IN ADDITION The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Comptroller of Public Accounts Local Sales Tax Changes Effective July 1, 1996 The City of Buckingham (2057280) will abolish the 1.0% city sales and use tax and then will be annexed by the City of Richardson effective July 1, 1996. There will be no change in the total sales tax rate and all city sales tax for the annexed area should be reported to the City of Richardson (Dallas County), City Code 2057048, New Rate 0.01000, Total Rate 0.08250. The 1.0% city sales and use tax will become effective July 1, 1996, in the City of Anderson (Grimes County), City Code 2093035, New Rate 0.01000, Total Rate 0.07750. An additional 0.5% city sales and use tax for improving and promoting industrial and economic development will become effective July 1, 1996, in the following cities: [graphic] An additional 1.0% city sales and use tax for improving and promoting industrial and economic development will become effective July 1, 1996, in the City of Albany (Shackelford County), City Code 2209027, New Rate 0.02000, Total Rate 0.08250. A 0.5% special purpose district (SPD) sales and use tax will become effective July 1, 1996, in the following special purpose districts: [graphic] Note (1): The boundaries of the North Richland Hills Crime Control District are the same boundaries as the City of North Richland Hills. The total rate in the City of North Richland Hills will be 0.08250. Note (2): The boundaries of the Watauga Crime Control District are the same boundaries as the City of Watauga. The total rate in the City of Watauga will be 0.08250. Note (3): The boundaries of the White Settlement Crime Control District are the same boundaries as the City of White Settlement. The total rate in the City of White Settlement will be 0.08250. Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1996. TRD-9605947 Martin Cherry Chief, General Law Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: April 30, 1996 Credit Commissioner Notice of Rate Ceilings The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Title 79, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1.04, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-1. 04). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1996. TRD-9605992 Leslie L. Pettijohn Commissioner Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: May 1, 1996 Texas Department of Insurance Notice Two public hearings originally scheduled before the Commissioner of Insurance for May 9, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. have been cancelled because the department is withdrawing its petitions for rule amendments (Dockets 2216 and 2217) from consideration. Notice of Hearing for Docket Number 2216, concerning amendments to the Homeowners Section, Dwelling Section, Farm and Ranch Owners Section and Farm and Ranch Section of the Texas Personal Lines Manual to revise the Rate and Premium Calculation Rules, Rule VI. L, in the Homeowners Section, Rule VI. H, in the Dwelling Section, Rule VI. K, in the Farm and Ranch Owners Section and Rule VI. J, in the Farm and Ranch Section; and to repeal the Rounding of Premiums Rules, Rule VI. E, in the Homeowners and Farm and Ranch Owners Sections, Rule VI. G, in the Dwelling Section and Rule VI. I, in the Farm and Ranch Section, was published in the March 29, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 2533) and (21 TexReg 2584). Notice of Hearing for Docket Number 2217, concerning amendments to the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual to revise Rule 7, Premium Computation and Rule 8, Factors and Multipliers which will provide for a step by step comprehensive method of calculating automobile insurance premiums; and to repeal Rule 9, Rounding of Premium Rule, which will no longer be necessary since the contents of Rule 9 will be incorporated into revised Rules 7 and 8, was published in the March 29, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 2534) and (21 TexReg 2585). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606053 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 2, 1996 Notice of Public Hearing The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2223 scheduled for 9:00 a.m., June 20, 1996 in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), Rule 135, Endorsement 4R. Mobilowners Policy, and Endorsement TE 20 17, all of which pertain to exclusion of the perils of windstorm, hurricane, hail, and flood from policies covering mobile homes. Staff's petition (Reference Number A-0496-15-I) was filed on April 29, 1996. Endorsement 4R. (to be redesignated 4R-1) for the Mobilowners Policy, and Endorsement TE 20 17 (to be redesignated TE 20 17A) for the Business Auto, Garage, or Truckers Coverage Form were adopted for purposes explained in Commissioner's Order Number 95-1108, dated October 25, 1995. Each endorsement provides that it may be attached only to policies covering property located in 14 specified counties, which were then the only designated catastrophe areas listed in the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association Manual. Additional territory is now being so designated, so the above endorsements should be amended to allow their attachment "to policies covering property located in the designated catastrophe areas as provided for in the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association Manual." Manual Rule 135, Sections I. 10 and II.J also need amendment to conform to the language of the endorsements in this regard. Staff proposes an additional amendment to Endorsement 4R. to preclude the possibility that this endorsement might be construed to expand theft coverage beyond that provided by the basic Mobilowners Policy. This proposed amendment consists of the addition of the following language after the words "attempted theft": "if such loss would otherwise be covered by the policy." A copy of the petition containing the full text of the proposed amendments to the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference Number A-0496-15-I). The written comments should be directed to Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Insurance Lines, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9605984 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 1, 1996 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Notice of Public Hearing-Application for a Pipeline Easement On Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Notice is hereby given that DELHI GAS PIPELINE CORPORATION, whose address is 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2500, Dallas, Texas, 75201, has filed a request with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for an easement to construct a 20 inch diameter pipeline to transport natural gas across Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area in Freestone County, Texas. This easement is being requested under the authority granted to the Board for Lease to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in sec.34.064, Chapter 34 of the Natural Resources Code. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, before making a recommendation to the Board for Lease, is required by sec.26.002 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to conduct a public hearing after proper notice. Pursuant to Chapter 26, Parks and Wildlife Code, a public hearing on this application will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. on May 9, 1996 in the Commission Hearing Room at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Headquarters Building, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard. Evidence or testimony may be presented orally or in writing by affidavit or deposition. This hearing will be held under the authority of Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26, sec.26.001 and sec.26.002. The evidence presented at the hearing will be used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to determine whether there is or is not a feasible or prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land; and whether or not the project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the wildlife management area resulting from the use. Further information concerning any aspect of the request, if available, may be obtained by contacting Penny Bartnicki, Wildlife Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4767. Information concerning any procedures of the hearing or scheduling may be obtained by contacting Penny Bartnicki, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, Telephone (512) 389-4767. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606000 Bill Harvey Regulatory Coordinator Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Filed: May 1, 1996 Texas Veterans Commission Consultant Contract Award This consultant contract information is filed in compliance with the notice requirements under the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B. The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) has contracted with a private consultant to complete a State Veterans Home Needs Analysis/Feasibility Study. The solicitation for proposals was published in the November 25, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 10161). The consultant is to analyze the need/feasibility for a State Veterans Home for Texas in four phases. Phase I is a research and validation phase. This phase includes needs assessment and site evaluation, service volume estimates, and operational analysis. Phase II is a service and programming phase. This phase includes space programming, architecture program, building type selection, project master planning, and construction and project cost estimating. Phase III is a financial evaluation phase. This phase includes operational cost estimates, lease option estimates, and financial analysis of various alternative arrangements for construction and operation. Phase IV is a Federal Grant Application phase. This phase requires the consultant to identify the process and composition requirements for the submission and approval of a federal State Home Construction Grant application. TVC executed the contract with Tonn and Associates Arboretum Plaza One, Suite 350, 9442 Capital of Texas Highway North, Austin, Texas 78759 to provide the services listed in this notice. The agreed compensation set forth in the contract is $98,000. The contract is effective from April 29, 1996 through August 31, 1997. The final report is to be completed and delivered to TVC no later than September 27, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas on April 29, 1996. TRD-9605891 Douglas K. Brown Executive Director Texas Veterans Commission Filed: April 29, 1996