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, September 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, Texas Utility Division AGENDA A hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in the following docket: SOAH DOCKET NO. 473-96-0117; PUC DOCKET NO. 15102-APPLICATION OF GULF STATES UTILITIES COMPANY TO RECONCILE ITS FUEL COSTS, FOR PERMISSION TO DELAY REQUESTING A SURCHARGE, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR A SURCHARGE TO RECOVER UNDER-RECOVERED FUEL EXPENSE. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: August 5, 1996, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9611221 Texas Department on Aging Wednesday, August 7, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1949 South IH-35, Third floor large conference room Austin Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Operations Committee AGENDA: Call public hearing to order. Public hearing to receive comments on new and amended administrative rules that were published for review and comment. Call meeting to order. Minutes of June 6, 1996 meeting. Publish new and amended administrative rules for 30-day review and comment. Adopt or withdraw various administrative rules as published. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, Texas Department on Aging, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas, (512) 444-2727. Filed: July 30, 1996, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9610978 Wednesday, August 7, 1996, 2:30 p.m. 1949 South IH-35, Small conference room Austin Audit and Finance Committee AGENDA: Call to order. Minutes of June 12, 1996 meeting. Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge regarding disposition of the issuance of disallowance to the Permian Basin Regional Planning Council. Budget Report. Administrative Funds Budget-FY 1997 Operating Budget; FY 1996 Administrative Funds-Supplemental Expenditure Budget. Legislative Appropriations Request. Internal Audit-Data Services Division. FY 1997 internal audit plan. Residential Repair grant award. 1997 Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) funding methodology. FY 1997 Caryyover waiver for all Title III-B, Supportive Services and Senior Centers, III-C, Nutrition Service, and III-D, In-Home Services for Frail Older Individuals funding. Audit updates; internal and State Auditor. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, Texas Department on Aging, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas, (512) 444-2727. Filed: July 30, 1996, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9610979 Thursday, August 8, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Texas Department on Aging, 1949 South IH 35, Third Floor Large Conference Room Austin Board on Aging AGENDA Consider and possible act on: Call to order. Minutes of June 13, 1996 meeting. Public testimony. Chairman's report. Executive Director's report. Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Operations Committee-Publish new and amended administrative rules review and comment; adopt or withdraw various administrative rules as published. Audit and Finance Committee-Reommendation of Administrative Law Judge regarding Permian Basin Regional Planning Council; Budget report; Administrative Funds Budget; Legislative Appropriations Request; Internal Audit of TDoA Data Services Division; FY 1997 internal audit plan; Residential Repair grant award; 1997 Health Care Financing Administration funding methodoloyg; FY 1996 Carryover waiver for all Title III-B, C, D funding; Audit updates. Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)-Select representatives; Appoint Chair and Vice-Chair. Area Plans/contracts. Adoption of census figures to use with funding formulae. Statewide Conference on Aging. Concealed weapons policy. Older Americans Act reauthorization bill. Reports Board member travel. General announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-2727. Filed: July 30, 1996, 4:01 a.m. TRD-9610980 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday. August 14, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Inn of the Hills, Medallion Room, 1001 Junction Highway Kerrville Texas Mohair Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Opening Remarks Discussion & Action: Report form TDA-Katie Dickie; Check-off Assessment & Refunds Report; Financial Institution Opportunities; Current Financial Institution-CD Renewal; Acceptance of Board Member Resignation/Appointment of new Board Member; Texas Warehouse Association; Signs to Warehouse, Buyers, and Processors; Promotion, Education, Research Opportunities; Reimbursement of expenses to Mohair Council of America; Other requirements for the Board; Establishment of Advisory committees; Scheduling of next meeting. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Mr. Duery Menzies, Mohair Council of America, 516 First National Bank Bldg., P.O. Box 5337, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 655-3161 Filed: July 30, 1996, 11:02 p.m. TRD-9610933 Thursday, August 15, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Board Room, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board AGENDA Opening Remarks and Welcome Review and approval of minutes of last meeting Review and approval of Fiscal Affairs Reports of Officers and Directors Discussion and Action: New Business- Review of telephone messages; Annual Reports from various associations; Request for additional funding for Predators in the Classroom project; Scheduling of next meeting. Unfinished Business- Review status of Castleberry update, Pecos River Club; Sul Ross University; Biennial Election planning and information; Sul Ross State University; Schleicher County Producers Association; Second Quarter Audit of non-paying auctions, Girvin Wildlife Management Club Equipment request; Report from Gary Nunley-Animal Damage Control. Other Business Adjourn Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902-3543-- (915) 659-8777. Filed: August 2, 1996, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9611074 Friday, August 16, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress, Room 911 Austin Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board AGENDA Discussion and Action on the Texas-Israel Exchange Program research and development grant proposals. Contact: Sheri Land, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-8536. Filed: August 1, 1996, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9611061 Monday, August 19, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Harvey Hotel Downtown, 400 North Olive Dallas Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board AGENDA Call to Order Action: Swearing in of Levi Heath Discussion and Action: Minutes; Financial Reports; GSP Operating Agreement Review; TGSPB96-97 Budget Approval; Funding Considerations; Research/Marketing Proposals; USFGC Update Discussion: Office Evaluation Committee Report; Research/Marketing Updates; Other Business Adjourn Contact: Jack Eberspacher, P.O. Box 560, Abernathy, Texas 79311-0560, (806) 298- 4501 Filed: August 2, 1996, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9611073 Thursday, August 22, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA Administrative hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Edwin Garrett to hear alleged violations of Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, subchapter D, and the Department's Boll Weevil Eradication Program regulations, SOAH Docket No. 551-96-1112. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin,, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7583 Filed: August 5, 1996, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9611213 Thursday, August 22, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA Administrative hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Nina Garrett to hear alleged violations of Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, subchapter D, and the Department's Boll Weevil Eradication Program regulations, SOAH Docket No. 551-96-1113. Contact: Dolored Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: August 5, 1996, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9611214 Thursday, August 29, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA Administrative hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Cecil D. Vineyard to hear alleged violations of Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, subchapter D, and the Department's Boll Weevil Eradication Program regulations, SOAH Docket No. 551-96-1114. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: August 5, 1996, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9611215 The State Bar of Texas Friday, August 9, 1996, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Suite 206 Austin, Texas The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA PUBLIC SESSION: Call to Order/ Introductions/ Approve Minutes CLOSED SESSION: Discuss authorization of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel to take appropriate action with respect to pending disciplinary matters/ Discuss assignment of special counsel to pending disciplinary cases/ discuss performance of General counsel/Chief Disciplinary counsel and staff. PUBLIC SESSION RECONVENED: Discuss: Authorization of General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel to take appropriate action with respect to those matters discussed in closed session/ review outcome of recent cases/discuss attorneys fees assessed in disciplinary cases/report on matters unresolved in prior meetings/review statistical data/discuss compliance monitoring/review commission's compliance with provisions of the State Bar Act, Orders of the Supreme Court and Procedural Rules/discuss budget and operations of the General Counsel's office and the commission/discuss grievance committee issues/ discuss Special Counsel Program/ discuss mediation of disciplinary matters/ Presentations by trial staff/ discuss future meetings/ discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission. Public Comment. Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: August 1, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9611054 Texan's War on Drugs Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 7600 Chevy Chase Drive, #115 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA 1.Call to Order 2. Establish Quorum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Approval of Resolutions 5. Executive Session 6. Action on matters from Executive Session 7. Discussion with Roy Spence, President, GSD&M. 8. President's Report: Financial Report; Service Delivery Report; Executive Report 9. Set Next Board Meeting 10. Other Business/ Adjourn Contact: William Halsell, 7600 Chevy Chase Drive, #115, Austin, Texas 78752, (512)452-0141 Filed: August 2, 1996, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9611138 Texas Education Agency Monday, August 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook Language Arts Committee AGENDA The State Textbook Language Arts Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9611146 Monday, August 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook Science Committee AGENDA The State Textbook Science Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9611148 Monday, August 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook Fine Arts Committee AGENDA The State Textbook Fine Arts Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9611149 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 6-101, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook Languages -- German AGENDA The State Textbook Languages -- German Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9611150 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook Languages -- Spanish AGENDA The State Textbook Languages -- Spanish Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9611151 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook Physical Education Committee AGENDA The State Textbook Physical Education Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:13 p.m. TRD-96011152 Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook English Social Studies Committee AGENDA The State Textbook English Social Studies Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9611153 Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin State Textbook Spanish Social Studies Committee AGENDA The State Textbook Spanish Social Studies Committee will meet to discuss instructional materials submitted for consideration for adoption in 1996. After discussion is completed, the committee will vote on instructional materials to be recommended to the State Board of Education and will compile a report detailing any errors that the committee recommends the board require publishers to correct in adopted materials. State Textbook committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting. Contact: Debra Kile, Texas Education Agency; 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9611154 Employee Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, August 14, 1996, 11:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium -- ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Overview of Risk Assessment /Audit Plan Process. 2. Proposed Fiscal Year 1997 ERS Internal Audit Plan 3. Status Reports on Audit Activities -- a) Fiscal Year 1996 Internal Audit Plan; b) Deloitte & Touche Recommendations from Fiscal Year 1995; c) Internal Audit Recommendations from Prior Fiscal Years; d) State Auditor Recommendations from Prior Fiscal Years 4. Future Meeting Date 5. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail; 18th and Brazos; Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336 Filed: August 2, 1996, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9611066 Wednesday, August 14, 1996, 1:30 p.m. ERS Auditorium -- ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes; Proposed ERS Operating Budget for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1997; Calendar to Elect Member to ERS Board of Trustees; Final Adoption of Amendments to 34 TAC sec.sec.81.1, 81.7 and 81.11 Relating to the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Program; Transfers from Interest Account to Employees Saving, Retirement Annuity Reserve, and State Accumulation Accounts; Proposed Fiscal Year 1997 ERS Internal Audit Plan and Status Reports on Audit Activities; Executive Session; Action Resulting from Executive Session; Appeals of Contested Cases; Consideration of Appointment of Acting Executive Director; ERS Board of Trustees Chairman/Vice-Chairman Election; Next Trustee Meeting Date; Adjournment. Contact: William S. Nail; 18th and Brazos; Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336 Filed: August 2, 1996, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9611065 Office of the Governor- Criminal Justice Division Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 221 E. 11th Street, 1st Floor Main Conference room Austin, Texas Disproportionate Minority Confinement AGENDA I. Welcome and Roll Call II. Review and Comment re; Telephone Survey Instrument III. Progress Report IV. Adjourn Contact: Glenn Brooks, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas, (512) 463-1944; Ed Santiago, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1786. Filed: August 1, 1996, 2:41 p.m. TRD-96011055 Texas House of Representatives Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004, 14th and Congress Streets Austin House Committee on Public Health AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. New Business: A) Take public testimony on the following interim charge: Study possibilities of improving access to health care for children. IV. Other Business V. Adjourn Contact: Laura Lawlor, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0806. Filed: July 30, 1996, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9610973 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, August 9, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Conference Room 560-W Austin Advisory Subcommittee on Nursing Facilities AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Introduction of visitors/staff Approval of Minutes Long Term Care Director's Update Assistant Commissioner's Update Rule changes Update Other items of Interest Next Meeting and adjournment Contact: Mary Sidelnik, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 834- 6696. Filed: July 31, 1996, 10:30 a.m. TRD-96011025 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Wednesday, August 7, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Committee Room 5, Fifth Floor, Clements Building, 15th and Lavaca Streets, Austin REVISED AGENDA: IV. Consideration of and Action on Suggestions Submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program- Add the following suggestion: 696-0742 -- Glen Skaggs and Cathy Gibbs Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2393. Filed: July 30, 1996, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9610972 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, August 23, 1996, 8:30 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin, Texas AGENDA Hearing to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Agents LEO PAUL BLACK, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Group II, Insurance Agent's License and Solicitor's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance and BEVERLY L. BINDER, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and Variable Contract Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (Prehearing Conference). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: August 5, 1996, 7:47 a.m. TRD-9611169 General Land Office Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin, Texas Veteran's Land Board AGENDA Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of nominations, terms and conditions for the October 1, 1996 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; consideration and action on resolution to substitute bonds under the confirmation relating to the swap agreement with Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products, L.P.; Consideration and action on resolution to undertake a five year fixed-to-floating interest rate swap with a notional amount of $150,000,000 with AIG Financial Products corporation; Consideration and action on resolution ratifying optional redemptions. Contact: Linda Fisher, General Land Office, 1700 N. Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9611167 August 13, 1996 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of nominations, terms and conditions for the October 1, 1996 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; consideration and action on resolution to substitute bonds under the confirmation relating to the swap agreement with Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products, L.P.; consideration and action on resolution to undertake a five year fixed-to-floating interest rate swap with a notional amount of 150,000,000 with AIG Financial Products Corporation; consideration and action on resolution ratifying optional redemptions. Contact: Linda Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836 (512) 463-5248. Filed: August 2, 1996 4:48 p.m. TRD-9611163 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, August 8, 1996 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin AGENDA Call to Order; Comments by the Chair; Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the June 7, 1996, TALCB meeting; comments by Legal Counsel, including: possible future rule review and revisions; the TALCB's responsibilities concerning a possible petition for a declaratory ruling under sec.151.8 of the Rules of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; consideration and possible action on a petition for a declaratory ruling concerning Section 4(c) of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (Art. 6573a.1, V.T.C.S.) filed under sec.151.8 of the Rules of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; Staff reports, including: active certifications/licenses; certifications/licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; office relocation; experience verification audits; TALCB home page on the Internet, Governor's Executive Development Program, and AARP activities; report from the Budget Committee; discussion and possible action to adopt recommendations of the Budget committee regarding the FY-97 operating budget, and the Request for Legislative Appropriation for FY-98 and FY-99; discussion of and possible action regarding the commissioner's compensation; report from the Education committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education committee regarding approval of courses for meeting educational requirements, requirements for USPAP courses, USPAP instructors workshop, testing and other educational matters; report from the Enforcement Committee; discussion and possible action concerning complaints numbered; 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-021, 96-001,96-003, 06-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-016, 06-019, 06-020, 96-022, 96-024, 06-025, 06-026,96-027, 06-028, 96-029, 96-030, 96-031, 96-032, 06-033 96-034, 96-035, 96-036, 96-037, and 96-038; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 Filed: July 30, 1996, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9610956 Texas Lottery Commission Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founder's Building, 1st Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA The Bingo Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order; approval of the July 19, 1996 Bingo Advisory Committee meeting minutes; report by the Bingo Advisory Committee chairperson on the July 22, 1996 Texas Lottery Commission meeting on matters relating to charitable bingo; consideration, public comment, and possible action on recommendations to be made to the Senate Interim Committee on Charitable Bingo by the Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration, public comment and possible action on recommendations to be made to the House Interim Committee on Charitable Bingo by the Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration and public comment on the needs and concerns of the state's charitable bingo industry, including but not limited to the statutes and rules; consideration of the status of approval of cardminding devises and pull-tab dispensers; consideration, public comment and possible action on agenda items for future Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; Adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Rene McCoy at (512) 371-4823 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 371-4935. Filed: August 2, 1996, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9611118 Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists Monday, August 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Crowne Plaza, St. Anthony Hotel, La Fitte Room, 300 East Travis Street San Antonio REVISED AGENDA The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: proposal for Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Texas A & M University located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. For ADA assistance contact Charles Pankey (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to meeting. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9611156 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners/ Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Monday, August 5, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Licensure Committee EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA In addition to previously posted agenda, the following have been added: review of additional applications for examination licensure concerning Karen Elizabeth Nunley and Eva Middlebrooks Putnam. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016 Filed: August 2, 1996, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9611119 Texas National Research Laboratory Commission Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 11:30 a.m. Conference Room A, Terminal Building, 2nd Floor, Love Field Airport Dallas AGENDA Call to Order and Administrative Actions -- J. Fred Bucy, Jr. Chairman's Report -- J. Fred Bucy, Jr. Executive Director's Report -- Edward C. Bingler Other Reports Action Items Public Comment Adjourn Contact: Dixie Eoff, 2275 N. Highway 77, Suite 100, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (214) 935-7800 Filed: August 5, 1996, 11:27 a.m. TRD-9611223 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, August 12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by the City of Palestine to amend its water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Number 12135 to provide water utility service in Anderson County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located generally south and southwest of downtown Palestine, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by State Highway Loop 256, on the south by County Road 2140, on the east by Range Road, and on the west by U.S. Highway, 79 and the western boundary of CCN Number 10796. The total area being requested includes approximately 3,625 acres and one current customer. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0381. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 7711-3025, (512) 475- 3445. Filed: July 30, 1996, 12:13 p.m. TRD-9610935 Monday, August 12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building F-Room 31034 (TNRCC Complex), 12015 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by W. E. Vlasek doing business as Canyon Springs Water System for an increase in water rates effective May 1, 1996, for its service area located in Kerr County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-1130. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475- 3445. Filed: July 30, 1996, 12:13 p.m. TRD-9610934 Monday, August 12, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 12118 N. Interstate 35, Room 201S, Bldg. E Austin, Texas AGENDA The Commission will meet in a work session for discussion between Commissioners and Staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239- 3317. Filed: August 1, 1996, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9611048 Friday, August 16, 1996, 10 a.m. Building B-Room 201A (TNRCC Complex) 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by WOODCREEK UTILITIES, INC appealing the decision of the governing body of the City of Woodcreek concerning the water and sewer rates charge by Woodcreek Utilities, Inc. to its customers located within the corporate limits of the City of Woodcreek in Hays County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-1358. Contact: Melissa Medina, State Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445 Filed: July 30, 1996, 12:13 p.m. TRD-9610936 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 10 a.m. Building B-Room 1014A (TNRCC Complex) 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by ELM CREEK WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION appealing the wholesale water rates charge by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation in McLennan County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-1298. Contact: Melissa Medina, State Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445 Filed: July 30, 1996, 12:13 p.m. TRD-9610938 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building B-Room 1014A (TNRCC Complex), 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by the City of Moody appealing the wholesale water rates charged by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation in McLennan County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-1297. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475- 3445. Filed: July 30, 1996, 12:13 p.m. TRD-9610937 Thursday, September 5, 1996, 10 a.m. Building B-Room 1014A (TNRCC Complex) 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by TEXAS EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO., for a class 3 Modification of their hazardous waste Permit Number HW-50043. When the TNRCC Commissioners evaluated this application and hearing request, they approved the modification to those portions of Permit Number HW-50043 which were not contested. Those portions of the application which are contested were severed from the rest and were remanded to SOAH for a contested case hearing on those portions only. The facility, a chemical manufacturing facility, is located near the intersection of State Highway 149 and Estes Parkway at the end of Kodak Boulevard, on about 2,389 acres near Longview, in Harrison County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0763. Contact: Melissa Medina, State Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445 Filed: July 30, 1996, 12:14 p.m. TRD-9610939 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on: the eligibility requests from Jean Ellen Dossman, Petitioner; Marie Galvan Greenway, Applicant -- Endorsement; Phillip Arthur Hall, Applicant; Endorsement; Sharon Lynn Harrington, Applicant -- Endorsement; Susan Arlene Hessman, Applicant; Rebecca Lynn Wylie Hughey, Applicant; Norma Wessley McGuire, Applicant- Endorsement; Teresa Irene Peters, Petitioner; Leslie Ann Ruben, Applicant; Mary Louise Rodriguez Sullivan, Applicant; and Eric Hughes Von Dran, Petitioner. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on: the Declaratory Order requests from Kenneth Jerome Bauersfeld, Petitioner; and Dorothy Elizabeth Thompson, Petitioner. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on: the Agreed Orders on Dolores Rendon Aguilera, #214089; Gail Marcia Atteridge, #541985; Armida Kathlene Bakity, #605971; Nancy E. Taylor Bledsoe, #223575; Roberta Dorothy Fahlman, Applicant- Endorsement; Bobbie J. Shearsor Kirkwood, #230468; Wilfredo Laureano-Julia, #542885; Tony L. Tillman, #256203; and Donna Jean Wayman, #574089. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6811. Filed: August 2, 1996, 1:29 p.m. TRD-9611093 Friday, August 23, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 2-225 Austin Nursing Practice Advisory Committee AGENDA 9:30 a.m. Call to Order; Roll Call; Approval of November 7, 1995 Meeting Minutes; Approval of Agenda. 9:45 a.m. Introduction of members and staff 10:00 a.m. Review of Board Action, May 1996; Review of Position Statement on the Role of School Nurse; Review of TEA Rules related to school nursing. 10:15 a.m. Identification of issues and concerns of school nurses-brainstorming. 10:45 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Group and prioritize issues and concerns. 11:30 a.m. Working Lunch 12:30 p.m. Open Discussion/comments from observers/comments from Committee. 1:30 p.m. Action plan for identified priority concerns of school nurses. 2:15 p.m. Comments and questions from Committee Members. 3:00 p.m. Adjourn. Contact: Mitchell Diaz, P.O. Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6844. Filed: August 1, 1996, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9611050 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Education Committee AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Consideration and possible recommendations relating to educational requirements of applicants III. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding Section 329.1 license procedure IV. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding 329.2 License by examination V. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding 329.5 Licensing Procedures for Foreign-Trained Applicants VI. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: August 2, 1996, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9611157 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Saturday, August 3, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-2225 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA The Board will discuss and possibly act on: Executive session pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.071 relating to pending litigation involving Robert O'Neal; and pending litigation involving Robert O'Neal. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Robert O'Neal filed litigation against the board on August 1, 1996 and a court hearing is set for August 9, 1996. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658 Filed: August 2, 1996, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9611107 Texas Department of Public Safety Wednesday, August 7, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoalcreek Boulevard Austin AGENDA There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action on: Secretary's report; Docket Numbers 13575 (SOAH Number 743-95-1173), 15100 (SOAH Number 473-95-1820), 15133 (SOAH Number 473-96-0824); 14465 (SOAH Number 473-95-1189), 15489, 13693, Project Number 14045 and Docket Number 15840, Project Numbers 15000, 15001, and 15002; FERC Order Numbers 888, 889 and notice of proposed rulemaking on Capacity Reservation Tariffs; Competition in wholesale electric power markets, including wholesale power contracts, power marketers, and exempt wholesale generators; ERCOT-SPP Interconnection Committee; Reliability and Service Quality; Docket Number 15810 (SOAH Number 473-96-0828); Docket Numbers 16029, 16045, 15925, 16005, 16004, 16030; Project Numbers 12475/12481; Docket Numbers 13698, 13705, 13771, 15230, 15231, Project Number 15557, Docket Number 15880; Filings submitted to the commission under Title I of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including requests for arbitration filed in Docket Numbers 16189, 16190, 16196 and 16226; Remand in Docket Number 9981 (Cause Number 93-13499); Project Numbers 14506, 15446; Requet for Good Cause Exception regarding Evaluation of Caller ID Consumers Education Panel Pursuant to rule 23.57(g)(5)(C); Commission' response to the Federal Telecomm. Act of 1996 including actions taken by the FCC; Competition in Local Telephone Markets and Services; Financial Audit of the Universal Service Fund for fiscal year ending 1995 (Project Number 9321); Project Numbers 16198, 16100, 15986; Enforcement of PURA provisions, commission rules and orders; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative procedures and personnel policy; Relocation to William B. Travis Building; Budget, fiscal matters and strategic planning; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: July 30, 1996, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9610971 Friday, August 16, 1996, 1:30 p.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin 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 Contact: James Wilson, DPS, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, Ext. 3700. Filed: August 1, 1996, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9611058 State Seed and Plant Board Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 8:30 a.m. West Texas Regional Office, 4502 Englewood Avenue Lubbock AGENDA Discussion and Action On: Minutes of the June 14, 1996 Meeting; applicants for License as Certified Seed Growers; Name Change for Grower License; Acknowledgment of Foreign Designations; Name change of Variety; Requests for Certification Eligibility and Public Comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: August 1, 1996, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9611060 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Monday, August 5, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 311 North 5th Street, Hearings Room Temple Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA Review and take appropriate action on Agency Smoking Policy. Reason for Emergency: Addition requested by Board Chairman after becoming aware of potential problem. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250 Filed: August 1, 1996, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9611040 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, August 9, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1400 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call- Chairperson Carolyn Bacon. II. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings. III. Executive Director's Report. IV. Financial Report. V. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Approval of Executive Director Duties. VI. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Approval of State Strategic Plan. VII. Review, Discussion and Possible Approval of Committee Structure. VIII. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Approval of Vendor Specification Direction. IX. Invited Testimony. X. Future Agenda Items. XI. Adjourn Meeting. Contact: Karen Zimmerman, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: August 1, 1996, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9611053 The Texas State University System Thursday, August 8, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Tower I, Room 1250A, Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Austin AGENDA Deliberations of the appointment employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal and/or replacement of the president of Lamar University at Beaumont. Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: August 5, 1996, 8:56 a.m. TRD-9611173 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, August 8, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 410 East Fifth Street, Second Floor Austin AGENDA Call to order; roll call. Approval of minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on May 16, 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 Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Agreed Final Orders. Enforcement Orders of Dismissal. Licensing 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 and Lemon Law Annual Report; c. Recap of Enforcement activities; d. Director's report on division operations. 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: July 30, 1996, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9610958 Friday, August 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Jasper County -- Bell Field; Airport Conference Room Jasper AGENDA Approve Minutes. Approval of draft Aviation Facility Development Program. Report on Routine Airport Maintenance Program. Briefing on Budget Adjustment for Legislative Appropriations Request. Briefing on Aviation Funding Studies. Report on Transition of Aviation Duties into Districts. Report on Aviation Terminal Program. Report on Federal Aviation Issues. Public Comments. Contact: Suetta Murray, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416-4500. Filed: August 1, 1996, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9611042 Texas Turnpike Authority Thursday, August 15, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Dallas Marriott Quorum, 14901 Dallas Parkway Dallas Board of Directors AGENDA The agenda includes: approval of minutes of Board of Directors meeting of July 10, 1996; consideration of TTA legislative/sunset review proposals; A) presentation by north Texas metropolitan counties, the Regional Transportation Council, the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition, and/or other local governments related to the sunset review of the TTA and other legislative proposals, B) discussion of legislative/sunset review proposals that may be recommended by the TTA Directors, C) consideration of actions relative to legislative/sunset review proposals, positions, or directives; Executive Session: A) Advice from counsel and TTA personnel about pending or contemplated litigation and/or settlement offers related to the Dallas North tollway System, including the Dallas North Tollway, the Addison Airport Tunnel, and the President George Bush Turnpike ("190T"); B) deliberations concerning purchase, exchange, lease, value, and donation of real property related to the Dallas North Tollway System, including the Dallas North Tollway, the Addison Airport Tunnel, and the President George Bush Turnpike ("190T":); C) deliberations concerning appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, and/or dismissal of various staff persons and positions; D) briefing by TTA and questioning of TTA staff related to the Dallas Tollway System and other TTA operations; consider award of engineering design and service contracts and supplemental agreements for the President George Bush Turnpike; consider approval of interlocal/interagency agreements involving engineering, procurement and construction matters related to 190T. Addison Tunnel and the Dallas North Tollway; consider acceptance of ROW Appraisal/Offer/Purchase List No. 69 related to the Dallas North Tollway System. Complete agenda is attached. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: July 31, 1996, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9611024 University Interscholastic League Monday, August 5, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th Street & Red River Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA Request for waiver of Four Year Rule by Todd Davis, representing Stanton High School, in Stanton Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: July 31, 1996, 11:13 a.m. TRD-9611026 Monday, August 5, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th Street & Red River Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA AA. Request for waiver of Four Year Rule by Todd Davis, representing Stanton High School, Stanton Texas. BB. Request for waiver of the Parent Residence rule by Chris Allison, representing Sealy High School, Sealy, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: August 1, 1996, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9611051 Wednesday, August 7, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Sheraton Hotel, IH35 at 5th Street Austin Policy Standing Committee AGENDA SUMMARY ABC -- Business Meeting. DE -- Public Hearing, Unscheduled Speakers FGHI -- Business Meeting Contact: Richard Floyd, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: August 1, 1996, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9611047 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, August 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin LEGAL ADMINISTRATION AGENDA A Prehearing conference has been scheduled for the above date and time in Docket No. 16242- INQUIRY OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL INTO THE REASONABLENESS OF RATES AND SERVICES OF CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF TEXAS (REMAND OF DOCKET NO. 9981). Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458- 0100 Filed: August 2, 1996, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9611143 Monday, August 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin AGENDA A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket No 16233-application of North American Telco, Inc., for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. This application was filed on July 30, 1996. Applicant plans to provide resold local switched services. This includes, but may not be limited to, monthly recurring, flat-rate local exchange service, foreign exchange service, foreign business office service, toll restriction, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, Caller ID and any other services which are available for resale from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certified carrier. NAT's requested SPCOA geographic area follows the boundaries of the existing service areas of the following local exchange carriers; Southwestern Bell, GTE, Centel, United Telephone and any other eligible local exchange carrier. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by August 14, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458- 0100 Filed: August 1, 1996, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9611144 Monday, August 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin AGENDA A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket No 16237-Application of Plum Creek Telephone Co. Inc., for a Certificate of Operating Authority. This application was filed on July 31, 1996. Applicant plans to provide the entire range of voice grade telecommunications services, including residential and business services, as well as enhanced ISDN services. Plum Creek will have the capability of providing custom calling features as well as class features. the boundaries of the proposed service area are identical to those of the GTE Kyle exchange. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by August 14, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458- 0100 Filed: August 1, 1996, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9611052 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, August 7, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA Prior meeting notes; Staff reports; Consideration and possible proposal for adoption of amendments to child labor rules sec.sec.17.4-17.6; Discussion, consideration and possible action acceptance of donations of Child Care Matching Funds; Discussion of funding for Communities in Schools Program; Discussion of funding for rate increase in child care services and efforts to maximize local donations of Child Care Matching Funds; Discussion of legislative initiatives for the Seventy-Fifth Legislature; Discussion of the 1998-1999 biennial budget; Discussion of the Ark-Tex private industry council; Discussion, consideration and possible action with regard to submitted applications for certification of various local workforce development boards; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 32; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss and take possible action on the role and responsibilities of the Internal Auditor and pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.075 regarding status of Benefits Redesign; 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 Docket 32; and Set date and discuss agenda for next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: July 30, 1996, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9610982 Monday, August 12, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA Background regarding the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund to be presented by Texas Workforce Commission staff. No action to be taken. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: August 2, 1996, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9611121 Saturday, August 17, 1996, 2:30 p.m. San Jacinto Room, Ambassador Hotel, 3100 I-40 West Amarillo Texas Commission for National and Community Service AGENDA Committee work (financial management, grant review, intergovernmental affairs, State Plan, Ad Hoc higher Education). Meeting continued to Sunday, August 18, 1996. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Christine Shakespeare at (512) 475-2583 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Christine Shakespeare, P.O. Box 13385, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2583 Filed: August 2, 1996, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9611122 Sunday, August 18, 1996, 9:30 a.m. San Jacinto Room, Ambassador Hotel, 3100 1-40 West Amarillo Texas Commission for National and Community Service AGENDA Approval of minutes; State of the Commission; Board Committee reports, Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Christine Shakespeare at (512) 475-2583 two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Christine Shakespeare, P.O. Box 13385, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2583 Filed: August 2, 1996, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9611123 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed July 30, 1996 Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, August 8, 1996, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. Lindley, Jr., 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9330. TRD-9610996 Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 8, 1996, 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9610961. Meetings Filed July 31, 1996 Edwards Aquifer Authority Administrative Committee met August 5, 1996, at 11615 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210)222-2204. TRD 9611030. Parmer Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet August 8, 1996, 305 Third Street, Bovina, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald E. Procter, P.O. Box 56, bovina, Texas 79009, (806) 238-1405. TRD 9611027. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation Directors will meet August 7, 1996, Icehouse Restaurant, Albany, at 12 noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (915) 762-2575. TRD 9611034. Meetings Filed August 1, 1996 Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet, August 13, 1996 at 400 Spring County Courthouse, Columbus, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD 9611063. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee, will meet august 22, 1996 at FM 356, Westwood Shores Country Club, Trinity, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter Diggles, 274 E. Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD 9611036. East Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet August 8, 1996, 3800 Stone road, Kilgore, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD 9611062. Education Service Center, Region IX, Regional Advisory Committee, will meet August 6, 1996, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Rogers, Region IX ESC, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (817) 322-6928. TRD 9611059. Edwards Aquifer Authority Administrative Committee met August 5, 1996 at 1615 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD 9611037. Liberty County Central Appraisal District will meet August 15, 1996, 315 Main Street, Liberty at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 446-5722. TRD 9611049. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet August 15, 1996, at The Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jackboro Highway, Wichita Falls, at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (817) 322-5281. TRD 9611046. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority Board of Trustees will meet August 8, 1996, 7201 I40 West, 2nd Floor, Amarillo, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79110-3250; (806) 353-3699, TRD 9611043. Meetings Filed August 2, 1996 Aqua Water Supply corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop. at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, 305 Eskew, Bastrop, Texas, 78602. (512) 303-3943. TRD 9611117. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, will meet August 8, 1996, 1430 Collier Street Board Room, Austin, at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD 9611111. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors, work session, met August 5, 1996, 1124A Regal Row, Austin at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441. TRD 9611075. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will meet August 8, 1996, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441. TRD 9611076. Central Plains Center for MHMR & SA, Board of Trustees, will meet August 8, 1996 at 208 S. Columbia, Plainview, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636, TRD 9611069. Creedmoor Maha Water Corporation Board will meet August 7, 1996, 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Buda, Texas 78610, (512) 243-2113. TRD 9611108. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, ILA Ad Hoc Committee, will meet August 7, 1996, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, Dallas at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, TRD 9611070. Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet August 7, 1997, 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD 9611120. East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors, will meet August 7, 1996, 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD 9611068. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, will meet August 15, 1996, 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD 9611072. Education Service Center, Region 14, Board of Directors, will meet August 15, 1996, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, at 5:30 p.m. . Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD 9611126. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Critical Period Management Committee, met August 5, 1996 at 1615 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD 9611114. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet August 8, 1996, 21001 N. IH35, Kyle, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522, TRD 9611079. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet August 8, 1996, 21001 N. IH35, Kyle, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522, TRD 9611079. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet August 8, 1996, 4801 King Street, Greenville, at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD 9611064. Johnson County Central Appraisal District Review Board will meet August 7,8,9, 1996, 109 N. Main Street, Cleburne, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 N. Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 763011, (817) 645-3986. TRD 9611113. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, will meet August 8, 1996, Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD 9611092. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet August 7, 1996, Court House Highway 180, Palo Pinto, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (817) 659-1281. TRD 9611067. West Central Texas Council of Governments, School to Work Partnership Committee, will meet August 8, 1996, 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 809 North Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-5214. TRD 9611124. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet August 6, 1996, 806 West Bluff, Woodville at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler Cad, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD 9611088. Tyler County Appraisal District, Review Board, will meet August 13, 1996, 806 West Bluff, Woodville, at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler Cad, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD 9611089. Tyler County Appraisal District, Review Board, will meet August 14, 1996, 806 West Bluff, Woodville, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler Cad, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736, TRD 9611090. Tyler County Appraisal District, Review Board, will meet August 15, 1996, 806 West Bluff, Woodville, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler Cad, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736, TRD 9611091. Wichita Falls MPO, Public Meeting, will meet August 6, 1996, Wichita Falls ISD Administration Building Board Room, 1104 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (817) 761-7447. TRD 9611109. Meetings Filed August 5, 1996 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, will meet August 8, 1996, at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282- 8441. TRD 9611185. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa County Water Control and Improvement District #1, Board of Directors, will meet August 7, 1996, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John Ward, BMA#1, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD 9611168. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, will meet August 22, 1996, Westwood Shores County Club, FM 356, Route 4, Trinity, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Pledger, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75862, (409) 384-5704. TRD 9611181 Falls County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, will meet August 12, 1996, Ground Floor, Falls County Courthouse, Marlin, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD 9611184. Harris County Appraisal District, Review Board, will meet August 9, 1996, 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Jordan, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5222. TRD 9611171. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District 1, Board and Advisors, will meet August 15, 1996, 2005 South Bridge, Brady, at 6:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785, TRD 9611203. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, will meet August 14, 1996, 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD 9611222. Sulphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District #419, will meet August 8, 1996, 1809 W. Ferguson, Suite D, Mount Pleasant, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 W. Ferguson, Suite d, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 577-8909. TRD 9611170.