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, September 13, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Board Room, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board AGENDA: Opening remarks and welcome Review and approval on minutes of last meeting Review and approval of fiscal affairs Reports of officers and directors Discussion and action: New business-Review of telephone messages; review proposal for assistance with reprinting publication; request to convert pilot program to new "hot spots" format; review "hot spots" procedures and new proposals. Unfinished business-Review status on various projects; Castleberry referral to Attorney General's Office; Progress of Coyotes in Texas Symposium; reprinting publication; reports from "hot spot hunting" projects; review reports from Gary Nunley on animal damage control; scheduling of next meeting. Discussion: Other business Adjourn Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902-3543, (915) 659-8777. Filed: August 30, 1995, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9510944 Texas Commission on the Arts Friday, September 8, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1800 South Second Street McAllen Revised Agenda Commission Meeting AGENDA: The commission will no longer meet in executive session. Contact: Deborah Cole, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535. Filed: August 31, 1995, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9511044 State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, September 7-8, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Suite 206 Austin Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Call to order/introductions/review and discuss: minutes of prior meetings; matters unresolved from prior meetings; statistical reports; commission's compliance with State Bar Act, Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, orders of the Supreme Court of Texas; budget and operations of the commission and General Counsel's Office; matters concerning district grievance committees; Special Counsel Program; mediation of disciplinary cases; presentation by trial staff re docket/closed session to discuss authorization to make accept or reject offers or take other appropriate action concerning pending litigation and matters pending before evidentiary panels of grievance committees; discuss assignment of special counsel; discuss personnel matters/public session reconvened to discuss and take appropriate action regarding matters discussed during closed session; discuss future meetings of the commission; discuss other matters as appropriately come before the commission; receive public comment/adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9511018 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Wednesday, August 30, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Farm Credit Bank Building, Trinity Room, 6210 Highway 290E at I-35 Austin Emergency Meeting AGENDA: Call to order Opening remarks and introductions Recess board meeting Executive session: To consult with attorney in accordance with Texas Government Code, sec.551.071. Adjourn executive session Reconvene board meeting Discussion and action: Take action on executive session; possible settlement of High Plains assessment concerns, High Plains program plan and budget. Discussion: Other business Adjourn Reason for emergency: Emergency meeting to consider possible settlement to avoid imminent litigation and recent threat of injunction to obstruct pest eradication program. Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, 1-800-687-1212 or (915) 672-2800. Filed: August 29, 1995, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9510916 Wednesday, September 6, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Boll Weevil Foundation Office, 619 South International Boulevard Weslaco Technical Committee AGENDA: Welcome, purpose and approval of minutes Program update Secondary pests Technical basis for modifying Boll Weevil Eradication Program Mexico Producer involvement and leadership Open Discussion Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, 1-800-687-1212 or (915) 672-2800. Filed: August 29, 1995, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9510910 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Friday, September 8, 1995, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Board Member Training AGENDA: Board member training. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 29, 1995, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9510923 Friday, September 8, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 102 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action and/or approval of: 1) minutes of the July 25, 1995 board meeting, 2) report of president, 3) report of executive director, 4) committee reports: a. Enforcement Committee, 1) Enforcement actions-fiscal year 1995, 5) committee appointments and/or restructure of committees, 6) fee structure as required in the Appropriations Act approved by the 74th Texas Legislature, 7) proposed appointees to the Advisory Commission, 8) meeting dates for fiscal year 1996, 9) chiropractic colleges whose graduates are eligible for examination and licensure under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512b, sec.20 (sec.71.5, Texas Administrative Code), 10) request to chiropractic associations for appointees to Peer Review Committee, 11) Executive session: The board may from time to time meet in executive session to consult with its attorneys regarding matters authorized by sec.551.071 of the Government Code, including the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners v. Michael D. Chrane. The board may also consult with its attorneys regarding personnel matters authorized by sec.551.074 of the Government Code, including the annual performance evaluations of the executive director and the agency staff, 12) legal advice in the cause styled Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners v. Michael D. Chrane, 13) items to be considered for future agenda. Adjourn. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9511012 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, September 7, 1995, 1:30 p.m. Rio Grande Ballroom, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, 110 Lexington San Antonio Judicial Advisory Council Meeting AGENDA: Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility update; and Treatment Alternatives to Incarceration Program update. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th Street, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 30, 1995, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9510967 Thursday, September 7, 1995, 2:15 p.m. Rio Grande Ballroom, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, 110 Lexington San Antonio Judicial Advisory Council Meeting AGENDA: State jails update. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th Street, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 30, 1995, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9510968 Thursday, September 7, 1995, 3:00 p.m. Rio Grande Ballroom, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, 110 Lexington San Antonio Judicial Advisory Council Meeting AGENDA: Regional training update; and training hours update. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th Street, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 30, 1995, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9510969 Thursday, September 7, 1995, 3:45 p.m. Rio Grande Ballroom, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, 110 Lexington San Antonio Judicial Advisory Council Meeting AGENDA: Funding distribution update. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th Street, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 30, 1995, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9510970 Friday, September 8, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Rio Grande Ballroom, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, 110 Lexington San Antonio Judicial Advisory Council Meeting AGENDA: Greeting; introduction of guest/staff; approval of minutes; overview of TDCJ Substance Abuse Department, including SAFPF, TTC, IPTC; and organizational structure by Carl Jeffries, deputy executive director, TDCJ; Probation Advisory Committee report, section reports and updates; field services, special services, information management, administrative services, training and staff development, and legal update; division director's update; next meeting date scheduled; and adjournment. Contact: Elizabeth Colvin, 209 West 14th Street, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8584. Filed: August 30, 1995, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9510971 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Saturday, September 9, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 250 Austin Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) AGENDA: Call to order; determination of quorum; welcome new board member; reading of minutes; public comments; reports: officers/committees/staff: 1. Chair, 2. Vice chair, 3. Secretary, 4. Staff, 5. TSID representative; discussion of BEI rules- Joe Thrash, Assistant Attorney General; executive session: Review of applicant and candidate testing materials; new business: 1. Certification/recertification/revocation, 2. Calendar, 3. New evaluators; unfinished business: 1. Level V-V intermediary materials, 2. Status of work groups; announcements; adjournment 5:00 p.m. Contact: Loyce Kessler, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: August 29, 1995, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9510909 Texas Education Agency Thursday, September 7, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; commissioner's overview of the September 1995 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting; discussion of proposed amendments to SBOE operating rules to accommodate the sunset review process mandated by Senate Bill 1, 74th Texas Legislature, 1995; discussion of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Texas Permanent School Fund Management Company, Inc.; 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 Edgewood ISD et al v. Meno and related school finance litigation, Angel G. et al v. Meno, et al, T.E.A. et al v. Gary W. Leeper et ux, et al relating to home schooling, Maxwell et al v. Pasadena ISD relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing, and Casias, et al v. Moses, et al relating to accountability intervention. 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 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9511017 Thursday, September 7, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Joint Meeting of the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committees on School Finance and Students AGENDA: Discussion of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9511025 Thursday, September 7, 1995, 1:00 p.m. or upon adjournment of the joint meeting of the Committees on School Finance/Students which convenes at 1: 00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance AGENDA: Public testimony; school finance update; proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance; proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter C, Hearings Held Under the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Act; request for permission to allow the TEA to accept federal funds for the Texas Military Initiative/Troops to Teachers Program; per capita apportionment for the 1995- 1996 school year; approval of reimbursement of subsidies for the advanced placement examinations for students in financial need; Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9511021 Thursday, September 7, 1995, 1:00 p.m. or upon adjournment of the joint meeting of the Committees on Students and School Finance which convenes at 1:00 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter A, Hearings Concerning Students with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 169, Relationship with University Interscholastic League; proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.89.113, Eligibility for a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency; recommendation of appropriate grade level for assessing science and social studies; addition of physical education and health education to the essential knowledge and skills clarification process; 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; update on the clarification of essential knowledge and skills process; Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials; and discussion of issues related to textbook adoptions. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9511020 Thursday, September 7, 1995, 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 new 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter D, Independent Hearing Examiners; proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.61.61, Training for School Board Members; discussion of proposed school board member training requirements; request for approval of additional certificate programs for University of Houston-Victoria and Texas A&M International University; request for approval for centers for professional development and technology; recommendation for appointment to the Randolph Field Independent School District Board of Trustees; discussion of proposed application and criteria for selection of open-enrollment charters; discussion of ongoing communications activities; accountability system for educator preparation preliminary accreditation status report; report on the formative evaluation of the centers for professional development and technology; status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9511019 Friday, September 8, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) AGENDA: Public testimony; approve a finding that the Texas PSF will meet income expectations for the next biennium in order that funding for the payment for external managers be authorized; approval of the request for proposal for external financial audit of the Texas PSF pursuant to authority granted by Texas Education Code, sec.43.006; amendment to investment procedures manual to incorporate currency hedging strategies consistent with procedures mandated by the hiring of international external portfolio managers; recommended approval of purchases/sales in the investment portfolio of the PSF for July and August; discussion of the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the Texas PSF Management Company, Inc.; discussion of the contract for the investment of funds under control and management of the SBOE, including the Texas PSF, as designated by the board; review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; and report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9511023 Friday, September 8, 1995, 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; Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1996-2000; discussion of federal governmental relations activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9511022 Friday, September 8, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Approval of July 7, 1995 SBOE minutes; public testimony; SBOE resolutions; approval of consent agenda; proposed amendments to SBOE operating rules to accommodate the sunset review process mandated by Senate Bill 1, 74th Legislature, 1995; 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter D, Independent Hearing Examiners; 19 TAC sec.61.61, Training for School Board Members; additional certificate programs for University of Houston-Victoria/Texas A&M International University; centers for professional development and technology; Randolph Field ISD board of trustees; 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter A, Hearings Concerning Students with Disabilities Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; 19 TAC Chapter 169, Relationship with University Interscholastic League; 19 TAC sec.89.113, Eligibility for a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency; recommendation of appropriate grade level for assessing science and social studies; addition of Physical Education and Health Education to the Essential Knowledge and Skills Clarification Process; 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance; 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter C, Hearings Held Under the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Act; permission to allow TEA to accept federal funds for the Texas Military Initiative/Troops to Teachers Program; per capita apportionment for 1995-1996; approve a finding that the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) will meet income expectations for the next biennium in order that payment for external managers be authorized; request for proposal for external financial audit and the Texas PSF pursuant to Texas Education Code, sec.43.006; amendment to investment procedures manual to incorporate currency hedging strategies consistent with procedures mandated by the hiring of international external portfolio managers; recommended approval of purchases/sales in the investment portfolio of the PSF for July and August; information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9511024 State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments Friday, September 15, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Peach Room, Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Application Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on the approval or denial of applications of Gilbert Ritchey, James Cohenour, and Thomas Hernandez. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 30, 1995, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9510975 Friday, September 15, 1995, 1:30 p.m. Peach Room, Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Continuing Education Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on the continuing education of Alan Farris; and the process for submitting and documenting continuing education. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 30, 1995, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9510984 Friday, September 15, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Peach Room, Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Complaints Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on the following complaints: FD/94-0005; FD/94-0019B; FD/94-0029A; FD/95-0018; FD/95-0021; FD/95-0022; FD/95- 0027; FD/95-0029; FD/95-0030; FD/95-0031; FD/95-0032; and FD/95-0033. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 30, 1995, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9510976 Friday, September 15, 1995, 3:30 p.m. Peach Room, Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Ethics Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on details of the committee's purpose and time lines. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 30, 1995, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9510977 Friday, September 15, 1995, 4:30 p.m. Peach Room, Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on proposed rules and changes in statute effective September 1, 1995. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 30, 1995, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9510978 Saturday, September 16, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Peach Room, Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the April 29, 1995 meeting; subcommittee reports (application; complaints; continuing education; ethics; and rules); fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments examination; committee president report; executive director's report; and setting of the next meeting date. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 30, 1995, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9510979 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-0900.D In Re: American Consumer Alliance, Inc.; Association Disapproval Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: August 31, 1995, 8:44 a.m. TRD-9511029 Lamar University System Tuesday, August 29, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Lamar University, Port Arthur Student Center, 1500 Proctor Port Arthur Emergency Revised Agenda Board of Regents AGENDA: Convene Executive Committee Reason for emergency: A reasonably unforeseeable situation may take place in that there may not be a quorum for the posted meeting of the Lamar University Board of Regents meeting. Therefore, pursuant to the Lamar University System Policy Manual and in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Open Meetings Act, sec.551.045, a meeting of the Lamar University System Board of Regents Executive Committee will be held to act on the matters posted. Contact: Joseph E. Champagne, P.O. Box 11900, Beaumont, Texas 77710, (409) 880- 2304. Filed: August 29, 1995, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9510907 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, October 16, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Building F, Room 31034, 12015 Park 35 Circle Austin Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: Notice of public hearing on assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Magnum Corporation, TNRCC Docket Number 95-0903- PST-E. Contact: Kerry Sullivan, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: August 31, 1995, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9511042 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, September 12, 1995, 3:30 p.m. Beaumont Hilton, Presidential Suite, 2355 IH-10 South Beaumont Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Minutes of May 9, 1995 meeting 1. Old business 1.1. August retreat 2. New business 2.1. Board meeting agendas 2.2. Role of executive director 2.3. Role of president 2.4. Role of Executive Committee Adjourn Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: August 30, 1995, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9510961 Tuesday, September 12, 1995, 5:00 p.m. Beaumont Hilton, Presidential Suite, 2355 IH-10 South Beaumont Search Committee AGENDA: The Search Committee of the Board of Nurse Examiners will meet at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 1995, in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: August 30, 1995, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9510962 Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Beaumont City Hall, 801 Main Street Beaumont Revised Agenda AGENDA: Under 8. Old business, add 8.5. Consider adoption of repeal and new rules Chapter 213, Practice and Procedure. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: August 30, 1995, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9510963 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Wednesday, September 13, 1995, 1:00 p.m. One Capitol Square, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room 502 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Texas State Board of Pharmacy vs. Michael Lee Claussen, R.Ph. TSBP #29817 Case #L-95-006. Contact: Carol Fisher, 8505 Cross Park Drive #110, Austin, Texas 78754-4594, (512) 832-0661. Filed: August 29, 1995, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9510917 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, September 6, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action on: P.14359 publication of amendments to rules 23.11, 23.12, 23.21, 23. 43, 23.54, and 23.58; P.14437 publication of an amendment to rule 23.11; P. 14466 publication of an amendment to rule 23.57; P.14557 publication of a new rule 23.96; P.14558 publication of an amendment to 23.12; P.14559 publication of an amendment to 23.54; D.13732 Office of Public Utility Counsel to Inquire into the Reasonableness of the Rates and Services of Contel of Texas, Inc.; D. 13949 West Texas Utilities for Approval of Deferred Accounting Treatment of Certain Oklauion Related Costs; request to publish questions concerning revisions to the Earnings reports and related reporting requirements; staff report on evaluation of customer complaints related to Entergy Corporation and Gulf States Utilities Company; commission rules on transmission access and pricing and stranded investment; procedures for administrative certification of Electric Cooperative deregulation; pay telephone registration; FCC in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking relating to Universal Service (FCC Docket 80-286); agency restructuring; agency administrative procedures; budget and fiscal matters adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: August 29, 1995, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9510913 Wednesday, September 6, 1995, 1:30 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 14499: Petition of Southwestern Public Service Company for findings of special circumstances and for associated waivers. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: August 29, 1995, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9510912 Friday, September 8, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference will be held on the above date and time in Docket Number 14454: Petition of Lamb County Electric Cooperative, Inc., for a cease and desist order against Southwestern Public Service Company. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: August 29, 1995, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9510918 Monday, October 9, 1995, 9:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from: Monday, September 11, 1995, 9:00 a.m.) 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A rescheduled hearing on the merits will be held on the above date and time in Docket Number 14447: Petition of MCI Telecommunications Corporation for an investigation of the practices of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company regarding the 214 numbering plan area and request for a cease and desist order against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9511014 Texas County and District Retirement System Thursday-Friday, September 7-8, 1995, 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. Doubletree Guest Quarters, 303 West 15th Street Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Opening of regular board meeting. Review and approval of: June and July 1995 board minutes; service and disability retirements; escheatment of terminated accounts; write-off of uncollectible benefit payments made in error; administrative expense budget provision and Endowment Fund transfer; subdivision applications for participation; financial statements; statutory reduction in credits-El Paso Water Authority. Consider and act on: Matters pertaining to the leasing, furnishing and construction of office building; selection of independent financial auditor and independent investment performance auditor; engagement of special counsel for review of fiduciary responsibility; proposed Board of Trustees by-laws; investment asset allocation recommendations; corporate resolution with Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company; administrative and investment policies, practices; budgets and personnel. Reports from: Actuary, investment officer, Investment Committee, legal counsel, chairman and director. Set date of December meeting. Adjournment. Contact: Terry Horton, 400 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476- 6651. Filed: August 29, 1995, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9510904 Texas Municipal Retirement System Thursday, September 14, 1995, 9:00 a.m. The Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Special Workshop Meeting, Board of Trustees AGENDA: Workshop meeting for Board of Trustees and staff to discuss goals, objectives, and strategies for the system and receive reports from staff and consultants on current issues. No action will be taken on any item discussed during this meeting. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476-7577. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9511015 Friday, September 15, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 1200 North IH-35 Austin Regular Meeting, Board of Trustees AGENDA: To hear and approve minutes of the June 30, 1995, meeting; review and approve Service Retirements, Disability Retirements; review and approve Supplemental Death Benefits payments; consider Extended Supplemental Death Benefits coverage; review and act on financial statements; consider and act on proposed by-laws for the Board of Trustees; consider and act on proposal by consulting actuaries to conduct comprehensive benefit analysis; consider and act on amendment to investment policy pursuant to House Bill 2168; consider and act on proposal for audit services for year-ending December 31, 1995; reports by staff and director; report by legal counsel; consider any business to come before the board. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476-7577. Filed: August 30, 1995, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9511016 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, September 12, 1995, Noon. 1000 Red River, Room 420E Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: August 31, 1995, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9511039 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Friday, September 1, 1995, 3:00 p.m. (or upon adjournment of the meeting of the Committee for Land and Mineral Resources) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Revised Agenda Board of Regents AGENDA: In addition to the agenda that was posted on August 25, 1995, to be published in the September 1, 1995 issue, Docket Number 9510790, the following items will be considered for board action: Authorization for the Director of Texas Engineering Extension Service to pursue litigation or other legal resolutions in regard to TEST, Inc. and associated trademark infringement and approval to settle all matters relating to will contests and other contested issues affecting and relating to the estates of Helen Patricia Link, J. W. Link and Helen Wicks Link and to take all other actions and enter into all agreements necessary to effectuate the settlement. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 945-9600. Filed: August 29, 1995, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9510908 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, September 6, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; consideration and possible approval of bid for interior and exterior renovations at the Houston Spring Branch TEC building; consideration and possible approval of bid for interior and exterior renovations at the Houston Austin Street agency-owned building; consideration and possible approval of bid for interior and exterior renovations at the Houston Beechnut 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 36; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: August 29, 1995, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9510921 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed August 29, 1995 The Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA Board of Trustees met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, September 1, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gail P. Davis, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD- 9510905. The Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet one block west of FM Highway 765 and FM Highway 2134, Millersview, September 5, 1995, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box E, Millersview, Texas 76862-1005, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9510914. Meetings Filed August 30, 1995 The Austin-Travis County MHMR Center Public Relations Committee will meet at 1430 Collier Street, Austin, September 6, 1995, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9510935. The Kendall Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 18, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Tammy Johnson, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9510936. The Kendall Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 19, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Tammy Johnson, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9510937. The Kendall Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 20, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Tammy Johnson, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9510938. The Kendall Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 21, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Tammy Johnson, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9510939. The Limestone County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 200 State Street, LCAD Office, Ground Floor, County Courthouse, Groesbeck, September 12, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (817) 729-3009. TRD-9510972. The Nolan County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Nolan County Courthouse, 100 East Third Street, Third Floor, Sweetwater, September 12, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9510964. The Nolan County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Nolan County Courthouse, 100 East Third Street, Third Floor, Sweetwater, September 12, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9510965. Meetings Filed August 31, 1995 The Bell-Milam-Falls WSC Board will meet at the Office-FM 485 West, Cameron, September 7, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697-4016. TRD-9511026. The Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, September 6, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9511043. The Harris County Appraisal District will meet at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, September 8, 1995, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Jordan, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5222. TRD- 9511027. The Kempner Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at Highway 190, Kempner, September 5, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD- 9511028. The Stephens County Rural WSC Board (Regular Monthly Board Meeting) will meet at 301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, September 7, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (817) 559-6180. TRD-9511041.