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 Animal Health Commission Thursday, September 30, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 15th and Congress Streets, Room 101, Reagan Building Austin According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the commission will: agenda item 6(b), exotic livestock and exotic fowl, Chapter 36; Note: All other items shown on the original agenda for September 30, 1993, will be held at the TAHC first floor conference room, located at 210 Barton Springs Road will be heard that location. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary as larger meeting facilities were necessary to accommodate the public who are planning to attend the meeting. TAHC staff will be available to direct the public to the new meeting location. Contact: Jo Anne Conner, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 479-6697. Filed: September 29, 1993, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9329600 Texas Cosmetology Commission Saturday, October 9, 1993, 11:00 a.m. Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governors Row Austin According to the complete agenda, the Glossary Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of glossary for rule book; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: September 30, 1993, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9329637 Saturday, October 9, 1993, 2:00 p.m. Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governors Row Austin According to the complete agenda, the Commission will call the meeting to order; introductions; employee reports; minutes; inter-agency contract; contract for post-audits and electronic approvals; equipment lease financing resolution; executive session; vote on executive session; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: September 30, 1993, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9329636 Sunday, October 10, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governors Row Austin According to the complete agenda, the Chairperson's Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of inspections; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: September 30, 1993, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9329635 Sunday, October 10, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governors Row Austin According to the complete agenda, the Practical Instructor Exam Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of practical instructor examination; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: September 30, 1993, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9329634 Sunday, October 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governors Row Austin According to the complete agenda, the Commission will call the meeting to order; introductions; Cyrus Fleming-Fleming's Trichology Clinic; Harlan Krehbiel, CES-Texas Diplomats Service; written instructor examination-report and possible vote; practical instructor examination-report and possible vote; rule changes-discussion of possible changes to all General Rules and Regulations and all Sanitary rulings-vote on changes for proposal and submission to Texas Register and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: September 30, 1993, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9329633 Court Reporters Certification Board Saturday, October 16, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Suite 206 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Court Reporting Curriculum Task Force will call the meeting to order; roll call and introductions; develop a core curriculum for court reporting programs to comply with sec.52.013(b)(4) and (5) of the Government Code, Texas Civil Statutes; set date for next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Peg Liedtke, P.O. Box 13131, Austin, Texas 78711-3131, (512) 463-1630. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9329615 Texas Education Agency (TEC) Friday, October 8, 1993, 8:30 a.m. Auditorium, Center for Professional Development, El Paso Independent School District, 6500-K Boeing Drive El Paso According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education Committee of the Whole will hear public testimony; call to order by chairman of Texas SBOE; call to order by president, New Mexico SBOE; introductions an roll call by chairman, Texas SBOE; introductions and roll call by president, New Mexico SBOE; overview of meeting provided by officials from Texas and New Mexico; presentation by New Mexico SBOE; presentation by Texas SBOE; joint discussion between the Texas SBOE and the New Mexico SBOE; and consideration of proposed joint resolution; symposium-implications of border issues for public education. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9329623 Friday, October 8, 1993, 12:30 p.m. Auditorium, Center for Professional Development, El Paso Independent School District, 6500-K Boeing Drive El Paso According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education Committee on Long Range Planning will hear public testimony; overview of the SBOE's policy initiatives-early childhood/elementary, middle and high school; One student at a Time-high school education in Texas; update on implementation of high school policy statement; request for SBOE confirmation regarding the establishment of advisory committees; "Good News about Texas Schools" (video presentation). Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9329624 Friday, October 8, 1993, 2:00 p.m. Auditorium, Center for Professional Development, El Paso Independent School District, 6500-K Boeing Drive El Paso According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education Committee on Personnel will hear public testimony; program presentation-personnel issues for high schools; 19 TAC sec.137.414, Teaching Certificates for Persons with a Criminal Background; 19 TAC Chapter 149, Education Personnel Development; approval of examination fee for the Texas examination of current administrators and teachers; approval of passing standards for the Texas Academic Skills Program Test; recommendation for appointment to the Fort Sam Houston ISD Board of Trustees; 19 TAC sec.137.5, Educator Assessment; discussion of teacher and administrator proficiencies for educator preparation programs; and status report on the accreditation of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9329625 Friday, October 8, 1993, 2:00 p.m. Auditorium, Center for Professional Development, El Paso Independent School District, 6500-K Boeing Drive El Paso According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education Committee on Students will hear public testimony; program presentation-student issues for high school; 19 TAC sec.61.43, Absences; 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; 19 TAC sec.75.195, Alternatives to Social Promotion; and discussion of the recommended high school program. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9329626 Friday, October 8, 1993, 2:00 p.m. Auditorium, Center for Professional Development, El Paso Independent School District, 6500-K Boeing Drive El Paso According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education Committee on School Finance will hear public testimony; program presentation-finance issues for high schools; 19 TAC sec.175.127, Minimum Standards for Operation of Proprietary Schools; 19 TAC Chapter 175, Proprietary Schools and Veterans Education; 19 TAC Chapter 176, Driver Training Schools; 19 TAC sec.176.19, Minimum Standards for Operation of Texas Driver Training Schools; 19 TAC sec.67. 97, Penalties; report on irregularities related to failure to correct textbooks adopted under Proclamation 68; request for approval to accept program budget funds from the Texas Diabetes Council for fiscal year 1993-94; 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter H, School Facilities Standards; 19 TAC sec.89.43, Investment Capital Fund; and 19 TAC sec.33.105, Guarantee Program for School District Bonds. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9329627 Saturday, October 9, 1993, 8:30 a.m. Auditorium, Center for Professional Development, El Paso Independent School District, 6500-K Boeing Drive El Paso According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education will discuss approval of September 10, 1993 SBOE minutes; hear public testimony; resolutions of the SBOE; approval of consent agenda; 19 TAC sec.137.414, Teaching Certificates for Persons with a Criminal Background; 19 TAC Chapter 149, Education Personnel Development; approval of examination fee for the Texas examination of current administrators and teachers; approval of passing standards for the Texas Academic Skills Program test; 19 TAC sec.61.43, Absences; 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; 19 TAC sec.175.127, Minimum Standards for Operation of Proprietary Schools; 19 TAC Chapter 175, Proprietary Schools and Veterans Education; 19 TAC Chapter 176, Driver Training Schools; 19 TAC sec.176.19, Minimum Standards for Operation of Texas Driver Training Schools; 19 TAC sec.67.97, Penalties; report on irregularities related to failure to correct textbooks adopted under Proclamation 68; request for approval to accept program budget funds from the Texas Diabetes Council for fiscal year 1993-94; request for SBOE confirmation regarding the establishment of advisory committees; and information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9329628 Employees Retirement System of Texas Friday, October 8, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 4200 Smith School Road, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Commissioner Hearing Room Austin According to the agenda summary, the department will call the meeting to order; recognition of visitors and guests; approval of minutes from previous meeting; office nomination and election; announcements/updates-Chair; ERS update; standing subcommittee reports; other related benefits business; and adjournment. Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos Streets, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: September 28, 1993 TRD-9329498 Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Monday, October 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Riverwalk North, 6023 North West Expressway San Antonio According to the agenda summary, the Governor's Drug Policy Advisory Board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary due to pending approval by general counsel. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9329501 Tuesday, October 5, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Austin Marriott at the Capital, 701 East 11th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary due to pending approval by general counsel. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9329500 Thursday, October 21, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Camino Real Paso Del Norte, 101 South El Paso Street El Paso According to the agenda summary, the board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9329499 Monday, October 25, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Harvey Hotel, 3100 West I-40 Amarillo According to the agenda summary, the board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9329505 Tuesday, October 26, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Days Inn, 300 Tulane Avenue Big Spring According to the agenda summary, the board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9329502 Tuesday, November 9, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, 15202 Windward Drive Corpus Christi According to the agenda summary, the board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9329503 Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall Boulevard Galveston According to the agenda summary, the board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9329504 Tuesday, November 16, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Longview, 3119 Estes Parkway at I-20 Longview According to the agenda summary, the board will take testimony from all interested parties, including agency representatives, service providers, and the general public, regarding development of a statewide strategy to combat substance abuse. Contact: Jimmy Willborn, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1957. Filed: September 28, 1993, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9329506 Texas Department of Health Thursday, October 7, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel North, 7800 North IH-35 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Public Information and Education Committee will discuss and possibly act on: progress on emergency medical services presentation; emergency medical services for children presentation; other business not requiring action; and public comments. Contact: Harold Broadbent, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6700. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9329620 Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9329620 Thursday, October 7, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel North, 7800 North IH-35 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Educator's Committee will discuss and possibly act on: review draft education rules for approval by Texas Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; discussion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation requirement; equivalency for physician assistants; other business not requiring action; and public comments. Contact: Harold Broadbent, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6700. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9329619 Thursday, October 7, 1993, 3:00 p.m. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel North, 7800 North IH-35 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Provider Committee will discuss and possibly act on: discussion of provider licensing rules for approval by the Texas Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; other business not requiring action; and public comment. Contact: Harold Broadbent, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6700. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9329618 Friday, October 8, 1993, 9:30 a.m. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel North, 7800 North IH-35 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (TEMSAC) will hear opening remarks; discuss approval of the minutes of previous meeting; discuss and possibly act on: Bureau Chief's report; TEMSAC survey results; committee reports on providers, education, public information and education, and medical directors; public comments; action items including recommended revisions to emergency medical services rules to the Board of Health, set dates for 1994 meeting, and appoint nominating committee; equivalency for physician assistants; other business not requiring action; and liaison reports. Contact: Harold Broadbent, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6700. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9329621 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, October 6, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board will consider personnel; litigation; solvency; commissioner's orders; staff reports; and consideration for approval of a filing by the Office of the Secretary of State of new surety bond forms entitled "Veterans Organization Solicitation Bond", "Veterans Organization Solicitor's Bond", "Public Safety Organization, Independent Promoter or Public Safety Publication Bond", "Telephone Solicitation Bond", and "Third Party Debt Collector Bond" pursuant to the Texas Insurance Code, Articles 5.13, 5.15 and 5.97. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:07 p.m. TRD-9329522 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, October 8, 1993, 9:00 Four Seasons Hotel, 908 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board will call the meeting to order; discuss the future of juvenile justice in Texas; and adjourn. Contact: Bernard Licarione, Ph.D., P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 443-2001. Filed: September 30, 1993, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9329638 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday-Saturday, September 30-October 2, 1993, 1:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. respectively. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board, in addition to previously posted agenda, the following have been added: agreed board orders; executive session to discuss pending litigation, and a motion nunc pro tunc regarding Larry Rex Sands, M.D. The emergency status was necessary as information had come to the attention of the agency and required prompt consideration. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d); and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 202. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9329606 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, October 6, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider staff report and recommendations regarding publication of proposed fee revenue rules for public comment. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7905. Filed: September 28, 1993, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9329533 Friday, October 29, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing on a petition submitted by ratepayers of Mount Sylvan Water System, Inc. requesting that Mt. Sylvan's Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 12138 be revoked for failure to provide continuous and adequate service to the water service area covered under the certificate. Docket Number 30143-X. Contact: Elizabeth Bourbon, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9329605 Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Thursday, October 14, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 3001 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 101 Austin According to the agenda summary, the board will approve minutes of September 7, board meeting; discussion on criterion-referenced grading for national examination; review and possible action on proposed rules for second printing in the Texas Register; report on Attorney General Opinion request on EMG; committee reports; executive director's report; chairperson's report; and adjournment. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 3001 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-8202. Filed: September 29, 1993, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9329552 Polygraph Examiners Board Thursday, October 7, 1993, Noon. Holiday Inn Austin Airport, 6911 North IH-35 Austin According to the complete agenda, the board will hold open meeting; consideration of applicant Ken Aten for Licensure Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4413(29cc), sec.17(e); meeting closed to administer Phase IV examination for re- licensure; reconvene to open meeting; presentation of board chairman Clocks; discussion of docketing formal complaint arising from July 1993 meeting; approval of July 1993 meeting minutes; consideration of applications for licensure; selection of board meeting dates for 1994; establish fees for 1994 calendar year; survey results; approval of 1994 license renewal forms; committee report regarding board regulation 391.9; discussion of board member attendance at State and National Polygraph Association seminars; and agency update. Contact: Bryan M. Perot, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773, (512) 465-2058. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9329529 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, October 8, 1993, 8:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Executive Conference Room, East Tower, Sixth Floor, and Public Hearing Room, First Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the board will conduct a work session on minimum standards for day care beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the executive conference room. Following the work session the board will move to the Public Hearing room. Agenda: approval of minutes of September 9-10, 1993, meeting; public testimony, chair's comments and announcements; comments and announcements from the board; executive director's report on transfer of maternity homes and PRS contract with DHS to improve monitoring of child-care facilities; report on the PRS policy review process; continuation and consolidation of advisory committees in protective services for families and children; proposed rule changes for use of state funds for youth scheduled to graduate from high school by their twentieth birthday; protective services automation status report; report from the regional community service coordinators; total quality overview for PRS. The board will go into closed executive session to conduct executive director's six month performance evaluation and to discuss pending litigation. The board will convene in open session to take action, if necessary, resulting from discussion in executive session. Contact: Michael Gee, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9329607 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, October 7, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider the following dockets: P-10477, P-11434, P-11785, P-11862, P-12098, P-12109, P-12179, P-12208, P-12255, P-12267, 11681, 11335, 11860, 10940, 12005, 12324, and 11520. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9329616 Thursday, October 7, 1993, 1:35 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Administration Division will discuss: reports, discussion and action on Telecommunications infrastructure issues; transmittal letter to legislature on cost allocation; participation in renewables for Utilities collaborative; evaluation of investor-owned electric utilities' earnings reports for year ending December 31, 1992; advisory committee to assist in integrated resource planning rule preparation; intervention in Southwestern Electric Power Company and Public Service Company of Oklahoma open access tariff filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; El Paso Electric Company bankruptcy case in U.S. Bankruptcy Court; Gulf States Utilities merger with Entergy Services case at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; strategic plan for information resources; Economic and Regulatory Policy Division director posting and project commitments; fiscal year 1994 operating budget; budget and fiscal matters; adjournment for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions in matters considered in executive session; set time and place for next meeting; and final adjournment. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9329617 Thursday, October 7, 1993, 1:35 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the Administrative Commission will discuss: reports, discussion and action on Telecommunications infrastructure issues; transmittal letter to legislature on cost allocation; participation in renewables for utilities collaborative; evaluation of investor-owned electric utilities' earnings reports for year ending December 31, 1992; advisory committee to assist in integrated resource planning rule preparation; intervention in Southwestern Electric Power Company and Public Service Company of Oklahoma open access tariff filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; El Paso Electric Company bankruptcy case in U.S. Bankruptcy Court; Gulf States Utilities merger with Entergy Services case at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; strategic plan for information resources; Economic and Regulatory Policy Division director posting and project commitments; fiscal year 1994 operating budget; budget and fiscal matters; adjournment for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in executive session; set time and place for next meeting; and final adjournment. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 29, 1993, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9329629 Monday, October 11, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11771-application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for approval of a customer-specific contract for billing and collection services for TelAmerica. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9329527 Wednesday, October 13, 1993, 6:00 p.m. International Apparel Mart, 2300 Stemmons Freeway Dallas According to the complete agenda, the commission will hold a regional hearing in Docket Numbers 11735 and 12160: application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for authority to change rates; application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for approval of the prudence of Comanche Peak Units 1 and 2 and for fuel reconciliation. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9329526 Thursday, October 14, 1993, 1:30 p.m. Broadway Baptist Church, 305 West Broadway Fort Worth According to the complete agenda, the Commission will hold a regional hearing in Docket Numbers 11735 and 12160: application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for authority to change rates; application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for approval of the prudence of Comanche Peak Units 1 and 2 and for fuel reconciliation. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9329525 Thursday, October 14, 1993, 6:00 p.m. Broadway Baptist Church, 305 West Broadway Fort Worth According to the complete agenda, the Commission will hold a regional hearing in Docket Numbers 11735 and 12160: application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for authority to change rates; application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for approval of the prudence of Comanche Peak Units 1 and 2 and for fuel reconciliation. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9329524 Monday, October 18, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Commission will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11769-Complaint of Charles A. Murray against Big Bend Telephone Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 29, 1993, 9:02 a.m. TRD-9329542 Wednesday, October 20, 1993, 11:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11760-application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. to amend certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line within Milam and Robertson Counties. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:07 p.m. TRD-9329523 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Wednesday, October 6, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Texas Department of Health Conference Room G-107, 1100 West 49th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the Executive Committee will hold an executive session regarding personnel matters; discuss the executive director's position; the executive director's report including: HealthFind, Rural Health Clinics, Relief Services, Legislative update, new CRHI Programs, the Community Scholarship Program Grant Proposal, the Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Practice Sights Initiative and administrative items; the Health Care Options for Rural Communities final report; and advisory committee reports and schedule next meeting. Contact: Laura M. Jordan, 211 East Seventh Street, #915, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 479-8891. Filed: September 28, 1993, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9329528 Texas Savings and Loan Department Wednesday, October 13, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Room 408 Austin According to the agenda summary, the department will hold a hearing to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Life Savings Association, Austin, Travis County, for a branch office at: 8770 Research Boulevard, Austin, from which record the commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Shirley T. Burton, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9329612 Wednesday, October 13, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Room 408 Austin According to the agenda summary, the department will hold a hearing to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Life Savings Association, Austin, Travis County, for a branch office at: 4672 Beechnut, Houston, Harris County, from which record the commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Shirley T. Burton, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9329611 Wednesday, October 13, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Room 408 Austin According to the agenda summary, the department will hold a hearing to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of West Loop Savings and Loan Association, Houston, Harris County, to relocate a home office from 4672 Beechnut to 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston from which record the commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Shirley T. Burton, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9329610 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Tuesday, October 5, 1993, 11:00 a.m. UTMB Medical School, Mary Moody Northern Pavilion (5.114), 11th and Texas Streets Galveston According to the agenda summary, the Credentials Work Group Chairman Collier Cole will convene the work group; review RSOTP existing criteria; review previously proposed criteria for RSOTP; and discuss the implication of Senate Bill 1130 with respect to criteria for the "Registry". Reason for Emergency: The emergency status is necessary as Senate Bill 1130 becomes effective. Contact: Eliza May, 205 West 14th Street, #103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 454- 1314. Filed: September 28, 1993, 12:14 p.m. TRD-9329511 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Tuesday, October 19, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room, Building 277, Texas Engineering Extension Service Office, HemisFair Plaza San Antonio According to the complete agenda, the Committee for Academic Campuses will tour the Texas Engineering Extension Service facilities at HemisFair Plaza and South Press and meet with representatives of Mesquite regarding the facilities and programs. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: September 30, 1993, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9329632 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, October 7, 1993, 11:30 a.m. Biomedical Research Building, Room 116, UTHCT, Highway 271 at 155 Tyler According to the complete agenda, the Animal Research Committee will discuss approval of minutes; acting chair and veterinarian's report-Dr. Schmid; old business-Protocol #109 Salmeterol and Airspace Protein concentration; Protocol #110 Clenbuterol Protocol; Protocol #111 visualization and intubation of the guinea pig larnyx; Protocol #112 antimycobacterial barrier vaccine; addenda #92B permeability factors in lung fluids from patients with ARDS; Addenda #40A activation of the alternative pathway of complement; Addenda #84D interactions of bacterial toxins with lung cells; new business-addenda #103A expression of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin; Addenda #104A complement antisera production; Addenda #107A molecular augmentations of host defense; Addenda #108A molecular mechanism of signal recognition particle; Protocol #114 interaction of bacterial toxins with lung cells; Protocol #115 pathways of fibrin turnover in Mycobacterial disease; Protocol #116 antibody production; Protocol #117 the effect of ultrasound therapy on rat tail tendon collagen synthesis; and adjournment. Contact: Louisa Schmid, Ph.D, D.V.M., P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7657. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9329604 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' Wednesday, October 6, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 1946 South IH-35, Suite 306 Austin According to the complete agenda, the December Examination Preparation Committee will prepare the December examination for licensure. The committee will convene in open session and then go into executive session in accordance with Attorney General Opinion H-484, 1974. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 28, 1993, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9329517 Thursday, October 7, 1993, 8:30 a.m. Room 106, John Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the board will hold a public hearing on the following two rules which were proposed in the August 17, 1993, Texas Register: Rule 573.10-Direct supervision of Lay Personnel; Rule 573. 12-Alternative Therapies; and hearing will be limited to comments on these two rules. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 28, 1993, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9329516 Thursday, October 7, 1993, 1:30 p.m. #106, Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board will consider negotiated settlements and a proposal for decision in disciplinary cases; rules which are being proposed and rules which are scheduled for adoption as reflected on agenda; adopt the 1994 budget; elect officers; and other business; hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation and duties of the executive director as authorized in Attorney General Opinion H-484, 1974; agenda items may be taken out of order and where appropriate and permitted by law, executive sessions may be held on subjects listed on agenda. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 1946 South IH-35, Suite 306, Austin 78704, TDD (Relay Texas) 1 (800) 735-2989 or (512) 447-1183 within 72 hours of the meeting in order that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 28, 1993, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9329518 Thursday, October 7, 1993, 1:30 p.m. Reagan Building, #106, 105 West 15th Street Austin According to the complete revised agenda, the board is adding the September examination results to the agenda as part of the executive directors report (Item 14). An additional item being incorporated into the executive director's report is a report on the inter-agency contract with the Office of the Attorney General. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9329609 Friday, October 8, 1993, 8:30 a.m. 1946 South IH-35, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin According to the agenda summary, the board will consider negotiated settlements and a proposal for decision in disciplinary cases; rules which are being proposed and rules which are scheduled for adoption as reflected on agenda; adopt the 1994 budget; elect officers; and other business; hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation and duties of the executive director as authorized in Attorney General Opinion H-484, 1974; agenda items may be taken out of order and where appropriate and permitted by law, executive sessions may be held on subjects listed on agenda. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 1946 South IH-35, Suite 306, Austin 78704, TDD (Relay Texas) 1 (800) 735-2989 or (512) 447-1183 within 72 hours of the meeting in order that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 28, 1993, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9329521 Friday, October 8, 1993, 8:30 a.m. 1946 South IH-35, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin According to the complete revised agenda, the board is adding the September examination results to the agenda as part of the executive directors report (Item 14). An additional item being incorporated into the executive director's report is a report on the inter-agency contract with the Office of the Attorney General. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 29, 1993, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9329608 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, October 7, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Rooms 910-911, Southfield Building, 4000 South IH-35 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Self-Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association will call to order; approval of minutes; discussion and possible action on the following applicant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; discussion of future public meetings; and adjournment. Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-3750. Filed: September 29, 1993, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9329545 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed September 28, 1993 The Cass County Appraisal District Board of Directors held an emergency meeting at the Cass County Appraisal District Office, 502 North Main Street, Linden, September 30, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. The emergency status was necessary due to deadline for contract payment. Information may be obtained from Janelle Clements, P.O. Box 1150, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD-9329520. The Leon County Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at the Leon County Central Appraisal District Office, Gresham Building, Centerville, October 5, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donald G. Gillum, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833, (903) 536-2252. TRD- 9329532. Meetings Filed September 29, 1993 The 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board will meet in the District Courtroom, Cottle County Courthouse, Paducah, October 7, 1993, at 11: 30 a.m. Information may be obtained from David Hajek, P.O. Box 508, Seymour, Texas 76380, (817) 888- 2852. TRD-9329555. The Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds Executive Board held an emergency meeting (Via teleconference) at 14135 Midway Road, September 30, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. The emergency status was necessary to discuss topics. Information may be obtained from James R. Gresham, P.O. Box 803356, Dallas, Texas 75380, 1 (800) 588-0013. TRD-9329599. The West Central Texas Council of Governments Private Industry Council will meet at 1025 East North Tenth Street, Abilene, October 6, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9329622. Meetings Filed September 30, 1993 The Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, October 6, 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-9329631. The Gillespie Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Gillespie County Courthouse, County Courtroom, Fredericksburg, October 13, 1993, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Lou Smith, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (210) 997-9807. TRD-9329639. The Scurry County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, October 5, 1993, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD-9329640.