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 Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Sloan Field Boulevard Midland Local Employee Committee-Odessa/Midland AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Challenge Grant 3. The 1996 Campaign Process & Results 4. Recommendations to Improve Future Campaigns 5. Miscellaneous Business 6. Scheduling of next meeting Contact: Carl Zapora, P.O. Box 10070, Midland, Texas 79702, 915/685-7700 Filed: December 17, 1996, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9618329 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, January 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m./orientation; 1:00 p.m.-meeting 18th and Brazos Auditorium, First Floor Auditorium Austin Group Benefits Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of GBAC Members 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests 4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting 5. Announcements/Updates 6. ERS Update 7. Standing Subcommittee Reports 8. Other Related Benefits Business 9. Adjournment Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/867-3217. Filed: December 18, 1996, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9618363 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building IV, Room 4.100, 7716 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Access and Equity Committee AGENDA: Consideration regarding the modifications to the Access and Equity 2000 Plan to ensure compliance with the Hopwood vs Texas decision. Contact: Kenneth H. Ashworth, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6101. Filed: December 17, 1996, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9618314 Texas Lottery Commission Thursday, December 19, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founder's Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Commission AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes of the November 26, 1996 meeting; report by the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible action on its activities; report and possible discussion on bingo regulatory statistics; consideration of and possible action on the lottery operator contract; consideration of and possible action, including extension, on the instant ticket vending machine contract; consideration of and possible action on the procurement processes used by the agency and composition of procurement teams; consideration of and possible action on the acquisition of a location for the lottery headquarters; report, discussion and possible action on status of instant tickets and services contract and requests for proposals for instant tickets and services contract; report, discussion and possible action on the agency's personnel policy manual; consideration of and possible action on proposed legislation; consideration of and possible action, including adoption, on amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.401.307; consideration of and possible action, including adoption of the repeal of 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.401.362 and of new rule 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.401.362; report and possible discussion on the FY 1996 Financial Audit; consideration of and possible action on resources available to the Commission for conducting its business; consideration and possible action concerning the State Auditors activities; consideration of the status of and possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; consideration of and possible action on a motion for rehearing filed in Docket Number 362-96- 0868.B - LULAC 4484-J; Commission may meet in Executive Session: Return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; Report by Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the operation of the agency, Commission planning calendar, financial status of the agency, HUB performance, and NASPL 2000 conference; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at 512/323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, 6937 North IH35, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/323-3791. Filed: December 11, 1996, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9618011 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matter on the emergency addendum to the agenda. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: This emergency is based on the abandonment of the San Jacinto Utility and the imminent threat to public health and safety caused by the discharge of untreated wastewater from the collection system. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: December 16, 1996, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9618268 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been scheduled in Docket Number 16548-Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to Promote the Sale of Additional Residential Lines for Twelve Months. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-512/936- 7145. Filed: December 16, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9618269 State Securities Board 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 Tenth Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8392. Filed: December 11, 1996, 10:44 p.m. TRD-9617970 The Texas State University System Thursday, December 19, 1996, 8:30 a.m.; (Rescheduled from December 18, 1996) Speaker Phone available in Conference Room, The Texas State University System, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810 Austin Board of Regents EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Review of matters of the Board, the System Administrative Office and the Universities in the System including: purchasing a system-wide Real and Personal Property and Boiler-Machinery insurance coverage policy, consideration of a personnel contract at Southwest Texas State University and a renovation project at Sul Ross State University. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Due to changes in Regent's schedules, a quorum was not available at the originally scheduled meeting time. The additional day will allow the meeting to take place and meet the required deadlines of the items involved. Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1808. Filed: December 17, 1996, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9618315 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, January 16, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Following Rules: Chapter 134-Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges and Payments: Rule 134.600 -- Procedure for Requesting Preauthorization for Specific Treatments and Services; Rule 134.1002 -- Upper Extremities Treatment Guideline 3. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas, 78704, 512/440-3552. Filed: December 16, 1996, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9618259 Regional Meetings Meetings filed December 13, 1996 North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, December 19, 1996 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/640-3300. TRD-9618166. Meetings filed December 16, 1996: Brazos Valley Development Council, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, met in emergency meeting at 1706 East Twentyninth Street, Bryan, December 18, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas, 78705, 409/775-4244. TRD-9618270. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, December 23, 1996 at 2:49 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542- 9618. TRD-9618267. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Freestone County Courthouse Commissioners Courtroom, Second Floor, Fairfield, December 19, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in emergency meeting. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas, 75833-0536, 903/536-2252. TRD- 9618271. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, emergency revised agenda, met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, on December 18, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 210/876-3533. TRD-9618264. Meetings filed on December 17, 1996: Bexar Appraisal District, Emergency Special Called Board of Directors Meeting, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, December 20, 1996, 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-9618318. Education Service Center, Region XVI, Board of Directors, met at 1601 South Cleveland, Board Room, December 20, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas 79120, 806/376-5521, extension 272. TRD-9618274. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, December 23, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, 210/683-4189. TRD-9618332. Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 4801 King Street, Greenville, January 15, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, 903/454-3510. TRD- 9618282. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, Special Meeting, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, December 23, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alton Pfeiffer, or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 210/249-8012. TRD-9618284. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Executive Committee, met in emergency session at Operations Conference Room, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, December 17, 1996 at 2:00 p.m., via telephone conference. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD- 9618273. Tri-County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met in emergency session, at Highway 7 East, Marlin, December 17, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas, 76661, 817/883- 2771. TRD-9618283.