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). State Office of Administrative Hearings Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Pre-Hearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1568- Application of SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY For Reconciliation of Fuel Costs, Surcharge of Fuel Cost Under-Recoveries, and Related Relief (PUC Docket Number 17460). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9714333 Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1937 -- Complaint of STRAUS FRANK COMPANY, INC. Against SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (PUC Docket Number 17390). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 28, 1997, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9714301 Monday, February 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1561- Application of Texas New-Mexico Power Company for Approval of Transition Plan and Statement of Intent to Decrease Rates (PUC Docket Number 17751). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936-0728. Filed: October 22, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9714069 Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Thursday-Friday, November 6-7, 1997, 1:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Discussion and action on: minutes of previous meeting; waiver of credit policy and procedures on loan guaranty application for Dishman International Company, Inc.; loan guaranty application for Dishman International Company, Inc.; loan guaranty application for Du Morr Feeds, Inc.; loan guaranty for Burleson Enterprise; loan guaranty for Tyler Rose Nursery; loan guaranty for Sesaco; request for deficiency grant from the Governor's Office for the Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program interest buy down program; procedures for applications with waivers to the credit policy and procedures; Loan Guaranty Portfolio; sale contract for the Plainview facility; Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Portfolio; Farm and Ranch Finance Program Portfolio; budget for September 98 of the Authority; financial information for Fiscal Year 97 Annual Report. Public Comment. Discussion and action on future meeting date. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: October 29, 1997, 8:28 a.m. TRD-9714314 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, November 6, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Gold Key Inn, 515 East Commerce Brownwood Texas Mohair Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Opening Remarks and Welcome Approval of Minutes -- August 13, 1997 Discussion and Action: On remarks from Katie Dickie Stavinoha, TDA Representative; Fiscal Affairs -- Cash Flow and Budget Report -- Check Off Assessments and Refunds; Scheduling of Next meeting. Discussion: Use of Funds; Other Business Adjourn Contact: Mr. Zane Willard, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 655- 3161. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9714329 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Room 924A Austin AGENDA: Alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-015 (Vernon Supplement 1997) by Produce International, Inc. as petitioned by Cargil Produce Company. Contact: Joyce C. Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: October 27, 1997, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9714223 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1848 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. John Jimenez, d/b/a Casa Jimenez, concerning alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.71.043(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2(a) (1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: October 28, 1997, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9714280 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1847 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. William H. Green d/b/a Third Day Creations, concerning alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.71.043(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2(a) (1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: October 28, 1997, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9714281 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1844 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Shirley Jalufka d/b/a The Blossom Cottage, concerning alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.71.043(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2(a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: October 28, 1997, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9714282 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1846 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Willie Ray Erwin, concerning alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.71.043(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2(a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: October 28, 1997, 11:05 a.m. TRD-9714283 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1848 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Edward Townsend, d/b/a E&W Florist Wedding and Catering, concerning alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated sec.71.043(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2(a)(1997), as amended. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7583. Filed: October 28, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9714284 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of September 16, 1997 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comment; information item: presentation by Dr. Carlton Erickson, The University of Texas at Austin, regarding neurochemistry of addiction; information items: Strategic and Statewide Service Delivery Plan update, internal audit annual report, services improvement projects; Amarillo, El Paso and Dallas, and prevention update; action item: proposal for decision and final order in the matter of Riverside General Hospital; information/action items: biennial operating plan for the computer systems, unexpended balances management plan, Region 6 revised service plan including possible change to request for proposal (RFP) treatment criteria, and criteria for primary prevention service RFP; action items: agreed final orders in the matters of Lorenzo Benitez, Mary Ann McCain, J. Corey Kirkland, and Solide Washington House and proposal for decision for final order in the matter of We Care House, Inc.; action items; adoption of repeal of sec.sec.146.1-146.9 and 146.25-146.36, adoption of amendments to sec.sec.148.2, adoption of new sec.sec.145.11 and 145.21-145.25, withdrawal of proposed amendments to sec.sec.148.61, 150.10, 150.33, and 150.52, proposed repeal of sec.sec.141.1- 141.6, 141.8-141.14, 141.31, 141.33, 141.34, 141.41, 141.51, and 141.61, proposed amendments to sec.sec.148.3, 148.26, 148.41, 148.61, 148.119, 148.163, 148.202, 141.234, 150.3-150.8, 150.10, 150.31-150.33, 150.36-150.39, 150.52, 150.53, and 150.61, and proposed new sec.sec.141.11, 141.21, 141.31, 150.71- 150.73; and adjournment. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: October 24, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9714176 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Tower 2, Room 400-A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of meeting: Roll Call. Read and possibly approve minutes of August 5, 1997 and August 17, 1997 Board meetings. OPEN SESSION: Executive Director's report on agency operations. Discussion and possible action regarding reciprocal licensing. Discussion and possible action regarding a joint board meeting of the State Board of Barber Examiners and Cosmetology Commission. Discussion and possible action regarding the 1988 examinations schedule. Discussion and possible action regarding modification of barber exams. Discussion and possible action regarding publication of proposed amendment to 22 Texas Administrative Code, sec.51.57, concerning Applying for Examination. Executive Session: Executive Session under Texas Government Code, sec.551.71(1) (B) for the discussion of a prelitigation settlement offer made by the Board's former Executive Director. Open Session: Discussion and possible action concerning a prelitigation settlement offer made by the Board's former Executive Director. ADJOURNMENT. Contact: Charles Clay Mills, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, (512) 305-8475. Filed: October 28, 1997, 1:31 p.m. TRD-9714294 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Monday, November 3, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TBWEF Headquarters, 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion and Action: Review minutes from prior meeting; South Texas/Winter Garden Referendum Results; Financial Report, Board Resolutions- Signature Cards, New FCB Loan Agreement, New FSA Loan Authority, Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: To consult with attorney in accordance with Texas Government Code, Annotated sec.551.071; Adjourn Executive Session; Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion and Action: Executive Session: Management Committee Report, Management Agreements, Review Salary and Wage Schedule; Executive Director's Report, FY 1998 APHIS Contributions, FY 1998 FSA Loan; UDSA/APHIS Report; TDA Report; Chairman's Report; Setting Next Meeting Time and Place Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7593. Filed: October 24, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9714175 Texas Cancer Council Thursday, November 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street, 7A Conference Room Austin Board of Directors-Planning an Program Development Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the March 21, 1997 meeting; the Stephen F. Austin State University funding application; the status report on the Texas Cancer Plan revisions with a review of the core components; the FY 1998 initiative plans; strategic planning activities, including a staff report on legislative requirements and agency needs and the agenda for the Council's strategic planning retreat. The committee will then 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 Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9714334 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street, Durham Conference Room Austin Contract Management Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the August 5, 1997 meeting; FY 1997 contractual performance summary; procedures for contractor non-performance; delays in Tarrant County project activities; project director's meeting; historical record of agency initiatives; and recognition of exemplary project performance; and future meeting date. The Committee will then 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 Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9714336 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Medical Association, Thompson Auditorium, First Floor, 401 West 15th Street Austin Board of Directors REVISED AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the August 6, 1997 meeting; a recap of FY 1997 activities along with the FY 1997 performance measure data; equipment requests from Gateway Community Health Center and the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District; administrative issues such as agency staff changes, Governor's conference, an update on the Sunset Advisory Commission review, and consideration of the agency's Affirmative Action Plan; reports from the Planning and Program Development Committee, and the Contract Management Committee; planning activities, with consideration of legislative requirements, rule revisions, and the development of an agenda for the Strategic Planning retreat; and an update on Senate Bill 55, interim legislative studies, and managed care legislation. The Council will then 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 Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3190. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9714335 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, November 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action and/or approve: #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 thru 97-228 and 98-01 thru 98-20. Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6708. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714238 Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Cameron County Courthouse, 964 East Harrison Brownsville AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Opening Remarks II. Public Comment: The public is invited to present any coastal issue of local concern. Texas Parks and Wildlife will be providing a report on this year's Red Tide Event; III. ACTION ITEM: Approval of the minutes of the August 13, 1997 meeting; IV. ACTION ITEM: Adoption of amendments to Chapter 501 and Chapter 503 of the Council rules, removing Liberty County from the CMP boundary; V. ACTION ITEM: Approval of subgrant recipients for grant cycle #3; VI. ACTION ITEM: Proposed amendment of 31 TAC sec.506.11 to include federal restoration plans in list of federal activities affecting the coastal zone; VII. ACTION ITEM: Approval of requests for rule certification by Texas Department of Transportation and General Land Office; VIII. ACTION ITEM: Program enhancement funding under sec.309 of the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972; IX. ACTION ITEM: Proposed changes to consistency review schedule for maintenance dredging projects; X. ACTION ITEM: Approval of supplemental project funding plan; XI. ACTION ITEM: Approval of meeting schedule for 1998; XII. ACTION ITEM: Approval of preliminary consistency review form; XIII. ACTION ITEM: Discussion of administration budget; XIV. ACTION ITEM: Coastal Management Program Updates; (a) Small Business and Individual Permitting Assistance Program; (b) Coastal nonnpoint-source pollution control program; (c) NOAA cooperative agreement/CMP grants program; (d) Consistency review report. XV. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-5385. Filed: October 28, 1997, 2:10 p.m. TRD-9714295 Texas Association of Counties Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Insurance Trust Fund AGENDA: Call to Order 9:00 a.m. -- Hon. Jerry Lewis (Employee Benefits Pool will be in attendance to assist in deliberation) Approval of July 17, 1997 Minutes Finance Report -- Ms. Nancy Williams Investment Report -- Mr. Ron Schultz/Paul Williams Report on HIPAA/Tx HB 1212- Ms. Betty Delargy Program Administration Report Program Status- All Funds -- Mr. Jim Jean Annual Accounting from Prudential -- Mr. Jim Jean Demand Management Committee Report -- Hon. Yvonne Odom/Ms. Jenn. Hoff Report on Third and Fourth Quarter Renewals -- Ms. Lauren Henry Report on First Quarter 1998 Renewals -- Mr. Bill Norwood Discuss Personnel Matter (Closed Session) -- Mr. Jim Jean Approve Proposed 1998 Budget -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Adjourn -- Hon. Jerry Lewis Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: October 28, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9714300 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Employee Benefits Pool AGENDA: Call to Order 9:00 a.m. -- Hon. Helen Walker (Insurance Trust Fund will be in attendance to assist in deliberation) Approval of Minutes Finance Report -- Ms. Nancy Williams Investment Report -- Mr. Ron Schultz/Paul Williams Report on HIPAA/Tx HB 1212- Ms. Betty Delargy Program Administration Report Program Status- All Funds -- Mr. Jim Jean Demand Management Committee Report -- Hon. Yvonne Odom/Ms. Jenn. Hoff Report on Third and Fourth Quarter Renewals -- Ms. Lauren Henry Discuss Personnel Matter (Closed Session) -- Mr. Jim Jean Approve Proposed 1998 Budget -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Adjourn -- Hon. Jerry Lewis Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: October 28, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9714299 Office of Court Administration Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:30 a.m. State Capitol Extension Room E1.012 Austin Judicial Committee on Information Technology AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. -- Call Meeting to Order 1. Approval of minutes of meeting September 17, 1997 2. Discussion of subcommittees, charges and members 3. OCA presentation on use of kiosks by courts 4. Review of survey results: a. Time-sensitive projects b. Effectiveness of audio and video hearings 5. OCA presentation of resources available from the National Center for State Courts 6. Discussion of pilot project(s) to be started by OCA 7. New business 8. Public comment 12:30 Adjourn Contact: Doug Rybacki, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625. Filed: October 24, 1997, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9714131 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday, November 3, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Reagan State Office Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 104 Austin Subcommittee on Health Care AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductions A. Opening Remarks B. Scope of Review III. Overview of National Trends and Practices Relating to the Management of HIV/AIDS in Correctional Facilities IV. Staff Policy Reviews A. Current State of Texas and TDCJ Policies and Practices relating to the management of HIV/AIDS B. Update on Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee Review of HIV/AIDS C. Security and Classification Issues Related to the Management of HIV/AIDS D. Overview of HIV/AIDS Education Programs E. Legal Issues Related to the Management of HIV/AIDS F. Continuity of Care and Special Needs Offenders V. Conclusion VI. Public Comment Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: October 24, 1997, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9714161 Monday, November 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from 4:00 p.m.) Reagan State Office Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 104 Austin Subcommittee on Health Care EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Introductions A. Opening Remarks B. Scope of Review III. Overview of National Trends and Practices Relating to the Management of HIV/AIDS in Correctional Facilities IV. Staff Policy Reviews A. Current State of Texas and TDCJ Policies and Practices relating to the management of HIV/AIDS B. Update on Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee Review of HIV/AIDS C. Security and Classification Issues Related to the Management of HIV/AIDS D. Overview of HIV/AIDS Education Programs E. Legal Issues Related to the Management of HIV/AIDS F. Continuity of Care and Special Needs Offenders V. Conclusion VI. Public Comment Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Meeting was inadvertently filed for 4:00 p.m. instead of 1:00 p.m., quorum has already been established, therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: October 28, 1997, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9714309 Friday, November 7, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Field Services Committee I. Gun Standards Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: October 27, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9714254 Friday, November 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Training and Staff Development Committee I. Training Options for Judiciary II. Training for CSOs on Testifying in Court III. Annual Legal Training for CSOs Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: October 27, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9714253 Friday, November 7, 1997, 9:45 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: Council Meeting I. Greeting II. Introduction of Staff/Guests III. Approval of Minutes IV. Board Liaison V. State Jail Division Report VI. Program Services Division Report VII. Probation Advisory Committee Report VIII. Committee Reports A. Field Services B. Training and Staff Development IX. Division Director's Update X. Council Members' Issues XI. Next Meeting XII. Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lois Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: October 27, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9714252 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, November 7, 1997, 3:00 p.m. SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Conference Room Austin Anesthesia Rules Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Discuss and consider overall committee objectives and procedures IV. Discuss, review, and consider proposing amendments to anesthesia rules 109.171, 109.172, 109.173. 109.174, 109.175. V. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:28 a.m. TRD-9714331 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, November 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Norris Conference Center, 1016 La Posada Drive, Suite 280, Live Oak Room Austin Continuing Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education AGENDA: Thursday, November 13, 1997, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the CAC will hear welcoming remarks and approve the minutes from the October 3, 1997 meeting. The CAC will hear presentations on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments 1997 and state implementation plan. Beginning at 12:45 p.m., the CAC will hear presentations on the complaints management system; the division of Special Education Web site and access to hearing officer decisions; the status of Office of Special Education Programs corrective action plan; and TEA organizational structure and review of decentralized activities. The CAC will determine priorities and unmet needs, set future meeting and meeting agendas, and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Stanford, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9414. Filed: October 29, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9714315 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room 1.100, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Approve October Third Minutes. 3. Executive Director's Update. a. Budget Report. b. Advisory Committee Update. c. Planning Update. d. Update on Investigations. e. Other, 4. Discuss the Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on the Principal Certificate. 5. Update on Input Received on the Framework for Educator Preparation and Certification. 6. Propose New 19 TAC, Chapter 232, Subchapter M, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued and Subchapter R, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements, and Propose the Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter V, Continuing Education. 7. Discuss Report on the Regional Collaborative Center for Professional Development and Technology at Texas A&M International University. 8. Discuss Performance Levels for the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP). 9. Propose the Repeal of 19 TAC, Chapter 230, Subchapter Z, General Provisions Relating to the Transition of Authority to the State Board for Educator Certification. 10. Approve the Framework for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET), Visually Impaired Test. 11. Propose Adoption of the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET), Secondary Health Education Test. 12. Approve Proposed Equal Employment Opportunity and American with Disabilities Act Workplace Policies. 13. Approve the Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources. 14. Request for Approval of Continued funding of Center for Professional Development of Teachers Initiatives. Contact: Denise Jones, 1001 Trinity, Austin, Texas 78701-2603, (512) 469-3005. Filed: October 22, 1997, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9714071 Monday, November 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Advisory Committee for Educator Certificates AGENDA: 1. Discussion of child development research and its implication. 2. Plan of action for work/set benchmarks. Contact: Dulci Arredondo, 1001 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469- 3012. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9714242 Texas Food and Fibers Commission Wedneday, November 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 7887 North Highway 87 San Angelo Industry Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Review of current research projects presented by research staff. 2. Advisory Committee members will elect new officers for biennium. Contact: Jean L. VandeLune, 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, Texas 75252, (972) 231- 0852. Filed: October 28, 1997, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9714279 General Land Office Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Amarillo Club, Bank One Building, 31st Floor, Sixth and Tyler Streets Amarillo School Land Board- Special Meeting AGENDA: Special Meeting: approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Loma Novia, E. (House) field, Duval Co.; Maverick Bayou (Cib Haz) Field, Matagorda Co.; White Point, E (6050), Nueces Co.; consideration of bids on oil and condensate, State Tract 845-S, Matagorda Island, State Tracts 818-S, 829-S, 830-S, 833-S, 834-S, 840-S and 844-S (Clearfield) and State Tracts 9, 12 and 13, Mesquite Bay, Aransas Co.; State Tracts 629-L & 659-L, State Tract 216, Grass Island Field and State Tract 563-L, Calhoun Co.; State Tracts 256 and 294 Unit, Galveston Bay, Chambers Co.; North McElroy Unit, Crane and Upton Cos.; East Cowden (Grayburg) Unit, Ector Co.; Sabine River Tract 8, Gregg Co.; State Tract 30-L (High Island), State Tracts 51-S, 52-S, 59-S and 60-S, High Island, Jefferson Co; State Tract 322 (Stedman Island Field, Nueces Co; Yates Field Unit, Pecos and Crockett Cos.; consideration and approval of exchange of submerged lands with Matagorda County Navigation District Number One, located in Tres Palacios Bay, Matagorda County, Texas; Executive Session -- pending or contemplated litigation, or settlement offers; The Board will recess and reconvene to attend the oral argument before the 7th District Court of Appeals, Amarillo, Texas in the pending appeal of the District Court's decision in Brainard, et al vs. State of Texas. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714239 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, Fund II Series 1997A bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 and providing for other matters related to the subject; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, Fund II Series 1997B-1 Taxable bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 and providing for other matters related to the subject; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing preliminary matters in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans' Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1998A and authorizing Authorized Representatives to enter into a swap agreement or swaption agreement with respect to the State of Texas Veterans' Land Refunding bonds, Series 1985 and other matters in connection therewith; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans' Land Board Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1998A in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $28,495,000 and providing for other matters related to the subject; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing preliminary matters in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans' Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1998B and authorizing Authorized Representatives to enter into a swap agreement or swaption agreement with respect to the State of Texas Veterans' Land Refunding bonds, Series 1986 and other matters in connection therewith; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans' Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1998B in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $249,625,000 and providing for other matters related to the subject; discussion and consideration of state Veterans Home Request for Proposal(s) for design-to-build and operator contract(s); staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 28, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9714288 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 2:45 p.m. Tower Building, Room T-707, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Scientific Advisory Committee on Birth Defects AGENDA: Telephone Conference Call Meeting: Bridge Number (512) 463-1928, Code 1501-264# Following a welcome and introductions, the committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of the minutes of the previous committee meeting; officer elections; updates on (Texas Birth Defects Registry; Texas Birth Defects Research Center; and referrals); other business requiring no committee action; and public comments. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sandy Wicker, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7232. Filed: October 23, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9714108 Monday, December 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Human Services, Public Hearing Room, 701 West 51st Street Austin Health Care Financing Division AGENDA: Representatives of the Texas Department of Health (department) will meet to request public comment concerning two legislative mandates which must be implemented by the department (Senate Bill 3 sec.2.08, requiring the department to develop a process for selecting providers of durable medical equipment and supplies that encourages competition; and Rider 59 to Article II of House bill One (The General Appropriations Act), which requires the department to implement a state Medicaid Plan amendment permitting the use of a prime vendor in the purchase of durable medical equipment and supplies for Medicaid recipients). Comments may be presented orally during the meeting or submitted in writing no later than January 1, 1998. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Brenda Salisbery, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 338-6521. Filed: October 28, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9714265 Texas Health Care Information Council Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 3.120 Austin Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee (QM and CE TAC) will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Minutes of August 28, 1997 meeting; Council's response concerning recommendations from QM and CE TAC members relating to risk and severity adjustment methodology, including recommendations concerning use of the risk and severity adjustment methodology; consumer education activities; presentations by Dwayne Harper (Cleveland Health Quality Choice) and Russ Martin (State of Florida); development of recommendations to THCIC concerning consumer education activities; set next meeting date; and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: October 23, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9714098 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool Tuesday, November 4, 1997- Board 1:00 p.m.; Actuarial/Rating, Benefits -- 8:30 a.m.; Staffing-- 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe; Board, Actuarial/Rating, Benefits -- Lobby, Room 102; Staff, Hobby 1, Room 1350G. Austin Board of Directors and Actuarial Rating, Benefits and Staffing Subcommittees AGENDA: I. Executive Session: subcommittees or the Board may meet in Executive Sessions in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters. II. Subcommittees: 1. Actuarial/Rating: Deliberation regarding benefit plans/contract language, coverage eligibility conditions, rates/prices: assessments and data call; possible actuarial report; possible recommendations to Board on these matters; other administrative matters. May meet jointly with Benefits subcommittee. 2. Benefits: Deliberation regarding benefit plans and contract language, eligibility conditions that automatically qualify an individual for coverage, rates/prices, assessments and data call; possible report from actuary; possible recommendations to Board regarding these matters; other administrative matters. May meet jointly with Actuarial/Rating subcommittee. 3. Staffing: Deliberation and possible recommendations regarding persons responding to the invitation for bid ("IFB") for Executive Director of Health Pool; deliberation and possible recommendations regarding IFB for Management Services Agreement for Health Pool; possible discussion of responses to IFB for Management Services, if any have been received; other related staffing matters; other administrative matters. III. Board: Briefing from Texas Healthy Kids Corporation regarding functions and purpose of the Corporation; reports from subcommittees, deliberation regarding Management Services Agreement and/or Executive Director, October 28 Commissioner's Hearing on Plan of Operation, benefit plans and contract language, eligibility conditions that automatically qualify an individual for coverage, rates/prices, assessments and data call, IFB or other acceptable request for bids or proposals for outside legal counsel and officer/director liability coverage; future meetings and timelines; other administrative matters. Contact: Rhonda Myron, Kim Stokes, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6651. Filed: October 27, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9714250 Health and Human Services Commission Friday, November 13, 1997- 9:15 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room. Austin Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Opening Comments; State Medicaid Director's Comments; Approval of Minutes; Federal Legislative Update; Provider Compliance with Durable Medical Equiment (DME) Certification Requirements; Repeal of sec.29.504, Physician Certification Requirements; Disproportionate Share Hospital Trauma System Development Rules; Proposed Rules Relating to Durable Medical Equipment Providers, Independently Practicing Licensed Vocation Nurses, Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, and Private Duty Nursing Services Covered by the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Comprehensive Care Program (EPSDT-CCP); Revision of Rules Related to Supported Employment Provided through the home and community-Based Services Program; (EPSDT-CCP); Revision of Rules Related to Supported Employment Provided through the home and Community-Based Services Program; Delection of the Requirement for Inspections of Care (IOCs), Reimbursement for Services in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs), and Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF-MR) Programs; Eligibility and Review; Allowable Deductions for Incurred Medical Expenses (IME); Children Denied SSI; Payments from Susan Walker vs. Bayer Corporation Lawsuit; Deeming from Spouse/Parent on Active Military Duty; Primary Home Care Miscellaneous Items; Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Nursing Facility Bed Moratorium rules; Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Nursing Facilities; amendment to Reimbursement Methodology rules for the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) and Community Based Alternatives (CBA) Programs; Community Care for Aged and Disabled Community Based Alternative Emergency Response Services; Community Based Alternatives (DBA) Rules for Home and Community Support Services (HCSS); Medicaid Managed Care Report; Open Discussion by Members; Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Sharon Dobbs, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 424-6569. Filed: October 29, 1997, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9714316 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building Five, Room 5.209, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee AGENDA: Overview of Physician Education Loan Repayment Program -- Statutory Law; Coordinating Board rules; Application Procedures; and Informational Materials. Presentation of Options by Student Services Division -- Options for Changes to Rules and Criterion; and Options for statutory Changes Recommendation. Discussion; and Recommendation from Subcommittee to Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee Contact: Kathy Celestino, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6212. Filed: October 28, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9714266 Texas Historical Commission Friday, November 7, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor Austin Quarterly Board Meeting/State Board of Review AGENDA: I. Role and Responsibilities of State Board of Review Members II. Discussion of Evaluations III. Questions and Issues of Concern IV. Adjourn Contact: Judy George, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8452. Filed: October 28, 1997, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9714275 Friday, November 7, 1997, 1:30 p.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor Austin Quarterly Board Meeting/State Board of Review AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Announcements III. Election of State Board of Review Officers IV. Approval of Minutes of the June 14, 1997, Meeting V. Review of Nominations for the National Register of Historic Places VI. Adjournment Contact: Judy George, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8452. Filed: October 28, 1997, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9714276 Saturday, November 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor Austin Quarterly Board Meeting/State Board of Review AGENDA: I. Review of Nominations for the National Register of Historic Places II. New Business III. Adjournment Contact: Judy George, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8452. Filed: October 28, 1997, 10:40 a.m. TRD-9714277 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, October 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room, East Tower Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of August 22, 1997 and September 16, 1997. 2. Requirement to Attend a Workforce Orientation as a Condition of Eligibility in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TNAF) Program. 3. Deletion of the Religious Exemption from Finger Imaging Requirements. 4. Rules Allowing the Department to Determine Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits for Residents of Faith-based Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs. 5. Status Report on Senate Bill 84 Implementation. 6. Payment Rate for the Family Care Program. 7. Payment Rates for the Residential Care Program. 8. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICFMR/RC) 9. Amendments to policies and procedures. 10. Advisory Committee Appointments. 11. Commissioner's Report: a. Announcements and Comments b. Tracking of Board Action. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: October 23, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9714101 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 11:00 a.m. CST/10:00 MST 2520 South "I" Street, TDHS Regional Headquarters Edinburg Advisory Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. Welcome/Introductions. 2. Subcommittee Business: Bylaws; Structure; Expectations; Responsibilities. 3. ADAC Agenda Review/Discussion. 4. DHS/Regional Updates. 5. Announcements fro SSPD Members. 6. Public Comment/Consumer Input. 7. Adjournment. Contact: Beverly Young, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3765. Filed: October 23, 1997, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9714100 Friday, November 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, 560W Conference Room Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Opening Comments. 2. Deputy Commissioner's Comments. 3. Approval of Minutes. ACTION ITEMS: 4. Community Based Alternatives (CBA) Rules for Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) Providers. 5. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Nursing Facility Bed Moratorium Rules. 6. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Nursing Facilities. 7. Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Personal Care Facilities. INFORMATION/TECHNICAL RULES: 8. Primary Home Care Miscellaneous Technical Items. 9. Payments from Susan Walker v. Bayer Corporation Lawsuit. 10. Deeming from Spouse/Parent on Active Military Duty. 11. Allowable Deductions from Incurred Medical Duty. 11. Allowable Deductions from Incurred Medical Expenses (IME). 12. Children Denied SSI. REPORTS: In-Home and Family Support Program (IHFSP) Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities; Proceedings of the Nursing Facility Subcommittee. 13. Open Discussion by Members. 14. Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Anthony Venza, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 4943. Filed: October 28, 1997, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9714292 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: Under Docket Number 2279, hearing for consideration of the setting of title premium rates and other matters with rate implications. Evidence on all relevant and necessary points relating to title insurance premiums shall be considered. The Commissioner has jurisdiction over the promulgation of premium rates, and over other matters as set out in notice dated December 31, 1996 and notices in the January 10, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 404), pursuant to Texas Insurance Code, Articles 1.02, 1.04, 9.01, 9.02, 9.07, and 9.21 and the Texas Administrative Code sec.9.1. Procedure of the hearing will be governed by the Rules of Practice and Procedure before the Department of Insurance (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, subchapter A) and the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 2001.) Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 24, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9714165 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1822.C. In the Matter of CHARLOTTE T. WALKER. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 28, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9714306 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1823.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against ROY C. MILLIRON, Amarillo, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 28, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9714305 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1900.C. In the matter of STEVEN M. RAKOFSKY. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 28, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9714304 Boards for Lease of State-owned lands Thursday, November 6, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling application, Hitts Lake, North (Paluxy) Field, Smith County; easement application, fiber optic conduit easement, Lake Houston and Village Creek State Parks, Harris and Hardin Counties. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9714240 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department REVISED AGENDA: Renewal easement, Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area, Hemphill County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9714307 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, November 5, 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: Luby's Restaurants, LTD; Mackenzie Village Cleaners; Manor Health Care Corporation; The Man's Shop; and McAllen Cleaners for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operation for Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administration Code (TAC), Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001; and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 23, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9714118 Wednesday, November 5, 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: Meadow Crossing Apartments; Melrose Manor Apartments; Memorial Medical; and Moody's Car Wash for failure to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administration Code (TAC), Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001; and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 23, 1997, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9714119 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Sierra Blanca Public Library, FM 1111 Sierra Blanca Board of Directors AGENDA: The board will conduct its annual meeting with officials of local political subdivisions in Hudspeth County. Upon completion of that meeting an executive session will be held to receive advice of the Authority's attorneys concerning litigation related to the Authority's license application pending before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The board will open the meeting to the public to approve minutes of their previous meeting; hear the general manager's reports on the year-to-date financial status, hear a report on planning and implementation fee use by Hudspeth County; discuss the status of the license hearings before SOAH, discuss the status of the Texas and other federal low-level waste compacts; be given a status report on the demonstration cap project at the Faskin Ranch disposal site, and review quarterly contract reports; hear a report on the community development and working groups, public information program, and the quality assurance program. The board will consider: approval of a contract with TNRCC for hearing costs; discuss the purchase of director's and officer's liability insurance; consider the repeal of rules regarding copying charges; and consider the ratification of amendments to the Rogers and Associates Engineering contract. The board will hear public comments before adjourning. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: October 27, 1997, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9714219 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Sierra Blanca Public Library, FM 1111 Sierra Blanca Board of Directors REVISED AGENDA: IX.C. Consideration and possible approval of amendments to the Hudspeth County Master Plan. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9714332 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, October 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- David Michael Bartlett, Fremont, Texas Modification Request, 9:00 a.m. -- Willie Keith Royster, Rising Star, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- John Stephen Ricci, Goldthwaite, Texas Executive Session under Authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and article 4495B, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(l), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: October 22, 1997, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9714065 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Lufkin State School, Highway 69 North (Chapel) Lufkin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Fourth Quarter Community Services Performance Report If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9714232 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Lufkin State School, Highway 69 North (Chapel) Lufkin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 3-6. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for: State-Operated Campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective September 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; State-Operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective September 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; Non-State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998; and rate for Lone Shadow, a State-Operated Small Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR), Effective September 25, 1997 through December 31, 1997. 7-8. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to: sec.sec.409.101, 409.103, 409.109, 409.114, 409.115, and 409.119 of Chapter 409, Subchapter D, Concerning Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and sec.sec.409.153, 409.154, 409.158, 409.167, 409.169, 409.170, 409.172, and 409.173 of Chapter 409, Subchapter E, Concerning Home and Community-based Services --OBRA 9. Executive Session under Texas Government Code sec.551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation, Institute of Cognitive Development, Develo- cepts, Inc. and Carroll Stroman, d/b/a Bitter Creek Farm v. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. 10. Consideration and Possible Action Concerning the Emergency Adoption of New TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155, and 406.156 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Programs: Reimbursement Methodology, and the Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing 25 TAC sec.sec.406.151, 406.155, and 406.156 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing ICF/MR Programs; Reimbursement Methodology, Including a Possible Finding that Imminent Peril to Public Health, Safety or Welfare Requires Adoption on an Emergency Basis. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9714233 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Lufkin State School, Highway 69 North (Chapel) Lufkin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Legislative Update 3. Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Contained in the TPR- Special Delivery -- New Models of Care and the FY 1997 Operating Plan (Final Reports) 4. Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Contained in the Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care Final Report 5. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.401.8 (Inpatient Mental Health Services Advisory Committee) of Chapter 401, Subchapter A, Governing Advisory Committees, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of sec.401.9 (Treatment Methods Advisory Committee) of the Same Subchapter. 6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.407.103 of Chapter 410, Governing Capital Improvements by Citizen Groups 7. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.407.120 of Chapter 407, Governing Lease of TDMHMR Property 8. Consideration of Approval of Changes to the Board Policy and Procedures Manual A. Advisory Committee on Inpatient Mental Health Services B. Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee C. Medical Advisory Committee If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9714234 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Lufkin State School, Highway 69 North (Chapel) Lufkin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: lease of Bond-Funded Community Facilities; Lease at Kerrville State Hospital to the Alamo Junior College District; Least at Kerrville State Hospital to the YMCA of San Antonio; Sale of Real Property at the Big Spring State Hospital for the Purpose of Constructing a Veterans' Home; and Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 3. Consideration of Acceptance of a Donation in Excess of $500 from the Denton State School Volunteer Services Council 4. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project at the Denton State School (Respite Home) 5. Consideration of Approval to Submit a Proposal to the General Services Commission to Name the New Patient Activity Building for the Adolescent Forensic Program at Vernon State Hospital the William, the William S. Heatly Building 6. Consideration of Approval of FY 1998 Operating Budget Adjustments 7. Consideration of Items Related to Triangle Square in Austin, Texas A. Third Amendment to the Master Lease Agreement with Triangle Retail, Ltd. B. Summary of Sublease Terms with Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc. C. Revisions to the Preliminary Master Plan If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9714235 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Lufkin State School, Highway 69 North (Chapel) Lufkin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; Roll Call II. Citizens Comments III. Approval of the Minutes of the September 25, 1997 meeting IV. Issues to be Considered 1. Chairman's Report -- Announcement of the Appointments of Members to the Following Board-Appointed Advisory Committees: Advisory Committee on Inpatient Mental Health Services, Citizen's Planning Advisory Committee, and Medical Advisory Committee Consideration of Resolutions Honoring Terrell State Hospital and Wichita Falls State Hospitals Commissioner's Report Medical Director's Report -- Presentation on the Status of the Texas Medication Algorithms Project (TMAP). Additional Items to be considered per the agenda, filed with the office of the Secretary of State. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9714236 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35, Building A, Room 202, Second Floor Austin Irrigators Advisory Council AGENDA: Meeting called to order; Discussion of reorganization of Occupational Certification Section; Discussion of Commission Resolution on continuance of Council; Discussion of proposed rules for implementation of House Bill 328; Committee reports and appts., Discussion of licensee on job-site when water tap is made; various items of interest from attendees will be discussed. Contact: Gene Reagan or Bettye Jean Urban, P.O. Box 13087, MC-178, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6719 or 239-6658, or 6659. Filed: October 24, 1997, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9714170 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda; Class 3 Modification; Hearing Request; Petition; Contract; budget; District Matters; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Default Orders; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcement Agreed Order; Industrial Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Order; Public Water Supply Enforcement Default Order; Air Enforcement Agreed Order; Air Enforcement Default Order; On-Site Default Order; Temporary Variances and Permit Amendments; Report; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider the following items on the 1:00 p.m. agenda; Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision; Motion for Reconsideration; Request for Review. (The Registration for 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 p.m.). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317 Filed: October 27, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9714246 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider the following item on the attached addendum to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Agenda: Air Enforcement Default Order. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317 Filed: October 28, 1997, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9714287 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 12100 Park 35, Building E, Room 201S 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 27, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9714247 Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0864-DIS; TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 19; request for authorization to convert from a water control and improvement district (WCID) operating under Chapters 49 and 51 of the Texas Water Code to a municipal utility district (MUD) operating under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The District has requested that they be allowed to retain the name Travis county Water Control and Improvement District Number 19. The District is not requesting authorization to retain any powers as provided under Chapter 51 of the Texas Water Code. The District presently consists of four non-contiguous tracts, totaling 305.297 acres, located in Travis County approximately 8 miles west of downtown Austin. The entire District is within the City of Austin's five mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The requested conversion would provide the District with the additional authority to: a) Provide municipal solid waste collection and disposal, including recycling; b) Develop and maintain parks and recreational facilities; c) Have the ability to petition the Texas Transportation Commission for powers granted to road utility districts operating under Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 441, as a means to finance construction of roads with taxes; d) Accept, operate and maintain street and/or security lighting within public utility easements or rights-of-way; and e) Have the ability to enforce deed restrictions. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, Mail Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: October 23, 1997, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9714088 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday, Friday, November 13-14, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the August Retreat; September board meeting; consider education matters. The Board will discuss and possibly act on the adoption of rule 215.15 regarding Students; consider proposed repeal and new 213, Practice and Procedure; proposed repeal and new 215.14, Distance Education Initiatives and guidelines to implement that section; consider proposed amendments to 221, Advanced Practice Nurses, 222, Limited Prescriptive Authority and 217.5, Temporary License and Endorsement. The Board will consider Agreed Orders for Lloyd Donald Carroll, #562057; Ralph Gregory Grantham, #549740; Paula Christine Mitchell, #451301; Janet K. Noles, #235763; Anthony L. Pascaretta, #4411975; Mary E. Wilson Watson,, #211162; Brenda L. Ziboh-Jackson #570787; The Board will take action on proposed ALJ Decisions for John C. Adams, #539571; Deborah L. Austin, #532587; Coulter David Gaddy, #600934; Joan Mary Juarez, #595390; Roger Craig Streit, #237757; and Mary Kathryn Wampole, #512175. An Open Forum will be held from 1:30 -- 2:00 p.m. on November 13, 1997 to allow interested parties an opportunity to address the board. On November 14, 1997, a work session regarding Ethics Training will be conducted. Contact:Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: October 22, 1997, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9714059 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Principal's Office, Highland Park Elementary School, 635 Rigsby Avenue San Antonio Application Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion and possible action on the following applicants: Kimberly Wright; Lene Kiersted; Marlissa Gibbs; Barbara Boucher; Anna Ostropoff; Melissa Gallup III. Adjournment Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: October 28, 1997, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9714291 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday -- Friday, November 12 through 14, 1997, (Noon Wednesday through Noon Friday). Deer Meadow Ranch, off Highway 59 (Anderson County) Athens Parks and Wildlife Commission AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to meet from 12 Noon on Wednesday, November 12 through 12 Noon on Friday, November 14. This function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: October 29, 1997, 11:57 a.m. TRD-9714338 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, October 31, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session; Discussion and possible action on agency structure, priorities and budgets for the coming biennium; and Discussion and possible action on project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, fiscal matters and personnel policy. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 23, 1997, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9714104 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Numbers 17768, 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065, 17579, 17587, 17781, Project Number 14929-Universal Service Issues: Docket Numbers 16890, 16905, 16906, 16938, 16939, 16940, 16941, 16942, 16943, 16944, 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, 17238, 17753, 17854, 17923, 17698, 17350, 17782, 17791, 17792, 17796, 17820, 17836, 17845, 17852, Project Numbers 16727- Financial Audit of Texas Universal Service Fund; 16726-Financial Audit of Relay Texas; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to FCC Docket Number CC-97-137 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project Number 18000-Informal Dispute Resolution; docket Numbers 16705, 17899, 17751, 17370, 16801; Project Number 17555 -- Investigation into the Competitiveness of the Wholesale Power Market; electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability and customer service; Texas MesoNet weather monitoring network; Staff's Evaluation of the Earnings Reports submitted by utilities for the 12 months ending December 31, 1996; Project Number 17295- Amendment to Subst. R. 23.11, EEO Reports; customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget business plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 27, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9714249 Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 18077: Petition of METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. for arbitration to establish an Interconnection Agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 22, 1997, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9714058 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Office of Policy Development AGENDA: An Arbitration Hearing is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Numbers 17922 and 18082: D-17922: Petition of WALLER CREEK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for Arbitration with SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. d-18082: Complaint and Request for Expedited Ruling of TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: October 28, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9714278 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 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 attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7033. Filed: October 24, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9714179 Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: Marshall v. ARCO Oil and Gas Company, Cause Number 3,217 in 49th Judicial District Court of Zapata County, Texas. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7033. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9714241 Friday, November 14, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Concourse Clarion Hotel, 6789 Boeing, Oxford A and B Rooms El Paso AGENDA: The Commission will hear public comment regarding safety and service of rail providers in Texas. 1:00 p.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. 1:15 p.m. -- Speakers' comments to the Commission. 3:45-4:00 p.m. -- Closing remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Williamson, and Commissioner Rylander. Adjournment by Chairman Matthews) time will depend on number of speakers. The Commission may also take a break for lunch, but the time and length will be determined by the number of speakers. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas (512) 463-7001. Filed: October 24, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9714178 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, November 3, 1997, 8:15 a.m. Conference Room 234, TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin EMERGENCY MEETING 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Applicants for the administrator position whose interviews were scheduled on October 27, 1997, were unable to attend the committee's posted meeting on that day, and the committee must meet and complete its interviews of applicants prior to the commission meeting already scheduled for November 3, 1997. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: October 27, 1997, 12:29 p.m. TRD-9714217 Monday, November 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; Minutes of September 22, 1997 Commission meeting; Staff reports; committee reports; General comments from visitors; Discussion and possible action to adopt: (a) new 22 TAC sec.sec.535.400-535.402, concerning registration of easement or right-of-way agents, (b) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.63, concerning broker education and experience, (c) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.64, concerning salesperson education, (d) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.132, concerning nonresidents' eligibility for licensure, (e) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.212, concerning education and experience requirements for inspectors; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; to review applications and possibly to interview applicants for administrator position and to discuss duties and responsibilities of enforcement personnel pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action to select an administrator; Discussion and possible action to propose amendments to 22 TAC Chapters 531 and 541 to replace existing terms with new statutory language; Discussion and possible action on commissioner travel; Discussion and possible action to approve operating budget for FY 1998; Annual review of fees and estimated revenues; Discussion and possible action to approve questions and answers on use of standard inspection report forms; Discussion and possible action to approve questions and answers on registration of easement or right-or- way agents; Discussion and possible action to authorize employees to file complaints under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a, sec.15B(e); Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) Courses to be offered by: Alamo Real Estate Institute, Austin Institute of Real Estate, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Stewart Real Estate School; (b) MCE courses to be offered by: San Antonio Board of Realtors, Spencer School of Real Estate, Capital Real Estate Training Center, Real Estate Education Services; Consideration of complaint information concerning Phillip Lee Shinault, Tammy Lynne Duffer, Kimberly Jean Kubecka, Rebecca Ann Livingston and Gaspar E. Pedrosa; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meetings. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: October 23, 1997, 11:27 a.m. TRD-9714089 Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, H-1, Rooms 1264, and 1250A Austin Executive Committee and Subcommittees AGENDA: 1. Executive Committee (Room 1264, 9:30 a.m.) Antitrust Statement Opportunity for public input Staff update on educational initiatives, including public relations and promotional activities Staff update on status of implementation of MAP operations, MAP activity and Voluntary Inspection Program Consideration of proposed amendments to the Plan of Operation and MAP application 2. Subcommittee Meetings Subcommittee for Monitoring MAP Operations (Room 1264) Subcommittee on Data Collection (Room 1250A) 3. Executive Committee (Room 1264) Subcommittee Reports General administrative matters Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78714, (512) 463- 6328. Filed: October 24, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9714166 Texas Savings and Loan Department Monday, November 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Beal Bank, SSB, Dallas, Texas, to sell its branch office at 874 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois, to Guaranty Bank, SSB, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from which record the Commission will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar, suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: October 23, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9714102 Texas Senate Thursday, November 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street El Paso Senate Interim Committee on NAFTA AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Committee Business A. Overview of Economic and Social Indicators for NAFTA High-Impact Regions B. Invited Testimony on State Policies and Their Effect on NAFTA High-Impact Regions C. Invited Testimony on the Effect of Texas Tax System on NAFTA High-Impact Regions D. Panel Discussions, NAFTA's Impact on the Infrastruture on NAFTA High-Impact Regions E. Public Testimony IV. Adjournment Purpose: The committee is meeting to take testimony on Committee Charge #1; Evaluate the impact on NAFTA on the Texas economy and determine how different segments of the economy are affected; Committee Charge #2: Determine how NAFTA has affected employment and identify any employment losses or gains. Assess how the state's workforce program have responded to any employment changes and make any necessary recommendations to improve that response; and Committee charge #3: Assess the impact NAFTA is having on the state's infrastructure, including but not limited to transportation, education, housing, the environment and health and human services. Contact: Carla Buckner, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0989. Filed: October 22, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714070 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, November 6, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Austin Technology Incubator, 3925 West Braker Lane Austin Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of June 27, 1997 Minutes 3. Presentation of Information Concerning the Planning Process and TG 4. Presentation Regarding the Interactive Computer Tool that Committee Members and Senior Management Will Use to Identify and Reach Consensus on Issues 5. Use the Interactive Computer tool 6. Discussion of the Results from the Use of the Interactive Computer Tool 7. Action by Committee on Three t Five Strategic Priorities to Best Position TG to Maximize Progress Toward Its Vision for the Next Three Years Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: October 28, 1997 at 2:49 p.m. TRD-9714297 Texas Southern University Thursday, November 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress report of academic activities and programs. Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9714227 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 11:15 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Buildings and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the Administration; investments, contracts, awards; and informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9714228 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising efforts. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9714229 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 1:15 p.m. 3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports to receive informational items. Executive Session Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9714230 Thursday, November 6, 1997, 2:15 p.m. 3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9714231 Friday, November 7, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report of the President; Report from standing committees; Executive Session. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9714226 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, October 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Approve Minutes. Awards/Recognitions/Resolutions. Reports: Grand Parkway Association; San Antonio Transportion Alliance. Corridor Report for Lubbock to IH10/Amarillo North Route Study. Appointment of Director of Texas Turnpike Authority Division. Selection of Acting Executive Director of TxDOT. Approval of reorganization of certain TxDOT Divisions and Special Offices. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Chapter 22, 25, 28 and 29. Multimodal Transportation. Programs. Contract Awards/ Rejections/ Defaults/ Assignments/ Claims. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, desingation, assignments and duties. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texs 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: October 22, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9714062 University Interscholastic League Friday, October 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Northside ISD, 7001 Culebra San Antonio State Executive Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: AA. United High School, Laredo, Appeal of the District 30-AAAAA Executive Committee's Ruling Finding Student Athletes Ineligible for Varsity Athletic Competition. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Elibility of players must be determined prior to next scheduled game on October 24, 1997. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 22, 1997, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9714063 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Saturday, November 1, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Glad Oaks Ranch Athens Board of Regents Retreat AGENDA: [Executive Session: UNTHSC: Interal Audit Report on Human Resources Office; UNT/UNTHSC: Future Administration Staff Changes]; The Role of a Board and Its Members; Campus Master Plan Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: October 28, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9714296 University of Texas System Friday, October 31, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Regents' Conference Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regents' Committee on Telecommunications and Minorities and Women AGENDA: The Committee on Telecommunciations and Minorities and Women will meet to consider the Annual Report on Human Resources as compiled by each component of the U.T. System and to hear an update on plans and programs for enhanced telecommunications and information technology for the U.T. System. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: October 28, 1997, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9714271 Friday, October 31, 1997, 5:30 p.m. University Teaching Center, 105 West 21st Street, Auditorium 2.112A Austin Board of Regents' Academic Affairs Committee and Committee on Telecommunications and Minorities and Women AGENDA: The Academic Affairs Committee and the Committee on Telecommunciations and Minorities and Women will convene in joint session to hear from representatives of Students for Access and Opportunity and other studnets regarding diversity on the U.T. Austin campus. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: October 28, 1997, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9714272 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Monday, October 27, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Report on meeting and action of Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association 3. discussion, and Possible Action to Determine and Certify whether Montgomery Ward, a Certified Self-Insurer, is an Impaired Employer. 4. Discussion, and Possible Action relating to and regarding a Determination of how payment of benefits and administration of claims of Montgomery Ward as an Impaired Employer is to be made, including whether such should be made through the Texas Certified Self-Insure Guaranty Association. 5. Discussion, and Possible Action relating to and regarding the duties and responsibilities of Self-Insurance Regulation, including any appropriate delegation of authority to Director of Self-Insurance Regulation for matters relating to Montgomery Ward as an Impaired Employer and/or Certified Self- Insurer and/or Former Certified Self-Insurer. 6. Discussion and Possible Action related to and regarding the duties and responsibilities of Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association for Matters relating to Montgomery Ward as an Impaired Employer and/or Certified Self-Insurer and/or Certified Self-Insurer and/or Former Certified Self-Insurer. 7. Discussion, and Possible Action to Consider Montgomery Ward's request to withdraw from self-insurance and related matters. 8. Executive Session. 9. Action on Matters considered in Executive Session. 10. Discussion, and Possible Action regarding duties, responsibilities and/or actions of TWCC and/or TCSIGA and/or Director of Self-Insurance Regulation relating to Montgomery Ward. 11. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-3552. Filed: October 23, 1997, 4:58 p.m. TRD-9714120 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, November 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House Bill 2777; (2) publication in the Texas Register of proposed incentive and sanction rule for local workforce boards; (3) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (4) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce development boards; (5) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (6) agency budget for Fiscal Year 1998. Discussion regarding: Revision of rules related to the TANF employment program and rules related to Full Employment Pilot Project and on allowing local workforce development boards to determine what programs they will administer and whether of not to set deadlines on the boards' plan submissions. EXECUTIVE SESSION: pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; and sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communication under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from Executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Docket 45 and on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal Number 97-058402-1-0997 and Commission Appeal Number 97-007075-10-062597; Consideration and adoption on hearing notices in drug cases, of policies on the adoption of precedent cases and revision of precedent manual; Discussion regarding standards of proof in unemployment cases involving drug testing; and set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: October 27, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9714237 Regional Meetings Meetings filed October 22, 1997 Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, October 27, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9714074. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, October 31, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883- 5743. TRD-9714072. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, October 31, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9714073. Education Service Center, Region II, Board of Directors, (Special Called Meeting), met at 209 North Water, Board Room 102, Corpus Christi, October 28, 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-9714064. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, October 27, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy A. Nail, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656. TRD- 9714066. Meetings filed October 23, 1997 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Called Meeting, met at 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, October 28, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9714114. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met at 100 East Avenue A, Killeen, November 1, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (254) 298-7010. TRD-9714086. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, October 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD-9714107. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, October 28, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9714116. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, October 30, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9714087. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Property Acquisition Corporation, (DARTPAC) met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Dallas, October 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714110. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, October 27, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3651. TRD-9714111. Education Service Center, Region VI, Board of Directors, met at 801 University Drive East, College Station, October 29, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, (409) 295-9161. TRD-9714112. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 29, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714075. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 29, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714076. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 29, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714077. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 29, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714078. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board Meeting, met at City of San Antonio Council Chambers, Municipal Plaza Building, 103 Main Plaza, San Antonio, October 30, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714080. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, October 31, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714081. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, October 29, 1997, 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9714099. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, October 27, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, 521 Bonham Street, Paris, Texas 75461, (903) 785-7822. TRD-9714082. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 North Commerce, October 27, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD- 9714115. North Central Texas Workforce Board, School-to-Work Partnership Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, November 5, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005- 5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9714096. North Central Texas Workforce Board, Quality Assurance Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, October 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9714097. Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors, met at 1314 South Polk Street, Amarillo, October 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 656-2983. TRD-9714106. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, October 30, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105; (806) 372- 3381. TRD-9714109. Meetings filed October 24, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, October 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225- 5201. TRD-9714134. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, October 29, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9714135. Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Room 208, Tyler, October 30, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, CEO, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9714180. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 28, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9714127. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, October 30, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9714132. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, October 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara A. Metcalf, 1200 South Frio, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD-9714167. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting, met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, October 28, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9714162. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, October 28, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714158. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, October 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714159. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met with revised agenda, at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, October 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714173. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met, at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, October 28, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714157. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, October 28, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714174. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legislative Ad Hoc Committee, met, at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, October 30, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714160. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, Governance Task Force, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, November 4, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9714172. Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met after filing a revised agenda, at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, October 30, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Rodriguez, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD-9714156. Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, October 30, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Rodriguez, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937- 3552. TRD-9714171. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 100 West Concho, Fisher, County Courthouse, Courtroom, Roby, November 13, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9714181. Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 312 South Fourth Street, Waco, October 29, 1997 at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 752-3451, ext. 290. TRD- 9714126. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board and Advisors, met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, October 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597- 2785. TRD-9714124. Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, October 29, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278- 6810. TRD-9714130. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at Administration Building, 107 Woodbine Place, Longview, October 31, 1997 at 9:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9714123. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 1501 South Polk Street, Second Floor, Amarillo, October 30, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250; (806) 349-5680 or fax: (805) 337-1035. TRD-9714117. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at General Office, located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, October 27, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained form Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (254) 879-2258. TRD-9714155. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, October 30, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alida Lopez, 209 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas, 78801, (830) 278-1106. TRD- 9714129. Meetings filed October 27, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met after filing a revised agenda, at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 30, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9714221. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met with revised agenda at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 30, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9714248. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, November 5, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas, 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9714208. Central Texas Economic Development District, Executive Committee, met at Heitmiller's Steak House, IH35 and FM 309, Elm Mott, November 6, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bruce Gaines, P.O. Box 154118, Waco, Texas 76715, (254) 799-0258. TRD-9714182. Education Service Center, Region XVI, Board of Directors, met at Amarillo Club, Sixth and Tyler, Amarillo, October 31, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas 79120, (806) 376-5521, ext. 272. TRD-9714218. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, November 10, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9714251. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, 1 Block West of FM 765 and FM 2134, Millersview, November 3, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0139, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9714222. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, October 30, 1997, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9714206. Rusk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, November 4, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Melvin R. Cooper, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, (903) 657-9697. TRD- 9714213. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1301 Broadway, Downstairs Conference Room, Lubbock, October 30, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Chamales, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 775-2215. TRD-9714220. Meetings filed October 28, 1997 Angelina and Neches River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 210 Lufkin Avenue, Board Meeting Room, Lufkin, November 4, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Neighbors, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632-7795, fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9714273. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, November 4, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9714286. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, November 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alida E. Lopez, 205 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-1106, extension 16. TRD-9714293. Meetings filed October 29, 1997 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, November 4, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9714330. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, November 3, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714339. Fort Bend Parkway Association, Board, will meet at 1522 Texas Parkway (City Hall Complex), Missouri City, November 10, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Randolph, 2701 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002-6760, (713) 758-2380. TRD-9714313. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, November 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9714323. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 103 North Commerce, Corner of Highway 7 and 75, Gresham Building, November 3, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9714326.