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 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Houston Fruitland, Incorporated, as petitioned by Chaparral Fruit Sales, Incorporated. Contact: Joyce Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:46 a.m. TRD-9703936 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Houston Fruitland, Incorporated, as petitioned by Sun Valley Produce, Incorporated. Contact: Joyce Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9703937 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 900B East Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Allred Produce Company as petitioned by Sharyland L.P. d/b/a Plantation Produce Company. Contact: Joyce Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: March 20, 1997, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9703866 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 900B East Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by The Produce Cellar, Inc. as petitioned by C&E Farms. Contact: Joyce Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: March 20, 1997, 10:52 a.m. TRD-9703865 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings to review SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0326 regarding alleged violation of Texas Pesticide Laws and Regulations by Steve Forehand. Contact: Dolores Alvarado, Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9703938 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 401 East Illinois, Fourth Floor Conference Room Midland Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 9 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of new members and guests; approval of minutes; resource prevention center coordinator-Region 9; 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 19, 1997, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9703836 Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 12:00 noon. 6451 Boering Street, Texas Department of Human Services El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of new members and guests;approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; update and comments; update on Behavioral Health Organizational; old business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9703837 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, April 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 8008 Cedars Springs and Mockingbird Dallas Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, April 3, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, and take any appropriate action on: 1) Informal conferences, cases 94-64, 95-191, 97-70, 97- 75, 97-81, and 97-90; 2) Cases which are pending and may be considered, discussed and any appropriate action taken are cases, 95-05, 95-06, 95-08, 95- 09, 95-10, 95-11, 95-70, 95-81, 95-191, 95-195, 95-324, 96-01, 96-140, 96-161, 96-206, 96-212, 96-217, 96-238, 97-09, 97-20, 97-27, 97-35, 97-38, 97-39, 97-40, 97-41, 97-42, 97-43, 97-44, 97-45, 97-52, 97-53, 97-54, 97-57, 97-66, 97-69, 97- 74, 97-79, 97-81, 97-84, 97-86, 97-89, 97-90, 97-93, and 97-94 through 97-123. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: March 20, 1997, 11:06 a.m. TRD-9703868 Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Coastal Management Program (CMP) updates a. Consistency review report, including Coastal Coordination Council and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memorandum of Understanding b. NOAA Cooperative Agreement/CMP grants program c. State Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program d. Permitting Assistance Program III. Action Item: Agreement to expedite consistency determination for Houston Ship Channel and tributaries IV. Action Item: Recommendation to Council of general concurrence for Minerals Management Service Outer Continental Shelf Plans V. Action Item: Review and approval of dredging guidance document VI. Public Comments VII. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5385. Filed: March 24, 1997, 8:28 a.m. TRD-9704032 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Saturday, April 5, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Emerald Beach, 1102 Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Board AGENDA: Call to Order, Approval of Minutes of January 25, 1997 Meeting; Public Comment; Chairperson's Report; Vice Chair Report; Secretary Report; Staff Report; TSID Representative Report; Executive Session: Discuss Reinstatement of an Interpreter, Test Validation, Level I Written Test; Unfinished Business: Board Retreat, Policies and Procedures; New Business: Certification, Revocation, Recertification, Reinstatement; Approval of Calendar; New Evaluator; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: March 20, 1997, 8:11 a.m. TRD-9703852 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, April 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. SBDE Offices, Conference Room, 333 Guadalupe, tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes IV. Discuss and Consider Proposing a Rule to Place Medicaments, Sub-Gingivally, Including but Not Limited to Tetracycline Fibers. V. Election of Chairperson VI. Announcements VII. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701 Filed: March 24, 1997, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9704036 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, April 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1001 Trinity, TRS Building, Board Room, Fifth Floor Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Approve February Minutes; 3. Elect a New Vice-Chairman; 4. Executive Director's Update-a. Budget report; b. Planning update; c. Staff report; d. Update on the 75th Legislature; e. Advisory committee update; f. Update on investigations; g. Other; 5. Overview of Certificate Issuance Procedures; 6. Discuss the Framework for the Health ExCET; 7. Propose Creation of the Mathematics Advisory Committee; 8. Propose Creation of the English/Language Arts Certification Advisory Committee; 9. Approval of a Resolution on Teaching Permits and Other Certification Exemptions; 10. Adopt Amendments to 19 TAC, Chapter 230; 11. Adopt New 19 TAC, Chapter 240 Relating to Rules for the American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate; 12. Approve All Educator Preparation Programs; 13. Work Session on the Framework for Educator Certification and Preparation. Contact: State Board for Educator Certification, Austin, Texas (512) 469-3005. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9703842 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Eligibility Overview 1997 Campaign Plan Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 20, 1997, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9703871 Wednesday, March 26, 1997, noon 1212 North Velasco Angleton Local Employee Committee, Brazoria County, Texas EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Update of Final Campaign Numbers II. Overview of the SECC for new members III. LAC Responsibilities IV. Selection of the LCM REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Had to reschedule because meeting was cancelled on March 12, 1997 due to flooding in the area. Selection of Local Campaign Manager has to be made by March 28, 1997 Contact: Esther Bernard, P.O. Box 1959, Angleton, Texas 77516-1959, (409) 849- 9402, fax: (409) 848-0259. Filed: March 24, 1997, 8:28 a.m. TRD-9704031 Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Midwestern State University, Hardin Building, Board Room, 3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls Local Employee Committee, Red River Area EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review/Approval of Local Campaign Manager Application 3. Role of the LEC in the SECC 4. Campaign Calendar 5. Review/Approve Campaign Budget 6. Set Next Meeting Date 7. Adjourn REASON FOR EMERGENCY: In order to meet state deadlines and run the campaign. Contact: Juliy Divine, 624 Indiana, Suite 304, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (817) 322-8638. Filed: March 24, 1997, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9704044 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 700 South Alamo San Antonio Local Employee Committee, San Antonio AGENDA: I. Discuss 1997 Campaign Plans II. Local Agency Eligibility Determination III. Adjourn Contact: Jerry Swinarsky, 700 South Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 76301, (210) 352- 7023. Filed: March 20, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9703896 Friday, April 18, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Midwestern State University, Hardin Building, Board Room, 3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls Local Employee Committee, Red River Area AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review/Approval of Local Agency Applications 3. Campaign Plans 4. Loaned Executive Recruitment 5. Set Next Meeting Date 6. Adjourn. Contact: Juliy Divine, 624 Indiana, Suite 304, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (817) 322-8638. Filed: March 20, 1997, 8:11 a.m. TRD-9703854 General Land Office Friday, April 4, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of forfeiture action on Veterans Land Board delinquent land loans; consideration of forfeiture action on Veterans Land Board land loans with tax suits; staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9703848 Texas Growth Fund Tuesday, April 1, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on January 30, 1997. 2. Review and approve valuation of investments as of December 31, 1996. 3. Review and approve Audit Reports for the period Ended December 31, 1996. 4. Review and approve invoice from Vinson and Elkins L.L.P. 5. Receive an activity report from TGF Management Corp. 6. Review and approve proposed investment(s). 7. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: March 21, 1997, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9703959 Texas Department of Health Thursday, March 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Family Planning Advisory Council, Regional Coordinating Committee Chairpersons REVISED AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on; approval of minutes of the December 12, 1996 meeting; program updates; election of officers; 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: Carol Pavlica, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756, (512) 458- 7444. Filed: March 19, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9703827 Thursday, March 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Family Planning Advisory Council REVISED AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly act on; approval of minutes of the December 12, 1996 meeting; report from the representative of the Regional Coordinating Committee Chairpersons; Family Planning Futures Committee recommendations status report; legislative and funding updates; Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) funding and priorities; Medicaid Managed Care update; adolescent pregnancy prevention; Title V Block Grant application; election of officers; council future meeting dates; announcements; 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: Carol Pavlica, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756, (512) 458- 7444. Filed: March 19, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9703828 Monday, March 31, 1997, 8:15 a.m. Moreton Building, Room T-707, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Scientific Advisory Committee on Birth Defects AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on; election of new officers; update on the Scientific and Community Forum on Neural Tube Defects scheduled for April 8-9, 1997 in Brownsville, Texas; public comments; and announcements and other business not requiring action. 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: Sandy Wicker, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756, (512) 458- 7232. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9703965 Texas Health Care Information Council Monday, March 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Texas Department of Health Board Room, M-739, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Hospital Discharge Data Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Hospital Discharge Data committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: review of public comments received on proposed hospital discharge data rule, development of educational seminar relating to implementation of proposed rule, report on status of Request for Pricing, report on risk and severity adjustment methodology project, and development of data warehouse and reporting systems. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9703950 Monday, March 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Consumer Education Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Consumer Education Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: work plan for Council's education program, including seminars relating directly to implementation of rules and planning of public education efforts relating to health care data. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9703949 Monday, March 31, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health Board Room, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Health Care Information Council AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: Committee Reports, Memorandum of Understanding with TDH, report on State Health Care Information Plan, risk and severity adjustment project, technical advisory committee activities, staff report, and Al Barber vs. Texas Department of Health and Texas Health Care Information Council (in Executive Session). Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9703948 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the Application of BERNARD K. MOLLMAN, Houston, Texas, for a non- resident property and casualty agent's license to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Agenda # 454-97-0515C. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 TRD-9704054 Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: In the matter of Automobile Insurance written through the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association. Agenda # 454-96-1640G. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 TRD-9704053 Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 1:30 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Prehearing conferences in the Matters of ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY and ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY (immediately following Allstate Indemnity Company,) pertaining to private passenger automobile rate filings. Agendas # 454-97-0543.F and 454- 97-0544.F Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 TRD-9704055 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the Application of JACK RANSOM RIDGE, Austin, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. (continued from February 11, 1997). Agenda #454-96- 1678.C. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 TRD-9704056 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of IGNZCIO INOCENCIO. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 TRD-9704057 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the Application of FRANCIS ALLAN CLARK, Houston, Texas, for a prepaid legal services license to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Agenda # 454-97-0516.C. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 TRD-9704058 Friday, April 11, 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 ROBERT F. DOVIAK, II, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (continued from March 3, 1997). Agenda # 454-96-2457.C. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:03 TRD-9704059 Friday, April 11, 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 March 24, 1997). Agenda # 454-96-1677.C. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:03 TRD-9704060 Board for Lease of State-owned lands Tuesday, April 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. General Land Office, Stephen F Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of bids received for the April 1, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Executive Session- pending or contemplated litigation, including consideration of ratification of settlement agreement with Lindenmuth and Associates, Brazoria County; Open Session- consideration of ratification of settlement agreement with Lindenmuth and Associates, Brazoria County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9703845 Tuesday, April 1, 1997, 2:30 p.m. General Land Office, Stephen F Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration and approval of revisions to Board for Lease easement form; consideration and apporval of easement amendment, Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area, Freestone County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9703846 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, March 26, 1996, 1:15 p.m., Rescheduled from March 25, 1997, 1:15 p.m. Kemper National Insurance Companies, 14550 Torrey Chase Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Houston Board of Boiler Rules Task Force on Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Discussion 5. Next Meeting 6. Adjourn All facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at (512) 475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Submitted as Emergency Rescheduled Meeting to comply with posting requirements. Previously filed, TRD-9702901. Chairman schedule conflict- Attendance required at Legislative Committee Hearing. Rescheduled from March 25, 1997, 1:15 p.m. to March 26, 1997 at 1:15 p.m. No change in previously submitted agenda. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7365. Filed: March 21, 1997, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9703923 Wednesday April 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Conference Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible revocation or suspension of the Respondent's license and assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Gary Mattison Stum, for violations of the 16 TEX.ADMIN.CODE (TAC) sec.75.40(e), sec.75.70(e), and sec.75.70(k) and the TEX.REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art 8861 (the Act) sec.5(a) and sec.7, pursuant to the Act and TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art 9100, the TEX. GOV'T.CODE, chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 TAC Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 21, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9704001 Thursday, April 3, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Conference Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Property Tax Consultants AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, William K. Ellington d/b/a. Alamo Assessments, for performing property tax consulting without being registered as a property tax consultant or as a senior property tax consultant (1,311 counts), in violation of the Texas Revised Civ. Statutes Annotated Article 8886, sec.2(a) and 16 Texas Administrative Code, sec.66.20(a), pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statues Annotated article 9100, TEX. GOVT.CODE, chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 60 and 66. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 21, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9704006 Friday, April 4, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Conference Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible denial of the application for air conditioning and refrigeration contractors license by the Applicant, David E. Berko, in accordance with the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8861 (the Act), the TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 9100; the TEX. GOV'T CODE Chapter 2001, (APA); and 16 TEX ADMIN. CODE Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 21, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9704005 Texas Lottery Commission Monday, March 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair will call the meeting to order; 1. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the March 17, 1997 Committee Meeting; 2. Report from legal staff regarding ability of Bingo Advisory Committee to receive public comments on items not noticed on the posted agenda and ability of Bingo Advisory Committee to respond to those public comments. 3. Consideration, public comment and possible action on adopted rule 402.567 regarding Bingo Advisory Committee; 4. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on reformulating the current 35% Charitable Distribution formula based on the adjusted gross income; 5. Consideration, public comment, and possible action on any and all recommendations proposed by the House Interim Committee regarding Charitable Bingo; 6. Consideration, public comment and possible action on proposed Bingo-related legislation order; 7. 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; 8. Review agenda items for future Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and 9. Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 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 21, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9703994 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Class 3 Modification; Authorization to construct; Temporary Order; Air Enforcement Agreed Order; Air Enforcement Default Order; Petroleum Tank Storage Enforcement Agreed Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcement Default Order; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Orders; Motion for Reconsideration; Water Well Drillers Enforcement Agreed Order; Industrial Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (REGISTRATION FOR 9:30 AGENDA STARTS 8:45 UNTIL 9:25). The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the 1:00 p.m. agenda; Request for Review of CAFO Permit. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, Telephone (512) 239-3317. Filed: March 21, 1997, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9703958 Monday, April 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Texas Tech Law School, Courtroom, 1802 Hartford Lubbock AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the application to construct and operate a trench burner by O'HAIR SHUTTERS, INC. to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). O'Hair Shutters, Inc. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Permit Number 32202 to authorize the construction and operation of a trench burner at a site at 1401 North Loop 289 in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. This matter has been assigned SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2077. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: March 24, 1997, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9704041 Board of Nurse Examiners Friday, April 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. BNE, Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 2.225 Austin Advisory Committee on Advanced Practice Nursing AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. -- Call to Order, Roll Call, Approval of Minutes, Approval of Agenda 9:45 a.m. -- Announcements 10:00 a.m. -- Membership 10:45 a.m. -- Break 11:00 a.m. -- Informational Updates: Status of Negotiations Between the National Council of State boards of Nursing and the APN Certifying Organizations. 11:30 a.m. -- Working Lunch 12:30 p.m. -- Charge From the Board: Continued Discussion of the Master's Degree Requirement for Advanced Practice. 1:30 p.m. -- Old Business: Guidelines for Refresher Course or Extensive Orientation After Lapse in Practice of 4 years or More. 2:30 p.m. -- Scheduling Next Meeting 3:00 p.m. -- Adjourn. Contact: Mitchell Diaz, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6844. Filed: March 24, 1997, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9704034 Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners Monday, March 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order. II. Public Comment III. Approval of minutes of December 17, 1996 Executive Council meeting. IV. Executive Session pursuant to sec.551.071 of the Government Code, Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. V. Discussion and possible action on implementing the provisions of sec.12. Review Functions of Executive Council, Article 4512e, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. VI. Discussion and possible action concerning a planning retreat. VII. Discussion and possible action concerning legislative actions which may impact the Executive Council, The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. VIII. Executive Director's Report IX. Presiding Officer's Report X. Executive Session under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code, for the discussion of personnel matters; the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the Executive Director. XI. Open Session for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the Executive Director. XII. Discussion and possible action on scheduling changes to future Executive Council meeting dates, and items for future consideration. XIII. Adjourn Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9703947 Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400A Austin AGENDA: Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. subcommittee on Telemedicine/Teleconferenceing will meet to draw up rules to present to the Board for proposal and possible publication in the Texas Register regarding Telemedicine/Teleconferencing. 10:00 a.m.- Reading and possible approval of the minutes; President's, Vice- President's, Executive Director's, and Treasurer's Reports; public comments; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register, rule changes regarding sec.382.1, registration of radiologic technologists; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register, new rules regarding Telemedicine/Teleconferencing; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register rule changes regarding sec.371.3(e) qualification of applicants; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register, rule changes regarding sec.379.1 fees; discussion and possible adoption of rules that were published in the March 25, 1997 Texas Register -sec.sec.371.1, 371.2, 375.1 and 375.11; request from Dr. Darrigan to amend board order; report from Dr. Churchwell regarding physician assistants; report from Dr. Valenza regarding examinations; discussion and possible adoption of new contract for James Zukowski, Ed.D.; discussion and possible approval of Nitrous Oxide application for David Wolf, D.P.M.; discussion and possible action regarding Sandy Kohler and the possibility of receiving a waiver to allow the taking of our exam before we receive her PMLexis results; discussion and review of Newsletter, discussion of Customer Satisfaction Survey; Complaint Status Report; and set time, place and date for next scheduled meeting. NOTE: Items may be taken out of order. Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, (512) 305-7000. Filed: March 21, 1997, 8:23 a.m. TRD-9703952 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Monday, March 31, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Sam Houston State Office, Room 175, 14th and San Jacinto Austin Board AGENDA: I. Discuss and possibly act on designation of individual Board members to oversee staff functions. II. Discuss and possibly act on designation of committee to commence evaluation of various employees including the executive director. III. Executive session to consider the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or discipline of the executive director and other employees pursuant to sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. IV. Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or discipline of the executive director and other employees pursuant to security 551.074, Texas Government Code. Contact: Clema D. Sanders, 4930 South Congress Avenue, Suite C305, Austin, Texas 78745, (512) 463-5545. Filed: March 21, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9704007 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been scheduled in Docket Number 16917-Application of GTE Southwest, Inc. to Withdraw Video Connect Service Tariff. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7145. Filed: March 20, 1997, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9703893 Monday, April 7, 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 17215-Application of Matrix Telecom, Inc. 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 extended area service, toll restriction, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, caller ID and any other services which are available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent exchange carrier or other certificated carrier within the service area of Matrix Telecom, Inc. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area follows the Public Utility Commission's certificated boundaries of the existing service areas of the local exchange carriers, including but not limited to Southwestern Bell, General Telephone of the Southwest (GTE), Centel (Sprint), United Telephone (Sprint), Lufkin-Conroe Telephone, Alltell/Sugarland Telephone and Texas Alltel. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings of comments to the commission by April 2, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 19, 1997, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9703835 Monday, April 7, 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 17224-Application of NHS Communications Group, Inc. d/b/a NHS Network Services for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide resale exchange service, including tone dialing, custom calling, caller ID, toll restriction, bill number screening and any other services which are available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent exchange carrier or other certificated carrier within the Applicant's service area. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings of comments to the commission by April 2, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 21, 1997, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9703951 Monday, April 7, 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 17218-Application of HotelCom Communications Corporation for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide resale of local telephone services. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas within Southwestern Bell's region. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings of comments to the commission by April 2, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 20, 1997, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9703860 Monday, April 7, 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 17220-Application of Page One Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide resale of local telephone services to residential and business customers. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes all of the area services by Southwestern Bell and GTE. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings of comments to the commission by April 2, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 20, 1997, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9703859 Monday, April 7, 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 17219-Application of Direct Communications, Inc. d/b/a Online Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide, on a basis, monthly recurring, flat-rate local exchange service, including extended area service, toll restriction, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, caller ID and any other services that are available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certificated carrier within the service area of Applicant. Applicant's requested geographic area follows the Public Utility Commission's certificated boundaries of the existing service areas of the local exchange carriers, including but not limited to Southwestern Bell, General Telephone of the Southwest (GTE), Centel (Sprint), United Telephone (Sprint), Alltel Sugarland Telephone, Texas Alltel, Inc., Lufkin-Conroe telephone, Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Livingston Telephone Company, and Fort Bend Telephone Company throughout 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 April 2, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: March 20, 1997, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9703858 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, April 1, 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, filed with the Texas Register. Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9703960 Texas Southern University Thursday, April 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Law School Conference Room 221, Second Floor Houston Litigation Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: A review of cases filed and pending against the University. Executive Session Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703884 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising efforts. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9703878 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703883 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703882 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Meeting to receive informational items only. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703881 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9703880 Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from committees; Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9703879 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 8:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 225 Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: complaints (96-SA-0004; 96-SA-0007; 96-SA-0020; 97-SA-0001; 97-SA-0002; 97-SA-0004; 97-SA-0005; 97-SA- 0006; 97-SA-0007; 97-SA-0008; 97-SA-0009; 97-SA-0010; 97-SA-0011; 97-SA-0012; 97-SA-0013); reply received from L.W. concerning previously closed complaints; preparation of a schedule of sanctions; procedures for late renewal of a license and possible disciplinary action and prepare draft of proposed amendments to rules (22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 741), if required; violations of the Act, Article 4512j, V.T.C.S. or board rules (22 TAC, Chapter 741 and prepare draft of proposed amendments to rules, if required. This information will be presented at the full board meeting at 11:00 a.m. on April 2, 1997. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9704048 Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 225 Austin Audiology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741), if required, concerning (screening of infants' hearing; auditory brainstem response; rental of hearing instruments; hearing instruments contract; 30-day evaluation, trail period and refund of hearing instruments; whether a licensed audiologist may employ trainees if the audiologist is not licensed by the State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments; calibration of sound level meters; use of support groups for the hearing impaired; doctorate degrees (earned entitlement) not earned at accredited universities/colleges; misleading representation, and a report from Jo Ann Duda concerning hearing instruments offered by mail order); and Dawn Booth will address the committee with information for consumers on telecoils (listening devices used primarily in telephones for the hearing impaired). This information will be presented at the full board meeting at 11:00 a.m. and April 2, 1997. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9704047 Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 225 Austin Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741), if required, concerning (forms to be used by supervisors to document supervision and tasks assigned to assistants; procedures and documentation required for audit of records; guidelines for caseload limits; the role of the speech-language pathologist in modified barium swallow; oral pharyngeal function; and supervision of interns and assistants). This information will be presented at the full board meeting at 11:00 a.m. on April 2, 1997. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9704049 Wednesday, April 2, 1997, 11:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 225 Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of meetings (Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee meeting held January 9, 1997; Audiology Scope of Practice Committee meeting held January 9, 1997; Rules Changes Committee meeting held January 9, 1997; Complaints Committee meeting held January 9, 1997; regular board meeting held January 10, 1997; and Complaints Committee meeting held February 28, 1997); consideration of the reprimands of D.S., L.M.M., and D.F.; and the order related to the proposed probation of R.H.; committee reports (Complaint (information and actions taken at the meetings held February 28, 1997, and April 2, 1997); Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice information and actions taken at the meeting held April 2, 1997); Audiology Scope of Practice (formation and action taken at meeting held April 2, 1997; Legislative (update on new legislation to be addressed by the 75th Texas Legislature; and telemedicine)); proposed amendments to board rules 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741; budget (membership fee to Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR); travel expenses to National Council of State Boards of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Council on Law Enforcement and Regulation; and a bid for editor of two issues of the board's newsletter); application and renewal of license/registration (inclusion of college/university degree on licenses and certificates issued by the board; and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association policy on proficiency of the clinician); continuing education (events in computer, administration and supervision; the processing of continuing education hours; and approved sponsors); interns and assistants (supervision of interns and assistants; and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association support personnel standards); public relations (nomination of a board member to the National Council of State boards of examiners for Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology Board of Directors; merit increase or upgrade for office staff; presentation by Terese Finitzo, Ph.D., concerning the screening of infants' hearing; division director's report; chairman's report; executive secretary's report; items for future consideration; and setting of 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9704050 Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association 1997 Convention, Austin Convention Center, 505 East Cesar Chavez Drive Austin Licensing Issues Forum AGENDA: The board will meet with students enrolled in communication disorders programs to discuss licensing issues. The information will be presented to the full board at the next scheduled meeting. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9704051 Friday, April 4, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association 1997 Convention, Austin Convention Center, 505 East Cesar Chavez Drive Austin Question and Answer Forum AGENDA: The board will hold a question and answer session concerning licensing and regulations of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The information will be presented to the full board at the next scheduled meeting. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: March 24, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9704052 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, March 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Official Minutes of the December 19, 1996 Audit Committee Meeting -- Williamson 2. Consideration of Internal Audit Charter -- Williamson 3. Review Internal Audit Department Reports: a. Disaster Recovery -- Pieratt b. Inactive Accounts -- Oaks c. Contract Administration -- Bose d. Annuity Payroll Death Match -- Bozzelli e. Investment and Investment Accounting Follow-up Review -- Henry f. TRS-Care Retention -- Bozzelli g. Administrative Expenses -- Oaks h. Investment Corporate Actions -- Morris 4. Quarterly Report of Internal Audit Department --Henry 5. Report of Benefits Division -- Koontz 6. Review of 1996 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report -- Galaviz 7. Discussion of 1997 Internal Audit Peer Review -- Henry For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9703838 Thursday, March 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the February 27, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of TRS Ethics Policy and Code of Ethics for Consultants and Agents For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9703839 Thursday, March 27, 1997, 12:00 noon 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Investment Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Official Minutes of the December 19, 1996 Meeting 2. Discussion of Investment Activities- Mr. Cooper 3. Review and Discussion of Mortgage Securities Portfolio- Mr. Fernandes 4. Consideration of, and Report by, Real Estate Consultant- Ms. Susan Hudson Wilson 5. Consideration of the Equity Approved Universe- Mr. Carl 6. Consideration of Recommended Allocation of Cash Flow for Current Quarter -- Mr. Cooper a. Cash Flow Analysis b. Staff Recommendation for Cash Flow 7. Review of Investments -- Staff a. Total Portfolio b. Fixed Income Portfolio c. Equity Portfolio d. Real Estate Portfolio e. Alternative Assets Portfolio 8. Review of Portfolio Performance -- Mr. Record, Wellington Management 9. Review of Investment Outlook and Market Conditions- Mr. Record, Wellington Management For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9703840 Friday, March 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the February 27, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of Report of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program to Finalize Plan Design Changes -- Mr. Otto a. Setting the Retail Prescription Drug Copay Amounts and Mandatory Generic Drug Substitution b. Lowering of the Co-Insurance Limit c. Maintaining Current rates for September 1, 1997 to August 31, 1998 3. Discussion of Health Care Coverage Bid Process and Calendar for Coming Year - - Mr. Otto 4. Discussion of MERIT Benefit Systems Project to include consideration of Authority of Benefits System Development Contract --Mrs. Koontz 5. Consideration of Benefits Committee Charter -- Mr. Whittenburg For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6418 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418. Filed: March 21, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9703910 Friday, March 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of February 28, 1997 Meeting 4. Consideration of Board Member's Absence from February 28, 1997 Meeting 5. Legislative Update -- Mrs. Featherston 6. Report of the Audit Committee -- Dr. Williamson 7. Report of Investments for the Year Ending December 1996- Mr. Cooper 8. Report of Investment Committee -- Mr. Steinhart 9. Report of Real Estate Committee -- Dr. Youngblood 10. Consideration of Trustees to Serve as Corporate Directors -- Dr. Youngblood 11. Consideration of Procedure for Evaluation of Actuary -- Mr. Dunlap 12. Report on Security and Leasing of TRS Headquarters Building -- Mr. Jung 13. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM -- Mr. Jung 14. Report of Benefits Division -- Mrs. Koontz 15. Update and Discussion of MERIT Benefit Systems Project to include consideration of Authority with Respect to Administration and Amendment to Benefits System Development Contract -- Mrs. Koontz 16. Consideration of Report of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program to Finalize Plan Design Changes -- Mr. Whittenburg and Mr. Otto 17. Consideration of Termination of Relationship with Fiduciary Counsel -- Dr. Youngblood 18. Consideration of Selection of New Fiduciary Counsel 19. Report of Executive Director -- Mr. Dunlap 20. Comments by Board Members 21. Report of General Counsel on Litigation -- Mr. Baker For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 21, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9703909 Friday, March 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Budget Committee AGENDA: 1. Overview of Expenditures for Fiscal Years 1990 through 1996 2. Report on Current Year Expenditures through February 1997 3. Consideration of Budget Plans and Timing for 1997-1998 Budget For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas, 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: March 21, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9703911 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, March 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room E250, East Building Austin Finance and Audit Committee EMERGENCY MEETING 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. Minutes from Prior Meeting III. Review the Agency Budget IV. Future Agenda Items V. Adjourn Committee Meeting REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The public necessity to complete the review of the agency budget in conjunction with the timeline of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Appropriations Committee Hearings, and the uncertainty of obtaining a Committee quorum for the two week period following March 28, 1997. Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: March 21, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9703912 The Texas A&M University System March 26, 1997, 10:30 a.m. or upon recess of the Board Meeting MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: Consider, Act, & Vote on the Following Matters for the Components of TAMUS: Actions on Bids; Approve POR, Appropriate for Design & Select Project A&E; Gifts, Grants, Loans & Bequests; New, Increased & Decreased Fees; Resolutions; Mission Statements & Tables of Programs; Centers; Degrees; Reciprocal Agreements with Bordering States; Appointments & Promotions; Emeritus Titles; Academic Tenure; Faculty Development Leave; Honorary Doctorate Degrees; Minutes; Naming of Facilities; Election of Officers; Appointment of Committees & Chairmen of Committees; Closed Session Discussion: Consult with System Attorneys on Pending & Proposed Litigation & Matters Recognized as Attorney-Client Confidential & Privileged; Matters Involving the Appointment, Employ, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal or to Hear Complaints or Charges Against an Officer or Employee; Closed Session Conferences with System Employees to Receive Information; Update on System Activities. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas, 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703984 March 26, 1997, 11:10 a.m., or upon recess of the Board Meeting MSC Room 292, Roe Routt Boulevard College Station Facilities Planning and Building Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Construction Matters for the various Components of The Texas A&M University System: Actions on Bids for the Renovation of Nierman Hall at TAMU-K and Olsen Road Completion at TAMU; Approval of the POR, Appropriation for Design and Selection of Project A/E for the Child Care Center at TAMU; Status of System Construction Projects Authorized by the BOR, Status of Projects Under Construction. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas, 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9703979 March 26, 1997, 11:40 a.m., or upon recess or adjournment of Facilities Planning and Building Committee meeting. MSC Room 292, Roe Routt Boulevard College Station Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Matters for the Components of TAMUS: Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests; Approval of New, Increased and Decreased Fees; Effective Fall 1997 at the Academic Institutions; Comments from students regarding increase of fees at TSU. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas, 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9703980 March 26, 1997, 1:30 p.m., or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of Finance and Audit Committee MSC Room 292, Roe Routt Boulevard College Station Committee for Service Units AGENDA: Adoption of Resolution Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the TAMU Agricultural Research and Extension Center at San Angelo, TAES. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas, 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703981 March 26, 1997, 1:35 p.m., or upon recess or adjournment of Committee for Service Units meeting MSC Room 292, Roe Routt Boulevard College Station Committee for Academic Campuses AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Matters for the Various Components of the A &M University System: Mission Statements and Table of Programs for BCD, TAMU-C, TAMU-T; World Food Distribution Training Center of Excellence, PVAMU; B.S. Degree in Renewable Natural Resources, TAMU; B.A. in Maritime Studies at TAMUG, TAMU; Approval of TAMUG to Enter into Reciprocal Agreements with Bordering States to Waive Nonresident Tuition, TAMU; M.S. Degree in Ed Tech, TAMU-CC; M.E. Degree in Instructional Tech, WTAMU; B.A. or B.S. Degree in Sports and Exercise Sciences, WTAMU. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas, 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703982 March 27, 1997, 9:30 a.m., or upon recess or adjournment of Committee for Service Units meeting MSC Room 292, Roe Routt Boulevard College Station Executive Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Matters for the Components of the Texas A& M University System: Resolutions for William M. Lyle and Carl S. Menzies; Appointment and Promotions; Emeritus Titles; Academic Tenure; Faculty Development Leave; Honorary Doctor of Science Degree to Elias James Corey, TAMU; Approve Minutes; Naming of System Facilities; Honorary Doctor of Science Degree to Melvyn N. Klein, TAMU-CC; Report on A&M Community Development Database; Legislative Update; Update on Organization of TAMUS Statewide Health Science Center. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas, 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703983 University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: March 19, 1997, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9703829 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocols for Review 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, (210) 567-3717. Filed: March 19, 1997, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9703831 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, April 3, 1997, noon Highway 271 at Highway 155, Room 113 Tyler Animal Research Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Chairman Report Veterinarian Report Old Business New Business Adjourn Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7661. Filed: March 20, 1997, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9703870 Thursday, April 3, 1997, noon Highway 271 at Highway 155, Room 113 Tyler Animal Research Committee REVISED AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Chairman Report Veterinarian Report Old Business New Business- Added item Adjourn Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7661. Filed: March 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9703985 Regional Meetings Meetings filed March 19, 1997 Blanco County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Committee, met at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, March 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (210) 868-4013. TRD-9703821. Canyon Regional Water Authority, Policy Committee, will meet at Guadalupe Fire Training Facility, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, March 31, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-9579, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9703822. Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, March 27, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD- 9703841. Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, March 24, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9703832. 24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Victoria Area Board of District Judges, met at the Probation Department, 108 East Forrest Street, Victoria, March 26, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet S. Duge, P.O. Box 165, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 575- 0201. TRD-9703834. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 North Commerce-Corner of Highway 7 and 75, Gresham Building, Centerville, March 24, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9703843. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, March 26, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9703849. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, met at the International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, San Antonio, March 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9703824. Texas Association of Regional Councils, Quarterly Board meeting, met at Austin Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Austin, March 27, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sheila Jennings or Jim Ray, 1305 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-4715, fax: (512) 478-1049. TRD- 9703833. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, (Revised Agenda), 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, March 26, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9703820. Meetings filed March 20, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Board, met at Paris Junior College, Paris, March 27, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9703885. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 South Highway Six, Meridian, March 27, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (817) 435-2304. TRD-9703874. Brazos Valley Development Council, Regional 911 Advisory Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Suite F, BVDC Housing Conference Room, Bryan, March 25, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Anita Pitt, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9703872. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, met at the Alps Restaurant, 106 E. Burton Road, Mount Pleasant, March 27, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9703856. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, March 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9703864. Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, March 25, 1997 at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 752-3451, ext. 290. TRD- 9703890. Mason County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Westmoreland, Mason, March 26, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweidt, P.O. Box 1119, Mason, Texas 76856, (915) 347-5989. TRD-9703857. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Personnel Committee, met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 27, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9703895. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 27, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9703894. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, March 27, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372- 3381. TRD-9703877. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Program of Services Committee of the Board of Trustees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, March 27, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9703862. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Finance/Human Resources Committee of the Board of Trustees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9703863. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, Woodlands, March 26, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams or Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas, 77305, (409) 588- 1111. TRD-9703892. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Winnsboro, March 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9703873. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 7201 I-40 West, Second Floor, Amarillo, March 27, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250; (806) 353-3699, ext. 29, fax: (806) 353-9537. TRD-9703891. Meetings filed March 21, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9703939. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD- 9703940. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Alamo Area Development Corporation, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9703941. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225- 5201. TRD-9703942. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Community Affairs Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9703943. Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Room 208, Tyler, March 27, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9703956. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, March 25, 1997, at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9703957. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met in an emergency revised meeting at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, at Noon. Reason for emergency meeting: agenda item was deleted due to unavailability of information. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9704003. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 25, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly M. Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9703903. Brazos Valley Development Council, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 25, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, 77805-4128, (409) 775- 4244. TRD-9703972. Central Texas Council of Governments, Work Force Development Board of Central Texas, met at 302 North Penelope, Belton, March 27, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-3771. TRD-9703954. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit, met in the Conference Room "B", First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 25, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9703986. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the Whole, met in the Conference Room "C", First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 25, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9703987. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met in the Board Room, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 25, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3371. TRD-9703988. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, March 25, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9703916. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 25, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9703915. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 25, 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-9703914. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9703913. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research & Technology, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9704028. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9703908. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board Meeting, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 27, 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-9703907. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board Meeting, revised agenda, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 27, 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-9704027. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, March 26, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9704011. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, March 27, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762- 0181. TRD-9703924. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, AG Advisory Committee, will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, April 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, fax: 210-249-3975. TRD-9704012. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 26, 1997, reconvening if necessary, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704016. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 26, 1997, reconvening if necessary, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704017. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 26, 1997, reconvening if necessary, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704018. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 26, 1997, reconvening if necessary, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704019. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 26, 1997, reconvening if necessary, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704020. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 26, 1997, reconvening if necessary, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704021. Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 26, 1997, reconvening if necessary, March 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704022. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, Program Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, March 26, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9703966. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, March 27, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9703967. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, Resource Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Conference Room, Lubbock, March 31, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9703968. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1602 10th Street, Conference Room, Lubbock, March 31, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, 1602 10th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9703969. Montague County Tax Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Committee, met at 312 Rusk Street, Montague, March 27, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wanda Russell, 312 Rusk Street, Montague, Texas 76251, (817) 894- 6011. TRD-9703993. Rockwall County, Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, March 27, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9703995. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, March 27, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Myrna Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9703953. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at General Office, located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, March 25, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary D. Lacy, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (817) 879-2258. TRD-9704004. West Central Texas Council of Governments/Career Stop, Career Stop Advisory Committee, met at 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, March 26, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cheryl Halliburton, 809 N. Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-5633. TRD-9703902 West Central Texas Municipal Water District, met at 410 Hickory, Abilene, March 27, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davis E. Bell, P.O. Box 2362, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 673-8254. TRD-9704026. Meetings filed March 24, 1997 Brazos River Authority, Emergency Revised Agenda, Board of Directors, met at the Marriott Hotel at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street, Austin, March 24, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555 Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9704030. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at the Gillespie County Courthouse, 101 West Main, Basement Suite 104C, Fredericksburg, April 1, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Lou Smith, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (210) 997-9807. TRD-9704043.