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 main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, 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 Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building 1, Room 1.100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Programs Design Committee items on the agenda include: approval of the minutes of the Committee's November 8, 1993, meeting; public comment/testimony; an update on the School-to-Work Grant; action on the Committee's report to the Governor and Legislature; a briefing on Tech Prep by the Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Texas Department of Commerce; subcommittee meetings to discuss roles, responsibilities, timelines, schedule- of-work, decision making grid, and a review of Request for Proposal Objectives for the School-to-Work Grant; a briefing on the Integration of Academic and Vocational Education by the Center for Occupational Research and Development; subcommittee reports; and other business including future meeting dates. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend who may need auxiliary aids or services, or assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 305-7008, at least two days before this meeting so arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 305-7008. Filed: December 21, 1993, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9333852 Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 401 West 15th Street, Tenth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Executive Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; status of appointments; task force report; other reports as requested; project director's report; election of officers; 1994 schedule for quarterly meetings; and adjournment. Contact: Jerry Ann Robinson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 483-5042. Filed: December 17, 1993, 1:53 p.m. TRD-9333782 Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 2:30 p.m. 401 West 15th Street, Tenth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Head/Spinal Cord Injury Task Force will call the meeting to order; introductions; reports: subcommittee for results monitoring; bicycle education program; bicycle helmet grant; bicycle helmet coalition; bicycle helmet education grant; Texas Pediatric Society Auxiliary Bicycle Safety Program; head/spinal cord injury reporting; traumatic brain injury reporting; other reports; new issues and discussion; meeting schedule; and adjournment. Contact: Jerry Ann Robinson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 483-5042. Filed: December 17, 1993, 1:53 p.m. TRD-9333781 Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Tuesday, December 28, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 1917 IH-35 South, Board Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Education will meet, convened by Chairman Gloyna; take roll call; review the status of continuing education for engineers; and adjourn. Contact: Charles E. Nemir, P.E., 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: December 17, 1993, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9333779 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, January 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hospital Licensing Advisory Council will discuss approval of the minutes of previous meeting; discuss and possibly act on: draft rules for Women's Service Center; amendments to 25 TAC sec.133.54 requiring a memorandum of understanding on inservice training (relating to standards providing comprehensive medical rehabilitation services, mental health services, and chemical dependency services); comments to proposed rules in 25 TAC sec.133 and sec.134 as published in the November 2, 1993 issue of the Texas Register; method for recording meetings of the council; and announcements and discussion not requiring council action. Contact: Maurice Shaw, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6645. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler at (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 20, 1993, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9333838 Health and Human Services Commission Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 11:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the Advisory Committee to Develop a Tool to Assess Decision-Making Capacity for Persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability, and Elderly Persons will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes of October meeting; public testimony about the development of a tool to assess decision-making capacity for persons with mental retardation and developmental disability, and elderly person; workgroup progress report and presentation; discussion and direction to workgroup; set date and plan for next meeting; and adjourn. If you require auxiliary aids or services or materials in alternate format, please contact Sherry McCulley at the Health and Human Services Commission at least four working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sherry McCulley, 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 4, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 502-3200. Filed: December 20, 1993, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9333811 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, December 28, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor, Suite 408 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Department will consider a request by Sidney P. Childress for a appeal hearing regarding surcharges for traffic violations listed under Rule 42b of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: December 17, 1993, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9333778 Wednesday, December 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Department will consider an application of Alberto Aguilar, Irving, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: December 17, 1993, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9333777 Wednesday, December 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Nationwide Insurance Companies, Columbus, Ohio, which holds a Certificate of Authority. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: December 17, 1993, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9333775 Wednesday, December 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Department will consider a request by Conveyance Contractors, Inc. for a hearing on additional premiums owed applicable to the Workers' Compensation assigned risk pool. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: December 17, 1993, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9333776 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 9:30 a.m. 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Pardons and Paroles Building, Hearing Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Program Committee of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments will meet to hear introductions; approve minutes; discuss juvenile justice issues; hear the council's staff report on program related issues; discuss the agenda and schedule for the next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: December 20, 1993, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9333845 Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 1:15 p.m. 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Pardons and Paroles Building, Hearing Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Finance Committee will call the meeting to order; hear introductions; discuss a review and action on the El Paso proposal; discuss the next meeting and agenda; and adjourn. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: December 20, 1993, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9333843 Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Pardons and Paroles Building, Hearing Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Executive Committee will call the meeting to order; hear introductions; hear public comments; approve minutes; hear committee reports; hear an update on the continuity of care work-session; discuss issues/strategies; hear the nominating committee report; discuss ADA resolution; hear the executive director's report; and adjourn. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: December 20, 1993, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9333844 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, January 5, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Stephen F. Austin State Building, Room 118 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached uncontested agenda: hazardous waste class three modification; temporary variance; proposed water quality permit; renewal of water quality permit; district matters; water utility matters; examiner's settled hearings; 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 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7905. Filed: December 16, 1993, 5:07 p.m. TRD-9333751 Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Stephen F. Austin State Building, Room 118 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached contested agenda: water quality enforcement; petroleum storage tank enforcement; solid waste enforcement; rules; examiner's proposal for decision; 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 action, 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 78711-3087, (512) 463-7905. Filed: December 16, 1993, 5:07 p.m. TRD-9333752 Tuesday, January 18, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Room 118 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing before a hearings examiner or Hill Country N.W. Water Supply, Incorporated's water rate increase effective November 1, 1993 for its service area located in Travis County, Texas.Docket Number 30210-R Contact: Jim Bateman, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: December 17, 1993, 9:07 a.m. TRD-9333754 Tuesday, January 18, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Room 118 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Office of Hearings Examiners for a hearing before a hearing's examiner on Lloyd Lenz doing business as QV Utility's application for Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to provide water and sewer utility service in Hidalgo County, Texas. Applicant also proposes decertification of a portion of Alamo Water Supply Corporation's water service area authorized under water CCN number 10553.Proposed service area is located approximately two miles west of downtown Donna, Texas. Docket Numbers 30193-C and 30194-C. Contact: Jim Bateman, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: December 17, 1993, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9333755 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Monday-Friday, December 27-31, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 2503 Lake Road, Suite two Huntsville According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 17, 1993, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9333760 Monday-Wednesday, December 27-29, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 1550 East Palestine, Suite 100 Palestine According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 17, 1993, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9333759 Thursday, December 30, 1993, 9:30 p.m. 1550 East Palestine, Suite 100 Palestine According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 17, 1993, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9333758 Thursday-Friday, December 30-31, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 1550 East Palestine, Suite 100 Palestine According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 17, 1993, 12:47 p.m. TRD-9333774 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, December 29, 1994, 9:05 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the Administrative Division will discuss: reports, discussion and action on Gulf States Utilities Company/Entergy Services, Inc. merger at FERC; Entergy Services, Inc., Docket Number EL94-13- 000; adjournment for executive session to consider litigation 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: December 20, 1993, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9333842 Tuesday, January 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from Tuesday, January 4, 1994, 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 12504-application of Alltel Texas, Inc. for authority to locate and maintain records outside the State of Texas. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 20, 1993, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9333839 Thursday, March 10, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 12535-application of Caprock Electric Cooperative, Inc., for authority to change rates. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 21, 1993, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9333853 Tuesday, May 24, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will hold a hearing on the merits which has been scheduled on Docket Number 12461, petition of the Lower Colorado River Authority to Reconcile Fuel Revenues and Expenses. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 20, 1993, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9333840 Texas Savings and Loan Department Tuesday, January 18, 1994, 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 AmWest Savings Association, Bryan, to operate a loan office at 4001 East 29th Street, #120, Bryan, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: December 20, 1993, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9333831 Texas Senate Monday, January 24, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will call to order; roll call and opening remarks; invited testimony; problems and solutions; public testimony; committee discussion and deliberation; proposed solutions and course of action; schedule; other business; and recess. Contact: Camille Miller, One Capitol Square, Room 204, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-0380. Filed: December 20, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9333846 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, January 12, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Dewitt C. Greer Building, 125 East 11th Street, First Floor Austin According to the agenda summary, the Interagency Abandoned Rail Corridor Committee will discuss with railroad representatives concerning Texas rail abandonment and future role of committee; discussion concerning response to requests for attendance of members at local meetings; report on Interstate Commerce Commission policies and procedures; and discussion on status of various abandonment proceedings. Contact: Curtis Toews, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 9506. Filed: December 20, 1993, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9333837 Wednesday, December 22, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Emergency Revised Agenda Dewitt C. Greer Building, 125 East 11th Street, First Floor Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Transportation Commission will add a supplement to the agenda: contracts (additional project added to itemized lists); routine minute orders; disposition of existing Right-of-Way and Property; Dallas County-IH-635 at intersection with MacArthur Boulevard in the City of Irving, and authorize sale of surplus access rights. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary as immediate action was required to prevent an undue immediate economic hardship and to protect the safety of the traveling public. Contact: Diane L. Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8630. Filed: December 17, 1993, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9333790 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed December 16, 1993 The Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation Regular Board met at the JCRWSC Office, Highway 171 South, Cleburne, December 21, 1993, at 6: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9333745. The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center Board of Trustees met at 1602 Tenth Street, Board Room, Lubbock, December 20, 1993, at noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, 1602 Tenth Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9333744. The Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority Board of Trustees met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, December 23, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532- 3098. TRD-9333738. The Sharon Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Winnsboro, December 20, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, BOx 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9333750. Meetings Filed December 17, 1993 The Bandera County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1116 Main Street, Former Bandera Building Bulletin Building, Bandera, December 21, 1993, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from P. H. Coates, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (210) 796-3039, FAX (210) 796-3672. TRD-9333784. The Gray County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, December 22, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sherri Schaible, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836. TRD-9333751. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, December 29, 1993, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from J. P. Davis, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012. TRD-9333756. The Lampasas County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, December 28, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9333766. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Texas Review and Comment System will meet at the City Council Chambers, Corner of Main and Getty, Uvalde, December 21, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dora T. Flores, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9333791. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Board of Directors met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, Uvalde, December 22, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. (Revised agenda). Information may be obtained from Paul Edwards, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9333792. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Search Committee met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, December 22, 1993, at 11: 45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paul Edwards, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9333793. The Region III Education Service Center Board of Directors met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, December 20, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. (Revised agenda). Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD-9333765. Meetings Filed December 20, 1993 The Wood County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 217 North Main, Conference Room, Quitman, December 27, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518. TRD-9333830.