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 Friday, September 9, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Freestone County Courthouse, 118 East Commerce Street, Room 203 Fairfield AGENDA: Public hearing on the proposed amendments to 4 Texas Administrative Code sec.5.62 and sec.5.63, concerning the removal of Freestone County from the Sweet Potato Weevil Quarantine as a weevil-free county in Texas, as published in the August 16, 1994, issue of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 6409). Contact: David Davis, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0709. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:53 a.m. TRD-9447419 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, September 8-9, 1994, 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. The Texas Law Center, Room 206/7 Austin The Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Call to order/introductions/swearing in of new members/review and discuss: prior meetings; Peer Review Program; statistical reports; commission's compliance with provisions of the State Bar Act, Orders of the Supreme Court and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure; budget and operations of the General Counsel's office; grievance committees; Special Counsel Program; budget and duties of the Commission; mediation of disciplinary matters; settlement authority in collection of attorneys fees and expenses; individual litigation dockets/executive session: discuss: pending litigation and cases before evidentiary panels; special counsel assignments; personnel matters/public session: discuss and take appropriate action on matters discussed in closed executive session/discuss future meetings/other matters as may be appropriate/public comment/adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78701, 1-(800) 204-2222. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:47 p.m. TRD-9447471 Council on Competitive Government Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.026 Austin AGENDA: 1) Approval of minutes of June 15, 1994 meeting; 2) Consideration of authorizing the award and contract execution for operation of the Department of Information Resources' Data Center; 3) Consideration of having staff review state operated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for possible outsourcing and/or consolidations; Briefing Items: 4) Update on staff's review of state operated Data Centers; 5) Update on the Council's study of the Capitol Complex Telephone System (CCTS), which is currently operated and maintained by the General Services Commission; 6) Update on progress made regarding paper disposal operations of the State Library and Archives Commission; 7) Vehicle fleet management update (San Antonio and El Paso); 8) Laundry services update; 9) Public comment; 10) Set date and time for next meeting. Contact: John Pouland, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78735, (512) 463-3446. Filed: August 30, 1994, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9447350 Texas Department of Criminal Justice (CJAD) Thursday, September 8, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Conference Rooms A and B Austin Judicial Advisory Council-Audits Operations and Training AGENDA: Review of standards to be presented to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice; discussion: Joint Committee on Community Justice Development recommendations; and miscellaneous business. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9447410 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 2:15 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Conference Rooms A and B Austin Judicial Advisory Council-Funding and Fiscal Management AGENDA: Discussion: fiscal year 1995 independent fiscal audit guidelines; discussion: fiscal year 1995 Adjusted Diversion Target Programs grants; and miscellaneous business. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9447409 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 3:30 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Conference Rooms A and B Austin Judicial Advisory Council-Legislative and Budget Committee AGENDA: Review of fiscal year 1995 amended budget; discussion: fiscal year 1996-1997 community; corrections budget request; review of proposed legislative changes; and miscellaneous business. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9447408 Friday, September 9, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road Austin Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Greeting; introduction of guest/staff; approval of minutes; PAC report; committee reports: Audits/Operations and Training, Funding and Fiscal Management and Legislative and Budget Committee; Joint Committee on Community Justice Development; division director's report; miscellaneous business; next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9447407 Texas Education Agency Thursday, September 8, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Communications AGENDA: Discussion of State Board of Education policy initiatives presentation at Texas Association of School Boards/Texas Association of School Administrators Joint Conference; discussion and review of issues pertaining to the Hero for Children Award, Celebrations of Excellence, and the National Association of State Boards of Education Conference. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447450 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Legislation AGENDA: The committee will discuss legislative recommendations for the 74th Texas Legislature-this discussion will provide an opportunity to discuss board themes around which specific legislative recommendations can be developed. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447451 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 10:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's overview of the September 1994 SBOE meeting; approval of the Application for Funding and the creation of a state panel for the Goals 2000: Educate America Act; report on Clarification of the Texas Essential Elements of Instruction; options for the assessment of social studies and science at the elementary school level; discussion of the eligible types of writing for the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Program; setting standards on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Tests for Social Studies and Science at Grade Eight, and on the Algebra I and Biology I end-of- course examinations and approval of the Algebra I examination to fulfill the exit level mathematics assessment requirement. To the extent necessary, the discussion of individual assessment instruments and assessment instrument items is confidential and not open to the public, and the discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.35.030; 1994 accountability ratings; possible new regional service center assignment of a school district; membership of advisory committees; and discussion of pending litigation. The discussion of pending litigation will be held in Room 1-103 in executive session in accordance with sec.551.071(1)(A), Texas Government Code, and will include a discussion of (1) Edgewood ISD et al v. Meno and related school finance litigation, (2) Angel G. et al v. Meno, et al, (3) TEA et al v. Gary W. Leeper et ux, et al, relating to home schooling; and (4) potential litigation against the federal government regarding illegal immigrants. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447452 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel AGENDA: Public testimony; adoption of frameworks, tests, and passing standards for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET); request for reapproval from the Fort Worth Independent School District Alternative Certification Program for Teachers; request for reapproval from the Houston Independent School District Alternative Certification Program for Teachers; initial approval request from San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District for an Alternative Certification Program for Teachers; recommendation for trustee appointment to the Lackland Independent School District; program approval requests from educator preparation entities; request for reapproval from Schreiner College Alternative Certification Program for Teachers; discussion of the Educator Excellence Indicator System (EEIS); discussion of proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.137.436, Schedule of Fees for Certification Services; and status report on the accreditation of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447453 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: Public testimony; report on Performance Task Field Trial; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.89.331, State Parent Advisory Council for Migrant Education; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.75.62, Other Languages; Proclamation 1994 of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on Instructional Materials; and discussion of proposed system for determining textbook purchase priorities under a six-year budget. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447454 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed repeal and adoption of new 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; six-year estimated budget projection and projected expenditure for fiscal years 1996 and 1997; Proclamation 1994 of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on Instructional Materials; review of the annual administrative and program strategic budget for 1994-1995 fiscal year and legislative appropriation request for 1995-1996 and 1996-1997; school finance update; proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.175.128, Application Fees and Other Charges; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.176.11, Definitions and 19 TAC sec.176.18, Driver Training Instructor License; petition for adoption of a rule change to recognize service in a proprietary school for increment purposes; request for authorization to apply for federal Fulbright-Hays group projects abroad for foreign language educators; per capita apportionment for the 1994-1995 school year; and update on the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447455 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 7:00 p.m. Longhorn Room, Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Dinner meeting to review the proceedings of the September State Board of Education meetings. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447449 Friday, September 9, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; expert speaker-issues related to total quality management in education; School Safety and Violence Prevention Policy Initiative; counselors in Texas public schools; "Smart Talk: Supporting Learning, Working, and Cultural Understanding in a Multilingual, Global Community;." and discussion of federal governmental relations activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447456 Friday, September 9, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund Public testimony; adoption of long-term asset allocation and strategic plan and ancillary recommendations for the Permanent School Fund; recommended Permanent School Fund Investment Program for September and the funds available for the program; review of Permanent School Fund securities transactions and the investment portfolio; and report of the Permanent School Fund executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9447457 Friday, September 9, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Approval of minutes, July 8, 1994 SBOE meeting; public testimony; SBOE resolutions; approval of consent agenda; approval of the application for funding and the creation of a state panel for the Goals 2000: Educate America Act; options for the assessment of social studies and science at the elementary school level; setting standards on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) tests for social studies and science at Grade Eight, and on the Algebra I and Biology I end-of-course examinations and approval of the Algebra I examination to fulfill the exit level mathematics assessment requirement. To the extent necessary, the discussion of individual assessment instruments and assessment instrument items is confidential and not open to the public, and the discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.35.030; possible new regional service center assignment of a school district; membership of advisory committees; adoption of frameworks, tests, and passing standards for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET); report of the visiting team for reapproval from the Fort Worth independent school district alternative certification program for teachers; request for reapproval from the Houston independent school district alternative certification program for teachers; initial approval request from the San Felipe Del Rio consolidated independent school district for an alternative certification program for teachers; 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; six-year estimated budget projection and projected expenditure for fiscal year 1996 and 1997; review of the annual administrative and program strategic budget for 1994-1995 fiscal year and legislative appropriation request for 1995-1996 and 1996-1997; 19 TAC sec.175.128, Application Fees and Other Charges; 19 TAC sec.176.11, Definitions and 19 TAC sec.176.18, Driver Training Instructor License; petition for adoption of a rule change to recognize service in a proprietary school for increment purposes; request for authorization to apply for federal Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad for Foreign Language Educators; per capita apportionment for the 1994-1995 school year; school safety and violence prevention policy initiative; adoption of long-term asset allocation strategic plan and ancillary recommendations for the Permanent School Fund (PSF); recommended PSF investment program for September and the funds available for the program; information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 31, 1994, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9447458 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, Trinity B, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin Poison Control Implementation Committee Meeting AGENDA: The committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports and discuss and take Commission action, as necessary, on: current status of Poison Control Program; Poison Control Program financial report; funding, telecommunications system implementation and related items. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6911. Filed: August 30, 1994, 5:14 p.m. TRD-9447382 Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 10:30 a.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, Sabine Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin Addressing Committee Meeting AGENDA: The committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports and discuss and take committee action, as necessary, on: update on comments received on revisions to Rule 251.3, Guidelines for Addressing Projects (proposed deletion of Section E, Revision Procedures for Addressing Plan Amendments and Requests, of existing Rule 251.3) ; other proposed revisions to Rule 251.3, Guidelines for Addressing Projects; request for fiscal year 1995 funding for partnership between ACSEC and Tarrant County 9- 1-1 District for mapped ALI; and adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech- impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6911 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6911. Filed:August 30, 1994, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9447364 Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, Trinity B Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin Administration Committee Meeting AGENDA: The committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports and discuss and take Commission action, as necessary, on: State Auditor's report; executive performance review; financial report; budget revision; ACSEC reorganization; update mascot activities; regulatory updates; adoption of Rule 252.4; Central Texas Council of Governments' administrative budget for fiscal year 1995; Golden Crescent Council of Governments' administrative budget for fiscal year 1994; 1995 meeting calendar. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6911. Filed: August 30, 1994, 5:13 p.m. TRD-9447380 Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 3:00 p.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, Sabine Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin Planning and Implementation Committee Meeting AGENDA: Call to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; regulatory update; adoption of Rule 251.6; strategic plans guidelines; amendments; surcharge request; and adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6911 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6911. Filed: August 30, 1994, 5:14 p.m. TRD-9447381 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Stouffer Hotel, Trinity A & B Room Austin Commission AGENDA: The Commission will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; recess and convene in executive session pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, Consultations with Attorney; reconvene and hear committee reports, and take Commission action, as necessary, on Executive Committee action on strategic plan implementation allocation and contracts, responsibility of the Poison Control Coordinating Committee, introduction of the Assistant Attorney General from General Counsel Division; Commission action on July meeting minutes; and adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6911 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-212, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-6911. Filed: August 30, 1994, 5:13 p.m. TRD-9447379 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 4:00 p.m. 815 Market Galveston Local Employee Committee-Galveston AGENDA: I. Welcome, minutes, share information on SECC, review schedule, materials reporting process II. Review and update of campaign A. Schedule B. Materials III. Review of reporting process IV. Schedule future meetings Contact: Dr. Robert McCauley, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 770-6736, Fax: (409) 770-6736. Filed: August 31, 1994, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9447383 Texas Employment Commission Thursday, September 8, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; executive session to consider Dallas Paralegals vs. Texas Employment Commission and Natural Environments vs. Texas Employment Commission; actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration of proposed amendment to Rule 301.20; consideration of proposed amendment to Rule 301.21; consideration of proposed amendment to Rule 301.23; staff reports; internal procedures of Commission appeals; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Docket 36; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9447469 Texas Energy Coordination Council Thursday, September 8, 1994, 9:15 a.m. Capital Extension, Room E2.014 Austin AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes for prior meeting. 2. Executive director's report. 3. TECC policy statement. 4. Finalize request for proposal. 5. Possible projects and prioritization of proposed projects. 6. Discussion on individuals to review RFP's. 7. Discussion of items pertinent to TECC mission and goals. Contact: Alan Sowards, 201 East 11th Street, Room 104, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1609. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9447459 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday-Friday, September 14-16, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Austin Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order. Approval of previous minutes. Overview of agenda. New matters from committee and public. Report of Testing Committee. Discussion/possible action on: possible rule change to 37 TAC Chapters 423, 425, 427, 431, 439, 449; standards for higher levels of certification for all disciplines; statistics for failure rates on basic certification examinations; proposal to limit frequency of rule changes relating to fire departments and fire protection personnel; rule recommendations for commission assistance in performing staffing studies in accordance with Government Code, sec.419.022(a) (4); public comments; future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918- 7100. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9447414 Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Austin Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order. Discussion/approval of previous minutes. New matters from committee members and public for future meeting agendas. Discussion/possible action on proposed new rules and rule changes pertaining to 37 TAC Chapters 471, 473, 475-479, 481, 483, 485, 487, and 489; suggestions for increasing communication with volunteer fire fighters about the Commission volunteer certification program; proposal to take curricula for volunteer fire fighters and fire inspection personnel out of the rule making process; and future meeting dates, times, and agenda items. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918- 7100. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9447415 Texas Funeral Service Commission Wednesday, September 14, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Howard Johnson North Plaza, 7800 North IH-35 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 9:00 a.m.-Meeting called to order Public comment period; committee reports Consideration of proposed adoption of rules; publication of proposed rules Consideration of proposed changes to employee grievance and disciplinary policies Presentation of proposed agreed orders Presentation of proposals for decision in Case Numbers 94-49, 94-68, and 94-69 Consideration of cases to be closed and penalties to be assessed Executive session Executive director's report Election of vice chair and secretary; adjourn Contact: Wayne Goodrum, 8100 Cameron Road, #550, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 834-9992. Filed: August 31, 1994, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9447384 Wednesday, September 14, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Howard Johnson North Plaza, 7800 North IH-35 Austin Revised Agenda Board Meeting AGENDA: 9:00 a.m.-Meeting called to order Public comment period; committee reports Consideration of proposed adoption of rules; publication of proposed rules Consideration of proposed changes to employee grievance and disciplinary policies Presentation of proposed agreed orders Presentation of proposals for decision in Case Numbers 94-49, 94-68, and 94-69 Consideration of cases to be closed and penalties to be assessed Executive session Executive director's report Election of vice chair and secretary; adjourn Contact: Wayne Goodrum, 8100 Cameron Road, #550, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 834-9992. Filed: August 31, 1994, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9447425 General Land Office Monday, September 12, 1994, 3:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room #831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: 42. Approval of the July 14, 1994, minutes of the VLB Board meeting. 43. Consideration to lease forfeited tracts. 44. Consideration to increase maximum amount of a land loan. 45. Consideration of all steps for issuance of state bonds to refund monies. 46. Consideration of all steps for issuance of bonds for Veteran Housing Assistance Program. 47. Consideration of designation of an amount to exceed 10,000,000 of an issue of State of Texas general obligation bonds for Vet Assistance Program. 48. Consideration of the selection of underwriter(s) for Housing Program transaction. 49. Consideration of a Request for Information for suggestions on obtaining additional funds to serve the unrestricted pool of veterans. 50. Consideration of loan rates in the Housing Assistance Program. 51. Consideration of the issuance of taxable bonds to fund loans in amounts not to exceed $40,000 in the Veterans Land Program. 52. Consideration of all steps re issuance of bonds of Texas Veterans Taxable Land Bonds, Series 1994, in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000. 53. Consideration of the selection of underwriter(s) for Land Program transaction. 54. Consideration of adopting rules for expanded land loan. 55. Consideration of a resolution authorizing return by the Board of excess monies received as interest on veterans' land sale contracts. 56. Consideration of amending the State of Texas Veterans Housing Assistance Bonds, Series 1984 Resolution to permit expanded investment authority. Contact: Karen Pratt, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 700, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5171. Filed: September 1, 1994, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9447474 Texas Department of Health Thursday, September 8, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss approval of the minutes from the March 24, 1994 meeting, and discuss and possibly act on: results of Senate Bill 383 requirements for review of advisory committees and status of advisory committee vacancies; election of chair and vice-chair; income producing property; indigent health care staffing report; CIHCP state assistance fund report; report on 1994 indigent health care workshops; subcommittee reports on legislative initiatives; and schedule of future meetings and suggested agenda items. Contact: Jane Jaggar, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 338- 6461. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler at (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 31, 1994, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9447430 Friday-Saturday, September 9-10, 1994, 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. Hawthorne Suites, 7900 Brookriver Dallas Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Board, Program Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: amendments to the rules relating to standards for the approval of curricula and instructors, 25 Texas Administrative Code sec.143.9; and determine the next meeting dates. The meeting will continue on Saturday, September 10, 1994 at 8:30 a.m., if necessary. Contact: Donna Hardin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6617. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler at (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 31, 1994, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9447428 Saturday, September 10, 1994, Noon. Hawthorne Suites, 7900 Brookriver Dallas Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Board, Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: amendments to the rules relating to the continuing education requirements, 25 Texas Administrative Code sec.143.11; and determine the next meeting date. Filed: August 31, 1994, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9447429 Statewide Health Coordinating Council Thursday, September 8, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Georgian Room, St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street San Antonio Plan Development Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: the North America Free Trade Agreement; Health Effects for Texas; prescriptive authority for advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants; health professionals recruitment in rural areas; and review draft State Health Plan. Contact: Trish O'Day, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. 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: August 31, 1994, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9447432 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 6:00 p.m. Room 309-310L, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Public Meeting AGENDA: The council will hear and possibly act on public comments regarding issues to be addressed in the update to the 1993-1994 Texas State Health Plan. Contact: Trish O'Day, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. 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: August 31, 1994, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9447431 Friday, September 9, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 1.208, Nursing School, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Plan Development Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: physician incentives in underserved areas; and review draft State Health Plan. Contact: Trish O'Day, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. 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: August 31, 1994, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9447433 Friday, September 9, 1994, 2:30 p.m. Room 1.208, Nursing School, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Legislative Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on council goals for 1995 Texas Legislative Session. Contact: Trish O'Day, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. 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: August 31, 1994, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9447434 Friday, September 9, 1994, 3:30 p.m. Room 1.208, Nursing School, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on minutes of the July 20, 1994 meeting; committee reports from the August 9-10, 1994 meetings; draft State Health Plan; and next meetings dates and agenda planning. Contact: Trish O'Day, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. 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: August 31, 1994, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9447435 Texas High-Speed Rail Authority Thursday, September 8, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Public Listening Area: Reception Area, Suite 1502, 823 Congress Avenue Austin Standing Budget Committee Teleconference Public Meeting AGENDA: Call to order; consideration of fiscal year 1995 operating budget; consideration of adoption of recommended annual operating budget for action by Board of Directors, under provisions of sec.1.42 of the Budgeting and Funds Management chapter of the proposed operations manual; and adjourn. Contact: Allan Rutter, 823 Congress Avenue, #1502, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-5484. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9447461 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Public Listening Area: Reception Area, Suite 1502, 823 Congress Avenue Austin Board of Directors Teleconference Public Meeting AGENDA: Call to order; authority operations; consideration of Standing Budget Committee recommendation for fiscal year 1995 operating budget; and adjourn. Contact: Allan Rutter, 823 Congress Avenue, #1502, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-5484. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9447460 Texas House of Representatives Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.028 Austin Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Mitigation of Property Rights AGENDA: I. Welcome and introduction II. Review of interim charges III. Discussion of testimony from public hearings IV. Discussion of interim report V. Closing statements and comments VI. Adjourn There will not be an opportunity for public testimony at this hearing. Contact: John Hoffman, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 463-0644. Filed: August 30, 1994, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9447333 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, September 9, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 9101 Burnet Road, Suite #216 Austin Family Violence Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Family Violence Advisory Committee will be called to order; make introductions; review the minutes from the June meeting; make announcements or explanations of absences and scheduling of agenda items; discuss new business; discuss election of officers for fiscal year 1995; discuss old business; review committee goals and evaluation of work plan; hear reports from DHS staff; hear report on the family violence contract unit; hear a report on DHS Board responses to advisory committee recommendations; hear a report on the Texas Council on Family Violence; and adjourn. Contact: Connie Berry, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 4151. Filed: August 30, 1994, 1:18 p.m. TRD-9447335 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Wednesday, September 21, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 210 North Main Street, Boerne Public Library Board Room Boerne AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes of July 20-21, 1994 Commission meeting. 2. Consider reports of internal audits on Accounting and State Archives and approval of internal audit plan for fiscal year 1995. 3. Consider adoption of Micrographics Services fee schedule fiscal year 1995. 4. Consider adoption of state records retention schedules and scheduling process. 5. Consider adoption of local records retention schedules for public health and safety agencies, public utilities, county clerks and district clerks to replace the Country Records Manual. 6. Consider draft proposal to seek foundation funding for automation of public libraries. 7. Committee reports. Contact: William D. Gooch, Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711-2927, (512) 463-5460. Filed: August 31, 1994, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9447385 State Medical Education Board Saturday, September 17, 1994, 2:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building Four, Room 4.100, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Review of February 26, 1994 minutes; signing certificates of completion; review of accounts needing Board attention; and other business. Contact: Mack Adams, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6340. Filed: August 31, 1994, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9447387 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Thursday, September 8, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Doubletree at Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard Houston Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Audit activity update If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 323- 3255 (voice, TDD, Relay Texas), Ernest Fuentes, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: August 30, 1994, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9447344 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Doubletree at Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard Houston Human Resources Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Human resources update 3. Consideration of approval of a superintendent for Terrell State Hospital 4. Consideration of approval of a director for Laredo State Center If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 323- 3255 (voice, TDD, Relay Texas), Ernest Fuentes, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12688, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: August 30, 1994, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9447345 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 10:30 a.m. Doubletree at Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard Houston Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Discussion regarding workers compensation 3. Update regarding historically underutilized businesses 4. Update regarding the fiscal year 1996-1997 legislative appropriations request 5. Consideration of approval of fiscal year 1995 operating budget adjustments 6. Consideration of approval of the central kitchen renovations in Building 525 of the San Antonio State Hospital 7. Status report regarding the proposed purchase of the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences by the University of Texas Health Sciences Center 8. Consideration of a recommendation from the Travis State School Alternative Use Committee 9. Consideration of a sublease on surplus property at Central Park If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 323- 3255 (voice, TDD, Relay Texas), Ernest Fuentes, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: August 30, 1994, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9447343 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Doubletree at Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard Houston Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Legislative update 3. Update to the board regarding Community Services Steering Committee 4. State school closure update 5. Medicaid briefing Additional items to be considered per attached agenda. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 323- 3255 (voice, TDD, Relay Texas), Ernest Fuentes, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: August 30, 1994, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9447346 Friday, September 9, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Doubletree at Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard Houston Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board AGENDA: I. Call to order-roll call II. Presentation of the 1994 STAR Awards III. Citizens comments IV. Approval of minutes of July 28, 1994 meeting V. Issues to be considered per attached agenda. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 323- 3255 (voice, TDD, Relay Texas), Ernest Fuentes, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: August 30, 1994, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9447342 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin State Building, Room 118 Austin AGENDA: Addendum to uncontested agenda, settled hearing on City of Brackettville. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 30, 1994, 5:13 p.m. TRD-9447377 Wednesday, September 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin State Building, Room 118 Austin AGENDA: Addendum to contested agenda, executive session to discuss appointment of the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director as well as Acting Chief Hearings Examiner. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 30, 1994, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9447356 Monday, September 12, 1994, 4:30 p.m. 6300 Ocean Drive, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Conrad Blucher Institute Corpus Christi Citizens Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to order/introduction/minutes II. Program update III. Discussion and approval of public participation strategy IV. Discussion and approval of Bay guidebook outline V. Discussion and approval of newsletter elements and selection of newsletter title VI. Discussion of media tour VII. Update on public workshops VIII. Additional items/adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, TAMU-CC, Campus Box 290, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 985-6767. Filed: August 30, 1994, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9447361 Board of Nurse Examiners Monday, September 12, 1994, 3:00 p.m. Pier 21, Harbor House, Stevedore Room Galveston Strategic Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Minutes of March 7 and May 9, 1994 meetings 1. Old business 1.1. Review strategic plan for the 1995-99 period 1.2. Review report of status of FY 94 action 2. New business 2.1. Discuss strategic plan format 2.2. Discuss report to full board on September 13, 1994 Adjourn Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: August 30, 1994, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9447331 Tuesday-Wednesday, September 13-14, 1994, 8:00 a.m. Pier 21, 2100 Water Street North Galveston Revised Agenda AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will consider an additional 17 agreed orders, consider informal proceedings and meet in executive session pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: August 30, 1994, 5:13 p.m. TRD-9447378 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, September 9, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Southwest Section and Main Section of Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: The Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services will conduct a work session at 9:00 a.m. to discuss: issues related to minimum standards for licensed day-care centers and companion rules for investigations in facilities of MHMR. The board will then meet in closed executive session to conduct the annual performance evaluation of the executive director. The board will convene in open session to take action, if necessary, resulting from discussion in the executive session. The board will move to the main public hearing room at 1:00 p.m. to approve the minutes of July 29, 1994, meeting; hear public testimony (To testify, individuals must complete a registration form no later than 12:45 p.m. Testimony on issues not on agenda will be heard during Item Number Four. Testimony on agenda items will be heard when item is considered. Testimony will be limited to 40 minutes per item -20 minutes in support and 20 minutes against item, three minutes per individual.); hear chair's comments and announcements; hear comments and announcements from the board; hear the executive director's report; consider and approve minimum standards for licensed day care centers, and legislative initiatives; consider and select members to the Advisory Committee on Child-Care Administrators and Facilities; hear an update on methodology for reimbursement rates for 24-hour child-care facilities; consider and approve draft revisions to sec.2000 of the CPS handbook; hear an overview of the services to runaway and at-risk youth program; consider and approve procedural guidelines for conducting public testimony at board meetings of PRS; and adjourn. Contact: Michael Gee, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 450-3645. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9447416 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday-Friday, September 21-23, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212 Austin AGENDA: The Board will meet to consider public comments; comments from Jennifer Gilchrist with the Governor's Office; comments from a representative with the Office of the Attorney General; minutes; legislative/legal matters; policies and procedures; reports from the chair, the executive director, the Psychological Associate Advisory Committee, the Opinion and Tone Committee, the Written Examinations Committee, the Oral Examination Committee, the Personnel Committee, the Search Committee, the Newsletter Committee, the NAFTA Committee, the Continuing Education Committee, the Reciprocity Committee, the Public Information Committee, the Complaint and Enforcement Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Applications Committee; and planning for the next Board meeting. The Board will also consider proposed Agreed Board Orders for approval, dismissals of allegations for ratification, proposed rules, adopted rules, and a Proposal for Decision. The Board will also hold executive sessions to seek legal advice and to discuss personnel and hold interview with applicants for the positions of executive director and attorney. Contact: Rebecca E. Forkner, 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-2036. Filed: August 31, 1994, 5:35 p.m. TRD-9447472 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, September 12, 1994, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from September 15, 1994.) 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits has been rescheduled to the above date and time in Docket Number 13139-application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., and Tenaska Power Partners, L.P., for certification of cogeneration agreement. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: August 30, 1994, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9447359 Thursday, September 15, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled in Docket Number 13369: application of West Texas Utilities Company for authority to change rates and a request for good cause exceptions. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9447468 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, September 9, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Citadel Room, Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos Street Austin Revised Agenda Compliance/Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on orders relating to T. P. and W. G. The Compliance/Complaints Committee will also be meeting on Saturday, September 10, 1994 at 1:00 p.m. as originally filed in the August 23, 1994 issue of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 6668). Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. 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: August 31, 1994, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9447426 Friday-Saturday, September 9-10, 1994, 9:00 a.m., (Rescheduled from September 10, 1994, Noon.) Citadel Room, Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos Street Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on orders relating to T. P. and W. G. In addition to the added agenda item above, the time for the Board's meeting Saturday, September 10, 1994 was originally filed to begin at Noon. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. The original meeting notice was in the August 23, 1994, issue of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 6668). Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. 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: August 31, 1994, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9447427 Texas Sustainable Energy Development Council Friday, September 9, 1994, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Teacher Retirement System Cafeteria Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss administrative matters III. Discuss strategic planning IV. Adjourn Contact: Charlotte Banks, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 850, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1745. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9447413 Friday, September 16, 1994, 8:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513 F Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss administrative matters III. Discuss strategic planning IV. Adjourn Contact: Charlotte Banks, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 850, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1745. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9447411 Friday, September 22, 1994, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Teacher Retirement System Cafeteria Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss administrative matters III. Discuss strategic planning IV. Adjourn Contact: Charlotte Banks, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 850, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1745. Filed: August 31, 1994, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9447412 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, September 8, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of June 9, 1994, meeting 2. Review of real estate related audits: a. TRST Houston, Inc./special project b. TRST Atlanta, Inc. c. TRST Congress, Inc. construction 3. Operational audits/special projects: a. Human resources b. Annuity payroll c. Annuity payroll death match 4. EDP audits: a. General ledger accounting system/uniform statewide accounting system 5. Other internal audit activity a. Quarterly report b. Internal audit plan for fiscal year 1994/1995 c. Annual performance evaluation of the director of Internal Audit Contact:Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9447465 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Ethics Policy Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes of August 10, 1994, and August 31, 1994, meetings; review and consideration of recommended modifications to TRS Ethics Policy; review and consideration of Standardized Ethics Policy Reporting and Disclosure Forms; consideration of recommendation for designation of key employees; review and consideration of standards of conduct for advisors and consultants; discussion and consideration of recommendation to create an Ethics Committee of the Board of Trustees; consideration of rule requiring contractors to file reports detailing expenditures on behalf of trustees or employees. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9447463 Thursday, September 8, 1994, Noon 1000 Red River, Room 420 Austin Board of Trustees Nominations Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes of June 9, 1994, meeting; consideration of nomination for Chairman of the Board of Trustees; consideration of nomination for Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees; discussion of process for selecting nominees for Medical Board; discussion of process for selecting candidates for investment advisors; discussion of process for selecting candidates for real estate consultants. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9447464 Thursday, September 8, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Investment Committee AGENDA: Consideration of operating guidelines for Investment Committee; consideration of changes to investment policy; review of investment outlook and market conditions; analytical review of equity portfolios and related criteria; review of investments; consideration of changes to approved commone stock lists; consideration of recommended allocation of cash flow for current quarter; discussion of selection of brokers; report and discussion of brokerage commission; report and discussion of portfolio turnover; review of portfolio performance; and review of real estate performance. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9447462 Tuesday, September 13, 1994, Noon 1000 Red River, Room 420E Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: August 31, 1994, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9444766 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Monday-Tuesday, September 5-6, 1994, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., respectively 10110 U.S. Highway 281 North, Embassy Suites Hotel, Mesquite and Live Oak Rooms and Suite 908 San Antonio Board of Regents AGENDA: Monday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Mesquite and Live Oak Rooms): Discussion of ethics policies, discussion of general Board policies and procedures. Monday, 8:15 p.m. or immediately following dinner (Suite 908): Consider any and all things leading to the selection of the President of Prairie View A&M University including interviewing a candidate for the position. Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Mesquite and Live Oak Rooms): Review strategic plans for the Texas A&M University System. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: August 30, 1994, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9447365 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday, September 22, 1994, 2:30 p.m. 1946 South IH-35, Suite 306 Austin September Examination Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet in open session and then go into executive session to review the September examination results. This executive session is held in accordance with Attorney General Opinion H-484, 1974 and HM-460, 1987. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 1, 1994, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9447475 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday-Tuesday, September 12-13, 1994, 8:00 a.m. Courtyard Marriott, Conference Room, 5660 North IH-35 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Monday, September 12, 1994, 8:00 a.m.: Call to order; introduction of new staff; approval of minutes; education report (program matters, program actions, meetings/conferences/seminars attended); unfinished business (budget presentation, TPAPN, health professions council, school nurse update); executive director's report; new business (rule changes-sec.sec.231.1, 231.17, 231.20, 231.30, 231.32, 233.1, 233.26, 235.9, 235.17, 235.48, 237.19, 239.1, 239.11, 239.18, 239.19, 239.22, 239.24, 239.25, 239.33, 239.53, 239.55, 240. 11-240.13- proposed revision to board position statements, NCSBN delegate assembly) Tuesday, September 13, 1994, 8:00 a.m.: Administrative hearings; new board members review, any unfinished business and adjournment On call-executive session to discuss personnel changes/matters Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-2071. Filed: August 30, 1994, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9447332 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Monday, September 12, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Building 1, Room 100 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Welcome and introductions; public comment; action item: consolidation task force report and recommendations; and adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services, or persons who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Alexa Ray, (512) 707-8222 (or Relay Texas (800) 735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Kevin Faulkner, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78769, (512) 707-8222. Filed: August 30, 1994, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9447355 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed August 30, 1994 The Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District Number 1 Board of Directors will meet at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, September 6, 1994, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9447349. The Brazos Valley Development Council Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging will meet at the Council Offices, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, September 6, 1994, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD- 9447347. The Central Texas Area Consortium (Revised Agenda.) Bluebonnet Health and Human Services met at the Great Southwest Restaurant, 1012 East Second Avenue, Belton, September 2, 1994, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Wynonah Wineman, P.O. Box 937, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 933-8663, Fax: (817) 933-8665. TRD-9447316. The Sabine River Authority of Texas Toledo Bend Operating Board will meet at the Texas Damsite Office, Burkeville, September 9, 1994, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-2192. TRD-9447357. The Tyler County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, September 8, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Parker, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9447351. Meeting Filed August 31, 1994 The Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District Number One (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors will meet at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, September 6, 1994, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. W. Ward, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9447436. The Capital Area Planning Council General Assembly will meet at the Wyndham Southpark Hotel, IH 35 South at Ben White Boulevard, Austin, September 14, 1994, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard G. Bean, 2520 IH 35 South, #100, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7553. TRD-9447424. The Coryell County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Coryell County Appraisal District Office, 113 North Seventh Street, Gatesville, September 6, 1994, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (817) 865-6593. TRD-9447437. The Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, September 7, 1994, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9447418. The Education Service Center, Region VII Board of Directors will meet at 2344 Old Longview Road, Henderson, September 8, 1994, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071. TRD-9447417. The Hays County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, September 8, 1994, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD- 9447441. The Hays County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, September 8, 1994, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD- 9447442. The San Patricio County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1146 East Market, Sinton, September 8, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364- 5402. TRD-9447467. The Tarrant Appraisal District Tarrant Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, August 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, 1994, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-884.. TRD-9447422. Meetings Filed September 1, 1994 The Brazos Valley Development Council (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors will meet in the Council Conference Room, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, September 8, 1994, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, Jr., P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9447476. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet in the Community Room, Second Floor, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, September 7, 1994, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick L. Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9447473.