Open Meetings Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours prior to a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities named above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. Emergency meeting notices filed by all governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board outside the Office of the Secretary of State on the first floor of the East Wing in the State Capitol, Austin. These notices may contain more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Funds Review Advisory Committee Friday, October 16, 1992, 9 a.m. The Funds Review Advisory Committee will meet at the LBJ Building, Room 114, 111 East 17th Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; hear committee report: review of comments in response to agency questionnaire; review of table of funds for possible consolidation; review of draft copy of report; discuss other items; and adjourn. Contact: Jerry Neef, Room 901, LBJ Building, 111 East 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78744-0100, (512) 475-0549. Filed: September 23, 1992, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9212947 Texas High-Speed Rail Authority Thursday, October 1, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas High- Speed Rail Authority will meet at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 1.110, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss approval of minutes; meet in executive session to discuss items related to fiscal year 1993 operating budget; agency operations manual; reports from Texas High-Speed Rail Corporation and Woodward-Clyde Consultants; and citizen communications. Contact: Allan Rutter, 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1502, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-5484. Filed: September 23, 1992, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9212965 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, October 2, 1992, 10:30 a.m. The State Advisory Committee on Child Care Programs of the Texas Department of Human Services will meet at the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Public Hearing Room #1410, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the minutes of August 7, 1992, meeting; update on child care and development block grant projects; self-arranged child care update on child care program budget; discussion of final regulations for Title IV-at-risk child care and the child care and development block grant; discuss anticipated child care and development block grant state plan changes; update on the LAR/strategic plan; committee member reports/information items; and fiscal year 1993 meeting schedule. Contact: Mary Beth O'Hanlon, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450-4169. Filed: September 23, 1992, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9212964 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, October 7, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The State Board of Insurance of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at the William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 1935 to consider a rate filing outside statutory limitation filed by Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company pursuant to Article 5.101, sec.3(f), which requests a rate of 12 percent to 45 percent above the benchmark rate for private passenger auto for standard business; public hearing under Docket Number 1936 to consider a rate filing outside statutory limitation filed by Metropolitan General Insurance Company, pursuant to Article 5.101, sec.3(f), which requests a rate of 50 percent above the benchmark rate on all coverages, classifications and territories for private passenger auto for substandard business. Contact: Angelia Johnson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: September 23, 1992, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9212956 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, October 2, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider the following actions: call the meeting to order; take roll call and certification of quorum; discuss approval of minutes of previous meeting; consider contested cases; consider agreed orders; cases for rehearing; approval of the request for legislative appropriations for fiscal years 1994 and 1995; consider amendment of property tax consultants advisory council's recommendation, Article 8886, Section 2(b) and 2(f); consider proposed emergency tow truck rules amendment, Section 80.40; hear staff reports; public comment; meet in executive session; discuss date, time and location of next commission meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Jack W. Garison, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3173. Filed: September 22, 1992, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9212923 Board of Nurse Examiners Friday, October 2, 1992, 10 a.m. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee of the Board of Nurse Examiners will meet at UT School of Nursing, 1700 Red River Street, Room 2.104F, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will hold a discussion of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) educational guidelines and requirements for recognition by the board. Contact: Kathy Thomas, P.O. Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8657. Filed: September 22, 1992, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9212911 Wednesday, October 7, 1992, 10 a.m. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee of the Board of Nurse Examiners will meet at the UT School of Nursing, 1700 Red River Street, Multipurpose Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will hold a discussion with educators of nurse practitioner programs regarding curricular elements and the board's requirements for NPs. Contact: Kathy Thomas, P.O. Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8657. Filed: September 22, 1992, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9212910 Texas Public Finance Authority Friday, September 25, 1992, 2 p.m. The Board of the Texas Public Finance Authority met at 300 West 15th Street, Senate Meeting Room One, Austin. According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board considered the master amendment to the funds management agreement. The emergency status was necessary for board approval of Item Number 3 as required to amend bond documents in order to assure the uninterrupted administration of bond funds. Contact: Racheal Caron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: September 22, 1992, 11:13 a.m. TRD-9212906 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, September 30, 1992, 9 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete revised agenda, the commission will hear public comment on and consider for adoption Project Number 10629-repeal of sec.21.182 (Setting of Utility Assessment) and sec.23.5 (Public Utility Commission Assessment). Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9212914 Wednesday, September 30, 1992, 9 a.m. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commissioners will consider the following dockets: 11229, 11274, 10200, 10034, 11051, 11074, 10646, 6106, 7205, 10833, 9953, 11031, 11038, 11091, 11166, P-9075, P-9547, P-10517, and P-10893. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9212920 Wednesday, September 30, 1992, 9:05 a.m. The Administrative Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will discuss: reports, discuss and act on presentation of outstanding employees of the quarter; budget and fiscal matters; monthly financial statements; total quality management; UIS project; forums on regulation of electric and telephone cooperatives; a study of regulated utilities' executive compensation; scheduling additional integrated resource planning forums; status of the economic and regulatory policy division; approval of proposed comments to the United States Department of Energy in response to the DOE's "Request for Comments Concerning State Policies Affecting Natural Gas Consumption"; telecommunications workshops; consider participation in conference of right on Texas Utilities Electric Company's letter ruling request; discuss consultant for TU's next rate case; adjourn for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion an decisions on matters considered in executive session; set time and place for next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9212919 Thursday, October 1, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11263-application of Fort Bend Telephone Company to offer new optional features and services in connection with Flexnet Service. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9212916 Friday, October 2, 1992, 10:30 a.m. The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 10831-application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to revise its tariff and redefine the point of demarcation ("Demarc") and the location of the network. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9212918 Monday, October 12, 1992, 10 a.m. The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a prehearing conference in Consolidated Docket Number 10655-application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for approval of Digiline Service and to provide an addition to the existing Plexar-Custom Service for Shell Oil Company in Deer Park. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9212915 Tuesday, October 13, 1992, 9 a.m. (Rescheduled from Tuesday, October 6, 1992, 9 a.m.). The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Project Number 9708 (Amendments to Section 23.61 to define local exchange service, et al.) and Project Number 11081 (Amendments to Section 23.27 regarding regulatory flexibility). Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9212913 Monday, October 19, 1992, 9 a.m. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commission will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11441- petition of Infodial, Inc. asking that all local exchange carriers provide it with an abbreviated N11 dialing code. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 23, 1992, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9212963 Thursday, October 29, 1992, 10 a.m. (Rescheduled from Wednesday, October 28, 1992). The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 11247- application of GTE Southwest, Inc. for approval of a new service, Controlink Digital Channel Service. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 23, 1992, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9212961 Thursday, November 12, 1992, 9 a.m. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commission will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 11059-application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for approval of a customer specific contract for billing and collection services with Southwestern Bell Messaging Services. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9212917 Monday, November 16, 1992, 9 a.m. The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 11384-application of Northeast Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. for authority to change rates. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 23, 1992, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9212962 Sabine River Compact Administration Wednesday, November 4, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Sabine River Compact Administration will meet at the Holiday Inn Park Place. According to the agenda summary, the administration will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of minutes; report of chairman, secretary, treasurer, and committees; discuss unfinished business; new business; and adjourn. Contact: Max J. Forbes, Jr., P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (504) 765- 0558. Filed: September 23, 1992, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9212936 Texas State Technical College Saturday, September 26, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Board of Regents of Texas State Technical College met at TSTC Sweetwater Campus, Lance Sears Building, Sweetwater. According to the revised agenda summary, the board discussed approval of proposed sublease of Hangar 11-1 by Chrysler Technologies Airborne System (CTAS) to Dalfort Aviation; and general liability insurance. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890. Filed: September 22, 1992, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9212912 Texas Turnpike Authority Friday, October 2, 1992, 10 a.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority will meet at the Holiday Inn-Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston. According to the complete agenda, the board will take roll call of directors; introduce guests; meet in executive session pursuant to Article 6252- 17, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes concerning potential litigation regarding Houston Ship Channel Bridge; review of negotiations between the Texas Turnpike Authority and Harris County regarding the transfer of the Houston Ship Channel Bridge, possible action; hear executive's director's report; and adjourn. Contact: Harry Kabler, P.O. Box 190369, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. Filed: September 23, 1992, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9212959 Texas Water Commission Thursday-Friday, October 8-9, 1992, 9 a.m. The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Driskill Hotel, Eighth and Brazos Streets, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the council will discuss the following issues: introductions/announcements; approval of its August 21, 1992 meeting minutes; hear division directors report; update of the state solid waste plan; used and scrap tire program; legislative bill on waste management districts; annual conference update; committee reports; and meeting schedules for 1993. Contact: Gary Trim, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 834-3087. Filed: September 24, 1992, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9212975 Thursday, November 12, 1992, 9 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiner of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the City of Spur Community Center, 502 North Burlington, Spur. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider an application the City of Spur for amendment to Permit Number 10289-01 in order to change from a permit authorizing disposal by evaporation and by irrigation to a discharge permit and to increase the volume of treated domestic wastewater effluent. The permit currently authorizes disposal of treated effluent at a volume not to exceed 259,000 gallons per day average. The plant site is south of Seventh Street, approximately 1,600 feet east of FM Road 261 in Dickens County. Contact: Joe O'Neal, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: September 23, 1992, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9212935 Texas Water Development Board Friday, July 31, 1992, 10:30 a.m. The Attorney of the Texas Water Development Board will meet at 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, Austin. According to the agenda, the attorney will conduct a public hearing on the board's proposed federal fiscal year 1993 intended use plan for wastewater treatment projects under the State Water Pollution Control Fund; and take testimony from interested persons. Contact: Frank R. Forsyth, Jr., P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 8423. Filed: July 16, 1992, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9209800 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed September 22, 1992 The Brazos Valley Development Council Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinating Body met at the Council's Office, 3006 East 29th Street, Door Two, Bryan, September 25, 1992, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Klesel, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 776-2277. TRD-9212907. The Central Counties Center for MHMR Services Board of Trustees-Personnel Committee will meet at the Stagecoach Inn Restaurant, One Main, Salado, September 29, 1992, at 6 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, extension 301. TRD- 9212905. The Region 18 Education Service Center Board of Directors will meet at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, October 1, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Vernon Stokes, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD-9212908. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Steering Committee met at the Administration Conference Room, Convention Center, 2nd Floor, (Northwest Corner-Market and Alamo), San Antonio, September 28, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (512) 227-8651. TRD-9212922. Meetings Filed September 23, 1992 The Deep East Texas Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board of Trustees will meet at the Ward R. Burke Community Room, Administration Facility, 4101 South Medford Drive, Angelina County, Lufkin, September 29, 1992, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandra J. Vann, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9212953. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Kendall Appraisal Office, 121 South Main Street, Conference Room, Boerne, September 30, 1992, at 5 p.m. (Revised agenda). Information may be obtained from J. P. Davis, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (512) 249-8012. TRD-9212946. The Mills County Appraisal District met at the Mills County Courthouse, Courtroom, Goldthwaite, September 28, 1992, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Partin, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648- 2253. TRD-9212951. Meetings Filed September 24, 1992 The Alamo Area Council of Governments Planning and Program Development will meet at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, September 29, 1992, at noon. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (512) 225-5201. TRD-9212969. The Alamo Area Council of Governments Board of Directors will meet at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, September 29, 1992, at 1 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (512) 225-5201. TRD-9212970. The Central Appraisal District of Johnson County Board of Directors will meet at 109 North Main Street, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, October 5, 1992, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Priscilla A. Bunch, 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986. TRD-9212971. The Edwards County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the New County Annex Building, Rocksprings, October 8, 1992, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from Natalie Goggans, P.O. Box 378, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (512) 683-4189. TRD-9212972. The Hood County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, September 29, 1992, at 7: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9212976. The Region IX Education Service Center North Texas Quality Work Force Planning Committee will meet at the Region IX Education Service Center, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, September 29, 1992, at 2 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim O. Rogers, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (817) 322-6928. TRD- 9212968.