OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, July 25, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; managed care issues; old business; new business: discussion of proposed by-laws; announcements and public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: July 16, 1997, 1:44 p.m. TRD-979282 Monday, July 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 701 East 11th, Capitol Marriott Hotel Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Introduction; presentation by Partnership for a Drug Free America; purpose of retreat and goals for retreat; vision; mission; philosophy: discussion of primary issues facing the commission: prevention, managed care/case management, equity in funding, licensure of programs and practitioners; legislative requirements re; strategic plan: other planning initiatives: House Bill 2119 requirements-state service delivery plan, substance abuse block grant application, border initiative grant, state incentive grant program-prevention; timeline for planning; summary of meeting and wrap-up; adjourn. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: July 18, 1997, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9709415 Tuesday, July 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Calll to order; approval of June 12, 1997 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comment; information items: legislative update and strategic plan; action/informaiton items: Regional advisory Consortia: appointments and by-laws; action/information items: fiscal year 1998 budget: full time equivalent (FTE) limitation, exempt salary increse, travel limitation, approval of fiscl year 1998 budget; action item: specialized female services; action item ms: final orders: proposal for decision and final order in the matter of the license of Daniel E. Gallatin, agreed order in the matter of the license of J. Kwame Bruce, agreed order in the matter of the license of Frank. D. Ferguson, voluntary surrender in teh matter of the license of Martin Brophy; action items: adoption of new sec.sec.144.1, 144.11, 144.21, 144.101-107, 144.21-144.124, 144.131-144.133, 144.141, 144.142, 144.201, 144.202, 144.211- 216, 144.311-144.313, 144.321-144.325, 144.401, 144.411-144.415, 144.431- 144.435, 144.441-144.448, 144.501, 144.511, 144.512, 144.521-144.525, 144.531- 144.533, 144.541-144.544, 144.551-144.554, 148.3, 148.119, 148.148, 148.236, 148.331, and 148.332, adoption of amendments to sec.sec.148.1, 148.2, 148.219148.27, 148.61, 148.71-148.73, 148.143, 148.147, 148.161, 148.171, 148.181-148.183, 148.185, 148.202, 148.231-148.234, 148.261, 148.262, 148.267, 148.322, and 148.323, adoption of repeal of sec.sec.144.1, 144.11, 144.21- 144.29, 144.31-144.34, 144.41-144.44, 144.51-144.54, 144.61-144-65, 144.71-144- 74, 144.211-144.215, 144.221-144.227, 144.231-144.233, 144.235-144.239, 144.241- 144.245, 144.251-144.256, 144.261-144.265, 144.271, 144.281-144.283, 144.301, 144.311-144.316, 144.321, 144.322, 144.333, 144.341-144.346, 144.351, 144.352, 144.355, 144.356, 144.361, 144.401, 144.411-144.427, 144.431-144.435, 144.441- 144.444, 144.451, 144.452, 144.511, 144.512, 144.521-144.531, 144.611-144.615, 144.621-144.624, 144.631-144.633, 144.711-144.714, 144.721-144.727, 144.731, 144.732, 148.3, 148.75, 148.131, 148.132, 148.325, and 148.372, and proposed amendments to 150.10, 150.33, and 150.52; and adjourn. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: July 18, 1997, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9709374 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, July 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, July 31, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss and take any appropriate action on: 97-94, 97-97, 97-106, 97-112, 97-113, 97-114 and 97-94, also cases to be reviewed are 94-29, 94-64, 95-5, 95-6, 95-8, 95-9, 95-10, 95- 11, 95-70, 95-81, 95-191, 95-195, 95-324, 96-01, 96-80, 96-161, 96-238, 97-01, 97-12, 97-36, 99-39, 97-40, 97-41, 97-42, 97-43, 97-44, 97-45, 97-46, 97-53, 97- 58, 97-67, 97-70, 97-75, 97-80, 97-82, 97-85, 97-87, 97-90, 97-91, 97-95, 97-96, 97-98, 97-99, 97-100, 97-103, 97-107, 97-109, 97-115, 97-120, 97-121, 97-122, 97-123, 97-124, 97-126, 97-127, 97-127, 97-128, 97-134 through 97-185. Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: July 16, 1997, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9709280 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, August 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin State Depository Board AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes from March 5, 1997 meeting. 2. Approval of state depository applications. 3. Contingent approval of state depository applications. 4. Designation of centrally located depositories. 5. Discussion of HB 2380 and the abolishment of the State Depository Board effective September 1, 1997. 6. Any final business of the State Depository Board. Contact: Carolyn Turney, 200 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5908. Filed: July 18, 1997, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9709357 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, July 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. San Jacinto Girl Scout Center, Training Center, 8082 North Frazier Conroe Board AGENDA: The Commission will discuss and possibly take action on the following items: Call to Order; Establish a Quorum, Public Comment: Members of the public are invited to make comments not to exceed five minutes on subjects relevant to the business of the Commission; Approval of Minutes of May 16, 1997 Meeting; ACTION; Executive Director's Report; Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Report; Direct Services Report; Specialized Telecommunications Devices Assistance Program Report; Setting Dates for Future Commission Meetings; Announcements, and Adjourn. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: July 17, 1997, 12:15 p.m. TRD-9709317 Saturday, July 26, 1997, 8:00 a.m. San Jacinto Girl Scout Center, Camp Agnes Arnold, Library and Memorabilia Building, 8082 North Frazier Conroe Board for Evaluation of Interpreters AGENDA: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes- April 5 Meeting; Public Comment; Chairperson's Report; Vice Chair Report; Secretary Report; Staff Report; TSID Representative Report; Executive Session: Discuss Reinstatement of an Interpreter, Review Written Tests, Review Interpreter Complaints and Candidate Grievances, Review Application of Felon; Unfinished Business; Evaluator Training, Candidate Handbook; New Business; Certification, Recertification, Revocation, Reinstatement, Reciprocity, Approval of Calendar; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: July 17, 1997, 12:15 p.m. TRD-9709316 Texas School the Deaf Friday, July 25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Policy Committee AGENDA: (a) Policy Amendments -- Exhibit DNA -- Accountability: Evaluation and Appraisal DNB -- Accountability: Return to Probationary Status DO -- Termination of Employment DOCA --Classified Employment: Probation FN -- Student Rights and Responsibilities FOD -- Student Discipline- Expulsion (b) Policy Review -- Exhibit (c) Policy Adoption -- Exhibit DCD -- Employment Practices: At-Will Employment DCDB -- At-Will Employment: Employee Performance and Discipline Management DFAC -- Probationary Contracts: Return to Probationary Status DFE -- Termination of Contract: Resignation DNAA -- Accountability: Evaluation of Noncontract Employees FD -- Admissions and Attendance (d) Policies for Deletion -- Exhibit FDA -- Admissions and Attendance: Eligibility and Requirements FOCC -- Noncontract Employment: Dismissal Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: July 17, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9709339 Friday, July 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee AGENDA: (a) Consideration of Extracurricular Activities Audit -- Exhibit (b) Consideration of FY 1998 Operating Budget -- Exhibit (c) Consideration of Investment Report for period 3/1/97-5/31/97-- Exhibit Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: July 17, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9709340 Friday, July 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 25, 1997 Meeting 3. Audience speakers to Address the Board; Introduction of Visitors 4. Business for Information Purposes -- a. Executive Director's Report, b. Architect's Report 5. Board Reports and Action Items -- A. Standing Committee Reports- (1) Policy Committee, (a) Policy Amendments -- DNA Accountability: Evaluation and Appraisal; DNB Accountability: Return to Probationary Status; DO -- Termination of Employment: DOCA- Classified Employment: Probation FN Student Rights and Responsibilities; FOD --Student Discipline" Expulsion. (b) Policy Review, (c) Policy Adoption -- DCD- Employment Practices: At-Will Employment; DCDB At-Will Employment: Employee Performance and Discipline Management; DFAC Probationary Contracts: Return to Probationary Status -- DFE- Termination of contract: Resignation DNAA Accountability: Evaluation of Noncontract Employees; FD- Admissions and Attendance, (d) Policies for Deletion; FDA Admissions and Attendance: Eligibility and Requirements -- DOCC Noncontract Employment: Dismissal (2) Budget and Audit Committee- (a) Consideration of Extracurricular Activities Audit, (b) Consideration of FY 1998 Operating Budget B. Special Committee Reports (1) Investment Committee- (a) Consideration of Investment Report for period 3/1/97-5/31/97 C. Consent Agenda* (1) Consideration of TSD Governing Board Meeting Calendar for 1997-1998, (2) Consideration of Professional Contracts, (3) Consideration of 1997-98 Professional Services Contract D. Other Action Items (1) Selection of Teacher Appraisal Method, (2) Consideration of Revised School Calendar for 1997-98 School Year, (3) Consideration of Pay for Executive Director 6. Closed Meeting(s) -- None 7. Reports or Discussion by Individual Board Members 8. Adjourn Contact: Marvin Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: July 17, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9709338 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Friday, August 1, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Environmental Education Advisory (TEEAC) AGENDA: The meeting will include planning staff development for the Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) sites; reviewing plans to visit sites; and continuing review of the TEEAC Certificate of Recognition and the Teacher Certification process. Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463- 9556. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:32 a.m. TRD-9709430 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Thursday-Friday, August 14-15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Austin Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee REVISED AGENDA: 1. Discussion and approval of minutes from the meeting held on June 19 and 20, 1997. 2. Overview and staff briefing on agenda items. 3. Discussion and possible action concerning possible need for amendments resulting from new legislation (SB 371) relating to fire protection personnel and local fire departments and volunteer fire fighters and volunteer fire departments regulated under Government Code, Chapter 419, including but not limited to, consolidation of standards manuals for paid and volunteer fire service personnel and changes to the following chapters: 37 TAC Chapter 421, Standards for Certification; 37 TAC Chapter 423, Fire Suppression; 37 TAC Chapter 425, Fire Protection Personnel Instructors; 37 TAC Chapter 427, Certified Training Facilities; 37 TAC Chapter 429, Minimum Standards for Fire Inspectors; 37 TAC Chapter 431, Minimum Standards for Fire and Arson Investigators; 37 TAC Chapter 437, Fees; 37 TAC Chapter 439, Examinations for Certification; 37 TAC Chapter 441, Continuing Education; 37 TAC Chapter 443, Certification Curriculum Manual; 37 TAC Chapter 445, Administrative Inspections and Penalties; 37 TAC Chapter 447, Part-Time Fire Protection Employee; 37 TAC Chapter 451, Fire Cause and Origin Investigator; 37 TAC Chapter 495, Regulation of Nongovernmental Departments. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918- 7100. Filed: July 18, 1997, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9709361 Saturday, August 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Austin Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and approval of minutes from the meting held on June 7, 1997. 2. Discussion and possible action on rule amendments, including discussion of input received by committee members at SFFMA annual convention. 3. Discussion and possible action concerning possible need for amendments resulting from new legislation (SB 371) including but not limited to, consolidation of standards manuals for paid and volunteer fire service personnel and changes to the following chapters: 37 TAC Chapter 421, Standards for Certification; 37 TAC Chapter 423, Fire Suppression; 37 TAC Chapter 425, Fire Protection Personnel Instructors; 37 TAC Chapter 427, Certified Training Facilities; 37 TAC Chapter 429, Minimum Standards for Fire Inspectors; 37 TAC Chapter 431, Minimum Standards for Fire and Arson Investigators; 37 TAC Chapter 437, Fees; 37 TAC Chapter 439, Examinations for Certification; 37 TAC Chapter 441, Continuing Education; 37 TAC Chapter 443, Certification Curriculum Manual; 37 TAC Chapter 445, Administrative Inspections and Penalties; 37 TAC Chapter 447, Part-Time Fire Protection Employee; 37 TAC Chapter 451, Fire Cause and Origin Investigator; 37 TAC Chapter 495, Regulation of Nongovernmental Departments. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918- 7100. Filed: July 18, 1997, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9709362 Texas Food and Fibers Commission Wednesday, July 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Women's University Office of the President Denton Texas Food and Fibers Commissioners REVISED AGENDA: Designate authority to Executive Director for operation of Administrative office duties. Contact: Jean L. VandeLune, 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, Texas,75252, (972) 231- 0852. Filed: July 17, 1997, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9709320 General Services Commission Tuesday, July 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: (I) Call to Order (II) Staff, Guests, and Members Present, (III) Approval of Minutes; (IV) Presentation of Awards; (V) Consideration of the Following Agenda Items; Item 1. Initial review of staff's recommended 1998 FY Operating Budget; Item 2. Consideration of authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of all necessary documents to effect the abandonment of 46th Street between Old Guadalupe Streets by the City of Austin and to grant a drainage easement to the City of Austin, under certain terms and conditions, both actions in support of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation development project on the "Triangle" site; Item 3. Consideration of authorizing the negotiation and execution of a parking lot least to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) for the off-hours use of the south John H. Winters parking lot, under certain terms and conditions, in support of the TDHMHMR development project on the "Triangle site; Item 4. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution to Reimburse Expenses with Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds relating to the design and construction of Parking Garages (Lot Numbers 20, 17 and 3E in Travis County, Capitol Complex area; Item 6. Consideration of proposed change orders- various projects; Item 7. Program Issues; (VI) Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; (VII) Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; (IX) Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Pat Wilder at (512) 463-3446 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: July 17, 1997, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9709327 Texas Department of Health Thursday, July 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health and Clinical Services Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: Approval of the Minutes of the May 29, 1997, Meeting; report on the grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for assessing and preventing secondary conditions associated with disabilities and promoting the health of persons with disabilities. 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9709294 Thursday, July 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee REVISED AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 19, 1997 meeting; proposed rules concerning milk and milk product inspection fees; and discussion of proposed rules concerning establishment of a contact lens dispensers permit program. 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9709295 Thursday, July 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee met in open session to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 20, 1997 meeting. The committee will then meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation of Texas Pharmacy Association et al vs. Texas Department of Health concerning reimbursement rates for pharmacy services in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program. The committee will then meet in open session to discuss and possibly act on: recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for final adoption of rules concerning reimbursement methodology change in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for final adoption of rules concerning Medicaid inpatient hospital reimbursement methodology; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for a proposed rule concerning Medicaid reimbursement rate for outpatient hospital services; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for final adoption of rules concerning the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP); Medicaid Managed Care update; and Health Care Financing status report. 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9709296 Thursday, July 24, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee met in open session to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 30, 1997 meeting; appointment to the Indigent Health Care Advisory Committee; appointments to the Prostate Cancer Advisory Council; and briefing on the hiring policy/practice at the Texas Department of Health. 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9709297 Thursday, July 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 19, 1997 meeting; presentations of Strategic Priority Teams (will be presented at the Board of Health meeting on July 25, 1997); approval of continuation budget prior to adoption of operating budget; distribution of the proposed fiscal year 1998 operating budget; Office of Border Health update; congressional update; sunset review process update; recent audit activities; internal audit staffing proposal; and monthly financial report) historically underutilized businesses; contract leverage team implementation; new laboratory; and monthly financial update. 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9709298 Friday, July 25, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Board Briefing AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing by the commissioner on the current activities of the Texas Department of Health, and a discussion will be held concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9709299 Friday, July 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health REVISED AGENDA: The board will meet to introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 14, June 20, and June 28, 1997, Texas Board of Health meetings, and the May 29, 1997, Search Firm Committee meeting; commissioner's report; recognition of Becky Beechinor-1997 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award winner; resolution in recognition of Texas Center Infectious Disease (TCID) Hall of Fame volunteers; resolution in recognition of Frederick J. Bonte, M.D.; report on activities of Public Health Regions Four and Five North; briefing on the Texas Department of Health Public Health Physician Residency Program; Strategic Management Committee report (presentations of Strategic Priority Teams; and approval of continuation budget prior to adoption of operating budget); Health Financing Committee report (recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for final adoption of rules concerning reimbursement methodology change in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for final adoption of rules concerning Medicaid inpatient hospital reimbursement methodology; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for a proposed rule concerning Medicaid reimbursement rate for outpatient hospital services; and recommendation to the State Medicaid Director for final adoption of rules concerning the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP); Health and Clinical Services Committee Report; Human Resources Committee report (appointment to the Indigent Health Care Advisory Committee; and appointments to the Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee report (proposed rule concerning milk and milk product inspections fees); public comments; announcements and comments and meeting date for September 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: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9709300 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, July 29, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E.1.012 Austin Hospital Discharge Data Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Hospital Discharge Data Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: adoption of proposed Hospital Discharge Data rule published in 22 TexReg 1560 (February 11, 1997); proposed amendments to rules, including reporting of race ethnicity and social security number; designation of "rural providers"; information system design and data warehouse; and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: July 16, 1997, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9709270 Tuesday, July 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E.1.012 Austin Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Non-Hospital Discharge Data and Extended Information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: designation of required HEDIS measures as required by 25 TAC 1301.31-1301.35 found in 22 TexReg 6442 (July 8, 1997), acquisition of consultant services relating to the same, and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: July 16, 1997, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9709269 Tuesday, July 29, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E.1.012 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes from June 23, 1997; committee reports; deliberation and formal action on proposed hospital discharge data rules published in 22 TexReg 1560 (February 11, 1997); deliberation and formal action on proposed contract with Texas Health Information Network; report from technical advisory committee; deliberation and formal action on transfer of funds to Texas Department of Health; staff report; election of interim vice chairperson; Executive Session (as authorized by sec.551.071, Government Code); and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: July 16, 1997, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9709271 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, August 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: 454-97-1215C: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against EDDIE HUBBARD, Missouri City, Texas, Who holds an Adjustor's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9709443 Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-112C: To consider the application of KENNETH WAYNE KRENEK, Caldwell, Texas, for an Insurance Adjuster's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9709444 Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-95-1187C: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against TROY FULKERSON, Hurst, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9709442 Commission on Jail Standards Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 5:00 p.m. El Paso County Jail Annex, 12501 Montana Drive El Paso AGENDA: Tour of the new El Paso County Jail Annex. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texs 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: July 18, 1997, 10:39 a.m. TRD-9709365 Thursday, August 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. El Paso County Jail Annex, 12501 Montana Drive El Paso AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of May 22, 1997 meeting. Election of vice-chair. Discussion on the new El Paso County Jail Annex. Old Business: Change to Standards -- Adopt. New Business: Midland County, Change to Standards -- Proposed. Variances: Taylor county. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Regional Training Schedule, Active Remedical Orders/Cancel/Changes, Juvenile Justice Survey, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Financial Report/Budget, Training. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texs 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: July 18, 1997, 10:39 a.m. TRD-9709364 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, July 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Raul Saucedo, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without a license in violation of TEX.REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 8861 (the Act) sec.3B (Vernon 1993) and for failing to provide proper installation, service and mechanical integrity to the consumer, a violation of the Act sec.5(a) (Vernon 1993), pursuant to the Act and TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 9100, the TEX. GOVT. CODE ch. 2001 (APA), and 16 TEX. ADMIN.CODE chs. 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: July 18, 1997, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9709386 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners/Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Monday, July 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. 4. Legislative Update 5. Citizen Communications: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the Board for up to 3 minutes each, on a "first-come, first-served" basis regarding acupuncture concerns. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules related to Acudetox Specialists. 7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on requesting an Attorney General's Opinion regarding the new statutory definition of acupuncture. 8. 2:00 p.m. -- Appoint Subcommittee to study the issue of students enrolled in unapproved schools and to study the issue of unlicensed acupuncturists teaching at schools. 9. Approval of minutes from the April 26, 1996 Education Committee 10. Approval of minutes from the April 28, 1997 Board Meeting and Committees a. Education Committee Meeting Minutes b. Licensure Committee Meeting Minutes c. Ad Hoc Committee to Study Herbology Minutes d. Discipline/Ethics Committee Minutes e. Full Board Meeting Minutes 11. Presentation of report from the July 28, 1997 Licensure Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 12. Presentation of report from the July 28, 1997 Discipline/Ethics Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 13. Report from Executive Director, Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D. 14. Resolutions for former Board members 15. Adjourn. * Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018. Filed: July 18, 1997, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9709376 Monday, July 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. 4. Open session to review applicants for licensure. 5. Citizen Communications: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the Board for up to 3 minutes each, on a "first-come, first-served" basis regarding acupuncture concerns. 6. Update regarding the practice of acupuncture by licensees without a proper immigration status. 7. Discussion regarding whether Board rules allow current students to avoid the NCCA Herbal Exam requirement by filing a basic application form and fee on or before December 31, 1997. 8. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018. Filed: July 18, 1997, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9709377 Monday, July 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Discipline/Ethics Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement conferences/Show Compliance Proceedings or staff review. 4. Adjourn. Executive Session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(l0, and Opinion Attorney General, 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018. Filed: July 18, 1997, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9709387 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Saturday, August 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Del Lago Conference Center, 600 Del Lago Boulevard Montgomery Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Public Comments III. Approval of Minutes IV. House Bill 1747 Implementation Plans V. Council Policies, Implementation Plan VI. Committee Assignments, FY '98 VII. Director's Report --Program Update --Status Report FY '97 Budget and Proposed FY '98 Budget --Administrative Contact: Dianne Menchaca, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, (512) 406- 5406. Filed: July 21, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9709469 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, July 24, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 12100 North Interstate 35, TNRCC Building E, Room 201S Austin REVISED 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 16, 1997, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9709275 Friday, August 15, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100 Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1241; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1940-DIS; for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), on an application for renewal of authority to adopt and impose a standby fee on undeveloped property in MEMORIAL POINT UTILITY DISTRICT of Polk County ("the District") for fiscal years 1997, 1998, and 1999. The District's application requests authorization to levy uniform operation and maintenance standby fees of $93.00 per year per vacant equivalent single family connection (ESFC) for the fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999 against all undeveloped property in the District. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9709456 Monday, August 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1293; A Public Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), on an Application Number E630030B submitted by Powell Plant Farms Inc., pursuant to an Interim Order issued by the Commission on June 17, 1997. Powell Plant Farms' is requesting a Weather Modification Permit to conduct weather-modification activities in Jeff Davis County, Texas. The hearing will be held under the authority of Chapter 18 of the Texas Water Code (Texas Weather Modification Act of 1967), 30 Texas Administrative Code sec.55, 80 and 289, under the procedural rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and under the procedural rules of SOAH. Contact: Office of Public Assistance, MC-108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: July 18, 1997, 11:06 a.m. TRD-9709371 Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Texas Agriculture Extension Service, Nueces County Center, 710 East Main Street Robstown AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by Texas Ecologists, Inc. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a Class 3 Permit Modification to Hazardous Waste Permit Number HW50052-001 to authorize expansion of hazardous waste land disposal activities on the eastern portion of the facility and expansion of the western portion of the property for non- hazardous waste disposal. The proposed facility operations include treatment, storage, and disposal of industrial solid and hazardous waste. The facility is located on a 240 acre-tract located on Petronila Road, approximately 3.5 miles south of Robstown, Nueces County, Texas. Contact: Office of Public Assistance, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: July 18, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9709360 Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1358; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0088-MSW-E; The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC of Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report mailed April 8, 1997. The hearing will allow Rob L. Harbison, Timberline Design, Inc., and Bandolier Corporation, doing business as Reconstruction Specialties Company, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Public Interest counsel of the Commission to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford parties an opportunity to negotiate and establish a procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9709448 Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0291-DIS; HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Number 70's application for renewal of authority to adopt and impose an operations and maintenance standby fee for years 1997, 1998 and 1999 on undeveloped property within the District (in Lake Shadows Sections 1-5) in the maximum amount allowed by commission rules. Commission staff have calculated the maximum allowable standby fee for operation and maintenance to be $98 per year per equivalent single family connection (ESFC) against undeveloped property which has water, wastewater or drainage facilities or capacity available. The application is filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of sec.49.231 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.293.141-293-152, and under the procedural rules of the Commission. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13097, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9709427 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday-Friday, August 7-8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively Holiday Inn-Downtown, 318 West Durango San Antonio AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will meet to review their governance philosophy; receive a report from staff on legislation; continue their on-going strategic planning process and meet in executive session pursuant to sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: July 18, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9709392 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, July 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125W Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading, correction and approval of minutes of May 9, 1997 meeting. *3. Recognition of Joellen Goff's selection as one of the winners of the 1997 Outstanding Women in Texas Government Awards for Contribution in a Management Role. 4. 1996 Employees of the Year Recognitions. 5. Public Testimony. 6. Report by Chairman. 7. Report by Executive Director. 8. Staff Reports: a. Budget/Finance. b. Automation Report. c. Consideration and approval of the revised Fiscal Year 1997 Internal Audit Plan. *d. Consideration of matters relating to the Deputy Directors. *9. New Business: a. Consideration and approval to publish for public comment, proposed new rules for child placing agencies relating to the information agencies must provide to other agencies when an agency homes moves from one agency to another. *b. Consideration and approval to publish for public comment, proposed rule revisions required by newly enacted legislation regarding listed family homes, registered family homes, fees for criminal background checks and Central Registry checks, minimum training for employees in regulated child care facilities, accessibility of licensed facilities to parents, and licensing actions available for use with regard to registered and family homes. *c. Consideration and approval to publish for public comment proposed rule related to extension of payment for residential treatment in the Post Adoption Services Program. *10. Old Business: a. consideration and adoption of new rule for child placing agencies related to due diligence. *b. Consideration and adoption of rule changes relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program. *c. Consideration and approval to publish for public comment new and revised rules governing investigations in TDHMHR facilities and private psychiatric hospitals. *11. Adjourn. Note: * denotes action items. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-3765. Filed: July 17, 1997, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9709326 Texas Real Estate Commission Thursday, July 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa, TREC Headquarters Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Minutes of June 16, 1997 commission meeting; Staff reports; committee reports; report on ARELLO meetings; appointments to committees; resolution commending Leslie L. Matthews for service on the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee; General comments from visitors; Discussion and possible action to amend or repeal rules relating to standard contract forms: (a) 22 TAC sec.537.11, relating to promulgation of forms; (b) 22 TAC sec.537.13, relating to the property condition addendum (repeal); (c) 22 TAC sec.537.20, relating to the unimproved residential property contract; (d) 22 TAC sec.537.28, relating to the one-to-four family contract; (e) 22 TAC sec.537.29, relating to the FHA/VA one-to-four family contract; (f) 22 TAC sec.537.30, relating to new home incomplete construction contract; (g) 22 TAC sec.537.31, relating to new home completed construction contract; (h) 22 TAC sec.537.32, relating to farm and ranch contract; (l) 22 TAC sec.537.34, relating to addendum for inspection (repeal); (j) 22 TAC 537.37, relating to condominium resale contract; (k) 22 TAC sec.537.38, relating to FHA/VA condominium resale contract; (l) 22 TAC sec.537.42, relating to agreement for mediation (repeal); Discussion only of proposed amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.20, concerning referrals; Discussion and possible action on enacted legislation; Discussion and possible action to propose; (a) new 22 TAC sec.535.223, concerning standard inspection form; (b) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.222, concerning standards of practice; Discussion and possible action to approve recovery fund investment policies; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action to propose amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.66(ff), concerning solicitation at accredited schools; Discussion and possible action regarding attendance at ARELLO meetings and regarding TREC's position on license reciprocity issues at ARELLO, and regarding designating a delegate to cast TREC's vote at ARELLO meetings; Discussion and possible action to approve selection criteria and selection process for administrator position; Discussion and possible action pursuant to sec.2103.61, Government Code, to authorize acting administrator to approve vouchers and revoke voucher approval authority of prior administrator; Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) MCE courses to be offered by: P.E.D.A.L.S., Inc.; commercial Institute of Training; Pickett's School of Real Estate; Austin Institute of Real Estate; (b) MCE providership for: P.E.D.A.L.S., Inc. commercial Institute of Training; (c) MCE providership for: TRANSCoastal Mortgage Corporation; TVRR Group; Consideration of complaint information concerning: Erin Kelly Griggs; Starr Realty, Inc., E. Wayne Starr; Kelly L. Minchen; Steven Lloyd Minchen; Lilia M. Flynn; Audrey Yvonne Stonecipher; Howard Lee Blankenship; Jill Colleen Pree; Tinarae Gertrude Hinton; William Hunter; Luis Gomez; Michael Maurice Townsend; Motion for Rehearing: In the Matter of Thomas D. Keith, Hearing Number 97-35-960859; in the Matter of Ronald Clifton Tate, Hearing Number 97-56-960532; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: July 16, 1997, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9709277 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Thursday, July 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Community Room, Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas AGENDA: 1. 9:00 a.m.- Call to order. 2. Determine the presence of a quorum. 3. Recognition of visitors. 4. Approval of board minutes for June 15, 1997 regular quarterly meeting. 5. Discussion and appropriate action on new Course 1, Introduction to Texas Property Tax System. 6. Discussion and appropriate action on complaint filed by Stonewall County. 7. Executive Director's report. 8. Determine date for next quarterly meeting. 9. Public comments on any relevant subject will be received without discussion. 10. Adjourn. Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: July 16, 1997, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9709278 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, July 24, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of June 26, 1997 Meeting 2. Report on BeST Project- Marian Miller and Amy Morgan 3. Annual Review of Plans for Benefit Service Delivery- Norma Koontz 4. Consideration of Authorization for Self-funding of TRS-Care to include Authority to Contract with Aetna and Merck-Medco- Mrs. Koontz 5. Report from TRS-Care- Mr. Otto Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6418 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: July 16, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9709293 Friday, July 25, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of June 27, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of Sale of Assets Owned by TRST Milwaukee, Inc. (Office Building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) 3. Consideration of Sale of Assets Owned by TRST Sun City, Inc. (Strip Shopping Centers in Sun City, Arizona) 4. Update on Portfolio, Including Mortgage Risk Ratings and Issues Affecting Corporate-Owned Properties Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6400 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: July 17, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9709342 Friday, July 25, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Budget Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of June 27, 1996, May 23, 1997, and June 27, 1997 Meetings 2. Consideration of TRD Administrative Budget for 1997-1998 3. Consideration of TRS Soft Dollar Budget for 1997-1998 4. Consideration of BeST Project Budget for 1997-1998 5. Consideration of Year 2000 Project Resolution and Budget for 1997-1998 6. Consideration of Budgets for TRS-Care, Active and Retired Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: July 17, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9709343 Friday, July 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Investment Committee AGENDA: 1. Evaluation of Investment Consultants to the Board Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6418 or TDD (512) 397-6400 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: July 17, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9709344 Friday, July 25, 1997, 9:15 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of June 27, 1997 Meeting 4. Consideration of Board Member's Absence from June 27, 1997, Meeting 5. Report of the Budget Committee- Mr. Sims a. Consideration of Proposed 1997-1998 Budget for the Pension Trust Fund and Soft Dollar Addendum b. Consideration of Year 2000 Project Resolution and Budget c. Consideration of BeST Project Budget for 1997-1998 d. Consideration of Proposed 1997-1998 Budget for the Group Insurance Fund- Active and Retired 6. Certification to the State Comptroller of Estimate of State Contributions to be Received by the Public School Employees Group Insurance fund for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31 1998-Mr. Jung 7. Discussion of Real Estate Strategic Consultant Report- Mr. Dunlap 8. consideration of Authority for Chiefs, General Counsel, and Internal Auditor to Sign Travel Requests for Out-of-state Travel and to Sign When More than One Person Travels to Same Location or Event- Mr. Dunlap 9. Consideration of Authorization for Self-funding of TRS-Care to include Authority to Contract with Aetna and Merck-Medco- Mr. Whittenburg 10. Consideration of Charter for Benefits Committee- Mr. Whittenburg 11. Report of Real Estate Committee- Mr. Steinhart 12. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM- Mr. Jung 13. Consideration of Award of Contract for Actuarial Services- Mr. Dunlap 14. Status Report of Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project)- Mrs. Koontz 15. Consideration of Member Complaint- Mr. Arthur G. Almore, Sr. 16. Report of Executive Director- Mr. Dunlap 17. Comments by Board Members Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: July 17, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9709341 Texas A&M University System Thursday, July 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m., reconvening if necessary July 25, 1997, 11:00 or upon adjournment of meeting of Transportation Committee. West Texas A&M University, Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Room 11, University and Winston Canyon Board of Regents AGENDA: Budgets; Policies; Fees; Tuition; Gifts; Appropriations; Scholarships; Travel; Rev. Fin. Syst; Bk Accts; Equip Purchases; Depositories; Leases; Namings; Constr Projects; A/ES; Ctrs; Degrees; Branch Campus; Adm Requirements; Lic Agreements; Audit Plan; Sell Plane; Appt Administrators; Leave; Holidays; Tenure; Titles; Appts and Promos; Minutes; DalMac Claim; Admin Contracts; Closed Sess Discuss: Consult w/Syst Attys on Pend and Prop Lit and Matters Rec as Atty-Client Conf and Privilege Incl Appeal of DalMac Claim; Matters Inv the Appt, Employ, Eval, Reassign, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal or Hear Complaints or Charges Against Offr or Employee; Appt Deans, VPs and CEO; Perf Evaluations; Adm Contracts; Closed Session Conferences w/Sys Employees to Receive Info Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: July 18, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9709380 Thursday, July 24, 1997, 9:45 a.m., (or upon recess of Board Meeting) West Texas A&M University, Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Room 11, University and Winston Canyon Committee on Finance AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on: FY 98 Budgets; Revise Policies 22.02 and 23.02; Authorize CEOs to Hold Public Hearings on Increase of Tuition; Accept Gifts; Appropriations by Chancellor; Allocate Need-Based Scholarship Funds; Approval of Travel; Resolution Amending Master Resolution Establishing System Revenue Financing System; Authorize Revolving Fund Bank Accounts; Establish Field Trip Fees for Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, TAMU; Establish field Trip Fees for TAMUG; Purchase Computer/Research Equipment, TAMU; Approval BankOne as Local Depository for TAMU-C; Approve FirstBank-Texarkana as Local Depository for TAMU-T; Report on SEC Bond Compliance Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: July 18, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9709382 Thursday, July 24, 1997, 11:30 a.m. (or upon recess or adjournment of Committee on Finance Meeting). West Texas A&M University, Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Room 11, University and Winston Canyon Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on: Oil, Gas and Sulphur Lease, Edwards County; Name Facilities; Approve Prelim Design and Appropriation for Detailed Design for Add to Southern Crop Improvement Facility, TAES; Approve Project Scope and Budget Increase, Prelim Design and Appropriation for Detailed Design for West Campus Parking Garage, TAMU; Act on Bids for Athletic Facilities Renovations/Additions, TAMU; Act on Bids for Central Chiller Plant Improvements, TAMU; Approve POR, Appropriation for Prelim Design and Select A/E Design Team for New Science Bldg, TSU; Approve POR, Appropriation for Prelim Design and Select Design Team for New Science Bldg, PVAMU; Reports. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: July 18, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9709383 Friday, July 25, 1997, 9;00 a.m., or upon recess or adjournment of Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant. West Texas A&M University, Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Room 11, University and Winston Canyon Committee on Academic and Student Affairs AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on: CTR for Study and Prevention of Juvenile Crime and Delinquency, PVAMU; MS Degree in Criminal Justice, PVAMU; Participate in North Harris Montgomery Community College District University Centr, TAMU; Designate TAMUG as Branch of TAMU; Approve Admission Requirements for TAMU and TAMUG; Master's Degrees and Certification at Metroplex Site in Mesquite, TAMU-C; Cooperative BS Degree in Criminal Justice, TAMU-C; Doctor of Education Degree in School Counseling and Guidance, TAMU-CC; MS Degree in Communication Disorders, WTAMU; Execute a License Agreement with Baylor University, TAMUS. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: July 18, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9709381 Friday, July 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. (or upon recess or adjournment of Committee on Academic and Student Affairs Meeting) West Texas A&M University, Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Room 11, University and Winston Canyon Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider and Vote on Approval of Audit Plan. Also, general discussion of reporting dates and guidelines for audit plans and audits and subsequent changes to policies and bylaws. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: July 18, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9709384 Friday, July 25, 1997, 10:30 a.m. (or upon recess or adjournment of Audit Committee Meeting). West Texas A&M University, Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Room 11, University and Winston Canyon Transportation Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following: Authorization to Sell the System King Air C90, Tail Number N94AM. Contact: Vickie Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: July 18, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9709385 Texas State Technical College System Saturday, July 26, 1997, 8:05 a.m. East Texas Center at Marshall, 2650 East End Boulevard South Marshall Board of Regents Closed Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Addition of one item under sec.551.074: TSTC Development Office and Staffing Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964. Filed: July 21, 1997, 8:19 am. TRD-9709422 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, August 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m 410 East Fifth Street, Second Floor Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on June 12, 1997. Argument on Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Proposals for Decision. Agreed Final Orders. Orders of Dismissal -- Enforcement Complaints Withdrawn. Orders of Dismissal -- licensing. Other: a. Employee Recognition; b. litigation Status Report; c. Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report including decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members; d. Enforcement Status Report; e. Division Operations Status Report; Report on Rules to be Published for October 9, 1997 Rulemaking Hearing. Adjourn. Contact: Brett Bray, 410 East Fifth Street, First Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 505-5100. Filed: July 17, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9709328 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: July 21, 1997, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9709429 Regional Meetings Meetings filed July 16, 1997 Archer County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 101 South Center, Archer City, July 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, (940) 574-2172, TRD-9709274. 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-9709272. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, July 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9709301. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, July 31, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9709302. Jasper County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper, July 23, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9709281. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US 83, Pharr, July 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas (210) 682-3481. TRD-9709267. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, July 24, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9709291. North Texas Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, July 24, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9709287. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, July 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9709268. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Program of Services Committee, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, July 24, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9709286. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, Finance/Human Resources Committee, will meet at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, August 1, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9709285. Meetings filed July 17, 1997 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, July 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD- 9709319. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, July 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9709308. Cass County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, July 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD-9709307. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, July 21, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Saul Pullman, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9709321. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, July 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (940) 566-0904. TRD- 9709305. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, July 24, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9709306. Wise County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, July 22, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Deidra Deaton, P.O. Box 509, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9709336. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors Special Called Meeting, met at Nueces County Building, Auditorium Room, 710 East Main Avenue, Robstown, July 23, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, Extension 107. TRD-9709334. Meetings filed July 18, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Rural Area Judges Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, July 23, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9709366. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Planning and Program Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, July 23, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9709368. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, July 23, 1997 at 1:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9709369. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, July 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9709350. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, July 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9709367. Central Texas Council of Governments, Work Force Development Board of Central Texas, met at 321 North Penelope, Belton, July 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-3771. TRD-9709351. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, July 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77802- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9709388. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met at 4950 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, July 23, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Monette Molinar, 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9709358. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C" First Floor, Dallas, July 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9709395. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific, First Floor Board Room, Dallas, July 22, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749- 3256. TRD-9709394. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Ad-Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9709393. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, July 23, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9709348. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, met at GBRA Board Room, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, July 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9709359. Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, July 25, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5210. TRD-9709375. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, July 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9709349. Limestone County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 200 State Street, Groesbeck, July 24, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (254) 729-3009. TRD- 9709379. Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, July 22, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9709403. Lower Colorado River Authority, McKinney Roughs Ad Hoc Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Conference Room H203, Austin, July 23, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9709404. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Austin, Board Room, July 23, 1997, and reconvened, if necessary, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD- 9709408. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, July 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m., and reconvened, if necessary, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9709407. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, July 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m., and reconvened, if necessary, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD- 9709406. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, July 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m., and reconvened, if necessary, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9709405. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, July 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m., and reconvened, if necessary, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9709390. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, July 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m., and reconvened, if necessary, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9709391. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, July 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m., and reconvened, if necessary, July 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD- 9709389. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Budget and Finance/Personnel, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, July 24, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9709399. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, July 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9709398. Middle Rio Grande Workforce, School to Work Committee, met at 209 North Getty Street, MRGDC Conference Room, Uvalde, July 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9709416. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee, will meet at the Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, July 31, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD- 9709397. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, Board of Directors Public Meeting, met at District Office, 201 West 3rd Street, White Deer, July 23, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9709373. Rockwall County, Central Appraisal District, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 22, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9709419. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met July 21- 23, and will meet at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, July 25, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 676-9381, extension 24. TRD-9709401. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, August 1, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 767- 9381, extension 24. TRD-9709400. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, July 28, 30, and 31 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 767-9381, extension 24. TRD-9709402. Meetings Filed July 21, 1997 Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, July 28, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9709449. Brazos Valley Development Council, BV Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, July 24, 1997, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Alaniz, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9709450. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, July 24, 1997, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas, (817) 939-1801. TRD- 9709441. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Budget and Finance Committee, met at the Offices of II Specialty Services, Inc., 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 120, Austin, July 24, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 346-6921. TRD-9709447. Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, will meet at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, July 30, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beth Stokes, Criminal Justice Program Manager, (817) 933-7075, Ext. 202, fax (817) 939-0885. TRD-9709425. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 801 Brown Street, Waxahachie, June 23, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD- 9709424. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 801 Brown Street, Waxahachie, July 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD- 9709423. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Sub-committee Meeting, met at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, July 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9709421. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, July 30, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9709428. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, July 28, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from J.W. Dean, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9709477.