OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, April 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Harris County Extension Center, Two Abercrombie Drive Houston Texas Rice Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Discussion and Action: Financial Report of Current Fiscal Year; Texas Rice Administration Office; Review Current Budget and Make Adjustments, if necessary; Review 1997 Crop Outlook; Update on 1997 Biennial Election Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274, 1-800-888- 7423. Filed: April 8, 1997, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9704742 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of February 18, 1997 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comments; information/action on Council services in rural areas and female services; information items; Sunset update, Legislative update, budget, and automation update; action on agreed final order in the matter of Roland C. Blackwell, agreed final order in the matter of Janice Lynn Profitt, agreed final order in the matter of Steven T. Rowe, and agreed final order in the matter of Nancy Cunningham; action on proposal for decision in the matter of Todd K. Skinner; action on adoption of rules; proposed amendment to sec.143.15, proposed new sec.sec.143.18-143.19, proposed new sec.sec.143.1-143.12, 143.31, and 143.32, proposed repeal of sec.sec. 143.11- 143.14, 143.16, 143.17, 143.21, 143.23-25, 143.31-143.46, proposed amendment to sec.142.22, proposed amendments to sec.sec.144.611 and 144.621, and proposed amendments to sec.sec.150.3, 150.32, 150.33 and 150.36-15.38; proposed TCADA board meeting dates; Thursday, June 12, 1997 and Thursday, July 24, 1997; and adjourn. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 N. IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: April 8, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9704668 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Highway 231 South, Box 13, Delicia's Restaurant Rachal Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; presentation on managed care issues; old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 N. IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669, or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: April 7, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9704656 Friday, April 25, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region Six AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; membership issues; new business; old business, public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 N. IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669, or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: April 7, 1997, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9704657 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Thursday, Friday, April 17-18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. both days 5002 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Introductions; Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting II. Revision to ATPA Rules and Rule Making Procedures III. Proposed ATPA Rules on the Refund on Insurance Fees; 43 TAC sec.sec.57.48- 57.51 (December 13, 1996, 21 TexReg 11945). IV. Proposed ATPA Rule on Establishing Changes and Procedures for Copies of ATPA Records, 43 TAC sec.57.52 (March 4, 1997, 22 TexReg 2420). V. Proposed Amendment to ATPA Rule on Level of Funding for Projects, 1 TAC sec.4.36 (March 18, 1997, 22 TexReg 2839). VI. U.S. Department of Justice Grant to ATPA. VII. Director/Staff Report: Budget, Travel, Monitoring/Audit, Grant Analysis and Adjustments, and Public Awareness. VIII. Fiscal Year 1996 Requests for Funds from Bexar County Grant. IX. Report on Statewide HEAT Program, Patty Gonzales, Texas Department of Public Safety. X. Statewide HEAT Program Collection of Registration Sticker Fee. XI. Report by Susan Sampson on Public Awareness Efforts Statewide. XII. Options to Utilize Unobligated Fiscal Year 1997 Funds and Potential Claims. XIII. Criteria for the Fiscal Year 1998 Grant Review. XIV. Report by Jim Bisson, Texas Department of Transportation, on Internal Audit of the ATPA Program. XV. Public Comment. XVI. ATPA Annual Grantee Conference. Contact: Deanna Citerne, 800 Brazos Street, Suite 620, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 494-1976. Filed: April 8, 1997, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9704673 The State Bar of Texas Thursday, April 11, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Midland Hilton Towers, 117 West Wall Avenue Midland Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Add to agenda item II (7), the following special counsel assignments Respondent: John M. O'Quinn Carl D. Shaw Charles Musslewhite Benton Musslewhite Special Counsel: Lonny Morrison Russell Hardin, Jr. Cathleen Herasimchuk Broadus A. Spivey Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: April 7, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9704643 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Boll Weevil Foundation Office, 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: Opening Remarks Approval of the minutes of last meeting Foundation status update Program update for Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arkansas Report on FSA loan program and certification issues Southern Rolling Plains Update South Texas/Wintergarden Update Rolling Plains Central Update and Issues Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, (915) 672-2800. Filed: April 8, 1997, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9704743 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 7315 South Hulen Fort Worth Rules Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action and/or approval of text to proposed rules: 1. sec.71.2; 2. Proposed sec.75.2; 3. Proposed sec.75.3; 4. Proposed sec.73.1; 5. Proposed sec.73.2; 6. sec.73.3; 7. sec.73.4; 8. sec.74.1; 9. sec.75.1; 10. Proposed sec.75.4; 11. sec.75.8; 12. sec.80.1; 13. sec.75.7. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 8, 1997, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9704670 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet to consider, discuss, and take any appropriate action on: cases 94-64, 95-191, 97-70, 97-75, 97-81, 97-90, 95-05, 95-06, 95-08, 95-09, 95-10, 95-11, 95-70, 95- 81, 95-191, 95-195, 95-324, 96-01, 96-80, 96-140, 96-161, 96-206, 96-212, 96- 217, 96-238, 97-09, 97-20, 97-27, 97-35, 97-38, 97-39, 97-40, 97-41, 97-42, 97- 43, 97-44, 97-45, 97-52, 97-53, 97-54, 97-57, 97-66, 97-69, 97-74, 97-79, 97-81, 97-84, 97-86, 97-89, 97-90 through 97-135. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 8, 1997, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9704669 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Friday, April 25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Ad Hoc Testing Committee AGENDA: The Committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: operational guidelines for the Ad Hoc Testing Committee; Ohio and Texas pilot items; cumulative exam data; new Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor requirements; and setting of next meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights t (5120 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. Filed: April 9, 1997, 8:20 a.m. TRD-9704774 Texas Court Reporters Certification Board Saturday, April 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1414 Colorado Street, Texas Law Center, Suite 206 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Board will call the meeting to order; take attendance; approve minutes from meeting on February 1, 1997; conduct formal hearing in Cause Number 97112203; conduct preliminary review in Cause Number 97230704; act on applications of individuals convicted of a criminal offense; hear report from Disclosure Form Committee and possibly act on recommendations of the committee; approve 1996 agency head financial statement; receive legislative update from staff; review 1997 budgeted and actual expenses year-to- date; consider general correspondence; and adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Peg Liedtke at (512) 463-1624 at lest two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1624. Filed: April 8, 1997, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9704740 Credit Union Department Friday, April 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Legislative Advisory Committee for the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of November 15, 1996 meeting; and an update on the 1997 Legislative Agenda; To Consider: Making recommendation to Commission on Implementation of Sunset Legislation (HB1612 /SB358); Discussion of Other Legislative Actions Impacting State Credit Unions or the Commission; Establish date for next Committee Meeting. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or assistance with physical accessibility. Request for special accommodations must be made 72 hours prior to the designated time set for the meeting by contacting Carol Shaner at (512) 837-9236. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: April 8, 1997, 11:31 a.m. TRD-9704689 Friday, April 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of January 17, 1997, commission meeting; communications; and committee reports from the Texas Share Guaranty Credit Union (TSGCU) Oversight Committee and Legislative Advisory Committee; To Consider: Taking formal action and vote to Approve Department's Grievance Policy; Taking formal action and vote to Adopt Amendment to Rule 93.17 Concerning Appeals of Orders of Conservation; Taking formal action and vote to Adopt Amendment Rule 97.113 Concerning Fees to Convert to State Chartered Credit Union; Taking formal action to establish the Commission's tentative meeting for July 18, 1997; Taking formal action and vote to approve Resolutions of Appreciation for Former Commission Members and Legal Counsel; Discussion of and Possible Vote to publish for comment, Proposed Amendment to Rule 97.113 concerning the Operating Fee for Credit Unions; Discussion of and Possible Vote to publish for comment Proposed New Rule 93.25 concerning the Cost of Hearing Transcription; and Possible Vote on matters discussed in executive session, if necessary; Discussion with legal counsel regarding Lawsuit by Independent Bankers Association of Texas, et al. To conduct: An Executive session to review credit unions and problem cases; to consult with legal counsel regarding contemplated legal action, and existing litigation and administrative actions; and to discuss personnel matters. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or assistance with physical accessibility. Request for special accommodations must be made 72 hours prior to the designated time set for the meeting by contacting Carol Shaner at (512) 837-9236. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: April 8, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9704690 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, April 17, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Planning and Implementation Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports; Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Ark-Tex Council of Governments Plan Amendment; Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Plan Amendment; Central Texas Council of Governments Plan Amendment; Concho Valley Council of Governments Plan Amendment; Tarrant County 911 District Mapped ALI Project; Third-Party Applications on 911 Integrated Workstations; Recovery and Replacement Policy; Monitoring of COG 911 Activity and Possible Reallocation of Funds; Final Report on WIP Project; Statewide 911 Database and Network Study Presentation; Approval of January 15, 1997 Committee Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:32 p.m. TRD-9704706 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 10:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Poison Control Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports; Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Poison Control Financial Report; Poison Control Coordinating Committee Report; Phase II, Telecommunications Implementation; Information Services (IS) Support Contract; Approval of November 12, 1996 meeting minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 55, Subchapter D. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:33 p.m. TRD-9704709 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Operations and Performance Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports; Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: ACSEC Financial Report; Health and Safety Program Evaluation; Public Education Program; Telephone Company Audits; State Auditor's Office (SAO) Audits on Councils of Governments and Follow-Up Activity with ACSEC/ Update on 911 Service Fee Billing by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Changes in Calling Scope and Potential Impact on Equalization Surcharge, including Potential Rule Change; Approval of January 15, 1997 Committee Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (5120 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:32 p.m. TRD-9704708 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:15 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Legislative and Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports; Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Issues to include, but are not limited to, FCC and PUC Proceedings: Legislative Update, (HB 1, HB 1324, HB 1437, HB 1668, HB 2129, HB 2295, SB 102, SB 388, SB 989, SB 1675); Potential Regulatory Public Utility Commission (PUC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Proceedings Regarding 911; Approval of January 15, 1997 Committee Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, subchapter D. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (5120 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:32 p.m. TRD-9704707 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports; Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Appreciation to Outgoing Commissioners and Introduction of New Commissioners; Planning and Implementation Committee Report; Poison Control committee Report; Operations and Performance Committee Report; Legislative and Regulatory Committee Report; Minutes: Approval of January and February Commission Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, subchapter D. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (5120 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:32 p.m. TRD-9704705 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Board of Trustees Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Status Report on Audit Activities a. Fiscal Year 1997 Internal Audit Plan b. Deloitte & Touche Recommendations for Fiscal Year 1996 c. Internal Audit Recommendations from Prior Fiscal Years d. State Auditor Recommendations from Prior Fiscal Years 2. Future Meeting Date 3. Adjourn Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: April 9, 1997, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9704792 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:30 p.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes; Trustee Election Results; Status Report on Audit Activities; Investment of System's Assets; HealthSelect of Texas/HealthSelect Plus Benefits/Rates/Administrative Fees under Uniform Group Insurance Program; HMO Applications for Services under Uniform Group Insurance Program for Fiscal Year 1998; Rates for Basic/Optional Term Life Insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverages under Uniform Group Insurance Program for Fiscal Year 1998; Vendor Selection for Administration of Self-funded Dental Indemnity Plan under Uniform Group Insurance Program for Three-year Period Beginning September 1, 1997 and Rate Approval for Fiscal Year 1998; Vendor Selection to Conduct Audit of HMOs Participating in the Uniform Group Insurance Program for Period September 1, 1995-August 31, 1996; Appeals of Contested Cases; Executive Director's Report; Next Trustee Meeting Date; Adjourn. Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: April 9, 1997, 10:12 a.m. TRD-9704793 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Campus Planning Committee REVISED AGENDA: Consideration for approval of: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston-Purchase a lot at 1620 Avenue B, and Purchase a lot at 116 17th Street, and University of Houston-Downtown- One Main Building Heating and Water System upgrade. Contact: Kenneth H. Ashworth, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: April 8, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9704672 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. TALCB Conference Room, 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; consideration and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) concerning complaints and agreed orders for files numbered: 96-013, 96-018, 96-020, 97-005, 97-009, 96-025, 97-006, 97-007, 96-022, 96-028, 97-008, 97-010, 97-011, 95-005, 96-019, 95-021, 96-035, 97-001, 95-003, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 96-001, 96-012, 96-003, 96-010, 96-024, 97-003, 96-08A, and 97-01A; enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; informal conference with respondent and/or complaint resolution policies and procedures; informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint files numbered 95-011 and 96- 011, and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the TALCB, informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint file numbered 96-012, and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the TALCB; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:29 p.m. TRD-9704696 Friday, April 18, 1997, 8:00 a.m. TALCB Conference Room, 1101 Camino La Cost, Room 204 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order; consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the February 20, 1997, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (prelicensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning other educational matters; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:30 p.m. TRD-9704697 Friday, April 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; comments by the Chair; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the February 20, 1997, TALCB meeting; reports by and discussions with representatives of the Appraisal Subcommittee and the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council concerning their review of the ALCB and other issues; discussion and possible adoption of amendments to TALCB rules sec.153.20, Guidelines for Revocation, Suspension, or Denial of Licensure or Certification, as published in the March 11, 1997 edition of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 2566); discussion and possible action to publish proposed amendments to TALCB Rule sec.151.7, Denial of a License; discussion and possible action to consider policy on reporting enforcement action to other states and publication of enforcement actions; staff reports, including discussion and possible action concerning active certifications and licenses, certifications and licenses issued, applications, renewals, examinations, experience verification audits, reciprocity, adopted rules, board appointments and reappointments, USPAP-97 Instructor's Workshop, pending or possible legislation, the TALCB Appraiser Report; federal activities, commissioner's performance evaluation, and AARO activities; report from the Education Committee, discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding approval of courses for meeting educational requirements, distance education and the proposed AQB criteria, testing, and other educational matters; discussion and possible action regarding the FY-97 operating budget, FY-98 and FY-99 Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR), testimony before the Senate Finance Committee and House Appropriations Committee, and other fiscal matters; report from the Enforcement Committee, consideration and possible action concerning complaints and agreed orders for files numbered: 96-013, 96-018, 96-020, 97-005, 97-009, 96-025, 97-006, 97-007, 96-022, 96-028, 97-008, 97-010, 97-011, 95-005, 96-019, 95-021, 96-035, 97-001, 95-003, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 96-001, 96-012, 96-003, 96-010, 96-024, 97-003, 96-08A, and 97-01A; discussion and possible action regarding analysis of the types of enforcement problems referred to the board; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:30 p.m. TRD-9704698 Friday, April 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) concerning enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaints file numbered 96-012, and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:29 p.m. TRD-9704695 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, C. Rufus Gaut, Owner, Metro Tower, for failure to have four elevators inspected by a QEI-1 Certified Inspector, a violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE sec.74.70(b), and for failure to obtain certificates of inspection evidencing compliance with the safety standards adopted under the TEX. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE ANN. (the Code), sec.754.014 which is a violation of the Code sec.754.019(a)(2), pursuant to the TEX. GOVT CODE Chapter 2001 and the TEX. HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE ANN. Chapter 754. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 8, 1997, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9704675 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 3:00 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Panel EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension of the license of Robert Kevin Hatchett, M.D., License J-0518. 4. Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension of the license of John Dupont Seifert, M.D., License D-4855. 5. Adjourn REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas, 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: April 8, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9704692 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider the attached items as a second addendum to the agenda. Agreed Order and Closed Session. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texs 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 8, 1997, 10:42 a.m. TRD-9704684 Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider the attached items as a third addendum to the agenda. Motion for Reconsideration and Motion for Rehearing. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texs 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 8, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9704741 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Room 102, William P. Hobby Building (Texas Department of Insurance Building), 333 Guadalupe Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0714; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1838-DIS; For a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), on an application for renewal of the authority to adopt and impose a debt service standby fee and an operations and maintenance standby fee for calendar years 1997, 1998 and 1999 on undeveloped property in SPORTMAN'S WORLD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF PALO PINTO COUNTY (the "District"). The application has been filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of Chapters 49 and 50 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code Section 293, under the procedural rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ("TNRCC" or the "Commission"), and under the procedural rules of SOAH. By Commission Order issued March 19, 1997, the Commission has remanded this matter to SOAH for a hearing on the merits of the application. In addition, the Commission is requesting SOAH evaluate Mr. Jim Hill's request that consideration of this standby fee application be postponed until the Texas State Court litigation concerning the applicant is finished. The Commission has requested that when SOAH prepares a proposal for decision on the application, SOAH should include an analysis of the effect of the court litigation referred to by Mr. Hill and, if the court litigation remains pending when SOAH prepares its proposal for decision, SOAH should include in its analysis, alternative recommendations to accommodate the possible outcomes of the court litigation. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, MC 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: April 7, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9704627 Monday, April 28, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on Gerald Oosten, dba G&P HOLSTEINS 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 Gerald Oosten, dba G&P Holsteins, SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0715. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 8, 1997, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9704715 Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on LONGVIEW BRASS AND ALUMINUM COMPANY, BILL COLEY, AND ALTON COLEY 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 Longview Brass and Aluminum Company; Bill Coley, and Alton Coley, SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0710. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: April 8, 1997, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9704719 Thursday, May 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Anderson County District Court, 500 North Church Palestine AGENDA: PINNACLE GAS TREATING, INC. has requested their application to construct and operate a gas treating facility be referred to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Pinnacle Gas Treating, Inc. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Air Permit Number 33486 to authorize the construction and operation of a gas treating facility located off County Road 2706, approximately three miles south/southeast of Bethel, Anderson County, Texas. This matter has been assigned SOAH Docket 582-97-0717. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: April 8, 1997, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9704721 Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. TNRCC Park 3 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0093-DIS; a Public Hearing before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (the "Commission") on a resolution requesting approval of the levy of non-uniform impact fees in the service area of LAKE CITIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY AUTHORITY OF DENTON COUNTY (the "District"). The resolution is filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of Chapter 395 of the Local Government code, 30 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.293.171-293.176, and under the procedural rules of the Commission. The District provides wastewater and/or water service to a large number of residential and commercial customers on the west side of Lake Lewisville in Denton County, including the incorporated cities of Shady Shores, Lake Dallas, and Hickory Creek (east of Interstate 35E). The Authority has recently expanded its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to include the portion of Hickory Creek on the west side of IH35E. The Authority's total service are covers approximately 6,700 acres and currently serves approximately 2,440 actual connections. Some of these connections are large master meters servicing apartment complexes, schools, and mobile home communities. In terms of equivalent single-family connections, (ESFCs) or living unit equivalents (LUEs), the Authority serves approximately 3,000 water ESFCs of which approximately 2,800 are also wastewater ESFCs (not all water customers are on the wastewater system). Area A is generally the service area east of Interstate 35E, Area B is generally the new service area west of Interstate 35E, and Area C is generally the northern service area of the district. The amount of the non-uniform impact fee will vary as follows; (a) up to $1,289 per equivalent single family connection (ESFC) for new water service connections in Assessment Area A: (b) up to $1,619 per ESFC for new water service connections, and up to $1,730 for new wastewater service connections in Assessment Area ; (c) up to $1,289 per ESFC for new water service connections, and $1,050 for new wastewater service connections in Assessment Area C. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239-6161. Filed: April 7, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9704653 Texas Optometry Board Thursday, April 17, 1997, 2:00 p.m.; (Committees) Friday, April 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m., (Board) 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420 Austin AGENDA: Committees to meet on April 17, 1997, with Board meeting to be held on April 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. to consider reports of Secretary-Treasurer, legal counsel, executive director, committee chairpersons, conference attendees; consider matters involving Health Progressions Council; public comment time certain of 9:30 a.m.; report on IAB matters, including attendance at Southwest Regional meeting held in Dallas, Texas; IAB Annual Meeting to be held in St. Louis, Missouri in June; budget and legislative reports; adoption of proposed rule amendments (275.1 and 275.2) regarding acceptance of on-line computer courses as credit courses for continuing education; general matters, consider settlement agreements as a result of informal conferences held; Executive Session to be held in compliance with 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated and pending litigation with Board attorney and matters referred to Attorney General; consideration and possible vote on matters discussed in Executive Session. Contact: Lois Ewald, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8500. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:29 p.m. TRD-9704694 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of March 26, 1997 Board Meeting. 3. Consideration and possible action on a defeasance plan for the Texas Public Finance Authority State of Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Superconducting Super Collider Project), Series 1992C. 4. Consideration and possible action on the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the construction and acquisition project for the General Services Commission in El Paso for an estimated project cost of $21 million and the construction of improvements for the Texas School for the Deaf for an estimated project cost of $20 million and select a method of sale. 5. Discussion of proposed legislation. 6. Other business. 7. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: April 8, 1997, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9704679 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, April 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m., rescheduled from 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Hearing on the Merits, originally posted for Monday, April 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. in Docket Number 17280, Application of Central and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates: Rate Case Expenses, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: April 7, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9704629 Friday, April 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17317-Application of Time Warner Communications of Houston, L.P., dba Time Warner Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). The hearing will be conducted under applicable provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995, including sec.3.2532. Applicant intends to provide all services that can be provided by a holder of an SPCOA under the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995; a full range of local exchange and access services, including vertical features and basic and primary rate ISDN. Applicant will offer a variety of local telecommunications services to customers within its certificated area. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area adopts the boundaries of the following incumbent local exchange carrier's exchanges as the boundaries of its proposed service area: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company of Texas, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., Sugarland Telephone Company, and Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by April 18, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 963-7152. Filed: April 8, 1997, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9704731 Friday, April 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17315-Application of Time Warner Communications of Houston, L.P., dba Time Warner Communications for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). The hearing will be conducted under applicable provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995, including sec.3.2532. Applicant intends to provide all services that can be provided by a holder of an SPCOA under the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995; a full range of local exchange and access services, including vertical features and basic and primary rate ISDN. Applicant will offer a variety of local telecommunications services within its certificated area. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area adopts the boundaries of the following incumbent local exchange carrier's exchanges as the boundaries of its proposed service area: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company of Texas, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., Sugarland Telephone Company, and Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by April 18, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 963-7152. Filed: April 8, 1997, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9704729 Friday, April 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17316-Application of ACSI Local Switched Services, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). The hearing will be conducted under applicable provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995, including sec.3.2532. Applicant intends to provide local switched services; originating and terminating local calls; switched access service -- originating and terminating traffic between a customer premise and an IXC POP via shared local trunks using a local switch; and PBX local trunking- transport of switched traffic between applicant's switch and the customer's system. Applicant will operate both as a facilities-based carrier and a reseller of local exchange services. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes all areas in Texas served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE /Contel; Centel/United; any other electing local exchange carrier; to the extent reuired, all other incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) whose exchange boundaries are included in a toll-free calling arrangement or area that includes one or more of the above listed ILECs; and upon the expiration date of any exemptions for small ILECs, all areas in Texas served by all ILECs. Persons who wish to intervene or make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by April 18, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 963-7152. Filed: April 8, 1997, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9704730 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, April 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Call to Order/ Roll Call / Agenda Review/ Announcements/ Introductions /TRC's VR Strategic Plan and TRAC/ Texas Workforce Commission Review/ Break / TRC Client Satisfaction Survey; Overview and Changes/ Lunch. Public Comment/ Transition Update/ Break/ Rehabilitation Services Update / Approval of January 1997 Meeting Minutes/ Chairperson's Report/ TRC Consumer Affairs Report/ TRAC Staff Report/ Recess. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: April 9, 1997, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9704791 Friday, April 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: TRD Commissioner's Report/ Personal Attendant Services Program/ Break/ Supported Employment Systems Change Grant Update/ Full Council Discussions (Subcommittees, etc. ) /Lunch. Recommendations/ Action Items / Agenda Items for Next Meeting/ Adjourn. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: April 9, 1997, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9704790 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, April 14, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Finance Committee AGENDA: I. Cancellation Fee for Residence Halls and Apartments II. Food Service Contract with ARAMARK III. Course Fees IV. Room and Board Rates V. Resolution Authorizing Establishment of Investment Account at Stone Fort Bank and Designating Signature Authorities for the Account VI. Approval of Summer Budget VII. Transfer of Wedgeworth-Wright Endowment to the SFASU Foundation, Inc. Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:31 p.m. TRD-9704700 Monday, April 14, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Open Session --Committee of the Whole II. Executive Session A. Review on Pending/Anticipated Litigation (551.071) 1. Bakewell v. SFA, et al 2. Ginn v. SFA, et al 3. Weber v. NAH, Inc. et al 4. Bennett v. SFA. 5. Trahan v. SFA. 6. Anticipated Litigation B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. President 2. General Counsel 3. Modern Languages III. Open Discussion of Tuesday Board Items Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:31 p.m. TRD-9704701 Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Report on Pending/Anticipated Litigation 1. All pending lawsuits 2. Anticipated Litigation B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. President 2. General Counsel 3. Modern Languages (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session). II. Approval of January 28, 1996 Minutes III. Election of Board Officers IV. Administration A. Election of President B. Election of General Counsel V. Personnel A. Faculty and Staff Appointment for Spring 1997 B. Faculty and Staff Appointment for 1997-98 C. Promotions D. Tenure E. Regent's Professorships for 1997-98 F. Faculty Development Leave G. Leaves of Absence H. Voluntary Modification of Employment VI. Academic and Student Affairs A. Faculty Workload Report B. Acceptance of General Bulletin C. Proposal for Master of Music Degree with Majors in Performance and Conducting D. Proposal for Bachelor of Art Degree in Art History E. Cancellation Fee for Residence Halls and Apartments F. Food Service Contract with ARAMARK G. Course Fees H. Room and Board Rates VII. Financial Affairs A. Resolution Authorizing Establishment of Investment Account at Stone Fort Bank and Designating Signature Authorities for the Account B. Approval of Summer Budget C. Transfer of Wedgeworth-Wright Endowment to the SFASU Foundation, Inc. D. Budget Changes Less than $50,000 VIII. Buildings and Grounds A. Nursing/Math Building Roofing Project B. Austin Building Air Handlers C. ADA Projects IX. University Policies and Procedures A. Policy Revisions X. Reports A. Chair, Faculty Senate B. Student Government Association C. Vice President for University Advancement D. President (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: April 8, 1997, 12:31 p.m. TRD-9704702 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, April 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 410 East Fifth Street, Second Floor Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on March 6, 1997. Presentation by Janette Winkelmann, TIADA. Public Hearing and Consideration of Proposed Texas Motor Vehicle Board Rule of Practice and Procedure 103.4 amendments. Argument on Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Proposals for Decision (Contested Cases). Consideration of Proposals for Decision (Default Cases). Consideration of Agreed Final Orders. Licensing Orders of Dismissal. Other: a) Employee Recognition; b). Litigation Status Report; c). Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report including decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members and Lemon Law Annual Report; d). Enforcement Status Report; e). Division Operations Status Report; Adjourn. Contact: Betty Bray, 410 East Fifth Street, First Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 505-5100. Filed: April 8, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9704753 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, April 9, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Austin Waiver Review Board EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Shontae Johnson representing Spruce High School in Dallas, Texas. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Eligibility must be determined before District track meet on April 10, 1997 Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: April 7, 1997, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9704642 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; executive and financial reports; financial assistance to Military Highway WSC, Rio WSC, La Grulla, Travis County Water Control and Improvement District #17, Corinthian Point Municipal Utility District #Two, Forney Lake WSC, Carrizo Hill WSC, Cleveland, Harris County Water Control and Improvement District 136, Floydada, Mercedes, El Paso, and Lower Valley Water District for Santa Martina; request from Giddings to substitute surety bond in lieu of cash for reserve fund requirement; contract amendment with City of Austin; Chapter 353 amendments regarding charges for public records; Internal Auditor's salary; briefing on $50,000,000 Texas Water Development Board State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bond sale; EDAP policy issues; and contract with Edwards Aquifer Authority. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: April 9, 1997, 9:07 a.m. TRD-9704779 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes and modification of meeting notes for March 25 Commission Meeting; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 16; Discussion, consideration and possible action on acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; Demonstration and discussion of ACTV relating to Interactive training equipment; 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 boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development board; Executive session pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and Tex. Govt. Code sec.551.071 to discuss litigation Rodgers v. TEC in U.S. District Court, Northern District, Dallas Division, CA Number 3-96CV1278-H with counsel; 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 16; and Set date of next meeting. Contact Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: April 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9704654 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 7, 1997 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 State Highway 132, Natalia, April 7, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9704655. Canyon Regional Water Authority, Board, met at Guadalupe Fire Training Facility, 850 Lakeside Pass Drive, New Braunfels, April 14, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9704645. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 400 Spring Street, Grand Jury Room, Third Floor, Columbus, April 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9704660. Education Service Center, Region V Board, will meet at 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, April 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert E. Nicks, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, (409) 838-5555. TRD- 9704659. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, will meet at Norwest Bank, 1000 North Walnut, New Braunfels, April 15, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9704646. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at New Braunfels Utilities, 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, April 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9704647. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors Workshop, will meet at New Braunfels Utilities, 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, April 16, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9704648. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, 911 Regional Advisory Committee, met at 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, April 11, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr. P.O. Box 1199, Carrizzo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9704661. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at the Jury Room, Mills County Courthouse, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, April 15, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9704630. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, April 17, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984. TRD-9704658. Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating Board, will meet at Texas Damsite Office, Route 1, Box 270, Burkeville, April 17, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9704652. Trinity River Authority, Resources Development Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, April 14, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas, 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9704649. Meetings filed April 8, 1997 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, April 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9704699. Brazos River Authority, Administration and Audit, will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, April 21, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9704755. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, will meet at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, April 17, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas, 76513, (817) 939-1801. TRD- 9704693. Colorado County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Spring Street, Grand Jury Room, Third floor, Columbus, April 11, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9704671. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, will meet at Dallas Housing Authority, Forest Green Manor Development, 9730 Shepard Road, Dallas, April 17, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ms. Matty Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9704681. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet with revised agenda, at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, April 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9704732. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, April 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027. TRD-9704664. Middle Rio Grande Workforce Development, Board, met in emergency session, at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde April 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m.. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizzo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9704663. Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, 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, 200 E. Nopal, Suite 206, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (210) 278-6810. TRD-9704674 Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, April 14, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9704688. Red River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, will meet at Four Points- Sheraton, 100 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls, April 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 8th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, (817) 723-0855. TRD-9704676. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at 1100 North Stanton, Fourth Floor, Main Conference Room, El Paso, April 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patty Fox, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9704726. San Patricio Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1146 East Market, Sinton, April 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD- 9704691. Tri County Special Utility District, (SUD) Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, April 14, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803-3553. TRD-9704717. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee, will meet at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, April 15, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9704727. Meetings filed April 9, 1997 Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, April 14, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9704778. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at Room 102, City Hall, 300 West Shepherd, Lufkin, April 16, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty J. Brown, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634- 4432. TRD-9704765. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District One, Board and Advisors, rescheduled from April 10, 1997, will meet at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, April 17, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9704789. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 315 Main Street, Liberty, April 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336- 5722. TRD-9704777. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, AG Advisory Board, will meet at 315 Main Street, Liberty, April 16, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9704781. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Sulphur Springs State Bank, 100 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, April 14, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9704775. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, TIP Subcommittee, met at International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, San Antonio, April 14, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9704787.