OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Thursday, December 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Technical Standard Review Committee AGENDA: A. Informal Conference: 1. File Number 97-05-08L -- 9:00 a.m. 2. File Number 97-05-07L -- 10:00 a.m. B. Investigations: 1. File Numbers 97-01-17L and 97-01-16L 2. File Number 97-01-21L 3. File Number 97-08-63L C. Discussion Items: 1. File Number 94-02-35L; 2. File Number 94-10-57L; 3. File Number 97-06-02L; 4. File Number 97-05-18L; 5. File Number 97-08-53L; 6. File Number 97-09-05L; 7. File Number 97-05-19L; 8. File Numbers 97-07-17L; 97-07-18L and 97-07-19L. Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701- 3900, (512) 305-7845. Filed: December 3, 1997, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9716223 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. TS and GRA Board Room, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Sheep and Goat Predator Management AGENDA: Opening Remarks and Welcome Review and approval on minutes of last meeting- October 15, 1997; Review and approval of Fiscal Affairs Reports of Officers and Directors Discussion and Action: New Business: Report of telephone messages; Review modification of By-laws to reflect name Change; Annual Reports/Renewal Requests; Addition to Hot-Spots Request; Special Requests, Irion-Rengan Predator Club, Menard County Animal Damage Control Committee; Scheduling of next meeting. Unfinished Business: Review Coping with Bobcats Video; Review committee to research pro's and con's of bounties; Review status of Texas Animal Health Audit 1997; Review Status of Tim Turner- information on helicopter for sale; Report from Gary Nunley-Animal Damage Control. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Ms. Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76903-3543, (915) 659-8777. Filed: December 8, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9715456 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 4705 Troup Highway, Smith County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tyler Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 4 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; membership plan; new member recommendations; comments on service delivery plan; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH 35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: December 4, 1997, 12:06 p.m. TRD-9716248 Friday, December 12, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 5300 Padre Boulevard, Ro-Van's Restaurant and Bakery South Padre Island Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; new member recommendations; comments on service delivery plan; border initiative update; old business, new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH 35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: December 4, 1997, 12:06 p.m. TRD-9716247 Thursday, December 18, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 6400 Delta, Juvenile Probation Department El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; TCADA update; comments on statewide service delivery plan; BHO update; old business, new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH 35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6669. Filed: December 9, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9716532 Texas Animal Health Commission Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Commissioner Briefing and Planning Session AGENDA: I. Discussion relating to legislative issues. II. Discussion relating to the development of a legislative plan for 1998-1999. III. Discussion relating to the review of the agency's organizational chart. IV. Discussion relating to strategic planning. Contact: Tiffany Norvell, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966; tiffanyn@tahc.state.tx. us Filed: December 5, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9716357 The State Bar of Texas Friday, December 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Austin The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to Order/Introductions/Approve Minutes. CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments; and the performance of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff. PUBLIC SESSION: Discuss and authorize General Counsel to make, accept or reject offers or take other appropriate action with respect to matters discussed in closed session/Review and discuss the outcome of recent disciplinary trials/Report of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on those matters unresolved in prior meetings requiring additional information and take appropriate action, if any/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on: request by a partner of a Special Counsel to represent a respondent attorney in a disciplinary matter; statistical and status reports of pending cases; the Commission's compliance with governing rules; reports concerning the state of the attorney disciplinary system and recommendations for refinement, including disability procedures; budget and operations of the Commission and the General Counsel's Office; matters concerning district grievance committees; the Special Counsel Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: December 4, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9716291 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Thursday, December 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene Management Structure, Operations and Need Subcommittee AGENDA: Call to Order Opening Remarks and Introductions Discussion and Recommendations Human Resource Management Issues Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7593. Filed: December 10, 1997, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9716600 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 7230 Austin Board AGENDA: The Commission will discuss and possibly take action on the following items: Call to Order; Establish a Quorum; Public Comment; Members of the public are invited to make comments not to exceed five minutes on subjects relevant to the business of the Commission; Approval of Minutes of November 21, 1997 Meeting; ACTION: Executive Directors's report including Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Education Agency-ACTION: Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Report including Approval of Recertification; Direct Services Report including Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Hard of Hearing Task Force Members- ACTION, and Camp "SIGN Update; Specialized Telecommunications Devices Assistance Program Report including Discussion and possible Action on Basic Devices-ACTION, and Discussion and Possible Action on Voucher Value for Basic Devices --ACTION: Announcements, and Adjournment. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: December 4, 1997, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9716243 Texas School for the Deaf Friday, December 12, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Policy Committee AGENDA: (a) Policy Amendments BDA -- Board Internal Organization: Officers and Officials BDAC -- Board Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Vice President BDAD -- Board Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Secretary BDAE -- Board Officers and Officials: Funds Depository BDE -- Board Internal Organization: Consultants CDA -- Other Revenues: Investments DEE -- Compensation and Benefits: Expense Reimbursement DR -- Termination of Contract (b) Policy Adoption BDB -- Board Internal Organization: Internal Committees DEG -- Compensation and Benefits: Retirement Program Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: December 4, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9716266 Friday, December 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee AGENDA: (a) Consideration of Investment Report for period 9/1/97-11/28/97 (b) Consideration of Internal Auditing Function: Employment or Outsourcing (c) Consideration of Public Funds Investment Act Audit (d) Consideration of Transportation Audit Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: December 4, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9716267 Friday, December 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 601 Airport Boulevard Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from the October 10, 1997 Meeting 3. Audience speakers to Address the Board; Introduction of Visitors 4. Business for Information Purposes -- a. Executive Director's Report b. Facility Construction Status Report 5. Board Reports and Action Items a. Standing Committee Reports (1) Policy Committee (a). Policy Amendments -- BDA -- Board Internal Organization: Officers and Officials BDAC -- Board Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Vice President BDAD -- Board Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Secretary BDAE -- Board Officers and Officials: Funds Depository BDE Board Internl Organization: Consultants CDA -- Other Revenues: Investments DEE -- Compensation and Benefits: Expense Reimbursement CDA -- Other Revenues; Investments; DEE --Compensation and Benefits: Expense Reimbursement DF -- Termination of Contract (b) Policy Adoption -- BDB -- Board Internal Organization: Internal Committees DEG -- Compensation and Benefits: Retirement Program b. Standing Committee Reports (Continued) (2) Budget and Audit Committee (a) Consideration of Investment Report for period 9/1/97 -- 11/28/97 (b) Consideration of Internal Auditing Function: Employment or Outsourcing (c) Consideration of Public Funds Investment Act Audit (d) Consideration of Transportation Audit c. Consent Agenda (1) Consideration of Professional Contracts d. Other Action Items (1) Consideration of the Board Calendar of Meetings for 1997-1998 for a Special Focus Meeting: Student Outcomes (2) Consideration of Evaluation Instrument for Executive Director (3) Consideration of Appraisal Instruments for Administrators (4) Consideration of Board response to Anonymous Mail and Phone Calls (5) Consideration of Requests for Office Space by the TSD Alumni Association (6) Selection of Recording Secretary for 1998 (7) Selection of Governing Board Officers for 1998 (6. Closed Meeting(s) a. Consideration of Employment of Technology Director (b) Recommendation for Proposed Action regarding Employment Contract -- Eric Gustavus 7. Reports or Discussion by Individual Board Members 8. Adjournment Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: December 4, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9716265 Texas Department of Economic Development Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress, SFA Building, First Floor, Room 118 Austin Tourism Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Department of Economic Development Tourism Advisory Committee will be holding its quarterly meeting at the Texas Department of Economic Development, Stephen F. Austin Building. The Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt minutes of the previous committee meeting. Tourism managers will present quarterly project updates as well as update the Tourism Advisory Committee on Tourism Division activities. The TAC Marketing and Travel Guide Subcommittee will present reports to the Tourism Advisory Committee. State agencies and industry associations will also present reports to the Tourism Advisory Committee. * Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Hector Herrera at (512) 462- 9191 at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please contact Hector Herrera at (512) 462-9191 if you need assistance in having English translated to Spanish. Contact: Hector Herrera, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-0198. Filed: December 5, 1997, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9716309 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m., Rescheduled from December 12, 1997 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's 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: December 3, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9716205 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday-Friday, December 11-12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. respectively 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Room 226 Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: Thursday, December 11, 1997 1. Call to Order 2. Review of minutes 3. State Advisory Committee Report 4. Comptroller's Report 5. State Campaign Manager Report 6. SCM Application 7. Officer's Reports 8. Chair's Report 9. Other Business 10. Recess for the SPC Retreat Friday, December 12, 1997 1. Reconvening of the SPC 2. Retreat Committee Reports and Recommendations 3. Next Steps 4. Release of Eligibility Applications 5. Next Meeting Date 6. Other Business 7. Adjourn Contact: Mike Terry, 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-6601, fax: (512) 478-2572. Filed: December 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9716219 General Land Office Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin School Land Board- Special Meeting AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications: Joaquin Field, Shelby Co.; N. Bob West Field, Zapata Co.; Wildcat Field, Webb Co.; direct land sales, File 152805 and File 110254, Moore Co., and File 154678, Bastrop Co.; coastal public lands, commercial easement renewal applications and amendments, Aransas Bay, Aransas Co.; Galveston Bay, Chambers Co.; easement applications and renewals, Dickinson Bayou, Galveston Co.; Colorado River, Matagorda Co.; Copano Bay, Aransas Co.; Clear Lake, Harris Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; West Galveston Bay, Galveston Co.; structure (cabin) permits renewals, terminations and requests, Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; and Laguna Madre, Willacy 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 by the General Land Office's legal counsel regarding: (i) potential litigation of royalty under payment claims against TransTexas Gas Corporation and its successor lessees; and (ii) the ongoing settlement discussion regarding such claims; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of 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: December 8, 1997, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9716484 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. American Cancer Society, Texas Division, Inc. Headquarters Building, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive Austin Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will introduce members and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the October 1997 meeting; prostate cancer education program; Texas American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Committee update; prostate cancer awareness week activities; annual report; managed care; resource booklet; information packet/new logo; public comments; agenda for the next committee meeting and an evaluation of this meeting. 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: Anne E. Williamson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-2260. Filed: December 8, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9716497 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Council of Sex Offender Treatment Rules Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: recommendations for changes to rules (40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 510-513); other business not requiring action; and public comments. 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: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4530. Filed: December 8, 1997, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9716494 Friday, December 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Council on Sex Offender Treatment Clinical Issues Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of minutes of the last meeting; recommendation for surgical castration; civil commitment/sexual predators; registration/notification; and juvenile sex offender legislation); other business not requiring action; and public comment. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4530. Filed: December 8, 1997, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9716495 Friday, December 19, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency Advisory Committee AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes of the last meeting; executive director's report; Texas Department of Heath's Professional Licensing and Certification Division report; Clinical Issues Committee report (recommendation of position statements for surgical castration; civil commitment/sexual predators; registration/notification; and juvenile sex offender legislation); Rules Committee report (recommended rule changes (40 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 510-313); other business not requiring action; and public comment. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 4530. Filed: December 8, 1997, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9716496 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Monday, December 15, 1997, 11:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Lobby, Room 102 Austin Board AGENDA: Some members will participate via teleconference because it is difficult or impossible for such members to attend the meeting. Discussion and possible approval of policy language. Discussion and possible approval of brochure and other publications. Discussion and possible action on approval of application. Discussion and possible action on TPA contract and fees. Discussion and possible action on assessment rule and issues. Discussion and possible action on grievance procedures. Discussion and possible action on selection of agent/company to provide Public Official's liability insurance coverage for the Pool, its directors, officers and employees. Discussion and possible action on banking matters and line of credit. Discussion and possible action on TDI rule regarding financial reporting of the Pool. Discussion and possible action on other administrative matters. Setting of next meeting. Contact: Rhonda Myron, or Kim Stokes, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6651. Filed: December 5, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9716394 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Monday, December 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100B 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Advisory Committee on Core Curriculum AGENDA: Review revisions and suggestions for adapting the essential elements of the curriculum as found in the 1989 Subcommittee Report on Core Curriculum; Receive input from institutional representatives; Subcommittee meetings; and Receive Subcommittee progress updates. Contact: Catherine Parsoneault, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6214. Filed: December 4, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9716409 Monday, December 15, 1997, 9:45 a.m. Southwest Texas State University, Board of Regents Room, 11th Floor J.C. Kellum Building, 601 University Drive San Marcos Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: The Committee will review the following projects: Southwest Texas State University-Art, Technology, and Physics Complex; Angelo State University- Student Center renovation and expansion; Sam Houston State University- Reapprove Administration Building renovation; Texas A&M University- Reapprove Kyle Field renovation and expansion and Purchase a 14,503 square feet building at 1501 South Texas Avenue; Tarleton State University- Science Building and Final approval to purchase parcels at 1530 West Jones and 1545 West Vanderbilt; Texas Agriculture Extension Service- Natural Resources Informatics Laboratory in Temple and Purchase a 2.09 acre parcel of land at 808 Blackland Road in Temple; Texas A&M University-Kingsville- Campus HVAC System improvements; Prairie View A&M University- Student Recreation Park; Texas Tech University-English, Philosophy, and Education Complex; Stangel/Murdough Dining Hall renovation; and Texas Tech University Boulevard renovation; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-Renovate facility for Communication Disorders Department; Purchase property at 6610 Quaker Avenue including a 77,673 square foot hospital, a 39,846 square foot office building, and a 7,192 square foot office building; Managed Health Care Offices renovation; and Administrative Offices renovation. Contact: Roger Elliott, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6130. Filed: December 4, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9716268 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Cityplace, 2711 North Haskell Dallas Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Additions or Revisions to the 1997 Tax Credit Waiting List; and to hear public testimony on Proposed 1998 Qualified Allocation Plan for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3100, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9716555 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2331 to consider a petition by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) requesting approval of a reinsurance program to operate in concert with the catastrophe reserve trust fund established under Article 21.49 sec.8(i), Insurance Code. The Texas legislature in House Bill 1853 amended Article 212.49, sec.8(h)(13) to provide that with the approval of the Texas Department of Insurance, TWIA may establish a reinsurance program that operates in addition to or in concert with, the catastrophe reserve trust fund. This hearing is held pursuant to Article 21.49, sec.5A of the Insurance Code which provides that after notice and hearing, the Commissioner may issue any orders necessary to carry out the purposes of Article 21.49 and provides that before an order is adopted by the Commissioner, the Department shall post notice of the hearing on the order at the Secretary of State's Office in the State Capitol and shall hold a hearing to consider the proposed order. Any person may appear to testify for or against the adoption of the order. Copies of the TWIA petition and proposed reinsurance agreement are available fore review in the Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 7871407-9104. To request copies of the petition and the proposed reinsurance agreement, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 322-4147 (refer to Reference number P-1297-40.) Contact: Marilyn Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. Filed: December 5, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9716310 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and inspection fees against the following Respondents: Fletcher's Restaurant and Grill; Good News Pentecostal; USA Cleaners; VIT Cleaners; Valenciano Brothers Cleaners; Victoria Bank and Trust Company; Villa Provincial Apartments; Villa Royal Apartments; Ken Wasek; The Wash Pot; and Weber's Cleaners for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain certificates of operations for the Respondent's 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 Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government 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: December 8, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9716479 Wednesday, December 17, 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; Ponderosa Apartments; Powell Cleaners; Primera Baptist Church; Joel A. Sellars; Westbury Hospital; Westgate Apartments; Westway Apartments; Whitaker Cleaners; Woodridge Baptist Church; Woodtrail Apartments; Wright Brothers Cleaners; Yaring's (Austin, Texas); YMCA (Beaumont, Texas; YMCA ( Houston, Texas; and Your Valet Cleaners for failing to pay boiler inspection/certification fee(s) to obtained certificates of operation for the above named 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 Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government 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: December 8, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9716480 Friday, December 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor Room 108 Austin Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against and revocation of license of license of the Respondent, George W. Burchfield, Jr., for failing to pay amount due the seller within 15 banking days in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8700 (the Act) ; sec.7(a)(4) and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.67.10 (4) and failing to pay public monies, including state sales tax, in violation of 16 TAC sec.67.103(3). The Department will also consider the complainant's claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund in accordance with the Act sec.5C, pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 67. Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: December 8, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9716481 Monday, December 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Austin Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation AGENDA: The complete agenda is filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. The Commission will hold a regular meeting according to the following outline: A. Call to Order; B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum; C. Contested Cases; D. Agreed Orders; E. Discussion and possible action to appointments to the Architectural Barriers Advisory Council and the Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council; F. Discussion of Proposed Fees and Fee Changes; G. Operating Budget; H. Staff Reports; I. Discussion and possible action on revising the agency's Administrative Operating Procedures manual, sec.4.16 (Pre-employment process); J. Public Comment; K. Executive Session; L. Open Session/Public Comment; M. Discussion of date, time and location of next Commission meeting. N. Adjournment. Contact: Phyllis Wilson, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: December 5, 1997, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9716397 Monday, December 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Austin Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation REVISED AGENDA: Add under Section F, a number 3. Water Well Drillers; variance fee. Contact: Phyllis Wilson, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: December 9, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9716531 Texas Lottery Commission Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; consideration and possible action, including proposal of the repeal of the following bingo rules, which expired by operation of law on April 1, 1995: 16 TAC sec.sec.402.544, 402.550, 402.552, 402.553, 402.557, 402.560, 402.561, 402.562, 402.564, and/or 402.566; report, possible discussion and/or action on an analysis of lottery sales for FY 1998 and AF 1999 and Marketing and Advertising efforts; consideration of and possible action, including proposal, on a new rule for a new on-line lottery game; status report and possible action on the lottery Operations and Services Request for Proposals; consideration and possible action on issues relating to the lottery operator contract, including operations issues; consideration and possible action on the lottery advertising contract, such action may include whether to extend the contract or to issue a request for Proposals for advertising services, status report, possible discussion, and possible action, including implementation and communication, on legislation, consideration and possible action on a petition to accelerate the prize winnings of a deceased prizewinners; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; consideration and possible action regarding lottery procurements and use of subcontractors; status report, possible discussion, and possible action on a state audit report relating to the Texas Lottery Commission; status report, possible discussion, and possible action on the audit of the lottery operator; status report, possible discussion and action on Texas Lottery Prize Vehicle Package Request for Proposals and associated instant lottery ticket; report and possible action concerning audit of systems; consideration of the status of possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; report by the Acting Executive Director and possible discussion and/or action on the agency's financial status, budget and budget goals for FY 1998 and FY 1999, personnel practices and issues, HUB performance, FTE status, and retailer forums; possible discussion and/or action on licensing and audit status of the Charitable Bingo Operations Division and possible issues relating to the Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration and possible action on the Lottery's FY 1998-1999 advertising program; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Bernal-Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344-5113. Filed: December 8, 1997, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9716488 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Report on the Investment Process for Client Trust Funds 4. Update on the Progress of State-operated Community Services Compliance with Department Procedures 5. Performance Contract Incentive/Recoupment Procedure If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 9, 1997, 1:15 a.m. TRD-9716536 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Status of Major Construction Projects 3. Status of Computer Aided Facilities Management 4. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Lease of Bond-Funded Community Facilities; Lease at Kerrville State Hospital to the YMCA of San Antonio; Sale of Real Property at the Big Spring State Hospital for the Purpose of Constructing a Veterans' Home; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 5. Update on Workers Compensation and Risk Management 6. Consideration of Approval of FY 1998 Operating Budget Adjustments 7. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 from: Abbott Laboratories; $2,000; Janssen Pharmaceutica -- $2,000; Novartis Pharmaceuticals -- $1,000; Abilene State School Volunteer Services Council: One Step Air Mattress ($3,000); Tickets to Shriners' Circus ($800); and Tickets to Paramount theater ($600); Austin State School Volunteer Services Council-$19, 542; Holiday Donations If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 9, 1997, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9716535 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments * 2. Update on Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 3.-8. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for: State-operated Campus- based Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective September 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR) Effective September 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997; Lone Shadow, a State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) Effective September 25, 1997 through December 31, 1997; Rehabilitative Services for Persons with Mental Illness Effective December 1, 1997 through November 30, 1998; Case Management for Persons with Chronic Mental Illness and for Case Management for Individuals who have Mental Retardation or have a Related Condition for the Period December 1, 19997, through November 30, 1998; Diagnostic Services for Persons With a Potential for Mental Retardation Effective December 1, 1997, through November 30, 1998 9. Consideration of Approval of the Adoption of the Repeal of Chapter 409, Subchapter H, concerning Diagnostic Services for Person with Potential for Mental Retardation. * Additional Items to be Considered per Agenda filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 9, 1997, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9716538 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Legislative Update 3. Update on the Activities of the House Bill 1734 Committee 4. Consideration of Approval of the Proposed Modification of the Helen Farabee Center's Community MHMR Center Plan 5. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Repeal of sec.sec.408.101-408.106 of Chapter 408, Subchapter D, Concerning Additional Mandatory Standards for Selected Mental Retardation Community-based Providers 6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 411, Subchapter H, Governing Interstate Transfer, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of Chapter 4033, Subchapter H, Governing Interstate Transfer 7. Consideration of Approval of a Change to the Organizational Chart for Central Office If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 9, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9716537 Wednesday, December 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order: Roll Call II. Citizen's Comments III. Approval of the Minutes of the November 5, 1997, Meeting IV. Issues to be Considered: 1. Chairman's Report 2. Commissioner's Report Medical Director's Report Presentation on the Human Resources Fact Book Status Report on the Mental Retardation Local Authorities Additional Items to be considered per agenda. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice of Relay Texas), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 9, 1997, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9716539 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 401 Jackson-Fort Bend County Courthouse (Old Courthouse) Richmond AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by PCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY, INC., for a revised draft permit on a renewal and amendment to Permit Number 00004 to authorize a discharge of stormwater runoff at a volume not to exceed 16,000,000 gallons per day at a frequency of not more than three times per week. The permit currently authorized to discharge stormwater at a combined volume not to exceed an average flow of 50,000,000 gallons per day via Outfalls 001, 002, and 003. The applicant disposes of stormwater runoff from a closed Frasch process sulphur mine. The plant site is located on the south side of Farm-to-Market Road 1994 approximately three miles south of the intersection of Farm-to Market roads 1994 and 762 in Fort Bend County, Texas. The stormwater runoff is discharged to drainage ditches; thence to Big Creek; thence to the Brazos River in Segment Number 1202 of the Brazos River Basin. The unclassified receiving waters of the ditches have no significant aquatic life uses. The designated uses for Segment Number 1202 are high quality aquatic life use, contact recreation, and public water supply. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-1446. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025 Filed: December 8, 1997, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9716436 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Hearing Request; Temporary Variance; District Matter; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Default Orders: Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Agricultural Advisory Appointment; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Orders; Multi-Media Enforcement Agreed Orders; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement Agreed Orders; Agricultural Enforcement Default Order; Industrial Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 Agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25). (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. Agenda Starts 12:30 until 1:00 p.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: December 5, 1997, 1:47 p.m. TRD-9716337 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA The Commission will consider approving the following matter on the 1:00 p.m. agenda: Motion for Reconsideration. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: December 8, 1997, 3:50 .m. TRD-9716493 Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. TNRCC, 7500 Viscount, Suite 147 El Paso AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by TERRY BOURBON doing/business/as GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK AND RIVERVIEW ESTATES WATER SYSTEM for an increase in water rates effective October 1, 1997, for its service area located in El Paso County, Texas SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2169. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 10, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9716576 Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition by JERRY HOUSE doing/business/as HOUSE- CORRAL STREET WATER SYSTEM, to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to cease operations, discontinue providing water utility service and cancel water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 10342 in Harris County, Texas. The proposed effective date of the action is June 20, 1997. The water utility service is located approximately 28 miles northwest of Houston, Texas and is generally bounded by Tombal, six miles northeast and Cypress, four miles South and as specified in detailed maps filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and available for review at the utility's office at 15417 House Road, Hockley, Texas 77447. SOAH Docket Number 582-97- 2170. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 10, 1997, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9716583 Monday, January 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 609 East Main Street- Georgetown City Hall Council Chambers Georgetown AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by LAND/HOME DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. for a Proposed Permit Number 13880-001 to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater effluent via drip irrigation on 4.7 acres of non-public access agricultural land. The disposal volume is not to exceed an average of 20,460 gallons per day. Application rates are not to exceed 0.10 gallons/square foot/day. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 0.25 miles north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 29 in Williamson County, Texas. This location is in the drainage area of the South Fork San Gabriel River in Segment Number 1250 of the Brazos River Basin. No discharge of pollutants into the waters of the State is authorized by this permit. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-2129. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 8, 1997, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9716437 Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Ennis Public Library, 501 West Ennis Avenue Ennis AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by ECD LANDFILL for an amendment to their existing municipal solid waste permit to construct and operate a Type I municipal solid waste facility. The amendment has been designated MSW1745-B, and, if approved, will authorize lateral and vertical expansion to the landfill. The proposed site will cover about 352.6 acres of land and will receive a maximum of approximately 3,704 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The facility is located approximately 4 miles north of the City of Ennis, 0.75 miles north of the City of Garrett, and 1.8 miles south of the City of Palmer, along IH45, 1.0 mile north of FM 879 in Ellis County, Texas. A notice dated September 24, 1997 for this application appeared in the Ennis Daily News. This notice erroneously stated the permit application as MSW1745-A. The correct permit application number is MSEW1745-B. Contact: Annie Tyrone, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: December 10, 1997, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9716575 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Election of Board Officers III. Appointment of members and alternates to Application Review, Continuing Education, Investigation, and Rules Committees IV. Appointment of representatives and alternatives to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners V. Approval of Minutes of September 19, 1997 Board Meeting VI. Public Comment VII. Report from Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) VIII. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders #97-18; and Discussion of Investigative Activities IX Discussion and possible action on proposed rule changes, as follows: sec.362.1, concerning Definitions sec.372.1, concerning Provision of Services sec.373.1, concerning Supervision X. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report XI. Discussion and possible action on Coordinator's Report XII. Executive Session to meet with Assistant Attorney(s) General to obtain legal advice concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and/or obtain legal advice concerning a possible conflict between state and federal law pursuant to sec.551.071 of the Government Code. XIII. Return to open session for discussion and possible action involving the legal advice. XIV. Discussion and possible action on the next meeting dates and location. XV. Adjournment. Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 20510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: December 4, 1997, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9716231 Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Board Workshop/Training AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: review of Senate Bill 291 from the 1997 regular session of the 75th Texas Legislature; oath of office procedures; Open Meetings Act; release of public information; ethics of board members and staff; administrative law; and other matters relating to the board's operation); relationship between the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics and the Texas Department of Health; disciplinary actions and administrative hearings; travel reimbursement procedures; and other matters not requiring board 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: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6601. Filed: December 5, 1997, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9716303 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: executive director's report; election of board officers; appointment of committees (Rules Committee; Complaint Committee; Credentials Committee; and other committees as needed); public comment; other matters not requiring board action; and setting the date of the next board meeting. 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: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6601. Filed: December 5, 1997, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9716302 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, December 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, Moreton Building, M618, 1100 49th Street Austin Child Fatality Review State Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions. Reports: Coordinator Report; Developing Teams Committee. Old Business: Investigation Protocol Manual; 1998 Network Meeting. Lunch. Old Business Continued: Newsletter Update; State Committee Appointments; Web Site. New Business. Adjourn. Contact: Janece Keetch, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. (512) 438- 4963. Filed: December 8, 1997, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9716489 Texas Department of Public Safety Monday, December 15, 1997, 3:00 p.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Personnel Matters Pending and Contemplated Litigation Real Estate Matters Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Public Comment Internal Audit Report Notice of Assistance: 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 Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, Extension 3700. Filed: December 3, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9716221 Thursday, January 8, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Drought Response and Monitoring Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Technical Assistance and Planning Subcommittee Report Drought and Water Supply Monitoring Subcommittee Report Action Items: Review of last meeting minutes and On-Going strategies Other Issues and Concerns Adjournment Notice of Assistance: 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 Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220, (512) 424-2452. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9716564 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of November 12, 1997 Board meeting. 3. Report on issuance of GO Refunding Bonds and final designations on 1997A and 1997B Revenue Bonds. 4. Consider a request for financing from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for $12,000,000 of revenue bond proceeds for capital improvement projects at various state parks and select a method of sale. 5. Consider adoption of underwriting policies. 6. Select pool of underwriters for the Authority's negotiated bond issues through August 31, 1999 and select from the pool the underwriting syndicate for the revenue bond issue to finance Phase 2 of the Texas Department of Health laboratory. 7. Consider a request for financing from the Texas Youth Commission for $15,800,000 of general obligation proceeds to finance various construction projects and select a method of sale. 8. Consider a request for financing from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for $26,020,000 of general obligation proceeds to finance various construction projects and select a method of sale. 9. Other Business 10. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who have special communication or other needs, should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: December 9, 1997, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9716530 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project Number 14929, Universal Service Fund; Project Number 18426, Tel-Assistance and Lifeline Service and Statewide Dual Party Relay Service; Project Number 17510, Specialized Equipment Distribution Program (USF); Project Number 17714, Telecommunications Relay Service (USF); Docket Numbers 18100, 15042, 17972, 18004, 18097, 18098, 17497, 18011, 18102, 18022, 18023, 18053, 18079, 18080, 18087, 18093, 16189, 16196, 16226, 16285, 16290,16455,17065,17579, 17587, and 17781; Project Number 18438, Number Conservation Measures; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Question regarding combination of state and federal discounts for telecommunications services for qualifying schools and libraries; Project Number 18000, Informal Dispute Resolution; Docket Numbers 16874, 18088, 18249, 17751, 17687, and 18057; Consideration of Application of Houston Lighting and Power for a Change in Accounting Procedure and Approval of Certain Base Rate Credits; Docket number 17581 and 17707; Project Number 14789, Support for Legislative Committees; Project Number 17949, 1999 Report on the Scope of Competition in the Electric Industry; Electric Industry restructuring, electric utility reliability and customer service; 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 on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7308. Filed: December 9, 1997, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9716568 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, December 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Emerald Beach, 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard, Beachcomber Room Corpus Christi REVISED AGENDA: The Commissioners 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, Commissioners Williamson and Rylander. 12:00 Noon. -- Adjournment by Chairman Matthews (time is approximate and will depend upon number of speakers). The Commission may discuss its' Action Plan for Rail Service and Safety in Texas, its' Plan to alleviate the Rail Service Crisis in Texas, the proceedings at the Surface Transportation Board, other matters relating to the Union Pacific/Southern Pacific merger, and may take further actions thereon as may be appropriate. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: December 4, 19997, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9716264 Friday, December 12, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard Harlingen REVISED AGENDA: The Commissioners 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 p.m. -- Closing remarks by Chairman Matthews, Commissioners Williamson and Rylander. 5:00 p.m. -- Adjournment by Chairman Matthews (time is approximate and will depend upon number of speakers). The Commission may discuss its' Action Plan for Rail Service and Safety in Texas, its' Plan to alleviate the Rail Service Crisis in Texas, the proceedings at the Surface Transportation Board, other matters relating to the Union Pacific/Southern Pacific merger, and may take further actions thereon as may be appropriate. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: December 4, 19997, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9716263 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room, 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the 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, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: December 5, 19997, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9716391 Tuesday, December 16, 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: Consideration of proposed Interagency Contract with GLO concerning providing a half-time engineer/geologist to review and comment on coastal facility certification applications submitted to GLO under sec.40.109 Texas Natural Resources Code. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: December 8, 19997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9716476 Friday, December 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room, 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6729. Filed: December 5, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9716392 Friday, December 19, 1997, 1:45 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room, 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6729. Filed: December 8, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9716477 State Office of Risk Management Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 9:15 a.m. 7702 FM 1960 East, Suite 210G Humble Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Approval of minutes for December 2, 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: December 10, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9716584 Texas Senate Thursday, January 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 411 Elm Street, Dallas County Commissioner's Court Dallas Senate Interim Committee on Sex Offenders AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductory Remarks by Senator Shapiro III. Invited Testimony Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schmidt Judge Pat McDowell Ms. Sara Sappington, Washington State Deputy Attorney General Ms. Camille Cain, Office of the Governor Mr. Paul Jordan, Texas Department of Public Safety IV. Adjournment Contact: Helen Gonzalez, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0108. Filed: December 5, 1997, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9716308 Special Board of Review Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. **EDITOR'S NOTE: This meeting was inadvertently published in the December 5, 1997 Issue of the Texas Register, in the "Regional Meetings" Section. Williamson County Courthouse, 710 Main Street, County Commissioner's Courtroom Georgetown Special Board of Review AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Chairman's Remarks III. Discussion of, and Action on "Leander Development Plan" (also known as the "Hog Farm" plan; City of Austin Zoning Case Number C814-97-0001), Including zoning and Subdivision Issues. IV. Adjournment Contact: Bob Hewgley, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 720, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5013. Filed: November 26, 1997, 9:52 a.m. TRD-9715976 Stephen F. Austin State University Friday, December 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Building and Grounds Committee REVISED AGENDA: I. University Housing Study II. Austin Building Second Floor III. Alumni Office Expansion IV. Science Building Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects. Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: December 9, 1997, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9716521 Friday, December 12, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Building and Grounds Committee SECOND REVISION AGENDA: V. Executive Session -- Real Estate Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects. Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: December 9, 1997, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9716523 Texas Southern University Thursday, December 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/School of Technology-Auditorium, Room 111 Houston Finance and Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: The Finance Committee will hold an open meeting with the Management Team from the State Comptroller's Office. Contact: Dr. Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: December 3, 1997, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9716202 Thursday, January 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs. Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9716547 Thursday, January 8, 1998, 11:15 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items, Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9716548 Thursday, January 8, 1998, 12:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the Administration on University Fund-Raising efforts. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9716549 Thursday, January 8, 1998, 1:15 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports to receive informational items. Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9716550 Thursday, January 8, 1998, 11:15 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9716551 Friday, January 9, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Ratification of appointments of instructional personnel, academic personnel changes. Executive Session. Contact: Bobby E. Mills, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 9, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9716546 Texas State Technical College System Friday, December 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Telephone Conference Board of Regents Meeting AGENDA: The Board will meet by teleconference for the purpose of possible appointment of texas State Technical College System Chancellor. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: December 8, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9716506 Friday, December 12, 1997, 10:02 a.m. 3891 Campus Drive, Building 32-01 Waco Telephone Conference Board of Regents Closed Session AGENDA: The Board of Regents will go into closed session in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075 to discuss the candidates for Chancellor of Texas State Technical College System and the appointment of Chancellor. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867- 3964. Filed: December 8, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9716507 Texas Tech University Thursday, December 11, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Administration Building, Akron and Broadway Avenues, Texas Tech University Lubbock Board of Regents AGENDA: 2:00 p.m. -- Call to Order; Invocation; Executive Session to confer with its employees pursuant to sec.551.075, Texas Government Code. At approximately 2:30 p.m., or immediately following Executive Session, Convene into Open Session of the meeting of the Board of Regents for consideration of action on the the recommendations of the Board of Regents Ad Hoc Committee on Admission Standards (and related policies) on which final action has not already been taken. Note: Immediate action by special called meeting is required to consider revised admission standards to Texas Tech University. It has proven extremently difficult to assure the presence of a quorum of the Board members at one location. Therefore, while a quorum or more of members may be able to attend tha meeting in person, in order to properly exercise its duty of governance of the University, the Board will meet by telephone conference call at the designated time and place. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013, (806) 742-0012. Filed: December 5, 1997, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9716307 Texas Department of Transportation Monday, December 15, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Executive Session under sec.551.074, Government Code, to interview and discuss the appointment of executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: December 5, 1997, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9716305 Thursday, December 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Public Hearing concerning Unified Transportation Program selection process. Approve minutes. Awards/Recognitions/Resolutions. Rulemaking: 43 TAC, Chapters 1, 6, 9, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28. Transportation Planning. Contract Awards/Rejections/ Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Contested Cases. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: December 10, 1997, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9716596 Tuesday, December 30, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Executive Session under sec.551.074, Government Code, to interview and discuss the appointment of executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: December 5, 1997, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9716313 Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E2.026 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Quorum Call. II. Approve minutes from last meeting -- December 1, 1997 III. Ratify Actions Concerning: (A). Opening Corporation's Bank Account (B). Obtaining Post Office Box for Corporation IV. Possible Discussion and/or Action Regarding Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State. V. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding Board's Approval for acceptance of funds from the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC). VI. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding Committee Reports on Staffing Options; Corporation Budget; and Legal Representation. VII. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding authorization by the Board for the Corporation to enter into contractual arrangements with outside entities for staffing and administrative support functions, including the role and functions of an executive director and administrative support staff. VIII. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding Committee Report on Mailing Project to Class A Facility Operators; Preparation of Materials associated with the Mailing (inserts including invoice and public education brochure). IX. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding information presented to the Board by Representatives of One-Call Notification Centers. X. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding authorization to move forward with development of technical standards for notification centers; preparation of requests for bid on toll-free 800 phone number and call router equipment. XI. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding Authorization for Board to Accept Funds from Private Sector Entities. XII. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding the Board Obtaining " Agency Code" Designation from the Secretary of State. XIII. Possible Discussion and/or Action regarding liability insurance for Board Members. XIV. Set Next Meeting Date for the Board XV. Adjourn. Contact: Ashley Smith, TIRR Systems, 5100 Travis, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 528-0123. Filed: December 8, 1997, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9716517 University of Houston System Monday, December 15, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Facility, Melcher Board Room Houston Board of Regents Executive Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes, Bylaw Revisions, Architectural Schematic Design and Project Planning Guide for the Charter School of Technology, Award of Various Contracts, Appointment of Architects and Consultants, AD Art/E.S.C. Scoreboard Letter of Intent, Personnel Recommendations, and Executive Session/Report from Executive Session, ETC. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204 (713) 743- 3444. Filed: December 8, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9716417 University Interscholastic League Monday, December 8, 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 Derrick Parker representing Leander High School in Leander, Texas. BB. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Jose Romero representing Lanier High School in San Antonio, Texas. CC. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Chad E. Blair representing Trinidad High School in Trinidad, Texas. DD. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Roland Reyes representing Tidehaven High School in El Maton, Texas. EE. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by D'Andre Janelle Shamlin representing Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas. FF. Request for a waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Ahmad Haywood representing West Oso High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. GG. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Casey Burns representing Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: December 4, 1997, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9716245 Thursday, December 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, Ben White Boulevard at IH35 South Austin Hearing Officer AGENDA: AA. Alleged Violation of Athletic Code (two instances), Inappropriate Interaction with Game Officials, Student Representative, Houston Westbury High School. BB. Alleged Violation of Athletic Code, Inappropriate Interaction with A Game Official, Fans, Rio Vista High School. CC. Alleged Violation of Athletic Code, Inappropriate Interaction with A Game Official, Fans and Student Representatives, Georgetown High School. DD. Appeal of District Executive Committee Decision Ruling a Student Athlete at Fort Worth Polytechnic High School Ineligible. EE. Appeal of District Executive Committee Decision Ruling a Student Athlete at Houston Clear Lake High School Ineligible. FF. Request for Appeal of District Executive Committee Decision Ruling a Student Athlete at San Antonio Churchill High School Ineligible. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: December 8, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9716478 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business. Monoclonal Antibodies Wire-Bottomed Cages Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284, (210) 567-3717. Filed: December 9, 1997, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9716529 The University of Texas at Austin Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Schmidt Room, Alumni Center Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. New Business IV. Announcement/Information Reports. V. Executive Session Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees- sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286, (512) 499- 4402. Filed: December 4, 1997, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9716259 The University of Texas System Wednesday, December 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 201 West Seventh Street, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, Regents' Conference Room Austin Executive Committee of the Board of Regents AGENDA: The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System will convene in Open Session via telephone conference call to consider the item set forth which needs to be resolved prior to the next regular meeting of the board on February 11-12, 1998: U.T. System: Selection of a Consultant to Recommend to the Board of Regents the Location of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Academic Health Center as Authorized by the 75th Texas Legislature and Related Actions. It is not possible to convene a quorum of the Committee at one time and place to consider this item. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: December 5, 1997, 11:05 a.m. TRD-9716317 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 7:00 p.m. The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto Street, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Annual Review of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee's Job Description; Nomination of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee for 1998; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Public Participation; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: December 8, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9716419 Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 8:00 p.m. The Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto Street, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: December 8, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9716420 Wednesday, December 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the October 17- 18, 1997 Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of Proposed 1998 Internal Audit Plan; Consideration of Election of Organizational Effectiveness Committee for 1998; Election of Vice Chair and Secretary of the Board for 1998; Consideration of Amendments to Committee Job Descriptions; Financial Report; Status Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Effectiveness Committee; Public participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: December 9, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9716554 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday, December 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m. John H. Regan State Office Building, Room 106, Corner 15th and North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 8:30 a.m. -- Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, Public Comment, (N.Central Texas WFDB), Announcements; Council Director's Departure, Introduction of New Council Director; Director's Report; Break; Strategic Plan for Workforce Development (Strategic Planning Committee Chair David Mooney and Facilitator Cora Hilliard will head a Council discussion on the process and timelines for updating the state's strategic plan for workforce development. Members will discuss the vision and mission for workforce development as well as key issues); Strategic Plan Wrap-Up; 11:45 a.m. -- Lunch at Capitol Extension Cafeteria (Update on Texas Skill Standards Board and Report on the CY 96 Title IIB Summer Youth Program); 12:45 p.m. -- Break; 1:00 p.m. -- Executive Committee's Report (return to Reagan Building)- Ratification of 11/4/97 Executive Committee's approval of the following local workforce development board plans: Action Item: -- W. Central Texas Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) Plan and Action Item: Gulf Coast LWDB Plan; Action Item: Approval of LWDB Plans (received subsequent to Executive Committee Meeting); Action Item: FFY 1998 State Plan of Operation Texas Food Stamp Employment and Training Program; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Redesignation of the Balance of Tarrant County Service Delivery Area (SDA) and City of Fort Worth SDA, pursuant to U.S.C.A., Title 29, Chapter 19, sec.sec.1511(c) band 1515(c), Job Training Partnership Act; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on posting notice in the Texas Register of the Redesignation of Job training Partnership Act (JTPA) SDAs desiring merger to submit the petitions required by law for such action to the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness no later than December 31, 1997; Briefing Item: Adoption of the Welfare-to-Work Formula Grant Submission; Dialogue on Council Operations (Chair, Council Director, and Facilitator will engage Council members in a dialogue on Council operations. Members will discuss restructuring of operations, internal and external communications, committee structure and appointments, meeting dates and packets, work priorities and budget; Other Business- Status Report on School -To- Work; Adjourn. Note: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988) at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: December 3, 1997, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9716222 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House Bill 2777; (2) publication on 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 board; (5) approval of local workforce board or private industry council nominees; (6) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; (7) publication in the Texas Register of proposed repeal of Chapter 811 (JOBS) and new Chapter 811 relating to local innovation grants, including Micro Enterprise, Texans Work, Wheels for Work; TANF Employment Program and Full Employment Pilot Project; Subsidized Employment and Individual Development Accounts; House Bill One Rider 27(b), Long-Term Success for TANF Recipients; Senate Bill 60 requiring parenting skills training, education and training activities, and House Bill 3428 procedures relieving victims of family violence from certain welfare reform requirements; (8) adoption of amendments to TWC rule relating to Child Labor (40 TAC Chapter 817); (9) publication in the Texas Register of proposed repeal of Chapter 819 (Interagency Matters) and new Chapter 800 Subchapter D; (10) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 827 Communities in Schools rules. Presentation of Dr. William Archer, Commissioner of Health, Texas Department of Health, on future goals, objectives and directives of the Texas Department of Health, Discussion regarding; proposed new Chapter 819 Payment of Wages rules implementing Chapter 61, Texas Labor Code; allowing local workforce development board to determine what programs they will administer and whether or not to set deadlines on the boards' plan submissions; and regarding the rate of interest on the late refunds required by Texas Education Code sec.132.061(e) used to deter proprietary schools from retaining student funds. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; sec.551.971(1) concerning the pending litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL/CIO v. TWC; and Guiterrez v. TEC; 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 50 and 51; and set date of next meeting. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: December 8, 1997, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9716504 Regional Meetings Meetings filed December 3, 1997 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River Streets, Austin, December 8, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9716226. Blanco County Appraisal District, 1997 Board of Directors, met at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, December 9, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (830) 868-4013. TRD-9716211. Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, December 8, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9716225. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1621 University, San Angelo, December 11, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Sidney Mabry, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941, (915) 835-4361. TRD-9716227. Creedmoor Maha Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Board Meeting, was held at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, December 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas 78610, (512) 243-2113. TRD-9716203. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, December 8, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752- 3505. TRD-9716218. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, met at 415 West Eighth Street, Amarillo, December 11, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372-3381. TRD-9716220. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors, met at Nueces County Building, Auditorium, 710 East Main Avenue, Robstown, December 10, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, extension 107. TRD-9716224. Meetings filed December 4, 1997 Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, December 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9716251. Brazos River Authority, Officers and Committee Chairmen, Board of Directors, met at 700 San Jacinto, Austin, December 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776- 1441. TRD-9716249. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, met with revised agenda, at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, December 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD- 9716246. Capital Area Planning Council, Economic Development District, Executive Board Meeting, met at 3401 IH35, at Woodward, Austin, December 10, 1997 at 11:40 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 South IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9716289. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, December 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD- 9716238. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at 400 East 24th Street, Big Spring, December 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267- 6341. TRD-9716287. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Applications, Review Committee, met at Highway 190 West, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Jasper, December 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9716241. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, December 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (940) 566-0904. TRD- 9716261. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, December 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9716290. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 8, 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-9716228. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board Meeting, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 9, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9716229. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board Meeting, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, December 9, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9716230. Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 124 East Main Street, Post, December 11, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD- 9716253. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, December 11, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9716288. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, December 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9716254. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, December 9, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD-9716255. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, December 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD- 9716256. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, December 11, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1651 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9716262. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, met at Kempner Water Supply Corporation Offices, Highway 190, Kempner, December 9, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9716252. Mason County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Westmoreland, Mason, December 10, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweidt, P.O. Box 1119, Mason, Texas 76856, (915) 347-5989. TRD-9716260. Middle Rio Grande Development Council Area Agency on Aging, Area Advisory Council on Aging, met at 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, December 10, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tammye Carpinteyro, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9716234. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, December 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9716250. STED Corporation, Board of Trustees, met at Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse Annex, Zapata, December 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert Mendiola, P.O. Box 2187, Laredo, Texas, 78004-2187, (956) 722-3995. TRD- 9716236. South Texas Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse Annex, Zapata, December 11, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julie Saldana, P.O. Box 2187, Laredo, Texas 78044-2187, (956) 722-3995. TRD-9716235. Sulphur-Cypress SWCD #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mount Pleasant, December 10, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD- 9716242. Meetings filed December 5, 1997 Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Board Room, December 11, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9716338. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, December 11, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9716339. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, called meeting, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, December 11, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9716341. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, December 10, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9716377. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, December 10, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9716381. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, December 10, 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-9716382. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, December 10, 19997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD- 9716321. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1621 University, San Angelo, December 11, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Irion County Judge, Sidney Mabry, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941, (915) 835-4361, fax: (915) 835-2008. TRD-9716356. Coryell City WSD, Board of Directors, met at 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Gatesville, December 9, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865-6089. TRD-9716378. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, Dallas, December 9, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9716360. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", Dallas, December 9, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9716370. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met in the Board Room, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, Dallas, December 9, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9716369. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 200 South 10th Street, Suite 1700, McAllen, December 10, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD-9716333. Education Service Center, Region Two, Board of Directors, met at 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, December 11, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883-9288, extension 2200. TRD-9716311. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, met at 1000 Country Club Road, Mt. Pleasant County Club, Mt. Pleasant, December 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9716330. Education Service Center, Region XV, Board of Directors, met at 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, December 11, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD- 9716380. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, December 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD-9716304. Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, December 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy A. Rodriguez, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD- 9716316. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, December 11, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9716393. Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, December 10, 1997, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas , 76703, (817) 752-3451, extension 290. TRD-9716340. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, December 8, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9716315. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, December 9, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9716314. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, December 11, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9716331. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Personnel Committee, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, December 8, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9716398. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, December 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9716332. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at Highway 21 East, Madisonville, December 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9716358. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, met at MRGDC Operations, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, December 10, 1997, at 4:00 p.m., rescheduled from November 26, 1997. Information may be obtained from Tim Trevino, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (210) 278-4151, fax: (210) 278-2929. TRD-9716322. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, met at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, December 11, 1997, Committee meetings start at 10:00 a.m., Full Board at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-1200. TRD-9716371. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, December 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (940) 659-1239. TRD-9716312. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, December 18, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (940) 659-1239. TRD-9716373. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, December 9, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9716301. Meetings filed December 8, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Private Industry Council Executive and Planning Committees, met at Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Pleasant, December 16, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeanie Callicott, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9716510 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Executive Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, December 11, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9716486. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, December 11, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9716455. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met with revised agenda, at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, December 11, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9716487. Bandera County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, met at 1206 Main Street, Bandera, December 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, IV, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 796-3039, fax: (830) 796-3672. TRD-9716454. Cass County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, December 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD- 9716490. Chief Elected Officials Council of the Coastal Bend (Workforce Development Area), CEO Council, met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, December 12, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5300, Ext. 107. TRD- 9716498. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board Meeting, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, December 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9716410. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Regional 911 Advisory Council, met at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Highway 190 West, Jasper December 16, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Everette D. Alfred, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9716412. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, December 16, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Elwood Gaus, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9716411. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, December 17, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9716474. Education Service Center, Region V, Board, will meet at Region Five Conference Center, 1750 Highway 96 Bypass, Silsbee, December 19, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert E. Nicks, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, (409) 838-5555. TRD-9716422. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at FM 99, Karnes City, December 9, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmermann, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9716485. Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Falls County Courthouse, Intersections Highways Six and Seven, Marlin, December 15, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9716434. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Falls County Courthouse, Intersections Highways Six and Seven, Marlin, December 16, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9716433. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, December 15, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 965-0871. TRD-9716418. Gray County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, December 11, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9716491. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper, December 16, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9716508. Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District, met at 2287 North Texas Boulevard, #5, Alice, December 10, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, #5, Alice, Texas 78332, (512) 668-8363. TRD-9716408. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, December 18, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542- 9618. TRD-9716444. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, December 12, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9716450. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, Program Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, December 16, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766- 0202. TRD-9716452. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, Resources Committee, met at 1602 10th Street, Conference Room, Lubbock, December 18, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9716451. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, December 22, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9716453. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting, met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, December 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9716421. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, December 16, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9716505. North Central Texas Council of Governments, (NCTCOG) Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council, met at Fort Worth City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, December 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD-9716414. North Central Texas Council of Governments, (NCTGOG) Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council, met at Coppell City Hall, City Council Chambers, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, December 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD-9716415. North Central Texas Council of Governments, (NCTGOG) Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council, met at Dallas City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, December 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9240. TRD-9716416. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, December 15, 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-9716443. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, December 18, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9716492. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, December 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283- 0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9716482. Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, December 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9716449. Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Austin Club, 110 East Ninth Street, Austin, December 16, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charles L. Tea, Jr., P.O. Box 9906, Austin, Texas 78766, (512) 346-3274. TRD-9716509. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 1500 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, December 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, (806) 349-5680, fax: (806) 337-1035. TRD-9716413. Meetings filed December 9, 1997 Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met with emergency revised agenda, at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, December 11, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (254) 298-7010. TRD-9716572. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee Officers, met at Bell County Expo Center, Special Events Room, Belton, December 11, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-1801. TRD-9716522. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, met at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Highway 190 West, Jasper, December 16, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9716543. Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors, met at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, December 17, 1997, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (940) 322-6928. TRD- 9716565. Education Service Center, Region 20, Board of Directors, met at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, December 17, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, (210) 299-2471. TRD-9716567. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District One, Board and Advisors, met at Fair Oaks Farm, Rochelle, December 14, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9716526. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, December 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9716527. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, December 17, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9716552. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, December 18, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9716553. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Ag. Advisory Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, December 18, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD- 9716566. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, December 16, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD- 9716528. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, December 18, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9716540. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, December 13, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, extension 406. TRD- 9716534. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, December 16, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9716533. Meetings filed December 10, 1997 Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, December 22, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9716586. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at Embassy Suites Hotel, 1800 South Second Street, McAllen, December 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD-9716574. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors, met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, December 15, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD- 9716597. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, met at Tapatio Springs Resort, end of Johns Road, Boerne, December 17, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9716577. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Audit Committee, met at Tapatio Springs Resort, end of Johns Road, Boerne, December 17, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9716578. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Tapatio Springs Resort, end of Johns Road, Boerne, December 17, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9716579. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, December 17, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 9200975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9716598. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, December 18, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9716588. Middle Rio Grande Development Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, December 17, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199 Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9716604. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, December 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199 Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9716603.