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 at the Office of the Secretary of State in lobby of 221 East 11th Street, 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). Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, December 2, 1992, 4 p.m. The Office of Hearings of the Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas Department of Agriculture, Expressway 83, Two Blocks West of Morningside Road, San Juan. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.101. 001 et seq. and/or sec.102.001 et seq. (Vernon 1982) by Mexican Blue Eyes, Inc. as petitioned by Balde Morin. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7583. Filed: November 17, 1992, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9215461 State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, November 19-20, 1992, 10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. The Commission for Lawyer Discipline of the State Bar of Texas met at the Four Seasons Hotel, Waterloo Room, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete emergency revised agenda, the commission discussed whether or not to authorize the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel to make, accept or reject offers or take appropriate action concerning the following litigation matters (pursuant to Article 6251-17(2)(e)); and considered the case of E. Nicholas Milam. The emergency status was necessary as item required immediate action due to timing of settlement offer, trial, and next meeting of the Commission for Lawyer Discipline. Contact: Anne Dorris, 400 West 15th Street, Suite 1500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1381. Filed: November 18, 1992, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9215517 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, November 19, 1992, 10 a.m. The Texas Bond Review Board met at the Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Room 402, Austin. According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board discussed item related to General Services Commission; proposed guidelines for leases with option to purchase; and proposed approach to analyzing purchasing versus leasing. The emergency status was necessary to allow timely presentation of information for future consideration by the board. Contact: Tom K. Pollard, 300 West 15th Street, Clements Building, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: November 17, 1992, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9215471 Texas Education Agency Thursday-Friday, December 10-11, 1992, 10 a.m., and 8 a.m. respectively. The Chapter Two Advisory Committee of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will review the formula to be used to flow the 80% portion of Chapter 2 funds to local school districts; review the status of 1992-1993 discretionary projects; review the recommendations of Texas Education Agency staff regarding state level special discretionary projects for the 1993-1994 school year; and obtain comments which the committee might wish to make concerning the evaluation findings for the 1991-1992 school year. Contact: Earin Martin, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9269. Filed: November 18, 1992, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9215489 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Friday, December 11, 1992, 9 a.m. The Administrative Division of the Fire Fighters' Pension Commission will meet at 3910 South IH-35, Suite 255, Board Room, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the Senate Bill 411 Statewide Volunteer Fire Fighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet, as prescribed by Article 6243.e3, Texas Civil Statutes, to discuss Attorney General Opinion 92-54; volunteer contributions to Pension Review Board; resolution concerning the status of a member volunteer fire department that ceases to exist; and review of reports by plan consultant, actuary, accountant and FFPC staff. Contact: Helen L. Campbell, 3910 South IH-35, Suite 235, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 462-0222. Filed: November 17, 1992, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9215465 Texas Funeral Service Commission Tuesday, December 1, 1992, 4 p.m. The Texas Funeral Service Commission will meet at the Guest Quarters Suite Hotel, 303 West 15th Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will discuss legislative committee meeting. Contact: Larry A. Farrow, 8100 Cameron Road, Suite B-550, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 834-9992. Filed: November 18, 1992, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9215528 Wednesday, December 2, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Funeral Service Commission will meet at the Guest Quarters Suite Hotel, 303 West 15th Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will discuss approval of minutes; introduce visitors; items for consideration to include public comment period; request by Texas Funeral Directors Association to address the commission regarding embalming case reports and continuing education; consideration of cases to be closed and penalties to be assessed; examination committee report; legislative committee report and discussion of proposed legislation; request for refund of penalties; request of Sgt. Jeff W. Pound on his apprenticeship; executive director's report; and selection of meeting dates and sites. Contact: Larry A. Farrow, 8100 Cameron Road, Suite B-550, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 834-9992. Filed: November 18, 1992, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9215529 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board December 3-4, 1992, 10 Board of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will meet at 1201 Elm Street, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas. According to the complete agenda, the board will hold a general planning session so members can review the year's planning activities, discuss future directions and share ideas. point=9.03p set=9.03p>Kenneth H. Ashworth, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. point=9.03p set=9.03p>November 19, 1992, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9215533 Texas Department of Human Services Thursday, December 3, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Client Self-Support Services Advisory Council of the Texas Department of Human Services will meet at the Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will hold subcommittee meeting between 9: 30-11 a.m. Room numbers will be posted at the Thompson Center and the client self- support services advisory council convenes at 11:10 a.m. The council will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of minutes; hear deputy commissioner's remarks; reports from subcommittee chairs; election of vice-chair; nutrition noncompliance sanctions; amendments to emergency food assistance program; electronic benefits transfer update; overview of adolescent pregnancy summit proceedings; employment and training demonstration project; EPSDT updates; school breakfast program start-up grants; agenda for February 4, 1993 meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Lucretia Dennis-Small, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450-4921. Filed: November 18, 1992, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9215491 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, November 30, 1992, 2 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 11362-application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to introduce Caller Identification Services (Caller ID). Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 18, 1992, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9215520 Wednesday, December 2, 1992, 10 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 11575-application of El Paso Electric Company for authority to change rates (Docket Number 9165, agreed order of remand). Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 18, 1992, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9215521 Wednesday, February 10, 1993, 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 hearing on the merits in Docket Number 11567-application of Kaufman County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for authority to change rates. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 18, 1992, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9215519 Texas Department of Transportation Friday, December 4, 1992, 1 p.m. The Bicycle Rules Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Transportation will meet at 200 Riverside Drive, Room 102, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will make opening remarks; introduce committee members and Texas Transportation Commission members; briefing on Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act; 1991 legislation regarding committee; advisory committee rules (43 TAC sec.sec.1.80-1. 84); allowable travel expenses and reimbursement procedure; overview of the federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 and of the Texas Bicycle Coalition and other advocacy groups; and briefing on TxDOT bicycle program. Contact: Paul Douglas, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416- 3125. Filed: November 18, 1992, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9215482 University of Texas at Arlington Wednesday, December 16, 1992, noon. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee of the University of Texas at Arlington will meet at the Life Science Building, Room 323, Psychology Department, UT Arlington. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the minutes of October 14, 1992; findings of December 16, 1992 facilities inspection; and current policies and procedures. Contact: Verne C. Cox, Psychology, UT Arlington, P.O. Box 1952, Arlington, Texas 76019, (817) 273-3164. Filed: November 18, 1992, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9215518 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, November 19, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Development Board met at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118, Austin. According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board considered a loan to the City of Stephenville in item #8 should be changed to $7,680,000. The emergency status was necessary as the board had to act immediately for the city to meet deadlines for Environmental Protection Agency compliance order. Contact: Craig Pedersen, P.O. Box, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: November 18, 1992, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9215524 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, November 24, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund will meet at the Four Seasons Hotel, First Street at San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order; take roll call; discuss approval of minutes; actuarial; report on rate and reserve study and adoption of new rates (action required); consultant report on president's evaluation process (discussion only); presentation of 1993 proposed budget and salary study (discussion only); vendor status report (discussion only); public participation (second call); action items resulting from executive session deliberations; announcements; and adjourn. Contact: Jodie Bowen, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2851. Filed: November 17, 1992, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9215470 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed November 17, 1992 The Austin Travis County MHMR Center Board of Trustees, Personnel Committee will meet at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, November 24, 1992, at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P. O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9215480. The Colorado River Municipal Water District Board of Directors will meet at 400 East 24th Street, Big Spring, November 24, 1992, at 9 a.m. Information may be obtained from O. H. Ivie, Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267-6341. TRD-9215463. The Deep East Texas Regional MHMR Service Board of Trustees will meet in the Ward R. Burke Community Room, Administration Facility, 4101 South Medford Drive, Angelina County, Lufkin, November 24, 1992, at 3 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandra J. Vann, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9215466. The Texas Council Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees met at the Stouffer Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, November 21, 1992, at 8 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Westpark Building Three, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-9268. TRD-9215449. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Resources Development Committee will meet at 5300 South Collins, Tarrant County, Arlington, November 24, 1992, at 11 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. Sam Scott, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9215468. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Utility Services Committee will meet at 5300 South Collins, Tarrant County, Arlington, November 25, 1992, at 11 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. Sam Scott, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9215498. The West Central Texas Council of Governments Criminal Justice Advisory Committee will meet at 1125 East North 10th Street, Abilene, November 24, 1992, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from Les Wilkerson, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9215469. Meetings Filed November 18, 1992 The Dewitt County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at the Dewitt County Appraisal District Office, 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, November 23, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John Haliburton, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9215514. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors will meet at the Authority's Offices, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, November 25, 1992, at 10 a.m. (Rescheduled from Thursday, November 19, 1992, at 10 a.m.). Information may be obtained from John H. Specht, P.O. Box 271, Seguin, Texas 78156-0271, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9215496. The Lamb County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 330 Phelps Avenue, Littlefield, December 1, 1992, at 8 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 552, Littlefield, Texas 79339, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9215513. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Steering Committee met at the San Antonio Convention Center, Second Floor Conference Room, Administration Office, Alamo and Market Streets, San Antonio, November 23, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9215486. The Sharon Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at the Office of the Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Box 25-C-10, Winnsboro, November 23, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 25-C-10, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9215525. The Texas Rural Communities, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at 314 Highland Mall Boulevard, Austin, December 3, 1992, at 9 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leslie Janca, 314 Highland Mall Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 458- 1016. TRD-9215515. Meetings Filed November 19, 1992 The Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 430 West Mill Street, New Braunfels, November 23, 1992, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (210) 625- 8597. TRD-9215536. The County Education District Number Six Board of Trustees met at the Brownfield Independent School District Administration Building, 601 Tahoka Road, Brownfield, November 23, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Throm, 1628 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401, (806) 766-1092. TRD-9215532. The Edwards County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at the New County Annex Building, Rocksprings, December 11, 1992, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from Natalie Goggans, P.O. Box 378, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9215535. The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center Board of Trustees met at 3801 Avenue J, Board Room, Lubbock, November 23, 1992, at noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, 1210 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79401, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9215534. The Upper Leon River Municipal Water District Board of Directors met at the General Office of the Filter Plant, Lake Proctor, Comanche County, November 23, 1992, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary D. Lacy, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (817) 879-2258. TRD-9215531.