OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Friday, February 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Continuing Professional Education Committee AGENDA: A. Consideration of 2-hour ethics courses: Values Based Management; Richard Forrest, CPA B. Consideration of ethics courses -- Dr. James C. Lampe C. Consideration of whether the Board should register Kay Micklitz & Associates as a provider of CPE D. Consideration of the wording for the opinion survey to be printed in the next Board Report E. Consideration of recommendation from Rules Committee to change CPE requirements F. Consideration of date for the next meeting G. Presentation by William Reeb CPA of Positive Systems concerning the self- study ethics course Contact: Amanda G. Burrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7842. Filed: February 19, 1998, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9802508 State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, March 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Pre-Hearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0266 -- Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to recover Lost Revenues and Cost of Implementation Expanded Local Calling pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.49(C)(12) (PUC Docket No. 18513). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: February 23, 1998, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9802674 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, February 27, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; RAC as a vehicle for community integration; service network discussion; presentation on Anne Casey Project; old business; new business; public comment/announcements; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669 or *800) 832-9623, Ext. 6669. Filed: February 18, 1998, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9802429 Friday, March 6, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 601 North Main Street, Salado Civic Center San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 7 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; statewide service delivery plan; membership plan report; new member recommendaitons; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6669, or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669. Filed: February 24, 1998, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9802703 State Board of Barber Examiners Monday, March 2, 1998, 4:00 p.m. William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of Meeting Roll Call OPEN SESSION: Discussion and possible action regarding approval of agency expenditures authority as required by Texas Government Code C.H. 2103. Discussion and possible action regarding State Auditor's Office Management Control Audit. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment and responsibilities of committee of the Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session under sec.551.071(2), Texas Government Code, to consult with Assistant Attorney General to seek legal advice regarding employment law and personnel matters. OPEN SESSION: Open session for discussion and possible action involving legal advice received. Adjournment Contact: Charles Clay Mills, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475. Filed: February 20, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9802596 State Cemetery Committee Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 909 Navasota Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Staff, Guests and Members Present; III. Approval of Minutes; IV. Consideration of the following Agenda Items: Item 1. Consideration and potential action on requests for burial, cenotaphs and the reinterment of the Ashes of Henderson Shuffler in the Columbarium Wall, Item 2. Consideration and potential action on the policy regarding dimensions of monuments for the burial spaces in the Texas State Cemetery, Item 3. Consideration and potential action on proposals for the "Avenue of the Flags" Program on Highway 165 (Cemetery North to South Drive), Item 4. Consideration and potential action on recommendations from Texas A&M University regarding the Plaza de Los Recuerdos and other landscape matters, Item 5. Consideration and potential action on matters outlined in warranty letter to Contractor regarding items to be corrected from the renovation project, Item 6. Consideration and potential action on review of Balance of Accounts. Item 7. Consideration and potential action on the Medal of Honor Memorial and other memorials, Item 8. Consideration and potential action on other administration matters: BLADE Technology, Cemetery Annex 45th and Bull Creek Road, Item 9. Consideration and potential action on the Texas State Cemetery Collections Policy; V. Scheduling of next Open Meting; VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074: Personnel Action; VII. Adjournment. People with disabilities planning to attend this meeting, and needing ADA assistance, are requested to contact Deborah Rothberger at (512) 465-0605 several days prior to meeting, by mail, telephone or RELAY Texas 1-800-735- 2989 so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Ann Dillon, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3960. Filed: February 20, 1998, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9802583 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, March 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Technical Standards Committee AGENDA: The Technical Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: D.1. Testimonials 2. HVPG's Units for patients: Mike A. Benson 3. Continuing education for alcohol and drug testing services: Rick Tillmann, D.C. 4. Myopractic 5. Approval of program on radiological technologist: Mary Ann Pruitt, D.C. 6. Travel to treat 7. Discussion of amendments to Texas Department of Health Radiation Certification Program 8. Solicitation of patients by D.C. via multilevel marketing programs 9. Request for Board opinion: Joe W. Peek, D.C. 10. Physiotherapy or other modalities: Dana King 11. Questionnaire on manipulative and physiological therapeutics: Lester C. Lamm, D.C. 12. Physical therapy: Winston G. Morrow, D.C. 13. All expense paid trip; Russell J. Olson, D.C. 14. Selling of nutritional supplements: Paul C. Falgout, D.C. 15. Memorandum of understanding with Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with regard to adjustment of animals. Contact: Vera Gonzales, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6702. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:41 p.m. TRD-9802551 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Licensure and Education Standards Committee AGENDA: The Licensure and Education Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: B.1. Request for waiver of 2 Board presented hours continuing education, Marjorie Robin Orlin, D.C., William R. Piazza, D.C., Alan M. Berman, D.C., 2. Request waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Tammy Michaelson, D.C., Tina Alvey, D.C. Jimmy D. Holloway, D.C., H.E. Ferrell, Jr., D.C., Edward Reidt, D.C., Robert Lee Hart, D.C., 3. Review licensees who passed February 5, 1998 jurisprudence examination. 4. Request for approval to sit jurisprudence exam with felony conviction: Kevin Joseph Rodrigues; Charles A. Rublee, 5. Request for waiver of late fee for license renewal: Gene Upshaw, D.C., 6. Requests for Waiver of deadline for submitting continuing education seminars, Arthur C. Croft, D.C., Florida Chiropractic Association, Mike Megehee, D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic, Pro Sports Chiropractic 7. Continuing Education -- License Renewal Coordination, 8. Discussion of 5 year spot check on continuing education, 9. Reconsideration of application for licensure, Tom R. Fontenot, D.C., 10. Change in verbage for continuing education application. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:42 p.m. TRD-9802553 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Licensure and Education Standards Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Licensure and Education Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: B.1. Request for waiver of 2 Board presented hours continuing education, Marjorie Robin Orlin, D.C., William R. Piazza, D.C., Alan M. Berman, D.C., 2. Request waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Tammy Michaelson, D.C., Tina Alvey, D.C. Jimmy D. Holloway, D.C., H.E. Ferrell, Jr., D.C., Edward Reidt, D.C., Robert Lee Hart, D.C., 3. Review licensees who passed February 5, 1998 jurisprudence examination. 4. Request for approval to sit jurisprudence exam with felony conviction: Kevin Joseph Rodrigues; Charles A. Rublee, 5. Request for waiver of late fee for license renewal: Gene Upshaw, D.C., 6. Requests for Waiver of deadline for submitting continuing education seminars, Arthur C. Croft, D.C., Florida Chiropractic Association, Mike Megehee, D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic, Pro Sports Chiropractic 7. Continuing Education -- License Renewal Coordination, Handling of requests for waivers or extensions of deadline for continuing education requirements. 8. Discussion of 5 year spot check on continuing education, 9. Reconsideration of application for licensure, Tom R. Fontenot, D.C., 10. Change in verbage for continuing education application. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: February 24, 1998, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9802710 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: The Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: E.1. Administrative penalty process. 2. Adoption of sec.73.2 and sec.75.7 Rules of Practice. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:41 p.m. TRD-9802550 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Rules Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: E.1. Administrative penalty process. 2. Proposal to revise the deadline for completing continuing education requirements. 3. Proposed amendments to Rules sec.73.2 and sec.75.7 relating to late renewal and Board fees, as published January 2, 1998, 23 Tex.Reg.39. 4. Proposed amendments to Rule 73.4, relating to Inactive Status. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: February 24, 1998, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9802711 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: C.1 Customer satisfaction survey, 2. Charges for Rules and Statutes, 3. Charges for Continuing Education Approved Seminar list, 4. Board travel, 5. Three month performance review of the Executive Director, 6. Consideration of 4% salary increase of the Executive Director as authorized by Legislature in July 1997, 7. Review of letter form Thomas Georges, D.C. in nomination of Phillip Cook, D.C. to Peer Review Committee 8. Develop an Ad Hoc Committee for office expansion to acquire funding. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:41 p.m. TRD-9802549 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 225 Austin Board AGENDA: The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary on matters within the jurisdiction of the agency which are listed in the complete agenda as follows: Approval of minutes of last meeting. President's report. Report of Executive Director. A.1. 97-53, 97-180, 97-182, 97-205, 97-208, 97- 217, 97-226, 98-01 through 98-90. 2. Review of potential administrative fines. 3. Accepting unsigned complaints and Workers Comp. and Peer review complaints. B.1. Request for waiver of 2 Board presented hours continuing education, Marjorie Robin Orlin, D.C., William R. Piazza, D.C., Alan M. Berman, D.C., 2. Request waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Tammy Michaelson, D.C., Tina Alvey, D.C. Jimmy D. Holloway, D.C., H.E. Ferrell, Jr., D.C., Edward Reidt, D.C., Robert Lee Hart, D.C., 3. Review licensees who passed February 5, 1998 jurisprudence examination. 4. Request for approval to sit jurisprudence exam with felony conviction: Kevin Joseph Rodrigues; Charles A. Rublee, 5. Request for waiver of late fee for license renewal: Gene Upshaw, D.C., 6. Requests for Waiver of deadline for submitting continuing education seminars, Arthur C. Croft, D.C., Florida Chiropractic Association, Mike Megehee, D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic, Pro Sports Chiropractic 7. Continuing Education -- License Renewal Coordination, 8. Discussion of 5 year spot check on continuing education. 9. Reconsideration of application for licensure, Tom R. Fontenot, D.C., 10. Change in verbage for continuing education. C.1 Customer satisfaction survey, 2. Charges for Rules and Statutes. 3. Charges for Continuing Education Approved Seminar list. 4. Board travel. 5. Three month performance review of the Executive Director, 6. Consideration of 4% salary increase of the Executive Director as authorized by Legislature in July 1997, 7. Review of letter form Thomas Georges, D.C. in nomination of Phillip Cook, D.C. to Peer Review Committee 8. Develop an Ad Hoc Committee for office expansion to acquire funding. D.1. Testimonials 2. HVPG's Units for patients: Mike A. Benson 3. Continuing Education for alcohol and drug testing services: Rick Tillmann, D.C. 4. Myopractic 5. Approval of program on radiological technologist: Mary Ann Pruitt, D.C. 6. Travel to treat 7. Discussion of amendments to Texas Department of Health Radiation Certification Program 8. Soliciation of patients by D.C. via multilevel marketing programs 9. Request for Board opinion: Joe W. Peek, D.C. 10. Physiotherapy or other modalities: Dana King 11. Questionnaire on manipulative and physiological therapeutics: Lester C. Lamm, D.C. 12. Physical therapy: Winston G. Morrow, D.C. 13. All expense paid trip; Russell J. Olson, D.C. 14. Selling of nutritional supplements: Paul C. Falgout, D.C. 15. Memorandum of understanding with Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with regard to adjustment of animals. E.1. Administrative penalty process. 2. Adoption of sec.73.2 and sec.75.7 Rules of Practice. Items to be discussed for future agenda: 1. Open forum for licensees or the general public to address the Board. Executive Session: 1. Law Suite: Erin Seabolt, D.C., Jeffery Nash, D.C., Eric Tondera, D.C. 2. Update on staff performance by the Executive Director. The Board may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items authorized by Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Adjournment. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:42 p.m. TRD-9802554 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Suite 225 Austin Board REVISED GENDA: The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider and act, if necessary on matters within the jurisdiction of the agency which are listed in the complete agenda as follows: Approval of minutes of last meeting. President's report. Report of Executive Director. A.1. 97-53, 97-180, 97-182, 97-205, 97-208, 97- 217, 97-226, 98-01 through 98-90. 2. Review of potential administrative fines. 3. Accepting unsigned complaints and Workers Comp. and Peer review complaints. B.1. Request for waiver of 2 Board presented hours continuing education, Marjorie Robin Orlin, D.C., William R. Piazza, D.C., Alan M. Berman, D.C., 2. Request waiver of deadline for continuing education hours: Tammy Michaelson, D.C., Tina Alvey, D.C. Jimmy D. Holloway, D.C., H.E. Ferrell, Jr., D.C., Edward Reidt, D.C., Robert Lee Hart, D.C., 3. Review licensees who passed February 5, 1998 jurisprudence examination. 4. Request for approval to sit jurisprudence exam with felony conviction: Kevin Joseph Rodrigues; Charles A. Rublee, 5. Request for waiver of late fee for license renewal: Gene Upshaw, D.C., 6. Requests for Waiver of deadline for submitting continuing education seminars, Arthur C. Croft, D.C., Florida Chiropractic Association, Mike Megehee, D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic, Pro Sports Chiropractic 7. Continuing Education -- License Renewal Coordination, 8. Discussion of 5 year spot check on continuing education. 9. Reconsideration of application for licensure, Tom R. Fontenot, D.C., 10. Change in verbage for continuing education. C.1 Customer satisfaction survey, 2. Charges for Rules and Statutes. 3. Charges for Continuing Education Approved Seminar list. 4. Board travel. 5. Three month performance review of the Executive Director, 6. Consideration of 4% salary increase of the Executive Director as authorized by Legislature in July 1997, 7. Review of letter form Thomas Georges, D.C. in nomination of Phillip Cook, D.C. to Peer Review Committee 8. Develop an Ad Hoc Committee for office expansion to acquire funding. D.1. Testimonials 2. HVPG's Units for patients: Mike A. Benson 3. Continuing Education for alcohol and drug testing services: Rick Tillmann, D.C. 4. Myopractic 5. Approval of program on radiological technologist: Mary Ann Pruitt, D.C. 6. Travel to treat 7. Discussion of amendments to Texas Department of Health Radiation Certification Program 8. Soliciation of patients by D.C. via multilevel marketing programs 9. Request for Board opinion: Joe W. Peek, D.C. 10. Physiotherapy or other modalities: Dana King 11. Questionnaire on manipulative and physiological therapeutics: Lester C. Lamm, D.C. 12. Physical therapy: Winston G. Morrow, D.C. 13. All expense paid trip; Russell J. Olson, D.C. 14. Selling of nutritional supplements: Paul C. Falgout, D.C. 15. Memorandum of understanding with Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with regard to adjustment of animals. E.1. Administrative penalty process. 2. Proposal to revise the deadline for completing continuing education requirements.3. Proposed amendments to Rules sec.73.2 and sec.75.7 relating to late renewal and Board fees as published January 2, 1998, 23 TexReg 39.4. 4. Proposed amendments to Rule 73.4, relating to inactive Status. Items to be discussed for future agenda: 1. Open forum for licensees or the general public to address the Board. Executive Session: 1. Pending Litigation: Erin Seabolt, D.C., Jeffery Nash, D.C., Eric Tondera, D.C. vs. TBCE Civil Action No. G-97-672. 2. Update on staff performance by the Executive Director. The Board may meet from time to time in Executive Session with respect to the above items authorized by Chapter 551 of the Government Code. Adjournment. Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: February 24, 1998, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9802709 Thursday, March 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action and/or approve A.) 1. 97-53, 97-180, 97-182, 97-205, 97-208, 97-217, 97-226, 97-227, 98-01 through 98-90. 2. Review of potential administrative fines. 3. Accepting unsigned complaints and Workers Comp. and Peer Review Complaints. Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6708. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:42 p.m. TRD-9802552 Comptroller of Public Accounts Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Lyndon Baines Johnson Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas, on the 3rd day of March 1998, commencing at 9:00 a.m. The Committee may meet in executive session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. I. Program Update II. Presentations from candidates for fund manager III. Discussion and possible selection of fund manager candidate to recommend to Board. Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: February 23, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9802689 Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Lyndon Baines Johnson Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Bank Custodian Committee AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Bank Custodian Committee at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas, on the 3rd day of March 1998, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The Committee may meet in executive session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. I. Program Update II. Discussion and possible selection of bank custodian candidate to recommend to Board. Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: February 23, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9802688 Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Lyndon Baines Johnson Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas, on the 3rd day of March 1998, commencing at 2:00 p.m. The Board may meet in executive session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. I. Approval of Minutes of November, 1997 Board Meeting II. Consideration of approval of Kathy Golson for the position of Board Secretary III. Update on current enrollment period IV. Update on asserted patent claims. V. Discussion and possible vote on investment consultant contract VI. Discussion and possible vote on selection of bank custodian VII. Discussion and possible vote on selection of Large Cup Value Fund manager VIII. Set future Board meetings Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: February 23, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9802687 Texas County and District Retirement System Wednesday, March 11, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 6505 IH35 North Austin Investment Committee Meeting AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of preceding meeting. Receive report form Investment Officer. Receive report from Wilshire Associates. Consider and act on changes to the Investment Policy. Set date and location of June 1998 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 901 South Mopac, Building 4, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746-5789. Filed: February 23, 1998, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9802634 Thursday, March 12, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 6505 IH35 North, Doubletree Hotel Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Review and Approve: Minutes of Meeting of December 4, 1997, Regular Board Meeting; Applications for Service and Disability Retirement Benefits; Applications for TCDRS Participation; Applications for Supplemental Death Benefits Fund; Financial Statements. Consider and Act on: Report and Recommendation of Investment Committee; Proposed Amendment of TCDRS Investment Policy; Proposed Amendment to TCDRS Trustee By- Laws Relating to Trustee Education; Proposed Addition of sec.107.4 to the Rules of the System Relating to Determination of the Amortization Period for Unfunded Pension Obligations of Annually Determined Contribution Rate Plans; New Actuarial Assumptions as Recommended by Actuary. Discussion and Consideration of: Potential Action in Regard to Rider 174 of the 1997 General Appropriations Act. Reports from: Actuary on 1993-1996 Actuarial Experience Investigation; Reviewing Actuary; Investment Officer; Performance Measurement Analyst; Wilshire Associates; Fiduciary Counsel; Legal Counsel; Chairman; Director. Set Date of Next Meeting. Adjournment. Contact: Terry Horton, 901 Mopac Expressway South, Austin, Texas. 78746, (512) 328-8889. Filed: February 24, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9802739 Credit Union Department Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Credit Unions Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Field of Membership Committee for Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of December 5, 1997 meeting; To Consider: Establishing a tentative date for next Committee Meeting; To Conduct: Discussion of Draft Applications to Expand a Credit Union's Field of Membership; Discussion of the Draft Notice of Protest of an Application to Expand a Credit Union's Field of Membership; Review of the initiatives being undertaken by the Texas Credit Union League's Field of Membership Committee In the event the Commission does not finish deliberation of an item on the first day for which it was posted, the Committee might recess the meeting until the following day at the time and place announced at the time of recess. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or assistance with physical accessibility. Request for special accommodations must be made 72 hours prior to the designated time set for the meeting by contacting Carol Shaner at (512) 837-9236. Contact: Carol P. Shaner, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: February 23, 1998, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9802605 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday, March 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Sam Houston Building, Room 175, 201 East 14th Street Austin Programs Committee AGENDA: 9am-9:30 -- Summary/Proposal for Rehabilitation Tier 9:30-9:50am --Presentation on Dallas Trees and Parks Foundation 9:50-10:00am -- Inmate Treatment Plan 10:10-10:45am -- Sex Offender Treatment Program; Orchiectomy; Pending Sex Offender Civil Commitment Process Development; Youthful Offender Program; InnerChange Freedom Initiative; Overview of Annual Volunteer Report 10:45-11:15am -- Reengineering and Data Services 11:15-12pm -- Substance Abuse Treatment Program; Beto Pre-Release Therapeutic Community; Capacity Coordination 12-12:30pm -- Automated Offender Grievance Process; Offender Discipline Process; Counsel Substitute; Access to Courts; Offender Mail System 12:30-1:30pm -- Controlled Substance Testing of Offenders; Federal Funds, Grants, and Legislation; Washington Liaison Activities and Legislative Priorities; Probation and Parole Interstate Compact; Institutional Hearing Program; Strategic Planning Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print of Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: February 23, 1998, 12:24 p.m. TRD-9802644 Texas Department of Economic Development Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 2:00 p.m. Call to order; 2:01 p.m. Recess into Executive Session pursuant to Government Code sec.551.075 to Receive Information from and Question Employees regarding Agency Planning and Budgeting, Organization and Structure; 3:00 p.m. Call back to order; Possible Discussion and Action Relating to Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: February 23, 1998, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9802685 Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Call to order; Approval of Minutes for February 4, 1998 Meeting; Report from Executive Director; Presentation of Department Structure and Possible Approval of Executive Director's Plan; Approve Net Earnings Calculation of the Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporaiton; Authorize Substitution of New Executive Director on Previous Executive Director's Bond; Resolution to Allow Executive Director or the Chairman of the Board to be Authorized to Sign a Letter Whenever There is a change to the Comptroller's Signature Cards; Consider Final Adoption or Reposting for Comment of Revised Smart Jobs Rules; Proposed rules for Implementation of Electronic State Business Daily, Using the TDED's Texas Marketplace system; San Antonio Grant Resolution Amendment; Discussion of Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Survey Results; Presentation of the Smart Jobs Fund Grants Awarded; Legislative Update; Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center Progress; Public Comments; Board Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: February 25, 1998, 8:07 a.m. TRD-9802761 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, March 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE), Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund (PSF) REVISED AGENDA: The agenda has been revised by (1) the item "Discussion of compliance with House Bill 1, Article IX, sec.174, Restriction on Investment of State Funds"; has been changed to an action item entitled "Approval of procedures for compliance with House Bill 1, Article IX, sec.174, Restriction on Investment of State Funds"; (2) the action item "Presentation and approval of Fiscal Year 1998-99 Soft Dollar Services Budget" has been changed to a discussion item entitled "Presentation of Calendar Year 1998-1999 Soft Dollar Services Budget (3) the item "Review and Discussion of Issues Required by 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies and guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF)" has been replaced by two other discussion items i.e., "Discussion and Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies and Guidelines of the Texas PSF" and "Review of Requirements of the Committee on School Finance/PSF as specified in 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas PSF"; and (4) the item "Discussion of proposed new 19 amendments to 19 TAC 109, Subchapter B, TEA Agency Audit Functions" has been changed to "Discussion of proposed new 19 TAC sec.109.25, State Compensatory Education Program Reporting and Auditing System. There are no other changes to the agenda as originally posted and as follows: public testimony, Proposed repeal of 19 TAC sec.53.1, Board of Directors (relating to regional education service centers); Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter B, School Facility Standards; School finance and appropriations update; Presentation by Capital Guardian Trust Company on the investment services provided to the PSF; Authorization of request for proposal for custodial and securities lending services; Review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; Ratification of the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of December 1997 and January 1998; Report of the PSF Executive Administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 24, 1998, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9802719 Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) REVISED AGENDA: The agenda has been revised by (1) the addition of a new action item entitled "Approval of procedures for compliance with House Bill 1, Article IX, sec.174, Restriction on Investment of State Funds"; and (2) the deletion of an item entitled "Presentation and approval of Fiscal Year 1998-99 Soft dollar Services budget". There are no other changes to the agenda as originally posted and as follows: Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Approval of January 16, 1998, SBOE minutes; public testimony; Heroes for Children-SBOE districts 1,2, and 3; Resolutions of the SBOE; Fourth Quarter 1997 Permanent School Fund (PSF) investment managers' performance report; Proposed amendments to SBOE operating rules; Proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75 Curriculum, Subchapter B, Essential Elements -- Prekindergarten-Grade 6, Subchapter C, Essential Elements -- Grades 7-8, and Subchapter D, Essential Elements -- Grades 9-12; Proposed new 19 TAC sec.114.27, American sign Language, Levels I and II, sec.114.28, American Sign Language -- Levels III and IV, and sec.114.29, American Sign Language, Levels V, VI and VII; Proposed amendment to Proclamation 1997 of the SBOE; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools and request for approval of charter amendments Recommendation for appointments to the Lackland Independent School District (ISD) board of trustees; Recommendation for an appointment to the For Sam Houston ISD board of trustees; Proposed amendments to the University Interscholastic League (1998-1999 constitution and contest rules to be effective 1998-1999; Proposed selection of open-enrollment charter schools; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC sec.53.1, Board of Directors (relating to regional education service centers); Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter B, School Facility Standards; Authorization of request for proposal for custodial and securities lending services; Ratification of the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of December 1997 and January 1998; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 24, 1998, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9802720 Thursday, March 12, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Computer Network Study Project Advisory Committee AGENDA: On Thursday, March 12, 1998, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the committee will hear welcoming remarks, a presentation on web-based textbooks that were adopted by the State Board of Education in November 1997, and presentation on the Texs Library connection, a web-based resource. Additionally, the committee will discuss the design of the computer network study, the status of school district network use, the selection of school districts to participate in the study, and plans for future committee actions and meetings. Contact: Charles E. Mayo, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9601. Filed: February 25, 1998, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9802779 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m., Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m., Board Briefing 1001 Trinity, TRS Building, Board Room, Fifth Floor Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approve January 9, 1996 Minutes. 3. Executive Director's Update. a. Budget Report. b. Advisory Committee Update. c. Planning Update. d. Update on Investigations and rules. e. Staff Report. f. Other. 4. Report on Finance Committee. Amend 1997-1998 Fiscal Year Budget. 6. Report on Advanced Certificate Committee. 7. Approval of SBEC Job Vacancy Selection Procedures. 8. Discussion of Sunset Schedule for SBEC Rules. 9. Approve Mid-Management Program for Lubbock Christian University. 10. Approve Additional of Deletion of Programs at Entities Currently Approved to Delivery Educator Preparation. 11. Discuss Passing Standards for Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) Tests. 12. Approve Minimum Acceptable Levels of Performance for the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP). 13. Approve Revisions to the Framework for Educator Preparation and Certification. 14. Discuss the Proposed rules for 19 TAC Chapter 242. Superintendent Certificate. 15. Discuss Proposed rules for 19 TAC Chapter 241. Principal Certificate. 16. Discuss Proposed New 19 TAC, Chapter 232, Subchapter M, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, and Subchapter R, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements, and Discuss the Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter V, Continuing Education. 17. Adopt the Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter Z, General Provisions Relating to the Transition of Authority to the State board of Educator Certification. 18. Discussion and Possible Action on Issues Related to Report of Data on Employment of Certified Teachers in Texas. 19. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC, Chapter 230, Subchapter U, Assignment of Public School Personnel. Contact: State Board of Educator Certification, Austin, Texas, Denise Jones, (512) 469-3005. Filed: February 25, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9802783 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, March 11, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Annex Board Room, 200 East Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Campaign overview and new member orientation Request recruits for application review Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: February 24, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802743 Wednesday, March 25 1998, 10:30 a.m. Annex Board Room, 200 East Martin Luther King Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions LEC Local Decisions Review/Approve 1998 Budget Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: February 24, 1998, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9802744 Employees Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, March 10, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 18th and Brazos Auditorium, First Floor Austin Group Benefits Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order; 2. Introduction of GBAC Members; 3. Recognition of Visitors and Guests; 4. Approval of Minutes From Previous Meeting; 5. Announcements/Updates; 6. ERS Update; 7. Subcommittee Reports; 8. Other Related Benefits Business; 9. Adjourn. Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: February 23, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9802677 General Land Office Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of resolution for representatives of the Attorney General's Office in the Brainard V. State of Texas litigation; pooling applications: Wildcat field, Calhoun Co.; Cuba Libre (3rd Hinnant), Webb Co.; Giddings Austin Chalk Gas Field, Washington Co.; Eagle Point (Vicksburg) Field, Galveston Co.; applications to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, FM 485, Robertson Co.; Zane Grey-Wallace Rd., Robertson Co.; St. Hwy. 72, Karnes Co.; Hwy. 90, Grimes Co.; Pitchers Lane, Washington Co.; St. Hwy. 290, Washington Co.; Sheldon Rd.; Harris Co.; I & BN RR Co. Survey, Dimmit Co.; and Hwy 380, Stonewall Co.; consideration of additional tracts, terms and conditions for the April 7, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; coastal public lands, structure (cabin) renewal permits, Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; and Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of the sale of the DCRC Trust properties, Duval Co., by the Trustee; Closed Session and Open Session -- consideration of sale of .81 acres located at Cesar Chavez and Trinity, Austin, Travis Co., Texas; Closed Session and Open Session -- discussion regarding disposition and related issues concerning Paseo Del Este, El Paso Co.; Closed Session & Open Session -- consideration of proposed settlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 97-13238, State v. Langdon et al; Closed Session and Open Session -- status report on underpayment claims at issue in Cause #9713874, TransTexas Gas Corp. v. Texas General Land Office, v. TransTexas Gas Corp., Conoco, Inc., and First Union Bank of Connecticut; Closed Session and Open Session -- status report on state of Texas et al v. Amoco Production Company, et al, Cause #97-08680, 345th Judicial District court, Travis Co., Texas; Closed Session and Open Session -- pending or contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, Boulevard, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: February 23, 1998, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9802682 Texas Growth Fund Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 12:15 p.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on November 18, 1997. 2. Review and approve valuation of investments as of December 31, 1997. 3. Review and approve Audit Reports for the period ended December 31, 1997. 4. Approve Transfer Notice to reconcile deferred revenue accounts as of December 31, 1997. 5. Review and approve Resolution to establish an interest-bearing checking account for the 1991 Trust. 6. Review and approve Resolution to establish an interest-bearing checking account for the 1995 Trust. 7. Review and approve invoices from Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. 8. Review and approve TGF Management Corporation's Second Quarter 1998 Budget Request. 9. Review and approve proposed investment(s). 10. Discuss fund-raising for Texas Growth Fund II. 11. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: February 23, 1998, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9802669 Texas Department of Health Monday, March 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Rules Workshop AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: presentation by fact-finding teams and board discussion; review of definitions; review of possible rule language regulating orthotics and prosthetics being drafted by staff; other matters not requiring board action; public comment; and future agenda items. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin or Steven Lowenstein, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-4520. Filed: February 19, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9802473 Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Committee AGENDA: Following a welcome and introductions, the committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the December 5, 1997, meeting; Title V. State Plan; Sounds of Texas project; Texas Health Steps/Medicaid transportation; Texas Health Steps/medical case management; proposed comprehensive care program private duty nursing rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 33) as published in the December 26, 1997 issue of the Texas Register (22 TxReg. 12659); Health Care Delivery Associateship revitalization. The committee will have a working lunch, continuing the meeting and will discuss and possibly act on: an update regarding the On the Right Track project; Children's Health Insurance Plan and children with special health care needs; research findings on very low birth weight infants; Medicaid Managed Care activities; future activities of the Advisory Committee; announcements; and public comments. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Paula Russell, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111, extension 3046. Filed: February 19, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9802474 Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Main Building, Room G-102, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Respiratory Care Practicioners Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce members, guests, and staff, and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the April 4, 1997, meeting; Chairperson's report; program administrator's report; educational accreditation; existing rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 123 concerning (renewal and requirements regarding medical director information; and continuing education (CE) Concerns (CE hours increased from six to twelve; and acceptable CE activities)); processing times (new applications; and renewal applications); proposed amendments to rules regarding the certification of respiratory care practitioners (25 TAC, Chapter 123); other business not requiring committee action: public comment; future agenda items; and the setting of the next meeting date for the committee. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna S. Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6632. Filed: February 24, 1998, 2:16 p.m. TRD-9802715 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, February 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 5501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: Reporting of Medicaid HEDIS to THCIC; Cross walk project, mapping CPT4 codes to HCPC codes; Service area definition, minimum membership requirement; Member satisfaction survey update; and follow up training session. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 18, 1998, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9802430 Friday, February 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, M-739 Austin Full Council REVISED AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of January 30, 1998; committee reports; technical advisory committee reports; proposed amendments to hospital discharge data rules (25 TAC 1301.11-1301.19); redesignation of size, membership, and missions of technical advisory committees; recommendation of specific consumer education projects; appeals to Council for exemption from rules by hospitals; action relating to Rider 16 of the current appropriations bill; appeals to Council for exemption from rules by health maintenance organizations; recommendation concerning minimal enrollment populations for HEDIS data from HMO service areas; staff report; and, recommendation concerning required administrative rules. Council may go into executive session on any agenda item if authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Jim Loyd, , 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 18, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9802421 Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: minutes of the February 3, 1998 meeting; recommendations relating to Council's proposed consumer education program; and, recommendations relating to development of a methodology to apply to the provide quality data file. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 23, 1998, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9802610 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Thursday, February 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 360, (Third Floor Conference Room) Austin Board of Directors EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Some members may participate via teleconference because if is difficult or impossible for such members to attend the meeting. Discussion and possible action on: 1) Review responses to Invitation for Bid for possible selection of management services company. 2) Review with BlueCross BlueShield, Texas, Inc. personnel on utilization review and case management and other benefit issues. 3) TDI financial reporting rule. 4) Contract and fees for Third Party Administrator. 5) Annual Pool report. 6) Public comment. 7) Other management or administrative matters. 8) Setting of next meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: This meeting is posted on an emergency basis because the current management services purchase order expired March 1, 1998 and immediate action is necessary for a new purchase order to be executed. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6651. Filed: February 20, 1998, 11:28 a.m. TRD-9802542 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 10:30 a.m. The University of Houston, E. Cullen Building, Room 220, 4800 Calhoun Road Houston Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: The Committee will review the following projects: University of Houston -- Charter school, Center for Public Broadcasting; and Purchase 1.97 acres of land at 4701 and 4711 Calhoun Road and on the north side of the University Drive extension. University of Houston- Victoria -- New Academic Building and Site Development. Texas A&M University -- Child Care Center parking lot and street renovation. Tarleton State University -- Final approval to purchase property at 712 North Lillian Street. Texas Southern University -- New Student Housing; Gray Hall renovation and addition of wing; Martin Luther King classroom building renovation; Technology building renovation; Track and Field renovation; Thermal utility replacement; Campus-wide upgrade of storm drainage; and Purchase 3.58 acres of land along the southeast side of campus. Texas State Technical College- Harlingen -- Equal value land exchange for 5.18 acres of land and improvements to construct a new Autobody/Agricultural Technology Building. Contact: Roger Elliott, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6130. Filed: February 24, 1998, 1:57 p.m. TRD-9802712 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. North Harris Montgomery County Community College, University Center, Room 200, 3232 College Park Drive Woodlands Special Committee to Study Proposed New State University in Killeen AGENDA: Discussion of the proposed Williamson County multi-institution teaching center: Staff recommendation for serving the population of the Killeen area; and Committee Discussion, and; Committee recommendation to the Coordinating Board This meeting will also be video conferenced at the Central Texas College Campus, 6200 West Central Texas Expressway; Lady Bird Johnson Fine Arts Building #112, Room J.106, Killeen, Texas Contact: David Gardner, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6150. Filed: February 24, 1998, 8:40 a.m. TRD-9802693 Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building Five, Room 5.209, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Advisory Committee on Women and Minority Faculty and Professional Staff AGENDA: Review and assess the proven methods for increasing the number of women and minority faculty and administrators as well as measures that must be taken to allow women and minorities to advance to senior positions which were included in the final report of the previous committee; recommend strategies and procedures for implementation of the findings; and disseminate this information through publications, colloquia, conferences and other suitable instruments. Contact: Lynn Rodriguez, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6163. Filed: February 19, 1998, 11:23 a.m. TRD-9802478 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 2 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Please see the complete agenda filed with the Office of Secretary of State. The only change to be noted is to move from Committee Room 5 to Committee Room 2. Contact: Daniel J. Contreras, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2393. Filed: February 24, 1998, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9802705 State Independent Living Council Monday, March 2, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Evaluation of Independent Living Committee AGENDA: 8:30 Call to Order 8:35 Public Comment 9:00 Discussion and Action on Statewide Assessment of Independent Living Services A. Review of Specifications for Consultant Services B. Review of Third Party assistance and participation i. Independent Living Centers ii. Other organizations and agencies C. Review and approval of preliminary Project Timeline. D. Discussion and approval of Evaluation Committee recommendations to SILC concerning implementation of project 11:00 Discussion and Action on SILC Action Plan 12:00 Adjourn. Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: February 20, 1998, 5:03 p.m. TRD-9802602 Monday, March 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 9:00 Call to Order Discuss Budget, FY 1999 Review draft of State Plan, Attachment 4 10:00 Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: February 20, 1998, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9802525 Monday, March 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Outreach Committee AGENDA: 10:00 Call to Order Review draft of State Plan, Attachment 11 11:00 Adjourn. Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: February 20, 1998, 5:03 p.m. TRD-9802601 Monday, March 2, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 11:00 -- Call to Order Discuss Personnel Discuss: Full Council Meeting Needs Assessment State Plan Invited guests 12:00 Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: February 20, 1998, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9802524 Monday-Tuesday, March 2-3, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: March 2 1:00 Call to Order (Roll Call, Approval of Agenda) Written Reports (TRC, TCB, SILC Coordinator) 1:30 Invited Guests; Independent Living Center Directors 3:30 Public Comment 4:30 Committee Reports (Outreach, Finance Executive, Evaluation) 5:30 Full Council Discussion (Action Plan, Needs Assessment Plan, State Plan) 7:00 Recess March 3 8:00 Full Council Discussion continued 10:00 Invited Guests: Commissioner Vernon M. Arrell, Texas Rehabilitation Commission; Executive Director Terry Murphy, Texas Commission for the Blind 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Full Council discussion continued 2:00 Finalize (Action Plan, Needs Assessment Plan, State Plan) 4:00 Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: February 20, 1998, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9802526 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, February 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol Extension Room 1.030, 15th and Congress Avenue Austin Statewide Rural Health Care System AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Statewide Rural Health Care System established by SB 1246 will hold an organizational meeting to deliberate and/or take action regarding the following: Introduction and Swearing-in of Board Members; Mission and functions of the Statewide Rural Health Care System (Legislative Intent; Plan of Operation; Funding Options; Role of TDI); Open Meetings/Open Records requirements; Contracting/contracting with legal counsel; Articles of Incorporation; Bylaws and related Organizational Matters; Next Meeting Date and Future Issues; Election of Officers; Public Comment. Persons with disabilities who require ADA assistance or services, please contact Ms. Myron at least three business days before the meeting. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6410. Filed: February 19, 1998, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9802509 Monday, March 2, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Advisory Committee and Working Groups for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: 1. Advisory Committee (Room 102, 8:30 a.m.) Consideration and appointment of members to Property/Casualty and Life/Accident/Health working groups. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. 2. Property/Casualty Working Group Meeting (Room 102, 9:00 a.m.) Discussion relating to the working group and its charge including a statement of the working group's purpose and an overview of the number, description and requirements of property and casualty licenses. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. 3. Life/Accident/Health Working group Meeting (Room 102, 1:00 p.m.) Discussion relating to the working group and its charge including a statement of the working group's purpose and an overview of the number, description and requirements of life/accident and health licenses. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matter. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: February 20, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9802584 Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-2359.C To consider the application of JIMMY G. LOCKLEAR, Dallas, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 25, 1998, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9802765 Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0014.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against DANNY JAMES STONE, Austin, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 25, 1998, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9802764 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn Centre Hotel and Suites, 6201 East Business 20 Odessa REVISED AGENDA: Quarterly Meeting- Agenda Item 4, revised to read as follows: Receive Committee report concerning license renewal, and take action on committee's recommendations. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 450-0188. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:49 p.m. TRD-9802572 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1201 Brazos Street, Room 202 Austin Library Systems Act Advisory Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction and Report of Library Development Division Director 3. Report of the Director and Librarian 4. Report of Library Systems Administrator on Texas Library Systems Biennial Budgets 2000-2001 5. Repeal of TAC, Title 13, Chapter 1, sec.1.121, Reviews Procedure and sec.1.122, Appeals Procedure 6. Amend TAC, Title 13, Chapter 1, sec.1.193, Establishment Grants 7. Amend TAC, Title 13, Chapter 1, sec.1.68, Nonexpendable Personal Property, (a) and (b) 8. Determination of site and date for next meeting 9. Adjournment Contact: Patty Davis, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711-2927, (512) 463-5527, email; patty.davis@tsl.state.tx.us. Filed: February 25, 1998, 8:03 a.m. TRD-9802748 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, February 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation AGENDA: The Commission will hold a regular meeting according to the following outline: A. Call to Order; B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum; C. Agreed Orders; D. Staff Reports; E. Public Comment; F. Executive Session; G. Open Session/Public comment; H. Discussion of date, time and location of next Commission meeting. I. Adjournment. Contact: Phyllis Wilson, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:09 p.m. TRD-9802450 Friday, February 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Addendum to previous submittal. D. Discussion and possible action on Proposed Fees and Fee Changes; Renumber the following to: E. Staff Reports; F. Public Comment; G. Executive Session; H. Open Session/Public Comment; I. Discussion of date, time and location of next Commission meeting; J. Adjournment. Contact: Phyllis Wilson, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: February 19, 1998, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9802486 Friday, February 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation REVISED AGENDA: H. (3) Discussion and election of Commission Chairman. Contact: Phyllis Wilson, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: February 23, 1998, 10:44 a.m. TRD-9802618 Friday, March 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Task Force on Boiler Law Rewrite and Task Force on Unfired Steam Boilers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Discussion 5. Next Meeting 6. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at (512) 475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 787101, (512) 463-7365. Filed: February 20, 1998, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9802537 Friday, March 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Task Force on Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Discussion 5. Next Meeting 6. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at (512) 475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7365. Filed: February 20, 1998, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9802536 Texas Lottery Commission Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair will: Call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the February 4, 1998 Committee Meeting; consideration and possible action, including recommendations to amend rule 402.549 of the Texas Administrative Code to allow an exemption for charitable organizations with limited numbers of bingo occasions and limited net income from bingo operations under temporary licenses; consideration and possible action, including recommendations to amend Rule 402.567 of the Texas Administrative code to redefine the purpose and functions of the Bingo Advisory Committee; Status Report, consideration and possible action regarding training program referenced in the Bingo Enabling Act; Update on and consideration of Texas Attorney General's Opinion regarding eight-liners; Report by Bingo Audit Staff regarding general audit process and procedures and consideration and possible action pertaining to that Report; Report from Texas Lottery Security Division regarding statistical information pertaining to Bingo investigations and consideration and possible actions concerning that Report; Demonstration by TXTV Corporation, a licensed system service provider, regarding its bingo products and consideration and possible action concerning system service providers and products; Consideration and possible action regarding Bingo Advisory Committee's official comments to proposed rules 16 TAC 402.554 and 402.555 as published in the February 27, 1998 Texas Register regarding instant bingo and card-minding devices (this agenda item, including any public comment, to be taken at 1:00 p.m.); public comment on issues and concerns regarding Charitable Bingo; Consideration of future agenda items; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 344-5120 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 344-5113. Filed: February 20, 1998, 11:28 a.m. TRD-9802541 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:30 and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Class 3 Modification to Compliance Plan; Hearing Requests; District Matters; Public Water supply Agreed Enforcement Order; Petroleum Storage Tank Agreed Enforcement Orders; Agricultural Enforcement Agreed Orders; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Certified Question; Rules; Addendum to Agenda; Rule; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 Agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25). the Commission will consider Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision. (Registration for 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 p.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: February 23, 1998, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9802672 Thursday, March 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Room 131E, Building C, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin Weather Modification Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee, during its regular meeting, will receive a report on rain- enhancement (cloud seeding) activities conducted during 1997 over a 20 million acre area of West and South Texas. The Committee will also be given a report on anticipated rain-enhancement projects due to commence during the spring of 1998. The Committee will review and make recommendation on applications for a Texas weather-modification license from two organizations planning to conduct rain- enhancement operations in West and South Texas during the summer of 1998. In addition, the Committee will review and make recommendation on applications for Texas weather-modification permits to allow cloud-seeding to be accomplished in three areas of Texas, with base of operations in San Angelo, San Antonio, and Pleasanton, Texas. Contact: George W. Bomar, Water Quantity Division, TNRCC, (512) 239-0770. Filed: February 25, 1998, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9802758 Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0188; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0304-AIR-E; CAROTEX, INC.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed September 24, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Carotex, Inc. for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Jefferson County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:14 p.m. TRD-9802465 Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue State Office of Administrative Hearings Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0186; TNRCC Docket No. 96-1461-PSW-E; JOWELL BAILEY, dba BAILEY'S LAKE STORE: The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed May 9, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Jowell Bailey, dba Bailey's Lake Store for violations in Stephens County, Texas of sec.341.033(d) of the Texas Health and Safety Code and 30 Administrative Code, sec.290.106. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:14 p.m. TRD-9802463 Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0242; TNRCC Docket No. 96-0631-PST-E; ANITA MAYER; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed October 29, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Anita Mayer for violations of the Texas Water Code and TNRCC rules in Austin County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:13 p.m. TRD-9802462 Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0190; TNRCC Docket No. 96-1631-PST-E; ASHRAF IBRAHIM; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed January 8, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Ashraf Ibrahim for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in Tarrant County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 19, 1998, 8:15 a.m. TRD-9802467 Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0197; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0946-DIS; for a public hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) on an application for authority to adopt and impose a standby fee on undeveloped property within LAKE LBJ MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 (the District) of Llano and Burnet Counties for calendar years 1997, 1998, and 1999. The application has been filed and the hearing will be held under the authority of Chapter 49 of the Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code, sec.293, under the procedural rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and under the procedural rules of SOAH. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 19, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9802510 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Suite 1100 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0190; TNRCC Docket No. 96-0945-PST-E; FRIEND ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED; The purpose of the hearing will be consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed September 23, 1997 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Friend Enterprises Incorporated for Texas Water Code Violations in Travis County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:16 p.m. TRD-9802466 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday-Friday, March 12-13, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will discuss and possible act on: approval of the minutes from the January board meeting; consider operations including financial statements and State Auditor reports; consider education matters, including and application for initial accreditation for South Texas community College. The Board will receive information from various board committees and advisory committees, consider possible rule changes to 213 and 217.7; and hold an open forum from 1:30-2pm on March 12, 1998 to allow interested parties an opportunity to address the board. the Board will consider Agreed Orders for Elizabeth Obiageri Ayozie, Tx #598968; John Daniel Beam Jr., Tx #605988; Jessie Mae Berry, Tx #252651; Terry Lee Burroughs, Tx #527413; Carolyn Ruth Hornstein, Tx #252907; Gary Lee Majors, Tx #627457; Edmond Velmonte Melotindos, Jr., Tx #615810; Eunice Obiageli Nwankwo, Tx. #586456; Dawn E. Peterson, Tx #530502; David Riojas, Tx #606927; Brenda Kay Rose, Tx #594431; Gerald Eugene Ross, Tx #446697; Eric Reed Snow, Tx #598034; Melanie R. Torres, Tx #540437; Ruth A. Williams, Tx #514013; and Patricio Ybarra, Tx #611456. On March 13, 1998, the board will conduct a strategic planning worksession. Contact: Erline Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: February 20, 1998, 12:44 p.m. TRD-9802571 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin AGENDA: At this meeting, the following topics will be covered: I. Call to order; II. Public comment; III. Approval of minutes from December 9, 1997 meeting; IV. Committee Reports; A. Investigations Committee; 1. Review and possible action on Agreed Orders 96165; 97097; 97163; and 98007; 2. Discussion of committee meeting of February 6, 1998; B. Rules Committee; 1. Discussion and possible action on a plan for review of agency rules required by House Bill 1, Article 9, sec.167; 2. Update on the status of committee research on the regulation of PTAs, and the definition of terms; 3. Update on the status of committee research on monetary fines assessed for non-registration of facilities offering physical therapy; 4. Discussion and possible action on proposing amendments to sec.341.8, Inactive Status; C. Education Committee; 1. Discussion regarding Continuing Education; D. Application Review Committee; 1. Discussion and possible action on PES memo regarding examination procedure errors; V. Coordinator's Report; VI. Executive Director's Report; VII. Presiding Officer's Report; A. Discussion and possible action on issues relating to the Annual Federation Meeting in April 1998; B. Discussion and possible action on response to the Federation to the Board's December 1997 letter regarding Computer-Based Testing issues; VIII. Executive Session pursuant to sec.551.074 of the Government Code, regarding the evaluation of the Executive Director of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners; IX. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates and agenda items; X. Adjournment. Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: February 20, 1998, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9802535 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, March 9, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Examiners Board AGENDA: 1. Roll Call- 8:30 a.m.; 2. Recognize staff and visitors; 3. Public comment; 4. Consider approval of board minutes (1/12); 5. Discussion of Errors and Omissions Insurance Report; 6. Extension of deadline of RFP for Cont. Ed. Book; 7. Hear Committee reports; a. rules Review, b. Continuing Education Committee: Possible approval of 1998-1999 C.E.Book, c. Med Gas, d. Code Committee, e. Enforcement Committee, f. Examination Committee, g. Legislative Committee, h. Personnel Committee, I. Water Supply Protection Specialist, 8. Discussion of Committee Assignments, 9. Field/Citation Report, 10. Examination report, 11. Fiscal Report, 12. Administrator's Report, 13. Date, location and time of next meeting. 14. Adjournment Contact: Stephanie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145, extension 222. Filed: February 24, 1998, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9802701 Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400-A Austin AGENDA: Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. reading of the minutes; President's report; Executive Director's report; Treasurer's report; public comments, consider and take action regarding outstanding motions, proposal for decision and final order in the matter of the license of Gary Mellon, D.P.M.; discussion and possible adoption of rules that were published in the January 16 issue of the Texas Register regarding sec.sec.376.1, Penalties; 378.1, Continuing Education Required; 378.8 Inactive License Status and 380.1, Hyperbaric Oxygen Guidelines; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register rule change regarding sec.378.8, Inactive License Status; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register new rules regarding proper identification for residents working in a private practice; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register new rules regarding telemedicine; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register rule changes regarding sec.sec.382.1-382.6, Podiatric Medical Technicians; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register new rules regarding Continuing Medical Education Requirements for Podiatric Medical Technicians; discussion on the role of Podiatric Assistants; discussion regarding guidelines for CME approval concerning home study courses; discussion and possible approval of exam consulting contract with Jim Zukowski, Ed.D.; complaint status report; update regarding the Investigator III position; exam report; election of officers and set time, place and date for next scheduled meeting. NOTE: Items may be taken out of order. Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, (512) 305-7000. Filed: February 24, 1998, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9802700 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Wednesday, March 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Disciplinary Review Panel #1 AGENDA: Disciplinary Review Panel #1 of the Board will meet to discuss, consider and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Panel will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: February 24, 1998, 10:45 a.m. TRD-9802697 Texas Department of Public Safety Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Drought Response and Monitoring Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Technical Assistance and Planning Subcommittee Report Drought and Water Supply Monitoring Subcommittee Report Action Items; Review of last meeting minutes and On-Going strategies Other Issues and Concerns Adjournment Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who may need ADA assistance or services are requested to contact DeDe McKee at (512) 424-5969 three work days prior to the meting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78773-0220, (512) 424-2452. Filed: February 20, 1998, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9802527 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Friday, March 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2-026, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Pricing Subcommittee AGENDA: Introduction of Subcommittee Members and Guests; Acceptance of Minutes from December 8, 1997 Meeting; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Service Contracts Completed Under Temporary Approval Authority; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on New Services; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Renewal Services Discussion and Recommendation for Action on New Products; and Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Product Changes and Revisions Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need ADA assistance or services are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463- 3244 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattie, Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3583. Filed: February 23, 1998, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9802690 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: In addition to the previously posted agenda, the Rail Commission of Texas will consider additional communications in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's September 4, 1997, addendum to Mobile Source Enforcement Memorandum 1A. EPS's September 4, 1997, Addendum to Mobile Source Enforcement Memorandum 1A provides, among other things, that additional emissions testing of aftermarket vehicles must be performed by March 31, 1998. On November 4, 1997, the Commission wrote to EPA Administrator Carol Browner seeking relief from the policy stated in the addendum, and during the past several months Commission staff has worked with interested parties to help seek a solution to the crisis in Texas' aftermarket alternative-fuels vehicle conversion industry created by the addendum. The National Propane Gas Association, meeting in San Diego on February 17, 1998, resolved to ask EPA, among other things, to eliminate the March 31, 1998 testing deadline. NPGA's action became known to the Commission on February 17, 1998, after the deadline for posting of items for the February 24 conference had passed. The next scheduled conference after February 24 is March 17. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: NPGA's action was reasonably unforeseeable, and March 17 will be too late the Commissioner's wishes known to EPA, should the Commission wish to associate itself with the NPGA resolution or otherwise communicate position to EPA related to elimination of the testing deadline or other subjects covered in the September 4, 1997 addendum. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7001. Filed: February 19, 1998, 11:23 a.m. TRD-9802477 Texas Real Estate Commission Friday, March 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room 235, TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Committee on Inspection Reports AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Public comments on inspection report forms and TREC rules governing their use 3. Discussion and possible action by the committee to recommend amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.223, concerning standard inspection report forms 4. Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: February 23, 1998, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9802679 Texas Real Estate Research Center Saturday, March 14, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 208 Barton Springs Road, Big Bend A and B Rooms Austin Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1) Opening Remarks 2) Approval of Minutes 3) Current Budget Report 4) Research Update 5) Update on Capital Campaign 6) Real Estate Center Roundtable 7) Other Business 8) Adjourn Contact: R. Malcolm Richards, Real Estate Center, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2115, (409) 845-9691. Filed: February 19, 1998, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9802497 State Office of Risk Management Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.075, Texas Government Code, to consider and receive information from SORM Executive Director and staff regarding strategic planning reporting and budget issues for SORM, and pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation; 3. Action on matters considered in executive session; 4. Confirmation on future public meeting dates. 5. Adjournment Individuals who may require ADA assistance or services for this meeting should contact Kathy McMaster at (512) 936-1481 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 175-1440. Filed: February 23, 1998, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9802673 State Securities Board Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Rusk State Office Building, 200 East 10th Street, Room 227 Austin Board AGENDA: (1) 11-5-97 Meeting Minutes. (2) Rules: (A) Published Rule Proposals relating to: (1) amending section 109.3; (2) amending sections 114.1 and 114.3; (B) New Rule Proposals relating to: (1) amending section 105.1; (2) amending section 107.2; (3) amending section 115.1; (4) amending section 115.2; (5) amending section 115.3; (6) amending section 115.4; (7) creating new section 115.8, ex parte revocation of dealer and agent registration; (8) amending section 105.4; (9) amending section 139.13. (3) Review of Internal Audit for fiscal year 1997. (4) Staff report on development of a guide for small business. (5) Update on the effects of the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996 on investment adviser and investment adviser representative filings. (6) Report from staff on national perspective regarding securities registration issues for private legal counsel. (7) Update on the Third Annual Texas Venture Capital Conference. (8) Update on the recent SEC Town Hall Meeting in Austin. (9) New business items for future Board meetings. (10) Update on Agency operations from Securities Commissioner and Senior Staff. Contact: Denise Voigt Crawford, Securities Commissioner, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8300. Filed: February 18, 1998, 12:37 p.m. TRD-9802420 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, February 18, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees Investment Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 1997 Meeting 2. Discussion of Investment Summary and Consideration of Recommendation for Allocation of Funds Available for Investment -- Mr. Walker 3. Consideration of Equity Approved Universe and Recommendations -- Mr. Walker a. Equity Approved Universe b. Addition of Portugal to Approved Countries c. Financial Companies Recommended for Inclusion to Approved Universe d. Non-Financial Companies Recommended for Inclusion to Approved Universe 4. Report on Asset Allocation, Policy Ranges, and Investment Performance - Mr. Walker 5. Review of Equity Portfolio -- Staff 6. Review of Fixed Income Portfolio -- Staff 7. Review of Real Estate Portfolio -- Staff 8. Review of Alternative Assets Portfolio -- Mr. Walker 9. Review of Cash Portfolio -- Mr. Walker 10. Review of Investment Outlook, Market Conditions and Portfolio Performance -- Mr. Record, Wellington Management 11. Report on Soft Dollar Activity -- Mr. Walker For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:08 p.m. TRD-9802446 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 1997 Audit Committee Meeting -- Cummings 2. Quarterly Report of the Internal Audit Department -- Henry 3. Review Internal Audit Department Reports- Henry a. Imaging System -- Morris b. Calculation According to Actual Salaries -- Oaks c. TRS-Care- Review of RFP Process -- January d. Merck/Medco Claim Audit -- January e. Review of TRS Mailroom -- Roden f. Annuity Payroll Death Match -- Leith g. Investment/Investment Accounting Project Update -- Henry 4. Quality Assurance Review -- Henry 5. Year 2000 Status Report -- Henry For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:08 p.m. TRD-9802443 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of Proposed Rules on Eligible Bidders on Insurance Plans 3. Consideration of By-laws for Board of Trustees 4. Consideration of Employment at Will Policy 5. Consideration of TRS Mission Statement For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:08 p.m. TRD-9802444 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of January 23, 1998 Meeting 2. Discussion of HMO Pilot Program to include Comparisons of the Program Features- Mr. DiLorenzo 3. Consideration of Biennial Enrollment for TRS-Care- Mr. DiLorenzo 4. Consideration of Recommendation on Budget Amendment for TRS-Care -- Mrs. Koontz 5. Consideration of Recommendation on File Conversion Project -- Mrs. Koontz a. A Finding under Government Code, sec.825.313(c) that Expenses with Respect to the Project are required to Perform the Fiduciary Duties of the Board of Trustees Award of Contract on the File Conversion Project b. Setting A Budget to include Authority to Carry Forward any Unused Funds from 1997-1998 to the next Fiscal Year c. Granting Authority to the Executive Director or his appointee to Negotiate and Sign a Contract 6. Discussion and Report of the Calculation of Benefits using Actual Salaries Project including financial Implications- Mrs. Koontz For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:08 p.m. TRD-9802445 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Introduction and Historical Discussion of TRS Real Estate Investments 4. Review and Discussion of Recent Reports Concerning Real Estate 5. Discussion of Legal Status of Real Estate Investments 6. Discussion of Investments in General 7. Discussion of Real Estate as an Investment 8. General Discussion and Wrap-up -- Mr. Simms For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: February 18, 1998, 6:08 p.m. TRD-9802447 Friday, February 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of December 19, 1997 Meeting 2. Ratification of Extension of Strategic Consultant Contract Between TRS and Property and Portfolio Research, Inc. and Consideration of Further Extension 3. Update on Portfolio, Including Mortgage Risk Ratings and Issues Affecting Corporate-Owned Properties For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: February 19, 1998, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9802498 Friday, February 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of December 19, 1997, Meeting 4. Report of Policy Committee and Consideration of Proposed Rules -- Dr. Stream 5. Report of Real Estate Committee -- Dr. Youngblood 6. Report of Audit Committee -- Mr. Cummings 7. Report of Investment Committee -- Mr. Simms 8. Report of Benefits Committee and Consideration of Awarding of TRS-Care Contracts -- Mr. Whittenburg 9. Report on Progress in Implementation of PAM- Mr. Jung 10. Report per sec.825.314(b) of the Government Code of Expenditures on Expenses that Exceed the Amount of Operation Expenses Appropriated and which are Required to Perform the Education Duties of the Board -- Mr. Jung 11. Discussion of Proposed Technology Related Projects (Year 2000 Project and the File Conversion Project) -- Mr. Jung 12. Consideration of Year 2000 Project -- Mr. Jung 13. Consideration of File Conversion Project -- Mrs. Koontz 14. Consideration of Fiscal Year Operating Budget Amendment for TRS-Care Health Benefits Program and Administration of the Certification Program provided under Education Code, sec.22.004 -- Mrs. Koontz 15. Status Report on Benefit Services Transformation (BeST Project)- Mrs. Koontz 16. Report of Benefits Division -- Mrs. Koontz 17. Report of Executive Director -- Mr. Dunlap 18. Comments by Board Members 19. Report of General Counsel on Litigation -- Mr. Baker 20. Consideration of Settlement of TRS Litigation with respect to the Milwaukee Center Office Tower Loan -- Mr. Simms For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: February 19, 1998, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9802494 Thursday, March 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program Retirees Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to Order, Introduction of Guests and Visitors; Approval of Minutes of January 16, 1998, Meeting; Public Comments; Review of the Process used by Staff to Evaluate Requests for Bids (RFB) for Medicare Risk HMO Pilot Project; Staff Recommendation for Successful Bid or Bidders for Medicare risk HMO Pilot Project; Consideration of Recommendations for Medicare Risk HMO Pilot Project; Discussion of the Details and Schedule for Open Enrollment for Medicare Risk HMO Pilot Project; Discussion of the Impact of General Open Enrollment on Future Fund Balance Projects; Staff recommendation for General Open Enrollment; Consideration of Staff Recommendation for General Open Enrollment; Chief Benefit Officer Comments; Executive Director Comments; Adjournment. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Frank DiLorenzo, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: February 25, 1998, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9802787 Telecommunications Planning Group Friday, March 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. William P. Clements, Jr., Building, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Committee Room #5 Austin Committee AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 1. Introductions 2. Adopt 10/26/97 Meeting Minutes 3. Adopt 2/6/98 Meeting Minutes 4. Presentation by Sandy Kress, Board member from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board. 5. Presentation on the Texas Telemedicine Strategic Plan Project (Deborah Seale, President of TTEC). 6. Follow-up discussion on letter to agencies about the use of TEX-AN services. 7. Update on how TPG staff will get input on the Telecommunications Plan from the local governments (Texas Municipal League and Texas Counties Association). 8. Update from the IP Task Force. 9. New Business 10. Next Meeting Agenda Items 11. Public Testimony Adjournment Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: February 23, 1998, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9802648 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, February 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Delegations: Austin Transportation Study; City of Vernon/Wilbarger County; Various Counties-State Highway 24 Association; Polk County/City of Livingston. Approve Minutes. Awards/Recognitions/Resolutions. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Ch. 3, 9, 17, 21, 25, 27, and 31. Transportation Planning. Programs: Unified Transportation Program project selection criteria, and project development annual allocations. State Infrastructure Bank: Various Counties- consider drawdown of federal money; Motley County. Multimodal Transportation: Partial certification of intercity bus needs; Rural public transportation systems; financial assistance for airport and terminal projects; Aviation Innovative Finance Demonstration Program; authorize participation in the Deep South Rail Corridor Study. Contract Awards/ Rejections / Defaults / Assignments / Claims. Contested Cases. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and personnel matters. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8630. Filed: February 18, 1998 TRD-9802426 University Interscholastic League Friday, February 20, 1998, Noon Hogg Conference Room, Fourth Floor Austin Hearing Officer EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: AA -- Appeal of District 19-AAAA Executive Committee decision disqualifying Cleveland High School from boys' basketball playoff competition. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: District disqualified team on February 19, must certify teams for play-offs by February 21. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 471-5883. Filed: February 20, 1998, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9802529 Monday, February 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, IH35 South at Ben White Boulevard Austin Assignment Appeals Committee AGENDA: ABC -- Quorum Call, Minutes, Agenda D. Written Appeals of Decisions of State Assignment Review Board a. Amarillo and Lubbock b. Quitman, Linden-Kildare c. District 48-A d. Decatur and Gainesville e. Unscheduled appeals E. Committee Deliberation F. Announcements G. Adjournment Contact: Charles Breithaupt, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 471-5883. Filed: February 19, 1998, 11:28 a.m. TRD-9802480 The University of Texas at Austin Monday, February 23, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall, Room 326 Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. New Business IV. Announcements/Information Reports V. Executive Session Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees -- sec.551.074 of the Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment Contact: Jody Contradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286, (512) 499- 4402. Filed: February 20, 1998, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9802533 Monday, March 2, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto Streets, Ex-Students' Association Building, Legends Room Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men AGENDA: Convene into Open Session; Recess into Executive Session; Reconvene into Open Session; Approve Minutes of November 25, 1997; Items from Executive Session; Major Gifts and Planned Giving; Development; Awards; Schedule/ Schedule Changes; Tickets/Ticket Policy; Budget/Budget Items; Construction Items; New Business; Old Business; and Adjourn. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5757. Filed: February 24, 1998, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9802694 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, March 5, 1998, Noon Highways 271/155, Room 116, Biomed, Research Building Tyler Animal Research Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Chairman Report Veterinarian Report Old Business New Business Adjournment Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7661. Filed: February 23, 1998, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9802606 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Thursday, February 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee AGENDA: UNT: Tuition and Fees for FY'99; Biennial Operating Plan for Information Technology; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Inclusion of Corporate Bonds in Investment Strategy; Investment Report; Internal Audit Update UNTHSC: Dr. Jack O. Gratch Issue; Biennial Operating Plan for Information Technology; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Graduate Tuition Increase; Investment Report; Internal Audit Update Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas, 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: February 23, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9802613 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Suite 201, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee AGENDA: UNT: Personnel Transactions; Reassignment and Appointment of Head Football Coach; Routine Academic Reports; Small Class Reports; Emeritus Recommendations; Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Honorary Degree UNTHSC: Honorary Degree; Emeritus Professors; Quality Assurance: Institutional Compliance Plan; Research update Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas, 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: February 23, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9802612 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Conference Room, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Advancement Committee AGENDA: UNT: Gift Report; Capital Campaign Update; New Initiatives; Public Affairs Update; Athletics Update UNTHSC: Gift Report; UNTHSC/TCOM Foundation Update Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas, 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: February 23, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9802615 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Facilities Committee AGENDA: UNT: Purchase of Property; Speech and Hearing Sciences Clinic; Alternative Construction Contracting Methods; Campus Master Plan; Project Status Report; Radisson Hotel Status Report; Consideration of New Construction Project; Ministry Center Status Report UNTHSC: Master Plan Update; Alternative Construction Contracting Methods; Project Status Report Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas, 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: February 23, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9802614 Friday, February 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: UNT: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes; Legislative Update; Congressional Support for UNT Isotope Project; IRS Audit; Marketing Update; Asbestos Update; Update on Searches for Deans and Vice President for Student Life; Athletics Benchmarks and Update; Review of Board Authorized Tuition Increase; Legal Update; Dallas Education Center; Football Head Coach Personnel Issue; Recreational Sports Employee Issue; Specific Personnel Implications of Future Organizational Changes; Evaluation of Chancellor; Personnel Transactions; Routine Academic Reports; Small Class Reports; Emeritus Recommendations; Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Honorary Degree; Tuition and Fees for FY'99, Biennial Operating Plan for Information Technology; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Purchase of Property; Speech and Hearing Sciences Clinic; Alternative Construction Contracting Methods; Campus Master Plan; Project Status Report; Future Organizational Changes; Chancellor's Update on Fundraising UNTHSC: Call to Order; Approval of Minutes; Legislative Update; Congressional Support for UNT Isotope Project; IRS Audit; Dr. Jack O. Gratch Issue; Affiliations; Legal Update; Honorary Degree/ Emeritus Professors; Quality Assurance: Institutional Compliance Plan; Biennial Operating Plan for Information Technology; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Graduate Tuition Increase; Alternative Construction Contracting Methods; President's Update on North Central Area Health Education Center Initiative. Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas, 76203, (940) 369-8515. Filed: February 23, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9802611 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday, February 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: The Board is amending the agenda to include two additional disciplinary cases, which are Docket No. 1998-06, TSBVME vs. Savita Wadhwani, DVM and Docket No. 1998-07, TSBVME vs. Jack Swain, DVM. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800- 735-2989 within 72 hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: February 20, 1998, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9802530 Thursday, February 26, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: The agenda is being amended to add item #21, Consideration and Action on Preparing the Agency's Strategic Plan for 1999 through 2003. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800- 735-2989 within 72 hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: February 23, 1998, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9802646 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the following proposed new and amended rules: Chapter 133 -- General Medical Provisions Rule 133.101 -- Initial Medical Report 3. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690 Filed: February 24, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9802730 Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 1:15 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the following proposed new and amended rules: Chapter 134 -- Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges, and Payments Rule 134.1002 -- Upper Extremities Treatment Guideline 3. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690 Filed: February 24, 1998, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9802733 Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 1:45 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the following proposed new and amended rules: Chapter 130-- Impairment and Supplemental Income Benefits Rule 130.101 -- Definitions Rule 130.102 -- Determination of Entitlement to Supplemental Income Benefits, Calculation of Amount Rule 130.103 -- Initial Entitlement to Supplemental Income Benefits Rule 130.104 -- Continuing Entitlement to Supplemental Income Benefits Rule 130. 105 -- Reinstated or Delayed Entitlement to Supplemental Income Benefits Rule 130.106 -- Permanent Loss of Entitlement to Supplemental Income Benefits Rule 130.108 -- Contesting Entitlement or Amount of Supplemental Income Benefits; Attorney Fees Rule 130.110 -- Commission Review of Employment Status During the Supplemental Income Benefit Period Rule 130.111 -- Disputes Regarding Direct Result (new) Rule 130.112 -- Carrier Sponsored Vocational Case Managers (new) 3. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690 Filed: February 24, 1998, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9802734 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes; Public comments; Staff report and discussion -- update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Unemployment Insurance Division, Welfare Reform Division and Workforce Division; General discussion and staff report concerning the employment service and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (12) on Acceptance of Donations of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC; (3) on adoption of Incentives and Sanctions Rules (40 TAC sec.800.101 et. seq) and related matters; (4) on adoption of Payday Rules (40 TAC, Chapter 821) and related matters; (5) on adoption of rule regarding hearing procedures for Welfare-to-Work Programs (FS E&T and Choices), Child Care, Proprietary Schools, CIS, and other programs (HB 564), and related matters; (6) for development of rule relating to Chapter 809 Child Care for People Diverted from TANF; an Advisory Committee Pursuant to S.B. 1490; and Work and Family Clearinghouse Distribution of Child Care Appropriations to School Districts Pursuant to S.B. 503; (7) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for certification; (8) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (9) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board of private industry council nominees; Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel, Government Code sec.551.071 (1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL-CIO v. TWC; Barbara Woodard v. TEC; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgement); and Gene E. Merchant et al v. TWC; Government Code sec.551.071 (2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its attorney as privileged communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Staff reports and discussion -- update on activities relating to Unemployment Insurance Division and related matters; Consideration and action on motion for attorneys fees for appeal: Tribunal Nos.: 97-047099 1 0797, 97-001376 1 0797, and 97- 001065-1M-0797; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on unemployment compensation cases and reconsideration of unemployment cases, if any; and Consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 9. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: February 23, 1998, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9802680 Regional Meetings Meetings filed February 18, 1998 Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, February 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (254) 298-7010. TRD-9802427. Central Plains Center for MHMR, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, February 26, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD-9802431. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, February 27, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883- 5743. TRD-9802459. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, February 27, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9802460. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Executive/Budget Committee, met at 1600 East Loop 304, South Crockett Inn, Crockett, February 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge R. C. von Doenhoff, P.O. Box 370, Crockett, Texas 75835, (409) 544-3255. TRD-9802461. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 568 Bid Bend Drive, Victoria, February 25, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9802428. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Second Floor, Conference Room A, Houston, February 27, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777, (713) 621-3200. TRD-9802441. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway, US 83, Pharr, February 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas (956) 682-3481. TRD-9802457. South Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, February 25, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9802464. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, February 25, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD- 9802449. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, February 25, 1998 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9802458. Meetings filed February 19, 1998 Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors, met at 210 Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, February 24, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Thomas D. Burr, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632-7795 fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9802500. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9802479. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 25, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-9511. TRD-9802482. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met and will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9802481. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, February 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD-9802492. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, February 26, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas, 76513, (254) 939-1801. TRD-9802503. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, February 24, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in regular monthly session. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9802485 Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, February 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9802493. East Texas Council of Governments, Northeast Texas air Care Policy Committee, met at 300 West Cotton Street, Longview, March 5, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9802516. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, February 23, 1998, at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9802504. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Management Planning Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, February 25, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9802507. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, February 24, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9802487. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, February 24, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9802471. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 114 North Commerce-Corner Highway 7 and 75, Gresham Building, Centerville, February 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536. TRD-9802472. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, met at 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, February 25, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tim Trevino, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-4151, fax: (830) 278-2929. TRD-9802470. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76005, February 24, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Vassar, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9802484. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2436 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, February 26, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77304, (409) 588-1111. TRD- 9802499. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, February 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9802496. Texas Rural Communities, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 6505 North IH35, Doubletree Hotel, Austin, March 5, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leslie Janca, 1016 LaPosada Drive, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 458-1016. TRD-9802495. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at General Office, Located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, February 23, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (254) 879-2258. TRD-9802475. Meetings filed February 20, 1998 Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Room 208, Tyler, February 26, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9802578. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, February 25, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 111 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9802540. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, February 25, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9802539. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, February 26, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD- 9802534. Austin Transportation Study, Delegation Appearance, Policy Advisory Committee and Staff, met at 125 East 11th Street, Dewitt C. Greer Building, First Floor, Austin, February 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9802543. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, February 24, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9802531. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met with revised agenda, at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 25, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., (rescheduled from February 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m.) Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9802581. Central Texas Workforce Development Board met at 321 North Penelope, Belton, February 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 450, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-3771. TRD-9802603. Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board of Directors, met at 3519 Liberty Drive, Council Chambers, Pearland, March 4, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Roger Davis, 4805 West Brodway, Pearland, Texas 77581, (281) 485-1434. TRD-9802587. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, February 24, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9802589. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Project Management Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, February 24, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9802609. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Minority Affairs Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, February 24, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9802590. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, February 24, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9802591. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, February 24, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9802592. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, February 24, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD- 9802593. East Texas Council of Governments, Labor Market Committee of the Workforce Development Board, met at 1306 Houston Street, Roy H. Laird Country Club, Kilgore, February 26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9802544. Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Board of Directors, met at 1306 Brown Street, Jourdanton, February 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Evergreen U.W.C.D., P.O. Box 155, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, (830) 769-3740. TRD-9802580. Lower Neches Valley Authority, LVNA Industrial Development Corporation Committee, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, February 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9802586. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, met at Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, February 25, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (956) 425-0729. TRD-9802548. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, February 26, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9802538. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Chief Elected Officials, met at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, February 25, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9802585. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, February 25, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9802579. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, Revised Agenda, met at 920 East Main, Uvalde, February 25, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tim Trevino, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-4151 fax (830) 278-2929. TRD-9802576. Panhandle Information Network, Executive Committee, met at 415 West 8th Street, Amarillo, February 26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, WTAMU Box 60215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 651-2983. TRD-9802523. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Program of Services Committee, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, February 26, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532- 3098. TRD-9802595. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Finance/HR Committee, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, February 26, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD- 9802594. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Box 50361 Hwy 37 South of Winsboro, Winnsboro, February 23, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD- 9802532. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, February 26, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, (806) 995-4118. TRD-9802604 Meetings filed February 23, 1998 Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Austin, February 26, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas, 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9802684. Bandera County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1206 Main Street, Bandera, February 26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 769-3039, fax: (830) 796-3672. TRD-9802681. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, February 26, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9802635. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board Retreat, met at Snow Hill Farm, County Road 619, Collin County, February 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9802686. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, met at Crockett Inn, 1600 East Loop 304 South, Crockett, February 26, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper County, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9802633. Education Service Center, Region 16, Board of Directors, met at Amarillo Club, Sixth and Tyler Streets, Amarillo, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Darrel L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas 79120, (806) 376-5521. TRD- 9802671. Hill County Community MHMR, Board of Trustees, met at 2100 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, March 3, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 753-2279. TRD- 9802691. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, Area Emission Reduction Credit Organization, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room B, Houston, February 27, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Gonzalez, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9802683. Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 4801 King Street, Greenville, March 9, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained form Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD- 9802632. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper, February 26, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9802678. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, 1 Block west of FM Hwys 765 and 2134, Millersview, March 3, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9802652. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Annual Membership Meeting, met at Corporation Office, 1 Block west of FM Hwys 765 and 2134, Millersview, March 3, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9802651. Meetings filed February 24, 1998 Bell-Milam-Falls WSC, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, March 5, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (254) 697-4016. TRD-9802740. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, February 27, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9802718. Bosque Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at the Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, March 2, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9802727. Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at the Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, March 2, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9802723. Brazos Student Finance Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, March 2, 1998 at 10:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9802724. Brazos Educational Assistance, Inc., Board of Directors, met at the Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, March 2, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9802725. Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation, Inc., Board of Directors, met at the Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, March 2, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9802729. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board, met at Region IV Education Service Center, 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, March 3, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5222. TRD-9802735. Harris County Appraisal, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, February 27, 1998 at 9:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957-5291. TRD- 9802696. Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, February 26, 1998 at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (254) 752- 3451, extension 290. TRD-9802698. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US 83, Pharr, February 26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas (956) 682-3481. TRD-9802716. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors, met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, February 25, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9802722 Pecos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at the Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, March 2, 1998, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9802728. Pecos Student Finance Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, March 2, 1998, at 11:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (254) 753-0913. TRD-9802726. Meetings Filed February 25, 1998 Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, March 3, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545. TRD-9802766. Central Texas Council of Governments, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, will meet at 302 East Central (CTCOG Classroom), Belton, March 19, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Lawyer, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933-7075, Ext. 208. TRD-9802784. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, March 4, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9802770. Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 920 North Dallas Avenue, Lamesa, March 4, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD- 9802769. Education Service Center Region 17, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, April 7, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, (806) 792-5468, Ext. 852. TRD-9802763. Fort Bend Parkway Association, Board will meet at 1522 Texas Parkway (Municipal Court Room), Missouri City, March 8, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Randolph, 2701 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002-6760, (713) 758-2380. TRD-9802788. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, March 9, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798- 4396. TRD-9802757.