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 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET Number 473-97-0060; Complaint of JoeHolmes against Texas Utilities Electric Company (PUC Docket Number 16650). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: March 5, 1997, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9703070 Friday, April 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is Rescheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET Number 483-97-0559; PUC Docket Number 17153: Application of Advanced Radio Telecom Corporation for a facilities- Based Certificate of Operating Authority. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9703151 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, March 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Sheraton Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Discussion and Action: Swearing in of Levi Heath and a Replacement for Dick Perry Discussion and Action: Minutes; Financial Reports; Appointment of Office Manager; Supplemental Budget; New Building Blueprints; Research/Marketing Proposals; USFGS Update, Director Attendance; National Guidelines. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Travis Taylor, P.O. Box 560, Abernathy, Texas 79311-0560, (806) 298- 4501. Filed: March 5, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9703082 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, March 21, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; strategic plan discussion; definition of the RAC; new business; old business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: March 5, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9703098 Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3001 Sanguinet Challenge, Inc. Fort Worth Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 3 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: March 7, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9703195 Canadian River Compact Commission Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 4630 50th Street, Suite 600 Lubbock AGENDA: 1. Call to Order by the Chairman 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Approval of minutes of meeting held April 6, 1996 4. Report of the Chairman 5. Report of the Secretary 6. Report of the Treasurer 7. Report of the Engineering Committee 8. Report of the Legal Committee 9. Reports of the States 10. Reports of the State and Federal Agencies 11. Palo Duro Reservoir 12. New Business 13. Adjourn. Contact: Herman Settemeyer, MC-157, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-4707. Filed: March 7, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9703213 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, March 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. LBJ State Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin TexPool Advisory Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Presentation on transition of TexPool from the Comptroller's Office to Texas Commerce Bank/First Southwest Asset Management, Inc. IV. Briefing on Independent Audit Report V. Briefing on TexPool Investments VI. Briefing on TexPool Operations VII. Adjourn Contact: Oscar Ramirez, 200 East 10th Street, Suite 427, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-2834. Filed: March 6, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9703141 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, March 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission Hearing Room, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuses for Absent Members; Approval of Prior Commission Minutes; Agreed Orders; General Discussion of Concurrent Hours Rule Change (89.14); Review of Proposed Legislative Changes, Status Update, Appropriations Bill Update, and Possible Vote on Further Recommended Statutory changes; Executive Session; Reconvene from Executive Session and Possible Vote; Adjourn. Contact: Catherine Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: March 7, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9703190 Texas County and District Retirement System Monday, March 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF: Minutes of December 1996 Regular Board Meeting, Applications for Service and Disability Retirement Benefits, Applications for TCDRS Participation, Financial Statements, Revised Actuarial Assumption. CONSIDER AND ACT ON: Supplemental Death Benefits Fund Claim, Legislation, Property Sales Procedures, Methods and Contracts, Insurance Coverage, 457 Plans, Adoption of the Barclay Global Investors' (BGI) Proxy Guidelines as the TCDRS Guideline for Voting of Proxies on Equity Securities Managed by BGI, Administrative and Investment Policy, Practices, Budgets, and Personnel. REPORTS FROM: Actuary, Legal Counsel, Fiduciary counsel, Investment Committee, Investment Officer, Chairman, Director. AUTHORITY FOR DIRECTOR TO SIGN: Documents relating to sale of office building, Custodian agreement; Documents relating to. Contact: Terry Horton, P.O. Box 2034, Austin, Texas 78768-2034, (512) 328-8889, Extension 223. Filed: March 7, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9703187 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Friday, March 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Price Daniel Sr. Building, Conference Room, Fifth Floor, 209 West 14th Street Austin Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes from December 12, 1997, Committee Meeting C. Texas Board of Criminal Justice Update D. Executive Director Report E. Joint Publication on Teleconsultation F. State Audit Update G. Medical Director Activity Report 1. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 2. Texas Tech Health Sciences Center 3. Texas Department of Criminal Justice H. Action: Renaming Psychiatric Services to Mental Health Services I. TB Testing for Employees J. Medical Facility Update K. Inmate Co-payment Issues L. Legislation Update/Appropriations Update M. FY98-99 CMHC Contract Issues N. Discussion of next CMHCAC Meeting 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: James E. Riley, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77340, (409) 294-2972. Filed: March 6, 1997, 8:33 a.m. TRD-9703109 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, March 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 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 February 14, 1997 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 concerning an additional recommendation to be made to the 75th Legislature for a necessary statutory change; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Requests Numbers 3899, 400 and 401; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 201 East 14th Street, 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9703150 General Land Office Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of precious board meeting minutes; Vermejo (Ellenburger) Field, Loving County; McFaddin, North (5100) Field, Victoria County; Wildcat Field, Calhoun county; East Green Fox Field, Marion County; Wildcat field, Jefferson County; direct land sales, Hood county; consideration of tracts, terms and conditions of a sealed bid land sale to be held on May 20, 1997; coastal public lands, easement amendment, Colorado river, Matagorda County; Executive Session and Open Session- consideration of waiver of statutory first option to purchase state agency lands, Ellis county; concerning Paseo Del Este, El Paso County; Executive Session-pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9703235 Texas Department of Housing And Community Affairs Friday, March 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Fourth Floor Austin Advisory Commission AGENDA: The Manufactured Housing Committee of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Board, will conduct a conference call to consider nominees and select individuals for the remaining four positions on the advisory commission. Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: March 6, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9703155 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, March 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Prehearing conference in the matter of a Private Passenger Automobile Rating Filing by ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 7, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9703186 Monday, March 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against MARY A. CABELLO, Houston, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (continued from 1/23/97). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 7, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9703185 Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against TERRY LEE GINGELL, Houston, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 7, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9703184 Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Hearing to consider whether WEST TEXAS ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY and MARION S. DAILY violated 28 TAC, 9.1. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 7, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9703183 Thursday, March 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against SAMUEL THOMAS RUSS, Texas City, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 7, 1997, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9703182. Friday, March 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of THOMAS K. LAWLESS d.b.a NATIONAL PROCESSING CENTER (continued from 2/12/97). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 7, 1997, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9703181. Board of Law Examiners Friday, March 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations; including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary: James A. Haugh; Curtis Lewis; William G. Zachary; Robert F. Eichelbaum; Jay B. Carter; and Steven Erik Johnston (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.004(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: March 10, 19997, 7:24 a.m. TRD-9703250 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, March 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos and Texas Council for the Humanities and the Texas Humanities Resource Center, Bannister Place, A, 3809 South Second Street Austin AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes of the February 10, 1997 Commission meeting. 2. Report of the Director and Librarian. 3. Adopt Library Services and Technology Act State Plan. 4. Adopt Affirmative Action Plan. 5. Accept bid on Director and Officer Liability Insurance. 6. Discussion of current legislation. 7. Discussion of establishment of an independent support group. 8. Public comments. 9. Executive Session: Receive report of Committee to Evaluate the Director and Librarian. 10. Orientation tour of the Texas Council for the Humanities and the Texas Humanities Resource Center, Bannister Place A, 3809 South Second Street, Austin, Texas. Contact: Nancy Webb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9703146 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Friday, March 21, 1997, 12:00 noon TALC Conference Room, 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order: Discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing an certification Board concering complaint files numbered: 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-012, 96-001, 96-003, 96-008A, 96-010, 96- 012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-022, 96-024, 96-025, 96-027, 96-028, 96- 031, 96-035, 97-001, 97-002, 97-003, 97-004, 97-005, 97-006, 97-006, 97-007, 97- 008, 97-009, 97-010, 97-011, 97-012, 97-013, 95-014, and 97-0015; enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint file numbered 96-012; and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; Informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint file numbered 95-012; and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; Informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint files numbered 95-011 and 96-001; and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; Informal conference with respondent and/or conmplainant concerning complaint file numbered 95-003; and possible action of adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraise Licensing and Certification Board; Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: March 5, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9703073 Texas Lottery Commission Monday, March 17, 1997, 12:00 noon 6937 North IH35, First Floor Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Texas Lottery Commission Chair will call the meeting to order; 1. Briefing by General Counsel of Texas Lottery Commission regarding resources available to Bingo Advisory Committee, including availability of legal services of General Counsel fo Bingo Advisory Committee and consideration and possible action on available legal services; 2. Consideration, plubic comment, and possible action of the Bingo Advisory Committee conducting meetings according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, including requesting a legal opinion and/or Attorney General Opinion; 3. Consideration, public comment, review and possible action regarding Texas Government Code, sec.467.021, requiring one of the three Texas Lottery Commissioners to have experience in the bingo industry; 4. Discussion of the background of statutes related to prohibition of sale of lottery tickets at licensed bingo premises and the enhancement of income source of bingo conductors; 5. Consideration, public comment and possible action on adopted rule 402.567 regarding Bingo Advisory Committee; 6. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on Internal Revenue Service Tax of Instant Bingo as unrelated business income, including requesting a legal opinion, attorney general opinion and/or revenue ruling; 7. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on reformulating the current 35% Charitable Distribution formula based on the adjusted gross income; 8. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on any and all recommendations proposed by the House Interim Committee regarding Charitable Bingo; 9. Consideration, public comment and possible action on proposed Bingo-related legislation; 10. Update on the status of approved electronic gaming machines; 11. Update on current status of eight liner machines and calling card machines in Bingo Halls; 12. Consideration of and public comment regarding the needs and concerns of the state's charitable bingo industry including but not limited to current rules and statutes; 13. Review agenda items for future Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and; 14. Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 323- 3791. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9703226 Monday, March 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Texas Lottery Commission Chair will call the meeting to order; 1. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the February 21, 1997 Committee Meeting; 2. Briefing by General Counsel of Texas Lottery Commission regarding resources available to Bingo Advisory Committee, including availabiltiy of legal services of General Counsel to Bingo Advisory Committee and consideration and possible action on available legal services; 3. Consideration, public comment, review and possible action of the Bingo Advisory Committee conducting meetings according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, including requesting a legal opinion and/or Attorney General Opinion; 4. Consideration, public comment, review and possible action regarding Texas Government Code, sec.467.021, requiring one of the three Texas Lottery Commissioners to have experience in the bingo industry; 5. Discussion of the background of statutes related to to prohibition of sale of lottery tickets at licensed bingo premises and the enhancement of income source of bingo conductors; 6. Consideration, public comment and possible action on adopted rule 402.567 regarding Bingo Advisory Committee; 7. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on Internal Revenue Service Tax of Instant Bingo as unrelated business income, including requesting a legal opinion, attorney general opinion and/or revenue ruling; 8. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on refolmulating the current 35% Charitable Distribution formula based on the adjusted gross income; 9. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on any and all recommendations proposed by the House Interim Committee regarding Charitable Bingo; 10. Consideration, public comment and possible action on proposed Bingo-related legislation; 11. Update on the status of approved electronic gaming machines; 12. Update on current status of eight liner machines and calling card machines in Bingo Halls; 13. Consideration of and public comment regarding the needs and concerns of the state's charitable bingo industry including but not limited to current rules and statutes; 14. Review agenda items for future Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and; 15. Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at (512) 371-4713 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 323- 3791. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9703229 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, March 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Larry J. Breitenstein, DO, Conroe, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Steven E. Stern, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Kenneth M. Piazza, MD, Jasper, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Mary M. Poage, MD, Houston, Texas Modification Request, 10:30 a.m. -- Kathy A. Pullam, MD, Stone Mountain, Georgia Termination Request, 10:00 a.m. -- Robert E. Galloway, MD, Houston, Texas Termination Request, 11:00 a.m. -- Leopold Villegas III, DO, Bridge City, Texas Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 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. Filed: March 5, 1997, 1:37 p.m. TRD-9703080 Wednesday, March 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division EMERGENCY AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 1:00 a.m. -- Joe W. Rhoades, DO, Fort Worth, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 a.m. -- Bruce S. Hinkley, MD, Arlington, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 a.m. -- Darryl D. Nix, DO, Arlington, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 a.m. -- Weldon E. Bond Jr., DO, Arlington, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:00 a.m. -- Richard F. Morrison, MD, Dallas, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:00 a.m. -- Febe Linda Panal Oro, MD, Denison, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 a.m. -- George R. Smith, MD, Mt Pleasant, Texas Modification Request, 2:00 p.m. -- Brandt H. McCorkle, DO, Arlington, Texas Termination Request, 1:00 p.m. -- Daniel A. Boudreau, DO, Mesquite, Texas Termination Request, 3:00 p.m. -- James M. Rampoldi, MD, Denton, Texas Termination Request, 3:30 p.m. -- William C. Martin, MD, Weatherford, Texas REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: March 5, 1997, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9703081 Thursday, March 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 900 a.m. -- Debra K. Epps, MD, Kerrville, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Donna C. Cromwell, M.D., San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Keith D. Beck, MD, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Rahul K. Challapalli, MD, McAllen, Texas Modification Request, 9:00 a.m. -- Eugene N. Clayton III, MD, Kerrville, Texas Termination Request, 9:00 a.m. -- Phillip W. Caterbone, MD, Pflugerville, Texas Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: March 5, 1997, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9703086 Friday, March 14, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 8:00 a.m. -- William W. Follett III, MD, El Paso, Texas Probation Appearance, 8:00 a.m. -- J. Paul Reynolds, MD, Coleman, Texas Modification Request, 8:30 a.m. -- Alberto N. Martinez, MD, Junction, Texas Termination Request, 9:00 a.m. -- Melville R. Monte, MD, Lubbock, Texas Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: March 5, 1997, 1:37 p.m. TRD-9703079 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35 North Austin Program/Research Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Public Comments IV. Approval of Minutes V. Draft of Action Plans VI. TCOMI Program Update Adjourn Contact: Diane Menchaca, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: March 10, 1997, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9703293 Texas Municipal Retirement System Saturday, March 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1200 North IH35, Texas Municipal Retirement System Austin AGENDA: To hear and approve Minutes of the regular December 14, 1996 meeting; review and approve Service Retirements, Disability Retirements; review and approve Extended Supplemental Death Benefits coverage; Supplemental Death Benefits payments; consider, review and act on Financial Statements; Consider and act on Proposal for Decision in Docket Number 100-96-1909 in the Matter of Edwin Branch, Deceased; Consider and act on resolutions authorizing amendment of amendment of Merger Agreement dated May 2, 1996, relating to Merger on the Village Fire Department Pension Plan and Trust and Merger Agreement dated April 22, 1996, relating to Merger of the Village Police Department Money Purchase Pension Plan; Review and act on legislation affecting TMRS; Report by Actuary; Director and Staff reports; Report by Legal Counsel; Consider any other business to come before the Board; Adjourn. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9703223 Texas National Guard Armory Board Friday, March 21, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Plano Convention Center, 2000 Spring Creek Parkway, Fairview One Plano Full Board AGENDA: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may require auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Julie Wright at least seven days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Julie Wright, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763, (512) 406-6971. Filed: March 10, 1997, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9703262 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, April 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on QUANTUM TECH, INC. aka R. CUBE S, INC. and QUANTUM TECH L.L.C. and revocation of registrations for QUANTUM TECH, INC. 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 the Quantum Tech, Inc. aka R. Cube S, Inc. and Quantum Tech, L.L.C., SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0496. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: March 6, 1997, 1:37 p.m. TRD-9703135 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Denton County Courthouse, 110 West Hickory Denton AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the application for an air standard exemption registration from CEMTEX CONCRETE, L.L.C. to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Cemtex Concrete, L.L.C. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Registration Number 32892 to authorize construction of a concrete batch plant at 1923 Hill Lane, near Little Elm in Denton County, Texas. This matter has been assigned SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0397. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: March 6, 1997, 2:05 p.m. TRD-9703136 Board of Nurse Examiners March 19, 1997, 6:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to Order -- 6:30 p.m. Roll Call Old Business 1. Review Board's Mission Statement and Governance Policies New Business 1. Discuss Bylaws 2. Discuss Executive Director Evaluation Process Adjourn Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: March 5, 1997, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9703069 Thursday, Friday, March 20-21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Add Under 8.2 Agreed Orders: David Joe Ham, #623853. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: March 5, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9703058 Thursday, Friday, March 20-21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Add Under 3.4 Education/Examination: 3.4.5 The University of Texas at Tyler, BSN, appeal Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: March 5, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9703108 State Pension Review Board Thursday, March 13, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m., "Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional Telephones will be available for the Conference Call REASON FOR EMERGENCY: In order to obtain a quorum to respond to request in appropriate time. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9703230 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m., "Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional Telephones will be available for the Conference Call Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9703233 Thursday, March 27, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m., "Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional Telephones will be available for the Conference Call Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9703237 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m., "Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional Telephones will be available for conference call. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: March 7, 1997, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9703239 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m. "Telephone Conference Call." 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional Telephones will be available for conference call. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: March 10, 1997, 7:25 a.m. TRD-9703255 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m.,"Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional Telephones will be available for conference call. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: March 10, 1997, 7:25 a.m. TRD-9703251 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m., "Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional Telephones will be available for conference call. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: March 10, 1997, 7:25 a.m. TRD-9703253 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-225 Austin AGENDA: The Psychological Associate Advisory Committee to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the January 1997 meeting; rules; reports from the Chair of the Committee, the Executive Director of the Agency and the General Counsel of the Agency; reports from the Following sub-committees: Disciplinary Sanctions, Financial Advisory, Legislative, Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures, Public Information and Relations, Professional/Ethical Standards and Development, Professional Reimbursement Guidelines, Publications and Research and Supervisory Guidelines. The Committee will also plan for the next Advisory Committee meeting and will hold an executive session to seek legal advice. The Committee will also hold an election for the officers of the Committee for the next year. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: March 7, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9703217 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Number 14965 (SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1563) Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates: SEC Rule 58; Legislative matters; Adjourn for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: March 7, 1997, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9703222 Monday, March 24, 1997, 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 17159-Application of KeRo Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide resold local switched services, including but not limited to, monthly recurring, flat rate local exchange service, extended metro service, foreign exchange service, custom calling services, caller ID and any other services which are available for resale from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other carriers authorized to do business with the designated service area. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area follows the Public Utility Commission's certified boundaries of the existing service areas of the local exchange carriers, including but not limited to the eligible local exchange companies that are located in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area electing to participate in Public Utility Regulatory Act, Subtitle H, sec.3.351, Incentive Regulation of Telecommunications, including Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and General Telephone of the Southwest (GTE). Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by March 19, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 5, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9703099 Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. University of Texas at Arlington, Nedderman Hall, Room 100, 416 Yates Street Arlington Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A Meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection committee will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of the electric utilities with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of the electric utilities with the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located, pursuant to Texas Civil Statues, Article 1446c-0, sec.2.056(b). Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. Additional information regarding directions for the meeting location may be obtained from Vicki Munoz, Energy Systems Research Center, UTA Box 19048, Arlington, Texas 76019-0048, (817) 272-2268. Contact: Jim Neeley, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, (512) 936-7342. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9703149 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First 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 Sesison on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7033. Filed: March 7, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9703194 Monday, March 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 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 an/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729. Filed: March 7, 1997, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9703193 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, March 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Minutes of February 10, 1997 and February 14, 1997 Commission meetings; Staff reports; Committee reports; General comments from visitors; Discussion and possible action to adopt amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.66, concerning accredited schools, Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.61, regarding acceptance of courses offered by out- of-state schools and of credit awarded by examination only or for other learning; Discussion and possible action on proposed legislation; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action to propose amendment or repeal of rules relating to standard Contract forms: (a) 22 TAC sec.537.11, relating to promulgation of forms; (b) 22 TAC sec.537.13, relating to the property condition addendum (repeal); (c) 22 TAC sec.537.29, relating to the FHA/VA one-to-four family contract; (f) 22 TAC sec.537.30, relating to new home incomplete construction contract; (g) 22 TAC sec.537.31, relating to new home completed construction contract; (h) 22 TAC sec.537.32, relating to form and ranch contract; (I) 22 TAC sec.537.34, relating to addendum for inspection (repeal); (j) 22 TAC sec.537.37, relating to condominium resale contract; (L) 22 TAC sec.537.42, relating to agreement for mediation (repeal); Discussion and possible action regarding disguised commissions and rebates; Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) courses to be offered by Alamo Real Estate Institute; (b) MCE courses to be offered by: Champions School of Real Estate, Nancy Hawes Real Estate School, SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors), Lincoln Graduate Center, Real Estate Education Services; (c) MCE providership for Hotel and Motel Brokers of America (HMBA); Consideration of complaint information concerning: Southeast Texas Real Estate School, Olga Marie Henderson, James Richard Fambro, Mark Alan Wilkinson, William Hunter, Fronie Brady Stall, Debbie Lozno Casas, Angela Marie Miller, Hamid Reza Razmgir, Charles Petyon Collins, George B. Graves, Dorothy Faye Hancock, Bret Austin Barnett, George Edward Johnson, Shelly J. Shillings, John Brandon Wolf, Dax Thomas Sullivan Mitchell; Motion for Rehearing in the Matter of Joe Frank Veytia, Hearing Number 97-18-961135,; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark a. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: March 7, 1997, 1:22 p.m. TRD-9703191 Recycling Market Development Board Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 300A, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Announcements III. Reading of Minutes from January 9, 1997 Meeting IV. Old Business V. New Business: 1) Consideration of Resolutions of Appreciation 2) Report of State Agency Purchases of Recycled Content Products 3) Approval to Establish Training for State Agency Purchasers to Buy Recycled. 4) Update on RMDB Action Plan for FY 1997. 5) Report on Surplus Computer Equipment Stockpiles and Disposal Procedures. 6) Report on Methods of Calculating Recycling Rates in Texas. 7) Report on News Clip Sharing Activity. VI. Public Comment VII. Adjourn Contact: Terry Robinson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 620, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5344. Filed: March 6, 1997, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9703129 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 4:00 p.m. McAllen City Hall, 1300 Houston Avenue McAllen AGENDA: STATE PLAN FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, AND THE VR STRATEGIC PLAN A. Welcome Regional Director, Texas Rehabilitation Commission B. Introduction C. Overview of Town Meeting Purpose How Are We Doing In the Provision of Services? VR Services Transition Services Independent Living Services Supported Employment Services D. Public Comment Group Discussions: What Can We Do Now To Improve Services and Service Delivery? What Can We Do In the Future To Improve Services and Service Delivery? E. Wrap-up F. Concluding Remarks Persons planning to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters, readers, large print or Braille should contact Lena Jackson at least five days before the meeting. Contact: Lena Jackson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4113. Filed: March 5, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9703097 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Will Rogers Memorial Complex, Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, South Texas Room, 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive Fort Worth AGENDA: STATE PLAN FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, AND THE VR STRATEGIC PLAN A. Welcome Regional Director, Texas Rehabilitation Commission B. Introduction C. Overview of Town Meeting Purpose How Are We Doing In the Provision of Services? VR Services Transition Services Independent Living Services Supported Employment Services D. Public Comment Group Discussions: What Can We Do Now To Improve Services and Service Delivery? What Can We Do In the Future To Improve Services and Service Delivery? E. Wrap-up F. Concluding Remarks Persons planning to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters, readers, large print or Braille should contact Lena Jackson at least five days before the meeting. Contact: Lena Jackson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4113. Filed: March 5, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9703096 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Alpine Field Office, Old Town Square, 106 West Sul Ross Avenue, Suite E Alpine AGENDA: STATE PLAN FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, AND THE VR STRATEGIC PLAN A. Welcome Regional Director, Texas Rehabilitation Commission B. Introduction C. Overview of Town Meeting Purpose How Are We Doing In the Provision of Services? VR Services Transition Services Independent Living Services Supported Employment Services D. Public Comment Group Discussions: What Can We Do Now To Improve Services and Service Delivery? What Can We Do In the Future To Improve Services and Service Delivery? E. Wrap-up F. Concluding Remarks Persons planning to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters, readers, large print or Braille should contact Lena Jackson at least five days before the meeting. Contact: Lena Jackson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4113. Filed: March 5, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9703106 Rio Grande Compact Commission Thursday, March 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201-S Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order by the Chairman 2. Announcements 3. Report of the Secretary 4. Report of the Engineer Advisors 5. Report of the Commissioners 6. Report of Federal Agencies and other agencies 7. Presentation of costs of operation FY 1996 (July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996) 8. Presentation of the budget for FY 1998 (July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998) 9. Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for secretarial services 10. Approval of the minutes of the 57th Annual meeting and the 75th Special Meeting 11. Other business 12. Approval of the letter to Governors of the signatory states 13. Adjourn. Contact: Herman Settemeyer, MC-157, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-4707. Filed: March 5, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9703107 State Securities Board Thursday, April 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m, rescheduled from January 31, 1997 William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: A hearing will be held for the purpose of determining whether the application of Norman Howard Sher 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: March 5, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9703102 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, March 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room, East Building Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/ Quorum Call- Chairman Roger Benavides II. Grant Procedures of First Grant Offering III. The Amount of Funds for the Second Grant Offering IV. Financial Report V. Future Agenda Items VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9703152 Friday, March 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room, East Building Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Libraries and Telemedicine Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call- Chairman John Collins II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Reports from Advisory Committees IV. Future Grant Offerings V. Future Agenda Items VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9703153 Friday, March 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room, East Building Austin AGENDA: The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/ Quorum Call- Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Executive Director's Report IV. Financial Report V. Invited Testimony by Anita Givens, Senior Director of Instructional Technology with the Texas Education Agency-Report on the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund. VI. Statistics of workstations per students VII. The amount of funds for the Second Grant Offering VIII. Future Agenda Items IX. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9703154 University of Houston Monday, March 17, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, S&RII Building, Room 201, University of Houston Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of February 17, 1997 Minutes New Protocol Renewal Protocol Other Business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77204, (713) 743-9191. Filed: March 10, 1997, 8:48 a.m. TRD-9703260 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Saturday, March 15, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400-A Enforcement Committee Austin EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: In accordance with sec.14C, of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Article 8890, and Board Rule 573.67, the Enforcement Committee is meeting to determine whether disciplinary action should be initiated against Dr. Lissa P. Lucas. The board's Executive Disciplinary Committee took action to temporarily suspend Dr. Lucas' veterinary license on February 27, 1997; the Enforcement committee meeting must be held on or before March 13, 1997. The Committee may hold an Executive Session to deliberate relative to licensee disciplinary actions as authorized in sec.15(b) of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Article 8890. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The Board's investigation has revealed that the conduct and medical practices of Dr. Lucas may constitute an imminent and continuing threat to public health and safety. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800- 735-2989 to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: March 6, 1997, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9703134 Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Room 140, Memorial Student Center Building, Texas A&M University Campus Examination Review Committee Austin AGENDA: The Committee will meet to review the results of the April 7, 1997 State board Examination for licensure. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800- 735-2989 to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: March 6, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9703147 Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin 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, March 18, 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 staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: March 5, 1997, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9703091 Regional Meetings Meetings filed March 5, 1997 Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Governing Committee, met at Omni Austin Hotel Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, March 13, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin, Texas 78760-8447, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9703088. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, (FM 2254, Bi-County Office, Pittsburg, March 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD- 9703103. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met at 2512 IH35 South, Suite 220, March 12, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Kathy Allen, 2512 IH35 South, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9703071. Coastal Bend Area Workforce Development Board, Board of Directors, met at Silverado Steakhouse, 3802 Five Points Road, (Calallen), Corpus Christi, March 11, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, Extension 107. TRD-9703083. Coastal Bend Area Workforce Development Board, CEO Council Meeting, met at Silverado Steakhouse, 3802 Five Points Road, Corpus Christi, March 11, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, Extension 107. TRD- 9703093. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, March 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, 508 Avenue E, Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9703072. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Joint Board Workshop, SAWS and GBRA, met at 1001 East Market Street, San Antonio, March 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9703092. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, March 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762- 0181. TRD-9703084. South Texas Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse Annex, Zapata, March 13, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julie Saldana, P.O. Box 2187, Laredo, Texas 78004-3995, (210) 722-3995. TRD-9703104. STED Corporation, Board of Trustees, met at Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse Annex, Zapata, March 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert Mendiola, P.O. Box 2187, Laredo, Texas, 78044-2187, (210) 722-3995. TRD- 9703105. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, March 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD- 9703095. Meetings Filed March 6, 1997 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Public Hearing, met at 300 San Marcos Street, Buda, March 10, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441 or fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9703113. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Public Hearing, met at 5500 Manchaca, Road, Austin, March 12, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441 or fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9703114. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors- Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, March 13, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441 or fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9703115. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Called Meeting, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, March 13, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441 or fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9703116. Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, March 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9703125. Blanco County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, March 11, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (210) 868-4013, TRD-9703112. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, March 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janelle Clements, P.O. Box 1139, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD- 9703148. Education Service Center, Region One, Board, will meet at 1900 West Schunior Street, Edinburg, March 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD-9703124. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, March 10, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD- 9703132. Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 124 East Main Street, Post, March 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD- 9703111. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, March 20, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9703137. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board and Workforce Board, met at 307 West Nopal Street, MRGDC Central Office, March 11, 1997 at 10:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9703133. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet at The Galaxy Center, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, March 20, 1997 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (817) 322-6743. TRD-9703138. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, March 14, 1997 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-9703117. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, March 11, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9703128. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Membership meeting, met at County Road 109 at the Office/Warehouse, North of Albany, March 11, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, P.O. Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (915) 762-3568. TRD-9703131. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Directors meeting, met at County Road 109 at the Office/Warehouse, North of Albany, March 11, 1997, 8:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, P.O. Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (915) 762-3568. TRD-9703130. Tarrant Appraisal District, Review Board, met March 11, 1997 and will meet March 17, 18, and 20, 1997 at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118- 6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9703118. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, March 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (817) 627-3081. TRD-9703145. Meetings filed March 7, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, March 10, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9703163. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at Fourth and Avenue J Streets, Poteet, March 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742- 3591. TRD-9703214. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, March 13, 1997, at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9703215. Brazos Valley Development Council, Joint Meeting of Board of Directors and Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, March 12, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Stevens, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9703169. Brazos Valley Development Council, Personnel Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, March 12, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Stevens, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9703170. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, March 12, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625- 2133.TRD-9703180. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, March 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266- 0163, (214) 749-3371.TRD-9703208. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, First Floor Board Room, Dallas, March 11, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9703210. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, RFP Task Force, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, March 13, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9703162. Education Service Center, Region One, Board, will meet at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, March 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611, TRD-9703220. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Ad-Hoc Water Quality/Technical Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, March 11, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9703228. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permit Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, March 11, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204.TRD-9703227. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, March 11, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9703225. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, March 11, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204.TRD-9703224. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at FM99, Karnes City, March 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmermann, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (210) 780-3539. TRD-9703221. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, March 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9703212. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board and Advisors, met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, March 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9703189. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, March 10, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9703216. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, March 14, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9703161. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, March 13, 1997, at noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9703165. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, March 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9703188. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Sulphur Springs State Bank, 100 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, March 12, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9703158. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, April 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9703218. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, March 11, 1997 at 7:30 p.m, rescheduled from January 14, 1997. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9703209. Sulphur-Cypress SWCD, #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mount Pleasant, March 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD- 9703211. Meetings filed March 10, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), Board Retreat and New Board Orientation, will meet at Jan-Kay Ranch, Detroit, March 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832- 8636. TRD-9703259. Callahan County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 130A West Fourth Street, Baird, March 17, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jane Ringhoffer, P.O. Box 806, Baird, Texas 79504, (915) 854-1165. TRD- 9703272. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, March 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76208, (817) 566-0904. TRD- 9703290. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, March 27, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD- 9703273. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, March 18, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9703258. North Central Texas Council of Governments, TWC Programs Subcommittee of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, March 11, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, NCTCOG, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9703288. North Central Texas Council of Governments, JTPA Committee (Conference Call) of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, March 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, NCTCOG, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9703287. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Quality Assurance Committee of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, March 18, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, NCTCOG, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9703286. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Finance Committee (Conference Call) of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, March 21, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, NCTCOG, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9703285. North Central Texas Council of Governments, North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, March 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, NCTCOG, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9703289. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at 100 East Guenther Street Boardroom, San Antonio, March 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9703274. Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council, Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, March 12, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, URGPIC, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, Extension 406. TRD-9703249.