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 on Aging Monday, January 9, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Large Conference Room Austin Networking/Advocacy/Legislation Committee AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: A. Call to order; B. Minutes of the December 7, 1994 meeting; C. Review legislative agendas and position papers for possible Board support, including-Advocacy Group, Stakeholder, and current TDoA. D. Review TDoA position papers, including-current papers and updates; draft outlines for possible Board Planning Committee development for Board consideration; staff recommendations for future papers to be developed by Planning Committee. E. Review of legislative advocacy, including pre-filed legislation: key legislative committees, members, key staff, governor's staff assignments, liaison assignments; national issues and advocacy strategies. F. Endorse White House Conference on Aging policy platform. G. General announcements; set next meeting date and time. H. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 444-2727. Filed: December 29, 1994, 12:52 p.m. TRD-9452945 State Aircraft Pooling Board Wednesday, January 11, 1995, 2:30 p.m. 4900 Old Manor Road Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introductions 3. Approval of minutes of Board meeting, November 16, 1994 4. Old business 5. Executive director's report 6. Setting of time and place for next meeting 7. Final adjournment Contact: Gladys Alexander, 4900 Old Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 477- 8900. Filed: December 29, 1994, 10:09 a.m. TRD-9452940 State Bar of Texas Friday, January 6, 1995, 1:30 p.m. Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Rooms 206 and 207 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order/roll call/approval of minutes/reports from: president; Women and the Law section; Administrative Advisory Committee; President-Elect-Budget Committee; executive director; Grant Review Committee; Office of the General Counsel; Texas Young Lawyers Association president; immediate past president; Supreme Court liaison/adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 1-800-204-2222. Filed: December 29, 1994, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9452962 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, January 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower 1, Room 216 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible action concerning the relocation of the board's office from 9101 Burnet Road to the Hobby State Office Building; discussion and possible action regarding letter from LaVeta Sweeney to Helen Spears dated December 13, 1994; discussion and possible action regarding the resignation of Linda Lung; executive session to consider and discuss the evaluation, performance and duties of the Executive Director, Mike Rice, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; return to open session for further consideration and discussion, and possible action involving the evaluation, performance and duties of the Executive Director, Mike Rice, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. Contact: Leslie Mitchell, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475. Filed: December 30, 1994, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9452984 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, January 10, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.012 Austin Staff Planning Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Discussion of proposed issues A. Texas Public Finance Authority-General Obligation Refunding Bonds-Series 1995A for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice B. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission-Lease purchase of vehicles IV. Other business V. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: January 2, 1995, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9500013 Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday-Friday, January 12-13, 1995, 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. 4412 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 600 Austin Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention AGENDA: According to the agenda, the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention will be called to order at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 1995, to approve the October 1994 minutes; hear public comment; discuss ongoing business; hear chair reports; hearing briefings; and hear executive director's report. At 2:00 p.m. the subcommittees for Program Services, Interagency Coordination, Early Identification, and Personnel Preparation will meet in separate meeting rooms. On Friday, January 13, 1995, the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention will be called to order at 8:30 a.m.; hear council report; hear director's forum report; continue subcommittee meetings; hear subcommittee reports; FYI; and adjourn. Contact: Linda Hill, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, (512) 502-4900. Filed: January 3, 1995, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9500021 Texas Employment Commission Tuesday, January 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; consideration of proposed amendment to Rule 301.7 regarding filing of reports; consideration and possible approval of bid for interior and exterior renovation at the Corsicana agency-owned building; staff reports; internal procedures of Commission Appeals; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Docket 2; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: December 30, 1994, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9452989 Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Wednesday-Thursday, January 11-12, 1995, 8:30 a.m. J. J. Pickle Research Campus, The Commons, Room 1.122 Austin AGENDA: Receive reports from Board members and staff; interview applicants; take action on applications for registration; reading of communications; and other related business in accordance with the agenda. NOTE: The location of the meeting for the second day (January 12th) will be 1917 IH-35 South, Board Room, Austin, Texas, if the second day is necessary. Contact: Charles E. Nemir, P.E., 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9452968 Texas Funeral Service Commission Tuesday, January 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Howard Johnson North Plaza, 7800 North IH-35 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 9:00 a.m.-Meeting called to order Items for consideration Executive session, personnel matters Executive session, advice from counsel Return to open session Selection of meeting dates Adjourn Contact: Wayne L. Goodrum, 8100 Cameron Road, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 834- 9992. Filed: December 29, 1994, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9452950 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Thursday, January 12, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Third Floor Austin Inspections and Investigations: Boxing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the application of Jose Duarte for a boxing license in accordance with the Statutes, Articles 8501-1 and 9100; 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), sec.61.27(d), and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: January 2, 1995, 3:15 p.m. TRD-950017 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, January 11, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: Addendum to the contested agenda. The item concerns the memorandum and order by hearings examiner concerning the application of Lakeshore Utility Company, Inc., CCN Number 10843. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: December 30, 1994, 11:39 a.m. TRD-9452979 Board of Nurse Examiners Friday, January 13, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 104 Austin Advisory Committee for Education AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Introduction of members III. Review purpose of committee, charges and role of committee members IV. Consensus process V. Staff update on activities of Education Department: (A) work of NEAC, development of essential competencies for graduates of VN, diploma, ADN and BSN programs; (B) pilot study summary; (C) education rules task force and implementation of new rules for education; (D) education rules guidelines; (E) TNA's articulation subcommittee VI. Development of rules for implementing competencies VII. Members discuss issues/concerns regarding education VIII. Next meeting/adjournment Contact: Donna Carlin, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8654. Filed: January 2, 1995, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9500019 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, January 11, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 13673: application of Central Telephone Company of Texas to revise its billing and collection tariff. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 30, 1994, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9452986 Wednesday, January 11, 1995, 3:00 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 13674: application of United Telephone Company of Texas to revise its billing and collection tariff. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 30, 1994, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9452985 Railroad Commission of Texas Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: 1. Division director's report on AFRED administration, procedures, budget, program contracts, grants, personnel and policy matters relating to propane research, marketing and public education programs. Contact: Dan Kelly, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7110. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:46 a.m. TRD-9452971 Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider and act on the Office of Information Services director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. Contact: Brian W. Schaible, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6710. Filed: December 30, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9452972 Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider and act on the agency budget, fiscal and administrative matters and the Administrative Services Division director's report on division administration, budget, procedures and personnel matters. Contact: Roger Dillon, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7257. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9452973 Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider and act on the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. Contact: Melvin B. Hodgkiss, P.E., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6901. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9452974 Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider and act on the Automatic Data Processing Division director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, equipment acquisition and personnel matters. The Commission will consider and act on the Information Resource Manager's report on information resource planning documents. Contact: Bob Kmetz, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7251. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9452975 Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider and act on the Personnel Division director's report on division administrations, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. The commission may meet in executive session to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, re-assignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of personnel. Contact: Mark Bogan, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6981. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9452976 Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in executive session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Carole J. Vogel, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7033. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:51 a.m. TRD-942977 Texas Sustainable Energy Development Council Thursday, January 12, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Teacher Retirement System Cafeteria Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order/review agenda II. Review computer model request for proposals III. Review technology assessment and industrial roundtable agendas IV. Discuss legislative input for the Texas Energy Coordinating Council V. Discuss status of requests for proposals for Alternative Energy Program VI. Discuss SEDC personnel expenditures VII. Adjourn Contact: Charlotte Banks, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 850, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1745. Filed: January 2, 1995, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9500015 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Thursday, January 5, 1995, 9:18 a.m. Chapman Conference Room, Corpus Christi Hall, Room 276, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi Corpus Christi System Policies Committee AGENDA: The agenda for this meeting is to discuss and review the existing and proposed policies of the Texas A&M University System and take any action the Committee may deems necessary and appropriate on the existing and proposed policies. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 2, 1995, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9500000 Friday, January 6, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Chapman Conference Room, Corpus Christi Hall, Room 276, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi Corpus Christi System Policies Committee AGENDA: The agenda for this meeting is to discuss and review the existing and proposed policies of the Texas A&M University System and take any action the Committee may deems necessary and appropriate on the existing and proposed policies. (This is a continuation of the meeting held the day before, January 5, 1995.) Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 2, 1995, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9500012 Texas Turnpike Authority Tuesday, January 10, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 3015 Raleigh Street Dallas Legislative Committee Meeting AGENDA: Roll call of committee members Recognition of other directors present 1. Discussion with staff and general counsel of TTA legislative matters. 2. Executive session-pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-17, sec.2(e) and sec.2(r)-discussions among Texas Turnpike Authority directors, staff, consultants, and attorneys concerning application and effect of state laws to future contracts and to the construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and proposed Turnpike projects. 3. Consideration adoption of committee recommendations concerning possible TTA legislation for presentation to Board of Directors, possible action. Adjournment. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: December 30, 1994, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9452988 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility Monday, January 9, 1995, 9:45 a.m. Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin Governing Committee Meeting Approval of minutes of December 13, 1994, Governing Committee meeting; consideration and possible action on servicing company request for reimbursement of legal fees and expenses; consideration and possible action on recommendations from the Appeals Committee; executive director's report; and executive session(s) regarding personnel matters and pending legal matters. Following the closed executive session(s), the Governing Committee will reconvene in open and public session and take any action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed deliberations, including possible approval of settlements of potential or existing litigation, possible approval of facility transition plans and personnel policies. Contact: Peter E. Potemkin, 8303 MoPac Expressway North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-1222. Filed: December 30, 1994, 10:40 a.m. TRD-9452970 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed December 29, 1994 The Austin-Travis County MHMR Center Public Relations Committee met at 1430 Collier Street, Austin, January 4, 1995, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9452958. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (Work Session.) Board of Directors met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, January 5, 1995, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, Fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9452951. The Brazos River Authority (Revised Agenda.) Administrative Policy Committee, Board of Directors met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 5, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714- 7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9452955. The Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, January 4, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9452956. The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Golden Crescent Regional Review Committee will meet at the Regional Airport, Building 102, Victoria, January 6, 1995, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9452953. The Lower Neches Valley Authority LNVA Industrial Development Committee met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, January 5, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9452954. The Nortex Regional Planning Commission (Meeting/Appreciation Banquet. ) General Membership Committee will meet at the Sheraton Inn at the Falls, 100 Central Freeway, Ballrooms III and IV, Wichita Falls, January 13, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (817) 322-5281. TRD-9452944. The Panhandle Quality Work Force Planning Committee will meet at 815 South Tyler, Amarillo, January 11, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Pickering, P.O. Box 15443, Amarillo, 79105-5443, (806) 371-7577. TRD- 9452957. Meetings Filed December 30, 1994 The Aqua Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 305 Eskew (Aqua Office), Bastrop, January 9, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kadura, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9452987. The Creedmoor Maha Water Corporation (Monthly Meeting.) Directors met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, January 4, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Buda, Texas 78610, (512) 243-1991 or (512) 243-2113. TRD-9452969. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Special Meeting.) Board met at 1401 Pacific, Conference Room C, Dallas, January 3, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vanessa A. Knight, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3371. TRD-9452983. The Deep East Texas Private Industry Council Inc. Public Relations Committee will meet at 118 South First Street, Lufkin, January 6, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 634-4432. TRD-9452967. The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, January 10, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Greenough, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434, Fax: (817) 965-5633. TRD-9452978. The Fisher County Appraisal District Fisher CAD Board of Directors will meet in the Fisher County Courthouse-Courtroom, Roby, January 12, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9452991. The Heart of Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board met at Third and Austin Avenue, City Hall, Waco, January 4, 1995, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Lyndon Olson, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Suite 600, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 776-3336. TRD-9452964. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, January 11, 1995, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249- 8012, Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9452965. The Stephens County Rural WSC (Regular Monthly Meeting.) Board met at 301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, January 5, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (817) 559- 6180. TRD-9452981. Meetings Filed January 2, 1995 The Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 130-A West Fourth Street, Baird, January 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jane Ringhoffer, P.O. Box 806, Baird, Texas 79504, (915) 854-1165. TRD-9500005. The Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board will meet at 2902 West Fourth Street, Plainview, January 11, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John Williams, P.O. Box 99, Sanford, Texas 79078, (806) 865-3325. TRD-9500018. The Nueces-Jim Wells-Kleberg-Kenedy-SWCD Board of Directors will meet at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, January 17, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Denise Lawhon, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380. TRD-9500016.