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, November 9, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1893 West Mockingbird, Radisson Hotel Dallas Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation AGENDA: Call to order Opening remarks and introductions Discussion and action: Approval of minutes and financial report; organic cotton; refund/credit on assessment; extension report; referenda; chairman report; executive director report; APHIS report; TDA report; and next meeting time and place Discussion: Other business Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, 674 East Highway 80, Suite 103, Abilene, Texas 79601- 6110, (800) 687-1212, (915) 672-2800. Filed: November 1, 1994, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9450316 Thursday, November 17, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120 San Antonio Office of Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violations of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated, sec.sec.103.1-103.15, 101.1-101.21, and 102.1-102.172 (Vernon 1982) by the Vegetable Bin as petitioned by Produce Services and Procurement, Inc. Contact: Barbara B. Deane, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7448. Filed: November 2, 1994, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9450363 Thursday, December 8, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928B Austin Office of Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violations of Texas pesticide laws and regulations by James Mutz doing business as J & M Helicopter Services, Inc. Contact: Joyce C. Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: November 2, 1994, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9450362 Thursday, January 5, 1995, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from November 2, 1994, 10:00 a.m.) Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928B Austin Office of Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code by George Ferris doing business as George's Spraying Service. Contact: Joyce C. Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: November 2, 1994, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9450361 Thursday, January 12, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 2626 South Loop West, Suite 130 Houston Office of Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas pesticide regulations by Angela Habibi and Lester Walker doing business as Simply Yogurt. Contact: Joyce C. Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: November 3, 1994, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9450400 Tuesday, January 31, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928b Austin Office of Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of 4 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.6.1-6.4 by Simon and Florine Cornelius. Contact: Joyce C. Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: November 3, 1994, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9450399 State Aircraft Pooling Board Wednesday, November 16, 1994, 2:30 p.m. 4900 Old Manor Road Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of minutes of Board Meetings, July 20, 1994 and August 22, 1994 4. Texas Department of Public Safety Rates 5. Texas State Technical College Aircraft 6. Risk Management Program Review 7. Executive Director's Report 8. Setting of time and place for next meeting 9. Final adjournment Contact: Gladys Alexander, 4900 Old Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 477- 8900. Filed: November 3, 1994, 10:15 a.m. TRD-9450402 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, November 10-11, 1994, 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Room 206 Austin The Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Call to order/introductions/review and discuss: minutes of prior meetings; proposed peer review program; statistical reports; commission's compliance with the State Bar Act, Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, and orders of the Supreme Court; budget and operations of the General Counsel's office and the Commission; grievance committees; special counsel program; mediation of disciplinary matters; policy on reinstatements; presentations by trial staff/Closed session: discuss pending litigation and cases pending before evidentiary panels; special counsel assignments; personnel matters/Public session: discuss and take action on matters discussed in Closed session/discuss dates of future meetings; other matters that may appropriately come before the Commission/receive public comment/adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: November 2, 1994, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9450385 Texas Commission on Children and Youth Monday, November 14, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Senate Chamber, State Capitol Austin AGENDA: I. Commission work session II. Lunch III. Commission work session continues Contact: Ginny McKay, P.O. Box 13106, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9056. Filed: November 2, 1994, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9450351 Texas Education Agency Thursday, November 10, 1994, 8:00 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 adopt 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: November 2, 1994, 12:21 p.m. TRD-9450364 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole Work Session AGENDA: Work session to discuss the 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 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. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:21 p.m. TRD-9450365 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. OR upon adjournment of the Committee of the Whole Work Session on Algebra I End-of-Course Examination which convenes at 9:30 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 November 1994 SBOE meeting; resolutions honoring members of the 1994 state textbook subject area committees; report and recommendations of the commissioner of education concerning instructional materials recommended for adoption by the 1994 state textbook subject area committees; recommendations for readoption of instructional materials; presentation of the report of the State Board of Education Task Force on the Education of Students with Disabilities; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.101.1, Assessment: General Provisions; 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 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); report on staff development efforts in Algebra I and Biology I; membership of advisory committee; status report on initiatives of the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness; and discussion of pending litigation, this discussion will be held 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. NOTE: The Committee of the Whole will meet in Room 1-103 to discuss pending litigation. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9450366 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 1:00 p.m. OR upon adjournment of the Joint Meeting of the Committee on Students and the Committee on School Finance Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance AGENDA: Public testimony; school finance update; 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; report on back-ordered instructional materials and recommendations for penalties; large type textbooks for students with visual impairments; Braille instructional materials for students with visual impairments; Proclamation 1994 of the State Board of Education advertising for bids on instructional materials; and update on the financial accounting system project. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9450367 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 1:00 p.m. OR upon adjournment of the Joint Meeting of the Committee on Students and the Committee on School Finance Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.75.142, Advanced High School Program and sec.75.153, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript); Proclamation 1994 of the State Board of Education advertising for bids on instructional materials; report on the status of the curriculum in the public schools; petition for adoption of a rule change regarding credits for physical education; Middle school wellness pilot program; discussion of the integration of reading, writing, grammar, and spelling; and discussion of alternative education campuses and the development of an accountability system. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9450368 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 1:00 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; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.137.231, Alternative Teacher Certification; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.137.436, Schedule of Fees for Certification Services; recommendations for trustee appointment to the Randolph Field Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees; request for approval of educator preparation programs for Houston Baptist University and University of Texas-Brownsville; report on ethnic-gender distribution of Texas Education Agency personnel; discussion of proposed amendments to the Statewide Standards on Duties of a School Board Member; 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: November 2, 1994, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9450373 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 3:00 p.m. OR upon adjournment of the Committee on Personnel, Committee on Students, and Committee on School Finance Room 1-109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue 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, and the Midwinter Conference. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9450369 Friday, November 11, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public testimony; recommended Permanent School Fund Investment Program for November and December and the funds available for the program; review of permanent school fund securities transactions and the investment portfolio; presentation by Bank of America on the securities lending program of the permanent school fund; and report of the permanent school fund executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9450370 Friday, November 11, 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; presentation: issues related to minority participation in gifted and talented education programs; report and recommendations of the Joint Task Force of the State Board of Education and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; development of the State Board of Education Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1995-1999; innovative education grant program; overview and update concerning the community resource coordination group system; and discussion of federal governmental relations activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9450371 Friday, November 11, 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 SBOE minutes from October 7, 1994; public testimony; Hero for Children Awards; resolutions of the SBOE; approval of consent agenda; textbook bid opening; adoption of legislative recommendations for 74th Texas Legislature; report and recommendations of the commissioner of education concerning instructional materials recommended for adoption by the 1994 state textbook subject area committees; recommendations for readoption of instructional materials; 19 TAC sec.101.1, Assessment: General Provisions; 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 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; membership of advisory committee; 19 TAC sec.137.231, Alternative Teacher Certification; 19 TAC sec.137. 436, Schedule of Fees for Certification Services; 19 TAC sec.75.152, Advanced High School Program and sec.75.153, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript); Proclamation 1994 of the State Board of Education advertising for bids on instructional materials; report on the status of the curriculum in the public schools; petition for adoption of a rule change regarding credits for physical education; sec.175.128, Application Fees and Other Charges (proprietary schools) ; 19 TAC sec.187.11, Definitions and 19 TAC sec.176.18, Driver Training Instructor License (driver training schools); report on back-ordered instructional materials and recommendations for penalties; large type textbooks for students with visual impairments; Braille instructional materials for students with visual impairments; report and recommendations of the Joint Task Force of the SBOE and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission; recommended Permanent School Fund Investment Program for November and December and funds available for the program; information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9450372 Monday-Tuesday, November 14-15, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-110, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Successful Schools Awards System (TSSAS) Advisory Committee AGENDA: November 14: Overview of selection process and recipients of 1994 TSSAS awards; preview and discussion of 1994 TSSAS awards ceremony; presentation of staff development on inclusion and the 1994 inclusion application; reading of TSSAS inclusion applications-this discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.35.086, which states that all TSSAS information and reports received by the commissioner of education from school districts is confidential and may not be discussed in any public or private proceeding; special instructions regarding review of TSSAS applications and closing remarks; adjournment. November 15: Continue reading TSSAS inclusion applications-this discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.35.086, which states that all TSSAS information and reports received by the commissioner of education from school districts is confidential and may not be discussed in any public or private proceeding; discussion and recommendations regarding TSSAS applications; closing remarks and questions and answers; adjournment. Contact: Deborah Nance, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9716. Filed: November 2, 1994, 12:24 p.m. TRD-9450374 Office of the Governor Thursday, November 10, 1994, 1:30 p.m. Wilson World Hotel, 4600 West Airport Freeway Irving Automobile Theft Prevention Authority AGENDA: I. Call to order, introductions, and approval of minutes of last meeting. II. Report on Statewide HEAT Program, presented by Brenda Ivy, Department of Public Safety, and by Susan Sampson, ATPA. III. Committee reports. IV. Discussion of proposed legislation on auto theft issues (Tommy Hansen, representing the Texas Association of Auto Theft Investigators.). V. Budget review of ATPA fund. VI. Director/staff reports. VII. Discussion/approval of grantee match requirements, as item tabled for action at September 27, 1994, ATPA board meeting. VIII. Executive session to discuss ATPA personnel matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. IX. Adjournment. Contact: Linda Young, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 467-3999. Filed: November 2, 1994, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9450377 Texas Department of Health Thursday, November 10, 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 and September 8, 1994 meetings, and discuss and possibly act on: CIHCP director's report; election of chair and vice-chair; subcommittee reports on legislative initiatives; final report on Fiscal Year (FY) 1994 State Assistance fund and dollars available for FY 94; 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: November 2, 1994, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9450359 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday, November 9, 1994, 8:00 a.m. Capitol Building Extension, Room E1.016, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Program Committee AGENDA: The Program Committee of the Board will meet to discuss, consider and possibly act upon the following: HOME program rules for 1994-95; HOME program tenant based rental assistance award-1993; HOME program housing innovation fund award-1993; HOME program assistance to flood victims; HOME program homeless initiative and report on housing trust fund rules for 1995 and programmatic changes to single family program 45A. Adjourn. Contact: Henry Flores, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 1, 1994, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9450323 Wednesday, November 9, 1994, 11:00 a.m. Capitol Building Extension, Room E1.016, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board will meet to discuss, consider and possibly act upon the following: Update and status of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program; commitments for 1994 low income housing tax credit applications; and recommendations amending the department's qualified allocation plan and rules to the plan of action in the allocation of 1995 low income housing tax credits. Adjourn. Contact: Henry Flores, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 1, 1994, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9450324 Thursday, November 10, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Capitol Building Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Room E1.016 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board will meet to consider and possibly act upon: minutes of August 23-24 meeting; 1995 internal audit plan; purchases of Officer/Directors Liability Insurance; emergency purchase of Mortgage Service Errors and Omissions Insurance; resolutions approving the following: documents in final form for $84,140,000 Single Family MRB Series 1994, documents in final form for $75 million Commercial Paper, approving $75 million bond issue to refund Commercial Paper, approving final price and amount for tender offer on Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, approving issuance of refunding bonds in amount adequate to pay purchase price for RMRB tendered and delegating authority to approve documents in final form to department staff, authorizing execution of amendatory documents for Summer Bend; HOME program rules for 1994-95, tenant based rental assistance award-1993, housing innovation fund award-1993, assistance to flood victims, homeless initiative, purchase of Laguna Apartments; contract for Casualty/Liability Insurance for Multi-family acquisitions; housing assistance fund project-archways; 1994 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program commitments for applications and update; recommendations amending the department's qualified allocation plan and rules pertaining to plan of action in allocation of 1995 credits; executive session -anticipated litigation (report under sec.551.071 and sec.551.103, Texas Government Code litigation exception); RMRB; contract reformation on housing assistance fund project; personnel matters; action on executive session items; executive director report. Contact: Henry Flores, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 2, 1994, 9:52 a.m. TRD-9450349 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Thursday, November 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Fourth Floor, Room 406, 15th and Lavaca Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: Note: Day of meeting is Thursday, not Wednesday as previous submission form indicated Adding to Agenda Item III, "Consideration of Employee Suggestions for Approval" Texas Department of Human Services 324-0680 Geneen White Texas Department of Insurance 454-0071 David Duewall and Steven Hunton Please note agenda for item numbering changes resulting from additions below: Adding Item "IV. Consideration of Matters Relating to 1994 Productivity Bonus Applications for Approval" General Land Office Texas Commission for the Blind Adding Item "V. Consideration of 1995 Productivity Bonus Plan for Approval" Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: November 2, 1994, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9450382 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission/State Board of Education Monday, November 7, 1994, 4:00 p.m. 2015 South IH 35 Austin Joint Task Force Committee AGENDA Call to order; review and approval of Model Policy Guidelines; Legislative recommendations; public comment; other; adjourn. Contact: Bernard Licarione, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 443- 2001. Filed: November 1, 1994, 10:43 a.m. TRD-9450311 Texas Board of Medical Examiners 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 Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, the request to lift the suspension of Frank Allen Vickers, M.D. has been changed from Noon on Saturday, November 5, 1994, to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 1994; approval of agreed orders and modification/termination orders has been added; and board approval of action taken by the Disciplinary Panel. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: November 2, 1994, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9450391 Texas National Research Laboratory Commission Thursday, November 3, 1994, 11:00 a.m. Capitol Complex, Room E-1.018, Congress Avenue and 14th Street Austin Emergency Meeting Rescheduled From: October 31, 1994 Commission AGENDA: Call to Order and Administrative Actions-Shelton Smith 1. Approval of excused absences 2. Approval of minutes Chairman's report-Shelton Smith Action items Consideration, and action as may be appropriate, regarding. 1. Final settlement agreement between State of Texas and Department of Energy 2. Funds management agreement 3. Trust agreement Public comment Adjourn Reason for Emergency: Urgent necessity to meet publicly and act expeditiously upon matters relating to TX/DOE settlement following preparation and legal review of settlement documents and to comply with strict schedule requirements of asset transfer. Contact: Dixie Eoff, 2275 North Highway 77, Waxahachie, Texas, (214) 935-7800. Filed: November 2, 1994, 11:17 a.m. TRD-9450357 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission November 10, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin Waste Reduction Committee AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Clean Industries 2000 Team Meeting-A joint meeting with the WRAC a. CI2000 Team Mission/Objectives b. Issues of Interest 10:00 a.m. Public Comment Period 10:05 a.m. WRAC Opening Remarks/Administrative Items a. September Meeting Summary b. OPPR Progress Report-Staff Update 10:15 a.m. Supplemental Environmental Projects-Kathey Ferland 10:35 a.m. Toxic Release Inventory Update-Becky Kurka 11:00 a.m. Nonhazardous Waste Reduction Program-Andrew Neblett and Rob Borowski 11:20 a.m. Legislative Update-David Duncan 11:30 a.m. Scrap Tire Market Study-Erv Sandlin and Wendy Audette 12:30 p.m. WRAC Planning and Schedule- a. Filling vacant terms-two year terms ending December 31, 1994 b. Waste Minimization and Combustion Strategy c. Prop 2 Implementation (Use Determination Program) Contact: Selma D'Mello, Office of Pollution Prevention and Recycling, TNRCC, (512) 239-3185. Filed: November 3, 1994, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9450401 Texas State Board of Perfusionists Monday, November 14, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Room S-402, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rule Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: emergency and proposed rules; and setting of the next meeting date. Contact: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, (512) 834-6751. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler at (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 1, 1994, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9450321 Wednesday, November 16, 1994, 8:00 a.m. Room S-402, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the previous meeting; emergency and proposed rules; and setting of the next meeting date. 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: November 1, 1994, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9450320 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, November 14, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Board AGENDA: Roll call; recognize visitors; minutes of September, 1994 board meeting; Marvin G. Atwood, M-11293 Case; Committee reports: a. Continuing Education, b. Examination, c. Field, d. Legislative, e. Medical Gas, f. Personnel, g. Water Supply Protection Specialist; Assistant Attorney General: Enforcement Committee: a. Acceptance of Rejection of Agreed Settlement-Wm. F. Sheehan, J-17691, b. Citations; American Society of Sanitary Engineering Cross Connection Control Certification Program-Diana Corcoran; Hardship Case: Sam D. James, J-29504; examination report; field report; financial report; update on legislative appropriations request; administrator's report; request for approval of staff travel; Stanley J. Briers, request for low license number; next regularly scheduled board meeting-Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145. Filed: November 2, 1994, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9450383 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Saturday, November 12, 1994, 11:00 a.m. Adams Mark Hotel-Ask Concierge for Room, 2900 Briarpark Houston Search Committee AGENDA: The Search Committee of the Board will meet to discuss the applications received for the position of Executive Director of the Board. Contact: Rebecca E. Forkner, 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-2036. Filed: November 2, 1994, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9450379 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, November 14, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A joint prehearing conference has been rescheduled in Docket Number 13162- Application for sale, transfer, or merger of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and Docket Number 13173-application of sale, transfer, or merger of Eaglenet, Inc. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 1, 1994, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9450317 Wednesday, November 16, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A joint prehearing conference will be held at the above date and time in Docket Numbers 13447 and 13452. Docket Number 13447-Application of GTE Southwest, Inc. to revise general local exchange tariffs concerning emergency number service ("911") equipment. Docket Number 13452-Application of Contel of Texas, Inc. to revise general local exchange tariffs concerning emergency number service ("911") equipment. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 2, 1994, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9450389 Texas Senate Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15-16, 1994, 9:00 a.m. El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Center Juarez Room El Paso Senate Finance Committee Revised Agenda AGENDA: Tuesday, November 15 I. Call to order II. Clerk call the roll III. Overview of the 1996-1997 biennial budget IV. Welcoming remarks V. El Paso State funding issues VI. Recess Wednesday, November 16 I. Call to order II. Continue with El Paso State Funding issues III. Public Testimony IV. Adjourn Contact: John Opperman, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0370. Filed: November 2, 1994, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9450360 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Thursday, November 10, 1994, 11:00 a.m. Parc Fifty Five, Park Lane Hotels, Parc Ballroom and Atrium San Francisco, California Council on Sex Offender Treatment AGENDA: I. Convene II. Presentation at ATSA National Conference III. Adjourn Contact: Al Montes, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-2323. Filed: November 2, 1994, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9450336 Texas Sustainable Energy Development Council Friday, November 11, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building, Board of Directors Conference Room Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Advanced transportation options-fuel cell vehicles (Tom Henderson, Special Counsel, General Land Office) III. Committee updates a. Transportation Committee b. Power Plant Committee c. Computer Model Committee d. Public Participation IV. Resource assessment report (Mike Sloan, Virtus Energy Research Associates) V. Cost/benefit analyses of electric resource options report (Steve Bernow, Tellus Institute) VI. SEDC representation on DOE's Nevada Solar Enterprise Zone working group VII. Self evaluation VIII. Adjourn Contact: Charlotte Banks, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 850, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1745. Filed: November 1, 1994, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9450308 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Thursday, November 10, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Hearing Room 102 Austin AGENDA: Call to order, roll call of board members, announcement of a quorum and that public notice of the meeting was timely published and posted, recognition of visitors, discussion and any appropriate action regarding the registration fee amount to be paid by those persons who are dual registered with the Board in calendar year 1995, discussion and any appropriate action regarding scheduling the Board's regular quarterly meetings on the second Wednesday of September, December, March, and June of each fiscal year, discussion and any appropriate action regarding the Board holding a workshop on the morning of each of its regularly scheduled afternoon quarterly meetings, discussion and any appropriate action regarding the Board's response to a request for information letter from the Metropolitan Council of Appraisal Districts of Texas, public comments on any subject will be received without discussion and adjournment. Contact: Peter Stone, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 7300. Filed: November 2, 1994, 9:07 a.m. TRD-9450337 Texas Department of Transportation Friday, November 18, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 410 East Fifth Street, Room 221 Austin Aviation Advisory Committee AGENDA: Approve minutes. Review and comment of the Texas aviation facilities plan summary report. Briefing on Federal Aviation Administration fiscal year 1995 funding. Briefing on department budget request for aviation for fiscal years 1996-1997. Review of proposed rulemaking concerning aviation. Status report on department aviation task force activities. Report on FAA/state director's meeting. Status report on aviation division brochure. Briefing on FAA specification modification. Aviation division video. Contact: Suetta Murray, 410 East Fifth Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 476- 9262. Filed: November 2, 1994, 8:46 a.m. TRD-9450331 University of Houston System Wednesday, November 2, 1994, 3:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from November 1, 1994.) 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One Houston Emergency Meeting Board of Regents AGENDA: To discuss and/or approve the appointment of an alternative investment manager for Endowment Fund-UH System. Reason for Emergency: This meeting was originally scheduled on Tuesday, November 1, 1994; however, a quorum was not present. Since action was necessary for the University to proceed with this investment, the meeting had to be rescheduled. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: November 1, 1994, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9450319 University Interscholastic League Monday, November 7, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for retroactive waiver of Santino Johnson, Worthing High School of Four-Year Rule. BB. Request for waiver of Andrew Jacks, MacArthur High School of the Four-Year Rule. CC. Request for waiver of Jesse Villarreal, Palito Blanco High School of the Parent Residence Rule. DD. Request for waiver of John W. Butler, Bowie High School of the Four-Year Rule. EE. Request for waiver of Tim Norsworth, LaGrange High School of the Four-Year Rule. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: November 2, 1994, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9450358 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Friday, November 11, 1994, 9:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH-35 Austin Consolidation Committee AGENDA: 10:00 a.m.-Call to order, announcements; 10:15 a.m. -Public testimony; 10:30 a.m.-Staff presentations-federal limitations on state program consolidation and funding; target populations of workforce development programs; 10:45 a.m.- Discussion of issues pending before the Committee; Noon-Lunch; 1:00 p.m.- Continuation of Committee discussion/action on issues pending before the Committee; 4:00 p.m.-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 Kevin Faulkner, (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 78768, (512) 707-8911 Filed: November 3, 1994, 7:45 a.m. TRD-9450392 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed November 1, 1994 The Aqua Water Supply Corporation (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew (Aqua Office), Bastrop, November 7, 1994, at 7:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9450325. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council Quality Work Force Planning Full Committee will meet at Victoria College, Student Center, 2200 East Red River, Victoria, November 8, 1994, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Matula, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD- 9450309. The Grand Parkway Association Board of Directors will meet at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, November 10, 1994, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry L. Coffman, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9330. TRD-9450310. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will meet at 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, November 8, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD- 9450326. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization High Occupancy Vehicle Study Oversight Committee will meet in the Bexar County Courthouse Commissioner's Court Executive Conference Room, First Floor, San Antonio, November 14, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9450318. The San Patricio County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1146 East Market, Sinton, November 10, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364- 5402. TRD-9450307. The South Franklin Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at the Office of South Franklin Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, November 7, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD- 9450322. Meetings Filed November 2, 1994 The Blanco County Appraisal District 1994 Board of Directors will meet at Avenue G and Seventh Street, Johnson City, November 8, 1994, at 5: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (210) 868-4013. TRD-9450350. The Brazos Valley Development Council Executive Committee will meet at 1706 East 29th Street, BVDC Conference Room, Bryan, November 9, 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, Fax: (409) 775-3466. TRD-9450345. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments Membership will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Conference Room, Corpus Christi, November 11, 1994, at 2: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9450380. The Concho Valley Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, November 9, 1994, at 7:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9450335. The Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, November 8, 1994, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Carroll, 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 759-0015. TRD-9450390. The Hansford Appraisal District (Rescheduled from November 2, 1994.) Appraisal Review Board will meet at 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, November 17, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lovida Giblin, 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, Texas 79081-0519, (806) 659-5575. TRD-9450384. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board will meet at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, November 8, 1994, at 10: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9450348. The Lower Colorado River Authority Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, November 7, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3287. TRD-9450375. The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Trustees and Board of Trustees Investment Subcommittee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, November 7, 1994, at 10:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3287. TRD- 9450376. The South Plains Association of Governments Workshop will meet at the RiverSmith's Catering, 1602 Main, Lubbock, November 8, 1994, at 9:00 a. m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9450387. The South Plains Association of Governments Board of Directors will meet at the RiverSmith's Catering, 1602 Main, Lubbock, November 8, 1994, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9450388. The Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 206 South State Street, Decatur, November 8, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett and/or Mickey Hand, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (817) 627-3081. TRD-9450381. Meetings Filed November 3, 1994 The Edwards CAD Appraisal Review Board will meet at 408 Austin Street, Rocksprings, December 7, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Teresa Sweeten, P.O. Box 378, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD- 9450393. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will meet at 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, November 8, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9450398.