OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, November 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2059-GULF STATES UTILITIES COMPANY Remand of Actual Taxes Paid Issues (PUC Docket Number 18290. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 14, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9715400 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2009-Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to Revise its Access Service Tariff to Implement a Non-Rate-Affecting Change to the Current Regulations that Allow SWBT to Suspend Customer Service under Certain Conditions. (PUC Docket Number 17768) Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 14, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9715408 Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1938-Application of TRANSAMERICA TELEPHONE, INC. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (PUC Docket Number 17777). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 14, 1997, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9715347 Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-1937-COMPLAINT OF STRAUS FRANK COMPANY, INC. Against SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (PUC Docket Number 17390) Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 14, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9715477 Texas Aerospace Commission Monday, December 1, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference Room 300A, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Commissioners Meeting AGENDA: Welcome, call to order, and confirmation of a quorum of commissioners present Convene CLOSED MEETING (Government Code sec.551.074) Discussion of candidates for the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Interviews of finalist candidates selected by the Search Committee Reconvene OPEN MEETING Selection of Executive Director by vote of the Commissioners Adjournment Contact: Larry Griffin, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711-2088, (512) 936- 4822. Filed: November 19, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9715533 Texas Department on Aging Monday, December 1, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Austin Convention Center, 505 East Cesar Chavez Street, Room 4B, Red River Austin Texas Board on Aging -- Work Session AGENDA: Call to Order Clarification of Board/staff responsibilities Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6840. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9715238 Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Area Agency on Aging -- AAA Operations Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Minutes of August 13, 1997 Overview of response to Legislative Budget Board. Decision on requirement for contractors to use uniform forms. Rule review timeline. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6840. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9715239 Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501 Austin Audit and Finance Committee AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of August 13, 1997 meeting. Budget Report. Internal Audits of General Appropriations Act Contracting Provisions, and Performance Measures Reports. audit updates- internal and State Auditor. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6840. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9715240 Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1530 Austin Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to Order. Minutes of October 8, 1997 meeting. Discuss response to issue docket. Provide directions on drafting of strategic plan. Discuss Access and Assistance position paper. Other Business. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6840. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9715241 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501 ustin Board on Aging AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of August 14, 1997 meeting. Public testimony. Chairman's report. Executive Director's report. Audit and Finance Committee -- Budget report; Ombudsman performance standards; Internal audits; Audit updates. Planning Committee -- Access and Assistance vision and position paper; mission statement. Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Operations Committee -- Overview of response to Legislative Budget Board; Requirement for contractors to use uniform forms; Rules review timeline. Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) -- Adopt revision to Texas Administrative Code, 254.5 and 254.7. Clarification on Board/staff responsibilities. Recommendations on reauthorization of Older Americans Act. Board resolutions. Report on Governor's Conference on Aging. Board member travel. General announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6840. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9715242 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, November 24, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. -- Call to order, Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session. 1. Executive Session: a. Briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. Continue Open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate, on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 4. Approval of minutes of September 26, 1997 and October 15, 1997 meetings. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Consider request for additional FTE's. 7. Consider Acceptance of gift. 8. Consider new 16 TAC sec.33.7. 9. consider new 16 TAC sec.37.46. 10. Consider new 16 TAC sec.37.61. 11. Consider repeal and new 16 TAC sec.45.109. 12. Consider repeal and new 16 TAC sec.45.110. 13. Consider repeal and new 16 TAC sec.45.113. 14. Consider repeal and new 16 TAC sec.45.117. 15. Consider repeal of 16 TAC sec.45.118. 16. Consider repeal of 16 TAC sec.45.119. 17. Other public comment. 18. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: November 14, 1997, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9715348 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 201 North Magnolia Street, Woodville Inn, Dogwood Parlor Room, Highway 69 Downtown Woodville Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 5 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; TCADA update and comments; membership recommendations; officer elections; strategic/statewide services delivery plan meeting; old business; new business; public comment/announcements; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: November 19, 1997, 7:49 a.m. TRD-9715531 Texas Commission on the Arts Thursday, December 4, 1997, 11:00 a.m. The Worthington Hotel, 200 Main Street Fort Worth Administrative Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Approval of Minutes for September 4, 1997 V. Financial Year End Report VI. Tex Pool Update VII. Update on Legislative Appropriations VIII. Private Development Update 1. License Plate Financial Update 2. Neiman Marcus Update 3. Cultural Trust Update IX. NEA Update X. Other Business 1. Current Building Status Update 2. Carnegie Mellon Contract Update 3. Update on Measures with Senate Finance Committee 4. TCA Organizational Update XI. Adjournment Contact: Charmaine Johnson, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, extension 42327. Filed: November 13, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9715309 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 11:00 a.m. The Worthington Hotel, 200 Main Street Fort Worth Administrative Committee REVISED AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Approval of Minutes for September 4, 1997 V. Financial Year End Report VI. Tex Pool Update VII. Update on Legislative Appropriations VIII. Private Development Update 1. License Plate Financial Update 2. Neiman Marcus Update IX. NEA Update X. Other Business 1. Current Building Status Update 2. Carnegie Mellon Contract Update 3. Update on Measures with Senate Finance Committee 4. TCA Organizational Update XI. Adjournment Contact: Charmaine Johnson, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, extension 42327. Filed: November 14, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9715403 Friday, December 5, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Worthington Hotel, 200 Main Street Fort Worth Commission Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Items for Commission Consent A) Approval of Minutes for September 5, 1997 Meeting B) Financial Statement C) Administrative Committee Report D) Enterprise and Development Committee Report E) Resolutions F) Other Business V. Items for Information Only A) Commission Committee Appointments B) Cultural Trust Council Update C) TCAnet Update D) Philanthropy at the Crossroads/Arts Reach Update E) Panelist Update F) Grantmakers in the Arts G) Conference Updates H) Texas Book Festival Update I) General Meetings Schedule J) Commission and Staff Rosters K) Other Business VI. Adjournment Contact: Charmaine Johnson, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535, extension 42327. Filed: November 13, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9715310 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, November 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. The University of Texas System -- Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 1997A and Series 1997B B. The University of Texas System -- amendment to Revenue Financing System Commercial Paper Program C. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs -- Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (FNMA-Insured Mortgage Loan -- Meadow Ridge Apartment Project) Series 1997 D. Texas Veterans Land Board -- Veterans' Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1998A and Series 1998B IV. Other Business-Discussion of training seminar on local debt V. Adjourn. Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9715236 State Cemetery Committee Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; IV. Consideration of the following Agenda Items: Item 1. Consideration and potential action on the closing of The Meadows, Section 2, Subsection "The Wharton Area" and Republic Hill 1 and 2, Item 2. consideration and potential action on appointment of a Committee to review and propose a Medal of Honor Memorial, Item 3. Consideration and potential action on policies for wreaths, flowers and other remembrances placed on or near grave sites, Item 4. Consideration and potential action on establishing an "Avenue of the Flags" Program on Highway 165 (Cemetery North to South Drive), Item 5. Consideration and potential action on Texas State Cemetery Certification Form for Application for Burial at the Texas State Cemetery, Item 6. Consideration and potential action on establishing a "Friends of the Cemetery" entity to receive monetary gifts and donations, Item 7. Consideration and potential action on establishing a policy for reinternment, Item 8. Consideration and potential action on requests for burial and addition of bronze marker to correct a headstone at the Texas State Cemetery, Item 9. Consideration and potential action on State Cemetery funds held by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission, Item 10. Program Issues; V. Scheduling of next Open Meeting; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.074; VII. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance, are requested to contact Christine Anderson at (512) 463-6600 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Ann Dillon, General Counsel, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3583. Filed: November 17, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9715461 Texas Association of Counties Monday, November 24, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Property and Casualty Self-Insurance Board of Trustees AGENDA: Call to Order -- 4:00 p.m. -- Honorable Jim Barron Approval of December 13, 1996 Minutes Financial Report -- Ms. Nancy Williams Annual Financial Audit -- Ernst and Young Approval Budget for 1998 -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Investment Report -- Mr. Paul Williams Field Services Report -- Mr. Donnie Carriker Program Administration Report -- Mr. Jim Jean Member Status Report Competition Loss Ratio-Analysis Property and APD Reinsurance Renewal for 1998 for Property, APD, Crime and B&M Property Appraisal Results Set Rates for 1998 Proposed Changes to Bylaws Proposed Changes to Interlocal Agreement Claims Report -- Mr. Larry Cowles Closed Session: -- Consideration of Pending Litigation with Hidalgo County -- Mr. Jon Needle Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: November 12, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9715209 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Workers' Compensation Board of Trustees AGENDA: Call to Order -- 9:00 a.m. -- Honorable Giles Dalby Approval of Minutes, June 13, 1997 Field Services Report -- Mr. Donnie Carriker Property Report -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Finance Report -- Ms. Nancy Williams Property Report -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Annual Financial Audit -- Ernst and Young Approval Budget for 1998 -- Mr. Terry Wyatt Investment Report -- Mr. Paul Williams Program Administration Report -- Mr. Jim Jean Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:47 p.m. TRD-9715237 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin County Government Risk Management Pool AGENDA: Call to Order -- 3:00 p.m. -- Honorable Bonnie Wolbrueck Approval of October 29, 1997 Minutes Proposed Changes to Bylaws -- Mr. Jon Needle Proposed Changes to Interlocal Agreement -- Mr. Jon Needle Proposed Notice Endorsements to PO/LE Coverage Documents -- Mr. Jon Needle Closed Session: Consideration of Pending Litigation with Matagorda County -- Mr. Jon Needle Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: November 12, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9715208 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin County Government Risk Management Pool REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order -- 3:00 p.m. -- Honorable Bonnie Wolbrueck Approval of October 29, 1997 Minutes Proposed Changes to Bylaws -- Mr. Jon Needle Proposed Changes to Interlocal Agreement -- Mr. Jon Needle Proposed Changes to PO/LE Coverage Documents -- Mr. Jon Needle Closed Session: Consideration of Pending Litigation with Matagorda County -- Mr. Jon Needle Contact: Jim Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-8753. Filed: November 13, 1997, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9715297 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, November 20, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock and Riviera Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Management Information System EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review of the Biennial Operating Plan for Fiscal Years 1996-2001. III. Report on the Re-engineering Project a. Project Status b. Funding Approval for Phase II VI. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9715243 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock and Riviera Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Support Operations Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of September 18, 1997 Meeting Minutes. III. Briefing and Discussion on Statutory Requirements for Texas Correctional Industries IV. Briefing and Discussion on >Texas Emerging and Evolving Occupations V. Policy Changes VI. Briefing and Discussion on the State Auditor's Report on Texas Correctional Industries Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9715244 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock and Riviera Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Health Care Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Summary of HIV/AIDS Policy and Practices Review. III. Discussion of Recommendations Related to the Management of Offenders with HIV/AIDS IV. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9715245 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock and Riviera Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Community Justice Assistance, Parole and State Jail Division Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Briefing on Proposed Board Rule on the Standards for the Community Justice Assistance Division (37 TAC sec.163.34- Carrying Weapons) III. Presentation on Super-Intensive Parole Program IV. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9715246 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock and Riviera Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Victim Services Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Update on the Automated Victim Notification System. III. Changes to the Victim Impact Statement- Report on Internal Changes to Process Impact Statement. IV. Victim Services Participation on the Sycamore Tree Project V. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9715247 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock and Riviera Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Programs Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Overview of the Donor Construction Directive. III. Youthful Offender Program Update IV. Substance Abuse Treatment Program Update V. Review Progress of Pre-Release Program at Dawson State Jail VI. Update on Community Service Projects VII. Update on Project RIO VIII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9715248 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock and Riviera Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Windham School Board of Trustees EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Consent Items 1. Minutes of the September 18, 1997 Meeting 2. Multiple Employment Requests 3. Bi-Monthly Investment Report 4. Appraisers for 1997-1998 5. Revision of WSD Policy on Tuberculosis Control, 7.43 B. Public Comment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715249 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Hilton Hotel, Deville Room, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Texas Board of Criminal Justice EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Discuss with attorneys concerning: Campbell v. TDCJ; Falgoust v. TDCJ; Guajardo v. Scott; Moore v. TDCJ; Payne v. TDCJ; Ruiz v. Scott; Terrell v. TDCJ; and Whitfield v. TDCJ cases (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code.) B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code.) C. Discussion of personnel matters. (Closed in accordance with sec.551.074, Government Code.) Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Quorum has already been established therefore meeting cannot be rescheduled. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715250 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock, Riviera and Astoria Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Texas Board of Criminal Justice AGENDA: II. Regular Session A. Recognitions. B. Consent Items. C. Approval of the 65th Board of Criminal Justice Meeting Minutes. D. Board Liaison and Committee Reports. E. Accreditation of the Boyd Unit by the American Correctional Association. F. Approval of Purchases Over One Million Dollars. G. Approval of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report H. Briefing on the Master Lease Purchase Program I. Recommendation for Approval of Investments in Money Market Accounts for Lease Purchase Revenue Bond Accounts J. Approval of the Management Information System Biennial Operating Plan for Fiscal Years 1996-2001. K. Budget Approval for Phase II of the Re-engineering Project. L. Internal Audit Report. M. Report from the Judicial Advisory Council N. Proposed Board Rule Relating to the Standards for Community Justice Assistance Division. O. Recommendations Relating to the Management of Offenders with HIV/AIDS P. Briefing on Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment Q. Briefing on Victim/Offender Mediation R. Site Selection for High Security Facilities Locations. S. Facility Issues T. Industry Issues U. Adoption of Proposed Amendment to the Board Rule Governing TDCJ-Institutional Division System Capacity V. Briefing on Contracting with Counties for Additional Bed Space. W. Report on the TDCJ Management Conference. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 13, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715251 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hilton Hotel, Shamrock Riviera, and Astoria Ballrooms, 2401 East Lamar Arlington Texas Board of Criminal Justice EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Adding agenda item (4) to existing (S): 4. Approval to Proceed with Inmate Construction Component of High Security Facilities and Trusty Camps. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Construction, for which funding was received from state leadership on November 17, 1997, 1997, needs to begin to avert a potential prison overcrowding crisis. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9715575 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, November 21, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1410 Austin Board AGENDA: The Commission will discuss and possibly take action on the following items: Call to Order; Establish a Quorum; Public Comment: Members of the public are invited to make comments not to exceed five minutes on subjects relevant to the business of the Commission; approval of Minutes of September 26, 1997 Meeting: ACTION; Executive Director's Report including Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Education Agency ACTION: Appointment of Tri-Lingual Task Force Members -- ACTION: Update on Expenditures, and Approval for Executive Director to authorize up to 10% above commission Approved Expenditure- ACTION: Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Report including Activity Report, Approval of Certification Recertification, Revocation of Interpreters- ACTION: and Approval of New Evaluators -- ACTION: Approval to Amend Evaluator Contracts: ACTION: Direct Services Report including Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of 40 TAC sec.181.28 Camp SIGN- ACTION: Approval of Reallocations of Contracts- ACTION: Appointment of Hard of Hearing Task Force Members- ACTION: and Update on the Relay Ambassador Project; Specialized Telecommunications Devices Assistance Program Report including Relay Texas Advisory Committee Recommendations/Report, Discussion and Possible Action on proposal of 40 TAC sec.182.3- Definitions- ACTION: and Discussion and Possible Action on Establishing Voucher Value and Determining Basic Equipment -- ACTION: Discussion of Strategic Plan; Internal-External Assessment; Executive Session; To discuss personnel matters as provided by sec.551.074 Texas Government Code; Setting Dates for Future Commission Meetings; Announcements, and Adjournment. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9715334 State Board of Dental Examiners Saturday, December 6, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, Tower 3, Suite 800, Eighth Floor Austin Anesthesia Rules Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll Call III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes IV. Discuss, Review, and consider proposing amendments to anesthesia rules 109.171, 109.172, 109.173, 109.174, 109.175. V. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: November 13, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9715312 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Thursday-Friday, December 4-5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively Hilton Hotel, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Hill County B Room Austin AGENDA: Thursday, December 4, 1997 10:00 a.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II. Presentation on Supported Employment III. Public Comments IV. Chair's Report V. Election of Vice-Chair VI. Discussion of Future TPCDD Activities and Projects 5:30 p.m. Recess Friday, December 5, 1997 8:30 a.m. -- Reconvene VII. Public Comments VIII. Approval of Minutes IX. Continuation of Unfinished Business X. Discussion of Council Recommendations on Sunset Review of health and human services agencies XI. Formation of Nominating Committee XII. Discussion of Administrative Supports for TPCDD XIII. Budget Status Report XIV. Executive Director's Report 1:30 p.m. -- Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Rosalinda Lopez at (512) 424-4094. Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 4080. Filed: November 19, 1997, 12:03 p.m. TRD-9715584 Texas Department of Economic Development Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Room 300A Austin Texas Manufacturing Institute Board AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. -- Call to Order ACTION ITEMS 10:05 a.m. -- Adoption of Minutes from June 17, 1997 10:10 a.m. -- Vote to ratify TMI Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation 10:20 a.m. -- Vote to accept TMI By-laws. 10:35 a.m. -- Consider Board member Nominations 10:45 a.m. -- Accept Resignation of Michael Deese 10:50 a.m. -- Set Governing Board Meeting dates INFORMATION ITEMS 10:55 a.m. -- Report from National Institute of Technology and Standards 11:05 a.m. --Report from TMAC Administrative Director 11:10 a.m. -- Status Report on Texas Department of Economic Development 11:20 a.m. -- Review Contract between TMI and TDED 11:35 a.m. -- Review TMI Transition plan 11:50 a.m. -- Review Agenda for next Governing Board Meeting COMMENTS 11:55 a.m. -- Public Comments 12:00 p.m. -- Adjourn Contact: Lena Chiu, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0234. Filed: November 14, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9715355 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 2-170 Austin Texas Ed-Flex Committee AGENDA: This is a regular meeting of the Texas Ed-Flex Committee. The agenda is as follows: (1) call to order; (2) approval of minutes; (3) recommendations on specific district and campus waiver requests; (5) report on evaluation of Ed- Flex; (6) status report; and (7) adjournment. Contact: Madeleine Draeger Manigold, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9077. Filed: November 19, 1997 9:53 a.m. TRD-9715544 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Thursday-Friday, December 4-5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will welcome the new Commissioner; recess to Executive Session; consider action to clarify responsibility of the Board and Commissioner, recess to committee meetings; review of Commissioner's duties; hear interviews for International money managers; hear reports from the Consultant, Actuary and State Auditor; act on committee recommendations; discussion and possible action from staff reports; discussion and action on CPA's contract; discussion and action on monthly meetings; Invitation for public comment; Chairman's announcement/reports; set next meeting date; approve contract for internet provider; adjourn. Contact: Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936- 3372. Filed: November 19, 1997, 12:48 p.m. TRD-9715586 General Services Commission Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto Street, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests, and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; VI. Presentation of Awards; V. Consideration of the Following Agenda Items; Item 1. Consideration and potential action on proposed amendments to Title 1 TAC 115.50 concerning space allocation, Item 2. Consideration and potential action on adoption of amendments to Title 1, TAC 113.11 concerning Delegated Purchases, Item 3. Consideration and potential action on proposed new section to Title 1, TAC 111.25 concerning Memo of Understanding with the Texas Department of Economic Development, Item 4. Consideration and potential action on Commission policy on award of construction contracts and authorization of change orders, Item 5. Consideration and potential action on publishing in the Texas Register concerning amendments to the Energy Conservation Design Standard for New State Buildings, dated February 1, 1993, applicable to all new state buildings and major renovations, Item 6. Consideration and potential action on modification of the Internal Audit Work Plan for Fiscal Year 1998, Item 7. Consideration and potential action on approval of the Office of Internal Audit's Revised Charter and Internal Operating Manual, Item 8. Consideration and potential action on a Resolution finding the public necessity for the condemnation of Lot 7 and Outlot 52, Division E, Original City of Austin, for the construction of a state parking facility on the entirety of Outlot 52, Division E, of the Original City of Austin (Garage #20), Item 9. Consideration and potential action on proposed change orders- various projects. A. Change Order Number 9R-Construction contract change policy variance relating to Change Order Number 9R for Project Number 94-086-673, Alterations to Building Number 514 for Texas Center for Disease Control (TCID), San Antonio, Item 10. Program Issues; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; VIII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071; IX. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: November 14, 1997, 1:17 p.m. TRD-9715373 Office of the Governor Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress, Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission AGENDA: I. Call to Order open meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Steve Stephens II. Introduction of Members III. General discussion of Commission's charge, workplan, future meeting dates and places IV. Discuss past State economic development plans. V. Possible Invited testimony VI. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Terry Karrow or Jim Glotfelty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-2198. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9715567 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday-Friday, November 20-21, 1997, 12:45 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively Crown Plaza/St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street (Bowie Room) San Antonio Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of 9/19/97 Minutes 3. Review and Action on 1997 Proposed Increase in Officer's Salaries 4. Board Update -- Financial Highlights YTD -- Systems Development Update 5. Review and Action on Contract with Forecross to Convert Front-End Batch Programs in DB2 (Software), which is Year 2000 Compliant 6. Report from Planning Committee -- Presentation and Discussion of Strategic Priorities to Best Position TG to Maximize Progress Toward its Vision for the Next Three Years 7. Further Discussion of Item Six and Action on Strategic Priorities 8. Adjourn. Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: November 12, 1997, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9715206 Texas Department of Health Thursday, November 20, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Working Luncheon AGENDA: The Texas Board of Health will hold a luncheon meeting with the staff of the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Office and discuss and possibly act on Texas Department of Health budget issues. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9715195 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 23, 1997 meeting; proposed rules concerning (Composition of the Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee; and the establishment of an Animal Friendly Advisory Committee); appointments to the Sanitarian/Code Enforcement Officers' Advisory Committee; and Program and Budget Briefings on the Texas Diabetes Program/Council and the Medically Dependent Children's Program. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9715196 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 23, 1997 meeting; discussion of proposed rules concerning Licensing of Hospitals; proposed rules concerning (Requirements for Designation of Trauma Stabilization (Level V) Facilities; and Disbursement of Monies from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Care System Fund); proposed repeal of rules concerning the regulation of Health Maintenance Organizations; proposed rules concerning the Licensing of Home and Community Support Services Agencies; final adoption of rules concerning the Regulation of Persons Performing Radiologic Procedures; proposed rules concerning (Registration of Radiation Machine Use and Services; Use of Radiation Machines in the Healing Arts and Veterinary Medicine; and Texas Environmental Lead Reduction rules concerning the Certification and Accreditation for Lead-based Paint Activities in Target Housing and Child-occupied Facilities); repeal and proposed rules concerning Texas Crab Meat Final Adoption of Rules; proposed rule concerning Voluntary Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Public Schools; discussion of proposed rules concerning (Licensing of Noncommercial Pesticide Applicators in the Health-Related Pest Control Categories; required rule changes to the Texas Asbestos Health Protection rules; proposed repeal of rules concerning Design Standards for Public Swimming Pool Construction and Adoption of New Rules concerning Standards for Public Swimming Pools; and Sanitary Conditions of Barber Shops, Barber Schools, and Colleges). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9715194 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 23, 1997 meeting; approval of the Texas Department of Health Biennial Operating Plan; approval to accept the gift from the Ewing Halsell Foundation; recent audit activities; Office of Border Health update; Congressional update; Sunset update; Board of Health Strategic Planning Session, and strategic financial issues. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9715197 Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Board Briefing Meeting AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and hold a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9715281 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health-Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 23, 1997, meeting; Laboratory Finance Team report; proposed rules concerning (Laboratory Fees, Sale of Laboratory Service and Laboratory Certification; and the Disclosure of Ingredients in Cigarettes and tobacco Products); adoption under Federal Mandate of Fiscal Year 1998 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) State Plan of Operations and Amendments to the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning final adoption of rules for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)- Texas Health Steps;) Medical Case Management; final adoption of rules concerning Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional Facilities; and a Texas Poison Center Network video. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9715282 Friday, November 21, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health-- Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 23, 1997, meeting; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning the proposed rule regarding Provider Compliance with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Certification Requirements; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding Durable medical Equipment (DME) Providers, Independently Practicing Licensed vocational Nurses, Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities and Private Duty Nursing Services Covered by the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Comprehensive Care Program; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding Disproportionate Share Hospital Reimbursement; proposed rules concerning the County Indigent Health Care Program; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director to repeal the rule relating to Physician Certification Requirements Pursuant to Federal Mandate; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning final adoption of a rule Relating to Medicaid Reimbursement Rate for Outpatient Hospital Services; Managed Care Update; Contract Status Report; and Kidney Health Care Budget Update. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9715283 Friday, November 21, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 24, 1997, meeting; commissioner's report; Board of Heath Resolutions (Lynn E. Hudson; Stephen Svadlenak; and Manuel Zapata); recognition of Austin Area Quilt Guild Volunteers for Prenatal Health Care; Texas Department of Health Employee Advisory Council Biennium Report; presentation (Perceptions of Public Health and the Texas Department of Health); Strategic Management Committee report (approvals for Texas Department of Health Biennial Operating Plan; and to accept a gift from the Ewing Halsell Foundation); Health Financing Committee report ((recommendations to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding provider compliance with durable medical equipment (DME) certification requirements; DME providers, independently practicing licensed vocational nurses, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and private duty nursing services covered by the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Comprehensive Care Program; and disproportionate share hospital reimbursement; repeal of physician certification requirements rule pursuant to federal mandate; and final adoption relating to Medicaid reimbursement rate for outpatient hospital services rule); and proposed rules concerning the County Indigent Health Care Program)); Health and Clinical Services Committee report (proposed rules concerning laboratory fees, sale of laboratory services, and laboratory certification; and the disclosure of ingredients in cigarettes and tobacco products); adoption under federal mandate of fiscal year 1998 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) State Plan of Operations and amendments to WIC Policy and Procedure Manual; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning final adoption of rules for EPSDT-Texas Health Steps Medical Case Management; and final adoption of rules concerning control of tuberculosis in correctional facilities); Human Resources Committee report (proposed rules concerning composition of the Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee; and the establishment of an Animal Friendly Advisory Committee; and appointments to the Sanitarian/Code Enforcement Officers' Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee report ((proposed rules concerning requirements for designation of trauma stabilization (Level V) facilities; disbursement of monies from the Emergency Medical Services and trauma care system fund; licensing of Home and Community Support Services Agencies; registration of radiation machine use and services; use of radiation machines in the healing arts and veterinary medicine; certification and accreditation for lead based paint activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities; voluntary indoor air quality guidelines for public schools; repeal of Health Maintenance Organizations rules; and repeal and proposed rules concerning Texas Crab Meat); and final adoption of rules concerning the regulation of persons performing radiologic procedures); public comments; announcements and comments; and setting of the January board meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: November 13, 1997, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9715300 Friday, December 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, 2405 East Campus Drive, 26th and Red River Austin End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: subcommittee reports (Operations Subcommittee; Ratios Subcommittee; and Staffing Subcommittee); drafting proposed rules concerning the licensing of End State Renal Disease facilities (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117); setting of future meeting dates for the full task force and applicable subcommittees; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6646. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9715332 Texas Health Care Information Council Monday, December 1, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 4501 Austin Appointments Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Appointments Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Size and membership of all Technical Advisory Committees (TAC); charge and mission of each of the TACs. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9715564 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room 739 Austin Hospital Discharge Data Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Hospital Discharge Data Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: proposed amendments to the hospital discharge data rules, 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.12, 1301.14-1301.19 (22 TexReg 9427, published September 19, 1997); Request for Offers (RFO) relating to the data warehouse; report on the contract with Texas Hospital Association relating to the PDS database; reports from technical advisory committees; and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: November 19, 1997, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9715546 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Non-Hospital Data and Extended Information Planning Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council, Non-Hospital Data and Extended Information Plan Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Request for Pricing (RFP) for consultant to analyze HEDIS data during 1998; report from HMO Technical Advisory Committee; report on HMO requests for exemptions from reporting; designation of populations covered (Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid) under the Council's HMO HEDIS reporting requirements; designation of product lines to be included in commercial HMO reporting; recommendations concerning implementation of HMO HEDIS 3.0/98 data collection project on 1997 enrollments; December 11, Consumer Education (ad hoc) meeting in Dallas; and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9715563 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: approval of minutes from October 28, 1997; committee reports; proposed hospital discharge data amendments to the rules published at 22 TexReg 9427 (September 19, 1997); reporting of HEDIS Medicare and Medicaid HMO coverage; designation of product lines to be included in commercial HMO reporting; updating the definition of service areas for HMO reporting; redesignation of membership of the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs); Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Health; reports from the TACs; Council's Strategic Plan; contract with 3M Corporation relating to the APR-DRG and Workstation; staff report relating to: budget, staffing, travel waiver/exemption, HMO HEDIS requests for exemption, HMO HEDIS appeals process, Facilitator for December 11 meeting, Texas Hospital Association's PDS database, Request for Offers (RFO) selection process; selection of Vice Chairman; and public comments. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: November 19, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9715550 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Friday, November 21, 1997, Meeting times to follow: William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Austin Actuarial/Rating, Benefits Subcommittee -- 8:30 a.m., Lobby, Room 100; Staffing Subcommittee, 9:30 a.m., Hobby 1, Room 1350G; Board -- 10:30 a.m., Lobby Room 100. EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Subcommittees/Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters/consult with counsel. II. Subcommittees: 1. Actuarial/Rating:, Calculation of standard rate in individual health market; report from actuary re pricing of benefits; discussion, possible finalization of benefit proposal(s), policy language, rate areas, age/sex factors, other rate criteria; draft application for Health Pool coverage; conditions of eligibility for coverage, including those triggering automatic eligibility; possible recommendations to Board regarding these matters; other administrative matters. May meet jointly with Benefits subcommittee. 2. Benefits: Same agenda as Actuarial/Rating subcommittee. The two subcommittees may meet jointly. 3. Staffing: Consideration of, and possible recommendation to the board, re: a Third Party Administrator ("TPA") for Health Pool; other administrative matters. II. Board: Reports, possible recommendations from subcommittees and discussions re same. Discussion regarding and possible selection/approval of: TPA for Health Pool: benefit plans and policy language; conditions of eligibility for coverage, including those triggering automatic eligibility. Possible discussion and action regarding standard rate in individual health market; application for Health Pool coverage; pricing of benefits report from actuary, rate areas, age/sex factors, other rate criteria; compensating agents for referring applicants for coverage; budget matters. Future meetings and timelines; other administrative matters. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: In the best interest of the public and due to the short time span between now and January 1, 1998, it is imperative that this meeting take place. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6651. Filed: November 14, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9715362 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation ("THKC") Monday, November 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Lobby, Room 100 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act for reasons that include the following; discussion of personnel matters, discussion of legal matters with outside counsel or to receive a briefing from and confer with THKC staff. II. BOARD AGENDA: Briefing from tax counsel regarding THKC application to the Internal Revenue Service for tax-exempt status as a nonprofit corporation, and other legal matters related to function of tax-exempt nonprofit corporations. Possible approval of such application. Deliberation regarding and possible approval of mission/vision statement, bylaws, plan of operation. Deliberation and possible action/approval regarding corporate organization and chart re same, personnel needs, draft business plan, office space needs, related issues, issuance of invitation for bid for temporary outside counsel, issuance of request for proposal for outside actuarial services. Deliberation and possible action regarding the following: Briefing from and questioning of THKC staff regarding possible role of THKC, other entities, in obtaining federal and funds from federal children's health initiative, possible scenarios for program implemented with those funds and THKC's role in such implementation; possible briefing from THKC staff regarding status of state's efforts to obtain a sec.1115 waiver relating to Medicaid alternative implementations, Medicaid expansion, etc; possible briefing from THKC staff and discussion regarding grant money that THKC may obtain; briefing from interim executive director and board treasurer regarding meeting with the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company and/or Comptroller's Office on issues related to accessing funds appropriated for THKC; who will have signature authority to write checks from THKC accounts and access appropriated funds and possible draft resolution regarding same. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters relating organization and start-up of THKC; general vision and goals for THKC. Time for public comment. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3046. Filed: November 14, 1997, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9715418 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Double Tree Guest Suites, Houston 1 Room, 303 West 15th Street Austin Special Committee to Study Proposed Public University of Central Texas AGENDA: Discussion of possible alternatives on how to serve any unmet need for higher education in the Killeen-Temple area. Contact: David Gardner, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6150. Filed: November 19, 1997, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9715547 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Graduate Medical Education Advisory Committee AGENDA: Welcome and introductions; Approval of Summary Notes for September 2, 1997 meeting; Review of Board Approval of Proposed rules on First-Reading; Comments; Discussion of Results of September 1, 1997 Survey of Primary Care Residency Programs, Participants, and International Medical Graduates; Rider 36, Fiscal Implications; Discussion of Program Funding Allocation; Recmomendation to the Board; and Other Business. Contact: Stacey Silverman, THECB, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6206. Filed: November 17, 1997, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9715438 Monday, December 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building one, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin New Coordinating Board Members Orientation AGENDA: Overview of Coordinating Board; History, Responsibilities, Challenges. Higher Education Structure in Texas. Coordinating Board Staff -- Organization, Issues, Procedures, Member Procedures -- meetings, travel, reimbursements, etc. (See agenda filed with Secretary of State's Office.) Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: November 18, 1997, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9715502 Texas House of Representatives Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 2:00 p.m. San Antonio City Council Chambers, 114 West Commerce Street San Antonio Interim Committee on Water Resources Development and Management AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Adoption of Minutes III. State Agency Personnel Testimony on the Implementation of Senate Bill 1 IV. Invited Testimony V. Public Testimony VI. Discussion of Future Meetings VII. Recess Contact: Brian Sledge, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0382. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9715346 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, November 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing room, East Tower Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of October 31, 1997. 2. Essential and Necessary Goods and Services for which Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Benefits May Be Used. 3. Nursing Facility Administrator Licensure Rules for Complaints Management and Sanctions. 4. Revisions to the Cost Determination Process Rules. 5. Community-based Alternatives (CBA) Rules for Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) Providers. 6. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 7. Advisory Committee Appointments. 8. Commissioner's Report: a. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program Status. b. Announcements and Comments. c. Tracking of Board Action. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: November 13, 1997, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9715301 Commission on Jail Standards Thursday, December 4, 1997, 8:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Education Committee. Review staff's training efforts. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9715569 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of September 25, 1997 meeting. Old Business: Hidalgo County, Parker County, Webb County, Change of Standards -- Recommend for Adoption, Change to Standards- Not Recommended for Adoption. New Business: Falls County, San Jacinto County, Tom Green County, Proposed 1998 Commission Meetings, Education Committee Report. Request for Variances: Collin, Parker, Presidio and Travis Counties. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Active Remedial Orders/Cancel/Changes, Senate Interim Criminal Justice Committee, Juvenile Justice Survey, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Financial Report/Budget, Training. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9715568 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuse Absences; Additional Funding for Border Projects; Allocation of Unencumbered Funds; Discussion of FY 1998 Operating Budget Submitted to Legislative Budget Board and Governor's Office: Adoption of Staff Recommendations of Jackson county Contract; Public Comment; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, larger print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9715198 Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Program and Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuse Absences; Discuss and Possibly Act on Harris County Overcrowding and Detention issue: TJPC Child Abuse/Neglect Investigations Update; Update on Proposed and Adopted Standards; Discuss and Possibly Act on Population Standard; Hear Public Comments; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, larger print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9715199 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Construction Bond Committee AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuse Absences; Construction /Bond Update; Duval County: Public Comment; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, larger print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9715200 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:15 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Internal Audit Committee AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuse Absences; FY 1998 Internal Audit Plan and Extension of Contract; Public Comment. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, larger print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9715201 Friday, November 21, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuse Absences; Approval of Minutes; Program and Planning Committee Report; Budget Committee Report; Internal Audit Committee Report; Construction Bond Committee Report; Legal and Legislative Update; Director's Report; Schedule Next Meeting; Public Comments; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, larger print or braille, are requested to contact Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547, (512) 424-6682. Filed: November 12, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9715202 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Brownsville Public Library, 2600 Central Boulevard Brownsville AGENDA: Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks, Executive Director's Report; LEMIT annual report; discussions concerning license renewal, qualifications for licensure and certification, development and implementation of policies to separate policy-making responsibilities of the commission and management responsibilities of the Executive Director and staff of the commission, and continuance of the Executive Committee responsibilities; Discussion of drafts of proposed new sec.sec.211.33, 221.35, 217.79, 223.87, 217.88, proposed repeal of sec.sec.211.79, 211.87, 211.88, and amendments to sec.sec.217.1, and 221.17; Discussion of final adoption of new sec.sec.221.33, 225.1, 225.3, 225.5, 225.7, 225.9, and 225.11 and amending sec.211.1; adjourn. Contact: Vera kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 450-0188. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9715317 Friday, December 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Brownsville Public Library, 2600 Central Boulevard Brownsville AGENDA: Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks, Election of officers; Recognition of former Commissioner(s); Approval of minutes of the September 3-4, 1997, Commission meetings; Continuance of Executive Committee; Memorandum of Understanding concerning firearms proficiency for supervision officers; Discussion and action on drafts of proposed new sec.sec.211.33, 221.35, , 217.79, 223,87, 217.88, proposed repeal of sec.sec.211.79, 211.87, 211.88, and amendments to sec.sec.217.1, and 221.17; Discussion and action on final adoption of new sec.sec.221.33, 225.1, 225.3, 225.5, 225.7, 225.9, and 225.11 and amending sec.211.1; set meeting date and location of March 1998 Commission meetings; Take license action on Final Orders, Statutory Final Orders, and Agreed Final Orders for revocation and suspension of licenses, and letters of reprimand; Receive report on permanent and temporary voluntary surrenders of licenses; receive comments on any subject without discussion; adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 450-0188. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9715318 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the completed agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against and revocation of license of the Respondent, Ronnie Holland, for intentionally misrepresenting services provided the consumer in violation of Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Article 8861 (the Act) sec.5(a); failing to provide proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act sec.5(a); failing to maintain insurance requirements or provide proof of insurance in violation of 16 Tex. Admin. Code (TAC) sec.75.40(g); and failing to notify the Department within 30 days of the change in his permanent mailing address in violation of 16 TAC sec.75.50(k), pursuant to the Act and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Article 9100; the Tex. Gov't. Code, Chapter 2001; and 16 TAC Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 14, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9715407 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the completed agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Ronnie Shuck, for performing environmental air conditioning contracting without first obtaining an environmental air conditioning endorsement on his license in violation of Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Article 8861 (the Act) sec.4(c); for performing work under his own name, a business other than the one which is listed as his business affiliation on his license in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), sec.75.70(b); and for failing to provide the consumer proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of the Act sec.5(a), pursuant to the Act and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Article 9100; the Tex. Gov't. Code, Chapter 2001; and 16 TAC Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 14, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9715401 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, Saturday, November 20 and 22, 1997, 10:30 and 8:30 a.m. respectively. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; executive session to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation *; appointment of committee members; proposals for decision regarding Regina Mary Smith, M.D. and Hooper D. Johnson, M.D.; requests for termination of suspension regarding Robert Kauffman, M.D. and Dennis Shaughnessy, M.D.; public hearing to cancel licenses; public hearing and consideration of final adoptions of proposed rules; remand proposals for decision regarding B.R. Ringer, Jr., D.O.; consideration and approval of orders; nunc pro tunc regarding James Eugene Froelich III, D.O.; executive session under the authority of Article 4495b, sec.3.05(d), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Attorney General Opinion H-484 to review the jurisprudence examination; approval of committee reports and minutes; executive director's report; consideration of proposed resolution, nominations, and voting delegate for the Federation annual meeting; election of Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer. *Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9715229 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Review, discussion, and possible action regarding the September and October Enforcement Reports Review, discussion, public comment and possible action concerning draft rules to change medical records charges under 22 TAC 165 Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Alternative Dispute Resolution and State Office of Administrative Hearings proposed rules Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code as related to Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), and Attorney General Opinion 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9715230 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Joint Meeting: Endorsement Committee and Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation Discussion/recommendation regaring falsification of applications for licensure Letters of eligibility, sec.3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act Review of applications for licensure for a determination of eligibility referred to the committee by the Executive Director Proposed rule change regarding examination combinations for the NBOME and COMLEX Proposed rule change regarding eligibility requirements for a Temporary Faculty License Discussion/recommendation regarding Federation of State Medical Boards "Federation Credentials Verification Service" Adjourn Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9715231 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation Review of licensure applicants Executive session under authority of Article 4495b, sec.3.05(d), Texas Revised Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484, to review the new jurisprudence examination. Review of examination applicants completed for consideration of licensure Adjourn Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9715232 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by endorsement. Adjourn Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 12, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9715233 Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion of the Board's October 1997 Financial Statement Discussion of time limitation to be placed on Board Members for submission of travel vouchers for reimbursement Adjourn Call to Order Roll Call Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9715284 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Integrative and Complementary Medicine AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding integrative and complementary medicine and review of related statutes and rules from other states and Canadian provinces. Adjourn. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9715285 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Standing Orders Committee AGENDA: Call to Order and Roll Call Discussion, recommendations, and possible action regarding guidelines for anesthesiologists assistant Consideration and approval of acupuncture licensure applicants recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Proposal for Decision, consideration and approval of recommendation by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners to grant licensure with restrictions -- John P. Methner II Proposals for Decision, consideration and approval of recommendation by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners to revoke licensure: Charles F. Johnson, Yun Chun, Kim, Ralph Britt, Zhuodao Zhao, Nathan Yao, Gloria Joy Laszlo, Donald Wayne Swanscy, Mei-Wan Wu, Zuwei Wang, John Huntley Cary, Zonia Elvas Velasco, Miwaka Ohara. Consideration and approval of Agreed Board Orders as recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners -- Dorothy Wang and Chongbai Xia Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on proposed amendments to Chapter 175, Fees, related to licensure and renewal fees for acudetox specialists and fees for continuing acupuncture education courses and continuing auricular acupuncture education courses Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on rules relating to acudetox specialists Adjourn. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715286 Friday, November 21, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Bariatric Medicine AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to the Food and Drug Administration's ban of certain bariatric medications Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to the amendment of the Board's position statement on bariatric medicine. Adjourn Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715287 Friday, November 21, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Consideration, discussion, and possible action concerning House Bills 2386 and 2033, relating to telemedicine reimbursement and fraud. Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715288 Friday, November 21, 1997, 11:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Public Information Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action on item for next press releasr on notice about the withdrawal of "fen-phen" Update on library poster project. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on proposed item on "Useful Definition of Board Terms" for upcoming newsletter. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on design and sample questions for new feature in the newsletter, "Frequently Asked Questions". Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715289 Friday, November 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Non-Profit Health Organizations Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Consideration and possible action on applications for original certification of non-profit health organizations Consideration and possible action on biennial applications for recertification of non-profit health organizations Consideration and possible action on compliance information for continued certification of non-profit health organizations Consideration and possible action on complaint procedures regarding alleged wrongful termination or other allegations regarding non-profit organizations Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715290 Friday, November 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code to discuss the evaluation of the Executive Director 4. Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning litigation relative to possible disciplinary action. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715291 Friday, November 21, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Medical Education AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding amendments to Rule 166.2, relating to continuing medical education, as suggested by the Texas Medical Association. Discussion and clarification of definitions of American Osteopathic Association continuing medical education credits Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715292 Friday, November 21, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Develop Contact Lens Prescription Rules AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to the development of contact lens prescription rules Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715293 Friday, November 21, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Medical School Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action on approving training programs on a temporary basis for entities that are not ACGME-approved. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on medical school visits for 1997-1998. Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715294 Friday, November 21, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Physicians in Training REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation and possible action for implementing licensure of residents in training and update on the meeting planned with the deans of the Texas medical schools scheduled on December 10, 1997. Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715295 Friday, November 21, 1997, 4:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Long Range Planning Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action related to long range plans for the agency, including future programs and possible legislative issues Adjourn Executive Sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, sec.3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016, fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9715296 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Dallas Love Field, Main Terminal Building, Conference Center Dallas AGENDA: 1. Call to Order -- Roll Call 2. Citizens Comments 3. Discussion of long range planning for the department including the following goals from the Strategic Plan: Goal One: To increase the abilities of persons with mental illness to lead successful lives in their communities. Goal Two: To promote the recovery and abilities of persons with mental illness requiring specialized or long-term treatment not available in community settings. Goal Three: To support the abilities of persons with mental retardation to lead successful lives in their communities. Goal Four: To promote the well-being and abilities of persons with mental retardation who require the most intensive, specialized long-term care. Goal Five: To improve the infrastructure of state facilities. Goal Six: To assure the efficiency, quality and effective management of services provided to persons with mental illness and mental retardation. Goal Seven: To foster meaningful and substantive inclusion of historically underutilized businesses in the agency's purchasing and public works contracting. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506 Filed: November 13, 1997, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9715271 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, November 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9715322 Wednesday, January 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0946-DIS; LAKE LBJ MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Number 1 of Llano and Burnet Counties, Texas (the "District"). For a hearing on the District's application for renewal of the authority to adopt and impose a uniform standby fee on undeveloped property within the District. The District is requesting an operations and maintenance standby fee of $34 per equivalent single-family connection (ESFC) for calendar years 1997, 1998, and 1999. Contact: Jim Herbert, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9715315 Wednesday, February 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 97-0887-DIS; BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT of Bexar, Atascosa and Medina Counties, Texas (the "District"). For a hearing on the District's application to levy non-uniform impact fees in the service area of the district to cover costs associated with (1) proposed surface water facilities, (2) existing facilities, (3) proposed storage and production facilities, and (4) proposed distribution facilities. The total impact fee proposed for each service area consists of the sum of these four components, and is for each equivalent single family connection (ESFC) for new service connections, as follows: Castle Hills, $300 per ESFC; Hill Country, $494 per ESFC; Northeast, $1,068 per ESFC; Northwest, $795 per ESFC; southside (includes Somerset), $1.065 per ESFC; Southeast, $597 per ESFC. Contact: Jim Herbert, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-6161. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9715316 Texas Pension Review Board Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Committee Room E1.012, State Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: 1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Reading and Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Reviewing Criteria for Actuarial Experience Studies 5. Committee Reports A. Actuarial -- Chair Leonard Cargill --Compliance Update -- (Ginger Smith) B. Administration -- Chair Shad Rowe C. Legislative -- Chair Shari Shivers D. Research -- Chair Don Reynolds -- Database Update- (Kevin Deiters) 6. Discussion and Possible Action on Date and Location of PRB Seminar 7. Set Date and Location for Next Board Meeting 8. Old Business 9. Announcements and Invitation for Audience Participation 10. Executive Director's Report 11. Chairman's Report 12. Adjournment Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: November 18, 1997, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9715492 Polygraph Examiners Board Wednesday-Thursday, December 3-4, 1997, 9:00 a.m., Rescheduled from November 18, 1997 5805 North Lamar, Building C, Academy Administration Commission Room Austin Full Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Introductions. 3. Election. 4. Discussion, possible approval and vote on September 11-13 Board Meeting Minutes. 5. Discussion, possible approval and vote on March 1998 Board Meeting. 6. Progress report regarding Texas Family Code, reporting child abuse. 7. Presentation of Clock to Past Chairman. 8. Five-year time line as presented by the Long-Range Planning Committee. 9. Report on Legislative Committee. 10. Different classes of licenses. 11. Phase 4 Testing Schedule. 12. Repealing Regulation 395.17, Written Authorization to Inspect Polygraph Records. 13. Administer Phase 3 portion of Licensing Exam to qualified Applicants and grade charts. 14. Executive Officer's Report. 15. Adjourn. Contact: Tana T. Amstutz, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773, (512) 424-2058. Filed: November 18, 1997, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9715510 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-400A Austin Disciplinary Review Panel #2 AGENDA: Displinary Reveiw Panel #2 of the Board will meet to discuss, consider and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Panel will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S.,1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S.,1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: November 18, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9715521 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, November 24, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Project Number 18307- Investigation of Unauthorized Telecommunications Billing Issues. The primary purpose of the November 24 workshop is to bring parties together to find ways to better prevent the appearance of unauthorized charges on customers' bills. The workshop will convene industry and consumer representatives for a discussion of the issues, and a review of possible solutions to this growing problem. Contact: Bill Magness, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7145. Filed: November 14, 1997, 1:20 p.m. TRD-9715374 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Monday, December 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2-026, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Pricing Subcommittee AGENDA: Introduction of Subcommittee Members and Guests; Acceptance of Minutes from August 28, 1997 Meeting; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Service Contracts Completed under Temporary Approval Authority; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on New Services Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Renewal Services Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Temporary Services Discussion and Recommendation for Action on New Products; and Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Product Changes and Revisions Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattie Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3583. Filed: November 14, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9715421 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 12-170, (Twelfth Floor) Austin AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following and may meet in Executive Session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551: 1. Action Plan to Improve Rail Service and Safety in Texas including, but not limited to, consideration of the Commission's legal position before the Surface Transportation Board relating to the Union Pacific/Southern Pacific railroad merger. 2. Marshall v. ARCO, et al, Cause Number 3,217, 49th Judicial District, Zapata County, Texas. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9715331 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:15 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: November 14, 1997, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9715368 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: 1. The Oil and Gas Division will present for the Commissioners' signatures the transmittal letter to the Governor for the 1996 Oil and Gas Annual Report. 2. The Gas Services Division will make a presentation on the Natural Gas Reliability Council, its membership and operations. 3. GUD-8820: Application of GPM Gas Services Company for Sour Gas Pipeline Facility. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: November 17, 1997, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9715473 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: November 14, 1997, 1:12 p.m. TRD-9715369 Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room E1.016. Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: 1. Council Member Introduction 2. Approve minutes of the August 6, 1997 meeting. 3. Approve minutes of the September 16, 1997 meeting. 4. Approve appointments of co-chairs for the Electronic Records Research Committee and the Blues Pages Committee. 5. Electronic Records Research Committee progress report for Senate Bill 897 by Martha Richardson. 6. Blue Pages Committee progress report for Senate Bill 897 by Rex Evans. 7. Establish schedule for FY 1998 RMICC meetings. 8. Public comment. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email michele.lamb @tsl.state.tx. us. Filed: November 19, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9715545 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Hyatt Regency at Reunion, Regency Rooms B and C, 300 Reunion Boulevard Dallas Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: Roll Call -- Introduction of Guests -- Invocation Approval of Minutes: September 25, 1997 Board Meeting Commissioner's Comments- Rehabilitation Services Update; Financial Services Update Administrative Services Update -- Disability Determination Services Update -- Public Comments Legislative and Inquiries Update- Management Audit Update -- Approval of Proposed Audit Peer Review Plan Update on Office of Civil rights/Work Force Figures -- Update on Office of the General Counsel Update on Rehab. Sys. (Streamlined Client Delivery System) -- Update on Strategic Plan Medical Services/Medical Consultation Committee Report -- Presentation of the Biennial Automation Plan Executive Session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Annotated sec.551.) Adjournment If all agenda items have been completed, the Board will adjourn. If all agenda items have not been completed, the Board will recess until 9:30 a.m., Friday, December 12, 1997 to reconvene in the Hyatt Regency at Reunion, Regency Room B and C, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, Texas. For ADA assistance, call Oleta Grizzle (512) 424-4057. Contact: Charles Scheisser, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7106, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4003 or TDD (512) 424-4045. Filed: November 14, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9715382 Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Hyatt Regency at Reunion, Regency Rooms B and C, 300 Reunion Boulevard Dallas Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: Roll Call -- Introduction of Guests -- Invocation Continuation of Board Agenda from December 12, 1997 Executive Session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code, Annotated sec.551.) Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Oleta Grizzle (512) 424-4057. Contact: Charles Scheisser, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7106, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4003 or TDD (512) 424-4045. Filed: November 14, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9715381 Texas County and District Retirement System Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Investment Committee Meeting AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of preceding meeting. Receive report from Investment Officer. Receive and act upon proposed 1998 Investment Department Budget. Receive report from Wilshire Associates. Set date and location of March, 1998 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 901 South Mopac, Building 4, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746-5789, (512) 328-8448, extension 306. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9715571 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Hyatt Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Review and Approve: Minutes of Meeting of September 4, 1997, Regular Board Meeting; Applications for Service and Disability Retirement Benefits; Applications for TCDRS Participation; Financial Statements. Consider and Act on: Staff Proposal -- Method for determining the Actuarial Value of Assets; Staff Proposal for uniform Adoption of Entry Age Normal as Actuarial Cost Method; Resolution Regarding Additional Custodian for Short-Term Cash Management; Resolution Regarding Investment Income Allocation; Administrative and Investment Policies, Practices, Budgets and Personnel, Including Resolution for Transfer of Monies to Expense Fund and Amendment of TCDRS Employees Retirement Plan; Proposed Administrative Rule Change for Mandatory Benefit Payments, Establishing Retirement Credit and Defining Qualifying Service for Returning Veterans and Deleting Obsolete IRC sec.415 Rule. Review: Board of Trustees By-Law Provision Relating to Trustee Education. Reports from: Actuary, Investment Committee, Investment Officer, Performance Measure Analyst, Wilshire Associates, Fiduciary Counsel, Legal Counsel, Chairman, Director. Election of Officers of the Board of Trustees for 1998. Set Date of Next Meeting. Adjournment. Contact: Terry Horton, 901 South Mopac, Building 4, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746-5789, (512) 328-8889 Filed: November 19, 1997, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9715542 Texas Senate Monday, December 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. State Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, 15th Street and Congress Avenue Austin TIES Legislative Oversight Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion of Committee Charge (House Bill 2777) III. Briefing on Current Status and Future Time Lines of Texas Integrated Enrollment and Services (TIES) Project IV. Public Testimony on Current TIES Project V. Adjournment Contact: Patricia Hicks, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0370. Filed: November 13, 1997, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9715298 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Review and take appropriate action on the following: ADDENDUM TO NOVEMBER 19, 1997 MEETING NOTICE: Consider setting a date for special election for State Board Member for State District Three. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Sudden death of State Board Member from State District Three on November 13, 1997. State Board will not meet again until January 21, 1998. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (254) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: November 14, 1997, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9715375 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of October 24, 1997, Meeting 2. Consideration of Sale of Assets Owned by TRST Sun City, Inc. (Shopping Centers in Sun City, Arizona) 3. Discussion Regarding Strategic Consultant Contract between TRS and Property and Portfolio Research, Inc. 4. Update on Portfolio, Including Mortgage Risk Ratings and Issues Affecting Corporate-Owned Properties. For ADA assistance, call John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9715329 Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of September 25, 1997, Meeting 2. Consideration of TRS Code of Ethics for Consultants and Agents 3. Consideration of Audit Committee Charter 4. Consideration of By-law for Board of Trustees 5. Consideration of TRS Mission Statement 6. Consideration of Authority to Maintain Necessary Investment Related Accounts 7. Consideration of Safety of Deposits of TRS Funds Maintained in Connection with Investment Transactions. For ADA assistance, call John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9715330 Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of October 24, 1997, Meeting 4. Consideration of Board Member's Absence from October 24, 1997, Meeting 5. Consideration of Board Meeting Dates and Standing Committees- Mr. Simms 6. Update on Recent Financial Markets and the TRS Portfolio- Mr. Walker 7. Report of Policy Committee- Dr. Stream a. Consideration of Code of Ethics for Consultants and Agents b. Consideration of Audit Committee Charter 8. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM- Mr. Jung 9. Status Report of Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project)- Mrs. Koontz 10. Report per sec.825.314(b) of the Government Code of Expenditures on Expenses that Exceed the Amount of Operation Expenses Appropriated and which are Required to Perform the Fiduciary Duties of the Board- Mr. Jung 11. Report on Utilization of Historically underutilized Business- Mr. Jung 12. Report of Executive Director- Mr. Dunlap 13. Comments by Board Members For ADA assistance, call John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: November 13, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9715328 Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Thursday, November 20, 1997, 10:45 a.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University, College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of this special telephonic meeting is to delegate authority to the Chairman of the Board to execute an employment contract with Dr. Barry B. Thompson as Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Contact: Vickie Burt, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 14, 1997, 11:39 a.m. TRD-9715363 Texas State Technical College System Thursday, November 20, 1997, 8:45 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to discuss and interview candidates for the position of Chancellor at Texas State Technical College System. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9715336 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 8:55 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Board of Regents Closed Session AGENDA: The board will go into closed session in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075 to interview and discuss candidates for the position of Texas State Technical College System Chancellor. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9715337 Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:45 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to discuss and interview candidates for the position of Chancellor at Texas State Technical College System. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9715339 Friday, November 21, 1997, 8:55 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Board of Regents Closed Session AGENDA: The board will go into closed session in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075 to interview and discuss candidates for the position of Texas State Technical College System Chancellor. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9715340 Saturday, November 22, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Board of Regents Closed Session AGENDA: Action Item: Possible Appointment of Texas State Technical College System Chancellor Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9715341 Saturday, November 22, 1997, 8:05 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Board of Regents Closed Session AGENDA: The board will go into closed session in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075 to discuss candidates for the position of Texas State Technical College System Chancellor. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9715342 Texas Woman's University Thursday, November 20, 1997, 12:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University, Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Room 102A Dallas Facility Usage Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Regents AGENDA: 1. Consider and discuss housing facilities of the Texas Woman's University President and consider approval of recommendations on this subject to the Board. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: November 13, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9715308 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 12:00 p.m., rescheduled from 12:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University, Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Room 102A Dallas Facility Usage Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Regents AGENDA: 1. Consider and discuss housing facilities of the Texas Woman's University President and consider approval of recommendations on this subject to the Board. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: November 17, 1997, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9715437 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Delegations: Various Counties and City of Wichita Falls; Wilson County. Approve Minutes. Awards/Recognitions/Resolutions. Reports/Presentations: Harris county, SH 249 (Tomball Bypass). Rulemaking 43 TAC Ch. 4,9, 15, 27 and 31. Transportation Planning. Multimodal Transportation. Programs. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Contested Case. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: November 12, 1997, 1:21 p.m. TRD-9715188 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission REVISED AGENDA: Supplement to the agenda has been added to the following item: 11. Routine Minutes Orders (f) Eminent Domain Proceedings (1) Various Counties- Request for eminent domain proceedings on noncontrolled and controlled access highways (see complete agenda filed with the Texas Register, itemized lists) (MO) Note: on pages 7 and 8 of the list, the enumerated eminent domain parcel items have been substituted. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: November 13, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9715338 Friday, December 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Mathis field Airport, 8618 Terminal Circle San Angelo Aviation Advisory Committee AGENDA: Introduction of new Aviation Advisory Committee member. Recognition of recently retired Aviation Advisory Committee member. Election of officers. Approval of Minutes from August 15, 1997 meeting. Report on Federal Aviation Administration Innovative Finance Demonstration Program. Report on Federal Aviation Administration Routine Pavement Maintenance Pilot Program. Briefing on FY 1998 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program. Briefing on Senate and House Interim Committee. Briefing on Intra-State Air Service Activities. Report from the FAA/Southwest Region State Directors' Meeting. Recognition of services of Texas Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Field Representative. Video of August 28, 1997, presentation by Committee Member Bisbey to the Texas Transportation Commission. Announcement of 1998 Texas Aviation Conference. Scheduling of Aviation Advisory Committee Work Session and next Aviation Advisory Committee Meeting. Public Comments. Contact: Suetta Murray, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416- 4504. Filed: November 17, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9715468 University of Houston System Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 2230 Buckthorne Place, The Shell Learning Center, Scallop Room The Woodlands Board of Regents Retreat AGENDA: Board of Regents Retreat, Executive Session, Report from Executive Session Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, (713) 743-3444. Filed: November 17, 1997, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9715471 University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, November 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: November 14, 1997, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9715358 The University of Texas at Austin Tuesday, November 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Legends Room, Ex-Student's Association Building, 21st and San Jacinto Streets Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men AGENDA: Convene into Open Session; Recess into Executive Session; Reconvene into Open Session; Approve Minutes of October 1, 1997; Items from Executive Session; Major Gifts and Planned Giving; Awards; Schedule/Schedule Changes; Budget/Budget Items; Construction Items; New Business; Old Business; and Adjourn. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5757. Filed: November 19, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9715577 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Monday, December 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m., possibly December 9, 1997 -- 8:00 a.m. Room 203, Memorial Student Center, Texas A&M University Campus College Station Examination Preparation Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to prepare the April 1998 examination for licensure. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: November 18, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9715523 Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Room 203, Memorial Student Center, Texas A&M University Campus College Station Examination Review Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to review the December 1997 examination for licensure. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: November 19, 1997, 7:28 a.m. TRD-9715529 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday-Tuesday, December 8-9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Board AGENDA: Monday, December 8, 1997- 9:00 a.m. -- Call to Order; Introduction of Board Members; Introduction of New Staff; Approval of Minutes; Education Report (Program Matters, Program Actions, Staff Briefing, Update on TDH Program, Meetings/Seminars Attended); Unfinished Business (Budget Status, TPAPN, Board Evaluation, Membership Status); Executive Director report; New Business (Area III Meeting, Advocacy Counsel Meeting, December Delegate Assembly) Monday, December 8, 1997- 2:30 p.m. -- Open Forum to Allow Interested Parties an Opportunity to Address the Board Tuesday, December 9, 1997 -- 9:00 a.m. -- Administrative Hearings; Agreed Orders; Deyo Case Continued from September Board Meeting; any Unfinished Business and Adjournment ON CALL -- Executive Session to discuss personnel issues Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: November 18, 1997, 8:35 a.m. TRD-9715491 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Friday, November 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Medical Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of new members, review responsibilities, select chairman and vice-chairman 3. Update on recent Medical Review Division developments 4. Briefing on progress of the Lower Extremity Guideline, Return to Work Guideline and Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery Fee Guideline 5. Review of Medical Advisory Committee and focus group comments for Upper Extremities Treatment Guideline 6. Briefing on new legislation 7. Action Items 8. Establish meeting dates for 1998 9. Adjournment Contact: Robert M. Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440- 5690. Filed: November 19, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9715496 Texas Workforce Commission Thursday, November 20, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: The Texas Workforce Commission will conduct an open meeting to consider the submission from the three organizations: (1) Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, (2) Council for Adult and Experimental Learning, and (3) Reinventing Government Network, in response to the TWC Request for Proposal which was published in the Texas Register on July 15, 1997. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 483-7833. Filed: November 12, 1997, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9715190 Monday, November 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 652, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: The Texas Workforce Commission will conduct an open meeting to consider the submission from Creative Interchange Consultants, in response to the TWC Request for Proposal which was published in the Texas Register on July 15, 1997. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 483-7833. Filed: November 14, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9715405 Monday, November 24, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Room 652, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: The Texas Workforce Commission will conduct an open meeting to consider the submission from Brown Halderman, in response to the TWC Request for Proposal which was published in the Texas Register on July 15, 1997. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 483-7833. Filed: November 14, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9715406 Regional Meetings Meetings filed November 12, 1997 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, November 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-5841. TRD-9715207. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, November 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9715189. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, November 17, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9715193. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 933 East Court Street, Sequin, November 18, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West Jr, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD- 9715221. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, met at 933 East Court Street, Sequin, November 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9715220. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Seguin ISD, 1221 East Kingsbury Street, Seguin, November 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9715219. Local Government Investment Cooperative, Board of Directors, met at 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, November 20, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patrick Shinkle, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, Texas 75270, (214) 672-6784. TRD-9715191. Montague County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 312 Rusk Street, Montague November 19, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from June Deaton, 312 Rusk Street, Montague, Texas 76251, (940) 894-6011. TRD- 9715222. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Third Floor, Arlington, November 20, 1997 at 11:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9715235. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1100 North Stanton, Sixth Floor Conference Center, El Paso, November 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9715192. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees Finance/HR Committee, met a 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, November 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9715234. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9715203. Meetings filed November 13, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Executive Committee, met at Texas Parks and Wildlife, 212 Johnson, Mount Pleasant, November 20, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9715314. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139. TRD-9715276. Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met at 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389-1011. TRD-9715307. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, November 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD- 9715302. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 302 East Reick Road, Tyler, November 20, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9715280. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, November 17, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9715335. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, November 20, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD- 9715333. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper, November 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9715252. Jasper County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9715253. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District #356, Board of Directors, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, November 17, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9715254. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, November 25, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9715321. Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District Board #357, met at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, November 18, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas (512) 387-4116. TRD-9715269. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, November 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (949) 659-1239. TRD-9715319. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, November 18, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9715299. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, November 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9715313. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, November 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9715311. West Central Texas Workforce Development Bard, School-to-Work Committee, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, November 19, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672- 8544. TRD-9715270. Meetings filed November 14, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, November 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, AACOG, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9715356. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Audit Committee, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, November 19, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, AACOG, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9715357. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, November 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD- 9715420. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, November 20, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78911, (512) 756-8291. TRD- 9715404. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, November 17, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9547. TRD-9715349. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, November 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9715372. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Personnel Committee, met at Kempner WSC, Highway 190, Kempner, November 20, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9715371. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at Kempner WSC, Highway 190, Kempner, November 20, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9715370. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Ad Hoc Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, November 18, 1997, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9715394. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, December 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, (806) 792-5468, extension 852. TRD-9715365. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, November 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715352. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, November 20, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715402. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, November 20, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9715378. Hale County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, November 20, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th Street, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-4226. TRD-9715359. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, November 20, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9715377. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Insurance Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 21, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9715379. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Insurance Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, November 21, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9715380. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, met at Kempner WSC Offices, Kempner, November 20, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932- 3701. TRD-9715393. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District #356, Board of Directors, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, November 17, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9715353. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, November 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107. TRD-9715360. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, November 19, 1997 reconvening November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9715384. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, November 19, 1997 reconvening November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9715386. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, November 19, 1997 reconvening if necessary, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9715385. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, November 19, 1997 reconvening if necessary, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9715387. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, November 19, 1997 reconvening if necessary, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9715389. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, November 19, 1997 reconvening if necessary November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9715390. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, November 19, 1997 reconvening if necessary, November 20, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas, 78767, (512) 473- 3304. TRD-9715388. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, Board of Directors, met at Victoria Palms Resort, 602 North Victoria Road, Donna, November 19, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, TSTC Auxiliary Building, Harlingen, Texas, 78550-3697, (210) 425-0729. TRD- 9715350. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors met (by telephone conference call) at Administration Office, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, November 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9715376. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, Woodlands, November 20, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams, Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Woodlands, Texas 77305, (409) 588-1111. TRD-9715361. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 4717 Daughtery, Laredo, November 17, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9715351. Trinity Higher Education Facilities Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, November 20, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715383. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, November 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9715366. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, November 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9715354 Meetings filed November 17, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met in emergency session, at 3000 Oak Springs, Conference Room, Austin, November 19, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9715436. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, November 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred Jackson, 1700 Independence Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803, (409) 779-7622, ext. 115, fax: (409) 775-0759. TRD-9715466. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, November 20, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred Jackson, 1700 Independence Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803, (409) 779-7622, ext. 115, fax: (409) 775-0759. TRD-9715467. Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 321 North Penelope, Belton, November 20, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Karnas, P.O. Box 450, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-3771. TRD-9715422. Coryell City Water Supply, Board of Directors, met at Coryell Activities Complex, Highway 84, Gatesville, November 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865- 6089. TRD-9715464. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, will meet at Dallas Housing Authority, Dale V. Kesler Board Room, 3939 North Hampton, Dallas, December 2, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9715469. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, December 4, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD- 9715470. Hill Country Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1601 East Main, Fredericksburg, November 25, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 753-2279. TRD-9715448. LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC), Board of Directors, met at Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, November 25, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501, (956) 682-3481. TRD-9715472. North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Number Two, Regular Board Meeting, met at 603 East First, Dumas, November 21, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, (806) 935-6401. TRD-9715474. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1301 Broadway, downstairs conference room, Lubbock, November 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Chamales, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 775-2215. TRD-9715465. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, November 20, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9715475. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, November 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9715476. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Administration Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, November 24, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9715445. Meetings filed November 18, 1997 Bandera County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at Bandera County Appraisal District, 1206 Main Street, Bandera, December 4, 19997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 796-3039, fax: (830) 796-3672. TRD-9715504. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, met at Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, Highway 190, Polk County, November 20, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9715495. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, November 25, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9715518. Jack County Appraisal District, met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, November 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD- 9715516. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, December 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396, TRD-9715509. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, November 21, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9715490. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, November 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.T. Ballard, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9715501. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee, met at International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, Alamo and Market Streets, San Antonio, November 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9715494. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, November 25, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9715513. Meetings filed November 19, 1997 Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, will meet at Dallas Housing Authority, 3939 North Hampton, Dallas, December 2, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9715572. Rockwall Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, November 25, 1997, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9715553. West Central Texas Municipal Water District, met at 410 Hickory, Abilene, November 24, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from David E. Bell, P.O. Box 2362, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 673-8254. TRD-9715574. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review board, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, November 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9715530.