OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress, Room 911 Austin Produce Recovery Fund Board AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes for February 3, 1997, Produce Recovery Fund Board Meeting; Deliberation and Action on Robert Ruiz vs World Wide Consultants (Docket Number 52-03-APA, Claim #1359); Discussion and Action on Requests for Rehearing for: Keith Baccus vs Gene Mittag/Texas Int'l. Melon (Docket Number 26- 94-APA, Claim #1381) and Johnny Storch vs Gene Mittag/Texas Int'l. Melon (Docket Number 25-94-APA, Claim #1380); Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Rules; Discussion on the Agricultural Protective Act Administrative Penalty Matrix; Discussion on Claims Procedures. Friday, March 28 Roll call; Introduction of guests; Discussion and action: Minutes, activities Executive Session: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated, sec.551.074, to discuss personnel. Adjourn executive session. Call to order Discussion and action: Take action on executive session, if necessary. Discussion and action: 1997-1998 budget Adjourn Contact: Ms. Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2453. Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9703339 Thursday, March 27, 1997, 2:00 p.m.; Friday, March 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 7800 North IH35 Austin Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Thursday, March 27- Presentation by Thacker Group, Gayle Stephenson; Review of research projects. Friday, March 28 Roll call; Introduction of guests; Discussion and action: Minutes, activities Executive Session: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated, sec.551.074, to discuss personnel. Adjourn executive session. Call to order Discussion and action: Take action on executive session, if necessary. Discussion and action: 1997-1998 budget Discussion: Other business. Adjourn Contact: Ms. Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9703340 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 9001 North IH35, Suite 105 Austin Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region Seven AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; old business; new business; public comment; information session with providers; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: March 11, 1997, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9703330 Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Double Tree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North Austin Board of Directors, Annual Members Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Reading of the Anti-trust Statement II. Approval of the Minutes from the Annual Meeting of March 20, 1996 III. Report of the Tellers Committee IV. Report of the Chairman of the Board V. Report of the Secretary/Treasurer VI. Report of the General Manager VII. Report of the General Counsel VIII. Report of the Underwriting Committee IX. Report of the Participation Committee X. Report of the Claims Committee XI. Report of the Data Processing Committee XII. Report of the Public Relations Committee XIII. Report of the Policy Rewrite Committee XIV. Report of the Legislative Committee XV. Report of the Nominating Committee XVI. Election of One Member Company to the Board of Directors XVII. Any Other Business that May Come Before the Members XVIII. Adjourn Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9703346 Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Double Tree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call to Order --Reminder of the Anti-trust Statement II. Approval of the Minutes from the following Board of Directors Meetings: * December 10, 1996 * February 10, 1997 * February 14, 1997 * February 21, 1997 III. Resolution to include reports presented at the Annual Meeting of the Members by officers, committee chairmen, and staff in the Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Directors IV. Report of the Chairman of the Board of Directors V. Approval of Acts by the Directors and Officers VI. Election of Officers for 1997 VII. Conflict of Interest Statement VIII. Participation Committee Report IX. Underwriting committee Report X. Commercial Rate Study XI. Legislative Committee Report XII. Report of the Secretary/Treasurer XIII. St. Paul Appeal XIV. Executive Session XV. Any Other Business that May Come Before the Board XVI. Adjourn Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9703344 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Austin Room Austin Special Committee on Prison Industries AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion on Free-World Garment Manufacturing Facilities (Texas) III. Discussion Relating to Moving the Vocational/Academic School from the Fort Stockton Facility IV. Update on TCI Providing Certification of Training V. Update on Levi-Strauss Donation VI. Update on New Industries A. Portable Buildings B. Compaq VII. Briefing on Marketing Approaches VIII. Public Testimony IX. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear of hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:17 a.m. TRD-9703404 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Austin Room Austin Management Information System Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of the Minutes II. Update on Re-engineering III. Year 2000 IV. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear of hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9703405 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Austin Room Austin Programs Committee AGENDA: I. Mini Task Force Issues A. Library/Audio Reading Program Update B. Certify Volunteer Chaplains/Teachers C. Habitat for Humanity/Foodbank Update II. Presentation of Director's Citations III. Top Street Jail Program Update IV. Substance Abuse Treatment Update V. National Institute of Corrections Parenting Curriculum Development Trip Briefing VI. Chapel Construction Update VII. Automated Victim Notification System VIII. Beto Pre-Release Program Update IX. Value Based Pre-Release Program Update X. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear of hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9703406 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Austin Room Austin Windham School Board of Trustees AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Consent Items 1. Minutes of the January 9, 1997, Meeting 2. Multiple Employment Requests 3. Additional Appraisers for 1996-1997 4. Bi-Monthly Investment Report 5. Public Comment B. Consent Items C. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear of hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9703407 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Capitol Room Austin Texas Board of Criminal Justice AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Discussion with attorneys concerning: Guajardo v. TDCJ; Johnson v. Rodrigues; Lucia v. Manhattan Construction v. TDCJ; MKK/Northstar v. TDCJ; Moore v. TDCJ; Prejean v. TDCJ; Ruiz v. Scott; Simpson v. TDCJ; Strain v. TDCJ; and TDCJ v. VitaPro cases (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code). B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code). C. Discussion of personnel matters. (Closed in accordance with sec.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 dear of hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9703408 Texas Diabetes Council Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 31, 1997 meeting; director's report; status report on the Texas Diabetes Council Managed Care Work Group and Industry Advisory Committees; status report on fiscal year 1997 funding and budget issues; report on the diabetes mobile van (status of $30,000 towards purchase of van for fiscal year 1997; and fiscal year 1998 request for $150,000); report on the Child and Adolescent Trail for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) program; report on the newsletter Cornerstone; report on the town hall and continuing medical education meetings; 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: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. Filed: March 10, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9703314 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the February 20, 1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum report. Discussion and approval of the Audit Committee's recommendation on draft report for the Provider Relations Division. Discussion and approval of the Audit Committee's recommendation on conducting a Peer Review Audit. Discussion and approval of timekeeping procedures for exempt position. Discussion and notice of staff recommendation to place the Get Ready for Three ECI Program of the Children's Habilitation Center, San Antonio, Texas on Level 3 status. Discussion and update on legislative actions including CSSB 305 and the appropriations process. Discussion and approval to schedule a council meeting outside of Austin. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: March 11, 1997, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9703333 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Saturday, March 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m., rescheduled from February 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Education Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) AGENDA: The Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) will meet at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and develop recommendations for the implementation of the technology applications curriculum area. Discussions will be held on issues regarding educator proficiency, professional development, instructional materials, and teacher certification. The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Contact: Karen Kahan, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9064. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9703413 Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, Room 1-109, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Investment Advisory Committee on the Texas Permanent School Fund AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to review the long-term asset allocation of the portfolio of the Texas Permanent School Fund. Contact: Dean R. Murray, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9169. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9703411 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, March 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Suite B, Room 224, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive Austin State Policy Committee, Amarillo AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of February 5, 1997 Minutes III. State Advisory Committee Report IV. Local Employee Committee Chair Nominations V. Local Campaign Area-Walker County VI. Federation Recertification VII. Statewide Federation Eligibility Determination VIII. State Campaign Manager's Report IX. Committee Reports X. Chair's Report XI. Other Business XII. Adjourn Contact: Mike Terry, 823 Congress, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 6601, fax: (512) 478-2572. Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9703320 Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. C.E.E.D, UT Permian Basin Shway 191, and FM 1788 Odessa Local Employee Committee, Odessa AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Reading of Minutes of February 13, 1997 Meeting III. Introduction of committee members and LCM Representatives IV. Recruiting campaign for state agency representation on the committee V. SECC Educational Campaign for Regional State Agencies VI. Selection of the 1997 Local Campaign Manager VII. Miscellaneous Business VIII. 1997 Calendar IX. Adjourn Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701, (915) 685-7700, fax: (615) 685-4462 Filed: March 11, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9703379 Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Friday, March 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 9:00 a.m. B. Roll Call C. Welcome Visitors 2. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Specific Applications for Licensure as Related to Board Rule 131.101(e). 3. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Problems Concerning the National Examinations for Licensure. 4. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Proposed Text to Board Rules 131.71, 131.72, 131.73, 131.91, 131.92 and 131.93. 5. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Proposed Changes for Evaluating and Approving Engineering Experience for Licensure. 6. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Correspondence Received and Testimony Received from Interested Parties in Attendance on Licensing Issues. 7. Establish General Agenda and Schedule for Next Committee Meeting. 8. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, P.E., 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440- 7723. Filed: Friday, March 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9703331 Texas Genetics Network Friday, March 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) Steering Committee Austin AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of minutes of the December 13, 1996, meeting; Interagency council for Genetic Services (IAC) report (IAC legislative activities; and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Advisory Committee); Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) subcommittee reports (consumer issues; education (update on Phenylketonuria (PKU) camp; laboratory services; clinical services (genetics and Medicaid; and genetics and your practice curriculum); data collection; ethics; newborn screening; and the Ad Hoc Committee-Preventive Regional Initiatives for Minority and Ethnic Diseases (PRIMED)); reports from agency representatives regarding the activities of their respective agencies or institutions (Texas Department of Health (update on Childrens Health Insurance Proposal (CHIP): and Special Supplemental Income (SSI), Texas Birth Defects Monitoring Division (Neural Tube Defects (NTD) conference update); Texas Department of Human Services; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; University of Texas System; private service providers; community-based sickel cell agencies; and consumers); items for committee action (Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (TEXGENE SPRANS) management; consumer activities support policy; and proposal for authorization of discretionary grant expenditures); items for information (Title V policy on lab services; correspondence with Dr. Patterson; and update on Texas Cancer Council); program coordinator items (budget status); progress toward grant objectives (member/committee assignments); and setting of the next meeting date for June 20, 1997. For ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-769527 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700. Filed: March 10, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9703311 Interagency Council for Genetic Services Friday, March 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of minutes of the December 13, 1996, meeting; Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) report (TEXGENE status; correspondence with the Texas Department of Health and the Health and Human Services Commission; and authorization of discretionary grant expenditures); agency activities (Texas Department of Health; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; Texas Department of Human Services; University of Texas System; and representative of contractors); program coordinator items (budget status); progress toward legislative mandates and members assignments (update on legislative activities); announcements and comments; setting of next meeting date; and the 1997 meeting calendar. 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: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700. Filed: March 10, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9703312 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 12:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Leadership Strategic Priority Team AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; how to refocus the team's efforts within the BOH strategic priority of "leadership, particularly improved relationships with local state and federal entities leading to enactment of timely legislative initiatives" (discussion among team members, BOH members, and executive sponsors); develop an outline and a time line for a final team project or report; and designate assignments. To request 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7484. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9703385 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 12:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M741, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Coalitions Strategic Priority Team AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; feedback from Board of Health members and executive sponsors on team status; structure and content of team's report on the survey of Texas Department of Health (TDH) staff to identify what types of coalitions and partnerships TDH employees are involved with and future directions that should be pursued in light of survey results; create time line for report and other projects; and designate assignments. To request 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9703387 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 1:45 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Credibility Strategic Priority Team AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; feedback from Board of Health members and executive sponsors on team status; structure and content of team's final reports on the list of all professions employed by Texas Department of Health (TDH) and future activities on assessing TDH's community partners; and development and review of time line and assignments for completion of the TDH professions' report and the TDH community partners project. To request 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9703391 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 1:45 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M741, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Administrative Excellence Strategic Priority Team AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; structure and content of the team's report to the BOH regarding a method of applying agreed upon standards of excellent to Texas Department of Health (TDH) projects to be recognized within and outside TDH; and designate assignments. To request 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9703388 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Customer Service Strategic Priority Team AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; how to focus the team's efforts within the BOH strategic priority of "improved and expedited customer service" (discussion between team leaders, BOH member, and executive sponsors); develop an outline and a time line for a final team project or report; and designate assignments. To request 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7484. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9703386 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet in open session and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 15, 1997 meeting; approval of proposed amendments to Medicaid Managed Care rules concerning default procedures; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding in-home total parenteral hyperalimentation services; Medicaid Managed Care update; and hospital selective contracting report. The committee will then go into executive session to discuss pending litigation (Texas Pharmacy Association, et al. vs Texas Department of Health and Linda Frew, et. al. vs. Michael McKinney, et. al.). To request 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9703389 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 5:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Search Firm Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet in open session and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 15, 1997 meeting; and update from Lehman McLeskey (search firm) on the status of the search for the Commissioner of Health position. The committee will then meet in executive session to discuss and possibly act on review of candidates for the position of Commissioner of Health. To request 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9703390 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 12:30 p.m. Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar, Texas Department of Health Board Room Austin Hospital Discharge Data Rule Committee AGENDA: The committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following item: comments and recommendations concerning the proposed hospital discharge data rule. This rule was published in the Texas Register on February 11, 1997. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9703317 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday, Thursday, March 19-20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Advisory Commission AGENDA: The Advisory Commission of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' Manufactured Housing Division, will meet to discuss, consider and/or possibly act on: A briefing of state laws governing the Advisory Commission, The mission/purpose of the Advisory Commission, Setting future meetings of the Advisory Commission, Organization of the Advisory Commission and selection of a Chairperson and/or designate Advisory Commission members to serve the group, All proposed changes to manufactured housing rules; including the ten most important issues. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9703302 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Presentation, Discussion and Approval of Final Documents for Canyon Crest Apartments Project, Kerrville, Texas; Executive Session-Personnel Matters, Anticipated Litigation, Consultation with attorney; Act in open session on items acted upon in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: March 12, 1997, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9703399 Commission on Jail Standards Thursday, March 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 119 Austin AGENDA: Commissioner's Workshop Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: March 12, 1997, 7:59 a.m. TRD-9703402 Friday, March 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll Call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of January 31, 1997 meeting. Introduction of New Commission Members. Old Business: Harris County. New Business: Change to Standards, Review of Committee Appointments, Legislative Update. Review of Variances: Kleberg County. Request for Variances: Bexar, Harris and Victoria Counties. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Active Remedial Orders/Cancel/Changes, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Financial Report/Budget, Texas Workers Compensation Commission Evaluation, Training, Performance Measures Audit, Scheduled Meeting for July -- El Paso. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9703403 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, March 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420 Austin Internal Audit Committee Report AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible approval of TJPC's Internal Audit Plan and Risk Assessment for FY 97; discussion and possible approval of FY 96 Annual Internal Audit Report; hear public comments; adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681. Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9703304 Friday, March 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420 Austin Budget Committee Report AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible approval on recommendations for FY 96 unencumbered funds; discussion and possible action on policy regarding the agency signature authority; hear public comments; adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681. Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9703303 Friday, March 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420 Austin Program Committee Report AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible action on the amendments and additions to the Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities and Standards for Secure Post-Adjudication Residential facilities; public comment; adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681. Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9703305 Friday, March 21, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420 Austin Board AGENDA: Call to order; excuse absences; approval of minutes; Internal Audit Committee Report; Budget Committee Report; appointment of members to the Texas Advisory Council on Juvenile Services; legislative update; discussion and possible action on the automated data reporting requirements; discussion and possible action on the amendments and additions to the Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities and Standards for Secure Post-Adjudication Residential Facilities; discussion and possible action on the Bluebonnet Improvement Group (Buffalo Soldiers, Washington County) contract; director's report; schedule next meeting; public comments; adjourn. Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681. Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:17 p.m. TRD-9703306 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Monday, March 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: On March 24, 1997, the Board will go into Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with an attorney concerning pending litigation (Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071). Upon returning to open session the Board will take action regarding litigation. Introductions, comments from the public, and presentations; approval of January 24, 1997 minutes; to consider and act upon the director's report which will include Legislative Budget board, active complaints and show cause actions; Committee Reports; examinations, continuing education, highway issues, oil well issues, rules; possible consideration of rule 663.13 and 663.21, reconsideration of rule 661.48, possible proposal of rule concerning non-defined work, possible consideration of board rule to implement sec.23a; legislation committee. Correspondence acknowledged; knowledge academic based exam, investigator/volunteer committee, penalty fees associated with violations, calculators used in examinations, American Surveyors and Mappers council, courses that meet requirements of section 15, joint marketing agreements. Future agenda items and meetings, comments from the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or braille, are requested to contact Sandy Smith (512) 452-9427 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-9427. Filed: March 11, 1997, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9703328 Board of Law Examiners Friday, March 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings REVISED 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; Steven Erik Johnson, and Robert Leone. (Character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486. (512) 463- 1621. Filed: March 11, 1997, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9703373 Texas Lottery Commission Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, Lottery Commission Chair calls the meeting; Approval of minutes; consideration and possible action on lottery operator contract, including rebidding the lottery operator contract, bidding various portions of the services, bidding portion of services covered by lottery operator contract with reservation of some functions to be done by Commission personnel, and terminating contract and Commission personnel perform all services; Report, discussion and possible action on executive director search; Report and possible action concerning RFP to obtain audit services to audit GTECH, RFP to obtain services of search firm to identify applicants for executive director, and RFP to obtain consulting services to evaluate feasibility of state-run lottery; Consideration and possible action on retailer incentive program; Discussion and possible action on status of drawings production services contract. Report, discussion and possible action on current lessor's protest to new building lease for Lottery Commission Headquarters; Report, discussion and possible action on status of relocation of Lottery headquarters; Report, discussion, and possible action on agency's personnel policy manual; Report, discussion and possible action on Division Directors regarding Division's resources and status of projects; Discussion and possible action on authority of agency officers or employees to approve expenditures; Report discussion and possible action concerning proposed legislation; Report, discussion and possible action concerning activities of State Auditor's office as they relate to Texas Lottery Commission; Report of status and possible action on Bingo Advisory Committee nominations; Consideration of and possible action on Motion for Rehearing in contested case; Consideration of status and possible entry of orders in contested cases; may meet in Executive Session; Return to open session for future deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; Report by Acting Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action; Adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Diane Morris, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 323-3791. Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9703319 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Status of Major Construction Projects 3. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board; Lease of Park Land at the Denton State School; Sale of One Acre Parcel at Big Spring State Hospital; Sale of 200 Acres at Travis State School; Conveyance of Approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at Waco Center for Youth; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 4. Presentation and Update on the Computer-aided Facility Management Needs Assessment 5. Consideration of Approval of the Implementation of the Landscape Master Plan for Rusk State Hospital 6. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project at the Rusk State Hospital (Patient Canteen with Kitchen and Training Classrooms) 7. Consideration of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas 8. Consideration of Items Related to the Development of "Central Park" If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9703297 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Discussion of Performance Indicators in the Performance Contract If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9703299 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update Regarding State Facilities Governing Body Activities 3. Legislative Update 4. Consideration of Approval of the Designation of Single Portal Authority to Central Texas MHMR Center 5. Consideration of Approval of the Appointment of New Members to the Medical Advisory Committee 6. Consideration of Approval of the Appointment of New Members to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee 7. Consideration of Approval of the Adoption of New sec.401.60 Governing Interagency Coordination of Special Education Services to Students with Disabilities in Residential Care Facilities, in Chapter 401, Subchapter B, Governing Interagency Agreements If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9703296 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 3. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997 4. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997 5. Potential Litigation If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9703298 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order, Roll Call, II. Citizens Comments. III. approval of the Minutes of the January 30, 1997, Meeting. IV. Issues to Be Considered- Chairman's Report: Election of a Vice-chairman of the Board; Annual Report of Advisory Committees to the Board; Proclamation Honoring the TXMHMR Volunteers during National Volunteer Month; Announcement of Appointments to the Medical Advisory Committee and the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee. Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report; Presentation on Human Resources Fact Book; Consideration of Approval of: the Implementation of the Landscape Master Plan for Rusk State Hospital; a Capital Improvement Project at the Rusk State Hospital (Patient Canteen with Kitchen and Training Classrooms); Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas; Items Related to the Development of "Central Park"; the Designation of Single Portal Authority to Central Texas MHMR Center, the Adoption of New sec.401.60 Governing Interagency Coordination of Special Education Services to Students with Disabilities in Residential Care Facilities, in Chapter 401, Subchapter B, Governing Interagency Agreements; Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State- operated Campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; Litigation: RAJ v. Gilbert; Potential and Other Litigation. Annual Performance Evaluation of Commissioner. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9703295 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Friday, April 4, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35 North Austin Planning/Legislative Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductions of Guests III. Public Comments. IV. Approval of Minutes V. Draft of Action Plans VI. Legislative Updtate Adjourn Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9703294 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Room 201S, Building E Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters: Agency Enforcement Report; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcements; Air Enforcements; Edwards Aquifer Enforcement; Contract; Rules; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcement; 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 a Proposal for Decision and Motion for Reconsideration at its 1:00 p.m. agenda. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. Agenda Starts at 12:30 until 12:55). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9703318 Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 8407 Wall Street, Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health Austin Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approving the minutes of the December 12, 1996, meeting; chairman's report; election of officers; program director's report; adoption of final rule (22 Texas Administration Code, sec.761.5) published as a proposed rule in the February 18, 1997 issue (22 TexReg 1786); and setting of the 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 TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6751. Filed: March 10, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9703313 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Friday, March 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. One Capitol Square, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room 502 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Joseph O. Asonye, R.Ph. (TSBP License 29137), Case #F-96-003 Contact: Carol Fisher, R.Ph., 333 Guadalupe Street, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-8000. Filed: March 11, 1997, 9:32 a.m. TRD-9703335 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Public Comment II. Approval of Minutes of December 17, 1996, board meeting III. Election of board officers/committee appointments IV. Discussion and appointment of representatives and alternates from the Board to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners V. Committee Reports A. Investigation Committee 1. Review and possible action on Agreed Order numbers 96116, 96146, 96159, 96162, 96165, 97033, 97041, 97051, 97053, 97055, 97079, 97091 2. Discussion of general investigation activities 3. Discussion of February 22, 1997 Committee Meeting B. Rules/Education Committees 1. Discussion of March 1, 1997 Committee Meeting 2. Review and possible adoption on published revision of sec.321.1 regarding supervision of physical therapy aides. 3. Review and possible adoption on published revision of sec.346.1 regarding the education setting 4. Review and possible adoption on published revision of sec.347.5 regarding change of ownership of physical therapy facilities 5. Review and possible adoption on published revision of sec.329.3 regarding temporary licenses VI. PT Coordinator's Report VII. Executive Director's Report VIII. Presiding Officer's Report IX. Executive Session Pursuant to sec.551.074 of the Government Code, to deliberate about the evaluation of the executive director X. Act on executive session item as required in open session XI. Adjourn. Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 305-6900. Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9703392 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, March 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17167- Application of Hollywood Communications, LTD for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide on a resale basis, monthly recurring, flat rate local exchange service including the services and features available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certified carrier, including any service that may be provided by an SPCOA holder under PURA. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes any exchange in the State of Texas, except for the exchanges of local exchange carriers with less than 31,000 access lines. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by March 21, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 10, 1997, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9703300 Friday, March 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17168- Application of USA eXchange, LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide on a resale basis, bundled telecommunications services including local loop services, including exchange telephones, DID, DOD and ISDN; switched and dedicated long distance services; wireless services including cellular, PCS and paging; internet access; prepaid and subscriber billed travel card services; 800/888 service; debit card service; point to point circuit and frame relay services; and video conferencing. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes all exchanges serviced by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE and Sprint within the State of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by March 21, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 10, 1997, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9703301 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: Discussion of the Texas Publishers Association Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9703316 Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: Acquisition of information technology licensing, support and training. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7251. Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9703315 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of February 19, 1997. 2. Briefing and discussion on the investment portfolio in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act. 3. Briefing and discussion on the results of the $185,000,000 Texas Water Development Board Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 1996B senior managed by Paine Webber, Inc. 4. Consider a $2,100,000 loan to the City of Mercedes Hidalgo County) to refinance debt obligations to be issued to NADBANK for an expansion of the City's existing water system, utilizing pre-design funding option (Water Supply Account of the Texas Water Development Fund). 5. Consider a $2,949,000 grant/loan to Carrizo Hill Water Supply Corporation (Dimmit County) for design and construction of improvements to the water and wastewater systems (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 6. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects. 7. Report on the status of approved contracts. 8. May consider items on the agenda of the March 20, 1997 Board meeting. *Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9703348 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of January 15, 1997. 2. Briefing and discussion on the current audit activities of the Internal Auditor. 3. Briefing and discussion on external audit activities of the Development Fund Audit Section. 4. Conduct a 12 month performance review of the Internal Auditor. 5. May discuss items on the agenda of the March 20, 1997 Board meeting. *Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9703349 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of February 20, 1997. 2. Consider authorizing the staff to transfer DTC eligible securities from Wells Fargo to Bank One. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: March 12, 1997, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9703424 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; financial and committee reports; resolution commending personnel; financial assistance to Surfside Beach, Sandy Land Underground Water conservation District and loan agreement, Pharr, Greater Texoma Utility Authority (Ector), North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, Littlefield, Catarina Water Supply corporation, and Rincon Water Supply Corporation; Colonia Assistance and Management Support Program funding for Webb County and transfer of funds; contract with UT-LBJ School; request from Beaumont to substitute surety bond in lieu of cash for reserve fund requirement; publication of proposed rule adopting Memorandum of Understanding between the Board and Texas Natural Resource conservation Commission on Administration of the Safe Drinking Water Act; authorizing reservicing EDAP bond capacity to match Colonia Wastewater Treatment Assistance Program funds, pursuing additional funding from CWTAP IV, state of federal appropriations, and drafting rules for prioritizing EDAP projects; amendment of Preliminary Eligibility Determination for San Antonio Water System and use of resources to review, consider and inspect such projects; use of bond counsel and financial advisory services by financial assistance applicants and legislative activities. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: March 12, 1997, 9:56 p.m. TRD-9703425 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 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 February 26, 1997 Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of Litigation Policy; Consideration of Amendments to Committee Job Descriptions; Financial Report; Fund Status Report; Legislative Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Audit Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Consideration of Approval of Lease Agreement; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142. Filed: March 11, 1997, 11:46 a.m. TRD-9703352 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor Executive Conference Room Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of Audit Report on Human Resources (Action) Approval of Amended FY 97 Audit Work Plan (Action) Status of Projects (Information) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6004. Filed: March 11, 1997, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9703355 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 5:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor Executive Conference Room Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 15, 1997 II. FY 94-95 Construction Program A. Project Budgets/Status B. Program Budget C. Project Schedules III. FY 96-97 Construction Program A. Existing Facilities 1. Project Budgets/Status 2. Project Schedules B. Conversion Projects 1. Project Schedules C. Program Budget IV. Other Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6004. Filed: March 11, 1997, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9703357 Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 5:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor Library Conference Room Austin Board Education Committee AGENDA: Request for Approval of Recommended Textbooks (Action) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6004. Filed: March 11, 1997, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9703356 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing rooms 1420 and 1430 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Opening Remarks Approval of the Minutes of the January 16, 1997 Board Meeting (Action) Executive Director's Report (Information) Public Comments (Information) Legislative Update (Information) TYC/TJPC Joint Board Update (Information) Approval of Application for Grant Funding for Counsel for Indigent Parolees (Action) Approval of Audit Report on Human Resources Management (Action) Approval of Request to Amend FY 97 Audit Workplan (Action) Approval of Textbook Recommendations (Action) Report on the Vernon Regional Junior College and TYC Preservice Training Project (Information) Statistical Summary (Information) Review of Alleged Mistreatment Investigations (Information) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6001. Filed: March 11, 1997, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9703354 Regional Meetings Meetings filed March 10, 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 Cucloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas, 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9703310. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board Meeting, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 13, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9703308. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, March 27, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335- 6076. TRD-9703309. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, March 19, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9703321. Meetings filed March 11, 1997 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, March 17, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9703396. Burnet County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, March 20, 1997, at noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9703332. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, will meet at Dale V. Kesler Board Room, 3939 North Hampton, Dallas, March 20, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9703341. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, March 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9703345. East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at I20 North Service Road, Canton, March 20, 1997 at 7:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9703378. Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Intersection of Highway Six and Seven, Marlin, March 17, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9703337. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Regional Public Protection Committee, will meet at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, March 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jill Hyde, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9703329. Houston--Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, March 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P .O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9703395. Nueces-Jim Wells-Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District, will meet at NRCS Office, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, March 18, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Denise Lawhon, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4416. TRD-9703358. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 109 North Main Street, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, March 20, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9703334. Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, March 18, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (817) 729-3009. TRD-9703359. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at 1100 North Stanton, Fourth Floor, Main Conference Room, El Paso, March 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. (MST) Information may be obtained from Patty Fox, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9703351. Meetings filed March 12, 1997 Brazos Valley Development Council, Joint Meeting of Board of Directors and Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, convened in emergency session 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, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9703423. Brazos Valley Development Council, Workforce Development Board, will meet at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 20, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Alaniz, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 775- 4244. TRD-9703416. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, will meet at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, March 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, extension 301. TRD-9703398. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, March 26, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9703400. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, will meet at 1221 North Highway 79, Henderson, March 20, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 3071. TRD-9703412. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, March 18, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238- 8823. TRD-9703401. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, April 1, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-950, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9703409. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, March 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD- 9703410.