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 Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Tuesday, June 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1101 North Whitaker, Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Odessa Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 9 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; input on female services allocation formula; input on female services priorities; old business; new business; discussion of proposed by-laws; announcements and public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: June 16, 1997, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9707832 Friday, June 27, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; prevention resource center update; input on female services allocation formula; input on female services priorities; old business; new business; discussion of proposed by-laws; announcements and public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: June 16, 1997, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9707831 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to order Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion and Action: Review minutes from prior meeting; Review minutes from March 27 meeting; Financial Report; 1997 South Texas Wintergarden and Rolling Plains Central Assessments; Status of Loans; Appointment of Insurance Subcommittee; Debt in the Seven South Texas/Wintergarden Counties, Subcommittee Recommendations; Southern High Plains/Caprock Eradication Proposal; Technical Committee Recommendations. Adjourn for Executive Sessions Executive Session: To consult with attorney, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated, sec.551.071 to discuss personnel matters in accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated, sec.551.074. Adjourn Executive Sessions; Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion and Action: Executive Sessions; Executive Director's Report; APHIS Report; TDA Report, Chairman's Report; Setting Next Meeting Time and Place. Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: June 16, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-97007843 Tuesday, June 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to order Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion and Action: Property and Tower Leases; Foundation Leased Equipment and Assets; Foundation Purchased Equipment and Assets; Program Operating Costs as of April 30, 1997, USDA Equipment. Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: June 16, 1997, 2:55 p.m. TRD-97007842 Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Texas A&M University, Natural Resources Building, Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Coastal Management Program (CMP) updates: a. Consistency review report b. NOAA cooperative agreement/CMP grants program c. Small Business and Individual Permitting Assistance Program d. Legislative update III. Action Item: Proposal to Council on amendments to Chapter 501 and Chapter 503 of the Council rules, removing Liberty County from the CMP boundary, and on corresponding amendment to program document. IV. Action Item: Proposal to Council to amend the maintenance dredging Memorandum of Agreement to allow changes in the order projects are reviewed. V. Action Item: Proposal to Council on guidance for state agency consistency review quarterly report. VI. Action Item: Proposal on continuation of funding for the Permitting Assistance Coordinator position through Fiscal Year 1998. VII. Discussion of consistency review of federal agency lawsuit settlements. VIII. Public Comment IX. Adjourn. Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5385. Filed: June 17, 1997, 9:47 p.m. TRD-9707866 Finance Commission of Texas Thursday, June 26, 1997, 3:00 a.m. 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Finance Commission Building, Aldrich Hearing Room Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the March 27, 1997 Audit Committee Meeting B. Discussion and Vote to Recommend approval to Finance commission of Department of Banking Investment Officer Report C. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Report of Office of the State Auditor on the Department of Banking's Compliance With the Public Funds Investment Act D. Discussion of House Bill 2799-Relating to Investment Practices of Governmental Entities (Public Funds Investment Act) E. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of changes to the Department of Banking Investment Policy F. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Final Report on Bank and Trust Audit Prepared by Internal Auditors for the Department of Banking. G. Discussion of Draft Report of Legal Department Prepared by Internal Auditors for the Department of Banking H. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Comptroller's Post-Payment Audit of the Texas Department of Banking I. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Report on the 1996 Financial and Compliance Audit Results (Appendix 5) From the Office of the State Auditor. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: June 17, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9707864 Friday, June 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Finance Commission Building Austin AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the April 25, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Audit Committee Report 2. Discussion of House Bill 1-Appropriating Money for the Support of the Judicial, Executive and Legislative Branches of State Government (Appropriations Act) 3. Update and Possible Vote on Project to Fulfill Finance Commission Responsibility Under sec.1.011(1) of the Texas Banking Act 4. Discussion and Possible Vote on the Remuneration of Commissioners Catherine A. Ghiglieri, James L. Pledger, Leslie I. Pettijohn, and Deputy Banking Commissioner Randall S. James C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Department Operations 1. Discussion and Vote to Publish for comment Proposed Amendments to sec.sec.15.1 and 15.3 2. Discussion and Possible Vote to Adopt New sec.15.7 3. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment Re-proposed New sec.sec.15.101- 15.117 (Revised) and Withdraw Original Proposal 4. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.29.3 D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.79.105 E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion and Vote to Approve Interpretation Request 97-1 Relating to the Refinancing of a "Balloon Payment" in a Chapter 7 Retail Installment Transaction F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: June 17, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9707863 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, June 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public Comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the May 29, 1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum report. Discussion and approval of the Audit Committee's Recommendation on the draft review on the accounting system and accounting internal controls. Discussion and approval of Emergency Funds Request for Tri-County Mental Health, Mental Retardation. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Funding Plan. Discussion of the Fiscal Year 1997 and 1998 Operating Budget. Discussion of actions of the 75th Legislature. Discussion of 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Discussion of Procedures related to changes in Board Structure and operations as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 305. Executive Session: Discussion and approval of personnel action related to the annual performance evaluation of the executive director and consideration of salary increases for exempt positions. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Parking is very limited. Alternative transportation is highly recommended. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: June 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9707938 Board of Law Examiners Friday, June 27, 1997, 8:30 a.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: Sue W. Cheung; Theophilus N. Ekwem; Bryan L. Goodwin; Richard C. Houston, Jr.; James T. Harris; Juan Hernandez; Joseph W. Sumner (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code). Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: June 16, 1997, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9707837 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Update on Community MHMR Center Performance If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: June 17, 1997, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9707889 Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Status of Major Construction Projects 3. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School; Conveyance of Approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at the Waco Center for Youth; Lease of State-owned Real Property to West Texas MHMR Centers; A Grazing Lease at Mexia State School; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 4. Consideration of Approval of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments 5. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend the Period for Submitting a Financing Plan by MedCath at Central Park in Austin, Texas 6. A. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Site Plan for the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas B. Consideration of a Resolution to Approval a Sublease to Barnes and Noble Booksellers for the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: June 17, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9707891 Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Business and Asset Management Committee REVISED AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Status of Major Construction Projects 3. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School; Conveyance of Approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at the Waco Center for Youth; Lease of State-owned Real Property to West Texas MHMR Centers; A Grazing Lease at Mexia State School; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 4. Consideration of Approval of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments 5. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend the Period for Submitting a Financing Plan by MedCath at Central Park in Austin, Texas 6. A. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Site Plan for the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas B. Consideration of a Resolution to Approval a Sublease to Barnes and Noble Booksellers for the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas 7. Discussion of FY 1998 Operating Budget If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: June 17, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9707904 Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 3. Executive Session under Texas Government Code sec.551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation, Institute of Cognitive Developments, Develo- cepts, Inc. and Carroll Stroman, d/b/a/ Bitter Creek Farm v. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 4. Consideration and Possible Action Concerning the Emergency Adoption of New 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155, and 406.156 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Programs; Reimbursement Methodology, and the Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155, and 406.156 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Programs; Reimbursement Methodology, including a Possible Finding that Imminent Peril to Public Health, Safety or Welfare Requires Adoption on an Emergency Basis. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: June 17, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9707890 Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update Regarding State Facilities Governing Body Activities 3. Legislative Update 4. Consideration of Approval of the Following Community MHMR Centers' Governmental Entity Plans; Abilene Regional MHMR Center; Anderson/Cherokee community Enrichment Services (ACCES); Andres Center; Austin Travis County MHMR Center; MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley; The Center for Health Care Services; Central Counties Center for MHMR Services; Central Plains Center for MHMR; Denton County MHMR Center; Gulf Bend MHMR Center; The Gulf Coast Center; Life Management Center; Life Resource; Lubbock Regional MHMR Center; Northeast Texas MHMR Center; Nueces County MHMR Community Center; Permian Basin Community Centers for MHMR; Riceland Regional MH Authority; Sabine Valley Center; Tarrant County MHMR Services; Tri-County MHMR Services; Tropical Texas Center for MHMR. 5. Presentation on the Harris County MHMRA HCS Waiting List 6. Presentation Regarding Trends in Managed Care 7. Presentation on the MHMR Rule-making Process 8. Presentation on the Methodology for Setting Performance Targets for the FY98 Contract If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: June 17, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9707892 Thursday, June 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order; roll call; II. Citizens Comments; III. Approval of the Minutes of the May 15, 1997 meeting; IV. Issues to be considered: 1. Chairman's Report; 2. Commissioner's Report; Medical Director's Report; 3. Consideration of Approval of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments; 4. Consideration of a Resolution to Extend the Period for Submitting a Financing Plan by MedCath at Central Park in Austin, Texas; 5. A. Extend the Period for Submitting A Financing Plan by MedCath at Central Park in Austin, Texas; B. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Sublease to Barnes and Noble Booksellers for the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas; 6. Consideration and Possible Action Concerning the Emergency Adoption of New 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155 and 406.156 of chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Program; Reimbursement Methodology, and the Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155 and 406.156 of chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Program; Reimbursement Methodology, Including a Possible Finding that Imminent Peril to Public Health, Safety or Welfare Requires Adoption on an Emergency Basis; 7. Consideration of Approval of the Following Community MHMR Centers' Governmental Entity Plans (see attached list); 8. Executive Session under Texas Government Code sec.551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation, RAJ v. Gilbert, Institute of Cognitive Developments, Develo-cepts, Inc. and Carroll Stroman, d/b/a/ Bitter Creek Farm v. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: June 17, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9707893 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North IH35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The purpose of the hearing will be determine whether Emergency Order Number 97- 0394-IWD) should be issued to DIAMOND SHAMROCK REFINING COMPANY, L.P., should be affirmed, modified or set aside. The Order authorizes Diamond Shamrock to dispose of treated process wastewater, cooling tower blowdown wastewater, boiler blowdown wastewater, remediated groundwater and stormwater from petroleum refinery by irrigation. The petroleum refinery is located at 301 Leroy Street in the City of Three Rivers, Live Oak County, Texas. The treated effluent will be used to irrigate approximately 118 acres adjoining an existing approximate 275- acre irrigation site located adjacent to Interstate Highway 37, approximately one mile north of the intersection of Interstate Highway 37 and State Highway 72. The irrigated land is located within the natural drainage courses of the Nueces/Lower Frio River in Segment Number 2106 of the Nueces River Basin. Contact: Steven Shepherd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 0600. Filed: June 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9707894 Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 12118 North IH35, Building E, Room 201S Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached addendum to the agenda; rules and Motion for Rehearing. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 3317. Filed: June 17, 1997, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9707881 Thursday, June 26, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 12118 North IH35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 3317. Filed: June 17, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9707903 Wednesday, July 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North IH35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The purpose of the hearing will be to determine whether to renew Temporary Order Number 96-1532-MWD, issued to CITY OF AMARILLO. The renewed temporary order will be designated 97-0545-MWD. City of Amarillo has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for renewal of Temporary Order to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a maximum volume of 8,000,000 gallons per day from the Hollywood road Wastewater treatment Plant via a 33-inch pipeline; thence to a diversion station (Number 49+39.86); thence to a diversion pipe; thence to Babe Walker Draw; thence to Lake Tanglewood in the Upper Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River in Segment Number 0229 of the Red River Basin. The Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Plant is located approximately 4 miles east- southeast of the intersection of State Highway Spur 335( Hollywood road) and Farm-to-Market Road 1541 (Washington Street) in Randall County, Texas. The City has requested the discharge in order to prevent additional ecological damage to Lake Tanglewood. Contact: Jaime Slaughter, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 0600. Filed: June 17, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9707900 Monday, July 14, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Gordon School Cafeteria, 112 Rusk Street Gordon AGENDA: BLUE FLATS DISPOSAL L.L.C., INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a permit (Proposed Permit Number MSW2262) to authorize a Type I municipal solid waste management facility (landfill). The proposed site covers approximately 140 acres of land and is to receive approximately 640 tons of solid waste. The waste management facility is to be located approximately four miles east of the City of Gordon on the north side of Interstate 20 at the Blue Flats/Panama Road Exit in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The TNRCC will conduct an informal public meeting to receive and consider public comments on the application. Contact: Charles Stavley, MC-176, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6688. Filed: June 17, 1997, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9707895 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Friday, June 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call -- 8:30 a.m. 2. Recognize staff and visitors. 3. Review and approve the minutes of the October 30, 1996 Continuing Education Committee Meeting. 4. Review action taken by the Board on committee recommendations. 5. Review and possible approval of continuing education letters sent to providers. 6. Report on educational film developed by PECT and a possible viewing. 7. Report on the Scantron Evaluation System. 8. Report from and possible action on the Plumbing Education Council 96-97 activities on classes taught by each provider based on the Scantron reports; 9. Field report from staff on monitored classes with discussion and possible action. 10. Report from Plumbing Education Council and providers and possible action on 97-98 book. 11. Review of chapters in previous continuing education books: 94/95, 95/96, 96/97, 97/98. 12. Report and possible action on 98-99 book to include the development of content. 13. Discussion and possible action on Board's continuing education instructor classes held on May 9, 1997, June 6, 1997, and upcoming class to be held on August 22, 1996. 14. Review and possible approval of continuing education instructors: 15. Discuss other approaches to continuing education for 2000 and beyond. 16. Discussion of Medical Gas Endorsement continuing education requirements. 17. Adjourn. Contact: Ernest Pereyra, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 225. Filed: June 18, 1997, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9707920 Friday, June 27, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Rules Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call -- 2:30 p.m.. 2. Recognize staff and visitors. 3. Review and approve the minutes of the January 31, 1997, Rules Review Committee Meeting. 4. Report on rules sec.sec.361.1, 361.6 and 367.1(f)(g). 5. Report on a new proposed rule relating to the procedures for the denial of a license. 6. Adjourn. Contact: Ernest Pereyra, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 225. Filed: June 18, 1997, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9707919 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, June 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, public participation, approve minutes of the April 22, 1997 Board Meeting, Action Items- discuss and take possible action on the following: Claims and Legal Committee Report, Personnel Committee Report, Finance and Audit Committee Report, Governmental Affairs Task Force Report, Personnel Issues, and discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: June 18, 1997, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9707916 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, June 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will take public comment on proposed new rule sec.7.59, relating to natural gas transportation standards and code of conduct, in Gas Utilities Docket Number 8778, petition of the Railroad commission of Texas to create a "Code of Conduct" rule to govern gas gathering and transporting in Texas. Contact: Maureen Dooley, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: June 16, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9707855 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, (210) 567-3717. Filed: June 16, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9707854 Utilization Review Advisory Committee Friday, June 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Room 1264 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of members and staff 3. Brief Overview of Legislative Changes to URA Rules 4. Presentation of new rules 5. Dates of additional meetings 6. Adjourn Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: June 18, 1997, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9707918 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, June 24, 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, June 24, 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) 404-7142. Filed: June 16, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9707838 Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the May 28, 1997, Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility Assessment and Authority to Contribute Funds Toward Privatization; Consideration of Revised Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures; Financial Report; Fund Status Report; Legislative Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Operations committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: June 17, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9707887 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, June 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 26; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding establishing payday law precedent cases; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local workforce Development Boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards: Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of Local Workforce Board of Private Industry Council nominees; including: Sherry Taylor, Alamo Workforce Development Board; Carla Wesley Goree and Rita Slaughter, Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board; James C. Prince, Sr. and Mary Ann Rojas, North Texas Workforce Development board; Wayne Brittingham, William Long and Becky Mize, Tarrant County Workforce Development Board; Albert Gonzalez, Texoma Workforce Development Board; Sandra Moreno, Hidalgo/Willacy Workforce Development board; and others, if any; Executive session pursuant to Government Code 551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Actions if any resulting from executive session; consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 26; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: June 16, 1997, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9707852 Regional Meetings Meetings filed June 13, 1997 Trinity Higher Educational Facilities Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, Valley Mills and Waco Drive, Waco, June 18, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0913. TRD-9707935. Meetings filed June 16, 1997 Bandera County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Bandera County Appraisal District, 1116 Main Street, Bandera, June 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, IV, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (210) 796-3039, fax: (210) 796-3672. TRD-9707844. Coryell City Water Supply District, Directors, met at 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, June 19, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865-6089. TRD-9707853. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, Dallas, June 19, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9707839. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, June 25, 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-9707835. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 289 South Main Street, Giddings, June 26, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542- 9618. TRD-9707836. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 315 Main Street, Liberty, June 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greek, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9707846. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1625 13th Street, Room L01, Lubbock, June 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Chamales, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 767-2215. TRD-9707840. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, June 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9707849. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Citizens Advisory Council, will meet at 1025 East North 10th Street, Abilene, July 1, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9707847. Meetings filed June 17, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, June 20, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9707880. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, will meet at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, June 26, 1997, Committee meetings at 5:30 p.m., full Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, extension 301. TRD- 9707906. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, will meet at 818 East Main, Kilgore, June 26, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071. TRD-9707865. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, will meet at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, July 9, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9707860. Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors, will meet at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, June 27, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (817) 322-6928. TRD- 9707882. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, June 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675- 9296. TRD-9707877. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, June 25-27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675- 9296. TRD-9707878. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, June 30, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675- 9296. TRD-9707879. Hill Country Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville, June 20, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 753- 2279. TRD-9707886. Jack County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 200 North Church Street, Jacksboro, June 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9707888. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, with revised agenda, June 19, 1997, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9707883. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, July 2, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9707861. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, will meet at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, June 25, 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- 9707884. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Winnsboro, June 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9707885. Meetings filed July 18, 1997 Burnet County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 223 south Pierce, Burnet, June 24, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9707915. Burnet County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 223 south Pierce, Burnet, June 25 and 26, and July 8 and 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD-9707914. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors, will meet at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, June 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-5167. TRD- 9707926. Colorado County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 400 Spring Street, Columbus, June 24, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Youens, P.O. Box 78934, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9707960. Colorado County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 400 Spring Street, Columbus, June 30, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Youens, P.O. Box 78934, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9707961. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at the Intersection of Highways Six and Seven, Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Marlin, June 26, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9707925. Sabine River Authority, Executive Committee, will meet at the Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches, June 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas, 77630, (409) 746- 3200. TRD-9707911. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, Investment Committee, will meet at 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, June 24, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9707922. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, will meet at 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, June 24, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9707923. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, Re-Rate Committee, will meet at 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, June 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9707924. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees, will meet at 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, June 25, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9707921. Van Zandt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at West Highway 64, Canton, June 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Huddle, P.O. Box 926, Canton, Texas 75103, (903) 567-6171. TRD-9707912. Van Zandt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at West Highway 64, Canton, June 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Huddle, P.O. Box 926, Canton, Texas 75103, (903) 567-6171. TRD-9707913.