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, July 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held at the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET NO. 473-96-0626 — Application of Gulf States Utilities Company to revise its fixed fuel factors (PUC DOCKET no. 15489) Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649 (512/936-0728) Filed: June 10, 1996, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9608177 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, June 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m. TAMU Experiment Station, Highway 281 Stephenville Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Introduction of Guests Discussion and Action: Minutes of last meeting; national promotion Oath of Office for new board members Election of Officers Marketing Report Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Ms. Mary Webb, Executive Director, Texas Peanut Producers Board, P. O. Box 398, Gorman Texas 76454 (817/734-2855) Filed: June 10, 1996, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9608180 Thursday, June 20, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Board Room, Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board AGENDA: Opening Remarks and Welcome Review and approval on minutes of last meeting Review and approval of Fiscal Affairs Reports of 1995 Officers and Directors Discussion and Action: New Business — Review of telephone messages; Annual Reports from various associations; Review "hot spots" proposals; Biennial Election planning; scheduling of next meeting. Unfinished Business -- Review status of Castleberry update, Pecos River Club; Sul Ross University, Progress on Predators in the Classroom Project; Schleicher County Producers Association, First Quarter Audit of non-paying auctions, Girvin Wildlife Management Club Equipment Request; Report from Gary Nunley -- Animal Damage Control. Other Business Adjourn Contact: Ms. Minnie Savage, Executive Secretary, Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board, 233 West Twohig, Sangelo, Texas 76902-3543 (915/659-8777) Filed: June 10, 1996, 1:35 p.m. TRD9608294 Tuesday, July 9, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120 San Antonio AGENDA: Administrative hearing to reveiw alleged violation of Texas Agriculture code Annotated, sec.sec.103.001-.015 (Vernon Supp. 1996) by Pace Foods, Ltd. as petitioned by Texas Western Company. Contact: Ms. Joyce Arnold, P. O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512/475-1668) Filed: June 11, 1996, 10:00 a.m. TRD9608295 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, June 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Bldg., room 420 Austin, Texas AGENDA Enforcement Division, Boxing According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the application of Saoul Mamby, who is over 35 years of age, for a boxing license in accordance with 16 TAC sec.61.27(s), the Texas Revised Civil Statutes, arts. 8501-1 (the Act) and 9100; the Texas Govt. Code, Chapter 2001 (APA) and 16 TAC, Chapter 61. Contact:Paula Jamje, (512) 463-3192 Filed: Monday, June 10, 1996, 3:28 pm TRD-9608246 Tuesday, June 25, 1996, 10:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Bldg., room 420 Austin, Texas AGENDA Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrataive penalties against the Respondent, Larry Vernon DeBoard, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a license in violation of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes, art. 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, pursuant to the Act and art. 9100; Texas Govt. Code, Chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 TAC Chapter 75. Contact:Paula Jamje, (512) 463-3192 Filed: Monday, June 10, 1996, 3:28 pm TRD-9608247 Wednesday, June 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Bldg., room 420 Austin, Texas AGENDA Enforcement Division, Auctioneering According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against and revocation of the auctioneer license of the Respondent, Larry William Dunn, for violations of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Ann., art. 8700 (the Act) sec.5C and 16 TAC sec.sec.67.21(a), 67.100(e) and 67.101(4). Additionally, the Department will consider the claims of Steven J. Lemberg, Edward Stephens, Susan P. Morton, Estate of John E. Prothro, John E. Prothro, Jr., Karen Prothro Puckett, and Jennifer Prothro, claimants against Larry William Dunn, and determine the amounts due the aggrieved parties pursuant to the Act sec.5C and Article 9100; the Texas Govt. Code, ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC ch. 67 Contact:Paula Jamje, (512) 463-3192 Filed: Monday, June 10, 1996, 3:28 pm TRD-9608248 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Friday, June 26, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Martha Ann Woman's Club, 1600 Martha Ann Blvd, Garden Room Snyder Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introductions 3. Opening remarks 4. Public testimony 5. Closing remarks Contact: Laura Jordan, P. O. Drawer 1708, Austin, Texas 78767 Filed: June 10, 1996, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9608185 Monday, June 28, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Titus County Memorial Hospital, 2001 N. Jefferson, Garden Room Mt. Pleasant Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introductions 3. Opening remarks 4. Public testimony 5. Closing remarks Contact: Laura Jordan, P. O. Drawer 1708, Austin, Texas 78767 Filed: June 10, 1996, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9608184 Monday, July 19, 1996, 1:30 p.m. John R. Regan Building, Capitol Complex, SW corner of 15th and Congress, Room 106 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introductions 3. Opening remarks 4. Public testimony 5. Closing remarks Contact: Laura Jordan, P. O. Drawer 1708, Austin, Texas 78767 Filed: June 10, 1996, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9608186 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, June 20, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Parole Day Resource Center, 414 S. Main, Heritage Plaza Bldg. San Antonio, TX Programs Committee AGENDA Call to Order 1:00 p.m. Report on the Expansion of Day Resource Centers 1:30 p.m. Presentation on the Texas Association of X-Offenders, Inc. 2:00 p.m.Update on the Indivdualized Treatment Plan 2:15 p.m. Update on Crime Victims Clearinghouse 2:45 p.m. Report on Automated Victim Notification System 3:00 p.m. Update on Video Programming for Special Offender Population 3:10 p.m. Substance Abuse Felony Punishment: Facility Presentation 3:40 p.m. Update on Chaplaincy Program Activities (a) Family Programs (b)Audio Library (c)Volunteer Program 4:10 p.m. kUpdate on Community Service Projects (a) Food Banks (b) Habitat for Humanity 4:30 p.m. Windham School District Administrative Update Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact Amanda Ogden (512) 463- 9472 at least two work days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, (512) 475-3250. Filed:Monday June 10, 1996, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9608189 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Friday-Saturday, June 21-22, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel Austin Robertson Room Austin, Robertson Room, 6506 Interstate Highway 35 North Austin Continuing Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education AGENDA: Friday, beginning at 8:30 a.m., a work session will be held covering topics including CAC guidelines, synthesizing the findings from regional meetings on the advisory committee survey, and local advisory committee suggestions. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the committee will hear welcoming remarks and good news; approve the February 16-17, minutes; and discuss the following: development of essential knowledge and skills, current issues in special education, unmet needs from a legal perspective, and old business. Saturday, the committee will: hear conference reports CAC members, review the results of the advisory committee survey, and receive an update from TEA on State Board of Education and commissioner of education rules, CAC appointments, and alternative assessment contracts. The committee will also discuss the results of the regional and local advisory committee suggestions, the Academics 2000 reading initiative, and proposed federal legislation. The committee will approve letters, plan the next meeting. and adjourn. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 463-9414. Filed: June 11, 1996, 12:58 p.m. TRD-9608287 Texas Energy Coordination Council Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1200 Congress Avenue, Room E1.016 Austin AGENDA: Contact: Susan Peterson, 10100 Burnet Road, CES, Room 7100, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 475-6774. Filed: June 11, 1996, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9608314 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, June 21, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: A. Call the Meeting to Order; Review and Approval of Minutes of the April 26, 1996 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Update and Possible Vote on Finance Commission Building Repairs 2. Discussion of an Vote to Approve Request to Transfer Regular Appropriations to Capital Budget for Savings and Loan Department and Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 3. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Department of Banking Investment Policy 4. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Department of Banking Investment Officer 5. Discussion of and Possible Vote on Department of Banking Audit Function 6. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Strategic Plans of Finance Commission and Finance Commission Agencies 7. Discussion of Legislative Appropriations Requests for 1998-1999 Biennium for the Finance Commission Agencies 8. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Approve a Resolution in Support of the Finance Commission Salary Administration Plan 9. Update and Possible Vote on Project to Fulfill Finance Commission Responsibility Under sec.1.011(f) of the Texas Banking Act C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status, Departmental Operations; Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.3.22, sec.4.9, sec.12.61, sec.15.81; Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.4.3; Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment the Proposed Repeal of sec.sec.3.41-3.45; Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment the Proposed New sec.sec.3.41- 3.45, sec.3.91, sec.sec.4.11-4.12, sec.29.2; Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment the Proposed Amendment to 15.41; D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department: Industry Status, Departmental Operations E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status, Departmental Operations; Discussion of and Possible Vote on Legislative Policy Recommendations Concerning Credit Code Provisions F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: June 11, 1996, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9608323 General Land Office Tuesday, June 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Roo, 831 Austin AGENDA: School Land Board Approval of previous board meeting minutes; adoption of resolution for former School Land Board Member, Richard M. Landsman; pooling applications, Brookland Field, Newton Co.; Wildcat Field, Duval Co., Giddings (Austin Chalk, Gas) Field, Washington Co.; Keystone (San Andres) and Holt), Winkler Co.; State Tract 339-L Field, Matagorda and Brazoria Counties; applications to lease highway right of way for oil and gas, Washington Co. Grimes Co.; Anderson Co.; and Webb Co.; coastal public lands, easement applications and renewals, Cow Bayou, Orange Co., Eckerts Bayou, Galveston Co.; Carancahua Bay, Jackson Co.; and Clear Lake, Galveston Co.; structure permit terminations, requests, amendments and renewals, Laguna Madre, Kleberg, Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; Carancahu Creek, Jackson Co.; Espiritu Santo, Calhoun Co.; Executive Session-pending or contemplated litigation; Executive Session and Open Session-consideration of proposed lease with option to purchases, First and Trinity Warehouse Property, Travis Co.; Executive Session and Open Session-consideration of proposed acquisition, Comal and Guadalupe Cos.; Executive Session and Open Session-consideration and update of tracts, terms and conditions for the July 16, 1996 sealed bid land sale; Executive Session and Open Session-consideration of land exchange, Fort Bliss, El Paso County; Executive Session and Open Session-consideration of proposed development and road access. Brewster County; Executive Session and Open Session-consideration of land acquisition, North Padre Island, Kleberg Co. Contact: Linda K,. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room, 836. (512) 463-5016. Filed: June 10, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9608254 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Campus Planning Committee Thursday, June 20, 1996 9:15 a.m. University of Texas at Dallas McDermott Building, McDermott Suite Dallas, Texas AGENDA The University of Texas at Dallas-New Activity Center; The University of Texas at Arlington-Purchase four lots including a 20,811 square foot structure; The University of Texas at Tyler-Purchase a lot at 3410 Varsity Drive including a 17,330 square foot structure. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 483-6101. Filed: June 11, 1996, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9608302 Campus Planning Committee Thursday, June 20, 1996 1:40 p.m. University of Texas at Austin Flawn Academic Center, Fourth Floor Dobie Room Austin, Texas AGENDA The University of Texas at Austin-Welch Hall West Wing renovation; and Dorothy Gebamer Building renovation; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center-Primate Husbandry Facility in Bastrop; The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Student Apartments addition; and Purchase 5.1 acre of land; The University of Texas at San Antonio-Downtown Campus Building-Phase II (First state presentation of plan) . Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 483-6101. Filed: June 11, 1996, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9608301 Campus Planning Committee Friday, June 28, 1996 9:30 a.m. IBT Building, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard Board Room 1119 Houston, Texas AGENDA Texas Engineering Experiment Station— Good Lab Practices Facility; Texas Am University-Southern Crop Improvement Facility (First state presentation of plan); Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi-University Center (first state presentation of plan); Tarlelton State University-Preliminary approval to purchase nine parcels containing 191,098 square feet. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 483-6101. Filed: June 11, 1996, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9608299 Campus Planning Committee Friday, June 28, 1996 9:30 a.m. University of Houston Ezekiel Cullen Building, Room 220E Houston, Texas AGENDA University of Houston-Capital renewal and deferred maintenance projects; Texas Southern University-School of Business Building; Reapproval of Fairchild Hall renovation; and Reapproval of College of Education renovation; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas-North Campus Research Facility-Phase III. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 483-6101. Filed: June 11, 1996, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9608298 Texas Department of Insurance Thursday, June 20, 1996 9:30 am John H. Reagan Bldg., 105 West 15th Street, Room 109 Austin, Texas AGENDA 454-94-2015.G2. In the Matter of THE TITLE INSURANCE RATE HEARING (rescheduled from 6-10-96). Contact: Bernice Ross, (512) 463-6328 Filed: Monday, June 10, 1996, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9608255 Texas Department of Health Friday, June 21,996 9:0 am Room M-618, 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas Kidney Health Care Advisory Committee AGENDA The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: updates on (Kidney Health Care Annual Seminar; status of Fiscal Year 1995 budget; status of FiscalYear 1996-1997 budget; kidney health rules revisions; and end-stage renal disease licensing rules); fiscal year 1997 benefits; fiscal year 1998- fiscal years 1999 budget package; Cyclosporine distribution project; upcoming legislative issues for the Texas Department of Health; drug issues (Coverage of Cell Ceptl Calcitriol; and use of intravenous Infed); proposed revision to reimbursable drug list (Prograf; Trental; and Duragesic Patches); other business not requiring action (National Library of Medicine Grant Proposal; and Conversion to Local Area Network (LAN) Based Computer System); and public comment. Contact:Juanita Waley, (512) 458-7796. To request accomodation under 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 before the meeting. Filed:Tuesday, June 11, 1996, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9608293 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Thursday, June 20, 1996 1:30 pm Hyatt Regency DFW, West Tower DFW Airport, Texas AGENDA Call to Order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; Executive Director's Report; Update on firearms training specialization study; Ad hoc rules review committee report; Discussion of final adoption of proposed repeal of sec.sec.213.1, 213.3, 213.10, 213.20, 213.50, 213.60 and 211.86 new sec.223.7, and amendments of sec.sec.211.9 and 211.20; Discussion of drafts of proposed new sec.sec.215.10, 215.20, 215.30, 215.40, 219.50, 219.60, 217.1, 217.5, and repeal of sec.sec.211.65, 211.74, 211.8, 211.97, and 211.68, and adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, (512) 450-0188 Filed: Tuesday, June 11, 1996, 11:17 a.m. TRD-9608276 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Friday, June 21, 1996 9:30 am Hyatt Regency DFW, West Tower, DFW Airport, Texas AGENDA Call to Order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks, Approval of minutes of the March 14-15, 1996, Commission meetings; Receive report and take action on recommendations of the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Advisory Commitee; Discussion of and take action to authorize the Wxecutive Board of the Commission to act on behalf of the Commission in routine budget/strategic plan preparation; Recognition of out-going Commissioners; Discussion of and take action on final adoption of proposed repeal of sec.sec.213.1, 213.3, 213.10, 213.20, 213.50, 213.60, 213.86, new sec.223.7, and amendments of sec.sec.211.9 and 211.20; Discussion of an take action on drafts of proposed new sec.sec.215.10, 215.20, 215.30, 215.40, 219.40, 219.50, 219.60, 217.1, 217.8, 211.97, and 211.68, set meeting date and location of September 1996 Commission meeting; take license action on Agreed Final Order for suspension of license; Receive report on permanent and temporary voluntary surrenders of licenses; Receive comments on any subject without discussion; adjourn. Contact:Vera Kocian, (512) 450-0188 Filed: Tuesday, June 11, 1996, 11:17 am TRD-9608275 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Friday June 21, 1996, 1:00 pm or upon adjournment of the TCLEOSE quarterly meeting Hyatt Regency DFW, West Tower DFW, Texas Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Advisory Committee AGENDA Call to Order. roll call of members, welcoming remarks Approval of the minutes of the May 20, 1996, POMAC meeting Chairman's report on actions of the TCLEOSE Commissioners concerning recommendations of the POMAC Review of cost figures provided by Architect Linda Johnston to construct and maintain the memorial Discussion and take action if required of other ideas or suggestions for fund raising outside of professional fund raiser Receive reports and/or comments from Committee members Set meeting date(s) and lcoation(s) for upcoming meeting(s) Adjourn Contact: Vera Kocian, (512) 406-3613 Filed: Tuesday, June 11, 1996, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9608274 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, June 19, 1996 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin, Texas Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA 1. Citizens Comments 2. Presentation on the Management of Performance Contracts 3. Financial Status Report 4. Audit Activity Update 5. Internal Control Self-Assessment 6. Community MHMR Center Financial Ratios 7. Follow-up System for Unresolved Audit Findings 8. 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: June 11, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9608317 Wednesday, June 19, 1996 10:45 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin, Texas Medicaid Committee AGENDA 1. Citizens Comments 2. Presentation of the HCS Rate Setting Methodology Options 3. Selection by the Board of the HCS Rate Setting Methodology Option 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: June 11, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9608318 Wednesday, June 19, 1996 1:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin, Texas Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA 1. Citizens Comments 2. State and School Closure Update 3. Update Regarding State Facilities Governing Body Activities 4. Legislative Update 5. Update on Issues Surrounding the Multiple Disability Units of State Hospitals and Persons with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness 6. Update on the Development of the Implementation Plan for the Recommendations Contained in the Final Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care 7. Consideration of Approval of the Strategic Plan for FY 1997-2001 8. Consideration of Approval of the West Texas Centers for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Plan 9. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 408, Subchapter D, Governing Additional Mandatory Standards for Selected Providers of Community- based Mental Retardation Supports and Services 10. Consideration of Approval of Update to the Long Term Care Plan for FY 96-97 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: June 11, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9608319 Wednesday, June 19, 1996 2:45 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin, Texas Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA 1. Citizens Comments 2. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project on the Beaumont State Center Campus (Pool Replacement Enclosure) 3. Consideration of Approval of the Renaming of Shady Grove Park on the Brenham State School Campus 4. Consideration of Approval of FY 1996 Operating Budget Adjustments 5. Consideration of Approval of the FY 1997 Operating Budget 6. Consideration of Items Regarding the Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School to Vision Village, Inc. 7. Update on Major Construction Projects 8. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board (per complete agenda) Additional items to be considered per complete agenda 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: June 11, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9608316 Thursday, June 20, 1996 11:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin, Texas AGENDA I. Call to order; roll call II. Citizens comments III. Approval of minutes of April 25, 1996 meeting IV. Issues to be Considered 1. Chairman's Report: Resolution regarding the Board's five-year commitment to merit increases 2. Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report; Mental Health Performance Indicators 3. Selection by the Board of the HCS Rate Setting Methodology Option 4. Consideration of Approval of the Strategic Plan for FY 1997-2001 5. Consideration of Approval of the West Texas Centers for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Plan 6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 408, Subchapter D, Governing Additional Mandatory Standards for Selected Providers of Community- based Mental Retardation Supports and Services 7. Consideration of Approval of Update to the Long Term Care Plan for FY 96-97 Additional items to be considered per complete agenda. 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: June 11, 1996, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9608315 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, June 24, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate Highway 35-Building E-Rom 201S Austin AGENDA: The purpose of the hearing will be to determine whether Emergency Order Number 96-1011-IHW, granted by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) on June 6, 1996 to Amoco Petroleum Products (Amoco) should be affirmed, modified or set aside by the Commission. The Order authorizes Amoco to inject wastewater consisting of an aqueous solution of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) into the Company's permitted Class I injection wells Numbers WDW-80, WDW- 127 and WDW-128. The injection of the wastewater shall conform to the operating limits for injection pressure, injection rate, injection volume, pH and specific gravity as provided in the permits for WDW-80, WDW-127 and WDW-128. The injection wells are located on Amoco's Texas City Refinery's plant property in Galveston County, Texas. Emergency authorization in inject the wastewater into the injection wells is necessary to mitigate the existing significant fire hazards and potential health effects at the Company's Texas City Refinery. The Emergency Order, if affirmed, is to be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Emergency Order 96-1011-IHW. There are no alternative permitted facilities reasonably available for the disposal of this waste. Authorization to dispose of the wastewater, pursuant to the Order, shall terminate 90 days from the date of issuance of the Order, or upon issuance of permitted amendments for WDW-80, WDW-127 and WDW-128, whichever is earlier. Contact: Alexandre Bourgeois, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0600. Filed: June 10, 1996, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9608261 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Rehab Unit, Columbia Medical Center, 3301 Matlock Austin Investigations Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Review and possible action regarding the following cases: 95-28; 96-01; 96-02; 96-07; 96-08; 96-10; 96-11; 96-12; 96-13; 96-14; 96-15; 96- 16; 96-17; 96-18; 96-18; 96-19; III. Review and possible action on miscellaneous correspondence. IV. Adjournment Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 787-3942. Filed: June 11, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9608313 Friday, June 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes of December 1, 1995 and March 29, 1996 meetings. III. Public comment IV. Report from Texas Occupational Therapy Association V. Report from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and discussion of and possible action on changes in their procedures. VI. Discussion and possible action on proposed rule changes to the following sections: Section 362.1. Definitions; Section 365.1. Type of Licenses; Section 373.1 Supervision; Section 374. Disciplinary Actions VII. Discussion of an possible action on plans for a joint meeting with the Physical Therapy Board. VIII. Discussion and possible action on physical agent modalities. IX. Discussion of and possible action on possible changes to the Texas Occupational Therapy Practice Act. X. Report from the Investigations Committee; Review and possible action on case #95-28; Discussion and possible action on General Investigative Activity; NBCOT disciplinary process redesign effort; Facility Inspections XI. OT Coordinator's Report XII. Executive Director's Report XIII. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. XIV. Presiding Officer's Report XV. Items for future consideration XVI. Discussion and possible action on the next meeting date. XVII. Adjournment Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 787-3942. Filed: June 11, 1996, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9608321 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call; 2. Staff/visitors; 3. Review/approve minutes of previous meeting; 4. Review Board action on committee recommendations; 5. Liability for correct continuing education (CE) class; 6. Hot check letter to providers; 7. "Vision Texas"; 8. Associated Buildings and Contractors (ABC) report on Construction Education Foundation (CEF) and status; 9. CEF advertising CE; 10. ABC involvement with CEF and status of ABC; 11. Plumbing Education Council (PECT) report on 95-96 classes; 12. Class sign-in procedures; 13. Monitored classes; 14. Class no shows; 15. Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)-Texas A&M University System request for instructor approval; 16. Board rule sec.361.26(b); 17. PECT report on 96-97 book; 18. Class improvements; 19. Instructor requirements; 20. 97-98 book; 21. Board requirements for 97-98 book provider; 22. 97-98 book provider requirements for Board; 23. Provider application; 24. Report on board CE instructor classes; 25. Grants to further education; 26. Adjourn Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145 Ext. 222. Filed: June 11, 1996, 12:57 p.m. TRD-9608291 Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Rules Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call; 2. Staff/visitors; 3. Review/approve minutes of previous meeting; 4. Report on rules sec.sec.361.1, 361.6, 361.7, 363.5, 363.6, 363.11, 365.1, 365.2, 365.3, 363.5, 365.6, 367.3. and 367.4; 5. Report on rules sec.sec.361.27, 361.28, 365.10, 365.14, and 367.7; 6. Rule regarding magnetic signs; 7. Possible rule regarding job site signs; 8. Rule sec.361.1; 9. Possible rule regarding drain cleaners; 10. Rule sec.361.26(b); 11. Possible rule regarding grandfathering from education requirements; 12. Hardships; 13. Inspectors in unincorporated areas; 14. Inspectors in municipalities of less than 5,000; 15. Unlicensed inspectors in municipalities of less than 5,000; 16. Possible rule regarding enforcement outside municipalities; 17. Printing of License Law book; 18. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145 Ext. 222. Filed: June 11, 1996, 12:57 p.m. TRD-9608290 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors Thursday, June 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III Suite 400 Austin, Texas AGENDA Call to order, read the Antitrust Statement, hear public participation, approve minutes of the April 30, 1996, board meeting, discuss and take possible action on the following items: Action items-Finance and Audit Committe Report, Legal and Claims Committee Report, presentation of statement of purpose and responsibilities for the Personnel Committee, formulation of the Governmental Task Force, Pension plan presentation, discuss and take possible action on the following items: Informational items-NAIC/Guaranty Fund Issues update, Texas Workers Compensation Insurance Facility update, claims update-environmental, Executive Session-Regulatory report, Conservators report, report on pending claims litigation 1. Lone Star Steel, 2. Waldrep, Attorney's report regarding the Pension Plan, and discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: June 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9608335 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Tuesday, June 25, 1996 10:30 a.m. Texas Wesleyan University, School of Law, Room 215, Library, 2535 East Grauwyler Road Irving, Texas Search Committee AGENDA The Search Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to discuss applicants for the position of Executive Director. Contact: Jennifer Noack, Acting Executive Director, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700 Filed: June 12, 1996, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9608347 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, 5th Floor Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of the May 22, 1996, Board Meeting. 3. Consider a Request for Financing from the Texas Youth Commission in the amount of $42,776,955 for construction projects, and select a method of sale. 4. Consider the selection of a Remarking Agent and Dealer for the Texas Public Finance authority Tax Exempt Commercial Paper Revenue Notes, Series B (Master Lease Purchase Program). 5. Consider approval of a Request for Proposal for selection of a Certified Public Accountant for work on the Annual Financial Report. 6. Discussion of the Historically Underutilized Business certification process applicable to investment banking and bond counsel firms. 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. Filed: June 11, 1996, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9608271 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, June 28, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 10645-Application of Credit Loans, Inc. doing business as Loan Star Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. This applications was filed on June 11, 1996. Applicant plans to resell local exchange service including tone dialing, custom call, Caller ID, toll restriction, bill number screening and all other services which are available on a resale basis from the underlying exchange carriers within the applicant's service area. The area to be covered corresponds with the area presently being serviced by the underlying carrier, Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Southwestern Bell, General Telephone Exchange and United Telephone Exchange. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by June 21, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 11, 1996, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9608327 Friday, June 28, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16029-Application of Lone Star Net, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. This application was filed on June 7, 1996. Applicant plans to provide local exchange telephone service, basic local telecommunications service, switched access service and any other service for which a SPCOA is required. Applicant seeks certification for all geographic regions certificate by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc, Central Telephone Company of Texas, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. Sugerland Telephone Company and Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. and incorporates as its boundaries of these incumbent local exchange companies as of the date the applicant's certificate is granted and including any new geographic areas which may from time to time be added to the service area boundaries of these incumbent local exchange companies. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by June 21, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 11, 1996, 10:33 a.m. TRD-9608181 Friday, June 28, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16030-Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a Certificate of Operating Authority. This application was filed on June 7, 1996. Applicant plans to provide a full range of telecommunications services, including, but not limited to, local exchange service, basic local telecommunications service, and switched access service in the proposed areas. SWB will also provide long distance, WATS, 800 ISDN, data services, custom calling services, Caller ID and other optional services. SWB will rely on GTE Southwest, Inc. other certificated local exchange companies in the certificated areas, competitive access providers, PCS providers and its own facilities, as appropriate, to provide its services. The proposed service area boundary for this application will follow the boundaries of the following listed GTE Southwest, Inc. exchanges: Carrollton, Denton, DFW Airport, Garland, Grapevine, Irving, Keller, Lewisville, Plano and Rowlett. Persons who wish to intervene or other participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to te Commission by June 21, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: June 10, 1996, 10:33 a.m. TRD-9608182 Structural Pest Control Board Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, June 26,1996, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.122 Austin, Texas AGENDA I. Approval of Board Minutes of March 28, 1996. II. Public Comment and Public Hearing on sec.593.23 and sec.591.21. III. Consider for Adoption sec.593.23 and sec.91.21. IV. Termite Task Force Committee Report on Termite Treatment Standards. V. Consider Proposals for Decisions in Hearings. VI. Review of Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements. VII. Jack Stuffebaum dba Ag-Ed group to appear to request to the board a change in continuing education. VIII. Discussion on Vector Control by Texas Department of Health. IX. Consider Proposals for Amendments to various sections of the law. X. Discussion of Policy on Control of Lice. XI. Discussion of Budget draft for FY1998-1999. XII. Executive Director's Report. XIII. Set date for next board meeting. Contact: Benny Mathis, 9101 FM 1325, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835- 4066. Filed: June 11, 1996, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9608292 Texas Southern University Friday, June 28, 1996 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, 5th Floor, Houston, Texas Special Meeting of the Board of Regents AGENDA Meeting to consider: The 1996-97 Annual Budgets; and other Legal Matters pending before the committee; Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911 Filed: June 11, 1996. 11:53 a.m. TRD-9608286 Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday, June 18, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Approve minutes. Awards/recognitions/resolutions. National Maximum Speed Zones. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Chapter 1, 3, 9, 17, 21, 23, 25, and 28. Programs: 1997 Preventive Maintenance Program. Environmental Projects. Multimodal Transportation. Strategic Plan. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Open comment period. Delegations: New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce; and Denton and Tarrant Counties. Contact:Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: June 10, 1996, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9608258 Thursday, June 27, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 410 East Fifth Street, Second Floor Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on April 11, 1996. Public hearing and consideration of proposed Rule 101.66. Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to Rules 105.4 and 105.10. Consideration of proposal for decision. Consideration of agreed final orders. Orders of dismissal. Other: a. Litigation status report; b. Review of consumer complaint recap report including decisions made by examiners, division director and board members; c. Recap of enforcement activities; d. Division budget status. Executive Session under sec.551.074, Government Code, discussion of personnel. Adjournment. Contact: Brett Bray, 410 East Fifth Street, First Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 505-5100. Filed: June 10, 1996, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9608259 Texas Water Development Board Fianance Committee Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 10:30 a.m. S.F.A. Building, Room 513F 1700 North Congress Austin, Texas AGENDA 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of May 15, 1996. 2. Consider a grant/loan to the City of Mercedes (Hidalgo County) for the design and construction of water and wastewater system Improvements (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 3. Consider a grant/loan to the Catarina Water Supply Water Supply Corporation (Dimmit County) for the design and construction of water system improvements and upgrading septic tanks (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 4. Consider a 764,10 contingency commitment to the City of Mercedes (Hidalgo County) for the replacement of the I/A Technology wastewater treatment system for De Anda and Saenz colonias. 5. Briefing and discussion on the Colonia Plumbing Loan Program. 6. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects. 7. Report on the status of approved contracts. 8. May consider items on the agenda of the June 19, 1996 board meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-7847 Filed: June 11, 1996 TRD-9608306 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 1:30 p.m.. S.F.A. Building, Room 118 1700 North Congress Austin, Texas AGENDA The board will consider; minutes; financial and committee reports; financial assistance for cities of Ingleside on the Bay, La Feria, Edgewood, Princeton, Mercedes, Moore Water Supply Corporation, El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, Town of Combs, and Charterwood Municipal Utility District; extension of commitment for Travis County WC&ID #14; amendment to Board Resolution #96-21 to change reference to the City of Austin, transfer of funds and reallocation of funds; authorizing the Executive Administrator and Development Fund Manager to solicit proposals for an underwriting team for future board negotiated bond issues and transactions; authorizing the executive administrator and development fund manager to take necessary action for $55,00,000 bond sale and selection of underwriters; establishing an emergency loan program for small communities; proceeding with amendments to board rules regarding the grant/loan calculation for EDAP projects; the board's Legislative Appropriations Request; request from Jckson Water Supply Corporation to amend Deed of Trust to allow RECD to receive parity lien on the Corporation's property & water revenues; policies and procedures related to operation of the Colonia Plumbing Loan Program; Executive Session regarding PLS vs. TWDB litigation and performance evaluation of the Executive Administrator. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-7847 Filed: June 11, 1996, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9608307 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Wednesday, June 19, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin, Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Austin Texas Water Resources Finance Authority AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting on January 18, 1996 and March 21, 1996. 2. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator and Development Fund Manager to solicit proposals for an underwriting team for future Authority negotiated bond issues and transactions. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: June 11, 1996, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9608308 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday June 20-Friday June 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Lago Vista, Conference Center, 1918 American Drive Lago Vista, Texas AGENDA The Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 20 and Friday June 21, 1996. Thursday, June 20, 9:00 a.m.- Welcome; Action on FY97, FY98, FY99 operating budgets; Statement of Meeting Purpose and Objectives; Discussion of Council Goals; Friday, June 21, 9:00 a.m.- Development of Council Action Plans, Identification of short- and long-term strategies; legislative issues; 12:00 p.m.- meeting ends. Notice: Persons with Disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who made need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 912-7158 (or Relay Texas (800) 735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 912-7158 Filed: June 11, 1996, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9608305 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday June 18, 1996 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin, Texas AGENDA Prior meeting notes; Staff reports; Consideration and possible proposal for adoption of rules regarding additional transitional child care eligibility criteria; Consideration and possible final adoption of rules regarding the Job Training Partnership Act; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of Internal Audit Charter; Discussion, consideration and possible action with regard to submitted applications for certification of various local workforce development boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action with regard to transfer of programs pursuant to H.B. 1863; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 25; Executive session to consult with staff attorney regarding the Open Meetings Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on unemployment compensation cases; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Dockets 24 and 35; and Set date and discuss agenda for next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, Director of Legal Services, Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833 Filed: June 10, 1996, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9608256