OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Pre-Hearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-97-0926; PUC Docket Number 17112: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Non-Rate Affecting Changes in its General Exchange Tariff, sec.23, Pursuant to PURA 95 sec.3.353(d). Contact: William G. Newchurch, P.O. Box 13025; Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 30, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9705736 Texas Department on Aging Thursday, May 8, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department on Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 4429 Austin Audit and Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of March 13, 1997 meeting. Decision on Options for Independent Living funds distribution method. Grant announcement for Residential Repair awards. Awards to establish local project sites for collaborative work groups in response to Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Grant to TDoA request for proposals. Decision on agency finance compliance audit. Decision on internal audit contract for FY 1998. Internal Audit of the TDoA Accounting System and Accounting Internal Controls. Budget report. Audit updates--internal and Sate Auditor. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 30, 1997, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9705729 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Texas Department on Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Board on Aging AGENDA: 1. Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Chairman's, Executive Director's reports. Public testimony. Minutes of March 13, 1997 meeting. Appointment/s to board committee/s/task force/s. Audit and Finance Committee: Decision on Options for Independent Living funds distribution method: Grant announcement for Residential Repair awards; Awards to establish local project sites for collaborative work groups in response to Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Grant to TDoA request for proposals; Decision on agency financial compliance audit; Decision on internal audit contract for FY 1998; Internal Audit of TDoA Accounting System and Accounting Internal Controls Budget report; Audit updates-internal and State Auditor. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act; Board resolutions. Board member travel. II. Reports: Legislative Update; Citizens Advisory Council; Options for Independent Living Advisory Committee; Governor's Conference on Aging Committee; Texas Silver Haired Legislature; TDoA/American Association for Retired Persons Collaborative Committee. Presentation on Aging and Disabilities. General announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424-6840. Filed: April 30, 1997, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9705728 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Thursday, May 29, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 501 West Sanford, Health and Human Services Building, Conference Room A Arlington Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 3 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; discussion of block grant hearing; input on regional allocation formula for female services; development of service priorities for female services; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH 35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9705931 The State Bar of Texas Friday, May 9, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Room 206 Austin The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Public Session: Call to order/introductions/approve minutes. Closed Session: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments; and the performance of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff. Public Session: Review, and take appropriate action on those matters discussed in closed session/report of chief disciplinary counsel on those matters unresolved in prior meetings requiring additional information and take appropriate action/review, discuss and take appropriate action on: statistical and status reports of pending cases; the commission's compliance with governing rules; budget and operations of the commission and the general counsel's office; matters concerning district grievance committees; the special counsel program and recruitment of volunteers/discuss future meetings/discuss other matters as appropriately come before the commission/public comment/adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: May 1, 1997, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9705809 Texas Commission for the Blind Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 4800 North Lamar, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Austin Governing Board Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion: Current status on audit schedule. Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601 Filed: April 30, 1997, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9705732 Friday, May 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4800 North Lamar, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. Approval: Minutes from Board meeting of February 14, 1997 New Business 3. Executive session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code to discuss personnel and pending or contemplated litigation with attorney 4. Action, if required, on matters discussed in executive session 5. Public comments 6. Discussion and action: Executive Director's report on second quarter activities 7. Discussion and action: Capital Outlay 8. Discussion and action: Resolution of Red River Council of the Blind 9. Discussion and action: Establishment of a Business Enterprises Program Committee of the Board 10. Discussion and action: Texas Commission for the Blind meeting dates 11. Discussion and action: Receipt of minutes thirty days after Board meeting 12. Discussion and action: Audit Committee Report 13. Discussion and action: Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601 Filed: April 30, 1997, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9705733 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Thursday, May 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TBWEF Headquarters, 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion and Action: Review minutes from prior meeting; Financial Report; By- law Modifications; Contingency Plans for RPC, SRP, ST/WG and HQ; Referendums; Assessment Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: To consult with attorney in accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated sec.551.071 Adjourn Executive Session; Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion and Action: Executive Session; Executive Director's Report; APHIS Report; TDA Report, NCC Report; Chairman's Report; Setting Next Meeting Time and Place Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas, 79608-5089, 1-800-687-1212, (915) 672-2800. Filed: April 30, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9705735 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Licensure and Educational Standards Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Approval of Continuing Education Seminars submitted after January 15, 1997 due date; 2. Assignment of Board members to conduct Board presented hours; Discussion of Council on Chiropractic Education requirements into Chiropractic College and reconsideration of request for waiver of Chemistry requirement to sit for licensure; 4. Testing prior to graduation and submission of final transcript for issuance of license (Xan Rohan); 5. Request to reinstate license: Dr. Robert B. Johnson; 6. Request for waiver and/or reduction of Inactive processing fee (Dr. Albert Salem); 7. Request for medical waiver (Dr. U.L. Harrill); 8. Reconsideration of waiver of educational requirements for provisional license; 9. Radiologic Technologist Continuing Education hours; 10. Video license renewal credits increase from 7 to 16 hours. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 30, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9705753 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Technical Standards Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Request for review and ruling on: advertising informercial; radio advertisements; 2. Using church site to provide chiropractic care; 3. Computerized range of motion; 4. Network chiropractic; 5. Sharing of fees; 6. Name of clinic; 7. Manipulation Under Anesthesia; 8. Letter regarding referral from medical doctors to doctors of chiropractic; 9. Practice of nutrition; 10. Pre-paid chiropractic services; 11. Financial arrangements; 12. Charges for patient files; 13. Position statement: Unlicensed practice; 14. Compensation for MRI referrals. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe,Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 30, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9705755 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Motion for Re-Hearing, Case #94-238 (SOAH Docket 508-94-0248); Enforcement Action September 1, 1997 --April 28, 1997; 3. Request for committee to revisit Cause #91-151; 4. Cases # 94-64, 95-5, 95-6, 95-8, 95-9, 95-10, 95-11, 95-70, 98-81, 95-191, 95-195, 95-324, 96-1, 96-80, 96-161, 96-206, 96-238, 97-1, 97-36, 97-39, 97-46, 97-53, 97-58, 97-67, 97-70, 97-75, 97-80, 97-82, 97-85, 97-87, 97- 90, 97-91, 97-94, 97-95, 97-97, to 97-100, 97-103, 97-107, 97-109, 97-113 to 97- 115, 97-120 to 97-124, 97-126 to 97-128, 97-130, 97-134 to 97-150 (for committee action only); 5. Compliance visits; 6. Required legal action regarding unethical practices letter. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 30, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9705754 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Rules: Sections 71.2, 73.1, 73.2, 73.3, 73.4, 74.1, 75.1, 75.2, 75.3, 75.7, 75.8, 80.1. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 30, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9705752 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: 1. Meeting on Solicitation with Attorney General Morales; 2. Resignation of Executive Director, temporary assignment of duties, creation of search committee for new Executive Director. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 30, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9705756 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 102 Austin AGENDA: The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Wednesday, January 7, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: I. Minutes of the March 6, 1997 Texas board of Chiropractic Examiners meeting; II. Report of the President on Board activities since the last Board meeting; III. Report of the Executive Director on administration, budget, internal policy and procedure, personnel, and general information on licensees; VI. Committee Reports: A. -- Enforcement: 1. Motion for Re-Hearing, Case #94-248 [SOAH Docket 508-94-0248]; Enforcement Action September 1, 1997-April 28, 1997; 3. Request for committee to revisit Case #91-151; 4. Cases #94-64, 95-5, 95-6, 95-8, 95-9, 95-10, 95-11, 95-70, 98-81, 95-191, 95-195, 95-324, 96-1, 96-80, 96- 161, 96-206, 96-238, 97-1, 97-36, 97-39, 97-46, 97-53, 97-58, 97-67, 97-70, 97- 75, 97-80, 97-82, 97-85, 97-87, 97-90, 97-91, 97-94, 97-95, 97-97, to 97-100, 97-103, 97-107, 97-109, 97-113 to 97-115, 97-120 to 97-124, 97-126 to 97-128, 97-130, 97-134 to 97-150 (for committee action only); 5. Compliance visits; 6. Required legal action regarding unethical practices letter; B. Licensure and Educational Standards: 1. Approval of continuing Education Seminars submitted after January 15, 1997 due date; 2. Assignment of Board members to conduct Board presented hours; 3. Discussion of Council on Chiropractic Education requirements into Chiropractic College and reconsideration of request for waiver of Chemistry requirement to sit for licensure; 4. Testing prior to graduation and submission of final transcript for issuance of license (Xan Rohan) 5. Request to reinstate license: Dr. Robert B. Johnson; 6. Request for waiver and/or reduction of Inactive processing fee (Dr. Albert Salem); 7. Request for medical waiver (Dr. U.L. Harrill); 8. Reconsideration of waiver of educational requirements for provisional license; 9. Radiologic Technologist Continuing Education hours; 10. Video license renewal credits increase from 7 to 16 hours; C. Technical Standards Committee; 1. Request for review and ruling on: advertising informercial; radio advertisements; 2. Using church site to provide chiropractic care; 3. Computerized range of motion; 4. Network chiropractic; 5. Sharing of fees; 6. Name of clinic; 7. Manipulation Under Anesthesia; 8. Letter regarding referral from medical doctors to doctors of chiropractic; 9. Practice of nutrition; 10. Pre-paid chiropractic services; 11. Financial arrangements; 12. Charges for patient files; 13. Position statement; Unlicensed practice; 14. Compensation for MRI referrals; D. Rules committee: 1. Rules: sec.71.2, 73.1, 74.3, 73.3, 73.4, 74.1, 75.1, 75.4, 75.7, 75.8, 80.1: E. Executive Committee: 1. Meeting on Solicitation with Attorney General Morales; 2. Resignation of Executive Director, temporary assignment of duties, creation of search committee for new Executive Director; F. Ad Hoc Committee on Texas Workers' Compensation Commission: 1. General information relating to committee responsibilities; G. Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs: 1. General information relating to committee responsibilities; V. Committee Appointments; VI. List of licensees canceled due to non-renewal; VII. Consideration and approval of: Continuing Education seminar list, Facility Registration form, 1998-1999 License Renewal form, Radiologic Technologist Renewal form, Provisional License application, License application; VIII. Items to be considered for future agenda. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe,Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: April 30, 1997, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9705751 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Friday, May 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1601 Bryan Street, Energy Plaza, Mezzanine, Room 104 Dallas Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) Teacher Standards Subcommittee AGENDA: 8:30 a.m.-welcome and introductions by Joe Granado, Chair; 9:00 a.m.-review Needs Assessment Surveys from affiliate sites and determine affiliate sites that need "At Elbow" Assistance; 12:00 p.m.-Lunch; 1:15 p.m.-develop Sites Evaluation Instrument for onsite visits where needed, Pre-Plan Annual Sites Meeting Agenda/Location, and examine Teacher Certificates for summer participants meeting; 4:00 p.m.-meeting will adjourn. Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, (512) 463- 9556. Filed: May 5, 1997, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9705943 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Fireside Central Office, 5501 Spicewood Springs Road Austin Commissioners Orientation Emergency AGENDA: Call the meeting to order and recognize guests: staff orientation on basic 9-1- 1, legislation and rules, and technical components associated with 9-1-1 service; adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Reason for Emergency: To receive information critical to assessing technical components associated with 9-1-1 service and impact on statewide program. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 6933. Filed: May 1, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9705814 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the April 11, 1997, meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed by late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Requests Numbers 405, 406, and staff proposed Opinion Number 7; adjourn Contact: Tom Harrison, 10th Floor, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: May 1, 1997, 12:58 p.m. TRD-9705781 Texas Funeral Service Commission Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206 Austin By-Laws Ad-Hoc AGENDA: I. Convene, Robert Duncan, Chair II. Discussion on proposed draft on Texas Funeral Service Commission by-laws III. Revisions to proposed draft by-laws IV. Recommendations and possible actions on proposed draft by-laws V. Adjourn Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, (512) 479-7222. Filed: May 1, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9705810 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Convene, Kenneth Hughes, Chair II. Public comment III. Chairman's report IV. Discussion of revision of sec.203.15(d) "Requirements for Reciprocal Licensees" A. Discussion of definition of "Substantially Equivalent" B. Guidelines for staff in application of sec.203.15(d) V. Discussion of revision of sec.203.30 "Continuing Education as a Condition for License Renewal" A. sec.203.30(d)(9)-Home study event sponsorship B. sec.203.30(f)(6)-Definition of licensed, inactive VI. Discussion of amendments to sec.203.6(a) and (m), "Provisional Licensees" VII. Recommendation/possible action on proposed rule changes to sec.sec.203.15(d) and 203.30(d)(9) and (f)(6), and 203.6(a) and (m) VIII. Adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, (512) 479-7222. Filed: May 1, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9705811 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206 Austin Complaint Review Committee AGENDA: I. Convene, Leo Metcalf, Chair II. Public comment III. Executive session: pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.075 for briefing on confidential case reports listed in posted notice IV. Return to Open Session: discussion and possible action concerning complaints listed in posted notice V. Adjourn Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, (512) 479-7222. Filed: May 1, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9705812 Tuesday, May 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206 Austin AGENDA: I. Convene, Dick McNeil, chair II. Adoption of the March 26, 1997 commission meeting minutes III. Public comment IV. Chairman's report and discussion V. Executive director's report and discussion VI. Discussion and possible action on request from Nelson Funeral Home for an exemption regarding the location of retaining records as provided by 22 TAC sec.203.23(b) of the commission rules VII. Discussion and possible action on final adoption of proposed amendments to Texas Funeral Service Rules 22 TAC sec.203.6(j), provisional licensees; sec.203.16(a)(1), minimum standards for embalming; sec.203.22(d) and (c), required documentation for embalming VIII. Discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to Texas Funeral Service Rules 22 TAC, sec.203.15(d), requirements for reciprocal licenses; sec.203.30(d)(9) and (f)(16), continuing education as a condition for license renewal; and sec.203.6(a) and (m), provisional licensees Kenneth Hughes, Rules Committee chair IX. Clarification and discussion of sec.203.29, funeral establishment names, and establishment of procedures for its implementation X. Discussion and possible action on San Antonio Colleges proposed funeral director certificate program XI. Clarification and discussion on the sharing of facilities and licenses XII. Resort from the complaint review committee, discussion and possible action on CRC recommendations concerning the complaints listed in posted notice XIII. Report on provisional licensing test XIV. Introduction and discussion of proposed by-laws for the commission XV. Setting of next committee and commission meetings. XVI. Adjourn Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, (512) 479-7222. Filed: May 1, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9705813 Texas Department of Health (TDH) Monday, May 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 330 Austin Texas Board of Health Search Firm Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet in executive session to discuss and possibly act to appoint the Commissioner of Health through interviews of applicants. 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, 78751, (512) 424- 7484. Filed: May 1, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9705763 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 8:00 a.m. San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 330 Austin Texas Board of Health Search Firm Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet in executive session to discuss and possibly act to appoint the Commissioner of Health through interviews of applicants. 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, 78751, (512) 424- 7484. Filed: May 1, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9705762 Health and Human Services Commission Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:15 a.m. Texas Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room Austin Medical Care Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: Reimbursement Methodology Change in the Vendor Drug Program Contact: Sharon Dobbs, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424-6569. Filed: April 30, 1997, 12:45 p.m. TRD-9705731 Texas HMO Solvency Surveillance Committee Friday, May 16, 1997, 9:00 a .m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264, Tower I Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of January 17, 1997 minutes 3. Staff report 4. Review of overall HMO industry 5. Executive session consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation, Texas Government Code sec.551.071 6. Reconvene in open session (to discuss any further business) 7. Adjourn Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 2, 1997, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9705846 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, May 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building Austin AGENDA: I. Approve Minutes of the March 17, 1997 Commission meeting. I. Approve Minutes of the March 17, 1997 Commission meeting. II. Report of the Director and Librarian III. Adopt recommendations of Audit Committee on: A. Internal Audit of the Automated Information Systems Division B. Post-Payment Audit by the Comptroller of Public Accounts IV. Adopt proposed rules on General Policies, Procedures, and Principles, and on Service Complaints, 13 TAC sec.sec.2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.53. V. Adopt proposed rules on establishing a cash reserve, 13 TAC sec.sec.1.63, 1.64. VI. Adopt proposed rules establishing standards for school library services, 13 TAC sec.sec. 4.1-4.7. VII. Public comment Contact: Nancy Webb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email: nancy.webb@ tsl. state. tx. us Filed: May 2, 1997, 8:16 a.m. TRD-9705822 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Paul Raburn, for engaging in air conditioning and Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8861 (the Act), sec.3B, pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA) and 16 Texas. Administrative Code, Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: May 2, 1997, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9705831 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, William Penick Ilgenfritz, for failing to notify the Department of changes in his business affiliation in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.75.70(k), pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes Annotated Articles 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA) and 16 Texas. Administrative Code, Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: May 2, 1997, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9705830 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Paul Younse, for failing to maintain insurance requirements in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.75.40(b), or in the alternative, failing to provide proof of insurance to the Department in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), sec.75.40(d), pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes Annotated Articles 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA) and 16 Texas. Administrative Code, Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: May 2, 1997, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9705829 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Rick Hill, aka Gregory Hill, dba RFH Home Office and Restaurant Repair, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining a licence, in violation of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated article 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, pursuant to the Act and Texas Civil Statutes Annotated Articles 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA) and 16 Texas. Administrative Code, Chapter 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: May 2, 1997, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9705834 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Robert J. Hernandez, for advertising that he engaged in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining a licence, in violation 16 Texas Administrative Code, (TAC), sec.75.22(a), pursuant to the Texas Civil Statutes Annotated Articles 8861 (the Act) and 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA) and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: May 2, 1997, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9705833 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Steve Anderson, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining a licence, in violation Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8861 (the Act) sec.3(b) and for failing to provide proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act sec.5(a), pursuant to the Act and Texas Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA) and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: May 2, 1997, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9705832 Texas Lottery Commission Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Texas Department of Insurance, First Floor Auditorium, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Chair will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes; report by Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible discussion and/or action on Bingo Advisory Committee activities; consideration of and possible action to remove Bingo Advisory Committee members for non- attendance from the Committee, to appoint members to the Bingo Advisory Committee for the current vacancies, and/or to designate a present member as Vice-Chair of the Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration of and possible action on proposed amendment to 16 TAC sec.402.567; report, discussion, and possible action on Executive Director search and/or the executive search firm procurement, including RFP to obtain services of a search firm to identify applicants for the executive director; status report on RFPs for lottery operator contract; status report on RFPs for lottery operator consultant; status report on RFPs for lottery operator consultant; status report on RFPs for audit services to audit current lottery operator; report, discussion and possible action on status of Radio Network Production Services Contract; consideration and possible action on Travis County District Attorneys Office contract; Report, discussion, and possible action concerning proposed legislation; report, consideration and possible action on retailer incentive program; discussion and possible action on report by division directors regarding divisions' resources and status of projects; report, discussion, and possible action on status of relocation of Lottery headquarters; consideration of status and possible entry of orders in contested cases; consideration and possible action on document entitled "Motion for Rehearing" submitted by 6937 North IH35 Ltd. regarding protest; may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; report by Acting Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action; adjourn. For ADA assistnace, call Michelle Guerrero, at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 323- 3791. Filed: May 1, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9705821 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Monday, May 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division Emergency AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Christian Restrepo, MD, Houston, Texas. Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-John E. Garner, MD, Port Neches, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Cornelia L. Agent, MD, Alvin, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m.-Alvin C. Lostetter, MD, Longveiw, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m.-Robert J. Kilian, MD, Lake Jackson, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m.-Manuel F. Castaneda, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m.-Frank A. Vickers, MD, Huntsville, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m.-Donald W. Smith, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m.-James M. Staton, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m.-Jean-Charles Simon, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m.-William J. Head III, MD, Harlingen, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m.-Cullen A. McAllen, MD, Austin, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m.-James T. Cammack, MD, Kerrville, Texas Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m.-Theodore A. Bowles Jr. DO, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.-Clarence G. King, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.-Joseph J. Martinez-Ohara, Brownsville, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.-Kenneth L. Melamud, MD, Georgetown, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.-Delio G. Romeo, MD, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.-John H. Shary III, MD, Mission, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.-Dennis Uldrich, MD, San Antonio, Texas Termination Request, 10:00 a.m.-Juan S. Montoya, MD, Pasadena, Texas Termination Request, 3:00 p.m.-Floyd L. House, MD, Brownsville, Texas Reason for Emergency: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, Fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 2, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9705937 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. February Enforcement Report. 3. March Endorsement Report. 4. April Enforcement Report. 5. Review, discussion and possible action concerning gag order agreements in general signed by physicians and if it is legal/ethical 6. Review, discussion and possible action on procedures regarding the 20% random review of non-jurisdictional complaints. 7. Discussion, recommendations regrading investigations relating to CME requirements. 8. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed rules for reinstatement of licenses following cancellation for cause. 9. Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), and Opinion Attorney General 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 30, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9705741 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Joint Meeting: Endorsement and Examination Committees AGENDA: 10:30 a.m. Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 3. Letters of Eligibility to practice in the county of graduation relating to sec.3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act (formerly sec.5.035(a)(4)). 4. Review of applications for licensure for a determination of eligibility referred to the committee by the Executive Director. 5. Letter from the American Osteopathic Association regarding the Federation of State Medical Board's Credentialing Verification Service. 6. Review of procedures pertaining to the review of applicants who have graduated from medical schools from which the board has not previously approved an applicant. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 30, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9705740 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Examination Committees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call 2. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 3. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Examination Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure. 4. Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by examination. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 30, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9705739 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committees AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 3. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure. 4. Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by examination. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 30, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9705738 Thursday, Saturday, May 8-10, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: The agenda includes requests for termination of suspension of license, proposal for decision, consideration and approval of orders, approval of minutes, executive director's report, approval of additional alternate for disciplinary panels, approval of 1998 board meeting schedule, approval of resolutions for retiring board members, and executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o) for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning litigation relative to possible disciplinary action. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 30, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9705737 Friday, May 9, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion of the Board's April 1997, Financial Statement 4. Report on the Legislative Appropriation Process 5. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9705800 Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Non-Profit Health Organizations Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration and possible action on applications for certification of non- profit health organizations. 4. Consideration and possible action on Biennial applications for recertification of non-profit health organizations. 5. Consideration and possible action on compliance information for continued certification of non-profit health organizations. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules related to Internal Revenue Service requirements pertaining to non-profit health organizations. 7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on public comments concerning non-profit entities and solvency issues. 8. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action concerning public comments to Unlicensed Practice of Medicine Policy Statement. 9. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules related to posting for complaint notification procedure. 10. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9705799 Friday, May 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Medical Education AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action concerning continuing medical education courses relating to ethics. 4. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9705798 Friday, May 9, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Medical School Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion of medical school visits and upcoming schedule. 4. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9705797 Friday, May 9, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to educational efforts the Board may pursue regarding ethical concerns which physicians face with respect to HIV/AIDS issues. 4. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9705796 Friday, May 9, 1997, 1:45 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Standing Orders Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on Rule 175.1, (Fees) -- regarding the fees for a temporary license and Distinguished Professor permit for acupuncturist. 4. Review and consideration of approval of acupuncture licensure applications as recommended by the Texas State board of Acupuncture Examiners. 5. Review of investigative files for closure as recommended by the Texas State board of Acupuncture Examiners. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules recommended from the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. 7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules recommended from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. 8. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9705795 Friday, May 9, 1997, 2:15 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Public Information Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on newsletter articles. 4. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9705794 Friday, May 9, 1997, 2:15 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding development of an assessment tool for outlining goals to be accomplished to assist in the evaluation of the executive director. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding development of an assessment tool for staff evaluation of managers. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding development of a self-assessment tool for board member evaluation. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action relating to Rule 166.3, Retired Physician Exception. 7. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: May 1, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9705793 Midwestern State University Thursday, May 8, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee will consider the minutes of the committee meeting held February 13, 1997. The committee will consider recommendations for the staff employee holiday schedule in 1997-1998, the permanent closing of Wigwam Trail, and authorization to pursue a new parking lot on West Campus. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9705927 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting February 13, 1997 and will receive recommendations and discuss the university investment policy, fee waivers (Student Union/Center Fee and General Property Deposit Fee), additional scholarship and special student funding, and items $30,000 and under in FY 1996-1997 approved by President per Board authorization. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9705926 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Personnel and Curriculum Committee AGENDA: The Personnel and Curriculum Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting February 13, 1997 and will receive information concerning the new MSU Center at Wichita Falls High School. The committee will consider recommendations and discuss position changes in the FY 1996-1997 budget, approval of 1996-1997 candidates for graduation, staff reorganization and position upgrade in the Office of Academic Affairs, position upgrade in maintenance, upgrading position in 1997-1998 budget-Distance Education Coordinator, addition of biology secretary position in 1997-1998 budget, and addition of one-half biology faculty position in 1997-1998 budget. The committee will also consider proposed policy manual changes with regard to the following policies: #2.37 modification of Student Conduct Committee personnel and addition of World Wide Web Committee; #3.127 faculty workload, and new policies concerning Telecommunications Based Courses and Network Dial-Up Access. Recommendations for faculty emeritus status, promotion and tenure will be discussed in Executive Session as allowed by the Government Code Chapter 551, sec.551, 074, Personnel Matters. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9705925 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Student Services Committee AGENDA: The Student Services Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting February 13, 1997 and will receive a report on student government activities and the McCullough-Trigg Hall construction compensation program. The Committee will receive recommendations and discuss the Vinson Health Center physicians contract for 1997-1998, the 1997-1998 MSU Student Handbook and Activities Calendar proposed revisions, and the guaranteed room rate program for university housing. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9705924 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents University Development Committee AGENDA: The University Development Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting February 13, 1997. A summary of gifts, grants and pledges received September 1, 1996-April 11, 1997 will be presented for information of the Board. Resolutions of Appreciation will be presented for approval as necessary, including a resolution for Justice Marilyn Aboussie, MSU's 1997 Commencement speaker. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9705923 Thursday, May 8, 1997, 4:15 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Athletics Committee AGENDA: The Athletics Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting February 13, 1997 and will receive information concerning the new athletics director, the 1997 M-Club campaign and athletic honors. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9705922 Thursday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will consider the minutes of the February 14 and April 21, 1997 Board of Regents meetings and will review financial reports for the months ending January, February and March 1997. A report will be made by the special Nominating Committee appointed in February to make recommendations concerning the election of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Member-at-Large of the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents. The Board will consider recommendations and receive information from the Executive, Finance and Audit, Personnel and Curriculum, Student Services, and University Development Committees of the Board. Reports will be presented by the Athletics Committee and by the president of the university concerning developments at MSU. The Board of Regents of Midwestern State University reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever legally justified and properly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: May 5, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9705942 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, May 14, 1997 12118 North Interstate Highway 35 Austin AGENDA: The Commissioners will consider whether Emergency Order Number 97-0287-MWD, granted on April 16, 1997 to Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District should be affirmed, modified or set aside. The Order authorizes Lake LBJ Mud to dispose of treated domestic wastewater effluent by irrigation. Lake LBJ MUD operates a wastewater treatment facility which is located approximately 3,000 feed northeast of the intersection of State Highway 71 and Farm-toMarket Road 2831 in Llano County, Texas. The irrigated land consists of 75 acres of an 82 --acre tract of land located approximately 4,000 feet northeast of the intersection of State Highway 71 and Farm-to-Market Road 2831 in Llano County. The irrigation site is in the drainage area of Segment Number 1406 of the Colorado River Basin. Application rates for the irrigated land shall not exceed 1.1 acre- feet/acre/year. Emergency authorization to disposal of treated domestic wastewater effluent by irrigation is necessary to allow the permittee to remove the water in the holding pond in order to make necessary and unforeseen repairs to the pond liner. The Emergency Order, if affirmed, is to be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Emergency Order 97-0287-MWD. Authorization to irrigate the treated wastewater, pursuant to the Order, shall terminate six months after the date of issuance of this Order. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-3300. Filed: May 5, 1997, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9705950 Wednesday, May 22, 1997 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 Harris County Municipal Utility District Number 50 to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 11839 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Harris County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 30 miles east of downtown Houston, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Old Highway 90, on the east by Eagleton Lane, on the south by the 11000 block of Crosby Lynch Road, and on the west by the 800 block of Magnolia Street. The total area being requested includes approximately 923 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0897. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 5, 1997, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9705946 Thursday, May 29, 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 Texas H2O, Inc. for a change in sewer rates effective March 1, 1997, for its service area located in Hood County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0898. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 5, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9705945 Tuesday, June 3, 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 Tanglewood Water Company, Inc. for a change in sewer rates effective March 17, 1997, for its service area located in Grayson County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0899. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 5, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9705944 Tuesday, June 10, 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 F.H. Rogers and Rose A. Rogers doing business as Elm Valley Water Company to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 11447 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Bexar County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 16 miles west of downtown San Antonio, Texas, and is generally bounded on the north by Talley Road, on the east by Talley Road, and on the south by Potranco. The total area being requested includes approximately 150 acres and five current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0723. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 5, 1997, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9705951 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday, Friday, May 22-23, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will receive the minutes from the March meeting, February and March financial statements; consider education matters, including a public hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 22, to consider proposal from South Texas Community College to develop an ADN with an LVN to RN Transition Track at McAllen. The Board will consider emergency rule changes to 217, Licensure and Practice and proposed amendments to rule 211, bylaws and 221.3, APN Education. The Board will take action on the following Declaratory Order Petitioners: Marjorie Jane Cope, Catherine Lynn Eppler, Benjamin Fragano, Stacey Jerome Madding, and Prentice Taylor Westbrook, Jr. The Board will consider an Eligibility Order for Marion Keith Hopper. The Board will consider Agreed Orders for Rosalind Machelle Boyd, #593709; Jose R. Diaz, Jr., #610461; Christina Bernice Fellers, #554363; Mavis Aileen Launsby, #557645; Veronica Comfort Onwauchi, #615649; Margaret Lorane Shaw, #574880; Tammy Reddin Davis, #562292; Gary Lee Vaughn, #605650; Stephen Douglas Wiley, #602363; and ALJ's Proposals for Decision for the following: Gloria Jean Gerding, #533341; Marsha L.D. Rosenkrans-Tracy, #575231; Louis Bruno Simi, #587685; Carol Louise Walton- Rearick, #587329; and Cynthia Lee Whigham, #563949. An Open Forum will be held from 1:30-2:00 p.m. on May 22, 1997 to allow interested parties an opportunity to address the board. Contact: Erlene Fisher, P.O. Box 430, Austin, 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: May 1, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9705783 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin AGENDA: Discussion and possible action on national certification in occupational therapy, worker's compensation rules, committee reports, and staff reports. Discussion and possible action on rules in Chapters 362, 264, 265, 269, 371, 372 and 374. Public Comment and report from the Texas Occupational Therapy Association. Executive Session pursuant to sec.551.071 of the Government Code, Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Setting next meeting date and time. Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: April 30, 1997, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9705717 Texas Pension Review Board Monday, May 12, 1997, 12:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Williams Clements Building Austin Actuarial Committee, Pension Review Board Conference AGENDA: Discussion of Possible Recommendations to the Full Board on the City of Dallas Employees Retirement Fund. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736 Filed: April 30, 1997, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9705723 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe S 2-510 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order. II. Consideration and possible recommendation relating to educational requirements of applicants III. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding sec.329.1 license procedure IV. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding sec.329.2 license by examination V. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding sec.329.5 licensing procedures for foreign-trained applicants VI. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding sec.341.3 qualifying continuing education units VII. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: May 2, 1997, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9705852 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, May 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Roll call- 8:30 a.m.; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Public comment; 4. Consider approval of the minutes of the 3/10/97 Board Meeting; 5. Hear Committee reports: a. Continuing Education; b. Rules Review; c. Code; d. Enforcement; e. Examination; f. Legislative; g. Medical Gas; h. Personnel; i. Water Supply Protection Specialist; 6. Field Department; 7. Examination Department; 8. Hardship Request Bill H. Kiley, J-30814; 9.Fiscal Department; 10. Administrative Department; 11. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 222. Filed: May 1, 1997, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9705768 Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: May 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. -- Call to order and roll call Consideration of Minutes of 3/19/97 Enforcement Committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded. Informal Conferences: The Committee will discuss the following cases with the individuals who have agreed to appear, Possible action by the Committee on these cases; 9:00 a.m.- Case #97-0041, 10:00 a.m.- Case # 97-0488, 1:30 p.m.- Case # 96-0421. Review of Citation List and Possible Action. Review of Applicants with Past Criminal Convictions. Complaint Cases for Review: The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the Committee as time allows. Time may not allow for all cases to be reviewed: Cases # 96-260, 96-261, 96-0589, 96-0403, 96-0464, 96-0156, 96- 0245, 96-0591, 97-0002, 96-0466, 96-0286, 97-0022, 97-0269, 97-0124, 97-0184, 97-0014, 97-0104, 97-0001, 97-0100, 97-0101, 97-0016, 97-0280, 96-0560, 95-0456, 97-0164, 96-0521. Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145, extension 233. Filed: May 1, 1997, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9705769 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Executive Conference Room, Sixth Floor Austin Board of Protective and Regulatory Services REVISED AGENDA: 1. Convene. 2. Program Update. 3. Adjourn. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: May 1, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9705764 Friday, May 9, 1997, Noon 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Room 125-W Austin Board of Protective and Regulatory Services REVISED AGENDA: I. Public Recognition and Executive Reports: 1. Approval of Minutes of February 28, 1997 Meeting. 2. Recognition of Outstanding Achievement by Preparation for Adult Living Program Youth. 3. Advisory Committee to Promote Adoption of Minority Children Recommendations. 4. Public Testimony. 5. Report by Chairman. 6. Report by Executive Director. II. Committee Reports: 1. Budget/Automation. 2. Advisory Committees: a. Strategic Directions; b. Child Care Administrators and Facilities. III. Staff Reports; 1. Community Partners Update. 2. Report on Juvenile Sex Offenders Collaboration. 3. Legislative Update. VI. New Business: 1. Workshop on Pending Legislative Changes and Update to Rules Governing Investigations in MHMR Facilities and Private Psychiatric Hospitals. 2. Workshop on Child Placing Agency Rules Related to Matching an Adoptive Family with a Birth Mother. V. Old Business: 1. Consideration and Adoption of Proposed Revisions to Minimum Standards for Licensing Day Care Centers*. 2. Consideration and Approval to Publish Proposed New Rule for Child Placing Agencies Related to Due Diligence*. 3. Consideration and Adoption of Rule Changes to CPS Handbook, sec.7000, Foster and Adoptive Home Development*. 4. Consideration and Approval to Publish Proposed Rule Changes Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program *. (* Denotes Action Items. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: May 1, 1997, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9705765 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The commission may meet in executive session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: May 2, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9705898 Wednesday, May 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider Gas Utilities Docket Number 8664, Statement of Intent by Lone Star Gas Company to Increase the Intracompany City Gate Rate, and will hear oral argument by the parties. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: May 2, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9705897 Texas Real Estate Commission Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 234, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee, Subcommittee on Inspection Standards AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Review and recommend amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.222, relating to standards of practice. 3. Adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: May 1, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9705774 Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 235, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee on Standard Report Form AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Review comments and forms sent to the Texas Real Estate Commission and make recommendations related to forms. 3. Adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: May 1, 1997, 11:57 a.m. TRD-9705773 Friday, May 9, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Room 234, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of November 1, 1996 and April 4, 1997 committee meetings. 3. Public comments. 4. Review and respond to correspondence or questions concerning inspection standards of practice 5. Reports from TREC staff 6. Discussion and possible action on amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.222, regarding standards of practice. 7. Discussion and possible action on standard report form. 8. Discussion and possible action on a resolution to the Texas Real Estate commission to construct a hands-on prototype of a house with appropriate equipment for the purpose of examination and training. 9. Discussion and possible action on rules relating to education, training and continuing education for inspectors. 10. Discussion and possible action on a resolution to the Texas Real Estate Commission to request an Attorney General's opinion concerning a possible conflict of interest related to the commission's regulation of Inspectors. 11. Discussion and possible action on enforcement and discipline rules and policies related to Inspectors and inspections. 12. Schedule of future meetings. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: May 1, 1997, 11:57 a.m. TRD-9705775 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, May 13, 1997, Noon 1000 Red River, Room 420E Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examation report. 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: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: May 2, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9705930 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, May 9, 1997, 8:45 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room, East Building Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Roger Benavides II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Presentation by the State Auditor's Office IV. Review Financial Report V. Discuss Agency Operations Budget VI. Review Grant Offering Disbursements to Date VII. Discuss Master Plan Financial Matrix Update VIII. Future Agenda Items IX. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3067. Filed: May 1, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9705820 Friday, May 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room, East Building Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Libraries and Telemedicine 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 John Collins II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Reports from Advisory Committees A. Library Internet B. TexShare Resolution C. Telemedicine Planning Grant IV. Future Grant Offerings V. Future Agenda Items VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: May 1, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9705819 Friday, May 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room, East Building Austin AGENDA: The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Bill Mitchell II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Election of Vice-Chairman IV. Discuss and Possible Action on Committee Structure and Assignments V. Presentation by McKinsey and Company VI. Executive Director's Report VII. Financial Report VIII. Legislative Update IX. Second Grant Offering Update X. Future Grant Offerings A. Internet Connectivity Grants B. Demonstration Grants C. Planning Grants XI. Future Agenda Items XII. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3070. Filed: May 1, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9705818 The Texas State University System Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 11:00 a.m. The Texas State University System, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Speaker Phone available in Conference Room Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: Review of matters of the Board, the System Administrative Office and the Universities in the System including: Combined Revenue Bond Refunding for the Lamar University components; restructuring and resurfacing of parking lots at Lamar University--Beaumont; consideration of employing a Vice President for Academic Affairs, purchase of furniture for Estill Classroom Building and renovation of Wilson Hall at Sam Houston State University; purchase of computer equipment and approval of coach's contract at Southwest Texas State University. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, suite 810, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: May 1, 1997, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9705760 University of Houston System Friday, May 9, 1997, 7:30 a.m. Shamrock Room, Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Houston Board of Regents-Community Relevance Subcommittee AGENDA: Community Relevance Subcommittee-7:30 a.m. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: May 2, 1997, 10:40 a.m. TRD-9705844 The University of Texas at Austin Thursday, May 8, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Dining Hall, Jester Center Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting III. New business IV. Announcements/information reports V. Adjournment Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286, (512) 499- 4402. Filed: May 2, 1997, 4:05 a.m. TRD-9705932 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, May 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for the public meetings of January 23, 1997, January 30, 1997, and public hearing of March 6, 1997 3. Discussion and possible action on new applications for certificate of authority to self-insure 4. Discussion and possible action on requests for renewal of certificate of authority to self-insure 5. discussion and possible action on withdrawal of certified self-insurer from self-insurance 6. Discussion and possible action on commission approval of amendments to sec.181.1, bylaws of the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association, as published and adopted by the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Associated Board. 7. Discussion and possible action on TWCC Commissioners to serve on the research and oversight council on Workers' Compensation and on the Texas Certified Self- Insurer Guaranty Association Board. 8. Discussion and possible action on Adoption of New Rule and Adoption of Repeal of Existing Rule: sec.134.401 (new) and sec.134.400 (repeal) 9. Discussion and possible action on rulemaking petition of Dr. Albert M. Kincheloe regarding sec.133.300-carrier payment of bills from health care providers. 10. Executive session 11. Action on matters considered in executive session 12. General reports and discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities 13. Confirmation of future public meeting dates 14. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: May 2, 1997, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9705855 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Insurance Facility Monday, May 12, 1997, 9:15 a.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin Governing Committee Meeting 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 April 24, 1997 Governing Committee meeting. Discussion and possible action on privatizing the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility's assets and liabilities. 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: May 2, 1997, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9705856 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 30, 1997 Coryell City Water Supply District, Board, met in emergency session, at 510 South Main, McGregor, May 1, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (817) 865-6089. TRD-9705721. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Regular Meeting, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, May 7, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9705757. Education Service Center, Region 20, Board of Directors, met at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, May 7, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judy M. Castelberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, (210) 299-2471. TRD-9705724. Hamilton County Appraisal District, Board, met at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, May 6, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (817) 386-8945. TRD-9705734. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1751 Enterprise, Athens, May 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Tesxas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD- 9705726. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met One block west of FM 765 and FM 2134, Corporation Office, Millersview, May 5, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9705730. Meetings filed May 1, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, May 5, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas, 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9705771. Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, May 8, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9705767. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, May 8, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9705806. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Called Meeting, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, May 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9705807. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, May 6, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-9705816. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, May 7, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-9705817. Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, May 8, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, (817) 697-4016. TRD- 9705770. Brazos Valley Development Council, Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, May 6, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805- 4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9705784. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, will meet at 2520 IH35 South, Suite 100, Austin, May 14, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2520 South IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443- 7653. TRD-9705791 Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, May 8, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ms. Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951- 8302. TRD-9705758. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, May 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Pierson, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9705778. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, May 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Pierson, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD- 9705780. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, May 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Pierson, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD- 9705779. Education Service Center, Region VIII Board of Directors, will meet at the Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, May 9, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, Region VIII ESC, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9705808. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District, Board and Advisors, met at 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, May 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-1785. TRD-9705766. Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 4801 King Street, Greenville, May 19 through May 23, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9705815. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Board of Directors Workshop, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2.5 Miles North of Carlos, Texas, on FM244, Carlos, May 7, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9705788. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Audit and Budget Committee, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2.5 Miles North of Carlos, Texas, on FM244, Carlos, May 8, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9705787. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Board of Directors Workshop, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2.5 Miles North of Carlos, Texas, on FM244, Carlos, May 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9705786. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Board of Directors, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2.5 Miles North of Carlos, Texas, on FM244, Carlos, May 8, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD- 9705785. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet at the Galaxy Center, Two North 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, May 15, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (817) 322-5281 or FAX: (817) 322-6743. TRD-9705792. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, May 7, 1997 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-7806. TRD-9705805. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, May 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9705772. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, met at 603 Navarro, south Texas Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, San Antonio, May 2, 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- 9705777. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, met at Municipal Plaza Building, Room "C", Main and Commerce, San Antonio, May 7, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9705776. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, May 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9705804. Meetings filed May 2, 1997 Dawson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, May 7, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9705850. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St Marys' Street, San Antonio, May 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9705849. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, May 8, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9705929. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, May 8, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9705841. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, will meet at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, May 22, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9705842. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, May 8, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044, TRD-9705881. Montague County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 312 Rusk Street, Montague, May 2, 1997, 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from June Deaton, P.O. Box 121, Montague, Texas 76251, (817) 894-6011. TRD-9705845. Scurry County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, May 8, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9705843. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Tech Prep, Public Hearing, will meet at 1025 East North 10th Street, Abilene, May 9, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Campbell, 1025 East 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9705851. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, May 8, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages, or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9705840. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 210 Clark Street, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, May 8, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages, or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9705839. Upshur County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, May 12, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9705835. Meetings filed May 5, 1997 Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Marlin, Intersection of Highways 6 and 7, May 12, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9705953. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 4801 King Street, Greenville, May 15, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas, 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD- 9705948. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Board of Directors, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station Administration Building, FM244, Carlos, May 8, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9705947. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, May 13, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9705958. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at the Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, May 22, 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-9705954. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, May 15, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9705955. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Citizens Advisory Council, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, May 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9705940.