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, July 8, 1997, 10:00 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 473-96-2287-Application of SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY to amend 
certificated service area boundaries to provide for dual certification in 
Hockley and Cochran Counties, Texas (PUC Docket Number 16738).
Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-
1649, (512) 936-0728
Filed: December 9, 1996, 4:34 p.m.
TRD-9617877

Texas Department of Criminal Justice 
Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
Price Daniel Sr. Building, 209 West 14th Street, Fifth Floor Conference Room
Austin
Windham School Board of Trustees Selection Committee

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Executive Session -- Conduct interviews and formulate recommendation for the 
appointment of the Superintendent of the Windham School System. (Closed in 
accordance with Section 551.074, Government Code.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. 
Filed: December 11, 1996, 8:47 a.m.
TRD-9617943

Thursday, December 19, 1996, 2:00 p.m.
Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 101
Austin
Judicial Advisory Council, Grant and Audit Committee

AGENDA:
Call to Order
I. Funding Priority Discussion
II. Proposed DTP Funding Recommendations
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary 
aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the 
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. 
Filed: December 11, 1996, 8:47 a.m.
TRD-9617947

State Board of Dental Examiners
Thursday, December 19, 1996, 4:00 p.m.
State Board of Dental Examiners Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800
Austin
Dental Laboratry Certification Council

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Roll call
III. Past Minutes
IV. Discuss, consider and review the administrative procedures regarding 
processing and renewal of annual dental laboratory registrations
V. Announcements
VI. Adjourn
Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 
78701
Filed: December 10, 1996, 9:48 a.m.
TRD-9617887

General Land Office
Tuesday, December 17, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831
Austin
School Land Board

AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Wildcat Field, 
Jefferson County; Keystone (San Andres and Holt) Field, Winkler County; 
Guadalupe River, Victoria County; consideration of State/Federal Block 632 Unit 
and the Joint Operating Agreement between operators producing from the M-10(N) 
Sand reservoir, State Tract 632-L, G ulf of Mexico, Calhoun County; applications 
to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, Stonewall County; Lee County, 
Goliad County, Brazos County, Washington County, and Fayette County, direct land 
sale, Fort Bend County, consideration of proposed amendments to Title 31, Texas 
Administrative Code, Section 155.15 (concerning bulkhead/fill activities and 
fees) and Section 155.5 (concerning structure registrations); Executive Sessions 
and Open Session -- consideration of the final approval of the acquisition and 
closing of 3.059 acres (132,233 sq. ft.) of land along Riverwalk, San Antonio, 
Bexar County; Executive Session and Open Session- consideration of direct land 
sale of 85.258 acres, more or less, El Paso County; Executive Session -- pending 
or contemplated litigation; The Board will recess and reconvene to travel to 
inspect permanent school fund lands in Matagorda and Calhoun Counties.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 
836, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: December 9, 1996, 4:05 p.m.
TRD-9617871

Texas Department of Health
Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street 
Austin
Home and Community Support Service Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will introduce guests and staff and discuss and possibly act on: 
approval of minutes from the December 4, 1996, meeting; review of proposed draft 
changes to rules (25 TAC Chapter 115) of the Home and Community Support Services 
Agencies to be presented to the Board of Health; proposed committee 
recommendation to the Governor's Appointment Office relating to the appointment 
of committee members; House Bill 2644; and public comments. 
To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Julia Maldonado, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-
6647.
Filed: December 10, 1996, 4:03 p.m.
TRD-9617938

Health Professions Council
Monday, December 16, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-2225
Austin

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
1. Call to Order, 9:30 a.m.
2. Roll Call and Introductions
3. Minutes of August 6, 1996 Meeting
4. Reports of Committees
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Announcements
8. Comments from Audience
9. Next Meeting
10. Adjourn
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Council needs to approve agency annual report.
Contact: Jane McFarland, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-
8550.
Filed: December 9, 1996, 4:43 p.m.
TRD-9617874

Midwestern State University
Friday, December 13, 1996, 3:00 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
The Board will consider 1) snack and soft drink vending contracts; 2) the 
Information Resources Strategic Plan for 1997-2001; 3) Hardin South remodel 
funding; 4) budget transfers to operating accounts affected by reduced 
investment earnings; 5) the formation of a cooperative nursing program; and 6) 
the expansion of auxiliary sites for the respiratory care program. The Board of 
Regents reserves the right to discuss items in Executive Session whenever 
legally justified as allowed by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(817) 689-4212.
Filed: December 10, 1996, 2:50 p.m.
TRD-9617909

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 8:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North Interstate 35
Austin

AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached 
agenda: Agency Enforcement Report; Water Well Drillers Advisory Council 
Appointment; Hearing Request; District Matter; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; 
Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Orders; Industrial Waste Discharge 
Enforcement Agreed Orders; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement; Municipal 
Solid Waste Enforcement Agreed Order; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission 
will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting 
verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the 
Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling 
an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. 
(Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25)
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the 1:00 p.m. 
agenda. Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decisions. (Registration for 
1:00 p.m. agenda starts 12:30 p.m. until 12:55 p.m.).
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (5120 239-3317. 
Filed: December 10, 1996, 3:58 p.m.
TRD-9617925

Monday, January 6, 1997, 12:00 noon
Graceview Baptist Church, Worship Center, 25510 Tomball Parkway
Tomball

AGENDA:
BMFS, Inc requested their application to be referred to the State Office of 
Administrative Hearings (SOAH). BMFS, Inc. has applied to the Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Permit Number MSW2249 to 
authorize the operation of a Type IV municipal solid waste facility. Solid waste 
may be accepted, but not limited to, a disposal rate of 2,000 cubic yards per 
day with an average estimated acceptance rate during the final year of 228,000 
cubic yards per year. The permit authorizes the storage, processing and disposal 
of brush, construction-demolition waste, rubbish, inner material, Class 3 non-
hazardous industrial solid waste, man-made inert material, trash and yard waste 
which is free of putrescible and household waste. In addition, scrap tires will 
be accepted if they have been split and quartered or shredded and are not 
eligible for reimbursement in accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code, 
sec.330.802. Dredge material will also be accepted after it has been tested to 
determine that it is not a special waste in accordance with 30 Texas 
Administrative Code sec.330.2. The Executive Director of the TNRCC has prepared 
a draft permit. The municipal solid waste management facility is located on a 
53.0769 acre site, at the northwest corner of the intersection of Spring Cypress 
Road and Valka Road, approximately 2,500 feet west of the intersection of Spring 
Cypress Road and Stuebner Airline Road in Harris County, Texas (latitude N 30 
degrees, 02'32.0", longitude W 95 degrees, 33'04.4"). This matter has been 
assigned SOAH Docket Number 582-96-1760.
Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 
475-3445.
Filed: December 11, 1996, 9:06 a.m.
TRD-9617960

Wednesday, January 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Building B, Room 201A, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Tomball

AGENDA:
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement 
case on RONALD WEST 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 Ronald West, SOAH Docket Number 582-96-2306. 
Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 
475-3445.
Filed: December 11, 1996, 9:43 a.m.
TRD-9617963

Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators 
Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
Moreton Building, Room M-418, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street
Austin
Complaints Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: complaint 
(97-NFA-00095); comments received on the proposed rules (22 TAC sec.sec.241.19 
and 241.20) as published in the October 29, 1996 issue, 21 TexReg 10645 through 
10654; possible adoption of final rules (22 TAC sec.sec.241.19 and 241.20); and 
set next meeting date.
To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: December 10, 1996, 4:03 p.m.
TRD-9617937

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Friday, December 27, 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 Number 16744-Application of MCImetro Access Transmission 
Services, Inc. for a Certificate of Operating Authority. Applicant will provide 
a full-range of telecommunications services, including, various intrastate 
switched services. Applicant plans to offer local exchange services and exchange 
access services. The specific types of services Applicant plans to offer 
include: Two-Way Lines/Trunks, Direct Inward/Outward Dialing Options, Local 
Calling, Operator-Assisted Services, Directory Assistance, Dual Party Relay and 
Other Special Needs Services and 911 Emergency Services. Applicant requests 
authority to provide the proposed services in all those areas of Texas currently 
served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company ("SWB"). Persons who wish to 
intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate 
filings or comments to the Commission by December 20, 1996.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
936-7145.
Filed: December 10, 1996, 2:22 p.m.
TRD-9617895

Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, December 17, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

AGENDA:
Discussion of affect on gas utilities regulatory laws by the proposed 
codification of those laws.
Contact: Karen Cox, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-6827, (512) 463-7017.
Filed: December 9, 1996, 4:42 p.m.
TRD-9617873

Texas National Research Laboratory Commission 
Tuesday, December 17, 1996, 11:30 a.m.
Conference Room A, Terminal Building, Second Floor, Love Field Airport, 8008 
Cedar Springs Road
Dallas

AGENDA:
Call to Order and Administrative Actions- J. Fred Bucy
Chairman's Report -- J. Fred Bucy
Executive Director's Report -- Edward C. Bingler
Other Reports
Executive Session
Action Items
Public Comment
Adjourn
Contact: Dixie Eoff, 2275 North Highway 77, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (972) 935-
7800.
Filed: December 9, 1996, 3:33 p.m.
TRD-9617853

Council on Sex Offender Treatment
Sunday, December 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
Council on Sex Offender Treatment, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 103
Austin
Joint Meeting/Council on Sex Offender Treatment and Interagency Advisory 
Committee

AGENDA:
I. Convene, Collier M. Cole, Ph.D., Chairperson.
II. Adoption of the Minutes.
III. Executive Director's Report.
IV. Review and Discussion on the Sunset Hearing.
V. Other Business.
VI. Public Comment.
VII. Adjourn.
Contact: Evelyn Nichols, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711-2546, (512) 463-
2323.
Filed: December 9, 1996, 9:51 a.m.
TRD-9617787

State Securities Board
Thursday, December 19, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
Rusk State Office Building, 200 East Tenth Street, Room 227
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
(1) September 26, 1996 Meeting Minutes.
(2) Published rule proposals to: (A) create new Chapter 129, Administrative 
Guidelines for Registration of Asset-Backed Securities; and (B) amend 
sec.113.12.
(3) Commissioner's Report on the Agency's response to the National Securities 
Markets Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. Number 104-290.
(4)(A) New Securities Registration Related Rule Proposals to (1) amend 
sec.107.2; (2) amend sec.109.13(k); (3) amend sec.113.2; (4) amend sec.113.12; 
(5) create new Chapter 114, Federal Covered Securities; (6) repeal 
sec.sec.123.1-123.2; (7) amend sec.123.3; (8) create new Form 133.26, Request 
for Determination of Money Market Fund Status for Federal Covered Securities 
(Pursuant to sec.123.3); (9) create new form 133.27, Year-End Report of Sales of 
Federal Covered Securities by a Money Market Fund (Pursuant to sec.123.3); (10) 
repeal Form 133.26, Request for Determination of Money Market Fund Status 
(Pursuant to sec.123.3(c); (11) repeal Form 133.27, Year End Report of Sales by 
a Money Market Fund (as Defined by sec.123.3); and (12) amend sec.137.1.
(4)(B) New Dealer and Investment Advisor Registration Related Rule Proposals to: 
(1) amend sec.sec.115.1-115.7.
(4)(C) New Contested Cases Related Rule Proposals to: (1) create new Chapter 
105, Rules of Practice in Contested Cases; and (2) repeal Chapter 105, Rules of 
Practice in Contested Cases.
(4)(D) New Rule Proposals concerning forms to: (1) create New Form 133.2, Public 
Information Charges- Billing Detail; (2) repeal Form 133.2, Public Records 
Charges -- Billing Detail; and (3) amend sec.133.33 (5) Review of Internal Audit 
for fiscal year 1996. (6) Update on the Agency's revised legislative 
appropriations request. (7) Update on the upcoming legislative session. (8) 
Update on the Second Annual Texas Venture Capital Conference. (9) New business 
items for subsequent Board meeting. (10) General update on Agency operations 
from Securities Commissioner and Senior Staff.
Contact: Denise Voigt Crawford, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 305-8300.
Filed: December 10, 1996, 11:13 a.m.
TRD-9617892

Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Room 502
Austin
Administrative Hearing

AGENDA:
A hearing will be held for the purpose of determining whether the application of 
Norman Howard Scher for registration with the State Securities Board as a 
securities agent should be denied.
Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 305-8392.
Filed: December 11, 1996, 10:44 a.m.
TRD-9617970

Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board
Friday-Sunday, December 13, 14, and 15, 1996, 7:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:30 a.m. 
respectively
221 East Eleventh Street, Conference Room
Austin
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
I. Introductions
II. Proposal Deliberation and Scoring
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To finalize the scoring procedures on the Request for 
Proposal applications.
Contact: Dawn Efaw, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. 
Filed: December 10, 1996, 11:19 a.m.
TRD-9617894

Monday-Wednesday, December 16, 17, 18, 1996, 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. 
respectively
Monday--Room 420E, Tuesday--Room 442, Wednesday--Room 420E, 1000 Red River
Austin
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
I. Introductions
II. Proposal Deliberation and Scoring
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To finalize the scoring procedures on the Request for 
Proposal applications.
Contact: Dawn Efaw, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. 
Filed: December 10, 1996, 11:19 a.m.
TRD-9617893

Texas Southern University
Monday, December 16, 1996, 8:30 a.m.
3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111
Houston
Special Board of Regents Meeting

AGENDA:
Meeting to discuss university issues, Executive Session
Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. 
Filed: December 10, 1996, 4:38 p.m.
TRD-9617942

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTHSC) & Texas Tech University 
(TTU)
Friday, December 13, 1996, 9:00 a.m.
Broadway and Ackron, Administration Building, Board Suite, Campus
Lubbock
Executive Session

REVISED AGENDA:
Consider V.T.C.A. Government 551.071-consultation with attorney regarding 
privileged attorney client communication.
Contact: James Crowson, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-8050. 
Filed: December 10, 1996, 9:47 a.m.
TRD-9617885

Friday, December 13, 1996, 9:15 a.m.
Broadway and Ackron, Administration Building, Suite 202, Committee Room 
Lubbock
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
*Approval of plans for funding capital projects at Texas Tech University and 
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and establishment of priorities for 
projects to be funded; *Authorization to sell the Chancellor's residence;  
*Authorization to least a temporary residence for the Chancellor; Reallocation 
of Texas Tech University budget sources for renovation of the Naval Reserve 
Building; Texas Tech University budget adjustments; Acceptance of a gift-in-kind 
by TTUHSC of a medical practice and furnishings in El Paso, Texas with a value 
in excess of $25,000; *Approval of the agreement between Texas Tech University 
Foundation, Inc. and Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health 
Sciences Center regarding the relationship between the foundation and 
Universities; Authorization for the President to review and sign the contract 
between TTUHSC and R.E. Thomason General Hospital (El Paso, Texas) to provide 
emergency room services; Authorization for the President to review and sign the 
contract between TTUHSC and R.E. Thomason General Hospital (El Paso, Texas) to 
provide trauma services; Authorization for the President to Execute the contract 
between TTUHSC and Eagle Group International, Inc., (Atlanta, Georgia) to 
identify and recommend an automated system for Managed Health Care; Health 
Sciences Center budget adjustment for the period 10/1/96 to 11/30/96; Reports;  
*Discussion Item: Review and discussion of the strategic plan for Texas Tech 
University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
*Items pertain to both Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health 
Sciences Center. Items without notation apply to the institution designated in 
the item.
Contact: James Crowson, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-8050. 
Filed: December 10, 1996, 9:47 a.m.
TRD-9617886

Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Fund
Tuesday, December 17, 1996, 8:00 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund 
("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 
1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal 
agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions 
could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of 
the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open 
meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be 
provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain fund staff. No 
dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish 
to attend.
Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 404-7142.
Filed: December 9, 1996, 3:35 p.m.
TRD-9617856

Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 1:00 p.m.
221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the November 20, 
1996 Board Meeting; Action Items; Election of Vice Chair and Secretary of the 
Board for 1997; Consideration of Possible Amendments to Committee Job 
Descriptions; Consideration of 1997 Internal Audit Plan; Financial Report; 
Consideration of Write-Off of Bad Debts; Fund Status Report; Informational 
items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; 
Report of the Operations Committee; Report of the Audit Committee; Report of the 
Organizational Effectiveness Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; 
Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Consideration of 
1997 Business Plan and 1997 Budget; Consideration of Evaluation and Compensation 
of the President; Announcements; Adjourn.
Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 404-7142.
Filed: December 10, 1996, 2:30 p.m.
TRD-9617908

Texas Workforce Commission
Tuesday, December 17, 1996, 12:00 p.m.
Room 644, Texas Workforce Commission Building, 101 East Fifteenth Street 
Austin

AGENDA:
Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities 
relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the 
Acting Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases 
listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 51; Discussion, consideration and 
possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification 
and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for 
certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action on proposed 
publication in the Texas Register of amendments to TWC rule relating to waiver 
requirements (Texas Administrative Code sec.801.2); Executive session pursuant 
to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters executive 
staff and to discuss selection and hiring of executive director, and pursuant to 
sec.551.071 to discuss pending litigation, Emma Trujillo vs TEC, Cause Number 
94-10738, El Paso County Court Number 1; actions, if any, resulting from 
executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing 
jurisdiction on unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of 
Unemployment cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in 
Unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Docket 51; and Set 
date of next meeting.
Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East Fifteenth Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 
483-7833.
Filed: December 9, 1996, 3:39 p.m.
TRD-9617870

Regional Meetings
Meetings filed December 9, 1996:
Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Executive Committee, met at 1430 Collier 
Street, ED Conference Room, Austin, December 12, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, 
512/447-44141. TRD-9617867.
Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, 
Board Room, Austin, December 12, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, 512/447-44141. TRD-
9617866.
Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Policy Board and K-TUTS Technical 
Committee, emergency revised agenda, met at 302 East Central Belton, December 
11, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, 302 East 
Central, Belton, Texas, 76513, 817/939-0885. TRD-9617844.
Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors, will meet at 301 Loop 
11, Wichita Falls, December 18, 1996, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Dr. Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, 817/322-6928. 
TRD-9617842.
Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at the Falls County 
Courthouse, Ground Floor, Marlin, December 16, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, 817/883-2543. 
TRD-9617836.
Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at the Falls 
County Courthouse, Ground Floor, Marlin, December 17, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 
76661, 817/883-2543. TRD-9617835.
Falls County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, will meet at the 
Falls County Courthouse, Ground Floor, Marlin, December 17, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 
76661, 817/883-2543. TRD-9617834.
Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Highway 190, 
Kempner Water Supply Corporatin Office, Kempner, December 12, 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-9617847.
Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, 
Boerne, December 16, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen 
Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 210/ 249-8012. TRD-9617845. 
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Area Agency on Aging, met at 209 North 
Getty, Uvalde, December 11, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Berta Rocha Mocat, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas, 78834, 1-800-224-4262. 
TRD-9617843.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Workforce Development Board, met at 920 
East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, December 12, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez Jr, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo 
Springs, Texas, 78834, 210/876-3533. TRD-9617872.
Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at Mills county 
Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, December 17, 1996, 6:30 p.m.. 
Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 
76884, 915/648-2253. TRD-9617868.
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors will meet at 
Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, December 16, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from J.W. Dean, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, 
903/639-7538. TRD-9617848.
San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at 100 East Guenther 
Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, December 18, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, 78283-0027, 
210/227-1373. TRD-9617837.
Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at ZJ's 
Steakhouse, 109 South Kent, Gorman, December 12, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Gary Lacy, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, 817/879-
2258. TRD-9617846.

Meetings filed December 10, 1996:
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 103 Bailey 
Street, Cuero, December 17, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas, 77954, 512/275-5753. TRD-9617878. 
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 103 
Bailey Street, Cuero, December 18, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, 512/275-5753. TRD-9617905.
Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors, will meet at 1905 
Leary Lane, Victoria, December 16, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-
9617889.
Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 
Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, December 16, 1996 at 12:30 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Dr. Roy Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, 
512/919-5300. TRD-9617881.
Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Gillespie 
County Courthouse, County Courtroom, 101 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, 
December 19, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Lou Smith, 
P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 210/997-9807. TRD-9717903. 
Gonzales County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, will meet at 
928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, December 16, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Connie Barfield, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 210/672-
2879. TRD-9617897.
Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 928 St. 
Paul Street, Gonzales, December 18, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Connie Barfield, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 210/672-
2879. TRD-9617896.
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, will meet at 
the Restaurant at Gruene Mansion, 1275 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, December 17, 
1996, 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, 933 East Court 
Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, 210/379-5822. TRD-9617926
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at the 
Restaurant at Gruene Mansion, 1275 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, December 18, 
1996, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, 933 East Court 
Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, 210/379-5822. TRD-9617927.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board met at 
3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, December 16, 1996 
at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, 
Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9617924. 
Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Finance Committee, met at the 
Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, December 16, 1996, at 5:30 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, 
Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9617941.
Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation,Credentials Committee, met at the 
Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, December 17, 1996, at 5:45 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, 
Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9617940.
Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East 
Court Plaza, Anson, December 19, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, 915/ 823-2422. TRD-
9617890.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 315 
Main Street, Liberty, December 18, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-
9617879.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 
315 Main Street, Liberty, December 19, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. 
TRD-9617880.
Middle Rio Grande Development Foundation, Inc., Board, will meet at the Holiday 
Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, December 17, 1996 at 6:00 p.m.Information 
may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr. P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 
78834, 210/876-3533. TRD-9617888.
Middle Rio Grande Development Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors, will meet at 
the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, December 18, 1996 at 1:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr. P.O. Box 1199, 
Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 210/876-3533. TRD-9617884.
Middle Rio Grande Development Foundation, Inc., Texas Review and Comment System 
Committee, of Directors, will meet at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, 
Uvalde, December 18, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro 
Martinez, Jr. P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 210/876-3533. TRD-
9617922.
Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at 1100 North 
Stanton, Fourth Floor Conference Room, El Paso, December 20, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. 
(MST). Information may be obtained from Lidia Flynn, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 
610, El Paso, Texas 79902, 915/533-0998. TRD-9617898. 
Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 401 North Grove, Marshall, 
December 19, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or 
LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9617883.

Meetings filed December 11, 1996:
Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, is meeting at 202 
South Highway 6, Meridian, December 17, 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-9617959
Dallas Central Appraisal District, Review Board, will meet at 2949 North 
Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, December 18, 1996, 10:00 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, 
Dallas, Texas 75247, 214/631-0520. TRD-9617946.
Education Service Center, Region V Board, will meet at 2295 Delaware Street, 
Beaumont, December 20, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert 
Nicks, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, (409) 838-5555. TRD-
9617965.
Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet 2800 North Loop 
West, Eighth Floor, Houston, December 18, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, 713/957-
5291. TRD-9617966.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, will meet at 3555 Timmons 
Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, December 17, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 713/ 
627-3200. TRD-9617950.