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).

Texas Department of Agriculture
Tuesday, November 19, 1996, 8:00 a.m.
Embassy Suites Downtown, 300 South Congress
Austin
Committee Meetings

AGENDA:
8:00 a.m. -- Research Proposals and Oversight Committee: Call to Order; 
Presentation on 1997 Research Requests for Funding from Central and South Texas; 
Presentation on Any Late Research Proposals; Discussion on any other business: 
Adjourn.
2:15 p.m. -- Advertising, Promotion and Education: Call to Order; Update on 
AGRIculture SERvices Video; Presentation on Proposal from Texas Agricultural 
Extension Service; Discussion on other promotional projects; Discussion on any 
other business; Adjourn.
3:30 p.m. -- Finance Committee: Call to Order; Discussion on June, July and 
August Financial Statements; Discussion on TCPB End of Year Report; Discussion 
on any other Business; Adjourn.
4:45 p.m. -- C.O.R.N. Committee: Call to Order; Discussion on how to update 
membership; Discussion on how to get more membership, Discussion on any other 
Business; Adjourn.
Contact: Mr. Jerry Don Glover, Texas Corn Producers Board, 218 E. Bedford, 
Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 6477-4224.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:43 p.m.
TRD-9616144

Wednesday, November 20, 1996, 8:00 a.m.
Embassy Suites Downtown, 300 South Congress
Austin
Texas Corn Producer's Board

REVISED AGENDA:
Call to Order
Action: Minutes of August 21, 1996 meeting; On proposals presented at committee 
meeting on November 19, 1996; or any late proposals.
Presentation and Action: Recommendations from the Research Proposal and 
Oversight Committee; Recommendations from the Advertising, Promotion and 
Education Committee; Recommendations from Finance committee; on June, July and 
August Financial Statements; End of Year Report; Recommendations from C.O.R.N. 
Committee. Report: Activity Report. Adjourn for Executive Session.
Executive Session: In Accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated, 
sec.551.074, to discuss Texas Corn Producers Board personnel; Adjourn Executive 
Session.
Call to Order
Discussion and Action: Take action on Executive Session, if necessary; Setting 
time and place of next board meeting.
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Mr. Jerry Don Glover, Texas Corn Producers Board, 218 E. Bedford, 
Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647-4224.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9616142

Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
Thursday, November 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
200 East Riverside, Conference Room 101
Austin
Board Meeting

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order and Introductions; Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
II. Report on Statewide HEAT Program, Patty Gonzales, Department of Public 
Safety.
III. Appointment of members to the Grantee Advisory Committee.
IV. Public Comment.
V. U.S. Department of Justice Grant to ATPA
VI. Director/Staff Report: Director Report, Overview of Activities Since Last 
Board Meeting, to Include Major Events, Grantee Data on Expenditures and Audits, 
Budget Report, Travel, and Public Awareness. Staff Members Citerne, De La Rosa 
and Sampson will be available for Questions on Specific Report Items.
VII. Interagency Agreement Between Texas Department of Transportation and the 
ATPA Board.
VIII. ATPA Board Bylaws and Plan of Operation including scheduling regular Board 
Meetings.
IX. Ratification of Bylaws of the Border Solutions Committee, Presented by Board 
Member and Committee Chair Mateele Rittgers.
X. Republication of the ATPA Rule on Insurance Company Refunds, 43 TAC 
sec.57.48-57.51.
XI. Texas Public Policy Foundation v. ATPA, Cause Number 96-10843 in 126th 
District Court, Travis County.
XII. Performance, Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director.
XIII. Adjourn.
Contact: Linda Young, Executive Director, Automobile Theft Prevention Authority, 
800 Brazos Street, Suite 620, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 494-1976.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 1:39 p.m.
TRD-9616119

The State Bar of Texas
Friday, November 15, 1996, 8:30 a.m.
1414 Colorado, Board Room, The Texas Law Center
Austin
The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline

AGENDA:
PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/introductions/Swearing in of new Member/Adopt 
minutes
CLOSED SESSION: Review and discuss appropriate action regarding pending 
disciplinary and evidentiary matters, discuss personnel matters, discuss 
assignment of special counsel for disciplinary matters
PUBLIC SESSION: Discuss and authorize appropriate action in connection with 
those matters discussed in closed session/Discuss outcome of recent disciplinary 
matters/Discuss resolution in connection with upcoming grievance symposium; 
matters unresolved in prior meetings; tracking system for compliance with 
disciplinary judgements; Commission's compliance with provisions of the State 
Bar Act, Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, and Orders of the Supreme Court; 
budget of the General Counsel's office and the Commission; grievance committees; 
special counsel program; mediation of disciplinary matters/Presentations on 
litigation dockets/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as 
appropriately come before the Commission/Receive public comment/Adjourn.
Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 3:13 p.m.
TRD-9616205 

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Friday, November 15, 1996, 8:00 a.m.
1100 West 45th Street, Room 116
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit

AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes from September 27, 2996
Policy CDA-Investments; Texas Loan STAR Program; Nolan County Farm Contracts; 
Legacy Revenue Report; Investments Report; Legacy Budget Report; Operating 
Budget Report; Contingency Fund Report; Report from Internal Auditor.
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; (512) 
206-9133.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:24 p.m.
TRD-9616138

Friday, November 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
1100 West 45th Street, Room 151
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel

AGENDA:
Consideration of Personnel Policies: BJCD, BJCE, DAA-R, DBE, DBE-E, DEAA, and 
DEF
Annual Review of Affirmative Action Plan
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; (512) 
206-9133.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:00 p.m.
TRD-9616136

Friday, November 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
1100 West 45th Street, Room 110
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies

AGENDA:
Review and Discussion of Policies on November 15, 1996 Agenda. AA, AB, BA, BAA, 
BBA, BBA-E, BBC, BE, BE-E-A, BE-E-B, BE-E-C, BE-E-D, BE-E, BEC, BJCD, BJCE, CBA, 
CBB, CE, CF, CFA, CFCA, CK, CKA, CKAB, CKB, CLE, DAA-R, DBE, DBE-E, DEAA, DEF, 
DH-R, DHD, DL, EHBE, EI, EIA, EIAB, EIED, EIF, EIF-E, FNCG, FNF, GBBA, GE, GKA
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; (512) 
206-9133.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:00 p.m.
TRD-9616135

Friday, November 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m.
1100 West 45th Street, Room 116
Austin
Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes from September 27, 1996, Board Meeting; Approval of Board 
Policies: Consideration of Proposed Specific Enabling Legislation for Texas 
School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Consideration of Approval for 
Superintendent to enter into Contract with Governor's Energy Office; 
Consideration of Approval to Offer Issues in Transition as a High School Applied 
Career Education Course.
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; (512) 
206-9133.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:43 p.m.
TRD-9616145

Coastal Coordination Council (CCC)
Monday, November 18, 1996, 2:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118
Austin
Coastal Coordinating Council Executive Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the minutes of August 16, 1996 meeting
III. Proposed Rules for Small Business Permitting Assistance Program/Preliminary 
Review: ACTION ITEM WITH PUBLIC COMMENT: Approval of proposed Small Business 
Permitting Assistance Program/Preliminary Review rules for publication in the 
Texas Register.
IV. Discussion of State Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program work group.
V. Council/Corps of Engineers Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Wetland 
Permitting-ACTION ITEM WITH PUBLIC COMMENT: Approval of Memorandum of Agreement.
VI. Rule certification and threshold approval. ACTION ITEM WITH PUBLIC COMMENT: 
(A) Approval of GLO seismic permit thresholds (B) Approval of Council rule 
certification and threshold approval orders for all agencies.
VII. CMP Grants program. ACTION ITEM WITH PUBLIC COMMENT: (A) Ratification of 
Grant proposal guidance and application for grant cycle #2; (B) Ratification of 
schedule for grant cycle #2, (C) Ratification of final grant cycle #1 projects.
VIII. General public comment.
IX. Adjourn.
If you intend to present materials to the Council for their consideration at the 
meeting regarding any of the above action items, please fax or deliver a copy to 
the Council Secretary by November 14, 1996, so that they may be distributed for 
advanced review by Council members and copies may be made for distribution to 
the public at the meeting.
Contact: Brenda Kizzee, Texas General Land Office, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 
Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5385.
Filed: November 8, 1996, 9:48 a.m.
TRD-9616242

Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians
Thursday, November 14, 1996, 2:30 p.m.
Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Program Approval Committee

AGENDA:
The Committee will introduce guests and discuss and possible act on: Individual 
Preplanned Professional Experience Program for Shannon McKeown Gonzalez; course 
work for persons who failed the American Dietetic Association Examination; 
withdraw approval for persons who failed to apply for and take the American 
Dietetic Association Examination; revision of the Preplanned Professional 
Experience Program application packet; and setting of next meeting date.
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.
Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-
6601.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:20 p.m.
TRD-9616125

Friday, November 15, 1996, 8:30 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Rules Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will introduce guests and discuss and possible act on: final 
adoption of a proposed amendment to 22 TAC, Chapter 711 (sec.711.12), published 
in the October 11, 1996, issue 21 Texas Register 9756; and setting of next 
meeting date.
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.
Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-
6601.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:20 p.m.
TRD-9616130

Friday, November 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Finance Committee

AGENDA:
The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: fiscal years 1997-1998 budgets.
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.
Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-
6601.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:29 p.m.
TRD-9616126

Friday, November 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin

AGENDA:
The board will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of 
agenda; approval of minutes of the June 21, 1996, Texas State Board of Examiners 
of Dietitians (TSBED); chairman's report; executive secretary's report 
(ratification of applications approved by the executive secretary); committee 
reports (Rules committee (final adoption of a proposed amendment to 22 TAC, 
Chapter 711 (sec.711.12), published in the October 11, 1996 issue 21 Texas 
Register 9756); Program Approval Committee (Individual Preplanned Professional 
Experience Program for Shannon McKeown Gonzalez; course work for persons who 
failed the American Dietetic Association Examination; withdraw approval for 
persons who failed to apply for and take the American Dietetic Association 
Examination; and revision of the Preplanned Professional Experience Program 
application packet); and Finance Committee (fiscal years 1997-1998 budgets); 
report on 1996 Clearinghouse on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) 
conference; Commission on Dietetic Registration's Recertification Proposal 
(continuing education hours); board appreciation resolution to Pattye Greer and 
Cheryl Porter; and setting of next meeting date. Also, the board will have 
announcements and comments not requiring board action.
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.
Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-
6601.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:29 p.m.
TRD-9616129

Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Monday, November 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m.
State Capitol, 1100 Congress, Room 2S.1 (Governor's Reception Room)
Austin

AGENDA:
Representatives of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers 
will sign the Letter of Intent to implement the provisions of the Document of 
Mutual Recognition to facilitate international engineering practice under the 
North American Free Trade Agreement.
Contact: John R. Speed, P.E. Executive Director, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 
78741, (512) 440-7723.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 4:03 p.m.
TRD-9616207

Texas Funeral Service Commission
Thursday, November 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
510 South Congress, Suite 206
Austin
Commission Meeting

AGENDA:
Convene, Chairman Dick McNeil; Adoption of the September 5, 1996 Commission 
Meeting Minutes; Public Comment; Management Control Audit Briefing, Office of 
The State Auditors, Gregg Lee, CPA; Chairman's Report and Discussion; Executive 
Director's Report and Discussion; Discussion and Possible Action on Common 
Standards for TFSC Funeral Establishment Inspections, Eliza May, ED; Discussion 
and Possible Action on Risk Management Program Manual, Eliza May, ED; Discussion 
and Possible Action on Proposed Amendments to Rule 201 & 203, Rules Committee 
Chair, Kenneth J. Hughes; Reports from the following Committees, Discussion and 
Possible Action: Finance Review, Chair Kenneth J. Hughes; Personnel, Chair 
Robert G. Duncan; Education, Chair Robert G. Duncan; Complaint Review, Chair Leo 
T. Metcalf, 12 cases; Discussion and Possible Action on a petition by Hurley 
Funeral Home for an exemption regarding the location of retained records as 
provided by 22 TAC sec.203.23(b) of the Commission Rules; Executive Session: To 
deliberate the employment and duties of the Senior Inspector, pursuant to the 
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074; Return to open session for further 
discussion and possible action involving the employment and duties of the Senior 
Inspector, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; Executive 
Session: To conference with the Executive Director, to receive information from 
the Executive Director and to question the Executive Director, pursuant to the 
Texas Government Code, sec. 551.075; Return to open session; Setting of next 
Commission Meeting and Committee Meetings; Adjourn.
Contact: Marc Allen Connelly, General Counsel, 510 South Congress, Suite 206, 
Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 479-7222.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 1:09 p.m.
TRD-9616120

General Land Office
Friday, November 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
Marriott Hotel, Airport, Lobby, 18700 JFK Boulevard
Houston
School Land Board

AGENDA:
The School Land Board will travel to Houston, Texas to inspect lands for 
possible acquisition.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Secretary, School Land Board, Stephen F. Austin 
Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 836, Austin, Texas, 778701 (512) 463-5016
Filed: November 7, 1996, 9:53 a.m.
TRD-9616165

Texas Department of Health
Friday, November 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
Moreton Building, Room M-652, 1100 West 49th Street
Austin
Hospital Data Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes; 1995-1995 
report on nonprofit hospital charity care and community benefits; revised 
reporting forms for nonprofit hospitals; Hospital Uncompensated Care Report 
(results of the 1995 annual survey of hospitals); 1996 cooperative Texas 
Department of Health/American Hospital Association/Texas Hospital Association 
annual surveys of hospitals and update on electronic transmission of survey 
data; public comments; and set next meeting date.
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.
Contact: Ann Henry, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:25 p.m.
TRD-9616127 

Monday, November 18, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street
Austin
Midwifery Board, Grievance Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: new business (complaints #96-05, 
#96-06, #96-07, #96-09, #96-10, and #96-11); old business (status of draft of 
proposed amendment to 25 TAC sec.37.178 concerning the complaint procedure to be 
used in processing complaints about midwives); and will have an open forum.
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.
Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-
7700.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:29 p.m.
TRD-9616128 

Texas Department of Human Services
Friday, November 15, 1996, 11:00 a.m.
701 West 51st Street, First Floor, Public Hearing Room
Austin
Texas Board of Human Services

AGENDA:
1. Approval of the minutes of October 18, 1996.
2. Chair's comments and announcements.
3. Implementation of Federal Welfare Reform Legislation in the AFDC, Food Stamp, 
and Medicaid Programs.
4. Adoption of rule revisions to implement improvements in the CACFP: 
Eligibility criteria and performance standards for private, nonprofit CACFP Day 
Care Home Sponsors.
5. Adoption of proposed improvements in the CACFP: Administrative Sanctions.
6. Adoption of the proposed improvement in the CACFP: Risk Analysis.
7. Adoption of proposed improvement in the CACFP: Pilot Test of a Third-party 
Menu Validation System.
8. Amendments to the Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental 
Retardation and Related Conditions Licensure Rules.
9. Budget Adjustments
10. Amendments to Policies and Procedures
11. Commissioner's Report: a. Office on Services to Persons with Disabilities 
Fiscal Year 1996 Annual Report. b. Historically Underutilized Business Program 
Status. c. Announcement and comments. d. Tracking of Board Action.
Contact: Sherron Heinemann, Texas Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 149030, 
Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 4:13 p.m.
TRD-9616212

Texas Department of Information Resources
Thursday, November 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, 5th Floor Committee Room 5
Austin
Board

AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration
1. Adoption of August 22, 1996 Meeting Minutes
2. Adoption of September 18-20, 1996 Meeting Minutes
3. Authorize the Executive Director to Request Financing From the Texas Public 
Finance Authority
4. Update on West Texas Disaster Recovery Operation Center
5. Presentation Regarding the Legislative Process
6. Presentation of Requirements for Information Resource Mangers Continuing 
Education Program
7. Presentation of Quality Assurance Team Report
8. Executive Director's Report
9. Consideration of Annual Financial Report
10. Other Business: Continued Discussion of Strategic Planning Process from 
September 18-20 Board Meeting
Meeting Adjournment
Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 
(512) 475-2153.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 9:36 a.m.
TRD-9616161

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Thursday, November 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, November
16, 1996, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
State Board

AGENDA:
The agenda includes requests for termination of suspension of license, requests 
for permission to practice in Texas, Proposal for decision, public hearing and 
action regarding cancellations for nonpayment and by request, public hearings 
and consideration of final adoption of proposed rules published in the Texas 
Register, consideration and approval of orders, motion nunc pro tunc, 
discussion, recommendation, and possible action on request for amicus curiae 
brief, approval of minutes executive director's report, approval of Connie 
Navar-Clark to serve on the Standing Orders Committee and the Ethics Committee, 
discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding resolutions for 1997 
Federation Meeting, and executive session under the authority of the Open 
Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, 
article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o) for 
private consultation and advice of counsel concerning litigation relative to 
possible disciplinary action.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 4:30 p.m.
TRD-9616151

Thursday, November 14, 1996, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Disciplinary Process Review Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Update, discussion, recommendations and possible action on procedures for 
review of investigative files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal 
Settlement Conferences.
3. October Enforcement Report.
4. Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for 
dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences.
Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of 
the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), 
and Attorney General Opinion 1974, Number H-484.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9616148

Thursday, November 14, 1996, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Joint Meeting/Endorsement and Examination Committees

AGENDA: 10:30 a.m. -- Call to Order
1. Roll Call 
2. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 
551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated 
litigation.
3. Proposed rule changes
4. Letters of Eligibility to practice in the country of graduation relating to 
sec.3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act (formerly Section 5.035(a)(4).
5. Position on the withdrawal of applications and the reporting of such to the 
Federation of State Medical Boards.
Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 
of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 4:32 p.m.
TRD-9616149

Thursday, November 14, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Examination Committee

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Roll Call
1. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 
551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), 
Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to review applicant files for licensure.
2. Review of licensure applicants.
3. Executive session under the authority of Article 4495b, sec.3.05(d), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484, to review the new 
jurisprudence examination.
4. Review of examination applicants complete for consideration of licensure.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 4:30 p.m.
TRD-9616150

Thursday, November 14, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Endorsement Committee

AGENDA:
1:00 p.m. Call to Order
1. Roll Call
2. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 
551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), 
Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or 
contemplated litigation.
3. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the 
Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure.
4. Executive session under the authority of Article 4495b, sec.3.05(d), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484, to review the new 
jurisprudence examination.
Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by 
endorsement.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 4:46 p.m.
TRD-9616155

Friday, November 15, 1996, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Finance Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion of the Board's October 1996 Financial Statement
4. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:47 p.m.
TRD-9616175

Friday, November 15, 1996, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Medical School Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion of medical school schedule
4. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:47 p.m.
TRD-9616176

Friday, November 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
nonprofit Health Organizations

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration and possible action on applications for certification of 
nonprofit health organizations.
4. Consideration and possible action on Biennial applications for 
recertification on nonprofit health organizations.
5. Consideration and possible action on compliance information for continued 
certification of nonprofit health organizations.
6. Consideration and possible action on requests for decertification of 
nonprofit health organizations.
7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules related to Internal 
Revenue Service requirements pertaining to nonprofit health organizations.
8. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:47 p.m.
TRD-9616177

Friday, November 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Ad Hoc Committee on Bariatric Medicine

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to the practice of 
bariatric medicine
4. Informal session to receive comments from public and review written 
information related to the practice of bariatric medicine and the benefits and 
risks associated with bariatric drugs. Length of comments will be at the 
discretion of the chairman.
5. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:48 p.m.
TRD-9616178

Friday, November 15, 1996, 11:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Public Information Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion, recommendation and possible action concerning joint public 
awareness efforts with the Health Professions Council.
4. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on newsletter articles.
5. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:48 p.m.
TRD-9616179

Friday, November 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Ad Hoc Committee on Telemedicine

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to rule-making to 
require passage of the Medial Jurisprudence Examination for obtaining a special 
license.
4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to future 
telemedicine issues.
5. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:48 p.m.
TRD-9616180

Friday, November 15, 1996, 1:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Standing Orders Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2 Roll Call
3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules related to 
radiologic technologists.
4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules recommended from the 
Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
5. Review and consideration of approval of acupuncture licensure applications as 
recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.
6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules recommended from the 
Texas State board of Acupuncture Examiners.
7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules related to delegated 
drug therapy management.
8. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:49 p.m.
TRD-9616181

Friday, November 15, 1996, 2:15 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Ethics Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Review of Board policies related to ethical issues.
4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to in-court 
testimony.
5. Adjourn.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:49 p.m.
TRD-9616182

Friday, November 15, 1996, 3:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Legislative Committee

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the Board's 
recommended statutory changes during the next legislative session.
4.Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:47 p.m.
TRD-9616183

Midwestern State University
Thursday, November 7, 1996, 3:00 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Executive Committee

AGENDA:
The Executive Committee will review the August 1, 1996 committee minutes and 
will receive recommendations and discuss the MSU Strategic Plan for the Period 
1997-2001, Five-Year Campus Plan Update, McCullough-Trigg Hall Addition design 
and budget, Clark Student Center Renovation contract, Closing of Portions of 
Wigwam Trail during CSC Renovation, Sikes Lake, naming of positions of J.S. 
Bridwill Hall, and Snack and Soft Drink Vending. Information will be provided 
concerning the purchase of property located at 2517 Hampstead.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Boulevard, 
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:54 p.m.
TRD-9616192

Thursday, November 7, 1996, 3:45 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Finance and Audit Committee

AGENDA:
The Finance and Audit Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting 
August 1, 1996 and will receive recommendations and discuss the Internal Audit 
Plan 1995-96 Year-End Summary Report, General Endowment Fund report, 
Environmental Science Course Fee, International Student Fee and items $30,000 
and under in FY 95-96 and FY 96-97 approved by President per Board 
authorization. New Regents will be given the opportunity following the committee 
meeting to view a 30 minute videotape entitled, Protecting Public Funds: Your 
Responsibilities under the Public Funds Investment Act, as required by the 
Public Funds Investment Act (Government Code, Chapter 2256).
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Boulevard, 
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:54 p.m.
TRD-9616193

Thursday, November 7, 1996, 4:00 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Personnel and Curriculum Committee

AGENDA:
The Personnel and Curriculum Committee will review minutes of the committee 
meeting August 1, 1996 and will receive recommendations and discuss position 
changes in the FY 95-96 and FY 96-97 budgets, MSU/Texas Tech University 
Cooperative Master of Engineering Program, hiring of one-half time FTE in 
nursing (Coordinator for Graduate Program), hiring of Assistant Professor in 
Political Science and International Office Staff, Information Systems salaries, 
and Policy Manual revisions with regard to the following policies: #2.11 
Organizational Chart; #2.331 Academic Affairs Organizational Chart; #2.351 
Student and Administrative Services Organizational Chart; #2.37 addition of 
Human Subjects Review Committee and deletion of International Programs 
Scholarship Committee; #3.317 Emeritus Status; and new policies dealing with an 
administrator who holds tenure on the faculty returning to teaching and the 
Publications Board. Information will be presented concerning fall enrollment, 
fall small classes and first and last day enrollment for the summer sessions.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Boulevard, 
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:55 p.m.
TRD-9616194

Thursday, November 7, 1996, 4:30 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Student Services Committee

AGENDA:
The Student Services Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting 
August 1, 1996 and will receive information and discuss the Americans with 
Disabilities Act (ADA) Annual Report, Homecoming, and the Student Mentor 
Program.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Boulevard, 
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:55 p.m.
TRD-9616195

Thursday, November 7, 1996, 4:45 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents University Development Committee

AGENDA:
The University Development Committee will review minutes of the committee 
meeting August 1, 1996. Summaries of gifts, grants and pledges September 1, 
1995-August 31, 1996 and September 1, 1996- October 11, 1996.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Boulevard, 
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:54 p.m.
TRD-9616196

Thursday, November 7, 1996, 5:00 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Athletics Committee

AGENDA:
The Athletics Committee will review minutes of the August 1, 1996 committee 
minutes and will receive recommendations concerning 1997-98 scholarships and the 
volleyball coach position.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Boulevard, 
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:55 p.m.
TRD-9616197

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Wednesday, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension-Room E1028, 1400 Congress Avenue
Austin

AGENDA:
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement 
case on RICHARD KENNINGTON to the State Office of Administrative Hearings 
(SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of administrative 
penalties and requiring certain actions of Richard Kennington, SOAH Docket 
Number 582-96-1996.
Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH Docket Clerk, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 
78711, (512) 475-3445
Filed: November 8, 1996, 9:21 a.m.
TRD-9616233

Thursday, November 21, 1996, 10:00 a.m.
1201S Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room F2210
Austin
Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting on 
November 21, 1996 at 10:00 a.m., at 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 
F2210. The meeting will open with a welcome and introductions from Cindy 
Morphew, Presiding Officer. Minutes of the August 12, 1996 meeting will be 
considered. The committee will discuss financial responsibility, review request 
for applications and recommend recipients for grants.
The meeting will conclude by discussing agenda issues and dates for the next 
meeting.
Contact: Debbra Bohl, Used Oil and Used Oil Filter Recycling Unit, Municipal 
Solid Waste Division, (512) 239-6008 and Gary W. Trim, Technical Support, 
Municipal Solid Waste Division, (512) 239-6708.
Filed: November 8, 1996, 9:49 a.m.
TRD-9616244

Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 6:00 p.m.
San Isidro School, Mini-Gymnasium, FM Road 1017
San Isidro

AGENDA:
For an informal public meeting regarding the application of Valley Environmental 
Services, Inc., Proposed Permit Number MSW2261, to authorize construction and 
operation of a Type VGG (Grease and Grit Trap) municipal solid waste management 
facility. The proposed site covers about 2.0 acres of land and is located 2,750 
feet south of a point on FM Road 2294, that point being about 3.0 miles east of 
the intersection of FM Roads 2294 and 755, or 2.75 miles west of the 
intersection of FM Road 2294 and FM Road 2844, about 20 miles northeast of Rio 
Grande City, in Starr County, Texas
Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 176, 
Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-6688 or (512) 239-4756.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 1:25 p.m.
TRD-9616123

State Pension Review Board
Wednesday, November 20, 1996, 3:00 p.m.
Omni Hotel, Downtown, Grand Ballroom, 700 San Jacinto Street
Austin

AGENDA:
1. Meeting called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Reading and Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4. Committee reports with possible action- A) Administration --Chair Bruce Cox 
(Horwitz); B) Research -- Chair Larry Eddington (Deiters): 1. Database Committee 
(Larry Eddington), 2. Meeting of Pension Policy and Legislation Committee (Bruce 
Cox); C) Actuarial -- Chair Leonard Cargill, 1. Compliance Update (Ginger 
Smith); D) Communications -- Chair Cheryl Dotson (Kevin Deiters): 1. Logo 
Update; E) Legislative -- Chair Gilbert Vazquez (Rita Horwitz)
5. Discussion and possible action on pension portability
6. Election of Officers for calendar year 1997 (Chairman and Vice Chairman)a) 
Report from Nominating Committee Members.
7. Discussion and possible action on old business
8. Announcements and invitation for audience participation
9. Executive Director's Report- Discussion of future meeting dates
10. Chairman's Report
11. Adjournment-Announce schedule for Board meetings
Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736.
Filed: November 8, 1996, 9:18 a.m.
TRD-9616231 

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Saturday, November 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510
Austin
Rules Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order.
II. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 321, 
relation to supervision of physical therapist assistants and physical therapy 
aides.
III. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 321, 
relating to supervision of physical therapy aides in home health settings.
IV. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 321, 
relating to restraint assessments.
V. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 321, 
relating to when a Physical therapist may discharge a patient.
VI. Consideration and possible comments regarding proposed rules published by 
the Texas Department of Human Services, related to restorative care in nursing 
facilities.
VII. Review and possible recommendations to proposed revision of Chapter 346 
relating to Educational Settings and other practice settings (home health).
VIII. Review and possible recommendations to proposed revision of Chapter 347 
Registration of Facilities (change of ownership requirements and Exemptions to 
registration).
IX. Adjournment
Contact: Gerard Swain, Agency Liaison, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 305-6900.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:46 p.m.
TRD-9616133 

Saturday, November 16, 1996, 1:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to order.
II. Review and possible action on cases numbered: 95154; 96037; 96043; 96116; 
96120; 96141; 96145; 96146; 96159; 96161; 96162; 96163; 96165; 96166; 96169; 
96174; 96178; 96180; 96183; 96188; 97001; 97007; 97018; 97029.
III. Adjournment
Contact: Gerard Swain, Agency Liaison, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 305-6900.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 3:19 p.m.
TRD-9616203

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Monday and Tuesday, November 18 and 19, 1996, 8:45 a.m.
929 East 41st Street
Austin
Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:
8:45 a.m.-Call to order and roll call November 18, 1996: Consideration of 
Minutes of August 19, 1996 Enforcement Committee meeting for adoption as 
recorded, review of citation list and possible action; informal conferences 
November 18, 1996. The Committee will discuss the following cases with the 
inidividuals who have agreed to appear, Possible action by the Committee on 
these cases; Monday, November 18, 1996, 9:00 a.m., Case #96-0604, Case #96-0159 
and #95-0450, 10:30 a.m. Case #96-0605, 1:30 p.m., Case #96-0400, 3:00 p.m.
Review of Applciants with criminal background/possible action; Discussion and 
possible action on "What is a substantial financial interest in a firm, company 
or corporation using a master plumbers license?"
Discussion of Social Security number on plastic license and possible action; 
Discussion regarding the possible disqualification of a recently convicted felon 
from taking the Journeyman examination; Question received from the Houston area 
plumbing joint apprenticeship committee; 
Complaint cases for review: The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly 
action by the Committeed as time allows: #'s 96-0176, 96-0556, 96-0273, 96-0596, 
97-0041, 97-0042, 96-0589, 96-0078, 96-0260, 96-0261. 95-0517, 96-0012, 96-0060, 
96-0030, 96-0058, 96-0111, 96-0123, 96-0125, 96-0147, 96-0149, 96-0139, 96-0114, 
96-0158, 95-0314. 96-0043, 96-0130, 95-0362, 95-0359, 96-0184, 95-0483, 96-0034, 
96-0031, 96-0098, 95-0403, 95-0426, 06-0027, 96-0279, 96-0264, 96-0285, 95-0471, 
96-0392, 96-0403, 95-0489, 96-0455, 96-0418, 96-0464.
Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, Chief of Field Services/Investigations, TSBPE, 929 
East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145, extension 233
Filed: November 7, 1996, 4:13 p.m.
TRD-9616216

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Friday, November 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Health, 1100 49th Street
Austin
Child Fatality Review, State Committee Meeting

AGENDA:
Welcome. Committee reports. Review Annual Report. Annual Report Revisions. 
Assignments. Adjourn.
Contact: Ann French Clark, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory 
Services, 1351 East Bardin Road, Arlington, Texas 76096-1839, (817) 264-4310.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 9:20 a.m.
TRD-9616156

Texas Department of Public Safety
Thursday, November 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
Department of Public Safety Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar
Austin
Public Safety Commission

AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
Budget Matters
Internal Audit Report
Personnel Matters
Pending and Contemplated Litigation
Real Estate Matters
Public Comment
Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business
Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Larry Secrest
Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, Director, DPS, 5805 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, 
(512) 424-2000, Extension 3700.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:44 p.m.
TRD-9616132

Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, November 12, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room, 1-111
Austin

EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
The Commission will consider and may take action on Gas Utilities Docket 8736, 
Complaint of Warren NGL, Inc. Against ENSERCH Corporation and ENSERCH 
Processing, Inc. for Failure to Provide Gas Transportation on Reasonable Terms.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Commission action may be necessary to ensure the 
uninterrupted flow of natural gas to the City of Breckenridge.
Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, 
P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:52 p.m.
TRD-9616188

Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council
Thursday, November 21, 1996, 3:00 p.m.
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos, Room 314
Austin
Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council

AGENDA:
1. Approve minutes of June 11, 1996 meeting
2. Adopt proposed rules on Electronic Documents (13 TAC sec.51.1, sec.51.3)
3. Discussion of proposed legislation
4. Adoption of Biennial Report
5. Demonstration of new DIR records management software package
6. Selection of presiding officer for 1997-98
Contact: Nancy Webb, Executive Assistant, Texas State Library, P.O. Box 12927, 
Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 2:56 p.m.
TRD-9616134

University of Houston
Monday, November 18, 1996, 2:00 p.m.
SRII Building, Room 201, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard
Houston
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

AGENDA:
To discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of October Minutes, Renewal 
Protocols
Contact: Rosemary Grimmet, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 
743-9222.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 11:31 a.m.
TRD-9616116

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
Thursday, November 14, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building
Austin
Public Meeting

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes for Public Meeting of October 10, 1996
3. Discussion and Possible Action on New Applications for Certificate of 
Authority to Self-Insure
4. Discussion and Possible Action on Requests or Renewal of Certificate of 
Authority to Self-Insure
5. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendment: Rule 114.10
6. Discussion and Possible Action on Rule Development Team Reports to the 
Commissioners
7. Discussion and Possible Action on Legislative Recommendations to be Submitted 
to the Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation
8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Risk Management Division Report to the 
Commission for Submission to the 75th Legislature
9. Executive Session
10. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session
11. Discussion and Possible Action on the Medical Advisory Committee
12. General Reports and Discussion of Issues Relating to Commission Activities
13. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates for 1997
14. Adjournment
Contact: Todd K. Brown, Executive Director, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 
78704, (512) 440-5690.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:40 p.m.
TRD-9616141

Thursday, November 14, 1996, 1:30 p.m.
4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building
Austin
Public Hearing

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments on: 
Rule 122.3- Exposure to Communicable Diseases: Reporting and Testing 
Requirements for Emergency Responders
Rule 122.4- State Employees Exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): 
Reporting and Testing Requirements
Rule 110.108- Employer Notice Regarding Work-Related Exposure to Communicable 
Disease/HIV: Posting Requirements; Payment for Tests
Rule 133.206- Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Process
3. Adjournment
Contact: Todd K. Brown, Executive Director, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 
78704, (512) 440-5690.
Filed: November 6, 1996, 3:40 p.m.
TRD-9616147

Texas Workforce Commission
Friday, November 15, 1996, 3:30 p.m.
Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Room 644
Austin

AGENDA:
Discussion, consideration and possible action on the possible extension of block 
grant funding to programs previously exempt under Labor Code sec.302.062; and 
Discussion, Consideration and possible action on TWC legislative agenda for the 
next session of the legislature.
Contact: Esther L. Hajdar, Director of Legal Services, Texas Workforce 
Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833.
Filed: November 7, 1996, 2:46 p.m.
TRD-9616174

Regional Meetings
Meetings filed November 6, 1996
Blanco County Appraisal District, 1996 Board of Directors, met at 200 North 
Avenue G, Johnson City, November 12, 1996 at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Hollis Boatright, Chief Appraiser, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, 
(210) 868-4013. TRD-9616139.
Concho Valley Council of Governments met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, 
November 13, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. 
Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9616140.
Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue E, Moody, November 
11, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Williams, P.O. Box 
538, Moody Texas 76557, (817) 853-2339. TRD-9616118.
Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, 
November 12, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry Hogg, 
2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 759-0967. Street, Athens, Texas 
75751, TRD-9616131.
Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, 
Kyle, November 12, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell 
Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9616146.
Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise 
Street, Athens, November 12, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. 
TRD-9616115.
Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main 
Street, Lometa, November 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Levi G. Cash or Tina Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. 
TRD-9616137.
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 2910 La 
Force Boulevard, Midland, November 13, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. 
TRD-9616117.

Meetings filed November 7, 1996
Austin Transportation Study, U.S. 290/Loop 1 Task Force Technical Advisory 
Committee, met at Municipal Annex Building, 301 West 2nd Street, First Floor 
Large Conference Room, Austin, November 13, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 499-2275. TRD-9616167.
Austin Transportation Study, U.S. 290/Loop 1 Task Force will meet at Municipal 
Annex Building, 301 West 2nd Street, First Floor Large Conference Room, Austin, 
November 15, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. 
Aulick, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9616164.
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors 
Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, November 14, 1996 at 8:00 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, 
Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441. TRD-9616190.
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors Called 
Meeting and Work Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, November 14, 1996 at 
9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, 
Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441. TRD-9616189.
Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Water Control Improvement District, Board of Directors, 
met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, November 12, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may 
be obtained from Cathy Davila, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 663-
3519. TRD-9616187.
Bi-County Water Supply Corporation met at Arch Davis Road (FM 2254), Bi-County 
Office, Pittsburg, November 12, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. 
TRD-9616159.
Brazos Valley Development Council, Personnel Committee, met at 1706 East 29th 
Street, Bryan, November 13, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Mary Stevens, Administrative Coordinator, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-
4244, (409) 775-4128. TRD-9616185.
Brazos Valley Development Council, Personnel Committee, met at 1706 East 29th 
Street, Bryan, November 13, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Tom Wilkinson, Jr., Executive Director, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-
4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9616186.
Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main 
Street, Linden, November 12, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Janelle Clements, P.O. Box 1150, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD-
9616224.
Community Action Committee of Victoria, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North 
DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, November 7, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902-
2142, (512) 578-2989.TRD-9616227.
Deep East Texas Chief Elected Officials will meet at Temple-Inland Corporate 
Board Room, Second Floor, 303 South Temple Drive, Diboll, November 15, 1996 at 
10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, 
Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9616166.
Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 3911 
Morse Street, Denton, November 20, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. 
TRD-9616160.
Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, 
Stephenville, November 13, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Angi Couch, Account/Payroll Clerk, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 
(817) 965-5434. TRD-9616155.
Hansford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 709 West 7th 
Street, Spearman, November 13, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Alice Peddy, Chief Appraiser, 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, 
(806) 6599-5575. TRD-9616214.
Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, Board and Advisors, met 
at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, November 14, 1996 at 9:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. 
TRD-9616223.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 
3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, November 
12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lower Colorado River 
Authority, Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, 
Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9616184.
Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet at The 
Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, 
November 21, 1996 at noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, 
Executive Director, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (817) 322-5281. 
TRD-9616210.
North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Number Two, Board, met at 603 
East First, Dumas, November 12, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Richard S. Bowers, General Manager, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, 
(806) 935-6401. TRD-9616208.
North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 Foch 
Street, Fort Worth, November 22, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 
335-6076. TRD-9616170.
South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th 
Street, Lubbock, November 12, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Jerry D. Casstevens, Executive Director, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, 
Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9616157.
South Plains Association of Government, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th 
Street, Lubbock, November 12, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Jerry D. Casstevens, Executive Director, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, 
Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9616158.
Wichita Falls MPO, Public Meeting, met at the Wichita Falls ISD Administration 
Building, Room 302, 1104 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, November 12, 1996 at 7:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, 1104 Broad Street, Wichita 
Falls, Texas 76301, (817) 761-7447. TRD-9616209.
24th Judicial District, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, 
District Judges, met at the McFaddin Building, Room 122, Probation Department, 
108 East Forrest St., Victoria, November 13, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Janet Duge, 108 East Forrest Street, Victoria, Texas 77902, 
(512) 575-0201. TRD-9616215.

Meetings filed November 8, 1996
Creedmoor Maha Water Corporation met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, November 
13, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws 
Road, Buda, Texas 78610, (512) 243-2113. TRD-9616240.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants 
Application Review Committee Meeting will meet at Highway 190, Alabama-Coushatta 
Indian Reservation, Livingston, Polk County, November 21, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, 
Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9616235.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee 
Meeting will meet at Highway 190, Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Cultural 
Center, Highway 190, Livingston, Polk County, November 21, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Jennifer Pledger, Deep East Texas Council of 
Governments, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-
9616234.
Education Service Center, Region One Board, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, 
November 12, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roberto 
Zamora, Executive Director, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539. (210) 
383-5611. TRD-9616243.
Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, 
Kyle, November 14, 1996, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell 
Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9616238.
Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2800 
North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, November 15, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from Susan Jordan, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, 
(713) 957-5222. TRD-9616237.
Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East 
Court Plaza, Anson, November 21, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-
9616236.
Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Highway 190, 
Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, November 14, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 
76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9616232.
Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 
North San Jacinto, Rockwall, November 13, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 
771-2034. TRD-9616229.
Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 
N. San Jacinto, Rockwall, November 14, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 
771-2034. TRD-9616230.