OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, December 3, 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 NUMBER 473-95-1179-PETITION OF LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., FOR A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER AGAINST SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY (PUC DOCKET NUMBER 14454). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9616697 Thursday, December 11, 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 NUMBER 473-96-2024; PUC DOCKET NUMBER 15372;-APPLICATION OF GTE SOUTHWEST INC. AND CONTEL OF TEXAS, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF NEW NATIONWIDE ADVANCED CREDIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 13, 1996, 12:58 p.m. TRD-9616438 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1957, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Mayfair Farms, Incorporated. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9616454 Monday, December 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1961, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Francisco Arguillin. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9616455 Monday, December 9, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1962, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Larry W. Echols. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9616456 Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1963, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Rodolfo Martinez, Jr. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9616458 Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1964, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Ruby S. Peters. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9616459 Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1965, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Nuncio Salvoggio. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9616460 Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1966, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Genaro Alfaro, Jr. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9616457 Thursday, December 12, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1967, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Cruz and Eguia Farms. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9616461 Friday, December 13, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1968, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Curtis L. Brotzman. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9616462 Friday, December 13, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Docket Number 551-96-1969, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by S&R Farms Joint Venture. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9616463 Monday, December 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1970, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Ruben Cantu d/b/a Cantu Farms.. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9616653 Tuesday, December 17, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1972, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Enrigueta Marroguin. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9616652 Tuesday, December 17, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1974, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Tommy B. Lamon. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9616651 Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1973, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Tim Schumann. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9616650 Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1975, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Thomas E. Wiesman. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9616649 Thursday, December 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1976, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by J&S Farms, Incorporated. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9616648 Thursday, December 19, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1977, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Warrington Brothers. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9616647 Friday, December 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1978, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by May Brothers Farms. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9616646 Friday, December 20, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket Number 551-96-1979, regarding alleged violation of Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Chapter 74 of the Texas Agriculture Code, by Norman Bloomstrom. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9616645 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Thursday, November 21, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Delicias restaurant, Highway 281 (approximately 20 miles south of Falfurrias) Rachal Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; introduction of visitors; reading and approval of minutes; old business; new business; and adjournment. Contact: Miguel Lopez, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 3804 Casa Blanca Road, Laredo, Texas 78041, (210) 718-0297. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9616492 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Friday, November 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 110 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies REVISED 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 Consideration of Draft of Ethics and Fraud Policy. Contact: Majorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: November 13, 1996, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9616429 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, November 21, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, Fifth Floor, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. University of North Texas-lease purchase of computer equipment B. Comptroller of Public Accounts-lease purchase of computer equipment C. Veterans Land Board-Texas Veterans' Land Bonds, Taxable Series 1996A D. Texas Tech University-Revenue Financing System Bonds: Third Series (1996); Fourth Series (Taxable 1996) E. Texas Water Development Board-State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 1996B G. Texas Water Development Board-General Obligation Bonds: Agricultural Water Conservation Bonds, Taxable Series 1997; Water Development Bonds, Series 1997A, B & C IV. Other Business A. Public Utility Commission of Texas-action on request for amendment of payment terms for financing eletronic information system B. Veterans Land Board-action on request for extension of approval for issuance of Taxable Land Refunding Bonds C. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-action on request for extension of commercial paper note program and unexpended proceeds refunding program V. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: November 13, 1996, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9616445 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Monday, December 2, 1996, 10:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, Room 1.104, 1701 Congress Avenue Austin Policy Committee on Public Education AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Texas Education Agency Plan for Information Management and Communication: Status Report; Information Systems: Department Update 3. Open Forum: State Board for Educator Certification: Update Organization Database: Demonstration Information Task Force: Status Report Texas Education Agency Data Approval Committee ( TEADAC) Contact: Nancy Vaughn, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463-8110. Filed: November 18, 1996, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9616764 Texas Energy Coordination Council Thursday, November 21, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1200 Congress, Room E1.016 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Verification of Quorum II. Introductions: Council Members, Staff, Guests III. Consideration and Action on October 18, 1996 Meeting Minutes IV. Discussion and Possible Formal Action on TECC Priorities V. Discussion and Possible Action on the Public Utility Commission Reports: (a) Stranded Costs and (b) Scope of Competition VI. Discussion and Possible Action on the Development of a Set of Energy Research Priorities for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Advanced Research and Advanced Technology Programs. VII. Executive Director's Report VIII. Institute Reports: Texas Building Energy Institute; Energy Storage Technology Institute IX. Recommendations for Next Agenda X. Confirmation of Next Meeting Date and Site XI. Adjourn Contact: Amy Johnston, 10100 Burnet Road, CES (R7100), Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 475-6984. Filed: November 13, 1996, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9616451 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, Room 235 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the October 11, 1996, meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance or lobby reports; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of personal financial statements; discussion and possible action on the adoption of revised lobby rules; discussion and possible action on the adoption of the legislative per diem required to be set under Article III, sec.24a, of the Texas Constitution; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Requests Numbers 387, 388, 389, and SP-6; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin Texas, (512) 463-5800. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9616566 Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists Thursday, November 21, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-456, 8407 Wall Street Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: examination contract; 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: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9616470 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-456, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the August 28, 1996, meeting; chairman's report; division director's report; program director's report; examination contract; and will 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: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9616469 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Thursday-Friday, December 5 and 6, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, Board Room Friday, December 6, 1996, 7:30 a.m. Omni Southpark (Actuary Committee) Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: Discussion and possible action on report from the Plan Consultant, Actuary and Accountant; Review and approval of RFP for Consulting Services; Staff Reports and approval of proposed law changes. Contact: Commissioner Helen L. Campbell, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-3372. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9616663 General Services Commission Tuesday, November 26, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: (I) Call to Order; (II) Staff, Guests, and Members Present; (III) Approval of Minutes; (IV) Presentation of Awards; (V) Consideration of the Following Agenda Items: Item 1. Consideration of Proposed Repeal of Texas Surplus Property Agency Rules-1 TAC 141, 143, 145, and 147, Item 2. Consideration of Proposed Amendment to 1 TAC 111.63 regarding Charges for Providing Copies of Public Information, Item 3. Consideration of Proposed Repeal of 1 TAC 119.1 regarding Requests for Information, Item 4. Consideration of withdrawal of proposed amendments to sec.111.23 concerning Graduation Procedures that were published in the November 19, 1996, issue of the Texas Register, and consideration of proposed new amendments to sec.111.23 concerning Graduation Procedures, Item 5. Consideration of proposed change orders-various projects, Item 6. Program Issues (VI) Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Government Code sec.551.074; (VII) Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; (VIII) Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Stephanie Benoit at (512) 463-3446 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: November 15, 1996, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9616718 Texas Department of Health Thursday, November 21, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 12, 1996, meeting; proposed rules concerning Family Planning Advisory Council terms of office; proposed rules concerning documentation requirements, complaint procedures, and educational requirements for midwives; proposed rules concerning immunization requirements for admission of children and students to Texas elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; final adoption of rules concerning definitions, eligibility for client services and payment of services in the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services (CIDC) Program; recognition of the Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) team members; and Title V Futures update. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9616476 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the October 5, 1995, meeting; status of Texas 1115 Medicaid Waiver and managed care roll-out update; public comment; election of chair and vice-chair; director's report (Aid to Families with Dependent Children resource limit change; and fiscal year 1996 state assistance fund); federal welfare reform; schedule of future meetings and suggested agenda items. For ADA assistance, 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: Jane Jaggar, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756, (512) 338-6470. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9616467 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 24, 1996, meeting; proposed repeal and new rules concerning Kidney Health Care; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding Medicaid Home Health Services; adoption of rules concerning standards for Managed Care Organizations participating in the Medicaid Program; and Kidney Health Care Advisory Committee annual report. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9616471 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 11:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The Board of Health will have a Luncheon with the American Cancer Society. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9616472 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 24, 1996, meeting; Office of Border Health update; federal update (welfare reform implementation); monthly financial report (Historically Underutilized Business; contract leverage team implementation; new laboratory; and monthly financial update); and report on HIV/STD contracts. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9616473 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 2:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 24, 1996, meeting; proposed rules concerning (licensure of medical physicists; certification of respiratory care practitioners; and meat and poultry inspection). 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9616474 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board Briefing AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing on proposed legislation. This briefing will be a continuation of the Board Briefing held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 1996, and will take place only if necessary. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9616475 Friday, November 22, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board Briefing AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing by the commissioner on the current activities of the Texas Department of Health. Also, a discussion will be held concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9616574 Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 24, 1996, meeting; appointment to the Oral Health Services Advisory Committee; appointments to the Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee; TDH/9-1-1 Commission Partnership Proposal appointments; proposed rules concerning abolition of the Children's Speech-Language and Hearing Advisory Committee; briefing on the Family Planning Division; report on complaints and grievances (policies, procedures, and training); and litigation report. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9616570 Friday, November 22, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-320, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Hazard Communication Act Advisory Committee (THCA) AGENDA: The committee will introduce new committee members and discuss and possibly act on: enforcement policies; viewing Risk Communication video tape; training standards for inspectors; draft of proposed amendments to 25 TAC sec.sec.295.1- 295.8 concerning rules for Hazard Communication; schedule fiscal year 1996-1997 meetings; comments and announcements; and will receive public comments. 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: Roxanne Cuellar, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6603. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9616573 Friday, November 22, 1996, 11:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The Board of Health will have a Luncheon with the State budget government staff. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6603. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9616571 Friday, November 22, 1996, 1:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will met in open session to introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 25, 1996, Texas Board of Health meeting; commissioner's report; resolutions; presentation of Moment of Truth Awards; Strategic Management Committee Report; Health Financing Committee Report (proposed repeal and new rules concerning Kidney Health Care; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding Medicaid Home Health Services; and adoption of rules concerning standards for Managed Care Organizations participating in the Medicaid Program); Health and Clinical Services Committee Report (proposed rules concerning Family Planning Advisory Council terms of office; proposed rules concerning documentation requirements, complaint procedures, and educational requirements for midwives; proposed rules concerning immunization requirements for admission of children and students to Texas elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; adoption of rules concerning definitions, eligibility for client services and payment of services in the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services (CIDC) Program; and recognition of the Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) team members); Human Resources Committee Report (appointments to the Oral Health Services Advisory Committee; appointments to the Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee; TDH/9-1-1 Commission Partnership Proposal appointments; and proposed rules concerning abolition of the Children's Speech- Language and Hearing Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee Report (proposed rules concerning licensure of medical physicists; certification of respiratory car practitioners; and meat and poultry inspection); public comments; announcements and comments; and set meeting date for January, 1997. The board will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation (Texas Pharmacy Association et al vs. Texas Department of Health concerning reimbursement rates for pharmacy services in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program; and Texas Department of Health vs. A to Z Women's Services, Houston et al). 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6603. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9616572 Texas Health Care Information Council (THCIC) Monday, November 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will meet in open session and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 27, 1997 and October 28, 1996 council meeting; committee reports (Hospital Discharge Data Committee, Public Health Committee, Non-Hospital Data/Expanded Information Plan Committee; and Consumer Education Committee); public hearing on proposed rules for collection of Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) from Health Maintenance Organizations published in the Texas Register on October 15, 1996; proposed rules for the collection and release of hospital discharge data published in the Texas Register on August 23, 1996; draft of report to the Texas Legislature by the THCIC relating to Consolidation of State Public Health Data Collection Programs prepared under contract by the University of Texas School of Public Health; development of an interagency contract with the Census Data Center, Texas A&M University, to determine which hospitals within the State of Texas qualify as rural providers under Chapter 108 of the Health and Safety Code; development of a public relations (media) plan for THCIC; development of a plan for (conducting surveys of consumers of health care and consumers of health care information for THCIC; and setting up quarterly meetings between stakeholders and members of the THCIC); review last year's balanced budget; and administrative and operational issues. The council will then meet in executive session to meet with legal counsel to seek legal advice, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071 regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers and employment law and personnel matters relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the Executive Director and/or Administrative Technician. The council will then return to open session to discuss and possibly act on: the legal advise provided in the immediate prior executive session. The council will return to executive session to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the Executive Director and/or Administrative Technician, and/or to hear complaints or charges against the Executive Director and/or Administrative Technician, and/or to hear complaints or charges against the Executive Director and/or Administrative Technician, pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074. The council will meet in open session to discuss and possibly act on: appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director and/or Administrative Technician, pursuant to Texas government Code, sec.551.074. The council will return to executive session to consider the appointment, employment, and duties of an Acting Executive Director, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. The council will return to open session to discuss and possibly act on: appointment, employment and duties of an Acting Executive Director, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; and public comments. 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: Craig A. Jimerfield, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6490. Filed: November 15, 1996, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9616725 Texas Department of Information Resources Thursday, November 21, 1996, 9:30 William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Committee Room 2 Austin Board EMERGENCY REVISED 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 Managers 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 Reason for emergency: A reasonably unforeseeable situation occurred in that the meeting room was inadvertently double-booked so the meeting location changed. Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas, (512) 475- 2153. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9616565 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, November 22, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Double Tree, De Zavala Room, 6505 North IH 35 Austin Budget Committee Report AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible action on the Medicaid Pilot Project; discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding between TJPC and the Texas Department of Health; discussion and possible action on the Contract between TJPC and DHS; hear public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 14, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9616504 Friday, November 22, 1996, 11:30 a.m. Double Tree, De Zavala Room, 6505 North IH 35 Austin Internal Audit Committee AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible approval of TJPC's Internal Audit Plan and Risk Assessment for FY 97; public comment, and adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 14, 1996, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9616505 Friday, November 22, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Double Tree, De Zavala Room, 6505 North IH 35 Austin Evaluation Committee AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences;Closed executive Session-(This meeting is closed to the public as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act as codified in sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code); Discussion and Possible action on the evaluation and duties of the executive director. Resume. Open meeting-take any final action, decision or vote of matters deliberated in the closed meeting by the Evaluation Committee meeting; public comment; adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 14, 1996, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9616506 Friday, November 22, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Double Tree, De Zavala Room, 6505 North IH 35 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; approval of minutes; adoption of legislative agenda; Budget Committee Report-discussion and possible action on the Medicaid Pilot Project; discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding between TJPC and the Texas Department of Health; discussion and possible action on the Contract between TJPC and DHS; Internal Audit Committee Report-Discussion and approval of TJPC's Internal Audit Plan and Risk Assessment for FY 97; discussion and possible adoption of the amendments to the Texas Juvenile Probation Standards; TJPC Interagency Activities-TJPC/DPRS Joint Task Force Update, SOCC Texas A&M Extension Prevention Project, Senate Bill 1 Update, Buffalo Soldiers' Program Update, Update on Request from Bluebonnet Improvement Group; Evaluation Committee Report-Closed Executive Session (This meeting is closed to the public as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act as codified in sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code) discussion and possible action on the evaluation and duties of TJPC's executive director. Resume Open Meeting-take any final action on the evaluation and duties of TJPC's executive director; Director's Report; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 14, 1996, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9616507 Board of Law Examiners Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 500 Austin AGENDA: The Board will call to order and consider: requests for excused absences; approval of minutes, financial and investment reports; conduct character and fitness hearings (in executive session); review bar examination questions (in executive session); consider adoption of certain policies and procedures; consideration implementation of MPT; consider reports from staff and board members; special requests for waivers and interpretations; proposal to eliminate Rule II(a)(5), Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas; consult with legal counsel concerning pending litigation (in executive session); and hear communications from the public. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: November 13, 1996, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9616431 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 14-16, 1996, 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 8:30 a.m. respectively 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, the following have been added: approval of additional disciplinary orders. 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 and fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9616485 Wednesday, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin EMERGENCY AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Floyd L. House, MD, Brownsville, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Joseph J. Martinez-O'Hara, MD, Brownsville, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Robert A. Manion, MD, Corpus Christi, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Dennis A. Uldrich, MD, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Ira M. Levin, MD, Austin, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m.-James L. Kirkpatrick, MD, Lubbock, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m.-Weldon F. Butler, MD, Odessa, Texas Termination Request, 10:00 a.m.-Weldon E. Glidden, DO, Quanah, Texas Termination Request, 11:15 a.m.-Daniel H. Bolin, MD, Wichita Falls, Texas Termination Request, 11:45 a.m.-Douglas R. Mailman, MD, Lubbock, Texas Modification Request, 11:00 a.m.-Art G. Smith, MD, Big Spring, Texas 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 and fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1996, 11:27 a.m. TRD-9616435 Texas National Guard Armory Board Monday, November 25, 1996, 10:30 a.m. 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64, Austin Subcommittee-External Auditor AGENDA: Subcommittee Meeting-Compliance Audit Review Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Julie Wright at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Julie Wright, 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 406-6971. Filed: November 14, 1996, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9616493 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12000 Park 35 Circle, IH35, Building E, Room 201-S Austin Water Well Drillers Advisory Council EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: The Texas Water Well Drillers Advisory Council will meet and discuss the following: approval of minutes of the September 20, 1996 meeting, set the following for a formal hearing or take appropriate legal action against, Alan Dreyer, Thomas Braendle, Gordon Bruce, Steve Carroll, John Duran, James Fleck, Lonnie Gray, Mark Jordan, Wayne Hood, Ted Kneten, Jimmy Odom, Henry Sawatsky, Davis Seargeant and certification of applicants for registration and driller- trainee; and staff reports. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The meeting was called by the Water Well Driller Advisory Council Chairman. Contact: Rick Wilder, Occupational Certification Section, TNRCC, 12000 Park 35 Circle, IH35, Austin, Texas (512) 239-0541. Filed: November 15, 1996, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9616604 Monday, November 25, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas (512) 239-3317 Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9616693 Tuesday, December 3, 1996, 3:00 p.m. City of McAllen Parks and Recreation, La Placita, 1000 South Ware Road McAllen AGENDA: For an informal public meeting regarding the application of Mr. Howard Adams (The Grease Specialist). Proposed Permit Number MSW2258, to authorize construction and operation of a Type VGG (Grease and Grit Trap) municipal solid waste management facility. The proposed site covers about 1.1 acres of land, and is located on Western Avenue, about 3.5 miles north of Farm to Market Road 2221, near Citrus City, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavely or Ann Scudday, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 176, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-6688. Filed: November 14, 1996, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9616554 Friday, December 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Room 201A Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on VETROTEX CERTAINTEED CORPORATION, A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE SAINT-GOBAIN CORPORATION 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 Vetrotex Certainteed Corporation, a Wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Saint-Gobain Corporation, SOAH Docket No. 582-96- 2064. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH Docket Clerk, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: November 15, 1996, 9:02 a.m. TRD-9616601 Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m. City Recreation Building, City Park San Marcos State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Notice of public hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT for a proposed Water Quality Permit No. 03881. This permit would authorize a discharge of process wastewater (including pond and raceway effluent) at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 2,700,000 gallons per day. The applicant operates the A.E. Wood State Fish Hatchery. The facility is adjacent to Farm to Market Road 621, about one mile east of the intersection of FM Road 621 and State Highway 123 in the City of San Marcos, Hays County, Texas. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, State Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-4993. Filed: November 15, 1996, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9616603 Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Thursday, November 21, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possible act on: comments received on the proposed and emergency rules 22 TAC sec.sec.241.19-241.20 as published in the October 29, 1996, issue, 21 TexReg 10645 and 10653; and complaints (95-NFA- 00191; 96-NFA-00137; 96-NFA-00155; 96-NFA-00156; 96-NFA-00159; 96-NFA-00164; 96- NFA-00179; 96-NFA-00186; 96-NFA-00211; 96-NFA-00231; 96-NFA-00252; 96-NFA-00254; 96-NFA-00265; 96-NFA-00274; 96-NFA-00275; 96-NFA-00276; 96-NFA-00277; 96-NFA- 00278; 96-NFA-00279; 96-NFA-00280; 96-NFA-00281; 96-NFA-00282; 96-NFA-00283; 96- NFA-00073; and 96-NFA-00074). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or T.D.D at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9616468 Texas Optometry Board Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22, 1996, 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively Board Office, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420 Austin All Committees (Thursday) and Board (Friday) AGENDA: Consider reports of Secretary-Treasurer, legal counsel, executive director, committee chairpersons, conference attendees; consider matters involving Health Professions Council; public comment time certain of 10:00 a.m.; Report on CLEAR meeting in Anchorage in October; Report on CLEAR Symposium in November in Austin; consider A.G. Opinion DM-416 re: Board rule regarding use of cocaine eye drops by therapeutic optometrists; consider A.G. Opinion Request 884 regarding scope of practice issues, if received; FTC Settlement Agreement/Eyeglass Rule I; Budget and Legislative report; Executive Session to be held in compliance with 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated and pending litigation with Board attorney and matters referred to Attorney General; consideration and possible vote on matters discussed in Executive Session. Contact: Lois Ewald, Texas Optometry Board, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-240, Austin, Texas, (512) 305-8500. Filed: November 13, 1996, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9616432 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Thursday, November 21, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Winters Complex, 701 West 51st, Public Hearing Room, 125-E Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Reading, Correction and Approval of Minutes of September 27, 1996. 3. Excused Absence. 4. Public Testimony. 5. Report by Chairman. 6. Report by Executive Director. 7. Recognition of Harris County CPS Fund Board. 8. Staff Reports. a. Budget/Finance. b. Child and Adult Protective System (CAPS). c. Legislative Report. d. Child Care Licensing. e. Work Session Presentation for Rule Changes Regarding CPS Handbook, Section 7000, Foster and Adoptive Home Development. 9. Old Business. a. Final Adoption of Rule Change to Permit PRS to Use Federal Dollar Limits for Purposes of Requiring a Contractor to Capitalize Equipment and for the Purpose of Defining "Equipment". b. Consultant's Report on Comments Regarding Cost Benefit and Economic Impact of Standards for Child Care Facilities. Staff response as appropriate. 10 New Business a. Recommendations from Youth Advisory Committee. B.Consideration and Approval to Publish Rules Concerning Confidentiality and the Release of Child Protective Services Records. 11. Adjourn. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-654, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9616489 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, December 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket No. 16647- Application of LocalCom, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. Applicant will provide any or all of the telecommunications services that are or will be available through the incumbent local exchange carriers or other certificated carriers. Applicant plans to resell local exchange services including tone dialing, Caller ID, toll restriction, custom calling features, and any other services which are or become available. Applicant's initial intention is to resell any available services within the area that exactly follows the boundaries of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE of the Southwest, Inc. Additional, applicant plans to expand its operations to include the entire state of Texas and follow exactly the service area of any other eligible local exchange carrier within the state of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by November 27, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9616658 Railroad Commission of Texas Monday, November 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-126 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact Kathy Way, Oil & Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729 Filed: November 15, 1996, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9616726 Tuesday, November 26, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. , Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7033 Filed: November 15, 1996, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9616727 Texas Senate Monday, November 18, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Medical Education Building Forth Worth Administration Committee, Subcommittee 1 AGENDA: To consider the following: Issues relating to the July 11, 1996, charge to Subcommittee 1. Other Business Contact: Myra Schmitt, State Administration Committee, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0350 Filed: November 13, 1996, 11:28 a.m. TRD-9616436 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, November 21, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514 Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of July 26, 1996, and September 26, 1996, Meetings 2. Consideration of Proposed Changes to TRS Investment Policy and Soft Dollar Policy 3. Discussion of the Securities Lending Policy 4. Consideration of Annual Policy Plan For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6418 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9616483 Thursday, November 21, 1996, 3:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefit Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of October 24, 1996, Meeting 2. Consideration of Committee Charter-Mr. Whittenburg 3. Preliminary Discussion of Benefits Reengineering Proposals-Mrs. Koontz For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6418 or T.D.D. (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418. Filed: November 13, 1996, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9616484 Friday, November 22, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of November 11, 1996, Meeting 2. Consider Strategic Consultant Responses to Request for Offer and Select Consultant 3. Consideration of Proposed Sale of TRST Congress, Inc. Property 4. Discussion of Loan Modification Process 5. Update on Mortgage Risk Ratings For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6418 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418. Filed: November 14, 1996, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9616563 Friday, November 22, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of September 27, 1996, and October 25, 1996, Meetings 4. Report of Benefits Committee-Mr. Whittenburg 5. Report of Policy Committee and Consideration of Changes to the Investment Policy and Soft Dollar Policy-Dr. Stream 6. Consideration of Exception to Strategy and Policies Which Require Property Held by TRST Congress, Inc. to be Publicly Marketed-Mrs. Dotter 7. Report on Historically Underutilized Business Utilization-Mr. Jung 8. Report on Legislative Matters-Mr. Dunlap 9. Status Report and Consideration of Procedures for Award of Member Enrollment and Reporting Improvement and Transformation Project-Mrs. Koontz 10. Report on Disability Excess Earnings Procedures-Mrs. Koontz 11. Report of Chief Financial Officer on the Status of PAM Implementation and Securities Lending Procedures-Mr. Jung 12. Consideration of Changes to Investment Counsel Contract with Wellington-Mr. Baker 13. Consideration of Reopening and Extending Period for Fiduciary Counsel Proposals-Mr. Baker 14. Consideration of AG Opinion DM-417 Regarding Driver Education Compensation- Mr. Baker 15. Consideration of Resolution on Designation of Partners for Nominee Name Partnership for Investment Securities-Mr. Baker 16. Report of Executive Director-Mr. Dunlap 17. Comments by Board Members For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6418 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418. Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9616568 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 221 East 11th Street, Conference Room Austin Finance and Audit Committee EMERGENCY AGENDA: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order/Quorum Call, Chairman 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 RFPs A. Contracts B. Other IV. Other Items, as Necessary V. Future Agenda Items VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To discuss grant disbursements, also to finalize grant disbursement procedures. Contact: Rhonda Hill, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: November 15, 1996, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9616712 The Texas A&M University System Tuesday, November 19, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of this special telephonic meeting is to delegate authority to the CEOs of the component institutions of The Texas A&M University System to hold public hearings on the increase of general use fees. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 15, 1996, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9616602 Texas State Technical College System Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Texas State Technical College System Conference Room, 3801 Campus Drive Waco Board of Regents Search Committee AGENDA: The Board of Regents will discuss and act on the following Minute Orders: Recommendations, if any, to the full Board of Regents regarding Search Committee Meeting. Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-4890. Filed: November 18, 1996, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9616767 Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:05a.m. Texas State Technical College System Conference Room, 3801 Campus Drive Waco Board of Regents Search Committee AGENDA: Following Item III of the agenda and shown as Item IV, the Board of Regents will recess from open meeting into Closed Meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided for in sections 551.074, 551.075 and will discuss the following: Discuss Chancellor search process and review applications for the position. Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-4890. Filed: November 18, 1996, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9616768 Friday, November 22, 1996, 12:30 p.m. TSTC Waco, Women's Resource Center, 3801 Campus Drive Waco Board of Regents AGENDA: Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Policy Committee Minute Orders and Reports: Committee of the Whole — 12:30 p.m. Policy Committee for Instruction & Student Services — 12:35 p.m. Policy Committee for Human Resources & Development — 1:00 p.m. Policy Committee for Facilities — 1:30 p.m. Policy Committee for Fiscal Affairs — 2:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole — 3:30 p.m. Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-4890 Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9616576 Saturday, November 23, 1996, 8:00 a.m. TSTC Waco, Women's Resource Center, 3801 Campus Drive Waco Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will discuss and act on the following Minute Orders: Active Student/Employee Organization Purpose Statements, Policy for Investments, Requests for Budget Change, Signature Authorizations, Lease Agreement with Fraser Industries, Inc. and A & K Foam and Packaging at Amarillo, Lease with Central Texas Economic Development District at Waco, Lease Agreement with the Rolling Plains Technical Foundation for Housing at Avenger Village at Sweetwater, Private Room Fee for Students Living in on-campus housing at Sweetwaters, Amendment to Waco's Master Plan, Reinstatement and renovation of 26 housing units at Waco, Easement for electrical Power Supply to Central Power and Light Company at Harlingen, Award a contract for Construction of a Parking Lot at Harlingen, Official Designation of the Eddie Lucio, Jr. Health Science Technology Building at Harlingen, Resolution of Appreciation for Julian K. Wailes, approval of revised bylaws for TSTC Board of Regents and approval of Legislative Agenda. Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-3964 Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9616578 Saturday, November 23, 1996, 8:15 a.m. TSTC Waco, Women's Resource Center, 3801 Campus Drive Waco Board of Regents AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in Sections 551.071, 551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Maria Christina Lucio vs. TSTC, Truett W. Bates vs.TSTC, Al Ragusin dba Action Landscaping and Land Maintenance vs. TSTC, and asbestos litigation; Section 551.074; Discuss findings of the Search Committee, Discuss TSTC System personnel/foundation issues. Contact: Sandra Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-3964 Filed: November 14, 1996, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9616577 The Texas State University System Wednesday, November 20, 1996, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 1996, 8:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: Austin College Building; Thursday & Friday: Courtroom, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University Huntsville AGENDA: Review of matters of the Board and the Universities in the System including: all matters of curriculum including reports, curriculum and program changes and out- of-country studies; all matters of construction projects and documentation; financial matters of the System Office and the Universities in the System including bond sales, operating budget changes, fees, rates, investment policies, internal audit reports, contract approvals, distinguished faculty programs, purchases of furnishings and equipment, land donations, receipts of gifts and trustee appointments and report made by universities' foundations for each university and the system administration; discussion of pending or contemplated litigation, settlements, or other legal matters; personnel actions including promotions, resignations, retirements, tenure, emeritus status, resolutions of honor, commissioning of police officers, salaries/salary supplements, deliberation of appointment, employment, re-employment of exiting employees, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal and/or replacement of any system employee including staff, faculty, presidents and the Chancellor. (where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, 78701, (512) 463-1808 Filed: November 14, 1996, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9616527 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, November 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Committee AGENDA: Delegations: Rio Grande Valley Partnership-Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties; City of Baytown and Baytown Chamber of Commerce. Approve Minutes. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 15, and 25. Programs. Transportation Planning. Capital Improvement Program. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: November 13, 1996, 10:39 a.m. TRD-9616428 University of Houston System Thursday, November 21, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Shamrock Room, Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Houston Special Board of Regents Meeting AGENDA: To discuss the following: Appointment of Dr. Arthur K. Smith as Chancellor of the University of Houston System and President of the University of Houston Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9616677 The University of Texas at Austin Monday, November 18, 1996, 3:30 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall, Room 326 Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting III. New Business IV. Announcements/Information Reports V. Executive Session — Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees -- Seciton 551.074, Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment Contact: Jody Conradt, Women's Athletics, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286, (512) 471-7693. Filed: November 15, 1996, 11:53 a.m. TRD-9616641 University of Texas at Arlington Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 12:45 p.m. 501 South Nedderman, Room 323, Life Science Building Arlington Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of the May 8, 1996 minutes 2. Further discussion of future improvements for animal facilities. 3. The new NIH Guide. Contact: Martha A. Mann, Psychology Department, UT-Arlington, Box 19528, Arlington, Texas 76019, (817) 272-3239. Filed: November 15, 1996, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9616686 University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, November 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., Associate VP for Research, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: November 13, 1996, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9616433 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Friday, November 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Medical Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review, and Possible Approval of the October 25, 1996, Minutes 3. Vote on Recommendation to Commissioners for New MAC Chairman 4. Nomination and Election of MAC Vice Chairman 5. Introduction of New MAC Members 6. Primary Member Responsibilities 7. Update on Proposed Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Rule 8. Distribute Rule Packets 9. Additional Items Submitted by MAC Members 10. Action Items Update 11. Establish Draft Agenda 12. Establish Next Meeting Date 13. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690 Filed: November 14, 1996, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9616498 Regional Meetings Meetings filed November 13, 1996 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River, Room 2.102, November 18, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9616490. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, November 18, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9616430. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, November 21, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, extension 301. TRD-9616437. Central Texas Council of Governments, Work Force Development Board for Central Texas will meet at 2625 South 31st Street, Temple, November 22, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-3771. TRD-9616465. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry Drive, Brownwood, November 18, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Saul Pullman, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9616453. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors, Executive Committee Meeting, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, November 18, 1996 at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 N. DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902-2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9616446. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, Oversight Committee, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, November 18, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9616449 Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, Executive Committee, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, November 20, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9616450. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, November 19, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Barfield, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879. TRD- 9616488. Gulf Bend MHMR Center, MidCoast Community Management Team met at 1502 East Airline, Suite 25, Victoria, November 20, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Judy Bolton, 1592 E. Airline, Suite 25, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD-9616452. Hamilton County Appraisal District, Board, met at 119 E. Henry, Hamilton, November 19, 1996 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 E. Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531. TRD-9616482. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, Houston, November 19, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9616434. Mason County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 210 Westmoreland, Mason, November 19, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweidt, P.O. Box 1119, Mason, Texas 76856, (915) 347-5989. TRD- 9616491. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Oma's Kitchen, 119 E. Third, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, November 15, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9616422. Nueces-Jim Wells- Kelberg-Kenedy Soil & Water Conservation District, Board of Directors met at NRCS Office, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380. Information may be obtained from Denise Lawhon, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9616439. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, November 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9616466. Meetings Filed November 14, 1996 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, November 19, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9616529. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 S. Hwy 6, Meridian, November 21, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (817) 435-2304. TRD- 9616526. Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, met at Lake Supervisor's Office, Possum Kingdom Lake, November 21, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776- 1441. TRD-9616508. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 3224 Freeman Street, (11:30-1:00), and 4101 South Medford Drive (1:00-5:00), Lufkin, November 26, 1996. Information may be obtained from Sandra J. Vann, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9616514. Burnet County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Marble Falls, November 21, 1996 at noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9616567. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, November 19, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9616528. East Texas Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, November 21, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9616513. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Ad Hoc Critical Period Management Committee, met at 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, November 18, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9616564. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, November 19, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9616559. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, November 19, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9616560. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, November 20, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9616561. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, met at 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, November 21, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 N. St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9616562. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, November 20, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957- 5291. TRD-9616501. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review board, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, November 14, 1996 at 4:58 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9616599. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, Texas, November 19, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9616540. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 N. Church Street, Jacksboro, November 19, 1996, 7:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9616523. Local Government Investment Cooperative, Board of Directors, met at 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, November 21, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patrick Shinkle, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, Texas 75270, (214) 672-6775. TRD-9616538. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, 2nd Floor, Arlington, November 21, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9616500. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Combined Finance/Human Resources and Program Services Committees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, November 21, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 N. Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9616556. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, emergency meeting, met at 14135 Midway road, Suite 300, Dallas, November 18, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James Gresham, 14135 Midway Road, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas, (972) 392-9430. TRD-9616575. Texas Rural Communities, Inc. Board of Directors, will meet at 6505 N. IH35, Doubletree Hotel, Austin, December 5, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leslie Janca, 1016 La Posada Drive, Suite 200, Austin, Tesas 78752, (512) 458-1016. TRD-9616525. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, November 21, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763- 4891. TRD-9616512. Meetings Filed November 15, 1996 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, November 20, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9616637. Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), Executive Committee, met at Western Sizzlin', 2425 Ferguson Road, Mt. Pleasant, November 21, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9616721. Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street Board Room, Austin, November 16, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9616690. Bandera County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1116 Main Street, Bandera, November 19, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78004, (210) 796-3039. TRD-9616606. Central Plains Center for MHMR & SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, November 21, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD- 9616639. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc, Board, will meet at 1200 So. Frio, Coleman, November 26, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara Metcalf, 1200 South Frio, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD-9616668. Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board, met at 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland City Hall, November 20, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeffrey H. Brennan, 4805 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581, (713) 485-8051. TRD-9616694. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Regional Housing Advisory Council, met at the Alabama Coushatta Indian Reservation, Highway 190 West, Cultural Center, Livingston, November 21, 1996 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ethel Bluitt, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD- 9616638. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board met at the Cultural Arts Center, Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Highway 190 East, Livingston, November 21, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9616685. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, will meet at the Alps Restaurant, 108 E. Burton, Mt. Pleasant, November 26, 1996 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9616633. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, will meet at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, November 26, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9616607. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, Executive Committee, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, November 20, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9616676. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 N. Travis, Sherman, November 27, 1996, at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 N. Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9616610. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 205 N. Travis, Sherman, December 5, 1996 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 N. Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9616609. Johnson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 N. Main, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, November 21, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 N. Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9616613. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, By-Laws Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 19, 1996 at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9616680. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Finance Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 19, 1996 at 5:25 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9616681. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, 5 Year Plan Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 19, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9616679. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Credentials & Public Relations Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 19, 1996 at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9616682. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Committee on Committees Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 19, 1996 at 5:50 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9616683. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 19, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645- 6646. TRD-9616678. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, November 21, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012. TRD-9616687. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, December 5, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012. TRD-9616692. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, December 3, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79330-0950, (906) 385- 6474. TRD-9616605. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, November 21, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9616698. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, November 21, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9616636. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. and if necessary, November 21, 1996. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD- 9616674. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. reconvening November 21, 1996. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD- 9616669. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. and if necessary, November 21, 1996. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9616671. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. and if necessary, November 21, 1996. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9616673. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. and if necessary, November 21, 1996. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9616672. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. and if necessary, November 21, 1996. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9616670. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, November 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. and if necessary, November 21, 1996. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9616675. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep. Associate Degree Consortium, Board of Directors, met at the Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, November 20, 1996 at 12 noon. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78559-3697, (210) 425-0729. TRD-9616720. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees-Program Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, November 22, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9616701. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District No. 3, Board of Directors Public Meeting, met at District Office, 300 S. Omohundro Street, White Deer, November 21, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9616615. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at Sabine Valley Industries, 808 Jordan Valley Road, Longview, November 21, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, Executive Director, or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas, 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9616723. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at the Conestoga Restaurant, North Hwy 87, Tulia, November 21, 1996 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, P.O. Box B, Tulis, Texas 79088, (806) 995- 4118. TRD-9616634. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Legal Committee, will meet at 5300 S. Collins, Arlington, November 22, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD- 9616640. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 1025 East North Sixth Street, Abilene, November 20, 1996 at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9616688. Meetings Filed November 18, 1996 Education Service Center, Region One, Board, met at 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, November 21, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roberto Zamora, 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD-9616765. Lower Colorado River Authority met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Austin, November 21, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.Ol Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9616762.