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 Wednesday, October 5, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott-Love Field, 2833 Stemmons Trail Dallas Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation AGENDA: Call to order Opening remarks and introductions Discussion and action: Approval of minutes Financial Report-Treasurer, Program Director Program Director's report-liability insurance, update on Southern Rolling Plains program and Foundation Office Foundation personnel policy and rules Referenda-Rio Grande Valley, Central Rolling Plains, and Gulf Coast and Winter Garden Chairman's report-borrowing authority resolution, funding, office opening and ribbon cutting Board member's resignation and appointment TDA report-1-800 number billing Next meeting date and place Discussion: other business Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 95089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, 1-800-687- 1212, or (915) 672-2800. Filed: September 27, 1994, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9448717 Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Thursday, October 6, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Texas Tech Health Science Center, McInturff Conference Center at University Medical Center, 602 Indiana, Second Floor Lubbock AGENDA: The council will meet in council session; and discuss and possibly act on: current happenings in Alzheimer's research by Shirley E. Poduslo, Ph.D., Professor, Director of Basic Research; informal discussions during the lunch hour; future plans in Alzheimer's research; and take a tour of the facilities. Contact: Veronda Durden, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7534. 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: September 27, 1994, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9448714 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, October 6, 1994, 10:30 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's overview of the October 1994 SBOE meeting; Setting standards on the Biology I end-of-course examination and designation of Algebra I end-of-course examination as a benchmark administration for spring 1995. 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; Request for State Board of Education confirmation of commissioner of education appointments to the Academics 2000 State Panel; Membership of advisory committees; Discussion of educator excellence indicator system; 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: September 28, 1994, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9448785 Thursday, October 6, 1994, 1:30 p.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-111 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel AGENDA: Public Testimony; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.137.436, Schedule of Fees for Certification Services; Request for reapproval from the Houston Independent School District alternative certification program for teachers; Discussion of proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.137.231, Alternative Teacher Certification; Recommendation for trustee appointments to the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District; Approval request for an educator preparation program from Southwest Texas State University; and Status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 28, 1994, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9448786 Thursday, October 6, 1994, 1:30 p.m. OR upon adjournment of the Joint Meeting of the Committee on Students and the Committee on School Finance William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-100 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: Public Testimony; List of approved tests for special language programs; Discussion of proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.75.152, Advanced High School Program and sec.75.153, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript); Discussion of law and rules relating to exemptions on the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) Test; Proclamation 1994 of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on Instructional Materials; and Discussion of proposed priorities for purchasing instructional materials under a six-year budget. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 28, 1994, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9448787 Thursday, October 6, 1994, 1:30 p.m. OR upon adjournment of the Joint Meeting of the Committee on Students and the Committee on School Finance William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance AGENDA: Public Testimony; Proposed amendments 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; Request for approval to apply for and receive National Science Foundation grant funds; Request for authorization to apply for federal grant under the National Science Foundation, directorate for education and human resources elementary, secondary, and informal education division; Review of the biennial legislative appropriation request for 1995-1996 and 1996-1997; Review of the proposed annual audit plan of the division of internal audits for 1994-1995; Proclamation 1994 of the State Board of Education advertising for bids on instructional materials; and Discussion of proposed priorities for purchasing instructional materials under a six-year budget. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 28, 1994, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9448788 Thursday, October 6, 1994, 4:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-109 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Communications AGENDA: Discussion and review of issues pertaining to the Hero for Children Award, Celebrations of Educational Excellence, the National Association of State Boards (NASBE) Conference. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 28, 1994, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9448789 Thursday, October 7, 1994, 8:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 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 broad themes around which specific legislative recommendations can be developed. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9448790 Friday, October 7, 1994, 8:30 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-109 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public Testimony; Adoption of Long-Term Asset Allocation Strategic Plan and Ancillary Recommendations for the Permanent School Fund; Recommended Permanent School Fund Investment Program for October 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: September 28, 1994, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9448792 Friday, October 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning AGENDA: Public Testimony; Presentation: long-range planning issues related to Pre-K-12 and post secondary education collaboration; Approval process for innovative programs funded through the Public Education Development Fund; Development of the Long-Range Plan for Public Education 1995-1999; Transition outcomes and issues for students receiving special education services; The German teacher exchange program; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; and "Smart Talk: Supporting Learning, Working, and Cultural Understanding in a Multilingual, Global Community." Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9448791 Friday, October 7, 1994, 1:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Approval of SBOE minutes of September 9, 1994; Public testimony; Approval of consent agenda; Setting standards on the Biology I end-of-course examination and designation of Algebra I end-of-course examination as a benchmark administration for spring 1995 (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.13. 030); Request for SBOE confirmation of commissioner of education appointments to the Academics 2000 State Panel; Membership of advisory committees; 19 TAC sec.137.436, Schedule of Fees for Certification Services; Request for reapproval from Houston Independent School District alternative certification program for teachers; List of approved tests for special language programs; 19 TAC sec.175.128, Application Fees and Other Charges [proprietary schools]; 19 TAC sec.176.11, Definitions and 19 TAC sec.176.18, Driver Training Instructor License [driver training schools]; Request for approval to apply for and receive National Science Foundation Grant funds; Request for authorization to apply for federal grant under the National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education Division; Review of biennial legislative appropriation request for Fiscal Years 1995-1996 and 1996-1997; Approval process for innovative programs funded through the Public Education Development Fund; Adoption of the long-term asset allocation strategic plan and ancillary recommendations for the Permanent School fund (PSF); Recommended PSF investment program for October and funds available for the program; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9448793 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, October 5, 1994, 10:30 a.m. Hobby Building, Room 102, 333 Guadalupe Austin Poison Control Coordinating Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; approval of August 24, 1994 minutes; old business; report from each center of the first month of start-up/operations of Texas Poison Center Network; report from Texas Department of Health and Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications on first month of start-up/operations of Texas Poison Center Network; report of the Subcommittee on Medical Management and Protocols; report of subcommittee operations; report of Subcommittee on Education; report of Subcommittee on Telecommunications; report of Subcommittee on Finance; new business; election of chair and vice chair; member terms of office. 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: September 27, 1994, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9448700 Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division Friday, October 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road, Texas Ballroom #6 Austin Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Call to order, II. Approve minutes of August 20, 1994 meeting, III. Texas Department of Criminal Justice Crime Stoppers program report, IV. Review of Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council rules, V. Team manager's report, VI. Review the fiscal year 1995 Crime Stoppers Assistance funding guidelines, VII. Election of officers for fiscal year 1994/1995, VIII. Education Committee's report, IX. Schedule next meeting date, X. Adjourn. Contact: Paula Alvarez-Crampton, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1784. Filed: September 29, 1994, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9448823 Texas Department of Health Friday, October 14, 1994, 9:15 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Special Joint Meeting of the Dental Technical Advisory Committee Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) and the Dental Professional Advisory and Review Committee AGENDA: The committees will discuss and possibly act on: legislative update; Texas Department of Health (TDH) goals/1996-1997 legislative appropriations request; managed care plans under Texas Medicaid (STAR); survey results of dentists regarding participation in the EPSDT dental program; provider recruitment options based on survey results; proposed rules to create an Oral Health Services Advisory Committee to be effective January 1, 1995; and committee business sessions: EPSDT Dental Professional Advisory and Review Subcommittee (approval of minutes; and new business: criteria for hospitalization; adjustment to reimbursement for general anesthesia in office; revisions to Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual; discussion of orthodontic and orthognathic procedures; and utilization review report); and Dental Technical Advisory Committee (approval of minutes of last meeting; and new business: proposed rules; sedation/anesthesia permits for dentists and medical radiologic technologists; proposals for mandatory dental education; proposals for dental exams and screenings of long-term care patients; role of Texas Dental Association, Texas Dental Hygienists Association, and other groups relative to support of TDH goals; and staff reports on sealants, flouride, and dental health education). Contact: N. L. King, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7323. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9448801 Monday, October 17, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Grievance Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on a request to be heard by L. Henderson. Contact: Cecilia Nobles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9448798 Monday, October 17, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on a rule change for approving continuing education units (CEU) already credited by other agencies and applicable to midwifery by program coordinator. Contact: Cecilia Nobles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9448799 Monday, October 17, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Midwifery Board, Education Committee Austin AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: rule change for waiving education requirements for midwives from other state/countries; rule change on sec.37.180(c)(3)(B) relating to proposed requirements of preceptor to be reduced form 100 to 75 births; adoption North America Registration of Midwives test for the mandatory courses and reciprocity; and adopting procedure for obtaining test on Midwifery Act, rules, and standards. Contact: Cecilia Nobles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9448800 Monday, October 17, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss approval of the minutes of the May 16, 1994 meeting, and discuss and possibly act on: Education Committee report (rule change for waiving education requirements for midwives from other state/countries; rule change on sec.37.180(e)(3)(B) relating to the proposed requirements of preceptor to be reduced from 100 to 75 births; North America Registry of Midwives test for the mandatory courses and reciprocity; and test on Midwifery Act, rules and standards); Continuing Education Committee report (rule change for approving continuing education units (CEU) already credited by other agencies and applicable to midwifery by program coordinator); Grievance Committee report (report on complaints; and complaint procedure); Standards Committee report (standards); Rules Committee report (fee increase); new business (correspondence regarding charging a fee to persons not documented for Midwifery Manual; set meeting dates for coming year; report by Elizabeth Lee on Association of Texas Midwives's proposed Midwifery Bill; Lisa Comer regarding apprenticeship; and other public comments** not requiring board action). ** Public comments will be limited to three minutes each not to exceed allotted time of 30 minutes. Persons interested in making public comment should notify the Midwifery Program, Belva Alexander, (512) 458-7700 ten days prior to the Board meeting. Contact: Cecilia Nobles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9448797 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, October 12, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Hall, Room 276 Corpus Christi Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: View and/or presentations: Texas A&M University-new Library, Computing and Study Complex; new Dairy Products Teaching and Research Lab presentation; and re-approval of Bush Presidential Library. Texas Agricultural Extension Service- new district headquarters at Fort Stockton presentation. Texas A&M University- Galveston Campus-National Marine Fisheries property lease (approval for formula funding). Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi-new University Services Center; and new Early Childhood Center. Contact: Dr. Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 27, 1994, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9448701 Wednesday, October 12, 1994, 3:30 p.m. University of Texas at Brownsville, Gorgas Hall, Conference Room Brownsville Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: View and/or presentations: The University of Texas at Brownsville -new Science and Engineering Technology building. Contact: Dr. Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 27, 1994, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9448702 Thursday, October 13, 1994, 9:00 a.m. University of Texas at Tyler, Administration Building, Room 301 Tyler Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: View and/or presentations: The University of Texas at Tyler -new Liberal Arts Complex. The University of Texas HC at Tyler -Ambulatory Care Center addition. The University of Texas at Dallas-Student Union Building addition and renovation. The University of Texas at Arlington-new Hazardous Waste Storage Building presentation; Thermal Energy Plant renovation; and Ransom Hall renovation. The University of Texas at El Paso-Physical Science Building renovation. The University of Texas HSC at Houston -Institute of Molecular Medicine renovation-second and third floors. Contact: Dr. Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 27, 1994, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9448703 Wednesday, October 26, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Community and Technical Colleges Committee AGENDA: Increasing pressure to exempt out-of-district offerings from the size limitations imposed by Coordinating Board rules; report on the special committee work on the relations between TSTC and the community colleges; and questions concerning the status of Tyler Junior College if UT Tyler is converted to four- year status and the effect this might have on agreement between the two institutions submitted to the Board for action at this meeting. Contact: Dr. Kenneth H. Ashworth, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: September 27, 1994, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9448705 Wednesday, October 26, 1994, 3:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building Five, Room 5.211, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Legislative Relations Committee AGENDA: Discussion of issues for the upcoming legislative session. Contact: Kenneth H. Ashworthe, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483- 6101. Filed: September 27, 1994, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9448704 Texas Department of Human Services Thursday, October 6, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st, Fourth Floor, West Tower, Conference Room 460W Austin Services to Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee AGENDA: According to the agenda, the Services to Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee will welcome everyone and make introductions and will consider: public comment; comments by chair; comments by director/OSPD updates; take action on guidelines for ADAC/SSPD subcommittees and CLASS/DAHS/Day Care; present informational items of ADAC/ADAC Steering Committee, DATCIL Annual Report, NFW update, and Personal Care Homes; follow-up on previous motions of DHC/CMAS/SSPD 24 hour revision to licensing requirements and individualized provider option; meeting summary; next meeting, and adjournment. Contact: D. J. Johnson, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 3533. Filed: September 28, 1994, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9448811 Texas Lottery Commission Friday, October 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 6937 North IH-35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Texas Lottery Commission AGENDA: According to agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; public comment on any of the items on the agenda; approval of minutes of the August 10, 1994 meeting; consideration and possible proposal of rules relating to the creation and operation of a Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration and possible action, including adoption, of rules relating to the administration of the Bingo Enabling Act for the following: 16 TAC sec.402. 542 and 16 TAC sec.402.543; consideration and possible action, including adoption, of rules relating to the administration of the State Lottery Act for the following: 16 TAC sec.sec.401.201, 401.203, 401.204, 401.209, 401.211, 401.214, 401.219, 401.220, 401.223, 401.226-401.228; 16 TAC sec.401.302; and 16 TAC sec.401.368; Commission may meet in executive session with its attorneys to receive legal advice regarding pending litigation pursuant to sec.551.071 of Texas Government Code, including Wolverine Council Auxiliary v. Texas Lottery Commission, Capitol Bingo, Inc. v. Texas Lottery Commission, and Frenzel v. Sadberry, et al; consideration and possible proposal of a rule relating to charges for copies of public records; may consider the status and possible entry of an order in any lottery contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; report by the executive director and possible discussion and action on: Minority Participation Report, Legislative Appropriations Request, and financial status of the agency; may meet in executive session on any of the above-listed items as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, 6937 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 323- 3791. Filed: September 28, 1994, 5:10 p.m. TRD-9448820 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Friday, October 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Equity of Access Task Force AGENDA: 1. Recap from last meeting Minutes Material requested by the task force 2. Definition 3. Principles 4. Explore "What If...?" scenarios 5. Schedule next meeting 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: September 29, 1994, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9448827 Thursday, October 13, 1994, 8:00 a.m. 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1740 Dallas Search and Screen Committee AGENDA: 1. Consideration of applicants for the position of Commissioner NOTE: Interviews and discussions will be conducted in closed sessions. No final action will be made at this meeting. 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: September 29, 1994, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9448828 Friday, October 14, 1994, 8:00 a.m. 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1740 Dallas Search and Screen Committee AGENDA: 1. Consideration of applicants for the position of Commissioner NOTE: Interviews and discussions will be conducted in closed sessions. No final action will be made at this meeting. 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: September 29, 1994, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9448829 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, October 6, 1994, 9:00 a.m. State Capitol Building, Capitol Extension Room E-1.012 Austin Petroleum Storage Tank Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order. Continue discussion on PST regulations contained in Subchapter H, L, and M. Discuss items tabled from previous meetings. Review topics covered in previous meetings and develop legislative recommendations. Schedule future meetings. Contact: Dwight C. Russell, P.E., 7801 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite D-77, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-8834. Filed: September 27, 1994, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9448749 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, October 18, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive Austin ANP Advisory Committee 1. Proposed rules for credentialing and re-credentialing 2. Discussion of operational definitions and requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner Education to become effective in 1997. Contact: Diane E. Powers, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8661. Filed: September 28, 1994, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9448778 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, October 7, 1994, 7:30 p.m. Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: The Board of Protective and Regulatory Services will participate in a discussion of issues related to foster care and adoption as part of the 21st Annual Training Conference of the Texas State Foster Parent Association, Inc. The discussion is listed in the conference agenda as "Fireside Chat with DPRS Representatives." No formal presentations will be made and no action will be taken. Contact: Michael Gee, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 450-3645. Filed: September 27, 1994, 11:53 a.m. TRD-9448698 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, October 6, 1994, 9:30 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting at the above date and time at which the Commission will consider the following dockets: P-12703, P-12141, P-13402, 12284, 11823, 12476, 13139, 12900, 12065, 13206, and 13207. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9448803 Thursday, October 6, 1994, 9:35 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Administrative AGENDA: There will be an administrative meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action on approval of comments to FCC regarding use of 800/900 numbers; application of alternative dispute resolution techniques at the PUC; interaction with Legislative Committees and/or Sunset Commission; budget and fiscal matters; adjournment for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in executive session; set time and place for next meeting; and final adjournment. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9448802 Friday, October 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 13207-application of Texas Utilities Electric Company to amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a proposed transmission line within Midland County. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1994, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9448766 Tuesday, November 29, 1994, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from November 29, 1994, 9:00 a.m.) 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A rescheduled hearing on the merits will be held on the above date and time in Docket Number 12456-application of East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. to amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a proposed transmission line, within Anderson, Houston, Cherokee, Smith, and Van Zandt counties. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 28, 1994, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9448804 Sabine River Compact Administration Thursday, October 27, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Hilton Palacio Del Rio San Antonio AGENDA: Call to order, approval of minutes, report of chairman, report of secretary, report of treasurer, report of committees, unfinished business, new business, adjournment. Contact: Mary H. Gibson, 15091 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana 71449-9730, (318) 256-4112. Filed: September 27, 1994, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9448706 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Sunday, October 9, 1994, 3:45 p.m. Beto Criminal Justice Center, Judges' Chambers, Sam Houston State University Huntsville Clinical Polygraph Committee AGENDA: I. Convene, David Cory, Chair II. Council on Sex Offender Treatment Clinical Polygraph Committee Background III. Texas Polygraph Examiners Briefing, Eric Holden, President American Polygraph Association IV. Consideration of the Question: Should the Council on Sex Offender Treatment become involved in the establishment of guidelines for Clinical Polygraph Examination sex offender?" V. Adjourn Contact: Eliza May, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-2323. Filed: September 28, 1994, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9448812 Monday, October 10, 1994, 11:03 a.m. Beto Criminal Justice Center, Room 205, Sam Houston State University Huntsville I. Convene, Dr. Linda Reyes II. Review and revisit RSOTP Rules. A. Pending Applicants B. CEU Credits for Videos, etc. C. LCDC issue D. Clarification of Supervision and Training Hours Issues E. Clarification of CEU Conference Issues III. Other Business IV. Adjourn Contact: Eliza May, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-2323. Filed: September 28, 1994, 4:47 p.m. TRD-9448815 Texas Southern University Thursday, October 6, 1994, 12:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/University Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents, Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the administration on university fund-raising efforts. Contact: Madison Scott, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: September 28, 1994, 5:10 p.m. TRD-9448821 Structural Pest Control Board Thursday, October 20, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 3.122 Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Approval of board minutes of June 14-15, 1994 meeting. II. Public comment. III. Consider for adoption amendments to sec.sec.593.23, 595.11, 591.1, 599. 2- 599.7 and new regulations sec.sec.595.13-595.15. Contact: Benny M. Mathis, Jr., 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4066. Filed: September 27, 1994, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9448748 Texas Sustainable Energy Development Council Friday, October 7, 1994, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Teachers Retirement System Cafeteria, Conference Room Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss Administrative Matters a. Approve Posting for Temporary Position b. Discuss Evaluation of Progress c. Review FSC Contract Amendment d. Approval Agenda for October 28 Council Meeting e. Schedule Next Meeting Date III. Discuss Public Participation Plan and Schedule IV. Discuss Strategic Planning a. Review Framework for Strategic Plan b. Discuss Procedure and Schedule for Developing Action Steps V. Adjourn Contact: Charlotte Banks, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room, 850, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1745. Filed: September 28, 1994, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9448817 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, September 29, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 815 Brazos, Suite 302, Brazos Building Austin Emergency Revised Agenda Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: 12. Other: f. Election of Vice-Chair. Reason for Emergency: Through clerical oversight, item 12. f. was omitted from the Texas Motor Vehicle Board's September 29, 1994, meeting agenda. The Board is, therefore, supplementing its previously filed agenda by the addition of that item. Such omission was not discovered until September 26, 1994. The addition of item 12. f. calling for the election of a vice-chair of the Texas Motor Vehicle Board, is in accordance with sec.2.08 of the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission Code and sec.551.045 of the Texas Government Code. In order to ensure strict compliance with the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission Code and ensure validity of future Board actions, it is considered an urgent public necessity that the agenda be supplemented as described. Contact: Brett Bray, 815 Brazos, #300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-3587. Filed: September 28, 1994, 10:45 a.m. TRD-9448777 Texas Turnpike Authority Wednesday, October 5, 1994, 9:45 a.m. 3015 Raleigh Street Dallas Privatization Committee Meeting AGENDA: Roll call of committee members Recognition of other directors present 1. Discussion with staff and general counsel of responses to the Texas Turnpike Authority RFP for money counting and transportation. 2. Consider committee recommendations concerning acceptance, modification, or rejection of the Item 1 RFP. Adjournment. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: September 27, 1994, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9448747 Wednesday, October 5, 1994, 10:30 a.m. 3015 Raleigh Street Dallas Budget Committee AGENDA: Roll call of committee members Recognition of other directors present 1. Discussion of preliminary approval of proposed operating budgets for calendar year 1995 a. Dallas North Tollway budgets b. Mountain Creek Lake Bridge budgets c. Feasability Study Fund budget 2. Executive session-pursuant to Article 6252-17, sec.2(g) of Revised Civil Statutes concerning staff briefing on staff positions, conditions, and additions related to the 1995 budgets. 3. Consider resolutions recommending (a) Dallas North Tollway 1995 budgets, (b) Mountain Creek Lake Bridge 1995 budgets and (c) Feasability Study Fund budget for 1995. Adjournment Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: September 27, 1994, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9448746 Wednesday, October 5, 12:15 p.m. 3015 Raleigh Street Dallas New Projects Committee Meeting AGENDA: Roll call of committee members Recognition of other directors present 1. Discussion with staff, general counsel and bond counsel on SH 190 T matters. 2. Executive session-Pursuant to Article 6252-17, Vernon's Revised Civil Statutes: sec.(e) and sec.(r)-briefing by TTA staff, advisors, and attorneys on legal matters related to the Issuance of Series 1995 190T Parity Revenue Bonds, as extension and enlargement of the Dallas North Tollway and Federal Laws applicable to SH 190T. 3. Consider committee recommendations to TTA Board concerning interlocal/interagency agreements with NCTCOG, TxDOT, and DART. 4. Consider committee recommendations to TTA Board on Supplemental Agreement Number One to Contract FSF-42. 5. Consider committee recommendations to TTA Board on Supplemental Agreement Number One to Contract FSF-43. Adjournment. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: September 27, 1994, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9448745 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Tuesday, October 4, 1994, 3:30 p.m. Chestnut and Avenue C, University of North Texas, Board Room, Administration Building Denton Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee AGENDA: Investment Policies for the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center Contact: Jan Dobbs, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: September 28, 1994, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9448813 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday-Friday, October 6-7, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Fourth Floor Conference Room, 1946 South IH-35 Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: This agenda is revised to add consideration of the 1996-1997 Legislative Appropriations Request for Board approval. Contact: Ron Allen, 1946 South IH-35, #306, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447- 1183. Filed: September 28, 1994, 5:06 p.m. TRD-9448819 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed September 27, 1994 The Brazos River Authority Lake Management Committee Board of Directors will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, October 6, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukula, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776- 1441. TRD-9448715. The Erath City Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, October 11, 1994, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Greenough, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965- 5434 or Fax: (817) 965-5633. TRD-9448699. The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet at the Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia, Nacogdoches, October 6, 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-9448722. Meetings Filed September 28, 1994 The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (Emergency Revised Agenda.) Board met at IH-30, Two Senorita's Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant, September 29, 1994, at 5:30 p.m. (Reason for emergency: This must be voted on before the next meeting.) Information may be obtained from Pam Plummer, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505-5307, (903) 832-8683. TRD-9448779. The Austin-Travis County MHMR Center Public Relations Committee will meet at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 5, 1994, at 12: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9448822. The Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association Governing Committee will meet at the Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 West 15th Street, Austin, October 6, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin, Texas 78760-8447, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9448808. The Bosque Higher Education Authority, Inc. Board of Directors met at 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, October 3, 1994, at 9:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washinton Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9448814. The Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation, Inc. Board of Directors met at 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, October 3, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9448818. The Brazos Student Finance Corporation Board of Directors met at 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, October 3, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9448816. The Brazos Valley Development Council Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging will meet in the Council Offices, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, October, 4, 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- 9448761. The 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board will meet in the District Courtroom, Cottle County Courthouse, Paducah, October 6, 1994, at Noon. Information may be obtained from David W. Hajek, Box 508, Seymour, Texas 76380, (817) 888-2852. TRD-9448763. The Tyler County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, October 4, 1994, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Parker, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9448806. The Tyler County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, October 6, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Parker, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9448805. Meetings Filed September 29, 1994 The Brazos River Authority (Revised Agenda.) Lake Management Committee Board of Directors will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, October 6, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714- 7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9448826. The East Texas Council of Governments JTPA Board of Directors will meet at the Roy H. Laird Country Club, 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, October 6, 1994, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9448830.