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including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate 
ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service 
units, and consultant proposal requests and awards.
To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other 
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Coastal Coordination Council
Notice and Opportunity to Comment
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal 
Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, 
federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be 
consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC 501. Requests 
for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) 
during the period of December 2, 1997, through December 8, 1997:
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: 
Applicant: South Shore Harbor Development, Limited; Location: On Clear Lake, 
within the South Shore Harbor Development, north of the Houston Lighting & Power 
canal and FM 2094, in League City, Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 97-
0435 -F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to replace two 
portions of existing concrete bag-wel revetment with approximately, 2,000-foot 
and 1,650-foot timber bulkheads; Type of Application: .S.C.O.E. permit 
application # 15665(07) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 
U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-
1387). 
Applicant: Village of Jamaica Beach; Location: Within a man-made residential 
canal off of West Bay, at the end of Pompano Way, Jamaica Beach, Galveston 
County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0436-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The 
applicant proposes to construct a 57-foot bulkhead with a 10-foot wing wall; 
Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #2115 under sec.10 of the 
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water 
Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: Steve Maddox; Location: Caney Creek, at Lot 149 on Seagull Road in 
Matagorda County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0437-F3; Description of Proposed 
Action: The applicant proposes to retain a 571-square-foot pier located in Caney 
Creek, at Lot 149 on Seagull Road; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit 
application #21159 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 
U.S.C.A. 403).
Applicant: Vastar Resources; Location: West Cameron, Block 66, Lease OCS-G 
02826, OCS Federal Offshore Waters, Gulf of Mexico; Project Number: 97-0438-F4; 
Type of Application: Initial Plan of Exploration, Title 30 CFR 250.33 (f)
and (h).
Applicant: Meridian Resource Corporation; Location: Galveston Bay, Galveston 
County, State Waters, Texas; Project Number: 97-0439-F1; Description of Proposed 
Action: The applicant proposes to install, operate and maintain a 12-inch 
pipeline in State Tract 310; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application 
# 21021(01) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 
403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125- 1387). 
Applicant: The Houston Exploration Company; Location: Mustang Island, Block A-
139, Lease OCS-G 17089, OCS Federal Offshore Waters, Gulf of Mexico; Project 
No.: 97-0440-F4; Type of Application: Initial Plan of Exploration, Title 30 CFR 
250.33 (f) and (h). 
Applicant: D.V. Flores; Location: The Houston Ship Channel, at Corps of 
Engineers Station 503+72; Project Number: 97-0441-F3; Description of Proposed 
Action: The applicant proposes to construct a barge dock, and the dredging of an 
entrance channel and a basin; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application 
#16330(03) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), 
and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387).
Applicant: Walter and Olivia Meyer; Location: Offatts Bayou, at 1502 Driftwood 
Lane, in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0442-F3; 
Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to revise their proposal 
to place riprap along their existing shoreline; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. 
permit application #21084(rev.) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 
1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 .S.C.A. 
sec.sec.125-1387).
Applicant: South Shore Harbor Development, Limited; Location: Clear Lake, within 
the South Shore Harbor Development, north of the Houston Lighting & Power canal 
and FM 2094, in League City, Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0443-
F3; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to amend Department 
of the Army Permit 18916(01) to construct an approximately 1,600-foot bulkhead 
at and above the mean high water line; Type of Application: .S.C.O.E. permit 
application #18916(02) under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 
U.S.C.A. 403). 
Applicant: Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc.; Location: Approximately six miles north 
of Seadrift, Calhoun County, Texas on State Hwy 185; Project Number: 97-0444-F3; 
Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to conduct maintenance 
dredging on a barge loading slip adjacent to the Victoria Barge Canal; Type of 
Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #15811(07) under sec.10 of the Rivers 
and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403).
Pursuant to sec.306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C.A. sec.sec.1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to 
submit comments on whether a proposed action should be referred to the Coastal 
Coordination Council for review and whether the action is or is not consistent 
with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. All comments must 
be received within 30 days of publication of this notice and addressed to Ms. 
Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, 
Texas 78701-1495.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716851
Garry Mauro
Chairman
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: December 17, 1997

On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal 
Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, 
federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be 
consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC 501. Requests 
for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) 
during the period of December 9, 1997, through December 16, 1997:
FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS: 
Applicant: Steve Timme; Location: North bank of Chigger Creek, at 2408 Airline 
Drive, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0447-F1; 
Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to excavate approximately 
220 cubic yards of material from a 24 foot by 48 foot area on the bank of 
Chigger Creek. This area would be bulkheaded and a concrete boat ramp would be 
constructed within it. A 10-foot wide asphalt road would be constructed to 
access the ramp. Approximately 1,500 square feet of wetlands would be directly 
impacted by the excavation and road construction. In addition, the excavated 
material would be placed into an approximate 4,500 square-foot wetland swale. 
The purpose of the project is to provide private recreational boat access and to 
improve drainage on the property after recurring high water events; Type of 
Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21152 under sec.404 of the Clean 
Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: J.C. Madden, Jr.; Location: Moses Lake, Lot 197, at the northwest end 
of 29th Street, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas; Project Number: 97-0448-F1; 
Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to excavate a private 
boat basin and entrance canal, construct an 18 foot by 22 foot boathouse, a 4 
foot by 130 foot walkway adjacent to an existing bulkhead, place rip rap along 
350 feet of shoreline and mitigate for impacts to 240 square feet of Spartina 
alterniflora marsh; Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21117 
under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and 
sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387).
Applicant: R. Alan Parrish; Location: On Galveston Bay, in the 4000 block of 
Todville Road, between Mingtoy and Quintana Roo Place, Seabrook, Harris County, 
Texas; Project Number: 97-0449-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant 
proposes to construct a 280-foot bulkhead an average of 50 feet from the 
existing high tide line and place approximately 260 feet of concrete rip rap and 
four 30-inch concrete blocks waterward of the proposed bulkhead. Approximately 
0.03 acres of marsh will be impacted by this work; Type of Application: 
.S.C.O.E. permit application #20978 under sec.10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act 
of 1899 (33 .S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. 
sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District; Location: Port Isabel 
Turning Basin, south end of Port Road, Cameron County, Texas; Project Number: 
97-0452-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to construct 
a 300 foot long concrete dock with approach ramps, steel tripod mooring 
structures, shaping of the shoreline, slope protection and dredging; Type of 
Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application under sec.10 of the Rivers and 
Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403), and sec.404 of the Clean Water Act (33 
U.S.C.A. sec.sec.125-1387). 
Applicant: Gulf Marine Institute of Technology and Sea Pride Industries, Inc.; 
Location: Platforms B, C, and D, within a 500-acre area of Block 189-L, in the 
Gulf of Mexico, approximately 13 miles southeast from Galveston, Texas; Project 
Number: 97-0453-F1; Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to 
install floating net pen cages alongside existing offshore petroleum platforms 
for the purpose of rearing stocked fish and oysters for commercial purposes; 
Type of Application: U.S.C.O.E. permit application #21140 under sec.10 of the 
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C.A. 403). 
Pursuant to sec.306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C.A. sec.sec.1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to 
submit comments on whether a proposed action should be referred to the Coastal 
Coordination Council for review and whether the action is or is not consistent 
with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. All comments must 
be received within 30 days of publication of this notice and addressed to Ms. 
Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, 
Texas 78701-1495. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716856
Garry Mauro
Chairman
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: December 17, 1997

Comptroller of Public Accounts
Local Sales Tax Rate Changes
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Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716803
Martin Cherry
Chief, General Law
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Filed: December 15, 1997

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Notice of Rate Ceilings 
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate 
ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Articles 1D.003 and 
1D.009, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended (Articles 5069-
1D.003 and 1D.009, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
December 15, 1997 - December 21, 1997 is 18% for Consumer<sup>1[sup]2/credit 
thru $250,000. 
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
December 15, 1997 - December 21, 1997 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
[sup]1Credit for personal, family or household use. 
[sup]2Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 9, 1997.
TRD-9716776
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: December 15, 1997

Notice of Rate Ceilings
The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate 
ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Articles 1D.003, 
1D.009, and 1E.003, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended 
(Articles 5069-1D.003, 1D.009, and 1E.003, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). The 
weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
December 22, 1997-December 28, 1997 is 18% for Consumer<sup>1[sup]2/credit thru 
$250,000. 
The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Article 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 
December 22, 1997-December 28, 1997 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Article 1E.003 for the period of January 
1, 1998-January 31, 1998 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru 
$250,000. 
The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1E.003 for the period of January 1, 
1998-January 31, 1998 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000. 
[sup]1Credit for personal, family or household use. 
[sup]2Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716827
Leslie L. Pettijohn
Commissioner
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Filed: December 16, 1997

Texas Credit Union Department
Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation
Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Texas 
Credit Union Department and is under consideration: 
An application was received from Century Credit Union, Houston, Texas seeking 
approval to merge with PIA of Texas Credit Union, Dallas, Texas with the latter 
being the surviving credit union. 
An application was received from Telco Plus Credit Union, Longview, Texas 
seeking approval to merge with TWC Federal Credit Union, Longview, Texas with 
the former being the surviving credit union. 
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an 
application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this 
publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the 
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the 
application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of 
the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be 
addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, 
Texas 78752-1699.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716842
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: December 17, 1997

Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation
Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Texas 
Credit Union Department and is under consideration: 
An application for a name change was received for District 2 TEC Credit Union, 
San Antonio, Texas. The proposed new name is District 2 TEC/TWC Credit Union. 
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an 
application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this 
publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the 
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the 
application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of 
the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be 
addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, 
Texas 78752-1699.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716841
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: December 17, 1997

Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership
Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Texas 
Credit Union Department and are under consideration: 
An application was received from Educational Employees Credit Union of Fort 
Worth, Fort Worth, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would 
permit members of the United Educators Association to be eligible for membership 
in the credit union. 
An application was received from Corsicana Municipal Employees Credit Union, 
Corsicana, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit 
employees of Navarro County and their family members to be eligible for 
membership in the credit union. 
An application was received from Trans Texas Southwest Credit Union, San Angelo, 
Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who 
have funds deposited with Trans Texas Southwest Credit Union by virtue of their 
participation in a deferred compensation plan offered to employees of the State 
of Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.
Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an 
application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this 
publication. Any written comments must provide all information that the 
interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the 
application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of 
the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be 
addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, 
Texas 78752-1699.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716840
Harold E. Feeney
Commissioner
Texas Credit Union Department
Filed: December 17, 1997

Texas Department of Criminal Justice 
Request for Proposals
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State Jail Division in partnership 
with local Community Supervision and Corrections Departments or Counties (if and 
as noted below) hereby provides notice of a solicitation for proposals from all 
interested and qualified contractors for Management and Operation Services for 
the following secure adult state jails as authorized by the Texas Legislature 
under sec.507.001, Texas Government Code: 
Bartlett State Jail, a 1,001 bed capacity facility in cooperation with 
Williamson County, Texas - Solicitation Number 696 8-SJ-R001; 
Bradshaw State Jail, a 1,700 bed capacity facility located in Henderson, Texas - 
Solicitation Number 696 8-SJ-R002; 
Dawson State Jail, a 2,000 bed capacity facility located in downtown Dallas, 
Texas - Solicitation Number 696 8-SJ-R003; 
Lindsey State Jail, a 1,031 bed capacity facility located in Jacksboro, Texas in 
cooperation with the 271 Judicial District - Solicitation Number 696 8-SJ-R004; 
Willacy County State Jail, a 1,021 bed capacity facility located in 
Raymondville, Texas in cooperation with the Cameron/Willacy Counties Community 
Supervision and Corrections Department - Solicitation Number 696 8-SJ-R005. 
The term of the initial contract is for a period of three years, effective 
September 1, 1998, with two one year renewable options, subject to Texas Board 
of Criminal Justice authorization and as applicable, county or Community 
Supervision and Corrections Department Judicial District authorization. 
Minimum contractor (business entity) qualifications include: 1) a minimum of two 
years experience in managing and operating a secure adult correctional facility 
housing minimum/medium security felons with at least a 500 bed capacity; 2) 
ability to obtain the minimum commercial insurance required in the solicitation; 
3) the ability to commence operations (start-up) without financial assistance 
from TDCJ; and 4) demonstrate the ability to provide senior unit staff to 
operate and manage the solicited facility that meet or exceeds TDCJ minimum 
standards for like positions.
To obtain a copy of one or more solicitations, submit a written request, noting 
the solicitation number being requested to: Texas Department of Criminal 
Justice, Purchasing and Leases, Contracts Department, P.O. Box 4014, Attention 
RFP (Provide Solicitation Number), Huntsville, Texas 77342-4014. 
Sealed proposals will be received by the Department at the above referenced 
address until 3:00 p.m. on March 27, 1998. 
A Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 12, 1998, 
in Senate Conference Room I (Room E01.12) - the Capitol Extension (underground) 
in Austin, Texas. Unit tours will be held following the conference. Information 
on the Pre-Proposal Conference and subsequent unit tours may be obtained by 
contacting: Ronald D. Champion, Assistant Director, State Jail Division, Texas 
Department of Criminal Justice, (512) 463-7663. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716846
Carl Reynolds
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Filed: December 17, 1997

General Services Commission
Notice of Request for Proposal 
The State of Texas (the "State"), through the General Services Commission (the 
"GSC"), is issuing Phase II, a Request for Proposals ("RFP"), for conducting a 
comprehensive needs analysis of the automated and non-automated processes of the 
General Services Commission. 
The General Services Commission will conduct a comprehensive needs analysis to 
improve the quality of the information required by the Commissioners and 
Executive Management in the decision making process and to increase 
communication and information sharing among GSC divisions. The results of the 
needs analysis will be an integral part of a report to the State Auditors 
Office.
This RFP is the result of the responses to GSC's Phase I, Requests for 
Information (RFI), #98-1A, that was published in the October 3, 1997, issue of 
the Texas Register (22 TexReg 10033). Responses to the RFI requesting 
information regarding conducting a comprehensive needs analysis for a large 
state agency were due October 15, 1997. This information was used to develop 
specifications for Phase II's RFP to acquire such a comprehensive needs 
analysis.
Responding to the Phase I RFI was mandatory to be eligible for participation as 
a respondent to the Phase II RFP for the needs analysis. Any questions necessary 
to clarify the RFP must be submitted by electronic mail to: 
donna.cordes@gsc.state.tx.us or you can contact Donna Cordes at (512) 475-2486.
Submission of Copies of Response to the RFP. (Eight) (8) identical copies of the 
RFP shall be submitted and received by the GSC Bid Services Department on or 
before 3:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time), January 29, 1998, and delivered to: 
The General Services Commission, Attn: Bid Services, RFP Number 98-1A, 1711 San 
Jacinto Boulevard, Room 180, P.O. Box 13047, Austin, Texas 78711-3047. BOTH 
TELEPHONE AND FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE WHEN IN RESPONSE TO THE 
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716860
Judy Ponder
General Counsel
General Services Commission 
Filed: December 17, 1997

Notice of Request for Proposal for Educating Texans About the Benefits of 
Renewable Energy
INTRODUCTION. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 2305.063, 
the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) of the General Services Commission 
(GSC) invites proposals for consulting services from qualified public-private 
partnerships, non profit agencies, firms, institutions of higher education and 
individuals (the "Contractor") to provide an aggressive outreach campaign, using 
previously created educational materials and augmenting those materials, if 
necessary, to educate Texans about the economic and environmental benefits of 
renewable energy resources and the technologies. The outreach efforts will be 
targeted to K-12 schools, sustainability practitioners, regulators and 
policymakers, electric utilities, renewable energy companies and the general 
public.
The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), alone and in collaboration with 
other state and federal entities, administers a variety of federal grants and 
oil overcharge funds to promote energy programs which significantly impact 
energy cost and consumption in the institutional, industrial, transportation and 
residential sectors of the state. These programs provide (1) technical resources 
to utilize energy efficiency practices; (2) financial assistance in completing 
energy retrofits; and (3) educational materials to make the public aware of the 
necessity for an energy efficient society. The SECO has received funding from 
federal grants and oil overcharge court settlements. These monies have funded a 
myriad of energy-related programs focusing on energy efficiency. 
One of these programs, the Renewable Energy Demonstration Program (REDP), is 
designed to accelerate the use of renewable energy in Texas by increasing public 
awareness of the resources, demonstrating new technologies and developing the 
infrastructure necessary to escalate the use of renewable energy in existing 
state programs. The REDP is funded with oil overcharge funds appropriated by the 
75th Legislature for the purpose of accelerating the use of renewable energy 
technologies and sustainability in Texas. 
COPIES OF THE RFP. To receive an information package containing requirements and 
procedures regarding this Request for Proposals contact: Jane Pulaski, Program 
Administrator, General Services Commission's State Energy Conservation Office, 
200 E. 10th Street, Suite 250, Austin, Texas 78701, Phone (512) 463-1796.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS. Proposals must be received by SECO at the 
above-mentioned address no later than 12:00 p.m., noon on Tuesday, February 3, 
1998. Proposals received after that time and date, and proposals submitted by 
facsimile transmission will not be accepted. Proposals that are hand delivered 
will be time stamped.
PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE. All potential proposers are encouraged to attend a pre-
proposal conference in Austin beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 1998, 
at the State Energy Conservation Office, located at 200 E. 10th Street, Room 
212, Austin, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to answer any questions 
regarding the request for proposal, the required format, or the evaluation 
process. IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO ATTEND THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE. 
BASIS OF AWARD. Proposals will be reviewed by a committee of SECO staff and/or 
other technical advisors (the Review Panel). Evaluation scores will be based on 
the following criteria:
1) Demonstrated Experience (20%). Describe relevant experience in identifying 
target audiences, developing appropriate educational materials and outreach 
strategies for the target audiences, designing a marketing plan and materials, 
and implementing the marketing plan to reach the target audiences. 
2) Knowledge of Subject Matter (30%). The team should reflect an integrated 
discipline approach, including those with a comprehensive knowledge of renewable 
energy resources, technologies and utility issues, marketing professionals, 
educational developers, and others. 
3) Understanding of scope of work and work plan (40%). The proposal should 
effectively describe the course of action to be taken implementing aggressive 
methods that will disseminate information about the economic and environmental 
benefits of renewable energy in Texas to as wide an audience as possible, 
including detailed marketing and implementation strategies. Additionally, 
proposers are encouraged to recommend innovative strategies that could leverage 
the impact of the materials generated from Phase 1 of the campaign, as well as 
enhance the overall goals of the REDP . 
4) Proposed budget and ability to complete the project in a timely manner (10%). 
The proposal should include a budget which is reasonable in relation to the 
services provided. If available, dollar-for-dollar and in-kind match sources 
should be included. Proposals must provide three references who can attest to 
proposer's on-time and on-budget completion of projects. Selection of a 
contractor will be based on the recommendations of the Review Panel. The Review 
Panel may require that finalists meet in Austin for a formal interview prior to 
selection of a contractor. Selection for interviews will be based on the 
proposer's ability to satisfy the four criteria listed above, and interviews 
will focus on published selection criteria. SECO reserves the right to 
disqualify (or reduce the score of) any proposer if selection of the proposer 
would result in a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of 
interest, as determined solely by SECO. Recommendations of the review panel are 
not subject to appeal.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Any contract resulting from this Request for Proposals shall 
contain provisions prescribed by SECO prohibiting discrimination in employment.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716680
Judy Ponder
General Counsel
General Services Commission
Filed: December 12, 1997

Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division
Invitation for Applications
The Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) announces the 
availability of grant funds under the federal State Identification Systems 
Formula Grant Program. Texas received $172,728 from the Bureau of Justice 
Assistance for the State Identification System Formula Grant Program. The goal 
of the State Identification System Formula Grant Program (SIS) is to provide 
states with additional resources to develop or improve their computerized 
identifications systems and integrate those systems with the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation's national identification databases. CJD will distribute the State 
Identification System allocation equally among the following three purpose 
areas: DNA Analysis, Computerized Identification Systems, and Integrated 
Automated Fingerprint Identification System. $57,576 will be used to enhance 
forensic laboratory ability to analyze DNA samples of suspects. $57,576 will 
used to purchase equipment and software to enhance the Texas Narcotics 
Information System (TNIS). The TNIS system links narcotics task forces to allow 
them to access intelligence information of suspected drug dealers. The remaining 
$57,576 will be used to purchase livescan fingerprint workstations for the 
fingerprinting of juveniles. Each application must identify how the project will 
integrate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's national identification 
databases. Each application must fall within the scope of the three outlined 
purpose areas designated above. There is no cash match requirement.
Eligible applicants include local units of government and state agencies. Local 
units of government may request application kits from CJD or the criminal 
justice planner at their regional council of governments. Statewide applicants 
may request application kits directly from the Criminal Justice Division by 
calling (512) 463-5499. 
Local applicants must submit one copy of the application to their regional 
council of governments under the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS Review) 
by January 31, 1998. Statewide applicants must submit one copy of their 
application for TRACS Review to the state single point of contact within the 
Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, Post Office Box 12428, Austin, Texas, 
78711, Attention: Tom Adams by January 31, 1998. 
Each application must comply with the Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for 
Texas, Fiscal Year 1999. All applications for must be received at or hand 
delivered to the Criminal Justice Division by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 1998. 
Applications may be delivered to 100 San Jacinto, Suite 210, Austin, Texas, 
78701, or mailed to Post Office Box 12428, Austin, Texas, 78711, Attention: Pam 
Brown. 
Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed for eligibility and rated 
competitively according to funding sources by a group of staff members at CJD 
selected by the executive director of CJD. The governor or his designee will 
make all funding decisions. 
Contact Person: For additional information call Everett Valdez, Texas Narcotics 
Control Program at (512) 463-5549. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 10, 1997.
TRD-9716612
Pete Wassdorf
Deputy General Counsel
Office of the Governor
Filed: December 10, 1997

Texas Department of Health
Designation of Sites Serving Medically Underserved Populations
The Texas Department of Health (department) is required under Texas Civil 
Statutes, Article 4495b sec.3.06, to designate sites serving medically 
underserved populations. In addition, the department is required to publish 
notice of its designations in the Texas Register and to provide an opportunity 
for public comment on the designations. 
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Designation is based on proven eligibility as sites serving a disproportionate 
number of clients eligible for federal, state or locally funded health care 
programs. 
Oral and written comments on these designations may be directed to Dora A. 
McDonald, Chief, Bureau of State Health Data and Policy Analysis, Texas 
Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756; (512) 458-
7261. Comments will be accepted for 30 days from the publication date of this 
notice.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 11, 1997.
TRD-9716633
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: December 11, 1997

Notice of Award of Contract
The Texas Department of Health (department) has awarded a contract to Health 
Provider Services, Inc. (doing business as Tonn & Associates) to study the 
inpatient and outpatient needs currently served by the two department hospitals, 
Texas Center for Infectious Disease in San Antonio and South Texas Hospital in 
Harlingen, and to develop a long-range plan advising the department how to meet 
those needs. The total value of the contract is $150,000. It has a beginning 
date of November 1, 1997, and ending date of May 31, 1999. The business address 
of Health Provider Services, Inc., is 9442 Capital of Texas Highway North, Suite 
350, Austin, Texas 78759. 
This award of consulting services is filed under the provisions of the 
Government Code, Chapter 2254. The Request for Proposal was published in the 
August 22, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 8443). 
The delivery of quality patient-centered care in appropriate locations will be a 
principal objective of the plan. The plan will incorporate the following 
elements as they appear in House Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act: 
(1) a cost-benefit study of the use of these facilities as inpatient and 
outpatient sites, including a presentation of options and an evaluation of 
whether options other than maintaining the hospitals should be pursued; 
(2) an identification of services currently provided at the hospitals, including 
numbers of persons served and the need for these services; and 
(3) a review of the department's evaluation of service needs that are addressed 
under the Medicaid state plan amendment for tuberculosis (TB) clinic services. 
This review should indicate whether there is any opportunity for additional 
Medicaid reimbursement for department hospital services under the state plan 
amendment. 
The long-range plan will consider important factors such as the increased 
incidence of TB infection and multiple drug-resistant TB; the demographic 
changes within the state and the rate of immigration; developments in methods of 
managing TB and other diseases treated by department hospitals; modifications in 
health care delivery systems within the public and private sectors; and issues 
regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payers, focusing on sources 
other than state general revenue for funding the delivery of services. The 
consultant will use a participatory planning process involving a variety of 
stakeholders and will be available for briefings and meetings with the 1999 
Texas Legislature and other interested parties, as necessary, to advise on the 
long-range plan. The first draft of the plan will be submitted to the department 
no later than February 1, 1998; the second draft no later than April 1, 1998; 
and the final plan no later than June 1, 1998. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716819
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: December 16, 1997

Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of 
Health (department), ordered Mercy Regional Medical Center (registrant M-00297) 
of Laredo to cease and desist performing mammographic examinations until the 
registrant has obtained a current certification of mammography systems that 
authorizes the performance of mammography procedures at this facility. The 
bureau determined that unauthorized performance of mammography examinations may 
subject patients to unnecessary radiation exposure, which constitutes an 
immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence of an emergency. 
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau 
of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall 
Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716731
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: December 12, 1997

Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order Alpha Veterinary Clinic 
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of 
Health (department), ordered Alpha Veterinary Clinic (registrant R-01008) of 
Odessa to cease and desist using the H. G. Fischer x-ray unit (Model Number 
FP200, Serial Number 7512211) until the unit is equipped with an adequate 
collimation device. The bureau determined that use of the x-ray machine without 
a collimation device to restrict the x-ray beam may result in the operator and 
others being exposed to excessive amounts of scatter radiation. This unnecessary 
exposure constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the 
existence of an emergency. The registrant is further required to provide 
evidence satisfactory to the bureau regarding the actions taken to correct the 
violation and the methods used to prevent its recurrence. 
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau 
of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall 
Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716729
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: December 12, 1997

Notice of Emergency Cease and Desist Order Medi-Tech, Medical and Chiropractic 
Clinic
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of 
Health (department), ordered Medi-Tech, Medical and Chiropractic Clinic 
(registration number-UNREGISTERED) of Mesquite to cease and desist from 
operating all sources of radiation-producing equipment at its facility. Medi-
Tech, Medical and Chiropractic Clinic shall also provide written documentation 
to the bureau that it has ceased operating the Keleket x-ray unit, Type 140-1 
(Serial Number 54-810). The bureau determined that the use of unregistered 
equipment by individuals who may not be qualified and knowledgeable in the safe 
operation of the equipment and proper application of radiation for diagnostic 
purposes may result in excessive radiation doses to patients and workers. This 
constitutes an immediate threat to public health and safety, and the existence 
of an emergency. The order shall remain in effect until Medi-Tech, Medical and 
Chiropractic Clinic has properly registered all sources of radiation, and the 
bureau has received written notification that the facility has corrected all 
health related violations found during a recent inspection. 
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau 
of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall 
Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716730
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: December 12, 1997

Notice of Public Hearing
A public hearing regarding proposed rules regulating distribution of funds from 
the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems Fund, and designation of 
trauma stabilization (Level V) facilities (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 
157), will be held Friday, January 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., in the Lecture Hall 
(K-100), Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas. 
Further information concerning the hearing may be obtained from, and questions 
directed to Kathy Perkins, Assistant Chief, Bureau of Emergency Management, 
Texas Department of Health, Telephone (512) 834-6740. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 11, 1997.
TRD-9716636
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: December 11, 1997

Notice of Rescission of Order
Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of 
Health (department), rescinded the following order: Emergency Cease and Desist 
Order issued September 9, 1997, to Coastal Bend Hospital, Inc. doing business as 
Columbia North Bay Hospital, 1711 West Wheeler, Aransas Pass, Texas 78336, 
holder of Certificate of Registration Number R01365. 
A copy of all relevant material is available for public inspection at the Bureau 
of Radiation Control, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall 
Street, Austin, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716732
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: December 12, 1997

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Notice of Proposed Medicaid Provider Payment Rates, State-operated Facilities 
Proposal. As single state agency for the state Medicaid program, the Health and 
Human Services Commission proposes new rates for the Intermediate Care 
Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) program operated by the Texas 
Department of Mental Health & Mental Retardation. Payment rates for state-
operated facilities are proposed as follows: 
[figure 1]State School Reimbursements The following facility specific 
reimbursements for 1997 are to account for the one hundred dollar per month pay 
raises for state employees that went into effect September 1, 1997. They are 
proposed for state schools and state centers to be effective September 1, 1997 
through December 31, 1997. 
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[figure 2] State Operated Small Facility Reimbursements 
The following facility specific reimbursements for 1997 are to account for the 
one hundred dollar per month pay raises that went into effect September 1, 1997. 
They are proposed for state-operated small ICF/MR facilities and the related 
State-Operated Community Services (SOCS) to be effective September 1, 1997 
through December 31, 1997. 
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[figure 3] State Operated ICF/MR Small Facility Reimbursement 
The following facility specific reimbursement for 1997 is proposed to be 
effective September 25, 1997 through December 31, 1997. The reimbursement for 
Lone Shadow Group Home was calculated by taking the average of the other state 
operated ICF/MR group homes in their service area (Camino Real State Operated 
Community Services [SOCS]). Lone Shadow is a bond home (property owned by the 
state) operated by The Center for Health Care Services through a management 
agreement. 
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[figure 4] Non-State Operated ICF/MR Facilities Model-Based Reimbursements The 
following reimbursements for 1998 are proposed for non-state operated ICF/MR 
facilities effective January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. 
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Methodology and justification. The proposed rates were determined in compliance 
with the rate setting methodology codified at 1 Texas Administrative Code 
Chapter 355, subchapter D, sec.355.456.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716849
Marina Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Notice of Proposed Medicaid Provider Payment Rates 
Proposal. As single state agency for the state Medicaid program, the Health and 
Human Services Commission proposes new payment rates for the nursing facilities 
program operated by the Texas Department of Human Services. Payment rates are 
proposed to be effective January 1, 1998, as follows: 
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Methodology and justification. The proposed rates were determined in compliance 
with the rate setting methodology codified at 1 Texas Administrative Code 
Chapter 355, subchapter C (relating to Reimbursement Methodology for Nursing 
Facilities), sec.355.307. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716850
Marina Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Public Notice
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will submit a Medicaid state 
plan amendment to implement new payment add-ons for special needs children 
residing in nursing facilities. The proposed amendment will provide additional 
reimbursement to nursing facilities for heavy care children receiving daily 
tracheostomy care. Supplemental reimbursement will be made by a payment add-on 
to the Texas Index for Level of Effort (TILE). This amendment will increase the 
total expenditures for the Medicaid nursing facility during state Fiscal Year 
1998 by $399,157.00, and in state Fiscal Year 1999 by $615,580. For further 
information, contact local offices of the Texas Department of Human Services 
(TDHS) or Pam Lawrie, MC W-425, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 
438-4051. Written comments also can be submitted to this address. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716848
Marina Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Texas Department of Human Services
Public Hearing
The Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) will conduct a public hearing to 
receive comments on the department's proposed State Immigrant Food Assistance 
Program (SIFAP). The public hearing will be held on January 12, 1998, at 9:00 
a.m. in the Public Hearing Room of the John H. Winters Center (701 West 51st 
Street, Austin, Texas, First Floor, East Tower, Room 125).
Contact Person: Please contact Kevin Brown, M/C W-312, P.O. Box 149030, Austin 
Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3084. 
Persons with disabilities planning to attend this hearing who may need auxiliary 
aids or services are asked to contact Kevin Brown, (512) 438-3084, by January 8, 
1998, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716835
Glenn Scott
Agency Liaison
Texas Department of Human Services
Filed: December 16, 1997

Texas Department of Insurance
Insurer Services
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of 
Insurance and are under consideration: 
Application to use the service mark name of SENIORSFIRST by HealthCare Partners 
Plans, a domestic HMO. The home office is located in Tyler, Texas. Application 
to use the service mark name of SECUREHORIZONS OFFERED BY PACIFICARE OF TEXAS, 
INC., a domestic HMO. The home office is located in San Antonio, Texas. 
Application for admission in the State of Texas for CUMIS GENERAL INSURANCE 
COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. The home office is located in 
Bingham Farms, Michigan. 
Application to change the name of WESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to 
AMERICAN GENERAL ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY, a domestic life company. The home 
office is located in Amarillo, Texas. 
Application for admission in the State of Texas for ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE 
COMPANY, a foreign property and casualty company. The home office is located in 
New York, New York.
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Kathy Wilcox, 333 
Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716824
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: December 16, 1997

Notice of Public Hearing
The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket No. 2333, 
on January 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 102 of the Texas Department of 
Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, for the purpose of 
selecting a licensing testing contractor to provide certain services under the 
Insurance Code, Article 21.01-1. The hearing is held in compliance with the 
Insurance Code, Article 21.01-1 which requires that the Texas Department of 
Insurance (the department) hold a public hearing prior to the selection of a 
licensing testing contractor. 
RFP No. RBD97-002. On September 17, 1997, the department issued a Request for 
Proposals for the purpose of acquiring a contractor to provide testing services 
which meet the examination requirements for persons seeking licenses as agents, 
solicitors, counselors, or adjusters under the Insurance Code. The closing date 
for the department's receipt of proposals was 3:00 p.m., October 30, 1997. 
Project Description. The selected contractor shall provide the department with 
testing services that include examination development, test scheduling, 
examination site arrangement, and test administration, grading, reporting and 
analysis. The selected contractor shall cooperate with advisory boards, if any, 
appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance under the Insurance Code, Article 
21.01-1. The required services are described in the department's Request for 
Proposals and in 28 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.19.1101 through 19.1110. 
Proposal Evaluation; Award. All proposals will be subject to evaluation by an 
evaluation committee based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the Request 
for Proposals. The evaluation committee shall submit its recommendations to the 
Commissioner of Insurance prior to or during the January 15, 1998 public hearing 
for the selection of the contractor. See also 28 Texas Administrative Code 
sec.sec.19.1101 through 19.1110. 
The department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or offers 
deemed not to be in the best interests of the department or the State of Texas. 
The department will not make any payments to any contractor for services 
performed or costs incurred under the terms of or in connection with any 
contract awarded as a result of the department's issuance of the Request for 
Proposals. Selected contractor's sole compensation will be through contractor's 
collection from applicants of certain specific fees which have been approved by 
the department in writing as described in the Request for Proposals. Selected 
contractor's sole compensation will be through contractor's collection from 
applicants of certain specific fees which have been approved by the department 
in writing as described in the Request for Proposals. The department will not 
make any payments for any costs incurred by any contractor in preparing a 
proposal response to the Request for Proposal; such costs may not be recouped by 
the successful contractor under the terms of any resulting contract. 
Contacts. Parties interested in attending the hearing may request a copy of the 
department's Request for Proposals by contacting Ms. Regina Durden, Assistant 
Division Director of Purchasing, Contracting & Graphic Design Division, Texas 
Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further 
information regarding the hearing, contact the Chief Clerk of the Texas 
Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9204.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716711
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: December 12, 1997

Third Party Administrator Applications
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with 
the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration. 
Application for admission to Texas of AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan, a foreign 
third party administrator. The home office is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716863
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: December 17, 1997

Texas Department of Mental and Health Mental Retardation
Notice of Consultant Contract Award - Evaluation Services 
In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 254, the Texas Department 
of Mental Health Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) publishes this notice of award of a 
consulting contract. The original request for evaluation services was published 
in the August 5, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 7251).
The contract was awarded to Human Services Research Institute (HSRI), located at 
2336 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140. The contractor 
agreed to design, implement, collect data, and evaluate the department's mental 
retardation pilot in managing services in a new way for persons with mental 
retardation. The total not to exceed dollar amount of the contract is $294,502. 
The contract was executed on December 8, 1997. The contract's duration is 
November 15, 1997, through February 2, 2001. The contractor will provide reports 
on: May 31, 1998; August 31, 1998; November 30, 1998; February 28, 1999; May 31, 
1999; August 31, 1999; November 30, 1999; February 28, 2000; May 31, 2000; 
August 31, 2000; and January 31, 2001. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716830
Ann K. Utley
Chair, Texas MHMR Board
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Filed: December 16, 1997

Notice of Intent to Contract - East Texas Behavioral HealthCare Network
To support its participation in a regional pilot project with the Texas 
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR), East Texas 
Behavioral HealthCare Network (ETBHN) requests the service of one or more 
consultants to assist network leaders in the development of regional 
infrastructure and operational capacity to meet the network's mission and goals, 
and to prepare it to assume authority functions delegated to the network's 
administrative services organization in compliance with House Bill 2377, 74th 
Legislature. The consultation package consists of five areas of service. 
Prospective consultants have the option of making a comprehensive offer to 
provide all services as one package, or of making a specific offer to provide 
services in one or more service areas. If a specific service offer is made, each 
offer must be made independently and not based on the assumption that other 
services from the same consultant will be selected. 
ETBHN seeks consultative services in the following areas: 
1. information systems 
2. region work flows and business office start-up
3. utilization management 
4. development of a consolidation plan
5. completion of a third party assessment
Preferred qualifications for consultants in this project would include the 
following: 
1. Knowledge of managed behavioral health care practices and technology, 
specifically as they would apply to a population with severe and persistent 
mental illnesses. 
2. Experience working with publicly supported, behavioral health care and social 
service organizations at the state and local level. 
3. Experience facilitating similar projects involving multiple parties at 
different organizational levels. 
Funding for the consultative services will be limited by the parameters of the 
regional pilot project and each payment will be subject to final approval by 
TDMHMR. The payment schedule will be structured in installments as each phase of 
the project is completed and will be negotiated with the consultant prior to the 
award of the contract. A written progress report will be required before payment 
can be authorized at the completion of each phase. Ten percent of the total 
contract amount will be held for final payment once all the consultant services 
are satisfactorily completed. 
ETBHN is a publicly funded, behavioral health care organization established as 
an interlocal government cooperative from among community mental health and 
mental retardation centers and the Beaumont State Center in a 34-county region 
in East Texas. One of the member centers, Burke Center, serves as fiscal agent 
for the cooperative and is the location of the headquarters office in Lufkin, 
Texas. 
A detailed description of services and anticipated timeline for completion is 
available as part of the complete procurement package to those consultants who 
wish to submit an offer. The consultative project will begin with the award of 
the contract on March 2, 1998, and will end no later than August 31, 1998. 
Deadline for obtaining the procurement package is Friday, January 23, 1998. 
Deadline for submitting the offer is no later than 4 p.m., Friday, January 30, 
1998. 
A procurement package will be mailed upon request or may be picked up at the 
receptionist's desk at the Burke Center, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, 
Texas. Requests for a procurement package must be made in writing and submitted 
by mail, FAX transmission, or in person to: 
East Texas Behavioral HealthCare Network 
ATTN: Joe McCulley 
4101 South Medford Drive 
Lufkin, Texas 75901-5699 
(409) 633-5629 or (409) 633-5621 
FAX (409) 633-5602 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716829
Ann K. Utley
Chair, Texas MHMR Board
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Filed: December 16, 1997

Notice of Public Hearing on Medicaid Rates 
The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) and the 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission will jointly conduct a public hearing 
to receive comments on proposed reimbursements for the following Medicaid 
programs: state-operated campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities for the 
Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) rates effective January 1, 1998, through December 31, 
1998; and, state-operated small ICF/MR rates effective January 1, 1998, through 
December 31, 1998. The public hearing is held in compliance with Title 25, Texas 
Administrative Code, Chapter 409, Subchapter A, sec.409.002(h), which requires a 
public hearing on proposed reimbursement rates for medical assistance programs. 
The public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 9, 1998, in 
Conference Rooms A and B, of Building 626, of the Austin State Hospital, at 4110 
Guadalupe Street, in Austin, Texas. 
Persons who wish to offer testimony but who are unable to attend the hearing may 
submit written comments which must be received by noon the day of the hearing. 
The written comments should be sent to the Data Analysis Section, Medicaid 
Administration, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, P.O. 
Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711-2668 or faxed to (512) 206-5725.
Interested parties may obtain a copy of the reimbursement briefing package by 
calling the Data Analysis Section at (512) 206-5680. If interpreters for the 
hearing impaired are required, please contact the Data Analysis Section at the 
number given above at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716831
Ann K. Utley
Chair, Texas MHMR Board
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Filed: December 16, 1997

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Amendment to Notice of Contract Award
In the July 8, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 6487), the Texas 
Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) announced that it would be 
issuing a "Request for Proposals (RFP): TNRCC Business Process and Organization 
Review" to qualified companies/organizations to provide services to advance the 
TNRCC's efforts to integrate pollution prevention into the agency. The primary 
elements of the projects are as follows: Conduct an assessment of agency staff 
and management awareness of P2 and determine the extent to which P2 is 
practiced; and develop an agency-wide P2 Integration Plan. In addition, the 
consultant will be interviewing, surveying or conducting focus groups with 
appropriate TNRCC staff as required to gather the necessary background 
information for this project. In the September 5, 1997, issue of the Texas 
Register (22 TexReg 6487), the TNRCC announced that a Contract had been awarded 
to Bob Kerr & Associates, 234 Wild Cherry Place, Reston, Va, 20191 to provide 
these consulting services. The total value of this Contract is forty thousand 
dollars ($40,000). The contract began on Monday, September 1, 1997, and will end 
upon full performance of the services, which shall be August 31, 1998, unless 
otherwise authorized, in writing, by the TNRCC.
The TNRCC intends to amend the contract to provide for additional work as 
follows: The consultant will hold two additional focus group meetings to for 
agency staff using the data collected by the surveys and interviews. The amount 
of the contract will be increased by $3,000 for a total of $43,000. Any requests 
for additional information should be directed to: Ken Zarker, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, MC-166, Austin, Texas 78711-
3087, telefax: (512) 239-3165, phone: (512) 239-3144. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716700
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: December 12, 1997

Amendment to Public Notice
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) published a public 
notice of Amended Remedy Selection in the November 28, 1997, issue of the Texas 
Register (22 TexReg 11850) regarding the TNRCC's proposed amendment to the 
remedy for Precision Machine State Superfund Site, located at 500 West Olive, 
Odessa, Ector County, Texas, HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED.
The public meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 1998, at 7:00 
p.m. at the Ector County Library, Rotary Room, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 
January 27, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., at the same location, Ector County Library, 
Rotary Room, 321 West Fifth Street, Odessa. Notice of the rescheduling of the 
public meeting will also be published in the Odessa American.
A record file containing documents concerning the site has been established at 
the same library and is available for public review. 
For further information, please contact Janie Montemayor, TNRCC Community 
Relations Unit, in Austin at 1-800-633-9363 (within Texas) or (512) 239-3844.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716855
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Notice of Application for Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility Permit
TRANSAMERICAN WASTE OF HOUSTON, INC. for an amendment to their existing Type IV 
municipal solid waste permit. This permit amendment is designated as MSW1849-A, 
and if approved, will authorize lateral and vertical expansion to the permitted 
facility. The amendment will increase the maximum fill height of the completed 
landfill by an additional 64 feet from the currently permitted height of 
approximately 36.6 feet mean sea level to 100.59 feet mean sea level (natural 
ground elevation is approximately 20 feet MSL) and will increase the permitted 
acreage from the currently permitted 19.98 acres to 39.97 acres. The application 
was originally submitted by Sunray Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 
USA Waste, Inc., in June, 1996. On March 31, 1997, the permit was transferred to 
TransAmerican Waste of Houston, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of TransAmerican 
Waste Industries, Inc. The permittee is authorized to dispose of brush, 
construction-demolition waste, and/or rubbish that are free of putrescible and 
free of household wastes, and Class III industrial solid waste. The initial 
waste acceptance rate may be at, but is not limited to, 800 cubic yards per day. 
The total available waste disposal capacity of the landfill is 3,215,000 in-
place cubic yards. The site is authorized to operate between the hours of 7:00 
a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; hours may be extended on an 
occasional basis for special occurrences as specified in 30 TAC sec.305.70. The 
facility is located on a 39.97-acre site approximately 0.27 miles southeast of 
the intersection of FM 646 and Wyoming Street in unincorporated Galveston 
County, Texas. 
If you wish to request a public hearing, you must submit your request in 
writing. You must state (1) your name, mailing address and daytime phone number; 
(2) the application number, TNRCC docket number or other recognizable reference 
to the application; (3) the statement I/we request an evidentiary public 
hearing; (4) a brief description of how you, or the persons you represent, would 
be adversely affected by the granting of the application; and (5) a description 
of the location of your property relative to the applicant's operations.
Requests for a public hearing or questions concerning procedures should be 
submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's Office, Park 35 TNRCC Complex, 
Building F, Room 1101, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Mail Code 
105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711. Individual members of the public who 
wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, or to inquire 
about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, should call the 
TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716853
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Notice of Applications for Waste Disposal/Discharge Permits
Notices of Applications for waste disposal/discharge permits issued during the 
period of December 8th through December 12, 1997. 
The Executive Director will issue these permits unless one or more persons file 
written protests and/or a request for a hearing within 30 days after newspaper 
publication of the notice. 
To request a hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a 
group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime 
phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the 
permit number; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief 
description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the 
application in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location of your 
property relative to the applicant's operations; and (6) your proposed 
adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns and 
cause you to withdraw your request for hearing. 
Information concerning any aspect of these applications may be obtained by 
contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Chief Clerks 
Office-MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711. Individual members of the 
public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this notice, or to 
inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting processes, should 
call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Listed 
are the name of the applicant and the city in which the facility is located, 
type of facility, location of the facility, type of application-new permit, 
amendment, or renewal and permit number. 
ACME BRICK COMPANY, P.O. Box 1189, Denton, Texas 76202; the Herbert Clay Mine is 
located adjacent to the south side of U.S. Highway 380 immediately west of the 
intersection of U.S. Highways 380 and 377 near the City of Crossroads, Denton 
County, Texas; renewal; Permit Number 03844. 
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY AND LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, 4400 Cobbs Drive, 
Waco, Texas 76714; the Brushy Creek Regional (West Plant) Wastewater Treatment 
Plant is located 500 feet north of Circle Drive in the Trinity Addition in the 
City of Round Rock and approximately 1,300 feet south of U.S. Highway 79, and 
approximately 3,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 
1460 and U.S. Highway 79 in Williamson County, Texas; renewal; Permit Number 
10264-01. 
EL PASO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, 1539 Pawling, El Paso, Texas 79927; the 
wastewater plant is located approximately 0.5 miles west of the intersection of 
Ashford Road and Horizon Boulevard and approximately two miles northeast of the 
intersection of Interstate Highway 10 (U.S. Highway 10) and Farm-to-Market Road 
1281 (Horizon Boulevard) in El Paso County, Texas; major amendment; Permit 
Number 10795-001. 
CITY OF MARBLE FALLS, 800 Third Street, Marble Falls, Texas 78654; the 
wastewater treatment facility is located on the southwest corner of Yett Street 
(formerly known as South 1st Street) and Avenue L, in the City of Marble Falls 
in Burnet County, Texas; renewal; Permit Number 10654-003. 
RUSSELL D. ROBINSON, #39 Hidden Oaks MHP, Cleburne, Texas 76031; the wastewater 
treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 0.25 mile south 
of the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and County Road 316 and 1.0 mile east of 
the Johnson County Court House in Johnson County, Texas; new; Permit Number 
13898-001. 
TEMPLE-INLAND FOREST PRODUCTS CORPORATION, P.O. Drawer N, Diboll, Texas 75901; 
the Northern Chipmill, a facility to store, wet deck, debark, and chip pine and 
hardwood timber; the plant site is located on County Road 23A, just south of the 
intersection with Highway 103, approximately seven miles west northwest of the 
City of Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; renewal; Permit Number 03492. 
TEXAS PARADISE POINT, INC., P.O. Box 91495, Houston, Texas 77291-1495; the 
wastewater treatment plant is located on the north side of the Longstreet near 
the entrance to San Jo Cove, approximately 3-1/2 miles west of the intersection 
of Longstreet and Interstate Highway 45 in Montgomery County, Texas; major 
amendment; Permit Number 13629-001. 
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC., a landfill; the plant site is located north of 
State Highway 6 and south of Farm-to-Market Road 517 approximately two miles 
east of the intersection of State Highway 6 and State Highway 35 near the City 
of Alvin, Galveston County, Texas; renewal; Permit Number 03416.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716854
Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D.
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement 
Actions
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) Staff 
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default 
Orders. The TNRCC Staff proposes Default Orders when the Staff has sent an 
Executive Director's Preliminary Report (EDPR) to an entity outlining the 
alleged violations; the proposed penalty; and the proposed technical 
requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance, and the entity 
fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the 
EDPR. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered 
into by the executive director of the TNRCC pursuant to the Water Code, 
sec.7.075, this notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment is 
published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on 
which the public comment period closes, which in this case is January 25, 1997. 
The TNRCC will consider any written comments received and the TNRCC may withdraw 
or withhold approval of a Default Order if a comment discloses facts or 
consideration that indicate that the consent to the proposed Default Order is 
inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of 
the statutes and rules within the TNRCC's jurisdiction, or the TNRCC's orders 
and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory authority. Additional 
notice of changes to a proposed Default Order is not required to be published if 
those changes are made in response to written comments.
A copy of each of the proposed Default Orders is available for public inspection 
at both the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 
Third Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional 
Office listed as follows. Written comments about the Default Order should be 
sent to the attorney designated for the Default Order at the TNRCC's Central 
Office at P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 
p.m. on January 25, 1997. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine 
to the attorney at (512) 239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss 
the Default Orders and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; 
however, comments on the Default Orders should be submitted to the TNRCC in 
writing. 
(1)COMPANY: Estate of Gerald English doing business as English Acres Water 
System; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0876-PWS-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: PWS Number 1250033; 
LOCATION: Alice, Jim Wells County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water system; 
RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.290.46(e) by failing to ensure that the facility is 
under the direct supervision of a certified water works operator; 30 TAC 
sec.290.45(b) by failing to provide a pressure tank capacity of 20 gallons per 
connection; 30 TAC sec.290.41(c)(1)(F) by failing to protect the facility by a 
150-foot radius sanitary control easement prohibiting all septic tanks within 50 
feet of the well and open-jointed drainfields within a 150-foot radius of each 
well; 30 TAC sec.290.41(c)(1)(N) by failing to provide the well with a flow 
measuring device to measure production yields and provide for the accumulation 
of water production data; 30 TAC sec.290.38 and sec.290.41(c)(3)(O) by failing 
to provide three strands of barbed wire on the top of an intruder-resistant 
fence enclosing the well site; 30 TAC sec.290.43(c)(3) by failing to provide the 
overflow pipe on the water storage reservoir with gravity hinged and weighted 
cover; 30 TAC sec.290.44(d)(4) by failing to provide accurate metering devices 
at each service connection; and 30 TAC sec.290.106(a) and Texas Health and 
Safety Code (the Code), sec.341.033(d) by failing to submit to the commission 
routine samples for bacteriological analysis for the sampling periods of 
February and June 1997; PENALTY: $5,298; STAFF ATTORNEY: Tracy Harrison, 
Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3400; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6300 Ocean 
Drive, Suite 1200, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503, (512) 980-3100. 
(2)COMPANY: Gary Thompson; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0886-OSI-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 
Enforcement ID Number 11956; LOCATION: Galveston County; TYPE OF FACILITY: on-
site sewage facility; RULES VIOLATED: the Code, sec.366.004, 30 TAC 
sec.285.107(a)(6), and 30 TAC sec.285.58(a)(10) by abandoning both of the on-
site sewage facilities during construction without just cause; PENALTY: 14,720; 
STAFF ATTORNEY: Cecily Small, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-
2940; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, 
(713) 767-3500. 
(3)COMPANY: City of Palestine; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0168-MWD-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 
Permit Number 10244-002; LOCATION: Palestine, Anderson County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULE VIOLATED: Texas Water Code, 
sec.26.121 by being substantially noncompliant with its daily average ammonia-
nitrogen permit limit of 3.0 milligrams per liter for the months of May-August 
of 1996; PENALTY: $13,280; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kathy Keils, Litigation Support 
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0678; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, 
Texas 75701-3756, (903) 535-5100. 
(4)COMPANY: Thomas Gartner doing business as Country Village Mobile Home Park; 
DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0537-PWS-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: PWS Number 0200353; LOCATION: 
Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULES VIOLATED: 
30 TAC sec.290.120(c)(5) and the Code, sec.341.031 by failing to submit to the 
commission water samples for copper and lead analysis for 12 consecutive months; 
PENALTY: $930; STAFF ATTORNEY: Kathy Keils, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, 
(512) 239-0678; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-
1486, (713) 767-3500. 
(5)COMPANY: Raul Flores; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0940-PST-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 
Enforcement ID Number 5251; LOCATION: Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: petroleum storage tanks; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.334.50(b)(1)(A) by 
failing to provide proper release detection for his UST systems; 30 TAC 
sec.334.50(b)(2)(B) by failing to provide proper release detection for the 
suction piping associated with his UST systems; 30 TAC sec.334.51(b)(2)(A) by 
failing to provide proper tight-fill fittings for his UST systems; 30 TAC 
sec.334.51(b)(2)(B) by failing to provide proper spill containment equipment for 
his UST systems; 30 TAC sec.334.51(b)(2)(C) by failing to provide proper 
overfill prevention equipment for his UST systems; and 30 TAC sec.334.7(d)(3) by 
failing to provide written notice of any change or additional information to the 
executive director within 30 days from the date of the occurrence of the change 
or addition; PENALTY: $6,600; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lisa Newcombe, Litigation Support 
Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2269; REGIONAL OFFICE: 134 East Van Buren, Suite 
301, Harlingen, Tcxas 78550-6807, (956) 425-6010.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716845
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative 
Enforcement Actions
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) Staff 
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed 
Orders (AOs) pursuant to the Water Code (the Code), sec.7.075. Section 7.705 
requires that before the TNRCC may approve these AOs, the TNRCC shall allow the 
public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. Section 
7.075 requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in 
the Texas Register not later than the 30th day before the date on which the 
public comment period closes, which in this case is January 25, 1997. Section 
7.075 also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments 
received and that the TNRCC may withdraw or hold approval of an AO if a comment 
discloses facts or considerations that the consent is inappropriate, improper, 
inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules 
within the TNRCC's Orders and permits issued pursuant to the TNRCC's regulatory 
authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be 
published if those changes are made in response to written comments. 
A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both 
the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Third 
Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable Regional Office 
listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the 
attorney designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at P.O. Box 13087, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 25, 1997. 
Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the attorney at (512) 
239-3434. The TNRCC attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the 
comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, sec.7.075 provides that 
comments on the AOs should be submitted to the TNRCC in writing. 
(1)COMPANY: Arturo Arriaga; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-0409-PST-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 5212 
(Formerly E11397), Facility Number 533l16; LOCATION: Donna, Hidalgo County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: two underground storage tanks (USTs); RULES VIOLATED: 
30 TAC sec.334.50(b)(1)(A) and Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.26.3475(c)(1) 
by failing to provide proper release detection for the USTs; 30 TAC 
sec.334.50(b)(2)(B) and Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.26.3475(b) by failing 
to provide proper release detection for the suction piping associated with the 
ST systems, 30 TAC sec.334.51(b) and Texas Health and Safety Code, 
sec.26.3475(c)(2) by failing to provide proper spill prevention and overfill 
control equipment for the UST systems; 30 TAC sec.334.7(d)(3) by failing to 
provide written notice to the executive director of any change or additional 
information concerning the UST systems within 30 days from the date of the 
occurrence of the change or addition, or within 30 days of the date on which the 
owner or operator first became aware of the change or addition; and specifically 
by failing to update the UST registration to indicate that a UST had been taken 
temporarily out of service, and failing to provide written notice of mailing 
address and telephone number changes; and 30 TAC sec.334.54(d)(1)(B) by failing 
to properly upgrade or permanently remove from service a UST which has been 
temporarily out-of-service for longer than 12 months; PENALTY: $600; STAFF 
ATTORNEY: Booker Harrison, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-4113; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 134 East Van Buren, Suite 301, Harlingen, Texas 78550-6807, 
(210) 425-6010.
(2)COMPANY: City of San Antonio; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0380-IHW-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 
SWR Number 83541; LOCATION: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: 
sign painting shop; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.335.9(a) and 40 Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), sec.262.40(c) by failing to maintain waste analysis records 
evidencing the completion of a hazardous waste determination and the 
determinations of land disposal restrictions for chlorinated solvent wastes 
generated at the facility; 30 TAC sec.335.6 by failing to provide notification 
to the commission regarding the generation of chlorinated solvent wastes at the 
facility; 30 TAC sec.335.13(d) and 40 CFR, sec.262.42(b) by failing to submit an 
exception report for Waste Manifest Number 00644466 within 45 days from the date 
the waste was accepted for shipment by the initial transporter; and 30 TAC 
sec.335.4 by failing to prevent the unauthorized discharge of chlorinated 
solvent wastes to the soil at the facility; PENALTY: $5,120; STAFF ATTORNEY: 
Patricia Welton, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-0682; REGIONAL 
OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-
3096. 
(3)COMPANY: City of Seguin; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1865-MSW-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: 
Enforcement ID Number 2607; LOCATION: Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas; TYPE OF 
FACILITY: municipal solid waste facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.330.111 by 
failing to construct a sediment retention basin and drainage improvements in 
accordance with the Class I Permit Modification; 30 TAC sec.330.254(a) by 
failing to conduct periodic maintenance activities related to erosion of the 
final cover; Texas Water Code, sec.26.121 by allowing a discharge of clay 
material from the cap and sediment retention basins into water; PENALTY: 20,640; 
STAFF ATTORNEY: William Foster, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-
3407; REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite 360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-
5042, (210) 490-3096. 
(4)COMPANY: Mohammad Arami & Al Abusafi; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0090-PST-E; ACCOUNT 
NUMBER: Enforcement ID Number 10139; LOCATION: Austin, Travis County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: petroleum storage tanks; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.334.50(d)(1)(B)(ii) by failing to reconcile inventory control records on a 
monthly basis which are sufficiently accurate to detect a release which equals 
or exceeds the sum of 1.0% of flow through plus 130 gallons for their UST 
systems; 30 TAC sec.334.51(b)(2)(B) by failing to provide proper spill 
containment equipment for their ST systems; 30 TAC sec.334.51(b)(2)(C) by 
failing to provide proper overfill prevention equipment for their UST systems; 
30 TAC sec.334.10(b)(1)(A) by failing to develop and maintain all UST records 
required by the provisions of 30 TAC Chapter 334; and 30 TAC sec.334.7(d)(3) by 
failing to provide written notice of any change or additional information to the 
executive director within 30 days from the date of the occurrence of the change 
or addition, or within 30 days of the date on which the owner or operator first 
became aware of the change or addition; PENALTY: $5,400; STAFF ATTORNEY: Lisa 
Newcombe, Litigation Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-2269; REGIONAL OFFICE: 
1921 Cedar Bend, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929. 
(5)COMPANY: Vic Hopkins' Paint and Body, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0754-
AIR-E; ACCOUNT NUMBER: DB-4047-Q; LOCATION: Seagoville, Dallas County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: automotive paint and body shop; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.116.110(a) and the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act), sec.382.0518(a) and 
sec.382.085(b) by constructing and operating an automotive paint and body shop 
without permit authorization from the TNRCC New Source Review Permits Division 
and without meeting the requirements of a standard exemption; and the Act, 
sec.382.085(b) and Agreed Order Docket Number 96-0736-AIR-E by failing to 
install a spray paint booth with filters that achieve a 98% reduction of 
particulate emissions; PENALTY: $750; STAFF ATTORNEY: Tracy Harrison, Litigation 
Support Division, MC 175, (512) 239-3400; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas 
Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716844
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: December 17, 1997

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Settlement Agreements of Administrative 
Enforcement Actions
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or commission) Staff 
is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed 
Orders (AOs) pursuant to Texas Water Code (the Code), sec.7.075, which requires 
that the TNRCC may not approve these AOs unless the public has been provided an 
opportunity to submit written comments. Section 7.075 requires that notice of 
the proposed orders and of the opportunity to comment must be published in the 
Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public 
comment period closes, which in this case is January 25, 1998. Section 7.075 
also requires that the TNRCC promptly consider any written comments received and 
that the TNRCC may withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or 
considerations that indicate the proposed AO is inappropriate, improper, 
inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Code or the Health and 
Safety Code, the Texas Clean Air Act (the Act). Additional notice is not 
required if changes to an AO are made in response to written comments. 
A copy of each of the proposed AOs is available for public inspection at both 
the TNRCC's Central Office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st 
Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-1864 and at the applicable Regional Office 
listed as follows. Written comments about these AOs should be sent to the 
enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the TNRCC's Central Office at 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 
January 25, 1998. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the 
enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The TNRCC enforcement coordinators 
are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed 
phone numbers; however, sec.7.075 provides that comments on the AOs should be 
submitted to the TNRCC in writing.
(1)COMPANY: A. Schulman, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0850-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit 
Number 00337; LOCATION: West Orange, Orange County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: 
domestic and industrial treatment; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.305.125(1) and the 
Code, sec.26.121, by exceeding the 30-day average permit limitation for copper 
and zinc; PENALTY: $5,320; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Gilbert Angelle, (512) 239-
4489; REGIONAL OFFICE: 3870 Eastex Freeway, Suite 110, Beaumont, Texas 77703-
1892, (409) 898-3838. 
(2)COMPANY: Beneficial Land Management; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0954-SLG-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Registration Number 710721; LOCATION: Austin, Travis County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: beneficial land use; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.312.47(b)(7) 
and (8) and the Code, sec.126.21, by failing to provide a description of how the 
pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction requirements for domestic 
septage applied at the facility were met; 30 TAC sec.312.7(a), by failing to 
collect and analyze representative samples of sewage sludge or domestic septage 
that was applied at the facility; 30 TAC sec.312.46(b), by failing to monitor 
pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction requirements; 30 TAC 
sec.312.50(a)(1), by storing sludge at the facility without written 
authorization from the TNRCC executive director; and 30 TAC sec.330.136(a) and 
Registration Number 710721, by accepting grit trap waste at the facility; 
PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Roxanne Cook, (512) 239-4496; REGIONAL 
OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend, Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929.
(3)COMPANY: The City of Carrizo Springs; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0777-MWD-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 10145-001; LOCATION: Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment; RULE VIOLATED: Permit Number 
10145-001 and the Code, sec.26.121, by exceeding the daily average ammonia 
nitrogen limit of three milligrams per liter; PENALTY: $13,760; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Lin Zhang, (512) 239-4497; REGIONAL OFFICE: 140 Heimer Road, Suite 
360, San Antonio, Texas 78232-5042, (210) 490-3096. 
(4)COMPANY: The City of Springlake; DOCKET NUMBER: 96-1724-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: 
Public Water Supply Number 1400007; LOCATION: Springlake, Lamb County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.290.120(f), by failing to submit water quality parameter reports for lead 
and copper analysis; 30 TAC sec.290.120(h), by failing to submit a corrosion 
control study; 30 TAC sec.290.120(g), by failing to deliver to the public the 
public education materials; 30 TAC sec.290.46(w), by failing to post a legible 
sign at each of its facilities; 30 TAC sec.290.46(f), by failing to operate the 
disinfection equipment to maintain a free chlorine residual of 0.2 milligrams; 
30 TAC sec.290.42(e), by failing to operate the disinfection equipment so that 
the point of application is on the discharge lines of both wells and ahead of 
the ground storage tank; 30 TAC sec.290.43(e), by failing to protect the ground 
storage and elevated tanks with a properly constructed intruder-resistant fence; 
30 TAC sec.290.46(m), by failing to initiate a maintenance program to facilitate 
cleanliness, improve the general appearance of all plant facilities, and reduce 
costly repairs; 30 TAC sec.290.43(c)(4), by failing to provide the system's 
water storage reservoir satisfactory means, properly protected from a sanitary 
standpoint, of easily determining the amount of water in storage; 30 TAC 
sec.290.43(d)(2), by failing to provide the system's pressure tank with a 
pressure release device; 30 TAC sec.290.43(d)(3), by failing to provide the 
system's pressure tank with some sanitary means of determining the air-to-water 
ratio; and 30 TAC sec.290.41(c)(3)(N), by failing to provide the well with a 
flow measuring device; PENALTY: $3,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tom Napier, 
(512) 239-6063; REGIONAL OFFICE: 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, Lubbock, Texas 
79414-3509, (806) 796-7092. 
(5)COMPANY: Delhi Gas Pipeline Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0484-AIR-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Account Number FI-0008-M; LOCATION: Teague, Freestone County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: natural gas treating and sulfur recovery plant; RULE VIOLATED: 
30 TAC sec.116.115(a) and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to comply with 
Permit Number R-5269A, Special Provision Number 2, which requires a minimum 
sulfur recovery efficiency of 96% for the sulfur plant; PENALTY: $6,400; 
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Suzanne Walrath, (512) 239-2134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 
Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7807, (254) 751-0335.
(6)COMPANY: Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group, LTD.; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0766-AIR-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Account Number MH-0009-H; LOCATION: Bay City, Matagorda County, 
Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: petrochemical plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.101.20(1), sec.116.115(a), Permit Numbers 4449 and 25299, 40 Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) sec.60.482-2(c)(2), and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to 
make the first attempt to repair leaks on 13 pumps within five days of the date 
the leaks were detected; 30 TAC sec.101.20(1), sec.116.115(a), Permit Numbers 
368, 2447, 4196, 4449, 5546, 6105, and 25299, 40 CFR sec.60.482-7(c)(1) and 
(h)(12), sec.60.485(b)(1), and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to monitor 
7,037 valves on a quarterly basis and by failing to perform quarterly 
certification of the organic vapor analyzers using United States Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) Method 21; 30 TAC sec.101.20(1), 40 CFR sec.61.54(a)(2), 
and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by failing to sample the wastewater treatment plant 
sludge using EPA Method 105 within 90 days of startup; and 30 TAC 
sec.116.115(a), Permit Number 4196, and the Act, sec.382.085(b), by exceeding 
the maximum allowable emission rates for vinyl acetate; PENALTY: $26,000; 
ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Sheila Smith, (512) 239-1670; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 
Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500.
(7)COMPANY: Johnson Roofing Company, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0568-IHW-E; 
IDENTIFIER: Solid Waste Registration Number 41933; LOCATION: Waco, McLennan 
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: commercial and residential roofing company; 
RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.335.2(b), by failing to dispose of its waste at an 
authorized facility; 30 TAC sec.335.10(a)(1), by failing to use a manifest when 
shipping its hazardous waste; 30 TAC sec.335.69(a)(2) and (3), by failing to 
label containers with the words "hazardous waste" and with the accumulation 
start date; 30 TAC sec.335.4 and the Code, sec.26.121, by failing to prevent the 
unauthorized discharge of solid waste; 30 TAC sec.335.6(b), by failing to update 
the Notice of Registration for the facility; 30 TAC sec.335.62, by failing to 
perform a hazardous waste determination on wastes generated; 30 TAC sec.335.9(a) 
and (b), by failing to maintain records regarding solid waste management; 30 TAC 
sec.335.63(a), by failing to obtain an EPA identification number for the 
facility; PENALTY: $14,400; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Anne R. Nyffenegger, (512) 
239-2554; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-
7807, (254) 751-0335. 
(8)COMPANY: Robert C. Nolen d/b/a North Ridge Commercial-Industrial Site; DOCKET 
NUMBER: 97-0511-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water System Number 0270091; LOCATION: 
Marble Falls, Burnet County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE 
VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.290.45(b), by failing to provide a pressure tank capacity 
of 20 gallons per connection; 30 TAC sec.290.46(e), by failing to place the 
water system under the direct supervision of a certified water works operator; 
30 TAC sec.290.43(e), by failing to enclose the water storage tanks and pressure 
maintenance facilities with an intruder-resistant fence; 30 TAC 
sec.290.43(c)(3), by failing to equip the overflow pipe on the ground storage 
tank with a hinged flap valve; 30 TAC sec.290.103(3)(B), by exceeding the 
maximum contaminant level for 1,1-Dichloroethylene of 0.007 milligrams per 
liter; and 30 TAC sec.290.51 and the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.341.041, 
by failing to pay the public health service fees; PENALTY: $0; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Sabelyn Pussman, (512) 239-6061; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1921 Cedar Bend, 
Suite 150, Austin, Texas 78758-5336, (512) 339-2929. 
(9)COMPANY: Oscar and Son Sandblasting and Painting; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0844-AIR-
E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number EB-0796-C; LOCATION: Odessa, Ector County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: outdoor blast cleaning plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC 
sec.116.110(a) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by failing to 
obtain a permit or satisfy the conditions for an exemption prior to constructing 
and operating an outdoor blast cleaning plant which may emit contaminants into 
the air; PENALTY: $800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kevin Cauble, (512) 239-1874; 
REGIONAL OFFICE: 3300 North A Street, Building 4, Suite 107, Midland, Texas 
79705-5421, (915) 570-1359. 
(10)COMPANY: Pecan Shadows Water Supply Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0563-PWS-
E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 1610014; LOCATION: Bay City, Matagorda 
County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULE VIOLATED: 30 
TAC sec.290.120(b) and (c)(5) and the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.341.049, 
by failing to submit a lead and copper sample site selection form and water 
sample for lead and copper analysis; PENALTY: $480; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tom 
Napier, (512) 239-6063; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, Suite H, Houston, 
Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500. 
(11)COMPANY: John Lincecum d/b/a Powers Water System; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0632-
PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: Public Water Supply Number 0200159; LOCATION: Sweeny, 
Brazoria County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: public drinking water system; RULE 
VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.290.120(c)(5) and the Texas Health and Safety Code, 
sec.341.031, by failing to submit a water sample from said public water system 
for copper and lead analysis; and the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.341.041, 
by failing to pay the public health service fee; PENALTY: $480; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Pam Campbell, (512) 239-4493; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, 
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500. 
(12)COMPANY: Jan Pieter Devries dba Sun Valley Dairy; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0816-
AGR-E; IDENTIFIER: Permit Number 03679; LOCATION: Purvis, Erath County, Texas; 
TYPE OF FACILITY: dairy; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.321.31 and the Code, 
sec.26.121, by allowing an unauthorized discharge of silage wastewater; PENALTY: 
$3,440; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Claudia Chaffin, (512) 239-4717; REGIONAL 
OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, (817) 469-6750. 
(13)COMPANY: U.S. Filter Recovery Services, Inc., formerly Mobley Environmental 
Services; DOCKET NUMBER: 97-0751-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: Account Number CI-0138-D; 
LOCATION: Baytown, Chambers County, Texas; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil filter handling 
system and distillate fuel plant; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC sec.116.110(a) and 
sec.106.261(3) and the Act, sec.382.0518(a) and sec.382.085(b), by operating 
Flare F-2 without obtaining a permit or meeting the requirements for a standard 
permit or exemption from permitting and by not meeting all the conditions of 
exemption from permitting in that process emissions for sulfur dioxide from the 
fuel distillate plant exceeded six pounds per hour; PENALTY: $5,200; ENFORCEMENT 
COORDINATOR: Miriam Hall, (512) 239-1044; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Avenue, 
Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, (713) 767-3500. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716814
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: December 16, 1997

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Notices of Application for Amendment to Servvice Provider Certificate of 
Operating Authority
On December 12, 1997, Teligent, L.L.C. filed an application with the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its service provider certificate of 
operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA Certificate Number 60087. Applicant 
intends to amend its current certificate to reflect a change in name. 
The Application: Application of Teligent, Inc. for an Amendment to its Service 
Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 18469. Persons with 
questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise participate 
in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the 
commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, 
Texas 78711-3326 no later than December 31, 1997. You may contact the PUC Office 
of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired 
individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-
7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 18469. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716811
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas of an application on December 11, 1997, for a service provider 
certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to sec.sec.54.154-54.159 of 
the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.
Docket Title and Number: Application of Petroleum Communications, Inc. for a 
Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 18466 before 
the Public Utility Commission of Texas. 
Applicant intends to provide local exchange service including extended area 
service, toll restriction, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling 
services, Caller ID, and any other services that are available on a resale basis 
from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certificated 
carrier within the service area of Applicant. 
Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the certificated boundaries 
of the existing service areas of the following local exchange carriers: 
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE Southwest, Inc., United Telephone 
Company of Texas, Inc. (Sprint-United), Central Telephone Company of Texas 
(Sprint-Centel), Sugar Land Telephone Company, Inc., Texas Alltel, Inc., Lufkin-
Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc., Century Telephone of Port Aransas, Inc., 
Cameron Telephone Company, Inc., Riviera Telephone Company, Inc., and Brazoria 
Telephone Company, Inc. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or 
call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later 
than December 31, 1997. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text 
telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716709
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 12, 1997

Notices of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Rule sec.23.27
Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Rule 
sec.23.27 for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Texas Tech University RAHC in 
Amarillo, Texas. 
Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 
a New PLEXAR-Custom Service for Texas Tech University RAHC in Amarillo, Texas 
Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 
18467. 
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for 
a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Texas Tech University RAHC in Amarillo, Texas. 
The designated exchange for this service is the Amarillo exchange, and the 
geographic market for this specific PLEXAR-Custom service is the Amarillo LATA. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-
3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716809
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas of an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Substantive Rule sec.23.27 for a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Bell County in 
Belton, Texas. 
Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 
a New PLEXAR-Custom Service for Bell County in Belton, Texas Pursuant to Public 
Utility Commission Substantive Rule sec.23.27. Tariff Control Number 18462. 
The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval for 
a new PLEXAR-Custom service for Bell County in Bell, Texas. The designated 
exchange for this service is the Belton exchange, and the geographic market for 
this specific PLEXAR-Custom service is the Waco LATA. 
Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-
3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716810
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

Public Notice of Interconnections Agreements
On December 9, 1997, Time Warner Communications of Austin, L.P., and Time Warner 
Communications of Houston, L.P., and GTE Southwest, Inc., collectively referred 
to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection 
agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 
104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 
United States Code) (FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities 
Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application 
has been designated Docket Number 18454. The joint application and the 
underlying interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18454. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by January 12, 1998, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18454. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716804
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

On December 10, 1997, Intermedia Communications, Inc., and GTE Southwest, Inc., 
collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for approval 
of an interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications Act of 
1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in 
scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)(FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 
1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 18461. The 
joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for 
public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18461. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by January 13, 1998, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18461. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716808
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

On December 9, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Nationwide 
Communication, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application 
for approval of an interconnection agreement under the federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, 
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been 
designated Docket Number 18457. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18457. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by January 12, 1998, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18457. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716807
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

On December 9, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Advance 
Communicating Technologies, collectively referred to as applicants, filed a 
joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under the federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, 
(codified as amended in scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code) 
(FTA) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated 
sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 1998) (PURA). The joint application has been 
designated Docket Number 18456. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18456. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by January 12, 1998, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18456. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716806
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

On December 9, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Sprint Spectrum, 
L.P., collectively referred to as applicants, filed a joint application for 
approval of an interconnection agreement under the federal Telecommunications 
Act of 1996, Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56, (codified as amended in 
scattered sections of 15 and 47 United States Code)(FTA) and the Public Utility 
Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated sec.sec.11.001-63.063 (Vernon 
1998) (PURA). The joint application has been designated Docket Number 18455. The 
joint application and the underlying interconnection agreement are available for 
public inspection at the commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. The parties have requested expedited 
review of this application. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 13 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 18455. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by January 12, 1998, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to P.U.C. Procedural Rule 
sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the joint application 
and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those issues, including the 
submission of evidence by the applicants, if necessary, and briefing and oral 
argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. Interested persons who 
file comments are not entitled to participate as intervenors in the public 
hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120. 
Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact 
the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket 
Number 18455. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 15, 1997.
TRD-9716805
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: December 15, 1997

The Texas A & M University System
Request for Proposals
In accordance with the Texas Insurance Code, Article 3.50-3, as amended, the 
Texas A & M University System (the System) announces a Request for Proposals 
(RFP) to provide retail and mail-order prescription drug services for the 
System's self-insured health plan. The RFP solicits proposals for administration 
of a prescription drug services plan for the A & M System beginning September 1, 
1998. 
The RFP instructions, which detail information regarding the project, are 
available upon request from the System. The deadline for receipt of proposals in 
response to this request is February 9, 1998. 
The System reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals submitted, and 
is under no legal requirement to execute a resulting contract on the basis of 
this advertisement. The System will base its choice on cost, demonstrated 
competence, superior qualifications, and evidence of conformance with the RFP 
criteria. The System shall not designate and will not pay commissions to an 
Agent of Record or a commissioned representative. 
This RFP does not commit the System to pay any costs incurred prior to execution 
of a contract. Issuance of this material in no way obligates the System to award 
a contract or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a response. The 
System specifically reserves the right to vary all provisions set forth at any 
time prior to execution of a contract where the System deems it to be in its 
best interest. 
To obtain copies of the RFP instructions, please fax a written request to Mr. 
Steven W. Hassel, Director, Benefit Programs, System Human Resources, The Texas 
A & M University System, FAX (409) 845-5281 (physical address: John B. Connally 
Building, 301 Tarrow Drive, 5th Floor, College Station, Texas 77840-7896). For 
questions or further information regarding this notice contact Mr. Steven W. 
Hassel at (409) 845-0662.
Issued in College Station, Texas, on December 12, 1997.
TRD-9716695
Vickie Burt
Executive Secretary to the Board
Texas A & M University System
Filed: December 12, 1997

Tarrant County Workforce Development Board
Request for Proposal
The Tarrant County Workforce Development Board is issuing a Request for 
Proposals on December 19, 1997, for the management and operation of Texas 
Workforce Centers (one-stop career centers) in Tarrant County. Funds available 
for the Program Year 1998 are approximately $9,400,000. The cost reimbursement 
contract will be for the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999.
The deadline to submit proposals is February 2, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. A Bidders' 
Conference will be held on January 6, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fourth Floor 
Conference Room of the Texas Workforce Commission, 301 West 13th Street, For 
Worth, Texas 76102. To request an RFP packet or obtain additional information 
please call Ann Contreras, TCWDB, at (817) 531-6760.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716828
Bonnie Smith
Board Services Manager
Tarrant County Workforce Development Board
Filed: December 16, 1997

Texas Department of Transportation
Notice of Award
Notice of Award: In accordance with Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Government Code, 
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) publishes this notice of 
consultant contract award.
The request for proposals appeared in the Texas Register on October 24, 1997, 
(22 TexReg 10576). 
The contract authorizes a cash and noncash compensation study of selected TxDOT 
payroll titles in which the consultant will compare TxDOT compensation practices 
with those of public and private sector employers. The consultant will collect 
and tabulate data from participating employers and submit a written analysis of 
the comparison results along with recommendations for TxDOT consideration. The 
selected consultant is Public Sector Personnel Consultants, 8024 Mesa Drive, 
Suite 128, Austin, Texas 78731. The total value of the contract is $24,750. The 
contract period began on December 15, 1997, and will end March 15, 1998. A final 
report will be required on or before March 15,1998.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716843
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: December 17, 1997

The University of Texas System
Request for Proposal
The 75th Legislature of the State of Texas passed Senate Bill 606 which 
authorizes The University of Texas System ("University") to create a regional 
academic health center, which is described in the Bill, within a four county 
area in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Cameron, Starr, Hidalgo, and Willacy 
Counties). In order to accomplish this task, it will be necessary for the 
University to enter into agreements with hospitals, clinics, and medical 
institutions in the area and to receive a donation of an acceptable site for a 
new facility. The University wishes to use an impartial competitive process to 
identify the best site from any potential sites. 
The criteria for evaluation of proposals and selection of the successful 
respondent for this award will be detailed in the Request for Proposal. The best 
site will be selected by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System 
using a competitive sealed proposal process administered by the Kaludis 
Consulting Group. 
Organizations or individuals interested in receiving a Request for Proposal 
should contact Kaludis Consulting Group, Room 202, 601 Colorado Street, Austin, 
Texas 78701, (512) 499-4228, Fax (512) 499-4371. The Request for Proposal will 
be available on Monday, January 5, 1998. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 
p.m. CDT, Tuesday, March 31, 1998. Proposals received late for any reason will 
be returned unopened.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 16, 1997.
TRD-9716825
Arthur H. Dilly
Executive Secretary to the Board of Regents
The University of Texas System
Filed: December 16, 1997

Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness
Proposal
The Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness (TCWEC or Council), 
as part of its responsibilities under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), 
must review requests for service delivery area designation and redesignation, 
and make a recommendation to the Governor. These two SDAs have requested 
redesignation as a single SDA to be known as the Coastal Bend SDA. The chief 
elected officials support this request for consolidation and all of the 
requirements for redesignation have been met. 
TCWEC, at its meeting on December 11, 1997, recommended that the Governor 
approve the redesignation of these SDAs into a single SDA. All affected persons 
and organizations shall have an opportunity to comment on the proposed 
redesignation. The Governor has directed TCWEC to publish this redesignation and 
manage the public comment process which seeks local input on the redesignation. 
After considering all comments, the Governor shall make the final designation.
Request for Public Comments. Comments on this proposal may be submitted to Will 
Reece, Director, Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness, P.O. 
Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768. All comments should be received by the Council no 
later than January 26, 1998. A copy of the entire proposal presented to the 
Council and to the Governor is also available from the Council office upon 
request at (512) 936-8100.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1997.
TRD-9716852
Alexa Ray
Program Administrator
Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness
Filed: December 17, 1997