IN ADDITION
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including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate 
ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service 
units, and consultant proposal requests and awards.
To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other 
information of general interest to the public is published as space allows.

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Notice of Intent to Fund
Under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, 
Chapter 461, the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) is seeking 
proposals from training organizations experienced in training non-profit or 
public community-based organizations to provide prevention training services 
throughout the state.
The goal of the request for proposal (RFP) is to enhance prevention services 
provided by schools, faith communities, community-based organizations serving 
youth, and TCADA-funded prevention and treatment providers through comprehensive 
training to all of the 11 Texas Health and Human Services Commission regions. 
TCADA will accept letters of intent from public or Texas-incorporated private 
non-profit organizations. 
Definition: Prevention is a process that utilizes multiple strategies designed 
to preclude the onset of the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by 
youth. Prevention principles and strategies foster the development of social and 
physical environments that facilitate healthy, drug-free lifestyles. The major 
prevention training strategies to be purchased through this RFP are as follows: 
Community mobilization training - training is generally provided to adult 
community leaders and interested citizens. The training is designed to teach the 
process of mobilizing the community to develop and implement strategies that 
focus on preventing substance abuse among youth and adults and mobilizing 
resources to enhance the service delivery system within the community. 
Community service training - training is provided to both youth and adults in 
schools and/or community-based settings. The training provides skills to teach 
youth the proactive process of designing and implementing community service 
projects within schools and communities in order to enhance their connection to 
solving local problems with local resources. 
Parenting education training - training is designed to establish ongoing 
parenting education in prevention and treatment organizations, schools, and/or 
community-based organizations. The training is designed to teach parents 
effective parenting techniques in order to enhance family communication and 
bonding. Training curricula shall be culturally specific for each ethnic group 
served.
Life skills training - training is designed to teach school personnel, 
prevention and treatment agency personnel, and/or community based organizations 
how to set up curricula-based services that teach life skills to youth. Life 
skills include decision-making processes, coping mechanisms, and stress 
management strategies and are focused on refusal and resiliency techniques. The 
training focuses on using curricula in a classroom and/or group setting.
Student assistance training - training is designed to teach school personnel how 
to establish effective student assistance programs in schools. The training 
focuses on establishing core teams at the campus level to assess student 
problems and make internal and external referrals. In addition, the training 
focuses on ameliorating identified issues, reducing the risks associated with 
using illegal substances and dropping out of school, and developing positive 
behaviors and attitudes. 
Peer assistance training - training is designed to establish structured peer 
assistance services/classes primarily in schools, but may be adapted to other 
environments. The training design targets both adult and student populations. 
The training focuses on providing skills to teach high school and middle school 
students how to work individually and in groups with same age and/or younger 
students who are experiencing personal problems that place them at-risk of 
substance abuse and dropping out of school. 
Peer mediation training - training is designed to teach adults and students how 
to establish effective peer mediation programs in schools in order to 
effectively resolve student conflict at its earliest stage. The training is 
provided primarily in schools but may also be provided in community-based 
organizations and institutions that serve youth. 
Mentoring training - training focuses on teaching community members and school 
personnel how to establish effective mentoring programs. The primary goal is to 
reduce the students' risk of dropping out of school or becoming involved with 
illegal substances and to develop positive behaviors and attitudes.
Initial Application Process and Eligibility Review: To be eligible to compete 
through the Fiscal Year 1998 Prevention Training RFP, all potential applicants 
(public and private non-profit organizations) must initially submit the 
following documents for review: 
A letter of intent to apply for funding which briefly describes: the type of 
prevention training strategies that will be proposed; and the target population 
who will receive services with these funds (such as schools, faith communities, 
community-based organizations and/or TCADA-funded prevention and treatment 
services). 
Documentation of the organization's legal standing: Private non-profit: copy of 
State of Texas Certificate of Incorporation stamped with a Texas state seal; 
copy of State of Texas signed and dated Articles of Incorporation and 
amendments; copy of Doing Business as (DBA) Certificate, if appropriate; and 
copy of signed and dated bylaws and amendments. Public organizations: copy of 
enabling legislation, such as constitution, statute, or charter; and copy of 
signed and dated bylaws and amendments. 
Documentation of financial ability: Public and/or private non-profit 
organizations not currently funded by TCADA that have undergone an audit must 
submit the following documents for review before being considered for funding 
under this RFP: a copy of the applicant's most recent audited basic financial 
statements; a copy of notes to the financial statements; a copy of report(s) 
issued by the auditor on internal controls; and a copy of any management letters 
issued by the auditor in conjunction with the audit; a copy of management's 
response to the management letter. Public and/or private non-profit 
organizations not currently funded by TCADA that have not been audited must 
submit unaudited financial statements with a note indicating that the statements 
have not been audited. Acceptable documents include: operating statements: 
statement of support, revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances; balance 
sheet: a statement of financial position which discloses assets and liabilities; 
statement of cash flow; statement of functional expenses showing line item 
income and expense details by program or support function; and notes to 
financial statements listing basis of accounting and fiscal year. 
Organizations currently funded by TCADA or who submitted audit documentation to 
TCADA in the past 12 months, need submit only those items not previously 
submitted, along with a statement indicating the date and documents submitted. 
An organization will be ineligible to compete for funding through the RFP if it 
fails to submit the required documentation or if the audit reports going concern 
issues, material non-compliance or material weakness that is not satisfactorily 
addressed in the management response. Organizations meeting the initial 
application requirements will be notified of their eligibility to compete 
through the RFP process and mailed a copy of the RFP. Organizations submitting 
letters of intent to apply for funding, but ineligible to compete through the 
RFP process will be informed of their ineligibility within 30 days of the 
letter's submittal. 
Application Criteria: TCADA's application criteria for funding will be listed in 
the RFP. Further information on the application selection criteria and process 
will be provided in the RFP. 
Fund Availability: There is $3 million available annually to fund prevention 
training services in the State through this competitive RFP. 
Due Date: Interested applicants must submit the letter of intent and all fiscal 
and legal documents to TCADA by 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 1997. 
Contract Period: The initial contract period of proposals selected through the 
competitive RFP process will be March 1, 1998 through August 31, 1998. Payment 
mechanism will be financial assistance. 
Organizations interested in providing prevention training services should submit 
a letter of intent to: Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Resource 
Procurement Division, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5223. 
Faxed documents will not be accepted. This letter must include the above 
mentioned elements. If there are any questions please contact the Resource 
Procurement Division at (800) 832-9623, extension 6786 or (512) 349-6786. 
Failure to meet each requirement requested in the letter of intent will result 
in disqualification from consideration for the competitive Prevention Training 
RFP process for Fiscal Year 1998 funding. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715503
Mark S. Smock
Deputy for Finance and Administration
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Filed: November 18, 1997

Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Request for Proposal for Legal Assistance Services
Notice of Invitation: The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) Area  Agency on 
Aging (AAA) requests proposals for implementation of legal assistance services 
funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. To 
request a copy of the RFP, contact Maratha Hall Smith, AAA Manager: Address: 
P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505-5307 
Phone: (903) 832-8636 
Fax: (903) 832-3441 
Closing Date: 5:00 PM, December 15, 1997 
ATCOG reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to accept 
the proposal that is considered to be in the best interest of people 60 years of 
age and older in ATCOG's region and the ATCOG AAA. ATCOG may request additional 
information as necessary to clarify, explain, and verify any aspect of a 
proposal. ATCOG shall be the sole judge of the acceptability of any proposal.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715543
James C. Fisher, Jr.
Executive Director
Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Filed: November 19, 1997

Coastal Coordination Council
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency 
Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program  
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal 
Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, 
federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be 
consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC 501. Requests 
for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) 
during the period of November 11, 1997, through November 18, 1997:
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: 
Applicant: Harris County Flood Control District; Location: Various areas of 
Harris County; Project Number: 97-0398-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The 
applicant proposes to amend its permit to modify or remove Special Conditions 
"d" and "g". Special condition "d" states that channel banks will be graded on a 
3 to 1 slope or flatter. Because the existing permit only provides for the 
maintenance of existing constructed channels, creating flatter side slopes 
should only be done to the degree to which the channels were designed. 
Therefore, 3 to 1 side slopes or greater would not be mandatory in all cases. 
Special conditions "g" states that the permittee shall be responsible for 
conducting a cultural resources survey within the permit area and affected areas 
prior to commencement of permitted activities. The applicant states that since 
special condition "f", a part of Amendment (01), requires the permittee to 
notify the Corps upon encountering previously unidentified cultural resources, 
special condition "g" should be removed or modified; Type of Application: 
U.S.C.O.E. permit application #12467(04) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors 
Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. 
sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: Texas Department of Transportation; Location: Orange Travel 
Information Center, IH-10, one mile west of the Sabine River, Orange, Orange 
County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0399-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The 
applicant proposes to reconstruct the Orange Travel Information Center. The 
proposed facility will include a 8,692 square foot building on pilings, of which 
approximately 6,000 square feet will be located over waters of the United 
States. An observation deck will also be constructed over the swamp adding an 
additional 1,100 square feet of structure over waters of the United States. No 
fill will be placed below the plane of ordinary high water. All of the 
structures will be on pilings. Large trees will be avoided where possible but 
the construction operations will require clearing an area of approximately 0.24 
acres; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21144 under sec.10 of 
the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean 
Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: Brown and Root Energy Services; Location: Houston Ship Channel, at 
14035 Industrial Road, in Houston, Harris County, Texas; Project Number: 97-
0400-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to install 
approximately 800 feet of steel bulkhead, excavate existing concrete riprap from 
along the shoreline, and perform hydraulic dredging in front of its facility. 
Approximately 1,400 tons of riprap will be excavated and placed into an upland 
disposal site. The area in front of the new bulkhead will be dredged to a depth 
of -38 to - 40 feet mean low water to accommodate barge access to the facility. 
Approximately 70,000 to 80,000 cubic yards of material will be removed. 
Approximately 11,800 cubic yards of the dredge material will be used as backfill 
for the proposed bulkhead. The remainder of the dredge material will be placed 
in an upland disposal area. The applicant also proposed to install two concrete 
skidways, each being 600 feet long and 20 feet wide, landward of the new 
bulkhead; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21136 under sec.10 
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the 
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: Frank DeLape; Location: 401 Lakeshore Drive, Taylor Lake Village, 
Harris County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0401-F1; Description of Proposed 
Action: The applicant proposes to construct a 1,020-foot bulkhead, place riprap, 
and backfill behind the new bulkhead. There is an existing bulkhead along the 
shoreline, however, the property has subsided in the last few years. The 
applicant proposes to cut the old bulkhead off at the low tide line, and place 
riprap on a shallow shelf between the old bulkhead and the proposed bulkhead, a 
distance of 4.5 feet. Approximately 1,700 cubic yards of the material will be 
placed behind the proposed bulkhead; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit 
application #21119 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 
U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 .S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387).
Applicant: Brownsville Navigation District; Location: 13 miles northeast of 
Brownsville, on the south side of the BSC, at 18501 R.L. Ostos Road, Port of 
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0402-F1; Description of 
Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to mechanically dredge two areas on the 
Brownsville Ship Channel to create ship-berthing areas and to perform 
maintenance dredging in these areas for five years. One berth will be 600 feet 
long and 159 feet wide. The second berth will be 605 feet long and 159 feet 
wide. Both areas will be dredged to a depth of -44 feet below mean low tide. 
Approximately 100,000 cubic yards of material will removed by dragline and 
placed onsite in upland areas; Type of Application: .S.C.O.E. permit application 
#21141 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 .S.C.A. 403), and 
sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387).
Applicant: Vastar Resource, Inc.; Location: Sabine Pass Anchorage Area, Block 6, 
offshore, Gulf of Mexico, surface location coordinates will be X = 1,221,963.184 
and Y = 349,491.096; Project Number: 97-0403-F1; Description of Proposed Action: 
The applicant proposes to install and maintain structures for the production of 
oil and gas; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21026 under 
sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403). 
Applicant: Richard Power; Location: Wetlands adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, at 
19419 Shore Drive, in the Dunes of West Beach Subdivision, on Galveston Island, 
Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0404-F1; Description of Proposed 
Action: The applicant proposes to retain fill material previously placed into 
approximately 2,142 square feet of wetlands adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico. The 
unauthorized fill was placed into a dune swale wetland approximately nine inches 
deep. The project site appears to have been vegetated with Hydrocotyle 
bonariensis, Spartina patens, Paspalum monostachyum, Andropogon glomeratus, and 
Cyperus sp; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21109 under 
sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387).
Applicant: Mitchell Energy Corporation; Location: State Tract 86, Galveston Bay, 
Chambers County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0405-F1; Description of Proposed 
Action: The applicant proposes to drill, construct, operate, produce, and 
maintain oil and gas production facilities. This includes the erection and 
maintenance of structures, the performance of drilling, and the installation of 
the necessary production equipment and pipelines to treat and move the products 
from well site to market. No dredging is proposed for access; Type of 
Application: .S.C.O.E. permit application #21138 under sec.10 of the Rivers and 
Harbors Act of 1899 (33 .S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 
U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: Matagorda Group, L.P.; Location: Along the Gulf Intracoastal 
Waterway, Corps of Engineers station 632+600, at the Ali Wai Village 
Subdivision, located at the corner of 12th Street and Commerce Street, in Port 
O'Connor, Calhoun County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0406- F1; Description of 
Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to revise its permit to include the 
construction of approximately 2,800 linear feet of concrete bulkhead. The 
applicant also proposes to excavate approximately 50,000 cubic yards of sand, 
using landbased equipment, to create boat channels and a marina basin. The 
marina basin will contain a wooden walkway and 38 covered boat slips. Excavated 
sand will be used to fill approximately 0.64 acre of wetlands located on the 
property. To compensate for wetland impacts, the applicant will construct and 
enhance 0.64 acre of wetland onsite; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit 
application #12253(05) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 
U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-
1387).
Pursuant to sec.306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C.A. sec.sec.1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to 
submit comments on whether a proposed action should be referred to the Coastal 
Coordination Council for review and whether the action is or is not consistent 
with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. All comments must 
be received within 30 days of publication of this notice and addressed to Ms. 
Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, 
Texas 78701-1495. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715570
Garry Mauro
Chairman
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: November 19, 1997

Comptroller of Public Accounts
Notices of Request for Proposals
Notice of Request for Proposals for the Performance of an Analysis of the 
Criteria Affecting Enrollment in Certain Institutions of Higher Education in the 
State of Texas: Pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, 
the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces the issuance of its 
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the performance of an analysis of criteria 
affecting enrollment at certain public institutions of higher education in the 
State of Texas. More specifically, in response to the recent opinion of the 
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Hopwood v. 
State, 78 F.3d 932 (5th Cir. 1996), reh'g en banc denied, 84 F.3d 722 (5th Cir. 
1996), cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 116 S.Ct. 2580 (1996) (Hopwood), the 1997 Texas 
State Legislature (75th Regular Session) enacted legislation and passed a 
legislative rider to the General Appropriations Act directing the Comptroller, 
with the assistance of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and 
the state's public institutions of higher education, to conduct a disparity 
study (the "Study") of the state's public institutions of higher education to 
determine whether past acts of discrimination by institutions of higher 
education of this state have created any present effects of such past 
discrimination. The Legislature specified that the Study shall address student 
recruitment, admissions, retention, and financial aid. The services sought under 
this RFP shall constitute a part of the Study, and will include a report or 
series of reports to the Comptroller. The successful proposer or proposers will 
be expected to begin performance of the contract on or about January 15, 1998. 
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact the 
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Legal Counsel's Office, 111 East 17th Street, 
Room G-24, Austin, Texas, 78744, telephone number: (512) 936-5854 or (512) 475-
0412, to obtain a copy of the RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the 
above-referenced address on Friday, December 5, 1997, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., 
Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. All 
written inquiries and mandatory letters of intent to propose must be received at 
the above-referenced address prior to 4 p.m. (CZT) on Friday, December 19, 1997. 
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Legal Counsel's Office no later 
than 4 p.m. (CZT), on Monday, January 5, 1998. Proposals received after this 
time and date will not be considered. 
Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee 
based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The committee will 
determine which proposal best meets these criteria and will make a 
recommendation to the Deputy Comptroller, who will then make a recommendation to 
the Comptroller. The Comptroller will make the final decision. A proposer may be 
asked to clarify its proposal, which may include an oral presentation, prior to 
final selection. The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or 
all proposals submitted. The Comptroller of Public Accounts is under no legal or 
other obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the 
distribution of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits the Comptroller 
to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract. 
The anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - December 5, 
1997, 4 p.m. CZT; Mandatory Letter of Intent and Questions Due - December 19, 
1997, 4 p.m. CZT; Proposals Due - January 5, 1998, 4 p.m. CZT; Contract 
Execution - no later than January 15, 1998, or as soon thereafter as practical.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715537
Walter Muse
Legal Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: November 19, 1997

Notice of Request for Proposals: The Comptroller of Public Accounts 
(Comptroller) announces the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 
purpose of obtaining investment manager services in connection with the 
administration of a prepaid higher education tuition program. The program is 
administered by a seven-member Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board (Board). 
The Comptroller is the executive director and chairperson of the Board. The 
Funds to be managed are funds from contracts and investments of the program 
known as the Texas Tomorrow Fund. Pursuant to H.B. 9, 75th legislature., R.S. 
(522), the Board's investment authority has been expanded. The Board has 
approved the procurement of investment manager(s) for the Fund. The Comptroller, 
as executive director of the Board, is issuing this RFP in order that the Board 
may move forward with retaining the necessary investment managers. If approved 
by the Board, the successful proposers will be expected to begin performance of 
the contract on or about February 2, 1998. 
Contact: Parties interested in submitting a proposal should contact the 
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Legal Counsel's Office, 111 East 17th Street, 
Room G-24, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8673, to obtain a complete copy of the 
RFP. The RFP will be available for pick-up at the above referenced address on 
Monday, December 1, 1997, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and 
during normal business hours thereafter. All written inquiries and mandatory 
letters of intent to propose must be received at the above-referenced address 
prior to 4 p.m. (CZT) on Monday, December 15, 1997. 
Closing Date: Proposals must be received in the Legal Counsel's Office no later 
than 4 p.m. (CZT), on Monday, January 5, 1998. Proposals received after this 
time and date will not be considered. 
Award Procedure: All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a committee 
based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The evaluation committee 
will determine which proposal(s) best meets these criteria and will make a 
recommendation to a committee established by the Board, who will then make a 
recommendation to the Board. The Board will make the final selection. A proposer 
may be asked to clarify its proposal, which may include an oral presentation 
prior to final selection. 
The Comptroller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals 
submitted. Neither the Comptroller nor the Board is under any legal or other 
obligation to execute a contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution 
of an RFP. Neither this notice nor the RFP commits the Comptroller or the Board 
to pay for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract. The 
anticipated schedule of events is as follows: Issuance of RFP - December 1, 
1997, 4 p.m. (CZT); Mandatory Letter of Intent and Questions Due - December 15, 
1997, 4 p.m. (CZT); Proposals Due - January 5, 1998. 4 p.m. (CZT); and Contract 
Execution - January 30, 1998, or soon thereafter as possible. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715538
Walter Muse
Legal Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: November 19, 1997

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Award of Outside Counsel Contract
The Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner has filed an award for consultant 
services under the provisions of the Texas Government Code, sec.sec.2254.021-
2254.040. The proposal was published in the September 12, 1997, issue of the 
Texas Register (22 TexReg 9322). 
The consultant will be responsible for providing legal assistance to the Office 
of Consumer Credit Commissioner in the areas of credit law and administrative 
law general counsel legal advice; legal research relating to real estate secured 
lending and the implementation of new legislation; and administrative rule 
development relating to consumer credit transactions, primarily loans secured by 
personal or real property. 
The consultant award is made to: Richard Tomlinson; One Greenway Plaza, Suite 
100; Houston, Texas 77046. 
The contract award is for an amount not to exceed a cost of $42,500.00. The 
final report will be provided prior to August 31, 1998. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715419
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: November 14, 1997

Notice of Rate Ceilings 
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate 
ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Articles 1D.003, 
1D.009, and 1E.003, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended 
(Articles 5069-1D.003, 1D.009, and 1E.003, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
11/24/97 - 11/30/97 is 18% for 
Consumer<sup>1/Agricultural/Commercial<sup>2/credit thru $250,000. 
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
11/24/97 - 11/30/97 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000. 
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1E.003 for the period of 12/01/97 - 
12/31/97 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1E.003 for the period of 12/01/97 - 
12/31/97 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000. 
[sup]1Credit for personal, family or household use. 
[sup]2Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715497
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: November 18, 1997

Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Certification of Court Reporters
Following the examination of applicants on October 17, 1997, the Texas Court 
Reporters Certification Board certified to the Supreme Court of Texas the 
following individuals who are qualified in the method indicated to practice 
shorthand reporting pursuant to Chapter 52 of the Texas Government Code, 
V.T.C.A.:
ORAL STENOGRAPHY: Natalie Paige Atteberry-Cedar Hill and Antoinette S. Caswell-
Corinth. 
MACHINE SHORTHAND: Rhonda D. Armbruster-Humble; Melinda J. Briseno-Las Cruces, 
New Mexico; Jodi D. Garrett-Amarillo; Laura A. Green-Austin; Lori L. Johnson-The 
Woodlands; Edna L. Lozano-San Antonio; Jerusha R. Simon-Lincoln University, 
Pennsylvania; Jeannine K. Sims-Houston; Staci D. Slayden-San Antonio; Sarah C. 
Smith-Freeport; Terry J. Thummel-El Paso; and Caroline Yamaoka-Santa Monica, 
California. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715536
Peg Liedtke
Executive Secretary
Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Credit Union Department
Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Texas 
Credit Union Department and are under consideration: 
An application was received from Gaylord Employees Credit Union, Garland, Texas 
seeking approval to merge with Kraft America Credit Union, Garland, Texas with 
the latter being the surviving credit union. 
An application was received from Benchmark Credit Union, Midland, Texas seeking 
approval to merge with Southwest Heritage Credit Union, Odessa, Texas with the 
latter being the surviving credit union. 
An application was received from Wichita Falls Postal Credit Union, Wichita 
Falls, Texas seeking approval to merge with Wichita Falls Telco Federal Credit 
Union, Wichita Falls, Texas with the former being the surviving credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an 
application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this 
publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the 
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the 
application. All information received will be weighed during considering the 
merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be 
addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, 
Texas 78752-1699.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715505
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: November 18, 1997

Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation
Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Texas 
Credit Union Department and is under consideration: 
An application for a name change was received for E-Houston Credit Union, 
Houston, Texas. The proposed new name is Energy Capital Credit Union. 
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an 
application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this 
publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the 
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the 
application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of 
the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be 
addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, 
Texas 78752-1699. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715507
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: November 18, 1997

Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership 
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Texas 
Credit Union Department and are under consideration: 
An application was received from AT&T Employees Credit Union, Dallas, Texas to 
expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit all Lucent 
Technologies, Inc. employees who are employed in the State of Texas to be 
eligible for membership in the credit union. 
An application was received from Texins Credit Union, Richardson, Texas to 
expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees of DSC 
Communications Corporation, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and successors, and 
their families to be eligible for membership in the credit union. 
An application was received from Wetex Credit Union, Mesquite, Texas to expand 
its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees who are paid from 
or are managed from the Manufacturing Plant located at 3000 Skyline Drive in 
Mesquite Texas, where the credit union's office is located. This shall include 
employees of any Subsidiary or Contractor Companies with the operators of said 
plant whose employees/workers are based from or work out of any of the 
manufacturing facilities serviced by the Credit Union to be eligible for 
membership in the credit union. 
An application was received from Phillips Employees Credit Union, Pasadena, 
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit members of 
the Silver Star Seniors of Pasadena to be eligible for membership in the credit 
union. 
An application was received from Members Choice Credit Union, Houston, Texas to 
expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees of SYSCO 
Corporate Office and SYSCO subsidiaries who are not currently served by other 
credit unions to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
An application was received from Phillips Employees Credit Union, Pasadena, 
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit students of 
Gardens Elementary School of Pasadena, Texas to be eligible for membership in 
the credit union. 
An application was received from Witco Houston Employees Credit Union, 
Rosenberg, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit 
employees of John Herne, CPA, P.C. to be eligible for membership in the credit 
union. 
An application was received from United Heritage Credit Union, Austin, Texas to 
expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees and 
associates of Express Personnel Services to be eligible for membership in the 
credit union. 
An application was received from Houston Highway Credit Union, Houston, Texas to 
expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit employees of McCoy, 
Inc. (an office furnishings company) to be eligible for membership in the credit 
union. 
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an 
application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this 
publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the 
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the 
application.
All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of 
an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the 
Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715506
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: November 18, 1997

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Request for Offer 
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Request for Offer (RFO) is to 
solicit offers for Business Process Reengineering services in support of the 
second phase of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Information 
Management (OIM) Business Process Reengineering (BPR) project. Respondents must 
respond with an offer for services to commence in January 1998, and be a 
certified QISV vendor at the completion of contract negotiations. 
To request a copy of the RFO with attachments, contact Lynn Ayala: Address: P.O. 
Box 4016, Huntsville, Texas 77342-4016, Phone: (409) 437-1193, Fax: (409) 437-
1011. 
Closing date: 2:00 p.m., December 10, 1997. 
TDCJ reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to accept 
the offer that is considered to be in the best interest of TDCJ. TDCJ may 
request additional information as necessary, to clarify, explain, and verify any 
aspect of an offer. TDCJ shall be the sole judge of the acceptability of any 
offer. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715573
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: November 19, 1997

Edwards Aquifer Authority
Notice of Public Hearings
The Edwards Aquifer Authority will conduct five public hearings to comments on 
proposed revisions to rules governing the permit procedures to withdraw water 
from the Edwards Aquifer. These public hearings with be held at the following 
times and locations: 
Wednesday, December 10, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. 
Hays County Agricultural Extension Service 
Meeting Room 
1253 Civic Center Loop 
San Marcos, Hays County, Texas 
Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. 
Commissioner's Court Meeting Room 
3rd Floor - Annex Building 
150 North Seguin, Room 306 
New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas 
Tuesday, December 16, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. 
Uvalde Civic Center 
300 East Main 
Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas 
Wednesday, December 17, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. 
Edwards Aquifer Authority 
1615 North Street Mary's St. 
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 
Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. 
McDowell Junior High School 
1602 27th South 
Hondo, Medina County, Texas 
The proposed revisions to rules governing the permit procedures to withdraw 
water from the Edwards Aquifer may be found in the November 21, 1997, issue of 
the Texas Register. Copies of the rules may also be obtained from the Edwards 
Aquifer Authority by calling (210) 222-2204 or 1-800-292-1047, or they may be 
viewed on the Authority's web site at the following address: www.e-aquifer.com.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715532
Gregory M. Ellis
General Manager
Edwards Aquifer Authority
Filed: November 19, 1997

General Land Office
Agency Rule Review and Notice of Intent to Review
Pursuant to House Bill 1, the Appropriations Act, Article IX, sec.167 
("sec.167"), the General Land Office (GLO) and the School Land Board (SLB) 
submit the following Plan for Review and Consideration for Re-Adoption and 
Notice of Intent to Review for the following administrative rules which became 
final prior to September 1, 1997. 
31 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.1.3, 9.1-9.3, 9.5-9.6, 9.8-9.9, and 
Chapters 151 and 153. 
The planned review and resulting re-adoption, amendment, and/or repeal of these 
rules is expected to be completed by August 31, 1999. 
The GLO and SLB request that the Plan and Notice of Intent be published by the 
Texas Register in compliance with sec.167 as soon as possible.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715520
Garry Mauro
Commissioner
General Land Office
Filed: November 18, 1997

Office of the Governor
Corrections of Error
The Office of the Governor submitted Notification of Consultant Award-Budget and 
Planning Division. The notice appeared in the November 7, 1997, issue of the 
Texas Register, (22 TexReg 11011). On page 11011, third paragraph, the wrong 
date was submitted, it should read "August 31, 1999", not 1997.

Texas Department of Health
Corrections of Error
The Texas Department of Health submitted Designation of a Site Serving Medically 
Underserved Populations and Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order. The 
notices appeared in the October 24, 1997, issue of the Texas Register, (22 
TexReg 10551). 
The designation and Notices were erroneously published under the General 
Services Commission.

Designation of Site Serving Medically Underserved Populations
The Department of Health (department) is required under Texas Civil Statutes, 
Article 4495b sec.3.06, to designate sites serving medically underserved 
populations. In addition, the department is required to publish notice of its 
designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity for public 
comment on the designations.
Accordingly, the department has designated the following as a site serving 
medically underserved populations: Estelle Prison, Eastern Region Medical 
Center, located at FM 3478 off FM 980, ten miles north of Huntsville, 
Huntsville, Texas. Designation is based on proven eligibility as a site serving 
a disproportionate number of clients eligible for federal, state, or locally 
funded health care programs. 
Oral and written comments on this designation may be directed to Dora A. 
McDonald, Chief, Bureau of State Health Data and Policy Analysis, Texas 
Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; Telephone 
(512) 458-7261. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date 
of this notice.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715364
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: November 14, 1997

Public Hearing on the Ryan White Comprehensive Acquired Immunodeficiency 
Syndrome (AIDS) Resource Emergency (CARE) Act, Title II Activities in Texas
The Texas Department of Health (department) will hold a public hearing to 
receive comments on the proposed 1998 plan for funding the eighth year of the 
Ryan White Comprehensive Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Resource 
Emergency (CARE) Act, Title II activities in Texas. 
The hearing will be held on Thursday, December 18, 1997, from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 
p.m., in the Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 
49th Street, Austin, Texas. To request an accommodation under the Americans with 
Disabilities Act, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the 
Office of Civil Rights, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, 
Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7627, or Texas Device for the Deaf at (512) 458-
7708, at least four days prior to the meeting. 
Copies of the proposed plan will be mailed to all department Ryan White Title II 
contractors prior to the public hearing. Interested persons can obtain a copy of 
the plan by contacting Ms. Laura Ramos at (512) 490-2525 or by E-mail 
LRAMOS@STD.TDH.STATE.TX.US. 
Written comments should be addressed to Mr. Casey S. Blass, Director, HIV/STD 
Health Resources Division, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, 
Austin, Texas 78756. Comments will be accepted through December 31, 1997.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 13, 1997.
TRD-9715324
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: November 13, 1997

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Notice of Administrative Hearing
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Manufactured Housing Division
Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
State Office of Administrative Hearing, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. 
Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100
Austin, Texas

AGENDA
Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of 
Administrative Hearings in the matter of Texas Department of Housing and 
Community Affairs vs. Douglas Gary Mason dba Mason Transport Company to hear 
alleged violations that the Respondent violated the Act, sec.sec. 4(f) and 
7(j)(6) and the Rules, sec.sec. 80.28(a), 80.121(a)(b)(c), 80.131(b) and 
80.132(6) by not properly submitting Monthly Installation Summary Reports 
showing the number of homes installed; also not properly installing a 
manufactured home and responding with corrective action on the home in a timely 
manner. SOAH 332-97-2033. Department MHD1997001612M and MHD1997002151D. 
Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475-
3589. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715565
Larry Paul Manley
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Manufactured Housing Division 
Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 
State Office of Administrative Hearing, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N 
Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 
Austin, Texas 

AGENDA 
Administrative Hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of 
Administrative Hearings in the matter of Texas Department of Housing and 
Community Affairs vs. Oakwood Mobile Homes, Inc. to hear alleged violations of 
the Act, sec.sec. 4(f) and 7(j)(6) and Rules, sec.sec. 80.28(a), 80.51, 
80.121(a)(b)(c), 80.123(a), and 80.203(b) regarding not properly installing 
eight manufactured homes; not properly submitting monthly Installation Summary 
Reports; not properly submitting monthly Sales Summary Reports; and not properly 
submitting monthly Used Inventory Summary Reports. SOAH 332-97-2034. Department 
MHD1997001105D, MHD1997001115D, MHD1997001116D, MHD1997001117D, MHD1997001118D, 
MHD1997001119D, MHD1997001120D and MHD1997001121D. 
Contact: Jerry Schroeder, P.O. Box 12489, Austin, Texas 78711-2489, (512) 475-
3589. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715566
Larry Paul Manley
Executive Director
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Filed: November 19, 1997

Houston-Galveston Area Council
Request for Proposal
Description: Proposals are being accepted for possible funding under H-GAC 
Alternative Fuel Program. This program provides funds for up to 80 percent of 
the incremental costs for the acquisition of original equipment manufactured 
alternative fuel vehicles or the conversion of existing or new fleet vehicles to 
an approved alternative fuel, provided that a certified conversion kit is used. 
Alternative fuel infrastructure projects may also be considered. A 20 percent 
matching commitment is required of all sponsors. Approximately $1.35 million has 
been allocated in FY 98 for projects within the eight county Houston-Galveston 
Nonattainment Area consisting of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, 
Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. Application forms may be 
obtained at the H-GAC offices at 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, or by 
contacting Mr. Thomason at (713) 993-4570.
A workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 1997 to assist sponsors on 
completing their proposals. H-GAC staff members will be available to answer 
questions about this program. This workshop will be held at H-GAC offices 
located at 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, in the second floor Conference Room A, 
from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Kim Green at (713) 993-4577, if 
you plan to attend. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715519
Alan Clark
MPO Director
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Filed: November 18, 1997

Texas Department of Human Services
Notice of Public Hearing-Nursing Facility Medicaid Bed Moratorium Rules Texas 
Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing to receive comments 
on the departments's amendment to its nursing facility Medicaid bed moratorium 
rule that appeared in the November 14, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 
TexReg 11063). This rule allows additional Medicaid-certified beds to serve 
persons who were not eligible for Medicaid at the time they were originally 
admitted to the facility. The public hearing will be held on December 11, 1997, 
at 10:30 am in the Commissioner's area conference room, 6th Floor, West Tower, 
John H. Winters Building, 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas. 
Contact Person: Please contact Paul Leche, MC W-615, P. O. Box 149030, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3106. 
Persons with disabilities planning to attend this hearing who may need auxiliary 
aids or services are asked to contact Gail Calhoun, (512) 438-3518 by December 
8, 1997, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715576
Glenn Scott
Agency Liaison, General Counsel
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Department of Insurance
Correction of Error
The Texas Department of Insurance is changing the lettering of existing Title 
28, Chapter 21, Subchapter K to Subchapter L to keep the numbering sequence in 
order. This is being done so Texas Department of Insurance may adopt the 
proposed new rules Title 28, Chapter 21, Subchapter K in the August 29, 1997 
issue (22 TexReg 8597).

Insurer Services 
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of 
Insurance and are under consideration: 
Application for admission in the State of Texas for DEALERS ASSURANCE COMPANY, a 
foreign property and casualty company. The home office is located in Upper 
Arlington, Ohio. 
Application for admission in the State of Texas for IMBI LTD., a foreign 
property and casualty company. The home office is located in Grand Cayman, 
British West Indies. 
Application for admission in the State of Texas for MOUNTAIN LIFE INSURANCE 
COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is located in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Application to change the name of THE STANDARD OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 
to NORTHWESTERN LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The 
home office is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 
Application to change the name of MIDLAND PRESBYTERIAN HOMES DBA TRINITY TOWERS 
MANOR PARK to MANOR PARK, INC., a domestic CCRC company. The home office is 
located in Midland, Texas. 
Application to change the name of PROVIDIAN LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY to 
PEOPLES BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office 
is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. 
Application to change the name of PREFERRED RISK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY to 
GUIDANT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. The 
home office is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. 
Application to change the name of MIDWEST MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY to GUIDANT 
SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. The 
home office is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. 
Application to change the name of PREFERRED RISK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to 
GUIDANT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign life company. The home office is 
located in West Des Moines, Iowa. 
Application to change the name of PREFERRED ABSTAINERS INSURANCE COMPANY to 
GUIDANT ABSTAINERS INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. 
The home office is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. 
Application to change the name of PREFERRED RISK LLOYDS INSURANCE COMPANY to 
GUIDANT LLOYDS INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign Lloyds company. The home office is 
located in West Des Moines, Iowa. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Kathy Wilcox, 333 
Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 13, 1997.
TRD-9715320
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: November 13, 1997

Notice Of Public Hearing
The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2327 
scheduled for January 29, 1998 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby 
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider 
a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the 
Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual) Rule 74, to set the amount 
of the optional youth group member discount, as required by the Insurance Code, 
Article 5.03-5, enacted through House Bill 1498 of the 75th Texas Legislature. 
Staff's petition (Ref. Number A-1197-38-I) was filed on November 14, 1997. 
Staff proposes that a credit of 5% be adopted as the optional discount to be 
available under a new section J, "Youth Group Member Discount," to be added to 
Manual Rule 74 as shown in Exhibit A attached to staff's petition. The Insurance 
Code, Article 5.03-5 provides an insurer may grant a discount for certain 
automobile insurance premiums for members of certain youth groups if necessary 
qualifications are met. Article 5.03-5 provides the "commissioner by rule shall 
set the amount of the discount applicable under this article...." This new 
article applies to policies "delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or 
after January 1, 1998. 
The Insurance Code, Article 5.03-5 defines "Youth group" as a nonprofit 
organization that is chartered as a national or statewide organization that is 
run exclusively for youth recreational or educational purposes. The group must 
have, as part of its program, components relating to prevention of drug abuse, 
character development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness. 
The group must have been in existence for at least 10 years, and must have a 
membership of which at least 65 percent is younger than age 22. In order for an 
applicant to be eligible, among under requirements and restrictions, he or she 
must: 
(1) be licensed to drive in this state; 
(2) be a member of a youth group, including an adult leader, board member, or 
officer of the group; 
(3) be younger than 22 years of age or an adult leader, board member, of officer 
of the group; 
(4) have held a driver's license for at least three years on the date the 
application is filed; 
(5) have not, during the three years preceding the date of the application, been 
convicted of a violation of a traffic safety regulation that involves a moving 
vehicle; and 
(6) have not, during the three years preceding the date of the application, been 
found at fault in a motor vehicle accident. 
TDI's Technical Analysis Division recommends that a credit of 5% be established 
as the optional discount under Manual Rule 74.J. The proposed amount of credit 
is based on judgment, since no data concerning likely experience is known to 
exist. Once credible actual experience has been gathered, staff will propose any 
amendements to the amount of credit as deemed necessary. 
A copy of the petition containing the full text of the proposed amendments to 
the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas 
Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further 
information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at 
(512) 463-6326; refer to (Ref. Number A-1197-38-I). 
Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days 
after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the 
Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David 
Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Insurance Lines, Texas 
Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. 
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act). 
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715554
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: November 19, 1997

Notice of Public Hearing
The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2326 
scheduled for January 29, 1998 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby 
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider 
a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the 
Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), and the Texas Standard 
Provisions for Automobile Policies (the Standard Provisions), through changes to 
Amendatory Endorsements 593C and TE 00 40. Staff's petition (Ref. Number A-1197-
37-I) was filed on November 13, 1997. 
Staff proposes to amend Automobile Policy Endorsements 593C (applicable to the 
Personal Auto Policy) and TE 00 40 (applicable to the Business Auto, Garage and 
Truckers Coverage Forms). Endorsement 593C will become 593D and Endorsement TE 
00 40 will become TE 00 40A. The proposal amends the physical damage coverage 
limit of liability to allow an insurer to waive the deductible, should there be 
one, when damage to glass is repaired rather than replaced. The proposal 
requires that the insurer and insured must mutually agree to the settlement 
option. The proposed amendments are shown in exhibits attached to the petition. 
The proposed amendments are enhancements without additional premium charge. 
Under policy liberalization clauses the proposed changes will become effective 
upon the effective date of the amendments, without policies having to be 
endorsed until future renewal dates. 
Since the early 1980's some insurers have been offering insureds the option of 
repair of glass damage rather than replacement, and waiving the deductible if 
the repair option was taken. Shortly after this practice was implemented 
questions were raised of possible statutory violations. These questions were 
addressed in Attorney General Opinion Number JM-218, dated October 24, 1984. 
Although the Opinion did not find the practice to be a direct violation of 
Article 5.06 of the Insurance Code, it outlined situations that would constitute 
violations: "We conclude that if such offers were made before a covered loss 
occurred, the practice would violate article 5.06(1) of the Insurance Code. 
Similarly, if the practice of waiving the comprehensive deductible in settlement 
after a loss occurred were prevalent enough to constitute a trade usage or 
custom, the practice would violate article 5.06(1)." 
The practice of waiving the deductible has continued since 1984. Staff has 
learned that one or more insurers have recently made a decision to discontinue 
the practice of offering the option of repairing glass damage due to a concern 
that the practice may constitute a violation of Article 5.06. 
Staff believes the practice of waiving the deductible when glass is repaired 
rather than replaced is good public policy. The insured benefits by not having 
to pay the deductible and the insurer benefits by holding down the cost of 
losses. The general insuring public benefits by the lower cost of losses, which 
holds down physical damage insurance rates. Staff also notes that one concern 
expressed in Attorney General Opinion Number JM-218 centered on whether the 
practice of waiving the comprehensive deductible after the loss could be 
considered a contract provision not written into an approved policy form or not 
otherwise approved by the Board. Staff believes that any concerns or 
reservations regarding the practice of allowing an insurer to waive a deductible 
when glass damage is repaired can be addressed by the approval of an amended 
endorsement that allows the insurer and insured to agree to the waiver of 
deductible and the glass repair. The proposed language accomplishes this purpose 
by providing that upon mutual agreement between the insurer and insured, the 
insurer will waive the applicable deductible for a glass loss if the glass is 
repaired rather than replaced. Requiring mutual agreement between the insurer 
and insured assures that the glass repair option will be utilized only when 
feasible and when it is acceptable to an insured. 
A copy of the petition containing the full text of the proposed amendments is 
available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of 
Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to 
request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; 
refer to (Ref. Number A-1197-37-I). 
Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days 
after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the 
Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David 
Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Insurance Lines, Texas 
Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. 
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act). 
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715557
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: November 19, 1997

Notice Of Public Hearing
The Commissioner of Insurance, at a public hearing under Docket Number 2325 
scheduled for January 29, 1998 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 100 of the William P. Hobby 
Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider 
a proposal made in a staff petition. Staff's petition seeks amendment of the 
Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual), Rule 74.E.1., credit for 
young driver training. Staff's petition (Ref. Number A-1197-36-I) was filed on 
November 14, 1997. 
Staff proposes to amend Manual Rule 74.E.1. regarding the 10% credit given for 
young driver training, commonly referred to as "driver education." Staff 
proposes to add new forms of certificates (including 964-D and 964-E, Driver 
Education Certificates) to those currently listed as satisfactory evidence of 
course completion. Staff also proposes deletion from Rule 74.E.1. of the 
standards for these courses and instructors set forth in subsections, a, b, and, 
c as those standards are said to be no longer appropriate because of statutory 
changes and rule changes by other agencies of the state. Staff's petition 
includes an exhibit marked "Proposed" with the recommended changes, and an 
exhibit marked "Current" with the current wording in the rule. 
Senate Bill 964, passed by the 74th Texas Legislature in 1995 made numerous 
changes regarding driver education courses. One change allows the parent or 
legal guardian, hereafter referred to as "parent" to teach the course to his or 
her child or ward, rather than requiring the course to be taught by a certified 
instructor at a driver education school licensed by the Texas Education Agency 
(TEA) (including the Central Education Agency, the State Board of Education or 
the Commissioner of Education). Although Senate Bill 964 made this change by 
reciting the addition of Section 7A to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6687b, that 
article was repealed during that same legislative session by adoption of the 
Transportation Code, of which Section 521.142 is the current applicable statute. 
That statute requires the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to administer 
parent-taught driver education, and DPS has adopted rules accomplishing that 
mission (37 TAC sec.sec. 18.21-18.24 and 18.31-18.33, all effective April 7, 
1997). 
The Transportation Code, Section 521.142 provides in regard to parent-taught 
driver education, "(d) Completion of a driver training course approved under 
this section has the same effect under this Act as completion of a driver 
training course approved by the Central Education Agency." Staff has been 
advised by several members of the Texas Legislature that the legislative intent 
of this statutory provision is that parent-taught trainees are entitled to all 
privileges (such as insurance discounts) that are extended to driver education 
school trainees. 
Staff asserts that many factors in addition to the legislative intent as 
expressed by several legislators support extension of the insurance discount to 
parent-taught trainees. One factor is that DPS rules require the parent-teacher 
to use a DPS-approved course, which substantially meets or exceeds DPS's own 
model curriculum prescribed for parent-taught driver education, as well as the 
TEA "Driver Education Classroom and In-Car Instruction Curriculum Guide," which 
was initially developed for driver education schools. Furthermore, the parent-
taught trainee must pass DPS tests for vision, road signs, and road rules before 
an instruction permit (restricted driver's license) is issued. Staff notes that 
the curriculum for parent-taught trainees under DPS rules must contain a minimum 
of 14 hours of in-car training, which is the same total required under TEA rules 
for school-taught trainees, though there are certain differences in the details 
of these requirements. Also, DPS rules for parents, like TEA rules for schools, 
require at least 32 hours of classroom instruction. Furthermore, Staff is 
informed that parent-taught trainees generally receive much more training than 
these minimum requirements. Staff has informally reviewed a privately developed 
course that has received DPS approval for parent-taught driver education, which 
requires a minimum of 70 hours behind-the-wheel instruction and 45 hours of 
classroom instruction. 
Staff also reviewed a study initiated by Advanced Traffic Technologies, Inc. 
concerning the effectiveness of parent-taught driver education. The study found 
that the average behind-the-wheel test score for students completing driver 
education school courses is 87 (out of 100 possible) compared to 94 for parent-
taught students. The study also found that within the first 18 months after 
licensing, parent-taught students are involved in severe crashes less frequently 
than school-taught students. A severe crash is defined in the study to be one 
causing damage exceeding $3,000.00 and/or injuries resulting in hospitalization. 
Staff believes that the information outlined in its petition warrants the 
extension of the 10% credit, currently given to school-taught trainees, to 
parent-taught trainees. Staff's position is that the standards for driver 
education courses and instructors set forth in subsections, a, b, and c, of Rule 
74.E.1. need to be deleted because they do not allow the credit for parent-
taught driver training. Because all driver education courses and instructors 
(including parents) are regulated by other state agencies, the Texas Department 
of Insurance does not need to specify course standards nor to require certified 
instructors, according to Staff. 
Another result of Senate Bill 964 has been the development by the Texas 
Education Agency of two new forms, (pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 
4413 (29c), Section 9A) issued as evidence of completion of driver education 
courses, namely, 964-D and 964-E, Driver Education Certificates. Staff indicates 
those new form designations need to be added to the current list of forms in 
Manual Rule 74.E.1. that serve as satisfactory evidence of course completion for 
purposes of the 10% insurance credit. Staff also proposes language to allow the 
use of any other form approved for this purpose by the Texas Education Agency. 
A copy of the petition containing the full text of the proposed amendments to 
the Manual is available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas 
Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further 
information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at 
(512) 463-6326; refer to (Ref. Number A-1197-36-I). 
Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days 
after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the 
Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David 
Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Insurance Lines, Texas 
Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. 
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act). 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715558
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: November 19, 1997

Notice of Public Hearing for Private Passenger and Commercial Automobile 
Insurance Benchmark Rates 
Notice is hereby given that a hearing under Docket Number 454-97-2106.G will be 
held before an administrative law judge (ALJ) of the State Office of 
Administrative Hearings (SOAH) at 9:00 a.m. on January 28, 1998, and continuing 
thereafter at dates, times and places designated by the ALJ until conclusion. 
The purpose of the hearing is to establish benchmark rates for private passenger 
and commercial automobile insurance, including the spreading of the benchmark 
rates among relevant classifications and territories. The hearing will be held 
at SOAH, Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Office Building at 1700 N. Congress 
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. 
Authority, Jurisdiction and Statutes and Rules Involved 
The commissioner has jurisdiction and legal authority over the subject matter of 
this hearing pursuant to the Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.101. Pursuant to 
the Texas Insurance Code, Article 1.33B(b), SOAH shall conduct the hearing. 
Statutes involved include Articles 5.101 and 5.131 and Subchapter A of Chapter 5 
of the Texas Insurance Code. 
The procedure of the hearing will be governed by Texas Insurance Code, Article 
1.33B, the Rules of Practice and Procedure For Industry-Wide Rate Cases before 
the department (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, Subchapter L), 
the Rules of Practice and Procedure before the department (Texas Administrative 
Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, Subchapter A), the Memorandum of Understanding 
between the department and SOAH (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, 
sec.1.90), the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Gov't Code, Ch. 2001) and 
SOAH's Rules of Procedure (Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Chapter 155). 
Matters to be Considered 
The commissioner will consider testimony presented and information filed by 
insurers, the Office of Public Insurance Counsel and other interested parties 
relating to the determination of benchmark rates for private passenger and 
commercial automobile insurance, including the spreading of the benchmark rate 
among relevant classifications and territories. The commissioner has the 
statutory authority and duty pursuant to Article 5.101 of the Texas Insurance 
Code to promulgate a benchmark rate for each line of insurance subject to 
Article 5.101, including private passenger and commercial automobile insurance, 
after notice and hearing. Relevant data to be used in the rate case are 
available from the department. 
The commissioner shall set the benchmark rate for each subject line of insurance 
to produce a range that promotes stability and that produces rates that are 
just, reasonable, adequate and not excessive for the risks to which they apply, 
and not confiscatory. In promulgating the benchmark rate, the commissioner may 
give due consideration to the factors listed in Article 5.101, sec.3(c) of the 
Texas Insurance Code. 
The commissioner requests evidence on the following additional matters to be 
adduced at the hearing: 
1. Factors other than actuarial rate indications which may be relevant in the 
setting of benchmark rates, including, but not limited to, the extent and nature 
of competition in Texas automobile insurance markets; the availability or lack 
of availability in Texas automobile insurance markets; the level and range of 
rates and rate changes among insurers in Texas automobile insurance markets; the 
extent of denials and restrictions of coverage in Texas automobile insurance 
markets; the number, nature and impact of new entries, mergers and exits by 
insurers from Texas automobile insurance markets; and the volume of 
cancellations and non-renewals in Texas automobile insurance markets.
2. Historical premiums written in rate regulated, non-rate regulated and surplus 
lines markets by line of insurance (private passenger or commercial automobile) 
and coverage (liability or physical damage) from 1990 through 1996. 
3. Class and territory relativity methodologies and recommendations for all 
coverages, including review of big city and small city territory groupings to be 
used in developing rate indications by coverage, and territory. Provide analyses 
with and without Class 6A, 6B and 6C relativities set equal to Class 1A, 1B and 
1C relativities, respectively. 
4. Review of the actual historical rate of return of the property/casualty 
insurance industry on both a statutory accounting principles (SAP) and generally 
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis in comparison to prevailing short, 
medium and long-term interest rates, actual return on investments earned by 
investors in property/casualty insurance stock companies, actual GAAP return on 
equity earned by other industries, and actual GAAP return on equity by all 
industries combined. Provide the available data with any associated calculations 
and analyses. 
5. The relative risk of the property/casualty insurance industry in comparison 
to other industries and all industries combined as viewed by an investor, 
defined as either a purchaser of stock or some other contributor of capital to 
the insurance enterprise.
6. The impact of the property/casualty insurance industry's debt to equity ratio 
and liabilities to equity ratio currently and over time on the recommendation 
for a target rate of return. If cost of capital considerations include reliance 
upon a sample group of companies, such reliance should be supported with 
information regarding: 
(a) the extent to which the sample companies have incorporated debt into their 
capital structures, and 
(b) the relative leverage of the property/casualty operating companies owned by 
the sample companies when compared with the property/casualty industry as a 
whole, with leverage measured by the ratio of premiums plus reserves (loss, loss 
adjustment, and unearned premium reserves) to consolidated policyholder surplus. 
7.Review of the actual historical net investment income earned, including 
interest and dividends earned, and realized and unrealized capital gains, by the 
property/casualty insurance industry in comparison to prevailing short, medium 
and long-term interest rates. Provide the available data with any associated 
calculations and analyses. 
8. Review of the historical premium to surplus and reserves to surplus ratios of 
the property/casualty insurance industry. Compare the recommended leverage 
ratios with those that would result from an allocation of total 
property/casualty industry surplus by line of insurance based upon the 
combination of net premiums earned plus mean net reserves. Discuss any 
additional adjustments necessary for Texas-specific variations in countrywide 
relationships. 
9. Review of historical underwriting profit results for Texas and countrywide in 
the coverages for which underwriting profit provisions are recommended.
10. Review at least the most current ten years of comprehensive loss experience 
and provide estimates of catastrophe and non-catastrophe losses. Provide 
recommendations on methodologies for explicit consideration of catastrophe 
losses in comprehensive rate indications. 
11. Review single limit of liability increased limits factors with consideration 
of changes in the mix of bodily injury and property damage liability premiums 
over time. Consider possible differences in these factors by territory or groups 
of territories. 
12. Review the miscellaneous charges not addressed in the 1996 Machine Letter 
and Rate Bulletin for private passenger and commercial automobile rates to 
determine: (i) if they should be adjusted and (ii) if small dollar charges 
should be expressed as dollars and cents. 
13. Review the physical damage deductible relativities. 
14. Review the appropriate basic limit of coverage to be used in calculating 
commercial automobile rates. 
15. Review the setting of PIP and medical payment rates on a class and 
territorial basis, as opposed to the size of the bodily injury liability rate.
16. Provide analysis and recommendations concerning treatment of pre- and post-
tort reform data in closed claim reports (trend data), and experience per se. 
17. Provide analysis of the extent to which insurers have adjusted reserves to 
reflect actual and anticipated effects of tort reform and implications regarding 
both the treatment of pre- and post-reform data and the possible impact on loss 
development factors. 
18. Provide commentary on the appropriate benchmark rate effective date to use 
in adjusting premiums to current rate levels given the time lags companies have 
to implement the new benchmark rate. 
19. Provide analysis of the effect of the flattening of TAIPA expenses on 
expense ratios used to develop voluntary automobile benchmark rates. 
20. Provide commentary on the appropriate number of years of experience to be 
used to calculate rates for each coverage. 
21. Provide analysis of the reasonability of the .04 increment between model 
year differentials in the current private passenger comprehensive and collision 
relativity tables. 
22. Consider the establishment of an additional discount which would apply in 
instances where the number of qualifying insured vehicles in a household exceed 
the number of licensed drivers. 
Motions for Admission as a Party 
Anyone who wishes to participate in the hearing as a party must file a motion 
for admission as a party by 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 1997. 
Prehearing Conference 
An initial prehearing conference will be held before the ALJ at 9:00 a.m. on 
December 18, 1997, at SOAH, Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin State Office 
Building at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. The prehearing 
conference will be held for the following purposes: 
1. Ruling on all motions for admission of parties. 
2. Setting the procedural deadlines for discovery, motions, and prefiled 
testimony. 
3. Such other matters as will promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the 
hearing.
Additional prehearing conferences will be scheduled as the ALJ deems necessary.
Commissioner's Policies 
Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code sec.2001.058(c), the commissioner is required to 
provide the ALJ with a written statement of applicable rules and policies. The 
applicable procedural rules are set out above. The commissioner's policies 
regarding the setting of benchmark rates under Article 5.101 of the Texas 
Insurance Code are set out below. The purpose of this policy statement is to 
provide the ALJ and parties with notice regarding the types of evidence parties 
should present in the hearing. This policy statement, however, is not intended 
to limit the type of evidence a party may offer at the hearing. The pertinent 
commissioner's policies are as follows: 
1. It is the commissioner's policy to consider all relevant evidence and issues 
in making a determination of rates. Detailed explanation of the commissioner's 
policies as applied to previous private passenger and commercial automobile 
benchmark rate cases are set out in Order 95-0282 (1994 benchmark); Order 96-
0592 (1995 benchmark); and Order 97-1105 (1996 benchmark). To assure a complete 
record, the commissioner requests the ALJ to: 
a) take judicial notice of: i) Rate Reduction Rules, 28 TAC sec.sec.5.14000 
through 5.14011; ii) Commissioner's Order Number 95-0282, entitled "PRIVATE 
PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BENCHMARK RATE & FLEXIBLE BANDS 
HEARING", dated March 28, 1995; iii) Commissioner's Order Number 96-0592, 
entitled "PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BENCHMARK RATE 
HEARING", dated May 29, 1996; iv) Commissioner's Order Number 97-1105, entitled, 
"PRIVATE PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BENCHMARK RATE HEARING", 
dated November 3, 1997; and 
b) ensure that exhibits accompanying testimony from the parties' witnesses, 
including their underlying work papers, are submitted and are made available in 
both paper and electronic format. The electronic format should be 3.5 inch high-
density diskette in a DOS or Windows spreadsheet or other format readable by a 
machine running DOS or Windows. Parameters, assumptions and references to 
underlying data should be identifiable in the electronic exhibits. 
2. It is the commissioner's policy that the benchmark rate need not equal the 
actuarial indication for any particular coverage, class and territory. The 
actuarial indication is an important consideration, but other factors, such as 
those identified in Article 5.101, may be used if such action better achieves 
the goal of promoting stability and producing rates that are just, reasonable, 
adequate, and not excessive for the risks to which they apply, and not 
confiscatory. 
3. It is the commissioner's policy that so-called "Fast Track" data reports not 
be used directly in the rate development analysis. Trend analysis should rely 
upon trend data reported to the department and provided by the department to the 
parties. Fast Track data are not intended for ratemaking and represent only a 
portion of industry experience. 
4. It is the commissioner's policy that if underwriting profit provisions are 
calculated to reflect a target return on equity measured under GAAP, estimates 
of future expense ratios, to the extent these estimates are based upon 
historical expense experience, shall be based upon historical ratios of expenses 
to written premiums. Alternatively, if estimates of future expenses are based 
upon historical ratios of expenses to earned premium, then the underwriting 
profit provision shall be adjusted in consideration of expected increases in 
prepaid expenses which are recognized as an asset under GAAP. 
5. It is the commissioner's policy that prospective premium and loss trends 
should be of equal periods of time. 
Conduct of the Hearing 
Each page of any exhibit offered in evidence at a hearing before the 
Commissioner, including prefiled testimony, must be numbered consecutively at 
the center of the bottom margin, be on 8 1/2" by 11" paper, and must be three-
hole-punched along the left margin. The front page of each exhibit should 
indicate that the exhibit would be part of the record of a public hearing before 
the Commissioner and should identify the subject of the hearing, the docket 
number, the date of the hearing, and the party offering the exhibit. On the 
front page, the party offering the exhibit should also describe the exhibit and 
leave a space for numbering the exhibit. For example: 
Public Hearing before the Commissioner of Insurance 
Subject of Hearing: Benchmark Rate for Private Passenger and Commercial 
Automobile Insurance 
Docket Number _____________ 
Date: ___________________ 
Exhibit # _________________ 
Description of Exhibit _____________ 
Parties offering exhibits into evidence at the hearing should be prepared with 
sufficient copies of each proposed exhibit to furnish the following:
1. The original exhibit, which will be tendered to the ALJ for marking and 
retention for the official record, after which the attorneys shall use an exact 
photocopy of such marked exhibit in the examination of the witness.
2. One copy each for every other party admitted to the hearing. 
All deadlines in this notice are subject to change at the ALJ's discretion to 
the extent permitted by statute and rule. 
In contested cases, all parties are entitled to the assistance of their counsel 
before administrative agencies. This right may be expressly waived.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715583
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: November 19, 1997

Notice of Public Hearing Residential Property Insurance Benchmark Rate Setting 
And Windstorm Insurance Association Rate Setting
Notice is hereby given that a hearing under Docket Number 454-97-2107.G will be 
held before an administrative law judge (ALJ) of the State of Administrative 
Hearings at 9:00 a.m. on February 17, 1998, and continuing thereafter at dates, 
times and places designated by the ALJ until conclusion. The purpose of the 
hearing is to establish benchmark rates for Residential Property, Homeowners and 
Dwelling Insurance and the setting of rates for residential insurance written by 
the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. The hearing will be held at the State 
Office of Administrative Hearings, Suite 1100, of the Stephen F. Austin State 
Office Building at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. 
Authority, Jurisdiction and Statutes and Rules Involved 
The hearing is being held under the statutory authority of Article 5.101 of the 
Texas Insurance Code (Flexible Rating Program for Certain Insurance Lines) and 
Article 21.49 of the Texas Insurance Code. Pursuant to Article 1.33B(b) of the 
Texas Insurance Code, the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall conduct 
the hearing. Statutes involved include Article 5.101, subchapter C of Chapter 5, 
and Article 21.49. 
The procedure of the hearing will be governed by the Texas Insurance Code, 
Article 1.33B, the Rules of Practice and Procedure For Industry-Wide Rate Cases 
before the department (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, 
Subchapter L), the Rules of Practice and Procedure before the department (Texas 
Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, Subchapter A), the Memorandum of 
Understanding between the department and the State Office of Administrative 
Hearings (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, sec.1.90) and the 
Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Gov't Code, Ch. 2001). 
Matters to be Considered 
The commissioner will consider testimony presented and information filed by 
insurers, the Office of Public Insurance Counsel and other interested parties 
relating to the determination of benchmark rates for Residential Property, 
Homeowners and Dwelling Insurance and the setting of rates for non-commercial 
insurance written by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. The commissioner 
has the statutory authority and duty pursuant to Article 5.101 to promulgate a 
benchmark rate for each line of insurance subject to Article 5.101, including 
Residential Property, Homeowners and Dwelling Insurance, after notice and 
hearing. The commissioner has the statutory authority and duty pursuant to 
Article 21.49 to promulgate non-commercial rates, rating plans, and rate rules 
for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Relevant data to be used in the 
rate case are currently available from the department. 
The commissioner shall set the benchmark rate for each subject line of insurance 
to produce a range that promotes stability and produces rates that are just, 
reasonable, adequate and not excessive for the risks to which they apply, and 
not confiscatory. In determining the benchmark rate the commissioner may give 
due consideration to the factors listed in Article 5.101, sec.3(c). The rating 
factors for insurance written by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association are 
set out in Article 21.49, sec.8. 
The commissioner requests evidence on the following additional matters to be 
adduced at the hearing: 
1. Factors other than actuarial rate indications which may be relevant in the 
setting of benchmark rates including, but not limited to, the extent and nature 
of competition in Texas residential property insurance markets; the availability 
or lack of availability in Texas residential property insurance markets; the 
level and range of rates and rate changes among insurers in Texas residential 
property insurance markets; the extent of denials and restrictions of coverage 
in Texas residential property insurance markets; and the number, nature and 
impact of new entries, mergers and exits by insurers from Texas residential 
property insurance markets. 
2. Historical premiums written in rate-regulated, non-rate regulated and surplus 
lines markets by coverage (for example, homeowners, tenants, dwelling, extended 
coverage) from 1988 through 1996. 
3. Review of the actual historical rate of return of the property/casualty 
insurance industry on both a statutory accounting principles (SAP) and generally 
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis in comparison to prevailing short, 
medium and long-term interest rates, actual return on investments earned by 
investors in property/casualty insurance stock companies, actual GAAP return on 
equity earned by other industries, and actual GAAP return on equity by all 
industries combined. Provide the available data with any associated calculations 
and analyses. 
4. Review of historical underwriting profit results for Texas and countrywide in 
the coverages for which underwriting profit provisions are recommended.
5. Analysis and recommendations for measures that promote access to insurance 
for underserved areas. 
6. Review of the actual historical net investment income earned, including 
interest and dividends earned, and realized and unrealized capital gains, by the 
property/casualty insurance industry in comparison to prevailing short, medium 
and long-term interest rates. Provide the available data with any associated 
calculations and analyses. 
7. Review of the historical premium to surplus and reserves to surplus ratios of 
the property/casualty insurance industry. Compare the recommended leverage 
ratios with those that would result from an allocation of total 
property/casualty industry surplus by line of insurance based upon the 
combination of net premiums earned plus mean net reserves. Discuss any 
additional adjustments necessary for Texas-specific variations in countrywide 
relationships. 
8. The relative risk of the property/casualty insurance industry in comparison 
to other industries and all industries combined as viewed by an investor, as 
defined as either a purchaser of stock or some other contributor of capital to 
the insurance enterprise. 
9. A discussion of how capital market catastrophe risk transfers do change, or 
may change, the riskiness of property insurance in the Texas property insurance 
market, and how changes in the distribution of property exposures have affected 
the riskiness of property insurance markets in Texas as compared to property 
exposure distributions in past years. 
10. The impact of the property/casualty insurance industry's debt to equity 
ratio and liabilities to equity ratio currently and over time on the 
recommendation for a target rate of return. If cost of capital considerations 
include reliance upon a sample group of companies, such reliance should be 
supported with information regarding: 
(a) the extent to which the sample companies have incorporated debt into their 
capital structures, and 
(b) the relative leverage of the property/casualty operating companies owned by 
the sample companies when compared with the property/casualty industry as a 
whole, with leverage measured by the ratio of premiums plus reserves (loss, loss 
adjustment, and unearned premium reserves) to consolidated policyholder surplus. 
11. A thorough review of the current system of assignment of counties to 
territories, last modified in 1991, is requested, to identify any inequities 
which should be corrected. Recommendations should address both assignments of 
counties to territories, and any needed adjustments to zone boundaries, if any 
are recommended. This inquiry applies to the following coverages: Homeowners, 
Extended Coverage, Additional Extended Coverage, and Physical Loss Form. 
12. Analysis and recommendations for geographically-based rate relativities 
including, but not limited to, territorial relativities, by coverage. Analysis 
and recommendations for the appropriate weight for state, zone, and territory 
experience in selecting geographically-based rate relativities. 
13. An actuarial analysis of the use of internal residential property data in 
loss trending given the volatility of the trend indications when derived from 
such data in past benchmark rate proceedings, including the possibility of trend 
analysis by cause of loss within coverage, as well as an analysis of the use of 
frequency trends in conjunction with external trend data. 
14. An actuarial analysis of the trending of premiums, and the logical 
consistency of the premium trending procedures that have been used in recent 
benchmark proceedings with the use of external trend indices, changes in which 
may bear little relationship with changes in the amounts of insurance purchased.
15. A review of the effect on rate indications of the changing mix of 
deductibles purchased and the feasibility of adjusting all experience used in 
ratemaking to the current 1% deductible base rate level. 
16. An actuarial review of the reasonability of the current amount of insurance 
rate relativity curves used for rating Homeowners Insurance policies. 
17. Recommendations for the appropriate charges for the various deductible 
amounts less than the base 1% deductible for residential property insurance 
other than Homeowners Insurance currently authorized in the Texas Personal Lines 
Manual. 
18. An actuarial analysis of procedures used to reflect catastrophes in 
residential property ratemaking including both traditional ratemaking approaches 
where all catastrophes are reflected in a single adjustment and approaches where 
hurricane losses and other windstorm and hail losses are considered separately, 
and the effect of such approaches at the zone and territory level.
19. Analysis and recommendations concerning treatment of pre- and post-tort 
reform data in closed claim reports (trend data) and experience per se for both 
homeowners and tenants. 
20. Analysis of the extent to which insurers have adjusted reserves to reflect 
actual and anticipated effects of tort reform and implications regarding both 
the treatment of pre- and post-reform data and the possible impact on loss 
development factors. 
21. Commentary on the appropriate benchmark rate effective date to use in 
adjusting premiums to current rate levels given the time lags companies have to 
implement the new benchmark rate. 
Motions for Admission as a Party 
Anyone who wishes to participate in the hearing as a party must file a motion 
for admission as a party by 5:00 p.m. on January 5, 1998. 
Pre-Hearing Conference 
An initial prehearing conference will be held before the ALJ at 9:00 a.m. on 
January 8, 1998, at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Suite 1100 of 
the Stephen F. Austin State Office Building at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, 
Texas 78701. The prehearing conference will be held for the following purposes: 
(1) ruling on the motions for admission of parties; 
(2) setting the procedural deadlines for discovery, motions, and prefiled 
testimony; 
(3) such other matters as may aid in the simplification of the proceedings. 
Additional prehearing conferences will be scheduled as the ALJ deems necessary 
to rule on other matters as may aid in the simplification of the proceedings.
Commissioner's Policies 
Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code sec.2001.058(c), the commissioner is required to 
provide the ALJ with a written statement of applicable rules and policies. The 
applicable procedural rules are set out above. The commissioner's policies 
regarding the setting of benchmark rates under Article 5.101 of the Texas 
Insurance Code are set out below. The purpose of this policy statement is to 
provide the ALJ and parties with notice regarding the types of evidence parties 
should present in the hearing. This policy statement, however, is not intended 
to limit the type of evidence a party may offer at the hearing. The pertinent 
commissioner's policies are as follows: 
1. It is the commissioner's policy to consider all relevant evidence and issues 
in making a determination of rates. Detailed explanation of the commissioner's 
policies as applied to previous homeowner's benchmark rate cases are set out in 
Order 95-0525 as amended nunc pro tunc by Order 95-0614 (1994 benchmark); Order 
96-0836 as amended nunc pro tunc by Order 96-1047 (1995 benchmark); and Order 
97-0840 (1996 benchmark). To assure a complete record, the commissioner requests 
the ALJ to: 
a) take judicial notice of i) 28 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.5.14000-
5.14011 (frequently referred to as the "Temporary Rate Reduction Rules"), as 
adopted by the commissioner; ii) Commissioner's Order Number 95-0525, entitled 
"RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, HOMEOWNERS, DWELLING, FARM & RANCH OWNERS AND CATASTROPHE 
PROPERTY INSURANCE BENCHMARK RATES, RATES AND FLEXIBILITY BANDS", dated May 29, 
1995, as amended nunc pro tunc by Commissioner's Order Number 95-0614, entitled 
"RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, HOMEOWNERS, DWELLING, FARM & RANCH OWNERS AND CATASTROPHE 
PROPERTY INSURANCE BENCHMARK RATES, RATES AND FLEXIBILITY BANDS", dated July 21, 
1995; iii) Commissioner's Order Number 96-0836, entitled, "RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, 
HOMEOWNERS, DWELLING, FARM & RANCH, FARM & RANCH OWNERS AND RATES FOR 
CATASTROPHE PROPERTY INSURANCE", and dated July 29, 1996, as amended nunc pro 
tunc by Commissioner's Order Number 96-1047, entitled, "RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, 
HOMEOWNERS, DWELLING, FARM & RANCH, FARM & RANCH OWNERS AND RATES FOR 
CATASTROPHE PROPERTY INSURANCE", dated September 12, 1996; iv) Commissioner's 
Order Number 97-0840, entitled, "BENCHMARK RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: 
HOMEOWNERS, TENANTS, DWELLING FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, ADDITIONAL EXTENDED 
COVERAGE AND PHYSICAL LOSS FORM", dated August 21, 1997; and
b) ensure that exhibits accompanying testimony from the parties' witnesses are 
submitted and are made available in both paper and electronic format. The 
electronic format should be 3.5 inch high-density diskette in a DOS or Windows 
spreadsheet or other format readable by a machine running DOS or Windows. 
Parameters, assumptions and references to underlying data should be identifiable 
in the electronic exhibits. 
2. It is the commissioner's policy that the benchmark rate need not equal the 
actuarial indication for any particular coverage, class and territory. The 
actuarial indication is an important consideration, but other factors, such as 
those specified in Article 5.101, may be used if such action better achieves the 
goal of promoting stability and producing rates that are just, reasonable, 
adequate, and not excessive for the risks to which they apply, and not 
confiscatory. 
3. It is the commissioner's policy that so-called "Fast Track" data reports not 
be used directly in the rate development analysis. To the extent trend analysis 
relies upon actual historical loss experience, such analysis should rely upon 
trend data reported to the department and provided by the department to the 
parties. Fast Track data are not intended for ratemaking and represent only a 
portion of the industry's experience. 
4. It is the commissioner's policy that if underwriting profit provisions are 
calculated to reflect a target return on equity measured under GAAP, estimates 
of future expense ratios, to the extent these estimates are based upon 
historical expense experience, shall be based upon historical ratios of expenses 
to written premiums. Alternatively, if estimates of future expenses are based 
upon historical ratios of expenses to earned premium, then the underwriting 
profit provision shall be adjusted in consideration of expected increases in 
prepaid expenses which are recognized as an asset under GAAP. 
5. It is the commissioner's policy that prospective premium and loss trends 
should be of equal periods of time. 
Conduct of the Hearing 
Each page of any exhibit offered in evidence at a hearing before the 
commissioner, including prefiled testimony, must be numbered consecutively at 
the center of the bottom margin, be on 8 1/2" by 11" paper, and must be three-
hole-punched along the left margin. The front page of each exhibit should 
indicate that the exhibit would be part of the record of a public hearing before 
the Commissioner of Insurance and should identify the subject of the hearing, 
the docket number, the date of the hearings, and the party offering the exhibit. 
On the front page, the party offering the exhibit should also describe the 
exhibit and leave a space for numbering the exhibit. For example: 
Public Hearing before the Commissioner of Insurance 
Subject of Hearing: Residential Property Insurance Benchmark Rate Setting And 
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Rate Setting 
Docket Number ____________ 
Date: _____________ 
Exhibit # __________ 
Description of Exhibit __________ 
Parties offering exhibits into evidence at the hearing should be prepared with 
sufficient copies of each proposed exhibit to furnish the following:
1. the original exhibit, which will be tendered to the ALJ for marking and 
retention for the official record, after which the attorneys shall use an exact 
photocopy of such marked exhibit in the examination of the witness; and 
2. one copy each for every other party admitted to the hearing. 
All deadlines in this notice are subject to change at the ALJ's discretion to 
the extent permitted by statute and rule. 
In contested cases, all parties are entitled to the assistance of their counsel 
before administrative agencies. This right may be expressly waived.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715582
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: November 19, 1997

Third Party Administrator Applications
The following third party administrator (TPA) application has been filed with 
the Texas Department of Insurance and is under consideration. 
Application for admission to Texas of WorldNet Services Corp., a foreign third 
party administrator. The home office is Boca Raton, Florida. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715581
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Notice of Public Hearing on Medicaid Rates
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and Texas Health and 
Human Services 
Notice of Public Hearing on Medicaid Rates 
The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) and the 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission will jointly conduct a public hearing 
to receive comments on proposed reimbursements for the following Medicaid 
programs: state-operated campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities for the 
Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) rates effective September 1, 1997, through December 
31, 1997; state-operated small ICF/MR rates effective September 1, 1997, through 
December 31, 1997; and Lone Shadow, a state-operated small ICF/MR rate effective 
September 25, 1997, through December 31, 1997. The public hearing is held in 
compliance with Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 409, Subchapter A, 
sec.409.002(h), which requires a public hearing on proposed reimbursement rates 
for medical assistance programs. 
The public hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m., Monday, December 8, 1997, in the 
auditorium of the main TDMHMR Central Office building (Building 2) at 909 West 
45th Street in Austin, Texas. 
Persons who wish to offer testimony but who are unable to attend the hearing may 
submit written comments which must be received by noon the day of the hearing. 
The written comments should be sent to the Data Analysis Section, Medicaid 
Administration, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, P.O. 
Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711-2668 or faxed to (512) 206-5725. 
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the reimbursement briefing package by 
calling the Data Analysis Section at (512) 206-5680. If interpreters for the 
hearing impaired are required, please contact the Data Analysis Section at the 
number given above at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715578
Ann K. Utley
Chair, Texas MHMR Board
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Corrections of Error
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission adopted new 30 TAC 
sec.sec.122.210-122.213, 122.215-122.217, 122.219-122.221, 122.410, 122.412, 
122.414, 122.501-122.506, and 122.508. The rules appeared in the October 31, 
1997, issue of the Texas Register, (22 TexReg 10725, 10733, 10735).
On page 10725, sec.122.219(2), the word "or" should be removed the second time 
it is used ("...and the applicable requirement [or] has not been revised...")
On page 10733, sec.122.412(2), the words ", except for early election units" at 
the end of the sentence should be deleted.
On page 10735, sec.122.503(a)(2), the word "or" should be added after the semi-
colon.

Enforcement Orders 
An agreed order was entered regarding DORSETT BROTHERS CONCRETE SUPPLY, INC., 
Docket Number 97-0341-AIR-E (Account Number 93-3444-F) on November 11, 1997 
assessing $5,500 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Carl Schnitz, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1892, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding TRADE RITE AUTO SALES, Docket Number 97-
0389-AIR-E (Account Number MQ-0292-F) on November 11, 1997 assessing $500. in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mary Jennings, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1864, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding COLUMBIA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, Docket 
Number 97-0660-AIR-E (Account Number NB-0073-B) on November 11, 1997 assessing 
$500. in administrative penalties with $100. deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
David Edge, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1779, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding TEXAS AUTO CONCEPTS - MCKINNEY, 
INCORPORATED, Docket Number 97-0731-AIR-E (Account Number CP-0308-W) on November 
11, 1997 assessing $500. in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mary Jennings, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1864, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY, Docket 
Number 97-0508-AIR-E (Account Number PE-0028-I) on November 11, 1997 assessing 
$54,750 in administrative penalties with $10,950 deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Kevin Cauble, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-1874, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding NORTH TEXAS AUTO BROKERS, Docket Number 
97-0688-AIR-E (Account Number DF-0301-J, Enforcement ID Number 97078) on 
November 11, 1997 assessing $1,500 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Cecily Small, Staff Attorney at (512)239-2940 or David Edge, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-1779, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding KENT FROELICH COMPANY, Docket Number 97-
0053-AIR-E (Account Number DF-0303-F) on November 11, 1997 assessing $4,750 in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Kara Salmanson, Staff Attorney at (512)239-1738 or David Edge, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512)239-1779, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding BOURG TRAILER INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED, 
Docket Number 96-1820-AIR-E (Account Number JE-0692-C) on November 11, 1997 
assessing $12,500 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Cecily Small, Staff Attorney at (512)239-2940 or Carl Schnitz, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512)239-1892, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding KEITH A. REYNOLDS, Docket Number 96-0663-
OSI-E (Certificate Number 2561) on November 11, 1997 assessing $2,400 in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0477 or Robert Brach, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-1136, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding GROVETON, CITY OF, Docket Number 96-1237-
PWS-E (PWS Number 2280001) on November 11, 1997 assessing $7,495 in 
administrative penalties with $2,248 deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Bhaskar Reddi, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-6646, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding PARADISE, CITY OF, Docket Number 97-0154-
PWS-E (PWS Number 2490010) on November 11, 1997 assessing $4,100 in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Terry Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-6095, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding WANDA BROWN DBA HIDE-A-WAY HARBOR, Docket 
Number 97-0596-PWS-E (PWS Number 2500057) on November 11, 1997 assessing $1,500 
in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Tracy Harrison, Staff Attorney at (512)239-1736 or Terry Thompson, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512)239-6095, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding WANDA C. RICHEY DBA RICHEY'S MOBILE HOME 
PARK, Docket Number 96-1612-PWS-E (PWS Number 0680057) on November 11, 1997 
assessing $630. in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Barbara Lazard, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0674 or Brian Lehmkuhle, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512)239-4482, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding ROBERT CRAFT DBA STIFF CREEK MOBILE HOME 
PARK, Docket Number 96-1974-PWS-E (PWS Number 0430073) on November 11, 1997 
assessing $2,840 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Hodgson Eckel, Staff Attorney at (512)239-2195 or Tom Napier, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512)239-6063, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding EDWARD LINTON, SR. DBA WOODLANDS WEST 
WATER SYSTEM, Docket Number 96-1650-PWS-E (PWS Number 0260043, CCN Number 12661, 
Enforcement ID Number 6159) on November 11, 1997 assessing $630. in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Tracy Harrison, Staff Attorney at (512)239-1736 or Katherine Wheatley, 
Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4757, Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding NEEDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 
Docket Number 97-0239-MWD-E (Permit Number 12010-001) on November 11, 1997 
assessing $16,280 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Lin Zhang, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4497, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding DAYTON, CITY OF, Docket Number 97-0268-
MWD-E (Permit Number 10564-003) on November 11, 1997 assessing $13,040 in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Roxanne Cook, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4496, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT, Docket 
Number 97-0361-MWD-E (Permit Number 12841-001) on November 11, 1997. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Lin Zhang, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4497, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding MERTENS, CITY OF, Docket Number 97-0582-
MWD-E (Permit Number 13271-001) on November 11, 1997. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4493, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding EL PASO, CITY OF, Docket Number 97-0171-
IWD-E (Registration Number L-98827) on November 11, 1997 assessing $6,520 in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Merrilee Mears, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4490, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding HIDALGO COUNTY, Docket Number 96-1864-MSW-
E (Permit Number 1727) on November 11, 1997 assessing $45,600 in administrative 
penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Linda Sorrels, Staff Attorney at (512)239-3408 or Tim Haase, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-6007, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding MANUEL GARCIA, JR., Docket Number 97-0456-
PST-E (Facility Number 40775, Enforcement ID Number E11309) on November 11, 1997 
assessing $1,800 in administrative penalties with $360. deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0600 or Srini Kusumanchi, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512)239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding KIVA OIL COMPANY AND MICHAEL CLARK, Docket 
Number 96-1689-PST-E (Facility Number 8331, Enforcement ID Number 5464) on 
November 11, 1997 assessing $600. in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mick Wilson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-2228, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding KIVA OIL COMPANY AND MR. JULIO DEL LA 
CRUZ, Docket Number 96-1731-PST-E (Facility Number 8343, Enforcement ID Number 
5468) on November 11, 1997 assessing $600. in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mick Wilson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-2228, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding KIVA OIL COMPANY, Docket Number 96-1690 
PST-E (Facility Number 8358, Enforcement ID Number 5470) on November 11, 1997 
assessing $3,400 in administrative penalties with $1,000 deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mick Wilson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-2228, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding MR. ABKER ALI VIRANI AND MANSOOR VIRANI, 
Docket Number 96-1258-PST-E (Facility Number 40177, Enforcement ID Number 4964) 
on November 11, 1997 assessing $10,600 in administrative penalties.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Walter Ehresman, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0573, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding CAMPBELL GAS AND OIL COMPANY, Docket 
Number 96-0747-PST-E (Facility Number 54154, Enforcement ID Number E10769) on 
November 11, 1997 assessing $256,000 in administrative penalties with $120,000 
deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0477 or Connie Wong, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2567, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding NATIONAL LINEN SERVICE, Docket Number 97-
0212-PST-E (Facility Number 15517, Enforcement ID Number 4383) on November 11, 
1997 assessing $3000. in administrative penalties with $600. deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Ray Winter, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0477 or Srini Kusumanchi, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512)239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A default order was entered regarding MR. KARIM MOMIN, Docket Number 96-1044-
PST-E (Facility Nos. 45705 & 28161, Enforcement ID Nos. 5092 & 4659) on November 
11, 1997 assessing $25,000 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Walter Ehresman, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0573 or Connie Wong, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2567, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed order was entered regarding RICHWOOD HOUSTON, INCORPORATED, Docket 
Number 96-1092-PST-E (Facility Number 29595 & 27987, Enforcement ID Nos. 4689 & 
4656) on November 11, 1997 assessing $21,600 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Walter Ehresman, Staff Attorney at (512)239-0573 or Connie Wong, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-2567, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715524
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 18, 1997

Applications for Waste Disposal/Discharge Permits 
Attached are Notices of Applications for waste disposal/discharge permits issued 
during the period of November 10th through November 14, 1997. The Executive 
Director will issue these permits unless one or more persons file written 
protests and/or a request for a hearing within 30 days after newspaper 
publication of the notice. 
To request a hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a 
group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime 
phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the 
permit number; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief 
description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the 
application in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location of your 
property relative to the applicant's operations; and (6) your proposed 
adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and 
cause you to withdraw your request for hearing. 
Information concerning any aspect of these applications may be obtained by 
contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Chief Clerks 
Office-MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711. Individual members of the 
public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, or to 
inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, should 
call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040.
Listed are the name of the applicant and the city in which the facility is 
located, type of facility, location of the facility, type of application-new 
permit, amendment, or renewal and permit number. 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, SA-ALC/EM, 307 Tinker Drive, Building 
306, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas 78241; the base is located south of Military 
Drive and 100 feet north of Leon Creek and 2640 feet east of the intersection of 
Leon Creek and Military Drive, southwest of the City of San Antonio, Bexar 
County, Texas; new; Permit Number 03955. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715525
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 18, 1997

Notice of Award
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) furnishes this notice 
of a consulting services contract award for the development of a monitoring 
strategy for the Corpus Chrisiti Bay National Estuary Program (CCBNEP) Coastal 
Bend Bays Plan. 
The notice for request for proposals was published in the August 22, 1997, issue 
of the Texas Register. 
Description of Services. The consultant will provide information and advice to 
the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program regarding how to develop a 
monitoring strategy. The monitoring strategy will provide the means to evaluate 
the effectiveness of the Coastal Bay Bends Plan. The following major products 
will be produced: Quarterly Progress Reports; Final Report, June 30, 1998.
Effective Date and Value of Contract. The contract will be effective from 
November 14, 1997, until August 31, 1998. The total cost of the contract is 
$80,000. 
Name of the Contractor. The contract has been awarded to the Espey Huston & 
Associates Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc., 206 Wild Basin Road, Suite 300, 
Austin, Texas 78746. 
Persons who have questions concerning this award may contact Richard Volk, 
Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program, Natural Resources Center, Suite 
3300, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715517
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 18, 1997

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement 
Actions
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Staff is providing an 
opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders. The TNRCC 
Staff proposes Default Orders when the Staff has sent an Executive Director's 
Preliminary Report (EDPR) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the 
proposed penalty; and the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the 
entity back into compliance, and the entity fails to request a hearing on the 
matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPR. Similar to the procedure 
followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of 
the TNRCC under the Texas Water Code, sec.7.075, this notice of the proposed 
orders and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no 
later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period 
closes, which in this case is December 28, 1997. The TNRCC will consider any 
written comments received and the TNRCC may withdraw or withhold approval of a 
Default Order if a comment discloses facts or consideration that indicate that 
the consent to the proposed Default Order is inappropriate, improper, 
inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules 
within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's orders and permits issued under 
the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed 
Default Order is not required to be published if those changes are made in 
response to written comments. 
A copy of the proposed Default Order is available for public inspection at both 
the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd 
Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office 
listed as follows. Written comments about the Default Order should be sent to 
the attorney designated for the Default Order at the TNRCC's Central Office at 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 
December 28, 1997. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the 
attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the 
Default Order and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, 
comments on the Default Order should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing. 
(1) COMPANY: Carrol R. Robinson; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1211-PST-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 
Enforcement ID Number (EIN) 4411 (Formerly E11612); LOCATION: Texarkana, Bowie 
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: underground storage tank (UST) facility; RULE 
VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.334.50(b)(2)(B) by failing to provide proper release 
detection for the gravity flow piping associated with his UST system; 30 TAC 
sec.334.50(d)(1)(B)(I) by failing to maintain inventory control procedures in 
accordance with a code or standard of practice developed by a nationally 
recognized association or independent testing laboratory; 30 TAC 
sec.334.50(d)(1)(B)(ii) by failing to conduct reconciliation of inventory 
control records; 30 TAC sec.334.50(e)(2)(C) by failing to maintain records of 
the results of all manual and/or automatic methods of sampling, testing, or 
monitoring for release for at least five years after the sampling, testing, or 
monitoring is conducted; 30 TAC sec.334.51(b)(2)(A) by failing to provide proper 
tight-fill fittings for his UST systems; 30 TAC sec.334.51(b)(2)(B) by failing 
to provide proper spill containment equipment for his UST systems; 30 TAC 
sec.334.51(b)(2)(C) by failing to provide proper overfill prevention equipment 
for his UST systems; 30 TAC sec.334.50(b)(1)(A) by failing to provide proper 
release detection for his USTs; 30 TAC sec.334.50(b)(2)(A) by failing to provide 
proper release detection for the pressurized piping associated with his UST 
systems; 30 TAC sec.334.22(a) by failing to pay annual facility fees for the 
USTs at the time and in the manner and amount provided by 30 TAC Chapter 334, 
Subchapter B; and 30 TAC sec.334.70(d)(3) by failing to amend the TNRCC UST 
Registration Form for the facility after a change in service of the USTs; 
PENALTY: $18,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lisa Newcombe, Litigation Support Division, MC 
175, (512) 239-2269; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-
3756, (903) 535-5100. 
(2) COMPANY: Gloria Vera; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0622-PST-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: EIN 
5244; LOCATION: Pharr, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: UST; RULE 
VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.334.54(d)(1)(B) by failing to permanently remove from 
service USTs which have been out of service for longer than 12 months; and 30 
TAC sec.334.22(a) by failing to pay annual UST fees; PENALTY: $3,200; STAFF 
ATTORNEY: Walter Ehresman, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0573; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 134 East Van Buren, Suite 301, Harlingen, Texas 78550-6807, 
(956) 425-6010. 
(3) COMPANY: Highness, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0187-PST-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: EIN 
5663; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: three UST 
facilities; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.334.7(a)(1) by failing to register with 
the commission the USTs in existence at the facility on or after September 1, 
1987; 30 TAC sec.115.242(9) and Texas Health and Safety Code (the Code), 
sec.382.085(b) by failing to post operating instructions conspicuously on the 
front of each gasoline dispensing pump equipped with a Stage II vapor recovery 
system; 30 TAC sec.115.246(1) and the Code, sec.382.085(b) by failing to 
maintain a copy of the California Air Resources Board Executive Order(s) for the 
Stage II vapor recovery system and any related components installed at the 
facility; 30 TAC sec.115.246(3) and the Code, sec.382.085(b) by failing to 
maintain a record of any maintenance conducted on any part of the Stage II 
equipment, including a general part description, date, and time the equipment 
was taken out of service; date of repair or replacement; replacement part 
manufacturer's information; general description of the part location in the 
system; and description of the problem; 30 TAC sec.115.246(4) and the Code, 
sec.382.085(b) by failing to maintain proof of attendance and completion of 
Stage II training for each employee and failing to maintain such proof as long 
as that employee continues to work at the facility; 30 TAC sec.115.246(5) and 
the Code, sec.382.085(b) by failing to maintain a record of the results of 
testing conducted at the motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility; and 30 TAC 
sec.115.246(6) and the Code, sec.382.085(b) by failing to maintain a record of 
the results of the daily inspections conducted at the motor vehicle fuel 
dispensing facility; PENALTY: $5,400; STAFF ATTORNEY: Tracy Harrison, Litigation 
Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3400; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, 
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(4) COMPANY: Mehboob Ali Momin dba KMS Kwik Stop No. 2; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0302-
PWS-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: PWS Number 0790177; LOCATION: Richmond, Fort Bend County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.290.106 and the Code, sec.341.033(d) by failing to submit water samples for 
bacteriological analysis for eight monthly sampling periods; PENALTY: $980; 
STAFF ATTORNEY: Booker Harrison, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-
3400; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Houston, Texas 77023-1486 (713) 767-
3500. 
(5) COMPANY: Producers Grain and Supply of Rochester, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-
0712-PST-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: EIN 11449 (Formerly E11732); LOCATION: Rochester, 
Haskell County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: UST facility; RULE VIOLATED: Texas 
Water Code, sec.26.121(a)(3) by committing an act or engaging in an activity 
which in itself or in conjunction with any other discharge or activity causes, 
continues to cause, or will cause pollution of any of the water in the state; 30 
TAC sec.334.73 by failing to conduct an investigation to determine if its UST 
systems are the source of off-site impacts; 30 TAC sec.334.79 by failing to 
conduct phase-separated product removal to the maximum extent practicable; 30 
TAC sec.334.11(a)(1) by failing to submit additional documentation and data to 
adequately demonstrate compliance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 334; 
30 TAC sec.334.54(d)(1)(B) by failing to permanently remove from service USTs 
which have been temporarily removed from service for longer than 12 months; 30 
TAC sec.334.7(d)(3) by failing to provide written notice to the executive 
director of change in the operational status of a UST system; and 30 TAC 
sec.334.127(a)(1) by failing to register with the TNRCC all Aboveground Storage 
Tanks in existence on or after September 1, 1989; PENALTY: $366,650; STAFF 
ATTORNEY: Lisa Newcombe, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2269; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 209 South Danville, Suite 8200, Abilene, Texas 79605-1451, 
(915) 698-9674. 
(6) COMPANY: Than Mai Chan dba Handi Plus; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0209-PWS-E; ACCOUNT 
NUMBER: PWS Number 1012929; EIN 6593; LOCATION: Houston Harris County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.290.106 and the Code, sec.341.033(d) by failing to submit water samples for 
bacteriological analysis for six monthly sampling periods; PENALTY: $880; STAFF 
ATTORNEY: Booker Harrison, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3400; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Houston, Texas 77023-1486 (713) 767-3500. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715580
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 19, 1997

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative 
Enforcement Actions
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) Staff 
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed 
Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (the Code), sec.7.075, which requires 
that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an 
opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of 
the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the 
type-name="italic">Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on 
which the public comment period closes, which in this case is December 28, 1997. 
Section 7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written 
comments received and that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment 
discloses facts or considerations that indicate the proposed AO is 
inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of 
the Code or the Health and Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). 
Additional notice is not required if changes to an AO are made in response to 
written comments. 
A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both 
the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st 
Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office 
listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the 
enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 
December 28, 1997. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the 
enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators 
are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed 
phone numbers; however, sec.7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be 
submitted to the TNRCC in writing. 
(1) COMPANY: Bellewood Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0710-PWS-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 1011945; LOCATION: Spring, Harris County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.290.120(c)(5) and the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.341.031, by failing 
to submit a water sample from said public water system for copper and lead 
analysis; PENALTY: $630; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adele Noel, (512) 239-1045; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 
767-3500. 
(2) COMPANY: Blocker-Crossroads Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-
0594-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 1020077; LOCATION: Marshall, 
Harrison County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 
TAC sec.290.120(c)(5) and the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.341.031, by 
failing to submit a water sample from said public water supply system for lead 
and copper analysis; and 30 TAC sec.291.76 and the Code, sec.13.451, by failing 
to pay the regulatory assessment fee; PENALTY: $930; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: 
Pamela Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, 
Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100. 
(3) COMPANY: City of Alamo Heights, City of Castle Hills, City of Hollywood 
Park, City of Olmos Park, City of Terrell Hills and Crestmore, Inc.; DOCKET 
NUMBER: 97-0522-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: Municipal Solid Waste Permit Number 505; 
LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solid 
waste landfill; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.330.5(c), by failing to prevent 
unauthorized waste dumping at the facility; 30 TAC sec.330.116, by failing to 
properly control access to the facility; and 30 TAC sec.330.251, by failing to 
properly close the facility; PENALTY: $8,448; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tim 
Haase, (512) 239-6007; REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite 360, San Antonio, 
Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096. 
(4) COMPANY: The City of Newark; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0332-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: 
Permit Number 11626-001; LOCATION: Newark, Wise County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: 
wastewater treatment plant; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 11626-001 and the Code, 
sec.26.121, by failing to comply with the permitted limit for the daily average 
ammonia nitrogen concentration; PENALTY: $11,840; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mary 
Smith, (512) 239-4484; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, 
Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750. 
(5) COMPANY: The City of Sulphur Springs; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0858-MWD-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 10372-001; LOCATION: Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 
10372-001 and the Code, sec.26.121, by discharging effluent that was 
substantially noncompliant with the total suspended solids daily average 
concentration permit limit of five milligrams per liter; PENALTY: $960; 
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Pamela Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 
Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100. 
(6) COMPANY: Clayton, Williams and Sherwood, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-
0778-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 13043-001; LOCATION: Lewisville, Denton 
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment plant; RULE VIOLATED: 
Permit Number 13043-001 and the Code, sec.26.121, by exceeding the daily average 
five-day biochemical oxygen demand limit of ten milligrams per liter; PENALTY: 
$3,320; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Meyer, (512) 239-4492; REGIONAL OFFICE: 
1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750.
(7) COMPANY: Dresser Industries, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0403-MLM-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 30619 and Petroleum Storage Tank 
Owner Identification Number 49754; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County, Texas; TYPE 
OF FACILITY: oil field machinery and equipment and underground storage tanks 
(UST); RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.335.62 and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
sec.262.11, by failing to perform proper hazardous waste determinations for 
waste streams; 30 TAC sec.335.6(c), by failing to notify the executive director 
on forms approved by the executive director that hazardous waste was generated 
at the facility or to supply sufficient information for the executive director 
to determine whether the storage, processing, or disposal is compliant; 30 TAC 
sec.335.13(d), by failing to submit an exception report to the commission; 30 
TAC sec.335.10(a)(1), by failing to produce a waste manifest or shipment papers 
that identifies the off-site shipment of 2,000 gallons of used oil; 30 TAC 
sec.335.69(a)(1) and (4), sec.335.112(a)(1), 40 CFR sec.262.34(a)(4), and 
sec.265.16(c) and (d)(1)-(4), by failing to conduct annual training review for 
employees who work in the hazardous waste management areas and by failing to 
maintain on-site written job titles and written job descriptions of each 
position or descriptions of the type and amount of training for personnel 
involved with the management of hazardous waste; 30 TAC sec.335.69(a)(4), 
sec.335.112(a)(2), 40 CFR sec.262.34(a)(1)(i) and (ii), and sec.265.37(a)(1), 
(3), and (4), by failing to familiarize the local response authorities and 
hospitals with its contingency plan and by failing to have the arrangements 
agreed to regarding how to coordinate emergency services with emergency response 
contractors and equipment suppliers; 30 TAC sec.335.69(a)(4), sec.335.112(a)(3), 
40 CFR sec.262.34(a)(1)(i) and (ii), and sec.265.52(c) and (d), by failing to 
have a description of the arrangements agreed to by the local police departments 
and hospital to coordinate emergency services regarding its contingency plan and 
by failing to list the addresses of emergency coordinators on its contingency 
plan; 30 TAC sec.335.69(a)(4), sec.335.112(a)(3), 40 CFR sec.262.34(a)(1)(i) and 
(ii), and sec.265.53, by failing to provide to the local police, fire 
departments, hospitals, and local emergency response teams copies of its 
contingency plan; 30 TAC sec.335.69(a)(1), 40 CFR sec.;262.34(a)(1)(iv), 
265.111(c), 265.197(b), and Part 265, Subpart G, by failing to close the site in 
accordance with closure and post closure requirements; 30 TAC sec.335.69(b)(1), 
40 CFR sec.;262.34(a)(1)(iv), 265.111(c), 265.197(b), and Part 265, Subpart H, 
by failing to comply with the financial requirements for closure; 30 TAC 
sec.335.4 and the Code, sec.26.121, by failing to prevent a discharge of 
hazardous waste from two leaking USTs into groundwaters of the state; 30 TAC 
sec.335.69(c)(1)(i) and 40 CFR sec.262.34(c)(1)(i), by failing to label 
hazardous waste storage containers (drums) with the words "Hazardous Wastes"; 30 
TAC sec.335.69(d)(1) and 40 CFR sec.262.34(c)(2), by failing to label drums with 
a beginning date of excess accumulation of hazardous waste; 30 TAC 
sec.334.50(a)(1)(A), by failing to provide a method of release detection for the 
UST containing used oil and associated piping; 30 TAC sec.334.50(b)(1)(A), by 
failing to monitor monthly the UST containing used oil; 30 TAC sec.334.7(d)(3), 
by failing to update the registration records for the USTs to indicate that the 
USTs store used oil; and 30 TAC sec.324.6 and 40 CFR sec.279.22(c)(2), by 
failing to label the UST that stores used oil with the words "Used Oil"; 
PENALTY: $55,232; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adele Noel, (512) 239-1045; REGIONAL 
OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(8) COMPANY: Ethicon, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0643-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: 
Account Number TG-0079-G; LOCATION: San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: sutures manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.115(a), 
Permit Number 21078, Special Provision 5, and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by 
failing to comply with a special condition of a permit; and 30 TAC 
sec.116.116(b), by failing to adhere to a permit representation made in the 
permit application; PENALTY: $10,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adele Noel, (512) 
239-1045; REGIONAL OFFICE: 301 West Beauregard Avenue, Suite 202, San Angelo, 
Texas 76903-6326, (915) 655-9479. 
(9) COMPANY: Five Land, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0711-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: 
Public Water Supply Number 0930045 and Certificate of Convenience and Necessity 
12502; LOCATION: Iola, Grimes County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking 
water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.290.120(c)(5) and the Texas Health and 
Safety Code, sec.341.031, by failing to submit a water sample from said public 
water system for copper and lead analysis; and 30 TAC sec.291.76 and the Code, 
sec.13.451, by failing to pay regulatory assessment fees; PENALTY: $630; 
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adele Noel, (512) 239-1045; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 
Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7807, (254) 751-0335.
(10) COMPANY: Mr. Dean Kersh; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0690-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: 
Petroleum Storage Tank Facility Identification Number 28560; LOCATION: Lake 
Jackson, Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: retail gasoline station; RULE 
VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.334.50(b)(2)(A), by failing to provide proper release 
detection for the pressurized piping associated with the UST systems; 30 TAC 
sec.334.74, by failing to conduct release investigation and confirmation steps; 
and the Code, sec.26.121(a)(3), by engaging in an activity which in itself or in 
conjunction with any other discharge or activity causes, continues to cause, or 
will cause pollution of any of the water in the state; PENALTY: $8,320; 
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Connie Wong, (512) 239-2547; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk 
Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500. 
(11) COMPANY: North East Independent School District; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0199-
MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: Unauthorized Site Number 455130033; LOCATION: San Antonio, 
Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: municipal solidwaste landfill; RULE 
VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.330.4, by failing to submit a permit application and obtain 
a permit prior to the commencement of construction of a municipal solid waste 
disposal facility and by failing to obtain a permit or other authorization prior 
to the disposal of municipal solid waste; PENALTY: $6,864; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Eric O. Adidas, (512) 239-6736; REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, 
Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096. 
(12) COMPANY: Mr. Bhaskar R. Patel, Ms. Shetal A. Gadkari, and Mr. Sang Lam; 
DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1162-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: Petroleum Storage Tank Facility 
Identification Number 59274; LOCATION: Pasadena, Harris County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of petroleum products; RULE 
VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.115.242(9), by failing to post operating instructions on 
the front of each gasoline dispensing unit; 30 TAC sec.115.244(1), by failing to 
perform daily inspections of the Stage II vapor recovery system (VRS) for 
defects; 30 TAC sec.115.245(2), by failing to perform pressure decay test 
annually; 30 TAC sec.115.246, by failing to maintain required records for Stage 
II VRS; 30 TAC sec.115.248, by failing to provide training and instruction in 
the operating and maintenance of Stage II VRS; and 30 TAC sec.334.22(a), by 
failing to pay annual facility fees for USTs; PENALTY: $5,280; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Sushil Modak, (512) 239-2142; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, 
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500. 
(13) COMPANY: Smith System Manufacturing Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0789-AIR-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Account Number CP-0005-U; LOCATION: Plano, Collin County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: furniture manufacturing plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by constructing 
and operating a chrome electroplating sludge dryer without obtaining permit 
authorization prior to construction or meeting the requirements of a permit 
exemption; PENALTY: $3,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: David Edge, (512) 239-1779; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 
469-6750. 
(14) COMPANY: Triby Auto Sales; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0742-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: 
Account Number EE-1561-O; LOCATION: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: used car lot; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.114.1(c)(1) and the Act, 
sec.382.085(b), by offering for sale a vehicle in the State of Texas with a 
missing required emission control device; PENALTY: $400; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Stacey Young, (512) 239-1899; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount 
Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925-5633, (915) 778-9634. 
(15) COMPANY: Tri-State Chemicals, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0065-IHW-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Industrial Hazardous Waste Identification Number F0094; LOCATION: 
San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: pesticide warehouse and 
bulk fertilizer blending; RULE VIOLATED: the Code, sec.26.121, by failing to 
prevent discharge of Treflan and water mixture into an irrigation canal; 
PENALTY: $1,960; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ravi Rao, (512) 239-2559; REGIONAL 
OFFICE: 301 West Beauregard Avenue, Suite 202, San Angelo, Texas 76903-6326, 
(915) 655-9479. 
(16) COMPANY: ZTT Minerals, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0620-IHW-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 41707 and Permit Number HW-50360; 
LOCATION: Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: steel mill dust 
reclamation; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.335.112(a)(2), 40 CFR sec.264.35, and 
Permit Number HW-50360, Provision VI(B)(2), by failing to maintain aisle space 
in waste storage building numbers 100, 400, 500, and 800; and 30 TAC sec.335.4 
and the Code, sec.26.121, by discharging electric arc furnace dust (K061) 
outside of building number 200, K061 waste outside building number 400 
underneath piping that feeds the pelletizer, and ferro-lime waste to surface 
soils around building numbers 100 and 500; PENALTY: $10,600; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Sabelyn Pussman, (512) 239-6061; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger 
Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7807, (254) 751-0335. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715493
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 18, 1997

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative 
Enforcement Actions November 19, 1997
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) Staff 
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed 
Orders (AOs) under Texas Water Code, sec.7.075. Section 7.705 requires that 
before the TNRCC may approve these AOs, the TNRCC shall allow the public an 
opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 7.075 
requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the 
Texas Register not later than the 30th day before the date on which the public 
comment period closes, which in this case is December 28, 1997. Section 7.075 
also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and 
that the TNRCC may withdraw or hold approval of an AO if a comment discloses 
facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, 
or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the 
TNRCC's Orders and permits issued under the TNRCC's regulatory authority. 
Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if 
those changes are made in response to written comments. 
A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both 
the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd 
Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office 
listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the 
attorney designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087 
Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 1997. 
Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 
239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the 
comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.7.075 provides that 
comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing. 
(1) COMPANY: American Ecology Environmental Service Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 
96-1533-MLM-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: (AIR) SK-0057-E; LOCATION: Winona, Smith County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: commercial waste treatment, storage, and disposal 
facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.335.2(b) by commingling incompatible 
wastes; 30 TAC sec.116.115 by failing to maintain records; 30 TAC sec.116.115 
and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sec.264.1035(b)(4)(ii) and (c)(3) and 
sec.264.1064(e) by failing to maintain records for its closed vent system; 30 
TAC sec.116.115 and 40 CFR sec.264.1035(c)(2) and sec.264.1033(f)(1) by failing 
to properly install a flow indicator which met the required criteria and to 
record information pertaining to the flow indicator; 30 TAC sec.116.115 by 
failing to monitor the backup Carbon Adsorption System and the backup Scrubber 
System during Thermal Oxidizer downtime; 30 TAC sec.116.115 and sec.116.116(a) 
and Texas Health and Safety Code (the Code), sec.382.085(a) and (b) by pumping 
storm water into Tank T-127 while the Thermal Oxidizer was off-line; 30 TAC 
sec.116.115 and the Code, sec.382.085(a) and (b) by failing to maintain complete 
leak check records and failing to maintain records for each specific emission 
point; 30 TAC sec.116.115 by processing a waste stream which contained inorganic 
compounds exceeding permitted concentrations; 30 TAC sec.116.115 and 
sec.116.116(a) by failing to operate Tanks T-201, T-202, T-203, and T-204 as 
pressure vessels; 30 TAC sec.116.115 by allowing its Thermal Oxidizer System to 
fail to achieve a 98% Destruction and Removal Efficiency; and 30 TAC sec.116.115 
by processing totes containing Tier 2 and Tier 3 chemicals after 8:00 p.m. and 
before 8:00 a.m.; PENALTY: 71,700; STAFF ATTORNEY: Bill Ballard, Litigation 
Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3420; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, 
Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100. 
(2) COMPANY: Ranger Excavating, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0226-AIR-E; 
ACCOUNT NUMBER: TH-0646-D; LOCATION: Austin, Travis County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: construction site; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.101.4 and the Code, 
sec.382.085(a) and (b) by causing nuisance-level dust emissions to emanate from 
the site; PENALTY: $6,000; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kara Salmanson, Litigation Support 
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-1738; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend, Suite 150, 
Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-3795. 
(3) COMPANY: Robert S. Hough dba Tire Disposal of El Paso; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-
0790-MSW-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: Muncipal Solid Waste Registration Numbers 26000, 
44137, and 79026; LOCATION: Canutillo, El Paso, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: waste 
tire storage facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.330.814 by failing to place 
his name, place of business, and TNRCC registration number on vehicles used to 
transport whole used or scrap tires; 30 TAC sec.330.835(b)(2)(A) by allowing a 
whole used or shredded tire pile at the facility to exceed 15 feet in height and 
8,000 square feet in size; 30 TAC sec.330.835(b)(3) by storing whole used or 
scrap tires in the designated setback area of the facility; 30 TAC 
sec.330.835(b)(4) by failing to shred whole used or scrap tires stored at the 
facility within 90 days; 30 TAC sec.330.835(b)(5) by failing to maintain a 20-
foot distance between tire piles at the facility and failing to maintain 
unobstructed fire lanes; 30 TAC sec.330.835(b)(6) by failing to maintain 
adequate security at the facility; 30 TAC sec.330.835(b)(7) by failing to 
maintain an adequate fire protection system at the facility; 30 TAC 
sec.330.835(b)(8) by failing to maintain adequate fire extinguishers at 
appropriate locations throughout the facility; 30 TAC sec.330.835(b)(10) by 
failing to conspicuously display the name of the facility on an appropriate sign 
at the entrance of the facility; 30 TAC sec.330.835(d)(1)(B) by failing to 
maintain a copy of the registration, site layout plan, site operating plan, and 
the commission's current rules on-site; 30 TAC sec.330.835(d)(2)(F) by failing 
to maintain a daily log and other records on-site; 30 TAC sec.330.885(c) by 
failing to maintain adequate financial assurance; 30 TAC sec.330.872(e)(6) by 
failing to comply with the requirements of the Waste Tire Recycling Fund (WTRF) 
by failing to submit reimbursement request on a payment voucher to the executive 
director, for processing eligible tires or tire pieces; and 30 TAC 
sec.330.871(b)(8) by failing to comply with the requirements for participation 
in the WTRF program; PENALTY: $89,680; STAFF ATTORNEY: Mary Risner, Litigation 
Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-6224; REGIONAL OFFICE: 7500 Viscount 
Boulevard, Suite 147, El Paso, Texas 79925-5633, (915) 778-9634. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715579
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 19, 1997

Notice Of Receipt Of Application And Declaration Of Administrative Completeness 
For Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility 
APPLICATION BY BELL PROCESSING, Proposed Permit Amendment Number MSW1571-A, to 
authorize an amendment for horizontal expansion to a Type I municipal solid 
waste management facility permit. The facility is to daily receive approximately 
75 tons of solid waste. The proposed site covers approximately 256.49 acres of 
land. The site is located approximately one-third mile south of the western 
limit of Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas. The landfill entrance is located at 
the intersection of Smith Road and Johnson Road. 
If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in 
writing. You must state (1) your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; 
(2) the application number, TNRCC docket number or other recognizable reference 
to the application; (3) the statement I/we request an evidentiary public 
hearing; (4) a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would 
be adversely affected by the granting of the application; and (5) a description 
of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations.
Requests for a public hearing or questions concerning procedures should be 
submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's Office, Park 35 TNRCC Complex, 
Building F, Room 1101, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Mail Code 
105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711. Individual members of the public who 
wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, or to inquire 
about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, should call the 
TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715526
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 18, 1997

Public Notice Request for Nominations to Appoint Two Individuals to the Waste 
Reduction Advisory Committee
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is soliciting 
nominations to fill two (2) of the thirteen (13) positions of the Waste 
Reduction Advisory Committee. One (1) term is for a representative from the 
regulated community and one (1) term is for a small business ex officio 
representative. TNRCC Commissioners, at an Agenda, will appoint these two (2) 
advisory committee members to terms which will expire on August 31, 2001.  
The Waste Reduction Advisory Committee (WRAC) was established by the 71st Texas 
Legislature in 1989 under the Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 361.0215 to 
advise the Commission on matters dealing with pollution prevention and waste 
reduction programs. The WRAC has been instrumental in creating a nationally 
recognized state pollution prevention program, including the development and 
monitoring of the Waste Reduction Policy Act of 1991, and voluntary 
environmental programs such as CLEAN TEXAS 2000. The WRAC helped establish the 
Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence, and is working to promote 
regulatory integration of pollution prevention into existing and future 
regulatory programs. The WRAC is composed of nine official members who offer a 
balanced representation of environmental and public interest groups and the 
regulated community. The four ex officio positions were established by the 
Commission in 1992 and 1995 to provide additional participation from local and 
regional government and state legislators. The regional government ex officio 
position is being redesignated to a small business ex officio position to 
accommodate changed representation requirements of the committee. 
The WRAC advises the commission on various activities including: the appropriate 
organization of state agencies and the financial and technical resources 
required to aid the state in its efforts to promote waste reduction and 
minimization; the development of public awareness programs on household 
hazardous waste programs; and the provision of technical assistance to local 
governments for development of waste management strategies. The WRAC also 
reviews and evaluates pollution prevention programs to assist in effective 
implementation of the state's waste management hierarchy. 
The WRAC operates under the requirements of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 
30, Part I, Chapter 5, entitled Advisory Committees. The WRAC meets a minimum of 
four times per year and as needed. Members may not miss three consecutive 
regularly scheduled meetings or more than half of all the regularly scheduled 
meetings in a one-year period. The meetings usually last one full day and are 
held at the TNRCC in Austin, Texas. Members are not reimbursed for expenses 
incurred to attend meetings and do not receive financial compensation. The WRAC 
must report in writing to the TNRCC Commission a minimum of once per year, 
unless otherwise directed. 
The TNRCC Commissioners issued a resolution (Docket No. 97-0707-RES) on October 
9, 1997 to invite nominations for the following two (2) positions. Each 
nomination should include a biographical summary which includes the individual's 
experience and qualifications and an agreement to serve on the committee. Please 
submit nomination(s) for the following vacancies to maintain a balanced 
representation on the WRAC: 
(1) One (1) representative from the regulated community; and  
(2) One (1) representative from the small business community. 
Written nominations must be received in the TNRCC Office of Pollution Prevention 
and Recycling by 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 1997. Nominations should be directed 
to: Ken Zarker, Office of Pollution Prevention and Recycling (MC 112), TNRCC, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, E-mail to kazarker@tnrcc.state.tx.us 
or fax to (512) 239-3165. Questions regarding the Waste Reduction Advisory 
Committee can be directed to Mr. Zarker at (512) 239-3145. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715548
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 19, 1997

Public Notice of Amended Remedy Selection
The Executive Director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has 
issued a public notice of the amended selection of a remedy for the Precision 
Machine and Supply State Superfund Site, a site which constitutes an imminent 
and substantial endangerment due to a release or threatened release of hazardous 
substances into the environment. The public notice was published in the November 
28, 1997, edition of the Odessa American. 
In accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.sec.335.349(a), 
concerning requirements for the remedial action and the Texas Health and Safety 
Code, Chapter 361.187 Solid Waste Disposal Act as Amended by House Bill 2776, 
75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, concerning the proposed remedial 
action, a public meeting regarding the amended proposed remedy for the Precision 
Machine and Supply site must be held no earlier than 30 days after publishing a 
notice in the Texas Register and a local newspaper of general circulation in the 
county in which the facility is located. The public meeting is scheduled for 
Thursday, at 7:00 p.m., January 8, 1998, at the Ector County Library, Rotary 
Room, 321 West 5th Street, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. The public meeting will 
be legislative in nature and is not a contested case hearing under the Texas 
Government Code, Chapter 2001. The site for which the remedy is being amended is 
the Precision Machine and Supply site, originally placed on the State Superfund 
list in the January 22, 1988, issue of the Texas Register (13 TexReg 427). 
Precision Machine and Supply is located 500 West Olive, Odessa, Ector County, 
Texas. The site was operated from 1952 until 1980 as a machine and chrome-
plating shop.
A remedial investigation to determine the nature and extent of the contamination 
was conducted during three phases from February 1992 through October 1995. The 
results indicated that chromium and lead contamination exists at the site at 
levels which may threaten human health and the environment. A baseline risk 
assessment concluded that further action was needed to eliminate potential 
imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and the environment from 
chromium and lead contamination at the site. A feasibility study (FS) was 
prepared that screened and evaluated technologies that could be used to 
remediate the site. The FS developed six alternatives for surface soils and 
subsurface soils, and developed six alternatives for groundwater.
The TNRCC proposed excavation, stabilization, and off-site disposal of soils 
contaminated above the action levels and the installation of a groundwater 
recovery and treatment system for the shallow aquifer and the upper portion of 
the deep aquifer. These remedies were originally proposed in the May 31, 1996 
edition of the Odessa American and in the May 31,1996, issue of the Texas 
Register (21 TexReg 4911). A public meeting was held in Odessa, Texas on July 
16, 1996, regarding the proposed remedies. The amended remedy proposed will 
change the action level for lead in soil from 400 mg/kg to 500 mg\kg. This 
change is proposed to ensure that the action levels at the Precision Machine 
site are consistent with TNRCC agency policy regarding lead cleanup standards. 
This level is protective for ingestion and skin contact as well as for 
groundwater protection . The change is not expected to significantly change the 
amount of soil removed from the facility because the controlling factor for soil 
removal at the Precision Machine site is usually the chromium level. 
The amended remedy proposed will also change the action level for chromium in 
soil. Texas Natural Resouce Conservation is now proposing an action level of 60 
mg/kg for the total chromium in soil, instead of the original action level of 60 
mg/kg for total chromium and/or 5.3 mg/kg for hexavalent chromium. This proposed 
action level will be protective of groundwater and will provide lower analytical 
cost to the state. 
The public comment period will begin November 21, 1997, and end at the 
completion of the public meeting on January 8, 1998. Written comments concerning 
the amended remedial action may be submitted to Mr. Ashby McMullan, Project 
Manager, Superfund Engineering Section, MC 144, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
A portion of the public records for this site are available for public review 
during regular business hours at the Ector County Library, 321 West 5th Street, 
Odessa, Ector County, Texas or at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building D, North entrance, Room 190, Austin, 
Texas 78753, (512) 239-2927. Copying of file information is subject to payment 
of a fee. For further information, please call: (800) 633-9363. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715549
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Request for Proposal-Project HARRT II
Under the Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 40 and pursuant to a federal award 
for adoption opportunities services, the Texas Department of Protective and 
Regulatory Services (PRS) is pleased to request the submission of proposals for 
recruiting, training, and providing respite care and related services necessary 
to implement Project HAART II - "Helping Achieve Adoption Respite Together". 
These services will be provided in either Health and Human Services Region 07 
(Austin) or 08 (San Antonio). The selection of a project site by PRS will be 
based upon the strengths of the proposals submitted and the final selection of a 
contractor under this RFP. 
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Recruiting and training respite care providers, 
providing and purchasing an array of in-home and out-of-home respite care, and 
supplying other related support services designed to increase respite care 
options for PRS affiliated adoptive families. 
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Eligible applicants are public or private, profit or 
nonprofit agencies and individuals who have demonstrated knowledge, competence, 
and qualifications in developing and implementing health and human services to 
include 1) recruiting and training human services providers, 2) providing 
respite care for families and children (especially with special needs) and 3) 
supplying other related support services. Historically Underutilized Businesses 
who meet these requirements are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: The last date that offers and modifications 
of offers will be received is January 5, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. PRS shall be the 
sole and final arbitrator of when offers are received based on a post mark prior 
to the closing date or a PRS log of hand delivery of offers before or on the 
closing date.
NECESSARY CREDENTIALS: A panel of PRS program management and administrative 
staff will assess offers and determine if potential contractors have (1) 
provided ample service description, (2) demonstrated relevant prior experience 
of organization and of key assigned staff, including proven ability to build 
upon and coordinate with health and human services agencies in recruiting and 
training respite care providers and in supplying respite care and support to 
special needs clients, and (3) made an offer of reasonable costs. These 
credentials will be necessary for Project HAART II.
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: The amount of the award for these services shall not exceed 
$93,000.00 during the period of Federal Fiscal Year 1998 (1/98 through 9/98). 
Additional funds may be made available to continue this project during Federal 
Fiscal Years 1998 through 1999. Funding is dependent upon available federal 
appropriations, under the federal grant for Project "HAART II - Helping Achieve 
Adoption Respite Together". PRS reserves the absolute right to reject any and 
all offers received in response to this notice of request for proposals, and to 
amend, suspend, or cancel this notice in whole or in part if it is deemed in 
PRS' best interest. 
CONTACT PERSON: Requests for Proposal (RFP) packets may be obtained by writing 
or calling the assigned PRS Purchasing Officer as follows: Texas Department of 
Protective and Regulatory Services, Attention: Deborah Williams, PRS Purchased 
Services E-559, Winters Building, 701 West 51st St., P.O. Box 149030, Austin, 
Texas 78714-9030 (78751), (512) 438-3862. Official replies to inquiries will be 
in writing only from the designated PRS personnel.
NOTICE OF CONFERENCE: An Offeror's Conference will be held on December 3, 1997, 
Wednesday, at the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, 
Winters Building, Room 103, West Towers, 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas 
78751. Please attend this conference to find out more about this opportunity to 
provide respite care and related services for adoptive families in Texas.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715512
C. Ed Davis
Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Filed: November 18, 1997

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notice of Application for Approval of Certain Depreciation Rates
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas an application on November 6, 1997, for approval of certain 
depreciation rates pursuant to sec.sec.52.002, 52.003, 52.252, and 53.056, of 
the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA), 75th Leg., R.S. ch. 166, sec.1, 1997 
Tex. Sess. Law Serv. 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Public Utility Code 
Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063). A summary of the application follows. 
Docket Title and Number: Application of Cameron Telephone Company for an 
Increase in Certain Depreciation Rates, Docket Number 18291 before the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas. 
The Application: In Docket Number 18291, Cameron Telephone Company requests 
approval to increase certain deprecation rates to receive full capital recovery 
of the following accounts: digital electronic switching equipment, circuit 
equipment, buried cable-metallic, and buried cable-fiber. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on or 
before December 15, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text 
telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 13, 1997.
TRD-9715326
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 13, 1997

Notice of Application for Approval of Special Amortization
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas an application on November 10, 1997, for approval of special 
amortization for equipment included in the GTE retired plant pursuant to 
sec.sec.52.002, 52.003, 52.252, and 53.056, of the Public Utility Regulatory Act 
(PURA), 75th Leg., R.S. ch. 166, sec.1, 1997 Tex Ses Law Serv. 713 (Vernon) (to 
be codified at sec.sec.11.001-63.063). A summary of the application follows. 
Docket Title and Number: Application of Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, 
Inc. for Approval of Special Amortization, Docket Number 18346 before the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas. 
The Application: In Docket Number 18346, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, 
Inc. requests approval for special amortization of equipment included in a 
purchased GTE plant to be retired. The equipment includes: radio facilities, 
analog circuit equipment, digital circuit equipment, other term equipment, 
poles, poles-tower, aerial cable-metallic, underground cable-metallic, buried 
cable-metallic, aerial wire, and conduit. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on or 
before December 18, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text 
telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715483
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 17, 1997

Notice of Application for Service Provider Certification of Operating Authority
Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas an application on November 12, 1997, for a service provider certificate 
of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.sec.54.154-54.159 of the Public 
Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Reach Direct, Inc. for a Service 
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 18350 before the 
Public Utility Commission of Texas. 
Applicant intends to provide local exchange service to residential and business 
customers through the resale of the services provided by existing facilities 
based local exchange carriers 
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the geographic regions 
currently served by the following incumbent local exchange companies: in the 
geographic areas of the state of Texas currently served by Southwestern Bell 
Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., Central Telephone Company of Texas, 
United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., Sugar Land Telephone Company, and 
Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later 
than December 3, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text 
telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715395
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 14, 1997

Notices of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 
sec.23.27
Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Substantive Rule sec.23.27 for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for IBM in Farmers 
Branch, Texas. 
Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 
a New PLEXAR-Custom Service for IBM in Farmers Branch, Texas, Pursuant to Public 
Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 18347. 
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for 
a new PLEXAR-Custom service for IBM in Farmers Branch, Texas. The geographic 
service market for this specific service is the Dallas local access and 
transport area. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-
3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 13, 1997.
TRD-9715325
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 13, 1997

Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Substantive Rule sec.23.27 for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Whataburger in 
Corpus Christi, Texas.
Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 
a New PLEXAR-Custom Service for Whataburger in Corpus Christi, Texas, Pursuant 
to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 
18359. 
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for 
a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Whataburger in Corpus Christi, Texas. The 
geographic service market for this specific service is the Corpus Christi local 
access and transport area. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-
3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715396
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 14, 1997

Public Notice Amendment to Interconnection Agreements
On October 27, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Capital 
Telecommunications, Inc., (Capital Telecom), collectively referred to as 
applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an amendment to an 
existing interconnection agreement under sec.252(i) of the federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, 
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA), the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, 
sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas 
Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). Pursuant to Public Utility 
Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.341 the joint application has been dedocketed 
and redesignated as Project Number 18168. The joint application and the 
underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.341, the commission 
must act to approve the amendment to the interconnection agreement within 35 
days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested such 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the 
interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on 
the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's 
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of 
the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Project Number 18168. 
As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public 
hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, 
shall be filed by December 8, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, 
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint 
application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding 
officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The 
commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and 
establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of 
evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The 
commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments 
are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing.
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Project 
Number 18168. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715478
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 17, 1997

Public Notices of Interconnection Agreements
On November 6, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Teligent, LLC, 
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval 
of an interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 
1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in 
scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session 
Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket 
Number 18310. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement 
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, 
Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18310. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 10, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18310. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715397
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 14, 1997

On November 12, 1997, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., d/b/a/ Sprint and 
Central Telephone Company of Texas d/b/a Sprint and Caprock Communications 
Corporation, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application 
for approval of resale agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 
1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in 
scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session 
Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket 
Number 18353. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement 
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, 
Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18353. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 16, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18353. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715398
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 14, 1997

On November 12, 1997, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., d/b/a/ Sprint and 
Central Telephone Company of Texas d/b/a Sprint and BasicPhone, Inc., 
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval 
of resale agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law 
Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 
and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th 
Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 
(Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063) 
(PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 18354. The joint 
application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for 
public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18354. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 16, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18354. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715399
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 14, 1997

On November 13, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Quintelco, Inc., 
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval 
of an interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 
1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in 
scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session 
Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.001-63.063)(PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket 
Number 18361. The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement 
are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, 
Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18361. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 18, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18361. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715392
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 14, 1997

On October 30, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and USA Exchange, LLC 
d/b/a Omniplex Communications Group, collectively referred to as applicants, 
filed a joint application for approval of an amendment to an existing 
interconnection agreement under sec.252(i) of the federal Telecommunications Act 
of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in 
scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) (FTA), the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session 
Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.000-63.063) (PURA). Pursuant to Public Utility Commission. Procedural 
Rule sec.22.341 the joint application has been dedocketed and redesignated as 
Project Number 18193. The joint application and the underlying interconnection 
agreement are available for public inspection at the commission's offices in 
Austin, Texas. 
Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.341, the commission 
must act to approve the amendment to the interconnection agreement within 35 
days after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested such 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the amendment to the 
interconnection agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on 
the joint application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's 
filing clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of 
the applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Project Number 18193. 
As a part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public 
hearing be conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, 
shall be filed by December 8, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, 
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint 
application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding 
officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The 
commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and 
establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of 
evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The 
commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments 
are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Project 
Number 18193. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715482
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 17, 1997

On October 28, 1997, GTE Southwest, Inc. and IWL Communications, Inc., 
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval 
of an interconnection agreement under sec.252(i) of the federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, 
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA), the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, 
sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas 
Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.000-63.063) (PURA). Pursuant to Public Utility 
Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.342 the joint application has been dedocketed 
and redesignated Project Number 18177. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested such review of 
this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Project Number 18177. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 8, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, 
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint 
application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding 
officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The 
commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and 
establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of 
evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The 
commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments 
are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Project 
Number 18177. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715481
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 17, 1997

On October 28, 1997, GTE Southwest, Inc. and Golden Harbor of Texas, Inc., 
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval 
of an interconnection agreement under sec.252(i) of the federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, 
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA), the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, 
sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas 
Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). Pursuant to Public Utility 
Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.342 the joint application has been dedocketed 
and redesignated Project Number 18176. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested such review of 
this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Project Number 18176. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 8, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, 
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint 
application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding 
officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The 
commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and 
establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of 
evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The 
commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments 
are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Project 
Number 18176. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715480
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 17, 1997

On October 27, 1997, GTE Southwest, Inc., and USLD Communications, Inc., 
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval 
of an interconnection agreement under sec.252(i) of the federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, 
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA), the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, 
sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 (Vernon) (to be codified at Texas 
Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063) (PURA). Pursuant to Public Utility 
Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.342 the joint application has been dedocketed 
and redesignated Project Number 18170. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The commission must act to approve the interconnection agreement within 35 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested such review of 
this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Project Number 18170. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 8, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will issue a notice of approval, 
denial, or determine whether to conduct further proceedings concerning the joint 
application. The commission shall have the authority given to a presiding 
officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The 
commission may identify issues raised by the joint application and comments and 
establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the submission of 
evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral argument. The 
commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who file comments 
are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this project or who wish to comment on the joint 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Project 
Number 18170. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 17, 1997.
TRD-9715479
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 17, 1997

On November 12, 1997, United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc., d/b/a/ Sprint and 
Central Telephone Company of Texas d/b/a Sprint and Diamond Telco, collectively 
referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of resale 
agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 
104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 
United States Code)(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th 
Legislature, R.S. chapter 166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 713 
(Vernon) (to be codified at Texas Utility Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-
63.063)(PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 18355. 
The joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available 
for public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18355. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by December 16, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18355. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715391
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 14, 1997

Public Notice of Petition for Declaration Order
Notice is hereby given of a petition for a declaratory order filed by Clear Lake 
Cogeneration Limited Partnership (Clear Lake) on October 7, 1997. The Public 
Utility Commission of Texas (commission) is authorized to issue a declaratory 
order upon request by a party, pursuant to sec.sec.11.003(12), 14.001 and 14.051 
of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, 75th Legislature, Regular Session, chapter 
166, sec.1, 1997 Texas Session Law Service 717, 732, 733 (Vernon) (to be 
codified at Texas Utilities Code Annotated sec.sec.11.003, 14.001 and 14.052) 
(PURA). Clear Lake has requested that the commission interpret its new 
transmission rules as applied to the agreement between Clear Lake and Texas-New 
Mexico Power Company (TNMP), and declare that TNMP's calculation of "wheeling 
costs" and "losses" is in error and should not be deducted from payments to 
Clear Lake under the agreement. The petition has been designated Docket Number 
18078, Petition of Clear Lake Cogeneration Limited Partnership for Declaratory 
Order Against Texas-New Mexico Power Company, and is available for public 
inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
Persons who wish to intervene and/or comment upon this proceeding shall contact 
the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 
13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, by December 12, 1997. Persons with questions 
about the proceeding may contact Marianne Carroll, Carroll & Gross, 701 Brazos, 
Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78701. 
Persons with questions about this docket may also contact the commission's 
Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech impaired 
individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 18078. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715511
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: November 18, 1997

Railroad Commission of Texas
Correction of Error
The Railroad Commission of Texas proposed new 16 TAC sec.7.74. The rule appeared 
in the November 7, 1997, issue of the Texas Register, (22 TexReg 10875). 
On page 10876, sigblock, the earliest possible date of adoption date was 
incorrectly printed as "December 11, 1997" it should read "December 8, 1997".

Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Request for Proposals for Consumer Stipends 
The Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities announces the 
availability of funds to be awarded by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission on 
its behalf to provide stipends to enable individuals with developmental 
disabilities and their family members to attend established in-state 
professional or informational conferences, workshops and meetings in order to 
promote consumer empowerment and involvement in activities that enhance 
independence, productivity and community integration for people with 
developmental disabilities. 
Stipend recipients are limited to Texas residents who are not eligible for 
travel reimbursement from an organization of which they are an employee or 
member. It is expected that the sponsoring agency/organization share the direct 
financial support for participants in addition to the Council's stipends. These 
funds will be awarded by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission as the designated 
agency for the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities. Requests 
for funds must be made by the agency/organization sponsoring the event. Requests 
will be considered only for in-state events. For the application materials that 
includes the full request for proposals, please submit a written request to: 
Lester Sanders, Grants Management Director, Texas Planning Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751-2399 
(512) 424-4084. Questions or concerns may also be addressed to Mr. Sanders. 
Deadline. Requests for funding must be submitted to the above mentioned address 
at least 120 days in advance of the starting date of the event for which 
stipends are requested.  
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 18, 1997.
TRD-9715522
Charles Schiesser
Chief of Staff
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Filed: November 18, 1997

Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Requests For Offer
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is requesting offers from Qualified 
Information System Vendors who specialize in the sale of high speed microfiche 
scanners. The scanners are to be used to convert the current jacketed microfiche 
backfile, which consists of approximately 30 million images, to multi-layered 
TIFF images within 18 months. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is seeking 
Qualified Information System Vendors to provide solutions and equipment for the 
conversion of its backfile. 
Copies of the Request for Offer may be obtained from David Peterson, Teacher 
Retirement System of Texas, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 370-
0592, ext. 6281. The deadline for responding to the Request for Offer is 5:00 
p.m., December 30, 1997. 
In evaluating the offers, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas will consider 
items it deems relevant which includes but is not limited to the following: 
number of scanned images per day; purchase price; support and maintenance plans; 
ability to interface with current equipment; ease of network integration; image 
quality and the applicable provisions of sec.sec.2155.074, 2155.075 and 2157.003 
of Title 10, Government Code. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715590
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Filed: November 19, 1997

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is requesting offers from Qualified 
Information System Vendors to perform a large scale backfile conversion. The 
Teacher Retirement System of Texas seeks to have the current jacketed microfiche 
backfile, which consists of approximately 30 million images, converted to multi-
layered TIFF images within 18 months. 
Copies of the Request for Offer may be obtained from David Peterson, Teacher 
Retirement System of Texas, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 370-
0592, Ext. 6281. The deadline for responding to the Request for Offer is 5:00 
p.m., December 30, 1997. 
In evaluating the Offers, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas will consider 
items it deems relevant which include but are not limited to the following: 
purchase price; ability to meet requirements; support and maintenance plans; 
ability to interface with current equipment; number of images scanned a day; 
image quality; and the applicable provisions of sec.sec.2155.074, 2155.075, and 
2157.003 of Title 10, Government Code. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715591
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Department of Transportation
Request for Proposal
Notice of Invitation: The Fort Worth District of the Texas Department of 
Transportation (TxDOT) intends to enter into two non-project specific contracts 
with professional surveyors, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, 
Subchapter A to provide the following services.
Contract Numbers 02-8XXP1001 and 02-8XXP1002: To perform right of way/boundary, 
preliminary, design and construction surveys, within the nine county region of 
the Fort Worth District, and to be GeoPak or Microstation compatible. The 
contracts will run for three years and will be issued on an as-needed basis by 
work order. 
Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to 
submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (817) 370-6566, or by mail delivery 
to TxDOT, Fort Worth District, Attention: Michael Szurgot, P. O. Box 6868, Fort 
Worth, Texas 76115-0868 or by hand delivery to 2501 Southwest Loop, Fort Worth, 
Texas. Letters of interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 
15, 1997. A brief statement of general information, qualifications, Historically 
Underutilized Business (HUB) status, and location of your firm will be needed. 
Upon receipt of the letter of interest, a Request for Proposal packet will be 
issued with further details. The goal for HUB participation for the work to be 
performed under these contracts is 20% of the contract amount. 
Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for contract numbers 02-8XXP1001 and 02-
8XXP1002 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 1998, at the 
previously mentioned TxDOT, Fort Worth District address. 
Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of 
invitation should be addressed to Michael Szurgot at (817) 370-6587 or fax (817) 
370-6566. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715559
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Water Development Board
Second Draft SB 1 Guidance Documents and Regional Designations
The Texas Water Development Board invites public comment on its second draft 
delineation of regional planning areas and of its second draft of guidance 
relating to the state water plan, regional water plans, and use of research and 
planning funds for regional water planning. This draft guidance is the second 
draft of what will become board rules for these areas. The rules are being 
developed to fulfill the requirements of Senate Bill 1, 75th Texas Legislature, 
which established a new water planning process for the state. The drafts may be 
obtained on the Internet at "http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/www/twdb/sb1_hp.html", 
by calling the Texas Water Development Board at (512) 475-2057, or writing to 
Diane Burr, Texas Water Development Board, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711. 
Please submit comments to Carolyn Brittin at the above address or by fax at 
(512) 463-9893 by December 3, 1997. 
After reviewing this second round of comments, staff will seek board approval 
December 11, 1997, to publish rules for proposed adoption in the Texas Register. 
The guidance documents: describe the process by which the board designates 
regional planning groups and by which the regional planning groups will develop 
regional water plans, including guidelines for consideration of the existing 
regional planning efforts and the format in which information is to be presented 
in the regional plans; how the regional plans are integrated into a state water 
plan; and guidance principles for the state water plan, with which regional 
plans are to be consistent. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715535
Suzanne Schwartz
General Counsel
Texas Water Development Board
Filed: November 19, 1997

Texas Workforce Commission
Program Year 1997 Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Performance Standards and 
5% Incentive Grant System
As authorized by the Texas Labor Code sec.301.061 and sec.302.021, and pursuant 
to state Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Rules 40 TAC sec.805.161, 
sec.805.162, and sec.805.163, the Texas Workforce Commission (the Commission) 
provides notice of the Program Year 1997 Performance Standards and 5% Incentive 
Grant System for Title IIA and IIC JTPA programs. As a general State policy, 
PY98 five percent incentive funds will be used to award incentive grants to 
Service Delivery Areas(SDAs)/Boards based on PY97 performance against DOL and 
State standards established for JTPA Title IIA and Title IIC programs. To ensure 
the development of JTPA programs as performance-driven systems, 67% of the 
State's 5% incentive funds will be primarily awarded to Service Delivery 
Areas/Boards on the basis of their exceeding minimum performance levels of the 
following Department of Labor (DOL) performance standards:
(1) Adult follow-up employment rate, 
(2) Adult follow-up weekly earnings, 
(3) Adult welfare follow-up employment rate, 
(4) Adult welfare follow-up weekly earnings, 
(5) Youth entered employment rate; and 
(6) Youth employability enhancement rate. 
The Governor has approved deleting the following federally recommended measures. 
However, the following measures will continue to be tracked as quality 
indicators: 
(1) Model Out-of-School Youth programs having a demonstrated record of success 
and serving more than the minimum required percentage of out-of-school youth, 
(2) Adult Employer-Assisted Benefits Rate; and 
(3) Adult High Wage Placements. 
The Governor has approved the following State performance standard: 
Service to Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training (JOBS)/Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants. 
The minimum performance levels are: 
For DOL performance standards, the minimum performance level shall be the 
adjusted 50th percentile of national performance. SDAs with actual performance 
between the adjusted 50th percentile of national performance and the lower 
confidence interval inclusive shall be considered to have met but not exceeded 
the standard. (See Table 1). 
For serving JOBS/TANF participants, the minimum qualifying performance levels 
are twice the incident of JOBS/TANF participants in the poverty population, and 
serving AFDC recipients at rates at least as high as their incidence in the 
eligible poverty population. The percentage of JOBS/TANF participants served 
shall be calculated as the number of terminees (adult and youth) who were 
JOBS/TANF participants expressed as a percentage of all terminees. 
Allocation of Five Percent (5%) Incentive Funds 
No less than 67% of the funds available under Section 202(c)(3)(A) of the Job 
Training Partnership Act will be used for granting incentive awards to 
Boards/PICs exceeding required standards as set forth in the Commission's 
Incentives Policy. Up to 33% of the funds available may be used for capacity 
building and technical assistance activities. 
If the incentive awards total is less than the total amount allocated for 
incentives, the balance will be prorated by award share, as additional incentive 
grant funds, to those Boards/PICs eligible for an incentive award. Total 
incentive awards will not exceed the total amount allocated for incentives (not 
less than 67% of the Title IIA and IIC 5% allocation). Not more than 25% of the 
total incentive funds distributed will be for State standards.
Eligibility/Special Restrictions 
If less than 65% of an SDAs Title IIA participants are hard-to-serve, as defined 
by DOL, the SDA will be ineligible for incentive grants based on performance 
during PY97. If less than 65% of an SDAs Title IIC participants are hard-to-
serve, as defined by DOL, the SDA will be ineligible for incentive grants based 
on performance during PY97. 
If an SDA fails two or more of the six DOL performance Standards it will 
ineligible for incentive grants based on performance during that year. A 
Board/PIC must exceed both the Adult Welfare Follow-up Employment Rate and the 
Adult Welfare Follow-up Weekly Earnings to be eligible for any incentive grant. 
Weighting 
For PY97, the following seven performance criteria are weighted/ranked as 
follows: 
Adult follow-up employment rate - 10% 
Adult follow-up weekly earnings - 10% 
Adult welfare follow-up employment rate - 25% 
Adult welfare follow-up weekly earnings - 25% 
Youth entered employment rate - 10% 
Youth employability enhancement rate - 10% 
Serving JOBS/TANF participants at rates exceeding incidence in eligible 
population - 10% 
Distribution Mechanism 
For the DOL performance standards and serving JOBS/TANF participants standard, 
two funding tiers will be included in the PY97 policy, allowing SDAs/Boards the 
opportunity to increase their incentive award for higher performance levels. 
For the DOL performance standards and serving JOBS/TANF participants standard, 
40% and 60% of the five percent incentive funds will be allocated to Tiers I and 
II, respectively. 
To qualify for funds in a given tier, the DOL performance standards must be 
exceeded by the following required performance levels: 
Tier I: Above the adjusted 500th percentile of national performance. 
Tier II: Above the adjusted 65th percentile of national performance. 
The degree by which the serving JOBS/TANF participant's standard must be 
exceeded to qualify for funds in a given tier is as follows: 
Tier I: Serving JOBS/TANF participants at rates greater than twice their 
incidence in the eligible poverty population. 
Tier II: Serving JOBS/TANF participants at rates greater than three times their 
incidence in the eligible poverty population. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 1997.
TRD-9715555
J. Randel (Jerry) Hill
General Counsel
Texas Workforce Commission
Filed: November 19, 1997

Program Year 1997 JTPA Title III Performance Standards and Goals 
As authorized by the Texas Labor Code sec.301.061 and sec.302.021, and pursuant 
to state Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Rules 40 TAC sec.805.161, and 
sec.805.162, the Texas Workforce Commission (the Commission) provides notice of 
the Program Year 1997 Performance Standards and Goals for Title III JTPA 
programs. 
Section 106 of the JTPA directs the Secretary of Labor to establish performance 
standards for dislocated worker programs. For Program Year 1997, the Secretary's 
standard for Title III is the Entered Employment Rate. Governors have the option 
of setting a measure for average wage at placement. The State of Texas adopted 
this wage goal as well as one additional performance measure. 
The performance measures for the Title III program are as follows: 
Entered Employment Rate Standard - Total number of individuals who entered 
employment at termination, excluding those who were recalled or retained by the 
original employer after receipt of a layoff notice, divided by the total 
terminations excluding those who were recalled or retained by the original 
employer after receipt of a layoff notice. The departure point is 72%. 
Average Wage at Placement Goal - Average hourly wage for all participants 
placed. The departure point is $9.40. 
Employment Rate at Follow-up Goal - The number of follow-up survey respondents 
who were employed during the 13th week after termination divided by the total 
number of respondents. The departure point is 78%. 
Additionally, the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness 
retains the Minimum Expenditure Level of 85%. Substate areas (SSAs) must expend 
at least 85% of their annual allocation to avoid deobligation of funds. 
For further information, please call Shu-Ching Chen: (512) 463-2661. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 14, 1997.
TRD-9715367
J. Randel (Jerry) Hill
General Counsel
Texas Workforce Commission
Filed: November 14, 1997

Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend
Request For Proposals (RFP)
The Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend ("the Board"), which 
currently administers Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and School-to-Work 
funds, is hereby issuing its RFP for a qualified firm to provide required 
program and fiscal monitoring services. 
The contract will be for a period beginning January, 1998, with a renewal option 
for two additional program years. Monitoring services will be performed in 
accordance with State policies and federal regulations. 
Copies of the RFP package will be available beginning Thursday, November 13, 
1997. Prospective proposers may obtain one (1) copy of the RFP package by 
contacting Mike Hefley at (512) 889-5300, ext. 106. A postage and handling fee 
will be charged for RFP packages which are to be mailed. 
The deadline for the receipt of proposals is Tuesday, December 2, 1997 at 4:00 
p.m. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. The Board 
reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. 
The Board is an Equal Opportunity employer/program. Minority, disadvantaged and 
women's businesses are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services are 
available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Telephone access 
available through (TDD) 1-800-RELAY TX. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on November 10, 1997.
TRD-9715205
Carlos Herrera
Interim President & CEO
Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend
Filed: November 12, 1997