OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings concerning SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0327, In The Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Bill Herron, regarding alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.76.114 and sec.76.116(a)(6), and 4 TAC sec.7.18(A). Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9705180 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Tuesday, May 6, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1323 58th Street, Dispute Resolution Center Lubbock Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 1 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of new guests; approval of minutes TCADA update and comments; update on Behavioral Health Organization; old business; new business; public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Health Harris, RAC Coordinator, TCADA, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: April 17, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9705134 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, April 28, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. -- Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session. 1. Executive Session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office b. Ernestine Nichols v. John Tully, former TABC agent, et al; c. Tranquilino Torres v. TABC, et al; and d. J.J. Gonzalez v. TABC Continue open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate, on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 4. Approval of minutes of March 24, 1997, meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Public comment. 7. Adjourn Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: April 17, 8:48 a.m. TRD-9705139 The State Bar of Texas Friday, April 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Four Seasons Hotel -- Ballrooms C&D, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Public Session: Call to order/Roll Call/ Invocation/Items from: the Chair; the President; the President-Elect/Budget Committee; the Executive Director; the Supreme Court Liaison, the Commission for Lawyer Discipline; the Office of the General Counsel; Board Committees; Administrative Oversight: Closed Session: Discuss the evaluation, duties and compensation of the Executive Director and General Counsel; Public Session: Take appropriate action on those matters discussed in closed session/Items from the following Board Committees; Appeals, General Counsel Oversight, Grant Review, Legislative Policy, Ad Hoc Committee on Legal Services to the Poor, and Ad Hoc Section Study Committee/Reports from the Immediate Past President, the Texas Young Lawyers Association President, and Court of Criminal Appeals Liaison/Items from the following State Bar Committees, Sections and Divisions; Advertising Review Committee and Continuing Legal Education Committee/Reports from: the Federal Judicial Liaison, the Judicial Section Liaison, and the Out-of-State Lawyer Liaison/Public Comments/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9705173 Texas Commission for the Blind Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Harlingen Public Library, 410 76th Drive Harlingen Town Hall Meeting AGENDA: The Commission is hosting a Town Hall Meeting for the purpose of receiving public comments on Texas Commission for the Blind services and programs for people who are blind or severely impaired. Public Comments will be used in the formulation of the Commission's state plan. For more information in Harlingen, call (210) 423-9411 or (800) 687-7025. Contact: Alison Colbert, P.O Box 12866, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 459-2588 or 1-800-252-5204. Filed: April 18, 1997, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9705291 Saturday, May 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Bachman Therapeutic Recreation Center, 2750 Bachman Dallas Town Hall Meeting AGENDA: The Commission is hosting a Town Hall Meeting for the purpose of receiving public comments on Texas Commission for the Blind services and programs for people who are blind or severely impaired. Public comments will be used in the formulation of the Commission's state plan. For more information in Dallas, call (214) 688-7007 or (800) 687-7017. Contact: Alison Colbert, P.O Box 12866, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 459-2588 or 1-800-252-5204. Filed: April 18, 1997, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9705290 Texas School for the Deaf Thursday, April 25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Policy Committee AGENDA: (a) Policy Amendments BBC Board Member: Vacancies and Removal from Office BT Administrative Reports DEB Compensation and Benefits: Fringe Benefits DECA Compensation and Benefits: Sick Leave Pool EB School Year EEI Instructional Arrangements: School Volunteers FFG Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect FNCF Student Conduct: Alcohol and Drug Use FNF Student Rights and Responsibilities: Interrogations and Searches GBA Public Information Program: Access to Public Information GNB Relations with Educational Entities: Regional Education Service Center GRA Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities (b) Policy Review GF Public Complaints (c) Policy Adoption DECB Compensation and Benefits: Return to Work Program FD Admissions and Attendance (d) Polices for Deletion EA Instructional Goals and Objectives EAA Instructional Goals and Objectives: Evaluation EAB Instructional Goals and Objectives: Site-Based Decision Making FDA Admissions and Attendance: Eligibility and Requirements GB School Legal Status Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: April 16, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9705130 Thursday, April 25, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee AGENDA: (a) Consideration of Investment Report for period December 1, 1996-February 28, 1997 (b) Consideration of Abuse/Neglect Operating Procedure Audit Report (c) Consideration of Memo Concerning Abuse/Neglect Operating Procedure Audit (d) Discussion of Educational Foundation Issues Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: April 16, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9705129 Thursday, April 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of Minutes from the December 13, 1997 Meeting 3. Audience speakers to address the board; introduction of visitors 4. Business for information purposes a. executive director's report b. architect's report c. CEASD self study report 5. Board reports and action items a. Standing committee reports 1. Policy committee a. Policy amendments BBC Board members: vacancies and removal from office, BT administrative reports, DEB compensation and benefits: fringe benefits, DECA compensation and benefits: sick leave pool, EB school year, EEI instructional arrangements: school volunteers, FFG student welfare: child abuse and neglect, FNCF student conduct: alcohol and drug use, FNF student rights and responsibilities: interrogations and searches, GBA public information program: access to public information, GNB relations with educational entities: regional education service center, GRA relations with governmental entities: local governmental authorities (b) Policy review GF public complaints (c) Policy adoption DECB compensation and benefits: return to work program, FD admissions and attendance (d) Policies for deletion EA instructional goals and objectives, EAA instructional goals and objectives: evaluation EAB instructional goals and objectives: sit-based decision making FDA admissions and attendance: eligibility and requirements, GB school legal status (2) Budget and audit committee (a) consideration of investment report of period December 1, 1996-February 28, 1997 (b) Consideration of abuse/neglect operating procedure audit report (c) discussion of educational issues b. Consent Agenda* (1) Consideration of addendum to Danina Culver 1996-1997 contract (2) Consideration of addendum to Capitol Charter Services 1996-1997 contract (3) Consideration of textbook adoption of 1997-1998 school year (4) Consideration to addendum to Dr. Sutton 1996-1997 contract (c) Other Action Items (1) Consideration to Coca Cola agreement (2) Consideration of 1997-1998 school calendar (3) Consideration of staff development waiver 6. Closed meeting(s) (a) Presentation of Grievances-Charles Hoffman (b) Evaluation of the Executive Director (c) Evaluation of Internal Auditor Exhibit 7. Reports of Discussion by Individual Board Members 8. Adjournment Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: April 16, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9705128 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1918 Texas Avenue El Paso Local Employee Committee AGENDA: 1. Review and approve Local Campaign Manager Applications 2. Review and approve Local agency/federation applications 3. Other Business Contact: Resa Martinez, (915) 533-2434, fax: (915) 532-2104. Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9705178 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. American Cancer Society, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Highway 183 and 290 East, Room 224 Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: 10:00 Call to Order -- Bailey 10:05 Approval of March 18, 1997 Minutes -- Bailey 10:15 State Advisory Committee Report -- LeBourgeois and Way 10:25 Local Employee Chairs Nominees -- Bailey 10:30 Statewide Federation Recertification Audit Results -- Bailey 10:45 Statewide Federation Appeals -- Bailey 11:00 State Campaign Manager's Report A. Governor's Mansion Awards Ceremony B. Finance Report 1. 1996 Financial Report 2. 1997 Campaign Budget- Revised 3. 1997 SCM Upfront Costs C. Local Campaign Manager Update 11:10 Committee Reports A. Operating Committee -- Jackson B. Program Committee -- Anderson C. Legislative Committee -- Jackson/Anderson 11:30 Chair's Report -- Bailey 11:40 Other Business -- Bailey 11:45 Adjourn -- Bailey Contact: Mike Terry, 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-6601, fax: (512) 478-2572. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9705112 Friday, April 25, 1997, 12:00 p.m. 5400 Bosque Waco Local Employee Committee AGENDA: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Duties and responsibilities of committee members 3. Review/approve LCM applications 4. Review/approve LCM budget for 1997 campaign 5. Review/approve federations and agencies for local SECC participation 6. Other matters and conclusion Contact: Homer Trevino, P.O. Box 2207, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 741-1980 Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9705177 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 2201 19th Street Lubbock Local Employee Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes (March 18, 1997) 2. Governor's Mansion Reception 3. Approval of 1997 Applications 4. 1997/98 Campaign Planning Contact: Dianna Stewart, 2201 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401, (806) 747-2711. Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:16 p.m. TRD-9705179 Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 210 East Ninth Street Fort Worth Local Employee Committee-Odessa/Midland AGENDA: 1. Review of Eligibility applications 2. Approval/Denial of Eligibility applications Contact: Katrina Bailey, 210 East Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas , (817) 258- 0000. Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9705175 Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. C.E.E.D. University of Texas, SII 191 and FM 1788 Odessa Local Employee Committee-Odessa/Midland AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Reading of minutes of March 26, 1997 3. Approving or disapproving applications of health and human services agencies for inclusion in the local campaign of the 1997 SECC 4. Adjourn Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas , 79701, (915) 685-7700. Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9705176 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 15 East Harris San Angelo Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Review Local Charities/Federations admission to SECC Review SECC Calendar for 1997 Review Campaign Materials and Goals Contact: Carol Eggemeyer, P.O. Box 3710, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 949- 3716, fax: (915) 944-9041. Filed: April 18, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9705270 General Land Office Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration to allow the reinstatement of Veterans Land Board land loan #134062 for Ivan Otahal which was set up for sale in the April 29, 1997 forfeited land sale, rejecting the qualified high bid (if any); consideration and approval of awarding qualified high bids received at the forfeited land sale of April 29, 1997; request by Bill McGehee for reinstatement of land program eligibility; quarterly investment report for period ending March 31, 1997; staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: April 18, 1997, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9705289 General Services Commission Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: 1) Consideration of Adoption of Resolution to Reimburse Expenses Relating to El Paso Purchase and Construction Project with Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds; 2) Consideration of submission to the presiding officers of the legislature of proposed name for a state office building in Waco; 3) Consideration of proposed change orders- various projects; 4) Briefing on Historically Underutilized Business Program; 5) Program Issues; Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.071. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: April 18, 1997, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9705209 Texas Department of Health Thursday, April 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas board of Health Search Firm Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet in open session to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1997 meeting; update from Lehman McLeskey (search firm) on status of the search for the Commissioner of Health position. The committee will then meet in executive session to discuss and possibly act on review of candidates for the position of Commissioner of Health. To request 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9705116 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 20, 1997 meeting; final adoption of rules concerning standards for the provision of mental health services in an identifiable part of a hospital; final adoption of rules concerning standards for the provision of mental health services in private mental hospitals and crisis stabilization units; proposed rules concerning licensure of birthing centers; and briefing regarding negotiated rulemaking and ephedrine-containing products. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9705115 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 20, 1997 meeting; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules relating to hospital reimbursement methodology for inpatient hospital services; and recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning final adoption of rules relating to Medicaid Program appeal procedures rules. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9705122 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the March 20, 1997, meeting; appointment to the Midwifery board; and appointment to the Device Distributors and Manufacturers Advisory Committee. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9705121 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 20, 1997 meeting; final adoption of rules for Texas Department of Health activities with the Texas Health Care Information Council; legislative update; congressional report; Office of Border Health update; Toxic Substances Control Division Review Report; monthly financial report (historically underutilized businesses; contract leverage team implementation; new laboratory; monthly financial update; and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexually Transmitted Diseases (HIV/STD) audit update). 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9705120 Friday, April 25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Board Briefing AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing by the commissioner on the current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and a discussion will be held concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. There will also be appointments to the Board of Health committees. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9705119 Friday, April 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health REVISED AGENDA: The board will discuss in open session and introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 21, 1997 meeting; commissioner's report; resolutions (Trauma Awareness Month and Texas EMS Week; and Scott Simpson, M.D.); Strategic Management Committee Report (final adoption of the rules for Texas Department of Health activities with the Texas Health Care Information Council); Health Financing committee Report (recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules relating to hospital reimbursement methodology for inpatient hospital services; and recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning final adoption of rules relating to Medicaid Program appeal procedures rules); Health and Clinical Services Committee Report; Human Resources Committee Report (appointment to the Midwifery Board; and appointment to the Device Distributors and Manufacturers Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee Report (final adoption of rules concerning standards for the provision of mental health services in an identifiable part of a hospital; and final adoption of rules concerning standards for the provision of mental health services in an identifiable part of a hospital; and final adoption of rules concerning standards for the provision of mental health services in private mental hospitals and crisis stabilization units); public comments; announcements and comments; and setting of next meeting date for May, 1997. The board will then meet in executive session to discuss and possibly act on: pending litigation for Texas Pharmacy Association, et al vs. Texas Department of Health; and obtaining legal advice on litigation matters. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9705114 Friday, May 2, 1997 Main Building, Room G-107, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: Texas Department of Heath update (review comments and responses received on the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) proposed rules (25 TAC sec.sec.34.1-34.4 repeal and sec.sec.34.1- 34.7 new) published in the March 18, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 2848); draft of proposed rules concerning Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (EPSDT) case management (25 TAC, Chapter 33); draft of proposed rules concerning private duty nursing (25 TAC, Chapter 33); and legislative update (Texas Healthy Kids; Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP); Senate Bill 885, and any other bills of interest); and Centers for Disease Control grant application. A working lunch will begin at 12:00 p.m., and the committee will discuss and possibly act on: a presentation from the Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE); report on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) multi- state meeting Region VI (Building Partnerships on Behalf of SSI Child Beneficiaries); Star Plus initiatives presentation; Managed Care and Children with Special Heath Care Needs Advisory Committee (CSHCN); Families are valued project report; discussion on Parent Advocacy; announcements and public comments; and future agenda items. 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: Paula Russel, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700, Ext. 3046. Filed: April 18, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9705280 Texas Heath Care Information Council Monday, April 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Kaiser Permanente Board Room, Second Floor, 12720 Hillcrest Road Dallas Consumer Education Committee AGENDA: The Consumer Education Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: 1) Development of Statewide consumer education program relating to the pending hospital discharge data and HMO/HEDIS data reporting rules; 2) Development of Statewide consumer education program in anticipation of data release during 1998; 3) Development of resource/vendor utilization plan to implement provider education programs and consumer education program; and 4) selection of vendors with which to develop contracts for these programs. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 18, 1997, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9705223 Board of Law Examiners Saturday-Monday, April 26-28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin AGENDA: The Board will call to order and consider: requests for excused absences; approval of minutes, financial and investment reports; conduct character and fitness hearings (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session pursuant to sec.82.003 (c), Texas Government Code); review July 1997 bar examination questions (in executive session); consider approval of finalized summary descriptions of the new subject matters to be tested on the July 1999 bar examination; consider and act on responses from the law schools on adoption of the MPT: whether to recommend that the Supreme Court adopt amendments to Rules IV, IX and XI, Rules Governing Admission to the State of Texas; proposal to eliminate Rule II(a)(5), Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas; special requests for waivers and interpretations; consider reports from staff and board members; policy matters; change in board membership; essential eligibility requirements; authorization of CLE credits; action on remand of Arlitt matter; consult with legal counsel concerning pending litigation (in Executive Session); hear communications from the public; conduct Bar Admission Forum (on April 28th at 12:00 noon at the DoubleTree Guest Suites;) and Adjourn. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: April 16, 1997, 11:39 a.m. TRD-9705106 Saturday-Monday, April 26-28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Board Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Whether to recommend that the Supreme Court adopt amendment to Rules VI, IX and XI, Rules Govening Admission to the State of Texas; Consider and act on, where necessary, the report on recent ADA conference attended by Rachael Martin and Carol Reed and any ramifications on Board processes and procedures. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: April 17, 1997, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9705191 Monday, April 28, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations; including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary; Diogu K. Diogu, Jr; Morgan D. King; (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive sesison, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code). Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9705137 Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Conference room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Tom M. Rhoads, for failing to include in an advertisement to hold or conduct an auction, his name and license number, which is a violation of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8700 (the Act) sec.10, pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statues Annotated Article 9100; the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 67. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 18, 1997, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9705252 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division, Boxing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the application for a boxing license of the applicant, James Martinez, who is over 35 years of age, pursuant to 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE (TAC) sec.61.27(d), pursuant to the TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8501-1 (the Act) and 9100; the TEX. GOVT. CODE, chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 61. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 18, 1997, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9705251 Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Conference Room 420 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, Raymond Schield, for failing to mintin insurance requirements for period in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC,) sec.75.40(a) and filing to furnish the Department with a certificate of insurance in violation of 16 TAC sec.75.40(e), pursuant to the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8861, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA) and 16 TAC, Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 18, 1997, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9705250 Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Conference room 420 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, Robert G. Dethrow, for failing to provide mechanical integrity to a consumer in violation of the TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Article 8861 the Act) sec.5(a), and for failing to maintain insurance requirements in violation of 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE (TAC) sec.75.40(b), pursuant to the Act and TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Article 9100, the TEX. GOVT. CODE, Chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 TAC Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 18, 1997, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9705253 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Monday, April 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen Communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the committee for up to 3 minutes each, on a "first-come, first-served" basis regarding education concerns. 4. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action on Continuing Acupuncture Education rules to possibly include two hours of ethics/law. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on methods for approval of Continuing Acupuncture Education credit hours and how to implement the new rules. 6. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the wording of Rule 183.20(e) related to the issuance of masters degrees. 7. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action related to licensees advertising in newspapers (Rule 183.21). 8. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding unlicensed acupuncturists teaching or practicing acupuncture at an acupuncture school or a clinic connected with a school. 9. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 18, 1997, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9705224 Monday, April 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. 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) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advise of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. 4. Open session to review applicants for examination and endorsement licensure. 5. Update on recent adoption of amendments of licensure rules. 6. Citizen communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the committee for up to 3 minutes each, on a "first-come, first-served" basis regarding licensure concerns. 7. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the practice of acupuncture by licensees without a proper immigration status. 8. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 18, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9705225 Monday, April 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Herbology AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the committee for up to 3 minutes each, on a "first-come, first-served" basis regarding Herbology issues. 4. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action on scope of practice for herb medicine. 5. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding the Federal Drug Administration's list of approved herbs. 6. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding requiring the licensure applicants to take and pass the Herbology portion of the NCCA exam. 7. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 18, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9705226 Monday, April 28, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Discipline/Ethics Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences/Show Compliance Proceedings or staff review. 4. Adjourn. Executive session under authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), and Op. A.G. 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 18, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9705227 Monday, April 28, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: The agenda includes Executive Session under authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advise of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions, a probation appearance, approval of minutes, committee reports, citizen communications, executive director's report, and approval of 1998 Board meeting dates. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 18, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9705228 Midwestern State University Monday, April 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will consider awarding a construction contract and modifying the project budget for the McCullough-Trigg Hall addition Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212 Filed: April 16, 1997, 2:50 p.m. TRD-9705124 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, April 24, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12100 North IH35 Circle, Building F, Room 2206 Austin Weather Modification Advisory Committee Emergency Meeting AGENDA: The committee will review minutes from the March 6, 1997 meeting, hear staff reports on Status of Permitted Rain-Enhancement Projects in 1997 from West Texas Weather Modification and Colorado River Municipal Water District; update on status of Weather Modification Permit Application from Powell Plant Farms, Inc.; discuss pending Legislative Action on Weather Modification Funding; review and make recommendation on request or amendment to Weather Modification license (North American Weather Consultants), Application for Weather Modification Permit (Atmospherics, Inc., and Weather Modification, Inc.); discuss other business and next meeting location. Reason for Emergency: Meeting was called by Chairman of the Committee. Contact: George W. Bomar, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0770. Filed: April 17, 1997, 2:14 p.m. TRD-9705174 Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12100 North IH35 Circle, Building A, Room 257, Second Floor Austin Irrigators Advisory Council REVISED AGENDA: Meeting called to order; Irrigators Advisory Enforcement Committee will meet to hear enforcement cases on the following individuals: Jerry Bruce, Marck Echols, Maurice Keane, Kevin Keane, Mrk Nash, Ernest romo, Charlie Palmer, Don Hewett, Mark Williams, and Corey Magee. Contact: Gene Reagan or Bettye Jean Urban, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-6719 or 6659. Filed: April 18, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9705278 Monday, May 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by Lewis Jackson doing business as River of Life Water system to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 12795 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Walker County, Texas. The proposed utility service area, including Lake Jackson Estates Section 1 and 2 Subdivision, is located approximately eight miles east of downtown Huntsville, Texas and is generally bounded on the south by State Highway 190 and on the east by Lake Jackson Estates 3. The total area being requested includes approximately 186 acres and 47 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0817. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, State Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 18, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9705262 Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Memorial Building, 1 North Cottonwood Eldorado AGENDA: TNRCC will conduct an informal public meeting regarding the application of CITY OF ELDORADO, Proposed Permit Number MSW2264, to authorize a Type I-AE municipal waste management facility. The site covers approximately 75.465 acres of land, and is located approximately 5 miles west of the City of Eldorado, 1.2 miles north of U.S. Highway 190 on County Road 404 in Schleicher County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 176, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-4756. Filed: April 18, 1997, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9705214 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building F, Room 2210, 12100 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss; subcommittee reports from Agriculture Chemicals, Data Management, Nonpoint Source, and Water Well Closure; discussion to set future meeting dates; presentation on Risk Reduction rules; status update on CSGWPP Development, comments on committee publication (Joint Monitoring and Contamination Report); discussion on Senate Bill I; SMP Update; TNRCC Rules Update and Public Comment. Contact: Mary Ambrose, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239- 4800. Filed: April 17, 1997, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9705168 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Best Western, Swiss Clock Inn Banquet room, 900 West Palmer Street Pecos AGENDA: TNRCC will conduct an informal public meeting regarding the application of CHARTER WEST PECOS TRANSFER STATION, Proposed Registration Number MSW40113, to authorize construction and operation of a type V-TS municipal solid waste transfer station. The proposed site contains about 4.52 acres of land and is located 1.8 miles south of Interstate Highway 20 and 0.4 miles east of State Highway 17 in the Town of Pecos City, Ector 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 18, 1997, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9705220 Thursday, May 15, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by Thompson Water and Construction for a change in water rates effective October 24, 1996, for its service area located in Freestone County, Texas. The Commission staff have requested a public hearing on the rate increase. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0727. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3445. Filed: April 18, 1997, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9705263 Monday, May 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an appeal filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission protesting MARSHA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION'S fee for new connections. Marsha Water Supply Corporation provides water service in Travis county, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0726. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3445. Filed: April 18, 1997, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9705264 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider the following: The February 11, 1997 Minutes. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the board will meet to consider and take action on the following: Eligibility Requests of : Michael Lee Caps, Applicant for Endorsement; Trena Faye Dickson, Applicant for Initial Licensure; Gordon Lee Joslin and Kevin Scot Weidman, Petitioners for Declaratory Order. Petitions for Reinstatement of Licensure and Orders of: Robert Glen Igleheart, 504080; Nerieda Jones, 525803; and Lauri Evelyn Warren, 548770. Declaratory Orders and Conditional Orders of Eligibility of: Julie Ann Black, Sunday Broadhurst, Brian Patrick Cavazos, Kristi Dawn Denman, Vivian John Devine, David C. Froburg, Jamie Lynn Gibby, Arthur Amaya Gonzalez, Cynthia Lynn Harless, Daniel Weldon Holmes, Theresa Lynn Lann, Saundra Alene Lewis, David Wayne Parson, Lela Renee Pyle, Lara Meleah Shipp, Sue Ellen Sparks, Debra Ann Swift, Angela Nicolle Wilson, Kimberly Ann Wyers, Eve Lynne Baker, Prudence Aprile Beranek, Glenda Lou Bryant, Joan Carol Byrne, Katherine Carrie Graham, Jerri Dawn Hoston, Pamela Dawn Magee, Mary Theresa Mata, and John Michael Pitts. Conditional Eligibility Orders of the following Petitioners/Applicants: Patricia A. Baker-Saccone, Charles Victor Ethridge, Mary Sue Morrison, Brena Lou Ramos, Sherri Lynn Stanford, Frederick Joseph Tice, Jr., Katherine Marie Walker, Kermit Lawrence Washington, and Lisa Marie Williamson. The Exception to Previous Eligibility Order of: Wendy Gay McClenton. The Agreed Orders on: Elizabeth Ann Alexander, 553654; Pepper Blackwell 516118; Mary Rebecca Drory, 511705; Diane Marie Hogan, 572236; Peggy L. Ledbetter, 245987; Adrianne Dawn Lopez, 601447; Allison Victoria Mitchell, 598516; Mary Frances Mueller, 563665; Mary Christine Navarro 560177; Linda Lee Slater, 588076; Marcia Lee Talbert, 226217; and Amanda Mary Wright 527379. The ALJs Proposals for Decision on: Kay Marie Brogan, 538804; and James Stephen Guest 438897. The Motions for Rehearing of: Tab Blane Brown, 54317; and Thresiamma Emmanuel, 463375. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6824. Filed: April 18, 1997, 11:24 a.m. TRD-9705235 State Pension Review Board Friday, April 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m., "Telephone Conference Call" 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Pension Review Board Conference William P. Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests which have been received from legislative committees. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: 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 17, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9705202 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Tuesday, May 6, 1997 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin Board Business AGENDA: (1) Call to order (2) consider for approval minutes from February 12, 1997, Board Business Meeting; (3) Executive Session to consider personnel matters; discuss resignation and conduct exit interview with Executive Director; discuss selection of new Executive Director; (4) discuss possible action relating to resignation of Executive Director and selection of new Executive Director; (5) consider for final adoption amendments to sec.sec.283.4, 283.5, 283.7, and 283.9; (6) consider for proposal new sec.sec.291.101-291.105 concerning (Class E) pharmacies; and amendments to sec.sec.291.32, 291.33, and 291.36; (7) hear and discuss reports regarding the current financial update; TPA Pharmacist Recovery Network Expenditures; FY 1997 Budget; FY 1998-1999 Biennium Budget; reassessment of TSBP service delivery; NAPLEX and Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examinations; Pharmacy-Related Legislation; status of the Task Force to Study Public Health and Safety Impact of Contractual Arrangements for Pharmaceutical Services Between Third Party Payors, Pharmacists, and Pharmacies, and Consumer Pharmacy Service Discount Cards; status of Task Force to Review Class B (Nuclear) Pharmacy Rules; and status of the Health Professions Council; (8) discuss partial filling of prescriptions; review and approve FY 1998 Calendar of Events; FY 1996 Annual Report; (9) receive presentation on information received at the NABP Health Law Officers Conference Concerning Competence or Conditions: When Errors Occur in the Pharmacy; (10) consider Proposal for Decision in the Matter of Yolanda Smith; (11) Executive Session to Consider the Proposal for Decision in the Matter of Yolanda Smith; (12) Report on Status of Active/Pending Complaints; (13) Consideration of and Action on Proposed Agreed Board Orders; (14) Executive Session to Consider Agreed Board Orders and Possible Litigation; (15) recognize appointments and awards; (16) receive items for August 1997 agenda; (17) reports on recent and upcoming conferences and events. Contact: Gay Dodson, William P. Hobby Building, Suite 3-600, 333 Guadalupe, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Filed: April 18, 1997, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9705213 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, April 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, Classroom B, 1100 49th Street Austin The Child Fatality Review Committee AGENDA: Introductions. Old Business: Coordinators Report; Video Training Tape; Jurisdictional Policy. Lunch. Data Collection: Sub-committees; Timelines for Report '97; Meeting Dates. Note: Data Sheet Sub-committee will be meeting one hour prior to the regular meeting. Contact: Ann French Clark, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, 1351 East Bardin Road, Arlington, Texas 76096-1839, (817) 264-4310. Filed: April 16, 1997, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9705107 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 11950-application of GTE Southwest Inc. and Contel of Texas, Inc. for approved of New 800 Data Base Query Service, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.26. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7145. Filed: April 18, 1997, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9705288 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda filed with the type-name="italic">Texas Register. 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, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: April 18, 1997, 12:14 p.m. TRD-9705248 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, April 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, TREC Headquarters Office, Conference room 235 Austin AGENDA: Call to order, Minutes of March 17, 1997 Commission meeting; commendations of former members; Staff reports; committee reports; appointments to committees; General comments from visitors; Discussion only of amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.61, concerning acceptance of courses offered by out-of-state schools and of credit awarded by examination only or for other learning; Discussion and possible action to amend or repeal rules relating standard contract forms: (a) 22 TAC sec.537.11, relating to promulgation of forms; (b) 22 TAC sec.537.13, relating to the property condition addendum (repeal); (c) 22 TAC sec.537.20, relating to the unimproved residential property contract; (d) 22 TAC sec.537.28, relating to the one-to-four family contract; (e) 22 TAC sec.537.29, relating to the FHANA one-to-four family contract; (f) 22 TAC sec.537.30, relating to new home incomplete construction contract; (g) 22 TAC sec.537.31, relating to new home completed construction contract; (h) 22 TAC sec.537.32, relating to farm and ranch contract, (i) 22 TAC sec.537.34, relating to addendum for inspection (repeal) (j) 22 TAC 537.37, relating to condominium resale contract; (k) 22 TAC sec.537.38, relating to FHANA condominium resale contract; (l) 22 TAC sec.537.42, relating to agreement for mediation (repeal); Discussion and possible action on proposed legislation; Executive session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code and to deliberate the duties and responsibilities of the administrator and assistant administrator pursuant to Section 551.074, Government Code; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action regarding application of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a to solicitations by an unlicensed person offering goods or services in connection with a real estate transaction; Discussion and possible action regarding travel to ARRELLO meetings; Discussion and possible action to amend memorandum of understanding with the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board regarding administrative services provided by TREC; Discussion and possible action to request Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee to develop a standard inspection report form and rule relating to its use; Discussion and possible action on rental locator issues; Discussion and possible action to approve; (a) courses to be offered by: Henry S. Miller Real Estate Institute; (b) MCE courses to be offered by: Vanguard Schools; Appraisal Institute; Nanci Hawes Real Estate School; NKN; (c) accreditation as a school for: Henry S. Miller Real Estate Institute; Consideration of complaint information concerning: Mark D. Connor; Mary E. Lopez; Kathleen Sullivan Kirk; Sandra Ann Cross; Ronnie Ireneo Nasis; Davis Kavanaugh Saxe; McKissack Group, Inc.; Judy Ann Mayers; Harvey Reginald Johnson; Vicki Cheryl Peraino; Joni B. Alexander McKee; Joan Weatherspoon Bowden; Paula Stringer Residential; Motion for Rehearing in the Matter of J. Frank Powell, Hearing Number 97-51-8970032; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 485-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: April 16, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9705127 Texas Savings and Loan Department Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Coastal Banc ssb, Houston, Texas to acquire the Port Arthur, Texas branch of Wells Fargo Bank (Texas) National Association from which record the Commission will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: William Clark Johnson, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: April 18, 1997, 8:34 a.m. TRD-9705207 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, April 25, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of March 10, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of Resignation of Consultant LaSance 3. Consideration of Sale of Two Shopping Centers (Strip Shopping Centers in Sun City, Arizona) Owned by TRST Sun City, Inc. a) Bell Camino Resolution b) Sun Bowl Plaza (East and West) Resolution 4. Consideration of Restructure of Westin Hotel Loans (Hotels in Chicago and San Francisco) 5. Discussion of Potential Sale and Consideration of Marketing of the Note and Mortgage Relating to Halliburton Center f/k/a Sage Plaza (Office Building in Houston) 6. Update Regarding Project of Real Estate Strategic Consultant 7. Update on Mortgage Risk Ratings For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: April 17, 1997, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9705193 Friday, April 25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of March 27, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of TRS Ethics Policy and the Code of Ethics for Consultants and Agents For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: April 17, 1997, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9705194 Friday, April 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Investment Committee AGENDA: 1. Review of the Mid Cap Portfolio and Consideration of Proposal to Index a Part of the Portfolio- Mr. Cooper 2. Report on the Texas Growth Fund -- Mr. Kozlowski For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: April 17, 1997, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9705195 Friday, April 25, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of March 28, 1997, Meeting 4. Legislative Update- Mrs. Featherston 5. Review of Mid Cap Portfolio and Consideration of Proposal to Index a Part of the Portfolio -- Mr. Cooper 6. Consideration of Staff Report on Evaluation of the Actuary -- Mr. Jung 7. Consideration of Trustees to Serve as Corporate Directors -- Dr. Youngblood 8. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM- Mr. Jung 9. Status Report on Benefit Services Transformation (BEST Project) -- Mrs. Koontz 10. Consideration of Proposed Amendment to the Group Insurance Fund Budget- Mrs. Koontz 11. Report of Executive Director- Mr. Dunlap 12. Comments by Board Members For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: April 17, 1997, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9705196 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Monday, April 28, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room E250, East Building Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call committee meeting to order open meeting/quorum call-chairman Roger Benavides II. Minutes from prior meeting III. Review the agency budget IV. Future agenda items V. Adjourn committee meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: April 18, 1997, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9705273 Texas Southern University Thursday, May 1, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs, Retention and Recruitment-Sub Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Discussion on Retention and Recruitment Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9705144 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Law School Conference, Room 221, Second Floor Houston Litigation Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: A review of cases filed and pending against the university. Executive Session. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9705145 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on university Fund-Raising efforts. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9705146 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. Executive Session. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9705147 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Executive Session. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9705148 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Meeting to receive informational items only. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9705149 Thursday, May 1, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9705150 Friday, May 2, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from committees; Executive Session. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: April 17, 1997, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9705151 University of Houston System Thursday, April 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Shamrock Room, Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Open Forum; Honorary Degrees; Chancellor's Report; Chairman's Report; Executive Session; Report and Action from Executive Session; Report from Executive Committee; Faculty Emeriti Appointments; Promotion in Academic Rank-All Components; Monthly Report of Contracts and Grants; Exchange of Land with the Catholic Diocese of Galveston-Houston for Calhoun Road Tract Frontage; Exchange of Land with the Baptist General Convention of Texas for Calhoun Road Tract Frontage; Acquisition of Three Parcels of Land on Calhoun; Liquidation of Dover Club Scholarship Endowment; Personnel Actions for Executive Management Employees and Proposed Salary Increases of $5,000 and/or 10% or Greater; Personnel Recommendations; Commissioning of Peace Officers; Facilities for the University of Houston-Victoria; Program for Psychology and Communications Disorders Departments; Program for Phase I of the Charter; Phase II-Major Art Selection by Frank Stella for the Moores School of Music; Agreement with University of California, Los Angeles; Extension of Contract with ARAMARK for Campus Dining Services; Various Contracts; FY 1998 Tuition and Fee Changes at the University of Houston System; Resolution; Outside Council Amendment to Agreement; and Gift Acceptance Reports in Excess of $10,000. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas, 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: April 17, 1997, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9705158 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-3999. Filed: April 21, 1997, 8:56 a.m. TRD-9705295 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 16, 1997 Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Room 208, Tyler, April 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. De Santo, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9705132. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, April 22, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Saul Pullman, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574, extension 103. TRD-9705133. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at 2901 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, April 25, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9705111. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, will meet at 2901 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, April 25, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883- 5743. TRD-9705110. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, met at Center Country Club, Highway 96 North Center, Shelby County, Texas, April 24, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9705113. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors, met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, April 21, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD- 9705123. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, April 22, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9705125. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, April 24, 1997, 5:30 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-9705105. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC), Board of Directors, met at Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, April 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., or Anna M. Hernandez, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78504, (210) 682-3481. TRD- 9705109. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, April 22, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9705108. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, April 23, 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- 9705104. Meetings filed April 17, 1997 Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, April 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtianed from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas, 78702, (512) 389- 1011. TRD-9705161. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legislative Ad Hoc Committee Meeting, met in Conference Room B, First Floor, April 21, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3651. TRD-9705192. Deep East Texas Chief Elected Officials, met at Center Country Club, Highway 96 North, Center, April 24, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD- 9705181. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, April 24, 1997 at 10:00a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641.TRD- 9705204. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, met at 106 East Burton, (Alps Restaurant), Mt. Pleasant, April 24, 1997 at 6:30 pa.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9705136. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Work Group, met at 263 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, April 21, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705190. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, April 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705189. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, April 23, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705188. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, April 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705187. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, April 24, 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-9705186. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, April 28, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705185. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, May 1, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705184. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, May 5, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705183. Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, May 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna Vara, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9705167. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, April 23, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872, TRD-9705154. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, April 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522, TRD-9705164. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, April 22, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe A. Welch, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, (903) 785-7822. TRD-9705153. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC), Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US 83, Pharr, April 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78504, (210) 682- 3481. TRD-9705155. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Personnel/Budget Committee, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, April 24, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9705200. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, April 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9705201. North Central Texas Council of Governments, JTPA Subcommittee of the North Central Texas Workforce Board, Inc., met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, April 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9705135. Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors, met at 1314 South Polk Street, Room 112-B, Amarillo, April 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU, Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 656- 2983. TRD-9705152. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 415 West 8th Street, Amarillo, April 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372-3381.TRD-9705160. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, met at Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, April 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from TRD-9705199. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, Finance/Human Resources Committee, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, April 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098.TRD-9705163. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, Woodlands, April 23, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams, or R. Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas, 77305, (409) 588- 1111. TRD-9705182. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, April 23, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672- 8544.TRD-9705162. Meetings filed April 18, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Alamo Area Housing Finance, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 23, 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-9705219. Alamo Area Council of Governments, 911 Area Judges Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 23, 1997 at 10:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201.TRD-9705218. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 23, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225- 5201.TRD-9705217. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Planning and Program Development Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 23, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78295, (210) 225-5201.TRD-9705216. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 23, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78295, (210) 225-5201.TRD-9705215. Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), Executive Committee, met at Western Sizzlin' 2425 Ferguson Road, Mt. Pleasant, April 24, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9705205. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, April 22, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9705230. Bandera County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1116 Main Street, Bandera, April 24, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (210) 796-3039, fax: (210) 796- 3672, TRD-9705236. Central Texas Council of Governments, Work Force Development Board of Central Texas, met at 302 North Penelope, Belton, April 24, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-3771. TRD-9705237. Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Planning Policy Board, met at 201 East Second Avenue, Conference Room, April 24, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939- 7075. TRD-9705257. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite C, Victoria, April 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon Street, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902-2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9705260. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room B, First Floor, Dallas, April 22, 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-9705269. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, April 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9705268. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, Dallas, April 22, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9705272. East Texas Council of Governments, Strategic Planning Task Force, met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, April 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9705258. Education Service Center, Region 20, Board of Directors, met at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, April 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, (210) 299-2471. TRD-9705255. Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, April 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from R. Richard Rhodes, Jr. P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD- 9705206. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, April 23, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas, 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9705259. Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, April 22, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9705197. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, April 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD- 9705233. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 217 Mary Street, Waco, April 24, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD- 9705234. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Annual Membership Meeting, met at Kempner Water Supply Corporation Offices, Kempner, April 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9705211. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Special Board of Directors Meeting, met at Kempner Water Supply Corporation Offices, Kempner, April 24, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9705210. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and reconvening if necessary, at Alvin Wirtz Dam, Meeting Room, Highways 281 and 1431, Marble Falls, Thursday, April 24, 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-9705287. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and reconvening if necessary, at Alvin Wirtz Dam, Meeting Room, Highways 281 and 1431, Marble Falls, Thursday, April 24, 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-9705286. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and reconvening if necessary, at Alvin Wirtz Dam, Meeting Room, Highways 281 and 1431, Marble Falls, Thursday, April 24, 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-9705285. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and reconvening if necessary, at Alvin Wirtz Dam, Meeting Room, Highways 281 and 1431, Marble Falls, Thursday, April 24, 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-9705284. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and reconvening if necessary, at Alvin Wirtz Dam, Meeting Room, Highways 281 and 1431, Marble Falls, Thursday, April 24, 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-9705283. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and reconvening if necessary, at Alvin Wirtz Dam, Meeting Room, Highways 281 and 1431, Marble Falls, Thursday, April 24, 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-9705282. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. and reconvening if necessary, at Alvin Wirtz Dam, Meeting Room, Highways 281 and 1431, Marble Falls, Thursday, April 24, 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-9705281. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium (aka Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.), Lower Rio Grande Valley School-to-Work Consortium, Semiannual members meeting, met at Bluebonnet/Topaz Rooms, Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 International Boulevard, Weslaco, April 24, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (210) 425-0729. TRD-9705274. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 7201 I40 West, Second Floor, April 24, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, (806) 353-3699, extension 29, fax: (806) 353-9537. TRD-9705261. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, will meet at International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, San Antonio, April 28, 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-9705254. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, April 24, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas, 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9705229. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, April 24, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, P.O. Box 8, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD-9705212. Meetings filed April 21, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, April 24, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031.TRD- 9705296. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, special meeting, met at Arch Davis Road, (FM 2254), Bi-County Offices, Pittsburg, April 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas, (903) 856- 5840. TRD-9705326. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, April 30, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9705328.