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, May 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 924A Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Siwash Farms, Inc. as petitioned by Besh Fresh Farms. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 10, 1997, 8:55 a.m. TRD-9704820 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 4502 Englewood Avenue Lubbock AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Washington Produce as petitioned by Griffin & Brand Sales Agency, Inc. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 10, 1997, 8:55 a.m. TRD-9704819 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 4502 Englewood Avenue Lubbock AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Sunsprouts of Texas, Inc., as petitioned by K.F. Theil & Sons Produce. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 10, 1997, 8:56 a.m. TRD-9704821 Wednesday, May 21, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0667, regarding Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Rosie Jara, d/b/a Tmeless Rose concerning alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.71.043(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2(a) (1996), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 10, 1997, 8:55 a.m. TRD-9704818 Anatomical Board of the State of Texas Friday, May 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 5912 Spencer Highway, Russell Auditorium of the Texas Chiropractic College Pasadena AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Official welcome to the TCC 3. Approval of the agenda 4. Approval of the 1996 minutes 5. Chairman's comments 6. Report of the Secretary 7. Report of the Treasurer 8. 1995-1996 Cadaver and Procurement report 9. Distribution of the cadavers for 1997-98 10. Election of officers 11. New business 12. Public comment 13. Location of the 1998 meeting 14. Adjourn Contact: Andrew F. Payer, Ph.D. 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-0846. Filed: April 8, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9704802 Texas Commission for the Blind Monday, April 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4800 North Lamar, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board Administration Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Consideration of proposed outline for Committee review of Board Policies and discussion of same 3. Adjourn Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: April 11, 1997, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9704908 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 6:00 p.m. 425 Woodward Street Austin Council Training AGENDA: Mandala software Demonstration and Council Networking. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: April 9, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9704810 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 425 Woodward Street Austin Council Training AGENDA: Direct Services Issued including Legislative Issues and Audit Issues; Information Sharing from TEA, TRC, TCADA and TDHS; and Interpreting Issues. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: April 9, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9704808 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 425 Woodward Street Austin Council Training AGENDA: Senior citizen Planning Session with Ralph White Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: April 9, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9704809 Friday, April 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 South Congress Austin Council Training AGENDA: Senior citizen Program Results Report; and Open Meeting with TCDHH Commissioners. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: April 9, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9704811 Friday, April 18, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Texas School for the Deaf, Ford Vocational Building, Production Room, 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin Board AGENDA: The Commission will discuss and possibly take action on the following items: Call to Order; Establish a Quorum; Public Comments: Members of the public are invited to make comments not to exceed five minutes of subjects relevant to the business of the Commission; Approval of Minutes of March 7, 1997 Meeting: ACTION; Executive Director's Report including Equipment Distribution Bill Update and Appropriations Bill Update; Direct Services Report including Camp Sign Update, Strategic Planning Guidelines, Discussion of Possible Future Rulemaking Action on Grant Programs and Procedures for Administration of the Programs, Approval for Distribution of Funds Formula: ACTION; and Hard of Hearing Subcommittee Update; Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Report including Approval of Certification Reinstatement: ACTION; Approval to Amend Evaluator Contracts: ACTION; Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Amendments to 40 TAC sec.183.501, Grounds for Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of an Interpreter Certificate or Interpreter Certification Application: ACTION; Discussion of Possible Future Rulemaking Action on BEI Procedures for Administration of the Program, Approval to Refilm Level I Evaluation Materials: ACTION; Approval to Purchase Printer: ACTION; Approval of BEI Calendar: ACTION; and Approval of Certification, Recertification, Revocation of Interpreters; ACTION; Announcements and Adjourn. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: April 10, 1997, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9704834 State Board of Dental Examiners Thursday, April 24, 1997, 1:00 p.m. SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Credentials Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes IV. Review Dental Applications for Licensure by Credintial and Make Recommendations to the Board for Approval or Denial of Said Applications V. Review Dental Hygiene Applications for Licensure by Credentials and Make Recommendations to the Board for Approval or Denial of Said Applications VI. Public Comments VII. Announcements VIII. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:46 a.m. TRD-9704959 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, Friday, April 24-25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively 4900 North Lamar Austin Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order. Public Comment. Approval of January 1997 minutes. Chair Report. Committee Recommendations on nominees for program director. Nominee(s) for Chair-Elect. Process for Nominating for Council Membership. Setting FY'98 Schedule. Center for Disease Control Grant-Lesa Walker. Legislative Update-Mary Elder. Discussion of Impact of Council Changes on Committee. Lunch. Subcommittee Meeting. Subcommittee Reports to Committee. Full Committee Adjourn. Executive Committee Meeting. Executive Committee Adjourn. Contact: Tomas Leal, (512) 424-6754 Filed: April 14, 1997, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9704979 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Monday, April 21, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Geometry Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Geometry Review Panel will be held on April 21, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no- contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9704951 Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Algebra I Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Algebra I Review Panel will be held on April 22, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no- contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9704950 Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Exploratory Languages Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Exploratory Language Review Panel will be held on April 23, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:13 a.m. TRD-9704949 Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Latin Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Latin Review Panel will be held on April 23, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no- contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:13 a.m. TRD-9704948 Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin French Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook French Review Panel will be held on April 23, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no- contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9704954 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Algebra II Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Algebra II Review Panel will be held on April 24, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704947 Friday, April 25, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Art Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Art Review Panel will be held on April 25, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no- contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704946 Monday, April 28, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Computer Science Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Computer Science Review Panel will be held on April 28, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704945 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Microcomputer Applications Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Microcomputer Applications Review Panel will be held on April 29, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704944 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Business Computer Programming Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Business Computer Programming Review Panel will be held on April 29, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704943 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Business Computer Applications Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Business Computer Applications Review Panel will be held on April 29, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no-contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas , 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704942 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Biology Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Biology Review Panel will be held on May 1, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no- contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704941 Friday, May 2, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ballroom, Sheraton-Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin Spelling Textbook Review Panel AGENDA: An orientation and training session for the 1997 State Textbook Spelling Review Panel will be held on May 2, 1997, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Presentations will be made by Texas Education Agency staff and by EGS Research and Consulting to review panel members. State Textbook Review Panel members remain under no- contact rules until their evaluations of textbooks under consideration have been transmitted to the Commissioner of Education on August 15, 1997. Contact: Debra Kile, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas , 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9704940 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Ed-Flex Committee AGENDA: This is a regular meeting of the Texas Ed-Flex Committee. The agenda is as follows: (1) Call to order; (2) approval of minutes; (3) recommendations on specific district and campus waiver requests; (4) discussion of evaluation of Ed-Flex; (5) discussion of response of the United States Department of Education to the Annual report on Ed-Flex; (6) discussion of waivers applicable to the state education agency; (7) status report; and (8) adjournment. Contact: Madeleine Draeger Manigold, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463-9077. Filed: April 10, 1997, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9704839 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1918 Texas Avenue El Paso Local Employee Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1. New Committee Members 2. Elect New LEC Chair 3. Review and approve 1997 Timeline and Budget 4. Other Business REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Emergency meeting due to the fact this is the only day the Local Employee committee members are available to review the agenda items. Contact: Resa Martinez, P.O. Box 3488, El Paso, Texas, 79923, (915) 533-2434, fax: (915) 532-2104. Filed: April 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9704827 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Awards Ceremony Critique Local Charitable Organization Eligibility Determinations Team Assignments 1997 Campaign Plan Set Next Meeting Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: April 9, 1997, 12:25 p.m. TRD-9704798 General Land Office Monday, April 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Austin State Hospital, Canteen, 909 West 45th Street Austin West 38th Street PUD Site Plan Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss procedures for conducting the Committee's business III. Receive a presentation to the Committee by MEDCATH, Inc. of its plan for development of the Heart Hospital of Austin development IV. Public Comment V. Vote to approve the site plan for compliance with the PUD zoning/Architectural Guidelines Contact: Bob Hewgley, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 720, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5013. Filed: April 11, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9704915 Texas Department of Health Friday, April 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-618, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Kidney Health Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: updates (status of Fiscal Year 1997 budget and benefits changes; status of budget request for Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999; legislative update; community input meetings; highlights from the 1996 annual report; and report from the Department of Urban Planning, Texas A&M University); revision procedures for reimbursable drug list; proposed revisions to reimbursable drug list (Prilosec), (tabled from previous meeting); Nutritional Supplements (tabled from previous meeting); Sporanox; Miacalcin Nasal Spray; Lipitor; MagtabSR; Valtrex; and Prograf); drug issues for discussion only (Nephroderm Cream); and public comment. 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: Juanita Waley, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7796. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9704938 Friday, May 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Animal Health Commission, 2105 Kramer Lane Austin HIV/AIDS Interagency Coordinating Council AGENDA: The council will introduce new council members and facilitator and discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the July 26, 1997, meeting; 1997 annual report; proposal to place limit on number of absences of council members at meetings; 1998 annual report; establishing mission and vision of the council; and set date for 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 at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Linda Moore, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 490-2505. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9704939 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T607, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Legislative Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: legislative reports; legislative update on the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee concerning local health departments and hospital closures and/or reconfigurations; review of legislative priorities for the remainder of the session; and setting of the next meeting time and proposed agenda 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: Nancy Burkhardt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. Filed: April 11, 1997, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9704866 Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 25, 1997, meeting; presentation on demographic trends in Texas; report of the Legislative committee; discussion of the next planning cycle; bureau report; and setting of the next meeting time and proposed agenda. 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: Nancy Burkhardt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. Filed: April 11, 1997, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9704865 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Sunday, April 20, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 400 Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Qualified Allocation Plan for 1997 and Repeal of Rules for 1996; Issuance of Determination Notice for Tax Credits for Stone Ridge Apartments; Trails of Ashford Apartments; Park on the Creek Apartments; San Tierra Apartments; La Providencia Apartments; Babcock Villas Apartments; Resolutions defining roles and responsibilities of Committee. Executive Session-- Personnel Matters, anticipated Litigation (sec.551.071 and sec.551.1-3), Act in Open Session on items action upon in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 11, 1997, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9704884 Sunday, April 20, 1997, 4:30 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on the following: Minutes of November 4, 1996 Meeting; program guidelines and preliminary structure of single family program 52 and authorization to file application with the Bond Review Board; second quarter investment report; extension of origination period for single family series 1994C and certain amendments with respect to Program 47; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9704928 Monday, April 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Program Committee AGENDA: The Program Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of the August 19, 1996 Meeting; Request from Housing Trust Fund to repeal the $1.9 million set aside for a Home Improvement Loan Program and made available to other projects; Modification of Parkview Place Loan; Modification of America Institute for Learning Grant; Homebuyer assistance for Temple Housing Authority; Emergency Funds for Cameron County; Reassignment of Midland County Housing Authority Home Program Loan to Midland Visions 2000, Inc.; Neighborhood Partnership for SKIP II for Homebuyer Assistance; Utilize $375,000 for Acquisition and Home Construction for Pharr; Utilize $2000,000 of Interim Construction Funds for Edinburg; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9704932 Monday, April 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of the March 3 and March 19, 1997; Qualified Allocation Plan for 1997 and Repeal of Rules for 1996; Issuance of Determination Notice for Tax Credits for Stone Ridge Apartments; Trails of Ashford Apartments; Park on the Creek Apartments; San Tierra Apartments; La Providencia Apartments; Babcock Villas Apartments; Program Guidelines and Preliminary Structure of Single Family Program 52 and Authorization to file Application with the bond Review board; Second Quarter Investment Report; Extension of Origination Period for Single Family Series 1994C and Certain Amendments with Respect to Program 47; Request from Housing Trust Fund to Repeal the $1.9 million Set Aside for a Home Improvement Loan Program and Made Available to Other Projects; Modification of Parkview Place Loan; Modification of America Institute for Learning Grant; Homebuyer assistance for Temple Housing Authority; Emergency Funds for Cameron County; Reassignment of Midland County Housing Authority Home Program Loan to Midland Visions 2000, Inc.; Neighborhood Partnership for SKIP II for Homebuyer Assistance; Utilize $375,000 for Acquisition and Home Construction for Pharr; Utilize $2000,000 of Interim Construction Funds for Edinburg; Manufactured Housing Case Docket Number 332-96- 2429, Complaint Number MHD199600181M, American Mobile Home Transporters; Report Item; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation under sec.sec.551.071 and 551.103, Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code; Act in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 11, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9704917 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, April 21, 1997, 12:00 noon 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Approval of Minutes of the March 3 1997, Annual Financial and Compliance Report; Report to the board; First Quarter and Second Quarter Investment Reports; Appointment of Vice-President of the Corporation and Granting of Signature Authority to Vice-President; $600,000 Participation Loan with Houston Savings Bank to Waller Hillside, Plaza, Ltd. President's Report; Executive Session -- Personnel Matters; Consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9704930 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, April 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of March 21, 1997. 2. Chair's Comments and Announcements. 3. Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair. 4. Report on Payment and Delivery Systems for Long-term Care. 5. Emergency Appropriation Request for FY 1997. 6. Commissioner's Report: a. Public Service Recognition Week 1997 and Public Service Excellence Award. b. State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) Award. c. Announcements and Comments. d. Tracking of Board Action Items. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: April 10, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9704843 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, April 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-970-0325.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JAYENDRA K. BHATT, Sugar Land, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 11, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9704896 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-0565.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JOHN GREGORY BRASHEAR, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Group II Insurance Agent's License and Prepaid Legal Services Agent's Licenses issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 11, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9704895 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-96-2129.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against WILLIAM RICHARD RAMSEY, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group II, County Mutual Insurance Agent's License, a Corporate Managing General Agent's License, and a Corporate Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 11, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9704894 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Paul Holder, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first becoming licensed as an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in violation of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8861 (the Act), sec.3B, pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 11, 1997, 2:50 p.m. TRD-9704900 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Texas Industrialized Building Code Council REVISED AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Welcome/Introduction of New Council Members III. Record of Attendance IV. Approval of Minutes of June 7, 1997 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. Change in criteria for approval of design review agencies C. Approval of design review agencies, third party inspection agencies and third party inspectors. D. Request for a variance in the criteria for approval of design review agencies. VIII. Public Comment IX. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman X. Next Meeting XI. Adjourn Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7356. Filed: April 14, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9704978 Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association (JUA) Thursday, May 1, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 2500 South Shore Boulevard, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center League City Joint Meeting of Executive and Audit Committees AGENDA: 1. Report from KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, to include: a. Statutory Financial Statements for 12/31/95 and 12/31/96 (with Independent Auditors' Report thereon); b. Report to the Board of Directors c. Independence Letter; and d. Statement of Opinion as of 12/31/96 with regard to the Association's Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves; and discussion and possible action regarding the report. 2. Report of claims activity including status of pending mass litigation. 3. Report from counsel on pending legal matters. 4. First Quarter 1997 Status Report concerning in-force policies. 5. Determine date and place of next meeting. 6. Adjourn. Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-4370. Filed: April 11, 1997, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9704919 Friday, May 2, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 2500 South Shore Boulevard, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center League City Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Report from KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, to include: a. Statutory Financial Statements for 12/31/95 and 12/31/96 (with Independent Auditors' Report thereon); b. Report to the Board of Directors c. Independence Letter; and d. Statement of Opinion as of 12/31/96 with regard to the Association's Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves; and discussion and possible action regarding the report. 2. Report of claims activity including status of pending mass litigation. 3. Report from counsel on pending legal matters. 4. First Quarter 1997 Status Report concerning in-force policies. 5. Report from Texas Department of Insurance concerning current med-mal market conditions. 6. Report from Insurance Information Institute concerning miscellaneous industry matters. 7. Report from investment managers concerning JUA investment account performance and future expected market conditions. 8. Determine date and place of next meeting. 9. Adjourn. Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-4370. Filed: April 11, 1997, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9704920 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 9, 1997, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9704800 Friday, April 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will meet in Executive Session to consider participation issues as they relate to delegation of federal programs from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including notice, response to comments, permissive intervention in enforcement and related items. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 10, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9704952 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Alamo Community Church, 901 West Bowie, Alamo AGENDA: TNRCC will conduct an informal public meeting regarding the application of Mr. Howard Adams (The Grease Specialist), Proposed Permit Number MSW2258, to authorize construction and operation of a Type VGG (Grease and Grit Trap) municipal solid waste management facility. The proposed site covers about 1.1 acres of land, and is located on Western Avenue, about 3.5 miles north of Farm to Market road 2221, near Citrus City, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Mail code 176, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-6688 or (512) 239-4756. Filed: April 14, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9704994 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Monday, April 21, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington, Room 301 Houston Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order. II. Discussion and possible action on proposed rule changes. III. Chapter 362. Definitions IV. Chapter 374. Disciplinary Actions/Complaints/Code of Ethics V. A proposed new chapter dealing with evaluation, planning, treatment and discharge from occupational therapy. VI. Chapter 372. Referral VII. Chapter 373. Supervision VIII. Chapter 365. Types of Licenses IX. Adjourn. Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9704926 Texas State Pension Review Board Thursday, April 10, 1997 -- 1:00 p.m. State Capitol Extension, Room E1.016 Austin Legislative Advisory Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statement on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time and for which requests have been received from legislative committee. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Need to respond to request received from legislative committee. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: April 9, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9704816 Monday, April 14, 1997 -- 9:30 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406 Austin Pension Review Board Conference EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statement on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time and for which requests have been received from legislative committee. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Need to respond to request received from legislative committee. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: April 11, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9704916 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, public participation, approve minutes of the February 27, 1997 Board Meeting; Action Items- discuss and take possible action on the following: Executive Committee Report, Finance and Audit Committee Report, Personnel Committee Report, Governmental Affairs Task Force Report. Informational Items- Claims update, Executive Session -- Regulator's/Conservator's Report, Attorney's Report, Personnel Issues, and discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: April 14, 1997, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9704962 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Disciplinary Review Panel # One AGENDA: Disciplinary Review Panel # One, of the Board will meet to discuss, consider, and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Panel will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: April 9, 1997, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9704801 Thursday, Friday, May 1-2, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the last meeting; the licensed specialist in school psychology; legislative matters; legal matters; planning for the next meeting; a report from the Board liaison to the Psychological Associate Advisory Committee; and reports from the chair of the board, the Executive Director and the following committees: Legislative--Ad Hoc, Applications, Budget, Complaint and Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Information Technology, Newsletter, Oral Examination, Personnel, Policies and Procedures, Public Information, Reciprocity, Rules, and Written Examinations. The Board will consider Board orders for approval; dismissals of allegations for ratification; reconsideration of or possible modification to an agreed order; application appeals; and proposed and adopted rules. The Board will hear from and ask questions of Barbara Bailey, Ph.D., President, Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. The Board will also hold an executive session to seek legal advice. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: April 10, 1997, 12:19 p.m. TRD-9704836 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, April 18, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 425 Woodward Street Austin Relay Texas Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Relay Texas Advisory Committee will meet on Friday, April 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. The Advisory Committee was appointed by the Public Utility Commission pursuant to House Bill 174, passed by the 71st Texas Legislature. At this meeting the Committee will welcome and make opening remarks; consider the next Relay Texas Advisory Committee meeting date; consider minutes; the Public Utility Commission of Texas report; the Sprint report; old business; new business; and public comment. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7152. Filed: April 9, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9704812 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room -- 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, Oil & Gas Division, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711- 2967, (512) 463-6729. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9704923 Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 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 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, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9704925 Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room -- 1-111 Austin AGENDA: Re: Gas Utilities Docket number 8778, petition of the Railroad Commission of Texas to create a "Code of Conduct" rule to govern gas gathering and transporting in Texas: prior to determining whether to give notice by publishing for formal comment, the Commission will take public comment on the draft of proposed new rule sec.7.59, relating to natural gas transportation standards and code of conduct. 2:00 to 2:15 p.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks (if any) by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. 2:15 to adjournment -- Staff presentation on draft proposal; speakers' comments to the Commission; closing remarks (if any) by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Williamson, and Commissioner Rylander. Contact: Maureen Dooley, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7140. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9704924 State Securities Board Monday, May 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held for the purpose of determining whether the dealer registration of The Exchange House, Inc. ("Respondent Exchange") should be revoked and Respondent Exchange fined; the agent registration of Christian Paul Garces ("Respondent Garces") should be revoked and Respondent Garces fined; Infinitum Capital Management Inc. ("Respondent ICM") should be ordered to cease and desist from acting as a dealer and fined; Juan Carlos Nieto ("Respondent Nieto") should be ordered to cease and desist from acting as a dealer and be fined; Juan Carlos Nieto d/b/a Infinitum ("Respondent d/b/a Infinitum") should be ordered to cease and desist from acting as a dealer and fined; Infinitum Management, Inc. ("Respondent IMI") should be ordered to cease and desist from acting as a dealer and be fined; Infinitum Management Company, Inc. ("Respondent Applicant") should be ordered to cease and desist from acting as a dealer and fined; the application of Respondent Applicant for registration with the Securities Commissioner of the State of Texas ("Securities Commissioner") as an investment adviser should be denied; and the application of Respondent Garces as an agent of Respondent Applicant should be denied. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: April 9, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9704917 The University of Texas at Austin Thursday, April 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. (Executive Session) Ex-Student's Association Building, (Schmidt), 21st and San Jacinto Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men AGENDA: Convene into Open Session, Recess into Executive Session, Reconvene into Open Session, Approve Minutes of January 31, 1997, Items from Executive Session, Longhorn Foundation, Major gifts and Planned Giving, Academics, Awards, Schedules/Schedule Changes, Construction, Budget/Budget Items, Tickets/Ticket Policy, New Business, Old Business, and Adjourn. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5757. Filed: April 11, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9704922 The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room YB.5612 Houston Intstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthon Mastromarino, Ph.D., Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792- 3220. Filed: April 10, 1997, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9704824 Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Facility Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 9:15 a.m. Double Tree Guest Suites Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin Governing Committee AGENDA: Executive Session(s) regarding personnel matters and pending legal matters. Following the closed Executive Session(s), the Governing Committee will reconvene in Open and Public Session and take any action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed deliberations. Approval of minutes from the March 24, 1997 and April 3, 1997 Governing Committee meetings. Discussion and possible action on privatizing the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility's assets and liabilities. Final report on the 1996 budget. Consideration and possible action on discount rate for rebates or assessments. Consideration and possible action on re-assessment of outstanding assessments. Consideration and possible action on Accounting Committee report which sets the amount of assessments or rebates to member companies for 1996 and other years. Consideration and possible approval of the 1996 Financial Audit report and recommendations from the Accounting Committee. Consideration and possible action on servicing company request for reimbursement of legal fees and expenses. Executive Director's Report. Contact: Peter E. Potemkin, 8303 MoPac Expressway North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-1222. Filed: April 11, 1997, 12:31 p.m. TRD-9704886 Monday, May 12, 1997, 10:45 a.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Austin Annual Meeting AGENDA: Approval of minutes of the Annual Meeting held June 17, 1996. Introduction of the Governing Committee. Annual Report of the Chairman of the Governing Committee. Annual Report of the Executive Director of the Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Facility. Report and possible action on the transfer of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility's claims, liabilities and assets. Contact: Peter E. Potemkin, 8303 MoPac Expressway North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-1222. Filed: April 11, 1997, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9704872 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 9, 1997 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River, Room 1.102, Austin, April 14, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9704804. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Commuter Rail Conference, met at Hyatt Regency Hotel, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, April 12 Saturday, throuth Wednesday, April 16, 1997, Times are as follows: Saturday, April 12,- 1:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 13,-- 1:15 p.m.; Monday, April 14, 8:15 a.m.; Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 a.m.; Wednesday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9704807. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legislative AdHoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B" Dallas, April 14, 1997, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas Texas 75266- 0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9704806. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Financial Standards Ad Hoc Committee, Conference Room "B", met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, April 17, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9704805. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, April 14, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD- 9704794. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, April 15, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information my be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas, 77227, (713) 627- 3200, TRD-9704815. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, AG Advisory Committee, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, April 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9704795 Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, April 14, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD- 9704797. Meetings Filed April 10, 1997 Brazos River Authority, Water Utilization, will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, April 21, 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-9704832. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at will meet at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, April 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, Burke Center, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9704835. Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Planning Policy Board, met at 201 East Second Avenue, Belton, April 16, 1997 at 9:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 933-7075. TRD- 9704849. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met 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 Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9704831. Education Service Center, Region 12, Board of Directors, met at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, April 17, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702-3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9704841. Education Service Center, Region XV, Regional Advisory Committee, will meet at 612 South Irene, San Angelo, April 22, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658- 6571. TRD-9704847. Education Service Center, Region XV, Board of Directors, will meet at 612 South Irene, San Angelo, April 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD- 9704848. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, April 14, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9704851. Garza Central Appraisal District, Ag Advisory Board, met at 124 East Main, Post, April 17, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD-9704825. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, met 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, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9704837. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, April 15, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9704844. Scurry County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, April 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9704845. Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Hughes & Luce, L.L.P., 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 900, Austin, April 15, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charles L. Tea, Jr. P.O. Box 9906, Austin, Texas 78766, (512) 346-3274. TRD-9704838. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, April 17, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas, 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9704830. Meetings filed April 11, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9704856. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Audit Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 16, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9704857. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 4th and Avenue J Streets, Poteet, April 16, 1997 at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742- 3591. TRD-9704892. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4th and Avenue J Streets, Poteet, April 17, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD- 9704893. Brazos Valley Development Council, Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, April 17, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angela Alaniz, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9704918. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, April 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with revised agenda. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD- 9704913. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met 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- 9704934. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Financial Standards Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, April 17, 1997 with revised agenda, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9704891. Education Service Center, Region Two, Board of Directors, met at 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883-9288, extension 2200. TRD-9704873. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St Paul Street, Gonzales, April 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9704904. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, April 23, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9704885. Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, April 18, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957- 5222. TRD-9704871. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, April 14, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9704933. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council, will meet at 3555 Timmons, Second Floor, Houston, April 25, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9704890. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, April 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9704883. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Five Year Plan Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, April 15, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9704882. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Monthly Board Meeting, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, April 15, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9704880. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Park Inn, 2500 US Highway 59 South, Livingston, April 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John O. Houchins, 13738 Kingsride, Houston, Texas 77079, (713) 464-3205. TRD-9704912. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, April 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9704887. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, April 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752- 3505. TRD-9704868. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, April 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. TRD-9704858. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, April 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9704859. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, April 17, 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-9704869. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judy Road, Longview, April 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9704876. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, April 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9704877. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, April 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9704878. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, April 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9704867. Meetings filed April 14, 1997 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, April 17, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9704958. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 2047 West Malone, San Antonio, April 17, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward III, P.O. Box 170, San Antonio, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9704974. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, April 30, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas Texas, 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9704955. Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 124 East Main, Post, April 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD-9704965. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, April 24, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9704980. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, March 17, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (817) 659-1281. TRD-9704953. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, April 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9704977. Wichita Falls MPO, Policy Advisory Committee, will meet at 1300 Seventh Street, Council Conference Room, Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, April 22, 1997 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard E. Luedke, AICP, (817) 761- 7447, TRD-9704975.