OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, October 27, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Alleged violation of the Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, by Walter Bode. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7541. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9713581 Monday, October 27, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Alleged violation of the Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, by Jerry Florence. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7541. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9713582 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Alleged violation of the Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, by Kelly Gillespie. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7541. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9713583 Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Alleged violation of the Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, by Bayou Farms. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7541. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9713584 Friday, October 31, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Alleged violation of the Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, by D.G. Phillips Farms, Inc. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7541. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9713585 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Alleged violation of the Texas Cotton Pest Control Law contained in Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, by H.L. Allison, Jr. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7541. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9713586 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby State Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of meeting: Roll call: Read and possibly approve minutes of August 5, 1997 and August 17, 1997 Board meeting. Old business: Discussion and possible action regarding reciprocal licensing. New Business: Executive Director's report on agency operations. Discussion and possible action regarding joint board meetings of the State Board of Barber Examiners and Cosmetology Commission. Discussion of possible action regarding the 1998 examination schedule. Discussion and possible action regarding modification of barber exams. Discussion and possible action regarding modification of rules regarding examinee identification and barber exams. Adjournment Contact: Charles Clay Mills, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, (512) 305-8475. Filed: October 15, 1997, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9713633 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, October 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will converse for Informal conference for cases #97-86, 97-94, 97-96, 97-114, 97-142, 97-152, 97-157, 97-175, 97-180, and 97-182, to consider, discuss, and take any appropriate action, and/or approve cases #97-01, 97-12, 97-53, 97-67, 97-70, 97- 75, 97-80, 97-85, 97-87, 97-91, 97-95, 97-97, 97-115, 97-121, 97-122, 97-126, 97-128, 97-136, 97-141, 97-143, 97-146, 97-147, 97-150, 97-159, 97-160, 97-161, 97-163, 97-170 through 97-228. Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6708. Filed: October 13, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9713542 Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet to consider, discuss, and take any appropriate action and/or approve cases #92- 34, 94-26, 95-275, 96-01, 96-161, 96-206, 96-215, 96-238, 97-01, 97-12, 97-53, 97-54, 97-62, 97-67, 97-70, 97-75, 97-80, 97-85, 97-87, 97-91, 97-95, 97-97, 97- 100, 97-101, 97-115, 97-116, 97-120, 97-121, 97-122, 97-126, 97-128, 97-35, 97- 136, 97-141, 97-143, 97-146, 97-147, 97-150, 97-159, 97-160, 97-161, 97-163, 97- 170 through 97-228 and 98-01 through 98-20. Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6708. Filed: October 13, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9713543 State Council on Competitive Government Friday, October 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capital Extension, Room E2.026 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Discussion of the Council's rules under Title 1, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 401; 4. Discussion and review of the council's organization; 5. Discussion of the Council's policies, procedures; 6. Discussion and review of contract issues and new projects; 7. Set date and time of next meeting; 8. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille are requested to contact Michele Gee, at (512) 463-3387 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Michelle Gee, P.O. Box 13047,1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas, 78711- 3047, (512) 463-3960. Filed: October 14, 1997, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9713617 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, October 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. LBJ State Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin TexPool Advisory Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion of Minutes III. Update on Administration of TexPool by Texas Commerce Bank/First Southwest Asset Management, Inc. IV. Staff Briefing on TexPool Investments V. Staff Briefing on TexPool Operations VI. Adjournment Contact: Steve Garven, 200 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5931. Filed: October 10, 1997, 9:32 a.m. TRD-9713456 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 3800 Dallas Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Council AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Resolution to amend Standby Purchase Agreement III. Discussion and possible action on removal of Trustee IV. Adjournment Contact: Kathy Mayberry, 200 East 10th Street, Suite 427, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5971. Filed: October 15, 1997, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9713672 Monday, October 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Commons Building, J.J. Pickle Center, Room 1.122, 10100 Burnet Road Austin Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud, Oversight Task Force AGENDA: I. Overview of Task Force Charges and Introductions II. Discussion of Biometrics III. Update on Neural Networks IV. Investigations and Enforcement Update V. Discussion of Standards VI. Report on Food Stamp Data Matching and Interagency Cooperation VII. Comments from the Audience VIII. Adjourn. Contact: Rebecca Lightsey, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-29, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-0545. Filed: October 15, 1997, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9713674 Monday, October 27, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Commons Building, J.J. Pickle Center, Room 1.122, 10100 Burnet Road Austin Interagency Task Force on EBT AGENDA: I. New Lone Star Programs II. National EBT Issues III. Technology Presentation: Smart Cards IV. New State Initiatives V. Agency Survey on EBT Applications and Special Projects VI. Comments from the Audience VII. Adjourn Contact: Rebecca Lightsey, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-29, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-0545. Filed: October 15, 1997, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9713673 Texas Court Reporters Certification Board Friday, October 17, 1997, 12:15 p.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Cafeteria, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Testing Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Testing Committee will call the meeting to order; take attendance; consider and possibly adopt new written exam questions relating to the new rules effective 09/01/1997; discuss and possibly act regarding future oral tests and/or test readers; discuss and possibly act regarding recommending amendment to the Standards and Rules; consider and possibly act on report from Reinstatement Committee chairperson; discuss and possibly act on allowing applicants to use personal computers at future oral examinations; and adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Peg Liedtke at (512) 463-1624 at least two work days prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1624. Filed: October 8, 1997, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9713411 Saturday, October 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Board will call the meeting to order; take attendance; make changes or approve the meeting minutes of April 19, 1997; discuss and possibly act on preliminary reviews in Cause Numbers 97230905, 97148106, 97314307, 97150408, 97297709, 97438310, 97206211, 98359201, 98130602, 98363103, 98213404, 98379705 and 98615205; discuss and possibly act on a proposed revision to the complaint process; consider and possibly act upon documents from the Third Court of Appeals; convene in executive session to consult with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; return to open session to discuss and possibly act on executive session item(s); discuss and possibly act on applicants convicted of a criminal offense; discuss and possibly act on report from the Testing Committee; discuss and possibly act upon report from the Reinstatement Committee; discuss and possibly act on administrative business as follows; new legislative mandates, proposed renewal fee increase to comply with legislative rider, fiscal year 1997 actual operating expenses, proposed fiscal year 1998 operating budget with salary increases, calendar year 1998 examination/deadline/meeting dates as revised, and Biennial Operating Plan; discuss and possibly act on general correspondence, if any: and adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Peg Liedtke at (512) 463-1624 at least two work days prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1624. Filed: October 8, 1997, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9713412 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Tuesday, October 28, 1997, 5:30 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, DeZavala Room Austin AGENDA: 5:30 p.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II. Public Comments III. Discussion of Administrative Support to the Council IV. Other Discussion Items 7:00 p.m. -- Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 424-4094. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 4080. Filed: October 10, 1997, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9713499 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Annex Board Room, 200 East Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Account Updates Team Reports State Policy Committee Issues Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: October 10, 1997, 1:20 p.m. TRD-9713483 Thursday, October 30, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 4000 Southpark Drive Tyler Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Presiding: Sammie Bedford 1. Call to order 2. Review kickoff 3. Discuss distribution of materials 4. Discuss campaign strategies and report progress 5. Set next meeting and agenda Contact: Dawn Franks, United Way of Tyler/Smith County, 4000 Southpark Drive, Suite 1200, Tyler, Texas 75703, (903) 581-6376, fax: (903) 581-6462. Filed: October 10, 1997, 9:32 a.m. TRD-9713455 Texas Energy Coordination Council Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E1.012 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Verification of a Quorum II. Introductions -- Council members, TECC Staff, and guests III. Consideration and formal action on Minutes of February 27, 1997 IV. Election of Officers V. Discussion of the following: New Legislative Directives-Invited speaker, Mr. Charles Bredwell, Legislative Aide Mission Statement Strategic Plan Texas Energy Clearinghouse Database Performance Contracting VI. Institute Reports: TBEI; ESTI VII. Consideration and Possible Formal Action on Budgets and Contracts Contract Extension Status of New Appropriation TBEI Director Appointment VIII. Executive Director's Report IX. Executive Session -- Discussion of Executive Director's Duties and Responsibilities X. Recommendation for Next Agenda Items XI. Confirmation and Next Meeting Date and Site XII. Adjourn Contact: Mike Wiley, 10100 Burnet Road, CES-R7100, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 475-6774. Filed: October 13, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9713553 Texas Board of Professional Engineers Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Licensing Committee AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; welcome visitors; discuss and possibly act on: issues concerning new branches of engineering; general issues and correspondence including publicizing examination waivers, licensing in other states and other correspondence; personal interviews by various applicants; establishing the agenda and date for the next meeting; adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: October 13, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9713547 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, October 24, 1997, 7:45 a.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Audit Committee Austin AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the August 21, 1997 Audit Committee Meeting B. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to the Finance Commission of the Risk Assessment and Areas to Audit in the Department of Banking During Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1998 C. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to the Finance Commission of the Internal Audit Contract Extension with Garza/Gonzalez and Associates for the Balance of Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1998 D. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend Approval to the Finance Commission of the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9713578 Friday, October 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the August 22, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Audit Committee Report 2. Update and Possible Vote on Project to Fulfill Finance Commission Responsibility Under sec.11.305(c) of the Texas Finance Code. 3. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Mr. Pierson Ralph as the Consumer Representative of the Guaranty Fund Advisory Council. 4. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.sec.9.1-9.5, 9.11-9.12, 9.14- 9.31, and 9.53. 5. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.9.1-9.3, 9.11 and 9.12, 9.14- 9.23, and 9.25-9.38 C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations. 1. Discussion of and Vote to Approve the Department's Affirmative Action Plan. 2. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.3.21, sec.3.92 and sec.3.111 3. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.4.3. 4. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.4.8 5. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.sec.12.2, 12.32, and 12.91. 6. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.sec.15.2, 15.3 and 15.6, 15.61, 15.62, 15.81 and 15.122. D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: October 14, 1997, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9713577 General Land Office Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; lease suspension application, McFaddin Field, Victoria Co.; pooling applications, Giddings Austin Chalk Field, Brazos Co., and Fayette Co.; Wildcat field, Calhoun Co.; Brookeland Austin Chalk, 8800, Jasper Co.; Greasewood Field, Reeves Co.; Santa Rita 4,350', Hidalgo Co.; El Anzuleo Field, Kleberg Co.; Agarita Field, Zapata Co.; highway rights of way oil and gas leasing applications, Chambers, Robertson, Leon, Washington, Wharton, Freestone, Orange, Wharton and Colorado; Gonzales, Milam, Runnels, and Nolan Counties; coastal public lands-commercial easement applications, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co.; easement applications and renewals, Laguna Madre, Nueces Co.; Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; Redfish Bay, Aransas Co.; Capano Bay, Aransas Co.; structure cabin permit renewals, amendments, terminations and requests, Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; and Kleberg Co.; direct land sale, Freestone Co.; Authorization to review and update 31 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.1.3; 9.1-9.3, 9.5-9.6, 9.8-9.9; 151.1-151.5; and 153.1-153.4 and to file a Notice of Intention to review these rules in the Texas Register; Report on the Permanent School Fund; Executive and Open Session -- Consideration of request by Mike Speed, Trustee of the DCRC State Trust, to sell certain properties by competitive bid; Executive Session and Open Session- consideration of amendment to tracts, terms and conditions for the sealed bid land sale to be held on November 18, 1997 and report on market value of tracts as approved by the Board on October 7, 1997; Executive Session and Open Session- consideration of possible acquisition of the E.O. Thompson Building, Travis County, from the General Services Commission, and possible disposition of same, pursuant to Texas Natural Resources Code, sec.32.061; Executive and Open Session -- consideration of potential sale, trade or purchase of land in Travis County, relating to the acquisition of the Pease Mansion; Executive and Open Session -- briefing on potential land sales, El Paso Co., other than Paseo Del Este, El Paso Co.; Executive and Open Session -- sale of Paseo Del Este Property, El Paso Co.; review bid solicitation documents; consider authorizing solicitation of bids; Executive Session and Open Session -- consideration of approval of second take-down purchase (43.5 acres), A.G. McMath Survey #298, El Paso Co.; Executive and Open Session- consideration of audit compromise and settlement agreement between the State of Texas and Conoco, Inc. and associated waiver of penalties and interest; Executive and Open Session -- status report, evaluation and analysis of the General Land Office's legal counsel regarding: (i) potential litigation of royalty under payment claims against TransTexas Gas Corporation and its successor lessees; and (ii) the ongoing settlement discussions regarding such claims; Executive Session and Open Session -- status report by the GLO's legal counsel regarding: (i) litigation of royalty underpayment claims against Ladd Petroleum Corp./General Electric Corp. and Flag-Redfern Oil Co./Kerr McGee Corp. and their successor lessees (ii) settlement discussions regarding such claims, (iii) outside counsel/consultant agreement; Executive Session-pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 13, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9713558 General Services Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests, and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; IV. Presentation of Awards; V. Consideration of the Following Agenda Items: Item 1: Consideration and potential action on Resolution ratifying the amendment of the $59.5MM Request for Financing previously approved by the Texas Public Finance Authority in the approximate amount of $1,500,000 for the partial renovation of the old State Insurance Building, for a total Request for Financing in the amount of $61,000,000. Item 2. Consideration and potential action on a Resolution Authorizing Equipment Lease Financing. Item 3. Consideration and potential action on Amendment Number 1 to Contract #6016 between the State Energy Conservation Office and the General Services Commission, extending the term of the contract until August 31, 1999. Item 4. Consideration and potential action on Rate Reduction for TEX-AN 1-800 Service, Item 5. Consideration and potential action on proposed change orders-various projects. Item 6. Program Issues, Item 7: Consideration and potential action on employment of Internal Auditor; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; IX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Pat Wilder at (512) 463-3446 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: October 9, 1997, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9713433 Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin REVISED AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests, and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; IV. Presentation of Awards; V. Consideration of the Following Agenda Items: Item 1: Consideration and potential action on Resolution ratifying the amendment of the $59.5MM Request for Financing previously approved by the Texas Public Finance Authority in the approximate amount of $1,500,000 for the partial renovation of the old State Insurance Building, for a total Request for Financing in the amount of $61,000,000. Item 2. Consideration and potential action on a Resolution Authorizing Equipment Lease Financing. Item 3. Consideration and potential action on Amendment Number 1 to Contract #6016 between the State Energy Conservation Office and the General Services Commission, extending the term of the contract until August 31, 1999. Item 4. Consideration and potential action on Rate Reduction for TEX-AN 1-800 Service, Item 5. Consideration and potential action on proposed change orders-various projects. Item 6. Program Issues, Item 7: Consideration and potential action on employment of Internal Auditor; VI. 8. Consideration and potential action related to acquisition of the Pease Mansion; Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; IX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Pat Wilder at (512) 463-3446 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: October 14, 1997, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9713560 Office of the Governor Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas State Capitol Extension E1.012, West 15th Street @ Congress Avenue Austin Inaugural Endowment Fund Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order- Mrs. Laura Bush, Chair -- Approval of minutes of 12/18/96 II. Review of reports submitted by previous grant recipients III. Update on funds available for distribution IV. Discussion and possible action on the following requests for funding: A. Proposal for Texas Historical Art Enrichment Program B. Proposal for Grants to rural Texas libraries C. Proposal for re-allocation of funds for structural repair for Texas Historical Commission Christianson-Leberman Building V. Committee action authorizing expenditures from the Inaugural Endowment Fund by Mrs. Bush VI. Adjournment Contact: Pam Willeford, 2511 McCullough, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 473-8887 -- fax: (512) 477-6130. Filed: October 9, 1997, 9:03 a.m. TRD-9713422 Texas Health Care Information Council Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, Room 1.124, 26th Street at Red River Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes from August 14; review of council actions regarding adoption of required HEDIS measures; consideration and adoption of recommendations to Non-Hospital Data Committee and the Council concerning exemptions for HMOs from reporting HEDIS data in 1998; technical considerations and recommendations concerning development of HEDIS data collection project; staff report from September 24 Consumer Education meeting and recommendation; and public comment. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: October 10, 1997, 10:40 a.m. TRD-9713465 Texas Department of Health Monday, October 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board Grievance Procedures Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: establishing committee procedures; and drafting of proposed rules 25 Texas Administrative Code sec.37.178 (Complaint Procedure Concerning Midwives). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111, extension 2067. Filed: October 8, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9713408 Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, The University of Texas Campus, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force REVISED AGENDA: The task force may break into its subcommittees to continue work on draft rules. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: October 14, 1997, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9713566 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Animal Health Commission, 2105 Kramer Lane, (Corner of Kramer and Metric) Austin Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), Interagency Coordinating Council AGENDA: The council will welcome members and guests, introduce new council members and the facilitator, and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the July 25, 1997, meeting; an overview of housing opportunities for people with AIDS; an overview of community planning; evaluation of past activities of the council, to include a discussion of strategies for marketing future activities of the council; chairperson's appointment of a subcommittee to write the Annual report; and the setting of the next council meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Linda Moore, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas 78756, (512) 490-2505. Filed: October 14, 1997, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9713591 Friday, October 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board Education Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: establishing committee procedures; and drafting of proposed rules 25 Texas Administrative Code sec.37.180 (Basic and Continuing Midwifery Education). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-7111, extension 2067. Filed: October 8, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9713407 Texas HMO Solvency Surveillance Committee Friday, October 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264, Tower I Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Election of Officers 3. Approval of July 18, 1997 Minutes 4. Staff Report 5. Review of Overall HMO Industry 6. Executive Session Consultation with Attorney Regarding Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code sec.551.071. 7. Reconvene in Open Session (To Discuss Any Further Business) 8. Adjourn Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 9, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9713437 Texas Historical Commission Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. East Texas Oil Museum at Kilgore College, Conference Room, Highway 259 at Ross Street Kilgore Texas Antiquities Advisory Board AGENDA: Approval of minutes from July 24, 1997, Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) Meeting. There are seven sites for Nomination of State Archeological Landmarks: a) Site 41BQ279, Old Mill Dam Site, City of Clifton, Bosque County; b) Site 41CD132, BBB & C Railhead (publicly owned portions only), City of Alleyton, Colorado County; c) Site 41HR571, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County; d) Sites 41TA56, 41TA113, and 41TA170, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Taylor County; and e) J.H. McCleskey #1 Oil Well, Central Texas Historical and Genealogical Preservation, Inc.; Eastland County. The nomination of a new contract archeologist to serve on the Antiquities Advisory Board and the election of a vice-chair for the Antiquities Advisory Board. There will be several general board discussion: a) definition of a project archaeologist; b) conflict-of-interest/code of ethics for AAB, c) status of request to DAP staff to prepare a report on the regulatory functions for permits; d) status of working paper by DAP staff to address various issues regarding process of SAL designations on state and private lands; e) status of SAL nomination paperwork for site 41WA183 on private land; f) status of Gilmer Project and issuing of permits for in-house DAP work (compliance and research); g) progress update on CTA accreditation and Review Council; and h) AAB in a proactive role. Listen to any public comments and any staff reports. Adjournment of meeting. Contact: Lillie Thompson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1858. Filed: October 9, 1997, 10:44 p.m. TRD-9713425 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, October 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of September 15, 1997 Meeting; Approval of resignation of Chief Operating Officer and Multifamily loan Officer; Combine Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Office Positions; Ratification of signature authorities; Servicing Agreement, Compliance Agreement, Sub-Servicing Agreement and the Sub-Compliance Agreement for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds 1997 Series D,E, and F; Third Quarter Investment Report; Additional Renovations on Town Oaks Apartments in Rockdale, Texas; Approval of loans under the multifamily rural, underserved and small community pilot program for Westwind Village Partners and San Augustine Seniors Partnership, Ltd. Executive Session-Personnel Matters; Consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Anticipated Litigation (potential or threatened); Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: October 10, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9713490 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Monday, October 20, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of September 15, 1997 Meeting; Inducement Resolutions for Allocation of Private Activity Bonds for: Cedar Pond apartments, Villas at Kirnwood, Spinnaker Bay Apartments, Villas De Gardenia, Los Robles Apartments, Renaissance Village, Pebble Brook Apartments, Greens of Hickory Trail, Jordan Park Apartments; Windsor Senior Terraces, Forest Oaks Apartments, Biennial Operation Plan for Information Resources; Resolution for 1997 Series D, E Taxable Bonds 1997 Series F; Resolution for request for substitute bond holder on multi-family housing revenue bonds (Dallas-Oxford and Carpenter-Oxford); Third Quarter Investment Report; Discussion on Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds for Meadow Ridge Apartments; Discussion of 501(c)(3) multifamily mortgage revenue bonds for Non-Profit Housing Corporation of Greater Houston; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: October 10, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9713494 Monday, October 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Program Committee AGENDA: The Program Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of September 15, 1997 Meeting; C.A.S.A. Fronteriza Program for Valley Mortgage and Cameron County Self-Help Center in Brownsville; amendment of 1991A Funds for implementation of contract for deed conversion loan program; Deobligation of Housing Trust Fund Contract #356006 to Dallas County Community Action Agency in amount of $250,000 and Brentwood Economic Community Development Corporation in amount of $300,000; Amendments to HOME rules, Amendments to HOME Contract for Rites of Passage; HOME/Weatherization Contracts; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: October 10, 1997, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9713492 Monday, October 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Manufactured Housing Committee AGENDA: The Manufactured Housing Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Manufactured Housing Committee Meeting of December 2, 1996; Approval of Request for Different manufactured Home Installation Standards for the City of Tawakoni; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at (512) 475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: October 10, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9713506 Monday, October 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of September 15, 1997 Meeting; Inducement Resolutions for Cedar Pond Apartments, Villas at Kirnwood, Spinnaker Bay Apartments, Villas De Gardenia, Los Robles Apartments, Renaissance Village, Pebble Brook Apartments, Windsor Senor Apartments, Forest Oaks Apartments; Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources; Resolution on Single Family Bonds 1997 Series D, E and F; Substitute Bond Holder for Multifamily bonds for Dallas-Oxford and Carpenter-Oxford; Third Quarter Investment Report; CASA Fronteriza Program for Valley Mortgage and Cameron County; Amendment of 1991A funds for contract for deed conversion; Deobligation of Housing Trust Fund Contract #356006 to Dallas County Community Action Agency and #355002 to Brentwood Economic Community Development Corporation; Amendments to HOME Rules, Home Contract for Rites of Passage, Inc.; HOME/Weatherization Contracts; City of West Tawakoni request for different Manufactured home installation standards; Executive Directors Report on Credit Underwriting Training Program; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened) Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney; Action in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: October 10, 1997, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9713505 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1282.D: In the Matter of TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE v. TEXAS FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY and MIDCENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS (Farmers Insurance Group of Companies). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 14, 1997, 12:10 p.m. TRD-9713587 Texas Judicial Council Thursday, October 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 201 West 14th Street, Supreme Court Courtroom, Supreme Court Building Austin AGENDA: Organizational meeting: discuss Council's duties; set salaries of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions; discuss reporting ADR results on pending cases; discuss reporting original proceedings in courts of appeals; discuss creation of a single tier of state trial courts; discuss eliminating specialty and preference courts; discuss methods of judicial redistricting; discuss survey of multi-state lawyers; and discuss open records and open meeting legislation for the judiciary. Contact: Jim Hutcheson, 201 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3748. Filed: October 15, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9713667 Board of Law Examiners Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary: James Brian Allen; Sanjoh D. Fonkeng; Eric Birge; William Van Buren; John Bammel; John P. Shavers, Elizabeth Watkins; Robin B. Beebe; Baltazar Salazar; Kay Sprague; Dan Ryan; Matthew Argentieri; Edward Kazaleh; (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: October 14, 1997, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9713613 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, November 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos Street Austin Audit Committee of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission AGENDA: 1. Internal Audit of grants made to North Texas Regional Library System. 2. Review 1997 Small Agency Management Control Audit. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx.us, fax: (512) 463-5436. Filed: October 13,1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9713515 Monday, November 3, 1997, 1:20 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314, 1201 Brazos Street Austin AGENDA: I. Approve Minutes of the August 4, 1997 Commission meeting. II. Approve contracts greater than $100,000. III. Approve acceptance of gifts greater than $500. IV. Report of the Director and Librarian. V. Adopt recommendations of Audit Committee on Internal Audit of grants made to North Texas Regional Library System. VI. Audit Committee discussion of 1997 Small Agency Management Control Audit. VII. Approve sale of Louisiana flags to the Louisiana Historical Association. VIII. Approve proposed changes to TSLAC Employee Guide. IX. Adopt revised, second edition of State Records Retention Schedule, 13 TAC sec.6.10. X. Approve Information Resources Biennial Operating Plan for FY 1998-1999. XI. Adopt Commission meeting schedule for 1998. XII. Approve publication of proposed rules concerning establishment and operation of friends group. XIII. Public comment. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx.us, fax: (512) 463-5436. Filed: October 13,1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9713516 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012, 96-003, 96-010, 96- 012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-022, 96-024, 96-028, 96-031, 97-003, 97-006, 97-009, 97- 010, 97-011, 97-012, 97-015, 97-017, 97-019, 97-020, 97-021, 97-022, 97-023, 97- 024, 97-025, 97-026, 97-027, 97-028, 98-001, 98-002, 98-003, 98-004, 98-005, 98- 006, 98-007; and enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 (512) 465- 3950. Filed: October 10, 1997, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9713482 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Comments by the Chair; Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the August 21, 1997 TALCB meeting; Discussion and possible action to possible adoption of proposed amendments to the TALCB Rules: new sec.153.25(d), Relating to Temporary Certification and Licensure; renaming the section heading of sec.153.25; and sec.153.5, Relating to Fees, as published in the September 19, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 9424); Staff reports; discussion and possible action concerning active certifications and licenses; certifications and licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; End of Year Report on Measures; new enforcement position; TALCB Appraiser Report; federal activities and guidelines; Federal Registry; "National Uniform Appraiser Examination Working Group;" and the AARO national conference; Report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding educational requirements, approval of courses for meeting educational requirements, and other educational matters from the October 21, 1997, Education Committee workshop and meeting; Discussion and possible action regarding the FY1997 operating budget, FY 1998 operating budget, FY1998 and FY 1999 Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) and appropriations under House Bill-1 and other fiscal matters; Report from the Enforcement committee; consideration and possible action concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012, 96-003, 96-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96- 022, 96-024, 96-028, 96-031, 97-003, 97-006, 97-009, 97-010, 97-011, 97-012, 97- 015, 97-017, 97-019, 97-020, 97-021, 97-022, 97-023, 97-024, 97-025, 97-026, 97- 027, 97-028, 98-001, 98-002, 98-003, 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007; and enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; Discussion and possible action concerning the availability or distribution of the "appraisal review checklist" on items that must be included in an appraisal report; publishing items from the current USPAP to assist appraisers to comply with USPAP; and "non licensed" appraisers; Comments and presentations from visitors; Selection of dates of subsequent meetings; Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 (512) 465- 3950. Filed: October 13, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9713531 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, October 22, 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 the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents; Harlandale Cleaners; Harpers Corner Apartments; Harris Cleaners (Dallas); Harris Cleaners (Amarillo); Harts Cleaners; and Samina Hasan for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for Repondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (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 10, 1997, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9713458 Wednesday, October 22, 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 the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents; Hooper Cleaners; Ideal A-1 Cleaners; Ideal Cleaners; Intershop Real Estate Services; Inwood Car Wash; and Jaysac Limited for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for Repondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (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 10, 1997, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9713459 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Royal Insurance, 12750 Merit Drive, Suite 400 Dallas Task Force on Heating Boiler Inspection Intervals AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Discussion 5. Next Meeting 6. Adjournment Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at (512) 475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7365. Filed: October 10, 1997, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9713461 Texas Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 301 Congress, Suite 500, Board Room Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: Consideration and possible action on: 1) Approval of the April 1, 1997 minutes; 2) The 1997 audit engagement and 3) Next meeting date. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101. Filed: October 13, 1997, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9713544 Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 301 Congress, Suite 500, Board Room Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Consideration and possible action on: 1) Approval of the minutes; 2) Election of Board Chair; 3) Guaranty Association activities; 4) Impaired/insolvent member insurers; 5) Report from Audit and Assessment Committees; 6) Financial matters; 7) Office lease; 8) Plan of Operation and Bylaws changes; 9) Policy and Procedures Manual changes; 10) Executive Session; 11) Matters discussed in Executive Session; and 12) Next meeting date. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101. Filed: October 13, 1997, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9713545 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Thursday-Friday, October 16-17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: Thursday, October 16, 1997 10:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. 4. Committee Appointments 5. Report from Executive Director, Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D. 6. Proposals for Decision Friday, October 17, 1997 8:30 a.m. 7. Executive session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. 8. Citizen Communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the board for up to three minutes each, on a "first-come", "first-served" basis regarding acupuncture concerns. 2:00 p.m. 9. Proposal for Decision 10. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders. 11. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding diplomas from the Academy of Oriental Medicine. 12. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a draft letter to legislators regarding the definition of Acupuncture in the statute. 13. Approval of minutes from the July 28, 1997 Board Meeting and Committees. a. Licensure Committee Meeting Minutes. b. Discipline/Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes. c. Full Board Meeting Minutes. 14. Presentation of report from the October 17, 1997 Licensure Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 15. Presentation of report from the October 17, 1997 Education Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 16. Presentation of report from the October 17, 1997 Discipline/Ethics Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 17. Resolutions for former Board members. 18. Adjourn **Executive session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 8, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9713402 Friday, October 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. 4. Open session to review applicants for licensure. 5. Reconsideration of licensure applications. 6. Citizen Communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the committee for up to three minutes each, on a "first-come", "first-served" basis regarding education concerns. 7. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 8, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9713403 Friday, October 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conference/Show Compliance Proceedings or staff review. 4. Adjourn. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), and Op. A.G. 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 8, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9713404 Friday, October 17, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen Communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the committee for up to three minutes each, on a "first-come", "first-served" basis regarding education concerns. 4. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on an application for approval of Continuing Acupuncture Education Courses. 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on an application fee for approval of Continuing Acupuncture Education Courses. 6. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on an application fee for approval of Continuing Auricular Acupuncture Education Courses. 7. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 8, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9713405 Midwestern State University Monday, October 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will consider the following items in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551.072: 1) Sale of Real Estate -- 2913 Ninth Street, and 2) Sale of Real Estate -- 1317 North Eighth Street. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: October 15, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9713668 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: October 13, 1997, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9713522 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1710; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0294-IHW-E; ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC; A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed April 30, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Rollins Environmental Services, Inc. for solid waste disposal act violations in Harris County, Texas. The hearing will allow Rollins Environmental Services, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Rollins Environmental Services, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Rollins Environmental Services, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding. Legal Authority: Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 361; the Administrative Procedures Act; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 70, 80 and 335; 40 Code of Federal Regulations Chapters 262; and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: October 13, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9713541 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, October 23, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Drought Response and Monitoring Committee AGENDA: Drought Response and Monitoring Committee Agenda Welcome and Introductions Current/Pending Water Shortages Action Items: Review of last meeting minutes and On-Going strategies Other Issues and Concerns Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested to contact DeDe McKee at (512)424-5989 three work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220, (512) 424-2452. Filed: October 8, 1997, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9713410 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, October 17, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Number 16189, Petition of MFS Communications Company, Inc. for Arbitration of Pricing of Unbundled Loops; Docket Number 16196, Petition of Teleport Communications Group, Inc. for Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement; Docket Number 16226, Petition of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc. for Compulsory Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Docket Number 16285, Petition of MCI Telecommunication Corporation and Its Affiliate MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. for Arbitration and Request for Mediation Under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; Docket Number 16290, Petition of American Communications Services, Inc. and Its Local Exchange Operating Subsidiaries for Arbitration with SWB Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Docket Number 16455, Petition of Sprint Communications Company L.P. for Arbitration of Interconnection Rates, Terms, Conditions, and Prices from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Docket Number 17065, Petition of Brooks Fiber Communications of Texas, Inc. for Arbitration with SWB; Docket Number 17579, Application of AT&T for Compulsory Arbitration of Further Issues to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and SWB; Docket Number 17587, Request of MCI Telecommunications Corporation and Its Affiliate, MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. for Continuing Arbitration of Certain Unresolved Provisions of the Interconnection Agreement Between MCI and SWB; Docket Number 17781, Complaint of MCI Against SWB for Violation of Commission Order in Docket Number 16285 Regarding CABS Ordering and Billing Processing. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 9, 1997, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9713427 Monday-Tuesday, October 20-21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Number 16189, Petition of MFS Communications Company, Inc. for Arbitration of Pricing of Unbundled Loops; Docket Number 16196, Petition of Teleport Communications Group, Inc. for Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement; Docket Number 16226, Petition of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc. for Compulsory Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Docket Number 16285, Petition of MCI Telecommunication Corporation and Its Affiliate MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. for Arbitration and Request for Mediation Under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; Docket Number 16290, Petition of American Communications Services, Inc. and Its Local Exchange Operating Subsidiaries for Arbitration with SWB Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Docket Number 16455, Petition of Sprint Communications Company L.P. for Arbitration of Interconnection Rates, Terms, Conditions, and Prices from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Docket Number 17065, Petition of Brooks Fiber Communications of Texas, Inc. for Arbitration with SWB; Docket Number 17579, Application of AT&T for Compulsory Arbitration of Further Issues to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and SWB; Docket Number 17587, Request of MCI Telecommunications Corporation and Its Affiliate, MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. for Continuing Arbitration of Certain Unresolved Provisions of the Interconnection Agreement Between MCI and SWB; Docket Number 17781, Complaint of MCI Against SWB for Violation of Commission Order in Docket Number 16285 Regarding CABS Ordering and Billing Processing. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 9, 1997, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9713428 Thursday, October 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Discussion of electric reliability, resource planning and availability for Texas, including rail delivery problems; Docket Numbers 17525, 17942, 17878, 17705, 16705, 17899, 17343, 17643, 17657, and 17695; Project Number 16536, Unbundling of Electric Distribution Facilities and functions; Electric industry restructuring; Project Number 18000, Informal Dispute Resolution; Docket Numbers 16495, 17278, 17112, 16890, 16905, 16906, 16938, 16939, 16940, 16941, 16942, 16943, 16944, 16956, 16945, 16946, 16947, 16948, 16984, 16986, 16987, 16988, 17015, 17054, 17128, 17142, 17143, 17144, 17170, 17175, 17176, 17177, 17181, 17182, 17191, 17195, 17196, 17197, 17203, 17204, 17536, 17065, 17716, 17719, 17734, 17742, 17748, 17754, 17769 17631, 17682, 17761, and 17800; Project Number 14929, Universal Service Issues; Project Number 17472, Procedures Applicable to PURA, chapter 58, Electing ILECs; Project Number 16899, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 214/972 Area Codes; Project Number 16900, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 713/281 Area Codes; Project Number 17329, Dispute Resolution Rules; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to FCC Docket Number CC-97-137 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications commission; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; new assessment percentage for funding of the intrastate portion of Relay Texas; Project Number 17295-Amendment to Subst. R. 23.11, EEO Reports; Project Number 17709, Review of Agency Rules in Accordance with House Bill One, Article IX, sec.167; Customer service issues including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; agency plans, priorities and budgets for the coming biennium; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decision on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 14, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9713602 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting and Worksession for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Project Number 17555-Investigation into the Competitiveness of the Wholesale Market. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 9, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9713438 Friday, October 24, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Deaf Community Center, 425 Woodward Street Austin Relay Texas Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Relay Texas Advisory Committee (RTAC) will meet on Friday, October 24, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. The Advisory Committee was appointed by the Public Utility Commission pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S., Chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 855 (Vernon) (to be codified at Tex. Util. Code Ann. sec.56.110) (PURA). At this meeting the Committee will make opening remarks, consider minutes; discuss the PUC report (concerning the Public Hearing Report, AG Opinion Update and RTAC Ethics); the Texas Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing report (concerning group research results, Specialized Telecommunications Device Assistance Program (STDAP) rules and STDAP definitions); other business; and take public comment. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 13, 1997, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9713514 Wednesday, October 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be a Commissioners and Staff Worksession for discussion of preliminary procedures to develop the agency plan for review of agency rules regarding: Project Number 17709-Review of Agency Rules in Accordance with House Bill 1, Article IX, sec.167. Specific attention will be addressed to Subst. Rules 23.1 through 23.6, General Rules; Subst. Rules 23.11 through 23.19, Records and Reports; Subst. Rule 23.81, Solar Standards; Subst. Rules 23.91 through 23.105, Telephone; and Chapter 22, Procedural Rules. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 13, 1997, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9713528 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 may discuss the hearing called by the Surface Transportation Board concerning the status of rail service in the western United States and proposals for solving service problems that exist (STB Ex Parte Number 573, Rail Service in the Western United States), consider the Commission's position concerning such hearing, and take action thereon as may be appropriate. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: October 9, 1997, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9713443 Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 9:20 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room, 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission of Texas will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way; P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6729. Filed: October 10, 1997, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9713501 Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room, 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda filed with the Secretary of State's Office. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed previously as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: October 10, 1997, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9713502 Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room, 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: GUD--8795: Application of West Texas Gas, Inc. to abandon firm transportation service to Southern Union Gas Company at two Locations Near Pecos Texas; an interim appeal under TAC 1.30(c)(2) by Southern Union Gas of the examiner's order to produce in discovery documents with SUG claimed were protected by the Trade secrets provisions of Tex. Rule of Civil Evidence Number 507. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: October 13, 1997, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9713534 Texas Real Estate Commission Mondy, October 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room 235A, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Screening Committee AGENDA: Call to order; executive session to discuss applications and possibly to interview applicants for the administrator position pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code; discussion of applications and possible interviews with applicants for administrator position; adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: October 14, 1997, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9713565 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, October 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Call to Order / Roll Call / Agenda Review / Announcements / Commissioner's Report / Legislative Update / Rehabilitation Services Update / Break / The Texas Sunset Process and TRC / Council Discussion / Lunch. Public Comment / State Independent Living Council: Issues and Agenda / Council Discussion / Break / TRC Information Video / Approval of July 1997 Meeting Minutes / Chairperson's Report / TRC Consumer Affairs Report / TRAC Staff Report / Recess. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: October 14, 1997, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9713592 Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Ethics Issues for Council Members / Getting to Know You - TRAC Member Biographies / Break / Council Discussion / Lunch. Recommendations / Action Items / Agenda Items for Next Meeting / Adjourn. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: October 14, 1997, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9713593 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, October 21, 1997, 10:15 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of September 16, 1997; 3. Discussion, consideration and possible action on resolution to reimburse the Office of the Attorney General and/or Texas Workers' Compensation Commission for any monies expended on behalf of SORM: 4. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board committees, including but not limited to: Hiring Committee for Executive Director position; Allocation Program Committee; Administration/Transition Committee; Workers' Compensation Claims Committee; Risk Management Program Committee; Rules Committee and Outreach, Communications, and Public Relations Committee; 5. Discussion, consideration and possible action on report from staff on SORM outreach and communications network; 6. Report on status of search for Executive Director to include discussion, consideration and possible action; 7. Report on workers' compensation fraud program to include discussion, consideration and possible action; 8. Report on organizational structure of SORM to include discussion, consideration and possible action; 9. Confirmation of future public dates; 10. Adjournment Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 175-1440. Filed: October 8, 1997, 1:47 p.m. TRD-9713406 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Friday, October 17, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Center for Rural Health Initiatives, Southwest Tower Building, 211 East Seventh Street, Seventh Floor Conference Room Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Center for Rural Health Initiatives Executive Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: Welcome and Introductions; Approval of Minutes from May 30, 1997 meeting Certificate of Appreciation for Sandy Tovar; Welcome of new Executive Committee Members; Briefing on TRHA awards; Consideration and possible action on proposed Rules for Texas Health Services Corps; Consideration and possible action on proposed Rules for Medically Underserved Community-State Matching Incentive Program; Consideration and possible action on proposed Rules for Rural Physician Assistant Loan Reimbursement Program; Briefing and possible action on Texas Sunset Review Process; Briefing on Senate Bill 1246-the Rural Community Health System; Creation of Physician Assistant Advisory Committee Member position; Executive Director's report; Selection of next meeting dates and adjourn Contact: Laura Jordan, P.O. Drawer 1708, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 479-8891. Filed: October 9, 1997, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9713432 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Thursday, October 30, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Monty's Boardroom, Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: pending complaints (97- SA-0008; 97-SA-0009; 97-SA-0015; 97-SA-0016; 97-SA-0018; 97-SA-0019; 97-SA-0021; 97-SA-0022; and 98-SA-0001); and the preparation of a schedule of sanctions. This information will be presented to the full board on December 5, 1997. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinatorin the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6627. Filed: October 14, 1997, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9713567 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, October 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents 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. SFA 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 Sessions may be held for the previously listed subjects.) Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: October 9, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9713423 Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: IV. Academic and Student Affairs D. Consideration of recognition for Walter C. Todd VI. Buildings and Grounds C. Consideration of Azalea Garden Project (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for previously listed subject). Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: October 9, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9713424 Texas State Technical College System Thursday, October 23, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive, Sears Board Room Sweetwater Board of Regents Search Committee AGENDA: Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Board of Regents Search Committee Agenda: Recommendations, if any, to the full Board of Regents regarding Search Committee Meeting. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: October 13, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9713556 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive, Sears Board Room Sweetwater Board of Regents Search Committee Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075: Discuss Chancellor search process and review applications for the position. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: October 13, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9713554 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 11:30 a.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive Sweetwater Board of Regents Audit Committee AGENDA: The Audit Committee of the Board of Regents will meet and discuss the following items: Status of Audit Schedule; Final Report Issued for Auxiliary Enterprises-Waco; Discuss Audits completed; Annual Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 1998; and Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1997. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: October 13, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9713555 Thursday, October 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive, Sears Board Room Sweetwater Board of Regents AGENDA: Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Policy Committee Minute Orders and Reports: Committee of the Whole Policy Committee for Instruction and Student Services Policy Committee for Human Resources and Development Policy Committee for Facilities Policy Committee for Fiscal Affair Reconvene Committee of the Whole Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: October 13, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9713548 Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive Sweetwater Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board will act on the following items: Classes Meeting with Less than Ten Students: Tuition and Fee Exemption for Disabled Peace Officers; Active Student/Employee Organization Purpose Statements; Approval of concept for Waco to participate in the Round Rock/Williamson County Multi-Institutional Teaching Center; Building 46-18 at Waco not needed for Educational and Training Purposes; Dental Assistance Certificate Program at Harlingen; Audit Plan for FY 1998; Signature Authorizations for Payee Documents; Budget Changes; Request to exceed FY 1998 FTE limitation; lease agreements with Amarillo tenants; lease agreement Raytheon E-Systems for 11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Wash Rock at Waco; Lease with Bennie Monthie at Waco; Sale of Excess Property at Harlingen; Lease with Merstone III at Waco Airport; Sale of 5 surplus portable buildings at Harlingen; Vending Machine contracts at Breckenridge; Easement with Battelle Pantex for public alert and warning system at Amarillo; demolition and removal of building 46-18 and 302 Maxwell at Waco; acceptance of bids and award contract for construction of the John B. Connally Technology Center and the Fentress Center Phase II Technology Building at Waco; Resolution of approval for airport layout plan; approval of concept, engineer, and receive bids for HVAC System replacement at the Diesel Mechanics Building and the Related Studies Building at Sweetwater; Resurfacing of roadways at Sweetwater; Resolution of Appreciation for Edward B. Adams, Sr. and Gerald D. Phariss; Information Resources Biennial Operating Plan; and Virtual College. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: October 13, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9713549 Friday, October 24, 1997, 8:35 a.m. TSTC Sweetwater, 300 College Drive, Sears Board Room Sweetwater Board of Regents Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to include the following: Truett W. Bates vs. TSTC. Possible Sale or Lease of TSTC Rental Property in Amarillo. Discuss Recommendations of the Search Committee. Possibility of In-house Legislative Liaison. TSTC Development Office and Staffing. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: October 13, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9713550 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Delegation Room Austin Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division AGENDA: Items for briefing and discussion: overview of planning and building roads and turnpike projects; Texas Department of Transportation; Texas Turnpike Authority; financial considerations in turnpike project development; existing toll roads, tunnels and bridges; current feasibility studies; potential toll projects. Resolutions/commendation of outgoing Texas Turnpike Authority Board. Approval of 1997-1998 meeting schedule. Discussion/approval of rulemaking advisory committee concerning public private policy. Discuss opportunities for project development and coordination for TTA. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: October 14, 1997, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9713623 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 118 East Riverside Drive, Room 118-3, Building 118 Austin Household Good Carrier Advisory Committee AGENDA: Introductions and opening remarks. Briefing on law concerning advisory committees and the Open Meetings Act. Overview of Motor Carrier Division responsibilities, committee responsibilities and history of creation of the committee. Election of committee chairperson and vice-chairperson. Determine action plan for completing responsibilities assigned to committee. Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: October 15, 1997, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9713650 University of Houston Monday, October 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. S&RII Building, Room 201, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of September 15, 1997 Minutes New Protocol Renewal Protocol Other Business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743- 9191. Filed: October 10, 1997, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9713480 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, October 22, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, (210) 567-3717. Filed: October 13, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9713546 Regional Meetings Meetings filed October 8, 1997 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at City of San Antonio Council Chambers, Municipal Plaza Building, 103 Main Plaza, San Antonio, October 14, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9713413. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, October 13, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash III, or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. TRD-9713414. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, October 16, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9713419. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, October 16, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9713418. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, October 16, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9713417. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, October 16, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9713416. Meetings filed October 9, 1997 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Called Meeting, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, October 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9713449. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, October 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD- 9713431. Central Texas Council of Governments, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, met at Killeen Recycling Center, 111 East Avenue F, Killeen, October 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Lawyer, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933-7075, extension 208. TRD-9713434. Education Service Center, Region One, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, October 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD-9713450. Education Service Center, Region VIII, met at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, October 23, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894. TRD-9713448. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, October 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9713435. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, October 14, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9713442. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, October 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79432-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9713421. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, October 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79432-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9713420. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, October 14, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett or Mickey Hand, 206 South State, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9713436. Meetings Filed October 10, 1997 Bi-County Water Supply, met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, October 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9713473. Burnett Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, October 16, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9713466. Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 321 North Penelope, Belton, October 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 450, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-3771. TRD-9713479. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Executive Committee, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, October 16, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9713489. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, October 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266- 0163. TRD-9713495. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, October 14, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266- 0163. TRD-9713496. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room , First Floor, October 14, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD- 9713497. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board Work Session, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, October 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266- 0163. TRD-9713498. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, October 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9713453. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, with revised agenda, October 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611, TRD-9713507. Education Service Center, Region Two, Board of Directors, met at 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, October 16, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883- 9288, ext. 2200. TRD-9713452. Education Service Center, Region 13, Administrator Appraisal Development Team, met at Omni Hotel South Park, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, October 19-20, 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-9713467. Education Service Center, Region 13, Administrator Appraisal Development Team, will meet at Omni Hotel South Park, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, December 5-6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Reaves, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5491. TRD-9713468. Education Service Center, Region 13, Administrator Appraisal Development Team, will meet at Omni Hotel South Park, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, February 25-26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Reaves, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5491. TRD-9713469. Education Service Center, Region 13, Administrator Appraisal Development Team, will meet at Omni Hotel South Park, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, March 30-31, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Reaves, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5491. TRD-9713470. Education Service Center, Region 14, Board of Directors, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, October 16, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD- 9713488. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at FM 99, Karnes City, October 14, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmermann, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9713481. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, October 16, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9713503. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, October 16, 1997 at 3:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9713472. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, will meet at 300 Franklin, Waco, October 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9713464. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, October 16, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. TRD-9713463. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, October 13, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9713504. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, October 16, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107, fax: (409) 327-8959. TRD-9713460. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 East Fifth Street, October 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9713500. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Greenville Municipal Building 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, October 15, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9713454. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees Executive Committee, met at 3007 North Richmond, Wharton, October 16, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9713493. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, revised agenda, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, October 15, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9713471. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, revised agenda, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, October 15, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9713486. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, October 16, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518. TRD- 9713451. Meetings filed October 13, 1997 Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, Board of Directors, met at 8650 Westover Court, Granbury, October 20, 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-9713526. Brazos River Authority, Water Quality Committee, Board of Directors, met at 8650 Westover Court, Granbury, October 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776- 1441. TRD-9713527. Brazos Valley Workforce Development, Executive Committee, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, October 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Dee Bonorden, 900 Wheelock, Hearne, Texas 77859, (409) 279-3200; fax: (409) 279-3631. TRD-9713523. Brazos Valley Workforce Development, Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, October 16, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Dee Bonorden, 900 Wheelock, Hearne, Texas 77859, (409) 279-3200; fax: (409) 279- 3631. TRD-9713524. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, 124 Beauregard, San Angelo, October 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Sidney Mabry, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941, (915) 835-4361. TRD-9713530. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Solid Waste Task Force, met at Howard Civic Center, Court Street, Newton, October 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9713552. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, met at Howard Civic Center, Court Street, Newton, October 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9713551. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, October 23, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9713511. Education Service Center, Region V, Board, met at Region Five Conference Center, 1750 Highway 96 Bypass, Silsbee, October 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert E. Nicks, Region 5 ESC, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, (409) 838-5555. TRD-9713539. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, October 17, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5222. TRD- 9713510. Hill County Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2101 Avenue F, Del Rio, October 21, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 753-2279. TRD- 9713525. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, October 21, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9713512. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee, will meet at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Wichita Ballroom, 401 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, October 27, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281, fax: (940) 322- 6743. TRD-9713509. North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, October 23, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322- 5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9713557. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, October 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (940) 659- 1239. TRD-9713508. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1301 Broadway, downstairs conference room, Lubbock, October 16, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Annette Walters, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas, 79457, (806) 744-1987, TRD-9713540. Meetings filed October 14, 1997 Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 17, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9713574. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, October 21, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9713579. Education Service Center Region III, Board of Directors, met at 3901 Houston Highway, Victoria, October 20, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD-9713618. Education Service Center Region III, Board of Directors, met at 3901 Houston Highway, Victoria, October 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD-9713616. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Public Relations Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, October 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9713594. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Credentials Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, October 17, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9713595. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Finance Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, October 17, 1997 at 6:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9713596. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, October 22, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9713571. LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC), Board of Directors, met at Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, October 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr. or Anna M. Hernandez, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501, (956) 682-3481.TRD-9713572. Scurry County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, October 20, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9713563. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Tech Prep Consortium,Tech Prep Advisory Committee, met at 1025 East North 10th Street, COG Conference Room, Abilene, October 17, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tina Melendez, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9713576. Wichita Falls MPO, Policy Advisory Committee, met at City Council Conference Room, Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street, Wichita Falls, October 22, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, (940) 761-7447. TRD-9713588. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, October 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9713622. Meetings filed October 15, 1997 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, October 20, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from J.W. Ward III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9713654. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Special Board of Directors Workshop, met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, October 20, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas, 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9713660. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, October 20, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas, 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9713665. Gregg Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, October 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, (FM 1845), Longview, Texas 75604- 5537, (903) 238-8823. TRD-9713664. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Budget Review Session, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, October 21, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9713659. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Budget Review Session, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, October 21, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9713658. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US83, Pharr, October 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas (956) 682-3481. TRD-9713626. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, October 28, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9713630. North Texas Municipal Water, Board of Directors, met at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, October 23, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9713631. Parmer County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 305 Third Street, Bovina, October 21, 1997, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald E. Proctor, P.O. Box 56, Bovina, Texas 79009, (806) 238-1405. TRD-9713675.