IN ADDITION The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. State Banking Board Notice of Hearing The State Banking Board has accepted a domicile change application from First State Bank, Junction, Texas. The bank proposes to relocate from 601 College Street, Junction, Texas, to a new location at 2002-2006 North Main Street, Junction, Texas. Upon reasonable notice, the public may inspect and copy all portions of the application, other than those made confidential by law, at the Texas Department of Banking, Third Floor, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A public hearing on the application is tentatively set for March 10, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to speak at the hearing, to make written comments, or to protest the application, should file any written comments or protest or give written notice of their intention to speak on or before February 28, 1994. Copies of written comments, protests, and written notice of intention to speak at the hearing should be sent United States mail, postage prepaid, to the applicant representative: Charles L. Hagood, P.O. Box 105, Junction, Texas 76849. If no protests are received by February 28, 1994, the board may cancel the hearing without further public notice and consider the application on the basis of the written record. The Board may also postpone or otherwise reschedule the hearing without further public notice. Therefore, anyone planning to attend should first verify scheduling information. Anyone planning to attend who may need special accommodations due to disabilities should notify the Board at least three days prior to the hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made. The Texas Department of Banking may be reached by telephone at (512) 475-1300 or by mail to the address given previously. Issued in Austin, Texas on January 31, 1994 TRD-9435584 Lynda A. Drake Director of Corporate Activities Texas Department of Banking Filed: February 2, 1994 Texas Bond Review Board Bi-Weekly Report on the 1994 Allocation of the State Ceiling on Certain Private Activity Bonds The information that follows is a report of the allocation activity for the period of January 14, 1994-January 28, 1994. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $252,434,000 subceiling for qualified mortgage bonds under the Act as of January 28, 1994: $192,973,750. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $157,771,250 subceiling for state-voted issues under the Act as of January 28, 1994: $157, 771,250. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $67,616,250 subceiling for qualified small issues under the Act as of January 28, 1994: $67,616,250. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $45,077,500 subceiling for residential rental project issues under the Act as of January 28, 1994: $31,777,500. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $378,651,000 subceiling for all other bonds requiring an allocation under the Act as of January 28, 1994: $228,651,000. Total amount of the $901,550,000 state ceiling remaining unreserved as of January 28, 1994: $678,789,750. Following is a comprehensive listing of applications which have received a reservation date pursuant to the Act from January 14, 1994-January 28, 1994: Laredo HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, $12,289,900; Hidalgo County HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, $18,350,000; Travis County HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, $28,820,350; Southeast Texas HFC, Hearthstone at Weimer, Limited, Residential Rental Hearthstone at Weimer Apartments, $2,900,000; Southeast Texas HFC, Hearthstone at Wharton, Limited, Residential Rental Hearthstone at Wharton Apartments, $4,200,000; Southeast Texas HFC, Hearthstone at Liberty, Limited, Residential Rental Hearthstone at Liberty Apartments, $4,200,000; Southeast Texas HFC, MAGI, Inc., Residential Rental First Line Apartments, $2,000,000; Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority of Texas, Amoco Corporation, All Other Bonds Solid Waste Disposal, $50,000,000; Harris County IDC, Deer Park Refining L.P., All Other Bonds Sour Water Stripper Project, $50,000,000; Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Star Enterprises, All Other Bonds Wastewater Treatment Plant, $50,000,000. Issued in Austin, Texas on January 31, 1994. TRD-9435609 Albert L. Bacarisse Executive Director Texas Bond Review Board Filed: February 2, 1994 Comptroller of Public Accounts Notice of Delay of Issuance of Request for Proposals The Comptroller has determined that it is in the best interest of the state that issuance of the University Interscholastic League (UIL) will be delayed until February 11, 1994. Notice published in the February 4, 1994, edition of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 826), is reissued and superceded by notice issued by the Comptroller of Public Accounts on January 31, 1994. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 7, 1994. TRD-9435778 Tres Lorton Senior Legal Counsel Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: February 7, 1994 Notice of Request for Proposals Notice of Request for Proposals. The Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a management and performance review of the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The purpose of the RFP is to obtain proposals to perform a comprehensive review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial, program, and management policies of the UIL. The review will examine ways to contain or reduce costs, improve management strategies, and maximize services to member schools in a cost effective manner. The review shall also evaluate the UIL rulemaking process and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the current UIL governance structure. The successful proposer will be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about March 28, 1994. Contact. Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Senior Legal Counsel's Office, 111 East 17th Street, Room G26, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-0866, to obtain a complete copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above referenced addressed on Friday, February 11, 1994, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Closing Date. Proposals must be received in the Senior Legal Counsel's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, March 11, 1994. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered. Award Procedure. All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The committee will determine which proposal best meets these criteria and will make a recommendation to the deputy comptroller, who will make a recommendation to the Comptroller. The Comptroller will make the final decision. A proposer may be asked to clarify its proposal, which may include an oral presentation prior to final selection. The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Comptroller is under no legal or other obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits the Comptroller to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract. The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP-February 11, 1994, 3:00 p.m. (CZT); Mandatory Letter of Intent and Questions Due-February 22, 1994, 4:00 p.m. (CZT); Proposals Due-March 11, 1994, 4:00 p.m. (CZT); and Contract Execution-March 18, 1994, or as soon thereafter as possible. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 7, 1994. TRD-9435779 Tres Lorton Senior Legal Counsel Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: February 7, 1994 Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Notice of Rate Bracket Adjustment The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following brackets and ceilings by use of the formula and methods described in Article 2. 08, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-2.08). The ceiling amount in Article 3.01(1) is changed to $10,500. The amounts of brackets in Article 3.15(1) are changed to $1,260 and $10, 500, respectively. The ceiling amount in Article 3.16(6) is changed to $420. The amounts of the brackets in Article 6.02(9)(a) are changed to $2,100 and $4,200, respectively. The amount of the bracket in Article 6.03(3) is changed to $2,100. The ceiling amount in Article 51.12 is changed to $10,500. The amounts of the brackets in Article 51.12 are changed to $126, $420, and $1,260, respectively. The above dollar amounts of the brackets and ceilings shall govern all applicable credit transactions and loans made on or after July 1, 1994, and extending through June 30, 1995. Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 31, 1994. TRD-9435585 Al Endsley Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: February 2, 1994 Notice of Rate Ceilings The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Texas Civil Statutes, Title 79, Article 1.04, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-1.04). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 31, 1994. TRD-9435586 Al Endsley Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: February 2, 1994 Texas Department of Insurance Notice of Public Hearing The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2086, on February 24, 1994, from 2:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, 1901 North Shoreline, Room 223, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The hearing will be held to discuss problems with coverage for real property foundations, and the endorsement, which must be adopted by the Commissioner, pursuant to Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.35-2, that excludes coverage for damage to foundations or slabs of insured dwellings over 10 years old. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 7, 1994. TRD-9435775 Linda K. von Quintus-Dorn Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: February 7, 1994 Notice of Statement Regarding the Acquisition of Control of Parliament Dental Plans, Inc. by Paul H. Michael, Applicant Notice is given to the public of the filing of a Form A (HMO), Statement Regarding the Acquisition of Control of Parliament Dental Plans, Inc. by Paul H. Michael, Applicant, with the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to Texas Insurance Code, Article 20A.05(d) and 28 TAC sec.sec.11.1201-11.1206. The Statement is subject to public inspection at the offices of the Commissioner of Insurance, HMO Unit, 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower I, Sixth Floor, Austin, Texas. If you wish to object to the acquisition of control of Parliament Dental Plans, Inc. by Paul H. Michael, applicant, you must submit a written objection to Leah Rummel, Director of the HMO Unit, Mail Code 106-3A, Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, no later than 10 days after the date of publication of this notice. If no objections to the acquisition of control are submitted within the time period specified, the Commissioner of Insurance or his designee may take action to approve the acquisition of control without a public hearing. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 7,1994. TRD-9435773 Linda K. von Quintus-Dorn Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: February 7, 1994 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Extension of Deadline for Written Comments In the December 24, 1993, January 4, 1994, and January 7, 1994, issues of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 9958, 19 TexReg 19, and 19 TexReg 150), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) published notices of public hearings on proposed rule amendments to be held January 24, 26, and 27, 1994. The purpose of the hearings was to receive testimony on proposed revisions to TNRCC Chapter 115, the State Implementation Plan, and the General Rules (Chapter 101). The deadline of February 11, 1994, for receipt of written comments has been extended to February 25, 1994. All comments at the hearings, as well as written comments received by 4:00 p.m. on February 25, 1994, at the TNRCC central office in Austin, will be considered by the commission prior to any final decision on the proposals. Copies of the proposals are available from the TNRCC Air Quality Planning Division, P.O. Box 1308, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, and at all regional offices of the agency. For further information, call Amba Mann at (512) 239-1930. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 4, 1994. TRD-9435762 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: February 7, 1994 Notice of Application for Waste Disposal Permits Attached are Notices of Application for waste disposal permits. These notices were issued during the period of January 31 through February 4, 1994. These applications are subject to a Commission resolution adopted August 18, 1993, which directs the Commission's Executive Director to act on behalf of the Commission and issue final approval of certain permit matters. The Executive Director will issue the permits unless one or more persons file written protests and/or requests for hearing within 30 days of the date of newspaper publication of notice concerning the application(s). If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in writing. You must state your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; the permit number or other recognizable reference to this application; the statement "I/we request a public hearing"; a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would be adversely affected by the granting of the application; a description of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations; and your proposed adjustment to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and cause you to withdraw your request for hearing. If one or more protests and/or requests for hearing are filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application to the Office of Hearings Examiners where a hearing may be held. If no protests or requests for hearing are filed, the Executive Director will sign the permit 30 days after publication of this notice or thereafter. If you wish to appeal a permit issued by the Executive Director, you may do so by filing a written Motion for Reconsideration with the Chief Clerk of the Commission no later than 20 days after the date the Executive Director signs the permit. Requests for a public hearing on this application should be submitted in writing to Kerry Sullivan, Assistant Chief Hearings Examiner, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7908. Brazoria County Fresh Water Supply District Number 1; the wastewater treatment facilities; are on the east side of State Highway 36, approximately 1,100 feet southeast of the intersection of FM Road 1462 and State Highway 36, northeast of the City of Damon in Brazoria County; amendment; 11130-01. Cooper Industries, Inc.; Katy Road Plant, a facility which forges steel and steel alloys into parts for the oil tool, aircraft, and military industries; the plant site is at the northeast corner of the intersection of Silber Road and Interstate Highway 10 (Katy Freeway), and approximately 3/4-mile west of the intersection of Interstate highway 10 and West Loop 610 in the City of Houston, Harris County; amendment; 00357. City of Henderson; the Northside Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the plant site is approximately 2.3 miles north of U.S. Highway 259 and 0.8 mile west of FM Road 782 in Rusk County; renewal; 10187-02. Knox Oil of Texas, Inc.; a gasoline and diesel fuel service station; the plant site is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Parkerhill Road approximately 1.1 miles south of the center of Palmer, Ellis County, Texas; new; 03644. Pennzoil Company; a sulphur storage and shipping facility; the plant site is in the 4500 block of Port Industrial Boulevard in the City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas; amendment; 01634. Spring Independent School District; the Wunsche School Wastewater Treatment Facilities; the plant site is at 922 Wunsche Loop Road, west of the City of Spring in northern Harris County, Texas; renewal; 11811-01. Tek-Rap, Inc.; the wastewater treatment facilities; are at the intersection of Old Beaumont Highway (U.S. Highway 90 East) and East Belt Drive in Harris County, Texas; renewal; 12797-01. Westfield Mobile Home Park; the wastewater treatment facilities; are at 520 Gulf Bank Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of Airline Drive in Harris County, Texas; renewal; 12555-01. Lower Neches Valley Authority-North, Regional Treatment Plant (LNVA-NRTP); the waste managed at LNVA-NRTP is industrial hazardous waste described as stormwater runoff and process wastewater from five off-site plants and sludge and residual bio-material generated by the treatment of the wastewater. After March 29, 1994, LNVA-NRTP will not receive hazardous waste from off-site sources. The North Regional Treatment Plant is on Gulf States Road, 1.5 miles east of the intersection of Washington Boulevard and State Highway 380 within the city limits of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; new; HW50349. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 4, 1994. TRD-9435752 Gloria A. Vasquez Chief Clerk Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: February 4, 1994 Public Hearing Notice The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing beginning at 5:00 p.m., March 30, 1994, City of Port Arthur, City Hall- Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, 444 Fourth Street, Port Arthur. This hearing is scheduled to receive testimony concerning the waste load evaluation report for Dissolved Oxygen in the Intracoastal Waterway in the Neches-Trinity Coastal Basin (Segment 0702). The public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Water Code, sec.26.011 and sec.26.037. The primary purpose of a waste load evaluation is to define treatment levels for wastewater dischargers to a segment and specify other program actions that need to be taken in order to attain and maintain the water quality standards, describe nonpoint source pollution from areas tributary to a segment, and identify treatment level alternatives using receiving stream water quality simulations. A section containing recommended treatment levels and other proposed recommended actions is also included. The public is encouraged to attend the hearing and to present relevant evidence or opinions concerning the waste load evaluation. Written testimony which is submitted prior to or during the public hearing will be included in the record. The Commission would appreciate receiving a copy of all written testimony at least five days before the hearing. Copies of written testimony and questions concerning the public hearing should be addressed to Mark Rudolph, TNRCC, Watershed Management Division, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, or call (512) 475-2213. A limited number of copies of the draft waste load evaluation are available for review in the TNRCC Library, Room B-20 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue in Austin. A copy of the report may be obtained upon written request from Mark Rudolph at the above address. There are no charges for the pre-hearing draft copies of the waste load evaluation; however, a fee will be charged for the finalized post-hearing copies. The date selected for this hearing is intended to comply with deadlines set by statute and regulation. Any publication or receipt of this notice less than 45 calendar days prior to the hearing date is due to the necessity of scheduling the hearing on the date selected. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 7, 1994. TRD-9435786 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: February 7, 1994 North Central Texas Council of Governments Notice of Consultant Contract Awards In accordance with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, the North Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of consultant contract award. The consultant proposal request appeared in the October 18, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 6971). The consultant is to conduct a transit needs assessment for the City of Arlington. The consultant selected to conduct the study is Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., 5482 Belt Line Road, Suite 199, Dallas, Texas 75240. The maximum amount of the contract is $99,966. The contract began January 24, 1994, and will terminate October 31, 1994. At the conclusion of the project, the consultant will prepare a final report describing the study purpose, recommendations from each task, methods, procedures, and final recommendations. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 4, 1994. TRD-9435768 Mike Eastland Executive Director North Central Texas Council of Governments Filed: February 7, 1994 In accordance with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, the North Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of consultant contract award. The consultant proposal request appeared in the October 29, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 7578). The consultant is to conduct an external travel survey in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. The consultant selected to conduct the study is Wilbur Smith Associates, 908 Town and Country Boulevard, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77024. The maximum amount of the contract is $239,891. The contract began February 2, 1994, and will terminate in approximately seven months. At the conclusion of the project, the consultant will prepare a final report describing the study purpose, recommendations from each task, methods, procedures, and final recommendations. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 4, 1994. TRD-9435767 Mike Eastland Executive Director North Central Texas Council of Governments Filed: February 7, 1994 In accordance with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, the North Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of consultant contract award. The consultant proposal request appeared in the November 16, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 8473). The consultant is to assist in the development of a program design for new household and transit surveys. The consultant selected to conduct the study is Peter Stopher, Specialist Consultant, 3533 Granada Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810-1142. The maximum amount of the contract is $46,002. The contract began February 7, 1994, and will terminate September 8, 1994. At the conclusion of the project, the consultant will provide a final report of all recommendations and findings, including the proposed briefing papers on various issues of survey design and conduct. Issued in Arlington, Texas, on February 4, 1994. TRD-9435769 Mike Eastland Executive Director North Central Texas Council of Governments Filed: February 4, 1994 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas a customer-specific contract to provide CentraNet service to American Airlines, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27(j). Tariff Title and Number. Application of GTE Southwest, Incorporated for Approval of a Customer-Specific Contract to Provide CentraNet Service for American Airlines Pursuant to Public Utility Substantive Rule 23. 27. Tariff Control Number 12726. The Application. GTE Southwest, Incorporated is requesting approval of a customer-specific contract to provide CentraNet service to American Airlines at its business operations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport exchange. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Section at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 2, 1994. TRD-9435714 John M. Renfrow Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: February 4, 1994 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Public Meeting The Public Utility Commission of Texas will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussing with members of the public a Staff proposal for revising the rule on expedited rate cases. (P-12190) The meeting will be held on Friday, February 18, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room A, at the offices of the Public Utility Commission, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78757. All parties who are interested in this proposed rule are invited to attend. The meeting will be conducted by the Commission Staff and will not be an open meeting of the Commission. For additional information, please contact Assistant General Counsel Thomas Brocato, at the address listed above or at telephone number (512) 458-0372. Issued in Austin, Texas on February 2, 1994. TRD-9435595 John M. Renfrow Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: February 2, 1994 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Intent to Award Grants The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1990 (Public Law 100-496), authorizes funds to carry out systemic change, capacity building and advocacy activities which assist in developing a comprehensive system of services, supports and other assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Consistent with that purpose, the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities announces its intention to provide funds for activities which would increase inclusive child care services for children with disabilities and ensure training and support for parents and child care providers. The Inclusive Child Care Project is a program which has been funded on behalf of the Council since 1991 to develop a statewide system of inclusive child care services and provide technical assistance and training to providers. The Council believes Dependent Care Management Group is uniquely qualified to perform the activities of this project. Description. The Project will increase child care availability by developing additional inclusive spaces in family day homes and child care centers. Statewide training through cluster workshops and regional seminars involving parents, providers, support agencies and others will be provided. Bilingual training and technical assistance will be available and a mentoring or peer support network will be utilized to ensure success for child care providers who are beginning to include children with disabilities. A resource manual for information and referral agency staff will be developed and disseminated. The Project will continue to participate in statewide collaborative efforts effecting families who have young children with disabilities. Terms and Funding. The Project will be funded for up to $120,000 per year for an additional two years subject to availability of funds. The initial budget period will be June 1, 1994-May 31, 1995. Criteria for Award. Eligible applicants must have previous experience in the development of statewide inclusive child care services; experience in training and technical assistance to child care providers; and experience in collaborative activities with state agencies and organizations in order to facilitate inclusive child care. For information on any aspect of this announcement, contact: Lester Sanders, Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399, (512) 483-4084. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 2, 1994. TRD-9435612 Charles Schiesser Associate Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Rehabilitation Commission Filed: February 3, 1994 The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1990 (Public Law 100-496) authorizes funds to carry out systemic change, capacity building and advocacy activities which assist in developing a comprehensive system of services, supports and other assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Consistent with that purpose, the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities announces its intention to provide funds for system change activities through strategic planning, public policy analysis, and advocacy with policymakers and others who are developing statewide respite options. Santa Rosa Health Care, Texas Respite Resource Network (TRRN), is a program that has been funded on behalf of the Council since 1985 to gather statewide and national information about respite services and to provide technical assistance to respite services programs. The Council believes TRRN is uniquely qualified to perform the activities of this project. the Project. applicant will reconvene a formal Respite Task Force to focus on the development of a statewide system for respite services in Texas. The Task Force will develop and implement an innovative strategic plan that will allow for the development of a statewide system of respite and family support options for families. The Task Force, with support from the successful applicant will study the major regulatory, legislative and funding barriers which are preventing the development and delivery of cost-effective and responsive services. Advocacy, technical assistance, training, and support will be provided to policymakers and project advisory committees to assure that appropriate systems for respite care are developed. Funding. point=9.03p set=9.03p>The Project will be funded for up to $300,000 per year for an additional three years, contingent on availability of funds. The initial budget period will be June 1, 1994-May 31, 1995. Award. point=9.03p set=9.03p>Eligible applicants must have previous experience in public policy analysis; experience in training, technical assistance, and program development activities related to respite services; expertise in information dissemination activities and state/national conference planning and coordination; and knowledge of state and federal policymaking processes, particularly in the area of respite service. By this notice of intent, any organization may submit a desire to apply in writing on or before March 1, 1994, indicating their qualifications to carry out this activity. For information on any aspect of this announcement, contact: Lester Sanders, Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78751-2339 (512) 483-4084. Issued in Austin, Texas on February 3, 1994. TRD-9435611 Charles W. Schiesser Associate Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Rehabilitation Commission Filed: February 3, 1994 Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Ethics Request for Comments The Supreme Court of Texas in now considering proposals to amend Canon 5 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, regarding political activities of judges. In particular, the Court is considering a proposal to limit the period of time in which political contributions for judicial office may be received. The Court respectfully requests all interested members of the public to offer public comment, either in person at various public hearings or in writing, regarding these matters. Such comments are encouraged to address whether any changes to Canon 5, particularly the proposal attached to this notice, will or will not have the effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race, color, or membership in a language minority group. To secure public comment, statements, and other communications concerning these matters the Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Ethics will conduct public hearings across the state. The Task Force will conduct a public hearing in conjunction with each of the 1994 Regional Judicial Conference of the Texas Judiciary at the following locations and times: Southwest Texas Judicial Conference, Courtroom, Criminal Justice Center, 16th and Avenue H, Huntsville, Texas 77841, February 10, 1994, 5:00 p.m.; South Texas Judicial Conference, Corpus Christi Ballroom "A", Marriott Hotel, 900 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, March 2, 1994, 4:30 p.m.; Central Texas Judicial Conference, Hilton Hotel, 2401 East Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, Texas 76006, March 23, 1994, 4:30 p.m.; Northeast Texas Judicial Conference, Sheraton Hotel, 5701 South Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75703, April 7, 1994, 5:00 p.m.; West Texas Judicial Conference, Fort Worth/Arlington Ballroom, Lubbock Plaza Hotel, 3201 Loop 289 South, Lubbock, Texas 79423, April 20, 1994, 4:30 p.m. Additional hearings may be scheduled later. Written comments may be directed to the Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Ethics, in care of John Adams, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Texas, P. O. Box 12248, Austin, Texas 78711. The Task Force will, pursuant to the Court's request of December 28, 1993, deliver a final report by June 15, 1994, for action by the Supreme Court. Following is the proposed Canon 5 of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct. The new language which is proposed to be added to Canon 5 is underlined and the language to be deleted is stricken. [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 1994. TRD-9435673 Thomas R. Phillips Chief Justice Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Ethics Filed: February 4, 1994 Texas Department of Transportation Contract Award Notice In accordance with the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, the Texas Department of Transportation publishes this notice of a consultant contact award. The consultant proposals request originally appeared in the August 3, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 5150). The consultant will work jointly with the department in developing a Business Information and Systems Plan. The BISP will incorporate a top down, high level analysis of information needs for all business areas of the department, an assessment of the department's existing information systems as well as supporting infrastructures, and implementation/migration plans for carrying out resulting recommendations. The plan will enable the department to ensure that all future systems development or enhancement efforts support the department's effective use of information. The contractor selected to perform this service is Deloitte & Touche, 1010 Grande Avenue, Suite 400, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106-2232. The total value of the contract is $1,003,988. The contract began on January 14, 1994, and will terminate on February 29, 1996. A final report will be due on or before February 29, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 2, 1994. TRD-9435626 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 3, 1994 Public Hearing Notice Pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 46c-6, Subdivision 10 and 43 TAC sec.30.209, the Texas Transportation Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive comments from interested parties concerning the following aviation facilities development projects and financial assistance. Proposed approval of state/federal-funded aviation facilities development grants: [graphic] Proposed approval of state-funded aviation facilities development grants: [graphic] The public hearing will be held on February 24, 1994, at 10:00 a.m., in the first-floor hearing room of the Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas. Any interested person may appear and offer comments or testimony, either orally or in writing, however, questioning of witnesses will be reserved exclusively to the commission or its staff as may be necessary to ensure a complete record. While any person with pertinent comments or testimony will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of the hearing, the commission reserves the right to restrict testimony in terms of time or repetitive content. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views, and same or similar comments, through a representative member where possible. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation needs and who plan to attend the hearing may contact Elosie Lundgren, Director of the Public Information Office, at 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2483, (512) 463-8588. Requests should be made no later than two days prior to the hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs. For additional information please contact Suetta Murray, Aviation Division, P.O. Box 12607, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 476-9262. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 4, 1994. TRD-9435700 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 4, 1994 University of Houston System Request for Proposal for Bond Counsel The deadline for submission of proposals for bond counsel for the University of Houston System, published in the January 11, 1994, edition of the Texas Register , has been extended to February 16th at 1:00 p.m. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 1, 1994. TRD-9435566 Paula A. Kelleher Treasurer University of Houston System Filed: February 2, 1994