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 Tuesday, February 20, 1996, 10:00 a.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-Application 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, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: February 12, 1996, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9602026 Monday, February 26, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in the following docket: SOAH Docket Number 473-96-2779; PUC Docket Number 15020-Application of the City of College Station to amend service area boundaries within Brazos County, Texas Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: February 12, 1996, 1:47 p.m. TRD-9602012 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday-Thursday, February 21-22, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., respectively. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 H-40 West Amarillo Texas Wheat Producers Board AGENDA: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 1996 Call meeting to order and opening remarks Discussion and action: Minutes of November meeting; financial reports; collection refund report; presentation regarding annual planning and projections on 1996-1997 budget; line item presentation on budget requests; adoption of 1996-1997 budget. Action: Setting of 1996-1997 assessment level. 8:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 1996 Call meeting to order and opening remarks Discussion and action: TDA report; USW Executive Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. Report and action: US Wheat Assoc. meeting; Texas Seed Trade Assn. Meeting. Report: WETEC meeting; NAWG Board of Directors and Foundation meeting; Texas Agri forum and B.I.G. meeting; FCIC Education Review Council; past quarter and futures activities report. Contact: Bill Nelson, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109-1853, (806) 352- 2191. Filed: February 13, 1996, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9602041 The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. Monday-Wednesday, February 19-21, 1996, 7:00 p.m. (Monday) and 8:30 a. m. (Tuesday-Wednesday) 510 East Anderson Lane Austin Board of Management AGENDA: The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc., exercising an over abundance of caution, hereby notice a portion of this Board of Management meeting as an open meeting under Texas Open Meeting Act with regard to all matters pertaining to state-owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc. Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 8:30 a.m.-Reconvene-open session, determination of quorum, reports or discussion preview to reports of committees operating state-owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc., DRT Library Committee, Alamo Committee, French legation. Closed/executive session-determination of quorum. Adjourn Contact: Mary Kathryn Briggs, 3711 Stillmeadow Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 846-0871. Filed: February 13, 1996, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9602033 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, February 23, 1996, 8:30 a.m. William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Second Floor, HPC Meeting Room Austin Settlement Conference Hearing AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss and consider the following complaints A. 94-322-0331B B. 95-124-0923K C. 95-031-0923K D. 95-125-1101J E. 95-371-0714Y F. 95-385-0808Y G. 94-400-0610R III. Executive session to discuss pending contemplated litigation pursuant to Article 551.071, Texas Government Code, Texas Civil Statutes, 1994 A. 94-322-0331B B. 95-124-0923K C. 95-031-0923K D. 95-125-1101J E. 95-371-0714Y F. 95-385-0808Y G. 94-400-0610R IV. Adjourn Contact: Douglas A. Beran, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: February 13, 1996, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9602043 Saturday, February 24, 1996, 8:30 a.m. William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Second Floor, HPC Meeting Room Austin Settlement Conference Hearing AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss and consider the following complaints A. 94-354-0428S B. 94-474-0713R C. 94-563-0823R D. 95-065-1017K E. 95-175-1215Y F. 94-310-0328K G. 94-451-0616K III. Executive session to discuss pending contemplated litigation pursuant to Article 551.071, Texas Government Code, Texas Civil Statutes, 1994 A. 94-354-0428S B. 94-474-0713R C. 94-563-0823R D. 95-065-1017K E. 95-175-1215Y F. 94-310-0328K G. 94-451-0616K IV. Adjourn Contact: Douglas A. Beran, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: February 13, 1996, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9602046 Thursday, March 7, 1996, 10:30 a.m. William Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Credentials Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Approval of minutes IV. Review dental applications for licensure by credentials and make recommendations to the board for approval or denial of said applications V. Review dental hygiene applications for licensure by credentials and make recommendations to the board for approval or denial of said applications VI. Announcements VII. Adjourn Contact: Douglas A. Beran, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: February 13, 1996, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9602045 Thursday, March 7, 1996, 2:00 p.m. SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Examination, Credentials and Dental Hygiene Advisory Committees Joint Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Discuss and consider the educational equivalency requirements of foreign trained dental hygiene applicants seeking licensure in the State of Texas, pursuant to Article 4545A, sec.2. IV. Announcements V. Adjourn Contact: Douglas A. Beran, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: February 13, 1996, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9602044 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, February 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1341 West Mockingbird Lane, Suite 1000E Dallas Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from January 25, 1996 meeting. Discussion and approval of the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee and director's forum report. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation to terminate funding to community action corporation of South Texas if additional conditions for continuation are not approved by the board by February 15, 1996, including April 30, 1996, a contract for consultant by March 1, 1996, and re-evaluation of all current children. Discussion and approval of equal employment opportunity plan for the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Discussion of status of directors and officers liability insurance. Discussion and approval of application process for fiscal year 1997 funding. FYI Contact: Mary Elder, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, (512) 502-4900. Filed: February 12, 1996, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9602013 Texas Education Agency Thursday, February 22, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Room 6-101, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Investment Advisory Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to review the current asset allocation of the portfolio of the Texas Permanent School Fund and to inform the Investment Committee of the progress of the implementation of the management company of the Permanent School Fund as it relates to the potential independent contract with the State Board of Education for the management of the assets. All ancillary matters relating to the privatization effort will be discussed and the committee will further be advised on a review of its objectives and its goals for 1996. Contact: Carlos Resendez, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9169. Filed: February 12, 1996, 12:59 p.m. TRD-9602008 Employees Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 11:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium-ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Deliotte and Touche opinion audit fiscal year 1995 activity 2. Status reports on audit activities a. Fiscal year 1996 internal audit plan b. Internal auditing recommendations from prior fiscal years c. State auditor recommendations from prior fiscal years 3. Future meeting date 4. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: February 13 1996, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9602034 Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 1:30 p.m., Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, February 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium-ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of minutes; international country allocator advisor selection; consideration of recommended universe of eligible growth stocks; investment advisor performance evaluation; adoption of proposed investment policy; consideration of supplemental cancer and catastrophic illness insurance; consideration of HealthSelect exclusive provider organization; adoption of amendment to 34 TAC sec.73.31 relating to adjustment to annuities; appeals of contested cases; status reports on audit activities; overview of the deferred compensation program's five years with the ERS; next trustee meeting date; adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: February 13 1996, 8:27 a.m. TRD-9602035 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Thursday-Friday, February 22-23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Boulevard Austin Commission AGENDA: I. Executive session under sec.551.071, Texas Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation with attorney. II. Open session for further discussion and possible action regarding preceding agenda item. III. Strategic Plan Subcommittee will meet at 9:30 a.m. on February 22, 1996, and may develop recommendations to be presented to the full commission regarding revisions to the strategic plan. IV. Report from Strategic Plan Subcommittee, and discussion and possible action relating to any recommendations developed by the subcommittee. V. Discussion and possible action regarding status of state fire code feasibility study. VI. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates. Contact: Carol Manchu, 12675 North Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7100. Filed: February 12, 1996, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9602021 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Health Care Information Council AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: history and purpose of the Texas Health Care Information Council; presentations by interested organizations; legal and administrative issues affecting state agencies; update on the council's budget and executive director position; consultant contract; council's short and long-term goals; selection of the council vice-chair; public comments; travel expense reimbursement procedures; and setting of the next meeting date. Contact: Ann Henry, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261. 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: February 12, 1996, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9602027 Board of Law Examiners Friday and Monday, February 23 and 26, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Hearings Panel AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, including the consideration of proposed orders, on character and fitness of the following applicants and/or declarants: Robert Gregory Cochran; Andrea R. Hardge; Stephen G. Kelty; Scott S. Shepherd; John P. Panther; Genaro Fraustro. (Character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: February 13, 1996, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9602086 Texas Lottery Commission Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 6937 North IH-35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes of the January 8, 1996 meeting; consideration and possible action on the extension of the lottery operator contract or issuance of a request for proposal; consideration and possible action on the extension of the instant ticket printer contract or issuance of a request for proposal; consideration and possible action, including adoption, on proposed new rule relating to assignability of prizes; consideration and possible action regarding prize winners who borrow money and default on loans; consideration and possible action, including adoption, of amendments to lottery rules; consideration and possible action on the criteria of selection, appointment, employment, or duties of the internal auditor; consideration and possible action regarding the Office of the Attorney General's legal services; consideration and possible action regarding a concealed weapons policy relating to visitors to commission buildings; consideration and possible action on the minority participation report; consideration and possible action regarding the Bingo Advisory Committee nominations process; consideration and possible action on setting a minimum price on bingo cards; consideration and possible action regarding system service providers; consideration and possible action, including ratification, of the filing of proposed repeals of bingo rules that expired by operation of law on April 1, 1995; consideration and possible action relating to the delegation of authority to the executive director to extend time for agency action on motions for rehearing; commission may meet in executive session; return to open session for further deliberation; consideration and possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies, including the entry of an Order Nunc Pro Tunc; consideration and possible action on a motion for rehearing in Docket Number 362-95-1238.B, Fate Volunteer Fire Department and Docket Number 362-93-427, Capitol Bingo, Inc.; report by the executive director and possible discussion on the financial status and the operation of the agency; and adjournment. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, 6937 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 323- 3791. Filed: February 13, 1996, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9602078 State Medical Education Board Saturday, February 24, 1996, 2:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 4, Room 4.100, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to the State Medical Education Board. Contact: Sharon Cobb, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6340. Filed: February 13, 1996, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9602039 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: miscellaneous; industrial waste discharge, affirm, modify, or set aside emergency order; petroleum storage tank enforcement; public water supply enforcement; state implementation plan; 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: February 12, 1996, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9602030 Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: Addendum to agenda: contract; executive session. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: February 13, 1996, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9602102 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, The Galveston Bay Estuary Program Thursday, February 27, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, UHCL-Bayou Building Houston The Galveston Bay Council AGENDA: Following opening remarks and introductions, the council will consider general business items, including Nomination Subcommittee report and action and Bylaws Subcommittee report and action; the committee will then bear an overview of the Galveston Bay Estuary Program activities including the quarterly report. The committee will then consider any other business, a date for the next meeting, other announcements, and will then adjourn. Contact: Judy Eernisse, 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210, Webster, Texas 77598, (713) 332-9937. Filed: February 13, 1996, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9602054 Texas State Board of Perfusionists Friday, March 1, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Room S-402, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Application Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: application numbers PF0250 and PF0265; and set next meeting date. 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: February 12, 1996, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9602028 Friday, March 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room S-402, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the November 6, 1995 meeting; chairman's report; report and discussion from the Application Committee; discussion and possible action on approval of variances for supervision of provisional licensed perfusionists; program director's report; discussion and possible action concerning approval of provisional licenses by executive secretary, not variances; discussion and possible action concerning the utilization of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion examination for Texas licensure; consideration and possible action concerning letters received from Jorge Molina, PA-C, CCP and Alexander G. Karnavas BA, LP, CCP; final adoption of proposed continuing education rule, 22 Texas Administrative Code, sec.761.14; and set next meeting date. 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: February 12, 1996, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9602029 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Friday, March 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1900 American Drive Lago Vista Education Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Consideration and possible recommendation relating to requiring application to and licensees to take a board exam covering rules of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners III. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding passing scores for the test of spoken English IV. Consideration and possible recommendations relating to Chapter 341 of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules V. Consider and possible recommendations relating to Chapter 329 of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules VI. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: February 13, 1996, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9602103 Friday-Saturday, March 1-2, 1996, 6:00 p.m. 1900 American Drive Lago Vista Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Consideration and possible recommendation relating to public comment received on rules, Chapter 321 as posted in the Texas Register Volume 20, Number 87, November 21, 1995 III. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding fees and charging practices of physical therapists IV. Consideration and possible recommendations relating to Chapter 321 of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules V. Consider and possible recommendations relating to Chapter 329 of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules VI. Consider and possible recommendations relating to Chapter 347 of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules VII. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: February 13, 1996, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9602104 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Friday, February 23, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Board Water Supply Protection Specialist Committee AGENDA: Discussion of criteria for course and minimum number of hours. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, Ext. 222. Filed: February 13, 1996, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9602087 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 10:30 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, Fifth Floor Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of January 17, 1995 board meeting. 3. Select winning bid and consider resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds to finance projects of the Parks and Wildlife Department, the execution of documents in connection therewith, and other related actions to effect the sale and delivery of the bonds, and resolve related matters. 4. Consider the selection of underwriters for the negotiated sale of approximately $280 million of general obligation bonds to refund general obligation commercial paper notes. 5. Consider assignment of financial advisor contract with Masterson, Moreland, Sauer and Whisman, Inc. relative to the firm's merger with First Southwest Company. 6. Consider selection of successor paying agent for the Texas Public Finance Authority's Series 1988A General Obligation Bonds. 7. Other business. 8. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Patricia Logan at (512) 463-5544. Request should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: February 13, 1996, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9602037 Texas Department of Public Safety Friday, February 23, 1996, 10:30 a.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of minutes Budget matters Internal audit report Personnel matters Pending and contemplated litigation Real estate matters Public comment Miscellaneous and other unfinished business Discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee Michael Young Contact: James Wilson, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, Ext. 3700. Filed: February 14, 1996, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9602116 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, March 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A hearing on the merits will be held in Docket Number 15350-Application of Network Operator Services, Inc. for a service provider certificate of operating authority. This application was filed on February 12, 1996. Network plans to provide recurring flat rate local exchange service, EAS service, toll restrictions, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, Caller ID, and any other services which are available on a resell basis from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certificated carrier within the Network service area. The geographic area to be serviced by Network is currently served by the following incumbent LECs and hereby incorporates the boundaries of these LECs' exchanges: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company of Texas, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., Sugarland Telephone Company, and Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by February 23, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 13, 1996, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9602090 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday-Wednesday, February 21-22, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel-Post Oak, Grand Ballroom, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard Houston AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas is sponsoring the 1996 gas forum to explore the role natural gas will play in tomorrow's energy mix and how service providers and producers can benefit from evolving competitive markets. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7008. Filed: February 13, 1996, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9602093 Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program Tuesday, February 20, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, #6 B N Dallas Executive Committee Working Group 1 AGENDA: Working group 1 issues (Room #6 B N, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) -Anti-trust statement -Eligibility -Criteria for mandatory participation -Monitoring MAP activity -Letter of non-eligibility for coverage by a licensed insurer in the voluntary market -Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 322- 2235. Filed: February 13, 1996, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9602051 Thursday, February 22, 1996, 9:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: General meeting -Anti-trust statement -Public input forum -General administrative matters -Discussion and finalization of plan of operation and related forms to be recommended to the commissioner by the Executive Committee -Working group reports and discussion, if necessary -Eligibility -Criteria for mandatory participation -Monitoring MAP activity -Suggestions for designating underserved areas -Letter of non-eligibility for coverage by a licensed insurer in the voluntary market -Participating insurers -Participating agents -Operations -MAP application forms Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 322- 2235. Filed: February 13, 1996, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9602095 Friday, February 23, 1996, 9:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: General meeting -Anti-trust statement -Public input forum -General administrative matters -Discussion and finalization of plan of operation and related forms to be recommended to the commissioner by the Executive Committee -Working group reports and discussion, if necessary -Eligibility -Criteria for mandatory participation -Monitoring MAP activity -Suggestions for designating underserved areas -Letter of non-eligibility for coverage by a licensed insurer in the voluntary market -Participating insurers -Participating agents -Operations -MAP application forms Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 322- 2235. Filed: February 13, 1996, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9602096 Texas Savings and Loan Department Friday, February 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of First American Savings Bank, SSB, Bedford, Texas to form New Bedford Bank, S.S.B. as a subsidiary of Central Bancorporation, Inc. and to merge New Bedford Bank, S.S.B. with and into First American Savings Bank, SSB from which record the commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: February 12, 1996, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9602011 Texas Senate Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Knipling Center, 3615 21st Street Lubbock Juvenile Justice and Child Support (Interim) AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call and opening remarks III. Committee business IV. Invited speakers V. Public testimony VI. Other business VII. Adjourn Contact: Kimberly Koelzer, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0395. Filed: February 12, 1996, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9602016 Wednesday, February 28, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, E1.036, Capitol Extension Austin State Affairs AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Interim Charge One A. Invited testimony-PUC Commissioners B. Staff presentation C. Public testimony III. Interim Charge Two A. Invited testimony-Steve Martin, Chief Administrative Law Judge, SOAH B. Staff presentation C. Public testimony IV. Adjournment Contact: Kellie Gilbert, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0380. Filed: February 12, 1996, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9602017 Tuesday, March 5, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 103 Main Plaza, City Hall San Antonio Intergovernmental Relations AGENDA: The IGR Committee will meet jointly with the House Joint Committee on regional issues to take testimony on the possible consolidation of services that are provided by both count and municipal government. The IGR Committee is also open to testimony on Charge II-the problems of urban infrastructure, recognizing the deterioration in such areas and the shift of population and businesses to suburban areas. Contact: Amy Kelley, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0385. Filed: February 12, 1996, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9602031 University of Houston System Monday, February 19, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Animal Care Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of January minutes Renewal protocols USDA inspection Contact: Rosemary Grimmet, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743-9222. Filed: February 13, 1996, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9602050 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Wyndham Hotel, IH-35 South at Ben White Austin Emergency Revised Agenda State District Assignment Review Board AGENDA: ABC Business meeting D. Appeal by Schools of the State District Assignment E. Written appeal by Schools of the State District Assignment F. Committee deliberation GH Business Reason for emergency: Agency received appeals February 13, 1996, that must be heard February 14, 1996. Contact: Charles Breithaupt, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 471-5883. Filed: February 13, 1996, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9602073 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; staff reports; consideration and possible approval of bid for interior renovations at the Corpus Christi agency-owned building; consideration and possible approval of bid for interior and exterior renovations at the Longivew agency-owned building; consideration and possible approval of bid for interior renovations at the Texarkana agency-owned building; internal procedures of commission appeals; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Employment Commission Docket 8; consideration for adoption of the Texas Workforce Commission personnel manual; briefing on child care management system; discussion, consideration, and possible action with regard to transfer of programs pursuant to House Bill 1863; consideration and possible proposal for adoption of rules regarding administration of the Skills Development Fund; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: February 13, 1996, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9602098 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed February 12, 1996 The Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, February 15, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9602003. The Brazos River Authority Water Quality Committee will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, February 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9602022. The Central Texas Council of Governments Work Force Development Board of Central Texas will meet at 321 North Penelope, Belton, February 22, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-3771. TRD-9602032. The Deep East Texas Council of Governments Grants Application Review Committee will meet at the City of Crockett Civic Center, 100 Edmiston Drive, Crockett, February 22, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Pledger, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD- 9602002. The Deep East Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee will meet at 100 Edmiston Drive, Crockett Civic Center, Crockett, February 22, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384- 5704. TRD-9602004. The Education Service Center, Region XIV Board of Directors met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, February 15, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675- 8608. TRD-9602001. The Limestone County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 200 West State Street, LCAD Office, Ground Floor, County Courthouse, Groesbeck, February 20, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (817) 729-3009. TRD- 9602006. The Mills County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room-Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, February 20, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9602005. The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee will meet at 801 Main, Beaumont City Council Chambers, Beaumont, February 21, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jackie Vice Solis, P.O. Drawer 1387, Nederland, Texas 77627, (409) 727-2384. TRD-9602015. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Resources Development Committee met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, February 19, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9602009. Meetings Filed February 13, 1996 The Central Counties Center for MHMR Services Board of Trustees will meet at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, February 22, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, Ext. 301. TRD-9602101. The Education Service Center, Region III Board of Directors met at 3901 Houston Highway, Victoria, February 19, 1996, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573- 0731. TRD-9602091. The Education Service Center, Region III Board of Directors met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, February 19, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD- 9602092. The Education Service Center, Region VIII Board of Directors will meet at the Hot Biscuit Restaurant, 2501 Ferguson Road, Mt. Pleasant, February 22, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9602042. The Elm Creek WSC Board met at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Moody, February 19, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Williams, 508 Avenue E, Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9602099. The Palo Pinto Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Courthouse, Highway 180, Palo Pinto, February 21, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, (817) 659-1281. TRD-9602040. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization NE (IH-35) Corridor Major Investment Study Oversight Committee will meet at 800 West Myrtle, VIA Metropolitan Transit, Board Room, San Antonio, February 23, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9602088. The South Franklin Water Supply Corporation 25th Annual Membership will meet at the Clearwater Baptist Church, Family Life Center Building, 1-1/2 miles Southwest of FM 115 on FM 1448, Scroggins, February 20, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9602053. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Utility Services Committee will meet at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, February 20, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9602100. Meetings Filed February 14, 1996 The Bastrop Central Appraisal District (Emergency Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, February 15, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. (Reason for emergency: Accidentally left off agenda. Banks have been notified that bid selection will take place at February Board meeting.) Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-9602119. The Education Service Center, Region XIII Board of Directors met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, February 19, 1996, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9602120.