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 on Aging Thursday, February 11, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The Texas Board on Aging of the Texas Department on Aging will meet at the Texas Department on Aging, 1949 South IH- 35, Third Floor Conference Room, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order; consider and possibly act on: approval of January 11, 1993 minutes; hear public testimony; executive director's report; presentation on senior citizen housing; Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) nominations; report on public hearing; final adoption of standards; standards for publication; reports on indirect costs; pre-admission screening program; client information system; monthly operating expenditures; prior internal audits; internal audit report on area agency on aging administration; pending legislation; process for discretionary grants/projects; quarterly state plan; quarterly discretionary grants/projects; needs assessment design for state and regional levels; planning process and format for regional plans; implementation plan for statement of board positions on role of area agencies on aging; make general announcements; and adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2 p.m. TRD-9318467 Texas Department of Agriculture Friday, February 5, 1993, 3 p.m. The State Seed and Plant Board of the Texas Department of Agriculture held an emergency meeting at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, Ground Floor, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board discussed and acted on request for recertification of Lemont Rice Seed for the 1993 planting season. The emergency status was necessary as the board had determined that additional input from licensed producers was necessary for the board to establish emergency conditions required for recertification of Lemont rice seed. Immediate board action was necessary on the recertification of Lemont rice seed, a leading variety, to allow the variety to be planted in 1993. The 1993 planting season is imminent, and action had to be taken before the season begins. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: February 3, 1993, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9318544 Thursday, February 18, 1993, 7 p.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Bailey County Courthouse, 300 South First Street, Courtroom, Second Floor, Muleshoe. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to receive public comment regarding proposed special exemptions under Texas Herbicide Law for Bailey County. Contact: Lynn Howard, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1677. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9318476 Texas Animal Health Commission Friday, February 12, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The Finance Committee of the Texas Animal Health Commission will meet at 210 Barton Springs Road, First Floor Conference Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss user fees. Contact: Jo Anne Conner, 210 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 479-6697. Filed: February 2, 1993, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9318448 State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, February 11-12, 1993, 10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. The Commission for Lawyer Discipline of the State Bar of Texas will meet at the Texas Law Center, Room 206, 1414 Colorado Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will call the meeting to order; introduce visitors; discuss approval of prior minutes; review and discuss status reports of pending cases; report by Steve Moyik concerning ethics "hotline"; discuss commission's compliance with State Bar Act, Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure and orders of the Supreme Court; decide issue of selection of chief disciplinary counsel; discuss special counsel recruitment; budget and duties of the commission; presentation by Steve Martin, President of TYLA; discuss collection of attorney's fees in disciplinary cases; report by Bill Edwards on proposed amendments to Rules 1.06(e) and (f) and 2.09; discuss pending litigation pursuant to Article 6252-17(2)(e); assignment of special counsel; personnel matters; authorization of settlement offers; consider assignment of special counsel; discuss budget and operations of grievance committees; report by Tom Cunningham; discuss future meetings; discuss other matters; hear public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Anne Dorris, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1381. Filed: February 3, 1993, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9318542 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, February 12, 1993, 8 a.m. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners will meet at the Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 West 15th Street, Houston I and II Rooms, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order; take roll call; discuss approval of minutes; consider and make final determination of proposal for decision in TSBDE #92-043-1004S; SOAH #504-92-202, TSBDE versus Tuffiash; approval of settlement orders; modification of board orders-J. Frank Goodwin, DDS; Brad Schoonover, DDS; appearances before the Board-Dr. Jim Hill/Danny Diebel/Dr. Richard Garza (mobile dental clinic; Dr. Martin Alder-reciprocity/credentialing discussion; Dr. Daniel P. West- reinstatement of license; Dr. John Leland-reinstatement of Schedule II's; Dr. Jeffrey Glaser-request by TSBDE to appear; discuss approval of sedation- anesthesia permits; nitrous oxide monitoring courses; reports: president's report-discuss regional exam representative; discuss September board meeting; Lone Star Dental Conference; hear committee reports-administration; enforcement; examination and licensing; Sunset; Specialty Advisory Committee; meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters, pursuant to Article 6252-17, sec.2(g), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes; and discuss pending litigation pursuant to Article 6252-17, sec.2(e). Contact: C. Thomas Camp, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower Three, Suite 3800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: February 2, 1993, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9318500 Friday-Saturday, February 12-13, 1993, 8 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners will meet at the Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 West 15th Street, Houston I and II Rooms, Austin. According to the revised agenda summary, the board will hold appearances before the board: Colonel Charles Wakefield-licensure by credentials. Contact: C. Thomas Camp, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower Three, Suite 3800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: February 3, 1993, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9318540 Saturday, February 13, 1993, 8 a.m. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners will meet at the Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 West 15th Street, Houston I and II Rooms, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss the use of gloves in intraoral/invasive procedures; hold a public hearing and discuss proposed adoption of Rules 101.1(b)(3)(B), 109.173, and 115.10; make announcements; and adjourn. Contact: C. Thomas Camp, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower Three, Suite 3800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: February 2, 1993, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9318501 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Thursday, February 18, 1993, 11 a.m. The Executive Committee of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities will meet at the Holiday Inn Northwest, Research Room, 8901 Business Park, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of minutes of December 14, 1992; update concerning designated state agency for the council; consider stipends grant applications; budget status report; consider facilitated communication seminar; and discuss other items. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Denese Holman at (512) 483-4087. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4081. Filed: February 3, 1993, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9318526 Thursday, February 18, 1993, 5:30 p.m. The Nominating Committee of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities will meet at the Holiday Inn Northwest, 8901 Business Park, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; discuss recommendation for council vice-chair; executive committee; consumer member-at-large; and adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Denese Holman at (512) 483-4087. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4081. Filed: February 3, 1993, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9318527 Thursday-Friday, February 18-19, 1993, 1:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively. The Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities will meet at the Holiday Inn Northwest, 8901 Business Park Drive, Ballroom, Austin. According to the agenda summary, on Thursday, the council will call the meeting to order; introduce council members, staff, and guests; discuss approval of minutes of November 5-6, 1992; hear public comments; TPCDD Strategic Plan Update and discussion; executive committee report; chairman's report; executive director's report; and adjourn. On Friday, the council will introduce council members, staff, and guests; hear public comments; continuation of unfinished business from February 18, 1993; advocacy and public information committee report; nominating committee report; grants monitoring committee report; make announcements; and adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Denese Holman at (512) 483-4087. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4081. Filed: February 3, 1993, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9318528 Texas Diabetes Council Tuesday, February 9, 1993, 7 a.m. The Texas Diabetes Council held an emergency meeting at the Guest Quarters Suites Hotel, 303 West 15th Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council possibly discussed adoption of the minutes of the October 16, 1992 meeting; possibly discussed and acted on the status of community health center grants; staff expansion; election of chair; proposed new offices (vice-chair, budget committee chair); election of proposed officers: State Plan to Control Diabetes and fact sheet; and schedule for "Diabetes Day at the Capitol." The emergency status was necessary due to unforeseeable circumstances. Contact: Richard Kropp, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7534. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler at (512) 458-7488 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9318470 Texas Education Agency Wednesday, February 10, 1993, 4 p.m. The State Board of Education Committee on Personnel of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will hold a briefing session on the State Board of Education Rules related to Chapter 137, Teacher Education. This item will present a brief overview of the professional educator policy development process the board is currently involved in in conjunction with the sunset of rules related to professional educator preparation and certification. All members of the board have been invited to attend. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9318468 Thursday, February 11, 1993, 9 a.m. The Joint Meeting of the State Board of Education and The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the Theatre, Fulmore Middle School, 201 East Mary Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will make introductions and opening remarks; discuss juvenile crime and school violence; Bexar County alternative education pilot program; agreement between a Harris County juvenile court and District Judge Eric Andell, 315th District Court; presentation by Vicki Baldwin, principal, Fulmore Middle School and member of Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; discuss issues and needs warranting shared responsibility; and collaborative efforts to be pursued. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9318504 Thursday, February 11, 1993, 1 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-100, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; presentation by Communities in Schools; discuss 19 TAC Chapter 75, Subchapter D, Curriculum; 19 TAC sec.75.166, Credit by Examination; 19 TAC Chapter 75, Subchapter K, Extracurricular Activities; 19 TAC Chapter 157, Hearings and Appeals; discuss core standards and measures of performance for career/applied technology education for 1993-1994; SBOE rules pertaining to state graduation credit options; vocational education in prisons; report on school safety and violence prevention in the schools; agreement for Job Training Partnership Act state education grants; 19 TAC Chapter 169, Relationship with the University Interscholastic League (UIL); and amendments to the UIL 1993-1994 constitution and contest rules. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9318505 Thursday, February 11, 1993, 1 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-111, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; discuss 19 TAC Chapter 145, Professional Environment; 19 TAC Chapter 149, Education Personnel Development; 19 TAC Chapter 137, Teacher Education and related professional education rules; additional programs for University of Texas at Brownsville alternative certification program; State Board of Education operating rule regarding standards of conduct and conflicts of interest; 19 TAC Chapter 143, Assignment of Personnel; 19 TAC Chapter 141, Teacher Certification; discuss proposed legislation concerning speech-language pathologists; and status report on the accreditation of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9318506 Thursday, February 11, 1993, 1 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; give school finance update; report on the findings and activities of the Texas Commission on Braille Textbook Production; summary of textbook purchases for school years 1990-1991 and 1991-1992; discuss 19 TAC Chapter 157, Hearings and Appeals; discuss proposed core standards and measures of performance for career/applied technology education for 1993-1994; vocation education in prisons; discuss recommendations for appointment to the Proprietary School Advisory Commission; and review of proposed agreement for Job Training Partnership Act state education grants. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9318507 Friday, February 12, 1993, 7:45 a.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Textbooks of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-100, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will give a report and recommendation regarding United States government textbooks exceeding the threshold of substantial errors. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9318508 Friday, February 12, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-109, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; discuss recommended PSF investment program for February and funds available for the program; review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; and report of the PSF manager. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9318509 Friday, February 12, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; expert speaker-Teacher Outcomes in Culturally Diverse Classrooms; interim evaluation of quality, equity, accountability; review Texas State Board of Education Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1991-1995; recommendation of the Software Advisory Committee; future working agenda of the Committee on Long- Range Planning; options for the process to derive student outcomes; discuss federal government relations activities; discuss Windham Schools; and Texas State Health Plan. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9318510 Friday, February 12, 1993, 1 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss approval of the minutes; hear public testimony; SBOE resolutions; approval of consent agenda; report/recommendation regarding United States Government textbooks exceeding the threshold of substantial errors; discuss professional environment; education personnel development; teacher education and related professional education rules; alternative certification program; curriculum; credit by examination; extracurricular activities; hearings and appeals; core standards and measures of performance for career and applied technology education for 1993-1994; relationship with the University Interscholastic League (UIL); amendments to the UIL 1993-1994 constitution/contest rules; interim evaluation of quality, equity, accountability; Texas SBOE Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1991-1993; recommendation of the Software Advisory Committee; recommended Permanent School Fund investment program for February and funds available for the program; and information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9318511 Thursday, February 25, 1993, 9 a.m. The Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston. According to the complete agenda, the committee will welcome and introduce guests; report of programs that have TEEAC endorsement; review rules for selection of new members; review draft of TEEAC business plan; hear sub-committee report; discuss new business; and adjourn. Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9566. Filed: February 4, 1993, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9318563 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, February 11, 1993, 9 a.m. The Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas will meet at the ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss approval of minutes; appeals of contested cases; final adoption of new trustee Rules 83.1-83.11 relating to public school district insurance program; selection of firm to conduct 1991-1992 insurance audit of carrier operations in Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Program; proposed election calendar for Group Benefits Advisory Committee; Group Benefits Advisory Committee report; hear executive director's report; set next meeting date; and adjourn. Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos Streets, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:32 a.m. TRD-9318515 Texas General Land Office Friday, February 12, 1993, 9 a.m. The Oil Spill Division (Texas Oil Spill Commission) of the Texas General Land Office will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will discuss approval of the minutes from January 25, 1993, meeting; presentation of resolution recommendations; finalization of '93 workplan; set next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Ruby Simpson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 630, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5019. Filed: February 3, 1993, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9318541 Texas Department of Health Friday, February 19, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Community Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Health will meet at the Texas Department of Health, Room G-107, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on purpose of committee; terms; election of officers; interagency coordination of Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN); 1989 Omnibus Reconsiliation Act (OBRA) mandates (family-centered, community-based, coordinated care and the development of community-based systems of care for CSHCN; and public and private collaboration); and subcommittee functions (Texas Pediatric Society/American Academy of Pediatrics initiatives; community-based services; and cultural competence. Contact: John Evans, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7355. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler, (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9318469 Judicial Districts Board Friday, February 12, 1993, 9 a.m. The Judicial Districts Board will meet at the Texas Law Center, Room 204, 1414 Colorado Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will discuss recent federal court cases and legislative proposals regarding judicial redistricting. The board will meet in executive session to consult with legal counsel with respect to pending legislation. Contact: C. Raymond Judice, 1414 Colorado Street, Suite 602, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1625. Filed: February 4, 1993, 8:56 a.m. TRD-9318548 Lamar University System Wednesday, February 3, 1993, 6:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from Thursday, February 4, 1993). The Board of Regents of the Lamar University System held an emergency meeting at the Mary and John Gray Library, Lamar-Beaumont, 4400 Martin Luther King, Beaumont. According to the complete agenda, the board met in executive session, pursuant to provisions of Vernon's Civil Statutes, Article 6252-17, sec.2(g), for the purpose of interviewing candidate for position of President of Lamar-Beaumont. The emergency status was necessary as a confirmation hearing for five members of the board of regents had been scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 1993, p.m. Contact: James A. (Dolph) Norton, P.O. Box 11900, Beaumont, Texas 77710, (409) 880-2304. Filed: February 3, 1993, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9318502 Monday, February 8, 1993, 2 p.m. (Rescheduled from Thursday, February 4, 1993). The Development and Public Relations Committee of the Lamar University System met at the John Gray Institute, Map Room, 855 Florida, Beaumont. According to the complete agenda, the committee considered concept of program for enhanced research and records capability; mission statement and name change; and met in executive session to consider potential foundation board members. Contact: James A. (Dolph) Norton, P.O. Box 11900, Beaumont, Texas 77710, (409) 880-2304. Filed: February 2, 1993, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9318464 Texas State Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists Wednesday, February 10, 1993, 1 p.m. The Credentials Committee of the Texas State Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists will meet at the Exchange Building, Room S-400, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on applications under Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, sec.601.6. Contact: Jeanette A. Hilsabeck, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6655. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 2, 1993, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9318497 Thursday, February 11, 1993, 10:15 a.m. The Texas State Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists will meet at the Exchange Building, Room S-400, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will discuss approval of the minutes of November 19, 1992 meeting; hear reports of chairman and executive secretary; discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to rules pertaining to the Texas Medical Physics Practice Act and amendments to rules pertaining to the licensure of professional medical physicists (Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 601); committee report on definition of what is and is not "engaging in the practice of medical physics"; discuss matters relating to Texas Regulations for the Control of Radiation as relating to the practice of medical physics; applications approved by executive secretary; applications approved by the credentials committee; proposals submitted on the medical physicists licensing examination; election of the chair and vice-chair; and other matters relating to the regulation of professional medical physicists not requiring board action. Contact: Jeanette A. Hilsabeck, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6655. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 2, 1993, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9318498 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, February 5, 1993, 10 a.m. The Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services met at the Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room M- 739, Austin. According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board will discuss Fiscal Year 1993 operating budget adjustments. The emergency status was necessary as an agenda item on FY 1993 operating budget adjustments was inadvertently omitted but its inclusion is essential to ensure availability of funds transferred by the Texas Board of Human Services on January 22, 1993 for automation projects of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Contact: Monica Miller, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code W-639, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 450-4435. Filed: February 2, 1993, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9318465 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, February 10, 1993, 9 a.m. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold an open meeting to consider the following dockets: 10436, 9960, 11347, 11501, 11390, and 11266. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 2, 1993, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9318489 Wednesday, February 10, 1993, 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 division will discuss and possibly act on staff report on SWB's earnings sharing status under Docket Number 8585; consider request for commission to seek waiver of effective date of FCC collocation order; presentation on the federal energy act; discuss CES/PUC interagency contract; consider proposed or pending legislation and possible action with respect thereto; budget and fiscal matters; briefing and possible intervention in Tex-La Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc. versus TU, Docket Number TX 93-1, before the FERC; adjourn for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions 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: February 2, 1993, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9318490 Wednesday, March 3, 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 third prehearing conference in Docket Number 11487-inquiry of the general counsel into the marketing and business practices of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 3, 1993, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9318533 Wednesday, March 17, 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 11660-application of Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for authority to implement a new high load factor rate. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 2, 1993, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9318488 Tuesday, April 20, 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 interim hearing in Docket Number 11487-inquiry of the general counsel into the marketing and business practices of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 3, 1993, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9318534 Texas Surplus Property Agency Thursday, February 4, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Governing Board of the Texas Surplus Property Agency held an emergency meeting at the General Services Commission, Room 402 (Board Room), 1711 San Jacinto, Austin. According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board discussed the state auditor's report. The emergency status was necessary due to state auditor's request. Contact: Marvin J. Titzman, P.O. Box 8120, San Antonio, Texas 78208, (210) 661- 2381. Filed: February 3, 1993, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9318529 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, February 10, 1993, 9 a.m. The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League will meet at the Red Lion Hotel, IH-35 North at Highway 290, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will review and discuss transfer case-James Kizer of Brownsville Pace High School for soliciting grade change; appeal of violation of Athletic Code by Eldorado High School and Hearne High School; transfer case-Dallas Lincoln High School, abuse of officials and unsportsmanlike conduct; appeal by Eddie Fortenberry, Lockney High School for ejection from game; allegation of verbal abuse of officials by Hampton Hurt of El Paso Austin High School; alleged abuse of officials by Port Arthur Lincoln High School fan; and alleged abuse of officials by Oliver Hadnot of Jasper High School. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 2622 Wichita Street, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 471- 5883. Filed: February 3, 1993, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9318518 University of Texas System Thursday, February 11, 1993, 3 p.m. The Board for Lease of University Lands of the University of Texas System will meet at 201 West Seventh Street, Ashbel Smith Building, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss approval of the minutes; consider oil and gas lease terms for permanent university fund lands located in Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth and Terrell Counties, for the June 23, 1993 board for Lease of University Lands oil and gas lease sale. Contact: Linward Shivers, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-4462. Filed: February 2, 1993, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9318499 Texas Water Commission Thursday, February 11, 1993, 9 a.m. The Texas Irrigators Advisory Council of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Royce Hotel, Mercury Room, 3401 IH- 35 South, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the council will call the meeting to order; recess into executive session; elect chairman; vice-chairman; certification of January 25, 1993 LI exam results; certification of January 25, 1993 IN results; discuss deferred items from January 26, 1993 meeting; discuss approval of minutes; and report on various items of interest. Contact: Joyce Watson, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7992. Filed: February 2, 1993, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9318492 Saturday, February 13, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at 4207 River Place Boulevard, Overlook Room, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission and executive staff of the Texas Water Commission and the Texas Air Control Board will meet for training on the principles of total quality management. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7905. Filed: February 3, 1993, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9318522 Wednesday, February 17, 1993, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider approving the following matters: enforcement actions; bankruptcy; examiner's proposal for decision; meet in executive session; in addition, the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including, but not limited to, rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7905. Filed: February 3, 1993, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9318523 Wednesday, February 17, 1993, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider approving the following matters: water quality permits; renewals; amendments; district matters; rate matters; water right permits; weather modification license; examiner memorandums; in addition, the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including, but not limited to, rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7905. Filed: February 3, 1993, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9318524 Thursday, March 18, 1993, 9 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Lubbock County Courthouse, Room 103, 904 Broadway Street, Lubbock. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider an application for authorization to discharge wastewater by Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District Number One from the facility located approximately five miles east of the City of Lubbock on FM Road 835 in Lubbock County. Contact: Jim Bateman, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7875. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9318475 Thursday, March 25, 1993, 9 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-199, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, on a staff initiated minor amendment Permit Number 11363-01, issued to Technology/Hydraulics, Inc., in order to update the format, to change the term of the permit and to upgrade the effluent storage requirements. The permit authorizes disposal of treated domestic wastewater effluent by irrigation. The wastewater treatment facility and irrigation site are within the Spicewood Balcones Subdivision, at 11207 Spicewood Parkway in Travis County. Contact: Linda Sorrells, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7875. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9318474 Thursday, March 25, 1993, 9 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-100, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider an application by Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District Number Two for renewal of permit Number 12929-01 authorizing the disposal of treated domestic wastewater effluent by irrigation. The plant site and irrigation area are approximately 1, 500 feet west of the intersection of Plumewood Drive and Spicewood Club Drive in the Spicewood Balcones Subdivision in Travis County. Contact: Linda Sorrells, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7875. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9318472 Tuesday, April 20, 1993, 9 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 618, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider an application by Villas on Travis Condominium Owners Association for renewal of Permit Number 11532-01 authorizing a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent through a pipe into Lake Travis in Segment Number 1404 of the Colorado River Basin. Contact: Robert Rogan, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7875. Filed: February 2, 1993, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9318473 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed February 2, 1993 The Brazos Valley Development Council Executive Committee will meet at the Council Office, 3006 East 29th Street, Suite #2, Bryan, February 10, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, Jr., P. O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 776-2277. TRD-9318460. The Brazos Valley Development Council Regional 9-1-1 Advisory Committee will meet at 3006 East 29th Street, Suite #2, Bryan, February 11, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jill Hyde, P.O. Box 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805- 4128, (409) 776-2277. TRD-9318477 The Central Appraisal District of Taylor County Board of Directors will meet at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, February 17, 1993, at 3: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 676-9381. TRD-9318461. The Education Service Center, Region XIII Board of Directors met at the ESC, Region XIII, ESC Conference Room #201, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, February 8, 1993, at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 929-1300. TRD-9318466. The Grand Parkway Association will meet at 5757 Woodway, Suite 140 East Wing, Houston, February 10, 1993, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry L. Coffman, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9330. TRD-9318479. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors held an emergency meeting at the Authority's Offices, 933 East Court Street, Sequin, February 3, 1993, at 3 p.m. The emergency status was necessary as information was not received in time for regular posting. Information may be obtained from John H. Specht, P.O. Box 271, Seguin, Texas 78156-0271, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9318463. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One Board of Directors will meet at 2930 Avenue Q, Conference Room, Lubbock, February 9, 1993, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9318462. The 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board will meet at the District Courtroom, Knox County Courthouse, Benjamin, February 10, 1993, at noon. Information may be obtained from David Hajek, P.O. Box 508, Seymour, Texas 76380, (817) 888-2852. TRD-9318447. Meetings Filed February 3, 1993 The Bi-County Water Supply Corporation will meet at the Camp County Senior Citizens Building, 525 Elm Street, Pittsburg, February 9, 1993, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9318521. The Bi-County Water Supply Corporation will meet at the Camp County Senior Citizens Building, 525 Elm Street, Pittsburg, February 9, 1993, at 8 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9318520. The Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 130-A West Fourth Street, Callahan County Appraisal District Office, Baird, February 15, 1993, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jane Ringhoffer, P.O. Box 806, Baird, Texas 79504, (915) 854-1165. TRD-9318537. The Canyon Regional Water Authority Board met at the Guadalupe County Fire Training Facility, Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, February 8, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from David J. Davenport, Route 2, Box 654W, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-9579, (512) 420-2323. TRD-9318539. The Education Service Center, Region Two Board of Directors will meet at 209 North Water (Board Room), Corpus Christi, February 9, 1993, at 6: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883-9288. TRD-9318525. The Erath County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Board Room, Stephenville, February 11, 1993, at 7 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry Lee, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9318530. The Lavaca County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, February 15, 1993, at 4 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD- 9318536. The San Patricio County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1146 East Market Street, Sinton, February 11, 1993, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-9318535. The South Franklin Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at the Office of South Franklin Water Supply Corporation, Highway 115 South, Mount Vernon, February 9, 1993, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9318519. The Technology Partnership Organization (Or Quality Work Force Planning) Board of Directors will meet at the UT Tyler Muntz Library, Room 401, Tyler, February 10, 1993, at 2:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelly McNeel, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75799, (903) 566-7315. TRD-9318545. The Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Upshur County Appraisal District Office, Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, February 15, 1993, at 1 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0200, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9318543. The Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors will meet at the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Building, 1604 North Jefferson Street, Mt. Pleasant, February 9, 1993, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from William O. Morriss, P.O. Box 240, Texarkana, Texas 75504, (903) 793-5511. TRD- 9318512. Meetings Filed February 4, 1993 The Blanco County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Blanco County Courthouse Annex, Avenue G and Seventh Street, Johnson City, February 9, 1993, at 5 p.m. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (512) 868-4013. TRD-9318559. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, February 10, 1993, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick L. Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9318546. The East Texas Council of Governments JTPA Board of Directors met at the Community Inn, Kilgore, February 4, 1993, at 11:30 a.m. The emergency status was necessary as item needed to be added to agenda before RFP's were sent out and the Private Industry Council meets on February 18, 1993. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 983- 1440. TRD-9318547. The Manville Water Supply Corporation Members will meet at the Coupland Independent School District, Spur 277, Coupland, February 9, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from LaVerne Rohlack, P.O. Box 248, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9318549. The Panhandle Quality Work Force Planning Committee will meet at the Southwestern Bell Telephone Board Room, 815 South Tyler, Amarillo, February 10, 1993, at 3 p.m. Information may be obtained from David T. McReynolds, Suite 1020, Plaza II, Amarillo, Texas 79101, (806) 371-7577. TRD-9318560. The South Plains Association of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, February 9, 1993, at 9 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9318550. The South Plains Association of Governments Board of Directors will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, February 9, 1993, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9318551. The Sulphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District Number 419 will meet at 1809 West Ferguson, Suite B, Mt. Pleasant, February 13, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson, Suite B, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9318561. The Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at the TSTC Short Course Center, Board Room, Harlingen, February 10, 1993, at 3 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, TSTC Short Course Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (210) 425-0729. TRD-9318564.