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). State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, November 27, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1209-Applications of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., and Contel of Texas, Inc. for approval of flat-rated local exchange resale tariffs pursuant to PURA 1995, sec.3.2532 (PUC Docket Number 14658). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0233. Filed: November 16, 1995, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9514929 Monday, December 4, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A joint hearing on the amended applications will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Numbers 473-95-1197 and 473-95-1201-Application of TCG Dallas for service provider certificate of operating authority (PUC Docket Number 14634); and application of Teleport Communications Houston, Inc. for service provider certificate of operating authority (PUC Docket Number 14633). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0233. Filed: November 17, 1995, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9514991 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, November 20, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 924A Austin Emergency Meeting Texas Agricultural Finance Authority AGENDA: Discussion and action by telephone conference call in accordance with House Bill 2508, Acts 1995, 74th Legislature, Regular Session, Chapter 1046, on the disposition of collateral of Living Christmas Tree, Incorporated. Reason for emergency: A reasonably unforseeable situation has arisen with regard to the disposition of property belonging to the Authority. Demands made upon the Authority by third parties concerning this property require immediate action by the board. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: November 17, 1995, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9514951 Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 H-40 West Amarillo Texas Wheat Producers Board AGENDA: Call meeting to order and opening remarks Discussion and action: Texas Department of Agriculture representative; minutes of August meeting; financial reports; collection refund report; adjourn for executive session Executive session: Executive session on personnel salaries in accordance with Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; adjourn executive session Reconvene in public session: Board action on executive session, if necessary. Report: Various meetings attended by board members; other new business. Report and action: Other board members reports Discussion and action: USW and NAWG directors' meeting; setting February meeting date. Adjourn. Contact: Bill Nelson, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109-1853, (806) 352- 2191. Filed: November 20, 1995, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9515060 Thursday, December 14, 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 Texas Agriculture Code, sec.76.116(a)(1) (Vernon 1995) and 4 Texas Administrative Code, sec.7.22 by Darryl Woods doing business as Valley Dusting. Contact: Barbara B. Deane, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7448. Filed: November 17, 1995, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9514962 Agriculture Resources Protection Authority Monday, December 4, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 1-100 Austin AGENDA: Introduction of new members, discussion and approval of minutes of June 26, 1995 and September 11, 1995 meetings, discussion of Environmental Protection Agency letter on Texas Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Enforcement Program, report from Texas Agriculture Extension Service on beet armyworm, report from Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation on its activities this year, report and discussion on organic cotton regulations, report and discussion on certification of private applicators. Discussion and action on proposed general rules as published October 27, 1995, discussion and possible action on policy for public comment and proposed reporting rules, citizens communication. Contact: Donnie Dippel, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1093. Filed: November 21, 1995, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9515091 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, November 27, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 9:00 a.m.-Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session. 1. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. Continue open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Approval of minutes of October 5, 1995, meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 4. Administrator's report. 5. Approval of annual audit plan; discussion, comment, possible vote. 6. Resolution authorizing participation in the Texas Public Finance Authority; discussion, comment, possible vote. 7. Request for rule change to 16 TAC sec.45.4 to change standards of identity for low proof alcohol distilled spirits to conform with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms definitions; discussion, comment and possible action. (The Standards of Identity) 8. Petition submitted by the City of El Paso, Texas, under sec.109.35, Alcoholic Beverage Code, requesting permission to prohibit the possession of open containers and public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the central business district as defined by the map attached to the petition; discussion, comment and possible vote. 9. Public comment. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: November 17, 1995, 8:21 a.m. TRD-9514938 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 123, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible action or recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaints numbered 94- 011, 94-029, 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-013, 95-015, 95-019, 95- 020, 95-021, 95-022, 95-023, 95-024, 95-026, 95-027, 96-001, 96-003, 96-004, 96- 005, 96-006, and 96-007; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: November 16, 1995, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9514933 Thursday, November 30, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; comments by the chair; consideration of the minutes of the August 4, 1995, TALCB meeting; election of a temporary vice-chair and a temporary secretary; committee appointments by the chair; staff reports, including: Washington, DC, conferences/meetings; active certifications/licenses; certifications/licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; fiscal year 1996 operating budget; end-of-year report on measures; and TALCB Strategic Plan; discussion and possible action concerning the management control audit by the Office of the State Auditor; discussion and possible action concerning a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Real Estate Commission regarding administrative services and support provided to the TALCB by TREC and the TALCB's financial obligations; discussion and possible action concerning licensure and certification by reciprocity; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations from the chair and staff regarding approval of courses for meeting educational requirements; report from the Enforcement Committee; status of peer review; discussion and possible action concerning complaints numbered 94-011, 94-029, 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95- 013, 95-015, 95-019, 95-020, 95-021, 95-022, 95-023, 95-024, 95-026, 95-027, 96- 001, 96-003, 96-004, 96-005, 96-006, and 96-007; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: November 17, 1995, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9514959 Texas Commission on the Arts Thursday, December 7, 1995, 10:00 a.m. The Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas Administrative Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public hearing III. Approval of minutes of the September 7, 1995 Administrative Committee meeting IV. Agency logo V. Financial statement fiscal year 1995 and fiscal year 1996 VI. Legislative process update VII. Community advancement partnership grants VIII. Endowment development strategies A) Alamo Rent A Car B) "State of the Arts" license plates C) Light crust doughboys D) Choic deals E) Investment options: Myers-Pollock-Robbins IX. National Endowment for the Arts impact and regional relationships X. TCANET/agency re-tooling XI. Other business XII. Adjournment Contact: Deborah Cole, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3046, (512) 463- 5535. Filed: November 20, 1995, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9515045 Friday, December 8, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 3015 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas Commission Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Public hearing IV. Items for commission consent A) Approval of minutes for September 8, 1995 commission meeting B) Administrative Committee report C) Financial statement fiscal year 1995 and fiscal year 1996 D) Resolutions E) Cultural Trust Council report F) Other business V. Items for information only A) Committee appointments for fiscal year 1996 B) Commissioner appointments to Governor's Award for Arts, Science and Humanities Nominations Committee C) Commissioner appointments to 1996 advisory panels D) Dance Task Force E) National Endowment for the Arts/Mid-America Arts Alliance update F) National assembly of State Arts agencies G) Panelist projections H) Meeting schedule I) Commission and staff rosters J) Other business VI. Adjournment Contact: Deborah Cole, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535. Filed: November 20, 1995, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9515044 Texas Department of Commerce Thursday, December 7, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Second Floor, Conference Room 210-F Austin Capital Certified Development Corporation Board of Directors AGENDA: 10:00 a.m.-Call meeting to order; 10:10 a.m.-Approve minutes of March 9, 1995 and September 21, 1995; 10:20 a.m.-Action items: Manager's report, treasurer's report, loan activity report; elect new general members; 1995 CDC annual report; remove Armando Ruiz as assistant secretary 11:15 a.m.-Information items: CCDC privatizations 11:30 a.m.-Adjourn meeting Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Edith Snow at least two days before this meeting so that arrangements can be made. Please also contact Edith Snow at (512) 936-0273 if you need assistance in having English translated into Spanish. Contact: Colleen Rowland, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Second Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0178. Filed: November 21, 1995, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9515089 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 140 East Exchange Avenue, Stockman's Club Room Fort Worth Tourism Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Department of Commerce Tourism Advisory Committee will be holding its quarterly meeting at the Historic Stockyards in Fort Worth. The committee will discuss and may vote on major issues concerning the Texas Department of Commerce-Tourism Division performance measures, cooperative marketing policies, amendment of the bylaws, and the election of the positions for the chair and vice chair. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Hilda Flores at (512) 462- 9191 at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please contact Adriana Jimenez Ray at (512) 936-0199 if you need assistance in having English translated to Spanish. Contact: Mike Regan, P.O. Box 12728, Austin, Texas 78711-2728, (512) 936-0178. Filed: November 16, 1995, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9514922 Credit Union Department Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Commissioner Search Committee of the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To invite: Public input for future consideration. To consider: Determine the date of next committee meeting. To conduct: An executive session to review all submitted applications and to determine applicants to be interviewed. Contact: James W. Ratzman, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: November 17, 1995, 11:29 a.m. TRD-9514954 Texas Education Agency Friday-Saturday, December 1-2, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, Frio Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin Continuing Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education AGENDA: Friday, December 1, 1995, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the committee will hold a work session to plan regional meetings, review local advisory committee survey results, and review proposed rules for special education. The committee will hear welcoming remarks and good news; approve the September 29-30, 1995, minutes; and discuss the following: a Texas Education Agency (TEA) update, CAC appointments, an update on critical issues paper, the future directions for TEA and the role of the CAC, conference reports, a review of the 1994-1995 annual report cover letter, Academics 2000 pilot grants, and responses to letters, requests, and unmet needs. Saturday, December 2, 1995, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the committee will discuss the following: review of proposed rules for special education, technology long- range plan impact on students with disabilities, and information on complaints and medication. The committee will: finalize plans for regional meetings; revise the CAC fact sheet; review local advisory committee survey data; cover old business; assign letters; approve letters; plan the next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: David Carrales, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9414. Filed: November 20, 1995, 5:05 p.m. TRD-9515085 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 3:00 p.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: I. State Employee Charitable Campaign report by campaign areas II. 1996-1998 State Advisory Committee and State Policy Committee membership A. Recommendations B. Approval to submit to elected officers III. State Advisory Committee report to State Policy Committee A. Local campaign area violations B. Survey of 1995 State Advisory Committee C. 1996 timeline IV. Next meeting Adjourn Contact: Becky Prince, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, Fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: November 21, 1995, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9515088 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, November 30, 1995, 9:30 a.m. (Orientation) and 1:30 p.m. (Meeting) 18th and Brazos, Auditorium, First Floor Austin Group Benefits Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of GBAC members 3. Recognition of visitors and guests 4. Approval of minutes from previous meeting 5. Announcements/updates 6. Standing subcommittee reports 7. ERS update 8. Other related benefits business 9. Adjournment Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: November 16, 1995, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9514926 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Thursday-Friday, December 7-8, 1995, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. Wyndham Hotel, IH-35 South at Ben White Boulevard Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: The Senate Bill 411 Statewide Volunteer Fire Fighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet for the purpose of hearing reports from consultant, investment managers, actuary, CPA, and Assistant Attorney General. Contact: Helen Campbell, 3910 South IH-35, #235, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 462-0222. Filed: November 20, 1995, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9515064 Texas General Land Office Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 3:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room #831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: 134. Approval of the October 25, 1995, minutes of the Veterans Land Board meeting. 135. Consideration of forfeiture action on delinquent loan accounts. 136. Consideration of forfeiture action on delinquent taxes. 137. Consideration of a proposed issuance of new money taxable bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the Veterans Land Program for the purpose of making new money loans in amounts greater than $20,000 including giving notice of sale; and the adoption of a resolution authorizing certain matters in connection therewith. 138. Consideration of proposed issuance of new money tax-exempt bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the Veterans Land Program for the purpose of making new loans in amount of $20,000 or less including giving notice of sale. 139. Consideration of the designation of an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 of the tax-exempt issue of bonds for the Veterans Land Program described as College Savings Bonds. 140. Consideration of the selection of underwriter(s) for the Land Program bonds. 141. Consideration of resolution ratifying option redemptions. 142. Review of rebate calculation in Land Refunding, Series 1990. Contact: Karen Pratt, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 700, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5171. Filed: November 17, 1995, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9514955 General Services Commission Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: 1) Consideration of publication of procedure for setting open meeting agendas; 2) Consideration of proposed change orders -various projects; 3) Program issues; executive session to consider personnel matters; executive session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.072; executive session to receive report from counsel concerning the status of pending litigation. Contact: David Ross Brown, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 2400. Filed: November 20, 1995, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9515031 Texas Department of Health Monday, November 27, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Room T-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Home and Community Support Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the last meeting; memorandum of understanding between the Texas Department of Health, Texas Department of Human Services, Texas Department of Mental Health, and Mental Retardation, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Texas Department of Aging, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, and Texas Commission for the Blind as required by the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142; discussion items without council action (revision to the Texas Department of Health/Board of Nurse Examiners memoranda of understanding; rules changes and time frames; Home and Community Support Services newsletter; and public comment. Contact: Becky Beechinor, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6670. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9514996 Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room S-402, The Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Informal Home and Community Support Services Agency Task Force AGENDA: The task force will discuss and possibly act on: purpose/mission of task force; discussion items (development/revision of rules regarding criminal history checks; procedures for utilizing physician delegation; qualifications of unlicensed personnel performing feeding and administration of medication through G-tubes; and home health medication aides; surveyor's role and relationship with Palmetto Government Benefit Administrators (PBGA) and Operation Restore Trust (ORT); licensure data/statistics; status of proposed rules regarding HMOs; status of initial survey requests and prioritization of survey requests; time frames for application process; licensure fees; how the situation of private pay or Medicaid only clients in a Medicare certified agency will be treated by surveyors -must the agency have served at least one Medicare patient within a particular period of time?; standards for home health administrators; and storage of personnel files and clinical files); and public comment. Contact: Becky Beechinor, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6670. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9514984 Wednesday-Thursday, November 29-30, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Session AGENDA: The Texas Board of Health will hold a strategic planning session which will include: introduction (review and acceptance of desire outcome and agenda); framing the task (dialogue); The Texas We Serve (trends; critical issues; and dialogue); "Rightsizing": Policy Issues and Practical Hints (dialogue/implications for the Texas Department of Health); review of current vision and strategic priorities (progress on priorities); Future Priorities: Into the Next Century; future priorities (How will we know if we are successful? What tangible results will we expect to see?). On Thursday, November 30, 1995, the strategic planning session will reconvene and continue with discussion to clarify the next steps in development of the Texas Department of Health's strategic plan. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7484. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator to the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9515077 Friday, December 1, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin HIV/AIDS Interagency Coordinating Council AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the September 22, 1995 meeting; overview of meeting format; guest speakers; Diane Longley, insurance director; State Board of Insurance; Veda Harmon, ACSW, LMSW- ACP, case management consultant, Interagency Case Management Workgroup, Bureau of Community Oriented Primary Care; Debra Seamans, M.S., R.N., nurse consultant, Special Projects and Clinical Resources Program; Becky Beechinor, division director, Texas Department of Health, Health Facility and Licensing Division; Sheryl Skinner, MSW, director, Texas Department of Health, HIV/STD Medication Program; Thomas Fleming, Ph.D., Director of Interagency Coordination, Texas Education Agency; Joy Fleming, M.S, R.N., Director of Education, Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners; State Board of Nurse Examiners; the council will discuss information shared by guest speakers; determine how the information will impact the recommendations and strategies provided by the two advisory committees at the last council meeting; make charges to the strategies and recommendations indicated; determine if recommendations and strategies can be adopted and included in the annual report to the governor and legislature or schedule another meeting for further discussion; and set date of next meeting. Contact: Linda Moore, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 6403. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9515076 Saturday, December 2, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Executive Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part 11 concerning definitions; Texas Department of Health audit of health physicist positions; and other discussion items not requiring action. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9515080 Saturday, December 2, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Radioactive Waste and Industrial Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on incident investigation; update on low-level radioactive waste issues; and items for discussion not requiring action. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9515079 Saturday, December 2, 1995, 11:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Medical Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.143.16 proposed rules for dangerous or hazardous procedures concerning radiologic technologists; review of medical credentials; 25 TAC sec.289.6 concerning repeal of radiofrequency rules; status of regulation of lasers; and other items not requiring action. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9515078 Saturday, December 2, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the previous meeting; Radioactive Waste and Industrial Committee report (update on incident investigation; and update on low-level radioactive waste issues); Medical Committee report (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.143. 16 concerning proposed rules for dangerous or hazardous procedures concerning radiologic technologists; review of medical credentials; 25 TAC sec.289.6 concerning repeal of radiofrequency rules; and status of regulation of lasers); Executive Committee (Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part 11 concerning definitions; and Texas Department of Health audit of health physicist positions); report from the chair; program reports (Texas Railroad Commission; Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority; Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission); discussion items not requiring action; and next meeting date. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9515081 Commission on Jail Standards Friday, December 1, 1995, 8:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Education Committee. Review staff's training efforts. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: November 17, 1995, 8:21 a.m. TRD-9514939 Friday, December 1, 1995, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of members. Reading and approval of minutes of last meeting of September 29, 1995. Old business: Angelina County, El Paso County, changes to standards-adopt. Status of payment to counties and jail population, completed jail projects, active remedial orders/cancel/changes, mental health issues, juvenile justice survey, Education Committee report, objective jail classification. New business: Changes to standards -proposed, Grimes County. Applications for variances: Aransas, Archer, Grimes, Shackelford counties. Review of variances: Kleberg, Lamar, Rockwall and Runnels counties. Directors report. Other business. Executive session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: November 17, 1995, 8:21 a.m. TRD-9514940 Friday, December 1, 1995, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: Applications for variances: Travis County Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: November 21, 1995, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9515086 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, November 28, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Austin Enforcement Division, Boxing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the application of Lee Canalito, applicant, for a boxing license in accordance with the Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 8501-1 and 9100; 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.61.27(d) and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 17, 1995, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9514961 Thursday, November 30, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against Billy Hardy, respondent, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a license in violation of the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861 (the Act), sec.8 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.75.22(a), and for advertising that he engaged in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a license in violation of the 16 TAC sec.75. 22(b), pursuant to the Act and Article 9100; the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC, Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 17, 1995, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9514960 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Thursday, November 30, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. State school closure update 3. Update regarding state facilities governing body activities 4. Consideration of approval of the appointment of members to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee 5. Consideration of approval of the appointment of members to the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) 6. Consideration of approval of the adoption new rules governing contracts management (Chapter 401, Subchapter E), with contemporaneous repeal of existing subchapter 7. Consideration of approval of new Chapter 402, Subchapter C, concerning determination of manifest dangerousness, with contemporaneous repeal of existing sections 8. Consideration of approval of adoption of amendments to sec.407.120, Governing Lease of TDMHMR Property, of Chapter 407, concerning internal facilities management Additional items to be considered. IF ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9515067 Thursday, November 30, 1995, 11:30 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street (Room M-739) Austin AGENDA: Luncheon: Texas Board of Health and Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board discussion concerning issues of mutual interest relating to health and mental health and mental retardation. IF ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9515068 Thursday, November 30, 1995, 1:15 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Financial status report 3. Audit activity update 4. Update on State Auditor's review of management controls at TDMHMR IF ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9515069 Thursday, November 30, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Presentation on federal Medicaid issues 3. Consideration of approval of proposed new subchapter governing ICF-MR programs, Chapter 406, Subchapter H governing the Dental Program, with repeal of the existing sections the new sections would replace 4. Review and approval of the Medicaid rates for calendar year 1995 for ICF-MR 5. Consideration of approval of Medicaid reimbursement in four programs: Case Management for Persons with Mental Retardation; Case Management for Persons with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness; Rehabilitation Services for Persons with Mental Illness; and Diagnostic Services for Persons with Potential for Mental Retardation 6. Review and approval of Medicaid reimbursement for the Home and Community- Based Services (HCS) Program and the HCS Waiver Program-OBRA (HCS-O) 7. Litigation Private Provider Association of Texas v. Health and Human Services Commission, et al IF ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9515070 Friday, December 1, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Consideration of approval of fiscal year 1996 operating budget adjustments 3. Consideration of approval of changes to sec.2.2(A) of the Board Policy and Procedures Manual regarding the budgetary and fiscal responsibilities of the board and new sec.2.2(D) regarding a board budget adjustment policy 4. Consideration of a contract of sale for the conveyance of 200 acres at Travis State School to Vision Village, Inc. 5. Consideration of a resolution authorizing a lease of a parcel of vacant real property at the Corpus Christi State School 6. Consideration of approval of items related to a lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas 7. Report of fiscal year 1995 budget adjustments made by the commissioner 8. Update on real property transactions previously approved by the board IF ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9515071 Friday, December 1, 1995, 10:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order; roll call II. Citizens comments-Presentations are limited to three minutes per person. Citizens wishing to address the board must complete a "Citizens Comment Card" prior to the start of the meeting. III. Approval of minutes of October 20, 1995, meeting IV. Issues to be considered 1. Chairman's report Presentation of Mary H. Butt Award Big Spring State Hospital resolution Announcement of appointments to the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee Announcement of appointments to the Medical Advisory Committee 2. Commissioner's report Medical director's report Additional items to be considered. IF ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9515072 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Thursday-Friday, November 30-December 1, 1995, Noon and 7:30 a.m., respectively. 1900 American Drive Lago Vista Council Retreat AGENDA: November 30, 1995 Noon-1:45 p.m.-Lunch, introduction, overview of the retreat and expectations- Carol Oeller 1:45-2:45 p.m.-Overview of the council and legislative directives-Dee Kifowit 2:45-3:00 p.m.-Break 3:00-4:00 p.m.-Overview of council programs-Denice Geredine and Esther Laughlin 4:00-4:15 p.m.-Break 4:15-4:45 p.m.-Review of council policies and procedures, assignments-Carol Oeller 4:45-5:45 p.m.-Break-out groups-Nancy Baird 5:45 p.m.-Adjourn 7:00-8:00 p.m.-Dinner and discussion December 1, 1995 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.-Strategic planning discussion-Nancy Baird 9:30-9:45 a.m.-Break 9:45-10:45 a.m.-Review of survey results and open discussion -Nancy Baird 10:45-11:00 a.m.-Break 11:00 a.m.-Formal council meeting Adjourn Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 406-5406. Filed: November 20, 1995, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9515066 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider approving the following matters: Industrial hazardous waste Class 2 modification; water utility matter; Superfund administrative order; agency report; industrial solid waste enforcement; industrial waste discharge enforcements; air quality enforcement; industrial hazardous waste enforcements; petroleum storage tank enforcements; public water supply enforcement; rules; administrative law judge's proposal for decision; executive session; the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 a.m. agenda starts 8:45 a.m. until 9:25 a.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 16, 1995, 1:53 p.m. TRD-9514927 Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: Addendum to agenda: Interim rates; waste management plans. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 20, 1995, 1:22 p.m. TRD-9515055 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, The Galveston Bay Estuary Program Thursday, November 30, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 9100 Gulf Freeway, (Port Aransas Room) The Galveston Bay Council AGENDA: Following opening remarks, the council will consider general business items, including election of presiding officers. The committee will then hear a program update from the Galveston Bay Program staff. The committee will then consider any other business, a date for the next meeting, and will adjourn. Contact: Karen Prince, 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210, Webster, Texas 77598, (713) 332-9937. Filed: November 20, 1995, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9515063 Texas State Board of Perfusionists Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room S-407, The Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Application Committee Telephone Conference Call AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: application number PF0215; public comment; and announcement of next meeting date. Note: The telephone conference call will be audible to the public at the location indicated above. Only the Application Committee members will be connected to the conference call. Contact: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9514941 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: I. Public comment II. Approval of minutes of September 28, 1995 board meeting III. Discussion and action on Executive Council and Board Committee appointments IV. Executive session pursuant to sec.551.074 of the Government Code, to deliberate, about the evaluation of the executive director V. Committee reports A. Rules Committee 1. Review and possible adoption/action to Chapter 329, Licensing Procedures 2. Review and possible adoption/action to Chapter 341, License Renewal 3. Review and possible adoption/action on Chapter 339, Fees 4. Review and possible adoption/action on Chapter 337, Consumer Information 5. Review and possible adoption/action on Chapter 321, Definitions 6. Review and possible adoption/action on Chapter 325, Organization of the Board 7. Review and possible adoption/action on Chapter 347, Physical Therapy Facilities B. Investigations Committee 1. Review and possible action on agreed order numbers 95183, 95190, 96003 2. Discussion of fiscal year 1995 investigation activity C. Applications Review Committee 1. Review and possible action relating to credentialing review agencies, Chapter 323 VI. PT coordinator's report VII. Executive director's report A. License renewal process B. Business cards VIII. Presiding officer's report IX. Items for future consideration X. Adjournment Reason for emergency: Discussion of pending litigation. Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 305-6900. Filed: November 20, 1995, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9515065 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, hear public participation, approve minutes of the October 5, 1995 meeting, discuss Board Committee reports and actions, discussion and possible action on the selection of executive officers for the Association, discussion on the Association's 1991 plan, provide update on the implementation of recommendations contained in the claims consultant's report, appointment of Plan of Operation Adhoc Committee, briefing regarding NCIGF activity regarding CIGNA proposed restructuring, executive session, discussion and possible action on the items discussed in executive session, and discussion and possible action on a date for the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: November 20, 1995, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9515032 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, December 5, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been scheduled in Docket Number 14985-Petition of Texas Utilities Electric Company for authority to refund an overcollection of fuel cost revenues. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: November 16, 1995, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9514930 Tuesday, December 5, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been scheduled in Docket Number 13650-Application of Central Power and Light Company to reconcile fuel costs. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: November 17, 1995, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9514963 Railroad Commission of Texas Monday, November 27, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor, Willa Mae Palmer Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up by the Railroad Commission of Texas for consideration and/or decision: I. Reorganization and personnel matters; the commission will conduct interviews and may take action on personnel matters. II. Funding and/or contemplated litigation: The Lenape Resources Corporation, et al v. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, motion for rehearing before the Texas Supreme Court. The commission may meet in executive session as permitted by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7008. Filed: November 17, 1995, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9514953 Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Rooms 1250A and 370A, Tower I Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Working Group 1 issues (Room 1250A-9:30 a.m.-Noon) Anti-trust statement Eligibility Criteria for mandatory participation Monitoring MAP activity Suggestions for designating underserved areas Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Working Group 2 issues (Room 370A-9:30 a.m.-Noon) Anti-trust statement Participating insurers Participating agents Operations Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP 2. General meeting (Room 1250A-1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) Anti-trust statement Public input forum General administrative matters Working group reports and discussion TDI staff draft of parts of proposed plan of operation Purpose and scope, authority, definitions, policy forms and types of coverage, rates, Executive Committee, amendments, immunity from liability, termination of MAP Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Any other general business Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322- 2235. Filed: November 21, 1995, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9515087 Texas Senate Tuesday, November 21, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Room E1.012 Austin Interim Committee on Charitable Bingo AGENDA: Organizational meeting. Contact: Joe Garcia, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0127. Filed: November 17, 1995, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9514999 Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 1:30 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Senate Chamber Austin Health and Human Services AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting will be to receive a briefing regarding the status of the Medicaid and welfare reform waivers, the status of federal Medicaid and welfare reform legislation and the anticipated budget and policy impact of the legislation on Texas' health and human services related programs. Contact: David Holmes, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0360. Filed: November 17, 1995, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9515000 Tuesday, December 5, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Finance Committee Room, E1.036 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: Organizational meeting to discuss interim changes. Contact: John Opperman, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0370. Filed: November 17, 1995, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9514997 Friday, December 8, 1995, 8:00 a.m. 1201 West University Drive, Communications Arts and Sciences Media Theater Edinburg International Relations, Trade and Technology AGENDA: I. Opening remarks and introductions II. Short-term response III. Long-range solutions IV. Adjournment Contact: Sarah Acosta, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0989. Filed: November 17, 1995, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9514998 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, December 1, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Room 104, Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: report from division director; review budget; and develop budget recommendations for board approval. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator to the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9514979 Friday, December 1, 1995, 9:15 a.m. Room 104, Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin Complaints/Compliance Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the September 22, 1995 meeting; consider sanctions list per sec.50. 022(b); complaints (SW-96-002; SW-96-003; SW-96-004; SW-96-005; SW-96-006; SW-96-007; SW-96-008; SW-96-009; SW-96-010; SW-96-011; SW-96-012; SW-96-013; SW-96-014; SW- 96-015; SW-96-016; SW-96-017; SW-96-018; SW-96-019; SW-96-020; SW-96-021; SW-96- 023; SW-96-024; SW-95-002; SW-95-010; SW-95-035; SW-95-044; SW-95-056; SW-95- 061; SW-95-062; SW-95-063; SW-95-065; SW-95-069; SW-95-071; SW-95-072; SW-95- 073; SW-95-074; SW-95-075; SW-95-076; SW-95-077; SW-95-078; SW-95-080; SW-95- 081; and SW-96-001); consider order relating to GB; and set next meeting. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator to the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9514980 Friday, December 1, 1995, 1:30 p.m. Room 104, Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the September 23, 1995 meeting; executive director's report; division director's report; committee reports (consider continued competency project; consider more than one supervisor for advanced clinical practitioner or advanced practitioner recognition; consider providing a list of approved supervisors; and consider other options for social workers to receive continuing education information); American Association of State Social Work Boards (AASSWB) disciplinary action system (DARS) release of information policy; board relationship to social work undergraduate and graduate programs; recommendations from Budget Committee; Eileen Crosier, LMSW-ACP follow-up to court ordered social studies workshop; comments on proposed rules amending sec.781.401; action on final rules amending sec.781.401; standardized sanctions; retention policy of records; order relating to GB; ratify probated license of Maria L. Avila; ratify probated license of Laura S. Garner; ratify probated license of Dario R. Juarez; ratify other probated licenses; consider proposing any new rules to Chapter 781; and set next meetings. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator to the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9514978 Saturday, December 2, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 102, Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin Newsletter Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: minutes from the April 28, 1995 meeting; consider limiting the number of programs a provider may list in the continuing education newsletter; consider other options for social workers to receive continuing education information; consider next newsletter content; and set next meeting. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator to the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9514983 Saturday, December 2, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Room 102, Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin Supervision Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the June 9, 1995 meeting; Dr. Shannon will report the analysis of the goals section on the supervisory plans; consider more than one supervisor for advanced clinical practitioner or advanced practitioner recognition; consider supervision recommendation on the supervision verification forms; consider providing a list of approved supervisors; and set next meeting date. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator to the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9514981 Saturday, December 2, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 102, Wyndham Austin Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: minutes from the April 28, 1995 meeting; consider continued competency project; audit of continuing education unit (CEU) sponsors; and set next meeting. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator to the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9514982 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 1:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Retirees Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order; introduction of guests and visitors; approval of minutes of August 4, 1995, meeting; report on the status of TRS-Care funds; staff recommendation regarding plan design changes for 1995-1996 plan year; public comment regarding staff recommendation; consideration of staff recommendation; report on progress and implementation schedule of Active Public School Employee Insurance Program; administrative remarks and introduction of executive director; administrative remarks; and adjournment. Contact: Liz Zarsky, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6456. For ADA assistance, contact Liz Zarsky (512) 397-6456 or T.D.D. (512) 397-6444 or 1-800-841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 17, 1995, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9515014 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Monday, November 27, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Room E1.010 Austin Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board AGENDA: I. Oath of Office-Governor George W. Bush II. Call to Order/Quorum Call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon III. Board Introduction and Comments-All Board Members IV. Ethics Overview-Al Gonzales, General Counsel, Governor's Office V. Statute Orientation-Senator David Sibley, Representative Curtis Seidlets VI. Comptrollers Assessment Process-Karey Barton and Tommy Champion Lunch Break VII. Distance Learning and Telemedicine in Texas- 1. Kenneth H. Ashworth-Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 2. Mike Moses-Commissioner, Texas Education Agency 3. Robert S. Martin-Director, Texas State Library and Archives Commission 4. Marion Zetzman, DrPH, Center for Rural Health Initiatives 5. Bill McCaughan-President, Texas TeleHealth and Education Consortium VIII. Action Items-Chairman Carolyn Bacon 1. Job Postings 2. Request for Emergency Deficiency Appropriation 3. Contracting for office space and support Contact: Jimmy Glotfelty, Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: November 17, 1995, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9514952 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday-Tuesday, December 4-5, 1995, 8:00 a.m. North Hilton and Towers, Hill Country Room A, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Monday, December 4, 1995: Call to order, introduction of board members, introduction of new staff, approval of minutes, education report (site program matters, program actions, meetings/conferences/seminars attended by Education Division staff), unfinished business (budget reports, TPAPN, Health Professions Council), executive director's report, new business (Citizens Advocacy Council meeting, Rules Committee meeting, Rules Committee meeting). Tuesday, December 5, 1995: Administrative hearings (agreed orders/voluntary surrenders, administrative law judge recommendations), unfinished business (rule changes/new rules-231.11, 235.3, 235.6, 235.49, 237.19, any other unfinished business), executive session on call to discuss personnel matters, adjournment. Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 333 Guadalupe, 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: November 16, 1995, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9514932 On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 121 Park 35 Circle, Building C Austin Council Meeting AGENDA: The council will act on the minutes of the previous meeting. The following reports will be presented: the chairman's report, the committee reports, the the executive secretary's report. Other items on the agenda will include: public comments; discussion and possible action on items for the 1996 Annual Conference; discussion and possible action on the prioritization of the types of projects for council funding; discussion and possible action on the unsolicited proposal from the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems for completion of landscaped natural treatment system project; discussion and possible action on the unsolicited proposal from Texas Agricultural Extension Service for operating and maintaining the on-site wastewater treatment training center and for adding a soils training facility to the training center. The scheduling of future meetings will end the meeting. Contact: Annette Maddern, P.O. Box 13087, MC 160, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4732. Filed: November 17, 1995, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9514942 Texas Workforce Commission Monday, November 27, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration, and possible action with regard to transfer of programs pursuant to House Bill 1863. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: November 16, 1995, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9514935 Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; staff reports; internal procedures of commission appeals; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Employment Commission Docket 48; discussion, consideration, and possible action with regard to transfer of programs pursuant to House Bill 1863; consideration of design and implementation of state-local planning process, procedure for reviewing local plans and making recommendations regarding same, and the development of objective criteria for granting waivers; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: November 20, 1995, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9515075 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed November 16, 1995 The Bosque County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, November 28, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (817) 435-2304. TRD-9514928. The Burke Center Board of Trustees will meet at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, November 28, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandra J. Vann, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD- 9514920. The Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, December 7, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9514936. The Lower Colorado River Authority Community Development Partnership Program Grants Review Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, November 20, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3287. TRD- 9514937. The Sabine Valley Center Board of Trustees met at the Administration Building, 107 Woodbine Place, Longview, November 17, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9514934. The Texas Water Conservation Association Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees will meet in the Evergreen Room, Tapatio Springs Resort and Conference Center, P.O. Box 550, Boerne, November 30, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leroy Goodson, 221 East Ninth Street, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-7216. TRD-9514921. Meetings Filed November 17, 1995 The Alamo Area Council of Governments 9-1-1 Rural Area Judges Committee met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, November 22, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9514956. The Alamo Area Council of Governments Rural Area Judges met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, November 22, 1995, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9514957. The Alamo Area Council of Governments Board of Directors met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, November 22, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9514958. The Austin Transportation Study Governance Review Committee met at 301 West Second Street, Subcommittee A Meeting, Second Floor Conference Room, and Subcommittee B Meeting, First Floor Conference Room, November 20, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., respectively. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088-Annex, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9514950. The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, December 13, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mitzi Meekins, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9514992. The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will meet at 568 Big Bend Drive, Regional Airport, Building 102, Victoria, December 6, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9515003. The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors will meet at 568 Big Bend Drive, Regional Airport, Building 102, Victoria, December 6, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9515004. The Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation (Revised Agenda.) Regular Board met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 21, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9514990. The Lamb County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, December 5, 1995, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385- 6474. TRD-9514945. The Lavaca County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 113 North Main Street, Halletsville, December 7, 1995, at 4:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Halletsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9515015. The Texas Water Conservation Association Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees Strategic Planning will meet in the Cibilo A Room, Tapatio Springs Resort and Conference Center, P.O. Box 550, Boerne, November 29-30, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leroy Goodson, 221 East Ninth Street, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-7216. TRD-9514944. Meetings Filed November 20, 1995 The Gonzales County Appraisal District Agricultural Advisory Board will meet at 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, November 29, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Barfield or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or Fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9515082. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Agricultural Advisory Board will meet at 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, November 30, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Barfield or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or Fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9515084. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Board of Directors will meet at the Hidalgo City Hall, 704 Tejano, Hidalgo, November 30, 1995, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 4900 North 23rd Street, McAllen, Texas 78504, (210) 682-3481. TRD-9515054. The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center Board of Trustees will meet at 1602 Tenth Street-Board Room, Lubbock, November 27, 1995, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9515053. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Administration Committee will meet at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, November 27, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9515052. Meetings Filed November 21, 1995 The Edwards Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, November 28, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Teresa Sweeten, P.O. Box 378, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9515092. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Steering Committee will meet at the International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, San Antonio, November 27, 1995, at 1: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9515090.