OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, November 14, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; Region 6 revised service plan discussion, old business; new business; announcements and public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: November 5, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9714701 Friday, November 21, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 4707 Montana, Suite 210, Rio Valle Recovery Center, Excel Program El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; membership plan; new member nominations; election of officers; behavioral health organization update; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: November 5, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9714702 The State Bar of Texas Friday, November 14, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Austin The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Introductions/Approve Minutes. CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments; and the performance of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff. PUBLIC SESSION: Discuss and authorize General Counsel to make, accept or reject offers or take other appropriate action with respect to pending or potential litigation matters/Review and discuss the outcome of recent disciplinary trials/Report of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on those matters unresolved in prior meetings requiring additional information and take appropriate action, if any/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on: statistical and status reports on pending cases; the Commission's compliance with governing rules; reports concerning the state of the attorney disciplinary system and recommendations for refinement; budget and operations of the Commission and the General Counsel's Office; matters concerning district grievance committees; the Special Counsel Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: November 6, 1997, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9714798 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Friday, November 14, 1997, 8:15 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit AGENDA: Approve of Minutes: 1. Approval of Minutes from September 26, 1997 Finance Issues: 1. Request to approve a resolution allowing the School to invest in the Lone Star Investment Pool 2. Review Investments Report 3. Review Revenue Reports 4. Review Expenditure Reports 5. Review Contingency Fund Report 6. Review Fiscal Year 1997-1998 Detailed Operating Budget 7. Review Fiscal Year 1997-1998 Detailed Personnel Budget Audit Items: 1. Report from Internal Auditor Contact: Marjorie Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: November 6, 1997, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9714739 Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 110 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies AGENDA: 1. Review and Discussion of Policies on November 14, 1997 Agenda: BDAD, BDB, BDE, BED, BQ, BQA, BQB, CDA, CDB, CDCA, CFB, CMD, CPC, CS, CV, CV-E, DAA, DAA-R, DBA, DBB, DEF, DMA, DMAA, DMB, DMBA, DND, EFC, EHBB, EIC, EIE, EIF- E, EKB, EMH, FB, FD, FDA, FK, FMF, FMF-E, FNC, FNCJ, FNG, FNGA, FNH, GBA-E and GRA. Contact: Marjorie Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: November 6, 1997, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9714740 Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 151 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel AGENDA: 1. Personnel Policies: DAA- Equal Opportunity Employment DBB- Medical Exams and Communicable Diseases DEF- Merit Salary Increases DND- Promotion of Residential Instructors 2. Annual Review of Affirmative Action Plan 3. Review of Progress on Superintendent's Goals Contact: Marjorie Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: November 6, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714738 Friday-Saturday, November 14-15, 1997, 10:00 and 9:00 a.m. respectively 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 (11/14/97) and 1918 American Drive (11/15/97) Austin, Lago Vista Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of September 26, 1997 Board Meeting; Approval of Board Policies; Consideration of Approval of 1998 Summer School Calendar; Consideration of Approval of Allowing TSBVI to Invest in the Lone Star Investment Pool; Consideration of Board's Vision and Expectations for the School and for what the Strategic Planning Process will Accomplish. Contact: Marjorie Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206- 9133. Filed: November 6, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9714742 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public Comment. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from the October 15, 1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum report. Discussion and approval to adopt amendments to 25 TAC, sec.621.23 sec.621.82-84, and sec.621.126 of the rules for the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Update on Review of Financial Disclosures by the Internal Auditor for the ECI Executive Director and Board Members of the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Discussion and approval of Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 1998. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation to extend the contract with the Early Childhood Intervention Program at the Austin-Travis County MHMR Center. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation to discontinue to the Fiscal Year 1998 contract with the Early Childhood Intervention Program at the Children's Habilitation Center. Discussion and approval to Schedule Fiscal Year 1998 Meeting Dates for the Board of the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Discussion and approval of proposed Merit Raise Plan for Fiscal Year 1998 FYI. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hills, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6753. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9714997 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Saturday, November 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m. San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio Board for Evaluation of Interpreters AGENDA: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes- July 26 Meeting; Public Comment; Chairperson's Report; Vice Chair Report; Secretary Report; Staff Report; TSID Representative Report; Executive Session; Review Level I Test Materials, Review Intermediary Test Materials, Review Interpreter complaints and Candidate Grievances; Unfinished Business; Candidate Handbook, Test Validation; New Business: Certification, Recertification, Revocation, Reinstatement, Reciprocity; Calendar Update, Conflict of Interest Policy; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: November 6, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9714771 Texas Department of Economic Development Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Teacher Retirement System, 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 2:00 p.m. Call to Order; Overview of Transition and Redevelopment Process; Structure of Review Committee for Retention Contract Initiative; Recess into Executive Session Pursuant to Government Code sec.551.075 for Conference with Employees to receive information regarding Grant Proposals and Process; Call Back to Order; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9714985 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 8:30 a.m. Call to Order; Recess into Executive Session; Call back to order; Approval of the Minutes of the Texas Department of Economic Development Governing Board Meeting of October 3, 1997; Report from Executive Director; Presentation of the Smart Jobs Fund Grants Awarded through October 31, 1997; Review and Possibly Approve for Publication in the Texas Register of Proposed Rules Related to Procedures for the Governing Board; Review and Approval of Resolution Creating Advisory Boards to the Governing Board; Adoption of Proposed Internal Audit Charter; Request #1 for Grant Award of $2.0 million for Reese Center Building Renovation and Sewer Interconnect Project; Request #2 for Reese Center, Equipping and Operating the Institute of Environmental and Human Health; Request #1 for Grant Award of $2.0 million to Greater Kelly Development/City of San Antonio Building #375 Hangar Modernization Project; Request #2 for Grant Award of $2.0 million for Greater Kelly Development Corporation for Construction of an 80,000 square foot telecommunications facility; Request #3 for Grant Award of $2.0 million for Greater Kelly Development Corp/City of San Antonio for the Southside Alternate Potable Water Source; Texas Agritech Corridor Partnership Initiative; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9715073 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 11:35 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Texas Economic Development Corporation AGENDA: 11:35 a.m. Call to Order; Approval of Minutes of Meeting of October 3, 1997; Consider and approve amendment of TEDC Operating Procedures and new resolution regarding authorized representatives of the Corporation; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9715074 Texas Department of Economic Development and Strategic Military Planning Commission Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 3:20 p.m. Teacher Retirement System, 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Governing Board and Commission AGENDA: 3:20 p.m. Call to Order; Introductions; History of Defense Effort in the Department; Base Reuse Concepts and Challenges; Retention Contract; Defense Perspectives from Washington; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9714984 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 9:15 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 104, 105 West 15th Street Austin Operations and Performance AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take committee Action, as Necessary; ACSEC Financial Report; Update on Agency Staffing Request to the Legislative Budget Board and Governor's Office Pursuant to General Appropriations Act of the 75th Legislative Session; Review and Consider State Auditor's Audits on Councils of Governments and Follow-up Activity with ACSEC; GTE Service Fee Remittance and Collection; Public Education Program Update; Discussion of Public Education Materials; Training Program Update; Approval of July 9 and October 8, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Committee may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per the Texas Open Meetings Act and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071 and consultation with Staff Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9714919 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 10:45 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 104, 105 West 15th Street Austin Planning and Implementation Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take committee Action, as Necessary: FY 1998 and FY 1999 Strategic Plan Financial Impact and Reallocation of Budget Authority; Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Plan Amendment; North Central Texas Council of Governments Plan Amendment; Review of Rule 251.3, Guidelines for Addressing Funds; Update on Insurance Coverage for 9-1-1 Equipment; Consider Phase I of Wireless Trial; Approval of October 8, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Committee may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per the Texas Open Meetings Act and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071 and consultation with Staff Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9714977 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 1:15 p.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 104, 105 West 15th Street Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: The Commission will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Commission Action, as Necessary: Update on Request for Proposal Data Base Operations and Network Systems Configuration; Update on City of Corpus Christi's Proposed Withdrawal from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' 9-1-1 Regional Plan; Consider Comments Received and Adoption of Proposed Rules 253.1-251.31, Resolution Process and Procedural Rules; Texas Poison Control Center Network services to Other Jurisdictions and Entities; Presentation and Discussion on Cellular Conversion and Compliance Plans and Related Costs; ACSEC Meeting Schedule for FY 1998; Operations and Performance Committee Report; Planning and Implementation Report; Approval of October 9, 1997 Commission Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized pre the Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071 and consultation with Staff Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9714920 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Midwestern State University, Hardin Building, 3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls Local Employee Committee, Red River Area AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Campaign Update 3. Evaluation of Campaign Practices 4. Next Steps 5. Adjourn Contact: Juliy Divine, 624 Indiana, Suite 304, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (940) 322-8638. Filed: November 6, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9714777 Texas Board of Professional Engineers Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 9:00 a.m. B. Roll Call C. Welcome Visitors 2. Discuss and Possibly Act on Progress of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Investigation. 3. Discuss and Possibly Act on New and Altered Rule Proposals for Item 7b on the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of November 19, 1997. 4. Discuss and Possibly Act on Staff Questions Concerning Procedures and Penalties. 5. Discuss and Possibly Act on Corporate Engineering Certifications. 6. Discuss and Possibly Act on Direct Supervision and Consultant Organizational Structure. 7. Discuss and Possibly Act on Correspondence Received. 8. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: November 7, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9714905 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, Noon 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin General Issues Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 12:00 Noon. B. Roll Call C. Welcome Visitors 2. Discuss and Possibly Act on Issues for the Residential Foundation Committee 3. Discuss and Possibly Act on Communications Received. A. Position Paper Regarding Amicus Curiae. B. Issues Regarding Unsolicited Advertisements. C. Issues Regarding Utility Poles and sec.20(f) Exemption. D. Requests to Serve on Committees. E. Design-Build an Alternative Project Delivery Method. 4. Discuss and Possibly Act on Ad Hoc Committee Issues. A. Industry and Education Advisory Committees. B. New Member Training Committee. C. Architect-Engineer Liaison Committee 5. Discuss and Possibly Act on licensing Committee Recommendations for September 19, 1997 Meeting. 6. Discuss and Possibly Act on New and Altered Rule Proposals for Item 7b on the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting on November 19, 1997. 7. Discuss and Possibly Act on Truss Policy. 8. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: November 7, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9714906 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin Licensing Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 2:00 p.m. B. Roll Call C. Welcome Visitors 2. Discuss and Possibly Act on Issues Concerning New Branches of Engineering 3. Discuss and Possibly Act on NCEES Matters A. Contracts for Emeritus Members. B. Nominations for National Awards. 4. Discuss and Possibly Act on Corporate Engineering Certifications. 5. Conduct and Possibly Act on Personal Interviews. A. Thomas Dean Burton B. James Philip Casey C. Donald Wayne Goodwin D. Robert Herman Hallerman. E. Gary Alan Julian F. Kourosh John Khalilian G. Vasile Gratian Marincasiu H. Simon G. Solorio, Jr. 6. Discuss and Possibly Act on New and Altered Rule Proposals for Item 7b on the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of November 19, 1997. 7. Adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: November 7, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9714907 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1917 IH35 South, Board Room Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; roll call; recognize visitors; discuss and approve of minutes of June 17, 18, August 4, September 19, and October 24, 1997 Board and Committee meetings; receive member activity reports; discuss and possibly act on: directors reports on financial matters, applications, examinations; staff members' activity reports; disciplinary matters including administrative report, status of court cases and individual disciplinary matters; cease and desist orders, and injunction/default judgements; press releases and correspondence on presentation of award; personal interviews by various applicants; old business including future meetings, committee reports on licensing, enforcement and general issues, reports on EMCEES annual meeting, ABET visits, and CPC; new business including a special presentation, proposed new or altered board Rules 131.1-13.3, 131.7-131.10, 131.12, 131.14, 131.15, 131.17-131.19, 131.52-131.55, 131.71, 131.81, 131.91, 131.101-131.104, 131.113, 131.131, 131.134-131.136, 131.151, 131.152, 131.162, 131.163 and 13.166-131.168, updated exam policies, NCEES matters, recognition of non-accredited engineering programs; adjourn. Contact: John R. Speed, 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9714918 Texas Funeral Service Commission Monday-Tuesday, November 17-18, 1997, 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 510 South Congress, Suite 206 Austin Complaint Review Committee AGENDA: The agenda for Monday's meeting is as follows: I. Convene, Leo Metcalf, Chair. II. Public Comment. III. Discussion and Possible Action concerning the following complaints: 1. TFSC Case Number 96-132; 2. TFSC Case Numbers 97-108/96-148/96- 196; 3. TFSC Case Number 97-116; 4. TFSC Case Number 97-037; 5. TFSC Case Numbers 97-055/97-095; 6. TFSC Case Number 97-113; 7. TFSC Case Number 97-118; 8. TFSC Case Number 97-124; 9. TFSC Case Number 97-133; 10. TFSC Case Number 97- 142; 11. TFSC Case Number 97-145; 12. TFSC Case Number 97-150; 13. TFSC Case Number 97-155; 14. TFSC Case Number 97-158; 15. TFSC Case Number 98-005; 16. TFSC Case Number 98-034; 17. TFSC Case Number 98-035. 18. In the matter of Dorcus Mae Johnson. IV. Informal conference concerning the following cases: 1. TFSC Case Number 95-094; 2.TFSC Case Number 96-151; 3. TFSC Case Number 96-069; 4. TFSC Case Number 96-150; 5. TFSC Case Number 96-230; 6. TFSC Case Numbers 96- 192A/96-192B. V. Recess. The Agenda for Tuesday's meeting is as follows: I. Re-convene, Leo Metcalf, Chair. II. Informal conference concerning the following cases: 1. TFSC Case Number 95-096; 2.TFSC Case Number 95-130; 3. TFSC Case Number 96-065; 4. TFSC Case Number 96-119; 5. TFSC Case Number 96-100; 6. TFSC Case Number 96-082; 7. TFSC Case Number 97-006; 8. TFSC Case Number 97-080; 9. TFSC Case Number 97-105. III Adjourn Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9714916 Texas Growth Fund Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on August 11, 1997. 2. Review and approve minutes of the Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on November 4, 1997. 3. Receive nominations for and elect a Treasurer. 4. Review and approve Resolution designating signatories on Texas Commerce Bank checking accounts. 5. Review and approve request to replenish balances in checking accounts for routine expenses. 6. Review and approve proposal from Ernst and Young LLP to perform audits of 1997 year-end financial statements. 7. Review and approve invoice from Vinson and Elkins LLP. 8. Review and approve proposal from Nieman Hanks Puryear Partners to renew insurance policy. 9. Review and approve amendments to the Declarations of Trust. 10. Review and approve TGF Management Corp's 1998 Budget Request. 11. Review and approve proposed investments(s). 12. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9715075 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Birthing Center Ad Hoc Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce members and guests, and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 7, 1997, meeting; public comments received on proposed birthing center licensing rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 137) published in the July 22, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 6821); draft final rules (25 TAC, Chapter 137) for recommendation to the Texas Board of Health; and public comments (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: November 7, 1997, 9:07 a.m. TRD-9714829 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Ma Ferguson's Restaurant, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Meeting AGENDA: The Texas Board of Health will discuss and possibly act on: review of the October 10, 1997, Planning Retreat; and clarification of the Board's role, involvement, expectations, and support for the long term strategic planning process. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484 or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 . Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9715067 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Meeting AGENDA: The Texas Board of Health will discuss and possibly act on: information items (presentation on Texas expenditures on essential public health functions (1995 baseline); and public health infrastructure (presentation on managed public health in Region 8)); and process planning (examine agency philosophy, vision, and mission). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484, or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261,1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9715068 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-618, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Education/Documentation Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: education rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 37 (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for forwarding education rules to Midwifery board or continue with editing of rules); and documentation rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37) (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for forwarding documentation rules to Midwifery Board or continue with editing of rules). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111, extension 2067. Filed: November 7, 1997, 8:56 a.m. TRD-9714824 Friday, December 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110 The University of Texas Campus, 2405 East Campus Drive, (26th and Red River) Austin End State Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force Staffing Subcommittee AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: a review of the ESRD facilities licensing rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117) relating to staffing, state certification/registry for dialysis technicians, and licensed vocational nurse charge function beyond 1999; setting of the date for the next subcommittee meeting; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646). Filed: November 5, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9714707 Friday, December 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee AGENDA: Following a welcome and introductions, the committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 5, 1997 meeting; determination of the serving terms of new members; updates on (the Texas Healthy Kids (THK) program; and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)); proposed Texas Health Steps Comprehensive Care Program private duty nursing rules (25 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.33.601-33.609); presentation on research findings on very low birthweight infants; and introduction and welcome to members of the Center for Disease Control Grant Advisory Committee. At 12:00 p.m., the committee will have a working lunch and will discuss and possibly act on: update on the Center for Disease Control Grant implementation activities. At 2:15 p.m., the committee will continue the meeting and will discuss and possibly act on: South Texas Center to study children with special health care needs; update on the Department of Human Services' managed care pilot STAR PLUS activities in the Harris County service area; announcements; public comments; and determination of future agenda items. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Paula Russell, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700, extension 3046. Filed: November 10, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9715039 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, November 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Recommendations concerning definition of a service area; recommendation concerning the populations to designate for HEDIS reporting by HMO's; recommendations concerning the definition of commercial products for HEDIS reporting by HMO's; and update on requests for exemptions from HEDIS reporting by HMO's. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: November 10, 1997, 10:50 a.m. TRD-9715003 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Friday, November 14, 1997, (See times as follows). 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Board and Actuarial/Rating, Benefits, Audit, and Staffing Subcommittees Actuarial/Rating, Benefits -- 8:00 a.m.,Lobby, Room 100; Audit -- 11:00 a.m., Lobby Room 100; Staffing -- 11:30 a.m., Hobby 1, Room 1350G; Board -- 1:00 p.m. -- Lobby, Room 100. AGENDA: I. Executive Session: Subcommittees of the Board may meet in Executive Sessions in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters or to consult with counsel. II. Subcommittees: 1. Actuarial/Rating: Calculation of standard rate in individual health market; report from actuary re pricing of benefits; discussion, possible finalization of benefit proposal(s), policy language, rate areas, age/sex factors, other rate criteria; draft application for Health Pool coverage; conditions of eligibility for coverage, including those triggering automatic eligibility; possible recommendations to Board regarding these matters; other administrative matters. May meet jointly with Benefits subcommittee. 2. Benefits: Same agenda as Actuarial/Rating subcommittee. The two subcommittees may meet jointly. 3. Staffing: Consideration of, and possible recommendations to the Board regarding, a Third Party Administrator ("TPA") for Health Pool; other administrative matters. 4. Audit: Budget matters; other administrative matters; possible recommendations to Board. III. Board: Reports, possible recommendations from subcommittees and discussion re same. Discussion regarding and possible selection/approval of: TPA for Health Pool; benefit plans and policy language; conditions of eligibility for coverage, including those triggering automatic eligibility. Possible discussion and action regarding standard rate in individual health market; application for Health Pool coverage; pricing of benefits report from actuary, rate areas, age/sex factors, other rate criteria; compensating agents for referring applicants for coverage; budget matters. Future meetings and timelines; other administrative matters. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701. (512) 463- 6651. Filed: November 6, 1997, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9714810 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation Thursday, November 13, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Lobby Room 102 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Swearing-In/Oath of Office 3. Presentation by Texas Department of Insurance Staff; Acting Executive Director, Summary of provisions of House Bill 3, overview of implementation status Summary of Texas Open Meetings Act, travel and expense allowances, other applicable statutory provisions 4. Organization/Election of Presiding Officers Timelines/Future Meetings Plan of Operation Bylaws Formation of Committees Procedures/Policies, and any related pertinent information Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3046. Filed: November 5, 1997, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9714699 State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments Saturday, December 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Tower 2, Room 2-225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin AGENDA: The committee chairperson will take roll and introduce guests, and the committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 25, 1997, meeting; review of the comments received concerning proposed rule (22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.141.16(g) published in the September 26, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 9589); and approve this proposed rule for final adoption recommendation to the Texas Board of Health. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9714981 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, November 20, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100B, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Advisory Committee on Core Curriculum AGENDA: Introductions; Election of Co-Chairs; Legislative Background and Committee Charge (Commissioner Brown); Discussion of timelines and how the committee will go about its' work; and Work and Study sessions, to include discussion of models for core curricula, previous core curriculum work done in Texas, types of institutions and students served, etc. Contact: Julie Leidig, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6250. Filed: November 12, 1997, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9715183 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, November 17, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive San Angelo Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of October 20, 1997; Approval of Officers of the Corporation; Signature Authority; Master Servicing Agreement, Compliance Agreement, Sub-Servicing Agreement and the Sub-Compliance Agreement between the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Corporation for Program 53; Approval of loans under the multifamily rural, underserved and small community pilot program for Lifestyle Housing, Inc. and 83 Westgate Limited; Additional Interior Renovations in Town Oaks Apartments; Executive Session -- Personnel Matters; Consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Anticipated Litigation (potential or threatened); Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session: Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3100, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 7, 1997, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9714897 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Sunday, November 16, 1997, 5:00 p.m. 441 Rio Concho Drive San Angelo Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of September 13, 1997; Draft Qualified Allocation Plan and rules for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for 1998 for Publication in the Texas Register to Receive Public Comments; Additions and Rearrangement of 1997 Tax Credit Waiting List; Issuance of Determination Notices for Tax Exempt/Tax Credit Waiting List; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3100, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 7, 1997, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9714895 Monday, November 17, 1997, 9:30 p.m. Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive San Angelo Finance Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of October 20, 1997; Fourth Quarter Investment Report; Public Funds Investment Act; Proposed Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds in Amount not to Exceed $14,200,000 for Meadow Ridge Apartments; Qualified 501(c)(3) multifamily mortgage revenue bonds for Non-Profit Housing Corporation of Greater Houston; Resolution Relating to the Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in Amount not to Exceed $14,200,000 for Meadow Ridge Apartments; Qualified 501(c)(3) multifamily mortgage revenue bonds for Non-Profit Housing Corporation of Greater Houston; Resolution Relating to the Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds 1997 Series D and E, Taxable Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds 1997 Series F; Resolution Pertaining to Rules for the Single Family Lending Division Special Loan Programs Utilizing Tax-Exempt and Taxable Bond Proceeds; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3100, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 7, 1997, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9714896 Monday, November 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive San Angelo Board Meeting AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of October 20, 1997; Fourth Quarter Investment Report; Public Funds Investment Act; Proposed Multifamily Mortgge Revenue Bonds in Amount not to Exceed $14,200,000 for Meadow Ridge Apartments; Proposed 501(c)(3) Multifamily Revenue Bonds not to exceed $10,000,000 for Non-Profit Housing Corporation of Greater Houston; Resolution Relating to the Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 1997 Series D, E and F; Single Family Lending Division Special Loan Programs; Biennial Operating Plan for 1998-1999 for Department of Information Resources; HOME/LIHTC award to Westwind Village Partners and San Augustine Seniors Partnership; Increase in HOME Contract for Caprock Community Action for $16,000; Neighborhood Partnership Programs to Covenant Communities; Draft Qualified Allocation Plan and Rules for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for 1998 for Publication in the Texas Register to Receive Public Comments; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened) Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney; Action in Open Session on items discussed in Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 7, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9714902 Texas Commission on Human Rights Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Commission on Human Rights' Offices, 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant Texas Government Code sec.551.071; Item(s) Covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative Reports; Senate Oversight Committee during Interim Period between Legislative Sessions; Schedule for Commission's Participation in the Sunset Advisory Review Process; Rules and Procedures for Commission Business Travel as Required by the GSC; Task Force Advisory Meeting of October 8, 1997 Concerning Commission Issues; Possible Commission Participation in ADR Training; Executive Director's Management Plan for FY1998; EEO Training for New State Employees Orientation Pursuant to Article IX, sec.123; Procedural Rules for Initiating Complaints under the TFHA; Fair Housing Affirmative Marketing Plan; Appointments to the Commission; Evaluations of the Commission's Annual EEO Law Conference; Draft Commission Annual Report for FY 1997; Fiscal 1998 HUD Contract; EEO Riders; Hate Crimes Conference; EEO Compliance Training; Commissioner Correspondence; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All Items on the Agenda May Be Subject to a Vote, if Appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13493, Austin, Texas (512) 437-3450. Filed: November 10, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9715059 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street, Robert D. Moreton Building, Room M653 Austin Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Review of minutes from October 29, 1997, meeting. 2. Adoption of Committee Operation Procedures. 3. Schedule for Implementation of Senate Bill 84 Related Policy. 4. Review of Complaints Against Nursing Facility Administrators. Contact: Jerry Walker, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas (512) 834-6681. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9714932 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Friday, November 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Committee Room Five, Fifth Floor, Clements Building, 15th and Lavaca Streets Austin Commission Open Meeting REVISED AGENDA: III. Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Employee Suggestions Submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program Texas Department of Public Safety -- 405-0256; Corbin Bowles Texas Workers' Compensation Commission -- 453-0060; Linda F. Pleasant Texas Department of Health -- 501-0301; Druanne Mills Note additional revisions as shown above. Please refer to complete revised agenda, filed with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9715065 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1888.C. To consider the application of MARGARETH R. SOHN, Missouri City, Texas, for a Credit Life and Disability Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 12, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9715185 General Land Office Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; Open and Closed Session -- opening and consideration of bids received for the November 18, 1997 sealed bid land sale; pooling applications, El Anzuelo Field, Kenedy Co.; Giddings Austin Chalk- 3 Field, Milam and Roberston Counties; Wildcat Field, Lavaca Co.; Giddings (Austin Chalk, Gas) Field, Brazos and Grimes Cos.; Redfish Bay-Mustang Island (Common 10) Field, Nueces Co.; consideration of tracts, terms and conditions for a January 6, 1997 special oil and gas least sale; direct land sale, File SF 12369, Freestone Co.; coastal public lands, structure registration application, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; commercial easement applications, amendments and renewals, Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Mustang Island, Nueces Co.; Neches River, Jefferson Co.; lease application, Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Co.; easement renewals and applications, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; Copano Bay, Aransas Co.; Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Clear Lake, Galveston Co.; Cayo Del Grullo, Kleberg Co.; structure cabin permit amendments, renewals, requests and terminations, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; consideration of waiver of statutory first option to purchase Texas Department of Criminal Justice land, Freestone, Anderson, Houston, Brazoria and Walker Cos.; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of audit compromise and settlement agreement between the State of Texas and Conoco, Inc. and associated waiver of penalties and interest; Closed Session and Open Session -- status report, evaluation and analysis by the General Land Office's legal counsel regarding: (i) potential litigation of royalty under payment claims against TransTexas Gas Corporation and its successor lessees; and (ii) the ongoing settlement discussion regarding such claims; Closed session and Open Session- consideration of proposed settlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 97-12328, State v. Langdon et al; Closed and Open Session -- consideration of settlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 478686, State v. Jean O. Smith and A.J. Vogel; Closed Session -- pending or contemplated litigation, or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9715070 Wednesday, November 19, 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 1997-B-2 Bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000. and providing for other matters related to the subject; approval of amendment to Standby Bond Purchase Agreement dated as of April 1, 1997, between the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York; Resolution ratifying optional redemptions of December 1, 1997; Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 1997; Consideration of adoption of emergency rules for design-build-operate contracts for State Veterans Homes; Consideration of State Veterans Homes Request for Proposal(s) for design-build-operate contract(s); staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9715069 Board of Law Examiners Thursday, November 20, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary; Kerry D. Lee; Shaun M. McCowen; James C. Jordan; Altaf Adam; Jong Kim; William P. Lawrence, II; Eric R. Birge; Elizabeth Watkins; (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code). Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: November 7, 1997, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9714910 Friday-Saturday, November 21- 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin AGENDA: The Board will call to order and consider: requests for excused absences; approval of minutes, financial and investment reports; review and consider private audit; review bar examination questions for February 1998 examination (in executive session pursuant to sec.82.003(c), Texas Government Code) consider to implement a formal evaluation of each Texas Bar Examination; consider on whether to allow Examinees to take the bar exam by using their lap up computers consider whether to adopt policy regarding the Short Form Exam passing score; consider request to increase the fee for grading the Short Form Exam; consider appointments to standing committees; reports from staff and board members; matters affecting the FY 1998 budget; whether to recommend that the Supreme court amend Rule II, Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas to eliminate the provisions that require an applicant to hold one out of a specific list of citizenship/INS statuses as a prerequisite to licencure; special requests for waivers and interpretations; Hear and act on the Board's processes with applicants requesting testing accommodations under the ADA; consider whether to amend the Declaration of Intention to Study Law and all forms of the Application for admission to the Bar to include instructive language following the mental health question; changes in the informal and formal review process; consider to adopt procedures regarding the filing of motions for continuance of character and fitness hearings; consider on whether to change board's meeting schedule; consult with legal counsel concerning pending litigation (in executive session); and hear communications from the public. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9714978 Friday-Saturday, November 21- 22, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin REVISED AGENDA: Consider Report of Supreme Court Liaison. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: November 12, 1997, 10:43 a.m. TRD-9715178 Board for Lease of University Lands Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. University of Texas System, Board of Regents Meeting Room, 201 West Seventh Street, Ninth Floor Austin AGENDA: 1. Approval of tracts offered for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 92. 2. Election of Vice Chairman, Board for Lease of University Lands. 3. Appointment of Secretary, Board for Lease of University Lands 4. Approval of the Minutes of the May 13, 1997 meeting of the Board for Lease of University Lands. 5. Lease awards to highest bidders for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 92. 6. Lease procedures and terms for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 93. 7. Lease procedures and terms for Frontier Oil and Gas Lease Sale Number 93-A. 8. Protection of the surface with regard to particular tracts. 9. Oil royalty take in-kind program. 10. Gas royalty take in-kind program. 11. Rules of the Board for Lease of University Lands and related matters. 12. Pooled Units. 13. Reporting Forms. 14. Executive session pursuant to authority granted under sec.551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding pending or contemplated litigation --Cause Number 95-08680 in the District Court of Travis County, Texas 345th Judicial District --Contemplated action related to lease termination --Contemplated action relating to contract claims --Contemplated action relating to payment of royalties. 15. Actions, if any, relating to lease termination due to cessation of production, royalty collections, and enforcement of contract obligations. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services may contact Loretta Loyd at (512) 499-4462 at least two work days prior to the meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Pamela S. Bacon, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-4462. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9715066 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 9:00 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: Park Terrace One Apartments; Parkland Memorial Hospital; Pasadena Downs; Pebble Hills Regional Command; Pilgrim Cleaners; and Plaza Apartments for for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the Respondent's boiler(s), in violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. (the Code) Ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) Ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code, Ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O.Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 10, 1997, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9715057 Wednesday, November 19, 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: PPM Investment Castings; Polks Cleaners; Ponderosa Apartments; Powell Cleaners; Primera Baptist Church; Radisson Hotel; and Ramada Inn (Kerrville)i for failure to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above respondent's boiler(s), in violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. (the Code) Ch. 755 and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) Ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100; Tex. Gov't. Code, Ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Ch. 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O.Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 10, 1997, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9715058 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Consumer Enforcement Division, Career Counseling AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the following Respondents, James Caldwell, President, Bernard Haldane Associates, for violations of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 5221a-8 (the Act) sec.sec.3(a), 5(a), 7, and 3(c), and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) sec.62.40, pursuant to the Act, the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 (APA), and 16 TAC Chs. 60 and 62. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O.Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9715076 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Consumer Enforcement Division, Career Counseling AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearings to consider the possible revocation of the Respondent's certificate of authority, an award of damages to the consumer in the amount of $2,750.00, and assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, James Caldwell, President, Bernard Haldane Associates for violations of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 5221-8 (the Act) sec.sec. 5(a), 6(a) (two counts), 7, 8(c) and 9(c), pursuant to the Act, the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 (APA), and 16 TAC Chs. 60 and 62. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O.Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9715077 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Consumer Enforcement Division, Career Counseling AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible revocation of the Respondent's certificate of authority, an award of damages to the consumer in the amount of $4,050.00, and assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, James Caldwell, President, Bernard Haldane Associates, for violations of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 5221-8 (the Act) sec.sec. 5(a), 6(a) (two counts), 7, 8(c) and 9(c), pursuant to the Act, the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 (APA), and 16 TAC Chs. 60 and 62. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O.Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9715078 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Consumer Enforcement Division, Career Counseling AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administration penalties against the Respondent, James Caldwell, President, First Career, Inc., for violations of the Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 5221-8 (the Act) sec.sec. 3(a), 6(b) and 10, and 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) sec.sec.62.20 (a) and 62.40(a), pursuant to the Act, The Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 9100, the Tex. Gov't. Code Ch. 2001 (APA), and 16 TAC Chs. 60 and 62. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O.Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9715079 Texas Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association Monday, November 17, 1997, 12:15 p.m. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Board Room Austin Special Board of Directors Meeting AGENDA: The following agenda is for a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, called at the request of the Board Chair. Consideration and possible action on: 1) Approval of October 21, 1997 meeting minutes; 2) Appointment of Charles LaShelle as Executive Director of the Association; 3) Adoption of a contract for Administrative Services with LaShelle, Coffman, and Boles, Inc.; 4) Sale of fixed assets of the Association to LaShelle, Coffman, and Boles, Inc.; 5) Changes to the Association's Plan of Operation and Bylaws; and 6) Next meeting date. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101. Filed: November 7, 1997, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9714909 Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Thursday, December 11, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The panel will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 26, 1997, meeting; introduction of members and guests; review of public comments received on proposed rules concerning informed consent before the performance of a hysterectomy (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.sec.601.4, 601.6, and 601.8) published in the October 31, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10615); final adoption of rules (25 TAC sec.sec.601.4, 601.6, and 601.8); emergency rules; public comment (may be limited to three minutes); and setting and next meeting date. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9714982 Midwestern State University Thursday, November 13, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee will review tour and receive demonstration of the Ferguson Building Interactive Classroom. The committee will review the 5/8/97 and 8/7/97 committee minutes and will receive recommendations and discuss the Five-Year Campus Plan; Lamar Fain Hall Renovation Project; TV2 Studio Upgrade; Special Items for the 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request; and will discuss the sale of Southwest Parkway Land in Executive Session as allowed by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.072. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9714921 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting of 8/7/97 and will receive recommendations and discuss the Internal Audit Plan 1996-1997 Year-End Summary Report, Investment Training, General Endowment Fund report, Mexican Exchange Program, Add/Drop Fee, 1997-1998 Non-Personnel Budget Adjustments; 1997-199 Personnel Budget Adjustments (to be discussed in Executive Session as allowed by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.074), Honors Program Funding, Scholarship Funding in 1998-1999, and Items $30,000 and under in FY 96- 97 and FY 97-98 approved by President per Board authorization. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714922 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Personnel and Curriculum Committee AGENDA: The Personnel and Curriculum Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting of 8/7/97 and will receive fall enrollment and small class reports, and the last day enrollment report for summer 1997 semesters. The committee will receive recommendations and discuss position changes in the FY 96-97 and FY 97- 98 budgets, Position Change/Intramural Director, change in Radiologic Sciences Curriculum and Deletion of Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography, and the addition of the Disability Grievance Procedure to the type- name="italic">MSU Policies and Procedures Manual. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714923 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 4:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Student Services Committee AGENDA: The Student Services Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting of 8/7/97 and will receive a Student Government Report and will receive information and discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (DA) Annual Report. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714924 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 4:45 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents University Development Committee AGENDA: The University Development Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting of 8/7/97 . Summaries of gifts, grants and pledges 9/1/96- 8/31/97 and 9/1/97-10/17/97. Resolutions of Appreciation will be presented for review as needed. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9714928 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 5:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Athletic Committee AGENDA: The Athletics Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting of 8/7/97 and will receive an athletics update report. The Committee will receive recommendations and discuss the women's soccer coach position. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9714929 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 5:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Athletic Committee REVISED AGENDA: An item will be added to the originally posted agenda to include the committee receiving recommendations and discussing athletics scholarships. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 10, 1997, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9715013 Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will consider the minutes of the August 8, October 9, and October 20, 1997 Board of Regents meeting and will review financial reports for the months ending July, August and September 1997. A Nominating Committee will be appointed to make a recommendation at the February 1998 Board meeting concerning the university president's contract for 1998-1999. The Board will consider recommendations and receive information from the Executive, Finance and Audit, Personnel and Curriculum, Student Services, University Development and Athletics Committees of the Board. A report will be presented by the President of the university concerning developments at MSU. The Board of Regents of Midwestern State University reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever legally justified and properly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9714930 Friday, November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: An item will be added to the originally posted agenda to include the athletics committee recommendation concerning athletics scholarships. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 689-4212. Filed: November 10, 1997, 11:22 a.m. TRD-9715014 Texas Municipal Retirement System Friday, December 5, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Double Tree Guest Suites, 303 West 15th Street Austin Board of Trustees Regular Meeting AGENDA: To hear and approve Minutes of the regular board of Trustees meeting held September 27, 1997 and October 17, 1997, meeting of the Advisory Committee on Retirement Matters; review and approve Service Retirements, Disability Retirements; review and approve Supplemental Death Benefits payments; Consider Extended Supplemental Death Benefits coverage; Review and act on Financial Statements; Consider and act upon request from Pension Review board for voluntary contributions; Consider and act on approval of form TMRS-DB, Application for Rollover of Distributive Benefit, to comply with IRC rules; Receive report from A. Gary Shilling and Company, Inc., Investment Advisors and Economic Consultant; Adjourn until 8:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 1997. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: November 7, 1997, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9714831 Saturday, December 6, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Double Tree Guest Suites, 303 West 15th Street Austin Board of Trustees Regular Meeting AGENDA: Reconvene meeting from Friday, December 5, 1997; Consider and act on Proposed Budget for 1998; Consider and act on resolution transferring monies from Interest Reserve fund to Expense Fund; Consider and review function and composition of Advisory Committee on Retirement Matters; Election of 1998 Board Officers; Set dates for 1998 regular Board meetings; Report by Consulting Actuary; Director and Staff reports; report by Legal Counsel; Consider any other business to come before the Board. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: November 7, 1997, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9714832 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Hearing Request; Class 2 Modification; Resolution; Contracts; Petition; Superfund; District; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Default Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Default Orders; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement Default Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Orders; Multi Media Enforcement Agreed Orders; Industrial Waste Discharge Agreed Order; Industrial Waste Discharge Variance; Industrial Waste Amendment; 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 any item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date and time. (Registration for 9:30 Agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25) The Commission will consider the following item to be considered at the 1:00 agenda: Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision. (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: November 7, 1997, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9714850 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: A Resolution concerning the General Counsel's authority to manage the Commission's public meetings. Also to consider the Motion of Rehearing filed on Dean Paul Sites numbers One and Two. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (412) 239-3317. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9715063 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210 Webster Galveston Bay Estuary Program, Consistency Review Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Introduction of Participants II. Approval of Meeting Summary III. Update of On-Time Consistency Review of Wallisville Lake Project. IV. Houston/Galveston Navigation Channels, Texas Project. The Program Office and Council Subcommittee Propose to Decline Review of this Project. V. Staff Presentation of Any Notices that have Arrived Since Last Meeting. VI. Consideration on Next Meeting Date. Adjourn. Contact: Marilyn Browning, Galveston Bay Estuary Program, 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210, Webster, Texas 77598, (281) 316-3001. Filed: November 6, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9714772 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday, November 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Competency Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Charge to Committee III. Priority setting IV. Meeting dates V. Adjournment Contact: Wendy McRoberts, P.O. Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6817. Filed: November 6, 1997, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9714741 Texas Optometry Board Wednesday-Friday, November 19-21, 1997, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-420 Austin AGENDA: At 9:30 on November 19, Investigation-Enforcement Committee will hold informal conferences thorughout day with licensees; beginning at 10:30 a.m. on November 20, informal conferences will continue , followed by committee meetings to begin at 1:30 p.m. throughout afternoon as shown on agenda. At 9:00 on November 21st, Board Meeting will be held to consider reports of Secretary-Treasurer, legal counsel, executive director, committee chairpersons, conference attendees; consider matters involving Health Professions Council, Board fiscal matters and reports; general matters affecting the agency; introduce staff attorney; public comment time certain of 10:30 a.m.; consider settlement agreements as a result of informal conferences held; adopt proposed Rule amendment 275.1 regarding continuing education; consider adoption of proposed rule amendment 279.1 regarding contact lens prescriptions; Medicaid CPT codes clarification; consider new complaint sign and information pamphlet; Executive Session to be held in compliance with 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated and pending litigation with Board attorney and matters referred to Attorney General; consideration and possible vote on matters discussed in Executive Session. Contact: Lois Ewald, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8500. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9714979 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of: Luther B. Brotherton, III, R.Ph.; License #18999; Case B-97- 022. Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-8000. Filed: November 6, 1997, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9714754 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, November 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Drought Response and Monitoring Committee AGENDA: Drought Response and Monitoring Committee Welcome and Introductions Current/Pending Water Shortages Action Items: Review of last meeting minutes and On-Going strategies Other Issues and Concerns Adjournment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or Braille, are requested to contact DeDe McKee at (512) 424-5989 three work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220, (512) 424-2452. Filed: November 6, 1997, 8:35 a.m. TRD-9714722 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, November 14, 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 18249: Entergy Gulf States, Inc. Service Quality Issued (Severed from Docket Number 16705). Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 5, 1997, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9714697 Monday, November 17, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Numbers 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065, 17579, 17587, 17781; 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: November 6, 1997, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9714811 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Numbers 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065, 17579, 17587, 17781; 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: November 6, 1997, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9714812 Wednesday, November 19, 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 17410, 16705, 17899, 17751, 17741; Project Number 14908, Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts; 17713, Houston Lighting and Power Company Public Participation; 1996 Earnings Monitoring Reports; Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability and customer service; Project Number 18000, informal Dispute Resolution; Project Number 17508, Standards for Contract Approval Under FTA97 sec.103; Docket Numbers 17777, 17768, 17930, 17898, 17856, 17857, 17858, 17859, 17862, 17863, 17867, 17868, 17883, 17894, 17895, 17900, 17725, 17778, 17882, 17909, 17946, 17976, 18007, 18010, 18012, 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065, 17579, 17587, 17781; Project Number 16899, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 214/972 Area Codes; Project Number 16900, Number Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 713/281 Area Codes; Project Number 16901, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 512 Area Codes; Project Number 16091, Permanent Number Portability; Project Number 17068, Reclassification of Telecommunications Services for Electing ILECs; Project Number 14929, Universal Service Issues; letter to the Federal Communications Commission stating that the PUC of Texas has adopted educational discount rates (E-rates) for intrastate telecommunications services; Incumbent Local Exchange Company Compliance with PURA Chapter 60 and FTA sec.251; federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to FCC Docket Number CC-97-137 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; agency plans, priorities and budgets for the coming biennium; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit agency administrative procedures, budget, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9715082 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 104 Austin AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those utilities will be located, pursuant to Tex. Rev.Civ. Stat. Art. 1446c-0, sec.2.056(b). Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7265. Filed: November 12, 1997, 11:29 a.m. TRD-9715182 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be convened in Docket Number 18249-Entergy Gulf States, Inc. Service Quality Issues (Severed from Docket Number 16705). Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 5, 1997, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9714698 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Monday, November 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.026, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Performance Subcommittee Work Session AGENDA: Call Work Session to Order; Staff, Guests, and Members Present; Discuss and Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Contracting with Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA); Other Business; and Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattie Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3583. Filed: November 6, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9714782 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Monday, November 17, 1997, 7:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin Application Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Rachael Laponsey. III. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Antonio Mazu. IV. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Genevieve Lebel. V. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Sue Legg- Matthews. VI. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Leah Zbrebker. VII. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Elline Salandanan. VIII. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Ambika Ramamurthy. IX. Consideration and possible recommendations regarding application of Joyce Urban. X. Discussion and possible changes to chapter 329, relating to licensing procedures. Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: November 6, 1997, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9714809 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:45 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 343.3e(3). III. Discussion and possible change in Chapter 321.1 (Duties of the physical therapist assistant). IV. Discussion and finalize evaluation checklist which credentialing agency must use regarding Chapter 329.5(g)(11) V. Discussion regarding sending a list of all licensed facilities to all licensees. VI. Discussion and possible changes on jurisprudence exam. VII. Discussion regarding Health Professional Educators Sponsorship. VIII. Discussion regarding receiving more information from PES regarding failures. Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: November 6, 1997, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9714807 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:45 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 343.3e(3). III. Discussion and possible change in Chapter 321.1 (Duties of the physical therapist assistant). IV. Discussion and finalize evaluation checklist which credentialing agency must use regarding Chapter 329.5(g)(11) Guidelines for board approved education credentialing agencies. V. Discussion regarding sending a list of all licensed facilities to all licensees. VI. Discussion and possible changes on jurisprudence exam. VII. Discussion regarding Health Professional Educators Sponsorship. VIII. Discussion regarding receiving more information from PES regarding failures. Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: November 6, 1997, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9714808 Texas Racing Commission Friday, November 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, Room 235 Austin AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Consideration of and action on the following rules: sec.sec.303.2, 303.7, 303.8, 303.42, 303.101, 305.5, 305.7, 309.32, 305.33, 305.70, 305.301, 307.261, 309.18, 311.106, 313.21, 313.22, 313.166, 313.406, 313.408, 315.2, 315.3, 319.10, 319.336, 321.252; Consideration and action on the following matters: FY 1998 Operating Budget; Information Services Biennial Operating Plan FY 1998-2001; Appointment of subcommittee for strategic planning; Resolution on standards for implementing sec.56, Chapter 1275, Acts of the 75th Legislature, 1997; Request by Parker County's Squaw Creek Downs, LP for designation of application period to receive applications for Class 2 racetrack license in Parker County; Request by Retama Park for approval of change in ownership; Allocation of revenue generated in 1997 at horse racetracks from cross-species simulcasting for Texas Bred Incentive Programs; Requests by pari- mutuel horse racetracks for approval of proposed allocation among the various breeds of revenue generated in 1998 for purses and Texas Bred Incentive Programs; Report on Racetrack Inspections; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.071(1) to met with attorneys to seek legal advice regarding pending and/or anticipated litigation regarding complaint filed with Department of Labor; Executive session pursuant to Texas Racing Act, V.T.C.S. Art. 179e, sec.6.03(b) to consider management contract for Retama Park and totalisator contract for Sam Houston Race Park; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to deliberate personnel matters: the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, compensation, discipline or dismissal of the executive secretary; Action on management contract for Retama Park and totalisator contract for Sam Houston Race Park; Old and New Business; Adjourn. Contact: Paula C. Flowerday, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 833- 6699. Filed: November 6, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9714775 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, November 14, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Concourse Clarion Hotel, 6789 Boeing Drive, Oxford A and B Rooms El Paso Board AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas may discuss an Action Plan to Improve Rail Service and Safety in Texas including, but not limited to, consideration of the Surface Transportation Board's review of Rail Service in the Western United States and the effect of the Union Pacific/Southern Pacific railroad merger thereon, and the Commission may take action thereon as may be appropriate. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: November 5, 1997, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9714703 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 10:15 a.m. William Clements Building, Court Room 5, Fifth Floor, 300 West 15th Street Austin Executive Director Hiring Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel, related matters involving public officers or employees, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation including, but not limited to discussion of applicants for Executive Director position; 3. Action on matters considered in executive session; 4. Confirmation of future meeting dates; 5. Adjournment. Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1440. Filed: November 6, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9714784 Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Teacher Retirement System, 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin AGENDA: 8:30 a.m.; Call to Order; Introduction of Commission Members; Mission and Concept of Operations; Legislative Mandate; Organization and Introduction of Staff; Highlights on Ethics, Open Meetings and Open Records; Communications/Media Interactions; Budget and Fiduciary Responsibilities; Travel Rules; Appoint two Members (and Alternates) to serve on RFP Committee; Short- Term Milestones (November 18- December 18, 1997); Mid-Term Milestones (January- April 1998); Schedule of Future Meetings Dates; Commissioners Comments and Observations; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9714986 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, November 18, 1997, Noon 1000 Red River, Room 320E Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. For ADA assistance, call John Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: November 6, 1997, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9714752 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board November 14, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Libraries and Telemedicine Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman John Collins II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Reports from Advisory Committees IV. Future Agenda Items V. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3067. Filed: November 5, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9714714 November 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Board AGENDA: The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Bill Mitchell II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Connectivity Planning Conference Donation by IBM IV. Presentation by Al Gainer, Technology Partners, Nashville, Tennessee V. Agency Update --Report from Executive Director A. Programs B. Administration VI. Board Committee Reports --Finance and Audit Committee -- Roger Benavides, Chair --Libraries and Telemedicine Committee -- John Collins, Chair --Curriculum, Training and Evaluation Committee -- Joe Randolph, Chair VII. Discovery RFP --Distance Learning- Funding of Grant Proposal by Texas Tech University for state's participation in Western Governors University VIII. Future Agenda Items IX. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3067. Filed: November 5, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9714713 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 3516 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Rare Book Room, Medical Education III, UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Physician Assistant Program Conversion; Certificate of Financial Assurance for Decommissioning; MSRDP Year-End Report UNT: Small Class Report for Fall, 1997; Faculty on Leaves of Absence Without Pay, 1996-1997; Regents' Faculty Lecture Series; Emeritus Recommendations; Master of Science Degree Program in Criminal Justice; Certificate of Financial Assurance for Decommissioning UNT: Personnel Transactions for UNT and UNTHSC: Authorization for UNTHSC/UNT to Develop a Proposal for a School of Public Health; Resolutions of Appreciation for Mr. W. David Bayless, Sr., Ms. Nancy Halbreich, and Mr. Don Rives. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: November 7, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714853 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 3516 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Room 810, Medical Education I, UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Investment Policy; Quarterly Investment Report; Gift Report; Investment Report; Internal Audit Update UNT: Fees for Mini-Semester; Investment Policy; National Student Exchange Fee; Internal Audit Plan for the 1998 Fiscal Year; Quarterly Investment Report; Gift Report; Investment Report; Internal Audit Update Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: November 7, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714854 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 3516 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Founders Board Room, Medical Education I, UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth Board of Regents, Facilities Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Patient Care Center - Finish Out Level 3-6; Parking Garage; Project Status Report; Update of Master Plan UNT: West Hall Renovation; Speech and Hearing Clinic; Project Status Report Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: November 7, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714855 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 3516 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Room 810, Medical Education I, UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth Board of Regents, Advancement Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Gift Report; UNTHSC/TCOM Foundation Update UNT: Gift Report; Capital Campaign Update; Public Affairs Update; Athletics Update Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: November 7, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714856 Thursday, November 13, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Founders Board Room, Medical Education Building I, Eighth Floor Fort Worth Board of Regents AGENDA: UNTHSC: App. of Min.; Exec. Sess. (UNT/UNTHSC: Leg. Update; D&O Insurance; IRS Audit; UNTHSC: Affiliations; Update on Lawsuits; UNT: Update on Ofc. of Dev.; Asbestos Update; Minority Student Issues; Update on Lawsuits; Dallas Educ. Center; Appt. of Internal Auditor); Football and Basketball Pers. Issues; Update on Searches; Admin. and Staff Changes.; Physician Asst. Prog. Conversion; Cert. of Financial Assurance for Decommissioning; Investment Policy; Quarterly Invest. Rep.; Gift Rpt.; Patient Care Center; Parking Garage; Proj. Status Rpt.; Pres. Update on the Heritage Proj. UNT: App. of Min.; Sm. Class Rpt.; Fac. on Leaves of Absence Without Pay; Regents' Fac. Lecture Series; Emer. Rec.; MS Degree Program in Criminal Justice; Cert. of Financial Assurance for Decommissioning; Fees for Mini-Semester; Investment Policy; National Student Exchange Fee; Internal Audit Plan for the 1998 Fiscal Year; Quarterly Investment Rpt.; Gift Rpt.; West Hall Renov.; Speech and Hearing Clinic; Proj. Status Rpt. UNT/UNTHSC: Pers. Trans.; Authorization for UNTHSC/UNT to Develop a Proposal for a School of Public Health; Resolutions of Appreciation for Mr. W. David Bayless, Sr., Ms. Nancy Halbreich, and Mr. Don Rives by UNT and UNTHSC; Chancellor's Update of Texas Commission on a More Representative Student Body and NCATE Accreditation; Election of V. Chair. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: November 7, 1997, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9714852 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 p.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, IH35 South at Ben White Boulevard Austin State Executive Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: AA. Fort Worth Arlington Heights High School Case Referred by District 6-AAAA Executive Committee with Findings and Recommendations of Penalty to Coach Ed Koester for Violations of Off-Season Regulations. BB. Violation of the Athletic Code by Round Rock Westwood High School Student Athletes at the UIL State Team Tennis Tournament. CC. Dallas Madison High School Case Referred by district 11-AAA Executive Committee with Recommendation of Penalty of Public Reprimand and One Year's Probation for Coach Sam West. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Fort Worth Arlington Heights case must be heard before next playoff date. Round rock Westwood and Dallas Madison were referred to committee and will be heard while the committee is convened. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9715064 Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 9:00 p.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, IH35 South at Ben White Boulevard Austin State Executive Committee EMERGENCY REVISED MEETING AGENDA: AA. Fort Worth Arlington Heights High School Case Referred by District 6-AAAA Executive Committee with Findings and Recommendations of Penalty to Coach Ed Koester for Violations of Off-Season Regulations. BB. Violation of the Athletic Code by Round Rock Westwood High School Student Athletes at the UIL State Team Tennis Tournament. CC. Dallas Madison High School Case Referred by District 11-AAA Executive Committee with Recommendation of Penalty of Public Reprimand and One Year's Probation for Coach Sam West. DD. Appeal of District Executive Committee Decision Ruling a Student Athlete at Paris North Lamar High School Ineligible and Forfeiting the Game in which He Participated. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Fort Worth Arlington Heights case must be heard before next playoff date. Round Rock, Westwood and Dallas Madison were referred to committee and will be heard while the committee is convened. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: November 12, 1997, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9715085 The University of Texas at Austin Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall 326 Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. New Business IV. Announcement/Information Reports V. Executive Session Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees -- sec.551.074 or the Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286, (512) 449- 4402. Filed: November 6, 1997, 12:05 a.m. TRD-9714755 The University of Texas System Wednesday-Thursday, November 12-13, 1997, 2:45 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 11/12 -- Cancun B, Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, 3777 North Expressway; 11/13 -- Gorgas Board Room, Gorgas Hall, U.T. Brownsville, 80 Fort Brown Brownsville Board of Regents and Standing Committees EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: The purpose of this notice is to amend the convening time of the November 12, 1997, meeting from 3:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. All other factors related to the meetings on November 12 and 13, 1997 remain as posted on November 4, 1997. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To change meeting time on November 12 and 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. to ensure presence of a quorum. Contact: Arthur Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 449-4402. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9715083 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review (See Attached) 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, (210) 567-3717 Filed: November 10, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9715053 Texas Veterans Commission Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 6th Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin First Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Regular meeting to approve the minutes of the fourth quarterly meeting. The Commission will hold election of officers and receive a staff report on the status of the State Veterans Cemetery. The Commission will also discuss matters concerning veterans' benefits and services, receive staff reports and conduct other routine business of the Commission. The Commission will take action on these matters as it deems appropriate. 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, or large print are requested to contact Billy Green, Deputy Administrator, at (512) 463-5538, two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5538. Filed: November 5, 1997, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9714710 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, Board Room, 1154 Hawkins Boulevard El Paso Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approving the minutes of the meeting of October 15, 1997. 2. Briefing and discussion on projects involving self-help efforts and the status of the TWDB Community Self-Help Program (CSHP). 3. Consider approving a $1,370,459 grant/loan to the City of Harlingen (Cameron County) for the construction and acquisition of wastewater system improvements to serve the Arroyo Colorado Estates and Bishop-Leal subdivisions (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 4. Consider approving a $774,000 grant/loan to the Military Highway Water Supply Corporation (South Tower Estates)(Hidalgo County) for the construction of a new wastewater collection system (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 5. Briefing and discussion on the results of the $300,000,000 State Revolving Fund Program Series 1997B bond transaction senior managed by Morgan Stanley and Company, Inc. 6. Briefing and discussion on Horizon City water issues. 7. Briefing and discussion on present and future EDAP projects. 8. Status Report- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). 9. Report on the status of approved contracts. 10. May consider items on the agenda of the November 20, 1997 Board meeting. * Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: November 10, 1997, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9715041 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, Board Room, 1154 Hawkins Boulevard El Paso Finance Committee REVISED AGENDA: 6. Briefing and discussion on Horizon City and other projects and water-related issues in the El Paso area. * Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: November 10, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9715051 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. City Council Chambers, El Paso City Hall, 2 Civic Center Plaza El Paso AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; El Paso area projects, committee, executive and financial reports; a resolution commending the City of Houston; financial assistance to San Juan, Angelton, Tom Green Co. Water Control and Improvement District One, So. Plains Underground Water Conservation Dist., Taylor, Seguin, Sweetwater, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority, and Longview; a one-year renewal option on the Financial Advisory Contract with First Southwest company; contracts for water supply facility and wastewater facility planning and transfer of funds; contract with Upper Colorado River Authority for Hydraulic study of the North Concho watershed and transfer of funds; amendments to Chapter 365, Investment Rules and new Chapter 356, Groundwater Management Plan Certification rules; publication of proposed amendments to Chapter 359, Water Banking, and Chapter 367; Agricultural Water Conservation Program; the Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources; authority to submit requests to the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue bonds to finance data collection equipment authorized by Senate Bill 1 and execute a Master Lease Agreement; contracts to purchase and install monitoring equipment authorized by Senate Bill 1: the State Participation Program and authority to accept applications for funding; public meeting on draft rules for water planning under Senate Bill 1 and draft regional boundary delineations; and appointments to the San Jacinto River Authority board of directors. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: November 12, 1997, 10:44 a.m. TRD-9715179 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. City Council Chambers, El Paso City Hall, 2 Civic Center Plaza El Paso Texas Water Resources Finance Authority AGENDA: 1. Consider approving the minutes of the meeting of July 16, 1997. 2. Consider approving a one-year renewal option on the Financial Advisory contract with First Southwest Company. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: November 12, 1997, 10:44 a.m. TRD-9715180 Texas Workforce Commission Sunday, November 16, 1997, 2:30 p.m. University of Texas at Austin, Charles A. Darwin Center Austin Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service AGENDA: Reading and approval of minutes of September meeting; Executive Director's report, Election of Executive Committee; Executive Committee report; Reports of standing committees; Other business and announcements. Contact: Barbara Dubose, 310 Stephen F. Austin Building, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1727. Filed: November 7, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9714913 Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building 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) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; (7) the length of time that people remain on Unemployment Insurance; (8) fraud in the application for Unemployment Insurance; (9) adoption of amendments to TWC rule relating to charges for copies of public records (40 TAC sec.sec.800.71-800.75); (10) Adoption of rule relating to the Self Sufficiency Fund (40 TAC sec.sec.835.1-835.33); (11) proposed amendments to child care rule relating to parent fees (40 TAC sec.809.) Discussion regarding: Revision of rules related to the TANF employment program and rules related to Full Employment Pilot Project, local innovation grants, including micro enterprise, Texans Work and Wheels to Work, and on allowing local workforce development boards to determine what programs they will administer and whether or not to set deadlines on the boards' plan submission. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; and sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Dockets 46 and 47 and 47A; and set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: November 10, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9715072 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 4:15 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of Audit Report on Public Funds Investment Act Compliance (Action) Approval of Audit Report on Interagency Contracts for Managed Care (Action) Status of Projects (Information) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6001. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9714994 Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Education Committee AGENDA: Approval of TIF Grant (Action) PIE Update (Information) Juvenile Justice Distance Learning Consortium (Information) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6001. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9714993 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 7:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 17, 1997 II. FY 1994-1995 Construction Program Update A. Project Budget/Status B. Program Budget C. Project Schedules III. FY 1996-1997 Construction Program Update A. Existing Facilities 1. Project Budget/Status 2. Project Schedules B. Conversion Projects 1. Project Budget 2. Project Schedules C. Program Budget IV. Board Agenda Items V. Other Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6001. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9714995 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Rooms, Room 1420 and 1430 Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes of the September 18, 1997, Board Meeting (Action) Executive Director's Report (Information) Public Comments (Information) Role of Vice-Chair (Action) Approval of TYC/TJPC Coordinated Strategic Plan (Action) Approval of Site for New TYC Facility (Action) Review of Alleged Mistreatment Investigations (Information) Approval of TIF Grant (Action) Approval of Resolution to Authorize the Texas Public Finance Authority to Issue Bonds for the FY 1998-1999 Construction Appropriations (Action) Approval of Owner Contract Agreement for Parking Lot Expansion at Giddings State School (Action) Approval of Audit Report on TYC Compliance with Public Funds Investment Act (Action) Approval of Audit Report on Interagency Contracts for Managed Care Services (Action) Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6001. Filed: November 10, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9714996 Regional Meetings Meetings filed November 5, 1997 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River, Austin, November 10, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9714715. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, November 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9714712. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Economic Development District, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, November 12, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Troy Williamson, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9714705. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, November 12, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9714704. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Planning/Budget Education Advisory Subcommittee, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall; Room 202, Lufkin, November 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9714716. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall; Room 202, Lufkin, November 18, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9714717. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, November 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with revised agenda. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (906) 762-0181. TRD-9714706. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, November 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452- 3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9714708. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, November 11, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730 Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas, 79452- 3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9714709. Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Governing Committee, met at 4140 Governor's Row, Omni Hotel, Southpark, Austin, November 13, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin, Texas 78760-8447, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9714711. Meetings filed November 6, 1997 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, November 13, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9714768. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Called Meeting, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, November 13, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9714767. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, November 11, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from J.W. Ward III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9714766. Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at Bluebonnet Trails CMHMR Center, 555A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, November 13, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Risley, 555A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78681, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9714743. Deep East Texas Chief Elected Officials, met at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Livingston, November 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384- 5704. TRD-9714781. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, November 11, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383- 5611. TRD-9714770. Education Service Center, Region One ESC Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, November 11, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383- 5611. TRD-9714769. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, November 13, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 965- 0871. TRD-9714720. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, November 20, 1997 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9714773. Gulf Bend Center, Mid-Coast Community Management, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, November 19, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Janet Waters, Gulf Bend Center, Victoria, Texas, 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD-9714723. Hansford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, November 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659-5575. TRD-9714783. Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District Board 355, met at 2287 North Texas Boulevard, #5, Alice, November 12, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Alice, Texas (512) 668-8363. TRD-9714753. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, November 10, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash, III, or Tina Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752- 3505. TRD-9714776. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, met at Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, November 20, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9714818. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA") Board of Directors Annual Retreat, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2 1/2 miles North of Carlos Texas on FM 244, Carlos, November 12, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9714778. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA") Audit and Budget Committee, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2 1/2 miles North of Carlos Texas on FM 244, Carlos, November 13, 1997 at 8:00 a.m.. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873- 1131. TRD-9714779. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA") Audit and Budget Committee, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2 1/2 miles North of Carlos Texas on FM 244, Carlos, November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873- 1131. TRD-9714780. Meetings filed November 7, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 1028 Main Street, Cecil B. Long Community Room, First National Bank of Bastrop, Bastrop, November 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information my be obtained from Carol Ducloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9714822. Archer County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 101 South Center, Archer City, November 12, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, (940) 574-2172. TRD-9714851. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar, Building One, Suite 102A, Austin, November 12, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9714886. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District #1, Board of Directors, met at 26 Highway 132, Natalia, November 10, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from J. W. Ward III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9714823 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District #1, Board of Directors, met at 26 Highway 132, Natalia, November 13, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from J. W. Ward III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9714915 Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, November 12, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (916) 625-2133, TRD-9714848. Creedmoor Maha WSC 904, Board, met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, November 12, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas 78610, (512) 243-2113. TRD-9714887. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, Dallas, November 11, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas, 75202, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714901. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, November 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas, 75202, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9714899. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room , First Floor, Dallas, November 11, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas, 75202, (214) 749-3651. TRD-9714900. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, November 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76208, (940) 566-0904. TRD- 9714885. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, November 12, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714931. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, November 12, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9714847. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at FM 99, Karnes City, November 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmerman, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas, 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9714821. Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, November 14, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957- 5222. TRD-9714826. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board and Advisors, met at 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, November 12, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9714888. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, November 13, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9714825. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, November 20, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9714908. 24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Victoria Area Board of District Judges, met at 135th District Courtroom, Third Floor, Victoria County Courthouse, 115 North Bridge Street, Victoria, November 12, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terre Henson Davidson, P.O. Box 165, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 575-0201. TRD-9714884. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, November 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9714904. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, November 13, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806)766-0202. TRD-9714830. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, November 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD- 9714894. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at Arlington Marriott Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, November 12, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9714827. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at Arlington Marriott Hotel, 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, November 12, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9714914. Panhandle Information Network Executive Committee, met at 415 West 8th Street, Amarillo, November 12, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (906) 656-2983. TRD-9714898. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, met at 12720 Hillcrest Road, #1010, Dallas, November 13-15, 1997, at 1:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. respectively. Information may be obtained from Paul Clayton, P.O. Box 803356, Dallas, Texas 75380, (972) 392-9430. TRD-9714889. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, November 13, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9714849. Meetings filed November 10, 1997 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, November 12, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD- 9714987. Canyon Regional Water Authority, Regular Board Meeting, met at Green Valley Special Utility District, 529 South Center Street, Marion, November 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9715004. Central Texas Council of Governments, met at Copperas Cove Golf Course Copper Club House, Copperas Cove, November 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Lawyer, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933- 7075, ext. 208. TRD-9714988. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, November 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9715007. District Judge's Meeting -- 36th, 156th and 343rd District Courts, met at 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, November 14, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joel B. Johnson, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-6262. TRD-9715040. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, November 13, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9715062. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, November 18, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9715012. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, November 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9715080. Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, November 19, 1997 at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD- 9715015. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, November 19, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9715006. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, November 20, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9715005. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, November 18, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76884, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9715052. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, November 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283- 0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9714998. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, November 20, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9715081. Sulphur-Cypress SWCD #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mt. Pleasant, November 13, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75445, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9714980. Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating Board, met at Texas Damsite Office, Route 1, Burkeville, November 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9715054. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, November 19, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9715071. Meetings filed November 12, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met in emergency session, at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, November 13, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9715094. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, November 17, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9715087. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, November 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred Jackson, 1700 Independence Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803, (409) 779-7622, ext. 115, (409) 775-0759. TRD-9715100. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, November 24, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9715164. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, November 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9715088. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, November 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9715181. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, will meet at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, November 25, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9715128. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, November 19, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9715093. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 North Main, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 N. Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD- 9715095. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, November 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556- 8058. TRD-9715097. Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, November 18, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (254) 729-3009. TRD-9715161. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, November 20, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9715091. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, November 20, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9715090. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, November 20, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9715089. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at 107 Woodbine Place, Judson Road, Longview, November 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9715092. Texas Water Conservation Association Risk Management Fund, Board of Trustees Meeting Strategic Planning, met at Tapatio Springs Conference Center and Resort, Cypress Room, Boerne, November 20-21, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. each day. Information may be obtained from Leroy Goodson, 221 East 9th Street, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-7216. TRD-9715086. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, November 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9715102. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at General Office, located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, November 17, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (254) 879-2258. TRD-9715096.