Agency Recruitment and Hiring Policies; 8) Update on Two-Year License/Permit Renewals; 9) Information Technology Initiatives Update; 10) Update on Fiscal Year 2009 Fourth Quarter Performance Measures and Fiscal Year 2010 to Date Performance Measures; 11) Enforcement Manual Update; 12) Public Comment; 13) Executive Session to Consult with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending and Anticipated Litigation Against the Agency and to Discuss the Duties, Responsibilities, and Evaluation of the Administrator (Govt. Code �551.071, �551.074); 14) Next Meeting Dates: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, and Tuesday, February 23, 2010; 15) Adjourn.

[Note: Items may not necessarily be considered in the order they appear on the agenda; executive session for advice of Counsel may be called regarding any agenda item (pursuant to �551.071 of the Government Code); action may be taken on any agenda item.]

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008007
Submit Date:	10/23/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Anna Treadwell (512) 239-0974
Agenda:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES AND REQUIRING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0371
TCEQ Docket No. 2009-0388-AIR-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing at:

10:00 a.m. November 24, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed July 16, 2009 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Exxon Mobil Corporation, for violations in Harris County, Texas, of: 30 Tex. Admin. Code �� 101.20(3), 115.722(c)(1), and 116.715(a); Flexible Permit No. 3452, Special Condition Nos. 1 and 9; Tex. Health & Safety Code � 382.085(b); and 40 Code of Federal Regulations � 60.18(c)(2).

The hearing will allow Exxon Mobil Corporation, the Executive Director, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Exxon Mobil Corporation, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Exxon Mobil Corporation to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director s Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Exxon Mobil Corporation, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority:Tex. Water Code � 7.054 and ch. 7; Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 382; and 30 Tex. Admin. Code chs. 101, 115, and 116; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 80 and 1 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Anna Treadwell, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512)239-3400. Information concerning hearing procedures and public participation in hearings may be obtained by contacting Blas Coy, Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P. O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512)239-6363.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk. Documents may be filed electronically at http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/efilings/or sent to the following address: ATTN: SOAH Docket Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission regarding this application, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512)475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: October 23, 2009

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Agency Name:	Texas A&M Health Science Center IACUC on the Temple Campus
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	TAMHSC IACUC on the Temple Campus
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2401 South 31st street
City Location:	Temple
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008751
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Dr. T.J. Kuehl
Agenda:

Approval of draft minutes from previous meeting; Review of annual progress reports; Review of items brought to full committee; Review of 3-yr de novo; Review of new application; Review of semiannual reports; & miscellaneous items and operating procedures.

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Agency Name:	South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Guadalupe Basin Water Needs Workgroup for Region L
Status:	Active
Street Location:	100 East Guenther
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008752
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Suzanne B. Scott, General Manager, San Antonio River Authority, P.O. Box 839980, San Antonio, Texas, 78283-9980, (210) 227-1373
Agenda:

NOTICE TO PUBLIC
REGIONAL WATER PLANNING

The Guadalupe Basin Water Needs Workgroup for Region L will meet on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the San Antonio River Authority, 100 East Guenther Street, San Antonio, Texas to continue discussions on recommended projects to meet the water needs of the Guadalupe Basin.

Region L includes the following counties: Uvalde, Zavala, Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, Medina, Atascosa, Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, Goliad, Refugio, Calhoun, Victoria, DeWitt, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Caldwell, Comal, Kendall and the southern half of Hays Counties.

For additional information, please contact: Landon Yosko, Region L, c/o San Antonio River Authority, P.O. Box 839980, San Antonio, Texas 78283-9980 or phone (210) 302-3641/email: lyosko@sara-tx.org.

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Agency Name:	Texas Neighborhood Services
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	6:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	522 Palo Pinto Street
City Location:	Weatherford
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008725
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Lynn Ball 817-598-5700 ext. 2009
Agenda:

Policy Council Meeting 11/24/2009
Texas Neighborhood Services Administrative Office
522 Palo Pinto St.
Weatherford, Texas 76086
----- Agenda Topics -----
Call to Order/Roll Call/Approve Agenda/Approve Minutes from prior meetings: Amanda King PC President
New Business:
A. Child Nutrition Content Area Plans
Rachael Liles
Nutrition Coordinator
Old Business:
None
Child Nutrition Report: Rachael Liles Nutrition Coordinator
Directors Reports:
Executive Directors Report
Head Start Directors Report Brad Manning
Barbara Brister Executive Director
Head Start Director
* Executive Session: In accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the Texas Neighborhood Services Policy Council will meet in Closed Session
(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Following the Closed Session the Policy Council will reconvene in Open Session to make any decisions or take any action resulting from the Closed Session
Financial Report: Michael Stout CFO
Enrollment Report:
Absenteeism Report:
Fundraising Activities as needed:
Approval of Fundraising Activities as needed: Marian Cummings Family & Community Partnership Manager
Announcements:
PC President
PC Members & Staff
Set Next Meeting Date: PC President
Adjourn: PC President

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Agency Name:	Bexar Metropolitan Water District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Bexar Metropolitan Water District Real Estate Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2047 West Malone
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008780
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Helen Saldivar (210)354-6590
Agenda:

AGENDA
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING
BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT

MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE
BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
2055 W. MALONE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78225
CONFERENCE ROOM B

November 24, 2009
11:00 a.m.

The District provides unrestricted access for the disabled.

1. Meeting called to order.

2. Deliberation and briefing about Real Property as it relates to potential offers on properties and easements.

3. The Bexar Metropolitan Water District s Real Estate Committee reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, as it pertains to consultation with attorney (�551.071); deliberation about Real Property (�551.072); deliberations about Gifts and Donations (�551.073); Personnel Matters (�551.074); deliberations about Security Devices (�551.076); and Economic Development (�551.087).

4. Adjournment.

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Agency Name:	Ellis County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Directors
Status:	Active
Street Location:	400 Ferris Avenue
City Location:	Waxahachie
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008775
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jackie Gaither
Agenda:

AGENDA
ELLIS APPRAISAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
400 FERRIS AVENUE
WAXAHACHIE, TX
4:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING PRAYER

WELCOME AND HEARING OF VISITORS

OLD BUSINESS:

1. ACTION: APPROVAL OF OR CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FROM OCTOBER 16, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETINGS

REPORTS:

2. CHIEF APPRAISER S REPORT Financial Reports: September, October 2009
Department Updates:
Administrative, Appraisal, Property Owner Assistance
Property Owner Liaison Officer Report

3. DISCUSSION: REVIEW OF QUARTERLY 25.25(b) REPORT

4. DISCUSSION: ELECTION OF MEMBERS FOR EAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS

5. ACTION: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ALTERNATE PLAN AND RETIREE COVERAGE
THROUGH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK
POOL RERATE

6. ACTION: APPOINTMENT TO THE APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR 2010/2011

7. ACTION: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER 2010 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

8. ACTION: APPOINTMENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL APPRAISAL ADVISORY BOARD
FOR 2010/2011

9. ACTION: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EAD PURCHASING POLICY

10. ACTON: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EAD PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT POLICY

ELLIS APPRAISAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 2009
PAGE 2

ADJOURN:
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 551.074 OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

551.074- FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENT,
EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE
OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OR TO HEAR COMPLAINTS OR CHARGES AGAINST A PUBLIC OFFICER OR
EMPLOYEE

(1) EVALUATION OF THE CHIEF APPRAISER AND
CONSIDERATION OF 2010 COMPENSATION

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION: APPROVAL OF CHIEF APPRAISER S 2010 COMPENSATION
12. ACTION: ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,

Kathy A. Rodrigue, RPA, RTA
Chief Appraiser

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Agency Name:	Ellis County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Directors
Status:	Cancelled
Street Location:	400 Ferris Avenue
City Location:	Waxahachie
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008771
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jackie Gaither
Agenda:

AGENDA
ELLIS APPRAISAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
400 FERRIS AVENUE
WAXAHACHIE, TX
4:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING PRAYER

WELCOME AND HEARING OF VISITORS

OLD BUSINESS:

1. ACTION: APPROVAL OF OR CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FROM OCTOBER 16, 2009 AND SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETINGS

REPORTS:

2. CHIEF APPRAISER S REPORT Financial Reports: September, October 2009
Department Updates:
Administrative, Appraisal, Property Owner Assistance
Property Owner Liaison Officer Report

3. DISCUSSION: REVIEW OF QUARTERLY 25.25(b) REPORT

4. DISCUSSION: ELECTION OF MEMBERS FOR EAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS

5. ACTION: DISCUSS AND APPROVE ALTERNATE PLAN AND RETIREE COVERAGE
THROUGH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK
POOL RERATE

6. ACTION: APPOINTMENT TO THE APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD FOR 2010/2011

7. ACTION: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER 2010 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

8. ACTION: APPOINTMENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL APPRAISAL ADVISORY BOARD
FOR 2010/2011

9. ACTION: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EAD PURCHASING POLICY

10. ACTON: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EAD PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT POLICY

ELLIS APPRAISAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 2009
PAGE 2

ADJOURN:
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 551.074 OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

551.074- FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENT,
EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE
OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OR TO HEAR COMPLAINTS OR CHARGES AGAINST A PUBLIC OFFICER OR
EMPLOYEE

(1) EVALUATION OF THE CHIEF APPRAISER AND
CONSIDERATION OF 2010 COMPENSATION

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION: APPROVAL OF CHIEF APPRAISER S 2010 COMPENSATION
12. ACTION: ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,

Kathy A. Rodrigue, RPA, RTA
Chief Appraiser

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Agency Name:	Grayson Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	205 N. Travis
City Location:	Sherman
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008773
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Angie Wilson, 903-893-9673
Agenda:

AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Minutes of Last Meeting
4. Financial Report
5. Chief Appraiser Report
6. Consider Resolution Regarding Wildlife Percentage Selection Policy
7. Consider Resolution Regarding Access to Safety Deposit Boxes
8. Discussion and Action On Auditors Recommendations
9. Executive/Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Govt. Code Section 551.001 et seq.) to Discuss the Following:
a. (Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071) Private consultation with Board s attorney on any or all subjects or matter authorized by law: Proposed Settlements.
b. (Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071) Private consultation with Board s attorney on any or all subjects or matter authorized by law: Ongoing Litigation
c. (Texas Govt. Code Section 551.074) Personnel Matters: Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of an employee or hear complaints or charges against an employee.
Chief Appraiser Review
10. The Board Then Reconvene In Open Session and Take Action, As Necessary, On Items Discussed in Executive/Closed Session.
11. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Henderson County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1751 Enterprise St.
City Location:	Athens
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008702
Submit Date:	11/16/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Bettie Ann Evans 1751 Enterprise St. Athens, TX 75751 903-675-9296
Agenda:

1. Call to Order
2. Recognition of Visitors and open forum.
3. Review and accept minutes of the October 8, 2009 BOD Regular Meeting.
4. Review and approve Sept. 2009 Financials.
5. Review and approve Oct. 2009 Financials.
6. Adopt resolution for the change to Personnel Policy Manual.
7. Appoint Gary McClaskey to ARB Board for 2010-2011.
8. Reappoint Robert McAtee to ARB Board for 2010-2011.
9. Chief Appraisers Report.
10. Adjourn.

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Agency Name:	Scurry County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2612 COLLEGE AVE
City Location:	SNYDER
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008726
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Larry Crooks, Chief Appraiser 2612 College Ave Snyder, TX 79549 (325) 573-8549
Agenda:

I.CALL TO ORDER
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ACTIVITIES OF THE APPRAISAL DISTRICT
IV.OLD BUSINESS
V.NEW BUSINESS
1.Appointment of ARB Member
2.Appointment of Ag Advisory Member
3.Bank Depository Bids
4.Bills Payable

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Agency Name:	Alamo Area Council of Governments
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Alamo Area Development Corporation
Status:	Active
Street Location:	8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008754
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Gloria C. Arriaga
Agenda:

Agenda
Alamo Area Development Corporation Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:00 p.m.
Al J. Notzon III Board Room
8700 Tesoro Dr., Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78217-6228

1. Meeting called to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Citizens to be Heard.

4. Consider and act upon approving the September 30, 2009 Minutes.

5. Consider and act upon accepting the following status reports:
A. Grants
B. Income Statement
C. Balance Sheet

6. Consider and act upon approving the 2010 AADC annual budget.

7. Consider and act upon ratification of the submittal of the 2008 AADC 990 Tax Return.

8. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to accept funding from the Baptist Health Foundation in the amount of $134,000 for a two-year period for the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Project.

9. Consider and act upon approving the 2010 AADC Cost Allocation Plan.

10. Consider and act upon signing the 2010 Conflict of Interest Form.

11. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to accept funding from the City of San Antonio in the amount of $337,359.00 for the ARRA Child Care Program for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011.

12. Consider and act upon the election of AADC Board of Directors Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2010.

13. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010

14. Adjournment.

This meeting is wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is located at the front entrance of 8700 Tesoro Drive. Accessible parking spaces are also available. Interpreters for the deaf must be requested forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting by calling (210) 362-5200 or by calling Texas Relay at 7-1-1 for assistance.

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Agency Name:	Alamo Area Council of Governments
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Management/Audit Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008753
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Gloria C Arriaga
Agenda:

Agenda
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Management/Audit Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:00 a.m.
Al J. Notzon III Board Room
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78217-6228

Due to construction on Nacogdoches & 410, please allow ample drive time to arrive at the meeting.

1. Meeting called to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Citizens to be Heard.

4. Consent Agenda.

Items on the consent agenda are considered being of a routine nature and may require only limited discussion. Any member of the committee may request that items be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately for purpose of discussion and voting.

A. Consider and act upon approving the October 21, 2009 Minutes.
B. Consider and act upon approving the following Personnel recommendations:

1) Administration
a) Grants Development Manager
b) Human Resources Manager
2) Bexar Mental Retardation Authority
a) Quality Improvement Services Manager
b) Services Coordination Manager-HCS
c) Clients Rights Officer
3) Housing
a) Inspections Supervisor
b) Housing Intake Coordinator
c) Housing Intake Assistant

C. Consider and act upon approving the 2010 Meeting Dates for the Management/Audit Committee.
D. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to contract with Kal s Fleet and Auto Service, Inc., d/b/a Ottmers Auto Service under the terms of the current vehicle maintenance contract with Ottmers Auto Service, Inc.

ACCOUNTING

5. Consider and act upon approving the following status reports:

A. Grants.
B. Recoveries.
C. Balance Sheet.
D. Income Statement.
E. Board Expenditures.

ADMINISTRATION

6. Consider and act upon changes to the Personnel Policies, either Option 1 or Option 2, as they relate to Social Networking.

7. Consider and act upon approving Phase II and Phase III of the agency s lease with Cotter and Associates LLC.

8. Consider and act upon approving recommendation on AACOG s employee insurance benefits to be effective March 1, 2010.

A. Health Insurance
B. Dental Insurance
C. Vision Insurance
D. Disability (short and long term) Life Insurance

9. Consider and act upon approving reimbursement of health insurance overpayment to the Executive Director.

10. Consider and act upon approving Board members to attend the 2010 National Conference of Regions, February 21-23, 2010 in Washington D.C.

11. Consider and act upon appointment of a Labor Standards Officer (LSO) as required by the Davis Bacon Act.

HUMAN SERVICES

12. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to accept an additional $1,000,000.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the AACOG Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for PY 2009-11.

13. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to contract with two (2) new agencies for the provision of services to the Bexar Mental Retardation Authority (BMRA), for the biennium contract period beginning September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2011.

14. Consider and act upon the following form the Alamo Senior Advisory Committee:

A. Authorize six (6) new FY 2010 vendors for the Alamo Area Agency on Aging.
B. Authorize the Executive Director to submit a response to an Invitation for Bid issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and to execute the contract upon acceptance.

GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

15. Consider and act upon the following from the Alamo Regional Transit Program:

A. Authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for financial support of the flex route in the City of Pearsall, Texas.
B. Authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for financial support of the flex route in the County of Frio.
C. Authorizing the Executive Director to submit an application for funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for Small Urban and Non Urbanized projects for various programs beginning fiscal year 2010, and acceptance of funding upon award.

16. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to extend the Homeland Security Maintenance and Hosting Services funding for a fourth year option with Apex Innovations for an amount not to exceed $77,944.00.

17. Consider and act upon authorizing the Executive Director to renew a contract with Dios Dado Environmental Ltd. (Dios Dado) in support of the Air Quality program in an amount not to exceed$47,709.00 for the 2010 and 2011 Ozone Seasons.

18. Status Report on the Regional Infrastructure Improvement Zones (RIIZs).

19. Consider and act upon items to be placed on the Board of Directors Agenda from the Management/Audit Committee.

20. Discussion of items to be placed on the agenda for the next Management Committee/Audit meeting.

21. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010.

22. Adjournment.

This meeting is wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is located at the front entrance of 8700 Tesoro Drive. Accessible parking spaces are also available. Interpreters for the deaf must be requested forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting by calling (210) 362-5200 or by calling Texas Relay at 7-1-1 for assistance.

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Agency Name:	Burke Center
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location:	4101 S Medford Drive
City Location:	Lufkin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008607
Submit Date:	11/13/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Patricia Spivey
Agenda:

AGENDA
BURKE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Ward R. Burke Community Room
4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
12:00 P.M.

Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1 p.m. with the regular Board meeting being called to order at 1:00 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING

III. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ACTION ITEMS:

A. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Approval of Treasurer s Report

B. PROGRAM COMMITTEE

C. PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE

1. Approval of Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
2. Approval of Creation of Two Qualified Mental Health Professional Positions
3. Approval of Creation of Psychologist for Developmental Disabilities Provider Services

D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS NOT REQUIRING ACTION
Calendar
Update on Programmatic Activities
Report on Status of Peavy Project
Report on Charter School Application
Annual Compliance Report
Quality Management Report
Human Resources Monthly Report

E. EXECUTIVE SESSION

An executive (closed) session will be held for the purpose of holding a private consultation with Wayne Haglund Attorney for the Burke Center, with regard to pending, threatened, or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the duty of public body s counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act. These closed sessions are authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

An executive session will also be held for the purpose of receiving a report from the Professional Review Committee or to ask questions of the Professional Review Committee. This closed session is authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.075

An executive session will also be held for the purpose of deliberating on certain matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where deliberation in open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the public body s negotiations with a third person. This closed session is authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.072.

An executive session will also be held to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussions of board relations, communications, unity, leadership and direction. This closed session is authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

IV. INVITE COMMENTS FROM VISITORS

V. DESIGNATION OF DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF NEXT BOARD MEETING

VI. ADJOURN

Items do not have to be taken in same order as shown on meeting notice. If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in Executive or Closed Session, the Board will convene in such Executive or Closed Session in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. The Board may elect to consider all matters which are proper subjects for discussion in the same executive session, or may elect to hold two or more executive sessions in the same meeting.

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Agency Name:	Burke Center
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	4101 South Medford Drive
City Location:	Lufkin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008720
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Patricia Spivey
Agenda:

REVISED AGENDA
BURKE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Ward R. Burke Community Room
4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
12:00 P.M.

Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1 p.m. with the regular Board meeting being called to order at 1:00 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING

III. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ACTION/NON-ACTION ITEMS:

A. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Approval of Treasurer s Report

B. PROGRAM COMMITTEE

C. PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE

1. Approval of Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
2. Approval of Creation of Two Qualified Mental Health Professional Positions
3. Approval of Creation of Psychologist for Developmental Disabilities Provider Services
4. Approval of Creation of Mental Health Support Staff Position

D. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORT

Calendar
Update on Programmatic Activities
Report on Status of Peavy Project
Annual Compliance Report
Quality Management Report
Human Resources Monthly Report

E. EXECUTIVE SESSION

An executive (closed) session will be held for the purpose of holding a private consultation with Wayne Haglund Attorney for the Burke Center, with regard to pending, threatened, or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where the duty of public body s counsel to his client, pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act. These closed sessions are authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

An executive session will also be held for the purpose of receiving a report from the Professional Review Committee or to ask questions of the Professional Review Committee. This closed session is authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.075

An executive session will also be held for the purpose of deliberating on certain matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where deliberation in open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the public body s negotiations with a third person. This closed session is authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.072.

An executive session will also be held to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussions of board relations, communications, unity, leadership and direction. This closed session is authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074.

IV. INVITE COMMENTS FROM VISITORS

V. DESIGNATION OF DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF NEXT BOARD MEETING

VI. ADJOURN

Items do not have to be taken in same order as shown on meeting notice. If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in Executive or Closed Session, the Board will convene in such Executive or Closed Session in accordance with the Open Meetings Law, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. The Board may elect to consider all matters which are proper subjects for discussion in the same executive session, or may elect to hold two or more executive sessions in the same meeting.

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Agency Name:	Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging
Status:	Active
Street Location:	3991 East 29th Street
City Location:	Bryan
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008764
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Ronnie Gipson, Program Manager, Area Agency on Aging 979-595-2800; 1-800-994-4000
Agenda:

AGENDA

BRAZOS VALLEY REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON AGING
NOVEMBER 24, 2009 1:30 P. M.
BRAZOS VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
3991 EAST 29TH STREET
BRYAN, TX

1:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER

1:32 P. M. WELCOME OF GUEST, VISITORS AND AGING/RSVP ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS NO ACTION REQUIRED;

1:35 P. M. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ACTION REQUIRED;

1:40 P. M. DISABILITY NAVIGATOR CRYSTAL LEON NO ACTION REQUIRED;

1:50 P. M. VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY SHARON ZAMBRZYCKI
NO ACTION REQUIRED;

2:05 P. M. IDEAS FOR RSVP PROGRAM EVALUATION RSVP PROGRAM MANAGER
ACTION REQUIRED;

2:15 P. M. REVIEW OF MONTHLY PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORTS FOR
SEPTEMBER AAA PROGRAM MANAGER -NO ACTION REQUIRED;

2:30 P.M. UPDATE AND PROGRESS OF THE TSHL - NO ACTION REQUIRED;

2:40 P.M. OPEN DISCUSSION REPORT ON ANY ISSUES/CONCERNS FROM EACH
COUNTY BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE, SENIOR CENTER
MANAGER AND/OR CENTRAL KITCHEN MANAGER, MARKETING IDEAS
FOR MEALS AND SENIOR CENTER OPERATIONS - NO ACTION REQUIRED;

2:55 P.M. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE NEXT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING -
ACTION REQUIRED;

3:00 P.M. ADJOURN - ACTION REQUIRED

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Agency Name:	Education Service Center, Region I
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Directors
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1900 West Schunior
City Location:	Edinburg
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008783
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	N/A
Agenda:

NOTICE OF MEETING
Board of Directors
REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
Regular Called Meeting
Region One ESC
Executive Board Room
1900 West Schunior
Edinburg, Texas
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
11:00 A.M.

At any time during the course of this meeting, the Board of Directors may retire to Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2) to confer with its legal counsel on any subject matter in this agenda in which the duty of the Region One Education Service Center s attorney to the Region One Education Service Center s Board of Directors, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. At anytime during the course of this meeting the Board of Directors may retire to Executive Session to deliberate on any subject slated for discussion at this meeting, as may be permitted under one or more of the exceptions to the Open Meetings Act set forth in Title 5, Subtitle A, Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Texas Government Code.

AT THIS MEETING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DELIBERATE ON AND TAKE ANY ACTION DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
5. Executive Director s Report
A. Upcoming Board Conferences (Jack Damron)
Celebrating Educational Opportunities For Students Of All Cultures
B. Leadership Summit Update (Jack Damron / Tony Lara, Jr.)
C. Data One: Vertical Scale Score Reporting Service (Jack Damron/Dr. Eduardo Cancino)
D. Document Imaging Service (Jack Damron/Frances Guzman)
E. Shared Services, Consortia, Grant, & Service Offerings (Jack Damron)
F. Upcoming Events for December, 2009 and January, 2010 (Jack Damron)
G. Personnel Matters New Hires, Resignations, Retirements (Jack Damron)
H. ESC Workshops December, 2009 (Jack Damron)
I. Check Registers (Frances Guzman)
6. Minutes of the October 20, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting
7. Budget Amendments for October, 2009
8. Expenditure Reports as of October 31, 2009
9. Quarterly Investment Report
10. Occupational and Physical Therapy Services, Behavior Services for Children with Autism and Nutrition Services Proposal No. 10-10-02
11. Internet Service Provider RFP 10-10-03
12. Data One: Vertical Scale Score Reporting Service
13. Document Imaging Service

14. Consideration of Complimentary Correspondence
15. Consideration of Suggestions for Future Meeting Agendas
16. Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	5:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Directors
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Harlingen Cultural Arts Center, 576 "76 Drive
City Location:	Harlingen
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008513
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Ken Jones, Executive Director, 956-682-3481
Agenda:

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

1. Notice is hereby given that the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is conducting a series of Public Meetings on the Method of Distribution for the 2nd Round of Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funds. Written and oral comments regarding the Method of Distribution will be taken at Public Meetings scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at LRGVDC Transportation Center located at 510 S. Pleasantview Dr., Weslaco, Texas and Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the Harlingen Cultural Arts Center located at 576 76 Drive, Harlingen, TX. Additional written comments must be received by the LRGVDC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11th, 2009, Attn: Ken Jones, LRGVDC Executive Director, 311 N. 15th St., McAllen, TX 78501.

2. Notice is also given that the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) will formally consider approving the Method of Distribution at the LRGVDC Board of Director s meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the Weslaco Transit Facility, 510 S. Pleasantview Dr., Weslaco, TX.

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Agency Name:	Trinity River Authority of Texas
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	UTILITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Status:	Active
Street Location:	5300 S. COLLINS ST.
City Location:	ARLINGTON
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008721
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	HOWARD S. SLOBODIN, SEC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PO BOX 60, ARLINGTON 76004; 817-467-4343
Agenda:

A. DENTON CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND WASTEWATER TRANSPORTATION -- ISSUANCE OF SERIES 2010 REVENUE BONDS.

B. TEN MILE CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN -- ISSUANCE OF SERIES 2009 SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.

C. RED OAK CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN -- ISSUANCE OF SERIES 2009 SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.

D. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN -- ISSUANCE OF SERIES 2009 SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.

E. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- WEST FORK RELIEF INTERCEPTOR, SEGMENT WF-11B -- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.

F. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- MOUNTAIN CREEK/FISH CREEK INTERCEPTOR, SEGMENT MC-3 -- ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

G. DENTON CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- CADE BRANCH RELIEF INTERCEPTOR, SEGMENT 1 -- ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

H. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.

I. RED OAK CREEK REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM -- SOLIDS DEWATERING BUILDING -- CONTRACT AWARD.

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Agency Name:	North Texas Municipal Water District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Insurance Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	505 E. Brown Street
City Location:	Wylie
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008731
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	James M. Parks, 972.442.5405
Agenda:

Notice is hereby given pursuant to V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, that the Board of Directors of North Texas Municipal Water District, Insurance Committee, will hold a regular meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., at the North Texas Municipal Water District offices, 505 E. Brown Street, Wylie, Texas.

AGENDA

I. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval of Minutes - May 24, 2007
B. Review and Consider Renewal of NTMWD's Property Insurance Program
C. Review and Consider Renewal of NTMWD's Crime Insurance Program

II. DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Review NTMWD's Comprehensive Insurance Program
B. Review of NTMWD's Heavy Equipment Insurance Program

III. ADJOURNMENT

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the NTMWD Board of Directors Committee meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact John Montgomery in the NTMWD Administrative Offices at (972) 442-5405 as soon as possible. All reasonable efforts will be taken to make the appropriate arrangements.

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Agency Name:	North Texas Municipal Water District
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	4:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	505 E. Brown Street
City Location:	Wylie
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008742
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	James M. Parks, 972.442.5405
Agenda:

Notice is hereby given pursuant to V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, that the Board of Directors of North Texas Municipal Water District will hold a regular meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 4:00 p.m., at the North Texas Municipal Water District offices, 505 E. Brown Street, Wylie, Texas.

AGENDA

I. INVOCATION - DIRECTOR LYNN SHUYLER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Board of Directors allows individuals to speak to the Board. Prior to the meeting, speakers must complete and submit a "Public Comment Registration Form." The time limit is five (5) minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of thirty (30) minutes for all speakers. The Board may not discuss these items, but may respond with factual or policy information.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

The Consent Agenda allows the Board of Directors to approve all routine, non-controversial items with a single motion, without the need for discussion by the full Board. Any item may be removed from consent and considered individually upon request of a Board member.

A. Consider Approval of Minutes - October 20, 2009
(Please refer to Consent Agenda Item No. 09-11-01)

B. Consider Authorizing Transfer of Property to City of Lucas
(Please refer to Consent Agenda Item No. 09-11-02)

C. Consider Authorizing Granting of Easements to City of McKinney at McKinney No. 1 Delivery Site
(Please refer to Consent Agenda Item No. 09-11-03)

D. Consider Authorizing Granting Sanitary Sewer Easements to the City of Plano
(Please refer to Consent Agenda Item No. 09-11-04)
E. Consider Authorizing Change Order No. 1 and Authorization to Final Custer Road Transfer Station Landscaping and Irrigation Improvements, Project No. SWCF 03-2 (044)
(Please refer to Consent Agenda Item No. 09-11-05)

V. AGENDA ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

The Board of Directors will consider, discuss, and if appropriate, take action on the following items:

A. Consider Adoption of District Policy No. 36, NTMWD Driving Policy
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3411)

B. Consider Authorizing Additional Funding for Water Supply Planning Assistance, Project No. 149
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3412)

C. Consider Authorizing Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wylie for Reimbursement of Costs for Relocation of Water Transmission Pipelines
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3413)

D. Consider Authorizing Engineering Services Agreement for Relocation of Water Transmission Pipelines in the City of Wylie
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3414)

E. Consider Authorizing Award of Procurement Contract for Ozone Generation Equipment at Wylie Water Treatment Plants I, II, III, and IV, Project No. 153
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3415)

F. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 09-36 Authorizing Filing of A Temporary Water Use Permit Application for Overdrafting of Lake Lavon
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3416)

G. Consider Authorizing Modification No. 2 to Engineering Services Agreement for Wilson Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Advanced Treatment Improvements Final Design, Project No. 147
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3417)

H. Consider Authorizing Additional Engineering Services for the McKinney No. 2 Parallel Pipeline, Project No. WCF 07-9 (114)
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3418)

I. Consider Authorizing Adjustment to Contract Quantities and Change Order No. 1 for Wilson Creek Parallel Force Main, Project No. 140
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3419)

J. Consider Authorizing Engineering Services Agreement for Installation of Drain Return Improvements at Water Treatment Plant II, Project No. 198
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3420)

K. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 09-37 Authorizing and Ratifying Actions Taken by the NTMWD in Connection with Acquisition of Easements Across the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Property
(Please refer to Administrative Memorandum No. 3421)

A CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD WILL BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITEM V. K. ON THIS AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.072 TO DISCUSS REAL PROPERTY

VI. DISCUSSION ITEM

A. Update Status of Zebra Mussel Evaluation

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the NTMWD Board of Directors meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact John Montgomery in the NTMWD Administrative Offices at (972) 442-5405 as soon as possible. All reasonable efforts will be taken to make the appropriate arrangements.

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Agency Name:	Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Permits/Enforcement Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1615 N. St. Mary's
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008768
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jennifer Esparza; 1615 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda:

1. Public Comment.
2. Consider and take action on Authority staff recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into a Compromise and Settlement Agreement regarding the pending enforcement matter with Locke Hill Cemetery.
3. Consider and take possible action on proposed counter offer regarding the pending enforcement matters with 9455 SH 211, LLC
4. Closed Session.
The Permits/Enforcement Committee of the Board of Directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority may go into a closed session under the authority of the Government Code, Chapter 551, Texas Open Meetings Act, to discuss:

1. Consultation with Attorney Attorney/Client Privileged Consultations (�551.071)

5. Consider recommendation(s) regarding matters discussed in closed session.
6. Receive report from Authority staff on the status of the Authority s well registration efforts and related compliance matters.
7. Receive report from Authority staff regarding proposed changes to the Authority s Compromise and Settlement Guidelines.
8. Receive report from Authority staff regarding the Meter Implementation Agreement with SAWS.
9. Consider future meeting agendas.

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Agency Name:	Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Finance/Administrative Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1615 N. St. Mary's
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008767
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jennifer Esparza; 1615 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda:

1. Public Comment.
2. Consider and take action on Authority staff recommendation to approve payment to Kemp Smith for legal services for October 2009.
3. Consider recommendation from Authority staff to approve an engagement letter with Weaver & Tidwell, LLP, to provide independent audit services for fiscal year 2009, with the option to renew for up to two additional years.
4. Consider and take action on Authority staff recommendation to approve a one-year renewal of contract 09-411-CEA between the Edwards Aquifer Authority and You Name It Specialties for the purchase of certain Authority promotional items in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, and authorize the General Manager to execute the contract.
5. Receive report from Authority staff regarding Authority staff diversity.
6. Receive monthly report from Authority staff on cash balances and investments.
7. Consider future meeting agendas.

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Agency Name:	Edwards Aquifer Authority
Date of Meeting:	11/24/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Aquifer Management Planning Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1615 N. St. Mary's
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008769
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jennifer Esparza; 1615 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78215; (800) 292-1047
Agenda:

1. Public Comment.
2. Receive report from Authority staff on public comments received and the Authority s response to comments concerning the proposed rules for Cibolo Creek Transfers, affecting the following EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY RULES:
Ch. 707 (Procedures Before the Authority), Subch F (Procedures for Contested Case Hearings); and
Ch. 711 (Groundwater Withdrawals), Subch. L (Administration of Permits).
3. Consider and take action on Authority staff recommendation to adopt Final Rules for Cibolo Creek Transfers affecting the following EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY RULES:
Ch. 707 (Procedures Before the Authority), Subch F (Procedures for Contested Case Hearings); and
Ch. 711 (Groundwater Withdrawals), Subch. L (Administration of Permits).
4. Consider and take action on Authority staff recommendation to approve Groundwater Conservation Grant Applications and authorize the General Manager to execute contracts accordingly with the following Edwards Aquifer groundwater withdrawal permit holders:
1. Texas State University
2. East Medina Special Utility District
3. The Albert Lee Gilliam, Jr. and Barbara L. Gilliam Living Trust dba Valley Mobile Home Properties
4. City of San Marcos
5. City of Uvalde
5. Receive report from Authority staff on the regulatory assessment process for proposed rules relating to the control of fires on the recharge zone.
6. Receive report from Authority staff on an expanded impervious cover regulatory concepts for future consideration.
7. Consider future meeting agendas.

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Agency Name:	The University of Texas System
Date of Meeting:	11/25/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Room 410, Burges Hall, University Avenue at Sun Bowl Drive (no street address available)
City Location:	El Paso
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008801
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Cindy Crews, 500 West University Avenue, Room 408, Burges Hall, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, El Paso, Texas 79968, 915-747-6355, ccrews@utep.edu
Agenda:

I. Discussion and Appropriate Action regarding Minutes from 28 October 2009 meeting
II. Discussion and Appropriate Action regarding Protocols
Pending Protocol Termination (for below listed protocol, deliberation on the final report for a protocol that currently has a three-year approval period that was slated for review at an earlier meeting, but was either not submitted, or required modifications or additional information for deliberations)
A-200610-1 Immune responses in Th1 (STAT4), Th2 (STAT6) knockout and wild type BALB/c (Bagg albino/c strain) (wild type) mice infected with Eimeria falciformis and Nippostrongylus brasiliensis
New Protocol (for below listed protocol, deliberation on a new protocol or a de novo triennial protocol renewal submission; for triennial renewal submissions, review includes deliberation on a final report for the previous three-year approval period)
A-200911-1 Towards Defining Protective Human T-cell Epitopes in Rift Valley Fever Virus
Pending Protocols (for below listed protocols, deliberation on a new protocol or a de novo triennial protocol renewal submission that was slated for review at an earlier meeting, but was either not submitted, or required modifications or additional information for deliberations)
A-200606-1 Neurobehavioral Characterization of Novel Opiate Compounds
A-200905-2 Chemotherapy on Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
A-200910-1 Education, Teaching, Training and Biomethodology in Animal Care and Research

Pending Annual Reviews (for below listed protocols, deliberation on the annual progress report for a protocol that currently has a three-year approval period that was slated for review at an earlier meeting, but was either not submitted, or required modifications or additional information for deliberations)
A-200710-1 Rodent Health Monitoring
A-200804-2 Effect of Methamphetamine (METH) on Dopamine Transporter Downregulation and Neurodegeneration in Wistar and Sprague-Dawley Rats
A-200809-2 The Role of Leptin in Dendritic Cell Cytoskeletal Arrangement
Procedural Amendment (for the below listed protocol, deliberation on a proposed change in procedures, location, or animal numbers for a protocol that currently has a three-year approval period)
A-2125 Immuno and Chemotherapy Approach Against Chagas' Diseases
Personnel Amendments (for the below listed protocols, announcement that new individuals have been approved to work on a protocol based on completion of training and occupational health enrollment requirements)
A-614 Investigations on the Biodiversity of Wild Populations of Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles
A-200601-1 Neuroanatomical Pathways Involved in the Processing of Acute and Repeated Emotional Stress
III. Discussion and Appropriate Action regarding the following matters:
a. Review of training completions report that provides the status of training completions for animal care staff, IACUC members, and all individuals currently listed on animal use protocols
b. Vivarium facilities report on the progress of ongoing construction, personnel, and physical security including a status report on the progress of the Contingency Staff/PI Training for University of Texas at El Paso laboratory animal management during reduced manning or school closure during a potential H1N1 influenza epidemic (or any other adverse event, natural or manmade, requiring a contingency workforce)
c. Status on the search for a new non-affiliated committee member
d. Initial planning for a workshop for all principal investigators involved in animal research activities to include workshop content and timeframe
e. Adoption of a Spring-Summer IACUC meeting schedule
f. Review of the following Veterinary Services Department policies/procedures: "Guidelines for Maintenance of Tumor Cell Lines and Hybridomas," "Guidelines for Collection of Blood from Experimental Animals," "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-Proper Donning and Removal for Animal Biosafety Level I-II," and "Humane Euthanasia of Rodent (Rats and Mice) using Compressed Carbon Dioxide"
IV. Adjournment.

Meetings are open to the public except for any posted executive session held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Persons interested in a meeting and desiring communication or other special accommodations should contact the Board Office at least two working days prior to the meeting. The Board Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays and contact information follows: phone (512) 499-4402; fax (512) 499-4425; email bor@utsystem.edu; 201 West Seventh Street, Suite 820, Austin, Texas 78701-2981.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Francie A. Frederick
General Counsel to the Board of Regents
The University of Texas System
512/499-4402

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Agency Name:	Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	TEFRA Public Hearing Regarding the Issuance of Bonds
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008482
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Laura Ross at 888-638-3555 ext. 3560
Agenda:

TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (the Issuer ) at 12:00 p.m. on November 30, 2009 at 2200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Conference Room), Austin, Texas 78702, on the proposed issuance by the Issuer of one or more series of revenue bonds (the Bonds ) to provide financing for the acquisition of single family mortgages in the State of Texas, pursuant to (i) its professional educators home loan program, (ii) its fire fighter, law enforcement or security officer, and emergency medical services personnel home loan program and (iii) its low income home loan program (the Projects ). The maximum aggregate face amount of the Bonds to be issued with respect to the Projects is $140,000,000. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to express orally, or in writing, their views on the Projects and the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall not constitute or create an indebtedness, general or specific, or liability of the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof. The Bonds shall never constitute or create a charge against the credit or taxing power of the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof. Neither the State of Texas, nor any political subdivision thereof shall in any manner be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Bonds or for the performance of any agreement or pledge of any kind which may be undertaken by the Issuer and no breach by the Issuer of any agreements will create any obligation upon the State of Texas, or any political subdivision thereof. Further information with respect to the proposed Bonds will be available at the hearing or upon written request prior thereto addressed to Paige McGilloway at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, 2200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, Texas 78702; 1-888-638-3555 ext. 3561.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Laura Ross, ADA Responsible Employee, at 1-888-638-3555, ext. 3560 through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Individuals may transmit written testimony or comments regarding the subject matter of this public hearing to Paige McGilloway at pmcgilloway@tsahc.org.

Paige McGilloway
Single Family Programs Manager, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

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Agency Name:	Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Education
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Ambassador Hotel, 3100 I-40
City Location:	Amarillo
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008739
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	David Gibson, TCPB, 4205 N. Interstate 27; Lubbock, Texas 79403, (806) 763-2676
Agenda:

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and Action on National Renewable Energy Investment Fund
3. Discussion and Action on Remainder National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Core Funding
4. Update on 2010 Commodity Classic Anaheim, CA; Mar. 4-6, 2010
5. Update on Texas Tech University Intern Interviews Oct. 29, 2009
6. Update on Texas A&M University Intern Interviews Nov. 6, 2009
7. Update on Crop Insurance Issues
8. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liaison and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Advertisting & Promotion
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Ambassador Hotel; 3100 I-40 West
City Location:	Amarillo
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008740
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	David Gibson, TCPB; 4205 N. Interstate 27; Lubbock, Texas 79403 (806) 763-2676
Agenda:

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and Action on The Hand the Feeds Us request for funding
3. Update from Communications Director
4. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liaison and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Research
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Ambassador Hotel; 3100 I-40 West
City Location:	Amarillo
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008738
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	David Gibson, TCPB, 4205 N. Interstate 27, Lubbock, Texas 79403; (806) 763-2676
Agenda:

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and Action on 2010 Research Committee Recommendations on Requests for Funding for 2010
3. Update on Southern States Aflatoxin Initiative
4. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liaison and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Finance
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Ambassador Hotel, 3100 I-40 West
City Location:	Amarillo
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008737
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	David Gibson, TCPB; 4205 N. Interstate 27; Lubbock, Texas 79403, (806) 763-2676
Agenda:

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and Action on Financial Statements:
a. August 2009
b. September 2009
c. October 2009
3. Review of Budget Overview
4. Discussion and Action on Trust Accounts
5. Discussion and Action on 2008-09 Audit Results
6. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liaison and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Groundwater Management Area #9 Joint Planning Meeting
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Upper Guadalupe River Authority Auditorium, located at 125 Lehmann Dr.
City Location:	Kerrville
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008792
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kirk Holland
Agenda:

Notice is given that one or more members of the Board of Directors and/or their designated representatives and/or Staff of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will attend a meeting of Groundwater Conservation Districts which are located within the State of Texas Groundwater Management Area #9 for purposes of discussing and/or conducting joint planning in compliance with the requirements of HB 1763, which was passed during the 2005 Texas Legislative Session. This meeting will be held at the Upper Guadalupe River Authority Auditorium, located at 125 Lehmann Dr. Kerrville, Texas on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. for the following purposes:

Agenda
Call to Order.

2. Introduction of Member District Representatives and other meeting attendees.

3. Public Comment

4. Discussion and possible action to clarify language on GMA 9 RESOLUTION # 082908-01. The clarification under consideration is that the DFCs approved by GMA 9 under the above referenced Resolution for the Ellenburger, Hickory, and Marble Falls aquifers were intended to apply only to Blanco County and, since there are no known wells producing groundwater from those aquifers in the rest of GMA 9, that these three aquifers are considered by GMA 9 to be not relevant at this time for areas of GMA 9 outside of Blanco County and consequently do not require the designation of any DFCs by GMA 9 or the development of MAG quantities by the TWDB.

5. Recess Meeting to prepare and print Minutes of this meeting.

6. Return to Open Meeting following the Recess

7. Discussion and possible action on the Minutes of the November 2, 2009 GMA 9 Meeting, the Minutes of this meeting and, if approved, followed immediately by Adjournment.

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Agency Name:	The Center for Life Resources (CTMHMR dba)
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	5:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	408 Mulberry
City Location:	Brownwood
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008796
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Janice Modawell
Agenda:

1. Call to Order and Invocation
2. Opportunity for Public Comment
3. Board Minutes of October 26, 2009
4. Executive Director's Report
a) Presentation
5. Chief Financial Officer's Report
ACTION ITEMS
a) APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL INVESTMENT POLICY AND NAME RON E. DODD, CFO AS INVESTMENT OFFICER
6. Other Business
a) Committee Report
7. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Upper Leon River Municipal Water District
Date of Meeting:	11/30/2009
Time of Meeting:	6:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	2250 Highway 2861
City Location:	Comanche County
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008799
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	General Office M-F, 4-8:30, located off FM2861 near Lake Proctor Dam or call 254-879-2258 or FAX 254-879-2020.
Agenda:

1) CALL TO ORDER
2) APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
3) PAYMENT OF BILLS AND REVIEW OF BANK STATEMENTS
4) WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS REPORT
5) UPDATE/STATUS ON MCWSC SUIT
6) DISCUSS ONE-TIME PAY INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES DURING MONTH OF DECEMBER AND TAKE ANY APPROVED ACTION
7) REVIEW WORK IN PROGRESS AND TAKE ANY ACTION CONVENIENT OR NECESSARY
8) OTHER REPORTS including Manager s reports on Systems Operations, Construction Projects, other Work in Progress, Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment, Employees and Staffing, and Any Old Business.

AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED, DELIBERATED AND/OR ACTED UPON IN A DIFFERENT ORDER THAN PRESENTED ABOVE

The Board of Directors of Upper Leon River Municipal Water District may meet in Closed Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Gov t Code Ann. Ch. 551.

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Agency Name:	Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS BUILDING 2601 N LAMAR
City Location:	AUSTIN
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008393
Submit Date:	11/06/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	TERESA NELSON, SUPERVISORY ANALYST, 2601 NORTH LAMAR, SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705, PHONE (512) 475-1350
Agenda:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING (HEARING) IS TO ACCUMULATE A RECORD OF EVIDENCE IN REGARD TO THE APPLICATION FROM ACTIVOFIRST SAVINGS ASSOCIATION FOR A CHARTER WITH THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE TO BE LOCATED AT 4550 POST OAK PLACE DRIVE, SUITE 201, IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON, HARRRIS COUNTY, TEXAS FROM WHICH RECORD THE COMMISSIONER WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO GRANT OR DENY THE APPLICATION.

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Agency Name:	Texas Health Reinsurance System
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	333 Guadalupe St. William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Bldg. Room 1264
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008690
Submit Date:	11/16/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Nick Hoelscher (512) 322-4316
Agenda:

1. Call to Order.

2. Review and vote on minutes of the August 12, 2009 Board meeting.

3. Participation by the Public (Invitation to address the Board on any THRS matter).

4. Presentation of, and discussion and/or action by the Board on the Report of the Administrator of the Texas Health Reinsurance System. This agenda item might also include discussion and/or action relating to any of the following Administrator Report items:

--Reinsurance Activity including a summary of number of ceding carriers, ceded lives and coverage plans for the month of the report;

--Ceded Lives Comparison across months, beginning with the first day of the current year through the last day of the month covered by the report;

--Premium and Claim Summary including a comparison of both accepted premium amounts and accepted claim amounts for the month covered by the report, compared to that same month in the previous loss year, as well as a historical recap of premiums remitted and claims accepted;

--Carrier Issues including questions posed by participating carriers about operation and administration of the System, and any of its processes and procedures;

--Assessment Activity including an update on any activity relating to any assessment for which full collection has not been completed by the end of the month covered by the report; and/or

--Un-audited Financial Statements including sources and uses of cash; other cash flow considerations or observations; income statements and operating assets; possible System cash position restructure; and/or operations adjustments as permitted to minimize future debt.

5. Discussion and/or action on rates and trends for reinsurance coverages, factors affecting reinsurance premium, and benefit plan design.

6. Discussion and/or action on System expenditures, including directors', officers' insurance coverage.

7. Executive Session. The Board may convene in executive session under Government Code �551.071 for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel about litigation developments concerning the Humana Companies plaintiffs in the UniCare Health Plans of Texas, Inc., et al v. Texas Health Reinsurance System, et al lawsuit. The Board may take action on any of the matters discussed when it reconvenes in open session.

8. Process update on proposed amendments to the THRS Plan of Operation.

9. Discussion and/or possible action on assessment of reinsured carriers by the System.

10. Discussion and/or action on membership of the Committees of the Board.

11. Announcement of any business items to be placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action at the next Board meeting, and set the date for the next Board meeting.

12. Consideration of any further business.

13. Adjourn.

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Agency Name:	Texas Department of Transportation
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC)
Status:	Active
Street Location:	130 East Travis Street, IBC Bank
City Location:	San Antonio
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008322
Submit Date:	11/05/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Tammy Sturm Texas Department of Transportation 125 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78701 512/486-5025
Agenda:

Agenda
Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC)
IBC Bank
130 E. Travis Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
10:30 A.M.

1. Call to order
2. Welcome and introductions
3. Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2009 meeting (action item)
4. Report from the Reauthorization Subcommittee regarding federal transportation reauthorization legislation
5. Discussion and possible action on the Reauthorization Subcommittee s proposed recommendations related to federal transportation reauthorization legislation (action item)
6. Discussion of border crossing studies and reports (Joint Working Committee/TTI study on wait times)
7. Discussion and possible action regarding creation of the committee s goals and priorities for 2010 (action item)
8. Set date for next meeting (action item)
9. Adjourn

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: Joanne Wright, Deputy General Counsel, (512) 463-8630.

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008365
Submit Date:	11/06/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kayla Murray (512) 239-4761
Agenda:

NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF BRUCEVILLE-EDDY
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0744
TCEQ Docket No. 2009-1482-UCR

PETITION. Out of city ratepayers have filed a petition with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) appealing the water service rates established by the City of Bruceville-Eddy, 143 Wilcox Drive, Eddy, Texas 76524, in McLennan County, Texas (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 11285, Application No. 36494-A). This application concerns service areas located within the USPS zip codes on the attached list.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) will conduct a preliminary hearing on this petition at:

10:00 a.m. December 1, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish jurisdiction, name the parties, establish a procedural schedule for the remainder of the proceeding, allow an opportunity for settlement discussions, and to address other matters as determined by the judge. The evidentiary hearing phase of the proceeding will be similar to a civil trial in state district court. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code; Chapter 13, Texas Water Code; TCEQ rules, including 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 291; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ and SOAH, including 30 TAC Chapter 80 and 1 TAC Chapter 155. To participate in the evidentiary hearing as a party, you must attend the preliminary hearing and show you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to members of the general public.

INFORMATION. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the TCEQ Office of the Public Interest Counsel (MC 103), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, telephone 512-239-6363. For additional information, contact the TCEQ Water Supply Division, Utilities & Districts Section (MC 153), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, telephone 512-239-4691. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.TCEQ.state.tx.us.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this hearing and who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at 512-475-3445, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: November 3, 2009

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Agency Name:	Peanut Producers Board
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Ambassador Hotel, 3100 I-40 West
City Location:	Amarillo
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008755
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Shelly Nutt, Texas Peanut Producers Board, (806) 687-6363
Agenda:

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order
II. Minutes of Last Meeting - Discussion and Action
III. Financial Statements Discussion and Action
a. July 2009 Statement
b. August 2009 Statement
c. September 2009 Statement
d. October 2009 Statement
IV. Review of Budget Overview
V. Executive Session in Accordance with Tex. Govt. Code. Ann., Sec. 551.074
a. Call to Order
1. Executive Director Evaluation
2. Administrative Staff Evaluation
b. Adjourn Executive Session
VI. Discussion and Action on Executive Session Items
VII. Hand that Feeds Us Request for Funding Discussion and Action
VIII. Review of NPB Research Funding Allocation Letter and Update on NPB Research Proposals
IX. Strategic Research Plan Discussion and Action
X. Update on Slogan Launch
XI. Update on CIA Tour
XII. Update on Mexican Manufacturers Peanut Tour
XIII. Update on Peanut Reverse Trade Mission to Japan
XIV. Update on Peanut Leadership Academy
XV. Update from Communications Director
XVI. Update on 2010 Election
XVII. Update on APRES
XVIII. Update on Western Peanut Growers Assn and United Peanut Alliance
XIX. Update on the Peanut Foundation and the National Genomics Initiative
XX. Update on American Peanut Council
XXI. Other Business Raised at Meeting: Response and Action to be placed on next agenda
XXII. Action on Date and Location of Next Board Meeting
XXIII. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liaison and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Wheat Producers Board
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Texas Wheat Producers Boardroom, 5405 West Interstate 40
City Location:	Amarillo
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008436
Submit Date:	11/09/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Paula Jacobs, 5405 West Interstate 40, Amarillo, Texas 79109, (806) 352-2191 - work (806) 352-9204 - fax
Agenda:

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order and Opening Remarks
II. Minutes of Last Meeting Discussion and Action
III. Quarterly and Year to Date Financial Report Discussion and Action
IV. Year-to-date Collection and Refund Report
V. Executive Session in Accordance with Tex. Govt. Code. Ann., Sec. 551.074
a. Call to Order
1. Personnel Evaluation
A. Rodney Mosier, Executive V.P.
B. Kody Bessent, Executive Assistant
C. Steelee Fischbacher, Director of Communications
D. Paula Jacobs, Administrative Assistant
b. Adjourn Executive Session
VI. Recess for lunch until 2:30 p.m.
VII. Reconvene
VIII. Call to Order
IX. TDA Report
X. USW State Wheat Leaders Team to Latin America Report
XI. USW/NAWG Board of Directors Meeting Report; Snowbird, Utah; Oct. 20-24
XII. Plains Grains, Inc. Report; Denver, CO; Sept. 15-16, Oct. 20
XIII. Wheat Summit Report; Kansas City, MO
XIV. Wheat Foods Council Strategic Planning Meeting Report; Oct. 7-8
XV. Past Quarter and Future Activities Report
XVI. USW/NAWG Board of Directors Meeting; Washington, D.C.; Jan 22-28 Discussion and Action
XVII. Commodity Classis; Anaheim, CA; Mar. 2-7 Discussion and Action
XVIII. Other Business Raised at Meeting: Response and Action to be placed on next agenda
XIX. Set Date for Next Meeting; Feb. 10-11 Discussion and Action
XX. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
Deputy General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liaison and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Texas Corn Producers Board
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Ambassador Hotel, 3100 I-40 West
City Location:	Amarillo
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008741
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	David Gibson, TCPB; 4205 N. Interstate; Lubbock, Texas 79043; (806) 763-2676
Agenda:

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order
II. Action on Minutes of Last Board Meeting
III. Discussion and Action on Financial Statements:
a. August 2009
b. September 2009
c. October 2009
IV. Review of Budget Overview
V. Discussion and Action on Trust Accounts
VI. Discussion and Action on 2008-09 Audit Results
VII. Discussion and Action on 2010 Research Committee Recommendations on Requests for Funding for 2010
VIII. Update on Southern States Aflatoxin Initiative
IX. Discussion and Action on National Renewable Energy Investment Fund
X. Discussion and Action on Remainder National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Core Funding
XI. Update on 2010 Commodity Classic Anaheim, CA; Mar. 4-6, 2010
XII. Update on Texas Tech University Intern Interviews Oct. 29, 2009
XIII. Update on Texas A&M University Intern Interviews Nov. 6, 2009
XIV. Update on Crop Insurance Issues
XV. Discussion and Action on The Hand the Feeds Us request for funding
XVI. Update from Communications Director
XVII. Executive Session in accordance with Texas Govt. Code Ann., Sec. 551.074 and 551.072
A. Call to Order
1. Employee Compensation Review
a. Executive Director
b. Executive Assistant 1
c. Executive Assistant 2
d. Communications Director
2. Real Estate Review in Accordance with Tex. Govt. Code. Ann., Sec. 551.072
B. Adjourn Executive Session
XVIII. Action on Executive Session Items
XIX. Discussion and Action on Requesting a Change in RMA Planting Dates
XX. Discussion and Action on Crop Testing
XXI. Update on 2010 Election
XXII. Update on Office of Texas State Chemist (OTSC) Advisory Committee
XXIII. Discussion and Action on Applications for NCGA Corn Board
XXIV. Update on NCGA Action Teams
XXV. Update on NCGA CornPAC
XXVI. Update on NCGA Corn Board Activities
XXVII. Update from USGC
XXVIII. Executive Director Report
XXIX. Discussion of Other Business Raised at Meeting: Response and Action to be Placed on Next Agenda if Needed
XXX. Discussion and Action on Upcoming Meetings
XXXI. Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liaison and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Texas Department of Rural Affairs
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Governing Board
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Texas State Capitol Extension,1100 Congress Avenue, Room E1.028
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008800
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Sandy Seng, 512/936-6706, sandy.seng@tdra.state.tx.us
Agenda:

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AFFAIRS
GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
December 1 & 2, 2009 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Texas State Capitol Extension
1100 Congress Avenue, Room E1.028
Austin, Texas 78701
1:00 PM

NOTICE: Three sub-committees will meet in consecutive order on December 1, 2009 starting at 9:00 AM in E1.028 to review agenda items with TDRA staff. The sub-committees and respective meeting order is as follows:
1. Community Development
2. Finance and Disaster Recovery
3. Rural Health
The public is invited to attend the sub-committee meetings.

The Board will discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the following agenda items on beginning December 1 starting at 1:00 PM:

A. CALL TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR

1. Roll call and certification of a quorum.

2. Consider approval of the minutes of the Sept. 30 Oct. 1, 2009 Governing Board meeting and the Oct. 2 Annual Agency Head meeting.

B. PUBLIC COMMENT

1. The Board will provide interested persons the opportunity to offer public comment on any matter within the jurisdiction of the agency and, if time permits, may offer this more than once. The Board may limit the time of each speaker to three minutes or less and exclude repetitious comments.

C. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

1. Recognize Julie Hartley for her service to the citizens of Texas upon her recent retirement from the agency. (Action needed)

2. Recognize Susan Grosz for her service to the agency and for her outstanding work as a manager in the TxCDBG Division. (Action needed)

3. Hear an update from TDHCA related to Hurricane Dolly/Ike housing activities.

4. Hear an update on the activities of the OSP (Outreach and Special Programs) Division in the following areas:
a. Video equipment usage
b. Press releases
c. Texas Rural Foundation activities

5. Consider adopting new complaint system rules by adding Section 256.600 to Title 10 in the Texas Administrative Code. (Action needed)

D. TEXAS CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (TCF)

1. Hear report on TCF activities.

E. FINANCE

1. Hear an update on the agency s Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget.

F. STATE OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH PROGRAM (SORH)

1. Hear a report on the status of collection efforts by the OAG and TDRA staff related to grants and awards made by the agency.

2. Hear report from Dave Pearson with the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) regarding the federal Healthcare Bill.

3. Consider final adoption of rule changes to the Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program. (Action needed)

4. Consider posting proposed rules for a new Health Information Technology (HIT) Program in the Texas Register for public comment. (Action needed)

G. TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (TxCDBG)

1. Hear an update on disaster declarations and applications received and approved under the Disaster Relief Fund.

2. Proposed Use of Deobligated funds / Program Income. (Action needed)

3. Hear report on the HUD CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

4. Consider adopting amendments to the Texas Administrative Code covering the Texas CDBG program. (Action needed)

5. Consider adopting Interagency Agreement with the Texas Department of Agriculture covering the administration of the Texas Capital Fund. (Action needed)

6. Consider a proposal on establishing forward commitments beginning with Program Year 2011.

H. DISASTER RECOVERY DIVISION

1. Hear update on the status of disaster recovery for Hurricanes Dolly/Ike.

2. Hear a disaster recovery status report on TxCDBG non-housing Rita Round 1 & 2 supplemental disaster funding.

3. Hear an Update on HNTB Activities

I. OLD BUSINESS AND OTHER ITEMS

1. Hear update on the annual performance measure results for the agency.

2. Consider setting the date and location for future meetings.

J. EXECUTIVE SESSION

THE BOARD MAY GO INTO CLOSED SESSION ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.

1. Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.071 Government Code to consult with the Board s attorney concerning contemplated litigation, and all matters identified in the agenda in which the Board members seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and pursuant to Section 551.074(a)(1) Government Code, for purposes of discussing personnel matters including to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director.

2. Action, if any, in open session on items discussed in the Executive Session.

K. ADJOURN

AGENDA ITEMS MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE CONSIDERED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY APPEAR. TIME SPECIFIC ITEMS ARE SO NOTED ON THE AGENDA.

Persons with disabilities, who plan to attend this meeting and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to observe or participate, should contact Sandy Seng at 512-936-6706 at least four (4) working days prior to the meeting.

To access this agenda and details on each agenda item in the Board book, please visit our website at www.tdra.state.tx.us.

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Agency Name:	Texas Real Estate Commission
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Standard of Practice Subcommittee or the Inspector Advisory Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Room 102, 1101 Camino La Costa
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008786
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Robert Meisel, Staff Attorney, Texas Real Estate Commission, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, 512-465-3960, www.trec.state.tx.us
Agenda:

(by teleconference)

Call to order; Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Inspector Advisory Committee on whether work will continue on the Commentary to the Standards of Practice; Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Inspector Advisory Committee as to where in the Rules of the Texas Real Estate Commission the proposed Commentary to the Standards of Practice shall be placed; Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Inspectors Advisory Committee that the Inspectors Advisory Committee request funding from the Texas Real Estate Commission for an independent, unbiased attorney to advise the Inspectors Advisory Committee so that the Inspectors Advisory Committee can properly represent the interests of the consumers of the State of Texas in inspection related matters; Request for new business agenda items; Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Hunt County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:20:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	4801 KING STREET
City Location:	GREENVILLE
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008748
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	BRENT SOUTH
Agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM
2. HEAR TAXPAYERS' PROTESTS
3. RECESS

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Agency Name:	North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Date of Meeting:	12/01/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	310 W. Panola
City Location:	Carthage
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008794
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Please contact Linda Weppelman, 903.509.1552 x233 for additional information.
Agenda:

MEETING NOTICE

TO: North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority Members

FROM: Jeff Austin, III, Chairman

DATE: November 23, 2009

SUBJECT: NET RMA REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The next meeting of the NET RMA is scheduled as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
TIME: 1:30 pm
PLACE: Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
310 West Panola
Carthage, Texas 75633

Enclosed are the agenda and other pertinent information for your review prior to the meeting. Should you have any questions, please call me at 903.541-2093.

NORTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY (NET RMA)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
1:30 P.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009
TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
310 WEST PANOLA
CARTHAGE, TEXAS 75633
PRESIDING: JEFF AUSTIN, III, CHAIRMAN

1. CALL TO ORDER AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Notice of this meeting was posted with the Secretary of State s Office, with the County Clerks in Smith and Panola Counties, on the NET RMA website, and in the offices of PBS&J on November 23, 2009.
2. INVOCATION
3. SWEARING-IN AND OATH OF OFFICE OF REAPPOINTED AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS
4. WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS Board Members
5. REMARKS BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
6. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM / COMMENT PERIOD
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Minutes for Action Item
- September 17, 2009 NET RMA Regular Board Meeting
- November 4, 2009 NET RMA Special Board Meeting
B. Discussion, Consideration and Acceptance of Minutes for Action Item
- September 17, 2009 NET RMA Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) Workshop
8. CHAIRMAN S REPORT Chairman Austin
A. Meetings of Interest
Texas Transportation Commission Meeting; December 17, 2009, Austin www.dot.state.tx.us
Texas Transportation Forum, January 6-8, 2010; Austin www.dot.state.tx.us/ttf
B. Board Member Robert Torrans Letter of Resignation from the NET RMA Board
C. City of Longview Multimodal Letter of Support
9. TREASURER S REPORT Tab Beall
A. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Treasurer s Report Action Item
10. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE SELECTION OF A FIRM TO
PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL SERVICES TO THE NET RMA Action Item
(Resolution 09-31)
11. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF AN ETHICS AND
COMPLIANCE POLICY Action Item
(Resolution 09-32)

12. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FORMATION Jamal Moharer
OF A TRANSIT COMMITTEE Action Item
(Resolution 09-33)
13. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON THE IH20 MANAGED LANES IH-20 Corridor Committee
A. FHWA IH20 Managed Lanes Letter
14. PROJECT DIRECTOR S REPORT (Toll 49) Everett Owen
15. REPORT CONCERNING STATUS OF GEC WORK AUTHORIZATIONS Mike Battles
16. TxDOT DISTRICT REPORTS
A. Atlanta District TxDOT Atlanta Representative
B. Tyler District TxDOT Tyler Representative
17. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION REPORTS
A. Longview Karen Owen
B. Texarkana Brad McCaleb
C. Tyler Barbara Holly
18. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Gary Halbrooks
19. PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
20. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT Barry Hughes
A. Discussion of County / Regional Projects or Needs
21. RAIL COMMITTEE REPORT Celia Boswell
22. COMPLIANCE & OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT Keith Honey
A. Open Records spreadsheet
B. Surety Bond spreadsheet
C. Conflict of Interest spreadsheet
D. Term Expiration spreadsheet
23. NEW BUSINESS FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA
24. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 551, IF ANY

A. Section 551.071. Consultation with Attorney Consultation with, and advice from legal counsel concerning pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offers and negotiations, and other legal issues.

B. Section 551.074. Personnel Matters Deliberation concerning the designation, reassignment, evaluation, compensation, and duties of personnel.

C. Section 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease, donation, including property to be acquired for right-of-way.

FY 2009 Scheduled Board Meetings / Functions

January 20, 2009 at 1:30 pm
NET RMA Board Meeting
TBA

Non-Scheduled Meetings / Functions Where a Quorum Could be Present, but No RMA Business Will be Conducted

December 17, 2009
Texas Transportation Commission Meeting
Austin, Texas

January 6-8, 2010
Texas Transportation Forum
Austin, Texas

COURTESY RULES
Thank you for your presence. The NET RMA appreciates your interest. If you wish to address the RMA on any agenda item, Public Participation Forms will be available before the meeting. These forms must be filled out and turned in to the RMA Chairman or secretary prior to the time the agenda item in question is addressed by the RMA.

You must be recognized by the Chair. (NOTE: Items will not necessarily be presented in the order they are posted.)

OPEN COMMENT PERIOD
At the conclusion of all other agenda items, the Board will allow an open comment period, not to exceed one hour, to receive public comment on any other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the Board. Public comment that does not relate to a specific agenda item must be made during the open comment period.

Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes. Speakers must be signed up prior to the beginning of the open comment period. For subjects that are not otherwise part of the agenda for the meeting, Board members may neither comment nor question speakers during the open comment period, but may direct the Chairman, or a recognized committee to investigate the subject further. No action will be taken on matters that are not part of the agenda for the meeting.

NOTE
Enumerated agenda items are assigned for ease of reference only, and will not necessarily be considered by the Board in that particular order. The Chairman may rearrange the order in which agenda items are considered.

Presenters with audiovisual needs are requested to contact Linda Weppelman at (903) 509-1552 ext. 233, at least two working days prior to the meeting.

PANOLA COUNTY/TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FOR DISABLED PERSONS
This meeting site is accessible to disabled persons as follows: wheelchair ramp at the main entrance. If any special assistance or accommodations are needed in order to attend this RMA meeting, please contact Linda Weppelman at (903) 509-1552 in advance so accommodations can be made.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services, such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, and readers of large print or Braille, are requested to contact Linda Weppelman at (903) 509-1552 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Agency Name:	Texas Workforce Investment Council
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Executive Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Gaylord Hotel and Conference Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail
City Location:	Grapevine
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008574
Submit Date:	11/12/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	amy.parker@governor.state.tx.us
Agenda:

TEXAS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL
Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center
Appaloosa I, Lone Star Tower, 3rd Floor
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, Texas 76051

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
December 2, 2009
Wes Jurey, Chair

AGENDA

(10:00 A.M.)

The following items may not necessarily be considered in the order they appear.

I.Introduction
Call to Order, Announcements, Public Comment, and Approval of Minutes September 3, 2009

II.Reports, Updates and Actions
1.Overview of Committee Purpose and Duties
2.Discussion of FY 2010-2011 Council Priorities
3.Briefing on the 2010 Council Meeting Plan
4.Update on the Fiscal Year 2010 Council Work Plan

III.Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Workforce Investment Council
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Gaylord Hotel and Conference Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail
City Location:	Grapevine
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008573
Submit Date:	11/12/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	amy.parker@governor.state.tx.us
Agenda:

TEXAS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL
Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center
Appaloosa I, Lone Star Tower, 3rd Floor
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, Texas 76051

COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 2009
Wes Jurey, Chair

AGENDA

(8:30 A.M.)

The following items may not necessarily be considered in the order they appear.

I.Introduction
Call to Order, Announcements, Public Comment, and Approval of Minutes September 3, 2009

II.Reports, Actions and Briefings
1.Report from the Executive Committee
2.Report from the System Integration Technical Advisory Committee
3.Consideration of Evaluation 2009: Accomplishments and Outcomes of the Texas Workforce Development System and Final Report on Destination 2010
4.Consideration of the Welfare to Work Initiatives in Texas: Report 2009
5.Briefing on the Fiscal Year 2009 Council Annual Report
6.Briefing on the Apprenticeship Funding Formulas for Programs Funded Under Chapter 133 of the Texas Education Code for Fiscal Year 2011
7.Briefing on Profiles in Success

III.Information and Updates
1.Upcoming Projects and Activities
2.A Primer on Adult Education in Texas
3.Texas Export Profile
4.Report on the August 20-21 and October 29-30, 2009 meetings of the Rehabilitation Council of Texas
5.Expenditure Report

IV.Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1501 Gaylord Trail
City Location:	Grapevine
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008759
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Paul N. Jones, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78778-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:

Thirteenth Annual Texas Workforce Conference
Texas Workforce Solutions Leading Texas Forward
December 2-4, 2009
Gaylord Texan Hotel
Grapevine, Texas
The Twelfth Annual Texas Workforce conference

The Thirteenth Annual Texas Workforce Conference at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine promises to be one of the best and most exciting Texas Workforce Conferences yet. The nationally known speakers, workshops, exhibitors, and opportunities for networking are designed so that the conferees can get the most out of this top notch conference. The Conference will provide an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between Employers, Local Workforce Development Boards, Economic Development professionals, Educators, and other State and Federal Workforce partners.

AGENDA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009

5:00 p.m.
Early Registration

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

9:00 a.m.
Conference Registration

1:00 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Keynote Address
Generations: Lifestyles and Workstyles
Neil Howe, Founding Partner and President, LifeCourse Associates

2:45 p.m.
Break

3:15 p.m.
Workshops

Shop Class as Soulcraft
Super Session
Matthew B. Crawford, Philosopher and Mechanic
Facilitator, Tom Pauken, Chairman, Texas Workforce Commission

Market and Employment Trends in the Future Energy Economy
Rusty T. Hodapp, PE, CEM, CEP, LEED AP, Vice President and Sustainability Officer, Energy and Transportation Management Department, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Renewable Energy and Biotechnology: Local Workforce Development Boards Take the Lead in Emerging Industries
Mike Midgley, Vice President, Workforce Education and Business Development, Austin Community College District
Alan Miller, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Tamara Atkinson, MA, Deputy Director of External Affairs, Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Good Communication Doesn t Just Happen! Media and Public Relations
Jesse A. Lewis, Director, External Relations Division, Texas Workforce Commission

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Child Care Quality Initiatives Impacting Communities
Cynthia Gamez, Assistant Program Director, Child Care Services, Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Sherry Trebus, Child Care Program Specialist, Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Sul Ross, Vice President, Programs and Collaboration Development, Collaborative for Children, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast
Teresa Watson, Director, Child Care Services, Workforce Solutions Heart of Texas
Julie Talbert, Child Care Contract Manager, Workforce Solutions Heart of Texas
Nicole Verver, Director, Workforce Policy and Program Assistance, Texas Workforce Commission

Leveraging Your Leadership Style: For Workforce Professionals
Roy Davis, President, Davis Success Solutions

Regional to Global Competitiveness
(Part 1: Identifying Opportunities and Building Advantages)
Part 2 on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Glenn C. Wintrich, Jr., Global Director, Information Systems Product Management, Perot Systems
David Hughen, Founder, AustinWorkNet
Facilitator, Barbara Cambron, Industry Initiatives Manager, Office of Employer Initiatives, Texas Workforce Commission

Apprenticeship Training: Developing Partnerships with Results
Ben Frank, General Superintendent, Schmidt Electric
Gilbert Ferrales, Director, Austin Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center
Peter Brodeur, Training Project Manager, Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Karen Shaffer, Team Lead, Workforce Business Services, Texas Workforce Commission

Workforce Development and Economic Development: Maximizing Your Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts
J. Patrick Jamison, CED, Economic Development Specialist, Mansfield Economic Development Corporation
Robert Sturns, Economic Development Manager, City of Arlington
Amber Gosser, Business Services Director, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Our Students Learning and Building the Components of the Future: A Best Practice from West Virginia
Melissa A. Aguilar, Executive Director, Region 1 Workforce Investment Board, WorkForce West Virginia
Barbara J. DeMary, Executive Director, Region VI Workforce Investment Board, WorkForce West Virginia
Facilitator, Janie Bates, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions Texoma

Information Security: Good Things to Know
Teresa Alvarez, TWIST Project Manager, Applications Development and Maintenance, Texas Workforce Commission
Kent Dyer, Chief Information Security Officer, Manager of the Information Security Unit, Texas Workforce Commission
Lisa Richardson, Assistant IT Director, Texas Workforce Commission
Harold Rogers, Auditor, Office of Internal Audit, Texas Workforce Commission
Luis Salas-Tull, Director of Field Operations, Subrecipient Monitoring, Texas Workforce Commission

Texas Veterans Leadership Program
Repeat on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Jason K. Doran, Director, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Texas Workforce Commission
Tony L. Welker, Student, ITT Technical Institute
John R. Gear, Team Lead Central Texas, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital
Juan Cervantes, Master Diesel Mechanic, Laredo Transit Authority
Gabriel Lopez, Team Lead South Texas, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Jesse J. Longoria, Veterans Resource and Referral Specialist, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Board Member: Catalyst of Change
Board Member/CEO Specific
J. D. Hogan, Training Specialist, Training and Development Department, Texas Workforce Commission
Paul N. Jones, General Counsel, Texas Workforce Commission

Providing Customer Service to Individuals with Mental Illness
Teryl Cozby, Disability Program Navigator, Workforce Solutions North Central Texas

Texas Workforce Center Mobile Units
Joseph (Buddy Ray) R. Thomasee, Mobile Workforce Center Co-coordinator, Workforce Solutions North Texas
Ruth Dominguez, Employment Services Supervisor, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Diana Regino, Mobile Unit Specialist, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Te�filo Ugalde, Director of Workforce Resources, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande
Cesar Valenzuela, IT Administrator, Workforce Resources Unit, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande

4:30 p.m.
Break

5:00 p.m.
Board Awards Ceremony

5:45 p.m.
Awards Reception and Exhibitor Displays/Cyber Caf�

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009

7:00 a.m.
Chairman and Commissioners Invitation Breakfast

7:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hours/Cyber Caf�

8:30 a.m.
Keynote Address
It All Comes Down to People
Ann Rhoades, President, People Ink
and
Put Service to Work: The Texas Veterans Leadership Program

10:00 a.m.
Break

10:30 a.m.
Workshops

Meeting the STEM Challenge
Super Session
Ray Almgren, Vice President of Product Marketing and Academic Relations, National Instruments Corporation
John Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Texas High School Project, Communities Foundation of Texas
Danette E. Toone, Vice President of Academic and Community Initiatives, Temple College
Facilitator, Andres Alcantar, Commissioner Representing the Public, Texas Workforce Commission

The State of the Texas Economy
Mine Y�cel, Vice President and Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Working with Elected Officials
Marc Katz, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Director, National Association of State Workforce Agencies
Kristen Cox, Executive Director, Utah Department of Workforce Services
Larry E. Temple, Executive Director, Texas Workforce Commission
Jesse A. Lewis, Director, External Relations Division, Texas Workforce Commission

The New UI Claimant: How Do You Serve Customers with Strong Work Histories, Higher Education Levels, and High Salaries?
Greg Newton, Principal, Greg Newton Associates

Child Care Attendance Automation
Beejay Williams, Deputy Director, Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend
Joyce Sneed, Child Care Contract Manager, Workforce Solutions Concho Valley
Julie Talbert, Child Care Contract Manager, Workforce Solutions Heart of Texas
Nicole Verver, Director, Workforce Policy and Program Assistance, Texas Workforce Commission
Phil Warner, Program Supervisor, Workforce Policy and Program Assistance, Texas Workforce Commission

Counseling Skills for the Employment Counselor
Dr. Beverly Ford, President, ASM Associates

Regional to Global Competitiveness
(Part 2: Emergence of Convergence)
Part 3 on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Aaron S. Demerson, Executive Director, Economic Development and Tourism, Office of the Governor, State of Texas
Dr. Kenneth L. Peddicord, PE, Director, Nuclear Power Institute, Texas A&M University
Arturo Sanchez III, Manager of Workforce Development, Texas Instruments, Inc.
Valerie Segovia, Director of Outreach and Development, Nuclear Power Institute, Texas A&M University
Facilitator, Kelly Sadler, Manager, Office of Employer Initiatives, Texas Workforce Commission

Apprenticeship: You Have All Heard About It Earn While You Learn
Patricia L. Avery, Human Resources and Communications Manager, Port Arthur Refinery,
Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc.
Danny Prosperie, Training Director, Beaumont Electrical Training Center
Dalton Joseph Senegal, Jr., Journeyman Electrician, Gold Crest Electric

Unlimited Opportunities for a Growing Limited English Proficient (LEP) Workforce: Solutions to Sourcing and Training LEP Workers to Meet Business Demand
Dr. Federico Zaragoza, Vice Chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, Alamo Colleges

The Changing Face of the Texas Labor Market
Rich Froeschle, Deputy Director, Labor Market and Career Information, Texas Workforce Commission

Detecting and Preventing Fraud in Your Organization
Mary Schaeffer, Publisher and Editorial Director, Accounts Payable, Now & Tomorrow, The CFO & Controller s Accounts Payable Management Journal

Texas Veterans Leadership Program
Repeat Session
Jason K. Doran, Director, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Texas Workforce Commission
Tony L. Welker, Student, ITT Technical Institute
John R. Gear, Team Lead Central Texas, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital
Juan Cervantes, Master Diesel Mechanic, Laredo Transit Authority
Gabriel Lopez, Team Lead South Texas, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Jesse J. Longoria, Veterans Resource and Referral Specialist, Texas Veterans Leadership Program, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Roles and Responsibilities of the Local Workforce Development Boards Chief Elected Officials
Board Member/CEO Specific
John Fuller, Director, Workforce Network Support, Texas Workforce Commission
Paul N. Jones, General Counsel, Texas Workforce Commission

Partnerships and Resources: Options to Serve Foster Youth
Catherine Heath, Child and Family Program Specialist, Children s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dorothy I. Ansell, MSW, Program Director, National Resource Center for Youth Services,
University of Oklahoma
Eric Steiner, Employment Advisor, Casey Family Programs

Texas Workforce Center Mobile Units
Joseph (Buddy Ray) R. Thomasee, Mobile Workforce Center Co-coordinator, Workforce Solutions North Texas
Ruth Dominguez, Employment Services Supervisor, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Diana Regino, Mobile Unit Specialist, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Te�filo Ugalde, Director of Workforce Resources, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande
Cesar Valenzuela, IT Administrator, Workforce Resources Unit, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande

12:00 p.m.
Employer Awards Luncheon

1:30 p.m.
Break

2:00 p.m.
Workshops

NanoMaterials Design and Commercialization Center Your Solution to Navigating the Molecular Era
Joseph R. Maly, Director, NanoMaterials, Design and Commercialization Center
Linda Garcia, Director of Corporate Services, Tarrant County College
Donald A. Hicks, Special Assistant to the President, The University of Texas at Dallas

Life Lessons: How to Achieve Business and Personal Success
Steve Zipkoff, President and CEO, Zipkoff Solutions

A Comprehensive Strategy: Helping Unemployment Insurance Claimants Become Reemployed
Greg Newton, Principal, Greg Newton Associates

Training, Support, and Opportunities = Competitive, Productive, and Contributing
Kristen Cox, Executive Director, Utah Department of Workforce Services

Delivering Economic Hope to the Homeless Project W.I.S.H.
Michael Mike J. Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth
Kay Gollihugh-Griffith, Capacity Building and Training Manager, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Andre Johnson, Special Projects Manager, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Regional to Global Competitiveness
(Part 3: Rethinking the Region)
Part 4 on Thursday at 3:45 p.m.
Joe W. Arnold, Manager, Community and Government Affairs, BASF Corporation
Steve Boecking, Vice President, Business Development, Hillwood, A Perot Company
Claire Henkhaus, Director of Planning and Development, The Wind Alliance
Facilitator, Grady Giffin, Employer Initiatives Manager, Office of Employer Initiatives, Texas Workforce Commission

Advancing Registered Apprenticeship into the New Century: National, State, and Local Innovations!
Steven D. Opitz, Regional Director, Office of Apprenticeship, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Jamie Krause, Program Coordinator, Pacific Mountain Workforce Consortium
Linda S. Sorrell, Director of Policy and Planning, Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Work-Based English Training Models in High-Demand Occupations
Dr. Federico Zaragoza, Vice Chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, Alamo Colleges
Anson Green, Coordinator, Alamo Colleges

Skills Development Fund and Self-Sufficiency Fund
(Part 1: Overview)
Part 2 on Thursday at 3:45 p.m.
Byron Potter, CEO, Dallas Wholesale Builders Supply, Inc.
Larry Jones, Director, Workforce Development Division, Texas Workforce Commission
Doug Ridge, Director, Office of Employer Initiatives, Texas Workforce Commission
Cindy Geisman, Director, Workforce Business Services, Texas Workforce Commission
Kimberly Emmerich, Director, Financial Operations, Texas Workforce Commission

Preventing and Detecting Bid Rigging, Price Fixing, and Market Allocation
Stephen D. Booker, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Karen J. Sharp, Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice

Helmets to Hardhats: Enhancing the Texas Workforce with Military Skill, Values, and Discipline
Dudley Light, South Central Regional Director, Helmets to Hardhats

Get Your Certified Open Meetings Act Training
Board Member/CEO Specific
Zindia Thomas, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
Paul N. Jones, General Counsel, Texas Workforce Commission

Texas Emerging Technology Fund: Investing in What s Next
K. Alan Kirchhoff, Director, Texas Emerging Technology Fund, Office of the Governor, State of Texas
Robert (Bob) Pearson, Chief Technology and Media Officer, WeissComm Group
Bill Sproull, President and CEO, Richardson Chamber of Commerce

Texas Workforce Center Mobile Units
Joseph (Buddy Ray) R. Thomasee, Mobile Workforce Center Co-Coordinator, Workforce Solutions North Texas
Ruth Dominguez, Employment Services Supervisor, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Diana Regino, Mobile Unit Specialist, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Te�filo Ugalde, Director of Workforce Resources, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande
Cesar Valenzuela, IT Administrator, Workforce Resources Unit, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande

3:15 p.m.
Break

3:45 p.m.
Workshops

Regional Collaborations: Talent Development Strategies to Compete in the Global Economy
Super Session
Randall Kempner, Executive Director, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
Facilitator, Andres Alcantar, Commissioner Representing the Public, Texas Workforce Commission

Preparing the Workforce for a Green Jobs Economy
Jennifer M. Cleary, Senior Project Manager, John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Economic Resurgence and Sustainable Texas Cities
Tom Leppert, Mayor, City of Dallas
Ambassador James C. Oberwetter, President, Dallas Regional Chamber
Facilitator, Laurie Bouillion Larrea, President, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

Choices Customers: Tapping into Motivation!
Greg Newton, Principal, Greg Newton Associates

Engaging Employers: Building an Ex-Offender-Friendly Employment Base
Mary E. Moran, Offender Workforce Development Administrator, Travis County Criminal Justice Planning Department
Cheryl Selby, Project RIO Program Specialist, Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Today s Needs in the Welding and Materials Joining Industry
Ernest D. Levert, Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Lockheed Martin

Regional to Global Competitiveness
(Part 4: Future Thinking Regional Implementation)
Eric Lesser, Research Director and North American Leader, IBM Institute for Business Value
John Ullo, Senior Management Advisor, Schlumberger
Facilitator, Doug Ridge, Director, Office of Employer Initiatives, Texas Workforce Commission

Implementing a Market-Driven Regional Talent Development Model
Michael L. Brown, Founder and CEO, SkillsNET�
Rich Froeschle, Deputy Director, Labor Market and Career Information, Texas Workforce Commission

WorkInTexas.com
Wilma Martinez, Business Services Representative, Workforce Solutions Alamo
Lupe Villanueva, Area Manager, Business Services Unit Regional Coordinator, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin
Robert Puls, Business Development Consultant, Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas
Scott Eychner, Program Manager, Workforce and UI Policy and Program Assistance, Texas Workforce Commission

Skills Development Fund and Self-Sufficiency Fund
(Part 2: Grant Recipients)
Sara Bouse, Workforce Development Coordinator, Alvin Community College
Dr. James G. Kelly, Ed.D., Grant Manager, Alvin Community College
Dr. Daniel Schmeling, Director, Regional Advanced Manufacturing Academy, Northeast Texas Community College

Patterns of Fraud Prevention and Detection
Larry Jones, Director, Workforce Development Division, Texas Workforce Commission
John Moore, Director, Regulatory Integrity Division, Texas Workforce Commission
Bradford E. Ward, Director, Office of Investigations, Texas Workforce Commission
Facilitator, Julia A. Buenrostro, CFE, Supervising Investigator, Office of Investigations, Texas Workforce Commission

Wounded Warriors: Assisting the Wounded Transition Veterans
Brooke Knox, MS, LPC-S, Project Manager, Operation Healthy Reunion, Mental Health Association of Tarrant County
Tamara Rodriguez-Uhrich, Project Manager, NISH South Central Region
Sal Adamski, Workforce Improvement Director, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Get Your Certified Public Information Act Training
Board Member/CEO Specific
Zindia Thomas, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
Paul N. Jones, General Counsel, Texas Workforce Commission

Concurrent Training: Serving LEP Populations Who Don t Have Time for Traditional Educational Tracks
Kirk White, RN, MSN, Interim Executive Dean of Continuing Education, Austin Community College
Tamara Atkinson, MA, Deputy Director of External Affairs, Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Texas Workforce Center Mobile Units
Joseph (Buddy Ray) R. Thomasee, Mobile Workforce Center Co-coordinator, Workforce Solutions North Texas
Ruth Dominguez, Employment Services Supervisor, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Diana Regino, Mobile Unit Specialist, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Te�filo Ugalde, Director of Workforce Resources, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande
Cesar Valenzuela, IT Administrator, Workforce Resources Unit, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande

5:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Networking Reception

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009

7:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m.
EXHIBIT HOURS/CYBER CAF�

8:30 a.m.
Workshops

Labor-Management Relations
Super Session
Philip M. Dine, Author/Journalist
Facilitator, Ronald G. Congleton, Commissioner Representing Labor, Texas Workforce Commission

Tools for Economic Advancement: Imagination, Innovation, and Investment
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, President/CEO, The Perryman Group
Phil Wilson, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Luminant

Customer Service Is Dying and I m Not Feeling So Good Myself!
Garrison Wynn, President, Wynn Solutions

It s Not Your Father s Manufacturing World Anymore: Exciting Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Pat Cline, Engineering and Manufacturing Manager, Iscar Metals
Deborreh Wallace, Customer Relations Manager, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center
Amber Gosser, Business Services Director, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Careers
Elizabeth F. Kain, Consultant, EntryPoint!, American Association for the Advancement of Science

NRG Texas s Limestone Station and Navarro College Establish First On-Site Training
Don W. Poe, Vice President, Regional Plant Operations, NRG Energy, Inc.
John Fry, Training Specialist, NRG Texas, LLC
Guy E. Featherston, Dean of Mexia Campus, Navarro College

Process Improvement North Central Texas Style
George Pavelek, Owner, Performance Adventures
David K. Setzer, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions North Central Texas

Staff Training on Offender Employment/Retention: Effective Interventions from a Collaborative Model
Michael J. Laughlin, Senior U.S. Probation Officer, Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court
Mary E. Moran, Offender Workforce Development Administrator, Travis County Criminal Justice Planning Department

One-Third of U.S. Students Never Graduate What s a Workforce System to Do?
Katherine DeRosear, Strategic Policy Advisor, Worldwide Interactive Network
Terri Leisten, Vice President of Youth Services, Arbor Education and Training, LLC
Darcy DeWitt, Youth Services Coordinator, Employment Training and Services, ResCare, Inc.
Crisanta Garza, Deputy Director of Business Administration, Arbor Education and Training, LLC, Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley

From Fatigues to Civies
Sal Adamski, Workforce Improvement Director, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County

Focused Service Delivery: The Future of the Texas Workforce System
Scott Eychner, Program Manager, Workforce and UI Policy and Program Assistance, Texas Workforce Commission

Texas Workforce Center Mobile Units
Joseph (Buddy Ray) R. Thomasee, Mobile Workforce Center Co-Coordinator, Workforce Solutions North Texas
Ruth Dominguez, Employment Services Supervisor, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Diana Regino, Mobile Unit Specialist, Workforce Solutions for South Texas
Te�filo Ugalde, Director of Workforce Resources, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande
Cesar Valenzuela, IT Administrator, Workforce Resources Unit, Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande

10:00 a.m.
Closing and Keynote Address
What Does the Current Economic Climate Mean for America and Texas?
Carlos Gutierrez, Former CEO at Kellogg Company, Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce
and
Helping Texans Get Back to Work
Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

WIA Exemplary Awards Ceremony

Note:

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations should contact Joanne Brown at (512) 463-8369 two (2) working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

The Commissioners may attend together or individually events throughout the Conference. The Commissioners may participate in conference related activities including activities necessary to coordinate speakers, events, workshops, exhibiters and related activities in conjunction with federal, state, and local workforce partners at the Conference.

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Agency Name:	Texas Workforce Commission
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1501 Gaylord Trail, Gaylord Texan Hotel and Resort
City Location:	Grapevine
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008787
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Paul N. Jones, General Counsel 101 East 15th Street, Room 608 Austin, Texas 78778-0001 (512) 475-4221
Agenda:

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION NOTICE

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will attend a
Board of Directors Meeting of the
Texas Association of Workforce Boards (TAWB)

9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Gaylord Texan Hotel and Resort
1501 Gaylord Trail
Yellow Rose Ballroom
Grapevine, Texas 76051

AGENDA

I. Call to Order/Welcome Tyane Dietz

II. Public Comment/Open Session Tyane Dietz

III. Approval of Board of Directors Tyane Dietz
Meeting Minutes dated September 14, 2009

IV. Committee Reports:

A. Executive Director s Council Susan Kamas

B. Education Committee Simon Salas

C. Marketing and Communications Committee Joene Grissom

D. Finance and Development Committee David Setzer

E. Policy Committee Mark Guthrie

F. Legislative Committee Frank Thompson

G. Executive Committee Tyane Dietz
V. Discussion with Commissioners Regarding Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Policy, Board Performance/ Allocations

VI. New Business

VII. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	561 South Knox
City Location:	Fort Hancock
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008174
Submit Date:	10/30/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Ron Olson (512) 239-0608
Agenda:

NOTICE OF HEARING
ESPERANZA WATER SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0351
TCEQ Docket No. 2009-1259-UCR

APPLICATION. Esperanza Water Services Company, Inc., 38581 Texas Highway 20, Fort Hancock, Texas 79839, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to change its water rate/tariff effective July 1, 2009 for its service area located in Hudspeth County, Texas (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 12881, Application No. 36355-R). This application concerns service areas located within the USPS zip codes on the attached list.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) will conduct a preliminary hearing on this application at:

10:00 a.m. December 2, 2009
Community Center
561 South Knox
Fort Hancock, Texas 79839

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish jurisdiction, name the parties, establish a procedural schedule for the remainder of the proceeding, allow an opportunity for settlement discussions, and to address other matters as determined by the judge. The evidentiary hearing phase of the proceeding will be similar to a civil trial in state district court. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code; Chapter 13, Texas Water Code; TCEQ rules, including 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 291; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ and SOAH, including 30 TAC Chapter 80 and 1 TAC Chapter 155. To participate in the evidentiary hearing as a party, you must attend the preliminary hearing and show you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to members of the general public.

INFORMATION. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the TCEQ Office of the Public Interest Counsel (MC 103), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, telephone 512-239-6363. For additional information, contact the TCEQ Water Supply Division, Utilities & Districts Section (MC 153), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, telephone 512-239-4691. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.TCEQ.state.tx.us.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this hearing and who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at 512-475-3445, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: October 28, 2009

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Agency Name:	Texas Department of Agriculture
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Texas Shrimp Marketing Program Advisory Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1700 North Congress Avenue - SFAustin Bldg
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008434
Submit Date:	11/09/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Alyssa Herold, Texas Department of Agriculture, (512) 463-8353.
Agenda:

Agenda

I. Call to order

II. Approval of minutes from October 15, 2009 meeting

III. Discussion and possible action regarding Shrimp Marketing Program promotional materials and educational efforts by the department

a. Industry story profiles
(Guest: Mandy Hobby, TDA Writer for Marketing & Promotions Division)
b. Educational fact sheet
c. Educational efforts to foodservice and restaurant industries
(Guest: Sarah Riggins, TDA Food Marketing Coordinator)
d. Promotional materials

IV. Discussion and possible action regarding committee meeting dates and locations

V. Public comment

VI. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Racing Commission
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	6100 Guadalupe, DPS Criminal Law Enforcement, Building E
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008779
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Carolyn Weiss, (512)-833-6699
Agenda:

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call

II. PUBLIC COMMENT

III. GENERAL BUSINESS
Discussion and consideration of the following matters:
A. Report on Racetrack Inspections
B. Report and Update by the Executive Director and Staff
1. Report on Racetrack Meets
2. Report on Safety and Medication
3. Personnel Announcements
C. Report by Rules Committee
D. Budget and Finance Update

Discussion, consideration and possible action on the following matters:
E. Approval of the Commission s Operating Budget for FY 2010
F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory for FY 2010

IV. PROCEEDINGS ON RACETRACKS
Discussion and consideration of the following matters:
A. Report on Bankruptcy Proceedings of Magna Entertainment Corporation and Auction of Lone Star Park

Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following matters:
B. Request by Gulf Coast Racing (Corpus Christi) for Approval of a 20% Change in Ownership
C. Request by Gulf Greyhound Park for Approval of Amendment to Totalisator Contract with United Tote Company for Gulf Greyhound Park and Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association
D. Request by Laredo Race Park for an Amendment to its Order for Security for Compliance
E. Request by Trinity Meadows Raceway, L.P., to Open an Application Period for a Class 2 License in Parker County under Rule 309.3(b)
F. Reports on Preparations to Begin Live Racing
1. Report by Austin Jockey Club
2. Report by Saddle Brook Park
3. Report by Valle de los Tesoros
4. Report by Laredo Downs
5. Report by Laredo Race Park

V. PROCEEDINGS ON RULEMAKING
Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following matters:

A. Rule Adoptions
1. Adoption of Amendment to � 311.104, Trainers
2. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.41, Racing Secretary
3. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.101, Entry Procedure
4. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.106, Closing Entries
5. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.301, Eligibility to Claim
6. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.406, Colors and Number
7. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.441, The Start
8. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.505, Workout Requirements
9. Adoption of Amendment to � 313.507, Employees of Training Facilities

B. Rule Review
1. Review of Chapter 307, Proceedings Before the Commission
2. Review of Chapter 321, Pari-mutuel Wagering
3. Review of Chapter 323, Disciplinary Action and Enforcement

VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The following items may be discussed and considered in executive session or open meeting and have action taken in the open meeting:
A. Under Government Code Sec. 551.071(1), the Commission may open an executive session to seek the advice of its attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or regarding a settlement offer. Litigation and settlement offers that may be discussed include, but are not limited to, any item posted on this agenda, and the following cases:
Dallas City Limits Property Co., LLP, v. Austin Jockey Club, Ltd, and the Texas Racing Commission; and
Javier Marquez v. Texas Racing Commission and Charla Ann King in her Official Capacity as Executive Director.
B. Under Government Code Sec. 551.071(2), the Commission may open an executive session to discuss all matters identified in this agenda where the commission seeks the advice of their attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedures Act.
C. Under Texas Racing Act, Art. 179e, Sec. 6.03, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, the Commission may open an executive session to review management, concession, and totalisator contracts.

VII. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Schedule next Commission Meeting
(Tuesday, February 16, 2010)

VIII. ADJOURN

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Agency Name:	Texas Association of Workforce Boards
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1501 Gaylord Trail Room Yellow Rose Ballroom
City Location:	Grapevine
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008743
Submit Date:	11/17/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Lisa Spears 806.438.0767
Agenda:

I. Call to Order/Welcome
Tyane Dietz, Board Chair

II. Public Comment/Open Session
Tyane Dietz

III. Approval of Board of Directors Meeting Minutes dated September 14, 2009
Tyane Dietz

IV. Committee Reports:
A. Executive Director s Council
Susan Kamas, Chair
1. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action
B. Education Committee
Simon Salas, Chair
1. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action
C. Marketing & Communications Committee
Joene Grissom, Chair
1. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action
D. Finance & Development Committee
David Setzer, Chair
1. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action
E. Policy Committee
Mark Guthrie, Chair
1. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action
a. Discussion of ED Position
b. 21st Century Workforce White Paper
c. Other

F. Legislative Committee
Frank Thompson, Chair
1. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action
G. Executive Committee
Tyane Dietz, Chair 1. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action
a. 2010 Board Meeting Schedule
b. At-Large Member Nominations

VI. Discussion with Commissioners Regarding Texas Workforce Commission Workforce Policy, Board Performance/Allocations

VI. New Business

VII. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Hunt County Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:20:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	4801 KING STREET
City Location:	GREENVILLE
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008749
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	BRENT SOUTH
Agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUORUM
2. HEAR TAXPAYERS' PROTESTS
3. RECESS

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Agency Name:	San Jacinto River Authority
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1577 Damsite Road
City Location:	Conroe
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008770
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Reed Eichelberger, Jace Houston, Kim Wright at 936-588-1111
Agenda:

1. Introductions.
2. Review and approve minutes of November 4, 2009 meeting.
3. Receive public comments on specific issues related to agenda items 4 through 16 (Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker).
4. Consider and take action on the selection of John Hofmann as the Region H liaison to Region G.
5. Receive presentation from David Dunn, Consultant to Region G, regarding water supplies from the Brazos River Authority system.
6. Receive presentation from Consultant on the status of the water management strategy (WMS) analysis (Task 4).
7. Consider and take action on approving the Draft Chapter 4 made available on the Region H website prior to the meeting.
8. Receive presentation from Consultant on the status of impacts of management strategies (Task 5).
9. Consider and take action on approving the Draft Chapter 5 made available on the Region H website prior to the meeting.
10. Receive presentation from Consultant on the status of long-term protection of resources (Task 7).
11. Consider and take action on approving the Draft Chapter 7 made available on the Region H website prior to the meeting.
12. Receive presentation from Consultant on the status of ecologically unique stream segments, unique reservoir sites, and legislative recommendations (Task 8).
13. Consider and take action on approving the Draft Chapter 8 made available on the Region H website prior to the meeting.
14. Receive presentation from Consultant on the status of water infrastructure financing (Task 9).
15. Consider and take action on approving the Draft Chapter 9 made available on the Region H website prior to the meeting.
16. Receive updates by local water agencies or other interested parties regarding any water-related initiatives or projects currently underway or planned.
17. Agency communications and general information.
18. General public comments. (Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
19. Next Meeting: Proposed for January 6, 2009
20. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Aqua Water Supply Corporation
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	8:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	415 Old Austin Highway
City Location:	Bastrop
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008774
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Carol Kostelka, Executive Assistant Aqua WSC, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, TX 78602 512-303-3943, ext. 118
Agenda:

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Aqua Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet for purposes of conducting a special board meeting at the Corporation Office, 415 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, Texas, 78602, at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. The Board reserves the right to act on any information items. Items to be presented are as follows:

AGENDA

(1) Call to Order

(2) Meet and interview prospective candidates for management position

(3) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, for purposes of discussing personnel matters, including but not limited to discussion of executive search and interview of prospective candidates for management position

(4) Discuss and take action on any matter discussed in Executive Session

(5) Review, discuss and take action on proposed 2010 operating budget

(6) Appointment of a groundwater district representative

(7) Adjourn

Posted

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Agency Name:	Texana Center
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Trustees
Status:	Active
Street Location:	4910 Airport Avenue, Bldg G
City Location:	Rosenberg
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008781
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	rhonda.hodges@texanacenter.com
Agenda:

I. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM, RECOGNITION OF GUESTS, AND CORRESPONDENCE
II. RECOGNITION OF ABSENCES
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. MISSION MOMENT
V. HEROES NOMINATION (Att.V)
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 23, 2009 Board of Trustees Meeting (Att.VI)

VII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Approve Leases (Att.VII)

VIII. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

A. Review and Accept Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended August 31, 2009 (To be sent under separate cover)

B. Finance Committee (Davis, McDowell, Kendrick, SLT)
- Review and Accept Available Monthly/Year-to-Date Financial Reports and Fund Balance (Att.VIII.B)

C. Review and Consider Action on West Airport Campus Project (To be sent under separate cover)

D. Review and Consider Replacement Process for Group Homes (To be sent under separate cover)

IX. THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH NO ACTION REQUIRED:

Update of Planning & Network Advisory Committee Meeting (Att.IX)

X. EXECUTIVE SESSION

AN EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION WILL BE HELD FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

Discussion of Personnel Matters as Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074
Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Deliberation Regarding Current, Pending, or Anticipated Litigation

XI. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AND CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

Personnel Matters
Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Deliberation Regarding Current, Pending, or Anticipated Litigation

XII. OTHER BUSINESS
XIII. NEXT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING To Be Determined
XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 9, 2010 Texana Center Gala being held at the Safari Texas

XV. ADJOURN

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Agency Name:	Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1210 San Antonio Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008744
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jim Jean 1210 San Antonio Street Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-478-8753 Fax: 512-478-1426 Email: jimj@county.org
Agenda:

Complete Agenda

Call to Order 9:00 a.m., December 2, 2009

DELIBERATE AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

Consider for approval August 26, 2009 minutes .. Honorable Tab Thompson

Receive Investment Report and consider amendments to Pool s Investment Policy
Mr. Paul Williams

Finance Report Ms. Nancy Lyter

Ratify annual financial Audit Report ..Ms. Nancy Lyter

Report on claims dispute law suit with Willacy & Cameron counties ...TAC Legal Department

Claims Department Report .. .....Mr. Terry Myers

Program Administration Report ..Mr. Jim Jean/ Ms. Jennifer Hall/Ms. Karen Baker
Membership, Loss, and Statistical Update
Consider ratification of Member Accounts Underwritten and Bound since the last Board Meeting
Receive report on Pricing Deviations
Report on Medicare Secondary Payor registration process
Consider renewal of Workers Compensation (WC) coverage reinsurance for the period
1/1/2010 12/31/2010 and determine if the Pool s self-insured retention is to be modified
Receive Update Report on Pool s Strategic Plan
Receive report on environmental scan of current property & casualty market
Consider appointment of actuarial firms to accomplish review of 2009 operational year for WC, AL/GL, PO/LE and Property coverage and authorize Executive Director to execute any required contract

Consider change to the Pool s Property Coverage Document to provide clarity when the Appraisal process is used to determine the value of a covered loss and clarify time limit for bringing suit
Consider amendment of Public Officials coverage document to include exclusionary language required by the reinsurer as pertains to Bonds and Financial Securities
Receive annual Stewardship report on effectiveness of Claims Administration
Receive staff report on annual review of the Workers Compensation Preauthorization, Concurrent Review, Medical Bill Review, Audit Services and Claims Service Agreement with JI Specialty, Inc. and authorize Executive Director to execute any necessary change
Consider approval of an extension, to include an adjustment to fees paid, of the AL/GL claims adjusting contract with Sedgwick CMS and authorize Executive Director to execute subject contract
Receive staff report on annual review of the PO/LE claims adjusting contract with Professional Claims Managers, Inc. (PCM)
Consider for possible use the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) 2009 Rate Relativities in setting members 2010 WC contributions
Establish member WC pricing for 2010
Consider request from Trinity, Jim Wells, & Nacogdoches counties to pay contributions in installments
Consider approval of Property endorsement for Van Zandt County to permit coverage of static aircraft display
Receive update report on Property evaluation program

Consider adoption of the Budget for 2010 .Ms. Nancy Lyter

Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool
Date of Meeting:	12/02/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Executive Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1210 San Antonio Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008745
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jim Jean 1210 San Antonio Street Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-478-8753 Fax: 512-478-1426 Email: jimj@county.org
Agenda:

Agency Name:	Office of the Governor
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1000 Red River Street, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, 5th Floor Boardroom, Austin, Texas 78701
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008784
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Jennifer Beale, (512) 463-1778
Agenda:

Texas Health Care Policy Council
Teacher Retirement System of Texas, 5th Floor Boardroom
1000 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701

PARTNERSHIP MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009
10:00 a.m.

AGENDA

The following items may not necessarily be considered in the order they appear.

I. Introduction
Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions, Announcements, Approval of Minutes of October 30, 2008 Meeting

II. Reports, Updates and Possible Actions
1. Partnership Member Reports on Agency Health Workforce Initiatives
2. Briefing and Discussion on Nursing Faculty and Education Capacity Policy Report
3. Presentation on the Texas Team s Work to Address Nursing Education Capacity
4. Presentation from the Texas Board of Nursing on Education Program Approval Process
5. Presentation from the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies on Faculty Demographics and Salaries
6. Presentation from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Faculty Recruitment Programs
7. Presentation from the Texas Nurses Association on Faculty and Nursing Education Capacity
8. Presentation from the Texas Hospital Association on Faculty and Nursing Education Capacity

III. Information Items
1. Future Meeting Dates

IV. Public Comment

V. Adjourn

*NOTE: The Texas Health Workforce Planning Partnership may act upon any agenda item.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services, or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish should contact Jennifer Beale, (512) 463-1778, at least two days before the scheduled date of this meeting for proper arrangements to be made.

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008367
Submit Date:	11/06/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Rebecca Combs (512) 239-6939
Agenda:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES AND REQUIRING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF

HUMBLE PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0986
TCEQ Docket No. 2008-1050-MWD-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing at:

10:00 a.m. December 3, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed March 26, 2009 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Humble Partners Limited Partnership, for violations in Harris County, Texas, of: 30 Tex. Admin. Code �� 305.125(1), (5), (9)(A), (11)(B), and (17); 30 Tex. Admin. Code � 317.7(e)�; and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( TPDES ) Permit No. WQ0011161001, Monitoring and Reporting Requirement Nos. 1, 3, and 7.c, Sludge Provisions, and Operational Requirements No. 1.

The hearing will allow Humble Partners Limited Partnership, the Executive Director, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Humble Partners Limited Partnership, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Humble Partners Limited Partnership to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director s Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Humble Partners Limited Partnership, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority:Tex. Water Code � 7.054 and chs. 7 and 26, and 30 Tex. Admin. Code chs. 70, 217, 317 and 305; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 80 and 1 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 155.

� 30 Tex. Admin. Code � 317.7(e) is now found at 30 Tex. Admin. Code � 217.328(a) adopted to be effective, August 28, 2008, 33 Tex. Reg. 6843.
Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Combs, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512)239-3400. Information concerning hearing procedures and public participation in hearings may be obtained by contacting Blas Coy, Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P. O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512)239-6363.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk. Documents may be filed electronically at http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/efilings/or sent to the following address: ATTN: SOAH Docket Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission regarding this application, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512)475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: November 3, 2009

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008175
Submit Date:	10/30/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Laurencia Fasoyiro (713) 422-8910
Agenda:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES AND REQUIRING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF

SOOK PARK DBA PARK & BUY
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0461
TCEQ Docket No. 2008-1945-PST-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing at:

10:00 a.m. December 3, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed May 26, 2009 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Sook Park dba Park & Buy, for violations in Nueces County, Texas, of: 30 Tex. Admin. Code �� 334.50(b)(1)(A), (d)(1)(B)(ii), (d)(1)(B)(iii)(I), 334.48(c) and Tex. Water Code � 26.3475(c)(1).

The hearing will allow Sook Park dba Park & Buy, the Executive Director, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Sook Park dba Park & Buy, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Sook Park dba Park & Buy to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director s Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Sook Park dba Park & Buy, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority:Tex. Water Code � 7.054 and chs. 7 and 26 and 30 Tex. Admin. Code chs. 70 and 334; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 80 and 1 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Laurencia Fasoyiro, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code R-12, 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, telephone (713)767-3500. Information concerning hearing procedures and public participation in hearings may be obtained by contacting Blas Coy, Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or by telephone at (512)239-6363.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk. Documents may be filed electronically at http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/efilings/or sent to the following address: ATTN: SOAH Docket Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission regarding this application, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512)475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: October 29, 2009

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008178
Submit Date:	10/30/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kari Gilbreth (512) 239-1320
Agenda:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES AND REQUIRING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF

JAMAL ALSHAAFI DBA QUIK STOP
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0729
TCEQ Docket No. 2008-1748-PST-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing at:

10:00 a.m. December 3, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed May 8, 2009 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Jamal Alshaafi dba Quik Stop, for violations in Bell County, Texas, of: 30 Tex. Admin. Code �� 334.7(d)(3) and 334.47(a)(2), assessing an administrative penalty against Jamal Alshaafi in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00).

The hearing will allow Jamal Alshaafi dba Quik Stop, the Executive Director, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Jamal Alshaafi dba Quik Stop, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Jamal Alshaafi dba Quik Stop to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director s Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Jamal Alshaafi dba Quik Stop, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority:Tex. Water Code � 7.054 and chs. 7 and 26 and 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 334; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 80 and 1 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Kari Gilbreth, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512)239-3400. Information concerning hearing procedures and public participation in hearings may be obtained by contacting Blas Coy, Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P. O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512)239-6363.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk. Documents may be filed electronically at http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/efilings/or sent to the following address: ATTN: SOAH Docket Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission regarding this application, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512)475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: October 29, 2009

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008176
Submit Date:	10/30/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Phillip Goodwin (512) 239-0675
Agenda:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES AND REQUIRING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF

KDP, LLC DBA GRAPEVINE FOOD MARKET
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0953
TCEQ Docket No. 2009-0587-PST-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing at:

10:00 a.m. December 3, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed July 24, 2009 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of KDP, LLC dba Grapevine Food Market, for violations in Harris County, Texas, of: 30 Tex. Admin. Code �� 115.244(1), 115.246(5), 334.8(c)(4)(A)(vii), (c)(5)(B)(ii), (c)(5)(A)(i), 334.48(c), 334.50(b)(1)(A), (b)(2), (b)(2)(A)(i)(III), (d)(1)(B)(ii), (d)(1)(B)(iii)(I), Tex. Water Code �� 26.3467(a) and 26.3475(a) and (c)(1), and Tex. Health & Safety Code � 382.085(b).

The hearing will allow KDP, LLC dba Grapevine Food Market, the Executive Director, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford KDP, LLC dba Grapevine Food Market, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of KDP, LLC dba Grapevine Food Market to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director s Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. KDP, LLC dba Grapevine Food Market, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority:Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 382 and Tex. Water Code � 7.054 and chs. 7 and 26, and 30 Tex. Admin. Code chs. 70, 115, and 334; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 80 and 1 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Phillip Goodwin, P.G., Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512)239-3400. Information concerning hearing procedures and public participation in hearings may be obtained by contacting Blas Coy, Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P. O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512)239-6363.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk. Documents may be filed electronically at http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/efilings/or sent to the following address: ATTN: SOAH Docket Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission regarding this application, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512)475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: October 29, 2009

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008177
Submit Date:	10/30/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Tracy Chandler (512) 239-0629
Agenda:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES AND REQUIRING CERTAIN ACTIONS OF

BUM IN LEE AND EUN JUNG LEE
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0832
TCEQ Docket No. 2009-0435-PST-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing at:

10:00 a.m. December 3, 2009
William P. Clements Building
300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed August 19, 2009 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Bum In Lee and Eun Jung Lee, for violations in Bell County, Texas, of: Tex. Water Code � 26.3475 and 30 Tex. Admin. Code �� 334.7(d)(3), 334.49(c)(2)(C) and (c)(4)(C).

The hearing will allow Bum In Lee and Eun Jung Lee, the Executive Director, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Bum In Lee and Eun Jung Lee, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Bum In Lee and Eun Jung Lee to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director s Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Bum In Lee and Eun Jung Lee, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission s Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority:Tex. Water Code � 7.054 and chs. 7 and 26 and 30 Tex. Admin. Code chs. 70 and 334; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 80 and 1 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting Tracy Chandler, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512)239-3400. Information concerning hearing procedures and public participation in hearings may be obtained by contacting Blas Coy, Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P. O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512)239-6363.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk. Documents may be filed electronically at http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/efilings/or sent to the following address: ATTN: SOAH Docket Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. When contacting the Commission regarding this application, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512)475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: October 29, 2009

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Agency Name:	Texas Department of Agriculture
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1700 N. Congress, Room 1003A
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008785
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Richard De Los Santos, Texas Department of Agriculture, P. O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-7472
Agenda:

I. Call to order, establishment of a quorum, introductions and welcome.

II. Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

III. European Union certification and what TDA would need to move forward with European Union certification.

IV. Discussion regarding availability of organically grown cotton planting seed and possible recommendations to TDA to increase availability of organic seed.

V. Dr. Monty Dozier will update on cost to create an instructional video; Richard De Los Santos will update on creation of signage.

VI. Follow up on research for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative and what the board can do to take advantage of some of the funding available. Reports from Joseph Dickson on cost to establish a mobile processing unit for beef and pork, and from Howard Garret on weed control possibilities.

VII. Update on Houston Livestock Show participation.

VIII. Discuss survey on progress of board after one year.

IX. Organic regulatory update, including an update on the legislative changes and corresponding fee increases proposed in rule.

X. Other business: responses and items to be placed on next agenda.

XI. Adjournment.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this notice and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs
General Counsel, Texas Department of Agriculture
Agency Liason and Certifying Official

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:30:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Commissioners
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008789
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kaye Wilson 512-936-7713
Agenda:

AGENDA WORK SESSION

The work session of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Texas State Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. The quarterly meeting will begin at 10:45 a.m. in the same location. If this meeting can not be concluded on December 3, the Commission may recess until Friday, December 4, at 9:00 a.m. at the same location.

1. Call to order and roll call of members

2. Presiding Officer s Report
Welcome new commissioners

3. Executive Director s Report
Sunset Review and Status of the Sunset Legislation
Final Orders for December meeting, many of which are a result of the Sunset Legislation
FY 2010 Budget Cash Flow Analysis and Review History
Non-Compliance cycle 2005 2009
Web Page Design and Integration
Racial Profiling Committee Update
Strategic Planning Meetings
POSEIT
Monthly Division Reports
Line of Duty Deaths
Staff Changes and Introductions
Peace Officer Memorial
Events Attended

4. Items of Interest
Rule 223.19 change to address a revocation for a felony deferred adjudication without any relation to the duties of a peace officer or jailer
Reserve officer designation
Firearms committee report and resultant rule changes on rule 217.21 Firearms Qualification
Others

5. Receive public comment and discuss the application of the Houston Independent School District Police Department as an approved training provider

6. Discuss the proposed orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules

7. Discuss the final orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules
10-01-217.21 Firearms Proficiency Requirements
10-02-221.11 Mental Health Officer Proficiency
10-03-211.3 Public Information
10-04-211.19 Forms and Applications
10-05-211.26 Law Enforcement Agency Audits
10-06-211.27 Reporting Responsibilities of Individuals
10-07-211.29 Responsibilities of Agency Chief Administrators
10-08-215.13 Training Provider Evaluations
10-09-217.7 Reporting Appointment and Termination of a Licensee
10-10-217.8 Contesting an Employment Termination Report
10-11-217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees
10-12-221.3 Peace Officer Proficiency
10-13-223.1 License Action and Notification
10-14-223.2 Administrative Penalties
10-15-223.15 Suspension of License
10-16-221.1 Proficiency Certificate Requirements
10-17-211.16 Establishment of an Appointing Entity
10-18-221.35 Firearms Proficiency for Juvenile Probation Officers

8. Discuss expense recovery on SOAH Hearings and Legal Services reference Cooper v. Dallas Police Department, Appeal of F-5 Report of Separation.

9. Receive comment from the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy reference their training agreement

10. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:45:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Commissioners
Status:	Cancelled
Street Location:	1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008790
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kaye Wilson 512-936-7713
Agenda:

AGENDA QUARTERLY MEETING

The quarterly meeting of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 10:45 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Texas State Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. If this meeting can not be concluded on December 3, the Commission may recess until Friday, December 4, at 9:00 a.m. at the same location.

1. Call to order, invocation, presentation of colors by the Randall County Sheriff s Office Honor Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call of members, and welcoming remarks

2. Approval of the minutes of the September 3, 2009, Commission meeting at Austin, Texas

3. Election of Assistant Presiding Officer and Secretary, to comply with Chapter 1701.055(b), Occupations Code.

4. Appointment of Executive Committee and other committees.

5. Discuss and take action on Items of Interest
Rule 223.19 change to address a revocation for a felony deferred adjudication without any relation to the duties of a peace officer or jailer
Reserve officer designation
Firearms committee report and resultant rule changes on rule 217.21 Firearms Qualification
Others

6. Discuss and take action on the application of the Houston Independent School District Police Department as an approved training provider.

7. Discuss and take action on proposed orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules

8. Discuss and take action on final orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules
10-01-217.21 Firearms Proficiency Requirements
10-02-221.11 Mental Health Officer Proficiency
10-03-211.3 Public Information
10-04-211.19 Forms and Applications
10-05-211.26 Law Enforcement Agency Audits
10-06-211.27 Reporting Responsibilities of Individuals
10-07-211.29 Responsibilities of Agency Chief Administrators
10-08-215.13 Training Provider Evaluations
10-09-217.7 Reporting Appointment and Termination of a Licensee
10-10-217.8 Contesting an Employment Termination Report
10-11-217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees
10-12-221.3 Peace Officer Proficiency
10-13-223.1 License Action and Notification
10-14-223.2 Administrative Penalties
10-15-223.15 Suspension of License
10-16-221.1 Proficiency Certificate Requirements
10-17-211.16 Establishment of an Appointing Entity
10-18-221.35 Firearms Proficiency for Juvenile Probation Officers

9. Discuss and take action on proceedings for revocation, suspension, and other disciplinary actions

FINAL ORDER STATUTORY REVOCATIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET #
George Autobee 08-03-1419LR Bexar County Sheriff s Office
Kimberly Gillard 09-01-0257LR Polk County Sheriff s Office
Shawna Herr 09-03-0336LR Montague County Sheriff s Office
Paul Kirksey 08-02-1355LR Westlake Hills Police Department
Victor Mariscal 08-07-1601LR Webb County Sheriff s Office
Joseph McElroy 09-09-0033LR West Columbia Police Department
Charles Montes 08-03-1403LR Richmond Police Department
Casey Moreland 09-04-0448LR Leon County Sheriff s Office
Ruben Nunez 08-11-1212LR Laredo Police Department
Rodney Page 08-12-1246LR Somervell County Sheriff s Office
Shaterian Parr 09-11-0128LR McLennan County Detention Center
Terrance E. Richardson 09-10-0091LR Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Luis Rodriguez 08-08-1653LR El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Jack Taylor 09-06-0626LR North Lake College Police Department
Wilford Waters 08-03-1434LR Johnson County Sheriff s Office
Jose Ybarra 08-04-1450LR Val Verde Correctional Facility
Sheridan Young 09-02-0298LR Gillespie County Sheriff s Office

FINAL ORDER STATUTORY SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Sebastian Ascencio 09-07-0636LS I-Jarrell Police Department

FINAL ORDER SUSPENSION OF LICENSE LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# (I-INACTIVE)
Michael J. Briscoe 407-09-4597 I-Franklin Co. Sheriff s Office
James Floyd Hughes 407-09-1291 I-Dallas Police Department
Wilbert Jue 407-09-3829 I-Harris Co. Constable Pct. 1
Pamela A. Staigle 407-09-1290 I-Galveston Co. Sheriff s Office

AGREED FINAL ORDER STATUTORY SUSPENSIONS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Rudolph Lank 09-01-0197LS Hood County Sheriff s Office
Thomas Pfeifer 08-12-1248LS Burnet County Sheriff s Office

AGREED FINAL ORDER SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Billy Ailey 08-01-1279LS Dallas Police Department
Pamela Baird 09-05-0537LS I-Angelina County Sheriff s Office
Donald Craig 09-10-0099LS Mount Pleasant Police Department
Rodolfo Cruz 09-09-0031LS El Paso County Sheriff s Office
James Gann 09-04-0416LS I-Palo Pinto County Sheriff s Office
David Garcia 09-09-0041LS I-Hereford Police Department
Matt Heikes 06-07-1934LS I-Uvalde County Sheriff s Office
Melvie Prothro 08-12-1245LS I-Denton County Sheriff s Office
James Younger 08-08-1658LS I-Gregg County Sheriff s Office

DEFAULT FINAL ORDER SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Keith Alfaro 07-08-0551LS I-San Antonio Police Department
Anthony Bell 09-04-0413LS I-Irving Police Department
Pedro Bermundez 05-03-0359LS I-CCA/Webb County Detention Center
Calvin Brown 10-09-0021LS I-Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Mario Garcia 09-07-0711LS I-McLennen County Detention Center
Arturo Gracia 08-09-0065LS Killeen Police Department
Joshua Greenwood 09-06-0625LS I-Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Enrique Guarjardo 09-04-0434LS I-Frio County Sheriff s Office
Benjamin Harris 09-06-0612LS I-Gladewater Police Department
Ann Marie Hernandez 07-02-0293LS I-Frio County Sheriff s Office
Rene Hernandez 02-07-0301LS I-Bexar County Sheriff s Office
Pedro Herrera 09-10-0067LS I-Lamar County Sheriff s Office
Gerardo Hinojosa 09-03-0373LS I-Harris County Sheriff s Office
William Krumenancker 09-03-0381LS I-Lamar County Sheriff s Office
Michael Lacey 07-05-0468LS I-Desoto Police Department
Michael Lamb 09-12-0155LS I-Rockwall County Sheriff s Office
Robine Lane 09-08-0738LS I-Harris County Constable Pct. 7
Jimmy Lott 08-07-1594LS I-Gregg County Sheriff s Office
Tony Manus 08-11-1198LS I-Denton County Sheriff s Office
Tony McKinney 09-06-0596LS I-Ector County Corrections Center
Jason Ormsby 08-09-0044LS Burleson County Sheriff s Office
Michael Panther 06-08-1945LS I-Ellis County Sheriff s Office
Paxton Payton 09-02-0271LS Fort Worth Police Department
Allen Peikert 09-10-0100LS Wharton County Constable Pct. 2
Michael Powell 09-01-0210LS I-Longview Fire Department
Juan Ramirez 05-06-0538LS Weslaco Police Department
Juan Rivera 08-11-1200LS Hudspeth County Sheriff s Office
Sade Samuel 09-10-0077LS Fort Bend County Sheriff s Office
Derrick Schriewer 08-01-1304LS Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office
Larry Smith 08-04-1455LS University of Texas System Police Department
Nathan Sonnier 09-05-0497LS Fort Bend County Sheriff s Office

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

CANCELLATIONS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Justin Bulls 09-08-0753CAN Lorena Police Department
Brandi Castro 09-06-0631CAN Sterling County Sheriff s Office
Adrian Chacon 09-06-0582CAN Cameron County Sheriff s Office
Jose Garcia 09-06-0591CAN Brooks County Sheriff s Office
Linda Handsborough 09-07-0672CAN Limestone County Detention Center
Mario Hernandez 09-03-0368CAN Val Verde Correctional Facility
Shekisha Johnson 09-08-0759CAN Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Paula Mendez 09-08-0744CAN Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Catherine Minick 08-12-1240CAN Como Police Department
Joshua Mott 09-05-0495CAN Lee County Sheriff s Office
Jillian Schoelen 09-06-0632CAN Ellis County Sheriff s Office
Dawn Thornton 10-09-0020CAN Burnet County Sheriff s Office
Francisco Ulloa 09-06-0609CAN Caldwell County Sheriff s Office
Bobby Williams 09-06-0560CAN Quitman Police Department
Matt Wilson 09-04-0445CAN Dallas Police Department

PERMANENT VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Daniel Ancira 08-08-1646PVS Upton County Sheriff s Office
Michael Barnett 09-06-0608PVS Graham Police Department
Milton Dunlap 09-02-0309PVS Harris County Constable Pct. 6
Lekeia Evans 09-05-0520PVS Marion County Sheriff s Office
Craig Gantt 09-05-0479PVS Houston ISD Police Department
Adrian Garcia 09-06-0558PVS Harris County Sheriff s Office
Jeffrey Gee 09-01-0248PVS Williamson County Sheriff s Office
Jason Johnston 09-04-0423PVS Floyd County Sheriff s Office
Monte Morast 08-02-1375PVS Montgomery County Sheriff s Office
Edward Morrow 09-07-0682PVS Harris County Constable Pct. 6
Shaquan Muhammad 09-06-0616PVS Giddings Police Department
Jason Reynolds 09-06-0567PVS Waelder Police Department
Jerry Rodriguez 09-07-0637PVS Lytle Police Department
Brian Sowell 09-06-0617PVS Nacogdoches County Sheriff s Office

REPRIMANDS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Daniel Acosta 08-05-1511RP Reeves County Sheriff s Office
Christopher Alvarez 08-05-1528RP Mercedes Police Department
Joe Barham 08-07-1575RP Young County Sheriff s Office
Wesley Brooks 09-05-0542RP Newton County Sheriff s Office
James Crawford 09-09-0027RP McLennan County Sheriff s Office
Jefferson Davis 06-07-1915RP Livingston Police Department
Kent Dowdy 08-08-1634RP College of the Mainland Police Department
Walter Ely 09-12-0150RP Galena Park Police Department
Kimberly Fojtasek 09-09-0044RP Hood County Sheriff s Office
David Garcia Sr. 05-03-0402RP Newton County Sheriff s Office
Jason Guardiola 08-02-1354RP Webb County Sheriff s Office
Jeremy Gurley 09-12-0160RP Mount Vernon Police Department
Raymond Hassette 09-03-0401RP Live Oak County Sheriff s Office
Kenneth Henson 09-10-0066RP Dallas County Constable Pct. 4
Wesley Johnson 09-03-0369RP Potter County Sheriff s Office
Doyle Landrum 08-02-1372RP Gaines County Sheriff s Office
Robert Lerouax 08-09-0051RP Jersey Village Police Department
Donald McFarland 09-11-0112RP Fort Worth Police Department
Manuel Morales 08-10-0114RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Fernando Nieto 06-02-1600RP Ector County Sheriff s Office
Dennis Parks 08-08-1610RP Plano Police Department
Joseph Porter 08-06-1547RP Grimes County Sheriff s Office
Aaron Ramirez 09-06-0623RP Santa Rosa Police Department
Marisa Saccio 09-05-0478RP Alamo College Police Department
Clifton Sanders 09-04-0466RP Willow Park Police Department
Curtis Sanders 09-05-0480RP Maypearl Police Department
Michael Serges 08-04-1443RP Harris County Constable Pct. 4
John Silva 09-02-0342RP Limestone County Detention Center
Julia Soto 06-05-1719RP Ector County Sheriff s Office
Ricky Staggs 08-01-1302RP Montgomery County Sheriff s Office
Dan Tarango 08-07-1561RP Hudspeth County Sheriff s Office
Justo Vela 08-03-1389RP Palmview Police Department
Jesus Villanueva 07-06-0501RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Jesus Villanueva 07-02-0335RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Wade Woodruff 09-04-0461RP Bowie County Corrections Center

F-5 Appeals

NAME DEPARTMENT

Eva Betancourt Dilley Police Department
Joel Bradberry Jefferson County Sheriff s Office
Brian Harris Pantego Police Department
Leroy Hernandez Comal County Sheriff s Office
Charles Hoover Henderson County Sheriff s Office
Mickey Kimbrow Tarrant County Sheriff s Office
Lawrence Murphy Shelby County Sheriff s Office
David Reyes Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department
Benito Rodriquez Littlefield Police Department
Jason Wilson Bartlett Police Department

10. Discuss and take action on Expense Recovery SOAH Hearings and Legal Services, reference Cooper v. Dallas Police Department, Appeal of F-5 Report of Separation.

11. Discuss and take action on the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy training agreement request.

12. Receive public comment on any topic, without discussion

13. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel issues consistent with Section 551.074 and Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Open Meetings Act

14. Return from Executive Session to report and/or discuss further actions to be taken as a result of the Executive Session

15. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:45:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Commissioners
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008797
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kaye Wilson 512-936-7713
Agenda:

AGENDA QUARTERLY MEETING

The quarterly meeting of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 10:45 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Texas State Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. If this meeting can not be concluded on December 3, the Commission may recess until Friday, December 4, at 9:00 a.m. at the same location.

1. Call to order, invocation, presentation of colors by the Randall County Sheriff s Office Honor Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call of members, and welcoming remarks

2. Approval of the minutes of the September 3, 2009, Commission meeting at Austin, Texas

3. Election of Assistant Presiding Officer and Secretary, to comply with Chapter 1701.055(b), Occupations Code.

4. Appointment of Executive Committee and other committees.

5. Discuss and take action on Items of Interest
Rule 223.19 change to address a revocation for a felony deferred adjudication without any relation to the duties of a peace officer or jailer
Reserve officer designation
Firearms committee report and resultant rule changes on rule 217.21 Firearms Qualification
Others

6. Discuss and take action on the application of the Houston Independent School District Police Department as an approved training provider.

7. Discuss and take action on proposed orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules

8. Discuss and take action on final orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules
10-01-217.21 Firearms Proficiency Requirements
10-02-221.11 Mental Health Officer Proficiency
10-03-211.3 Public Information
10-04-211.19 Forms and Applications
10-05-211.26 Law Enforcement Agency Audits
10-06-211.27 Reporting Responsibilities of Individuals
10-07-211.29 Responsibilities of Agency Chief Administrators
10-08-215.13 Training Provider Evaluations
10-09-217.7 Reporting Appointment and Termination of a Licensee
10-10-217.8 Contesting an Employment Termination Report
10-11-217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees
10-12-221.3 Peace Officer Proficiency
10-13-223.1 License Action and Notification
10-14-223.2 Administrative Penalties
10-15-223.15 Suspension of License
10-16-221.1 Proficiency Certificate Requirements
10-17-211.16 Establishment of an Appointing Entity
10-18-221.35 Firearms Proficiency for Juvenile Probation Officers

9. Discuss and take action on proceedings for revocation, suspension, and other disciplinary actions

FINAL ORDER STATUTORY REVOCATIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET #
George Autobee 08-03-1419LR Bexar County Sheriff s Office
Kimberly Gillard 09-01-0257LR Polk County Sheriff s Office
Shawna Herr 09-03-0336LR Montague County Sheriff s Office
Paul Kirksey 08-02-1355LR Westlake Hills Police Department
Victor Mariscal 08-07-1601LR Webb County Sheriff s Office
Joseph McElroy 09-09-0033LR West Columbia Police Department
Charles Montes 08-03-1403LR Richmond Police Department
Casey Moreland 09-04-0448LR Leon County Sheriff s Office
Ruben Nunez 08-11-1212LR Laredo Police Department
Rodney Page 08-12-1246LR Somervell County Sheriff s Office
Shaterian Parr 09-11-0128LR McLennan County Detention Center
Terrance E. Richardson 09-10-0091LR Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Luis Rodriguez 08-08-1653LR El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Jack Taylor 09-06-0626LR North Lake College Police Department
Wilford Waters 08-03-1434LR Johnson County Sheriff s Office
Jose Ybarra 08-04-1450LR Val Verde Correctional Facility
Sheridan Young 09-02-0298LR Gillespie County Sheriff s Office

FINAL ORDER STATUTORY SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Sebastian Ascencio 09-07-0636LS I-Jarrell Police Department

FINAL ORDER SUSPENSION OF LICENSE LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# (I-INACTIVE)
Michael J. Briscoe 407-09-4597 I-Franklin Co. Sheriff s Office
James Floyd Hughes 407-09-1291 I-Dallas Police Department
Wilbert Jue 407-09-3829 I-Harris Co. Constable Pct. 1
Pamela A. Staigle 407-09-1290 I-Galveston Co. Sheriff s Office

APPEAL OF F-5 REPORT OF SEPARATION OF LICENSEE
Jay S. Cooper Dallas Police Department

AGREED FINAL ORDER STATUTORY SUSPENSIONS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Rudolph Lank 09-01-0197LS Hood County Sheriff s Office
Thomas Pfeifer 08-12-1248LS Burnet County Sheriff s Office

AGREED FINAL ORDER SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Billy Ailey 08-01-1279LS Dallas Police Department
Pamela Baird 09-05-0537LS I-Angelina County Sheriff s Office
Donald Craig 09-10-0099LS Mount Pleasant Police Department
Rodolfo Cruz 09-09-0031LS El Paso County Sheriff s Office
James Gann 09-04-0416LS I-Palo Pinto County Sheriff s Office
David Garcia 09-09-0041LS I-Hereford Police Department
Matt Heikes 06-07-1934LS I-Uvalde County Sheriff s Office
Melvie Prothro 08-12-1245LS I-Denton County Sheriff s Office
James Younger 08-08-1658LS I-Gregg County Sheriff s Office

DEFAULT FINAL ORDER SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Keith Alfaro 07-08-0551LS I-San Antonio Police Department
Anthony Bell 09-04-0413LS I-Irving Police Department
Pedro Bermundez 05-03-0359LS I-CCA/Webb County Detention Center
Calvin Brown 10-09-0021LS I-Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Mario Garcia 09-07-0711LS I-McLennen County Detention Center
Arturo Gracia 08-09-0065LS Killeen Police Department
Joshua Greenwood 09-06-0625LS I-Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Enrique Guarjardo 09-04-0434LS I-Frio County Sheriff s Office
Benjamin Harris 09-06-0612LS I-Gladewater Police Department
Ann Marie Hernandez 07-02-0293LS I-Frio County Sheriff s Office
Rene Hernandez 02-07-0301LS I-Bexar County Sheriff s Office
Pedro Herrera 09-10-0067LS I-Lamar County Sheriff s Office
Gerardo Hinojosa 09-03-0373LS I-Harris County Sheriff s Office
William Krumenancker 09-03-0381LS I-Lamar County Sheriff s Office
Michael Lacey 07-05-0468LS I-Desoto Police Department
Michael Lamb 09-12-0155LS I-Rockwall County Sheriff s Office
Robine Lane 09-08-0738LS I-Harris County Constable Pct. 7
Jimmy Lott 08-07-1594LS I-Gregg County Sheriff s Office
Tony Manus 08-11-1198LS I-Denton County Sheriff s Office
Tony McKinney 09-06-0596LS I-Ector County Corrections Center
Jason Ormsby 08-09-0044LS Burleson County Sheriff s Office
Michael Panther 06-08-1945LS I-Ellis County Sheriff s Office
Paxton Payton 09-02-0271LS Fort Worth Police Department
Allen Peikert 09-10-0100LS Wharton County Constable Pct. 2
Michael Powell 09-01-0210LS I-Longview Fire Department
Juan Ramirez 05-06-0538LS Weslaco Police Department
Juan Rivera 08-11-1200LS Hudspeth County Sheriff s Office
Sade Samuel 09-10-0077LS Fort Bend County Sheriff s Office
Derrick Schriewer 08-01-1304LS Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office
Larry Smith 08-04-1455LS University of Texas System Police Department
Nathan Sonnier 09-05-0497LS Fort Bend County Sheriff s Office

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

CANCELLATIONS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Justin Bulls 09-08-0753CAN Lorena Police Department
Brandi Castro 09-06-0631CAN Sterling County Sheriff s Office
Adrian Chacon 09-06-0582CAN Cameron County Sheriff s Office
Jose Garcia 09-06-0591CAN Brooks County Sheriff s Office
Linda Handsborough 09-07-0672CAN Limestone County Detention Center
Mario Hernandez 09-03-0368CAN Val Verde Correctional Facility
Shekisha Johnson 09-08-0759CAN Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Paula Mendez 09-08-0744CAN Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Catherine Minick 08-12-1240CAN Como Police Department
Joshua Mott 09-05-0495CAN Lee County Sheriff s Office
Jillian Schoelen 09-06-0632CAN Ellis County Sheriff s Office
Dawn Thornton 10-09-0020CAN Burnet County Sheriff s Office
Francisco Ulloa 09-06-0609CAN Caldwell County Sheriff s Office
Bobby Williams 09-06-0560CAN Quitman Police Department
Matt Wilson 09-04-0445CAN Dallas Police Department

PERMANENT VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Daniel Ancira 08-08-1646PVS Upton County Sheriff s Office
Michael Barnett 09-06-0608PVS Graham Police Department
Milton Dunlap 09-02-0309PVS Harris County Constable Pct. 6
Lekeia Evans 09-05-0520PVS Marion County Sheriff s Office
Craig Gantt 09-05-0479PVS Houston ISD Police Department
Adrian Garcia 09-06-0558PVS Harris County Sheriff s Office
Jeffrey Gee 09-01-0248PVS Williamson County Sheriff s Office
Jason Johnston 09-04-0423PVS Floyd County Sheriff s Office
Monte Morast 08-02-1375PVS Montgomery County Sheriff s Office
Edward Morrow 09-07-0682PVS Harris County Constable Pct. 6
Shaquan Muhammad 09-06-0616PVS Giddings Police Department
Jason Reynolds 09-06-0567PVS Waelder Police Department
Jerry Rodriguez 09-07-0637PVS Lytle Police Department
Brian Sowell 09-06-0617PVS Nacogdoches County Sheriff s Office

REPRIMANDS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Daniel Acosta 08-05-1511RP Reeves County Sheriff s Office
Christopher Alvarez 08-05-1528RP Mercedes Police Department
Joe Barham 08-07-1575RP Young County Sheriff s Office
Wesley Brooks 09-05-0542RP Newton County Sheriff s Office
James Crawford 09-09-0027RP McLennan County Sheriff s Office
Jefferson Davis 06-07-1915RP Livingston Police Department
Kent Dowdy 08-08-1634RP College of the Mainland Police Department
Walter Ely 09-12-0150RP Galena Park Police Department
Kimberly Fojtasek 09-09-0044RP Hood County Sheriff s Office
David Garcia Sr. 05-03-0402RP Newton County Sheriff s Office
Jason Guardiola 08-02-1354RP Webb County Sheriff s Office
Jeremy Gurley 09-12-0160RP Mount Vernon Police Department
Raymond Hassette 09-03-0401RP Live Oak County Sheriff s Office
Kenneth Henson 09-10-0066RP Dallas County Constable Pct. 4
Wesley Johnson 09-03-0369RP Potter County Sheriff s Office
Doyle Landrum 08-02-1372RP Gaines County Sheriff s Office
Robert Lerouax 08-09-0051RP Jersey Village Police Department
Donald McFarland 09-11-0112RP Fort Worth Police Department
Manuel Morales 08-10-0114RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Fernando Nieto 06-02-1600RP Ector County Sheriff s Office
Dennis Parks 08-08-1610RP Plano Police Department
Joseph Porter 08-06-1547RP Grimes County Sheriff s Office
Aaron Ramirez 09-06-0623RP Santa Rosa Police Department
Marisa Saccio 09-05-0478RP Alamo College Police Department
Clifton Sanders 09-04-0466RP Willow Park Police Department
Curtis Sanders 09-05-0480RP Maypearl Police Department
Michael Serges 08-04-1443RP Harris County Constable Pct. 4
John Silva 09-02-0342RP Limestone County Detention Center
Julia Soto 06-05-1719RP Ector County Sheriff s Office
Ricky Staggs 08-01-1302RP Montgomery County Sheriff s Office
Dan Tarango 08-07-1561RP Hudspeth County Sheriff s Office
Justo Vela 08-03-1389RP Palmview Police Department
Jesus Villanueva 07-06-0501RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Jesus Villanueva 07-02-0335RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Wade Woodruff 09-04-0461RP Bowie County Corrections Center

F-5 Appeals

NAME DEPARTMENT

Eva Betancourt Dilley Police Department
Joel Bradberry Jefferson County Sheriff s Office
Brian Harris Pantego Police Department
Leroy Hernandez Comal County Sheriff s Office
Charles Hoover Henderson County Sheriff s Office
Mickey Kimbrow Tarrant County Sheriff s Office
Lawrence Murphy Shelby County Sheriff s Office
David Reyes Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department
Benito Rodriquez Littlefield Police Department
Jason Wilson Bartlett Police Department

10. Discuss and take action on Expense Recovery SOAH Hearings and Legal Services, reference Cooper v. Dallas Police Department, Appeal of F-5 Report of Separation.

11. Discuss and take action on the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy training agreement request.

12. Receive public comment on any topic, without discussion

13. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel issues consistent with Section 551.074 and Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Open Meetings Act

14. Return from Executive Session to report and/or discuss further actions to be taken as a result of the Executive Session

15. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	2009 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Westin City Center Hotel, Cambridge Room; 650 N. Pearl Street
City Location:	Dallas
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008746
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Dr. Mary Smith, Assistant Deputy Commissioner P.O. Box 12788; Austin, TX 78711 512.427.6213
Agenda:

Registration.
Welcome.
Texas Higher Education: Closing the Gaps by 2015.
The Texas Public Higher Education Accountability System Degree Program Development and Review.
Effective Trusteeship, Ethics, and the Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest.
Break.
Funding Mechanisms for Texas Institutions of Higher Education.
"What I Wish I Had Known as a New Governing Board Member" - Panel Discussion.
Concluding Remarks.
Adjournment.
Reception (Windows Pavilion Room).
Dinner and Keynote Speaker (Windows Pavilion Room).
(This orientation satisfies the training requirement for newly appointed regents (Texas Education Code, Section 61.084, Training for Members of Governing Boards).

CERTIFICATION:
I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL:
Bill Franz
General Counsel

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Agency Name:	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Distance Education Advisory Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1200 E. Anderson Lane, Board Room 2.140
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008756
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Dr. Vanessa Davis, Assistant Director, Academic Programs P.O. Box 12788; Austin, TX 78711 512.427.6223
Agenda:

I. Welcome.
II. Staff Report on Coordinating Board Activities Affecting Distance Education.
III. Discussion of Proposed Distance Education Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
IV. Consideration of Approving Proposed Distance Education Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
V. Discussion of Proposed Distance Education Doctorate of Education with a Major in Educational Administration from the University of Houston.
VI. Consideration of Approving Proposed Distance Education Doctorate of Education with a Major in Educational Administration from the University of Houston.
VII. Discussion of Proposed Changes to Distance Education and Off-Campus Education Policy and Procedures.
VIII. Discussion of Feasibility of Creating Standardized On-Line Core Curriculum Master Courses
IX. Adjournment.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters for this meeting should contact Maria Moreno, ADA Coordinator, at 512.427.6193 or Relay Texas at 1.800.735.2989 at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL:
Bill Franz
General Counsel

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Agency Name:	Department of State Health Services
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Health Care Associated Infections Advisory Panel
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-407, 1100 West 49th Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008695
Submit Date:	11/16/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Gary Heseltine, M.D., Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas telephone (512) 458-7676. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Anne Mosher, De
Agenda:

The Panel will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Review of minutes from the November 2009 meeting

3. Discussion of draft State Healthcare Associated Infections Plan

4. Discussion of Preventable Adverse Event reporting

5. Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on the Arts
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Full Commission
Status:	Active
Street Location:	128 West Blanco Road
City Location:	Boerne
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008750
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Dana Douglass Swann, Executive Assistant, 512-936-6570 or dana.swann@arts.state.tx.us
Agenda:

TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
AGENDA
COMMISSION MEETING
December 3, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Ye Kendall Inn - Kendall Halle #4
Boerne, Texas

I. Call to Order and Welcome

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of minutes of the
September 3rd, 2009 Commission meeting

IV. Presentation, discussion and possible Commission action on the following items:
A. Update on FY10 Operating Budget
B. Status of Dissolution of the Cultural Endowment Fund
C. Acceptance of the TARGET Donation
D. Acceptance of the Texas Music Project (TMP) Donation

V. Presentation, discussion and possible Commission action on the following items:
A. Approval of Arts Respond Performance Support Grants
B. Approval of Commission Initiative Grants
C. Approval of American Reinvestment Recovery Act (ARRA) Pass-Through to Texas Cultural Trust Council (TCTC) Grant
D. Approval of Evaluators for Young Masters, Touring Roster, and Arts Respond Grants
E. Discussion of Pre-existing Cultural Districts

VI. Presentation of Informational Reports Concerning:
A. TCA Activities (September 4 December 1, 2009)
B. TCA Marketing Activities (September 4 December 1, 2009)
C. Texas Cultural Trust Council Activities (September 4 December 1, 2009)
D. Texans for the Arts Activities (September 4 December 1, 2009)

VII. Public Comment - Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter within the authority of the Commission. Time for each comment may be limited by the Chair

VIII. Executive Session - The Commission may meet in Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code � 551.071 to discuss Personnel Matters

IX. Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session

X. Future Meeting Schedule

XI. Adjourn

* The Commission may discuss and/or take action on any item on the agenda

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Agency Name:	Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Ethics Committee Meeting
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Hobby Building, Tower III, 333 Guadalupe, Room 100
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008802
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Caarol Miller, LMSW-IPR, Executive Director, State Board of Social Worker Examiners, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6628, extension 2715. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this mee
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call the meeting to order

Approve minutes from the November 2009 Ethics Committee meeting

Discussion and possible action on pending complaints: 1072090043 RR, 1072080072 LW, 1072090077 KK, 1072090070 FW, 1072090088 PP, 1072090089 LH, 1072090094 LV, 1072090095 PS, 1072090104 MR, 1072090116 RT, 1072090131 LT, 1072090133 GT, and 1072090146 LM

Discussion and possible action regarding executive director's report on cases where disciplinary actions have been recommended, informal settlement conferences have been held or SOAH hearings have been requested:
SW-04-101 MS, 1072070095 JM, 1072080010 JA, 1072080058 GF, 1072080072 LW, 1072080075 RA, 1072080090 RR, 1072080109 PI, 1072080110 DD, 1072090007 AT, 1072090017 RH, 1072090020 KP, 1072090026 JF, 1072090027 LP, 1072090033 SD, 1072090035 JM, 1072090039 AV, 1072090044 LW, 1072090050 SG, 1072090060 SG, 1072090071 OT, 1072090082 SG, 1072090086 JC, 1072090092 PL, 1072090100 KD, and 1072090110 SW

Discussion and possible action regarding board-ordered supervision forms.

Set next committee meeting date(s)

Public comment

Adjourn meeting.

Action may be taken on any of the above items. The committee reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the public comment agenda item. The chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when the speakers may address the committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting.

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Agency Name:	Rio Grande Council of Governments
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Sul Ross State University, E. Hwy 90, Gate 4
City Location:	Alpine
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008777
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Barbara Kauffman, Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 N. Stanton Street, Ste. 610, El Paso, Texas 79902. Phone: (915) 533-0998, ext. 121, Fax: (915) 356-1697, e-mail: barbarak@riocog.org
Agenda:

AGENDA
FAR WEST TEXAS WATER PLANNING GROUP MEETING
Thursday, December 3, 2009

2:00 P.M. (CST)
at:
Sul Ross State University, University Center Room A
East Highway 90, Gate 4, Alpine, TX 79832
432-837-8191

I. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
II. Recognition of Guests and Designated Alternates

Consent Agenda
III. Approval of the Minutes of the WPG Meeting of November 5, 2009
IV. Certification of Allowable Administrative Expenses

Regular Agenda
V. WPG Member Updates on Local Projects & Issues of Importance to the Planning Process
VI. Presentation of Final Population and Water Demand Revision Request Memo and Discussion on Latest Fort Bliss Water Demand Projections, by John Ashworth & Tom Gooch
VII. Review and Discussion of Chapter 7 Revisions, by John Ashworth
VIII. Discussion and Action on Policy Committee Recommendations for Chapter 8
IX. Presentation on GMAs, GAMs, and Regional Aquifers, by Bill Hutchison, TWDB
X. Administrative & Procedural Matters
XI. Adjourn

Notice to the Public: All matters listed under the Consent Agenda will be considered by the FWTWPG to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless any of the members of the FWTWPG request that specific items be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the Regular Agenda for discussion prior to the time the FWTWPG votes on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda.

For additional information contact Barbara Kauffman, Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 N. Stanton Street, Ste. 610, El Paso, Texas 79902. Phone: (915) 533-0998, ext. 121, Fax: (915) 356-1697, e-mail: barbarak@riocog.org

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Agency Name:	Aqua Water Supply Corporation
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	1:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	415 Old Austin Highway
City Location:	Bastrop
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008776
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Carol Kostelka, Executive Assistant Aqua WSC, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, TX 78602 512-303-3943, ext. 118
Agenda:

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Aqua Water Supply Corporation will meet for purposes of conducting a special board meeting at the Corporation Office, 415 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop, Texas, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 3, 2009. The Board reserves the right to act on any information items. Items to be presented are as follows:

AGENDA

(1) Call to Order

(2) Meet and interview prospective candidates for management position

(3) Executive Session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, for purposes of discussing personnel matters, including but not limited to discussion of executive search and interview of prospective candidates for management position

(4) Discuss and take action on any matter discussed in Executive Session

(5) Adjourn

Posted

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Agency Name:	Montague County Tax Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	7549 State Hwy 175
City Location:	Montague
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008368
Submit Date:	11/06/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kim Haralson-P.O.Box 121-Montague TX 76251(940)894-2081 Phone (940)894-6599 Fax
Agenda:

1. Declare quorum & call to order
2. Approve minutes - 7/20/2009
3. Consider & act on: a. 2009 & prior years Appraisal Roll Corrections & Supplements; b. Taxpayer Protests & Settlements
4. Public Comments
5. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Montague County Tax Appraisal District
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	3:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	7549 Hwy 175
City Location:	Montague
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008761
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kim Haralson - P.O. Box 121 - Montague TX 76251 Phone 940-894-2081 Fax 940-894-6599
Agenda:

1. Call to order
2. Approve 9/3/2009 minutes
3. Consider & act on: a. bank depository; b. ag appraisal advisory board; c. 2009 budgets; d. policies, manuals and evaluations
4. CA report
5. Public
6. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	North Texas Regional Library System
Date of Meeting:	12/03/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	6320 Southwest Blvd, Suite 101
City Location:	Fort Worth
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008541
Submit Date:	11/10/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Adam Wright, Executive Director
Agenda:

North Texas Regional Library System, Inc.
Board of Directors Agenda
December 3, 2009

Notice is hereby given of a Board of Directors Meeting on December 3, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the North Texas Regional Library System, 6320 Southwest Blvd, Suite 101, Fort Worth, Texas 76109. The items listed below are for discussion and/or action:________________________________________

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of October 22, 2009 Meeting Minutes

C. BOARD REPORTS

D. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

E. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT

F. COMMITTEE REPORTS

G. DISCUSSION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

H. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS REFERENCE

I. CONSIDERATION OF RFP Computer Skills Workshop

J. CONSIDERATION OF RFP Online Career Assistance

K. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

L. ANNOUNCEMENTS

M. SET DATE OF NEXT MEETING

N. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: ATTENDEES WISHING TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS NEED TO SIGN UP ON THE SIGN UP TO SPEAK SHEET BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS. THE LIST WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CHAIR WHEN THE MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER.

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Agency Name:	Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism Division
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	State Insurance Annex Building - 4th Floor Conference Room, 221 East 11th Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008795
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting, who may need auxiliary aids or services, or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Donna Weinberger-Rourke at 512.936.6443, at least 2 days before the meetin
Agenda:

I Call to Order (CHAIR)

Discussion and Possible Action on:

II Approval of Minutes of July 10, 2009 1

III Financial & Program Operations Update 2

IV Finance and Program Committee Reports

V Discussion on Programs

Comments without Deliberation:

VI Board Member comments

VII Public comments

Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Commissioners
Status:	Active
Street Location:	1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008798
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kaye Wilson 512-936-7713
Agenda:

AGENDA QUARTERLY MEETING

The quarterly meeting of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 10:45 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Texas State Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. If this meeting can not be concluded on December 3, the Commission may recess until Friday, December 4, at 9:00 a.m. at the same location.

1. Call to order, invocation, presentation of colors by the Randall County Sheriff s Office Honor Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call of members, and welcoming remarks

2. Approval of the minutes of the September 3, 2009, Commission meeting at Austin, Texas

3. Election of Assistant Presiding Officer and Secretary, to comply with Chapter 1701.055(b), Occupations Code.

4. Appointment of Executive Committee and other committees.

5. Discuss and take action on Items of Interest
Rule 223.19 change to address a revocation for a felony deferred adjudication without any relation to the duties of a peace officer or jailer
Reserve officer designation
Firearms committee report and resultant rule changes on rule 217.21 Firearms Qualification
Others

6. Discuss and take action on the application of the Houston Independent School District Police Department as an approved training provider.

7. Discuss and take action on proposed orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules

8. Discuss and take action on final orders of amendments to existing TCLEOSE rules
10-01-217.21 Firearms Proficiency Requirements
10-02-221.11 Mental Health Officer Proficiency
10-03-211.3 Public Information
10-04-211.19 Forms and Applications
10-05-211.26 Law Enforcement Agency Audits
10-06-211.27 Reporting Responsibilities of Individuals
10-07-211.29 Responsibilities of Agency Chief Administrators
10-08-215.13 Training Provider Evaluations
10-09-217.7 Reporting Appointment and Termination of a Licensee
10-10-217.8 Contesting an Employment Termination Report
10-11-217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees
10-12-221.3 Peace Officer Proficiency
10-13-223.1 License Action and Notification
10-14-223.2 Administrative Penalties
10-15-223.15 Suspension of License
10-16-221.1 Proficiency Certificate Requirements
10-17-211.16 Establishment of an Appointing Entity
10-18-221.35 Firearms Proficiency for Juvenile Probation Officers

9. Discuss and take action on proceedings for revocation, suspension, and other disciplinary actions

FINAL ORDER STATUTORY REVOCATIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET #
George Autobee 08-03-1419LR Bexar County Sheriff s Office
Kimberly Gillard 09-01-0257LR Polk County Sheriff s Office
Shawna Herr 09-03-0336LR Montague County Sheriff s Office
Paul Kirksey 08-02-1355LR Westlake Hills Police Department
Victor Mariscal 08-07-1601LR Webb County Sheriff s Office
Joseph McElroy 09-09-0033LR West Columbia Police Department
Charles Montes 08-03-1403LR Richmond Police Department
Casey Moreland 09-04-0448LR Leon County Sheriff s Office
Ruben Nunez 08-11-1212LR Laredo Police Department
Rodney Page 08-12-1246LR Somervell County Sheriff s Office
Shaterian Parr 09-11-0128LR McLennan County Detention Center
Terrance E. Richardson 09-10-0091LR Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Luis Rodriguez 08-08-1653LR El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Jack Taylor 09-06-0626LR North Lake College Police Department
Wilford Waters 08-03-1434LR Johnson County Sheriff s Office
Jose Ybarra 08-04-1450LR Val Verde Correctional Facility
Sheridan Young 09-02-0298LR Gillespie County Sheriff s Office

FINAL ORDER STATUTORY SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Sebastian Ascencio 09-07-0636LS I-Jarrell Police Department

FINAL ORDER SUSPENSION OF LICENSE LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# (I-INACTIVE)
Michael J. Briscoe 407-09-4597 I-Franklin Co. Sheriff s Office
James Floyd Hughes 407-09-1291 I-Dallas Police Department
Wilbert Jue 407-09-3829 I-Harris Co. Constable Pct. 1
Pamela A. Staigle 407-09-1290 I-Galveston Co. Sheriff s Office

APPEAL OF F-5 REPORT OF SEPARATION OF LICENSEE
Jay S. Cooper Dallas Police Department

AGREED FINAL ORDER STATUTORY SUSPENSIONS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Rudolph Lank 09-01-0197LS Hood County Sheriff s Office
Thomas Pfeifer 08-12-1248LS Burnet County Sheriff s Office

AGREED FINAL ORDER SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Billy Ailey 08-01-1279LS Dallas Police Department
Pamela Baird 09-05-0537LS I-Angelina County Sheriff s Office
Donald Craig 09-10-0099LS Mount Pleasant Police Department
Rodolfo Cruz 09-09-0031LS El Paso County Sheriff s Office
James Gann 09-04-0416LS I-Palo Pinto County Sheriff s Office
David Garcia 09-09-0041LS I-Hereford Police Department
Matt Heikes 06-07-1934LS I-Uvalde County Sheriff s Office
Melvie Prothro 08-12-1245LS I-Denton County Sheriff s Office
James Younger 08-08-1658LS I-Gregg County Sheriff s Office

DEFAULT FINAL ORDER SUSPENSIONS LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # (I-INACTIVE)
Keith Alfaro 07-08-0551LS I-San Antonio Police Department
Anthony Bell 09-04-0413LS I-Irving Police Department
Pedro Bermundez 05-03-0359LS I-CCA/Webb County Detention Center
Calvin Brown 10-09-0021LS I-Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Mario Garcia 09-07-0711LS I-McLennen County Detention Center
Arturo Gracia 08-09-0065LS Killeen Police Department
Joshua Greenwood 09-06-0625LS I-Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Enrique Guarjardo 09-04-0434LS I-Frio County Sheriff s Office
Benjamin Harris 09-06-0612LS I-Gladewater Police Department
Ann Marie Hernandez 07-02-0293LS I-Frio County Sheriff s Office
Rene Hernandez 02-07-0301LS I-Bexar County Sheriff s Office
Pedro Herrera 09-10-0067LS I-Lamar County Sheriff s Office
Gerardo Hinojosa 09-03-0373LS I-Harris County Sheriff s Office
William Krumenancker 09-03-0381LS I-Lamar County Sheriff s Office
Michael Lacey 07-05-0468LS I-Desoto Police Department
Michael Lamb 09-12-0155LS I-Rockwall County Sheriff s Office
Robine Lane 09-08-0738LS I-Harris County Constable Pct. 7
Jimmy Lott 08-07-1594LS I-Gregg County Sheriff s Office
Tony Manus 08-11-1198LS I-Denton County Sheriff s Office
Tony McKinney 09-06-0596LS I-Ector County Corrections Center
Jason Ormsby 08-09-0044LS Burleson County Sheriff s Office
Michael Panther 06-08-1945LS I-Ellis County Sheriff s Office
Paxton Payton 09-02-0271LS Fort Worth Police Department
Allen Peikert 09-10-0100LS Wharton County Constable Pct. 2
Michael Powell 09-01-0210LS I-Longview Fire Department
Juan Ramirez 05-06-0538LS Weslaco Police Department
Juan Rivera 08-11-1200LS Hudspeth County Sheriff s Office
Sade Samuel 09-10-0077LS Fort Bend County Sheriff s Office
Derrick Schriewer 08-01-1304LS Guadalupe County Sheriff s Office
Larry Smith 08-04-1455LS University of Texas System Police Department
Nathan Sonnier 09-05-0497LS Fort Bend County Sheriff s Office

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

CANCELLATIONS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET# LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Justin Bulls 09-08-0753CAN Lorena Police Department
Brandi Castro 09-06-0631CAN Sterling County Sheriff s Office
Adrian Chacon 09-06-0582CAN Cameron County Sheriff s Office
Jose Garcia 09-06-0591CAN Brooks County Sheriff s Office
Linda Handsborough 09-07-0672CAN Limestone County Detention Center
Mario Hernandez 09-03-0368CAN Val Verde Correctional Facility
Shekisha Johnson 09-08-0759CAN Harris County Constable Pct. 4
Paula Mendez 09-08-0744CAN Haskell County Sheriff s Office
Catherine Minick 08-12-1240CAN Como Police Department
Joshua Mott 09-05-0495CAN Lee County Sheriff s Office
Jillian Schoelen 09-06-0632CAN Ellis County Sheriff s Office
Dawn Thornton 10-09-0020CAN Burnet County Sheriff s Office
Francisco Ulloa 09-06-0609CAN Caldwell County Sheriff s Office
Bobby Williams 09-06-0560CAN Quitman Police Department
Matt Wilson 09-04-0445CAN Dallas Police Department

PERMANENT VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Daniel Ancira 08-08-1646PVS Upton County Sheriff s Office
Michael Barnett 09-06-0608PVS Graham Police Department
Milton Dunlap 09-02-0309PVS Harris County Constable Pct. 6
Lekeia Evans 09-05-0520PVS Marion County Sheriff s Office
Craig Gantt 09-05-0479PVS Houston ISD Police Department
Adrian Garcia 09-06-0558PVS Harris County Sheriff s Office
Jeffrey Gee 09-01-0248PVS Williamson County Sheriff s Office
Jason Johnston 09-04-0423PVS Floyd County Sheriff s Office
Monte Morast 08-02-1375PVS Montgomery County Sheriff s Office
Edward Morrow 09-07-0682PVS Harris County Constable Pct. 6
Shaquan Muhammad 09-06-0616PVS Giddings Police Department
Jason Reynolds 09-06-0567PVS Waelder Police Department
Jerry Rodriguez 09-07-0637PVS Lytle Police Department
Brian Sowell 09-06-0617PVS Nacogdoches County Sheriff s Office

REPRIMANDS
NAME OF LICENSEE DOCKET # LAST DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMISSION
Daniel Acosta 08-05-1511RP Reeves County Sheriff s Office
Christopher Alvarez 08-05-1528RP Mercedes Police Department
Joe Barham 08-07-1575RP Young County Sheriff s Office
Wesley Brooks 09-05-0542RP Newton County Sheriff s Office
James Crawford 09-09-0027RP McLennan County Sheriff s Office
Jefferson Davis 06-07-1915RP Livingston Police Department
Kent Dowdy 08-08-1634RP College of the Mainland Police Department
Walter Ely 09-12-0150RP Galena Park Police Department
Kimberly Fojtasek 09-09-0044RP Hood County Sheriff s Office
David Garcia Sr. 05-03-0402RP Newton County Sheriff s Office
Jason Guardiola 08-02-1354RP Webb County Sheriff s Office
Jeremy Gurley 09-12-0160RP Mount Vernon Police Department
Raymond Hassette 09-03-0401RP Live Oak County Sheriff s Office
Kenneth Henson 09-10-0066RP Dallas County Constable Pct. 4
Wesley Johnson 09-03-0369RP Potter County Sheriff s Office
Doyle Landrum 08-02-1372RP Gaines County Sheriff s Office
Robert Lerouax 08-09-0051RP Jersey Village Police Department
Donald McFarland 09-11-0112RP Fort Worth Police Department
Manuel Morales 08-10-0114RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Fernando Nieto 06-02-1600RP Ector County Sheriff s Office
Dennis Parks 08-08-1610RP Plano Police Department
Joseph Porter 08-06-1547RP Grimes County Sheriff s Office
Aaron Ramirez 09-06-0623RP Santa Rosa Police Department
Marisa Saccio 09-05-0478RP Alamo College Police Department
Clifton Sanders 09-04-0466RP Willow Park Police Department
Curtis Sanders 09-05-0480RP Maypearl Police Department
Michael Serges 08-04-1443RP Harris County Constable Pct. 4
John Silva 09-02-0342RP Limestone County Detention Center
Julia Soto 06-05-1719RP Ector County Sheriff s Office
Ricky Staggs 08-01-1302RP Montgomery County Sheriff s Office
Dan Tarango 08-07-1561RP Hudspeth County Sheriff s Office
Justo Vela 08-03-1389RP Palmview Police Department
Jesus Villanueva 07-06-0501RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Jesus Villanueva 07-02-0335RP El Paso County Sheriff s Office
Wade Woodruff 09-04-0461RP Bowie County Corrections Center

F-5 Appeals

NAME DEPARTMENT

Eva Betancourt Dilley Police Department
Joel Bradberry Jefferson County Sheriff s Office
Brian Harris Pantego Police Department
Leroy Hernandez Comal County Sheriff s Office
Charles Hoover Henderson County Sheriff s Office
Mickey Kimbrow Tarrant County Sheriff s Office
Lawrence Murphy Shelby County Sheriff s Office
David Reyes Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department
Benito Rodriquez Littlefield Police Department
Jason Wilson Bartlett Police Department

10. Discuss and take action on Expense Recovery SOAH Hearings and Legal Services, reference Cooper v. Dallas Police Department, Appeal of F-5 Report of Separation.

11. Discuss and take action on the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy training agreement request.

12. Receive public comment on any topic, without discussion

13. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and personnel issues consistent with Section 551.074 and Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Open Meetings Act

14. Return from Executive Session to report and/or discuss further actions to be taken as a result of the Executive Session

15. Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Board of Commissioners
Status:	Cancelled
Street Location:	1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008791
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kaye Wilson 512-936-7713
Agenda:

Agency Name:	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	7:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	2009 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Westin City Center Hotel, Cambridge Room; 650 N. Pearl Street
City Location:	Dallas
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008747
Submit Date:	11/18/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Dr. Mary Smith, Assistant Deputy Commissioner P.O. Box 12788; Austin, TX 78711 512.427.6213
Agenda:

Registration/Buffet Breakfast.
Welcome.
The Fiscal Outlook for the State of Texas.
Funding for Performance: Encouraging Student Success - Panel Presentations and Discussion.
Break.
Institutional Efforts on Cost Efficiencies in Texas - Panel Discussion.
Where are the Cost Efficiencies in Higher Education? - Panel Discussion.
Luncheon, Keynote Speaker, and 2009 Star Awards Ceremony (Plaza Ballroom).
Adjournment.
Formal Photo Sessions for 2009 Star Award Winners (Bordeaux Room).

CERTIFICATION:
I certify that I have reviewed this document and that it conforms to all applicable Texas Register filing requirements.

CERTIFYING OFFICIAL:
Bill Franz
General Counsel

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Agency Name:	Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Joint Health Education/Outreach Workgroup and Community Policy/Environmental Change Workgroup
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Dr. Robert Bernstein Building, Room G-107, 1100 West 49th Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008758
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Barbara Keir, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 458-7111, extension 2610; or email Barbara.keir@dshs.state.tx.us. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Workgroups will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order

Roll Call
-Introduction of Guests

Old Business/Approval as Needed:
-Status of the 2009 Texas Cardiovascular Health Promotion Awards
-Status of the 2009 Heart and Stroke Healthy City Recognition Program
-Discuss Council recognition of American Heart Month - February 2010
-Status of Stroke Public Education Toolkit

New Business/Approval as Needed:
-Next meeting date and items for discussion at next meeting

Public Comments

Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:30:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008760
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Barbara Keir, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 458-7111, extension 2610; or email Barbara.keir@dshs.state.tx.us. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order

Roll Call
-Motion to accept excused absences
-Introduction of new council members

Approval of Minutes

Presentations:

-Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Partnership: Update on Partnership Activities - Linda Jones, Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Epidemiology and Surveillance and Remmy Morris, DSHS Cardiovascular Health and Wellness Program

-Update on 2009-2011 Activities of the Texas Association of Community Health Centers - Whitney Monge, Director of Clinical Affairs

Council Director Report

Council Chair Report
-Recognition of Jennifer Smith, Past Executive Director for the Council

State Agency Reports:

-Department of Aging and Disability
(Lilani Muthali, M.D.)
-Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (Jan Skinner)
-Department of State Health Services
(Barbara Keir)
-Texas Education Agency (Marissa Rathbone)
-Texas Diabetes Council (Cassandra Deleon, Executive Director)

Work Group Reports/Old Business/Approval as Needed:

-Health Education and Outreach Workgroup Report(Deanna Hoelscher, Ph.D., R.D.)
-Community Policy and Environmental Change Workgroup Report (Tom Tenner, Ph.D.)
-Surveillance Workgroup Report
(Bob Hillert, M.D.)
-Clinical Prevention and Treatment Workgroup Report (Michael Hawkins, M.D.)
-Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Stroke Committee Update-Neal Rutledge, M.D.
-Live Smart Texas Update (Deanna Hoelscher, Ph.D.,RD

Acceptance of items for discussion/approval at future meetings and determination of 2010 meeting dates

Public Comments

Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Joint Clinical Prevention and Treatment Workgroup and Surveillance, Data and Evaluation Workgroup
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008757
Submit Date:	11/19/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Barbara Keir, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9347, telephone (512) 458-7111, extension 2610; or email Barbara.keir@dshs.state.tx.us. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require au
Agenda:

The Workgroups will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call to Order-Introductions

Old Business/Approval as Needed:

-Update on Trauma Registry and development of a Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Acute Stroke Quality of Care Registry
-Review and approve Council recommended Heart and Stroke Surveillance System Data Elements

New Business/Approval as Needed:

-Determine future meeting date(s)
-Items for Discussion at Future Meetings

Public Comments

Adjourn

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Agency Name:	Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	11:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Education Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	333 Guadalupe St #2-510
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008772
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Augusta Gelfand, 512-305-6900, augusta.gelfand@mail.capnet.state.tx.us
Agenda:

1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of minutes from November 13, 2009
4. Discussion and possible action on �367.1, Continuing Education
5. Discussion and possible action on Jurisprudence exam questions and answers
6. Discussion and possible action on Got A Question page of the website
7. Discussion and possible action on future meeting agenda items and dates.
8. Adjournment

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Agency Name:	Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	2:00:00 PM (Local Time)
Committee:	Professional Development Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-102, 8407 Wall Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008804
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Carol Miller, LMSW-IPR, Executive Director, State Board of Social Worker Examiners, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6628, extension 2715. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meet
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call the meeting to order

Approve minutes from the September 2009 Professional Development Committee

Discussion and possible action regarding the completion of the requirements for the Alternative Method of Examining Competency program (AMEC) participants:

a. To begin the probationary period:
Dora Barron
Norma Garcia
Beatrice Solis
Gilander London
Yvonne Stamps
Abraham Lukose
Rosalva Washington
Francisco Lopez
Lakecia Washington

b. Review of portfolios completed and approval for full licensure:
Francie Clampitt
Yadria Hernandez
Marina Rodriguez
Renee Rosas

Discussion and possible action regarding
continuing education provider audits.

Discussion and possible action regarding a proposal to establish minimum requirements for a continuing education course to be offered to fulfill the continuing education requirements for renewal in professional ethics and social work values.

Discussion and possible action regarding the board's jurisprudence examination.

Discussion and possible action regarding creation of a social work brochure for the website, as a profession-specific alternative to the Consumer Fact Sheet.

Set next committee meeting date(s)

Public comment

Adjourn meeting.

Action may be taken on any of the above items. The committee reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the public comment agenda item. The chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when the speakers may address the committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting.

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Agency Name:	Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Date of Meeting:	12/04/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-102, 8407 Wall Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008803
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Carol Miller, LMSW-IPR, Executive Director, State Board of Social Worker Examiners, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6628, extension 2715. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meet
Agenda:

The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call the meeting to order

Approve minutes from the September 2009 Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee meeting

Discussion and possible action regarding licensing qualification issues for:
Adcock, Teresa
Adkins, Leslie
Conrad, Terrill
Edens, David
Gonzales, Oscar
Goodman, Jerry
Jones, Fawn
Jordan, Sheryl Sanderson
Juarez, Dario
Lozano, Grace
Martin, Lester
Oliphant, Patrick
Pasanante, Jennifer
Ramirez, Noe and
Saldana, Daisy

Discussion and possible action regarding the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers' recommendation for supervision via electronic technology

Set next committee meeting date(s)

Public comment

Adjourn meeting.

Action may be taken on any of the above items. The committee reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the committee's jurisdiction shall be heard during the public comment agenda item. The chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when the speakers may address the committee. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting.

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Agency Name:	Department of Aging and Disability Services
Date of Meeting:	12/05/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Status:	Active
Street Location:	900 N. Shoreline Blvd., Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront Tower
City Location:	Corpus Christi
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008793
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Ron Ayer, (512) 438-5001, Department of Aging and Disability Services, P.O. Box 149030, MC W-578, Austin, Texas 78714-9030
Agenda:

Joint meeting with Advisory Task Force

Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions

Approval of Minutes of September 25, 2009

State Plan Update

Implementation/Action Items for State Plan

Working Lunch - Implementation/Action Items for State Plan

Advisory Task Force Discussion:
Structure, Organization, Role

HB 1574 Update:
Texas Autism Research & Resource Center
Adult Services Study

Agency Reports

Future Meetings/Assignments

Public Testimony

Adjourn

The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 PM.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who will need auxiliary aids or services are asked to call Ron Ayer at (512) 438-5001 or ron.ayer@dads.state.tx.us, at least three business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Agency Name:	Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Date of Meeting:	12/05/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Active
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-102, 8407 Wall Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008809
Submit Date:	11/22/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Carol Miller, LMSW-IPR, Executive Director, State Board of Social Worker Examiners, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6628, extension 2715. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meet
Agenda:

THIS REVISED POSTING IS ONLY TO CORRECT ONE AGENDA ITEM FROM THE INITIAL FILING WHICH SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS: Discussion and possible action regarding Vivian Lewis' request related to approval of supervision plans towards licensure for those who are active military or spouses.

The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call the meeting to order

Approve minutes from the September 2009 meeting

Discussion and possible action regarding reports from the Board Committees:

a. Ethics Committee
-Number Cases Reviewed
-Cases Closed
-Disciplinary Action Recommended
-Cases awaiting hearings or settlement conference

b. Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee:
-Number of Cases Reviewed
-Number of Approvals
-Number of Denials
-Number of cases returned for more information

c. Professional Development Committee
-Discussion and possible action regarding applicants for entry into the Alternative Method of Examining Competency (AMEC) program and approval for full licensure of program participants completing the program requirements
-Discussion and possible action regarding continuing education provider audits
-Discussion and possible action regarding a proposal to estalish minimum requirements for a continuing education course to be offered to fulfill the continuing education requirements for renewal in professional ethics and social work values
-Discussion and possible action regarding the board's jurisprudence examination
-Discussion and possible action regarding creation of a social work brochure for the website, as a profession-specific alternative to the Consumer Fact Sheet.

Discussion and possible action regarding the Default Order for:
Judith Miller
Federico Gonzales
Richard Havens
Kima Peterson
Jennifer Miller
Santos Garcia
Patricia Ibrahim
Sharon Wollard

Discussion and possible action regarding the Agreed Order for:
Amy Thompson
Leslee Perez
Anne Vidacovich
Omar Torres
Richard Reynolds

Discussion and possible action regarding the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers' recommendation for supervision via electronic technology.

Discussion and possible action regarding Linda Mockeridge's request related to Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility Licensure Rules and LMSWs.

Discussion and possible action regarding Vivian Lewis' request related to approval of supervision plans towards licensure for those who are active military or spouses.

Discusson and possible action regarding request of Veronica Piper related to advanced licensure and specialty recognitions.

Discussion and possible action regarding clinical hypnotherapy and social work scopes of practice with a presentation by George Glaser, LCSW

Reports from:
-The Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
-The Texas Society for Clinical Social Work
-Any other stakeholder groups

Discussion and possible action regarding required role changes from legislation passed during the 81st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature which may affect the regulation of social workers, the board, or the Department of State Health Services Professional Licensing and Certification Unit, including parenting coordination and predetermination letters related to criminal histories.

Report from the Board Chair and update concerning current challenges and accomplishments, interaction with stakeholders, state officials, and staff; committee appointments and functions; workload of board members; and general informaiton regarding the routine functioning of the board.

Report from the Executive Director and update concerning program operations; customer service accomplishments, inquiries, and challenges; current and/or historical licensee statistics; media, legialative, and stakeholder contacts and concerns; workload processing; special projects assigned to executive director; and general informaiton regarding the routine functioning of the licensure program.

Management report and update from the Professional Licensing and Certification Unit Manager, including unit organization and staffing; program costs and revenue; current operational initiatives; customer service accomplishments and challenges; workload processing and statistical information; status of rulemaking within the unit; legislative and media contacts and tracking; and general informaiton regarding the routine functioning of the unit.

Discussion and possible action regarding future priorities and activities of the board.

Schedule next meeting(s)

Public comment

Adjourn meeting.

Action may be taken on any of the above items. The board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the public comment agenda item. The chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when the speakers may address the board. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting.

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Agency Name:	Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Date of Meeting:	12/05/2009
Time of Meeting:	9:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:
Status:	Rescheduled/Revised
Street Location:	Department of State Health Services, Exchange Building, Room N-102, 8407 Wall Street
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008805
Submit Date:	11/20/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Carol Miller, LMSW-IPR, Executive Director, State Board of Social Worker Examiners, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, telephone (512) 834-6628, extension 2715. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meet
Agenda:

The Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the following agenda:

Call the meeting to order

Approve minutes from the September 2009 meeting

Discussion and possible action regarding reports from the Board Committees:

a. Ethics Committee
Number Cases Reviewed
Cases Closed
Disciplinary Action Recommended
Cases awaiting hearings or settlment conference

b. Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee:
Number of Cases Reviewed
Number of Approvals
Number of Denials
Number of cases returned for more information

c. Professional Development Committee
-Discussion and possible action regarding applicants for entry into the Alternative Method of Examining Competency (AMEC) program and approval for full licensure of program participants completing the program requirements
-Discussion and possible action regarding continuing education provider audits
-Discussion and possible action regarding a proposal to estalish minimum requirements for a continuing education course to be offered to fulfill the continuing education requirements for renewal in professional ethics and social work values
-Discussion and possible action regarding the board's jurisprudence examination
-Discussion and possible action regarding creation of a social work brochure for the website, as a profession-specific alternative to the Consumer Fact Sheet.

Discussion and possible action regarding the Default Order for:
Judith Miller
Federico Gonzales
Richard Havens
Kima Peterson
Jennifer Miller
Santos Garcia
Patricia Ibrahim
Sharon Wollard

Discussion and possible action regarding the Agreed Order for:
Amy Thompson
Leslee Perez
Anne Vidacovich
Omar Torres
Richard Reynolds

Discussion and possible action regarding the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers' recommendation for supervision via electronic technology.

Discussion and possible action regarding Linda Mockeridge's request related to Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility Licensure Rules and LMSWs.

Discussion and possible action regarding Vivian Lewis' request related to approval of supervision plans towards licensure for those who are active military spouses.

Discusson and possible action regarding request of Veronica Piper related to advanced licensure and specialty recognitions.

Discussion and possible action regarding clinical hypnotherapy and social work scopes of practice with a presentation by George Glaser, LCSW

Reports from:
-The Texas Chapter of the National Associaiton of Social Workers
-The Texas Society for Clinical Social Work
-Any other stakeholder groups

Discussion and possible action regarding required role changes from legislation passed during the 81st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature which may affect the regulation of social workers, the board, or the Department of State Health Services Professional Licensing and Certification Unit, including parenting coordination and predetermination letters related to criminal histories.

Report from the Board Chair and update concerning current challenges and accomplishments, interaction with stakeholders, state officials, and staff; committee appointments and functions; workload of board members; and general informaiton regarding the routine functioning of the board.

Report from the Executive Director and update concerning program operations; customer service accomplishments, inquiries, and challenges; current and/or historical licensee statistics; media, legialative, and stakeholder contacts and concerns; workload processing; special projects assigned to executive director; and general informaiton regarding the routine functioning of the licensure program.

Management report and update from the Professional Licensing and Certification Unit Manager, including unit organization and staffing; program costs and revenue; current operational initiatives; customer service accomplishments and challenges; workload processing and statistical informaiton; status of rulemaking within the unit; legislative and media contacts and tracking; and general informaiton regarding the routine functioning of the unit.

Discussion and possible action regarding future priorities and activities of the board.

Schedule next meeting(s)

Public comment

Adjourn meeting.

Action may be taken on any of the above items. The board reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized by the Government Code. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the public comment agenda item. The chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when the speakers may address the board. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting.

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Agency Name:	East Texas Behavioral HealthCare Network
Date of Meeting:	12/05/2009
Time of Meeting:	12:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	Regional Oversight Committee
Status:	Cancelled
Street Location:	6505 IH-35
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008129
Submit Date:	10/29/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Gary Bramlett
Agenda:

AGENDA
FOR A MEETING OF THE
REGIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
EAST TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE NETWORK

November 5, 2009
6505 IH-35
Austin, Texas 78752
Executive Director Consortium Lunch Meeting
12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M.

1. Discuss and vote on admitting Pecan Valley MHMR to East Texas Behavioral Healthcare Network as a full member. ACTION ITEM

On this 29 day of October 2009, at 12:31 p.m. , this Notice was posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

Gary Bramlett, ETBHN Executive Director

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Agency Name:	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Date of Meeting:	12/07/2009
Time of Meeting:	10:00:00 AM (Local Time)
Committee:	State Office of Administrative Hearings
Status:	Active
Street Location:	300 West 15th Street, 4th Floor
City Location:	Austin
Meeting State:	TX
TRD ID:	2009008400
Submit Date:	11/06/2009
Emergency Meeting?:	No
Additional Information From:	Kayla Murray (512) 239-4761
Agenda:

NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY OF NEW BOSTON
SOAH Docket No. 582-10-0349
TCEQ Docket No. 2009-1440-UCR

PETITION. Ratepayers Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Barry Telford Unit has filed a petition with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) appealing the water and sewer service rates established by the City of New Boston, 301 East North Front Street, New Boston, Texas 75570, in Bowie County, Texas (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Nos. A1775 and A1776, Application Nos. 36483-A and 36484-A). This application c