OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, October 8, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 201 West 14th Street, Room 704 (Tom C. Clark Building) Austin Committee or Board AGENDA: Pursuant to information received from the Texas Department of Insurance (Department) on September 13, 1996, a prehearing conference will be held at 1:30 p.m. on October 8, 1996 in the Tom C. Clark Building, 201 West 14th Street, Room 703, Austin, Texas. In order to obtain a just, fair, efficient and equitable determination in this matter, (SOAH Docket No. 454-96-1638.G; Residential Property Insurance Benchmark Rate Hearings), the Administrative Law Judges of the State Office of Administrative Hearings are considering additional procedures to augment those set out in 28 TAC sec.sec.1.1301-1.317, the Department's Rules of Practice and Procedure for Industry-Wide Rate Cases. Although not all potential parties will be known until after October 1, 1996, the filing deadline for applications for admission as a party, the ALJs are presently forwarding this Order to persons and entities participating in the 1995 hearing on this subject and other designated by the Department. Other potential parties will be considered to be on notice of this Order at the time of their application for admission as a party. Contact: Rommell Corro, Docket Clerk, State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-4993. Filed: September 25, 1996, 10:03 p.m. TRD-9614035 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 911 Austin Produce Recovery Fund Board AGENDA: Introductions, Welcome by TDA Staff; Discussion on: Duties of the Board, Information on the Produce Recovery Fund, Travel Expense Reimbursements; Presentation by Texas Ethics Commission on Ethics Laws; Presentation by Office of the Attorney General on Open Meetings Act, Open Records Act, Administrative Procedure; Discussion of Administrative Hearings Process; Closing Remarks. Contact: Maria Lopez, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7464 Filed: September 23, 1996, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9613938 Texas Bond Review Board Wednesday, October 2, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.016, 1400 North Congress Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Junior Lien Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds 1996 Series A & B (Colonias)1 B. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1996 Series D1 C. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1996 Series E1 D. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Taxable Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1996 Series F III. Adjourn 1including in connection therewith a line of credit to Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, Executive Director, Texas Bond Review Board, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: September 24, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9614014 Texas Diabetes Council Wednesday, October 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Managed Care Work Group AGENDA: The work group will discuss and possibly act on: algorithm for Type II diabetes management; Type I Diabetes; continuing medical education for physicians; old business; and new initiatives. Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9614009 Wednesday, October 2, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Industry Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: algorithm for Type II Diabetes in diabetes management; Type I Diabetes; continuing medical education for physicians; old business; and new initiatives. Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9614008 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, October 2, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 225 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports; Discuss and take Committee Action, as Necessary; Capital Area Planning Council Strategic Plan and Service Fee Rate; FY 1997 Poison Center Grant for West Texas Regional Poison Control Center; Adjourn. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Persons requesting interpreter services for hearing and speech- impaired should contact Velia Williams at least two working days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 23, 1996, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9613909 State Employee Charitable Campaign Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 114, LBJ Building, 111 East 17th Street Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review of July 8, 1996 Minutes 3. State Policy Committee Legislative Issues Subcommittee Proposal A. Chair's Report B. Presentation of the Proposal C. Committee Discussion D. Public Comments E. Action 4. State Campaign Manager's Report 5. Governor's Mansion Reception 6. SPC Chair's Report 7. Other Business 8. Adjourn Contact: Mike Terry, United Way of Texas, 823 Congress, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-6601. Filed: September 23, 1996, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9613913 General Land Office Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Rooms 118 & 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; opening & consideration of bids received for the October 1, 1996 oil, gas & other minerals lease sale; consideration of schedule & procedures for the April 1, 1997 oil, gas & other minerals lease sale; lease suspension application, Galveston Bay, Chambers Co.; royalty incentive application, Hawk Eye (Adams Branch) Field, Eastland Co.; pooling applications: Amy "E" Jud Field, Haskell & Stonewall Cos.; Kenwood (Cotton Valley Lime) Field, Leon & Robertson Cos.; Brookeland (Austin Chalk, 8800) Field, Jasper Co.; North Thompson Field, Fort Bend Co.; Anaqua Field, Victoria & Refugio Cos; Wildcat Field, Freestone Leon Cos.; Pakenham (Wolfcamp) Field, Terrell Co.; Wildcat & Big Thicket (Yequa EY) Field, Orange & Hardin Cos.; Wildcat Field, Polk & San Jacinto Cos.; request for ratification of pooling designation, Allar Unit No. 1, San Augustine Co.; direct land sale, Travis Co.; consideration of conservation easement to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on Starr County lands; consideration of adoption of amendment to 31 TAC sec.16.4; coastal public lands -- commercial easement renewals, St. Charles Bay, Aransas Co.; lease application, Galveston Bay, Galveston Co.; easement applications and renewals, Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Co.; structure (cabin) permit terminations & requests, Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; & Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Executive Session -- pending or contemplated litigation; Executive Session & Open Session -- consideration of applications for reduction of penalty & interest on delinquent royalty due the State, Calhoun Co., Matagorda Co. Executive Session & Open Session -- status reports on issues related to dispositions of Paseo Del Este, El Paso County; Executive Session & Open Session -- consideration of land acquisition, Bexar Co. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Secretary, School Land Board, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: September 23, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9613933 Office of the Governor Sunday, October 6, 1996, 2:00 p.m., & Monday, October 7, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 900 North Shoreline, Omni Bayfront Hotel Corpus Christi Governor's Commission for Women AGENDA: Sunday: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Sub-Committee Updates A. Women's Health B. Public Relations C. Information, Legislative, and Education IV. Texas Women's Hall of Fame A. Time Line B. Funding update C. Host Committees selection V. Adjourn until Monday morning Monday: I. Call to Order II. CD-ROM presentation with Suzanne Taylor with MD Anderson III. Texas Women's Hall of Fame IV. Adjourn Contact: Casey Davis, Governor's Commission for Women, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2615. Filed: September 23, 1996, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9613911 Wednesday, October 16, 1996, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 17, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 10/16/96-Omni Austin Hotel-Southpark (formerly Wyndham Hotel), 4140 Governor's Row; 10/17/96- Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-739 Austin Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Long-Range Planning and Policy Subcommittee AGENDA: 10/16/96 1. Call to Order, Approval of Minutes 2. Discussion/Action: On long-range goals for the 1997 Long-Range State Plan for Texans with Disabilities 3. Discussion/Action: On issue areas for focus, and short-term policy recommendations to be included in the 1997 Long-Range State Plan for Texans with Disabilities Recess 10/17/96 5. Continue with Discussions/Actions 6. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5739. Filed: September 23, 1996, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9613907 Thursday, October 17, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street, Texas Department of Health, Room M-739 Austin Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. Orientation for New Members 2. Call to Order, Introductions, Approval of Minutes 3. Discussion/Action: Governor's Selection for the Executive Director of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities 4. Public Comments and Reports 5. Executive Director's Report 6. Committee Member's Reports 7. Committee Ex Officio Representative's Reports 8. Concurrent Subcommittee Meetings 9. Committee Action Items: Long-Range Planning and Policy Subcommittee: Discussion/Action: Long Range Goals for the 1997 Long-Range Plan for Texans with Disabilities; Discussion/Action: Short-term Policy Recommendations to be included in the 1997 Long-Range State Plan for Texans with Disabilities Program Subcommittee: Discussion/Action: New Entrepreneurship Award, Criteria, and Name; Discussion/Action: 1997 ADA Recommendations Full Committee: Discussion/Action: Fiscal Year 1997 Governor's Committee Action Plan 10. Selection of Future GCPD Meeting Dates 11. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5739. Filed: September 23, 1996, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9613908 Statewide Health Coordinating Council Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Nominating Committee AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: slate of nominees for election of officers by the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Contact: Gyl Kovalik, 1199 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 8756, (512) 458-7261. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA coordinator in the Office of Civil rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 23, 1996, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9613930 Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: election of officers; update on ad hoc committee on local health department closures and public and non-profit hospital closures and reconfigurations; will receive and review public comments on State Health Plan Update draft; approval of State Health Plan Update draft for publication; State Health Plan Update timeline; and determine next meeting dates. Contact: Gyl Kovalik, 1199 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 8756, (512) 458-7261. To request an accommodatingly under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA coordinator in the Office of Civil rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 23, 1996, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9613931 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Thursday, October 3, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 1100 Congress, Room E1.012, Capitol Extension Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: The Audit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meetings of April 24, 1996 Meeting; Amendment to the Internal Audit Division Charter; Ratification of CMO transactions; Annual Internal Auditing Report required by the Internal Auditing Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2101; Report Items- Status of Current Audits and Status of FY 1997 Audit Plan; Executive Session: Personnel matters, Anticipated Litigation; Consultation with Attorney under Sec. 551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Act in Open Session on items acted upon in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: L.P. Manley, Executive Director, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 24, 1996, 5:23 p.m. TRD-9614023 Friday, October 4, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Julia Ideson Building, 1st Floor, 500 McKinney Avenue Houston Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to hear public testimony on the following: Presentation and Discussion on proposed tax credit developments concerning the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for 1996. Adjourn. Contact: L.P. Manley, Executive Director, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 23, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9613935 Monday, October 7, 1996, 9:30 a.m. City Council Chambers, 103 Main Plaza San Antonio Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to hear public testimony on the following: Presentation and Discussion on proposed tax credit developments concerning the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for 1996. Adjourn. Contact: L.P. Manley, Executive Director, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 23, 1996, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9613936 Friday, October 11, 1996, 8:00 a.m. City Council Chambers, 1500 Marilla Street Dallas Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to hear public testimony on the following: Presentation and Discussion on proposed tax credit developments concerning the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for 1996. Adjourn. Contact: L.P. Manley, Executive Director, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: September 23, 1996, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9613937 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, October 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, 800 Garden Street, (Salon A) Laredo Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on progress on rate methodology conversions for ICF-MR and HCS. 3. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.406.211 of Chapter 406, Subchapter E, governing ICF-MR Eligibility and Review ( Extended Therapeutic Leave), with Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing sec.406.211. 4. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.409.101, and New sec.409.102 of Chapter 409, Subchapter D, governing Home and Community-based Services (HCS), with Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing sec.409.102. 5. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for the Rehabilitative Services for Persons with Mental Illness. 6. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for Diagnostic Services. 7. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for State-operated ICF-MR. 8. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursements for Community-based ICFs-MR. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: September 24, 1996, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9613985 Wednesday, October 2, 1996, 9:45 a.m. Holiday Inn, 800 Garden Street, (Salon A) Laredo Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. State School Closure Update 3. Update regarding state facilities governing body activities 4. Supported Employment Update 5. Legislative Update 6. Approval of an amendment to the Long Term Care Plan for FY 96-97 and the Approval of the Long Term Care Plan for FY 98-99 for People with MR and Related Conditions 7. Acceptance of the Final Report of the Residential Treatment Care Planning Committee 8. Approval of the Four HB2377 Pilot Sites 9. Approval of the Workforce Diversity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement 10. Designation of Single Portal Authority to Central Counties Center for MHMR Service, Dallas County MHMR Center and Life Management Center for MHMR Services; 10.Consideration of Approval of the following rules: 11. New Chapter 405, Subchapter P, Governing Research in Department Facilities with contemporaneous repeal of existing Chapter 405, Subchapter P (Drug Research Contracts), Chapter 405, Subchapter Q (Department Procedures for the protection of human subjects involved in research), Chapter 405, Subchapter R. (General procedures for approval of research) 12. Amendments to Chapter 403, Subchapter K (Client-identifying information), 13. New Chapter 404, Subchapter H (Criminal History Clearances) with contemporaneous repeal of existing Chapter 404, Subchapter H (criminal history clearances for applicants for employment) 14. New Chapter 401, Subchapter D (contracts management for community-based services) with contemporaneous repeal of sec.sec.401.381-401.386 of Chapter 301, Subchapter E (contracts management) 15. Amendments to Chapter 401, Subchapter I (Certification of Community Residential Programs) 16. New sec.sec.407.151-407.161 or Chapter 407 (public records) with contemporaneous repeal of existing sec.sec.407.151-107-159. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: September 24, 1996, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9613986 Wednesday, October 2, 1996, 9:45 a.m. Holiday Inn, 800 Garden Street, (Salon A) Laredo Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments. 2. Status of Major Construction Projects 3. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Sale of a One Acre Parcel at Big Spring State Hospital; Conveyance of approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Sale of Former TRIMS Building to UT-Houston Health Science Center; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; Lease of Five Acres at the Corpus Christi State School; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at Waco Center for Youth; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 4. Consideration of Approval to Raise Funds for a Capital Improvement Project on the Corpus Christi State School Campus (Heat and Enclose the Swimming Pool) 5. Review of the 1996 Community MHMR Center Bond Proposal to Ensure its Relation to the Provision of Services 6. Review of the 1996 Community MHMR Center Bond Proposal to Ensure its Relation to the Provision of Services 6. Annual Report Concerning the Use and Proceeds of Community Center Bond Issues 7. Consideration of Approval of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments 8. Consideration of Items Regarding the Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School to Vision Village, Inc. 9. Consideration of a Sublease of Approximately Five Acres of Surplus Property at Central Park in Austin, Texas 10. Consideration of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: September 24, 1996, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9613987 Thursday, October 3, 1996, 8:45 a.m. Holiday Inn, 800 Garden Street, (Salon A) Laredo Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments. 2. Update on State Auditor's Review of Management Controls at TDMHMR 3. Audit Activity Update 4. Follow-up on Unresolved Audit Findings 5. Consideration of approval of FY 1997 Audit Workload If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: September 24, 1996, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9613988 Thursday, October 3, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, 800 Garden Street, (Salon A) Laredo AGENDA: I. Call to Order, roll call II. Citizen's Comments III. Approval of Minutes of August 23, 1996 meeting IV. Issues to be considered: 1. Chairman's Report: Resolution of appreciation, approval of 1997 Board meeting dates, resolution regarding Mental Illness Awareness Week; 2. Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report; 3. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.406.211 of Chapter 406, Subchapter E, Governing ICF-MR Eligibility and Review (Extended Therapeutic Leave), with Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing sec.406.211 4. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.409.101, and New sec.409.102 of chapter 409 Subchapter D, governing Home and Community-based Services (HCS), with Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing sec.409.102 5. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for the Rehabilitative Services for Persons with Mental Illness 6. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for Diagnostic Services 7. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for State-operated ICF-MR 8. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursements for Community-based ICFs-MR 9. Approval of an amendment to the Long Term Care Plan for FY 96-97 and the Approval of the Long Term Care Plan for FY98-99 for People with MR and Related Conditions 10. Acceptance of the Final Report of the Residential Treatment Care Planning Committee 11. Approval of the Four HB2377 Pilot Sites 12. Approval of the Workforce Diversity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement 13. Designation of Single Portal Authority to Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Dallas County MHMR Center and Life Management Center for MHMR Services. Additional Action items to be considered per attached agenda. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: September 24, 1996, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9613989 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, October 3, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Municipal Annex Building, 217 West Walnut Bowie AGENDA: For an informal public meeting regarding the application of Bell Processing, Inc., Proposed Registration No. MSW40101, to authorize construction and operation of a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site covers about 0.243 acres of land, and is located at 304 Lindsey Street, about 800 feet east of the intersection of Patterson Street and Roach Street, in the city of Bowie, Wichita County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, TNRCC, P.O. box 13087, Mail Code 176, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-4756. Filed: September 24, 1996, 12:37 p.m. TRD-9613994 Board of Nurse Examiners Friday, October 25, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 Austin Advisory Committee on Education AGENDA: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Currency of Faculty Priorities Issues New Business: Faculty Waiver Policy; Rule 215.4(c)(2); NEAC Competencies Evaluation Adjournment Contact: Cheryl K. Rosipal, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6816. Filed: September 24, 1996, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9613996 Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Omni Austin Hotel-Southpark, Room 102, 4140 Governor's Row Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed rules concerning Standards of Practice (Code of Ethics) for Nursing Facilitie Administrators and other rules necessary to implement the plan of action; complaints for proposed administrative closures (95-NFA-00112; 96-NFA-00126; 96-NFA-00140, 96-NFA-00143; 96-NFA-00144; 96-NFA-00145; 96-NFA-00154; 96-NFA-00157; 96-NFA-00158; 96-NFA- 00161; 96-NFA-00163; 96-NFA-00165; 96-NFA-00166; 96-NFA-00170; 96-NFA-00171; 96- NFA-00172; 96-NFA-00176; 96-NFA-00178; 96-NFA-00180; 96-NFA-00182; 96-NFA-00191; 96-NFA-00192; 96-NFA-00196; 96-NFA-00197; 96-NFA-00198; 96-NFA-00199; 96-NFA- 00202; 96-NFA-00203; 96-NFA-00204; 96-NFA-00205; 96-NFA-00210; 96-NFA-00218; 96- NFA-00224; 96-NFA-00225; 96-NFA-00230; 96-NFA-00231; 96-NFA-00236; 96-NFA-00240; 96-NFA-00244; 96-NFA-00245; 96-NFA-00248; 96-NFA-00249; 96-NFA-00250; 96-NFA- 00262; 96-NFA-00263; 696-NFA-00266); investigated cases-reported allegations are substantiated or cases which need further Compliants Committee review; (95-NFA- 00151; 95-NFA-00177; 96-NFA-00004; 96-NFA-00137; 96-NFA-00141; 96-NFA-00127/164; and 96-NFA-00160); and cases in which further information was requested by the Complaints committee (94-00018/96-NFA-00118; and 96-NFA-00041). Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6787. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: September 23, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9613932 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Wednesday, October 9, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Water Supply Protection Specialist Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call -- 9:30 a.m. 2. Recognize staff and visitor. 3. Public comment. 4. Review Water Supply Protection Specialist action taken by Board September 9, 1996 and July 9, 1996. 5. Texas Engineering Extension Service-Texas A&M University and Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Review Board approved WSPS outline and discuss action needed for complete implementation of program. 6. WSPS committee members and Board staff open discussion on book to be used for instructor training. 7. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512-458-2145, extension 222 Filed: September 23, 1996, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9613928 Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday, October 9, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E0.010 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Welcome and Introductions Minutes of the Last Meeting Task Force Reports Other Business Adjourn Contact: Jerry Ann Robinson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 483- 5042. Filed: September 24, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9614013 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 701 West 51st, Public Hearing Room, 125-E Austin Community Partners of Texas AGENDA: The Community Partners of Texas will meet to discuss local needs and receive information on how to start "community partners" in local communities. Contact: Emy Lou Baldridge, 2355 Stemmons Freeway, Room 1211, Dallas, Texas 75207, (214) 951-7902, extension 2566. Filed: September 23, 1996, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9613929 Public Utilities Commission of Texas Friday, October 11, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket No. 16452-Application of Metro Access Networks, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. Applicant intends to offer switched and special access local services and intraLATA toll services through the use of its own facilities and the resold services of other certificated telecommunications carriers. Applicant intends to serve the geographic regions currently served by the following incumbent LECs and hereby incorporates the boundaries of these LECs exchanges as the boundary of its proposed service areas; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company of Texas, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., Sugarland Telephone Company, and Lufkin Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc., and any other incumbent LEC or certified telecommunications provider with over 31,000 access lines. Persons who wish to intervene of otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by October 4, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 23, 1996, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9613910 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Sunday, October 6, 1996, 9:30 a.m. San Houston State University, Stretcher Room Huntsville Clinical Issues Sub-Committee AGENDA: I. Convene, Dr. Collier M. Cole, Chairperson II. Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Transfer of Clients between Providers III. Review of Provider Renewals IV. Other Business V. Public Comment VI. Adjourn Contact: Evelyn Nichols, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711-2546, (512) 463- 2323 Filed: September 24, 1996, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9614018 Sunday, October 6, 1996, 11:00 a.m. San Houston State University, Stretcher Room Huntsville Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Convene, Dr. Collier M. Cole, Chairperson II. Adoption of the Minutes III. Introduction of the new Interim Executive Director IV. Discussion and Possible Action on Update from the Sunset Commission V. Report from the Clinical Issues Sub-Committee VI. Other Business VII. Public Comment VIII. Adjourn Contact: Evelyn Nichols, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711-2546, (512) 463- 2323 Filed: September 24, 1996, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9614017 Stephen F. Austin State University Friday, September 27, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Room 307, Austin Building Nacogdoches Board of Regents Academic & Student Affairs Committee AGENDA: I. Consideration of Honorary Degree II. College of Forestry Anniversary Resolution III. Commemorative Recognition of Homer Bryce IV. Renaming of Forestry Resource Room Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201 Filed: September 24, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9613950 Friday, September 27, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Room 307, Austin Building Nacogdoches Board of Regents Finance Committee AGENDA: I. Capital Campaign II. Dormitory Needs for the Twenty-First Century Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201 Filed: September 24, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9613951 Friday, September 27, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Room 307, Austin Building Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Open Session - Committee of the Whole II. Executive Session A. Report on Pending Litigation 1. Bakewell v. SFA, et al 2. Ginn v. SFA, et al 3. Weber v. NAH, Inc., et al 4. Montalvo v. Caldwell, et al 5. Bennet v. SFA, et al 6. Coleman v. SFA, et al B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. University Affairs -- Student Activities and Intramurals C. Real Estate III. Open Discussion of Saturday Board Items Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201 Filed: September 24, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9613952 Saturday, September 28, 1996, 12:00 noon 1936 North Street, Room 307, Austin Building Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Report on Pending Litigation 1. All pending lawsuit B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. University Affairs-Student Activities and Intramurals C. Real Estate II. Approval of July 9, 1996 Minutes III. Personnel A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1996-97 B. Changes of Status IV. Academic and Student Affairs A. Midway Report SFA 101 B. Consideration of Honorary Degree C. Resolution Honoring 50th Anniversary of College of Forestry D. Commemorative Recognition of Homer Bryce E. Faculty Workload Report F. Curriculum G. Naming of Forestry Student Resource Room V. Fiscal Affairs A. Renovation of Garage Area of Forestry Building B. Renovation of the First Floor of the Austin Building C. Replacement of Windows on Second and Third Floors of the Austin Building D. Installation of Utility Loop E. Architectural and Engineering Services F. Memory Upgrade for Central Processors G. Purchase of Software and Equipment for University Advancement H. Request for Proposals for Capital Campaign I. Policy for Property Inventory J. Study of Dormitory Options K. HEAF List L. Budget Changes VI. Reports A. Faculty Senate B. Student Government Association C. Vice President for University Advancement D. President Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201 Filed: September 24, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9613954 The Texas A&M University System September 27, 1996, 9:15 a.m.(or upon adjournment or recess of the meeting of the Committee for Academic Campuses) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: Consider, Act & Vote on the Following Additional Matter for the Various components of the Texas A&M University System: Delegation of Authority to CEOs of Component Institutions to Hold Public Hearings on Increase of General Use Fees. Contact: Vicki Running, Executive Secretary to the Board, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: September 24, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9613957 September 27, 1996, 11:15 a.m. (or upon adjournment or recess of the Executive Committee) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Roe Routt Boulevard College Station Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: Consider, Act & Vote on the Following Additional Matters for the Various Components of the Texas A&M University System: Delegation of Authority to CEOs of Component Institutions to Hold Public Hearings on Increase of General Use Fees. Contact: Vicki Running, Executive Secretary to the Board, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: September 24, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9613956 Texas Southern University Thursday, October 3, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance & Building & Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Matters relating to financial reporting system, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9614000 Thursday, October 3, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Meeting to receive informational items only. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9614001 Thursday, October 3, 1996, 12:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider: The Ratification of Appointments of Instructional Personnel, Academic Personnel Changes. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9614002 Thursday, October 3, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9614003 Thursday, October 3, 1996, 3:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising efforts. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9614004 Friday, October 4, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Robert J. Terry Library, 5th Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from Committees; Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: September 24, 1996, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9613999 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday, October 3, 1996, 8:30 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 1, Room 102 Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: The attached agenda is being revised to include a disciplinary case in which the licensee just entered into an Agreed Order with the Board. One additional petition for waiver of the National Board and Clinical Competency Tests is also being included. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800- 735-2989 within 72 hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: September 24, 1996, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9614015 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, October 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Staff reports, update on Skills Development Fund activities and other agency activities as determined by the Executive Director; Discussion, consideration and possible action with regard to submitted applications for certification of various local workforce development boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action on TWC legislative agenda for the next session of the Legislature; Discussion and Adoption of the 1998-99 Legislative Appropriation Request; 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: September 23, 1996, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9613939 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed September 24, 1996 Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, September 26, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD 9613997. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, Emergency Revised Agenda, met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, September 24, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandra Vann, Burke Center, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD 9613906. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, on September 26, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lisa Wiest, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902-2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD 9613959. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, will meet at 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, October 3, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mr. Bryan LaBeff, Executive Director, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD 9613958. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council, Emergency revised Agenda, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Room A, Houston, September 27, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD 9613993. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees-Resource Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, September 30, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, Executive Director, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD 9614011. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, September 30, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, Executive Director, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD 9614010. Nueces-Jim Wells-Kelberg-Kenedy Soil & Water Conservation District, Board of Directors, will meet at Nueces County Center, 710 East Main Street, Robstown, October 8, 2996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Denise Lawhon, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD 9613927. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Executive Committee, met in Emergency session, at DoubleTree Hotel, 6506 IH35 North, Phoenix Room North, September 27, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Executive Director, Texas Council of Community Mental Health & Mental Regardation Centers, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 346-6921. TRD 9613990. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Executive Committee, met in Emergency session, at DoubleTree Hotel, 6506 IH35 North, Phoenix Room North, September 27, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Executive Director, Texas Council of Community Mental Health & Mental Regardation Centers, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 346-6921. TRD 9613992.