OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, April 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET # 473-96-0581; PUC DOCKET # 15322; Application of DEEP EAST TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. to amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line Within Nacogdoches County. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 1, 1997, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9704375 Texas Aerospace Commission Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Conference Room 119, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin Commissioner's Meeting AGENDA: Welcome and Call to Order Approval of Last Meeting's Minutes Executive Director's Report Old Business New Business Commissioners' Forum Adjourn Contact: Larry Griffin, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711-2088, (512) 936- 4822. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9704576 Texas Department on Aging Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Boulevard, Room 54501 Austin Citizen's Advisory Council AGENDA: Consider and Possibly Act On: Call to order; Minutes of January 15, 1997 meeting. Receive public testimony. Increasing statewide involvement. Legislative update. Announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 440-6840. Filed: April 1, 1997, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9704354 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Board Room, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity AGENDA: Roll Call Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes Discussion and Action: Cash Flow and Budget, CD and banking transfer, Reports of Officers and Directors; Review of messages; Annual Reports: Girvin Wildlife Management Association, Runnels County; Schleicher County, Tom Greene County, Kimble County, 55 Trapping Club; Coping with Bobcats Video Proposal; Name committee to research bounties; Texas Animal Health Audit, Predators in the Classroom, Animal Damage Control Service. Scheduling next meeting. Other Business. Adjourn Contact: Ms. Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 655- 7388. Filed: March 31, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9704324 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing regarding 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 31, 1997, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9704327 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Community Building, Highway 41 Rocksprings Texas Mohair Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes Discussion and Action: Report from TDA-Katie Dickie; Check-off Assessment and Refunds Report; 1997-1998 Budget; Texas Warehouse Association Request; Promotion, Education, Research Opportunities; Establishment of Advisory Committee; Director's Business; Election of Officers; Scheduling of next meeting Discussion : Other Business Adjourn Contact: Mr. Duery Menzies, Mohair Council of America, P.O. Box 5337, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 655-3161. Filed: March 31, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9704323 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Monday, April 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 7271 Wurzbach, Suite 220, University of Texas Health Science Center, Community Pediatrics, Medical Center Plaza San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 8 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments, membership issues, old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: April 4, 1997, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9704528 The State Bar of Texas Thursday, Friday, April 10-11, 1997, 10:30 a.m. The Midland Hilton Towers, 117 West Wall Avenue Midland The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Introductions/Approve Minutes CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments, and the performance of the General counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff. PUBLIC SESSION: Review, and take appropriate action on those matters discussed in closed session/Report of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on those matters unresolved in prior meetings requiring additional information and take appropriate action/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on statistical and status reports of pending cases, the Commission's compliance with governing rules; budget and operations of the Commission and the General Counsel's Office, matters concerning district grievance committees, the Special Counsel Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: April 2, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9704448 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 500 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of meeting: Roll Call: Read and possibly approve minutes of March 20 and March 21, 1997 Board meeting. Old Business: Discussion and possible action regarding the failure rate for State Board examinations and possible solutions, including altering examinations. New Business: Discussion and possible action regarding the job opening for Executive Director. Discussion and possible action regarding a meeting with State Inspectors. Discussion and possible action regarding the time and place of a meeting with the School Owners Association. Discussion and possible action regarding available funds for the budget for Fiscal Year 97. Discussion and possible action regarding Senate Bill 719. Contact: B. Michael Rice, 333 Guadalupe, Room 2-110, (512) 305-8475. Filed: March 31, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9704350 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Friday, April 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin AGENDA: --Call to order, approve December 13, 1996 minutes --Discuss and take action: PRS Memorandum of Understanding Sponsorship of the court appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Eighth Annual Statewide Training Conference Sponsorship of the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center's 1997 Crimes Against Children Conference Sponsorship of the Texas Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse Twelfth Annual Governor's Conference on Child Abuse Proposed North Texas State University Parenting Center inter-agency contract Proposed Family Outreach, Corpus Christi, Inc. Contract Proposed National Alliance of Youth Sports, Take Child Abuse out of Youth Sports Contract Proposed Family PRIDE Council, Brownsville, Mano A Mano Contract --Discuss and take possible action: The Greater Houston Collaborative for Children Partnership Community-Based Family Resource and support Grants Application Camp Fire, First Texas Council, Fort Worth, Parents and Providers Proposal Tom's Project Hope, Youth Suicide Prevention Proposal Family PRIDE FY 1998 site selection --General Discussion Division updates -- Administration -- Public Education --Programs --Family PRIDE Legislative Overview Youth Peace Conference Texas Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse --Set next board meeting date --Adjourn Contact: Sarah Winkler, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757-6854, (512) 458-1281. Filed: April 1, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9704403 Texas Department of Commerce Friday, April 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 401 Arlington Tourism Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Department of Commerce Tourism Advisory Committee will be holding its quarterly meeting at the Front Row Sports Grill in Arlington, Texas. The Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt minutes of the previous committee meeting, discuss Travel Industry Sales Cooperative Marketing Plan, receive an update on legislative issues, and discuss the Product Development Workshops. GSD&M will present the 98 Advertising Campaign. Tourism managers will present quarterly project updates as well as update the Tourism Advisory Committee on Tourism Division activities. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Michelle Gregory at (512) 462-9191 at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please contact Hector Herrera at (512) 462-9191 if you need assistance in having English translated into Spanish. Contact: Hector Herrera, P.O. Box 12728, Austin, Texas 78711-2728, (512) 936- 0198. Filed: April 3, 1997, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9704469 State Council on Competitive Government Friday, April 11, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.026 Austin AGENDA: Action Items: 1) approval of minutes of September 16, 1997 meeting; 2) Recommendation by staff regarding El Paso TCAP; 3) Recommendation by staff regarding Mail Presort/Barcode; 4) Recommendation by staff regarding Routine Vehicle Maintenance; 5) Recommendation by staff regarding Geographic Information Systems; and 6) Recommendation by staff regarding CCG procedures. Briefing Items: 1) Update on Health and Human Services' Integrated Enrollment project; 2) Update on current active projects; Library Records Storage/Microfilm, Reengineering State Mail Practices; 3) Update on projects under consideration: Statewide Data Centers, Laundry Services, Windstorm Inspections, Video Services, Real Estate Licensing Exams, Freight Management, 4) Discussion of unsolicited potential projects; a) print shops; b) mailshop operations; 5) Public comment; and 6) Set date and time for next council meeting. Contact: Cheryl Bryant, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-2169. Filed: April 2, 1997, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9704433 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, April 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, Hearing Room, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuses for Absent Members; Approval of Prior Commission Minutes; Agreed Orders; Review of Proposed Legislative Changes, Status Update, Appropriations Bill Update, and Possible Vote on Further Recommended Statutory Changes; Executive Session; Reconvene and Possibly Vote, Adjourn. Contact: Catherine Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: April 7, 1997, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9704562 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, April 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower 2, Second Floor, HPC Conference Room Austin Settlement Conference Hearings AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss, Consider and Vote on Making a Settlement Offer for the Following Complaints A. 97-090-0913VF B. 95-420-0823JF C. 95-270-0424JF D. 97-148-1008VF E. 96-354-0402VF F. 95-358-0628K G. 95-415-0811K III. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Contemplated Litigation and/or a Settlement Offer Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, VTCS.1996 A. 97-090-0913VF B. 95-420-0823JF C. 96-270-0424JF D. 97-148-1008VF E. 96-354-0402VF F. 95-358-0628K G.95-415-0811K IV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: April 7, 1997, 8:17 a.m. TRD-9704568 Saturday, April 19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower 2, Second Floor, HPC Conference Room Austin Settlement Conference Hearings AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss, Consider and Vote on Making a Settlement Offer for the Following Complaints A. 97-135-1009VF B. 95-225-0315K C. 95-368-0710K D. 95-268-0420S E. 98-387-0507VF F. 96-342-0314SC III. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Contemplated Litigation and/or a Settlement Offer Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, VTCS.1996 A. 97-135-1009VF B. 95-225-0315K C. 95-368-0710K D. 95-268-0420S E. 98-387-0507VF F. 96-342-0314SC IV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: April 7, 1997, 8:17 a.m. TRD-9704567 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: The committee will discuss proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 110, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts/Reading, and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 128, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Spanish Language Arts and English as a Second Language. Public testimony will be taken at the study session concerning the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for a maximum of two hours after the work session for that subject area has been completed, with the understanding that current board rules otherwise applying to public testimony will still be in effect. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 1, 1997, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9704388 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m.. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; Commissioner's comments Review of SBOE operating rules; Report of meeting between members of the SBOE and the Texas Workforce Commission; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapters 114, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127-Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Enrichment Curriculum (not including Health and Physical Education and Economics); Update on legislative issues; and Discussion of pending litigation. The discussion of pending litigation will be held in Room 1-1-3 in executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, sec.551.071(1)(A) and will include a discussion of the following cases: (1) Angel G. et al v. Meno, et al, relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; (2) Maxwell, et al v. Pasadena ISD relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing; (3) Dallas Services for the Visually Impaired, et al v. Moses relating to braille textbooks; (4) Nevares, et al v. San Marcos CISD, TEA Intervenor relating to student discipline law; (5) State of Texas v. United States of America relating to the Voting Rights Act and its applicability to the placement of masters in independent school districts; (6) Soccoro ISD, et al v. State board of Education relating to the technology allotment; and (7) and any other litigation arising after the date of posting for the meeting. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 1, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9704405 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 2:00 p.m.. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 137, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Chapter 143, Assignment of Personnel, and Chapter 149, Education Personnel Development; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 240, American Sign Language Certificate; Petition for adoption of a rule regarding independent hearing examiners; Recommendation to realign the terms of office for the members of the Boys Ranch ISD board of trustees; Recommendation for appointments to the Boys Ranch ISD board of trustees; Recommendation for appointments to the Randolph Field ISD board of trustees; Approval of proposed amendments to the University Interscholastic League policies and 1996-97, 1997- 98, and 1998-99 constitution and contest rules; Update on approved open- enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Awards program; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; Status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 1, 1997, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9704407 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Joint meeting of the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction and the Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; Discussion of options to purchase additional reading materials, kindergarten through grade 3; Discussion of estimated cost of purchasing grammar textbooks. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 1, 1997, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9704409 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 2:00 p.m .OR upon adjournment of the joint meeting of the Committee on Instruction and the Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund, which convenes at 2:00 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; Discussion of options to purchase additional reading materials, kindergarten through grade 3; Discussion of estimated cost of purchasing grammar textbooks; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials under Proclamation 1994; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 109, Subchapter D, Uniform Bank Bid and Depository Contract; School finance and appropriations update; Approve a finding that the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) will meet the income expectations for the period from March 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997, in order that funding for the payment of external investment managers be authorized; Review of PSF securities transactions and the investment porfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of January and February 1997; Discussion of the long-term asset allocation plan of the PSF; Presentation by Capital Guardian Trust Company on the investment management services provided to the PSF; Discussion of the Texas Performance Review Recommendations for the PSF; Report of the TSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 1, 1997, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9704408 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 2:00 p.m. OR upon adjournment of the joint meeting of the Committee on Instruction and the Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund, which convenes at 2:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; Discussion of options to purchase additional reading materials, kindergarten through grade 3; Discussion of estimated cost of purchasing grammar textbooks; Recommendation of the commissioner of education regarding substitutions in the recommended high school program; Continued discussion of proposed system for assessing limited English proficient students exempted from the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills program. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 1, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9704406 Friday, April 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Invocation; Pledge of allegiance; Roll call; Approval of February 7, 1997 SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Review of SBOE operating rules; New 19 TAC Chapters 114, 117, 120, 121, 122,, 123, 124, 125, 127-Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills enrichment Curriculum (not including Health and Physical Education and Economics); Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Disbribution of Instructional Materials; Recommendation of commissioner of education regarding substitutions in recommended high school program; Repeal of 19 TAC Chatper 137, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Chapter 143, Assignment of Personnel, and Chapter 149, Education Personnel Development; Review of proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 240, American Sign Language Certificate; Petition for adoption of a rule regarding independent hearing examiners; Recommendations to realign the terms of office for members of Boys Ranch ISD board of trustees; Appointments to Boys Ranch ISD board of trustees; Appointments to Randolph Field ISD board of trustees; Proposed amendments to University Interscholastic League policies and 1996-97, 1997-98, and 1998-99 constitution and contest rules; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments; Awards program; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials under Proclamation 1994; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 109, Subchapter D, Uniform Bank Bid and Depository Contract; Approve a finding that Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) will meet the income expectations from March 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997, in order that funding for the payment of external investment managers be authorized; Ratification of the purchases and sales of the investment portfolio of the PSF for the Months of January and February 1997; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-9701. Filed: April 1, 1997, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9704410 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, April 10, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 901 Ross Avenue Dallas Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Application Process Training Contact: Kimberley Barber, 901 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 978-0001. Filed: April 3, 1997, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9704476 Monday, April 14, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 625 Dallas Avenue, Suite 525 Denton Local Employee Committee-Denton County AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Budget Proposal- Vote 3. Set Year Long Calendar- Vote 4.A. Review and Approve local federation applications B. Review and Approve applications for unafilliated organizations C. Review and Approve applications of denied statewide agencies 5. Appoint Campaign Cabinet Contact: Pat Gobble, 625 Dallas Drive, # 525, Denton, Texas 76205, (817) 566- 5851. Filed: April 4, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9704556 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, Noon 1212 North Velasco Angleton Local Employee Committee, Brazoria County AGENDA: 1. Review Campaign Projection 2. Determine Campaign Budget 3. Selection of Local Campaign Manager 4. Review selection process for federation and agency participation in the LEC 5. Review and Approve federation and agency applications Contact: Esther M. Bernard, P.O. Box 1959, Angleton, Texas 77516-1959, (409) 849-9402, fax: (409) 848-0259. Filed: April 3, 1997, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9704477 Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 1:15 p.m. Abilene State School, 2501 Maple Street Abilene Local Employee Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of Attendees 3. Eligibility determination of local federations and charitable organizations 4. Review and approval of the 1997-98 Campaign Budget 5. Schedule next meeting and discuss agenda Contact: Elizabeth Gray, 240 Cypress, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 677-1841. Filed: April 4, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9704557 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 901 Ross Avenue Dallas Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Eligibility Contact: Kimberley Barber, 901 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 978-0001. Filed: April 3, 1997, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9704475 Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: 1. A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair Perkins at 1:00 p.m. B. Roll Call C. Welcome Visitors 2. Discuss and Possibly Act On Progress of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Investigation and Voluntary Compliance. 3. Discuss, Give Direction to the Executive Director, and Possibly Act on Proposal to Alter Board Rule 131.137 to Allow the Executive Director to Sign Enforcement Orders on Behalf of the Board. 4. Discuss, Give Direction to the Executive Director, and Possibly Act on Correspondence Received, Issued Raised by Attendees, and New Issues for Future Discussion. 5. Set Agenda and Date for Next Meeting. 6. Adjourn Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741 (512) 440-7723. Filed: April 1, 1997, 10:12 a.m. TRD-9704366 Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Professional Issues Committee AGENDA: 1. A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair Johnson at 3:00 p.m. B. Roll Call C. Welcome Visitors 2. Discuss, Give Direction to the Executive Director, and Possibly Act on Proposed Technical and Review Panels. 3. Discuss, Give Direction to the Executive Director, and Possibly Act on Truss Design Policy. 4. Discuss, Give Direction to the Executive Director, and Possibly Act on Residential Foundation Committee, Establish Membership, Establish Committee Purpose. 5. Discuss, Give Direction to the Executive Director, and Possibly Act on Legislative Issues and/or Board Rules Resulting from Actions of the 75th Legislature. 6. Discuss, Give Direction to the Executive Director, and Possibly Act on Correspondence Received, Issued Raised by Attendees, and New Issues for Future Discussion. 7. Set Agenda and Date for the Next Meeting. 8. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741 (512) 440-7723. Filed: April 1, 1997, 10:12 a.m. TRD-9704365 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; recognize visitors; discuss and approve minutes of the January 8, 1997 quarterly board meeting, January 7, 1997 professional issues committee meeting, January 7, 1997 licensure committee meeting, January 7, 1997 enforcement committee meeting, and the March 21, 1997 licensure committee meeting; receive board member activity reports; discuss and possibly act on: director's reports on financial matters, applications and examinations; staff members' activity reports; disciplinary matters including administrative report; status of court cases, individual disciplinary matters, cease and desist orders, and injunction/default judgement; press releases and news items, correspondence on NCEES elections and other issues, and presentation concerning educational activities; personal appearances by various applicants; old business including future meetings, correspondence from TNRCC, and title enforcement issues; new business including discussion and possible action on: report from licensure committee including proposed test for Board Rules 131.91, 131.92, 131.93, 131.71, 131.72, 131.73, and proposed repeal of board rule 131.56, report from professional issues committee, report from enforcement committee including proposed text for board rule 131.137, proposed rule alterations to implement legislation, appoint nominating committee, and appointment of standing committees by board rule; applications requiring board rulings; automatic non- approvals, and reconfirm previous votes on applications for registration; adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741 (512) 440-7723. Filed: April 4, 1997, 10:56a.m. TRD-9704499 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, April 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the March 14, 1997, meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance or lobby reports; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Requests Numbers 402, 403, and 404; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 201 East 14th Street, 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: April 3, 1997, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9704483 Office of the Governor Friday, April 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Express Airport, 95 North East Loop 410, Buena Vista Room, 10th Floor San Antonio Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. Call to Order/Introductions/Housekeeping/Approval of Minutes 2. Committee Members' Reports, Including Actions on Committee Objectives 3. Committee Ex Officio Representatives' Reports 4. Executive Director's Report 5. Public Comments 6. Action Plan Objectives for Fiscal Year 1997 Work Session 7. Concurrent Subcommittee Meetings 8. Reports on Action Plan Objectives Work Session 9. Subcommittee Action Items 10. Discussion About Future Meetings 11. Adjourn Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5743. Filed: March 31, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9704317 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the December 11, 1996, and February 18, 1997, meetings; updates (Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee; Prostate Cancer Education Program (PCEP); Texas American Cancer Society (ACS)- Prostate Cancer Committee; and a status report on Senate Bill 258); Texas Cancer Data Center discussion: public and professional education presensation concerning cancer prevention education for minority males; University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) presentation concerning services for the underinsured and the uninsured; discussion on public and professional education concerning cancer prevention education for minority males; discussion on University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) concerning services for the underinsured and the uninsured; prostate cancer awareness week update (African American ministers breakfast; media event; and prostate cancer awareness week activities); public comments; public and professional education presentation concerning cancer prevention materials for African-Americans; and rural African-American church-based prevention initiative; setting of the agenda for the next meeting to be held June 12, 1997; and evaluation of April 8, 1997, 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 (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Betty Flores, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 2191. Filed: March 31, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9704340 Friday, April 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Main Building, Room G-107, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Oral Health Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the January 10, 1997 meeting; follow-up on National Heritage Insurance Company processing of Medicaid dental sealant claims; provider reimbursement concerns; progress report on the Baby Bottle Tooth Decay/Tooth White Spot Awareness Campaign; increasing the access to care for Texas Health Steps dental services; subcommittee reports (Orthodontic Subcommittee; and Behavior Management and Hospitalization Subcommittee); briefings (legislative update; and Texas Health Steps lawsuit consent decree); progress report on revision of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment dental rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 33); and plan of operation for reviews; public comments; and identification of agenda items for the next 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 (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Karl Shaner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111. Filed: April 2, 1997, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9704434 Friday, April 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Advisory Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the last meeting; staff reports; discussions concerning (Nevirapine (Viramune); combination therapy of two protease inhibitors; combination therapy with three reverse transcriptase inhibitors; and Nelfinavir (Viracept)); the use of the growth hormone, Serostim, in HIV infected clients and make recommendations for the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program at the request of Martha McNeill, R.PH. because the Vendor Drug Program no longer has a clinical committee to review the need for medications to be placed on their formulary; recommendations; summarization; and setting date for next meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: An urgent public necessity exists because of an imminent threat to public health and safety; the population infected with HIV may suffer increased mortality if the advisory committee does not meet and approve these recently recommended drug therapies. 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 (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sheral Skinner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 409- 2510. Filed: April 4, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9704552 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, April 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Room 644 Austin Non-Hospital Data and Expanded Information Plan Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Non-Hospital Data and Expanded Information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: public comments and recommendations to the council concerning the proposed HMO/HEDIS rule (22 Texas Register 2481, March 7), a report and recommendations by Dr. Hardy Loe concerning the statewide health care data collection system and staff recommendations concerning the Council's strategic plan. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490; fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 1, 1997, 7:09 a.m. TRD-9704351 Monday, April 14, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Sam Houston Building, 14th and San Jacinto Street, Room 175 Austin Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: presentation and recommendation of various risk and severity adjustment methodologies. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490; fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 3, 1997, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9704468 Texas Department of Human Services Thursday, April 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room 305E Austin Child and Adult Care Food Program Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order. II. approval of Minutes of February 20, 1997, III. Deputy Commissioner Comments. IV. Old Business. A. Welfare Reform Status Report. B. Status Report- Provider Training Requirements. V . Open Discussion: Policy Alert CACFP 96-3-Incomplete or Incorrect Form 1537; Required Documentation for Licensing/Registration for New and Renewing Providers (Policy Alert CACFP 96- 20); Sharing of Review Findings for Provider Reviews made during Administrative Reviews of Sponsors (Notice CACFP 97-7). VI. Next Meeting/Adjourn. Contact: Amber Cole, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 483-3941. Filed: April 2, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9704445 Texas Department of Information Resources Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Fifth Floor, Committee Room Two 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 1. Adoption of February 20, 1997 minutes 2. Review Biennial Operating Plan instructions re-write 3. West Texas Disaster Recovery and Operations Center update 4. Legislative Update 5. Update on Cooperative Contracts program 6. Update on Strategic Planning Session 7. Discussion of 2nd Quarter Performance Measure report 8. Update on transfer of telecommunications operations to the General Services Commission 9. Discussion of Second Quarter Financial Report Adjourn Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: April 1, 1997, 12:43 p.m. TRD-9704378 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Fifth Floor, Committee Room Two 300 West 15th Street Austin REVISED AGENDA: 10. Executive Director's Report Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: April 1, 1997, 12:43 p.m. TRD-9704453 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of RONALD S. GRASSE. Agenda: 454-97-0758.C Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 4, 1997, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9704641 Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider allegations of the Texas Department of Insurance against AMERICAN TRAVELER LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY dba ATL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Agenda # 454-97- 0509.D. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 4, 1997, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9704558 Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 2:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 2288: To consider and possibly take action on the staff recommendation to the change the designation of the Texas Statistical Agent for private passenger automobile data collection under Article 21.69 of the Texas Insurance Code from Aexiom to Texas Insurance Checking Office to become effective May 1, 1997. Contact: C.H. Mah, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 105-5G, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3587. Filed: April 4, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9704554 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Friday, April 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1201 Brazos, Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala State Library and Archives Building Austin Library Services Construction Act Advisory Council AGENDA: 1. Introduction, welcome and administrative details 2. Review and discussion of the type-name="italic">State Plan for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) in Texas FFY 1998-2002 3. Information Items: a. Status Report on library-related legislation b. Status Report on 1998-1999 Biennial Budget Request 4. Review of Special Projects Grant Guidelines and Procedures 5. Review of Title I Special Projects Grant Applications Contact: Edward Seidenberg, Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711--2927, (512) 463- 5459. Filed: March 31, 1997, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9704315 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible denial or issuance of an air conditioning and refrigeration contractors license of the Applicant, Manuel Lopez, pursuant to 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE sec.75.91; TEX. GOVT. CODE, Chapter 2001; TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8861 and 9100, and 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE, Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 31, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9704349 Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Bobby Don Brown, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a license in violation of TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8861 (the Act) and sec.3B; for failing to provide proper installation, service and mechanical intregity in violation of the Act sec.5(a); and for advertising that he be engaged in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a license in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE (TAC), sec.75.22(a), pursuant to the Act and TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 9100, TEX. GOVT.CODE Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 4, 1997, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9704515 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Training Room Austin Auctioneer Education Advisory Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Welcome/Introduction of New Board Members III. Record of Attendance IV. Approval of Minutes of July 20, 1995 meeting V. Department Briefing A. Staff Introductions B. Organization C. Amended Board Procedures D. Legislative Update E. Update on the Last Grant VI. New Business A. Consideration of Responses to Education Grant Funding 1. East Texas State University 2. Texas Auctioneer Association 3. Houston Community College VII. Public Comment VIII. Next Meeting IX. Adjourn Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7356. Filed: April 1, 1997, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9704372 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Texas Industrialized Building Code Council AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Welcome/Introduction of New Council Members III. Record of Attendance IV. Approval of Minutes of June 7, 1996 meeting V. Department Update A. Staff Introductions B. Organization C. Council Procedures D. Legislative Update VI. Old Business A. Update on Rule/Fee Changes VII. New Business A. Request from Arrow Mobile for approval of an alternate to the code B. Approval of design review agencies, third party inspection agencies, and third party inspectors. VIII. Public Comment IX. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman X. Next Meeting XI. Adjourn Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7356. Filed: April 1, 1997, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9704373 Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Baylor College of Medicine- Room S113, One Baylor Plaza Houston REVISED AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 12, 1997, meeting; chairman's report; executive secretary's report; comments received on proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.601.2 (amendment), and sec.sec.601.20-601.21 (new sections) as published in the December 6, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 11712); adoption of final rules (22 TAC sec.sec.601.2, 601.20, and 601.21); ratification of applications approved by executive secretary; and the 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: Jeanette Hilsabeck, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6655. Filed: March 31, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9704341 Texas Life, Accident, Health & Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 301 Congress, Suite 500 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Consideration and possible action on: 1) Approval of minutes; 2) Guaranty Association activities; 3) Executive Session; 4) Matters discussed in Executive Session; 5) Impaired/Insolvent member insurers; 6) Report from Audit Committee; 7) Financial matters; 8) Report from Assessment Committee; 9) Policy and Procedures Manual changes; 10) Association's 1996 Annual Report and 11) Next meeting date. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101 Filed: April 7, 1997, 10:06 a.m. TRD-9704608 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, April 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division EMERGENCY AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. --Rawle Andrew, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. --Brian A. Heise, MD, Galveston, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. --R. Keigh Hairston, MD, Texarkana, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:30 a.m. --Franklin A. Anderson, MD, Spring Branch, Texas Termination Request, 9:00 a.m. -- Lynn L. Pearson, MD, Jasper, Texas Termination Request, 10:15 a.m. --J. Jesus Diaz, MD, Houston, Texas Termination Request, 11:00 a.m. --Bernice Anderson, MD, Port Aransas, Texas REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7008. Filed: March 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9704322 Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division EMERGENCY AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. --James L. Kirkpatrick, MD, Rankin, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. --Gerald L. Wilson, MD, Lubbock, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. --Art G. Smith, MD, Big Spring, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. --Weldon F. Butler, MD, Odessa, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Fitzgerald M. Thomas, MD, Odessa, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:30 a.m. --Gregory G. Hubbard, DO, Dallas, Texas Termination Request, 11:00 a.m. --Gene M. Earl Jr., MD, Tyler, Texas Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.55.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7008. Filed: March 31, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9704321 Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association (JUA) Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 5901 North IH35, Embassy Suites Hotel Austin Underwriting Standards Committee AGENDA: 1. Review and consideration of Amended Application submitted by Children's Medical Center of Dallas which requests deletion of a portion of its outpatient exposure and insurance coverage. A recommendation is to be submitted to the JUA Board of Directors by the Committee following the review. 2. Adjourn Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-4370. Filed: April 1, 1997, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9704379 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 5901 North IH35, Embassy Suites Hotel Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minute 129, Meeting held February 25, 1997 2. Report from Underwriting Standards Committee relating to the amended application submitted by Children's Medical Center of Dallas which deletes a portion of its outpatient exposure and insurance coverage, and action on the report. 3. Hearing of protest by Children's Medical Center of Dallas on action taken at February 25, 1997 JUA Board of Directors meeting pertaining to the Reconsideration of Rates for Hospitals and Other Institutional Health Care Providers filed with the Texas Department of Insurance on June 15, 1995, and action on the protest. 4. Hearing of protest by Children's Medical Center of Dallas on JUA decision not to accept Children's Amended application which requests deletion of a portion of its outpatient exposure and insurance coverage. Children's requests JUA to rescind and vacate this action and issue a policy in conformity with the amended application, and the Board will act on this request. 5. Adjourn Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-4370. Filed: April 1, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9704380 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Hearing Request: Water Rights; District Matter; Resolutions; Petroleum Storage Tank Default Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Agreed Order; Water Well Drillers Default Orders; Water Well Drillers Agreed Enforcement Orders; Multi-Media Default Order; Municipal Waste Discharge Agreed Orders; Public Water Supply Agreed Orders; Industrial Hazardous Waste Agreed Enforcement Order; Landscape Irrigator Agreed Order; Rules; Emergency Order; 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 9:20 Agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider a review of CAFO and Proposal for Decision at its 1:00 p.m. agenda. (Registration for 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 p.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 4, 1997, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9704542 Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Room 201A Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on PENCCO, INC. to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Pencco, Inc., SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0708. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 1, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9704383 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Room 201A Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on CARL SIMS AND SONS AND FRANKIE SIMS to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Carl Sims and Sons and Frankie Sims, SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0709. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 1, 1997, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9704384 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Room 201A Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on NIRANJIN S. PATEL d/b/a CARABAN MOTOR MOTEL to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Niranjin s. Patel, d/b/a Caraban Motor Motel, SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0711. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 1, 1997, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9704385 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Policy Workshop AGENDA: BRIEFING- Education; BRIEFING- Migratory Birds Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9704582 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 7:30 p.m., April 16, 1997. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 1997. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: April 7, 1997, 12:21 p.m. TRD-9704626 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 7:30 p.m. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 7:30 p.m., April 16, 1997. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 1997. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9704583 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Land Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING- Ecosystem Survey and Land Conservation Priorities; ACTION- 1997-1998 State Park Hunts; BRIEFING- Terrestrial Database; Other business Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9704581 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Public Lands Committee, Executive Session AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING- Land Acquisition- Dallas County; ACTION-Amphitheater Sale-Galveston County; ACTION- Land Donation- Brewster County Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9704580 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Regulations Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; ACTION-Proposed 1997-98 Shrimp Fishery Proclamation; ACTION-Scientific, Educational and Zoological Permits; ACTION- Adoption of 1997-1998 Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamation; ACTION-Establishment of an Open Season on Public Hunting Lands; ACTION-Harvest of Mussels and Clams Proclamation; ACTION-Sale of Protected Nongame; Other business Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9704579 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; Presentation of Retirement Certificates and Service Awards; Presentation -- Jerry Johnston, Texas Trophy Hunter's Association (life membership); Presentation -- Texas Aquaculture Association Researcher of the Year Award; Presentation -- Barbara L. Meeks- Donation from Texas Tarpon Pro Am Tournament; ACTION- Texas Wetlands Conservation Plan; BRIEFING- Cemetery Project; ACTION- 1997-1998 Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamation; ACTION-Establishment of an Open Season on Public Hunting Lands; ACTION-1997-1998 State Park Hunts; ACTION - Shooting Range Program; BRIEFING-Birding Classic; ACTION-Harvest of Mussels and Clams Proclamation; ACTION- Amphitheater Sale- Galveston County; ACTION- Land Donation- Brewster County Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9704584 Pecos River Commission Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Historic Pecos County Courthouse Fort Stockton AGENDA: 1. Call to order by Chairman Villa; 2. Introductions by Commissioners Newton and McMillan; 3. Approval of the Minutes of meeting held April 18, 1996; 4. Report of the Chairman; 5. Report of the Secretary; 6. Report of the Treasurer; 7. Report of the audit; 8. Reports of the Commission Committees (a) Budget, (b) Legal, (c) Engineering; 9. Reports from Cooperating Agencies and others; 10. Unfinished Business; 11. New Business; 12. Adjournment. Contact: Herman Settemeyer, MC-157, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-4707. Filed: April 4, 1997, 8:29 a.m. TRD-9704494 Texas State Pension Review Board Friday, April 4, 1997, 11:00 a.m., "Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406, Clements Building, Pension Review Board Conference Austin EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative Committees. "Additional Telephones will be Available for Conference Call" REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Emergency need to respond to request which has been received from legislative committee. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736 Filed: April 4, 1997, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9704495 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 1:30 p.m. State Capitol Extension, Room E1.016 Austin EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Reading and Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 4. Discussion and Possible Action of City of Dallas Employees Retirement Fund 5. Committee Reports with Possible Action A. Administration- Chair Bruce Cox (Rita Horwitz) B. Research -- Chair Larry Eddington (Kevin Deiters) 1. Database Committee (Larry Eddington) C. Actuarial -- Chair Leonard Cargill 1. Compliance Update (Ginger Smith) D. Communications -- Chair Cheryl Dotson (Kevin Deiters) E. Legislative -- Chair Bruce Cox (Rita Horwitz) 6. Update on Legislative Acclivities 7. Old Business 8. Announcements and Invitation for Audience Participation 9. Executive Director's Report 10. Chairman's Report 11. Adjournment Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736 Filed: April 3, 1997, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9704470 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Saturday, April 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Applications Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding application of Monica Schatz III. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding application of Wendy Kay McKinney IV. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding application of Florence Nsoedo V. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding credentialing review agencies VI. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: April 2, 1997, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9704439 Saturday, April 12, 1997, 12:00 noon 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Investigations Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review and possible action regarding the following cases: 97064, 97068, 97073, 97074, 97096, 97105, 97106, 97103, 97166, 97159, 97165, 97091, 97041, 97029, 97072, 97127, 97097, 97132, 97126, 97129, 97130, III. Discussion and possible action on miscellaneous correspondence IV. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: April 2, 1997, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9704437 Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m., Rescheduled from March 31, 1997 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400-A Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Friday, April 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m.- Discussion and possible action regarding Brian M. Elias, DPM, and the possibility of receiving a waiver to allow the taking of our exam before we receive his PMLexis results; discussion and possible action regarding Cary Trent Donohue, DPM, and the possibility of receiving a waiver to allow the taking of our exam before we have passing National Board scores; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register rule changes regarding sec.371.6(d) time, place and scope of examinations. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The Board will not be meeting again before the next examination, therefore two individuals requesting a waiver to be allowed to take the examination will need to have an answer. We have one individual on the agenda requesting the same waiver already. The rule change regarding sec.371.6(d) would be in conflict with the proposal that is being made on sec.371.3(e) which is already on the agenda and needs to be changed also. Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, (512) 305-7000. Filed: March 31, 1997, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9704339 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Winters Building, Classroom 1, Second Floor, West Tower Austin Advisory Committee to Promote Adoption for Minority Children AGENDA: Welcome. Review of March 13, 1997 minutes. Presentations: by Minority Issues Taskforce; Permanency Planning Workgroup. Working lunch. Discussion on recommendations to present to the PRS Board. Plans for next meeting. Contact: Ella Zamora, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-559, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-3298. Filed: April 1, 1997, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9704387 Friday, April 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Executive Conference Room Austin Board of Protective and Regulatory Services REVISED AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Briefing and discussion of legislation pending before the 75th Legislature Impacting the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. 3. Adjourn. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: April 2, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9704456 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, April 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Secretary's Report; Docket Number 15332, Application of GTE Southwest Incorporated for Authority to Recover Lost Revenues and Costs of Implementing Expanded Local Calling Service; Docket Number 16542, Application of SWB for Approval to Establish New Pricing FPT; Docket Numbers 16627, 16652, 16663, 16691, 16692, 16693, 16694, and 16922; FTA96, including but not limited to actions taken by the FCC; Project Number 15452, Area Code Relief in Dallas and Houston NPAs; Project Number 15013, Service Quality Standards; Project Number 16301, Reliability Issues and Projects; Weather monitoring proposal; Docket Number 16705; Monthly Electric Utility Bill Comparison; Docket Number 14965 (SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1563), Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates; Docket Number 17280, Rate Case Expenses; Project Number 12105, Rate Case Expenses; Docket Numbers 16433, 16801, 16759, and 15923; Docket Number 15840, Regional Transmission Proceeding to Establish Postage Stamp Rate and Statewide Load Flow; Docket Number 16902, Application of Southwestern Electric Power Company for Authority to Implement a Real-Time Pricing Curtailable Pilot Program; Project Number 17222, Certification Criteria; 1997 Open Meeting schedule; FY97-99 rulemaking and project agenda; Project Number 16405, Amendments to Procedural Rules sec.22.71, filing of Pleading and Other Materials, sec.22.72, Formal Requisites of Pleadings to be Filed with the Commission, and sec.22.74, Service of Pleadings; appointments to the Relay Texas Advisory Committee; Project Number 16279, Scope and Application of PURA95 sec.sec.2.216 and 3.217; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, consumer affairs/protection/enforcement, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Legislative matters; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: April 2, 1997, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9704449 Friday, April 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency DRW, Lunar Room, International Parkway Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Dallas Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of a subcommittee of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of the electric facilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located, pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, article 1446c-0, sec.2.056(b). Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. Contact: Jim Neeley, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, (512) 936-7342. Filed: April 1, 1997, 5:09 p.m. TRD-9704413 Monday, April 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold a Hearing on the Merits at the above date and time in Docket Number 17280-Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates: Rate Case Expenses. The hearing will be conducted under applicable provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995. The issues in Docket Number 17280 were severed from Docket Number 14965-Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates. The Commission will consider Central Power and Light and Cities' rate case expenses from Docket Numbers 12820, 13126 and 14965. The hearing may be continued from day to day. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: April 4, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9704539 Monday, April 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A Hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17280; Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates: Rate Case Expenses. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 936-7145. Filed: April 4, 1997, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9704498 Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of a subcommittee of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of the electric facilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability rea to the alternting current electric facilities of the electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located, pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, article 1446c-0, sec.2.056(b). Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. Contact: Jim Neeley, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, (512) 936-7342. Filed: April 2, 1997, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9704418 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks (if any) by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. Presentation of award to former Governor William P. Clements 9:15 to adjournment -- Speakers' comments to the Commission; closing remarks (if any) by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. Contact: Donna Burks, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6889. Filed: March 31, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9704348 Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9704588 Red River Compact Commission Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 541 Bourbon Street New Orleans AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Welcome; 3. Welcome; 3. Approval of Agenda; 4. Approval of April 23, 1996 meeting minutes; 5. Report of the Chairman; 6. Report of Treasurer-Pris Houchens; 7. Report of Commissioners; 8. Report of the Committees; 9. Federal Agencies Reports; 10. Unfinished Business; 11. New Business; a) Annual report, b) Assignments to Committees, c) Resolution of Appreciation for Past Commissioners, d) Election of Officers, e) Eighteenth Annual Meeting, f) Other Business; 12 Public Comment; 13 Adjourn. Contact: Herman Settemyer, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas (512) 239-4707. Filed: April 1, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9704389 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Sunday, April 13, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 103 Austin Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Convene, Collier M. Cole, Ph.D., Chairperson II. Review of Legislation III. Public Comment IV. Recess Contact: Marla Swint, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711-2546, (512) 463-2323. Filed: April 2, 1997, 10:06 a.m. TRD-9704429 Monday, April 14, 1997, 8:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, 15th Floor Meeting Room Austin Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Convene, Collier M. Cole, Ph.D., Chairperson II. Adoption of the Minutes III. Executive Director's Report IV. Reporting Issues on Child Sexual Abuse V. New Business VI. Old Business VII. Public Comment VIII. Adjourn Contact: Marla Swint, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711-2546, (512) 463-2323. Filed: April 2, 1997, 10:06 a.m. TRD-9704428 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Two, Fifth Floor Conference Room, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin AGENDA: REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING: 1) 9:30 a.m. -- Call to order (Meeting will recess from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for appointment at Capitol with Governor Bush) 2) Determine the presence of a quorum and Recognition of visitors 3) Approval of board minutes for November 1, 1995 Special Called Meeting, November 13, 1995 Regular Quarterly Meeting, December 6, 1996 Regular Quarterly Meeting and February 24, 1997 Special Called Meeting. 4) Election of new officers for calendar year 1997. 5) Discussion and appropriate action on complaints received by the board. 6) Discussion and appropriate action on Policy and Procedures changes. Instructor Designation Requirements/CEU credit for teaching a course more than two times during a recertification period. 7) Discussion of Legislative Appropriation Request. 8) Executive Director's report. 9) Executive Session: The Board may convene in an executive session under the authority of Title 5, Chapter 551, sec.551,074(a)(1) and (2) of the Government Code to deliberate the status of lawsuit filed against board members. 10) Discussion and appropriate action on Board's March 12, 1992 Resolution for the Professional Standards Committee. 11) Discussion and appropriate action on accepting correspondence courses for Continuing Education Credit. 12) Discussion and appropriate action or vote on list of registrants that have met all requirements for Reclassification/Recertification since last regular quarterly meeting. 13) Determine date for next quarterly meeting. 14) Public comments on any relevant subject will be received without discussion. 15) Adjourn Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9704575 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, April 11, 1997, 8:45 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call- Chairman Roger Benavides II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Review February Financial Report IV. Discuss Agency Operations Budget V. Review the First Grant Offering Distribution of Funds and Procedures VI. Future Agenda Items VII. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9704723 Friday, April 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Libraries and Telemedicine Committee of the Telecommunictaions Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call- Chairman John Collins II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Reports from Advisory Committees IV. Future Grant Offerings V.Future Agenda Items VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9704605 Friday, April 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room Austin AGENDA: The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call- Chairman Bill Mitchell II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Executive Director's Report IV. Financial Report V. Legislative Update VI. Invited Testimony by Dr. Sharon Strover, Director of the university of Texas, College of Communication, Reporting on the Texas Telecommunications Policy Institute. VII. Future Agenda Items VIII. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3067. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9704606 The Texas A&M University System Thursday, April 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of this special telephonic meeting is to Consider the recommendations of the task force on the feasibility of a System-Wide Health Science Center; Authorize the Chancellor to seek legislative authorization to consolidate the principal health-related components of the System into a single administrative unit; Approve Committee assignments. Contact: Vickie Burt, Memorial Student Center, Suite 153, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: April 4, 1997, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9704531 The University of Texas System Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Regent's Conference Room, Ninth Floor Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regent's Facilities Planning and Construction Committee AGENDA: Call to Order OFPC Organization/Function Overview U.T. System Project Process Current Projects Update- Campus by Campus Review All Components (Except Houston/Austin) MDACC/Houston Area Austin Campus (including Memorial Stadium) May Board of Regents' Agenda Item Review Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Status 1998-2003 CIP Process Update Legislative Update Adjourn. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: April 4, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9704511 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 11:45 a.m. Regent's Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will meet in a Special Meeting to consider the approval of items on Interim Agenda 97-2: 1. U.T. Board of Regents: Requested Approval of Committee and Other Representative Appointments by Chairman Evans 2. U.T. El Paso -- Renovation of the Commons/Conference Center (Project Number 201-909): Request for Authroziation to Increase Total Project Cost; Approval of Preliminary Plans; Authorization to Prepare Final Plans, Bidding, and Award of Contracts with Management by the Office of Facilities Planning and Construction; Submission of the Project to the Coordinating Board; and Appropriation Therefore. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: April 4, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9704510 Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 12:00 noon Regent's Conference Room, Ninth Floor Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regent's Special Committee on Telecommunications and Minorities and Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Focus on Telecommunications and Information Technology III. Focus on Advancement of Minorities and Women A. Status on Recommendations of the Committee on the Advancement of Minorities B. Review of System-Wide Data on Minorities and Women C. Status Report and Response to the Summary Recommendations of the Committee on the Advancement of Women IV. Other Business -- General Discussion V. Adjourn Contact: Arthur H.Dilly, 201 West 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: April 4, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9704509 University Interscholastic League Monday, April 7, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Michael Domanski representing New Braunfels High School in New Braunfels, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, 78713, (512) 471-5883 Filed: April 2, 1997, 8:02 a.m. TRD-9704415 University Of Houston System Thursday, April 10, 1997, 2:15 p.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room Three, UH System Offices Houston Executive Committee (Conference Call Only) AGENDA: To discuss and/or approve the following: Award of Construction Contract to AAR, Inc. for Abatement of Asbestos Containing Insulation at Agnes Arnold Hall -- University of Houston. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: April 4, 1997, 12:49 p.m. TRD-9704516 Monday, April 21, 1997, 2:00 p.m. S&RII Building, Room 201, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or approve the following: Approval of the March 17, 1997 Minutes New Protocol Renewal Protocol Other Business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743- 9191. Filed: April 7, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9704599 Texas On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council Sunday, April 13, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Plano Centre, 200 East Spring Creek Parkway Plano Council Meeting AGENDA: The Council will act on the minutes of the previous meeting. The Chairman and the Executive Secretary will provide their reports followed by discussion and possible action on the report provided by the Request for Proposal Committee and the staff recommendations for 1998 Annual Conference. At that time the floor will be open for public comments. Other items on the agenda will include: discussion and possible action on the setting of Council priorities and goals (tabled from last meeting); the proposal by the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems for an educational brochure for Landscaped Natural Treatment Systems (tabled from the last meeting); the unsolicited proposal by the Corporation for Community On-site Training for the public education of targeted ancillary industries; and the renewal of contracts with TNRCC and Texas Water Resource Institute for FY98-99. The scheduling of future meetings will end the meeting. Contact: Annette Maddern, TNRCC, MC 178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-5304. Filed: April 3, 1997, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9704490 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday, April 17, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William B. Travis State Office Building, 1701 Congress Avenue, State Board of Education Board Room, Room 1-104. Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 10:30 a.m. -- Call to Order, Announcements, Public Comment; Action Item: Consideration of Approval of Local Workforce Development Board Plans: North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc., Workforce Development Board of Central Texas (tentative); Coastal Bend Workforce Development board (tentative); Action Item: Consideration of Approval of JTPA Policies and Plans: sec.123 (8%) Policy, Older Individual Policy, Title IIB Plans; Adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 or Relay Texas, 800-735-2988, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936- 8103. Filed: April 3, 1997, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9704480 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Discussion, consideration and possible action on acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; Discussion, consideration and possible action on publication in the Texas Register of proposed amendments to TWC Rule relating to electronic funds transfer of State Unemployment Tax (40 TAC sec.815.9(e)); Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development board for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action on memorandum of understanding which sets forth the responsibilities and relationship between Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness; Executive session pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 15; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: March 31, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9704344 Regional Meetings Meetings filed March 31, 1997 Brazos River Authority, Water Quality Committee, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, April 7, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9704326. Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, April 7, 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-9704347. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, April 10, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mattye Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9704338. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at Room 102, City Hall, 300 West Shepherd, Lufkin, April 8, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betty J. Brown, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634- 2869. TRD-9704333. District Judge's Meeting, 36th, 156th and 343rd District Courts, met at 400 West Sinton Street, Sinton, April 4, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joel B. Johnson, P.O. Box 1568, Beeville, Texas 78104, (512) 364-6200. TRD- 9704334. Fisher County Appraisal District, Fisher CAD Board of Directors, will meet at Fisher County Courthouse, Court Room, Roby, April 15, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9704337. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, 1 Block West of FM 765 and FM 2134, Millersview, April 7, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9704335. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Three, Board of Directors Public Meeting, met at 300 South Omohundro Street, District Office, White Deer, April 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, P.O. Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9704320. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, April 9, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD- 9704336. Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Annual Meeting, met at 301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, April 3, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (817) 559-6180. TRD- 9704318. Meetings filed April 1, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Planning Committee, Private Industry Council, met at Region VIII Service Center, 2230 North Edwards Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, April 8, 1997 at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Dean, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9704355. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met at Region VIII Service Center, 2230 North Edwards Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, April 8, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Dean, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9704356. Brazos Valley Development Council, Chief Elected Officials, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, April 9, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD- 9704404. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met at 2512 IH35 South, Suite 220, Austin, April 9, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9704386. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, April 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9704382. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Regular Meeting, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, April 9, 1997, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9704352. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Public Hearing, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, April 9, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9704353. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, April 11, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD- 9704376. Education Service Center, Region Ten, Board of Directors, met at 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, April 9, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Farmer, 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, Texas 75081, (972) 231-6301, extension 302, TRD-9704412. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, April 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ken Carver, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas, 79405, (806) 762- 0181. TRD-9704411. North Central Texas Council of Governments, One-Stop Committee, of Local Workforce Development Board, Inc., met at 616 Sex Flags Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, April 9, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD- 9704369. Upshur County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Committee, will meet at Warren and Trinity Street, Gilmer, April 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9704390. Meetings filed April 2, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Community Forum, will meet at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, April 15, 1997 at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD- 9704446. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, (FM 2254), Bi-County Office, Pittsburg, April 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD- 9704432. Blanco County Appraisal District, 1997 Board of Directors, met at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, April 8, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (210) 868-4013. TRD- 9704435. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met at 1911 South Bryant Boulevard, San Angelo, April 9, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Monette Molinar, 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9704450. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, April 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9704452. Eastland County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 100 Main, Eastland, April 15, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (817) 629-85597. TRD-9704421. Eastland County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 100 Main, Eastland, April 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (817) 629-85597. TRD-9704420. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E, Moody, April 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas, 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9704451. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, April 10, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782- 9330. TRD-9704414. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, April 16, 1997 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD- 9704425. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, April 8, 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- 9704426. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, April 10, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9704427. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 809 Tower Drive, Odessa, April 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9704416. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, April 7, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335- 6076. TRD-9704440. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, April 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. 3730, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD- 9704458. South Plains Association of Governments, Board or Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, April 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. 3730, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD- 9704457. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, met at Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, April 7, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Gresham, P.O. Box 893356, Dallas, Texas 75380. (972-392-9430. TRD-9704424. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Joint Meeting of Executive and Administrative Committees, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, April 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9704431. Meetings filed April 3, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, April 7, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas, 78602, (512) 303-9563. TRD-9704473. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, April 10, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9704465. Central Appraisal District of Rockwall County, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, April 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9704478. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Annual Membership Meeting, met at Hospitality Room, First Coleman National Bank, 100 Commercial Avenue, Coleman, April 8, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9704486. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Hospitality Room, First Coleman National Bank, 100 Commercial Avenue, Coleman, April 8, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9704488. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at 400 East 24th Street, Big Spring, April 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267-6341. TRD- 9704489. Creedmoor Maha Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Board Meeting, met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, April 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Buda, Texas 78610, (512) 243-2113. TRD-9704482. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee, will meet at Highway 96 North, Shelby County Center Country Club, Center, April 24, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9704471. Education Service Center, Region One, Board, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, April 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD- 9704491. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 8, 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-9704462. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at 1615 North St Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 8, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9704461. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, April 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573- 2471. TRD-9704487. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee, will meet at The Galaxy Center, #Two North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, April 17, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (817) 322-5281. TRD-9704466. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, April 8, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (817) 627-3081. TRD-9704485. Meetings filed April 4, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, April 7, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-9563. TRD-9704500. Archer County Appraisal District, Appraisal District Board of Directors, met at 101 South Center, Archer City, April 9, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, (817) 574-2172. TRD-9704518. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar, Building One, Suite 102A, Austin, April 9, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9704505. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, April 10, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9704496. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, April 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9704497. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legislative Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, April 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749- 3256. TRD-9704545. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Linz Award Luncheon, met at the Hyatt Regency, Reunion Ballroom, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, April 8, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9704532. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, April 8, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9704533. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, April 8, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9704534. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, April 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9704526. Education Service Center, Region 17, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, May 7, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, (806) 792-4000, Ext. 852. TRD-9704537. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at FM 99, Karnes City, April 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmerman, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (210) 780-3539. TRD-9704507. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, April 10, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522, TRD- 9704530. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board and Advisors, met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, April 10, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785, TRD-9704506. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, April 9, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9704553. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, April 10, 1997, at noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9704517. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Kempner WSC Offices, Kempner, April 10, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD- 9704493. Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, April 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9704501. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, April 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graff, P.O. Box 248, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9704508. Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, Room 224, 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, April 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802-0349, (210) 278-6810. TRD-9704527. Sabine Valley Center, Executive Committee, met at the office of Calvin Capshaw, Center Attorney, 220 The Energy Center, 1127 Judson Road, Longview, April 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or La Verne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9704644. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, April 9, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 676-9381, extension 24 or fax (915) 676-7877. TRD-9704544. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Personnel Committee, met at Holiday Inn Select LBJ Northeast, Bluebonnet Room, 11350 LBJ Freeway at South Jupiter, Dallas, April 8, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9704536. Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council, Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, April 9, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, URPIG, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, ext. 406. TRD-9704551. Meetings filed April 7, 1997 Brazos Valley Development Council, Executive Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Suite E, Bryan, April 9, 19997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Stevens, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9704565. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, April 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janelle Clements, P.O. Box 1139, Linden, Texas (903) 756-7545. TRD-9704604. Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Transportation Planning Policy Board, met at 201 East Second Avenue, Conference Room, Belton, April 10 and April 14, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Delworth, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 933-7075. TRD-9704607. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, April 15, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9704609. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, April 17, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9704587. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, April 16, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (817) 322-5281. TRD-9704561. San Antonio River Authority, Audit Committee, will meet at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, April 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9704596. Sulphur-Cypress SWCD #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mount Pleasant, April 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD- 9704563.