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 Aerospace Commission Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference Room 119, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Commissioners Meeting AGENDA: Welcome and call to order Approval of last meeting's minutes Staff Reports and Discussion Old Business New Business Summary of Votes, Orders, Decisions, or other Actions Taken Adjourn Contact: Larry Griffin, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711-2088, (512) 936- 4822. Filed: October 3, 1997, 12:57 p.m. TRD-9713167 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TS and GRA Board Room, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board AGENDA: Opening Remarks and Welcome Review and approval on minutes of last meeting- August 13, 1997 Review and approval of Fiscal Affairs Reports of Officers and Directors Discussion and Action: New Business: Review of telephone messages; Hot Spots Annual Reports/Renewal Requests; Addition to Hot-Spots Requests; Special Project Predator Control Request; Menard County Animal Damage Control Committee; Scheduling of next meeting. Unfinished Business: Review status of Texas Animal Health Audit 1997; Review Status of Various Committees and Projects; Reprinting of Coping with Coyotes Bulletin; Report from Gary Nunley- Animal Damage Control. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76903-3543, (915) 659-8777. Filed: October 2, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9713087 Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Harris County Extension Center, #2 Abercrombie Drive Houston Texas Rice Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Approve Minutes of Precious meeting Discussion and Action: Financial Report; Review Crop Acreage and Production Information; Adjust Budget, if Necessary; Consider and Determine Administrative Services for Texas Rive Producers Board. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn. Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274, 1-800-888- 7423. Filed: October 7, 1997, 11:58 p.m. TRD-9713344 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 -- Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Announcement of Executive Session: 1. Executive session: a. Briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 4. Approval of minutes of September 26, 1997 meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Approval of Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 1998; discussion, comment, possible vote. 7. Public comment. 8. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: October 7, 1997, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9713320 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, October 17, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 309 North Water Street, Water Street Seafood Restaurant Corpus Christi AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests: membership/election of officers; strategic plan/statewide service delivery meeting discussion; border initiative update; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: October 8, 1997, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9713392 Texas Animal Health Commission Monday, October 13, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin New Commissioner Training AGENDA: I. Presentation of New Commissioner Training- Module I (Enabling Legislation; TAHC Regulations; Open Meetings; Open Records; Administrative Procedure; Conflict of Interest; Ethics) Contact: Tiffany Norvell, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966; (512) 719- 0714, tiffanyn@tahc.state.tx.us Filed: October 2, 1997, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9713110 Monday, October 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Oversight Committee AGENDA: I. Discussion of Fy 1997 Budget II. Discussion and possible action regarding contracts, purchases, and leases greater than $5000. III. Discussion and possible action regarding the Biennial Operating Plan. Contact: Tiffany Norvell, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966; (512) 719- 0714, tiffanyn@tahc.state.tx.us Filed: October 2, 1997, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9713111 Monday, October 13, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: I. Discussion pertaining to the interviewing of applicants for the Assistant Executive Director for Administration position of Human Resources hiring practices, policies, and procedures. II. Executive Session. This session is closed to the general public and/or TAHC Staff and is authorized by sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code which authorizes a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment or employment of a public officer or employee. III. Discussion and possible action regarding audit reports completed by the State Auditor's Office and agency action taken. Note: This meeting will adjourn at this juncture on Monday October 13, 1997 and will reconvene at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 1997. V. Approval of Minutes VI. Special Presentation VII. Executive Director Report VIII. Discussion and possible action regarding the Brucellosis-Free Planning Project report IX. Discussion and possible action regarding the Oversight Committee X. Discussion and possible action regarding the Biennial Operating Plan XI. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed amendments to sec.sec.49.1 and 51.2 of Title 4, Part II of the Texas Administrative Code. XII. Discussion and possible action regarding the Selection Committee. XIII. Recognition of Public Comment. XIV. Conclusions Contact: Tiffany Norvell, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966; (512) 719- 0714, tiffanyn@tahc.state.tx.us Filed: October 2, 1997, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9713112 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 200 East Riverside, Conference Room 101 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Introductions; Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting. II. Report on Stateside HEAT Program, Patty Gonzales, Texas Department of Public Safety. III. Director/Staff Report; Budget, Travel Grant Analysis and Adjustments, Grant Monitoring, and Public Awareness. IV. Proposed ATPA Rule Defining "Motor Vehicle Insurance" and "Motor Vehicle", 43 TAC sec.57.48, published August 29, 1997, 22 Tex Reg 8611. V. Proposed Repeal of ATPA Rule Relating to Preparation of 1994 Assessment Form, 1 TAC sec.4.47. VI. Proposed Amendment of ATPA Rule Relating to Preparation of the ATPA Assessment Form, 43 TAC sec.57.48. VII. Distribution of Funds from Grantees Declining Fiscal Year 1998 ATPA Grant. VIII. Disposition of ATPA Equipment from Discontinued Programs. IX. ATPA Assessment Fee Refund Request by Seguros Interamericana, S.A. (Mexican Casualty Company). X. State Law Requirements on Advisory Committees. XI. Report on Grantee Advisory Committee Meeting, October 15, 1997. XII. Identification and Review of Legislative Issues. XIII. Public Comment. XIV. Adjournment. Contact: Agustin (Gus) De La Rosa, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4605. Filed: October 7, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9713364 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, October 9, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Conference Room 3W.9, State Capitol Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Executive Session A. Consideration of applicants for Executive Director position B. Consideration of exempt salaries III. Other Business A. Action/announcements related to Executive Director position B. Action/announcements related to exempt salaries IV. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: October 2, 1997, 1:54 p.m. TRD-9713080 Friday, October 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Conference Room 3W.9, State Capitol Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Executive Session A. Consideration of applicants for Executive Director position III. Other Business A. Action/announcements related to Executive Director position IV. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: October 2, 1997, 1:54 p.m. TRD-9713081 Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Discussion of Proposed Issues A. Midwestern State University- lease purchase of laboratory, clinical and scientific equipment B. Texas Public Finance Authority- General Obligation Refunding Bonds C. Texas Public Finance Authority-Building Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds D. Texas Veterans Land Board- Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, Fund II Series 1997A Bonds E. Texas Veterans Land Board- Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, Fund II Series 1997B Taxable Bonds F. Texas Veterans Land Board- Veterans' Land bonds, Series 1998 G. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series D; Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1997 Series E; Taxable Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series F IV. Other Business- Discussion of memorandum of understanding between the Texas Bond Review Board and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs V. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9713268 Texas School for the Deaf Friday, October 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Policy Committee AGENDA: (a) Policy Amendments BF Board Policy CDA Other Revenues DCD Employment Practices: At-Will Employment DNB Accountability: Return to Probationary Status FD Admissions and Attendance Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: October 2, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9713100 Friday, October 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee AGENDA: (a) Consideration of Investment Report for period 6/1/97-8/31/97 (c) Consideration of Internal Auditing Report for 1997 Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: October 2, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9713098 Friday, October 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 25, 1997 Meeting 3. Audience speakers to Address the Board; Introduction of Visitors 4. Business for Information Purposes -- a. Executive Director's Report; b. Architect's Report; c. Safe and Drug Free Schools 5. Board Reports and Action Items (a) Standing Committee Reports (1) Policy Committee (a) Policy Amendments: BF Board Policy; CDA Other Revenues: Investments; DCD Employment Practices: At-Will Employment; DNB Accountability: Return to Probationary Status; FD Admissions and Attendance (2) Budget and Audit Committee (a) Consideration of Investment Report for period 6/1/97-8/31/97 (b) Consideration of Internal Audit Report for 1997 AGENDA: c. Consent Agenda* (1) Consideration of Professional Contracts, (2) Acceptance of Donation: IBM computer and Speech Viewer III d. Other Action Items (1) Consideration of 1997-1998 Student Code of Conduct (2) Consideration of PDAS Procedures and Appraisal Calendar (3) Food Services Consideration (4) Consideration of Administrative Pay Scales (c) Consideration of continuing TSD Governing Board Scholarship Fund 6. Closed Meeting(s) a. Review of Executive Director Evaluation Goals 7. Reports or Discussion by Individual Board Members Adjournment Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: October 2, 1997, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9713097 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public Comment. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from the August 21, 1997 Meeting. Discussion and Approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum Report. Update on Review of Financial Disclosures by the Internal Auditor for the ECI Executive Director and the Board Members of the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervenion. Discussion and Approval of Internal Audit Committee Recommendations of Audit Activities for the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Discussion of Federal Compliance Issue regarding Natural Environments. Update of Funding Adjustments for Intervention Programs for Fiscal Year 1998. Update on Physician Involvement Program. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9713252 Thursday-Friday, October 16-17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Advisory Committee AGENDA: October 16, 1997 Call to order. Chair report. Briefings. Break for lunch. Subcommittee Meetings. Evening Break. October 17, 1997 Executive Director and Council Report. Early Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional Survey Report. Subcommittee reports. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9713253 State Employee Charitable Campaign Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Midwest State University, Hardin Building Board Room, 3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls Local Employee Committee -- Red River Area AGENDA: Call to Order Campaign Update Next Steps Wrap up Campaigns Adjourn Contact: Juliy Divine, LCM, 624 Indiana, Suite 304, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (940) 322-8638. Filed: October 6, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9713274 Texas Board of Professional Engineers Friday, October 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin General Issues Committee AGENDA: 1. A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 10:00 a.m. B. Roll Call C. Recognize Visitors 2. Discuss and Possibly Act on Issued for the Residential Foundation Committee. 3. Discuss and Possibly Act on Communications Received. a. Position Paper Regarding Amicus Curiae b. Issues Regarding Unsolicited Advertisements. c. Issues Regarding Utility Poles and Section 20(f) Exemption. d. Requests to Serve on Committees. e. Design-Build and Alternative Project Delivery Methods. 4. Discuss and Possibly Act on Ad Hoc Committee Issues. a. Industry and Education Advisory Committee. b. New Member Training Committee. c. Architect-Engineer Liaison Committee 5. Discuss and Possibly Act on licensing Committee Recommendations from September 19, 1997 Meeting. 6. Discuss and Possibly Act on Proposed Rule Modifications. 7. Discuss and Possibly Act on Truss Policy. 8. Set date of Next Meeting 9. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: October 3, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9713151 Friday, October 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Residential Foundation Committee AGENDA: 1. Call go Order A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 1:00 p.m. B. Roll Call C. Welcome Visitors 2. Discuss Background and Basic Understanding of the Issues. 3. Plan the Study Approach 4. Establish Working Teams and Team Chairs. 5. Schedule Future Meetings. 6. Recess Main Committee; Break into Working Teams for Planning Sessions. 7. Adjourn. 6. Discuss and Possibly Act on Proposed Rule Modifications. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: October 7, 1997, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9713326 Finance Commission of Texas Thursday, October 23, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: Complete agenda will be submitted to the Secretary of State as required by law on or prior to October 16, 1997 and will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www. banking. state.tx.us/exec/fcagenda.html. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: October 8, 1997, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9713390 Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: Complete agenda will be submitted to the Secretary of State as required by law on or prior to October 16, 1997 and will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www. banking. state.tx.us/exec/fcagenda.html. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: October 8, 1997, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9713391 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday-Friday, October 15-17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Funds Allocation Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of minutes of previous meeting. II. Discussion and possible action on monitoring reports. III. Discussion of legislative impact on the Fire Department Emergency Program. IV. Discussion and possible action on applications for financial assistance. V. Discussion of and recommendation on the interest rate to be used for loans under the Fire Department Emergency Program. VI. Discussion of and possible action on amendments to the Rules of the Fire Department Emergency Program. VII. Discussion of and possible action regarding changes to the application instructions, application, and contract for the Fire Department Emergency Program. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7100. Filed: October 2, 1997, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9713077 Texas Department of Health Monday, October 13, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Auditorium, Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street Austin Medical Radiologic Technologist, Advisory Committee Ad Hoc, Subcommittee on Training The Advisory committee will introduce members and guests, and will discuss and possibly act on: report of the subcommittee on reduced training and examination alternatives for non-certified technicians; status review and recap following the report of the subcommittee; public comments; other matters requiring no subcommittee action; and selection of the next subcommittee meeting. 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: Donna S. Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6617. Filed: October 3, 1997, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9713162. Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Public Health Region 7 Austin Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Home and Community Support Service Advisory Committee The committee will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the meeting held May 28, 1997; home health overview; Enforcement Action Committee report; following review, possible drafting of proposed rules concerning home and community support services agencies (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115) to be presented to the Board of Health on November 21, 1997; election of officers; other matters requiring no committee action; and public 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: Veronda Durden, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6647. Filed: October 3, 1997, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9713124. Friday, October 17, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee, Rules Subcommittee The subcommittee will introduce members, guests, and staff and discuss and possibly act on: review of recommendations from the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Training regarding non-certified technicians, training requirements for registered nurses and physician assistants performing radiologic procedures identified in 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.143.16; and sec.143.19 (Hardship Exemptions); possible recommendation for adoption of proposed rule amendments relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures at 25 TAC sec.sec.143.1 (Purpose and Scope; 143.2 (Definitions); 143.3 (Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee); 143.4 (Fees); 143.5 (Applicability); 143.6 (Application Requirements and Procedures); 143.7 (Types of Certificates and Applicant Eligibility); 143.8 (Examinations); 143.9 (Standards for the Approval of Curricula and Instructors); 143.10 (Certificate Issuance, Renewals, and Late Renewals); 143.11 (Continuing Education); 143.12 (Changes of Name and Address); 143.13 (Certifying Persons with Criminal Backgrounds to be Medical Radiologic Technologists; 143.14 (Disciplinary Actions); 143.15 (Alternate Eligibility Requirements); 143.16 (Dangerous or Hazardous Procedures); 143.17 (Mandatory Training Programs for Non-Certified Technicians); 143.18 (Registry of Non-Certified Technicians); 143.19 (Hardship Exemptions); and 143.20 (Alternate Training Requirements)); other matters relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures requiring no subcommittee action; public comment; and announcement of the next meeting date. 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: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6617. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9713258. Saturday, October 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Tower 2, Room 225, Health Professions Council, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee The Advisory committee will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the August 15, 1997, regular meeting; update on appointments to the Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee and recommendation of nominees to the Texas Board of Health; review of interpretive memorandum regarding radiologic technology students employed to perform radiologic procedures; update and possible recommendation for adoption of rule amendments 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.143.19 relating to hardship exemptions; review of recommendations from (Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Training regarding non-certified technicians; training requirements for registered nurses and physician assistants performing radiologic procedures identified in 25 TAC sec.143.16; and 143.19 (Hardship Exemptions); and the Rules Subcommittee); possible recommendation for adoption of proposed rule amendments relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures at 25 TAC sec.sec.143.1 (Purpose and Scope; 143.2 (Definitions); 143.3 (Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee); 143.4 (Fees); 143.5 (Applicability); 143.6 (Application Requirements and Procedures); 143.7 (Types of Certificates and Applicant Eligibility); 143.8 (Examinations); 143.9 (Standards for the Approval of Curricula and Instructors); 143.10 (Certificate Issuance, Renewals, and Late Renewals); 143.11 (Continuing Education); 143.12 (Changes of Name and Address); 143.13 (Certifying Persons with Criminal Backgrounds to be Medical Radiologic Technolgists; 143.14 (Disciplinary Actions); 143.15 (Alternate Eligibility Requirements); 143.16 (Dangerous or Hazardous Procedures); 143.17 (Mandatory Training Programs for Non-Certified Technicians); 143.18 (Registry of Non- Certified Technicians); 143.19 (Hardship Exemptions); and 143.20 (Alternate Training Requirements)); other matters relating to the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures requiring no subcommittee action; public comment; and announcement of the next meeting date. 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: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6617. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9713259. Monday, October 20, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Tower Building, Room T-502, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force-Sterilization Subcommittee The subcommittee will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: developing standards of practice for inclusion in Abortion Facilities Licensing Standards concerning (methods and procedures for the sterilization of instruments or objects used in abortion facilities; infection control in abortion facilities); drafting rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 139) for recommendation to the Abortion Ad Hoc Task Force 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); setting a tentative future meeting date 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: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9713260. Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Friday, October 10, 1997 -- Staffing: 8:30 a.m.; Actuarial/Rating and Benefits: 8:45 a.m.; Board: 10:00 a.m.; Audit: 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe: Board, Actuarial/rating, Benefits and Audit- Lobby, Room 102; Staffing, Hobby Building, Room 1350G. Austin 1. Subcommittees 1. Staffing Committee: Discuss hiring executive director, other staffing matters; recommendations to full Board regarding these matters. Future meetings of subcommittee; other general administrative matters. 2. Actuarial/Rating Subcommittee: Discuss retention of outside actuarial consultant and related matters; discussion of actuarial and rating issues related to benefit plans; recommendations to full Board regarding these matters; future meetings of subcommittee; other administrative matters. May meet with Benefits subcommittee. 3. Benefits: Discuss potential benefit plans, role of actuarial consultant and related matters; recommendations to full Board regarding these matters; future meetings of subcommittee; other administrative matters. May meet with Actuarial/ratings subcommittee. 4. Audit: Discuss statutory assessments on insurers, administrative expenses of Health Pool, management of Health Pool assets, state and independent audits, financial reporting and related matters; recommendations to full Board regarding these matters; future meetings of subcommittee. Other administrative matters. II. Board 1. Call to Order and Opening remarks by Board Chair 2. Health Pool Business: reports from subcommittees; plan of operation and submission of a plan of operation for approval by the commissioner; retention of actuarial consultant and other issues relating to actuarial and rating matters; finalization of Attorney General approval process for temporary outside counsel, Ms. Betty DeLargy of Long, Burner Parks and Scaly, Austin, Texas; other hiring/staffing matters; review of draft assessment rule and other matters related to assessments; selection of benefit plans, designation of illnesses or conditions qualifying a person for automatic acceptance to the Health Pool and related matters; audits, financial reporting and other financial matters. Timelines/future meeting of Board; other administrative matters. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6651. Filed: October 2, 1997, 5:30 p.m. TRD-9713113. State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments Friday, October 24, 1997, 5:30 p.m. Cypress Room, North Austin Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Continuing Education Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and following any comments the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: reviewing the weak areas of the examination and determining any link with continuing education requirements; Oticon, Inc. as a continuing education sponsor for manufacturer hours; and other matters requiring no subcommittee action. 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9713254 Friday, October 24, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Cypress Room, North Austin Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and following any comments the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: drafting of rules concerning the 30 day trial period (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 141); and other matters requiring no subcommittee action. 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9713255 Saturday, October 25, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Pecan Room, North Austin Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Complaints Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and following any comments the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (#FD96-0024; #FD96-0025; #FD96-0026; #FD97-0006; #FD97-0024; #FD97-0008; #FD97-0017; #FD97- 0025; #FD97-0026; #FD97-0027; #FD97-0028; #FD97-0029; #FD97-0030; #FD97-0031; #FD97-0032; #FD97-0033; #FD97-0034; and #FD97-0035); determination of a designated decision maker in matters concerning informal dispositions; correspondence with Dahlberg, Inc.; letter to manufacturers reflecting owner/licensee requirements; and other matters requiring no subcommittee action. 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9713256 Saturday, October 25, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Pecan Room, North Austin Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and following any comments the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the April 4, 1997 meeting; subcommittee reports (Applications; Continuing Education; Complaints; Rules; Examination; and Ethics); letter to manufacturers reflecting owner/licensee requirements; president's report; report of the executive director; setting a date to review and consider comments received concerning proposed rules 22 Texas Administrative Code sec.141.16(g) (audiometric testing not conducted in a stationary acoustical enclosure); other matters requiring no committee action; and the setting of meeting and examination dates for 1998. 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9713257 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, October 15, 1997; 5:00 p.m. 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.102 Austin Special Committee to Study Proposed New State University in Killeen AGENDA: Organize the study of unmet needs in the killeen area and a possible alternative to serve those needs. Preliminary background information and demographic projection may be presented. Contact: Davis Gardner, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6150. Filed: October 3, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9713114 Friday, October 17, 1997; 8:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Austin Coordinating Board Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Consideration of making a finding that the appointment of Martin Basaldu, M.D. to the Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission does not violate Article XVI, sec.40, of the Texas Constitution. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: October 7, 1997, 8:13 a.m. TRD-9713321 Texas Department of Information Resources Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. William P. Clements, Jr. Building, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Committee Room Five Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: 7a. Fiscal Year 1997 Financial Forecast Update b. Approval to Request to Exceed Salary Cap Limitation Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: October 7, 1997, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9713337 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: Under Docket Number 2310, the Commissioner of Insurance will hold public hearing in connection with the Tort Reform Rate Reduction Rule, Chapter 28, Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.5.14002-5.14005, 5.14007 and 5.14011. The proposed amendments and the statutory authority for the proposed sections, were published in the September 5, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg8848). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 6, 1997, 1:17 p.m. TRD-9713245 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1598.C. To consider the applications of GILBERT CASTILLO, San Antonio, Texas, for a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License nd a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 7, 1997, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9713325 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, October 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 202, 1201 Brazos Austin Texas Historical Records Advisory Board AGENDA: 1. Introduction of new members. 2. Review and discuss grant applications to National Historical Publications and Records Commission. 3. Discuss methodology for updating THRAB Strategic Plan. 4. Report on status of THRAB Regrant Project. 5. Report on status of NHPRC budget. 6. Public comment. 7. Adjournment Contact: Raymond Hitt, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440. Filed: October 6, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9713249 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Executive Conference Room 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Workshop: Discussion of education policies, procedures, rules and requirements including qualifying education, appraiser continuing education (ACE), examinations, TALCB Rules (22 TAC sec.153), the TALC Act (Art. 6573a.2, V.T.C.S.), Appraiser Qualifications Board (AWB) criteria and interpretations, distance education, course approval vs. acceptance, acceptability of TREC mandatory continuing education (MCE) courses, scope of practice and Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) courses and requirements; Consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the August 21, 1997, Education Committee meeting; Discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; Discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning items discussed under Agenda Item 1, Workshop; Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: October 7, 1997, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9713349 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and/or sanctions against the Respondent, Mitch Martin, and reimbursement to the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund for failing to pay all amounts due the seller within 15 banking days in violation of Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 8700 (the Act) sec.7(a)(4) and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) sec.67.101(4). The Department will also consider the complainant's claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund in accordance with the Act sec.5C, pursuant to the Act and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art 9100; the Tex. Govt. Code ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC, ch. 67. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 3, 1997, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9713183 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the Respondents: City Cleaning Company; Fit and Trim; Flagship Inn; Fletcher's Restaurant and Grill; Fornes Vogue Cleaners; F.T. Griffin Fandangle Association; Galveston Artillery Club; Garden Manor Apartments; and Garden Manor Apartments #1 for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. (the Code) ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 3, 1997, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9713185 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the Respondents: Garzas Drive Laundry; Gateway Cleaners; General Conference; General Motors Corporation; Gholston Cleaners; Gilbert Properties; Good News Pentacostal; Greenwood Towers Condominiums, and Hahn and Clay for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for the above Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Tx. Health and Safety Code Ann. (the Code) ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 3, 1997, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9713184 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and/or sanctions against the Respondent: Tony McMillan, for performing air conditioning and refrigeration contracting work without a license, a violation of Tx.Rev.Civ.Stat. Ann. art 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, and for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act sec.5(a), pursuant to the Act and Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat. Ann. art 9100; the Tex. Gov't. Code ch. 2001; and 16 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 6, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9713275 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent: Charles Neeley, who allegedly advertised for the contracting of air conditioning and refrigeration work without a license, a violation of 26 Tex. Admin. Code sec.75.22(a) (1997), pursuant to the Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. arts. 8861 and 9100, the Tex.Gov't. Code ch. 2001 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code chs 60 and 64. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 6, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9713276 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearings to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties and/or sanctions against the Respondent, Frank Neeley, for performing air conditioning and refrigeration work without a license, a violation of Tex. Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, and for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act sec.5(a), pursuant to the Act and Tex.Rev Civ.Stat. Ann. art 9100; the Tex. Gov't. Code ch. 2001; and 16 Tex. Admin. Code ch. 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 6, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9713277 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Termination Request-1:30 p.m. -- Horace Burnard Halbert Jr., Midway, Texas Executive Session under Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495B, sec.2.07(B) and 2.09(l), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 3, 1997, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9713168 Midwestern State University Thursday, October 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will consider 1) selection of engineering firm for review of streets and parking lots; 2) awarding of contract for design of the campus irrigation system; 3) architect/Engineering selection for cooling tower structural repair; 4) master equipment lease/purchase financing resolution; 5) resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs of improvement projects; 6) offering BAAS, BSN and M.ED. degrees via distance learning in Breckenridge, Texas; and 6) naming of special collections room in Moffett Library. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: October 6, 1997, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9713196 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, October 9, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commissioners and the Executive Director will discuss major priorities for the new fiscal year and will answer employee questions concerning agency activities and programs. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: October 1, 1997, 12:20 p.m. TRD-9713035 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commissioners will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Hearing Requests; Utility Matters; District Matter; Air Matter; Contracts; Superfund; Agricultural Agreed Enforcement Order; Air Enforcement Agreed Order; Air Enforcement Default Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Order; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Default Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Shutdown Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Orders; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 Agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25). The following items will be considered at the 1:00 p.m. agenda: Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decisions. (Registration for 1:00 p.m. Agenda starts at 12:30 p.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: October 3, 1997, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9713171 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, TNRCC Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The Commission will meet in closed session as permitted by sec.551.074. They may also meet in open session to take action on this matter as required by sec.551.102 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: October 6, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9713270 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: Addendum to the Commission agenda is a consideration of the adoption of proposed amendments to 30 TAC, Chapters 55 and 80 and adoption of the repeal of 30 TAC Chapter 305, Subchapter E. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: October 6, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9713228 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210 Webster Galveston Bay Estuary Program Consistency Review Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Introductions and sign-in II. Elect new Chairperson III. Adopt schedule for review of remaining One-time Reviews (refer to GBEP 48, Federal Consistency Review Report for Galveston Bay) IV. Discuss request for review from Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (SAI/EIS #IX-R-97-29-001-50-00) regarding Agriculture/Silviculture Nonpoint Source Management. Contact: Marilyn Browning, Galveston Bay Estuary Program, 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210, Webster, Texas 77598, (281) 316-3001. Filed: October 7, 1997, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9713319 Monday, November 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 200 Old Annetta Road Aledo 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 CITY OF ALEDO for amendment to Permit Number 10847-01 to authorize an increase in the discharge volume. The proposed amendment would increase the discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent from a volume not to exceed an average flow of 121,000 gallons per day to a volume not to exceed an average flow of 350,000 gallons per day. The permittee is also requesting a variance to the buffer zone requirements in accordance with 30 TAC sec.309.13 (3)(1)(A). The wastewater treatment facilities are located approximately .05 miles west of the intersection of FM 5 and FM 2376 in the City of Aledo in Parker County, Texas. The treated effluent is discharged into an unnamed tributary; thence to the Clear Fork Trinity River Below Lake Weatherford in Segment Number 0831 of the Trinity River Basin. The unclassified receiving waters of the unnamed tributary have no significant aquatic life uses. The designated uses for Segment Number 0831 are contact recreation, high aquatic life uses and public water supply. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1739. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 7, 1997, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9713350 Friday, November 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35, TNRCC Building F, Room 2210. Austin State Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel AGENDA: The State Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel will meet with the Small Business Assistance Program to ensure that small businesses have every opportunity to come into compliance with environmental regulations. (Karen Cave). Contact: Karen Cave, 12100 Park 35, Building F, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239- 1066. Filed: October 7, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9713359 Monday, November 10, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 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 CITY OF AUSTIN for amendment to Permit Number 10543- 012 to authorize an increase in the discharge volume and add an interim II phase. The proposed amendment would increase the discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent from a volume not to exceed an average flow of 40,000,000 gallons per day to a volume not to exceed an average flow of 75,000,000 gallons per day. The proposed amendment would also authorize an interim II phase at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 50,000,000 gallons per day. The applicant is also requesting a variance to the buffer zone requirements in accordance with 30 TAC sec.309.13(e)(1)(A). The wastewater treatment facilities are located between Onion Creek and the Colorado River, approximately 2 miles west of their confluence, approximately 2 miles east of the FM Road 973 crossing of the Colorado River and 2 miles north of State Highway 71 in Travis County, Texas. The treated effluent is discharged through a pipe into the Colorado River Below Town Lake in Segment Number 1428 of the Colorado River Basin. The designated uses for Segment Number 1428 are contact recreation, exceptional aquatic life uses and public water supply. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1740. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: October 7, 1997, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9713351 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider ant take action on the following: Review of the Minutes of the August 12, 1997 Meeting Eligibility Request of: Jose Maria Saavedra, Applicant for Initial Licensure Conditional Eligibility Orders of the following Petitioner/Applicants: Daniel Vern Dennis, Applicant for Endorsement; Rita Kay Joyner, Applicant for Endorsement; Doris Louise McCain, Applicant for Endorsement; Anthony Phillip Shragal, Applicant for Endorsement; Robin Lynn Weyrich, Applicant for Reactivation; and Jason Emil Wright, Petitioner for Reinstatement. Agreed Orders: Cherie Yvette Adams, Texas #536967; Darleen R. DeLarue, Texas #525165; Connie Lynn Fickey, Texas #562502; Regina Claire Graham, Texas #545457; Danny Michael Hlavaty, Texas #595148; Iva J. Hodges, Texas #508686; Brenda Leah Howard, Texas #597988; Octolan Montoya, Texas #583678; Shirley J. O'Brien, Texas #257667; Elizabeth M.S. Perez, Texas #215812; Julie Ann Porras, Texas #610446; Beverly Sue Sansom, Texas #596490; Sandra Charles Robertson, Texas #232886; Kathleen Marie S. Rogers, Texas #529565; Rosemary M. Torrez, Texas 521199; Sharon Sue Wallace, Texas #531985; Jewel Renae West, Texas #569071; and Linda Whitmire, Texas #632692. ALJ's Proposal for Decision: Ann Burland Taylor, Texas #551942. Addition to Rule 217.5. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, (512) 305-6824. Filed: October 3, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9713115 Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to rules 22 Texas Administrative Code sec.761.6 concerning exemptions for out-of-state perfusionists. 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: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. Filed: October 6, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9713271 Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the July 9, 1997 meeting; chairman's report (appointments to the Complaint and Rules Committees); resolutions of appreciation for (Sammie Lou Bricker; Trudi B. Stafford; and Joe W. Street); division director's report; assistant division director's report (budget review with possible drafting of proposed amendment to rules 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.761.2 concerning adjustment of fees to cover the cost of administering Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4529e); program director's report (extension of continuing education requests; annual report; annual mail-out to hospitals; and board member travel requests for upcoming months); standing committee reports (Rules Committee (proposed amendments to rules (22 TAC sec.761.6 concerning exemptions for out-of-state perfusionists; and 22 TAC sec.761.2 concerning adjustment of fees to cover the cost of administering Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4529e); and Complaint Committee (complaints)); other matters requiring no board action; and the setting of the next meeting date. 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: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6751. Filed: October 6, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9713272 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Mary Evelyn Thompson, M.D., R. Ph. License #25145, Case #G-97- 026. Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942. Filed: October 3, 1997, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9713126 Friday, November 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Paul Eugene Kasper, R.Ph., License #30485, Case #: K-097-017. Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942. Filed: October 3, 1997, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9713127 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, October 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call- 8:30 a.m.; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Review and approve the minutes of the June 27, 1997 Committee Meeting; 4. Discussion and possible action on providers reporting to DIR; 5. Report from PECT on educational film and viewing; 6. Report from PECT on Scantron system; 7. Report from and possible action on PECT 96-97 activities on classes taught by providers; 8. Report from staff on number of licensees taught; 9. Field Report on monitored classes; 10. Providers' report on self-monitoring; 11. Review of chapters in previous continuing education books, current book, and proposed book; 12. Report and possible action on 1999-2000 book; 13. Discuss other approaches to continuing education for 2000 and beyond; 14. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, Extension 222. Filed: October 3, 1997, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9713174 Monday, October 13, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Code Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call- 1:00 p.m; 2. Recognize staff and visitors 3. Review and approve the minutes of the July 13, 1997 4. Discussion and possible action on ICBIO Plumbing Inspector certification for Board PI examination. 5. Discussion and possible action on Plumbing Code issues within the plumbing industry. 6. Adjournment. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, Extension 222. Filed: October 3, 1997, 11:16 a.m. TRD-9713142 Monday, October 13, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Rules Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call- 2:00 p.m; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Minutes of the June 27, 1997 Rules Review Committee Meeting; 4. Plumbing License Law, sec.8. Issuance of License and Board Rules, sec.365.11. Exemptions; 5. Plumbing License Law, sec.361.1. Definitions; 7. Board Rules, sec.365.2. Apprentice Registration; 8. Use of one Master plumber for more than one company; 9. Board Rule re Plumbing License Law, sec.14(f); 10. 1997/1998 split date for CEU; 11. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, Extension 222. Filed: October 3, 1997, 2:50 p.m. TRD-9713173 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, October 9, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, hear public participation, approve minutes of the August 14, 1997 Board Meeting, Action Items- discuss and take possible action on the following: A. Finance and Audit Committee Report, B. Nominations Committee Report, 1. Executive Officer Nomination, 2. Insurance Industry Member Election; Informational Items: A. Personnel Committee Report, 2. Executive Committee Report, 3. Claims and Legal Committee Report; Executive Session- A. Regulator's/Conservator's Report, b. Attorney's Report, C. Personnel Issues; and Discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: October 7, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9713345 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Friday, October 17, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Psychological Associate Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Psychological Associate Advisory Committee to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the June 1997 meeting; rules; reports from the Chair of the Committee, the Executive Director of the Agency and the General Counsel of the Agency; reports from the following subcommittees: Disciplinary Sanctions, Financial Advisory, legislative, Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures, Public Information and Relations, Professional/Ethical Standards and Development, Professional Reimbursement Guidelines, Publications and Research, and Supervisory Guidelines. The Committee will also plan for the next Advisory Committee meeting and will hold an executive session to seek legal advice. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: October 3, 1997, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9713179 Texas Public Finance Authority Friday, October 10, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Austin Club, 110 East Ninth Street, President's Room Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Work session for discussion of bond issuance policies and related legal issues. 3. Other business. 4. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: October 2, 1997, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9713093 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of September 24, 1997 board Meeting. 3. Approval of a Resolution relating to the authorization and issuance of Texas Public Finance Authority State of Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997, and approving and authorizing general terms and conditions of such bonds and the executive and delivery, by appropriate officers of the Authority of definitive documents relating thereto, approval of the Preliminary Official Statement and other matters in connection therewith. 4. Approval of a Resolution relating to the authorization and issuance of Texas Public Finance Authority Building Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A and Series 1997B and approving and authorizing general terms and provisions of such bonds and the execution and delivery, by appropriate officers of the Authority, of definitive documents relating thereto, approval of the Preliminary Official Statement, and other matters in connection therewith. 5. Consider adoption of underwriting policies. 6. Consideration of amendment to dealer agreement on the G.O. Commercial Paper program. 7. Information items from the Executive Director: Status of Upcoming Financial Requests for FY 1998 1. Midwestern State University 2. Texas Department of Health Laboratory. 8. Other business. 9. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: October 7, 1997, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9713353 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 8:45 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Number 14965, Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates (Motion for Rehearing); Electric industry restructuring; Project Number 18000, Informal Dispute Resolution; Docket Number 15711, Complaint of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc., against GTE Southwest, Inc.; Competitive offering in the local interLATA and intraLATA long distance telephone markets; 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; Local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; 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: October 6, 1997, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9713251 Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting to take public comment and for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Project Number 14929-Review of Universal Service Fund Pursuant to PURA of 1995. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 7, 1997, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9713329 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, October 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn South, Conference Center, Florence Room, 100 Alta Mesa Boulevard East Fort Worth 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 -- Speakers' comments to the Commission 3:45- 4:00 p.m.- Closing remarks by Chairman Matthews; Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. 4:00 p.m. -- Adjournment by Chairman Matthews (time will be determined by the 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: October 7, 1997, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9713336 Sabine River Compact Administration Friday, October 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza 3950 IH10 South Beaumont Board of Commissioners AGENDA: SUMMARY. Call to order; Approval of Minutes; Report from Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Committees; Unfinished Business; New Business; Adjournment. Contact: Mary H. Gibson, 15091 Texas Highway, Many LA. 71449, (318) 256-4112; fax: (318) 256-4179. Filed: October 2, 1997, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9713094 Texas Savings and Loan Department Thursday, November 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Charles L. Cadenhead, Jr., Dorothy Ann Cadenhead, Jerry Wayne Alford, William Bryant Lipsey, Homer Lee Merriman, Joey Lynn Rodell, Jerry Dean West and John Kenneth Wilson to establish a de novo state savings bank at 1012 East Commerce, Buffalo, Leon County, Texas, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: W. Clark Johnson, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: October 7, 1997, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9713335 Stephen F. Austin University Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Finance Committee AGENDA: I. Review Budget Revision Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Session may be held for the above listed subjects. Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: October 3, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9713116 Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: I. Executive Session- Purchase of Land II. Construction Update III. Austin Building Second Floor Renovations IV. Azalea Garden Project Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Session may be held for the above listed subjects. Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: October 3, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9713117 Monday, October 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Academic And Student Affairs AGENDA: I. Social Work School Project Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: October 3, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9713118 Monday, October 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: I. Open Session- Committee of the Whole II. Executive Session A. Review on Pending, Anticipated Litigation (551.071) 1. Ginn v. SFA, et al 2. Weber v. NAH, Inc, et al. 3. Trahan v. SFA 4. Fowler v. SFA 5. Dudley v. STA B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees (551.074/551.075) 1. University Affairs-Health Center 2. Chemistry Department C. Real Estate III. Open Discussion of Tuesday Board Items Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Session may be held for the above listed subjects. Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: October 3, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9713119 Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Report on Pending Litigation B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. 1. University Affairs-Health Center 2. Chemistry Department (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session). II. Approval of July 15, 1997 Minutes III. Personnel A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-1998 B. Changes of Status C. Retirements D. Terminations IV. Academic and Student Affairs A. Underenrolled Class Report B. Curriculum Changes C. Reorganization of the Department of Social Work V. Financial Affairs A. Revision to 1997-1998 Budget B. Budget Changes Less than $50,000 VI. Buildings and Grounds A. Asbestos Removal in the University Center B. Austin Building Second Floor Renovation VII. University Policies and Procedures A. Post Tenure Review Policy for Performance Evaluation of Tenured Faculty B. Policy Revisions VIII. Reports A. Chair, Faculty Senate B. President, Student Government Association C. Vice President for University Advancement D. President Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Session may be held for the above listed subjects. Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: October 3, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9713120 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Barcelona Courts Hotel, 5215 South Loop 289 Lubbock AGENDA: 1. 1:00 p.m. Call to order 2. Determine the presence of a quorum 3. Discussion on Policy and Procedures changes. 4. Discussion on Question bank maintenance for End of Course Exam and Certification Examinations. 5. Discussion on Phasing out courses old courses during 1998, New Course Approval Process. 6. Discussion on the development-Ethical Scenarios (Samples for thought and discussion). 7. Discussion in Reference to Senate Bill 841. 8. Discussion on PSC Revising Education Section of Policy and Procedures (Instructor Certification/Re-Certification and Primary/Secondary Sponsor Requirements. 9. Executive Session: The Board may convene in executive session under tha authority of Title 5, Chapter 551, sec.551.074(a)(1) and (2) of the Government Code to deliberate the performance evaluation of the agency Executive Director. 10. Return to open session. 11. Discussion on changing certification exam location to the Four Points Hotel. 12. Discussion on Attorney General's Opinion Request Number 971. 13. Performance Measures and Strategic Plan 14. Adjourn Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: October 2, 1997, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9713071 Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. ARB Hearing Room, Lubbock Central Appraisal District, 1715 26th Street Lubbock AGENDA: 1. 9:00 a.m. Call to order/ Determine the presence of a quorum/Recognition of visitors 2. Approval of board minutes for July 31, 1997 regular quarterly meeting. 3. Discussion and appropriate action on complaints received by the board. 4. Discussion and appropriate action on Policy and Procedure changes. 5. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on Question bank maintenance for End of Course Exam and Certification Examinations 6. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on Phasing out courses old courses during 1998, New Course Approval Process. 7. Discussion and appropriate action on the development Ethical Scenarios (Samples for thought and discussion) 8. Discussion and appropriate action in Reference to SB 841 9. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on PSC Revising Education Section of Policy and Procedures 10. Executive Session: The Board may convene in executive session under the authority of Title 5, Chapter 551, sec.551.074(a)(1) and (2) of the Government Code to deliberate the performance evaluation of the agency Executive Director. 11. Return to open session. 12. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on Salary Increase for Executive Director. 13. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on list of registrants that have met all requirements for Reclassification/Re-certification since last regular quarterly meeting. 14.Executive Director's Report. 15.Discussion and appropriate action or vote on changing certification exam location to the Four Points Hotel. 16. Discussion and appropriate action on Attorney General's Opinion Request Numer 971. 17. Public comments on any relevant subject will be received without discussion. 18. Determine date for nexxt quartely meeting/Adjourn. Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: October 2, 1997, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9713072 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1717 Main Street, Suite 2450 Dallas Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Consideration of Sale of Interest in Bank One Building (Dallas Office Building Property) Owned by TRST Main, Inc. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: October 6, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9713273 Telecommunication Planning Group Friday, October 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room Five Austin Committee AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. Discussion of Legislative Requirements a. Items that must be met b. Open Meetings posting: Adoption of process 3. Discussion regarding representatives from other state areas in TPG process 4. Overview by GSC on the status of the TEX-AN network and the proposed plan for the next TEX-AN RFP 5. Process for Proceeding with Completion of Telecommunications Strategic Plan a. Use of Web Home Page b. TPG Mailing List c. Meeting with Advisory Agencies d. Delegation of Sections e. Quarterly TPG Meetings: Proposed Schedule 6. Discussion of Draft outline for Telecommunications Strategic Plan 7. Other TPG Discussion Issues a. Items to be reviewed during the year b. Task force for IP Addressing c. Task force for grant coordination process 8. Next Meeting Agenda Items and Updates on Plan process Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: October 7, 1997, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9713338 Texas A&M University Board of Regents Friday, October 10, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street College Station Ad Hoc Evaluation Criteria Committee AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to begin the Committee's work in developing criteria for evaluation System expansion opportunities. Contact: Vicki Burt, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: October 3, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9713170 Texas Southern University Friday, October 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from Standing Committees; Executive Session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: October 6, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9713227 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, Second Floor Conference Room, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: 1. Executive session under sec.551.074, Government Code, to interview and discuss the appointment of director of Texas Turnpike Authority division. 2. Appointment of director of Texas Turnpike Authority division. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: October 7, 1997, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9713334 Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 158 East Riverside Drive, Room 118-3 Austin Vehicle Storage Facility/Tow Truck Rules Advisory Committee AGENDA: Review and Approval of Minutes from November 12, 1997 meeting. In accordance with 43 TAC sec.1.84(f), waiver of preliminary review of proposed rulemaking concerning motor carriers, 43 TAC Subchapters A-C and F. In accordance with 43 TAC, sec.1.84(f) and (g), waiver or deferral of final review of proposed rulemaking concerning motor carriers, 43 TAC Subchapters A-C and F. In accordance with 43 TAC, sec.1.84(b), preliminary review of proposed rulemaking concerning motor carriers and vehicle storage facilities, 43 TAC Subchapters A and G. In accordance with 43 TAC, sec.1.84(f) and (g), waiver or deferral of final review of proposed rulemaking concerning motor carriers and vehicle storage facilities, 43 TAC Subchapters A and G. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: October 8, 1997, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9713398 University Interscholastic League Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Tyler Pride representing Bullard High School in Bullard. BB. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Damun Sheffield representing Sabine High School in Gladewater, Texas. CC. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Garrian Jones representing Stafford High School in Stafford, Texas. DD. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Kendrick Barrett representing Grapeland High School in Grapeland, Texas. EE. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Max A. Tarver representing Austin High School in Houston, Texas. FF. Request for waiver of Four Year Rule by Sergio Mendoza representing Austin High School in Houston, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 2, 1997, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9713073 Monday, October 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Waiver Review Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Tyler Pride representing Bullard High School in Bullard. BB. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Damun Sheffield representing Sabine High School in Gladewater, Texas. CC. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Garrian Jones representing Stafford High School in Stafford, Texas. DD. Request for a wavier of the Parent-Residence Rule by Gustavo Martinez representing Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. EE. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Kendrick Barrett representing Grapeland High School in Grapeland, Texas. FF. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Max A. Tarver representing Austin High School in Houston, Texas. GG. Request for waiver of Four Year Rule by Sergio Mendoza representing Austin High School in Houston, Texas. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Item DD received 10/3/97; request by Permian High School for immediate hearing. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 3, 1997, 10:06 a.m. TRD-9713134 The University of Texas at Austin Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall 326 Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call go Order II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. New Business IV. announcements/Information Reports V. Executive Session Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees- sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712, (512) 499-4402. Filed: October 3, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9713136 The University of Texas System Thursday, October 9, 1997, 9:15 a.m. Regents' Conference Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regents Facilities Planning and Construction Committee AGENDA: The Facilities Planning and construction Committee will meet in Open and Executive Sessions to consider negotiated contracts for gifts and donations related to the naming of building, an update of current construction projects, cost benchmarking for construction, customer satisfaction survey, and prevailing wages. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981; (512) 499-4402. Filed: October 3, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9713138 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Regents' Conference Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regents' Business Affairs and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Business Affairs and Audit Committee will consider audit issues, Permanent University fund and Revenue Financing System Bond Sales, Request for Proposal related to Optional Retirement Program, Historically Underutlized Businesses, and West Texas lands Rate and Damage Schedule. Following adjournment of the Open Session, the Committee will convene in a Briefing Session as permitted by law. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981; (512) 499-4402. Filed: October 3, 1997, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9713137 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, October 15, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Committee will consider; minutes; financial assistance to Pharr and San Juan; present and future EDAP projects; the status of approved contracts; adoption of rule amendments to adjust subsidy for lending rates for borrowers with unusual debt structures from the SRF and DWSRF and to make minor technical corrections; recommendations concerning management of the State Revolving Fund Program; publication of proposed amendments to implement the management policy, including subsidy adjustment and elimination of a lending option, and provisions for distribution of specific SRF funds and technical corrections; and items on the agenda of the October 16, 1997 Board meeting. *Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: October 7, 1997 11:58 a.m. TRD-9713343 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Board will consider; minutes; resolution honoring staff committee; executive and financial reports; financial assistance to Reno, Polk County Fresh Water Supply District Number Two, Pharr, Porter Municipal Utility District, Lorena, McCoy Water Supply Corporation and East Cedar Creek Water Supply District; a preliminary eligibility determination for the proposed $60,000,000 capital improvement plan from Corpus Christi; amendment of board resolution regarding the pledge for the commitment to Donna; authorizing publication of proposed rule changes regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, subsidy adjustment and elimination of a lending option in State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs, provisions for distribution of specific SRF funds and technical corrections, and a disadvantaged community program; recommendations concerning management of the SFR; contract with Texas Alliance of Groundwater District and transfer of funds; contracts for flood protection planning and transfer of funds; contract amendment with Brazos River Authority; rule amendments to Chapters 363, 375, and 371 to adjust subsidy for lending rates for borrowers with unusual debt structures from the SRF and DWSRF and to make minor technical corrections; extension of commitment to United Water supply Corporation; the use of surety bond policies/municipal bond insurance in lieu of cash for reserve fund requirements; request from San Jacinto River Authority to use municipal bond insurance for the reserve funds associated with outstanding bonds; the FY 1998 Intended Use Plan for set-asides for the DWSRF; and initial draft regional water planning areas and water planning guidelines developed pursuant to Senate Bill 1. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: October 8, 1997 12:00 p.m. TRD-9713401 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Wednesday, October 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911 Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the Following Proposed New and Amended Rules: Rule 126.5 -- Procedure for Requesting Required Medical Examinations Rule 126.6 -- Order for Required Medical Examinations Rule 134.1003 -- Lower Extremities Treatment Guideline Rule 125.1 -- Definitions Rule 125.2 -- Ombudsman Training Program/Continuing Education Rule 129.3 - Information Included with First Payment of Temporary Income Benefits. Rule 133.103 -- Specific Medical Report Rule 166.1 -- Definitions of Terms Rule 147.11 -- Agreements and Settlements After Final Commission Order or Appeals Panel Decision Rule 102.2 -- Gifts, Grants, and Donations Rule 114.4 -- Security Requirements Rule 108.1 -- Charges for Copies of Public Information Rule 126.11 -- Extension of the Date of Maximum Medical Improvement for Spinal Surgery 3. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: October 6, 1997, 8:11 a.m. TRD-9713193 Thursday, October 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911 Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Announcement of Change of Chairmanship 3. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of September 11, 1997 at 9:30 a.m.; Public Meeting of September 11, 1997 at 4:15 p.m.; and Public Meeting of September 19, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendments; Rule 134.1002 5. Report on Ombudsman Program to Include Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action 6. Report on the Hospital Fee Guideline on Outpatient Services to Include Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action 7. Report on Status of National Search for Executive Director to Include Discussion, consideration and Possible Action 8. Executive Session 9. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 10. General Reports, Discussion and Possible Action on Issues Relating to Commission Activities 11. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates 12. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: October 6, 1997, 8:11 a.m. TRD-9713192 Thursday, October 16, 1997, 7:00 p.m. The Woodlands Conference Center, 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Vista Room The Woodlands Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: October 7, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9713346 Friday, October 17, 1997, 7:30 a.m. 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Hawthorne Room The Woodlands Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Nomination of Vice Chair and Secretary of the Board for 1998; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Public Participation; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: October 7, 1997, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9713348 Friday, October 17, 1997, 7:00 p.m. 3 Red Sable Point The Woodlands Board of Directors AGENDA: The board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: October 7, 1997, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9713347 Friday-Saturday, October 17-18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Hawthorne Room and 5851 San Felipe, Suite 720 The Woodlands Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the August 27, 1997, Board Meeting; Consideration of Revised Policy on Purchasing and Contracting; Financial Report; Status Report; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Public Participation; Recess to Travel to Fund's Houston Regional Office; Presentation on "Life of a Policy" and tour of Houston Regional Office; Call to Order; Roll Call; Report of the Finance Committee; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: October 7, 1997, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9713352 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 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) publication in the type-name="italic">Texas Register of 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 operational 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; (7) proposed Internal Audit Charter and proposed Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 1998; (8) agency budget for Fiscal Year 1998; (9) publication in the Texas Register of proposed changes to TWC rule relating to Child Labor; and (10) adoption of amendments to TWC rule relating to electronic funds transfer of State Unemployment Tax. 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.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; and 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; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Dockets 41 and 42; 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 benefit 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: October 6, 1997, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9713265 Regional Meetings Meetings filed October 1, 1997 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, October 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD- 9713049. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors Executive Committee, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, October 8, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77802-4128, (409) 775-4244, (409) 775-3466. TRD-9713037. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Chief Elected Officials, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, October 8, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77802-4128. TRD-9713038. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee, met at Iris and Anne Howard Civic Center, Court Street, Newton, October 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9713048. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 North Concho Street, Fisher County Courthouse, Courtroom, Roby, October 14, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9713045. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, October 20, 1997 at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9713046. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, October 13, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798- 4396. TRD-9713034. Parmer County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 305 Third Street, Bovina, October 9, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald E. Proctor, P.O. Box 56, Bovina, Texas 79009, (806) 238-1405. TRD-9713047. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, October 7, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9713039. Meetings filed October 2, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew Street, Bastrop, October 6, 1997, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9713068. Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 305 Eskew Street, Bastrop, October 6, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol , Decloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9713101. Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, October 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 150, Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, (254) 697-4016. TRD- 9713083. Brazos River Authority, Administration and Audit Committee, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, 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- 7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9713095. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, October 7, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9713096. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at 400 east 24 Street, Big Spring, October 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267-6341. TRD- 9713109. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, October 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9713063. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, Revised Agenda, met at ASU Lake House, Beaty Road, San Angelo, October 9, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Sidney Mabry, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941, (915) 835- 4361. TRD-9713079. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met and will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, October 15-30, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (940) 566-0904. TRD-9713076. Eastland County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 Main Street, Eastland, October 15, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (254) 629-8597. TRD-9713082. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council, met at 3555 Timmons, Second Floor, Houston, October 10, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9713064. North Central Texas Council of Governments, North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, JTPA Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, October 8, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9184. TRD-9713078. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at Dallas Fort Worth Airport Marriott Hotel, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, October 6, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9713062. Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District Board #357, met at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, October 7, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9713074. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Workforce Development Board, met at 2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, October 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563- 1061. TRD-9713075. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, October 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9713069. Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council, Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, October 8, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, extension 406. TRD-9713099. Meetings filed October 3, 1997 Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, October 8, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9713128. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, President's Luncheon, Executive Conference Room, Second Floor, October 7, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3651. TRD-9713182. Deep East Texas Chief Elected Officials met at Civic Center, Court Street, Newton, October 16, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9713186. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Planning/Education Advisory Committee met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 102, Lufkin, October 14, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9713163. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 102, Lufkin, October 14, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained form Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9713164. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, October 9, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9713140. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, October 7, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383- 5611. TRD-9713187. Education Service Center, Region 13, Administrator Appraisal Development Team, met at Habitat Suites Hotel, 500 Highland Mall Boulevard, Austin, October 12-13, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively. Information may be obtained from Linda Reaves, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5491. TRD- 9713141. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, October 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 965- 0871. TRD-9713125. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, October 9, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD- 9713169. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, October 9, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9713150. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, met at Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, October 9, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (956) 425-0729. TRD-9713143. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting, met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, October 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graff, 108 N. Commerce Street, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9713166. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Workforce Development Board, met at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, October 9, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-1200. TRD-9713190. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, October 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9713139. Panhandle Information Network, Executive Committee, met at 415 West Eighth Street, Amarillo, October 8, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU, Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 656-2983. TRD- 9713177. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at Grove More Center, 401 North Grove, Marshall, October 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9713172. Scurry County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2512 College Avenue, Snyder, October 9, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9713178. South Texas Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee, met at 4717 Daughtery, Laredo, October 7, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD- 9713165. Wichita Falls MPO, Public Meeting, met at Wichita Falls ISD Administration Building, Board Room, 1204 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, October 7, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (940) 761-7447. TRD-9713188. Meetings filed October 6, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 9, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9713234. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, October 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9713229. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, October 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9713207. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Spring Street, Grand Jury Room, Columbus, October 14, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732- 8222. TRD-9713269. Education Service Center, Region 12, Board of Directors, met at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, October 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information my be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702-3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9713278. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, October 9, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510, TRD-9713194. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2033 Sidney Baker Street, Y.O. Ranch Hotel, Guadalupe Room, Kerrville, October 10, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information my be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713261. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 North Main, ARB Conference Room, Cleburne, October 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986. TRD-9713226. Sabine River Authority Board, met at Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches, October 14, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9713279. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at Grove Moore Center, 401 N. Grove, Marshall, October 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m., rescheduled from 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608-(903) 237-2362. TRD-9713195. San Antonio River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, October 15, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9713208. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, October 15, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9713209. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, South of Mount Vernon, October 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9713250. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, October 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Denny F. Vance, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, 0060, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9713242. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Administration Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, October 13, 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-9713243. Meetings filed October 7, 1997 Canyon Regional Water Authority, Regular Board meeting, met at 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, October 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9713328. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Dallas Housing Authority, Town Park Developments, 929 Shadyside, Dallas, October 17, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9713342. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, October 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238-8823. TRD-9713365. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, October 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762- 0181. TRD-9713339. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, October 16, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9713331. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, October 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9713332. Red River Authority, Red River Industrial Development Authority, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn, 401 Broad, Wichita Falls, October 13, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, (940) 723-0855. TRD-9713354. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at 1100 North Stanton, Fourth Floor Conference Room, El Paso, October 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533- 0998. TRD-9713355. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors Meeting, met at Highway Seven East, Marlin, October 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803-3553. TRD-9713330. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, October 14, 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-9713358. Meetings filed October 8, 1997 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River, Austin, October 13, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088- Annex, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9713400. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, will meet at 440 Highway 79 South, Henderson, October 23, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071. TRD-9713375. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, October 14, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5454. TRD- 9713374. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, met at Garner, Roberts and Roberts, 2205 Highway 35, Port Lavaca, October 14, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., GBRA, 933 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9713372. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at First National Bank of Port Lavaca, 1101 Highway 35 South, Port Lavaca, October 15, 1997 at 10:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., GBRA, 933 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9713373. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, October 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 (817) 335-6076. TRD-9713379. San Antonio River Industrial Development Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Staff Conference Room, San Antonio, October 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9713377. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Legal Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, October 15, 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- 9713399. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, RFP Committee Meeting, met at 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Board Room, Workforce Development Building, Corpus Christi, October 14, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert Ramirez, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, extension 108. TRD-9713396.