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 before 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 listed 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. All emergency meeting notices filed by 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 a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, March 3, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928B Austin According to the complete agenda, the Office of Hearings will hold an administrative hearing to review alleged violation of 4 Texas Administrative Code, sec.7.21(a) and sec.7.22(4) by George Ferris, George's Spraying Service. Contact: Joyce Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: January 27, 1994, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9435257 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Monday, February 7, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building, Eighth Floor Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Audit Review Committee will call to order; discuss outsourcing of internal audit functions; and adjourn. Contact: Otis E. Williams, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701-2576, (512) 867- 8720. Filed: January 27, 1994, 8:29 a.m. TRD-9435249 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Friday, February 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 8213 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 107 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Personnel/Resource Committee will call to order; recognition of guests; roll call; chairman's opening remarks; consider/act on approval of minutes; consider/act on personnel matters; and adjournment. Contact: LaVonne L. Garland, 8213 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 107, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-1363. Filed: January 25, 1994, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9435200 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Wednesday, February 2, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Rooms 910-911, Southfield Building, 4000 South IH-35 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association will call to order; approval of minutes of January 5, 1994 and January 20, 1994; discussion and possible action on the following applicants: J.C. Penney Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries, Waffle House, Inc., Watkins Associated Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries, Poly-America, Inc., and its Affiliates; discussion and possible action on: TCSIGA Management Services, director's and officers liability insurance; discussion of future public meetings; and adjournment. Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: January 25, 1994, 1:47 p.m. TRD-9435192 Texas Department of Criminal Justice-CJAD Thursday-Friday, February 24-25, 1994, 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600, Austin Austin According to the agenda summary, the Judicial Advisory Council will greet and welcome; introduction of new JAC members, recognition of Virginia Grote, introduction of new TDCJ-CJAD staff; update from TDCJ-CJAD staff: funding and fiscal management, planning and program development, substance abuse felony punishment facilities, program audits and operations, state jail felony facilities, legal issues, adoption of funding priorities for FY'95 grant funding requests; adoption of future JAC meetings: time, date, place and adjoun. Contact: Lisa Velasquez, 209 West 14th Street, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-9300 Filed: January 26, 1994, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9435241 Texas Education Agency Thursday-Friday, February 3-4, 1994, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession Committee on Thursday will commence with open activities such as roll call, introductions, adoption of the agenda, and a vision statement. At 9:30 a.m., the information update will commence with presentation of the Institute for Performance-Based Accountability report, the State Board of Education report, and a presentation on the Pre-Service Institute Program Review. Action items to be of the materials discussed include an update on teaching standards. At 1:30 p.m., there will be an overview of the materials discussed in the morning session. At 1:45 p.m., the committee will review and make recommendations on alternative certification program reviews. Closing comments begin at 3:30 p.m. On Friday, at 9:00 a.m., the committee will discuss strategic planning, including dissemination of the institute product and March meeting logistics. The meeting will conclude at 10: 30 a.m. with a summary of material covered and suggestions for future meetings. Contact: Delia G. Quintanilla, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9337 Filed: January 26, 1994, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9435248 Office of the Governor Friday, February 11, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Capitol LaQuinta Inn, 300 East 11th Street, Room 310 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council Criminal Justice Division will call to order; approval of minutes; 1994 state conference update; program manager's report; report on public speaking school and participants; and adjournment. Contact: David Cobos, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: January 25, 1994, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9435189 Texas Department of Health Friday, February 11, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee will discuss approval of minutes of previous meeting; and discuss and possibly act on: staff reports (client data and budget); National Institute of Allergies and infectious Diseases recommendations and update for antiretroviral drugs; new pharmaceutical products; and date of next meeting. Contact: Sheral Skinner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7357. 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: January 26, 1994, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9435213 Friday, February 18, 1994, 2:00 p.m. First Floor Auditorium, Parkland Memorial Hospital, 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas According to the complete agenda, the Trauma Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public forum to receive input on changes in the Texas trauma rules, trauma-related legislation and mandated participation in trauma system development by acute care hospitals and emergency medical services firms. Contact: Bill Millwee, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6740. 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: January 26, 1994, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9435212 Texas Health Benefits Purchasing Cooperative Friday, February 4, 1994, 9:30 a.m. 1525 Elm Street, United Bank and Trust Building (Downtown) Dallas According to the complete agenda, the Texas Health Benefits Purchasing Cooperative will review and adopt minutes of previous meeting; discussion of bids for administrator; discussion of participating carriers RFP; discussion of actuary bids; discussion of consulting contract; and report of interim executive director. Contact: Rebecca Lightsey, 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 550, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-3956. Filed: January 26, 1994, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9435238 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Friday, February 4, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Room G.108 (Executive Conference Room), Medical School Building, University of Texas HSC-Houston Houston According to the agenda summary, the Technology Committee will discuss consideration of matters relating to the committee on Technology. Contact: Roger Elliott, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6130. Filed: January 27, 1994, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9435254 Wednesday, February 9, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Joint Advisory Committee will discuss update on recommended college preparation curriculum; school-college collaborations: San Antonio University-school collaboration, and teacher/development/minority student preparation initiative; developments in state postsecondary review and CPDT waiver/joint approval processes; update on Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness; TASP issues: requirements for students with disabilities; and requirements for community and technical college programs. Contact: Maricela Oliva, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 4683-6101. Filed: January 27, 1994, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9435255 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Tuesday, February 15, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Texas Department on Aging, 1949 IH-35 South, Third Floor Conference Room Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Weatherization Policy Advisory Council will review minutes; weatherization funding update; weatherization program monitoring status; review of state plan/application; and utility relations/reports. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Aurora Carvajal, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3822 or Relay Texas at 1-(800) 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: J. Al Almaguer, 811 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475-3866. Filed: January 26, 1994, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9435215 Lamar University System, Board of Regents Saturday, January 29, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Scrappin Valley (4.5 Miles North of 255 Intersection with Highway 87 Jasper According to the complete agenda, the Lamar University System, Board of Regents called to order; considered mission and organizational alternatives of the John Gray Institute; executive session-held under provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-17, evaluation of the president of the John Gray Institute; reconvened open meeting; considered actions related to mission, organization and leadership of the John Gray Institute; and adjourned. Contact: James A. (Dolph) Norton, P.O. Box 11900, Beaumont, Texas 77710, (409) 880-2304. Filed: January 26, 1994, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9435234 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, February 8, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Third Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Inspections and Investigations: Manufactured Housing Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Armando Gutierrez for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5221f, sec.7(d), 16 TAC sec.69.125(e)(1), Article 9100, and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192 Filed: January 26, 1994, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9435244 Tuesday, February 8, 1994, 10:30 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Third Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Inspections and Investigations: Manufactured Housing Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for John Tapia for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5221f, sec.7(d), 16 TAC sec.69.125(e)(1), Article 9100, and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192 Filed: January 26, 1994, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9435245 Tuesday, February 15, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Third Floor, Austin According to the complete agenda, the Inspections and Investigations: Boiler Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for J. N. White doing business as D. J. Carwash System for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9100, Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.755.021, 16 TAC sec.65.20(c)(1)(C), and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192 Filed: January 26, 1994, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9435242 Wednesday, February 16, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Third Floor, Austin According to the complete agenda, the Inspections and Investigations: Property Tax Consultant Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Charles Lee Cook doing business as Diamond Consultants for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8886, sec.2, 16 TAC sec.66.20(a), Article 9100, and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192 Filed: January 26, 1994, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9435243 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Wednesday, February 2, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 203 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, Grandfathering, Reciprocity, and Application Committee will call to order; roll call; discussion regarding formulation of rules related to grandfathering, reciprocity, and application forms; and adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: January 25, 1994, 1:12 p.m. TRD-9435186 Thursday-Saturday, February 10-12, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 203 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, Grandfathering, Reciprocity, and Application Committee will call to order; roll call; discussion regarding formulation of rules related to grandfathering, reciprocity, and application forms; and adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: January 25, 1994, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9435187 Texas National Guard Armory Board Friday, February 4, 1994, 4:00 p.m. Armory Board Headquarters Building, 2200 West 35th Street (Building 64, Camp Mabry) Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas National Guard Armory Board will discuss administrative matters; executive director's update; construction/renovation/maintenance update; property/leases; and establish date of next meeting. Contact: Sandra Hille, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763, (512) 406-6907. Filed: January 27, 1994, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9435261 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, February 16, 1994, 10:00 a.m. William B. Travis State Office Building, Room 1-111, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing on San Antonio Municipal Utility District Number One's application for standby fees. Contact: Tom Broyles, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: January 25, 1994, 2:16 p.m. TRD-9435196 Friday, February 18, 1994, 10:00 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building D (formerly Technology Center B), Room 100-13 N, 12118 IH-35 North Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing on Three Lakes Municipal Utility District Number One's standby fee application. Contact: Joseph W. O'Neal, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463- 7875. Filed: January 25, 1994, 2:14 p.m. TRD-9435194 Wednesday, March 9, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will hold a hearing on Montgomery County Municipal Utility District Number 43's application for standby fees for unimproved property in the District. Contact: Gloria A. Vasquez, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: January 25, 1994, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9435195 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Wednesday, February 9, 1994, 7:00 p.m. Austin Stouffer Hotel, Bosque Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Directors will call to order; discussion of proposed rulemaking for operation and management of the disposal site; site maintenance and monitoring; acceptance of low-level waste at the site under sec.402.216, Health and Safety Code; and for exclusion of types of low- level waste that are incompatible with disposal operations under sec.402.219, Health and Safety Code; and adjourn. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292 Filed: January 27, 1994, 8:45 a.m. TRD-9435251 Thursday, February 10, 1994, 8:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 103 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Quarterly Board will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation; approve minutes; hear the general manager's report on the year-to-date financial status; be updated on national compacts; be given status reports on the license application; site access, and agency contracts; hear a report on the community development and county working groups, public information program, and the quality assurance program. The board will consider proposed contracts for emergency services in Hudspeth County and UT, BEG; amendments to current contracts; approval of the Hudspeth County Master Plan; and proposed rulemaking for operation and management, site maintenance and monitoring, and acceptance criteria for waste. The board will hear public comments and adjourn. Contact: L. R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292 Filed: January 27, 1994, 8:45 a.m. TRD-9435252 Texas County and District Retirement System Friday, February 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1300 Lamar Street, Houston Center Houston According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will review, consider, and act on TCDRS investment policies, practices, and personnel; and consider purchase of office building. Contact: Terry Horton, 400 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-1688, (512) 476-6651. Filed: January 26, 1994, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9435211 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, February 3, 1994, 11:30 a.m. Biomedical Research Building, Room 116-UTHCT, Highway 155 at 271 Tyler According to the complete agenda, the Animal Research Committee will discuss approval of minutes; acting chair report; veterinarian report; new business- protocol number 120, Regulation of Extrinsic Activation of Blood Coagulation; and adjournment. Contact: Louisa Schmid, Ph.D., P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877- 7657. Filed: January 27, 1994, 8:42 a.m. TRD-9435250 Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center Wednesday, February 2, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, William P. Clements, Jr. Building Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Directors will discuss and act on the following items: call to order; approval of minutes of meeting of January 5, 1994; public participation; announcements; action on matters considered in executive session of January 5, 1994; report from subcommittee on policy recommendations on fees for open records and publications; discussion and possible appointment of subcommittees to clarify research agenda items 2 and 3, research progress report; discussion and possible approval of Annual Report; discussion of Agency Strategic Plan submission process; schedule March meeting date; and adjournment. Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Lavon Guerrero at (512) 346-6197 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lavon Guerrero, 3636 Executive Center Drive, Suite G-22, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 346-6197. Filed: January 25, 1994, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9435188 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed January 25, 1994 The Austin-Travis County MHMR Center (Emergency Revised Agenda) Board of Trustees met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, January 27, 1994, at 8:00 a.m. The emergency meeting was due to an item added that needs immediate Board decision at this meeting. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9435206. The Deep East Texas Private Industry Council Incorporated Public Relations Committee will meet at 118 South First Street, Lufkin, February 2, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 634-4432. TRD-9435193. The Leon County Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at the Leon County Central Appraisal District Office, Gresham Building, Centerville, January 28, 1994, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald G. Gillum, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833, (903) 526-2252. TRD-9435202. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council (Emergency Revised Agenda) Texas Review and Comment System Committee met at the Civic Center, Reading Room, 300 East Main, Uvalde, January 26, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. The emergency meeting was needed to include application for review in order to meet deadline requirements. Information may be obtained from Dora T. Flores, P. O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9435203. The Region 18 Education Service Center Board of Directors will meet 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 3, 1994, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Vernon Stokes, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD-9435198. The South Plains School Workers' Compensation Program will meet at the Spot Restaurant, Fourth and College Avenue, Levelland, February 2, 1994, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Russ Edwards, 1205 Lakeshore Drive, Marble Falls, Texas 78654, (210) 693-2508. TRD-9435185. The UniForce, Alamo Quality Work Force Planning Committee met at the San Antonio College Koehler Cultural Center, 310 West Ashby, San Antonio, January 31, 1994, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walter Ague, 1300 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 731-0700. TRD-9435173. Meetings Filed January 26, 1994 The Dewitt County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, February 3, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Ruth, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9435240. The Region 18 Education Service Center (Revised Agenda) Board of Directors will meet 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 3, 1994, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Vernon Stokes, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD-9435227. The UniForce, Alamo Quality Work Force Planning Committee met at the San Antonio College Koehler Cultural Center, 310 West Ashby, San Antonio, January 31, 1994, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walter Ague, 1300 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 731-0700. TRD-9435236. Meetings Filed January 27, 1994 The Brown County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, January 31, 1994, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9435260. The Education Service Center, Region VI Board of Directors will meet at Downtown Location-Board Room of Region VI, 1301 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, February 7, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, (409) 295-9161. TRD-9435258. The Martin County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Appraisal Office, 308 North St. Peter, Stanton, February 3, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Elaine Stanley, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, (915) 756-2823. TRD-9435259.