OPEN MEETINGS
Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before 
an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions 
covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post 
notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be 
received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices 
are published in the Texas Register.
Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above 
must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, 
and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the 
meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental 
agencies will be published.
Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at 
the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder 
Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda 
than what is published in the Texas Register.
Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual 
with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and 
participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary 
aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, 
readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid 
or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's 
request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact 
person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, 
telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989).

Texas Department of Agriculture
Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Harris County Extension Center, Two Abercrombie Drive
Houston
Texas Rice Producers Board

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Action: Swear in New Board Members; Election of Officers
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Discussion and Action: Financial Report of 1996-97 Fiscal Year; 1996-97 Budget; 
Texas Rice Council Report; Texas Rice Administration Office, 1997 Crop Outlook 
and Consider 1997-98 Budget.
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274, 1-800-888-
7423. 
Filed: July 15, 1997, 11:38 a.m.
TRD-9709190

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA)
Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 2:00 p.m.
501 West Sanford, Health and Human Services Building, Conference Room A 
Arlington
Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 3

AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; 
statewide service delivery plan; membership plan; old business; new business; 
public comment; and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas, 78753, (512) 
349-6669.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 2:42 p.m.
TRD-9709155

Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation 
Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Boll Weevil Foundation Office, 3103 Oldham Lane
Abilene
Management Structure, Operations and Needs of the Foundation Sub-Committee 

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Opening Remarks and Introductions
Discussion and Recommendations
--Review of TBWEF Personnel Structure
--TBWEF Executive Director Position
Adjourn
Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. 
Filed: July 15, 1997, 11:39 a.m.
TRD-9709191

State Board for Educator Certification 
Friday, August 1, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
1001 Trinity, TRS Building, Board Room, Fifth Floor
Austin

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order. 2. Approve Minutes. 3. Executive Director's Update: a. Staff 
Report. b. Planning Update. c. Summary of the 75th Legislature. d. Advisory 
Committee Update. e. Update on Investigations. f. Update on ExCET Test 
Administration Issues. g. Budget Report. h. Other. 4. Adopt Budget for the 1997-
1998 Fiscal Year. 5. Delegation of Fiscal Authority to the Executive Director. 
6. Approve the communication Proficiency Assessment as a Certification 
Requirement for Teachers of Students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. 7. Approve 
the Framework for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas 
(ExCET) Secondary Health Test. 8. Approve Additional Certificate Programs at 
Entities Currently Approved to Deliver Educator Preparation. 9. Approve the 
Tarlton State University Pilot Program for Interns with Mentor Support. 10. 
Approve the Center for Professional Development of Teachers at the University of 
Texas-Brownsville. 11. Approve the Center for Professional Development of 
Teachers at Howard Payne University. 12. Appoint Members to the Advisory 
Committee on the Learning Resources Certificate. 13. Appoint Members to the 
Advisory Committee on the Counselor Certificate. 14. Propose the Creation of the 
Advisory Committee on Educator Certificates. 15. Discussion of Proposed New 
chapter 228 to 19 TAC- Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs 
(ASEP). 16. Discuss Proposed Rules for Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, and 
Educator's Code of Ethics. 17. Discuss Emergency Certificates. 18. Discuss 
Continuing Education and Certificate Renewal. 19. Discuss the Framework for 
Educator Preparation and Certification.
Contact: Dawn Capra, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3005. 
Filed: July 16, 1997, 8:47 a.m.
TRD-9709245

Fire Fighters' Pension Commission
Monday, July 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Board Room
Austin
Administrative Division

AGENDA:
Ad-Hoc Audit Review Committee Meeting for the purpose of review and discussion 
of the Draft Proposal from the State Auditors on the FY 96 Management Audit. 
Contact: Helen L. Campbell, P.O. Box 12677, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-3372.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 1:10 p.m.
TRD-9709141

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 
Friday, July 25, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420
Austin
Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative 
Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the 
Respondents, Robert Dill and Steven T. Eddington, possible revocation of the 
Respondent's licenses, and reimbursement to the Auctioneer Education and 
Recovery Fund for failing to pay all amounts due the seller within 15 banking 
days in violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 8700 (the Act) sec.7(a)(4) 
and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE (TAC) sec.67.101(4). The Department will also consider 
the complainant's claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund in 
accordance with the Act, sec.5C. This Administrative Hearing will be held 
pursuant to the Act and TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 9100; the TEX. GOVT. CODE 
ch. 2001(APA); and 16 TAC ch.67.
Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-3192.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
TRD-9709184

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
12100 North IH35, TNRCC Building E, Room 201S
Austin

AGENDA:
Addendum to July 23, 1997 Commission Meeting Agenda.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. 
Filed: July 15, 1997, 4:17 p.m.
TRD-9709224

Thursday, July 24, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
12100 North IH35, TNRCC 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: Catherine Collins, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 
239-0389.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 4:47 p.m.
TRD-9709232

Friday, July 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
12100 North IH35, TNRCC Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex 
Austin
Water Well Drillers Advisory Council

AGENDA:
The Texas Water Well Drillers Advisory Council will meet and discuss the 
following: approval of minutes from June 5, 1997, set complaints for a formal 
hearing or set for appropriate legal action: Cris Aston, Dempsey Dunn, Dickey 
Long, Jesse Temple, and Joe Richardson; consider qualifications of applicants 
for certification and driller trainee registration; and staff reports.
Contact: Rick Wilder, (512) 239-0541.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 9:37 a.m.
TRD-9709179

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy 
Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 2:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Qualifications Committee 

AGENDA:
A. Review of information relating to the May 1997 CPA examination.
1. AICPA Advisory Grade Information.
2. Audit of the examination results and approval to release grades.
B. Review of information relating to the November 1997 examination.
1. Consideration of exam sites.
2. Consideration of proposed Board and staff assignments relating to the exam.
C. Report on distribution of calculators by Texas Education Agency (TEA) 
D. AICPA Board of Examiners' Uniform CPA Examination Annual Report.
E. AICPA Status Report- Conversion of the Uniform CPA Examination to a Computer 
Based Examination.
Contact: J. Randell (Jerry) Hill, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, 
Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5542.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 4:31 p.m.
TRD-9709168

Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 3:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Executive Committee 

AGENDA:
A. Report on Governor's appointment of the new Board Chairman.
B. Report on recent amendment to Public Accountancy Act regarding the $200 
professional fee.
C. Adoption of resolution in memory of I. Lee Wilson, CPA
D. Report on NASBA/AICPA matters
1. Report on nomination of NASBA Board of Directors
2. Consideration of the report to the AICPA/NASBA Joint Committee on Regulation 
of the Profession
3. Consideration of AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee's public 
hearing and paper on the applicability of SSARS
4. Report on NASBA regional meeting and plans for annual meeting.
E. Review of correspondence from Russell Gregorczyk regarding compliance with 
the quality review requirement.
F. Consideration of proposed contracts with Kenneth V. Skrabanek and William
L. Shores to provide technical review, advice, and if necessary, expert witness 
testimony on matters investigated by the Major Case Committee
G. Approval of the Board's financial statements.
Contact: J. Randell (Jerry) Hill, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, 
Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5542.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 4:31 p.m.
TRD-9709169

Thursday, July 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Board 

AGENDA:
Consideration of: Committee Reports from Executive, Ad Hoc- Professional 
Services Group, Technical Standards, Behavioral Enforcement, Qualifications, 
Rules and Major Case Committees; Adoption of Board Rules, Agreed Consent Orders, 
Board Orders, and Proposals for Decision. (Executive Session- Consultation with 
attorney).
Contact: J. Randell (Jerry) Hill, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, 
Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5542.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 4:31 p.m.
TRD-9709170

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Thursday, July 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Synchronous Interconnection Committee

AGENDA:
Project Number 14894: A meeting of a subcommittee of the Synchronous 
Interconnection committee (SIC) and the SIC reliability working group will be 
held to investigate the most economical reliable and efficient means to 
synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of the 
electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability 
Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities 
of the electric facilities of electric utilities within the southwest Power Pool 
reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, 
an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities and the 
service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located, 
pursuant to Tex. Civ. Stat. art. 1446c-0, sec.2.056(b).
Contact: Jim Neeley, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, (512) 
936-7342.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 3:48 p.m.
TRD-9709162

Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, July 22, 1997, 9:30 a.m., Rescheduled from July 15, 1997
1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider 
various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency 
including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad 
Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 
60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the 
date the transcript was received.
The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as 
authorized by the Open Meetings Act.
Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-
7033.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 4:06 p.m.
TRD-9709163

Tuesday, July 22, 1997, 9:30 a.m., rescheduled from July 25, 1997
1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

AGENDA:
The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to 
determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take 
action on matters on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office.
Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729. 
Filed: July 14, 1997, 4:15 p.m.
TRD-9709165

Texas Real Estate Research Center
Friday, August 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m.
1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 212
Arlington
Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
1) Opening Remarks
2) Approval of Minutes
3) Current Budget Report
4) Review and Approval of 1997-1998 Recommended Budget
5) Date of Next Meeting
6) Update on Endowment Campaign
7) Other Business
8) Adjourn
Contact: R. Malcomb Richards, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 
77843-2115, (409) 845-9691.
Filed: July 16, 1997, 8:10 a.m.
TRD-9709239

Texas Savings and Loan Department
Thursday, August 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor
Austin

AGENDA:
The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in 
regard to the application of Life Savings Bank, SSB, Austin, Travis County, 
Texas, to relocate its branch office at 500 West Sixth Street, Austin, to 900 
Congress, Austin, and designate 900 Congress, as the home office, leaving the 
current home office 6132 Highway 290 West as a branch office, from which the 
Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. 
Contact: Theresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 
(512) 475-1350.
Filed: July 16, 1997, 9:41 a.m.
TRD-9709250

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners 
Friday, July 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street 
Austin
Complaints Committee

AGENDA:
The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from 
June 13, 1997 meeting; comments/changes on the draft Sanction Guidelines; 
pending complaints: waiting for administrative hearing (SW-97-080 (MM) September 
3, 1997; SW-97-052 (KM) September 17, 1997; SW-97-038 (KN) October 28, 1997; and 
SW-97-024 (KD) July 31, 1997); waiting for board approval on agreed orders (SW-
97-050 (PM) probation; and SW-96-077 (LW) probation); pending complaints (SW-96-
074; SW-97-046; SW-97-061; SW-97-077; SW-96-077; SW-97-047; SW-97-065; SW-97-
078; SW-97-099; SW-97-050; SW-97-066; SW-97-079; SW-97-022; SW-97-053; SW-97-
067; SW-97-081; SW-97-036; SW-97-055; SW-97-071; through SW-97-038; SW-97-058; 
SW-97-75; SW-97-088; SW-97-042; SW-97-060 and SW-97-076); Thomas Burns request 
for change in probation order; Steve Neal's (SW-97-044) request to reconsider 
his application (Approved Order for denial of application at the June 13, 19979 
board meeting); other business not requiring action; and set next meeting now 
scheduled for September 13, 1997.
To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, 
ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 
458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-
3521. 
Filed: July 16, 1997, 8:09 a.m.
TRD-9709237

Texas State Technical College System 
Friday, July 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
East Texas Center at Marshall, 2650 East End Boulevard South
Marshall
Board of Regents Search Committee

AGENDA:
Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Board of Regents Search Committee
Agenda:
Recommendations, if any to the full Board of Regents regarding Search Committee 
Meeting.
Contact: Sandra. J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-
3964.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 4:18 p.m.
TRD-9709225

Friday, July 25, 1997, 9:05 a.m.
East Texas Center at Marshall, 2650 East End Boulevard South
Marshall
Board of Regents Search Committee Closed Meeting

AGENDA:
Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075. 
Discuss Chancellor search process and review applications for the position.
Contact: Sandra. J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-
3964.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 4:21 p.m.
TRD-9709228

Friday, July 25, 1997, 12:15 p.m.
East Texas Center at Marshall, 2650 East End Boulevard South
Marshall
Board of Regents 

AGENDA:
Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Policy Committee Minute Orders and 
Reports:
Committee of the Whole- 12:15 p.m.
Policy Committee for Instruction and Student Services- Immediately Following 
Committee of the Whole meeting
Policy Committee for Human Resources and Development- Immediately Following 
Committee for Instruction and Student Services
Policy Committee for Facilities- Immediately Following Committee for Human 
Resources and Development
Policy Committee for Fiscal Affairs-Immediately Following Committee for 
Facilities:
Committee of the Whole- Immediately Following Committee for Fiscal Affairs 
Contact: Sandra. J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-
3964.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 3:57 p.m.
TRD-9709222

Saturday, July 26, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
East Texas Center at Marshall, 2650 East End Boulevard South
Marshall
Board of Regents 

AGENDA:
The Board will act on the following Items:
Classes Meeting with Less than Ten Students; Policies on Student Interruption of 
Enrollment, GPA for Current Program Enrollment, Repeat Courses, Changing a Grade 
on the Transcript Record, Substitution of Continuing Education Courses taken for 
Credit, Alcohol/Drug Possession and Use, Use of Student Images and Signatures 
for Publication, Student Graduation, Change of Major Program by Student; 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Specialty at Harlingen; Tuition and Fees for FY98; 
Lease Agreement with Rita Denney, dba TSTC Waco Child Learning Center; Sale of 
Excess Property at Sweetwater; Employee Holiday Schedule FY98; Establishment of 
West Texas Research and Development Foundation; Requests for Budget Change; 
Operating Budget for FY98; Official Designation of the Computer Application 
Center Building as the John B. Connally Technology Center at Waco; Annual 
Operating Plan for the TSTC Foundation for FY97-98; Minute Orders to be 
Rescinded; Possible Action on Abatement of Leased Buildings at TSTC Property in 
Amarillo.
Contact: Sandra. J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-
3964.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9709221

Saturday, July 26, 1997, 8:05 a.m.
East Texas Center at Marshall, 2650 East End Boulevard South
Marshall
Board of Regents Closed Meeting

AGENDA:
Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.071, 551.072, 
551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to include the 
following:
Truett W. Bates vs. Texas State Technical College, Cecil Groves, Carol Harper, 
Jon Botsford, Murray Watson Jr., and Ralph T. Strother
Possible Sale or Lease of TSTC Rental Property in Amarillo
Discuss findings of the Search Committee
Possibility of In-house Legislative Liaison
Contact: Sandra. J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-
3964.
Filed: July 15, 1997, 3:57 p.m.
TRD-9709223

Texas Department of Transportation
Friday, August 1, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
150 East Riverside Drive, Room 116N
Austin
Public Transportation Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
Approve minutes of last meeting. Briefing on Commission Meetings. In accordance 
with 43 TAC sec.1.84(f), Waiver of Preliminary Review of Proposed Rulemaking 
Concerning Rail Safety Oversight Program. In accordance with 43 TAC sec.1.84(c), 
Final Review of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Rail Safety Oversight Program. 
Presentation of the 1998-99 Appropriation for Transportation. Discussion of 
rural for 43 TAC sec.1.84(b), Preliminary Review of Proposed Rulemaking 
Concerning Coordination of Health and Human Services Transportation, and 
Financing of Public Transportation. In accordance with 43 TAC sec.1.84(c), (f), 
and (g), Waiver or Deferral of Final Review of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning 
Coordination of Health and Human Services Transportation and Financing of Public 
Transportation.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-
8630.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 1:09 p.m.
TRD-9709140

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Wednesday, July 23, 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: July 15, 1997, 8:09 a.m.
TRD-9709174

Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility
Wednesday, July 23, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto
Austin
Governing Committee

AGENDA:
Approval of minutes from the July 10, 1997 Governing Committee meeting. 
Discussion and possible approval of the purchase agreement, if any, with Swiss 
Re for the transfer of control of the Facility's assets and liabilities and 
discussion and possible action on all ancillary matters related thereto. 
Consideration and possible action on servicing company request for reimbursement 
of legal fees and expenses. Executive Director's Report. Executive Session(s) 
regarding personnel and pending legal matters. Following the closed Executive 
Session(s), the Governing Committee will reconvene in Open and Public Session 
and take any action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed 
deliberations. 
Contact: Peter E. Potemkin, 8303 Mopac North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, 
(512) 345-1222.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 1:22 p.m.
TRD-9709143

Thursday, July 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 303 West 15th Street
Austin
Governing Committee

AGENDA:
Discussion and possible approval of the purchase agreement, if any, with Swiss 
Re for the transfer of control of the Facility's assets and liabilities; and 
discussion and possible action on all ancillary matters related thereto. 
Executive Director's Report. Executive Session(s) regarding personnel matters 
and pending legal matters. Following the closed Executive Session(s), the 
Governing Committee will reconvene in Open and Public Session and take any 
action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed deliberations. 
Contact: Peter E. Potemkin, 8303 Mopac North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, 
(512) 345-1222.
Filed: July 14, 1997, 1:33 p.m.
TRD-9709145

Texas Workforce Commission
Tuesday, July 22, 1997, 3:00 p.m.
101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building
Austin

AGENDA:
Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports and discussion, update on 
activities relating to Administration Division, Finance Division, Information 
systems division, Skills development and Self-sufficiency Funds, Unemployment 
Insurance Division, Welfare-To-Work/Child Care Programs, and Workforce Division, 
and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Briefing by 
Mr. Jim Bollman of Department of Labor regarding technology advances; 
Discussion, consideration and possible action on acceptance of donation of child 
care matching funds from United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast; Discussion of 
proposed rule regarding TWC's allocation formula for distribution of funds to 
local workforce development areas and related matters; Discussion of proposed 
rule regarding child care (40 TAC sec.sec.809.1-88) and related matters; 
Discussion, consideration and possible action on publication in the Texas 
Register of proposed changes to  TWC rule relating to the Skills Development 
Fund (40 TAC sec.803.1), including repeal and proposal of new rules; 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 TCWED and status of strategic and 
operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; Discussion, 
consideration and possible action regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or 
Private Industry council nominees; Executive session pursuant to Government Code 
sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Action, 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 motion 
for attney's feed for Appeal Tribunal Number 97-038157-1-0697; Consideration and 
action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on 
Texas Workforce Commission Docket 30; and Set date of next meeting.
Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-
7833. 
Filed: July 14, 1997, 3:43 p.m.
TRD-9709159

Regional Meetings
Meetings filed July 14, 1997
Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Community Forum, met in emergency session, at 
1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, July 15, 1997, at 5:45 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 
(512) 440-4031. TRD-9709136.
Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar 
Street, Bastrop, July 17, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-
9709134.
Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 
485 West, Cameron, July 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (254) 697-4016. TRD-
9709135.
Eastland County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 100 
Main Street, Eastland, July 29, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (254) 629-8597. TRD-
9709158.
Education Service Center, Region 17, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 West 
Loop 289, Lubbock, August 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Kyle R. Wargo, ESC Region 17, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock Texas 79416, (806) 
792-5468, extension 852, TRD-9709133.
Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, 
Stephenville, July 18, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi 
Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-
9709157.
Jones County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1137 East 
Court Plaza, Anson, July 22, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9709138.
Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Subcommittee, met at Highway 190, Kempner 
Water Supply offices, Kempner, July 18, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-
3701. TRD-9709142.
Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 
622 South Washington, Livingston, July 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Don LaFitte, 13738 Kingsride, Houston, Texas 77079, (409) 594-
0013. TRD-9709154.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 315 
Main Street, Liberty, July 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-
9709172.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, will 
meet at 315 Main Street, Liberty, July 24, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-
5722. TRD-9709171.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Palmer's Restaurant 
at 216 West Moore Street, San Marcos, July 17, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 
473-3304. TRD-9709147.
North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at 
Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, July 24, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 
75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9709153.
Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, 
Palo Pinto, July 17, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol 
Holmes, Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (940) 659-1281. TRD-9709146.
Red River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, will meet at Four Points 
Sheraton, 100 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls, July 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 
Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, (940) 723-0855. TRD-9709137.
San Patricio Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1146 East 
Market, Sinton, July 22, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-
9709164.
South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1625 13th Street, Room 
L01, Lubbock, July 17, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda 
Chamales, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 767-2215. TRD-9709139.

Meetings Filed July 15, 1997
Austin--Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 
1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, July 18, 1997 at Noon. Information may 
be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 
440-4031. TRD-9709185.
Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, will meet at 304 
South 22nd Street, Temple, July 24, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 
778-4841, extension 301. TRD-9709209.
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 103 Bailey 
Street, Cuero, July 21, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Alice Rickman, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9709186. 
Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, will meet at 440 
Highway 79 South, Henderson, July 24, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-
3071. TRD-9709175.
Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1390 Harbin 
Drive, Stephenville, July 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Edna Vara, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD-
9709181.
Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 928 St. Paul 
Street, Gonzales, July 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Brenda Downey or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 
672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9709226.
Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis. 
Sherman, July 30, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 
205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9709200.
Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 21001 North 
IH35, Kyle, July 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell 
Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9709177.
Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 21001 North 
IH35, Kyle, July 24, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell 
Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9709180.
Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, revised agenda, met at El 
Paso Intelligence Center 11339 SSG Sims Street, Fort Bliss, July 18, 1997 at 
1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Patty Fox, 1100 North Stanton, 
Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9709173. 
Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 806 West 
Bluff, Woodville, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-
9709196.
Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 806 West 
Bluff, Woodville, July 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-
9709197.
Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 806 West 
Bluff, Woodville, July 28, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-
9709198.
Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 806 West 
Bluff, Woodville, July 29, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-
9709199.
West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, will meet at 
1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, July 23, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 
672-8544. TRD-9709227.
Wichita Falls MPO, Policy Advisory Committee, met at 1300 Seventh Street, 
Memorial Auditorium, Council Conference Room, Wichita Falls, July 21, 1997 at 
9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, 
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (940) 761-7447. TRD-9709204.

Meetings filed July 16, 1997 
Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Governing Committee, will meet at 
4140 Governor's Row Asstin, Tx. Omni Austin Southpark, July 24, 1997, at 8:30 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin, 
Texas 78760-8447, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9709246.
Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, 
San Antonio, July 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly 
Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-
9709241.
Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San 
Antonio, July 21, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly 
Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-
9709240.
LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC), Board of Directors, will meet at 311 East 
Tyler, Harlingen, July 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., or Anna M. Hernandez, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, 
Texas 78501, (956) 682-3481. TRD-9709254.
Sabine River Authority, Board, will meet at SRA General Office, 12777 North 
Highway 87, Orange, July 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9709247.