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 Animal Health Commission Thursday, November 10, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Finance Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Approval of minutes from the meeting of September 7, 1994. II. Discussion of comments from industry representatives regarding the Proposed Cost Recovery Study. III. Discussion and possible action on the Cost Recovery Study to be submitted to the Legislature no later than January 10, 1995. IV. Public comment Notice: Persons with disabilities attending this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Melissa Nitsche at (512) 719-0714 two working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: October 25, 1994, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9450079 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Feedlot Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Approval of minutes from the meeting of June 22, 1994. II. Discussion of and possible recommendations regarding quarantine feedlots. III. Public comment Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: October 25, 1994, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9450078 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: Approve minutes of previous meeting; approve actions of the executive director; presentation of awards to employees; brucellosis program update; consideration for adopting amendments to regulations: general practice and procedures-sec.59.5 and sec.59.6, bovidae-sec.36.1 and sec.36.2, cervidae-sec. sec.43.20-43.23, and tuberculosis-sec.43.2; reports from Finance Subcommittee, and Feedlot Subcommittee; and public comment. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: October 25, 1994, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9450077 Texas State Board of Professional Counselors Friday, November 4, 1994, 12:30 p.m. Room S-400, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Revised Agenda Applications Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on the application or request of Varna Brewer. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9450123 Saturday, November 5, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Room S-400, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on the Applications Committee report considering the application or request of Varna Brewer. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9450124 Credit Union Department Friday, November 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To invite: Public input for future consideration. To receive: Minutes of August 5, 1994 meeting; communications; committee reports from the Task Force Advisory Committee and the Texas Share Guaranty Credit Union (TSGCU) Oversight Committee; and report on Underserved Population Study. To consider: Final adoption of Rule 91.701 (Loans) and proposed rule 91.901 (Reserves and Dividends); and vote on matters discussed in executive session, if necessary. To conduct: An executive session to discuss credit unions and problem cases; to consult with legal counsel regarding contemplated legal action, and existing litigation and administrative actions. Contact: Penny A. Black, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: October 26, 1994, 2:14 p.m. TRD-9450094 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Friday, November 4, 1994, 8:30 a.m. (Rescheduled from November 4, 1994, 9:00 a.m.) 1530 South Southwest Loop 323, Room 104 Tyler Revised Agenda Judicial Advisory Council Meeting AGENDA: Greeting, introduction of guest/staff; approval of minutes; Probation Advisory Committee report; committee reports: Substance Abuse and Legislative and Budget Committee; division director's report; other business; next meeting; adjournment; public forum; Joint Committee on Community Justice Development. Rescheduled Meeting. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: October 26, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9450087 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Thursday, November 3, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn South, 3401 South IH-35, Junior Ballroom Austin Advocacy and Public Information Committee Meeting AGENDA: Thursday, November 3, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1. Call to order 2. Public comments 3. Review highlights of the September 22-23, 1994 meeting 4. State policy/legislation A. Review and discussion of draft legislative platform B. Review and discussion of Long-Term Care Task Force report C. Discussion of advocacy decision-making during session D. Update on Offenders with Mental Impairments issues Noon 5. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Michelle Kuempel at (512) 483-4087. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4080. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9450053 Thursday-Friday, November 3-4, 1994, 1:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively. Holiday Inn South, 3401 South IH-35, Junior Ballroom Austin Council Meeting AGENDA: Thursday, November 3, 1994 1:30 p.m. Call to order 1. Introductions of council members, staff and guests 2. Public comments 3. Review and approval of consent calendar items (items proposed for consent calendar are noted with **) 4. ** Approval of minutes of August 11-12, 1994 5. Presentation and discussion on respite issues 6. Chair's report A. ** Planning and Evaluation Committee chair recommendation B. ** Nominating Committee members C. Information items 7. Presentation and discussion on state budget picture 8. Advocacy and Public Information Committee report A. Proposed legislative platform B. ** Supported employment summit recommendations C. Information items 5:00 p.m. Recess Friday, November 4, 1994 9:00 a.m. Reconvene 1. Introductions 2. Public comments 3. Presentation: Community connections projects 4. Continuation of unfinished business 5. Grants Monitoring Committee report A. Information items 6. Planning and Evaluation Committee report A. ** Proposed State Plan amendments B. Recommended funding activities C. Information items 7. Advocacy, Inc. update 8. UAP (University Affiliated Program) update 9. Executive director's report A. Budget report B. Information items 10. Executive Committee report A. ** Recommend changing name to TDDC B. Status of bylaws revisions 2:30 p.m. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 483-4094. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4080. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9450054 Texas Funeral Service Commission Friday, November 4, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Room 104, John H. Reagan Building, 15th and Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Meeting called to order; invocation; introduction of visitors; executive session to meet with legal counsel to seek legal advice, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071, regarding (1) proposal by Texas Commission on Human Rights that TFSC enter into conciliation agreement to resolve complaint (TCHR Numbers 1940081-S and 1940388-S); (2) proposal that TFSC enter into mediation agreement to resolve complaint (TCHR Number 1940676-S); and (3) the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of executive director; return to open session for further discussion concerning legal advice received; executive session to consider, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074, (1) proposal by Texas Commission on Human Rights that TFSC enter into conciliation agreement to resolve complaint (TCHR Numbers 1940081-S and 1940388-S); (2) proposal that TFSC enter into mediation agreement to resolve complaint (TCHR Number 1940676-S); (3) the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of executive director; (4) other personnel matters; and (5) the appointment, employment, and duties of an acting executive director; return to open session for further discussion and possible action regarding (1) proposal by Texas Commission on Human Rights that TFSC enter into conciliation agreement to resolve complaint (TCHR Numbers 1940081-S and 1940388-S); (2) proposal that TFSC enter into mediation agreement to resolve complaint (TCHR Number 1940676-S); (3) the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of executive director; (4) other personnel matters; and (5) the appointment, employment, and duties of an acting executive director; consideration of and possible action to adopt a formal sexual harassment policy; consideration and possible action to amend Policy Number 24, Employee Grievance Procedure; consideration and possible action to amend Policy Number 23, Procedure for Involuntary Dismissal, Involuntary Demotion, Suspension Without Pay, Salary Reduction for Cause; and adjourn. Contact: Wayne Goodrum, 8100 Cameron Road #550, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 834- 9992. Filed: October 26, 1994, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9450097 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, November 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, First Floor, Public Hearing Room Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the agenda, the Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee will consider opening comments; deputy commissioner's comments; approval of the minutes; reports on federal legislative update and proceedings of the subcommittee on services to persons with disabilities; nursing facility waiver rule changes; cost determination rules for certain long term care programs; income excluded from deeming; reinstatement of transfer of assets rule; changes to personal care licensure application rules; proposed adoption of the MOU complying with Senate Bill 236 to the Texas Administrative Code; open discussion by members; next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Anthony Venza, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 4943. Filed: October 25, 1994, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9450038 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Wednesday, November 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Fourth Floor, Room #406, 15th and Lavaca Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order and member present II. Approval of minutes of previous meeting III. Consideration of employee suggestions for approval IV. Consideration of content of TIPC's 1995 biennial report to the Legislature V. Reports on administrative matters VI. Executive session to consider a performance evaluation of the executive director, pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 VII. Return to open meeting for further discussion of the performance evaluation of the executive director and possible action involving award of achievement bonus VIII. Adjournment Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9450125 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, October 27, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Agenda Disciplinary Panel AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Consideration of the temporary suspension of the license of Patrick C. Farley, M.D., License #G-2696. 4. Consideration of the temporary suspension of the license of Gregory G. Hubbard, D.O., License #G-3480. 5. Adjourn Reason for emergency: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9450119 Thursday, November 3, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Joint Meeting of Reciprocity and Examination Committees AGENDA: 1. Presentation by St. George's University School of Medicine representatives: Paul Cutler, M.D., Dean Bernard Ferguson, Counsel to St. George's Ace Pickens Earl B. Matthew, M.D. Richard John Mikilitus, M.D. Joseph S. Galati, M.D. 2. ADA questions on licensure application Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 26, 1994, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9450108 Thursday and Saturday, November 3 and 5, 1994, 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 a. m., respectively. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin AGENDA: The agenda includes approval of orders, minutes, medical schools, training programs, newsletter; public hearing for rule changes; probation appearances; requests to lift suspension of license; requests for reinstatement of license; executive director's report; appointment of Disciplinary Panel; and discussion and action on ADA questions on licensure application. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 26, 1994, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9450109 Thursday, November 3, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. September 1994 enforcement report 3. October 1994 enforcement report 4. Report on malpractice statistics 5. Review of existing/proposed M.O.U.'s 6. Discussion and recommendation regarding discovery rules pertaining to depositions 7. Discussion and recommendation regarding payment for copies of patient records 8. Executive session to review selected files, two year old hearing cases, and cases dismissed by informal settlement conferences. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 26, 1994, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9450111 Thursday, November 3, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Reciprocity Committee AGENDA: The agenda includes review of September 1994, SPEX statistics; review of endorsement applicants to be considered for permanent licensure; review of endorsement applicants referred to the committee by the executive director to determine eligibility for licensure; consideration of applicant's request to withdraw. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 26, 1994, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9450110 Thursday, November 3, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Review of examination applicants 4. Review of new Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination 5. Review of examination applicants complete for consideration of licensure Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 26, 1994, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9450107 Friday, November 4, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Update from general counsel on study of pain management 4. Update from general counsel on certification of nonprofit organizations 5. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551. 074 of the Government Code to discuss personnel issues related to the possible creation of a new position-Director of Finance and Administration 6. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 27, 1994, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9450113 Friday, November 4, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Standing Orders Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Recommendation from Board of Acupuncture Examiners for approval of acupuncture licensure applicants. 4. Discussion regarding physicians seeking to supervise more than three clinics. 5. Discussion and action on proposed amendments to Chapter 166.2, Continuing Medical Education. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9450116 Friday, November 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Ethical Issues AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Discussion and adoption of final draft policy statement related to informed consent/paternalism 4. Discussion of future subjects for policy statements 5. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9450115 Friday, November 4, 1994, 11:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Pain Management AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Discussion and action on final draft of guidelines related to treatment of intractable pain 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 27, 1994, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9450114 Friday, November 4, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Public Information Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll 3. Mary Hardinger, Director of Health Services, Lewisville Independent School District, to discuss the role of the TSBME in addressing communications between physicians prescribing to student patients and school nurses administering care 4. Discussion and recommendations regarding possible changes to board rule 187.39 for assessing penalties through the Disciplinary Process Review Committee on physicians out of compliance with the complaint notification posting requirements 5. Review and discussion of the latest news bulletin to the Legislature 6. Review of public awareness strategy budget and followup discussion of procedures for board member travel reimbursement 7. Review and discussion of news article print media campaign 8. Presentation and discussion of program action plan draft 9. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9450117 Friday, November 4, 1994, 2:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Finance/Legislative Joint Committee Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Review and approval of financial statements 4. Discussion and recommendations regarding possible rule changes pertaining to non-profit organizations 5. Discussion of possible recommendations for legislative consideration A. Revision of the Medical Practice Act to provide for rehabilitative orders for impaired physicians B. Failure of hospitals to report peer review action and possible enforcement through fines C. discussion regarding patient rights issues 6. Suggestions for additional legislative consideration 7. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9450118 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, October 26, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin State Building, Room 118 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: Emergency addendum to contested agenda for continuous water service to utility customers in Brazoria and Waller counties, customers of Trent Water Company. Reason for emergency: The severe flooding in Brazoria, Waller, and adjacent counties together with the utility's prolonged discontinuance of service to customers precipitates emergency addition of this items to the Commission's agenda. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: October 25, 1994, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9450081 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Finance Committee, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of the committee minutes from the August 24, 1994 joint meeting with Capital Projects Committee; briefing-License Point-of-Sale Study; other business. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9450071 Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Capitol Projects Committee, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of committee minutes from August 24, 1994 meeting; action-land acquisition-Presidio County; action-land sale-Medina County; action-land acquisition-Bexar County; action-land acquisition-Hardin County; action -land acquisition-Cameron County. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9450064 Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Capital Projects Committee, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of the committee minutes from the August 24, 1994 joint meeting with Finance Committee; executive session-discussion of land acquisition items. (Committee will make all decisions in public hearing pursuant to Chapter 551, Government Code); action-land acquisition-Presidio County; action-land sale- Medina County; action-land acquisition-Bexar County; action-land acquisition- Hardin County; action -land acquisition-Cameron County; action-Shooting Range Program; briefing-Lake Ray Roberts Marina. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9450066 Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 2:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Policy and Planning Committee, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of committee minutes from the August 24, 1994 meeting and joint committee meeting with Regulations Committee; action -mineral recovery regulation and guidelines; briefing-noxious vegetation policy; briefing-natural resource damage assessment; action-proposed policy on future golf courses on agency lands; other business. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9450067 Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 4:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Regulations Committee, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of committee minutes from the August 24, 1994 meeting and joint committee meeting with Policy and Planning Committee; briefing-limited entry process activities to date; briefing -amendments to Red Drum Tag Program; briefing-exotic species permits; briefing-wildlife regulations for 1995-1996 (including migratory). Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9450068 Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 7:00 p.m. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 7: 00 p.m., November 2, 1994. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 1994. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9450069 Thursday, November 3, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of the commission minutes from the August 25, 1994 session; action- land acquisition-Presidio County; action -land sale-Medina County; action-land acquisition -Bexar County; briefing-land acquisition-Cameron County; action-land acquisition-Hardin County; action -land acquisition-Cameron County. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9450065 Thursday, November 3, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of the commission minutes from the August 25, 1994 meeting; Expo Video; presentation of retirement certificates and service awards; presentation of Shikar-Safari Club International's Wildlife Officer of the Year Award; acceptance of North American Waterfowl Award; donation-one-foot Bronze Seaman for the Battleship Texas; presentation of donation from Zebco/Brunswick to Freshwater Fisheries Center; briefing on flooding; action -artwork approval; briefing-Dove Hunting Program; action -public lands classification; action- Shooting Range Program; briefing-Geographic Information System; action- regulation of mineral recovery and associated activities on department lands; action-nomination for Oil and Gas Lease-Sheldon WMA -Harris County; briefing- Park Reservation System; action -land acquisition-Presidio County; action-land sale -Medina County; action-land acquisition-Bexar County; action-land acquisition-Hardin County; action-land acquisition-Cameron County. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4433. Filed: October 25, 1994, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9450070 Texas State Board of Perfusionists Wednesday, October 26, 1994, 7:30 a.m. Room S-400, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Emergency Revised Agenda Rule Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on emergency and proposed rules. Reason for emergency: Unforeseeable circumstances. Contact: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. 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: October 25, 1994, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9450051 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday-Thursday, November 9-10, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Adams Mark Hotel-ask Concierge for Room, 2900 Briarpark Houston Revised Agenda AGENDA: In addition to the previous agenda filed October 14, 1994 and published in the Texas Register October 21, 1994, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is adding the following names to the proposed agreed board orders under Item XXII of the original agenda which will be considered at the meeting: Kathleen Adams, Ph.D., Howard Helwig, Ph.D., Roger Miller, Ph.D., and William Barry Norman, Ph.D. Contact: Rebecca E. Forkner, 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-2036. Filed: October 25, 1994, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9450048 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, February 6, 1995; 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 13330: Application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. to amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a proposed transmission line within Johnson County. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 25, 1994, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9450039 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, November 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Suite N-218, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Examination Policy Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: development of criteria for applicants petitioning the board to retake the examination and who will be responsible for making this decision; develop criteria for applicants requesting a probated license and who will be responsible for making this decision; review individual requests; discussion of other topics for future meetings not requiring board action (ie., review American Association of State Social Work Boards examination); and schedule next meeting. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. Filed: October 27, 1994, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9450122 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Friday, November 18, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Texas A&M University, MSC, Board of Regents Meeting Room, Clark Street College Station Committee for Academic Campuses AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ideas on procedures and philosophies concerning enrollment at the System institutions; discuss the report of the tenure taskforce which was chaired by Dr. Ibanez; discuss Texas A&M's office in Mexico City; and, continue discussion on the educational programs and facilities in the Killeen/Fort Hood area. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: October 25, 1994, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9450076 The University of Texas at El Paso Tuesday, November 1, 1994, 2:00 p.m. 500 University, Psychology Building, Room 310 El Paso Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order by Chairman James V. Devine. II. Approval of April 6, 1994 meeting minutes. III. Review of newly revised protocol for educational purposes. IV. Other business initiated by committee members. Contact: James V. Devine, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas 79968, (915) 747-5551. Filed: October 25, 1994, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9450041 Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center will meet to discuss and act on the following items: call to order; approval of minutes of meeting of October 5, 1994; public participation; announcements; research progress report; report from subcommittee on legislative recommendations; report from subcommittee on workplace health and safety; fiscal year 1995 research agenda; survey contracts; confirmation of December 7, 1994, meeting; and adjournment. Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Lavon Guerrero at (512) 469-7811 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lavon Guerrero, 105 West Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 469-7811. Filed: October 25, 1994, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9450080 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed October 25, 1994 The Central Texas Area Consortium (General Meeting.) met at 5505 South General Bruce Drive, Temple, October 28, 1994, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Michael B. Herring, 3311 Southwest H.K. Dodgen Loop, Apartment 248, Temple, Texas 76502, (817) 791-9102. TRD-9450075. The Education Service Center, Region XVI Board of Directors met in the ESC Board Room, 1601 South Cleveland, Amarillo, October 28, 1994, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, Ed.D., P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas 79120, (806) 376-5521. TRD-9450037. The Liberty County Central Appraisal District (Emergency Meeting. Rescheduled from October 20, 1994.) Appraisal Review Board met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, October 27, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. (Reason for emergency: Due to flooding, rescheduling of meeting was necessary.) Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9450052. The Middle Rio Grande Development Foundation (Emergency Meeting.) Executive Committee met at 920 East Main, Uvalde, October 26, 1994, at 11:30 a.m. (Reason for emergency: Deadline for approval on amendments.) Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9450047. The West Central Texas Council of Governments (Revised Agenda.) Regional Citizens Advisory Council will meet at 1025 East North Tenth Street, Abilene, November 3, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9450049. Meetings Filed October 26, 1994 The Austin-Travis County MHMR Center Public Relations Committee will meet at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, November 2, 1994, at 12: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9450106. The Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, October 31, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957- 5291. TRD-9450086. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department Regional Transportation Council will meet at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Centerpoint Two, Third Floor (Suite 324), Arlington, November 7, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD- 9450112. Meetings Filed October 27, 1994 The Austin-Travis County MHMR Center (Emergency Revised Agenda.) Board of Trustees met at the Travis County Commissioners Court, Meeting Chambers, 314 West 11th Street, First Floor, Austin, October 27, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. (Reason for emergency: Item added to agenda that needs immediate Board attention.) Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9450120. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Audit Committee will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, November 2, 1994, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9450126. The Dallas Central Appraisal District (Regular Meeting.) Board of Directors will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, November 2, 1994, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9450127. The East Texas Quality Work Force Planning Board will meet at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, November 9, 1994, at 11:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Christensen, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75799, (903) 566-7315. TRD- 9450095. The Quality Work Force Planning, Region VIII Upper Rio Grande Quality Work Force Planning Committee will meet at the Socorro ISD, Socorro High School, 10150 Alameda Vocational Building, El Paso, November 4, 1994, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mark J. Walder, 1155 Westmoreland, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 799-6623. TRD-9450121.