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 State Board of Public Accountancy Friday, October 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Continuing Professional Education Committee AGENDA: Consideration of report and recommendation of the CPE Committee CPE Strategic plan for next fiscal year. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: September 24, 1997, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9712679 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room 3W.9, State Capitol Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Executive Session -- Consideration of applicants for Executive Director position. III. Other Business A. Action/announcements related to Executive Director position B. Designation of authority to approve vouchers for submission to Comptroller of Public Accounts IV. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: September 22, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9712620 Texas Association of Counties Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin County Government Risk Management Pool AGENDA: Call to Order 1:00 p.m. -- Honorable Bonnie Wolbrueck Deliberate on and take any necessary action for consideration/approval of transfer or reinsurance coverage for public officials and law enforcement liability coverage to County Reinsurance, Limited. Adjourn Contact: James Jean, P.O. Box 2131, Austin, Texas, 78768, (512) 478-8753 Filed: September 23, 1997, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9712653 Texas Department of Economic Development Friday, October 3, 1997, 11:50 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Texas Economic Development Corporation AGENDA: 11:50 Call to Order; Review of Minutes from Meeting of August 20, 1997; Election of Officers of Corporation; Discussion and Ratification of Contract between the TEDC and the Department; Resolution Authorizing Mark Langdale to Execute the Fund Management Agreement with the State Treasurer, Authorizing Mark Langdale and Lane Lanford to issue instructions to the State Treasurer and Authorize the President, Vice President and Secretary to co-approve Corporation expenditures in the amount of $2,001 to $25,000 in accordance with the Corporation's Operating Procedures; Approval to Pay Printing Cost for Global Texas Publications; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: September 25, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9712800 Friday, October 3, 1997, 12:20 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation AGENDA: 12:20, Call to Order; Review of Minutes from Meeting of August 20, 1997; Election of Officers; Overview of Letter of Credit Guaranteed Investment Contract and TSBIDC Floating Rate Demand Revenue Bonds; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: September 25, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9712798 Friday, October 3, 1997, 12:40 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin TEXCAP Financing Corporation AGENDA: 12:40 Call to Order; Review of Minutes from Meeting of August 20, 1997; Election of Officers of Corporation; Public Comments; Adjourn Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: September 25, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9712799 Friday, October 3, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 2:00, Call to Order; Recess into Executive Session; Call back to order; Review of the minutes from the Texas Department of Commerce Policy Board meeting of August 20, 1997; Report from Executive Director; Election of Vice Chair of Governing Board; Election of Secretary of Governing Board; Overview of Internal Auditor's Role and Appointment of Audit Committee and Election of Chairman; Set Governing Board Meeting Dates and Locations; Consider the Appointment of an Investment Officer in Compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act; Consider Final Adoption of Rules Amending the Rules for Linked Deposit Program; Review Department's Budget for FY 1989, 1999; Presentation of the Smart Jobs Fund Grants Awarded through August 31, 1997; Report of TSBIDC Investment Transactions; Report by Texas Workforce Commission; Discuss Advisory Boards or Commissions to be Appointed; Discuss and Direct Staff to Draft Rules for Governing Board's Internal Management and Control; Public Comments; Board Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: September 25, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9712797 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, October 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1001 Trinity, TRS Building, Board Room, Fifth Floor Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Approve September 12th Minutes; 3. Appoint Members to the Advisory Committee on Educator Certificates; 4. Executive Director's Update. a. Budget Report. b. Advisory Committee Update. c. Update on Investigations. d. Other; 5. Update on Input Received on the Framework for Educator Preparation and Certification;6. Discuss the Framework for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET), Visually Impaired Test; 7. Discuss Adoption of the Examination for the Certification of educators in Texas (ExCET), Secondary Health Education Test; 8. Discuss Proposed New 19 TAC, Chapter 232, Subchapter M, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued and Subchapter R, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements, and the Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter V, Continuing Education; 9. Propose New 19 TAC sec.230.512, Emergency Certificates; 10. Propose New 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings and Sanctions, and Chapter 247, Educator's Code of Ethics, and Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC sec.230.414, Certificates for Persons with Criminal Backgrounds; 11. Propose New 19 TAC Chapter 244, Certificate of Completion of Training for Appraisers; 12. Propose new 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Education Preparation, and Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC sec.sec.230.1, General Provisions, 230.2, Purpose of Institutional Accountability System, 230.3, Criteria for Institutional Accountability, and 230.4, The Accreditation Process; 13. Approve the Passing Standards for the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication (TASC) and the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication- American Sign Language (TASC-ASL); 14. Approve the Assessments and Passing Standards to Meet the Basic Skills Requirement for Admission to an Educator Preparation Program 15. Approve the Region 20 Alternative Certification Program for the Administrator (Mid-Management) Certificate; 16. Approve Additional Programs at Entities Currently Approved to Deliver Educator Preparation; 17. Approve the State Partnership with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). 18. Approve Workplace Guidelines for HIV/AIDS and Sexual Harassment; 19 Discuss Proposed EEO and ADA Workplace Policies. Individuals needing translation services or other special accommodations should notify the State Board for Educator Certification by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 1997. Hearing and speech impaired individuals may contact the Board by TDD through Relay Texas (800) 735-2989. Those with other needs may contact Denise Jones at (512) 469-3030. Contact: Dawn Capra, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3005. Filed: September 25, 1997, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9712738 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Legislative/Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Update on 9-1-1 Service Fee Billing Issues and Potential ACSEC Rule Making or Proposed Amendment to Rule 255.4; Consider comments Received and Adoption of Proposed Rules including: 252.5, Local Adoption of State Provision or Rule: 252.6, Wireless Service Fee Proportional Distribution, and Regarding Specific Proportional Distributions of Wireless Service Fees; and 255.10, Notification of Untimely Remittance of Fees; Public Utility Commission Rulemaking and National Activity on N-1-1; ACSEC Filing for Declaratory Order on GTE Relating to 9-1-1 Routing Issues; Other Public Utility Commission or Federal Communications Commission Matters; Approval of April 17, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: September 26, 1997, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9712841 Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Operations and Performance Committee AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: ACSEC Financial Report; Update on Agency Staffing Request to the Legislative Budget Board and Governor's Office Pursuant to General Appropriations Act of the 75th Legislative Session; Review and Consider Agency Audit Matters Including: State Auditor's Audits on Councils of Governments and Follow-up Activity with ACSEC; Annual Internal Audit Report; Telephone Company Audits; Status Report on Audit Resolution Process and Procedural Rules: and Audit of Service Fee Transmittals by Telephone Companies to Districts and Other 9-1-1 Entities Statewide; GTE Service Fee Remittance and Collection; Approval of July 9 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: September 26, 1997, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9712842 Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 1:15 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Poison Control Committee AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Poison Control Financial Report; 1998 Grant Review Process for Poison Control Answering Points (PCAPs); Finalization of FY 1998 Poison Control Budget and Supporting Surcharge Rate; Poison Control Coordinating Committee Report; Phase II, Telecommunications Implementation; Approval of July 9, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: September 26, 1997, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9712843 Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Planning and Implementation Committee AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: FY 1998 and FY 1999 Strategic Plan Financial Impact and Reallocation of Budget Authority; Proposed Amendment to Rule 251.7, Guidelines for Implementing Integrated Services; Update on 9-1-1 and Local Service provider and Wireless Service Provider Activities; Ark-Tex Council of Governments' Regional Plan Amendment; Capital Area Planning Council's Regional Plan Amendment; Capital Area Planning Council Request for Insurance Coverage; City of Corpus Christi's Proposed Withdrawal from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' 9-1-1 Regional Plan; Private Switch Waiver Request from Texas Women's University; Presentation of Lifesafety Solutions, Supplemental ALI; Approval of May 29 and July 9, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: September 26, 1997, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9712844 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Executive Director's Self Evaluation. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: September 26, 1997, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9712845 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: The Committee Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Executive Committee Report on Executive Director's Self Evaluation; Sunset Review Process; Update on Request for Proposal for Data Base Operations and Network Systems Configuration; Poison Control Committee Report; Operations and Performance Committee Report; Planning and Implementation Committee Report; Legislative/Regulatory Committee Report; Approval of August 4, 1997 Commission Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: September 26, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9712846 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. C.E.E.D. UT Permian Basin, SH 191 and FM 1788 Odessa Local Employee Committee, McAllen AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Reading of minutes of August 13, 1997 3. Review progress of current campaign 4. Continue review and refinement of strategies, goals and timelines 5. Review the 1997-98 budget and expenditures 6. Adjourn Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701, (915) 685-7700. Filed: September 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9712806 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3231 North McColl, Suite B McAllen Local Employee Committee, McAllen AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Update on distribution of materials 3. Agencies attending training 4. Results to date 5. Completion of paperwork 6. Questions and Answers 7. Next meeting date 8. Adjourn Contact: Thelma Garza, P.O. Box 187, McAllen, Texas 78505, (956) 686-6331. Filed: September 26, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9712805 Employees Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m.- Orientation- Meeting -- 1:30 p.m. 18th and Brazos Streets, First Floor Auditorium Austin Group Benefits Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Introductions of GBAC Members; 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests; 4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting; 5. Announcements/Updates; 6. ERS Update; 7. Subcommittee Reports; 8. Other Related Benefits Business; 9. Adjournment. Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: September 29, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9712915 Texas Growth Fund Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 11:15 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on August 11, 1997. 2. Receive nominations for and elect a Treasurer. 3. Review and approve Resolution designating signatories on Texas Commerce Bank checking accounts. 4. Review and approve invoice from Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. 5. Receive an activity report from TGF Management Corp. 6. Receive and approve TGF Management Corp's. Fourth Quarter 1997 Budget Request. 7. Review and approve TGF Management Corp's. 1998 Budget Request. 8. Review and approve proposed investment(s). 9. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: September 22, 1997, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9712624 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Tower Building, Room T407, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force-Sterilization Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: developing standards of practice regarding methods and procedures for the sterilization of instruments or objects used in abortion facilities for inclusion in Abortion Facility Licensing Standards; developing standards of practice regarding infection control in abortion facilities for inclusion in Abortion Facility Licensing Standards; drafting rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 139) for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force covering (standards of practice concerning methods and procedures for the sterilization of instruments or objects used in abortion facilities; and standards of practice concerning infection control in abortion facilities); setting of future meeting dates for the subcommittee; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request ADA accommodation, 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: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 23, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9712640 Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Human Services, Region Seven, Building Two, Room 267, 7901 Cameron Road Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force- Personnel Qualifications Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: defining minimum qualifications for all levels of personnel in all aspects of the delivery of care to clients in abortion facilities for inclusion in Abortion Facility Licensing Rules; drafting rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 139) for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force, defining minimum qualifications for all levels of personnel in all aspects of the delivery of care to clients in abortion facilities; setting of future meeting dates for the subcommittee; and public comment. (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request ADA accommodation, 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: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9712690 Monday, October 13, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Texas Department of Human Services, Region Seven, Building Two, Room 267, 7901 Cameron Road Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force-Quality of Care Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: identifying quality of care issues in abortion facilities for inclusion in Abortion Facility Licensing Rules; drafting rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 139) for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force covering quality of care in abortion facilities; setting of future meeting dates for the subcommittee; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (5120 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9712689 Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, The University of Texas Campus Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: Sterilization Subcommittee report (draft rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 139) covering (standards of practice for methods and procedures for the sterilization of instruments or objects used in abortion facilities; and standards of practice for infection control in abortion facilities) for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force; Personnel Qualifications Subcommittee report (draft rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139) defining minimum qualifications for all levels of personnel in all aspects of the delivery of care to clients in abortion facilities); for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force; Quality of Care Subcommittees report (draft rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139) covering the quality of care in abortion facilities for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force; Quality of Care Subcommittee report (draft rules (25 TAC, Chapter 139), covering the quality of care in abortion facilities for inclusion in abortion facility licensing standards); confirming and/or setting of future dates for committee and subcommittee meetings; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (5120 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: September 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9712688 Health Professions Council Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order, 9:30 a.m. 2. Roll Call and Introductions 3. Minutes of August 28, 1997 Meeting 4. Reports of Committee 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6.1 Management Ratios Guidelines 6.2 GSC LAN Support Contract 6.3 Implementation of HB 561 6.4 Implementation of SB 30 7. Announcements 8. Comments from Audience 9. Next Meeting 10. Adjourn Contact: Jane McFarland, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-220, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8550. Filed: September 24, 1997, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9712702 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool Thursday, October 2, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Actuarial/Rating and Benefits Subcommittees (Joint Meeting): 8:00 a.m.; Staffing: 9:30 a.m.; Full Board: 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Lobby, Room 102 Austin Board of Directors and Actuarial/Rating and Benefits (Joint Meeting) Subcommittees; Staffing AGENDA: Some members may participate via teleconference because of difficulty for such members to attend the meeting. I. Actuarial/Rating and Benefits Subcommittees (Joint Meeting) 1. Opening Remarks by Chair of Committees 2. Hiring/Staffing matters: Deliberation regarding the retention of outside actuarial consultant and related matters. Discussion of possible benefit plans, actuarial and rating issues regarding such plans and related matters; Possible formulation of recommendations to full Board regarding the above-referenced matters. 3. Organization/Administrative Matters. Timelines/Future meetings of subcommittees; Other general administrative matters. II. Staffing Committee 1. Opening Remarks by Chair of Committees 2. Hiring/Staffing: Discussion of hiring or staffing needs in the immediate or near future; Possible formulation of recommendations to full Board regarding the above-referenced matters. 3. Other Organizational/Administrative Matters: Timelines/Future meetings of subcommittee; Other general matters. III. Full Board 1. Opening Remarks by Board Chair 2. Organization of Pool Business: Letter Agreement between TDI and the Health Insurance Risk Pool Board; Reports from Subcommittees; Recommendations, if any, from subcommittees; Discussion with outside legal counsel if one has been retained; Benefit plans and related matters, including actuarial and rating issues; Budget and Business Plan; Hiring/Staffing matters and procedures, including deliberations over retention or possible retention of outside consultants and internal staff; Plan of Operation 3. Other Organizational/Administrative Matters. Timelines/Future meetings of subcommittee; Other general administrative matters. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6651. Filed: September 24, 1997, 5:22 p.m. TRD-9712730 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, October 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1512.C: To consider the application of VINCENT L. GUTIERREZ, Houston, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 10-1-97). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 29, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9712883 Friday, October 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Pearland Municipal Court, 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1487.E: In the Matter of the Appeal request by MOHAMMED MEMON (Brazoria County) from a decision of the Texs Catastrophe Property Insurance Association (TCPIA) to deny coverage for damage to contents. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 29, 1997, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9712901 Monday, October 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1594.C: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against VERNON R. REED, Holland, Texas and Temple, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and Variable Contract 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: September 29, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9712884 Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1496.C: To consider the application of JOHN D. COOK, Dallas, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 9-22-97). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 29, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9712885 Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1550.E: In the matter of the Appeal of TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT (formerly known as Travelers Indemnity Company of Rhode Island) from a decision of the TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY (Reset from 10-2-97). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 29, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9712886 Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1701.C: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against SUZANNE M. LUNA, San Antonio, Texas, who holds a Solicitor'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: September 29, 1997, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9712887 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Thursday, October 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Cotton Bowl Room Dallas Board Meeting AGENDA: On October 9, 1997, the Board will call to order, Introductions, comments from the public, R.J. Daum regarding ownership of firms offering surveying services, approval of August 1-2, 1997 minutes; to consider and act upon the director's report, possible revisions to Character, Reputation and Fitness Form, active complaints and show cause actions; Go into executive session for the purpose of J.E. Mortensen v R. Pounds et al (SOAH Docket Number 464-94-0861), Complaint 92- 14, 95-38, 88-7, 92-28. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 for consultation with attorney concerning pending litigation and final actions, Return to Open Session -- Action regarding litigation J.E. Mortensen v. R. Pounds et al (SOAH Docket Number 464-94-0861), Complaint 92-14, 95-38, 88-7, 92-28. Committee Reports: RPLS Examination Committee, LSLS Examination Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Highway Issues Committee, Oil Well Issues Committee, Legislation Needs, Rules, Possible consideration of Rule regarding a two-step process, notification of interested parties, default judgements, procedures for applicants who have passed the FS exam in another state. Revision to Rule 663.20 regarding criminal convictions. Correspondence acknowledged, Other Business: Availability of electronic roster, Requirements for providing surveys on diskette (Rule 661.46), List of courses meeting requirements of Section 15, Future agenda items and meetings, comments from the public. 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 are requested to contact Sandy Smith (512) 452-9427 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-9427. Filed: September 26, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9712847 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Thursday, October 2, 1997, 9:30 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 sanctions and/or penalties against the Respondent, Ronald Winston, for failing to maintain insurance requirements to the Department in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.75.40(b), for failing to provide proof of insurance in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.75.40(e), and for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated articles 8861 (the Act) sec.5B, pursuant to the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated articles 8861 and 9100 and the Texas Government Code chapter 2001 (APA) and 16 TAC chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 22, 1997, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9712622 Thursday, October 2, 1997, 10:00 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 sanctions and/or penalties against the Respondent, Jose Alfredo Gonzalez, who advertised for the contracting of air conditioning and refrigeration work without a license in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.75.22(a), pursuant to the Texas Civil Statutes Annotated articles 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code Annotated sec.2001 (the APA) and 16 TAC sec.sec.60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 22, 1997, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9712623 Tuesday, October 7, 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 reopen the Administrative Hearing held on September 17, 1997, to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, James Renfroe, and to determine whether the Respondence violated the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 8861 (the Act) sec.sec.3B and 5(a) and 16 Tex. Admin. Code sec.75.22(a), as alleged in the Department's Notice of Administrative Hearing filed on August 19, 1997, pursuant to the Act and Texas Civil Statutes Annotated article 9100, the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC sec.sec.60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 26, 1997, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9712839 Texas Lottery Commission Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair will: Call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the August 18, 1997, Committee Meeting; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, on the issue of cardminder sales and/or proceeds as they relate to the 35% Charitable Distribution requirement; consideration, public comment, and possible action including recommendations, regarding notification requirements as they related to day and/or time change license amendments after October 1, 1997, pursuant to HB 2086; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding a training program pursuant to HB 2086; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding payments for license fee amendments; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding door prizes and/or raffles pursuant to HB 2086; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding a training program pursuant to HB 2086; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding the necessity for an advertising fund pursuant to HB 2086; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding symbols on Pull-Tabs pursuant to HB 2086; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, on the Charitable Bingo Operations Budget; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding the necessity for rulemaking pursuant to HB 2086; report from Mike Pitcock, Security Director, on security cases and consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations on report; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding eight liners and phone card machines; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding the payment of sales tax on bingo products; consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations, regarding future agenda items for future Bingo Advisory Committee; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 344-5120 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 344-5113. Filed: September 22, 1997, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9712617 Monday, October 6, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; report by the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible discussion and/or action based on the Chair's report; consideration of and possible action on BABN and Dittler Brothers, Inc. asset purchase agreement; consideration of and possible action, including adoption of amendments, on 16 TAC sec.402.567, concerning the Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration of and possible action on the Executive Director's review of State Officials' campaign donations and other related matters; consideration of and possible action on possible GTECH contract amendment regarding the proposal to acquire LEDs; status report on the lottery Operations and Services Request for Proposals; status report and possible discussion on the audit of the lottery operator; consideration of and possible action, including adoption, on the agency's internal audit charter; status report and possible discussion on the acquisition of a location for the Lottery headquarters; status report, possible discussion and possible action on the state audit report relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; consideration and possible action, including adoption on Chapters 1,6 and/or 8 of the Personnel Policy Manual; consideration and possible action on the Texas Lottery's FY 1998-1999 advertising program; status report, possible discussion and possible actionincluding implementation on legislation; consideration and possible action on lottery prizewinner's educational seminars; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; consideration of the status of possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; report by the Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the agency's financial status, budget and budget goals for FY 1998 and FY 1999, HUB performance, status of implementation of 16 TAC sec.401.369 and FTE status; report by the Charitable Bingo Operations Director and possible discussion and/or action on the licensing and audit status of the division and possible issues relating to the Bingo Advisory Committee; Texas Lottery Commission Employee service recognition; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 344-5113. Filed: September 26, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712849 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, October 3, 1997, 10:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Termination Request, 10:15 a.m. -- Barney Rubinstein, MD, Big Spring, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:45 a.m. -- Paris Bransford, MD, Pasadena, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- J. Jesus Diaz, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m. -- Frank Stuart Murphy, DO, Longview, Texas Termination Request, 12:45 p.m. -- Laura Langley, MD, Orange, Texas Termination Request, 1:45 p.m. -- Rafael Verduzco, MD, Sugar Land, Texas Modification Request, 2:15 p.m. -- James Michael Stanton, MD, Houston, Texas Termination Request, 3:00 p.m. -- Arthur William Kratz, DO, Dallas, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:30 p.m. -- Ramiro De Los Santos, MD, Eagle Pass, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:30 p.m. -- Bernice Anderson, DO, Port Aransas, Texas Termination Request, 4:00 p.m. -- Horace Burnard Halbert Jr, MD, Midway, Texas Executive Session under 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, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: September 24, 1997, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9712715 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Executive Session. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: September 22, 1997, 12:20 p.m. TRD-9712615 Thursday, October 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Natural Resources Center, Conference Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introduction/Minutes. II. Characterization Report Approval III. FY 1998 Contractor Selection IV. Regional Monitoring Strategy Goals and Objectives V. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, TAMU-CC, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: September 23, 1997, 11:10 p.m. TRD-9712641 Thursday, October 2, 1997, 1.30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: September 24, 1997, 11:29 p.m. TRD-9712704 Monday, October 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100 Austin 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 ONION CREEK WASTEWATER CORPORATION for a change in sewer rates effective September 1, 1997 for its service area located in Travis County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1589. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 26, 1997, 11:21 p.m. TRD-9712817 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: State Office of Administrative Hearings SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1704; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0819-PWS-E; QUADVEST, INC.; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed July 3, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain action of Quadvest, Inc., for water code violations in Harris, Montgomery and Waller Counties, Texas. The hearing will allow Quadvest, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel 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 Quadvest, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Quadvest, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80 and 290; and the Rules of Procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 26, 1997, 11:21 p.m. TRD-9712848 Monday, November 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1709; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0034-IHW-E; DJLJ CORPORATION Doing Business As TANK WASH USA, INC.; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed January 22, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain action of DJLJ Corporation Doing Business As Tank Wash USA, Inc. for solid waste disposal act violations in Harris County, Texas. The hearing will allow DJLJ Corporation Doing Business As DBA Tank Wash USA., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel 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 DJLJ Corporation Doing Business As Tank Wash USA, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. DJLJ Corporation Doing Business As Tank Wash USA, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 361; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80 and 335; 40 Code of Federal Regulations Chapters 262, 265, and 270; and the Rules of Procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 26, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9712854 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1708: TNRCC Docket Number 97-0058-AIR-E; TREVOR BOYCE ASSOCIATES INC.; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed July 17, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain action of Trevor Boyce Associates Inc. for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Liberty County, Texas. The hearing will allow Trevor Boyce Associates Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel 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 Trevor Boyce Associates Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Trevor Boyce Associates Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 382; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80, 115, and 116; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, Mail Code 103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6363. Filed: September 26, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9712853 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1705; TNRCC Docket Number 97-1452-PWS-E; MERLENE MIXSON, doing business as RIDGE RIVER WATER SYSTEMS; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed May 29, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain action of Merlene Mixon, doing business as Ridge River Water Systems for health and safety code violations in Travis County, Texas. The hearing will allow Merlene Mixon, doing business as Ridge River Water Systems, the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel 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 , Merlene Mixon, doing business as Ridge River Water Systems, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Merlene Mixon, doing business as Ridge River Water Systems, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80 and 290; 40 Code of Federal Regulations Chapters 262, 265, and 270; and the Rules of Procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 26, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9712852 Friday, November 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1707; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0666-IHW-E; LONGVIEW REFINING ASSOCIATES, INC. ; A hearing before an Administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed July 14, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain action of Longview Refining Associates, Inc. for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Gregg County, Texas. The hearing will allow Longview Refining Associates, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel 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 , Longview Refining Associates, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Longview Refining Associates, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 361; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80 and 335; 40 Code of Federal Regulations Chapters 262, and 270; and the Rules of Procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 26, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9712850 Tuesday, November 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1710; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0294-IHW-E; ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. ; A hearing before an Administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed April 30, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain action of Rollins Environmental Services, Inc.; solid waste disposal act violations in Harris County, Texas. The hearing will allow Rollins Environmental Services, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel 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 , Longview Refining Associates, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Longview Refining Associates, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80 and 335; 40 Code of Federal Regulations Chapters 262, and the Rules of Procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 26, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9712855 Monday, November 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eleventh Floor Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1711; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0592-IHW-E; BRITE- SOL SERVICES, INC.; A hearing before an Administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed June 27, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain action of Brite-Sol Services, Inc.; for solid waste disposal act violations in Harris County, Texas. The hearing will allow Brite-Sol Services, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel 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 ,Brite-Sol Services, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Brite-Sol Services, the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80 and 335; 40 Code of Federal Regulations Chapters 262, 265 and 270; and the Rules of Procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; (512) 239- 6363. Filed: September 26, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9712857 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 7:00 p.m. East Montgomery County Courthouse, 1035 South Highway 59 New Caney 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 MCNICK RECYCLING, INC. for issuance of proposed Air Permit Number 31596 to authorize construction of a used oil filter processing facility location approximately 500 feet west of Highway 59 and approximately 600 feet north of Route Two, McCleskey Road, in Montgomery County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0716. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: September 26, 1997, 11:21 p.m. TRD-9712818 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Friday, October 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Arlington Marriott Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive Arlington Board AGENDA: I. Public Comment II. Introduction of new board members III. Election of board officers and committee appointments IV. Appointment of representatives to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners V. Approval of Minutes of June 13, 1997 board meeting VI. Committee Report A. Investigation Committee 1. Review and possible action on Agreed Order numbers 97143, 97151, 97172, 97053, 97131, 97133, 97163 2. Review and possible action on case number 97075 3. Discussion of FY1997 investigative activities B. Rules Committee 1. Review and possible adoption of changes to sec.329.1, regarding applications, as published in the July 22, 1997, Texas Register 2. Review and possible adoption of changes to sec.329.5, regarding foreign trained applicants, as published in the July 22, 1997, Texas Register 3. Review and possible adoption of changes to sec.343.3 referral requirements, as published in the July 22, 1997, Texas Register 4. Review and possible adoption of changes to sec.329.3, regarding temporary licenses (PTA) as published in the July 22, 1997, Texas Register VII. Review and possible action on a board approved credentials evaluation checklist VIII. Executive Director's Report IX. Presiding Officer's Report X. Discussion of future meeting dates and items for consideration XI. Adjournment Note: The Board reserves the right to go into executive session on any of the above agenda items. Contact: John Maline, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas (512) 305-6900. Filed: September 24, 1997, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9712723 Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.010, Capitol Complex Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll Call Welcome and Introductions Minutes of July 1997 TOP Meeting Introduction of New Consumer Advisory Members Welcome of Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Members Development of Long Range State Plan Update of CDC Grant "On the Right Track" Other Business Adjourn Contact: Jerry Ann Robinson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2399, (512) 424-6042. Filed: September 22, 1997, 12:20 p.m. TRD-9712616 Texas Department of Public Safety Monday, October 6, 1997, Noon. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Public Comment Administrative Rule on Acceptance of Out of State Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certification, 37 TAC, sec.sec.23.102, 23.101 Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Gegetta Lynn Hamilton Notice of Assistance: 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, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424- 2000, extension 3700. Filed: September 25, 1997, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9712736 Monday, October 6, 1997, Noon. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Austin Public Safety Commission REVISED AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Real Estate Matters Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Public Comment Administrative Rule on Acceptance of Out of State Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certification, 37 TAC, sec.sec.23.102, 23.101 Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Gegetta Lynn Hamilton Continuation of Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Marcus Hilton Notice of Assistance: 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, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424- 2000, extension 3700. Filed: September 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9712743 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Lt. Governor's Hearing Room, State Capitol Austin AGENDA: The Public Utility Commissioners will meet with the Joint Interim Committee on the Use of Municipal Rights of Way, to participate in public testimony. Contact: Amy Kelly, Room 905, Sam Houston Building, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-2076. Filed: September 22, 1997, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9712621 Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Numbers 17180, 15840, 15015, 17713, 16705, 17899, 14965, 17321, 17453, 17575, 17585 and 17692; Project Number 14908; Activities in wholesale electric power market; Electric industry restructuring; Project Number 18000, Informal Dispute Resolution; Docket Numbers 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065, 17579, 17587, 17781, 17775, 17146, 17390, 17628, 17638, 17663, 17666, 17681, 17685, 17699, 17708, 17706, 17755, and 17756; Project Numbers 17531, 17296, 17265, 15452, 16899, 16900, and 16901; Permanent Local Number Portability; Project Number 17620; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to FCC Docket Number CC-97-137 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project Number 17308, Tecommunications and Electric Rulemaking dnd Project Agenda by Fiscal Year; Project Number 17709, Review of Agency Rules in Accordance with H.B. 1, Article IX, sec.167; Application for renewal of state certification for telecommunications relay services; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Agency plans, priorities and budgets for the coming biennium, Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9712655 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16189. Petition of MFS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC. For Arbitration of Pricing of Unbundled Loops. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9712662 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16196: Petition of TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. For Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712663 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16226: Petition of AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST, INC. For Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712664 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16285: PETITION OF MCI TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATE, MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, INC. For Arbitration and Request for Mediation Under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712665 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16290: PETITION OF AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. AND ITS LOCAL EXCHANGE OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES For Arbitration with SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712666 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 16455: PETITION OF SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P. For Arbitration of Interconnection Rates, Terms, Conditions, and Prices From SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712667 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17065: PETITION OF BROOKS FIBER COMMUNICATIONS OF TEXAS, INC. FOR ARBITRATION WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712668 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17579: APPLICATION OF AT&T COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST, INC. FOR COMPULSORY ARBITRATION OF FURTHER ISSUES TO ESTABLISH AN INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN AT&T AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712669 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17587: REQUEST OF MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATE, MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, INC. FOR CONTINUING ARBITRATION OF CERTAIN UNRESOLVED PROVISIONS OF THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCIM AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712670 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 17781: COMPLAINT OF MCI AGAINST SWB FOR VIOLATION OF COMMISSION ORDER IN DOCKET NUMBER 16285, REGARDING CABS ORDERING AND BILLING PROCESSING. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: September 23, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9712671 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: 1. Review and approval of the Biennial Operating Plan for submission to the Department of Information Resources. 2. Consideration of responses to Requests for Offers on Year 2000 contract programming services which were approved on September 16, 1997 and action thereon as may be appropriate. 3. Review of Fiscal 1988 workplans for the ITS Division and action thereon as may be appropriate. 4. Approval of extension of short-term procurement for computer programming services for Year 2000 conversion project through the end of October 1997 or until such time as the Year 2000 conversion contract programming services which were approved on September 16, 1997 are in place. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-6827, (512) 463-7033. Filed: September 22, 1997, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9712633 Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: 1. Application by Texas Municipal Power Agency for Acceptance of Collateral Bond with Extension to Letter of Credit securing Collateral bond, Permit Number 26C, Gibbons Creek Lignite Mine, Grimes County, Texas. 2. Application by Texas Municipal Power Agency for Acceptance of Collateral Bond with Extension to Letter of Credit securing Collateral Bond, Permit Number 38C, Gibbons Lignite Mine V. Grimes County, Texas. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Presentation of these items is necessary to protect the public by ensuring the continuation of the financial ability to secure and reclaim mined areas within the state. Without immediate Commission action these items will expire on September 30, 1997. Contact: Marcy Spraggins, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 6752. Filed: September 23, 1997, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9712674 Friday, October 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Hilton Hotel Southwest, 6780 Southwest Freeway, Southwest Grand Ballroom, Lobby Level Houston AGENDA: The Commission will hear public comment regarding safety and service of rail providers in Texas. 9:30 a.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. 9:45 a.m. -- Speakers' comments to the Commission 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. -- Closing remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Williamson, and Commissioner Rylander 4:00 p.m. -- Adjournment by Chairman Matthews (time will depend on number of speakers). The Commission may also take a break for lunch, but the time and length will be determined by the number of speakers. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: September 25, 1997, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9712767 Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: September 26, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9712856 Recycling Market Development Board Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Austin Hyatt Regency-Foothills II, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order-Passing of Chair to Mr. William G. Burnett, Executive Director, Texas Department of Transportation II. Announcements III. Reading of Minutes of June 26, 1997 Meeting IV. Old Business: Report on State Purchaser's Buy Recycled Training V. New Business: 1) Consideration of RMDB action plan for fiscal year 1998. 2) Report on "State of Texas: Evaluation of Procurement and Reporting Practices for Environmentally Preferable Products." 3) Report on TNRCC marketing initiatives for scrap tires. 4) Consideration of resolution recognizing the Recycling Coalition of Texas and the Texas Corporate Recycling Council for their unified efforts in "closing the loop" and in developing markets for recyclables in Texas. 5) Report on TNRCC- Habitat for Humanity Recycled Content Home Project. 6) Report on Texas Recycles Day and America Recycles Day. VI. Public Comment VII. Adjourn. Contact: Terry Robinson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 620, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5344. Filed: September 24, 1997, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9712684 Texas Municipal Retirement System Friday, October 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin Advisory Committee on Retirement Matters AGENDA: To hear and approve Minutes of the regular October 25, 1996 meeting and joint meeting with the Board of Trustees on May 23, 1997; review functions and role of committee; orientation on TMRS issues, initiatives; review benefit changes resulting from 1997 legislation. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: September 24, 1997, 11:53 a.m. TRD-9712705 Secretary of State Monday, October 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.030 Austin Election Advisory Committee AGENDA: Welcoming Remarks; roll call and introduction of members; appointment of elections advisory committee chair and vice-chair; introductory remarks; overview of secretary of state election night returns system; overview of process/introduction of key personnel; features of the system; charges for election night returns services; approval of operations manual; designation of one or more of elections advisory committee members to be present on election night; closing remarks. Contact: Kim Sutton, P.O. Box 12060, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5650. Filed: September 23, 1997, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9712647 State Securities Board Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m., Rescheduled from September 12, 1997. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held for the purpose of determining whether the agent registration of Lawrence Wade Dueitt should be revoked. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: September 24, 1997, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9712695 Monday, October 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m., Rescheduled from August 25, 1997. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held to determine whether cease and desist, revocation, fine and denial or registration orders will be issued against fifteen respondents in a previously filed case, IN THE MATTER OF THE EXHANGE HOUSE, INC., et al., State Office of Administrative Hearing Docket Number 312-97-0760. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: September 25, 1997, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9712770 Structural Pest Control Board Tuesday, October 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 3.120 Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Approval of Board Minutes of August 12, 1997. II. Public Comment. III. Consider Proposals for Decision on Docket Number 472-97-0513, Steve Wickersham dba Reliant Termite and Pest; Docket Number 472-97-1121, Edwin Earl England; Docket Number 472-97-1123, Anthony Walker dba A+ Pest Control; Docket Number 472-97-1126, Nosa A. Edokpayi dba Gold N Eagle Pest Management; Docket Number 472-97-1128, Gregory Lyons dba Payless Pest Control; and Docket Number 472-97-1129, Henry Toney dba Texas Tree Service IV. Committee Report on Non-Pesticide Use. V. Committee Report from Termite Treatment Committee to Include Baits. VI. Discussion of Possible Amendments to sec. 591.21, Definitions, 599.4, Termite Treatment Disclosure Documents and sec.599.6, Real Estate Inspection Reports. VII. Review Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements. VIII. Executive Director's Report. IX. Board Meeting Scheduled for December 9, 1997 and February 10, 1998. Proposed Board Meeting Dates for Remainder of 1998-April 30, 1998, June 18, 1998, September 10, 1998 and December 1, 1998. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: September 25, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9712801 Texas State Technical College System Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1414 Colorado Street Austin Board of Regents Search Committee AGENDA: The Board of Regents Search Committee will meet and take possible action on recommendations, if any, to the full Board of Regents regarding Search Committee Meeting. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: September 25, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9712732 Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:02 a.m. 1414 Colorado Street Austin Board of Regents Search Committee Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided for in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075: Discuss Chancellor search process and review applications for the position. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: September 25, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9712733 The University of Houston System Monday, October 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Conference Room One, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, UH System Offices Houston Board of Regents-Various Committees AGENDA: Committees/Subcommittees Academic/Student Affairs Constituent/External Affairs Asset Management Facilities Planning/Physical Plant Compensation/Human Resources Administration/Finance Risk Management Executive Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: September 29, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9712900 The University of Texas at Austin Wednesday, October 1, 1997, 1:00 p.m. (Executive Session) 21st and San Jacinto, Ex-Students' Association Building (Legends) Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men AGENDA: Convene into Open Session, Recess into Executive Session, Reconvene in Open Session, Approve Minutes of August 7, 1997, Items from Executive Session, Longhorn Foundation, Major Gifts and Planned Giving, Awards, Schedule/Schedule Changes, Tickets/Ticket Policy, New Business, Old Business and Adjourn. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5757. Filed: September 25, 1997, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9712769 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday-Friday, October 2-3, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Tower Two, Room 225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: The Board will be taking action on Agreed Orders in disciplinary cases listed on the complete agenda as filed with the Texas Register. The Board will take action on those rules listed on the agenda. The Board will also consider the September Exam Results, elect officers, appoint April Examination Committees, and other items reflected on the attached agenda. The Board may go into executive session to discuss contemplated and pending litigation, and the responsibilities of the Executive Director. In addition, the Board will discuss and possibly take action on law suits to be brought under the Veterinary Licensing Act, sec.22, relating to corporate purchase of the assets of a veterinary practice. The revised agenda is being filed to include the discussion and possible action on law suits to be brought under the Veterinary Licensing Act, relating to corporate purchase of the assets of veterinary practices. Other changes include the removal of the continued status on two docketed cases reflected on the agenda. Additional revisions include clarifying which adopted rules are new and which are amendments to existing rules. Under proposed rules, the rules to be repealed and the ones to be amended have also been specified. Under Executive Director's Report, an update on two docketed cases under appeal have been removed. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800- 735-2989 within 72 hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: September 25, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9712794 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House Bill 2777; (2) proposed incentive and sanction rule for local workforce boards; (3) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (4) recommendations to TCWEC of operations plans of local workforce development boards; (5) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (6) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds and (7) Employment and Training state plan. Discussion regarding Revision of rules related to the TANF employment program and rules related to Full Employment Pilot Project; EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases, and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Docket 40; Consideration and adoption on hearing notices in drug cases, of policies on the adoption of precedent cases and revision of precedent manual; Discussion regarding standards of proof in unemployment benefits cases involving drug testing; and set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: September 22, 1997, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9712634 Regional Meetings Meetings filed September 22, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Executive Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Executive Conference Room, Austin, September 25, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9712625. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, September 25, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9712626. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, September 25, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Dee Bonorden, 900 Wheelock, Hearne, Texas 77859, (409) 279-3200, fax: (409) 279- 3631.TRD-9712618. Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, September 26, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957- 5222. TRD-9712605. Lamb County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, October 9, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950. TRD-9712619. Meetings filed September 23, 1997 Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Construction Cost Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, September 26, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, TRD-9712639. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legislative Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room B, First Floor, Dallas, September 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9712643. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review/Transportation Committee, met at Woodville Inn, 201 North Magnolia, Woodville, September 25, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75971, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9712673. Harris County Appraisal, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, September 26, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957-5291. TRD- 9712648. North Texas Tollway Authority, Budget Committee, met at 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, September 26, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD- 9712638. Meetings filed September 24, 1997 Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Seventh, Gatesville, September 30, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865-6593. TRD- 9712691. Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Seventh, Gatesville, September 30, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865-6593. TRD- 9712693. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors' Regular Meeting, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, October 1, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9712713. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 440 Highway 79 South, Henderson, September 25, 1997, at Noon, Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071. TRD-9712699. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, September 30, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9712724. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9712720. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 6, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9712721. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Joint Meeting of the Research and Technology Committee and the Aquifer Management Planning Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9712729. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, September 29, 1997 at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9712711. North Texas Tollway Authority, met at Arlington Marriott Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, September 29, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9712680. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at Tascosa County Club, North Western Street, Amarillo, October 2, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372-3381. TRD-9712726. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Central Regional Wastewater System Right-of- Way Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, September 30, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9712712. Meetings filed September 25, 1997 East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors, met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, October 1, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9712773. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, met at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, October 2, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mr. Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Middland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD-9712774. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, September 30, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9712768. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, September 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9712795. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, October 2, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9712734. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, September 30, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9712771. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, Woodlands, October 2, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams, or Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588- 1111. TRD-9712772. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Director's Meeting, met at Fort Griffin Restaurant, Highwy 180, Albany, October 1, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perrins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (940) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9712758. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet October 15 and 16, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9712775. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Board of Directors Special Meeting, met at Holiday Inn Select LBJ Northeast, Cottonwood Room, 11350 LBJ Freeway at South Jupiter, Dallas, October 1, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (904) 873-1131. TRD-9712744. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Executive Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, October 2, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD- 9712735. Meetings filed September 26, 1997 Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors, met at 210 Lufkin Avenue, Board Meeting Room, October 1, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Neighbors, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632- 7795, fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9712851. Brazos River Authority, Administration and Audit Committee Board of Directors, will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, October 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-07555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9712836. Brazos River Authority, Water Utilization Committee Board of Directors, will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, October 6, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 7671407555, (254) 776- 1441. TRD-9712837. Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Board, will meet at 2902 West Fourth Street, Plainview, October 8, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John Williams, P.O. Box 99, Sanford, Texas 79078, (806) 865-3325. TRD- 9712820. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room B, First Floor, Dallas, September 30, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9712831. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, September 30, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9712833. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, Dallas, September 30, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9712832. Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors, met at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, September 30, 1997, Noon. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (940) 322-6928. TRD- 9712815. Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, October 2, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9712834. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 North Main, ARB Conference Room, Cleburne, September 30 and October 1-2, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 West Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986. TRD-9712835. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, October 2, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488 (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9712807. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, met at "B" Ro om, Municipal Plaza building, 114 West Commerce, San Antonio, October 1, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ericksonelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9712804. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, met at Fourth Floor Conference Room, Bexar County Public Works, 233 North Pecos, San Antonio, October 3, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9712803. Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular monthly meeting, met at 206 FM 3099, Breckenridge, October 2, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (254) 559- 6180. TRD-9712816. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board will meet at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, October 15, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9712840. Meetings filed September 29, 1997 Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at Interface Industries Recycling Center, 510 Industrial Boulevard, Marble Falls, October 2, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Risley, 15800 Highway 620 North, Austin, Texas 78717, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9712882. Central Texas Economic Development District, Board of Directors Meeting, will meet at Clifton Armory, Clifton Municipal Park, Clifton, October 16, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bruce Gaines, P.O. Box 154118, Waco, Texas 76715, (254) 799-0258. TRD-9712913. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Revised Agenda, met at Kempner Water Supply Corporation Offices, Highway 190, Kempner, October 2, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9712876.