OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Thursday, December 11, 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 473-97-2931- Application of TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Construct a Proposed Transmission line within Denton County (PUC Docket Number 17686). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 26, 1997, 12:26 p.m. TRD-9715999 Monday, December 15, 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 473-97-2114- Complaint of TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY Against HILL COUNTRY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., BRAZOS POWER MARKETING COOPERATIVE, INC., AND BRAZOS ELECTRIC POSER COOPERATIVE, INC. (PUC Docket Number 17880.) Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 26, 1997, 11:59 p.m. TRD-9715994 Texas Aerospace Commission Monday, December 1, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference Room 300A, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin 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, 1:29 p.m. TRD-9715589 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, December 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, 2865 West Washington Street Stephenville Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Roll call Minutes of last meeting Discussion and action: On supplemental budget for educational materials; National promotion; Alabama Peanut Growers Association request to USDA on Seg. 3 regrade; Referendum educational activities; Supplemental funding for educational materials; Replacement for Fonda. Report: Promotional activities Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Ms. Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: November 24, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9715828 Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West Amarillo Texas Wheat Producers Board AGENDA: Call to order and Opening Remarks Action: Minutes of August meeting; Swearing in of Board Member; Quarterly and Year-to-Date Financial Report; Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: In accordance with Tex.Govt.Code.Ann., sec.551.074, to discuss personnel matters; Adjourn Executive Session Reconvene Regular Meeting Action: If necessary, on Executive Session; Setting Date and Time for February meeting. Report and Action: NAWG and USW Long Range Planning Meeting; NAWG Foundation Restructuring Meeting; Hard Red Winter Wheat Meeting; Farm Credit Update. Report: Texas A&M Wheat Research Update; Karnal Bunt Meetings; Wheat Foods Council Meeting; Past Quarter and Futures Activities Report; USW and NAWG Board of Directors Meeting; Other Board Members Reports and New Business; Year to Date Collection and Refund Report. Adjourn Contact: Mr. Bill Nelson, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109-1853, (806) 352-2191. Filed: November 24, 1997, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9715801 Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Trinity Room 5A, Austin Convention Center, 505 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 24, 1997, meeting; Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Memorandum of Understanding; update on House Bills Number 2509 and 2510; Alzheimer's annual conference; budget report on travel; new council appointments via the Governor's office; new chairperson; updates on letters (Ms. Williamson's Official Title Request to the Department of Human Services Advisory Committee concerning House Bill 2509; and Ms. Elliott's appointment to the Department of Human Service Advisory Committee concerning House Bill 2509); report on the Consortium Bill and other business not requiring action. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Veronda L. Durden, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7534. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715867 Texs Commission for the Blind Thursday, December 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 9100 Gulf Freeway, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Houston Governing Board Budget Committee Meeting AGENDA: 1. Discussion: Update on FY 1998 budget 2. Discussion and action: Adjustments for '98 allocation of federal funds and capital outlay Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715776 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 10:15 a.m. 9100 Gulf Freeway, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Houston Governing Board Planning Committee Meeting AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Key Elements of Strategic Plan 2. Discussion and action: Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715777 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:05 p.m. 9100 Gulf Freeway, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Houston Governing Board Audit Committee Meeting AGENDA: 1. Status: FY 1998 Audits 2. Discussion and action: Completion of FY 1997 Audit Plan 3. Discussion and action: Additional activities covered in Audit Plan Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715778 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 3:15 p.m. 9100 Gulf Freeway, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Houston Governing Board Legislative Committee Meeting AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Sunset Activities 2. Discussion and action: Commission's Self-Evaluation Report to the Sunset Advisory Commission Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715779 Friday, December 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9100 Gulf Freeway, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Houston Governing Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. Public Comments 3. Approval: Minutes from Board meeting of August 8, 1997 Old Business 4. Discussion and action: Repeal of sec.sec.159.21 through 159.24 of Chapter 159 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning fair hearing procedures for resolution of consumer dissatisfaction, the repeal of Chapter 161, Scope of Services, and adoption of new Chapter 161, Appeals and Hearing Procedures New Business 5. Presentation: Proclamation -- John M. Turner 6. Discussion and action: Proclamation -- Wooten Brown 7. Action: Election of Vice Chairman 8. Discussion and action; Executive Director's report on FFY 1997 fourth quarter and year-end activities 9. Discussion and action: Capital Outlay 10. Discussion and action: Acceptance of Gifts 11. Discussion and action: Key Elements of Strategic Plan 12. Discussion and action: Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources 13. Discussion and action: Avenue A Facility 14. Discussion and action: Resolution 9704 from the Elected committee of Managers concerning probationary periods and eligibility status 15. Discussion and action: Resolution 9705 from the Elected Committee of Managers concerning roadside vending locations. 16. Discussion and action: Resolution 9706 from the Elected Committee of Managers concerning vending machine equipment. 17. Discussion and action: Board Committee Reports -- Audit Committee: Dr. James L. Caldwell, Chair; Planning Committee: Dr. James L. Caldwell, Chair; Legislative Committee: Frank Mullican, Chair; Budget Committee: Olivia Sandoval, Chair; BEP Liaison Meeting: C. Robert Keeney, Jr. BEP Liaison; 18. Consideration discussion and action: Self-evaluation of Governing Board's performance and evaluations of Board members. 19. Consideration discussion: Commission's Self-Evaluation Report to the Sunset Advisory Commission. 20. Discussion: Establishment grant procedures and policies and update on grant awards 21. Informational Items: -- Employment Assistance Specialists- Why the reorganization? Changes in the service delivery model at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center; Status of vacancies in the agency; Report on braille skills of employees and proficiency testing for rehabilitation teachers 22. Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code to discuss personnel and pending or contemplated litigation with attorney, and annual appointment of Executive Director. 23. Action, if any required on matters discussed in executive session. Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715780 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 401 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to Order, Approve August 5, 1997 Minutes The Children's Trust Fund of Texas: The Lead State Agency for Child Abuse Prevention/Creating Partnerships with Parents and Communities videotape presentation. Discuss and take possible action: Overview of CTF Council Investment Options -- Dan A. Sachnowitz, Investment Officer; Treasury Operations, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Overview of the Sunset Review Process- Sunset Committee staff Discuss and take action: Council review of Present Ruled in their Entirety: This consideration may include the proposed Repeal of any or all rules contained in Texas Administrative Code, Title 40. Social Services and Assistance, Part VIII. Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council, Chapters 201, 202 and 203. Council approval of Biennial Operating Plan Council approval of Affirmative Action Plan Council approval of four Percent Increase for Salary for Executive Director Council approval for Houston Collaborative Project Council approval for funding to support the 1998 Annual Conference of Texas Council on Family Relations and the Sixth Annual Conference on Parent Education, University of North Texas. General Discussion: 1998 Request for Proposal Process; Texas Children's Memorial; Overview of the Community-Based Family Resource and Support Grant Set Next board meeting date Adjourn. Contact: Sarah Winkler, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757-6854, (512) 458-1281. Filed: November 21, 1997, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9715719 Credit Union Department Friday, December 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Field of Membership Committee for the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of August 29, 1997 meeting; Correspondence Received from Credit Unions; To Consider: Taking formal action to make Recommendations to the Commission on Issues Relating to Field of Membership Expansion including (1) Community of Interest, (2) Documentation Requirements/Economic Advisability, (3) Overlaps/Exclusionary Clauses, (4) Corporate Restructuring, (5) Mergers and Conversions, (6) Consequences of Failing to Serve Entire Community of Interest; Establishing a tentative date for next Committee Meeting; To Conduct: Discussion of Mission and Initial Focus of the Committee; Discussion of the Committee's Size and the Need for Public Input; Discussion of Current Procedures and Practices for Expanding Field of Membership; review of NCUA's Recent Initiatives Retarding Field of Membership. In the event the Commission does not finish deliberation of an item on the first day for which it was posted, the Committee might recess the meeting until the following day at the time and place announced at the time of recess. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or assistance with physical accessibility. Request for special accommodations must be made 72 hours prior to the designated time set for the meeting by contacting Carol Shaner at (512) 837-9236. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9715677 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, December 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Love Field Main Terminal, 8008 Cedar Springs Road, Conference Room A Dallas Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes, September 10, 1997, CMHCAC Meeting C. Recognitions D. Executive Director's Report E. Sunset Overview F. Medical Director Activity Report 1. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 2. Texas Tech Health Sciences Center 3. Texas Department of Criminal Justice G. Discussion -- TBCJ Subcommittee on Health Care HIV/AIDS meeting H. Adoption of HIV Treatment Guidelines I. Update on MRSA Surveillance J. Discussion -- Physician Compensation Issues K. Update on Capacity Expansion Plan L. Update on Employee TB Testing Issue M. Update -- Inmate Co-pay Implementation N. Overview-Post Trauma Staff Support Program O. Discussion -- Date/location next CMHCAC meeting Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Allen Sapp, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0099, (409) 294-2971. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9715749 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Friday, December 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264 Austin Poison Center Coordinating Committee AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as Necessary: Approval of the September 4, 1997 Meeting Minutes; Information Services (IS) Update; Subcommittee Reports: A. Report of the Subcommittee on Education, Appoint Chairperson, B. Report of the Medical Directors Subcommittee, Appoint Chairperson, C. Report of the Research Subcommittee. D. Report of the Operations Subcommittee, Appoint Chairperson; Election of PCCC Vice Chairperson; Advisory Committee Sunset Memorandum from State Comptroller; 1998 TPCN Annual Conference; Outside Funding for Public Education; Update on SPI certification Study Guide; Senate Bill 388 Report; Miscellaneous; Set Next Meeting Date. Adjourn. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: November 21, 1997, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9715720 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Monday-Wednesday, December 8-10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Austin AGENDA: I. Welcome to new commissioners. II. Commission member training. III. Election of Commission officers. IV. Travel Reimbursement procedures. V. Executive session under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code. VI. Open session for further discussion, possible action on preceding agenda item. VII. Executive session under sec.551.071, Texas Government Code. VIII. Open Session for further discussion, possible action on preceding agenda item. IX. Recognition of former commissioners. X. Discussion, possible action on designation of representative IFSAC. XI. Discussion, possible action concerning formation of regarding the budget and strategic plan of agency. XII. Discussion, possible action on matters from the Executive Director. XIII. Matters referred from the Funds Allocation Advisory Committee. XIV. Discussion, possible action relating to the process for appointments to advisory committees. XV. Discussion, possible action regarding responsibilities of the Fire Fighter Advisory Committee. XVI. Discussion, possible action regarding responsibilities of the Testing Committee. XVII. Reports from Fire Service interest groups and agencies. XVIII. Discussion, possible action concerning M.O.U. with the Texas Department of Insurance. XIX. Discussion, possible action concerning M.O.U. with the Texas Forest Service. XX. Discussion, possible action concerning reports by the Commission representative to the Fireman's Training School Advisory Board and by the Commission representative of TEEX. XXI. Discussion, possible action relating to the Donations Program. XXII. Discussion, possible action concerning co-location of office space with SFMO and Texas Forest Service. XXIII. Discussion, possible action on changes to rules or Attorney General opinion requests resulting from Senate Bill 371, including adoption of a single certification program and definition of "fire department". XXIV. Discussion, possible action concerning NFPA 1976, and municipal fire fighters responding to bulk flammable liquid and gas fires at industrial facilities such as a refinery or petrochemical plant. XXVII. Discussion, possible action on future meeting dates. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7189 Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9715685 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Galveston Bay Estuary Program Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, University of Houston, Clear Lake, Forest Room Houston Galveston Bay Council AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of September 3, 1997 Meeting III. Old Business A. Report of the Chairman B. Report of the Program Director 1. Progress on Nominations 2. Progress on MOU with GLO 3. Other C. Reports of Subcommittees and Task Groups 1. Consistency Review 2. Natural Resource 3. Monitoring 4. Research 5. Public Outreach 6. Water/Sediment Quality D. Funding Task Group Report IV. New Business A. Web Site Presentation B. Determine 1998 Council Meeting Dates C. Update on Freshwater Inflows V. Announcements A. Upcoming Meetings and Events B. Other C. Next Meeting Date Contact: Marilyn Browning, 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210, Webster, Texas 77598, (281) 316-3001. Filed: November 20, 1997, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9715621 Texas Department of Health Monday, December 1, 1997- 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Birthing Center Ad Hoc Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 7, 1997 meeting; proposed birthing center licensing rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 137) published in the July 22, 1997 issue of the >Texas Register (22 TexReg 6820); draft final rules (25 TAC, Chapter 137) for recommendation to the Texas Board of Health; and public comments (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request 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 21, 1997, 12:30 p.m. TRD-9715671 Wednesday, December 3, 1997- 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.110, University of Texas Campus, 2405 East Campus Drive, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Abortion Facility Ad Hoc Rules Task Force AGENDA: The task force will introduce members and guests, and discuss and possibly act on: review and approval of draft rules for Texas Abortion Facility Reporting and Licensing (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 139); setting future committee meeting dates; and public comments (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 21, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9715708 Friday, December 5, 1997- 8:30 a.m. Travis II Meeting Room, Holiday Inn- Austin Airport, 66911 North IH35 Austin Asbestos Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: selection of officers; proposed Texas asbestos health protection rule changes to 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 295; and current vacancies of the Asbestos Advisory Committee. 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: Todd Wingler or Ms. Lindal Page, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6600. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9715707 Saturday, December 6, 1997, 8:15 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board Waste and Industrial Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: Proposal of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission rules (30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 39, Subchapter F on notices; 30 TAC, Chapter 305, Subchapters B and C on process, emergency orders, and applications for permits; and 30 TAC, Chapter 336, Subchapters A-D, F-I on decommissioning and buried waste sites); items not requiring action; and public 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715868 Saturday, December 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board Ad Hoc Committee on Lasers AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: adequate regulatory policy and activities regarding lasers; requests for recommendation of action items; items not requiring action; and public 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715869 Saturday, December 6, 1997, 9:45 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board Executive Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: recommendation for final adoption of >Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation (Part 11, 25 TAC, sec.289.201 (General Provisions); Part 14, 25 TAC sec.289.257 (Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Materials); Part 21, 25 TAC sec.289.202 (Basic Standards); Part 41, 25 TAC sec.289.262 (Licensing of Radioactive Materials) and Part 44, 25 TAC sec.289.254 (Waste Processing and Storage)); proposal of laser rules (25 TAC sec.289.301); proposal of rules on Notices, Instructions, and Reports to Workers (25 TAC sec.289.203); other items not requiring action; and public 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715870 Saturday, December 6, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board Medical Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: regulation of positron emission tomography (PRT) radiopharmaceuticals; Osteoporosis screening criteria; items not requiring action; and public 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715871 Saturday, December 6, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board Fee Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests, discuss and possibly act on: recommendation for final adoption of rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.289.204) on uranium and late fee penalty only; recommendation for proposal of fees (25 TAC sec.289.204); items not requiring action; and public 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715872 Saturday, December 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: election of officers; introduction of guests; approval of minutes from the previous meeting; consolidation of permitting and licensing actions; food irradiation report; uranium rules (final adoption of 25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.289.260; and repeal of 30 TAC, Chapter 336 for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission); Medical Committee (report on regulation of positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals; and report on osteoporosis screening criteria; Fee Committee (proposal of fee rules 25 TAC sec.289.204); and final adoption of fee rules on uranium and late fee penalty only (25 TAC sec.289.204); Executive Committee (recommendation for final adoption of Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation rules (Part 11, 25 TAC, sec.289.201 (General Provisions); Part 14, 25 TAC sec.289.257 (Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Materials); Part 21, 25 TAC sec.289.202 (Basic Standards); Part 41, 25 TAC sec.289.252 (Licensing of Radioactive Materials) and Part 44, 25 TAC sec.289.254 (Waste Processing and Storage)); proposal of laser rules (25 TAC sec.289.301); proposal of rules on Notices, Instructions, and Reports to Workers (25 TAC sec.289.203); Waste and Industrial Committee (Proposal of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission rules (30 TAC, Chapter 39, Subchapter F on notices; 30 TAC, Chapter 305, Subchapters B and C on process, emergency orders, and applications for permits; and 30 TAC, Chapter 336, subchapters A-D, F-I on decommissioning and buried waste sites)); Ad Hoc Committee on Lasers (report on adequate regulatory policy); Program reports (Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; Railroad Commission of Texas; Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority; and the Texas Department of Health's Bureau of Radiation Control); items not requiring action; public comment; and the setting of future meeting dates. 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715873 Monday, December 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 8, 1997 meeting; introduction of Pam Weaver, representative of the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM); presentation of an overview of NARM: recommendation for resolution of complaint (97-03; reports (proposed education and documentation rules ( 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 37); Grievance Rules Committee; and border project (March of Dimes)); vote regarding possibly changing the meeting day of the board from Monday to Saturday; setting midwifery board meeting dates for 1998; resignation of Dr. Elizabeth Cole; vote on the board chair and vice-chair; and announcements and comments (no midwifery board action required). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715874 Monday, December 8, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board Grievance Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: a review of the amended flow chart; writing assignments (peer review; process for filing official complaints; hearing procedures on informal hearings; recommendations/sanctions regarding informal hearings; classification of complaints; and how the complaint gets to the midwifery board and other entities); determination of whether to continue with present writing assignments or make new assignments; setting of the next committee meeting date and time; and evaluation of this meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715875 Monday, December 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Main Building, Room G-107, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Hospital Data Advisory Committee New Member Orientation AGENDA: The committee will welcome and introduce new members and will discuss and possibly act on: an overview of the Texas Department of Health and the Bureau of State Health Data and Policy Analysis; stipulate the function and responsibility of the Hospital Data Advisory Committee; committee activities; and review of the bylaws. 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: Ann Henry, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9715876 Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Main Building, Room G-107, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Hospital Data Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; review and approval of the 1997 Cooperative Texas Department of Health/American Hospital Association/Texas Hospital Association annual survey of hospitals; update on the pilot project (electronic submission of 1996 hospital survey data); review and approval of proposed amendments to rules regarding nonprofit hospital charity care and community benefits reporting (25 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.13.11-13.19); public comment; and the setting of the next Advisory Committee 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: Ann Henry, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9715877 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Thursday, December 4, 1997, Board- 10:00 p.m., Audit Subcommittee- 11:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Lobby, Room 100 Austin Board, and Audit Subcommittee AGENDA: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Subcommittee/Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters/consult with counsel. II. Subcommittees: Audit: Discussion of and possible recommendations re: budget items, bank accounts, lines of credit and other financial matters. III. Board: Reports, possible recommendations from subcommittee and discussion re same. Discussion regarding and possible approval of benefit plans and policy language. Discussion and action regarding rates for Health Pool coverage. Discussion and possible approval of application for Health Pool coverage and change form and data form for assessments. Possible discussion and action re: budget matters; access to providers in rural areas; fees for administrator services; prescriptions/pharmacy benefits and providers; penalty provisions for administrator's performance; contract for administrative services; internet website; management/administrative matters. Other items: business plan and division of duties; financial reporting. Future meetings and timelines; other administrative matters. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 6651. Filed: November 24, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9715847 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation ("THKC") Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower 1, Room 216 (Fish Bowl) Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Executive Session: The Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters, legal matters with outside counsel or from THKC staff briefing. II. Board Agenda: Call to order; certification of quorum and approval of minutes of November 24, 1997 meeting: deliberation regarding hiring permanent Executive Director, and possible interviews of candidate(s) and hiring of permanent Executive Director. Briefings from THKC staff, deliberations and possible approval/action/authorization of persons to executive necessary documents/execution of necessary documents regarding the following : THKC organizational chart and authorization to Executive Director to hire personnel approved in such chart; financial report, draft THKC budget, business plan and related documents; plan of operation; contracts, other documents necessary for THKC to retain any outside legal counsel necessary for general or specific legal matters, including tax counsel, and possible interviews, retention of counsel; requests for proposal, contracts or other documents necessary to retain outside actuarial consultant and independent accountant/auditor, and possible interviews, retention of persons for these positions; marketing issues; possible award of Robert Woods Johnson Foundation Grant and financial/accounting or other issues related to same; scenarios of how Texas may apply federal money available for children's health programs. Possible briefing from outside counsel, THKC staff, regarding to what extent THKC is affiliated with the state for various purposes, and regarding application to IRS for tax-exempt status as a nonprofit corporation and related issues, and possible deliberation/approval/action/authorization of persons to execute necessary documents/execution of necessary documents regarding same. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meeting, other administrative or procedural matters relating organizations and start-up of THKC; general vision and goals for THKC. Time for public comment. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code Number 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3046. Filed: November 25, 1997, 8:01 a.m. TRD-9715854 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. The University of Texas at Dallas; McDermott Suite, McDermott Building, 2601 North Floyd Road Dallas Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: The Committee will hear presentations on the following projects; University of Texas at Dallas-Housing Project; University of Texas at Austin -- McDonald Observatory Visitors Center; University of Texas at San Antonio -- ITC Energy Performance Contract; University of Texas HSC at San Antonio-Land Acquisition/Gift; University of North Texas -- Speech and Hearing Clinic and West Hall Renovation (Housing); Texas Woman's University -- Stark/Guinn Halls Renovation; Stephen F. Austin State University- Land Acquisition and Athletic Field; University of Houston- Center for Public Broadcasting and Charter School; University of Houston-Downtown -- Energy Performance Contract/Cost Savings Project; Texas Southern University -- E.O. Bell Hall Renovation; Art Building Renovation. Contact: Roger Elliott, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6130. Filed: November 24, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9715655 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. The University of Texas at Dallas; McDermott Suite, McDermott Building, 2601 North Floyd Road Dallas Campus Planning Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Committee will hear presentations on the following projects; University of Texas at Dallas-Housing Project; University of Texas at Austin -- McDonald Observatory Visitors Center; University of Texas at San Antonio -- ITC Energy Performance Contract; University of Texas HSC at San Antonio-Land Acquisition/Gift; University of North Texas -- Speech and Hearing Clinic and West Hall Renovation (Housing); Texas Woman's University -- Stark/Guinn Halls Renovation; Stephen F. Austin State University- Land Acquisition and Athletic Field; University of Houston- Charter School; University of Houston-Downtown -- Energy Performance Contract/Cost Savings Project; Texas Southern University -- E.O. Bell Hall Renovation; Art Building Renovation; UT-El Paso -- Mechanical Upgrades; and UT Southwest Medical Center -- Dallas -- Thermal Energy Plant R&R. Contact: Roger Elliott, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6130. Filed: November 24, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9715809 Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building I, Room 1.100A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Health Professions Education Advisory Committee AGENDA: Approval of Summary Notes of the September 9, 1997 HPEAC Meeting; Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Report; Briefing on Chapter 5 (Program Development, Subchapter H; Approval of Distance Learning for Public Colleges and Universities); Action Items: Interdivisional Review Criteria for Health Program Proposals from Community and Technical Colleges (CTC) that would undergo HPEAC Review; Establishment of an HPEAC Statewide Needs Assessment Subcommittee; Current Coordinating Board Policy regarding the Five-Year Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPhr) degree with a major in Pharmacy; and Consideration of New Degree Programs. Information Items: Coordinating Board Staff Reports; and Other Business. Contact: Alfred Maldonado, THECB, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6213. Filed: November 24, 1997, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9715808 Texas Historical Commission Friday, December 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Carrington Covert House Library, 1511 North Colorado Street Austin Heritage Tourism Committee AGENDA: Update on Heritage Tourism Activities 1. Update on long term activities 2. Update on short term activities Contact: Dr. Mario Sanchez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5754. Filed: November 24, 1997, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9715832 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room 360, West Tower-Winters Complex Austin Alzheimer's Advisory Committee AGENDA: This meeting will focus on the reports form the subcommittees on Pilot Site Selection and the Pilot Model. Contact: Trena Barnett, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3765. Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9715680 State Independent Living Council Thursday, December 4, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Radisson Hotel on Town Lake, 111 Cesar Chavez Street Austin Evaluation of Independent Living Committee AGENDA: 8:30 -- Call to Order 8:45 -- Plan for Needs Assessment Review of Process to Date Options for Use of Existing Data Options for Consumer Input Options for Interagency/Third Party Cooperation Timeline Vote on Recommendations 12:00 -- Adjourn. Contact: John Meinkowsky, 555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: November 21, 1997, 12:29 p.m. TRD-9715668 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Radisson Hotel on Town Lake, 111 Cesar Chavez Street Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 10:30 -- Call to Order 10:45 -- Development of State Plan Review Objectives in State Plan (Att. 9) Proposals for Next 3-Year State Plan 12:00 -- Adjourn. Contact: John Meinkowsky, 555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: November 21, 1997, 12:29 p.m. TRD-9715669 Thursday-Friday, December 4-5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Respectively Radisson Hotel on Town Lake, 111 Cesar Chavez Street Austin AGENDA: December 4 1:00 -- Call to Order (Agenda, Minutes) 1:15 -- Reports (TRC, TCB, Financial, ARCIL) 2:00 -- Public Comment 3:00 -- By-Laws Amendments 3:30 Committee Breakouts Finance Committee 4:30 -- Committee Breakouts IL Centers and Service Committees Outreach Committee 7:00 -- Recess December 5 8:00 -- Plan for Needs Assessment 12:00 -- Lunch 1:00 -- Vote on Committee Recommendations 3:00 -- Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: November 21, 1997, 12:29 p.m. TRD-9715670 Texas Department of Insurance Thursday, December 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Building One, Room 102 Austin AGENDA: Reconvening in Docket Number 2279, to complete the live testimony, specifically to consider prefiled supplemental testimony with corrected exhibits filed by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC) in connection with the hearing for consideration of the setting of title premium rates and other matters with rate implications. The hearing on this matter began on November 18 and continued through November 20, when it was recessed to resume on December 4, 1997. The Commissioner has jurisdiction over the promulgation of premium rates, and over other matters as set out in notice dated December 31, 1996 and noticed in the January 10, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 404), pursuant to Texas Insurance Code, Articles 1.02, 1.04, 9.01, 9l.02, 9.07 and 9.21 and the Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Section 9.1. Procedure of the hearing will be governed by the Rules of Practice and Procedure before the Department of Insurance (TAC Title 28, Chapter 1, subchapter A) and the Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Gov't Code, Chapter 2001.) Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715866 Tuesday December 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-2105.E Hearing concerning the Plea to the Jurisdiction in the matter of DURHAM TEMPORARIES, INC. V. FACILITY INSURANCE CORPORATION. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 25, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9715909 Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1994.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against RONALD S. GRASSE, Bellaire, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 25, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9715910 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1551.C In the matter of BRECKENRIDGE ABSTRACT AND TITLE CORPORATION (reset from October 8, 1997). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 25, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9715911 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1550.E In the matter of TRAVELER'S INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT F/K/A/ TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND V. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 25, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9715912 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-97-1941.C To consider the application of CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, San Antonio, Texas, for a Group I Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: November 25, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9715913 General Land Office Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications: Giddings Austin Chalk-3 and Giddings (Buda) Fields, Milam and Robertson Cos.; Joaquin Field, Shelby Co.; Giddings Austin Chalk-3, Robertson Co.; Brown and Thorp (Clear Fork), Pecos Co.; Jameson (Strawn), Coke Co.; Barstow (Wolfcamp), Ward Co.; Wildcat Field, Gaines Co.; application to lease zeolite to surface owner of approximately 3,833.45 acres, Presidio County pursuant to sec.53.081 of the Natural Resources Code; consideration of additional tracts, terms and conditions for the January 6, 1998 special oil and gas lease sale; commercial easement amendments, Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; easement renewals, applications and amendments, Baffin Bay, Kleberg Co.; Carancahua Bay, San Jacinto Co.; Carancahua Bay, Jackson Co.; Copano Bay, Aransas Co.; Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; Colorado River, Matagorda Co.; Taylor Lake, Harris Co.; San Barnard River, Brazoria Co.; Offatts Bayou, Galveston Co.; structure (cabin ) permit renewals, requests and terminations, Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; and Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; direct land sales, File Numbers 110254 and File 152805, and File SF 13078, Freestone Co.; Closed Session and Open Session- consideration of audit compromise and settlement agreement between the State of Texas and Conoco, Inc. and associated waiver of penalties and interest; Closed Session and Open Session -- status report, evaluation and analysis of the General Land Office's legal counsel regarding: (i) potential litigation of royalty under payment claims against TransTexas Gas Corporation and its successor lessees; and (ii) the ongoing settlement discussion regarding such claims; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of contract to sell 22 acres, El Paso Co.; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of proposal to acquire and lease 3.294 acres in San Antonio, Bexar County, being Lot 18, Sumner Suites Subdivision; Closed Session - - pending or contemplated litigation, or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: November 24, 1997, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9715833 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order, discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012, 96-010, 96-012, 96- 013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-022, 96-024, 96-031, 97-006, 97-011, 97-015, 97-020, 97- 023, 97-026, 97-028, 98-003, 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007, 98-008, 98-009, 98- 010, 98-011; and enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint file numbered 97-028; and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint file numbered 97-011; and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification board; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner; P.O. Box 12188; Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: November 25, 1997, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9715889 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 1:30 p.m. TALCB Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order, consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the October 21, 1997, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning education policies, procedures, rules and requirements including qualifying education, appraiser continuing education (ACE), examinations, TALCB Rules (22 TAC sec.153), the TALC Act (Article 6573a.2, V.T.C.S.), Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria and interpretations, distance education, course approval vs. acceptance, acceptability of TREC mandatory continuing education (MCE) courses, scope of practice, and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) courses and requirements, and a National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Examination; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board on possible amendments to the TALCB Rules, 22 TAC sec.153.1 relating to Definitions, sec.153.13 relating to Educational Requirements, sec.153.18 relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and new sec.153.8 relating to Scope of Practice; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning other educational or examination matters; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner; P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 465-3950 Filed: November 25, 1997, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9715890 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: Call to order, discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning the FY 1998 operating budget, Board and staff travel, and other fiscal matters; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner; P.O. Box 12188; Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: November 25, 1997, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9715888 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order, comments by the Chair; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the October 23, 1997, TALCB meeting; staff reports; discussion and possible action concerning active certifications and licenses; certifications and licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; new enforcement position; TALCB >Appraiser Report; federal activities and guidelines; Federal Registry; "National Uniform Appraiser Examination Working Group", the AARO national conference; and AARO resolutions regarding appraisal management companies and mortgage brokers; report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding educational requirements, approval of courses for meeting educational requirements, and other educational matters from the December 10, 1997, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible action to public in the Texas Register proposed rules, as recommended by the Education Committee, 22 TAC sec.153.1, relating to definitions, sec.153.13 relating to Educational Requirements, sec.153.18 relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and new sec.153.8 relating to Scope of Practice; report from the Budget Committee, discussion and possible action regarding the FY 1998 operating budget; board and staff travel, and other fiscal matters; report from the Enforcement Committee; consideration and possible action concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered 95-005, 95-012, 96- 010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-022, 96-024, 96-031, 97-006, 97-011, 97- 015, 97-020, 97-023, 97-026, 97-028, 98-003, 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007, 98- 008, 98-009, 98-010, 98-011; and enforcement and complaint resolution policies and procedures; discussion and possible action concerning signing of appraisal reports; the development and preparation of appraisals and appraisal reports by unlicensed or non-certified individuals; and responsibilities and obligations of those who sign appraisal reports; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings. Adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner; P.O. Box 12188; Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: November 26, 1997, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9715977 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 9:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Parkland Memorial Hospital; Ramada Limited; Ramona Laundry; Red Roof Inn; Regency Cleaners (Houston); Regency Cleaners (Irving); and Lee Robinson for failing to pay inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Articles 9100; Tex. Govt. Code. Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192 Filed: November 24, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9715826 Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Paradise Center, PMM Investment Castings; Polks Cleaners; Ponderosa Apartments; Radisson Hotel; Ramada Inn (Kerrville); Fred Salazar; Joel A. Sellers; and Monsoor Shah for filing to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above Respondents' boiler(s), a violation of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Articles 9100; Tex. Govt. Code. Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192 Filed: November 24, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9715827 Texas Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association Monday, December 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Admiral's Club, Terminal 3E, Gate 33, Room 9 Dallas Special Meeting of Board of Directors AGENDA: The following agenda is for a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, called at the request of the Board Chair. Consideration and possible action on: 1) Executive Session: a) discussion of bids for management contract b) personnel issues regarding specific employees; c) discussion of retaining counsel to the Board; 2) Matters Discussed in Executive Session; 3) appointment of an Executive Director for the Association; 4) Contract for the sale of fixed assets of the Association and 5) Next meeting date. Contact: C.S. La Shelle, 301 Congress, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476- 5101. Filed: November 26, 1997, 11:29 a.m. TRD-9715988 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, November 20, and Saturday, November 22, 1997, 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: In addition to the previously posted agenda, the following changes have been made; Cancellation of agenda item, request for termination of suspension regarding Dennis Shaughnessy, M.D.; cancellation of agenda item remand proposal for decision regarding B.R. Ringer, Jr. D.O.; addition of request for termination of suspension; and addition of consideration and approval of termination of suspension orders. Executive Session under 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information received, requiring prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: November 19, 1997, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9715613 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Joint Meeting: Endorsement Committee and Examination Committee EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive Session under 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. Discussion/recommendation regarding falsification of applications for licensure Letters of eligibility, Section 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 changes regarding examination combinations Proposed rule changes regarding eligibility requirements for a Temporary Faculty License Discussion/recommendation regarding Federation of State Medical Boards "Federation Credentials Verification Service" Adjourn. Executive Session under 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information received, requiring prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: November 19, 1997, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9715614 Thursday, November 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committee EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive Session under 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 and possible action on request for reconsideration of the application of Patrick Vaughn Solcher, M.D. 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 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information received, requiring prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: November 19, 1997, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9715615 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Dana, Andrew Butler, MD, Lubbock, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Michael Kevin Boone, MD, El Paso, Texas Modification Request, 9:30 a.m. -- Mukand Lal Arora, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:30 a.m. -- Jack L. Baker, MD, Houston, Texas Termination Request, 10:00 a.m. -- Gustavo Adolfo Ortez, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Barbara Haden Briner, MD, Humble, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- John Whitfield Culberson, MD, Houston, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Rick Allen Boyles, MD, Deer Park, Texas Termination Request, 10:30 a.m. -- Douglas Robert Sharp, DO, Houston, Texas Termination Request, 1:30 p.m. -- Patrick Kelly Miles, DO, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Modification Request, 2:30 a.m. -- Eric Heston Scheffey, MD, Houston, Texas Executive Session under 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, Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9715863 Texas Military Facilities Commission Friday-Saturday, December 5-6, 1997, 8:00 and 10:00 respectively 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64 Austin New Members, Audit Committee, Full Commission AGENDA: New Member Training -- December 5, 1997, 11:00 -- 6:00 p.m. 1. General Session 2. Lunch 3. Photographs 4. Breakout 5. General Session 6. Close of Business Audit Committee -- December 6, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Full Commission -- December 6, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. 1. Administrative Matters 2. Executive Director's Update 3. Property 4. Executive Session 5. Public Comments/Close of Business Persons with disabilities desiring to attend this meeting and who may require accommodation are required to contact Julie Wright at least 3 days prior to the meeting. Contact: Julie Wright, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763, (512) 406-6971. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9715744 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Class 2 Modification; Hearing Request; Superfunds; Air Agreed Enforcement Orders; Air Enforcement Default Order; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Orders; Municipal Solid Waste Default Order; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Orders; Public Water Supply Default Orders; Rules; Addendum: Authorization to Construct; Public Water Supply Enforcement Default Order; Second Addendum: Rule; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 21, 1997, 5:02 p.m. TRD-9715742 Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the addendum to agenda: Contract. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 25, 1997, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9715885 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 25, 1997, 12:49 p.m. TRD-9715891 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The commission will consider the following addendum to its' December 4 Work Session: Rule. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 25, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9715925 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Holiday Inn-Emerald Beach, 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Minutes. II. Program Update III. Discussion/Approval of Draft Bays Plan and Implementation Strategy IV. Update on Characterization Reports and Approval of Reports V. Update on Outreach Activities VI. Discussion of Letter to Management Committee VII. Additional Items/Adjourn. Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Natural Resource Center, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: November 26, 1997, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9715966 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an appeal filed by ratepayers of RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS. The Board of Directors of the Red River Authority of Texas approved an increase in water rates effective September 1, 1997, for its service area located in Grayson County, Texas. The rate change involves water utility service, tap fees, late charges and reconnect fees and affects the Preston Shores Subdivision. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2101. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: November 24, 1997, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9715805 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an appeal filed by ratepayers of RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS. The Board of Directors of the Red River Authority of Texas approved an increase in water rates effective September 1, 1997, for its service area located in Clay County, Texas. The rate increase affects two subdivisions, Lake Arrowhead Ranches Estates and Arrowhead Lake lots. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1883. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: November 24, 1997, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9715804 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Monday, December 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Double Tree Hotel, De Zavala Room, 6505 IH35 North Austin Full Council Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Comments/Introduction of Guests IV. Approval of Minutes V. Welfare Reform Act VI. TDCJ Disability Grievance Process VII. TDCJ Uniform Assessment Pilot VIII. MOU Status Report --CJAD/CSCD's --TDCJ/TDMHMR --All Other Agencies IX. Committee Reports --Executive Committee --Program/Research Committee --Planning/Legislative Committee X. Director's Report --General Administration --General Legislative Matters --Technical Assistance Manual --Interdisciplinary Conference Adjournment Contact: Marcia L. Powders, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, (512) 406-5406. Filed: November 24, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9715785 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Thursday, December 4, 1997, 8:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 104 Austin AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Recognition of Guests B. Presentation TDCJ-Programs and Services Division C. Presentation by TDCJ-Parole Division D. Consent Items E. Board Committee and Staff Reports F. Consideration and Action -- Petition for Rule G. Adoption of Proposed Rules as Published in the October 10, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10107) H. Adoption of Proposed Repeal of Rules as Published in the October 10, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10107) I. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 37 TAC sec.143, et. seq. II. Executive Session A. Discussion with attorney concerning Lopez v. Rodriguez; Johnson v. Rodriguez, et al; Miller v. Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (Closed in accordance with sec.551.071, Government Code). Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services 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: Juanita Llamas, P.O. Box 13401, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1702. Filed: November 24, 1997, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9715835 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, December 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: December 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. -- Call to order and roll call. Consideration of Minutes of 10/27/97 Enforcement Committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded Informal Conference: Discussion and possible action on the following case with the individual who has agreed to appear: Case #9800053- Time- 9:30 a.m. Review of Citation List and possible action. Consideration of and possible action on cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants that have no licensed plumbing inspectors. Complaint Cases for Review: The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the Committee as time allows. Time may not allow for all cases listed to be reviewed: Cases Number: 96-0198, 97-0174, 97-0332, 97-0344, 97- 0608, 97-0534, 97-0745. Contact: Robert Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 233. Filed: November 19, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9715616 Monday, December 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Rules Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call -- 8:30 a.m.; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Minutes of the October 13, 1997 Rules Review Committee Meeting; 4. Report on Board action regarding Board Rules sec.365.11 and 367.1; 5. Report Meeting with TNRCC regarding Board Rule sec.361.1; 6. Report and possible action on Board Rule sec.365.2; 7. Discussion and possible action on "hardship" in Board Rules; 8. Report and possible action on Board Rule sec.367.9; 9. Discussion and possible action on Board Rule sec.363.11; 10. Discussion and possible action on Board Rule sec.365.14; 11. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 222. Filed: November 25, 1997, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9715887 Monday, December 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Rules Review Committee REVISED AGENDA: 11. Discussion and possible action on Board Rule sec.363/1 Examinations, Qualifications (c) Plumbing Inspection (2)(c) addition of "successful completion of International Conference of Building Officials Plumbing Inspector certification as a partial qualifier for the Board Plumbing Inspector examination"; 12. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 222. Filed: November 25, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9715923 Monday, December 8, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Continued Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call - 2:00 p.m.; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Review and approve the minutes of the October 13, 1997 Committee Meeting; 4. Discussion and possible action on providers reporting to DIR; 5. Report from PECT on 99/2000 Continuing Education textbook; 6. Report from PECT on Scantron system; 7. Report from and possible action on PECT 96-97 activities on classes taught by providers; 8. Report from staff on number of licensees taught; 9. Field Report on monitored classes; 10. Providers' report on self-monitoring; 11. Report and possible action on criteria for bid procedures for Continuing Education textbook 2000/2001, 2001/2002, and 2002/2003; 12. Report on Contintuing Education provider applications; 13. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 222. Filed: November 25, 1997, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9715886 State Preservation Board Monday, December 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: 1.0 Call to Order 2.0 Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approval of Minutes from August 20, 1997 3.0 Old or Unfinished Business -- None 4.0 New Business 4.1 Discussion and Possible Approval: Acceptance of Executive Director's selection of the A/E and Exhibit/Media Design Teams for the Texas State History Museum Project; Grant Executive Director authority to negotiate and execute contracts 4.2 Discussion and Possible Approval: Acceptance of agency report on contracts 4.3 Discussion and Possible Approval: Authorization for transfer of funds in accordance with House Bill 1107 4.4 Discussion and Possible Approval: Acceptance of CORD/AT&T CD-ROM Virtual Tour of the Texas State Capitol 4.5 Discussion and Possible Approval: Proposed Amendments to 13 TAC sec.111.17, sec.111.18, sec.111.25. 4.6 Discussion and Possible Approval: Acceptance of maintenance endowment for Capitol Monuments 4.7 Discussion and Possible Approval: Final design for the Texas Korean War Veterans Memorial 4.8 Discussion and Possible Approval: Final design for the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial 4.9 Discussion and Possible Approval: Final Design for the Tribute to Texas Children Monument 4.10 Discussion and Possible Approval: Status of the Capitol Collections Annual Report and FY98 Acquisitions 4.11 Annual Report of Capitol Fund 4.12 Report on Building Change Requests 5.0 Adjournment Contact: Rick Crawford, 201 East 14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, Texas 78701 Filed: November 21, 1997, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9715740 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Introduction of New Staff by Executive Director. II. Report from Administration Division Chief. III. Report from the Investigation Division Chief. IV. Report from the Legal Services Division Chief. V. Report from the License Division Chief. VI. Report from Executive Director. At this time, the Board will recess meeting for presentation by Comptroller's Office to Board Members and agency staff. VII. Review of Staff Recommendations and Board Action on Proposals for Decision, Requests for Rehearings, and Related Issues. Contact: Jay Kimbrough, P.O. Box 13509, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5545. Filed: November 24, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9715829 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, 125E Public Hearing Room Austin Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Ombudsman Office Fiscal Year 1997 Annual Report. 3. History of federal funding of Child Welfare Services and update on federal legislation. 4. Update on Strategic Initiatives: a. Deployment of New Resources; b. Reengineering Indirect Support; c. Performance Measures Improvement; d. Management Information; e. Permanency Planning; f. Competitive Procurement; g. Reengineering CPS Service Delivery. 5. Status of level-of-care reimbursement amounts for 24-hour residential child care facilities. 6. Discussion of proposed rule change for contracting with licensed residential child care providers (12/3/97 agenda item Number 9.c) 7. discussion of new child care licensing rules to govern the Alternative Accreditation Program. (12/3/97 agenda item Number 9.f) 8. Discussion of amendments to rules relating to the regulation of financial aspects of adoption done by regulated child placing agencies. (12/3/97 agenda item number 9.k) 9. Adjourn. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-3765. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9715705 Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, 125E Public Hearing Room Austin Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Reading, correction and approval of minutes of September 26, 1997. 3. The Children's Crisis Care Center. 4. Report from Statewide Youth Leadership Committee. 5. Public Testimony. 6. Report by Chairman. 7. Report by Executive Director. 8. Staff Reports* 9. New Business. * 10. Old Business. * 11. Adjourn. * Denotes Action Items. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-3765. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9715706 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Thursday-Friday, December 11-12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-400A Austin AGENDA: The Board will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the last meeting; the licensed specialist in school psychology; legal matters; planning for the next meeting; a report from the Board liaison to the psychological Associate Advisory Committee; and reports from the chair of the Board, the Executive Director and the following committees; Applications, Budget, Complaint and Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Information Technology Newsletter, Oral Examination, Personnel, Policies and Procedures, Public Information, Reciprocity, Rules, and Written Examinations. The Board will consider Board orders for approval; dismissals of allegations for ratification; application appeals; and proposed and adopted rules. The Board will hold an executive session to seek legal advice and an executive session to discuss personnel. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:12 a.m. TRD-9715858 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, December 1, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Number 16476, 16189, 16189, 16226, 16285, 16290, 16455, 17065, 17579, 17587, 17781; Setting interest rates on deposits held by utilities for calendar year 1998, pursuant to Texas Revised civil Statutes Annotated Article 1440a, in addition, the Commissioners will set the interest rates to be applied in calendar year 1998 to over charges and certain under charges by utilities, pursuant to P.U.C. Subst.R. 23.45(h); Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget, business plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9715704 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: Docket Number 17686 and 17732; Project Number 17622, Texas Electric Utility Annual Update; 1996 Earnings Monitoring Reports; Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability and customer service; Project Number 18000, Informal Dispute Resolution; Docket Numbers 16476, 17998, 14006, 17552, 17630, 17953, 18049, 18066, 18067, 17920, 17929, 17931, 17932, 17943, 17950, 17965, 17974, 17994, and 19001, Project Number 16251, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Entry into In-Region InterLATA Service Under sec.271 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Project Number 18377, Competitive Safeguards by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers Serving Greater than 31, 000 Access Lines and Fewer than 5,000,000 Access Lines; Project Number 14939, Universal Service Issues; Project Number 12941, FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Separations Reform, CC Docket Number 80-286; Local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project Number 17709, Review of Agency Rules in Accordance with H.B. 1, Article IX, 167; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget, business plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9715907 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin REVISED AGENDA: Project Number 16899- Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 214/972 Area Codes; Project Number 16900- Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 713/281 Area Codes; Project Number 16901- Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 512 Area Codes. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: November 25, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9715926 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Wednesday, December 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Hearing Room E2.026 Austin Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Introduction of Members, Staff and Guests; Approval of Minutes from September 12, 1997 Open Meetings Item 1 -- Discussion and Action on Service Contracts Completed Under Temporary Approval Authority Item 2 -- Discussion and Action on New Services Item 3 -- Discussion and Action on Renewal Services Item 4 -- Discussion and Action on Temporary Services Item 5-- Discussion and Action on New Products Item 6 -- Discussion and Action on Product Changes and Revisions Discussion and Action on Statewide Automated Temporary Employment Service Contract; Discussion and Action on Proposed Requisition Specifications for Contracting with a Central Nonprofit Agency; Presentation on First National Employment Summit -- St. Louis, Missouri; 1998 Council Meeting Dates to be Scheduled Public Comment Period; and Suggested Agenda Items for Future Consideration 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 24, 1997, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9715748 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will hear oral argument on the following items: Oil and Gas Docket Number 05-0216819; Application of WCS Oil and Gas Corporation for Standing and, if Standing is Granted, for Amendment of the Field Rules in the ICI (Georgetown) Field, Robertson County, Texas. Oil and Gas Docket Number 10-0216778; Commission-Called Hearing on the Complaint of Samson Resources/Samson Lone Star LP Regarding Proper Notice in Docket Number 10-0215427, Barrett Resources Corporation's Application for an Exception to Statewide Rule 38 for Well Number 2, S.G. Smith Lease, Briscoe (Morrow), Buffalo Wallow (A Chert Zone) and Wildcat Fields, Hemphill County, Texas. Contact: Larry Borella, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 6924. Filed: November 21, 1997, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9715726 Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: 1. To consider Job Posting Policy Revision. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: November 24, 1997, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9715834 Tuesday, December 2, 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 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 21, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9715727 Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Emerald Beach, 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard, Beachcomber Room Corpus Christi AGENDA: The Commission of Texas will hear public comment regarding safety and service of rail providers in Texas. 9:00 a.m. - Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. 9:15 a.m. -- Speakers' Comments to the Commission. 11:45 a.m. -- Closing remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Williamson, and Commissioner Rylander. 12:00 p.m. -- Adjournment by Chairman Matthews (time is approximate, and will depend on the number of speakers). Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: November 24, 1997, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9715824 Friday, December 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard Harlingen AGENDA: The Commission will hear public comment regarding safety and service of rail providers in Texas. 2:00 p.m. - Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. 2:15 p.m. -- Speakers' comments to the Commission. 4:45 a.m. -- Closing remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Williamson, and Commissioner Rylander. 5:00 p.m. -- Adjournment by Chairman Matthews (time is approximate, and will depend on the number of speakers). Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: November 24, 1997, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9715823 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 11:45 a.m. 1610 Woodsted Court, Suite 245, Conference Room The Woodlands Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Approval of minutes for November 18, 1997 public meeting; 3. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation including, but not limited to discussion of applicants for Executive Director position; 4. Action on matters considered in executive session; 5. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 6. Adjournment. Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 175-1440. Filed: November 24, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9715846 State Seed and Plant Board Monday, December 1, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 4510 Englewood Avenue Lubbock AGENDA: Discussion and Action On: Appeal of Rejected Fields for Douglass W. King Co.; Consideration of Mimosa under the Texas Certification Program; Requests for Certification Eligibility; and Public Comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: November 21, 1997, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9715660 Texas Senate Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 1:00 p.m. North Lake College, 5001 North MacArthur Boulevard Irving State Interim Committee on NAFTA AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Committee Minutes from October 13 and November 17, 1997 Hearings IV. Invited Testimony on the Impact on NAFTA to Small Business: A. Mr. Roland Arriola, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED), University of Texas- Pan American B. Dr. Bernard Weinstein, Center for Economic Development and Research, University of North Texas C. Denton Judge Jeff Moseley D. Richard W. Douglas, President, Dallas Chamber of Commerce E. Karen Parker, Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce F. Ms. Beth Huddleston, Director, International Small Business Development Center, Dallas County Community College G. Mr. Bob Kamm, Senior Vice President- Governmental Affairs and General Counsel, Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce H. Mr. Frank Cortez, President, Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce I. Ernesto Villalobos, university of Texas at San Antonio, Trade Adjustment Office J. Public Testimony K. Videotaped Testimony: Ray Caballero, El Paso Attorney V. Adjournment PURPOSE: The committee is meeting to take testimony on Committee Charge #1: Evaluate the impact of NAFTA on the Texas economy and determine how different segments of the economy are affected. Contact: Carla Buckner, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 463-0989. Filed: November 21, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9715659 State Board Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Thursday, December 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Frontier Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: complaints (97-SA-0016; 97-SA-0018; 97-SA-0019; 97-SA-0022; 98-SA-0001; 98-SA-0002; 98-SA-0003; 98-SA- 0004; 98-SA-0005); and drafting of a schedule of sanctions. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9715713 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Frontier Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: policies (verbal/written physician orders; carryover activities; caseload limits; proficiency of clinicians; guidelines to use when preparing lesson plans; termination of speech language pathology services; and accepting orders from nurse practitioners); drafting of forms submitted by Edwina Harkins, Ed., Alief Independent School District for (professional development and appraisal system; and professional evaluation for the Speech-Language pathologist); and the response from legal counsel regarding fiber optic endoscopy. This information will be presented to the full board of December 5, 1997. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9715715 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Frontier Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Audiology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting on proposed rules (22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741) or board policy, if required, concerning (screening of infants' hearing; sale of hearing instruments by mail; misleading representation when licensed audiologist if not readily available to assist clients and whether the term "audiology" is protected (could a business use the term in their name) if no audiologist is employed; use of support groups for the hearing impaired; earned entitlement (Aud.D,); and the requirements for assistant in audiology). The information will be presented to the full board on Friday, December 5, 1997. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9715714 Thursday, December 4, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Frontier Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education representatives' address to the board concerning speech-language pathology services in the public schools; and correspondence received from the San Angelo Independent School District concerning practice of assistants in public schools. 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9715716 Friday, December 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Frontier Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: review and approval of the minutes of (Complints Committeee October 30, 1997; Speech-Langauge Pathology Scope of Practice Committee meeting held August 21, 1997; Audiology Practice Committee meeting held August 21, 1997; Complaints Committee meeting held August 21, 1997; Regular Board meeting held August 21, 1997; and Regular Board meeting held August 22, 1997); committee reports (Complaints (information and any action taken at meetings held October 30,1 997, and December 4, 1997, relating to complaints ((97-SA-0016; 97-SA-0018; 97-SA-0019; 97-SA-0022; 98-SA-0001; 98-SA- 0002; 98-SA-0003; 98-SA-0004; 98-SA-0005); and sanctions)); Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice meeting (information discussed and any action taken at the meeting held December 4, 1997, relating to (policies on verbal/written physician orders; carryover activities; caseload limits; proficiency of clinicians; guidelines to use when preparing lesson plans; termination of speech-language pathology services; and accepting orders from nurse practitioners); drafting of forms submitted by Edwina Harkins, Ed.D., Alief Independent School District for (professional development and appraisal system; and professional evaluation for the Speech-Language pathologists); and the response from legal counsel regarding fiber optic endoscopy); Audiology Scope of Practice (information discussed and any action taken at the meeting December 4, 1997, relating to screening of infants' hearing; sale of hearing instruments by mail; misleading representation when licensed audiologist is not available to assist clients and whether the term "audiology" is protected (could a business use the term in their name) if no audiologist is employed; use of support groups for the hearing impaired; earned entitlement (Au.D.); and the requirements for assistant in audiology)); budget (ratify decision concerning awarding of bid for newsletter editor); applications/renewals (method used to notify licensees when a license has expired and a request from Academic and Professional International Evaluations, Inc. to be considered to provide credentials evaluation to foreign applicants is received; board policies on (how continuing education hours earned in a related area are evaluated; the 30-day refund on return of hearing instruments and items discussed by the Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee on December 4, 1997); response from legal counsel concerning Medicaid; representatives from independent audiologists of Texas to address the board concerning earned entitlement (Au.D.) and submit petition for a rule change to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 7411; division director's report; chairpersons' report; executive director's report; chairperson's report; executive secretary's report; other business not requiring action; public comments; and the setting of the next 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: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9715717 Structural Pest Control Board Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 3.110 Austin Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing AGENDA: I. Approval of Board Minutes of October 7, 1997. II. Public Comment and Public Hearing on sec.591.21, Definition of Terms and sec.599.4, Termite Treatment Disclosure Documents. III. Consider for Adoption sec.591.21, Definition of Terms and sec.599.4, Termite Treatment Disclosure Documents. IV. Presentation on/and Discussion of Possible Amendment to sec.591.15, Incidental Use. V. Discussion of Possible Amendments to sec.599.6, Real Estate Inspection Reports and New Section on Board Approval for Devices. VI. Review Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements. VII. Appoint Strategic Planning Committee. VIII. Budget Request and FTE's. IX. Executive Director's Report. X. Board Meeting Scheduled for February 10, 1998. Proposed Meeting Dates for the Remainder of 1998 -- April 30, 1998, June 18, 1998, September 10, 1998 and December 1, 1998. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: November 20, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9715639 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 1, Suite 216 Austin AGENDA: 1. 9:30 a.m. Call to order 2. Recognition of visitors 3. Discussion on complaints received by the Board. 4. Discussion on approval of Course 1, Introduction to Texas Property Tax System, Course 6, Ad Valorem Tax Office Administration and Course 7, Property Tax Law. 5. Discussion on Phasing out old courses during 1998, New Course Approval Process. 6. Discussion and Policy and Procedures changes in the Property Tax Education Standards or Sections 1a toll. 7. Discussion on PSC Revising Education Section of Policy and Procedures (Instructor Certification/Re-Certification and Primary/Secondary Sponsor Requirements) 8. Adjourn. Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715774 Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 500 Austin AGENDA: 1. 9:00 a.m. Call to order/Determine the presence of a quorum /Recognition of visitors 2. Approval of board minutes for October 22, 1997 regular quarterly meeting. 3. Discussion and appropriate action on complaints received by the Board. 4. Discussion and appropriate action on approval of Course 1, Introduction to Texas Property Tax System, Course 6, Ad Valorem Tax Office Administration and Course 7, Property Tax Law. 5. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on Phasing out old courses during 1998, New Course Approval Process. 6. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on Policy and Procedures changes in the Property Tax Education Standards or Sections 1a toll. 7. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on PSC Revising Education Section of Policy and Procedures (Instructor Certification/Re-Certification and Primary/Secondary Sponsor Requirements) 8. Executive Director's report. 9. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on list of registrants that have met all requirements for Reclassification / Recertification since last regular quarterly meeting. 10. Public comments on any relevant subject will be received without discussion. 11. Determine date for next quarterly meeting. 12. Adjourn. Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: November 24, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9715775 Texas Woman's University Board of Regents Tuesday, December 4, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 304 Administration Drive, 14th Floor, Administration Conference Tower Denton Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of August 21, 1997; Consider recommending approval and/or acceptance of personnel additions and changes; gifts and grants; contracts and agreements; allocations of federal funds; and acquisition, renewal and extension of insurance; Consider recommending that the Board authorize the president, vice presidents, associate vice presidents, deans or controller and assistant controller to approve any travel away from headquarters on State business and the resulting payments and reimbursements, to be effective until September 1, 2001, subject to earlier action by the Board; Consider recommending approval to expend a portion of the Combined Fee Revenue Bond, Series 1995 funds originally allocated for the Hubbard Hall Renovation project, to the Guinn-Stark Commons Renovation project; Consider recommending approval to expend a portion of the Combined Fee Revenue Bond, Series 1995 funds originally allocated for the Hubbard Hall Renovation project, to the Guinn and Stark residence halls renovation projects; Consider recommending approval of a revised investments policy; Consider recommending approval to increase the fee for insufficient approval of a revised investments policy; Consider recommending approval to increase the fee for insufficient fund checks from $14 to $25; Consider recommending approval for a contract to be signed with the successful bidder as the depository bank for local University funds; Consider recommending approval and/or reaffirmation of authorization for certain persons to approve local vouchers and vouchers submitted to the State Comptroller of Public accounts for payment; Consider recommending approval and/or reaffirmation of authorization for certain persons to sign checks on the Revolving Fund and other local University funds. Also to reaffirm certain persons to sign checks on "Texas Woman's University Northwest Center Hospital Auxiliary Student Loan Fund" bank accounts; Receive the 4th Quarter 1997 and First Quarter 1998 Internal Audit Reports; Consider recommending approval of the Annual Audit Plan; Recommend modifying the TWU Ethics Policies to conform to changes enacted by the 1997 Texas Legislature; Report on Activities of the Office of Finance and Administration. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:17 p.m. TRD-9715678 Tuesday, December 4, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 304 Administration Drive, 14th Floor, Administration Conference Tower Denton Committee on Institutional Advancement AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of August 22, 1997; Consider recommending approval of the University's Gift Policy; Receive an update on alumni relations, development, and public information activities of the Office of Institutional Advancement. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9715673 Wednesday, December 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 304 Administration Drive, 16th Floor, Administration Conference Tower Denton Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of August 22, 1997; Consider recommending approval of the Faculty Development Leave Policy; Consider recommending approval of a fee increase for graduates without certification plans, College of Education; Consider recommending approval of amendments to the Voluntary Modification of Employment Policy (VMOE); Consider recommending approval of the University Post-Tenure Review Policy; Receive a report on activities of the Office of Academic Affairs. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9715674 Wednesday, December 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 304 Administration Drive, 16th Floor, Administration Conference Tower Denton Student Life Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of August 22, 1997; Report on activities of the Division of Student Life. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9715675 Wednesday, December 5, 1997, 10:00 p.m. 304 Administration Drive, 16th Floor, Administration Conference Tower Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: Executive Session; Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of August 22, 1997; Consider approval/acceptance of personnel additions and changes, gifts and grants, contracts and agreements, allocations of federal funds, and acquisition, renewal and extension of insurance; Consider approval to authorize the president, vice presidents, associate vice presidents, deans, or controller and assistant controller to approve any travel away from headquarters on State business and the resulting payments and reimbursements; Consider approval to expend a portion of Combined Fee Revenue Bond Series 1995 funds originally allocated for the Hubbard Hall Renovation project to the Guinn-Stark Commons Renovation project and the Guinn and Stark residence halls renovation projects; Consider approval of a revised investments policy, Consider approval to increase the fee for insufficient fund checks from $15 to $25, and for a contract to be signed with the successful bidder as the depository bank for local University funds; Consider recommending approval and/or reaffirmation of authorization for certain persons to approve local vouchers submitted to the State Comptroller of Public Accounts for payment and to sign checks on the Revolving Fund and other local University funds. Also to reaffirm certain persons to sign checks on "Texas Woman's University Northwest Center Hospital Auxiliary Student Loan Fund" bank accounts. Approve the Annual Audit Plan; Approve modifying the TWU Ethics Policies; Consider approval of the University's Gift Policy, the Faculty Development Leave Policy, a fee increase for graduates without certification plans, College of Education, amendments to the Voluntary Modification of Employment Policy, and the University Post-Tenure Review Policy; Reports from the Committee Chairs; Report from the President. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898- 3201. Filed: November 21, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9715676 Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 125 East 11th Street Austin Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division AGENDA: Approval of Minutes. Elect Vice Chairperson. Reports and Discussion: Private Toll Roads in Texas; Project Development Opportunities; Pending Projects- Financial Analysis. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Consider: Public/Private Policy Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Retaining Outside Counsel. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: November 26, 1997, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9715967 Texas Underground Facilities Notification Corporation Monday, December 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1400 North Congress, Capitol Extension, Room E2.026 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order open meeting/Quorum Call II. Election of Officers III. Attorney General's briefing on legal requirements IV. Review and possibly approve Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation V. General Discussion of statute VI. Discussion and possible appointment of working committees VII. Possible discussion of funding sources VIII. Discuss future meeting dates IX. Adjourn Open Meeting Contact: Jim Glotfelty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-2198. Filed: November 21, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9715709 The University of Texas at Arlington Wednesday, December 3, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 501 South Nedderman, Room 323, Life Science Building Arlington Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Introduction of new IACC members. 2. Approval of minutes of the May 13, 1997 meeting. 3. Review of the animal facility. 4. Review of the animal care program. 5. Recommendations for checklist revisions. 6. Review of animal care worker training form. 7. Discussion of revisions of Laboratory Safety Manual. 8. Review of revised protocol submission form. 9. Announcement of NSF sponsored protocol review study. 10. Renovation of animal facility: Strategic and Long-Range Planning Committees. Contact: Martha A. Mann, Ph.D., P.O. Box 19528, Arlington, Texas 76019, (817) 272-3239. Filed: November 20, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9715627 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, December 4, 1997, Noon. Highway 271 and 155, Room 117, Biomedical Research Building Tyler Animal Research Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes. Chairman Report. Veterinarian Report. Old Business. New Business. Adjourn. Contact: Lea Alegre, ARC, UTHCT, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710 (903) 877- 7661. Filed: November 25, 1997, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9715884 University Interscholastic League Monday, December 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. -- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Marshall W. Owens representing Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. BB. -- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Jason A. Thompson representing Trinity High School in Trinity, Texas. CC. -- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Tim Johnson representing Italy High School in Italy, Texas. DD. -- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Bryan Black representing Channelview High School in Channelview, Texas. EE. -- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Santiago Cruz representing The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas. FF. -- Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Elmarice Gantt representing San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Texas. GG. -- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Marcus Levels representing Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, Texas. HH.-- Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Morgan Moylan representing Grandbury High School in Grandbury, Texas. II. -- Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Christopher Miguez representing East Chambers High School in Winnie, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: November 25, 1997, 10:19 a.m. TRD-9715861 Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Sheraton Fiesta, 310 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call to Order- Reminder of the Anti-trust Statement II. Approval of the Minutes from the September 16, 1997 Board of Director's Meeting III. Report of the Secretary /Treasurer IV. Budget -- 1998 Dedicated Adjuster Program Public Relations/Media Assistance Actuarial Service Attorney Expense Roof Inspection Program V. Annual Limits Increase VI. Recognition of Building Codes in Harris County VII. Benchmark Rate Hearing VIII. Report of the Chairman of the Board of Directors IX. Underwriting Committee Report X. Participation Committee Report XI. Establish Dates for 1998 Quarterly Board of Director's Meeting XII. Executive Session for Legal Advice XIII. Consideration of Modification of the New System Contract with Synergistic Technologies or an Additional Agreement. XIV. Adjourn Committee Report Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: November 25, 1997, 12:57 p.m. TRD-9715892 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, December 2, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House Bill 2777; (2) publication in the Texas Register of proposed incentive and sanction rule for local workforce boards; (3) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development boards; (4) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce development boards; (5) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (6) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; (7) the length of time that people remain on unemployment Insurance; (8) fraud in the application for Unemployment Insurance; (9) revision of rules related to the TANF employment program and full employment pilot project; (10) publication in the Texas Register of rules relating to local innovation grants, including Micro Enterprise, Texans Work, and Wheels to Work; (11) proposed amendments to child care rule relating to parent fees (40 TAC sec.809) and related matters; (12) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 827 Communities in Schools rules; (13) publication in the Texas Register of proposed rule concerning child care and parent responsibilities and possible sanctions and related matters; (14) publication in the Texas Register of a proposed rule concerning Senate Bill 213 which provides for a pilot project to train Texas Aid to Needy Families (TANF) recipients; (15) proposed contract with a private consultant pursuant to Chapter 2254, Subchapter B of the Government Code, V.T.C.S., for strategic policy initiatives to eliminate roadblocks to innovation in the delivery of services and team building pursuant to these goals. Discussion regarding; allowing local workforce development board to determine what programs they will administer and whether or not to set deadlines on the boards' plan submissions; Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness agenda for December 11-12 meeting; and on progress of the TERA Project. EXECUTIVE SESSION: pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; and sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation cases; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Dockets 48 and 49, and set date for next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: November 24, 1997, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9715842 Regional Meetings Meetings filed November 19, 1997 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, November 25, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9715617. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, November 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD-9715596. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, December 2, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9715612. Texas Rural Communities, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 1016 LaPosada Drive, Suite 280, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 458-1016. TRD-9715610. Meetings filed November 20, 1997 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Commission, met at 1726 East 29th Street, Bryan, November 20, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9715619. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors, met at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, November 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD-9715625. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 1, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715633. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 1, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715637. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 1, 1997 at 12:00 Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715636. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 1, 1997 at 12:00 Noon. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715635. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 2, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715634. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, November 24, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9715640. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, November 26, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542- 972-9618. TRD-9715618. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, November 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9715626. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, 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-9715638. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, met at District Office, 201 West Third Street, White Deer, November 25, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas, 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9715620. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 4, Winnsboro, November 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9715622. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, November 25, 1997 at 10:00 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-9715628. Meetings filed November 21, 1997 Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, November 25, 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-9715741. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting, took place at 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, November 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9715743. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room B, First Floor, Dallas, November 25, 1997 at 11:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9715710. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, November 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9715711. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, First Floor, Dallas, November 25, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9715712. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 100 West Concho, Fisher County Courthouse, Courtroom, Roby, December 9, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9715664. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, December 8, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9715739. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, November 25, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 454-6751. TRD-9715658. North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, December 4, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322- 5281. fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9715641. Panhandle Information Network, Executive Committee, met at 1601 South Cleveland Street, Amarillo, November 25, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016, (906) 656-2983. TRD- 9715679. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met in Special Session at 1146 East Market, Sinton, November 25, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364- 5402. TRD-9715663. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, December 2, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9715718. Meetings filed November 24, 1997 Bosque Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, December 3, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715796. Brazos Educational Assistance, Inc., Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, December 3, 1997 at 11:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr. 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715795. Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, December 3, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr. 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715798. Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, December 3, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr. 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715792. Brazos Student Finance Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, December 3, 1997 at 10:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr. 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715797. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board, will meet at Briarcrest County Club, Bryan, December 11, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, (409) 295-9161. TRD-9715783. Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, met at 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, December 2, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD- 9715836. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, with revised agenda, December 1, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715825. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, with revised agenda, December 1, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9715822. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, December 10, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9715821. Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, December 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012, fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9715848. Pecos Student Finance Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, December 3, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715794. Pecos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, December 3, 1997 at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9715793. Sabine River Authority, Board, will meet at the Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia, Nacogdoches, December 5, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9715784. San Patricio Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1146 East Market, Sinton, December 11, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD- 9715803. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, December 11, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284- 8884. TRD-9715781. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, December 10, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 676- 9381, extension 24. TRD-9715802. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, met in emergency meeting by telephone conference call, at 12720 Hillcrest Road, Suite 1010, Dallas, November 24, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David J. LaBrec, Strasburger and Price L.L.P., 901 Main Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 651-4300. TRD-9715746. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, December 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alida E. Lopez, 209 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-1106, ext. 16. TRD-9715745. Meetings filed November 25, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 2520 Magnolia, San Antonio, December 3, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9715859. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 2520 Magnolia, San Antonio, December 3, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9715860. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, December 2, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9715924. Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at Commissioner's Court, 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, December 4, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Risley, 15800 Highway 620 North, Austin, Texas 78717, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9715857. Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, December 3, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9715865. Fort Bend Parkway Association, Board, will meet at 1522 Texas Parkway (City Hall Complex), Missouri City, December 8, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Randolph, 2701 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002-6760, (713) 758-2380. TRD-9715856. Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 815 North Sumner, December 3, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9715862. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Insurance Committee, will meet at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, December 15, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9715959. Nueces River Authority, President's Committee on Staffing, met at Plaza San Antonio Hotel, Primavera Room, 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, December 3, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278-6810. TRD-9715916. Nueces River Authority, Nominations Committee, met at Plaza San Antonio Hotel, Primavera Room, 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, December 3, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278-6810. TRD-9715915. Nueces River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Plaza San Antonio Hotel, Primavera Room, 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, December 3, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802, (830) 278-6810. TRD-9715914. San Antonio River Industrial Development Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, San Antonio, December 1, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas, 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9715908. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Directors, met at Ft. Griffin Restaurant, Highway 180, Albany, December 3, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (940) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9715864. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, December 3, 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- 9715893. Meetings filed November 26, 1997 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, December 1, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas, 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9715993. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors Regular meeting, met a 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, December 3, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9715965. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon, was held at Faison-Stone Las Colinas, Inc., 26th Floor Board Room, 5215 North O'Connor, Irving, December 2, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas, 75266-0163. (214) 749-3256. TRD-9715968. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US83, Pharr, December 4, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, (956) 682-3481. TRD- 9715964. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, December 3, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-7806. TRD-9715978. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 10435 Greenbough, Stafford, December 4, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9715963. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, met at 114 West Commerce, Room "B", Municipal Plaza Building, San Antonio, December 3, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ericksen, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD- 9715969. Special Board of Review, will meet at Williamson County Courthouse, County Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, Georgetown, December 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Hewgley, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 720, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5013. TRD-9715976. West Central Texas Municipal Water District, met at 410 Hickory, Abilene, December 1, 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-9715989.