IN ADDITION
The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, 
including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate 
ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service 
units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in 
communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general 
interest to the public is published as space allows.

Burleson County
Request for Comments
Request for Comments and Proposals from Interested Parties Interested in 
Providing Additional Medicaid Certified Nursing Facility Beds 
House Bill 606, 75th Legislature, the State of Texas, permits a County 
Commissioner's Court of a rural county (defined as a county with a population of 
100,000 or less) to request that the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) 
contract for additional Medicaid nursing facility beds in that county. This may 
be done without regard to the occupancy rate in available beds in the county. 
Burleson County Commissioners Court is considering desirability of requesting 
that TDHS contract for more Medicaid nursing facility beds in Burleson County. 
The Commissioners Court is soliciting comments from all interested parties on 
the appropriateness of such a request. Additionally, the Commissioners Court 
seeks to determine if qualified entities are interested in submitting proposals 
to provide these additional Medicaid certified nursing facility beds. Comments 
and/or proposals should be submitted to Hon. Frank Kristof, Burleson County 
Commissioner, Precinct 1, Route 4, Box 216, Caldwell, Texas 77836, telephone 
(409) 567-4996 by 5:00 p.m. on August 4, 1997. Action will be taken by the 
Commissioners Court at its regular meeting on Monday, August 11, 1997. 
Issued in Caldwell, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709183
Paul J. Batista
County Judge
Burleson County
Filed: July 15, 1997

Coastal Coordination Council
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Requests
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency 
Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program.
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal 
Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, 
federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be 
consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC 501. Requests 
for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) 
during the period of July 11, 1997, through July 15, 1997: 
Federal Agency Actions: 
Applicant: Port of Houston Authority; Location: CARE Wharf No. 1, Houston Ship 
Channel, Harris County, Texas; Project No.: 97-0214-F3; Description of Proposed 
Action: The applicant proposes to amend their permit to decrease the overall 
size of the commercial dock facility from 30,000 square feet to 21,000 square 
feet. The applicant further requests changing their mitigation plan to enhance 
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wetland restoration project being 
reviewed separately under Permit No. 20314(01); Type of Application: .S.C.O.E. 
permit application #17203(07) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 
(33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A.sec.sec.125-
1387). 
Pursuant to sec.306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
.S.C.A.sec.sec.1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to submit 
comments on whether a proposed action should be referred to the Coastal 
Coordination Council for review and whether the action is or is not consistent 
with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. All comments must 
be received within 30 days of publication of this notice and addressed to Ms. 
Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, 
Texas 78701-1495. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709259
Garry Mauro
Chairman
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: July 16, 1997

Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner 
Notice of Rate Ceiling
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate 
ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Title 79, Texas Civil 
Statutes, Article 1.04, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5069-1.04). 
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Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709202
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: July 15, 1997

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Request for Qualifications - Engineers for Road and Paving Projects
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Facilities Division (TDCJ-FD) 
announces that it requires Professional Design Services in connection with 
construction, repair, and/or replacement of roads and parking areas on various, 
yet to be determined, prison units throughout the State, pursuant to the 
provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A. TDCJ-FD intends 
to contract with one or more firms to provide such services on an as-needed 
basis through August 31, 1999. 
The total estimated construction cost for projects to be assigned to the 
selected firms is approximately $6 million, but additional projects may be 
assigned based on funding availability and agency needs. Engineering services 
for individual projects will be authorized under indefinite delivery agreements 
with each firm, and project assignments will be made on the basis of geographic 
location and/or workload schedule or other requirements at the discretion of 
TDCJ-FD. 
To be considered for these services, submittals must be prepared in strict 
compliance with the format stipulated in the RFQ Package, and must be received 
not later than 4:00 p.m. on August 6, 1997. Submittals received after that time 
will be subject to disqualification. Firms interested in being considered for 
these services should fax their request for an RFQ Package to: Contracts 
Administrator, TDCJ Facilities Division at (409) 294-8753. In case of difficulty 
in transmitting a fax, call (409) 294-6656. Submittals shall not include a 
proposed fee or compensation schedule. These services include professional 
engineering services, and are subject to the Professional Services Act. 
Submission and participation in the selection process by interested firms shall 
be at no cost or obligation to the TDCJ-FD. The TDCJ-FD reserves the right to 
select one or more firms, or reject all submittals received. Materials received 
will not be returned, and the TDCJ-FD shall have no obligation to any firm 
should it develop or use any idea suggested in the course of, or developed in 
connection with, its efforts to contract as provided herein. All materials 
submitted become the property of the TDCJ-FD. Questions regarding this Request 
for Qualifications should be faxed to the number previously listed. Copies of 
questions and responses which include new information pertinent to the selection 
process will be forwarded to all firms that requested RFQ Packages. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709188
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: July 15, 1997

Request For Qualifications - Engineers for Water and Wastewater Projects
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Facilities Division (TDCJ-FD) announces 
that it requires professional engineering services for water and/or wastewater 
treatment projects for new or existing TDCJ facilities at various locations 
throughout the state, pursuant to the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 
2254, Subchapter A. TDCJ-FD intends to contract with one or more firms for all 
such services on projects to be assigned on an as-needed basis through August 
31, 2000. Total cost for completion of all such services shall not exceed 
$2,000,000 which shall include the cost of reimbursables and additional 
services. 
Project types eligible for assignment to the Engineers selected include, but are 
not limited to, the following: 
Wastewater pretreatment: Projects of this type are anticipated to have 
construction costs in the range of $100,000 - $250,000; 
Water and wastewater sampling with analysis by independent certified laboratory: 
Laboratories must be certified by the Texas Department of Health (TDH) and/or 
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) as appropriate for each analysis; New 
water and wastewater treatment plants and expansions of existing plants: 
Projects in this category will likely range from 0.5 to 3.0 MGD in capacity; 
Environmental permitting and reporting to the Texas Natural Resources 
Conservation Commission (TNRCC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and 
other regulatory agencies as applicable for all projects described herein; 
Water well development and production: These projects are expected to be for 
wells producing 250-800 GPM; 
Corrosion control on potable water distribution systems ranging in capacity from 
250,000 - 2,000,000 GPD; 
Wastewater collection and water distribution systems analysis for optimal 
operation of systems of the size and nature described previously; 
Water conservation and water reuse studies for systems of the size and nature 
described previously. 
To be considered for these services, submittals must be prepared in strict 
compliance with the format stipulated in the RFQ Package, and must be received 
not later than 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 1997. Submittals received after that time 
will be subject to disqualification. Firms interested in being considered for 
these services should fax their request for an RFQ Package to: Contracts 
Administrator, TDCJ Facilities Division at (409) 294-8753. In case of difficulty 
in transmitting a fax, call (409) 294-6656. Submittals shall not include a 
proposed fee or compensation schedule. These services include professional 
engineering services, and are subject to the Professional Services Act. 
Submission and participation in the selection process by interested firms shall 
be at no cost or obligation to the TDCJ-FD. The TDCJ-FD reserves the right to 
select one or more firms, or reject all submittals received. Materials received 
will not be returned and the TDCJ-FD shall have no obligation to any firm should 
it develop or use any idea suggested in the course of, or developed in 
connection with, its efforts to contract as provided herein. All materials 
submitted become the property of the TDCJ-FD. Questions regarding this Request 
for Qualifications should be faxed to the number previously listed. Copies of 
questions and responses which include new information pertinent to the selection 
process will be forwarded to all firms that have requested RFQ Packages. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709187
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: July 15, 1997

Texas Education Agency
Notice of Availability of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Title 
1, Chapter 2, Annual Evaluation Report for School Year 1994-1995
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Title 1, Chapter 2, provided 
federal financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to improve 
elementary and secondary education through a variety of targeted assistance 
programs and services for children attending both public and private nonprofit 
schools. 
The ESEA, Chapter 2, Annual Evaluation Report for 1994-1995 for the state of 
Texas is now available to the public through each regional education service 
center (ESC). In addition, colleges and universities in Texas were requested to 
place a copy of the report in their campus libraries. Parents, teachers, school 
administrators, private nonprofit school personnel, local community 
organizations, businesses, and other interested persons or agencies may review 
the document or copy it at personal expense at any ESC or college/university 
library where the document is on file. 
Interested persons or agencies may also request a copy at no charge from the 
Texas Education Agency, Document Control Center, Room 6-108, 1701 North Congress 
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9304. 
Additional information about the ESEA, Chapter 2, program may be obtained from 
Earin Martin, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 463-9269. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709256
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner for Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 16, 1997

Request for Proposals Concerning Production of Braille Textbook Copies for Texas 
Public Schools
Eligible Proposers. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting proposals 
under Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 701-97-019 from nonprofit 
organizations, private companies, and regional education service centers to copy 
(i.e., emboss), bind, and deliver braille textbook copies from textbooks that 
are to be adopted by the State Board of Education in November 1997 along with 
the ancillaries accompanying these state-adopted textbooks. Historically 
underutilized businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to submit proposals. 
Description. The purpose of this RFP is to ensure that Texas students receive 
quality braille textbooks, delivered on time, at an economical price. 
The adopted textbooks and ancillaries to be copied (i.e., embossed), bound, and 
distributed have been arranged into three production packages of various sizes. 
These are designated Copy Packages A, B, and C. Braille producers may submit a 
proposal for all three packages or any combination of them. However, the TEA 
reserves the right to select the number of packages contracted to each 
applicant. For example, all three packages could be awarded to one applicant or 
three applicants could be awarded one package each or any combination thereof. 
Dates of Project. All services and activities related to this RFP will be 
conducted within specified dates. Proposers should plan for a starting date of 
no earlier than December 1, 1997, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 
2004. 
Project Amount. The project, consisting of all three production packages, will 
receive funding at a level not to exceed $1 million for the first year and not 
to exceed $1.5 million for the entire period of adoption, normally six years. 
Selection Criteria. Proposals will be selected based on the ability of each 
proposer to carry out all requirements contained in this RFP. The TEA will base 
its selection on, among other things, the demonstrated competence and 
qualifications of the proposer. The TEA reserves the right to select from the 
highest ranking proposals those that address all requirements in this RFP. 
The TEA is not obligated to execute a resulting contract, provide funds, or 
endorse any proposal submitted in response to this RFP. This RFP does not commit 
TEA to pay any costs incurred before a contract is executed. The issuance of 
this RFP does not obligate TEA to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in 
preparing a response. 
Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP Number 701-97-019 may be 
obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education 
Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 
78701, or by calling (512) 463-9304. Please refer to the RFP number in your 
request. 
Further Information. For clarifying information about this RFP, please contact 
Charles E. Mayo, Division of Textbook Administration, Texas Education Agency, 
Room 3-118, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, 
Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9601. 
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received in the Document 
Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time), Friday, 
September 5, 1997, to be considered. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709258
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner for Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 16, 1997

Request for Proposals Concerning Production of Braille Textbook Masters for 
Texas Public Schools
Eligible Proposers. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting proposals 
under Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 701-97-018 from nonprofit 
organizations, private companies, and regional education service centers to 
produce braille textbook masters from textbooks that are to be adopted by the 
State Board of Education in November 1997 along with the ancillaries 
accompanying these state-adopted textbooks. Historically underutilized 
businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to submit proposals. 
Description. The purpose of this RFP is to ensure that Texas students receive 
quality braille textbooks, delivered on time, at an economical price. 
The adopted textbooks and ancillaries to be brailled have been arranged into 
three packages of various sizes. These are designated Master Packages A, B, and 
C. Braille producers may submit a proposal for all three packages or any 
combination of them. However, the TEA reserves the right to select the number of 
packages contracted to each applicant. For example, all three packages could be 
awarded to one applicant or three applicants could be awarded one package each 
or any combination thereof. 
Proposers selected for contracts will be responsible for producing braille 
masters of instructional materials designated in this RFP. Contractors will be 
responsible for brailling additional instructional materials upon request, 
including previously adopted ancillaries, teacher editions, and student 
editions.
Dates of Project. All services and activities related to this RFP will be 
conducted within specified dates. Proposers should plan for a starting date of 
no earlier than December 1, 1997, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 
2004. 
Project Amount. The project's overall estimated cost, consisting of all three 
production packages, will not exceed $2 million for the first year and not 
exceed $3 million for the entire period of adoption, normally six years. 
Selection Criteria. Proposals will be selected based on the ability of each 
proposer to carry out all requirements contained in this RFP. The TEA will base 
its selection on, among other things, the demonstrated competence and 
qualifications of the proposer. The TEA reserves the right to select from the 
highest ranking proposals those that address all requirements in this RFP. 
The TEA is not obligated to execute a resulting contract, provide funds, or 
endorse any proposal submitted in response to this RFP. This RFP does not commit 
TEA to pay any costs incurred before a contract is executed. The issuance of 
this RFP does not obligate TEA to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in 
preparing a response. 
Requesting the Proposal. A complete copy of RFP Number 701-97-018 may be 
obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education 
Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 
78701, or by calling (512) 463-9304. Please refer to the RFP number in your 
request. 
Further Information. For clarifying information about this RFP, please contact 
Charles E. Mayo, Division of Textbook Administration, Texas Education Agency, 
Room 3-118, William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 
78701-1494, (512) 463-9601. 
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. Proposals must be received in the Document 
Control Center of the TEA by 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time), Friday, 
September 5, 1997, to be considered. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709257
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner for Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Filed: July 16, 1997

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Notice of Public Hearing 
Texas Department of Housing And Community Affairs Multifamily Housing Revenue 
Bonds (Windcrest Crossing Apartments Project) Series 1997
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of 
Housing and Community Affairs at its offices in Room 434, located at 507 Sabine 
Austin, Texas at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 1997, with respect to the 
issuance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of its 
multifamily housing revenue bonds (Windcrest Crossing Apartments Project) Series 
1997, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be 
loaned to Windcrest/Crossing, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership, to finance the 
construction of the Windcrest Crossing Apartments Project, described as follows: 
240 unit multi-family residential rental development to be constructed at 9323 
Manchaca Road, Austin, Texas, 78748, which is intended to be occupied by persons 
whose income does not exceed sixty percent of the area median income. 
All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express
their views with respect to the Project and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions 
or requests for additional information may be directed to Terri Anderson at the 
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine, Austin, Texas 
78701; (512) 475-3357. 
Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited 
to contact Terri Anderson in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested 
persons unable to attend the hearing my submit their views in writing to Terri 
Anderson prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. 
This notice is published and the above-described hearing is to be held in 
satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986, as amended, regarding the public approval prerequisite to the exemption 
from federal income taxation of the interest of the Bonds. 
Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should 
contact Aurora Carvajal, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3822 or Relay 
Texas at 1 800 735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made. 
Individuals who require child care to be provided a this meeting should contact 
Dina Gonzalez at (512) 475-3757 at least five days before the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709255
Larry Paul Manley
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: July 16, 1997

Texas Department of Human Services
Request for Proposal -- Availability of funds for English as a Second Language 
(ESL) Services for Lawfully Admitted Refugees in Austin and San Antonio 
The Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) is pleased to announce the 
availability of funding for English as a Second Language (ESL) services for 
lawfully admitted refugees in the cities of Austin and San Antonio. The Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) 45, parts 400 and 401, give the State the authority to 
contract with public and private agencies for the provision of Targeted 
Assistance services. TDHS is the single state agency responsible for the 
administration of refugee Targeted Assistance funds. Historically Underutilized 
Businesses are encouraged to apply. 
Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to public or private agencies which 
can demonstrate the greatest aptitude for effectively providing the requested 
services to the target population in response to the Request for Proposals 
(RFP). The target population consists of persons admitted to the United States 
as "refugees" under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) or 
granted asylum under Section 208 of the INA. Eligibility also includes Cubans 
and Haitians under Section 501 of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 
(P.L. 96-422); certain Amerasians from Vietnam who were admitted to the U.S. as 
immigrants under Section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and 
Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1988. Services are restricted to persons 
who have lived in the United States for five years or less. 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: A total of five copies of each proposal must be mailed or 
hand-delivered (not faxed) to: Debbie Desmond, Refugee Policy Coordinator, Texas 
Department of Human Services, Mail Code W-230, 701 West 51st. Street, Austin, 
Texas 78751. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on August 
20, 1997. Proposals received after this date/time, or faxed copies, will not be 
evaluated. A copy of the RFP will be sent upon written request to Debbie Desmond 
at the address previously listed. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709182
Glenn Scott
General Counsel, Legal Services
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: July 15, 1997

Texas Department of Insurance
Insurer Services
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of 
Insurance and are under consideration: 
Application for a name change in Texas for John Hancock Indemnity Company, a 
foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is Direct Response 
Insurance Company. The home office is in Wilmington, Delaware. 
Application for a name change in Texas for Direct Response Insurance Company, a 
foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is Response Insurance 
Company. The home office is in Wilmington, Delaware. 
Application for a name change in Texas for North American Security Life 
Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new 
name is The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company of North America. The home 
office is in Dover, Delaware. 
Application for a name change in Texas for Christiania General Insurance 
Corporation of New York, a foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new 
name is Commercial Compensation Insurance Company. The home office is in New 
York City, New York. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Cindy Thurman, 333 
Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709236
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: July 16, 1997

Third Party Administrators
The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed with 
the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration. 
Application for incorporation in Texas of Family HealthCare Centers, Inc., 
(using the assumed name of F.H.C.), a domestic third party administrator. The 
home office is Galveston, Texas. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709233
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: July 16, 1997

The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed with 
the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration. 
Application for admission to Texas of Clinical Partners, Inc., a foreign third 
party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709234
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: July 16, 1997

The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed with 
the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration.
Application for incorporation in Texas of JD Administrative Services, Inc., a 
domestic third party administrator. The home office is Dallas, Texas. 
Application for admission to Texas of Phoenix Group Services, Inc., a foreign 
third party administrator. The home office is Wilmington, Delaware. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709235
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: July 16, 1997

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority
Consultant Proposal Request 
This request for consulting services is filed under the provisions of Texas 
Civil Statutes, Government Code, Chapter 2254. 
The Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority is charged with the 
responsibility of siting, constructing and operating a facility for the disposal 
of low-level radioactive waste. The Authority is interested in securing a health 
physics consultant to advise the Authority on the management of low-level 
radioactive waste operations, with specific attention to compliance with the 
rules and regulations of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. 
This consultant will also be responsible for reviewing health physics plans and 
programs, specifically related to emergency planning and environmental 
monitoring developed by the Authority staff in support of the licensing and 
operations process. 
Further information may be obtained from Susan Jablonski at the Texas Low-Level 
Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, 
Austin, Texas 78752, or by calling (512) 451-5292. 
This RFP will close on August 13, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. 
These services have been previously performed by Hugh Bryant, Austin, Texas. The 
Authority intends to continue with and to award the contract for consulting 
services to Hugh Bryant for fiscal year 1998 unless a better proposal is 
submitted in response to this request. 
Proposals received in response to this request will be evaluated according to 
the following criteria: prior experience in working with state and federal 
regulations related to the handling and disposal of low-level radioactive waste 
with specific emphasis on the rules and regulations of the U.S. Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission, the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission; knowledge of Texas low-level radioactive waste 
characteristics; demonstrated competence and qualifications directly related to 
licensing and operations related to low-level radioactive waste; specific 
knowledge of and experience with the Authority's radiation protection and 
environmental monitoring programs and resulting data review; understanding of 
the work to be performed; and reasonableness of the fee for services. The 
Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. 
The Authority is under no legal requirement to execute a consultant contract on 
the basis of this notice. The Authority intends the material herein only as a 
general description of the services desired. 
The proposal should be for a period of one year, beginning September 1, 1997. 
Three copies of the proposal are requested. They should be sent by mail, or 
delivered in person marked "Proposal for Radiological Consulting Services 94 
addressed to Susan Jablonski, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752. 
Proposals shall be received at this address not later than 5:00 p.m. August 13, 
1997. The proposal should be typed, preferably double spaced and completed on 8 
1/2 by 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered and either stapled or 
bound together. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709152
Lee H. Mathews
Deputy General Manager and General Counsel
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority
Filed: July 14, 1997

Texas Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation (TDMHMR)
Notification of Invitation for Bids
The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) invites 
bid for chart review and other performance evaluation services.
Prospective bidders are invited to offer their services to monitor and evaluate 
the compliance of TDMHMR mental health facilities pertaining to medical and 
psychiatric treatment protocols, patient satisfaction, rights and protection 
rules, policies, and other performance criteria. 
Bidders must possess the following professional and educational credentials: 
Internists, M.D.; Board Certified Psychiatrists, M.D. or D.O.; State Licensed 
Clinical Psychologists or Psychological Associates; State Licensed Social 
Workers, D.SW/MSW-ACP; State Registered Nurses, Ph.D. R.N. and M.S.N. R.N. 
(clinical specialists in psychiatric nursing preferred); and mental health 
consumer/advocate professionals. 
For specifications contact Doug Hancock or Joy Mitchell, QSO-MHS, at TDMHMR, 
P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711-2668 or call (512) 206-4604. 
The closing date for bids is 5:00 p.m., August 15, 1997. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709243
Ann Utley
Chair, Texas MHMR Board
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Filed: July 16, 1997

Notification of Intent to Contract
This is notification that the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental 
Retardation (TDMHMR) intends to contract with Cooper Consulting for the period 
September 1, 1997 to August 31, 1999.
The contract is for services other than consulting and will provide: 1. Project 
management of activities related to software which supports the financial and 
assets management functions of TDMHMR; 2. Production support of the Dun and 
Bradstreet General Ledger, MARS/G and Fixed Assets systems 3. Development and 
support of a cash reconciliation system to reconcile payment processing between 
TDMHMR's internal systems and the Office of the State Comptroller; 4. Continuing 
development and support of a cost accounting system 5. Design and development of 
the financial components of the Claims Management System for ICF/MR long-term 
services 6. Development of an end user reporting system for use by Central 
Office TDMHMR and the TDMHMR state facilities; 7. Development of interfaces 
between TDMHMR financial systems and a warehouse inventory system 8. Support of 
TDMHMR's Historically Underutilized Business tracking system; 9. Development of 
a system to integrate maintenance and construction data into TDMHMR's financial 
systems; 10. Implement and support modifications to financial system security 
policies and related reporting; 11. Upgrade TDMHMR's General Ledger and Fixed 
Assets systems to be fully Year 2000 compliant; and 12. Perform Year 2000 
planning and compliance testing in coordination with other Information Services 
project teams.
Cooper Consulting is currently involved in the planning or implementation of 
each of these initiatives; therefore, TDMHMR wishes to continue with their 
services to ensure continuity and to maintain the schedules established for 
them. The contract for fiscal year 1998 is priced at approximately $450,000. The 
price for fiscal year 1999 will be determined prior to the end of fiscal year 
1998. 
For more information please call Dee Meador at (512) 206-4683. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709244
Ann Utley
Chair, Texas MHMR Board
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Filed: July 16, 1997.

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative 
Enforcement Actions
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Staff is providing an 
opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) 
pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act), 
Chapter 382, sec.382.096. The Act, sec.382.096 requires that the TNRCC may not 
approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an opportunity to submit 
written comments. Section 382.096 requires that notice of the proposed orders 
and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no 
later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period 
closes, which in this case is August 21, 1997. Section 382.096 also requires 
that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and that the 
TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment indicates the proposed AO is 
inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of 
the Act. Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in 
response to written comments.
A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both 
the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st 
Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office 
listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the 
enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at 
P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 
August 21, 1997. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the 
enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-1893. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators 
are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed 
phone numbers; however, sec.382.096 provides that comments on the AOs should be 
submitted to the TNRCC in writing. 
(1)COMPANY: CEI Roofing, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0177-AIR-E; ACCOUNT 
NUMBER: TA-3349-W; LOCATION: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: commercial roofing and sheet metal company; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.101.4 and the Act, sec.382.085(a) and (b), by emitting nuisance odors from 
the portable tar kettles located at 500 Commerce Street in Fort Worth, Texas; 
PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 
469-6750. 
(2)COMPANY: Dallas Fabrication, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0273-AIR-E; 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: DB-3140-J; LOCATION: Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: metal parts and products coating plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.115.421(a)(9)(A), sec.116.115(a), TNRCC Standard Exemption Number 75, and 
the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to use coatings that comply with the 
volatile organic compound emission limits for coating of miscellaneous metal 
parts and products; PENALTY: $2,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: David Edge, (512) 
239-1779; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, 
(817) 469-6750. 
(3)COMPANY: KO Steel Foundry & Machine, A Division of TIC United Corporation; 
DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0134-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: BG-0112-O; LOCATION: San Antonio, 
Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: steel foundry; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.116.110 and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by failing to renew 
existing TNRCC permits for its Mold Shake Out System, Foundry Blast Cleaning 
System, Foundry Sand Handling System, and Electric Arc Furnace; PENALTY: 
$15,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, (512) 239-1892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 
140 Heimer Road, Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096. 
(4)COMPANY: New Caney Paint and Body Shop; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0213-AIR-E; ACCOUNT 
NUMBER: MQ-0534-E; LOCATION: New Caney, Montgomery County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: paint and body shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.115 and the Act, 
sec.382.085(b), by failing to install a stack 1.2 times the height of the body 
shop building as measured from ground level as required by TNRCC Standard 
Exemption Number 124; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Carl Schnitz, 
(512) 239-1892; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 
77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. 
(5)COMPANY: Porter Trailer Sales-Porter Consignment Center; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-
0459-AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: MQ-0549-O; LOCATION: Porter, Montgomery County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: used car dealership; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.114.1(c)(1) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle with 
missing required emission control systems and/or devices; PENALTY: $0; 
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 
Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. 
(6)COMPANY: The Painting Place, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0164-AIR-E; 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: CP-0365-K; LOCATION: Lucas, Collin County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: automotive paint and body shop; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110 and 
the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by failing to comply with the 
conditions of TNRCC Standard Exemption Number 124; PENALTY: $500; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: David Edge, (512) 239-1779; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas 
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750. 
(7)COMPANY: Transport Service Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0146-AIR-E; ACCOUNT 
NUMBER: BL-0248-H; LOCATION: Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: 
tank truck cleaning terminal; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.115(a), TNRCC Permit 
Number S-18131, Special Provision 2, and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by cleaning 
tank trucks without installing or operating the abatement system required by the 
permit; 30 TAC sec.115.132(a) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by operating waste 
water tank number 1, a volatile organic compound/water separator, without the 
required emission controls; PENALTY: $16,680; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Randy 
Norwood, (512) 239-1879; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, 
Texas 77023-1423, (713) 767-3500. 
(8)COMPANY: Valley Feed Mills, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1391-AIR-E; 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: EE-0089-B; LOCATION: Clint, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: feed mill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and the Act, 
sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by operating a feed mill without first 
obtaining a permit or meeting the requirements for a Standard Exemption; 
PENALTY: $2,100; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tel Croston, (512) 239-5717; REGIONAL 
OFFICE: 7500 Viscount Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925-5633, (915) 
778-9634.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709176
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: July 15, 1997

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is soliciting 
nominations for eleven (11) individuals to serve on the Municipal Solid Waste 
Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council. The appointments will be made 
by the TNRCC Commissioners at an agenda meeting. 
The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council was 
mandated by the 69th Legislature (1983) and is composed of 18 members 
representing various segments of the regulated community; i.e., city and county 
solid waste agencies, a commercial solid waste landfill operator, solid waste 
districts/authorities, an environmentalist, city and county officials, a tire 
processor, a financial advisor, a professional engineer, a solid waste 
professional, a composting/recycling manager or educator, and two general public 
representatives. 
The Council reviews and evaluates the effect of state policies and programs on 
municipal solid waste management; makes recommendations to the TNRCC 
Commissioners on matters relating to municipal solid waste management; 
recommends legislation to the Commissioners to encourage the efficient 
management of municipal solid waste; recommends policies to the Commissioners 
for the use, allocation, or distribution of the planning fund; and recommends to 
the Commissioners special studies and projects to further the effectiveness of 
municipal solid waste management and recovery for the state of Texas. 
Council meetings are held a minimum of four times per year and committee 
meetings as needed. The meetings usually last one full day and are held in 
Austin, Texas. Members are not reimbursed for expenses incurred to attend 
meetings and do not receive financial compensation. 
The TNRCC Commissioners invite nominations for the following eleven (11) 
positions. Before nominating an individual, please confirm that the person meets 
the qualifications. Each nomination should include a biographical summary which 
includes the individual's experience and qualifications. A letter from each 
nominee should be included stating his/her agreement to serve, if appointed. 
Please submit your nomination(s) for the following vacancies:
Un-expired Terms End August 31, 1999 
1. An elected official from a county with any population size; 
2. An elected official from a municipality with a population of 750,000 or more; 
Terms End August 31, 2003 
1. An elected official from a county with a population less than 150,000; 
2. An elected official from a municipality with a population of 100,000 or more 
but less than 750,000; 
3. A representative from a planning region; 
4. A representative from a public solid waste district or authority; 
5. A representative from a private environmental conservation organization;
6. A registered waste tire processor; 
7. A professional engineer from a private engineering firm with experience in 
the design and management of solid waste facilities; 
8. A solid waste professional with experience managing or operating a commercial 
solid waste landfill; and 
9. A person who is experienced in the management and operation of a composting 
or recycling facility or an educator with knowledge of the design and management 
of solid waste facilities. 
Written nominations are to be received in the TNRCC Municipal Solid Waste 
Division by 5:00 p.m., on August 18, 1997. Nominations should be directed to: 
Gary W. Trim, Special Programs Director, Municipal Solid Waste Division, TNRCC, 
P.O. Box 13087, MC 124, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or fax to (512) 239-6717. 
Questions regarding the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery 
Advisory Council can be directed to Mr. Trim at (512) 239-6708. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709230
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: July 15, 1997

Public Notice 
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or the Commission) is 
required under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, Health and Safety Code, 
Chapter 361, as amended (the "Act"), to identify and assess facilities that may 
constitute an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety 
or the environment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous 
substances into the environment. Pursuant to sec.361.184 (a), the Commission 
must publish in the Texas Register those facilities which are identified as 
eligible for listing on the state registry of State Superfund sites. The most 
recent registry listing was published in the April 18, 1997, issue of the Texas 
Register (22 TexReg 3631). 
The following is a facility or area that the Executive Director of the TNRCC has 
determined eligible for listing, and which the Executive Director proposes to 
list on the state registry. Also specified is the general nature of the 
potential endangerment to public health and safety or the environment as 
determined by information currently available to the Executive Director. The 
facility known as the Phipps Plating ("the site"), is located at 305 E. Grayson 
Street, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The company had operated since 1948 
and the primary nature of business performed at the site was electroplating 
metal parts and fixtures. A company by the name of Texas Bumper, Incorporated, 
which repaired new and used automobile bumpers, also operated at the same 
location since approximately 1983 and is considered a potentially responsible 
party. The site is approximately .5 acre in size and consists of a small 
courtyard area and one building, of which half is two stories tall. Two rooms on 
the first floor were used as plating areas and contained plating baths for 
brass, copper, nickel chromium, and gold. Some of the plating process involved 
cyanide compounds. The second floor of the building was used to grind and polish 
metal surfaces. The TNRCC San Antonio office inspected the site the same day it 
was notified (May 1993) that the Phipps Plating Company had been abandoned. The 
site was then referred to the Pollution Cleanup Division July 1, 1993, and an 
emergency removal was completed on August 2, 1993, which included removal of 
sludges and liquid waste from the plating operations, the floors, and sumps 
inside the building and over-packing and securing all drums present at the site. 
Also, all accessible windows and all doors were secured, and signs were posted 
on the fence warning the public not to enter the property. A public meeting has 
been scheduled regarding the proposed listing of the site. The public meeting 
will be legislative in nature and not a contested case hearing under the Texas 
Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code, Chapter 2001). Persons desiring 
to comment on the proposed listing of this site may do so in the context of the 
public meeting either orally or in writing. Written comments may also be 
submitted to the attention of Tim Dobbs, TNRCC, Pollution Cleanup Division, MC-
143, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; telephone 1 (800) 633-9363 
(within Texas only). All comments must be received by the Commission on or 
before the close of the public meeting August 28,1997. 
The public meeting has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., August 28,1997, Hawthorne 
Elementary School Cafeteria, 115 W. Josephine, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. 
The Executive Director of the TNRCC prepared a brief summary of the Commission's 
records regarding this site. This summary, as well as a portion of the records 
for the site, are available for inspection and copying during the business hours 
of the San Antonio Central Library, 600 Soledad, San Antonio, Texas, (210) 207-
2500. 
Copies of the complete public record file may be obtained during regular 
business hours at the TNRCC, Central Records Center, Building D, Room 190, North 
entrance, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753; telephone 1 (800) 633-9363 
(within Texas only) or (512) 239-2920. Copying of file information is subject to 
payment of a fee. 
For further information, please call 1 (800) 633-9363 or (512) 239-3844.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709229
Kevin McCalla
Director. Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: July 15, 1997

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas of an application on July 10, 1997, for a service provider certificate 
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.3.2532 of the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act of 1995. A summary of the application follows. 
Docket Title and Number: Application of Nationwide Communication for a Service 
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 17682 before the 
Public Utility Commission of Texas. 
Applicant intends to provide business and residential resold local 
telecommunications services throughout the State of Texas and to provide 
recurring flat rate local exchange service, EAS service, toll restrictions, call 
control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, Caller ID, and any other 
services which are available on a resale basis. 
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic regions 
currently serviced by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., 
Central Telephone Company of Texas, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., 
Sugarland Telephone Company, and Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 no later than 
July 25, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) 
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709160
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 14, 1997

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notices of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority 
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas of an application on July 9, 1997, for a service provider certificate 
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.3.2532 of the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act of 1995. A summary of the application follows. 
Docket Title and Number: Application of Quintelco, Inc. for a Service Provider 
Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 17675 before the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas. 
Applicant intends to subscribe to and resell all forms of interexchange service 
in the State of Texas including foreign exchange service, private lines, tie 
lines, access service, cellular service, and other services and facilities of 
communication common carriers. 
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120 no later than 
July 25, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) 
may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 14, 1997.
TRD-9709161
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 14, 1997

On June 30 1997, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Sprint and 
Central Telephone Company of Texas d/b/a Sprint (Sprint), and Houston Cellular 
Telephone Company (Houston Cellular) collectively referred to as Applicants, 
filed a joint application for approval of a commercial mobile radio services 
(CMRS) master network interconnection agreement under the Federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (47 United States Code, sec.sec.151 et. 
seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA) (Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated, Article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). The joint application has 
been designated Docket Number 17628. The joint application and the CMRS master 
network interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17628. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by August 14, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission may 
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a 
schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by 
the Applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may 
conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled 
to participate as intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 
17628. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709205
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 15, 1997

On July 1, 1997, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Sprint and 
Central Telephone Company of Texas d/b/a Sprint (Sprint), and Metro Connection, 
Inc. (Metro) collectively referred to as Applicants, filed a joint application 
for approval of an interconnection agreement under the Federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (47 United States Code, sec.sec.151 et. 
seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA) (Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated, Article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). The joint application has 
been designated Docket Number 17638. The joint application and the 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17638. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by August 14, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission may 
identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and establish a 
schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of evidence by 
the Applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The commission may 
conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments are not entitled 
to participate as intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 
17638. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709206
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 15, 1997

On July 7, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and USA eXchange 
L.L.C. d/b/a Omniplex Communications Group (Omniplex) collectively referred to 
as Applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection 
agreement under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (47 United 
States Code, sec.sec.151 et. seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 
(PURA) (Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). 
The joint application has been designated Docket Number 17663. The joint 
application and the interconnection agreement are available for public 
inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17663. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by August 18, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 
17663. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709207
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 15, 1997

Public Notices of Interconnection Agreement 
On July 8, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and Phonit, Inc. 
(Phonit), collectively referred to as Applicants, filed a joint application for 
approval of an interconnection agreement under the Federal Telecommunications 
Act of 1996 (FTA) (47 United States Code, sec.sec.151 et. seq.) and the Public 
Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA) (Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, 
Article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). The joint application has been designated Docket 
Number 17666. The joint application and the interconnection agreement are 
available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17666. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by August 18, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 
17666. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709208
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: July 15, 1997

University of Houston System
Submission Deadline Extension
Request for Proposals (Readvertisement) Student Information System Business 
Process Analysis Project University of Houston-System-published in: 22 TexReg 
6356, July 4, 1997 Texas Register.
A vendors Pre-bid Conference will be held on July 29, 1997, from 1:00-3:30 p.m 
at University of Houston (Location to be announced), 4800 Calhoun Houston, Texas 
77204-2161. Please call Beverly Stevenson, Coordinator (713) 743-1607 for the 
location. Beverly D. Stevenson, Coordinator Associate Vice President Information 
Technology (AVPIT) University of Houston, E111 Voice: (713) 743-1607 E-mail: 
BDStevenson@uh.edu Pager: (281) 963-3142 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 1997.
TRD-9709276
Chuck Shomper
Associate Vice President for Information Technology
University of Houston System
Filed: July 16, 1997.

Texas Workers' Compensation Commission 
Standards and Procedures For the Medical Advisory Committee
The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at its June 12, 1997 public meeting 
replaced the Medical Advisory Committee bylaws with Standards and Procedures for 
the Medical Advisory Committee. The approved Standards and Procedures are as 
follows: 
Legal Mandate
The Medical Advisory Committee for the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, 
Medical Review Division is established under the Texas Workers' Compensation 
Act, (the Act sec.413.005). 
Purpose and Role
The purpose of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) is to bring together 
representatives of 12 health care specialties and representatives of labor, 
business and the general public to advise the Medical Review Division in 
developing and administering the medical policies, fee guidelines, and the 
utilization guidelines established under the Act, sec.413.011. 
Composition 
Membership
The committee, appointed by the Commissioners, is composed of 16 members who 
must be knowledgeable and qualified regarding work-related injuries and 
diseases. Twelve members of the committee shall represent specific health care 
provider groups. These members shall include a public health care facility, a 
private health care facility, a doctor of medicine, a doctor of osteopathic 
medicine, a chiropractor, a dentist, a physical therapist, a pharmacist, a 
podiatrist, an occupational therapist, a medical equipment supplier, and a 
registered nurse. Appointees must have at least six years of professional 
experience in the medical profession they are representing and engage in an 
active practice in their field. 
The Commission shall also appoint a representative of employers, a 
representative of employees, and two representatives of the general public. 
These appointees shall not hold a license in the health care field and may not 
derive their income directly or indirectly from the provision of health care 
services. The Commissioners may appoint one alternate representative for each 
primary member appointed to the MAC, each of whom shall meet the qualifications 
of an appointed member. 
Neither the health care provider, nor a business they may be associated with, 
may derive more than 40% of their revenues from workers' compensation patients. 
This fact must be certified in their application to the MAC. 
Terms of Appointment
Members serve at the pleasure of the Commissioners. Unless otherwise directed by 
the Commissioners, the term of appointment for primary and alternate members 
will be two years. A member may serve a maximum of two terms as a primary, 
alternate or a combination of primary and alternate member. Terms of appointment 
will terminate August 31 of the second year following appointment to the 
position, unless the member resigns, abandons, or is removed from the position 
prior to the termination date. Abandonment will be deemed to occur if any 
primary member is absent from more than two consecutive meetings without an 
excuse accepted by the Medical Review Division Director. Abandonment will be 
deemed to occur if any alternate member is absent from more than two consecutive 
meetings which the alternate is required to attend because of the primary 
member's absence without an excuse accepted by the Medical Review Division 
Director. The terms will commence as follows: Primary: FY Ending 1999 Alternate: 
FY ending 1999 -- Chiropractor, Osteopath, Pharmacy, Dentist, General Public A, 
Private Facility, and Occupational Therapist; Primary: FY ending 2000 Alternate: 
FY ending 2000 -- Registered Nurse, Public Facility, Medical Equipment, Physical 
Therapist, General Public B, Medical Doctor, Podiatrist, Employer, and Employee. 
In the case of a vacancy, the Commissioners will appoint an individual who meets 
the qualifications for the position to fill the vacancy. The Commissioners may 
re-appoint the same individual to fill either a primary or alternate position as 
long as the term limit is not exceeded. Due to the absence of other qualified, 
acceptable candidates, the Commissioners may grant an exception to its 
membership criteria which are not required by statute. 
Responsibility of MAC Members 
Primary Members 
Make recommendations on medical issues to the Medical Review Division.
Attend the MAC meetings, subcommittee meetings, and work group meetings to which 
they are appointed. 
Ensure attendance by the alternate member at meetings when the primary member 
cannot attend. 
Provide other assistance requested by the Medical Review Division in the 
development of guidelines and medical policies. 
Alternate MAC Members 
Attend the MAC meetings, subcommittee meetings, and work group meetings to which 
the primary member is appointed during the primary member's absence.
Maintain knowledge of MAC proceedings. 
Make recommendations on medical issues to the Medical Review Division when the 
primary member is absent at a MAC meeting. 
Provide other assistance requested by the Medical Review Division in the 
development of guidelines and medical policies when the primary member is absent 
from a MAC meeting. 
Committee Officers 
The chairman of the MAC is designated by the Commissioners. The MAC will elect a 
vice chairman. A member shall be nominated and elected as vice chairman when 
he/she receives a majority of the votes from the membership in attendance at a 
meeting at which nine or more primary or alternate members are present.
Responsibilities of the Chairman 
Preside at MAC meetings and ensure the orderly and efficient consideration of 
matters requested by the Medical Review Division. 
Prior to a MAC meeting confer with the Medical Review Division Director, and 
when appropriate, the Texas Workforce Compensation Commission Executive Director 
to receive information and coordinate: 
a. Preparation of a suitable agenda. 
b. Planning MAC activities. 
c. Establishing meeting dates and calling meetings. 
d. Establishing subcommittees. 
e. Recommending MAC members to serve on subcommittees. 
If requested by the Commission, appear before the Commissioners to report on MAC 
meetings. 
Committee Support Staff 
The Director of Medical Review will provide coordination and reasonable support 
for all MAC activities. In addition, the Director will serve as a liaison 
between the MAC and the Medical Review Division staff of Texas Workforce 
Compensation Commission, and other Commission staff if necessary. 
The Medical Review Director will coordinate the following activities for the MAC 
and its subcommittees and work groups: 
Preparing agenda and support materials for each meeting. 
Preparing and distributing information and materials for MAC use. 
Maintaining MAC records. 
Preparing minutes of meetings. 
Arranging meetings and meeting sites. 
Maintaining tracking reports of actions taken and issues raised by the MAC. 
Maintaining attendance records. 
Subcommittees
The chairman shall appoint the members of a subcommittee from the membership of 
the MAC unless the Commissioners or Director of Medical Review do so. If other 
expertise is needed to support subcommittees, the Commissioners or the Director 
of Medical Review may appoint appropriate individuals. 
Work Groups
When deemed necessary by the Director of Medical Review or the Commissioners, 
work groups will be formed by the Director. At least one member of the work 
group must also be a member of the MAC.
Work Product
No member of the MAC, a subcommittee, or a work group may claim or is entitled 
to an intellectual property right in work performed by the MAC, a subcommittee, 
or a work group.
Meetings 
Frequency of Meetings Regular meetings of the MAC shall be held at least 
quarterly each fiscal year during regular Commission working hours. 
Conduct as a MAC Member
Special trust has been placed in members of the Medical Advisory Committee. 
Members act and serve on behalf of the disciplines and segments of the community 
they represent and provide valuable advice to the Medical Review Division and 
the Commission. Members, including alternate members, shall observe the 
following conduct code and will be required to sign a statement attesting to 
that intent. 
Comportment Requirements for MAC Members: 
Learn their duties and perform them in a responsible manner; 
Conduct themselves at all times in a manner that promotes cooperation and 
effective discussion of issues among MAC members; 
Accurately represent their affiliations and notify the MAC chairman and Medical 
Review Director of changes in their affiliations; 
Not use their memberships on the MAC 
- in advertising to promote themselves or their business
- to gain financial advantage either for themselves or for those they represent; 
however, members may list MAC membership in their resumes; 
Provide accurate information to the Medical Review Division and the Commission; 
Consider the goals and standards of the workers' compensation system as a whole 
in advising the Commission; 
Explain, in concise and understandable terms, their positions and/or 
recommendations together with any supporting facts and the sources of those 
facts; 
Strive to attend all meetings and provide as much advance notice to the Texas 
Workers' Compensation Commission staff, attention: Medical Review Director, as 
soon as possible if they will not be able to attend a meeting; and 
Conduct themselves in accordance with the MAC Standards and Procedures, the 
standards of conduct required by their profession, and the guidance provided by 
the Commissioners, Medical Review Division, or other Texas Workforce 
Compensation Commission staff. 
The Commission will consider taking action to cancel all current appointments to 
the Commission's Medical Advisory Committee at a subsequent public meeting, the 
next one of which is tentatively scheduled for August 21, 1997. The Commission 
will consider taking action to appoint members to the MAC in accordance with the 
MAC Standards and Procedures. 

Invitation to Applicants for Appointment to the Medical Advisory Committee
The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission (Texas Workforce Compensation 
Commission) invites all qualified individuals, and representative of public 
health care facilities and other entities and all current primary and alternate 
MAC members to apply to fill any of the following positions on the Medical 
Advisory Committee (MAC) in accordance with the eligibility requirements of the 
new Standards and Procedures for the Medical Advisory Committee. The purpose and 
tasks of the MAC are outlined in the Texas Labor Code, sec.413.005, which 
includes advising the Medical Review Division of Texas Workforce Compensation 
Commission on the development and administration of medical policies and 
guidelines. The MAC meets, on the average, once every six weeks. MAC members are 
not reimbursed for travel, per diem, or other expenses associated with the MAC 
activities and meetings. 
The members of the MAC are appointed by the six commissioners of Texas Workforce 
Compensation Commission and include health care providers, representatives of 
employees and employers and members of the general public. Each member must be 
knowledgeable and qualified regarding work-related injuries and diseases. The 
complete membership of the MAC includes 16 primary members and 16 alternate 
members. 
During the primary member's absence, the alternate member will attend the MAC 
meetings, subcommittee meetings, and work group meetings to which the primary 
member is appointed. The alternate may attend all meetings. Alternate members 
shall fulfill the same responsibilities as primary members, as set out in the 
Standards and Procedures for the Medical Advisory Committee as adopted by the 
Commission. 
The Commission solicits applications for the following positions on the Texas 
Workforce Compensation Commission Medical Advisory Committee:
Primary
1. Primary member - Public Health Care Facility 
2. Primary member - Private Health Care Facility 
3. Primary member - Doctor of Medicine 
4. Primary member - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 
5. Primary member - Chiropractor 
6. Primary member - Dentist 
7. Primary member - Physical Therapist 
8. Primary member - Pharmacist 
9. Primary member - Podiatrist 
10. Primary member - Occupational Therapist 
11. Primary member - Medical Equipment Supplier 
12. Primary member - Registered Nurse 
13. Primary member - Representative of Employers 
14. Primary member - Representative of Employees 
15. Primary member - General Public
16. Primary member - General Public
Alternate
17. Alternate member - Public Health Care Facility 
18. Alternate member - Private Health Care Facility 
19. Alternate member - Doctor of Medicine 
20. Alternate member - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 
21. Alternate member - Chiropractor 
22. Alternate member - Dentist 
23. Alternate member - Physical Therapist 
24. Alternate member - Pharmacist 
25. Alternate member - Podiatrist 
26. Alternate member - Occupational Therapist 
27. Alternate member - Medical Equipment Supplier 
28. Alternate member - Registered Nurse 
29. Alternate member - Representative of Employers 
30. Alternate member - Representative of Employees 
31. Alternate member - General Public
32. Alternate member - General Public 
Any person or entity interested in serving on the MAC may contact Juanita 
Salinas in the Commission's Medical Review Division at (512) 707-5888 to obtain 
an application packet. The deadline for applications has been extended to August 
1, 1997. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. by the Texas Workforce 
Compensation Commission Medical Review Division on August 1, 1997.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on July 15, 1997.
TRD-9709231
Elaine Crease
Program Assistant, General Counsel's Office
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
Filed: July 15, 1997