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 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET NO. 473-96-1803-APPLICATION OF GTE CARD SERVICES, INC., FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY IN TEXAS (PUC DOCKET NO. 16495) Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 24, 1996, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9615502 Friday, November 8, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held at the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET NO. 473-96-1890-APPLICATION OF W.T. SERVICES, INC., FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY (PUC DOCKET NO. 16508) Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 25, 1996, 11:39 a.m. TRD-9615549 Texas Animal Health Commission Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Texas Animal Health Commission Building, 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Finance Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes from the August 6, 1996 meeting II. Report on Contracts over $10,000. III. Report on FY '96 Unexpended Balance and FY '97 Available Funds. IV. Status of FY '97 Cooperative Agreements with USDA-APHIS-VS. V. Discussion and Possible Action on Purchase of PCFIA Test Kits with Agency Funds. VI. Public Comment. VII. Adjournment. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9615605 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 2:30 p.m. Texas Animal Health Commission Building, 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Audit Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes from the August 6, 1996 meeting II. Discussion and Possible Action on the FY '96 Internal Audit Report. III. Discussion and Possible Action on filling the Internal Auditor position. IV. Public Comment. V. Adjournment. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9615606 Thursday, November 7, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Texas Animal Health Commission Building, 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: Welcome; Approval of Minutes of the August 6, 1996 meeting; Presentation of Awards; Report of the Executive Director and Approval of Actions for the Period August 7, 1996 through November 6, 1996; Discussion of EIA Implementation of Regulations effective January 1, 1997; Discussion on the Exotic Cervidae Surveillance Committee results; Committee Reports and Possible Action on Recommendations of the Audit; and Finance Subcommittees; Consideration for proposing amendments to: Chapter 35, Brucellosis, Section 35.1 and 35.2(d); Chapter 36, Exotic Livestock and Exotic Fowl, Section 36.2(c)(4)(a); Chapter 39, Scabies, Chapter 49, Equine, Section 49.2(a); Chapter 59, General Practice and Procedures, Section 59.2(a), and Chapter 59, General Practice and Procedures, Section 59.7; Consideration for Adopting amendments to: Chapter 35, Brucellosis, Section 35.2(f) and (o); Chapter 35, Brucellosis, Section 35.6(c); and Chapter 43, Tuberculosis, Subchapter C, Section 43.23(f) and (g); Additional Public comment; Set Date for the Next Commission Meeting; Adjournment. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9615607 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, November 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m. The Depot, 306 East Mulberry Sonora Texas Mohair Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes Appoint and Swear in New Director Discussion & Action: Report from TDA-Katie Dickie; Check-off Assessment & Refunds Report; Audit; Financial Institution Selection; Texas Warehouse Association Request; Letter from PMCI; Promotion, Education, Research Opportunities; Contract with Mohair Council of America; Establishment of Advisory Committee; Directors' Business; Scheduling of next meeting. Report: Carpet Industry Fact Finding Trip Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Duery Menzies, Mohair Council of America, 516 First National Bank Building, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 655-3161. Filed: October 24, 1996, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9615529 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Monday, November 4, 1996, 9:00 a.m. San Angelo Zone Office, 940 Arroyo San Angelo Quarantine Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions Purpose of Committee Discussion & Recommendations: Quarantine Procedures Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, Texas Boll Weevil Foundation, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, (915) 672-2800. Filed: October 24, 1996, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9615522 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Headquarters, 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion & Action: Review minutes from prior meeting; Financial Report; South Texas/Wintergarden Public Information Plan Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: To consult with attorney in accordance with Texas Government Annotated, sec.551.071 Adjourn Executive Session; Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion & Action: Executive Session; Executive Director's Report; Quarantine committee Report; APHIS Report; NCC Report; Chairman's Report; Setting Next Meeting Time and Place. Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, Texas Boll Weevil Foundation, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, (915) 672-2800. Filed: October 24, 1996, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9615524 Texas Department of Commerce Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Third Floor Conference Room 310F, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas Austin Capital Certified Development Corporation Board of Directors AGENDA: 10:00 AM-Bring Meeting to Order; Julie Cripe Action Items: 10:05 AM-Approve Minutes of June 27, 1996 Meeting; Julie Cripe 10:10 AM-Approve Treasurer's Report; Bill Kyle 10:15 AM-Approve Loan Report; Julie Cripe 10:18 AM-Consider Election of New Member; Julie Cripe 10:20 AM-Approve 1996 CCDC Annual Report; Edith Snow 10:25 AM-Consider Resolution Dissolving Existing Committees and Appointing New Committees; Julie Cripe 10:30 AM-Approve CCDC Strategic Plan; Julie Cripe 10:35 AM-Consider the Revision and Adoption of CCDC Servicing Fees; Julie Cripe Discussion Items: 10:40 AM-Discuss Change of CCDC Fiscal Year; Julie Cripe 10:45 AM-TDOC Management Report; W. Lane Lanford 10:50 AM-CCDC Activity Report; Edith Snow 10:55 AM-NADCO Region VI Annual Meeting Update; James Walsh/Colleen Rowland 11:00 AM-Update on 10/1/96 Program Changes; Marilyn Meese, SBA Chief of Finance Houston District 12:00 PM-Recess Meeting; Julie Cripe Noon Break 1:00 PM-Call Back to Order; Julie Cripe 1:05 PM-Directors' Orientation; Julie Cripe 2:00 PM-Committee Meetings; Julie Cripe 3:00 PM-Adjourn Meeting; Julie Cripe Contact: Edith Snow, (512) 936-0273; Fax (512) 936-0009. Filed: October 24, 1996, 10:06 a.m. TRD-9615500 Community Nutritional Task Force Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss the formatting of the report to the legislature III. Discuss presentation of report to legislature IV. Discussion of general developments of projects V. Public comment VI. Adjourn Contact: Leda Roselle, Texas General Land Office, Room 837, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6279. Filed: October 25, 1996, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9615539 Texas Education Agency Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Employees Retirement System Building Auditorium, 1801 Brazos Street Austin Academics 2000 State Panel AGENDA: The panel will review the draft of the first progress report on the Academics 2000 Education Improvement Plan, as required by the Goals 2000: Educate America Act. The panel will receive an overview of the draft progress report and hear presentations on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Centers for Educator Training, Academics 2000 Subgrants, Ed-Flcx Waiver Program and Technology Planning. The panel will submit its recommendations on the first progress report to the commissioner of education. Contact: David Jacob, Texas Education Agency, Office of Policy Planning and Research, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 25, 1996, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9615580 Texas Department of Health Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Main Building, Room G-102, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will hold a conference call and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the October 8, 1996 meeting; recommendation regarding proposed amendments to rules (25 TAC sec.sec.38.2, 38.3, and 38.13) published in the August 13, 1996 issue 21 TexReg 7633, concerning CIDC program reimbursement and other issues, including reimbursement of hemophilia factor; consideration of final adoption for CIDC rules (25 TAC sec.sec.38.2, 38.3, and 38.13) for the November, 1996, Board of Health (board) meeting; proposed changes to the Medically Dependent Children Waiver Program rules (25 TAC sec.sec.34.1, 34.3, and 34.4) published in the August 20, 1996, issue 21 TexReg 7783, concerning client eligibility criteria, waiver services, and reimbursement methodology; new proposed rules are planned for submission to the board in January, 1997; recommendation regarding the CSHCN Advisory Committee membership nominations; and setting of future meeting dates. Contact: Wanda Hamm, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 458-7700, Extension 3069. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:43 p.m. TRD-9615520 Saturday, November 2, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N100, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Uranium Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly at on: 30 TAC Chapter 336 (recommendation for proposal of Texas Resource Conservation Commission rules); and public comments. The committee will also discuss items not requiring action. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. For ADA assistance, call Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9615582 Saturday, November 2, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N100, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Medical Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly at on: regulation of use of radioactive materials in medicine; incident investigation; and public comments. The committee will also discuss items not requiring action. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. For ADA assistance, call Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9615583 Saturday, November 2, 1996, 12:45 p.m. Exchange Building, Room N100, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Fee Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly at on: update regarding fee revision from the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health; 30 TAC, Chapter 336 (recommendation for proposal of revised fees of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission rules); and public comments. The Committee will also discuss items not requiring action. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. For ADA assistance, call Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9615584 Saturday, November 2, 1996, 1:15 p.m. Exchange Building, Room N100, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board AGENDA: The board will introduce guests and discuss and possibly at on: election of officers; approval of the minutes from the previous meeting; briefing on Bureau of Radiation Control Program issues; committee reports (Uranium Committee (30 TAC, Chapter 336, recommendation for proposal of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission rules)); Fee Committee (update regarding fee revision from the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health; and 30 TAC, Chapter 336 (recommendation for proposal of revised fees of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission rules)); and Medical Committee (nuclear medicine used in medicine; and incident investigation); chair report; program reports (Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority; Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; and Texas Railroad Commission); set next meeting date; and public comments. The board will also discuss items not requiring action. Contact: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. For ADA assistance, call Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9615585 Health and Human Services Commission Thursday, November 14, 1996, 9:15 a.m. Texas Department of Human Services, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street Austin Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Opening Comments; State Medicaid Director's Comments, approval of Minutes; Title XIX Medicaid Home Health Services; Reimbursement Methodology for the ICF/MR Program; Reimbursement Methodology for the Home and Community Based Services (HCS) Program; Cost Determination Rules for the Medicaid Programs Administered by TDMHMR; Amendments to the Long Term Care Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification Regarding Informal Appeals of Medicaid Enforcement Actions; Primary Home Care-Eligibility Criteria; Timelines for Determination of Eligibility for Community Care Clients; Home Maintenance Allowance; Income and Resource Exclusion; Report/Updates: STAR+PLUS (Long Term Care Integrated Model), Rehabilitative Services for Persons with Mental Illness, Community-Based Alternative Waiver, Disproportionate Share Program, Medically Dependent Children's Program; Announcement of New Officers and Vote on Executive Committee; Open discussion by Members; Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Sharon Dobbs, Health and Human Services Commission, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 424-6569. Filed: October 28, 1996, 8:03 a.m. TRD-9615620 Texas Health Reinsurance System Tuesday, November 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Insurance, Tower I, Room 1264, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss and Take Possible Action on Approving the Minutes of the Last Board Meeting III. Participation by the Public IV. Report from Administrator, TDI Staff and State Auditor (if present), and Discussions: Includes State Auditor's Findings (if present) & of Kennedy/Kassebaum Legislation Report from the Actuarial Committee and Discussions: A) Report from Actuarial Firm for the System and Discussions; B) Discuss and Take Possible Action on an Interim Assessment for the System; C) Discuss and Take Possible Action on Setting Assessment Formula for Assessments; D) Discuss and Take Possible Action related to the Coding of Newborn Risks VI. Report from the Operations Committee and Discussions: A) Review, Discuss and Take Possible Action on Approving Expenses of: Board Members, Milliman & Robertson, MetraHealth, and Others; B) Review, Discuss and Take Possible Action on Amended Conflict of Interest Provision as to Board Members VII. Report from the Access Committee and Discussions VIII. Report from the Audit Committee and Discussions: Review, Discuss, and Take Possible Action on Hiring Auditor(s) for the System IX. Discuss and Take Possible Action on the Nomination and Election of Officers of the Board X. Discuss and Take Possible Action on the Membership of the Committees of the Board XI. Consideration of Any Further Business XII. Setting the Agenda, Date and Location for Next Board Meeting XIII. Adjourn Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 23, 1996, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9615475 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, November 4, 1996, 1:45 p.m. Room 437, 507 Sabine Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Approval of Minutes of August 26, 1996 Meeting; Collateral Agreement with Bank of America and Authorization of Signature Authority; Use of Interest Earnings from Reserve for Operations; Amend and Restate Resolution for Signature Authority for Officers of the Corporation on Bank Accounts; Servicing Agent Agreement Relating to Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for NHP, Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B; Subordinate Series 1996C; Servicing Agent Agreement Relating to Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (Harbors/Plumtree Apartments) Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B, Subordinate Series 1996C and Junior Subordinate Series 1996D; Executive Session-Personnel Matters; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9615611 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Friday, November 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room 437, 507 Sabine Street Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee Meeting REVISED AGENDA: ADD: Presentation, Discussion and Possible Approval of Amendment of Qualified Allocation Plan to Allow for Reallocation of Returned Credits. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: October 23, 1996, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9615493 Monday, November 4, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Room 437, 507 Sabine Street Austin Manufactured Housing Committee Revised AGENDA: The Manufactured Housing Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act upon: Minutes of Manufactured Housing Committee Meeting of August 26. 1996; Proposed Rules for Submission of the Texas Register; Executive Directors Report; Executive Session-Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation under sec.6(e) of Manufactured Housing Act and sec.80.123(c) of Manufactured Housing Rules; Open Session-Act in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9615613 Monday, November 4, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room 437, 507 Sabine Street Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act upon: Minutes of September 23, 1996 Meeting: Fourth Quarter Investments Report: Signature Authority; Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, (Harbors/Plumtree Apartments); Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B, Subordinate Series 1996C, Junior Subordinate Series 1996D; Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (NHP) Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B and Subordinate Series 1996C; Issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1996 Series D, Refunding Bonds 1996 Series E; Amendment to Trust Indenture and Loan Agreement Relating to Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Dallas/Ft. Worth Apartment Pool), Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B, Subordinate Series 1996C, and Junior Subordinate Series 1996D, Amendment of Resolution 96-60 Providing for Extension of Commercial Paper Program to December 31, 1997 and Authorizing Submission of Application to Bond Review Board for Requested Extension; Extension of Origination Period for Single Family Series 1994B and 1995B Bonds; Executive Session-Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475-3934. Filed: October 25, 1996, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9615617 Monday, November 4, 1996, 10:45 a.m. Room 437, 507 Sabine Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act upon: Minutes of September 23 and October 11, 1996; Recommendations for 1996 Low Income Housing Tax Program Applications; Amendment of qualified Allocation Plan for Reallocation of Returned Credits; Report on Investments; Signature Authority Resolution; Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, (Harbors/Plumtree) Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B, Subordinate Series 1996C, Junior Subordinate Series 1996D; Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (NHP), Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B, Subordinate Series 1996C; Issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1996 Series D, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1996 Series E; Amendment to Trust Indenture and Loan Agreement relating to the Multi-Family Mortgage revenue Bonds (Dallas/Ft. Worth Apartment Pool) Senior Series 1996A, Taxable Senior Series 1996B, Subordinate Series 1996C and Junior Subordinate Series 1996D; Amendment to Resolution 96-60 Providing for Extension of Commercial Program to December 31, 1997 and Authorizing Submission of Application to Texas Bond Review Board for the Requested Extension; Extension of Origination Period for Single Family Series 1994B and 1995B Bonds; Proposed Rules for Submission to Texas Register for Manufactured Housing; Amendment to Internal Audit Division Charter; Ratification of Certain Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Series 1987A Transactions; Deobligation of Housing Trust Fund Proceeds to Colonias Initiative; Procedures and Guidelines for Neighborhood Partnerships for Texans; Westover Acres as Neighborhood Partnership Program; Establishment of Three Home Ownership Zones and Allocation of Resources for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wards in Houston, Texas; Amendments to HOME Program Rules relating to down payment and closing cost assistance; Executive Directors Report- Executive Session on Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to budget under sec.551.074; Anticipated Litigation under sec. 6(e) of Manufactured Housing Act and sec.80.123(c) of Manufactured Housing Rules; State Auditors Report on Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Waller Creek Office Building, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: October 25, 1996, 5:58 p.m. TRD-9615618 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. John H. Winters Building, Sixth Floor, West Tower, Commissioner's Conference Room, 701 West Fifty-first Street Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Opening comments. 2. Deputy commissioner's comments. 3. Approval of the minutes. ACTION ITEMS: 4. Amendments to the Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation and Related Conditions (ICF/MR/RC) Licensure Rules. 5. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Personal Care Facilities. INFORMATION/TECHNICAL ITEMS: 6. Amendments to the Long Term Care Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification regarding the Texas Education Agency Memorandum of Understanding. 7. Amendments to the Long Term Care Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification regarding the Release of Information on Abuse and Neglect Investigations. 8. Amendments to the Long Term Care Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification regarding Informal Appeals of Medicaid Enforcement Actions. 9. Home Maintenance Allowance. 10. Income and Resource Exclusion. 11. Timeliness for determination of eligibility for Community Care clients. REPORTS: Proceedings of the subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities. Proceedings of the Nursing Facility Subcommittee. 12. Open discussion by members. 13. Next meeting/adjournment. Contact: Anthony Venza, Texas Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4943. Filed: October 24, 1996, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9615530 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 2520 South "I" Road Edinburg Advisory Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities Regional Consumer Meeting AGENDA: Sponsored by Texas Department of Human Services Region II and the Office on Services to Persons with Disabilities. This is part of a statewide series of consumer meetings with the goal of providing a more effective vehicle for receiving consumer and advocate input about policies, programs, and services for Texans with disabilities. Contact: D. J. Johnson, Texas Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3533. Filed: October 23, 1996, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9615485 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, November 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Prehearing Conference in the Matter of Residential Property Insurance Benchmark Rates. (Hearing presently scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at 1:30 p.m., at the Tom C. Clark Building, 201 West 14th Street, Room 703, Austin, Texas). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 28, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9615645 Monday, November 18, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the application of RAY K. INGRAM, Round Rock, Texas, for an Adjuster's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 28, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9615646 Tuesday, November 19, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the application of MICHAEL LEONPACHER, Houston, Texas, for a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 28, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9615647 Board of Law Examiners Friday, October 25, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Tom C. Clark Building, Suite 500 West 14th Street Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Consideration of proposed agreed orders in the matter of the character and fitness of Brandon T. Hudson and Richard A. Cantu. Reason for Emergency: We just received signed proposals from Hudson and Cantu yesterday and today, respectively, and time is of the essence. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: October 24, 1996, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9615531 Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Sunday, November 3, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Austin Omni Hotel, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: pending complaints (MFT-95-10, MFT-95-14, MF-96-12, MF-96-13, MF-96-15, MF-96-18, MF-96-24, MF-96-27, MF-96-31, MF-96-33, MF-96-34, MF-96-35, MF-96-36, MF-96-43; and clarification on MFT-95- 12, MFT-95-23). Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6657. For ADA assistance, contact Lonzo Kerr (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9615588 Sunday, November 3, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Austin Omni Hotel, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Application Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: inactive status requests (Donald J. Bissett, Mary L. Branson, Linda L. Collier, Victoria L. Hammett, Karen Hudson, Thomas W. Peckinpaugh, Sharon Rush, and Thad Titone); and ratification of approved/renewed files since July 31, 1996. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6657. For ADA assistance, contact Lonzo Kerr (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9615587 Sunday, November 3, 1996, 3:30 p.m. Austin Omni Hotel, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: continuing education sponsor requests (Contemporary Teaching Videos, Inc./Whole Person Recovery Center; and Southwest Continuing Education Options, Inc.). Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6657. For ADA assistance, contact Lonzo Kerr (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9615589 Sunday, November 3, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Austin Omni Hotel, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin Supervision Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: supervision issues concerning second supervisor for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Associates. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6657. For ADA assistance, contact Lonzo Kerr (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9615590 Monday, November 4, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Austin Omni Hotel, Justice Room, 700 San Jacinto Street Austin AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the August 12, 1996, meeting; committee reports (Application Committee (Donald J. Bissett, Mary L. Branson, Linda L. Collier, Victoria L. Hammett, Karen Hudson, Thomas W. Peckinpaugh, Sharon Rush, and Thad Titone); Continuing Education Committee (Southwest Continuing Education Options, Inc.; and Contemporary Teaching Videos, Inc./Whole Person Recovery Center); Ethics Committee (MFT-95-10, MFT-95-14, MF- 96-12, MF-96-13, MF-96-15, MF-96-18, MF-96-24, MF-96-27, MF-96-31, MF-96-33, MF- 96-34, MF-96-35, MF-96-36, MF-96-43; and clarification on MFT-95-12 and MFT-95- 23); Supervision Committee (supervision issues concerning second supervisor for licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associates)); Final Order on D.C.W.; settlement with J.D., P.G., R.M., and C.S.; ratification of approved/renewed files since July 31, 1996; board chair report; executive director report; and set next meeting date. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6657. For ADA assistance, contact Lonzo Kerr (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9615586 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, October 25, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Tower Two, Suite 225, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Licensure Committee EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, the following have been added: review of additional applications for examination licensure concerning Sherry Hsiu-Huei Lee, Uy Quoc Nguyen, and Marcus Allen Smith. 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; Fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: October 24, 1996, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9615505 Friday, November 1, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Tower Three, Suite 610, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Long Range Planning, Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the requirements of a current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification for licensure. 185.4(a)(3) 4. Financial Report and update on Interagency contract funds transfer to the Center for Rural Health Initiatives Loan Reimbursement Program. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding legislative issues. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding amendments to rules. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; Fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: October 24, 1996, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9615506 Friday, November 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Tower Three, Suite 610, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Licensure committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure: Stanley Allan Burk; James Elbert Nash; Arthur Wayne Lewis 4. Review of Physician Assistant applications for permanent licensure. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; Fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: October 24, 1996, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9615507 Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Tower Three, Suite 610, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session to review selected investigative files for dismissal. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b-1, Section 4(h), Section 19 of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code Chapters 185.3(h) and 185.23(a), and Op. A.G. 1974, No. H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; Fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: October 24, 1996, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9615508 Friday, November 1, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Tower Three, Suite 610, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, article 4495b-1, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Section 4(h) and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h) regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 4. Probation Appearances-James Verlander, P.A. and Susan McCormick, P.A. 5. Consideration and Approval of Modification/Termination Requests-Willie Royster, PA; Randy Benish, PA; Olov Lindkvist, PA; and John Ricci, PA. 6. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders-Robert David Garydon 7. Consideration and Approval of Rehabilitation Orders 8. Committee Reports-Disciplinary Committee report and possible approval on Recommendations; Long Range Planning Committee report and possible approval on Recommendations; and Licensure Committee report and possible approval on Recommendations. 9. Discussion, recommendation and possible action concerning Newsletter. 10. Approval of minutes from previous Board Meetings. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; Fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: October 24, 1996, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9615509 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Public Lands Committee, Executive Session AGENDA: NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING Approval of the Committee Minutes of the previous meeting; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Parker County; BRIEFING-Litigation-Jefferson County; BRIEFING-Land Donation-Mason County Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9615637 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Regulations Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes of the previous meeting; CONSENT AGENDA-Sunset Adoptions-Nonprofit Organizations, -Marking of Vehicles, -Commercially Protected Finfish, -Wildlife Sunset Actions, -Expiration Provisions, -Introduction of Fish, Shellfish, and Aquatic Plants, -Harvest of Mussels and Clams, -Permits to Sell Nongame Fish Taken From Public Freshwater, -Fisheries Management Plans, - Resource Protection Regulations; ACTION-Harmful or Potentially Harmful Exotic Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants; ACTION-Taking, Possessing, and Transporting Threatened Nongame Species; ACTION-Wildlife Rehabilitation Regulations; ACTION- Petition for Rulemaking Regarding the Fur-bearing Animal Proclamation; BRIEFING- 1997-1998 Statewide Hunting and Fishing Regulations; Other Business Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9615638 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Public Lands Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes of the previous meeting; CONSENT AGENDA-Sunset Adoptions-Design and Construction; ACTION-Boat Ramp Rules; ACTION-Pipeline Easement-Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area-Nacogdoches County; ACTION-Land Donation-Jack County; BRIEFING-Recommendations for 1997-98 Public Hunts on State Parks; BRIEFING-Cactus Lake Conservation Easement; Other Business. Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9615636 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Policy Workshop AGENDA: Parks and Wildlife Foundation; Parks and Wildlife Magazine Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9615635 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes of the previous meeting; ACTION-Use of Master Lease Program; BRIEFING-First Quarter Financial Review; ACTION-1997 Audit Plan; Other Business Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9615639 Wednesday, November 6, 1996, 6:30 p.m. Bright Leaf, 4400 Crestway Drive Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 6:30 p.m., November 6, 1996. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 1996. Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9615640 Thursday, November 7, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes of the previous meeting; Presentation of Retirement Certificates and Service Awards; CONSENT AGENDA-Sunset Adoptions- Nonprofit Organizations, -Marking of Vehicles, -Commercially Protected Finfish, -Wildlife Sunset Actions, -Expiration Provisions, -Introduction of Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants, -Harvest of Mussels and Clams, -Permits to Sell Nongame Fish Taken From Public Freshwater, -Fisheries Management Plans, -Design and Construction, -Parks Division Rules, -Resource Protection Regulations; ACTION-Print Artwork; ACTION-Harmful or Potentially Harmful Exotic Fish, Shellfish and Aquatic Plants; ACTION-Wildlife Rehabilitation Regulations; ACTION-Taking, Possessing, and Transporting Threatened Nongame Species; ACTION- Pipeline Easement-Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area-Nacogdoches County; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Parker County; ACTION-Land donation-Jack County; ACTION- Petition for Rulemaking Regarding the Fur-bearing Animal Proclamation. Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9615634 Thursday, November 7, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Executive Session AGENDA: NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING Approval of the Committee Minutes of the previous meeting; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Parker County; BRIEFING-Litigation-Jefferson County; BRIEFING-Land Donation-Mason County Contact: Andrew Sansom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389-4802. Filed: October 28, 1996, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9615633 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Wednesday, November 6, 1996-Thursday, November 7, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-225 Austin Board Business Meeting and Public Hearing AGENDA: (1) Call to Order; (2) receive public comment regarding proposed rules sec.sec.291.31-291.33, and 291.36; (3) consider for approval minutes from August 20-21, 1996; (4) consider for final Adoption, rules sec.sec.283.2-283.4, 283.7- 283.9, 283.11, 291.31-291.33; 291.36 and 295.13; (5) consider for Proposal amendments to sec.sec.283.7, 283.9, 291.31, 291.32, 291.36 and 291.72-291.73; (6) discuss electronic transmission of prescriptions from physician to pharmacy using a data switch; and items to be included in rules for Class E (Non- Resident) Pharmacies and any corresponding changes that need to be made in rules affecting other classes of pharmacies; (7) receive reports and discuss: professional practice standards involving pharmaceutical care; possible action concerning Peer Assistance Program and contract; status of task force to study public health and safety impact of contractual arrangements for pharmaceutical services between third party payors, pharmacists and pharmacies, and consumer pharmacy service discount cards; status of task force to review Class B (Nuclear) pharmacy rules; status report on Health Professions Council; update on possible amendments to the Texas Pharmacy Act and Dangerous Drug Act; enforcement of Counseling rules; Recent Changes in the Federal Controlled Substances Act and Proposed Amendments to Federal Controlled Substance Regulations; Generic Substitution of Drugs with a Narrow Therapeutic Index; NABP/State Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE); recent and upcoming conferences and events; (8) report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints; (9) Executive Session to consider personnel matters, Agreed Board Orders, and Possible Litigation; (10) recognize appointments and awards; (11) receive items for February Agenda. Contact: Gay Dodson, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-600, Austin, Texas 78701-3942 Filed: October 24, 1996, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9615497 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Thursday, October 31, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: Proposal for Decision and board order relating to B.B. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. 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: October 23, 1996 at 3:19 p.m. TRD-9615488 Thursday, October 31, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: acceptance of surrender of licenses (M.A.F. and H.O.); informal settlement conference relating to C.S.M.; pending complaints (93-C002; 94-C008; 94-C079; 95-C012; 95-C016; 95-C031; 95- C034; 95-C040; 95-C049; 95-C050; 95-C058; 95-C069; 95-C070; 95-C076; 95-C081; 95-C083; 95-C087; 95-C090; 95-C092; 95-C095; 95-C098; 96-C009; 96-C012; 96-C014; 96-C015; 96-C016; 96-C017; 96-C019; 96-C021; 96-C022; 96-C027; 96-C029; 96-C030; 96-C032; 96-C033; 96-C034; 96-C035; 96-C037; 96-C038; 96-C039; 96-C040; 96-C043; 96-C044; 96-C045; 96-C046; 96-C053; 96-C054; 96-C055; 96-C058; 96-C059; 96-C060; 96-C061; 96-C062; 96-C063; 96-C064; 96-C065; 96-C066; 96-C067; 96-C068; 96-C069; 96-C071; 96-C072; 96-C073; 96-C074; 96-C075; 96-C077; 96-C078; 96-C080; 96-C081; 96-C083; 96-C084; 96-C087; 96-C088; 96-C089; 96-C093; 96-C096; 96-C101; 96-C102; 96-C103; 96-C104; 96-C105; 96-C107; 96-C108; 96-C109; 96-C110; 96-C111; 97-C003; 97-C004; 97-C005; 97-C006; 97-C007; 97-C008; 97-C009; and 97-C010). Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. 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: October 23, 1996 at 3:19 p.m. TRD-9615489 Friday, November 1, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Administration and Finance Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive secretary's report); finances (financial report through September 30, 1996; requests for conference attendance; and FY 1997 budget); and update on Texas Department of Health's disaster recovery program. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9615512 Friday, November 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Testing and Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: update from the Ad Hoc Testing Committee concerning the Texas licensed professional counselor examination; problems encountered by test candidates at the testing centers (ASI representative to attend); review of the purpose, formation, and cost of the Ad Hoc Testing Committee; and a request from Connie Lee relating to the licensure examination. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9615513 Friday, November 1, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Public and Professional Relations Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: topics concerning the next newsletter. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9615514 Friday, November 1, 1996, Noon Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: There will be a brown bag luncheon while the board will discuss and possibly act on: open forum discussion between board members and individuals or representatives of professional associations. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9615515 Friday, November 1, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 681. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9615516 Friday, November 1, 1996, 3:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Applications Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: applications or requests of applicants (Bill Bernstein, Rafael Bertran, Cynthia Breeding, Tressie Charles, Susan Eden, Rahna Redman, D. Lloyd Thomas, Rose Marion Thompson, Tracie Stucker, and others); application of E.H.S.; and application and provisional license of K.P. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9615517 Friday, November 1, 1996, 4:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room N218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Task Force on Travel AGENDA: The Task Force will discuss and possibly act on: comments to the draft proposal concerning board members travel policies. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9615518 Saturday, November 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Tower I, Suite 1250A, 333 Guadalupe Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: announcements; approval of the minutes from the August 1, 1996, and August 3, 1996, board meetings; persons who wish to appear before the board; Proposal for Decision and board order relating to D.C.W.; Proposal for Decision and board order relating to L.L.; draft travel policy developed and recommended by the Task Force on Travel; annual report; taping of committee meetings; committee reports (Administration and Finance Committee (review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel; executive secretary's report; financial report through September 30, 1996 and October 31, 1996; requests for conference attendance; FY 1997 budget; and update on the Texas Department of Health disaster recovery plan); Applications Committee (applications or requests of the following applicants; Bill Bernstein, Rafael Bertran, Cynthia Breeding, Susan Eden, Rahna Redman, D. Loyd Thomas, Rose Marion Thompson, Tracie Stucker, and others); Complaints Committee (acceptance of surrender of licenses (M.A.F. and H.O.); agreed order relating to C.S.M.; and a report from the August 4, 1996, and October 31, 1996, meetings); Testing and Continuing Education Committee (update from the Ad Hoc Testing Committee concerning the Texas licensed professional counselor examination; problems encountered by test candidates at the testing centers (ASI representative to attend); review of the purpose, formation, and cost of the Ad Hoc Testing Committee, and a request from Connie Lee relating to the licensure examination); Rules Committee (proposed amendments to 22 TAC Chapter 681); and Public and Professional Relations Committee (draft of the next newsletter); election of vice-chair; comments by Valerie Smith, President, Texas counseling Association; and setting future meeting date(s). Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6658. To request 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: October 24, 1996, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9615519 Texas Public Finance Authority Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of the October 4, 1996 and October 16, 1996 Board Meetings. 3. Consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of Texas Public Finance Authority General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, 1996C to finance projects for the Juvenile Probation Commission and refund certain general obligation bonds, the execution and delivery of documents in connection therewith, and the taking of action to effect the sale and delivery of the bonds and resolving related matters. 4. Consider procedures for the appointment of an Executive Director and related matters. 5. Executive Session to consider appointment of Executive Director in accordance with Texas Government Code, 551.074. 6. Other business. 7. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: October 24, 1996, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9615501 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, October 31, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Commissioners' Worksession for discussion, consideration, and possible action on: Docket Numbers 16189, Petition of MFS Communication Company, Inc., for Arbitration of Pricing of Unbundled Loops; 16196, Petition of Teleport communications group, Inc., for Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement; 16226, Petition of AT&T communications of the Southwest, Inc., for Compulsory Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement between AT&T and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; 16285, Petition of MCI Telecommunications Corporation and Its Affiliate MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc., for Arbitration and Request for Mediation Under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; and 16290, Petition of American Communications Services, Inc., and Its Local Exchange Operating Subsidiaries for Arbitration with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decision on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 7145. Filed: October 23, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9615477 Texas Racing Commission Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Consideration of and action on the following rules: sec.sec.303.92, 303.93, 303.94, 303.97; 303.102; 309.199; 309.200; 309.201; 313.103; 319.7, 321.110, 321.116, 321.204, 321.232, 321.233; 321.234; Consideration of and action on the following matters pertaining to racetracks: Change of ownership in Lone Star Race Park, Ltd.; December 1996 live race dates at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie; Allocation among the various breeds of horses of 1997 simulcasting revenue dedicated to purses and Texas Bred Incentive Programs; Agreed Order in TxRC No. 96-R4-02, In Re: Trinity Meadows Raceway, Inc; Concession contract between Sam Houston Race Park, Ltd., and 97, Inc. and possible executive session pursuant to Texas Racing Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 179e, sec.6.03(a)(11); and Report on Racetrack Inspections; Old and New Business; Adjourn. Contact: Paula Cochran Carter, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 833- 6699. Filed: October 24, 1996, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9615528 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, November 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S402, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: pending complaints (SW- 95-010; SW-95-044; SW-95-077; SW-95-080; SW-96-027; SW-96-032; SW-96-038; SW-96- 040; SW-96-048; SW-96-050; SW-96-052; SW-96-063; SW-96-072; Sw-96-073; SW-96- 074; SW-96-076; SW-96-077; Sw-96-078; Sw-96-082; SW-96-087; SW-96-088; SW-96- 091; SW-96-092; SW-96-093; SW-96-094; SW-96-095; SW-96-096; SW-96-097; SW-96- 098; SW-96-099; SW-97-001; SW-97-002; SW-97-003; SW-97-004; SW-97-005; SW-97- 006; SW-97-007; SW-97-008; SW-97-009; SW-97-010; SW-97-011; SW-97-012; SW-97- 013; SW-97-0l4; SW-97-015; SW-97-016; SW-97-017); scheduled 1997 committee meetings (February 28, 1997, June 13, 1997, September 12, 1997, and December 12, 1997); noncompliance with probated license on P.N.; and issue regarding licensees allowing their licenses to expire prior to the committee/board taking action. Contact: Dr. Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. 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: October 24, 1996, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9615521 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, October 25, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Fifth Floor Boardroom, 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees, Real Estate Committee, Emergency Telephone Conference Call AGENDA: Consideration of Proposed sale of TRST Orange County Properties Reason for Emergency: Board members were unable to attend the regularly scheduled meeting due to weather conditions and the agenda item listed must be acted upon today. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6400 or TDD; (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497, at least two days prior to meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9615544 Friday, October 25, 1996, 1:45 p.m. Fifth Floor Boardroom, 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees Emergency Telephone Conference Call AGENDA: 1, Roll Call of Board Members 2. Consideration of Actuarial Experience Study and Assumptions to be Used in 1996 Actuarial Evaluation. Reason for Emergency: Board members were unable to attend the regularly scheduled meeting due to weather conditions and the agenda item listed must be acted upon today. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6400 or TDD; (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497, at least two days prior to meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9615543 Tuesday, November 12, 1996, Noon Room 420E, 1000 Red River Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6400 or TDD; (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497, at least two days prior to meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9615614 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, November 4, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Texas Real Estate Commission Headquarters Office, Conference Room 234, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Investment Committee AGENDA: The committee will review the commission's real estate inspection recovery fund investment policy and discuss possible recommendations to the commission. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9615535 Monday, November 4, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Texas Real Estate Commission Headquarters Office, Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Minutes of September 30, 1996 Commission meeting; Staff reports for August 1996; committee reports; Reports on ARELLO annual meeting; General comments from visitors; Discussion and possible action to adopt: (a) amendment to 22 TAC 537.11 and new 22 TAC 537.45, concerning lead-based paint contract addendum; (b) amendment to 22 TAC 534.1, concerning charges for copies of public records; Discussion and possible action regarding policy of participation of commissioners in courses regulated by the agency; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code; discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion of Texas Department of Insurance Title Bulletin Number 158; Discussion of jurisdiction in appraisal-related activity; Discussion and possible action on request for: (a) modification of questions and answers in TREC Information Update relating to rental locators; (b) amendment to 22 TAC 535.300, relating to advertising guidelines for rental locators; (c) answers to questions relating to complaint and enforcement processes; Discussion and possible action on motion for rehearing on petition for declaratory rulings filed by Donald H. Smith, and wife Pat Smith; Discussion and possible action on legislative initiatives; Discussion and possible action to propose amendment to: (a) 22 TAC 535.61, concerning examinations; (b) 22 TAC 535.66, concerning educational programs; (c) 22 TAC 535.71, concerning approval of MCE providers, courses and instructors; Discussion and possible action to amend recovery fund investment policy; Discussion and possible action to authorize Gina Wilhelm and Michelle Bowens to act as custodians of records; Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) courses to be offered by Austin Institute of Real Estate, The Real Estate School, Capital Real Estate Training, Inc., Champions School of Real Estate, Real Estate Career College and Gulf Coast School of Real Estate; (b) MCE Courses to be offered by BOMA International, The Real Estate School, and Texas Tech University CPD; (c) MCE providership for Seal, Lawrence & Moore, P.L.L.C.; Consideration of complaint information; Motion for Rehearing in the Motion for Rehearing, Hearing No. 96-56-960238, In the Matter of Kimberly Vornbrock L. Erwin; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9615534 Monday, November 4, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Texas Real Estate Commission Headquarters Office, Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin REVISED AGENDA: Motion for Rehearing in the Motion for Rehearing, Hearing Number 96-130-951238 in the Matter of William Authur Lennox. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. For ADA assistance call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Filed: October 25, 1996, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9615604 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, November 1, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee Emergency AGENDA: I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman John Collins II. Organizational Meeting III. Adjourn Committee Meeting Reason for Emergency: The Board has declared that the situation resulting in the need for this meeting was reasonably unforeseen due to issues regarding the RFP. Contact: Karen Zimmerman, Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: October 25, 1996, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9615563 Friday, November 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.036 Austin Finance and Audit Committee Emergency AGENDA: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order/Quorum Call, Chariman Roger Benavides II. Discussion of Standard Formats For Monthly Financial Reports: A) Timing and Format of Reports; B) Agency Funds and Expenditures; C) TIF Funds Collected and Available III. Discussion of Methods, Timing And Documentation Requirements For Distribution Of Funds On RFP's: A) Contracts; B) Other IV. Discussion of Loan Program: A) Eligibility Standards; B) Repayment Terms and Conditions V. Other Items, As Necessary VI. Future Agenda Items VII. Adjourn Committee Meeting Reason for Emergency: The Board has declared that the situation resulting in the need for this meeting was reasonably unforeseen due to issues regarding the RFP. Contact: Karen Zimmerman, Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: October 25, 1996, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9615562 Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Emergency Meeting Emergency AGENDA: I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Executive Director's Report IV. Financial Report V. Discussion and Possible Action on Master Plan VI. Presentation, ETC VII. Presentation, AT&T VIII. Future Agenda Items IX. Executive Session pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to deliberate duties of Board and employees. X. Adjourn Executive Session XI. Adjourn Open Meeting Reason for Emergency: The Board has declared that the situation resulting in the need for this meeting was reasonably unforeseen due to issues regarding the RFP. Contact: Karen Zimmerman, Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: October 25, 1996, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9615561 Friday, November 1, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.036, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order open meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Executive Session III. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings. IV. Executive Director's Report V. Financial Report VI. Discussion of Master Plan VII. Presentation, ETC VIII. Presentation, AT&T IX. Future Agenda Items X. Adjourn Meeting Contact: Karen Zimmerman, Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: October 23, 1996, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9615492 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Thursday, October 31, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Administration Building, Board Room University of North Texas, Avenue C at Chestnut Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: UNT: Welch Chair in Chemistry; University of North Texas Title IX Action Plan; Union Fee Increase. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: October 25, 1996, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9615579 Regional Meetings Meetings filed October 23, 1996 Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, on October 28, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9615486. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) Board of Directors met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, on October 24, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas, 78702, (512) 389- 1011. TRD-9615484. Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 2010 Gilmer Road on October 29, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Carroll, 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604. TRD-9615474. Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, on October 30, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675- 9296. TRD-9615487. Meetings filed on October 24, 1996 Education Service Center Region XV Board of Directors met at 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, on October 31, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD- 9615511. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, on October 28, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (214) 937-3552. TRD- 9615496. Jack County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, on October 29, 1996 at 7:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas, 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9615503. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, on October 30, 1996 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-8098. TRD-9615523. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, met at the International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, San Antonio, on October 28,1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9615510. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 7201 Interstate 40 West, Second Floor, Amarillo, on October 31, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, (806) 353-3699, Extension 29; Fax (806) 353-9537. TRD-9615504. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, on November 1, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4691. TRD-9615498. Meetings filed October 25, 1996 Aqua Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, November 4, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 321-3943. TRD-9615581. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at the Western Sizzlin', 2425 Ferguson Road, Mr. Pleasant, on October 31, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9615537. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Austin, on October 29, 1996 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9615545. Coastal Bend Workforce Development Area Board Training, met at the Nueces County Building Auditorium, 710 East Main Avenue, Robstown, on October 30, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Seeger, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, Extension 108. TRD-9615542. Coastal Bend Workforce Development Area Board met at the Nueces County Building Auditorium, 710 East Main Avenue, Robstown, on October 30, 1996 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Seeger, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, Extension 108. TRD-9615541. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Area Chairs, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, on October 29, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749- 3256. TRD-9615552. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legal Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, on October 29, 1996 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9615554. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, on October 29, 1996 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9615553. Gray County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 815 North Sumner, on October 29, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9615558. Middle Rio Grande Development Council Board of Directors met at the Frank Chisum Regional Technical Center, South Highway 277, Eagle Pass, on October 30, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., Middle Rio Grande Development Council, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9615591. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board Orientation, met at 66th and Quaker Streets, Lubbock, on October 29, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Chamales, 66th and Quaker, Lubbock, Texas 79413, (806) 767- 2215. TRD-9615551. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, Board of Directors, met at 66th and Quaker Streets, on October 19, 1996 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Linda Chamales, 66th and Quaker, Lubbock, Texas 79413, (806) 767- 2215. TRD-9615550. Meetings Filed October 28, 1996 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permit Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, on October 29, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9615621. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board Meeting was held at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, on October 29, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9615622. Gillespie Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Gillespie County Courthouse, Basement Suite 104-C, 101 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, on November 7, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Lou Smith, Gillespie Central Appraisal District, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (210) 997-9807. TRD-9615632. Gillespie Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Gillespie County Courthouse, Basement Suite 104-C, 101 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, on November 8, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Lou Smith, Gillespie Central Appraisal District, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (210) 997-9807. TRD-9615631. Tarrant Appraisal District, Tarrant Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, on November 19, 1996 and November 20, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, Appraisal Review Board Support, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9615641.