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 Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Inc. Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 3201 Loop 289 South, Holiday Inn-Lubbock Plaza Lubbock Subcommittee Meetings AGENDA: 3:00 p.m. -- Seven County Coastal Bend Debt Subcommittee Meeting Call to Order; Opening Remarks and Introductions; Discussion and Action: Review Status of: Property and Tower Leases; Foundation Leased Equipment and Assets; Foundation Purchased Equipment and Assets; Program Operation Costs as of April 30, 1997; Adjourn. 7:00 p.m. Insurance Subcommittee Meeting Call to Order; Opening Remarks and Introductions; Discussion and Action; Aerial Applicators Insurance; Adjourn. Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: August 11, 1997, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9710460 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3201 Loop 289 South, Holiday Inn-Lubbock Plaza Lubbock AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions Swearing in of Board Members Discussion and Action: Review Minutes from Prior Meeting; Financial Report; FCB/FSA Loans; Signature Cards; Subcommittee Reports; Bylaw Revision, Management Structure and Organization, Seven County Coastal Bend Debt, Insurance; Referenda: Southern High Plains/Caprock, South Texas/Winter Garden, Rolling Plains Central, Southern Rolling Plains, Northern Rolling Plains, Blacklands; Assessments; Transgenic Cotton in Texas; APHIS Grant for Computer Technology Advancement. Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: To Consult with Attorney in Accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551.071 Adjourn Executive Session: Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion and Action: Executive Session; Executive Director's Report; APHIS Report; TDA Report; NCC Report; Chairman's Report; Next Meeting Time and Place Adjourn. Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: August 11, 1997, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9710459 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, August 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of May 5, 1997. III. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Following Initial Applicant: A. Sonoco Products Company IV. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Following Renewal Applications: A. Amoco Corporation B. Champion International Corporation C. Poly-America, Inc. D. General Motors Corporation E. PPG Industries, Inc. F. Driver Pipeline Company, Inc. G. KMart Corporation H. Mother Francis Hospital Regional Health Care Center I. Thiokol Corporation J. Kiewitt Construction Group, Inc. K. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company V. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Following Withdrawal Applications. A. Union Pacific Motor Freight Company B. Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. C. Venture Stores, Inc. VI. Other Business VII. Adjournment Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2514. Filed: August 11, 1997, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9710495 Texas Department of Commerce Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300A Austin Policy Board AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. Call to order; Adoption of the minutes from the meeting of July 2, 1997; Report from Executive Director; Report of TSBIDC Investment transactions; Presentation of the Smart Jobs Fund Grants Awarded; Consider Final Adoption or Reposting for Comment Amended Smart Job Rules (10 TAC sec.sec.186.101, 186.103- 104, 186.106, 186.201-186.203, 186.301-186.303, 186.306-186.308); Consider Final Adoption or Reposting for Comment Rules Implementing the Capital Access Program (10 TAC sec.sec.187.1-187.18); Consider Final Adoption or Reposting for Comment Rules Implementing the Defense Economic Adjustment Grant Program (10 TAC Chapter 174); Consider Final Adoption or Reposting for Comment Rules Implementing the Defense Economic Readjustment Zone Program (10 TAC sec.sec.175.1-175.9); Discussion of and Approval of Facilities Sharing Agreement between the Texas Department of Economic Development and the Capital Certified Development Corporation; Public Comments; Board Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: August 11, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9710509 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 2:50 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300A Austin Texas Economic Development Corporation AGENDA: 2:50 p.m. Call to order; Adoption of the minutes from the meeting of February 12, 1997; Approve Contract for Services and Operating Procedures with the Texas Department of Economic Development and Authorize the President of the Corporation to Executive Contract; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: August 11, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9710510 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300A Austin Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation AGENDA: 3:00 p.m. Call to order; Approval of Minutes from Meeting of August 14, 1996; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: August 11, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9710511 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 3:05 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300A Austin TEXCAP Financing Corporation; AGENDA: 3:05 p.m. Call to Order; Adoption of Minutes from Meeting of May 1, 1996; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: August 11, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9710512 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, August 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the July 24, 1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum report. Discussion and Approval of Internal Audit Committee Recommendations. Discussion and Approval of Funding for Intervention and Milestones Programs for Fiscal Year 1998. Notice of Staff Recommendation to Place the Austin Travis County MHMR ECI Program on Level 3 Status. Discussion and Approval of the FY 1998-1999 Biennial Operating Plan for the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Discussion Structure/Operational Procedures. Update on New Council Member Appointments. Executive Session: Performance Evaluation of the ECI Executive Director. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: August 12, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9710547 Employees Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Proposed Fiscal Year 1998 Internal Audit Plan 2. Discussion on Control Self-assessment Audit Format 3. Discussion on Audit Report Presentation and Distribution to Audit Committee 4. Status Report on Audit Activities 5. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867- 3336. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9710573 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. * Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, August 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin ERS Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes; Proposed Operating Budget for FY 1998; Selection of General Consultant for Flexible Benefits and Deferred Compensation Programs; Group Benefits Advisory Committee Appointments; Adoption of Amendments/Repeals/New Trustee Rule for 34 TAC sec.71 Relating to Creditable Service; Adoption of Amendments/RUles/New Trustee Rule for 34 TAC sec.73 Relating to Benefits; Adoption of Amendments/New Trustee Rule for 34 TAC sec.75.1 Relating to Hazardous Profession Death Benefits; Adoption of Amendments to Trustee Rules 34 TAC sec.77 Relating to Judicial Retirement; Selection of Active Value Equity Porfolio Advisory; Recommended REvisions to Investment Policy; Transfers from Interest Account to the Employees Saving/Retirement Annuity Reserve/State Accumulation Accounts; Funding Adjustment in Retirement Annuity Reserve Account; Proposed Fiscal Year 1998 Internal Audit Plan; Control Self-assessment Audit Format; Audit Report Presentation/Distribution to Audit Committee; Status Report on Audit Activities; Appeals of Contested Cases; Election of Chair/Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees; Executive Director's Report; Next Meeting Date; Adjournment. Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9710572 State Employee Charitable Campaign Monday, August 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 625 Dallas Drive, # 525 Denton Local Employee Committee, Denton County AGENDA: 1. Welcome/Introductions 2. Campaign Dates and Kickoff 3. Training for new forms 4. Problems and successes 5. Distribution of booklets and pledge forms 6. New Business 7. Old Business 8. Adjourn Contact: Pat Gobble, United Way of Denton, 625 Dallas Drive, #525, Denton, Texas 76201, (940) 566-5851. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9710568 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, Noon 1212 North Velasco, Suite 120 Angleton Local Employee Committee, Brazoria County AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Finalize Kick-Off Plan 3. Campaign Coordinator Training 4. Adjourn Contact: Esther Bernard, P.O. Box 1959, Angleton, Texas 77516-1959, (409) 849- 9402, (409) 848-0259. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9710567 Wednesday, August 27, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Midwestern State University, Hardin Building, 3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls Local Employee Committee, Wichita Falls AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Key Account Call -- Update 3. Materials Distribution 4. Next Step/Other Business 5. Campaign Plans, Kickoff 6. Set Next Meeting Date 7. Adjourn Contact: Juliy Divine, 624 Indiana, Suite 304, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (940) 322-8638. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9710569 Thursday, September 11, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 901 Ross Avenue Dallas Local Employee Committee, Dallas AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Campaign progress report 3. Adjourn Contact: Tiffani Bruce, 901 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 978-0000. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9710571 Finance Commission of Texas Thursday, August 21, 1997, 3:00 p.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the June 26, 1997 Audit Committee Meeting B. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Changes to the Department of Banking Investment Policy C. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Final Report on Legal Division Audit Prepared by Internal Auditors for the Department of Banking. D. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Final Report on MIS Audit Prepared by Internal Auditors for the Department of Banking. E. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission on the Annual Audit Report for the Department of Banking Presented by Garza/Gonzalez and Associates F. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Extension of One Year, Contract with Garza/Gonzalez and Associates, as Internal Auditors G. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to Finance Commission of Annual Evaluation of Finance Commission Administrative Law Judge H. Executive Session Contact: Everett D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: August 12, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9710541 Friday, August 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the June 27, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters. 1. Audit Committee Report. 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote on Finance Commission Agency's and Regulated Entities' Preparation for Year 2000. 3. Update and Possible Vote on Project to fulfill Finance Commission Responsibility Under sec.1.011(f) of the Texas Banking Act. 4. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Repeal of sec.sec.9.1 through 9.5 (all of Subchapter A), 9.11 through 9.12 and 9.14 through 9.31 (all of Subchapter B, Except 9.13), and 9.53. 5. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.9.1 through 9.3, 9.11 -- 9.12 and 9.14-9.38. C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations. 1. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendments to sec.sec.3.21, 3.92, and 3.111. 2. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendments to sec.4.3. 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Repeal of sec.4.8. 4. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendments to sec.sec.12.2, 12.32 and 12.91. 5. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.15.1. 6. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendments to sec.sec.15.2, 15.3, 15.6, 15.61, 15.62, 15.81, 15.122 and withdraw Prior Proposed Amendments to sec.15.3. 7. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.15.101-15.117. 8. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.29.3. 9. New Rule Adopted by Commissioner, sec.26.1. D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.79.105. 2. Discussion of and Vote to Authorize a FY 1998 Special Assessment for Savings and Loan Associations and Savings Banks up to 15%. E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations. 1. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Request for a Variance to the Full-Time Employee (FTE) Limitation in the FY 1998-1999 Appropriation Act and to Request Provisional Access to the HJR 31 Rider. 2. Discussion of Commissioner Rule-- Proposed New sec.85.2(c)(10)-(11) Concerning Pawnshop Licensing. F. Executive Session. Contact: Everett D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: August 12, 1997, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9710545 General Land Office August 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of precious board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Wildcat Field, Lavaca County; Royalty Incentive application, Matagorda Bay, SE (4750) Field, Matagorda and Calhoun Counties; consideration of additional nominations, terms and conditions for the October 7, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; refund request of down payment and sales fee for acreage purchased at sealed bid land sale of July 16, 1996, Montgomery County; coastal public lands- commercial easement amendments, applications and renewals, Copano Bay, Aransas, County; Baffin Bay, Kleberg County; Galveston Bay, Galveston County; Old Brazos River, Brazoria County; structure (cabin) permit amendment, Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; Executive Session and Open Session, sale of Paseo Del Este Property, El Paso County; Review bid solicitation documents; consider authorizing solicitation of bids; Executive Session and Open Session -- Review and approve access easement to West 38th Street, Ltd. on behalf of Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TXMHMR); Executive Session and Open Session- Review and approve parking easement to Triangle Retail, Ltd., on behalf of Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TXMHMR); and Executive Session -- pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: August 11, 1997, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9710461 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, University of Texas Campus, 26th and Red River Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: purpose and duties of task force (organizational discussion; and formation of subcommittees (subcommittee may begin working)); set future meeting dates for subcommittees and full task force; and public comments (may be limited to 3 minutes per comment). 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 (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49 Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6647. Filed: August 12, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9710538 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Monday, August 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act upon the following: Budget for 1997-1998; FTE Goal; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened) Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney; Action in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: August 11, 1997, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9710468 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Thursday, August 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Sam Houston Building, 201 East 14th Street, Room 175 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. Consideration of and Action to Approve Employee Suggestions Submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program IV. Consideration of and Action to Approve 1997 Productivity Bonus Applications V. Consideration of and Possible Approval of 1997 Operating Budget VI. Consideration of and Possible Action on Issues Relating to the 1998-1999 Review of the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission by the Sunset Advisory Commission VII. Report on Administrative Matters. VIII. Adjournment. Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: August 13, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9710598 Texas State Library Friday, September 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 202, 1201 Brazos Austin Texas Historical Records Advisory Board AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes of March 14, 1997 meeting. 2. Review and decide funding for grant applications. 3. Review and assessment of 1995-1996 Strategic Planning Process. 4. Report on new SHRAB appointments 5. Public comment. 6. Adjournment. Contact: Raymond Hitt, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440. Filed: August 13, 1997, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9710595 Texas Lottery Commission Monday, August 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call the meeting to order; 2. Consider and possible approval of the minutes of the May 22, 1997 Committee Meeting; 3. Consideration, public comment, possible action, including recommendations, on recent legislation, including House Bill 2086; 4. Consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations regarding future agenda items for future Bingo Advisory Committee; 5. Adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 344-5120 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 344- 5132. Filed: August 11, 1997, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9710453 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider the following matter on the addendum to the agenda: Default Order. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 12, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9710548 Monday, September 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1414; TNRCC Docket Number 96-0594-MLM-E; for a SOAH hearing to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report concerning assessing administrative penalties against Southwestern Water Corporation for Water Code and Health and Safety Code violations in Hays and Williamson Counties, Texas. Contact: Guy Henry, M-C175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 3400. Filed: August 11, 1997, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9710455 Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Henderson County Justice Center, 206 North Murchison Athens AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by TEXAS WATER SERVICES, INC. Doing Business As HIGHSAW WATER CORPORATION for change in water rates effective June 10, 1997 for its service area located in Henderson County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1434. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: August 13, 1997, 9:02 a.m. TRD-9710584 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Board Monday, August 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Application Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion and possible action regarding the following applicants: Wilhelmina Charley, Kelli Noel Torrance, Jerry Carver, Gregory NcNeely, La Vonda Morris. III. Adjourn. Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: August 11, 1997 1:06 p.m. TRD-9710457 State Preservation Board Thursday, August 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.012 Austin AGENDA: 1.0 Call to Order 2.0 Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approval of Minutes from March 3, 1997 3.0 Old or Unfinished Business -- None 4.0 New Business 4.1 Discussion and Possible Approval: Final Report on Historic South Capitol Grounds Restoration Project 4.2 Discussion and Possible Approval: Presentation of Executive Director's Annual Budget and Work Plan 4.3 Discussion and Possible Approval: Adoption of Resolution to Request Financing with Bond Proceeds Relating to the Development and Construction of a State History Museum 4.4 Discussion and Possible Approval: Authorization for Executive Director to Execute Bond Financing Documents 4.5 Discussion and Possible Approval: RFQ/RFP Process for Selection of A/E Services Relating to a State History Museum 4.6 Discussion and Possible Approval: State History Museum Management Plan 4.7 Report on Contracts 4.8 Report of Building Change Requests 5.0 Adjournment Contact: Rick Crawford, 201 East 14th Street, Room 950, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5495. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9710570 Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Thursday, August 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Continuing Professional Education Committee AGENDA: A. consideration of correspondence from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy 1. Regarding a roster of Texas CPE Sponsors 2. Regarding a CPE Quality Assurance Service B. Consideration of papers submitted by C. William (Bill) Thomas, J.E. Bush; Professor, Baylor University C. Consideration of requests to provide courses on the Internet 1. W. N. Cargill, Ph.D., CPA, Sponsor ID 0139 2. Dr. Lance Williams, Prosoft I-Net Solutions, Sponsor Application Pending D. Consideration of request from Joe T. Rye, CPA, to the Board to send a representative to the November pilot study on validating competencies in industry and attestation. CPE credit will be requested for this activity E. Consideration of approval of ethics course from Steven D. Nash, CPA, and Russ Nash, CPA, entitled "Texas Ethics; Sorting Through Ethical Dilemmas: A Roadmap for CPAs" F. Review of letter to Director General of the International Federation of Accountants for Nita J. Clyde, Ph.D., CPA, Chair, CPE Advisory Panel. NASBA. G. Review of dates for next meeting Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5542. Filed: August 12, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9710574 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of July 16, 1997 Board Meeting. 3. Election of Board Secretary and Assistant Presiding Officer. 4. Consider selection of Financial Advisory. 5. Consider selection of Bond Counsel. 6. Consideration of Request for Financing from General Services Commission in amount of $59,000,000 for the construction of two parking garages in the Capital Complex, the construction of an Aircraft Pooling Board facility, and additional improvements for the Robert E. Johnson Building, including additional parking. 7. Consideration and possible action to approve a Request for Proposal for underwriter and negotiated sales and adoption of underwriting policy and procedure. 8. Consider selection of an insurance provider for building insurance for a term of two years. 9. Other business. 10. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: August 12, 1997, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9710531 Texas Department of Public Safety Tuesday, August 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. DPS Headquarters 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Real Estate Matters Public Comment Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Discharge appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Albert A. Ramirez. Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Marcus Hilton Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773, (512) 424-2000, extension 3700. Filed: August 11, 1997, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9710456 Texas Racing Commission Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to deliberate personnel matters: the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the executive secretary; Public session for consideration of and possible action on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the executive secretary; Adjourn. Contact: Paula C. Flowerday, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 833- 6699. Filed: August 12, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9710564 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Friday, August 15, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Oriental Room, Eighth Floor, St. Joseph's Hospital Houston Board of Directors EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: VII. H. Consideration and possible adoption of personnel action regarding the deputy general manager technical. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The Board of directors must authorize an increase in salary for this position at its August meeting in order for the rate to be effective during the next biennium. Position must be increasd now to attract exceptional applicants. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: August 11, 1997, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9710451 Texas State Technical College System Monday, August 18, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1414 Colorado, Texas Law Center Austin 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: August 11, 1997, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9710497 Monday, August 18, 1997, 8:05 a.m. 1414 Colorado, Texas Law Center Austin Board of Regents Search Committee Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.0075. sec.551.074: Discuss Chancellor search process and review applications for the position. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964. Filed: August 11, 1997, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9710496 Monday, August 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1414 Colorado, Texas Law Center Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: Address Concerns Raised by Tenants Regarding Environmental Cleanup of the TSTC Property in Amarillo. Possibly take action Regarding Environmental Cleanup in Amarillo. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964. Filed: August 11, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9710504 Monday, August 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1414 Colorado, Texas Law Center Austin Board of Regents Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.071, 551.072, 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 Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964. Filed: August 11, 1997, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9710506 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513B, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of July 16, 1997. 2. Consider recommending authorization of the publication of proposed amendments to Chapter 363, Financial Assistance Programs, and 375, State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, to adjust subsidy for total fixed lending rates for borrowers with unusual debt structures. 3. Consider recommending approval of a $19,237,700 grant (Economically Distressed Areas Program,) a $4,195,000 loan (State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund), and a $5,555,000 loan (Water Supply Account of the Water Development Fund) to the City of Roma (Starr County) for design and improvements to the water and sewer systems. 4. Briefing on colonia issues in El Paso County. 5. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects. 6. Report on the status of approved contracts. 7. May consider items on the agenda of the August 20, 1997 Board meeting. * Additional non-committee board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: August 12, 1997, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9710559 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, Noon Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513B, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Executive Session to consider the annual performance evaluation of the Executive Administrator and reconvene in open meeting to take any necessary action. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: August 12, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9710556 Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; committee, executive and financial reports; financial assistance to LaGrulla, Roma, Bells, Marshall, Bell County Water Control and Improvement District One, Chisholm Trail Special Utility District, Lakeway Municipal Utility District, Chimney Hill Municipal Utility District, Donna, Ft. Bend County Fresh Water Supply District Number One, Fate, and Haciendas Del Norte Water Improvement District; new lending rate scales for the Water Development Fund regular programs and Economically Distressed Area Program tax-exempt loans and reaffirm rate scales for taxable Water Development Fund loans; allocation of Water Assistance Funds for FY 1998 research and regional planning; contracts with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) concerning DWSRF set aside funds and assessment of source water protection areas and Fort Bend County Surface Water Supply Corporation for regional planning and transfer of funds; contract amendments with El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board and Canadian River Municipal Water Authority; research contracts for environmental studies and transfer of funds; contracts related to the Water Resources Investigations data collection program with the U.S. Geological Survey; Grants and agreements for purchase of agricultural conservation equipment; FY 1998-2002 Project Priority List and FY 1998 Intended Use Plan for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan program; publication of new 31 TAC 356 concerning groundwater management plan certification; a Memorandum of Agreement between the Board, TNRCC and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department re: Senate Bill One; publication of proposed amendment to Chapters 363 and 375 to adjust subsidy for total fixed lending rates for borrowers with unusual debt structures; the use of surety bond policies in lieu of cash for reserve fund requirements; requests from San Jacinto River Authority and Burnet to replace surety bond policies in lieu of cash reserve funds on outstanding bonds held by the Board; amendments to 31 TAC 371, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, concerning the funding line in the FY 1997 Intended Use Plan; and the adoption of the 1997 Texas Water Plan update. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: August 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9710555 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street 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, School-To-Work, Welfare-To- Work/Child Care Programs, and Workforce Division, and other activities as determined by the Executive Director and status report on activities of the Internal Audit Department; Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by health and human services agencies and TWC; Discussion, consideration and possible action on acceptance of donation of child care matching funds from Junior League of Odessa, Inc., Kids Unlimited Educational Center, Sylvia Kuvnet Memorial Child Care, Wichita Falls Metropolitan YMCA, Wichita Falls Metropolitan YMCA Infant and Toddler, Brazoria County Day Care, Child Care Inc. Metropolitan YMCA Infant and Toddler, Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry, and Catholic Family Services, Inc.; Discussion regarding new agency organizational structure for monitoring function; Discussion regarding proposed rule relating to the Self- Sufficiency Fund and related matters; Discussion of proposed changes to TWC rule relating to the Skills Development Fund (40 TAC sec.803.1); Discussion of proposed changes to TWC Rule relating to charges for copies of public records (Chapter 800, Subchapter C); Presentation, discussion and possible action relating to the Child Care Matching Fund process and the role of Local Workforce Development Boards and the use of lapsing federal funds from fiscal year 1997 for locally matched child care initiatives; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of rule regarding TWC's allocation formula for distribution of funds to Local Workforce Development Areas (40 TAC sec.sec.800.51-800.60) and related matters; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of rule regarding Child Care (40 TAC sec.sec.809.1- 809.88) and related matters; Discussion, consideration and possible action on adoption of incentive and sanction policy for Local Workforce Boards; Discussion of governance structures for Local Workforce Development Boards and related matters; Discussion of revision of rules related to the TANF employment program; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC 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; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment compensation cases, if any; Discussion regarding standards of proof in unemployment benefits cases involving drug testing; Consideration and action on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal Number 97-047334-1- 0797: Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 34; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Ferris Duhon, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 483- 7833. Filed: August 11, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9710505 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 9:45 a.m. Texas State Capitol, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.010. Austin Governing Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes from the July 23, 1997 Governing Committee meeting. Discussion of transfer related issues. 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 Expressway North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-1222. Filed: August 12, 1997, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9710558 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Victory Field Academy, 8407 FM 433 West, Large Conference Room Vernon Board Budget Committee AGENDA: Approval of FY 1998 Operating Budget (Action) Approval of TYC Schedule of Exempt Positions (Action) Approval of Executive Director or His Designee as the Authorized Person to Act With Regard to the Federal FY 1997 Violent Offender/Truth in Sentencing Grant (Action) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6001. Filed: August 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9710554 Thursday, August 21, 1997, 8:30 p.m. Victory Field Academy, 8407 FM 433 West, Large Conference Room Vernon Board AGENDA: Opening Remarks Public Comments (Information ) Update on Activities of Site Selection Committee (Information) Approval of Fy 1998 Operating Budget (Action) Approval of TYC Schedule of Exempt Positions (Action) Approval of Executive Director or His Designee as the Authorized Person to Act With Regard to the Federal FY 1997 Violent Offender/Truth in Sentencing Grant (Action) Approval of the Interagency Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Action) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6001. Filed: August 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9710553 Regional Meetings Meetings filed August 11, 1997 Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation, Inc., Executive Committee Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, August 14, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9710450. Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at 700 San Jacinto, Austin, August 19, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9710462. Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, August 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9710463. Brazos Valley Development Council, Workforce Development Board, will meet at 1905 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, August 21, 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-9710464. Cass County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, August 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD- 9710469. Central Texas Council of Governments, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, will meet at the Corner of FM 2271 and 439, Corps of Engineers Meeting Room, Belton, August 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Lawyer, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933-7075, ext. 208. TRD-9710507. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Planning/Budget/Education Advisory, will meet at 118 South First Street, Lufkin, August 20, 1997 at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9710503. Eastland County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 100 Main Street, Eastland, August 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (254) 629-8597. TRD- 9710448. Education Service Center, Region 12, Board of Directors, will meet at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, August 21, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702-3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9710498. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, August 15, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5222. TRD- 9710447. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board met with revised agenda at 16 White Bluff Drive, Whitney, August 14, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9710499. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9710526. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Mills County Courthouse Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, August 19, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9710458. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, August 15, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy A. Nail, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9710513. Panhandle Information Network, Executive Committee, met at 415 West Eighth, Amarillo, August 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 656-2983. TRD-9710508. Pecos Student Finance Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, August 14, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9710449. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9710454. Meetings filed August 12, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, August 15, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9710533. Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, will meet at Cliff Manor Developments Community Room, 2423 Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, August 21, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9710546. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 103 Bailey, Cuero, August 19, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9710561. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, will meet at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton, Mt. Pleasant, August 28, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9710532. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 1751 Enterprise, Athens, August 19, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD- 9710529. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 1751 Enterprise, Athens, August 19, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD- 9710530. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, August 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9710562. North Central Texas Council of Governments, North Central Texas Workforce Board, Inc., One-Stop Committee. will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, August 20, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9710528. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Board JTPA Committee, will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, August 19, 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9710549. Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, August 19, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9710563. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee, will meet at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9710542. Van Zandt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at West Highway 64, Canton, August 20, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Huddle, P.O. Box 926, Canton, Texas 75103, (903) 567-6171. TRD-9710540. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Tech Prep Consortium Advisory Committee, met at 1025 East North 10th Street, Tech Prep Conference Room, Abilene, August 15, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dennis Gloyna, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9710560. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors, will meet at Holiday Inn-Airport, 5549 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, August 20, 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, ext. 108. TRD-9710543. Meetings filed August 13, 1997 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, August 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9710583. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, August 27, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9710585. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, will meet at 440 Highway 79 South, Henderson, August 21, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071. TRD-9710586. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, in emergency session, August 14, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD-9710587. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at Seguin ISD Board Room, 1221 East Kingsbury Street, Seguin, August 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9710580. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, will meet at GBRA Board Room, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, August 19, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas, 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9710581. Hill Country Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville, August 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 753-2279. TRD-9710582. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Department, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Second Floor, Conference Room A, Houston, September 26, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pat Waskowiak, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 993-4501. TRD-9710599. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9710592. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237- 2362. TRD-9710593. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9710594. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, August 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9710591.