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 Acupuncture Examiners Monday, April 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary action. 4. Reconsideration of licensure applications. 5. Open session to review applicants for licensure 6. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9804900 Monday, April 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Discipline/Ethics Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences/Show Compliance Proceedings or staff review. 4. Adjourn Executive Session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), 6.04(g), and Op. A.G. 1974, No. H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9804901 Monday, April 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Education Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding whether companies, who are not affiliated with an accredited acupuncture school, who provide Continuing Acupuncture Education seminars should apply for approval of CAE courses. 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9804902 Monday, April 20, 1998, 10:45 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Students Enrolled in Unapproved Schools and Unlicensed Acupuncturists Teaching in Schools AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding unlicensed acupuncturists teaching in acupuncture schools. 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9804903 Monday, April 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive session under the authority of The Open Meetings Act, sec.sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. 4. Proposals for Decisions 5. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the Attorney General's Opinion regarding whether the performance of acupuncture is within the scope of practice of a licensed Texas chiropractor. 6. Citizen Communication: a maximum of 10 speakers will be allowed to speak to the Board for up to 3 minutes each, on a "first-come, first-served" basis regarding acupuncture concerns. 7. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the format of citizen communication. 8. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Rule 183.13 Patient Records. 9. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the authority of a physician to delegate acupuncture to non-licensed individuals. 10. Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding an amendment to Rule 183 regarding an address change and change of names for "NCCA" and "NACSCAOM". 11. Election of Assistant Presiding Officer and Secretary/Treasurer 12. Approval of Board meeting dates for 1999 13. Report from Executive Director, Bruce A. Levy, M.D., J.D. 14. Consideration and Approval of Agreed Board Orders 15. Approval of minutes from the January 26, 1998 Board Meeting and Committees. a. Licensure Committee Meeting Minutes b. Discipline/Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes c. Full Board Meeting Minutes 16. Presentation of report from the April 20, 1998 Licensure Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 17. Presentation of report from the April 20, 1998 Discipline/Ethics Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 18. Presentation of report from the April 20, 1998 Education Committee and consideration of possible approval of action items. 19. Presentation of report from the April 20, 1998 Ad Hoc Committee to Study Students Enrolled in Unapproved Schools and Unlicensed Acupuncturists Teaching in Schools and consideration of possible approval of action items. 20. Adjourn *Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applicants for Licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9804904 Texas Aerospace Commission Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference Room 300A, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting AGENDA: 1. Welcome and Call to Order by the Chairman 2. Approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 1998 Meeting 3. Staff Reports and Discussion 4. Old Business 5. New Business 6. Summary of Votes, Orders, Decisions,or Other Actions Taken at This Meeting 7. Adjournment Contact: Tom Moser, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711-2088, (512) 936-4822. Filed: April 3, 1998, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9804697 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Room 300, Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Report and Approve: Treasurer's Report Discussion and Action: Read and approve minutes of last meeting; On responses from processors; On grant proposals; Setting date and time of next meeting Report: On advisory committee Adjourn Contact: Dr. Don Laffere, P.O. Box 305, Batesville, Texas 78829, (830) 376-4385. Filed: April 6, 1998, 1:47 p.m. TRD-9804772 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, April 17, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 601 North Main Street, Salado Civic Center Salado Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC), Region 7 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; old business; new business: overview of the convenor's meeting and elect provider subcommittee; 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: April 3, 1998, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9804649 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Discussion of Proposed Issues A. Texas Water Development Board- Water Financial Assistance Bonds, Series 1998A-D B. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services- Child and Adult Protective Systems (CAPS) Computer Workstation Lease Purchase C. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services- CAPS Computer Server Lease Purchase D. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services -- Computer Processor and Shared Disk (ISAS and USAS) Lease Purchase E. Texas Tech University- Revenue Financing System Refunding Bonds, Sixth Series, 1998 F. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs- Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Residences at the Oaks), Series 1998 G. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Dallas-Oxford), Series 1998 H. Southwest Texas State University-Constitutional Appropriation Bonds I. Southwest Texas State University- Junior Lien Combined Fee Revenue Refunding Bonds IV. Other Business V. Adjourn Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9804782 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: 1. Amendments to: a. Rule 78.1, Chiropractic Radiologic Technologists, b. Rule 75.1, Grossly Unprofessional Conduct, c. Rule 73.4, Inactive Status d. Rule 75.10, Administrative Fines and Penalties 3. Rules 73.2, 73.3, 73.5, Deadline for CE 2. Proposed new rules: a. Proposer diligence and efficient practice of chiropractic b. Adjustment of Animals c. Needle Acupuncture Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: April 7, 1998, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9804854 Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action/or approve: 1. Amendments to: a. Rule 78.1, Chiropractic Radiologic Technologists, b. Rule 75.1, Grossly Inprofessional Conduct, c. Rule 73.4, Inactive Status d. Rule 75.10, Administrative Fines and Penalties 3. Rules 73.2, 73.3, 73.5, Deadline for CE 2. Proposed new rules: a. Proposer diligence and efficient practice of chiropractic b. Adjustment of Animals c. Needle Acupuncture 3. Plan of Review Contact: Joyce Kershner, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6709. Filed: April 8, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9804878 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 10:00 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 the following cases: 95-195, 96-80, 96-126, 96-161, 96-223, 96-226, 97-01, 97-35, 97-70, 97- 75, 97-84, 97-86, 97-95, 97-120, 97-148, 97-172, 97-194, 97-175, 97-202, 97-211, 98-01 through 98-127. Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6708. Filed: April 6, 1998, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9804739 Texas Association of Counties Thursday, April 9, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Property and Casualty Self-Insurance Board of Trustees AGENDA: Deliberate and take action on the following items: 1. Somervell County Officials to discuss denied property claim with the Property Casualty Board. 2. Consult with Pool Attorneys for advice concerning contemplated litigation of the Somervell County claim. (Executive Session pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code). Contact: James Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: April 3, 1998, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9804676 Texas Association of County Workers' Compensation Self Insurance Fund Wednesday-Thursday, April 8-9, 1998, 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively April 8 -- 303 West 15th Street (Doubletree Hotel); April 9 -- 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Board of Trustees REVISED AGENDA: 1. Add -- Plan for Year 2000 Compliance Contact: James Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: April 3, 1998, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9804677 Texas Association of Counties County Government Risk Management Pool Tuesday-Wednesday, April 21-22, 1998, 6:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m. respectively April 21, 303 West 15th Street, (Doubletree Hotel); April 22, 1204 San Antonio Street Austin Board of Trustees REVISED AGENDA: 1. Add -- Plan for Year 2000 Compliance Contact: James Jean, 1204 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 8753. Filed: April 3, 1998, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9804678 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday-Friday, April 16-17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Committee AGENDA: Sign in: Public Comment; approval of January 22-23, 1998 Minutes; Chair Report; Program Perspective, Presented by John Delgado of Parent and Child Educational Services; Milestones Future Discussion; Staff Report; Subcommittee Meetings; Impact of Welfare Reform on Child Care; Presented by Charlotte Brantley of Childcare/Work and Family Clearinghouse, Texas Workforce Commission; Subcommittee Reports; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities planning to attend who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Kathy Humphries at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Kathy Humphries, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: April 6, 1998, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9804802 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1-1264 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: Review and discussion of Commission Committee Structure. The Committee may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting ADA aids or services, please contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: April 8, 1998, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9804919 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 2433 Ridgepoint Drive Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order and Discussion of the Meeting Agenda II. Review and adoption of the March 19, 1998 meeting minutes III. State Advisory Committee Report IV. Public Comment V. Consider and take action regarding local employee committee nominations VI. Consider ant take action regarding local campaign manager expense reimbursement requests VII. State Campaign Manager's Report VIII. Consider ant take action regarding statewide federation application review IX. Consider and take action regarding letter from Cathy Brunicardi regarding applications and 990s X. State Policy Committee Chair's Report XI. Program Report XII. Adjourn. Contact: Laura Lucinda, 823 Congress, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-6601, fax: (512) 478-2572. Filed: April 1, 1998, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9804588 Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 2200 North Loop West Houston Local Employee Committee, Houston AGENDA: LEC Application LCM Application Approval LEC New Chair Induction Contact: Laura Soriano, 2200 North Loop West, Houston, Texas, 77018, (713) 685- 2300. Filed: April 1, 1998, 1:17 p.m. TRD-9804587 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 1:15 p.m. Abilene State School, 2501 Maple Street Abilene Local Employee Committee, Abilene AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of Attendees 3. The determination and eligibility of local federations and charitable organizations to participate in the 1998 Big County State Employee Charitable Campaign 4. Review and approval of 1998-1999 campaign budget 5. Schedule next meeting and discuss agenda Contact: Elizabeth Gray, 240 Cypress, Abilene, Texas, 79601, (915) 677-1841. Filed: April 7, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9804840 Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1918 Texas Avenue El Paso Local Employee Committee, El Paso AGENDA: 1. New Members 2. LCM application 3. Local organization applications 4. Other Business Contact: Resa Martinez, 1918 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas (915) 533-2434. Filed: April 3, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9804691 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 210 East Ninth Street Fort Worth Local Employee Committee, Metropolitan Tarrant County AGENDA: Review of Eligibility Applications Approval/Denial of Eligibility Applications Contact: Mary Todd, 210 East Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 (817) 258- 8000. Filed: April 7, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9804841 Thursday, April 30, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 901 Ross Avenue Dallas Local Employee Committee, Metropolitan Dallas AGENDA: Local Eligibility Contact: Gina Goolsby, 901 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75202, (214) 978-0000. Filed: April 7, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9804842 Employees Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 1:30 p.m. ERS Fourth Floor Board Room, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin ERS Board of Trustees/Investment Advisory Committee AGENDA: (a) Consideration of the Investment of the System's Assets (Advisory Sanford C. Bernstein and Co., Inc. Recommended Changes to the Universe of the Active Value Portfolio); (b) Review of the Recommended Investment in the Texas Growth Fund; (c) Review of the Fixed Income Portfolio by Advisor Brinson Partners, Inc.; (d) Review of the Fixed Income Portfolio by Advisor Miller Anderson and Sherrerf, LLP; (e) Consideration of the Investment of the System's Assets (Advisory Miller Anderson and Sherrerd, LLP Recommended changes to the Universe of the Eligible Securities List for Fixed-Income); (f) Review of the Fourth Quarter Performance by Consultant Callan Associates, Inc.; (g) Consideration of the Investment of the System's Assets (Staff Review of Internal Investment Reports). Contact: Paula A. Jones, P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: April 7, 1998, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9804862 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the February 13, 1998 meeting; briefing, discussion and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; discussion and possible action in response to Advisory Opinion Request No. 435; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 201 East 14th Street, 10th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9804783 Finance Commission of Texas Thursday, April 23, 1998, 1:30 p.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Finance Commission Study Committee AGENDA: A. Review and Discussion of Proposals Submitted to Perform 1998 Finance Commission Study on Consumer Depository and Cash Services in Texas. B. Interview Prospective Proposers as Deemed Necessary. C. Discussion of and Vote to Recommend to Finance Commission Approval of Proposal to Conduct 1998 Finance Commission Study. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: April 8, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9804881 Friday, April 24, 1998, 8:30 a.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the December 19, 1997 Audit Committee Meeting. B. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval to the Finance Commission of the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report. C. Discussion and Vote to Recommend Approval to the Finance Commission of the Internal Auditor's Audit Report on Department of Banking's Performance Measures. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: April 8, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9804882 Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:15 a.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Committee on Finance Commission Agencies Consolidation AGENDA: A. Discussion and Possible Vote on Recommendation to Finance Commission Regarding Issues Concerning Savings and Loan Consolidation. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: April 8, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9804883 Friday, April 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: The complete agenda is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.banking.state.tx.us/exec/fcagenda.html. A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the February 20, 1998 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Finance Commission Operations- Testimonics and Correspondence; Performance Reports; Legislative Activity; and Strategic Planning 2. Finance Commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c): (A) Finance Commission Study Committee Report; and (B) Discussion and Possible Vote on Finance Commission Study Under Texas Finance Code sec.11.305(c) 3. Discussion and Possible Vote on the Settlement of State of Texas v. the Marmon Mok Partnership, et al. 4. Audit Committee Report: (A) Discussion of and Vote to Approve the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report; and (B) Discussion and Vote to Approve the Internal Auditor's Audit Report on the Department of Banking's Performance Measures 5. Committee on Finance Commission Agencies Consolidation Report 6. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.9.34. C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.4.3. 2. Discussion and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.4.6 3. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment New sec.17.3 4. Discussion and Vote to Adopt New sec.17.23 5. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment New sec.21.1, a Proposed Amendment to sec.21.2, and New sec.sec.21.3, 21.31, 21.32, 21.41, and 21.42. 6. Discussion and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.21.4-21.8, and sec.21.23 D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion and Vote to Adopt New sec.79.109 andsec.79.110 E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion and Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.sec.1.31-1.34, and 1.36-1.40. 2. Discussion and Vote to Adopt New sec.sec.1.31-1.34, and 1.36-1.40 3. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to 7 TAC sec.1.102 4. Discussion and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to 7 TAC sec.sec.1.111-1.116 F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: April 8, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9804884 Texas Geographic Information Council (TGIC) Thursday, April 23, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 513F, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Updates TGIC Manager's Committee Texas Natural Resource Information System Department of Information Resources III. Business Items GIS Implementation Plan (discussion) Texas GIS Forum (discussion) Future Meeting Schedule (action) IV. Open Discussion V. Break VI. Presentation/Demonstration VII. Adjourn VIII. Public Testimony Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:19 a.m. TRD-9804894 Office of the Governor Thursday-Friday, April 16-17, 1998, 9:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m.. respectively 1400 North Congress-Capitol Extension, E2.030 Austin Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission AGENDA: I. Call to Order open meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Steve Stephens Review and approval of minutes from March meeting. II. Invited testimony on: Legal System Improvements; Overview of State Tax System / Possible Improvements; Rule Making and Regulatory Improvements III. General Discussion IV. Invited testimony on -- Marketing Texas in a World Market; Tourism V. Adjourn Contact: Terry Karow or Stuart Holliday, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-2198. Filed: April 7, 1998, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9804839 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 6:00 p.m. Ma Ferguson's Restaurant, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Steering Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of planning activities since March 18, 1998; and an overview of planning activities for April 16, 1998. For ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484, or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9804784 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Steering Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 20, 1998 meeting; Health and Human Services Commission Coordinated Strategic Plan; Texas Department of Health strategic directions with regional health award winners; and an update on Region 8 pilot of local public health services strategy. For ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484, or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9804785 Friday, April 17, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Board of Health and Orthotics and Prosthetics Rules Workshop AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: review of definitions; review of rules drafted by staff; items assigned to board members; proposed rules relating to the regulation of orthotics and prosthetics implementing Senate Bill 291, 75th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 1997; other matters not requiring board action; and public comment. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin or Steven Lowenstein, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-4520. Filed: April 7, 1998, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9804860 Saturday, April 18, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the April 9, 1998 meeting; proposed rules relating to the regulation of orthotics and prosthetics implementing Senate Bill 291, 75th Texas Legislature, 1997; other matters not requiring board action; public comment; and setting future agenda items for meetings of the board. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin or Steven Lowenstein, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-4520. Filed: April 8, 1998, 8:03 a.m. TRD-9804868 Saturday, April 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Grievance Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review/acceptance of pages one, three, and five, eleven of proposed complaint procedures; review/acceptance of proposed categories of complaints; setting of the date and time of the next committee meeting; and an evaluation of this meeting. For ADA assistance, 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: Yvonne Feinleib, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7444, Extension 2950, or Belva Alexander, (512) 458-7111, Extension 2067. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9804786 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Drug Use Review Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 20, 1998 meeting; update on the First DataBank Drug Interactions Module; revisions to existing criteria on appropriate usage of prescription drugs; Drug Use Review Board's (DUR) profiles on targeted drugs Duract and Zyban; review of the draft of the 1997 annual report to the Health Care Financing Administration as required by the Omnibus Budget Reform Act of 1990; on-line prospective DUR reports; selection of targeted drugs for next profiles; and scheduling the next meeting of the board. For ADA assistance, 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: Curtis Burch, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 219-5001, ext. 238. Filed: April 6, 1998, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9804757 State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 2-225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Applications Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and elicit comments and the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: applications (Terry Brewster; Todd Miller; and Patricia Phillips); procedures when an examination is failed twice; and other business not requiring action. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt; 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9804787 Friday, April 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Room 2-225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Complaints Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and elicit comments and the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (FD 96-0024; FD 96- 0025; FD 96-0026; FD 97-0008; FD 97-0027; FD 98-0003; FD 98-0006; FD 98-0007; FD 97-0008; FD 98-0009; FD 98-0011; FD 98-0012; FD 98-0013; FD 98-0014; FD 98-0015; FD 98-0016; and FD 98-0017; and other business not requiring action. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt; 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9804788 Friday, April 24, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Room 2-225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Continuing Education Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and elicit comments and the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: The Missouri Hearing society as a continuing education sponsor and non-manufacturer hours; the five-hour continuing education designation for manufacturers and other business not requiring action. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt; 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9804789 Friday, April 24, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Room 2-225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and elicit comments and the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: amendment to 22 TAC sec.141.16, deletion of paragraph (g) concerning audiometric testing not conducted in a stationary acoustical enclosure; proposed new rule (22 TAC sec.141.23) concerning stationary acoustical enclosure for the purpose of fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments, and audiometric testing not conducted in a stationary acoustical enclosure; and other business not requiring action. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt; 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9804790 Friday, April 24, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Room 2-225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Examination Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and elicit comments and the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: examination statistics by subject area; and other business not requiring action. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt; 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9804791 Friday, April 24, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Room 2-225, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin AGENDA: The committee chairperson will take roll and introduce guests and the committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 25, 1997 meeting; subcommittee reports (Applications (Terry Brewster; Todd Miller; and Patricia Phillips); Continuing Education (the Missouri Hearing Society); Complaints (FD 96-0024; FD 96-0025; FD 96-0026; FD 97-0008; FD 97-0027; FD 98- 0003; FD 98-0006; FD 98-0007; FD 97-0008; FD 98-0009; FD 98-0011; FD 98-0012; FD 98-0013; FD 98-0014; FD 98-0015; FD 98-0016; and FD 98-0017;) Rules (amendment to 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.141.16, deletion of paragraph (g) concerning audiometric testing not conducted in a stationary acoustical enclosure; and proposed new rule (22 TAC sec.141.23) concerning stationary acoustical enclosure for the purpose of fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments, and audiometric testing not conducted in a stationary acoustical enclosure); Examination; and Ethics); plan for review of rules (22 TAC, Chapter 141, as provided by sec.167 of the General Appropriations Act; president's report; executive director's report; election of a president and vice-president; and other business not requiring action. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt; 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6784. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9804792 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 1:30 p.m., rescheduled from 12:00 p.m. University of Texas at San Antonio, JTL Building 40410, 6900 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio San Antonio Universities Committee REVISED AGENDA: Review the proposal for a new doctoral program in Educational Leadership. **Beginning time of meeting is being changed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: April 2, 1998, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9804628 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Methodist Health Services, Suite 802-Conference Room, 8 Greenway Plaza Houston Access and Equity Committee AGENDA: Discussion of the following items: Role and function of the Office of Access and Equity Future Activities of the Access and Equity Committee: Initiatives to develop post-Hopwood policies for access and equity in higher education; and Steps to carry out House Bill 2146, 75th Legislature Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: April 2, 1998, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9804611 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Community and Technical Colleges Committee REVISED AGENDA: Agenda Item V-G. Consideration of approval of Alvarado and Venus Independent School Districts to hold a branch campus tax election in order to join the branch campus maintenance tax jurisdiction for Hill College's Johnson County Campus. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: April 2, 1998, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9804627 Texas House of Representatives Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Dallas County Commissioner's Court, Dallas County Building, 411 Elm Street Dallas House Committee on Business and Industry Subcommittee on Workers' Comp. Insurance Carrier Practice AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Invited and Public testimony to be taken from injured workers, third and fourth party reviewers and claims adjusters in the Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance System. IV. Discuss future meetings. V. Adjourn Contact: Brandon Aghamalian, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 463-0766. Filed: April 3, 1998, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9804694 Texas Department of Human Services Region Two Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 11:00 a.m., CST/10:00 a.m. MST 3106 Kermit Highway Odessa Advisory Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities AGENDA: 1. Welcome/Introductions. 2. Subcommittee Business: Bylaws revision. 3. TDHS Programs Updates. 4. ADAC Agenda Review/Discussion. 5. TDHS Regional Updates. 6. OSPD Updates. 7. Public comment/Consumer Input. 8. Adjournment. Contact: Beverly Young, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3233. Filed: April 8, 1998, 11:13 a.m. TRD-9804922 Department of Information Resources Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. William P. Clements, Jr. Building, Fifth Floor, Community Room Two, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Due to the reasonably unforeseeable situation of the unavailability of a board member to participate in person, the unavailable board member (Dan Burck) will participate via teleconference call. Formal deliberations on items requiring board action will not occur until two hours after submission of this notice to the office of the Secretary of State (approximately 11:15 a.m.), in accordance with sec.551.045, Texas Government Code. There are no other changes to the previously posted agenda. For ADA assistance, call at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2153. Filed: April 2, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9804612 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, April 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 102 Austin Utilization Review Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Continue discussion of draft rules 3. Committee may also vote on recommending to the Commissioner part or all of the draft rules 4. Adjourn Contact: Leah Rummel, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 103-6A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-4266. Filed: April 7, 1998, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9804819 Monday, April 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0290.C- To consider the application of BRADLEY HAGOOD, Houston, Texas, for Temporary Local Recording Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance; and to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against BRADLEY HAGOOD, Lubbock, Texas, who holds an Agricultural License and a Solicitor'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: April 8, 1998, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9804886 Monday, April 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-1112.C- To consider the application of KENNETH W. KRENEK, Caldwell, Texas, for an Insurance Adjuster'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: April 8, 1998, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9804885 Monday, April 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-567.E- Hearings in the Matter of the Appeal of D.P. ROQUEMORE, from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9804887 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-2050.C- To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against SYLVESTER L. OGUNDANA, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, a Local Recording Agent's License and a Health Maintenance Organization 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: April 8, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9804888 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Advisory Committee for the Interim Study For Agents and Agent's Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Presentation of in-depth reports from the Life and Health and Property and Casualty Working Groups concerning the Working Groups' discussions and potential recommendations on the streamlining and consolidation of license types. Discussion of licensing requirements in general including who should be licensed and what licensing requirements should be imposed. Discussion of Regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Discussion of the National Association of Insurance Commissioner's Agents and Brokers Licensing Model Act. Discussion of Non-Resident licensing issues including retaliatory practices among states, licensing reciprocity and the National Association of Insurance Commissioner's Uniform Treatment proposal. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9804889 Boards for Lease of State-owned lands Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of bids received for the April 7, 1998, oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Report form staff regarding the conclusion of the review and reconsideration of Board for Lease administrative rules, 31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 201, and request for authorization to publish in the Texas Register (1) the conclusion from the review and reconsideration that the need for adoption Chapter 201 continues to exist and (2) a proposed repeal of the current Chapter 201 and a concurrent proposed adoption of a new Chapter 201. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: April 3, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9804653 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 4200 Smith School Road, Commissioner Hearing Room, First Floor Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department REVISED AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of bids received for the April 7, 1998, oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Report form staff regarding the conclusion of the review and reconsideration of Board for Lease administrative rules, 31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 201, and request for authorization to publish in the Texas Register (1) the conclusion from the review and reconsideration that the need for adoption Chapter 201 continues to exist and (2) a proposed repeal of the current Chapter 201 and a concurrent proposed adoption of a new Chapter 201; easement applications, assignments, and renewals, Mustang Island State Park, Nueces Co.; Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area, Hemphill Co.; Lake Houston State Park, Harris Co.; Texas State Railroad State Historical Park, Cherokee Co. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: April 7, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9804807 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: On April 17, 1998, Public Hearing to receive comments regarding Chapter 661. The Board will be called to order, Introductions, the Board will consider and act upon the following matters; comments from the public, The Board will consider fully all written and oral submissions concerning chapter 661 and possibly readopt or propose changes to Chapter 661, Stan Coalter-Annexation Maps, Charles McKinley -- Expired RPLS Certificate, Approval of February 6 and 7, 1998 Minutes; Director's report, Performance measures, Charging for Approval of Continuing Education Courses, Review of New ADA Form, Enforcement and Complaint Resolution Policies, Statute of Repose- Impact on Complaints received and review of complaints with surveys, ten years old or older, complaint Policies, Active Complaints and Show Cause Actions (Exhibit A), Committee Reports: RPLS Examination Committee, LSLS Examination Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Highway Issues Committee, Oil Well Issues Committee, Legislative Needs, Rules, Review and Possible Adoption of Proposed rules 661.95 and 661.41(f), Rule Review-Review of Chapter 663, Need for rule regarding surveys from record data, Correspondence, Active/Inactive Status Changes, TSPS-October 17 Meeting Date, Mark Whitely -- Standards, John Garza- Application Review, Albert Fernandez- Refund of Penalty Fee, Roy Lehmann's letter- Annexation Maps, Other Business; Policy Issues; Removing Control Monuments, October Board Meeting and Possible Continuing Education Presentation, Volunteer Investigator Seminar, Future Agenda Items, comments from the public. The Board may go into Executive Session on any of the foregoing agenda items if authorized by Chapter 155 of the Government Code, Adjournment. To request ADA accommodation, contact Sandy Smith at (512) 452-9427 at least 4 days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752 (512) 452-9427. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9804793 Board of Law Examiners Friday, April 17, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Panel Hearings AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, in the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary licensees: Valerie Todorovich; Gregory Enwere; Michael Murphy; Angela Ernest; Stephen Russell; Joseph Talley; and Nancy Hart (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13496, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: April 7, 1998, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9804859 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Monday, April 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board REVISED AGENDA: 8. New Business a. Proposal to add definitions to Rule sec.75.10 b. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.20, Licensing Requirements- Applications c. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.21, Licensing Requirements- Examinations d. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.23- Temporary Licenses e. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.26- Certificates of Registration f. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.60- Responsibilities of the Department -- Exams g. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.70 - Responsibilities of the License Holder h. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.80 - Fees i. Request for clarification and recommendations for possible changes to Rule sec.75.100(c)(1)-Fuel Gas Piping j. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.100(c)(2) -- Drain Piping k. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.100 -- Duct Cleaning Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy Martin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7356. Filed: April 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9804641 Monday, April 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Advisory Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Revision to agenda item #8, New Business. New agenda item 8 (a). 8. New Business a. Mandatory Technician Certification b. Proposal to add definitions to Rule sec.75.10 c. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.20, Licensing Requirements- Applications d. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.21, Licensing Requirements- Examinations e. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.23- Temporary Licenses f. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.26- Certificates of Registration g. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.60- Responsibilities of the Department -- Exams h. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.70 - Responsibilities of the License Holder i. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.80 - Fees j. Request for clarification and recommendations for possible changes to Rule sec.75.100(c)(1)-Fuel Gas Piping k. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.100(c)(2) -- Drain Piping l. Proposed changes to Rule sec.75.100 -- Duct Cleaning Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy Martin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7356. Filed: April 7, 1998, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9804857 Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. E..O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, First Floor Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Ronny Alford, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation of TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 8861 sec.3B, pursuant to TEX. REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8861 and 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 3, 1998, 12:53 p.m. TRD-9804656 Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, First Floor Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Gilbert Lawson III, for failing to provide proper installation, service and mechanical integrity in violation of TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 8861 sec.5A, pursuant to TEX. REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 9100, the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 3, 1998, 12:53 p.m. TRD-9804657 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. E..O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, First Floor Room 108 Austin Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Steve Ferris, called bids at an auction sale without obtaining the required license in violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 8700 sec.3(a), pursuant to TEX. REV.CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8700 and 9100, The Texas Government Code ch. 2001, and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 3, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9804689 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Anthony W. Briscoe, 1) For failure to display his license number in an advertisement in violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 8700, 2) Failure to furnish required information to the Department, 3) Failure to provide required announcements/notices at an auction in violation of 16 TAC 67.70(c)(1), 4) Failure to provide proper notification to Department's address and telephone number in violation of 16 TAC 67.100(e), in violation of 16 TAC 67.70(b), the TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts 8700, 5C and 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001; and 16 TAC ch. 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 3, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9804688 Texas Lottery Commission April 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 611 East 6th Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; report on sales and advertising; report on legislation; report on legislative interim committee hearings; report on lottery operations and services procurement; report on lottery operator audit; report on lottery operator contract; report on state audit report on the Texas Lottery Commission; report on Bingo advisory Committee nominations; report on scope of automated bingo services; report on strategic plan; consideration of agency policy regarding use of law enforcement tools; consideration of amendments to 16 TAC sec.401.369; report on new Lottery games; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session; consideration of orders in contested cases; consideration of a motion for rehearing; Executive Director report; Acting Charitable Bingo Operations Director report; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 344-5113. Filed: April 1, 1998, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9804590 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Disciplinary Panel EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Call to order Roll Call Consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension of the license of Carlos H. Fernandez, M.D. License D-9438. Adjourn Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 3, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9804695 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, April 9, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 1, 1998, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9804605 Thursday, April 15, 1998, 1:15 p.m. 7800 North IH35, Four Points Hotel Austin AGENDA: Discussion of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Business Process and Organization Review--Draft Report of Preliminary Recommendations prepared by TechLaw, Inc. and related matters. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 7, 1998, 8:44 a.m. TRD-9804816 Thursday-Friday, April 23-24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 2210 Austin Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council AGENDA: The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Reosurce Recovery Advisory Council will hold its next meeting at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) on April 23 and 24, 1998, Building F, Room 2210, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. The meeting on April 23 will begin at 10:00 a.m. with introductions, approval of March 12 and 13, 1998 meeting highlights, staff announcements, discussion on landfill expansions, landuse issues and public comments. The meeting on April 24 will begin at 9:00 a.m. with discussion on the role of the Council of Governments' Solid Waste Plans and miscellaneous issues, if time permits. The meetings will adjourn no later than 5:00 p.m. each day. Contact: Gary W. Trim, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6717. Filed: April 8, 1998, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9804923 Monday, April 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0612; TNRCC Docket No. 96-1959-PWS-E; GEORGIA BACA, d/b/a HOUSE OF CORNELIUS; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed August 7, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Georgia Baca, d/b/a House of Cornelius for Texas Health and Safety Code violations in El Paso, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: April 2, 1998, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9804618 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0612; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0364-IHW-E; MCKINNEY SMELTING, INC. The purpose of the hearing will be consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed May 15, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of McKinney Smelting, Inc. for violations in Collin County, Texas of 30 TAC Chapter 355, Solid Waste Disposal Act, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 361 and the Texas Water Code Chapter 26. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: April 2 1998, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9804617 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 2407 Market Street Baytown AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with RICHARD L. WAGNER d/b/a WAGNER SERVICES AND CEDAR BAYOU PARK WATER SUPPLY, INC. for a change in water and sewer rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective January 23, 1998. The proposed change in water and sewer rates affect the following subdivisions of systems in Montgomery County known as Clearwater Cove, Clearwater Point Subdivision, Hard Times Boating Club and Shiloh Marina. The proposed change in water rates affect the following subdivisions in Harris County known as Cedar Bayou Park, Fair Acres, Glenwood and Rollin Heights Subdivisions. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0664. Contact: Angie Sell, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 2, 1998, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9804615 Thursday, April 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0608; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0819-MWD-E; HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1-A; The purpose of the hearing will be consider the Executive Director's Preliminary report and petition mailed September 17, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-A for Texas Water Code violations in Harris County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, MC-103, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6363. Filed: April 2, 1998, 11:12 a.m. TRD-9804619 Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. San Augustine County Courthouse, District Court Room, Second Floor, 100 West Columbia San Augustine AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by SAM RAYBURN WATER, INC. d/b/a TOWNSEND WATER COMPANY for a change in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, effective January 1, 1998 for its service area located in Angelina County, Texas. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0578. Contact: Angie Sell, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025; (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 7, 1998, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9804813 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Nueces County Center Auditorium, 710 East Main Street Robstown AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by TEXAS ECOLOGISTS, INC. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for major amendment to Compliance Plan No. CP-50052-001. The application was submitted on October 30, 1996. The compliance plan authorized remediation of contaminated ground water, including groundwater monitoring to measure the effectiveness of the Corrective Action Program. The major amendment to the compliance plan will authorize a change in the corrective action program which was originally proposed in the renewal application received on October 13, 1993. This major amendment will include: (1) installation of a slurry wall to contain hazardous constituents in ground water within the proposed waste management area; and (2) to monitor the concentration of hazardous constituents in ground water and remediate ground-water quality to specified standards. Texas Ecologists, Inc. is a commercial industrial and hazardous waste facility. Wastes are generated on-site and received from off- site sources. The facility is located on a 240-acre tract of land on Petronila Road, approximately 0.5 mile southeast of the intersection of Farm road 2826 and Petronila Road and approximately 3.5 miles south of Robstown, Nueces County, Texas. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0534. Contact: Angie Sell, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025; (512) 475-3445. Filed: April 7, 1998, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9804812 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 98-0403-WR: Notice of Hearing on the Redefinition of the Boundaries of the South Texas Water division to Include the Lavaca River Basin, pursuant to Texas Water Code sec.11.325 and sec.11.326 and Rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the removal of the Lavaca River Basin from the Colorado-Lavaca Water Division and adding said Lavaca River Basin to the watermaster operations in the South Texas Water Division, beginning Fiscal Year 1999, which fiscal year commences on September 1, 1998. The South Texas Water Division presently consists of the entire Nueces, San Antonio, and Guadalupe River Basins, as well as the Lavaca- Guadalupe Coastal Basin, the San Antonio-Nueces Coastal Basins, and the Nueces- Rio Grande Coastal Basin, except that part of the Nueces-Rio Grande Coastal Basins, and the Nueces-Rio Grande Coastal Basin, except that part of the Nueces- Rio Grande Coastal Basin located in Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, and Starr Counties. The Lavaca River Basin consists of the Lavaca River and all its tributaries and the Navidad River and all its tributaries from their head waters downstream to Lavaca Bay, and includes all or part of Fayette, Colorado, Gonzales, Lavaca, DeWitt, Victoria, Jackson, and Wharton Counties. Contact: Toby Cisneroz, 140 Heimer Road, Suite 440, San Antonio, Texas 78232- 5028, (210) 494-3556 or (800) 733-2733 if long distance. Filed: April 8, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9804865 Texas Optometry Board Thursday-Friday, April 16-17, 1998, 1:30 p.m., and 9:00 a.m. respectively 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-400A Austin AGENDA: At 1:30 p.m. on April 16, informal conferences will be held with licensees by the Investigation-Enforcement Committee. At 2:00, the Rules Committee will meet, following by the Continuing Education Committee at 3:00, the Investigation- Enforcement Sub-Committees meeting with the Executive Director at 3:00, the Administrative/Licensing Committee at 3:30, and the Managed Care Committee at 3:45. On the following morning, April 17, 1998, committees will conclude, followed by a Board meeting to consider reports of Secretary-Treasurer, legal counsel, executive director, committee chairpersons; public comment time certain of 10:30 a.m.; new business to consider matters involving Health Professions Council, IAB in Florida, in June, discussion regarding rehabilitation optometry, strategic plan, meeting dates for 1999 and request of TAO for consideration of rules on sec.sec.5.11, 5.12, and 5.15; consider for adoption amendments to 277.1 regarding complaint procedures, 279.1 regarding contact lens prescription, 279.5 regarding basic competence examinations and act permitted by assistants, 279.7 regarding contact lens exam and follow-up, 280.4 regarding abolishing of technical advisory committee, and new 279.16 regarding use of contact lens in fitting process and charges therefor; consider for approval the proposal of rule amendments to 271.1-4 and 271.6 regarding definitions, examination applications, jurisprudence examination, re-examinations, national board examinations, 273.1, 273.4-8 regarding surrender of license, fees, limited license, provisional license, inactive license, and renewal of license, 277.2 regarding disciplinary proceedings, 279.5 regarding basic competence examination and acts permitted by assistants, 279.14-179.15 regarding definitions of patient's record and prescription and practice with contagious disease, and 280.1-280.2 regarding application for therapeutic certification and required education; Executive Session to be held in compliance with 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss with Board Attorney contemplated and pending litigation and matters referred to Attorney General; consideration and possible vote on matters discussed in Executive Session. Contact: Lois Ewald, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 8500. Filed: April 7, 1998, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9804826 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: April 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. -- Call to order and roll call Consideration of Minutes of 1/29/98 Enforcement Committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded. Review of Citation List and possible action. Review of Applicants with Past Criminal Convictions and possible action. Consideration of and possible action on cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants that have no licensed plumbing inspectors. Complaint Cases for Review: The following cases will be reviewed and possibly acted upon by the Committee as time allows. Time may not allow for all cases listed to be reviewed: Cases# 9800233, 9800263, 9800091, 9300121. Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, TSBPE, 929 East 451st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145, extension 233. Filed: April 3, 1998, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9804701 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 9120 Burnet Road Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: From 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association will participate in a New Board Member Training Program. No Board action will be taken during this training session. The agenda for the Board Meeting to begin at 1:00 p.m. is as follow: Call to order, Antitrust Statement, public participation, approve minutes of the December 11, 1997 Board Meeting, Finance and Audit Committee Report- A Financial Audit Report by West-Davis (Action Item), B. Neuberger-Berman Presentation, C. 1997 FundStrategy Report, D. 1997 TPCIGA Retirement Plan Performance Report, Executive Session -- A. Attorney's Report, B. Personnel Issue, and discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9120 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 345-9335. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9804891 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Thursday-Friday, April 30, May 1, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin AGENDA: The Board will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the last meeting; the licensed specialist in school psychology; legal matters; planning for future meetings; a report from the Board liaison to the Psychological Associate Advisory Committee; and reports from m the chair of the Board, the Executive Director, the General counsel and the following committees: Applications, Budget, Complaint and Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Oral Examination, Personnel, Public Information, Rules, and Written Examinations. The Board will consider dismissals of allegations for ratification, agreed orders, proposed and adopted rules and a rule review of various chapters of the Board's rules. The Board will hold an executive session to seek legal advice. Presentations to the Board will be made by the Department of Information Resources and the Attorney General's office, and the Board will consider a Proposal for Decision from the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2.450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: April 3, 1998, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9804693 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of the March 18, 1998 Board meeting. 3. Consider and adopt resolutions authorizing the issuance of general obligation and general obligation park development refunding bonds, the execution of documents in connection therewith, resolving related matters, and approve preliminary official statements for the issues. 4. Consider and approve an amendment to the Dealer Agreement for the General Obligation Commercial Paper Program designating Merrill Lynch and Estrada Hinojosa as Co-Dealers. 5. Consider and approve amendments to the Texas Public Finance authority Personnel Policy Manual. 6. Other Business: Report on SCSC defeasance TPFA Strategic Plan Status report on current and upcoming financing TPFA Rule Review Project 7. Adjourn For ADA assistance, call Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544, as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701. Filed: April 7, 1998, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9804817 Texas Department of Public Safety Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 10:30 a.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Budget Matters Internal Audit Report Public Comment Continuation of Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Esteban Ortiz Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business Executive Session to meet with attorneys to seek legal advice regarding pending and contemplated litigation, employment law, and personnel matters pursuant to Gov. Code, sec.551.071; executive session to receive information from employees concerning the information that is received pursuant to Gov. Code, sec.551.075. Open Session for discussion and possible action regarding legal advice on pending or contemplated litigation, employment law and personnel matters. For ADA Assistance: contact Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929 two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, extension 3700. Filed: April 8, 1998, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9804920 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: April 3, 1998, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9804696 Texas Real Estate Commission Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 235, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee Subcommittee on Standard Report Form AGENDA: The Subcommittee will review comments and drafts of standard inspection report forms and possibly make recommendations to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: April 6, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9804806 Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 235A, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee Subcommittee on Enforcement AGENDA: The Subcommittee will review enforcement procedures, policies and practices and possibly make recommendations to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: April 6, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9804805 Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 234, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee Subcommittee on Inspection Standards AGENDA: The Subcommittee will review 22 TAC sec.535.222, relating to standards of practice and possibly make recommendations to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: April 6, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9804804 Friday, April 17-18, 1998, 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively Room 235, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Election of officers 3. Approval of minutes of prior meetings 4. Public comments 5. Reports from TREC staff 6. Review and response to correspondence or questions 7. Discussion and possible recommendations on standards of practice, 22 TAC sec.535.222; 8. Discussion and possible recommendations on standard report form and proposed amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.223 9. Discussion and possible action on enforcement and inspector discipline items 10. Discussion and possible action on rules relating to education, training and continuing education for inspectors 11. Scheduling of future meetings Saturday, April 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1. Call to order 2. Discussion and possible action on any agenda item not completed the preceding day For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: April 6, 1998, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9804803 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Roll Call / Agenda Review / Announcements / TRC Client Satisfaction Survey Review / TRAC Input: TRC's VR State and Strategic Plans / Break / Council Discussion- Issues for TRC's Sunset Review / Lunch. Public Comment / Council Issues Discussion, cont. TRAC Workgroups / Break / Resume Issues Discussion / Recess. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: April 7, 1998, 12:11 p.m. TRD-9804829 Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Approval of January 1998 Meeting Minutes / Chairperson's Report / TRAC Staff Report / Break / Council Discussion: Sunset Recommendations / Lunch. Recommendations / Action Items Agenda Items for Next meeting Adjourn. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: April 7, 1998, 12:11 p.m. TRD-9804828 State Securities Board Monday, May 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held in SOAH Docket No. 312-97-2277 for the purpose of determining whether the dealer registration of Pohl, Brown, and Associates, Inc. should be revoked. (Continued from February 18, 1998). Contact: Davis Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: April 2, 1998, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9804624 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Thursday, April 16, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Robert E. Lee Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: complaints (98-SA-0001, 98-SA-0004, 98-SA-0006, 98-SA-0007, 98-SA-0008, 98-SA-0009, 98-SA-0010, and 98- SA-0011) request from respondent of complaint 98-SA-0003; application from K.H. and disciplinary action for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512j, and board rules (TAC, Chapter 741) by P.K.; misrepresenting credentials if degree is not from an accredited university and in a non-related profession; schedule of sanctions to include possible new rule drafting; and other business requiring no committee action. Information from this meeting will be presented to the full board at the April 16, 1998 meeting and/or the April 17, 1998 meeting. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: April 6, 1998, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9804752 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Robert E. Lee Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: policies on caseload limits and clinician proficiency; fiber optic endoscopy; address by Sherri Gardner on endoscopic swallowing assessments; Texas Education Agency's clarification of school health and related services (SHARS); reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA); and other business requiring no committee action. Information from this meeting will presented to the full board at the April 16, 1998, meeting and/or the April 17, 1998 meeting. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: April 6, 1998, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9804753 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 12:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio Audiology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules (22 TAC Chapter 741) or board policy, if required, concerning (sale of hearing instruments by mail; protection of the use of the term audiology or audiologist by businesses where no audiologist is employed; support groups for the hearing impaired; earned entitlement (Au.D.); and policy on 30-day refund for return of hearing instruments); ambient noise level testing outside enclosures; hearing-impaired screening of newborn infants; and other business requiring no committee action. Information from this meeting will be presented to the full board at the April 16, 1998 meeting and/or the April 17, 1998 meeting. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: April 6, 1998, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9804754 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: review of comments received concerning proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 741) as published in the December 19, 1997 issue of the type-name="italic">Texas Register (22 TexReg 12379) and drafting of final rules, including responses to the comments on the proposed rules; proposed amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 741 concerning (scope of practice of assistants; supervisors of assistants; code of ethics; renewal procedures; continuing professional education; schedule of sanctions; and course work requirements for speech-language pathology and audiology licenses); review of agency rules in sec.167, Article IX, House Bill 1; and other business not requiring board action. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: April 6, 1998, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9804755 Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Robert E. Lee Room, The Camberley Gunter Hotel, 205 East Houston Street San Antonio AGENDA: The board will welcome new board members and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the meetings held by (Complaints Committee on December 4, 1997; Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee on December 4, 1997; Audiology Scope of Practice Committee on December 4, 1997; Board on December 4, 1997 and December 5, 1997; licensing issues forum on April 3, 1998; and the question and answer forum on April 4, 1998); committee reports with possible rule changes to 22 TAC, Chapter 741 from meetings held April 16, 1998 (Complaints Committee (98-SA-0001, 98-SA-0004, 98-SA-0006, 98-SA-0007, 98- SA-0008, 98-SA-0009, 98-SA-0010, and 98-SA-0011) request from respondent of complaint 98-SA-0003; application from K.H. and disciplinary action for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512j, and board rules (TAC, Chapter 741) by P.K.; misrepresenting credentials if degree is not from an accredited university and in a non-related profession; schedule of sanctions to include possible new rule drafting); Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice (sale of hearing instruments by mail; protection of the use of the term audiology or audiologist by businesses where no audiologist is employed; support groups for the hearing impaired; earned entitlement (Au.D.); and policy on 30-day refund for return of hearing instruments); ambient noise level testing outside enclosures; hearing-impaired screening of newborn infants)); concerns addressed at licensing issues forum (April 3, 1998) and question/answer forum (April 4, 1998); address by Sherri Gardner on endoscopic swallowing assessments; budget ratifications (maintain membership to National Council of State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; travel expenditures for Dr. Gene Powers to attend National Council of State Board of Examiners in Speech-Langauge Pathology and Audiology Board of Directors meeting; and allocated expenditures fiscal year 1998); public relations (nominate president- elect and board of directors to national council nomination); policies on caseload limits and clinician proficiency; reprimand of P.K. and application from K.H.; surrender of license by R.H.; Medicaid fraud; committee assignments; division director's report; chairperson's report; executive secretary's report; other business not requiring action; public comments; and setting the board's next meeting date. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: April 6, 1998, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9804756 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, April 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Finance Committee AGENDA: I. 1998-1999 Budget II. Summer Budget III. Financial Resolution IV. Endowment Securities Resolution V. Lab Fees VI. Course Fees VII. Classified Pay Plan VIII. Forest Resource Institute Computer Purchase Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: April 1, 1998, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9804607 The Texas State University System Monday, April 6, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Speaker Phone-Conference Room, The Texas State University System, 200 East 10th Street, Suite 600 Austin Board of Regents EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Review of matters of the Board, the System Administrative Office and the Universities in the System including the appointment of a Chief Executive Operations Officer- Interim President at Lamar University-Beaumont. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To respond to the resignation of an agency head. Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 200 East 10th Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: April 3, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9804687 Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Monday, April 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Administration Building, Akron and Broadway Avenues Lubbock Board of Regents AGENDA: Review Call to order; Convene into Open Session of the Board; Invocation; Introductions; Executive Session: The Board will convene into Executive Session to consider matters permissible under State Law including (i) consultation with its attorneys pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; (ii) consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to sec.551.072, Texas Government Code; (iii) consideration of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations pursuant to sec.551.073, Texas Government Code; (iv) deliberations on personnel matters pursuant to sec.551.074, (evaluation of performance, duties, and salary adjustments of University employees) Texas Government Code; and (v) conferring with its employees pursuant to sec.551.075, Texas Government Code; (vi) deliberation regarding security devices pursuant to sec.551.076, Texas Government Code. At approximately 2:20 p.m. or immediately following Executive Session: Convene into Open Session to recess into Meetings of the Standing Committees (Academic, Clinical, and Student Affairs; Finance and Administration; and Facilities) to develop reports to the Board. At approximately 4:00 p.m. or immediately following conclusion of the committee meetings, Convene as committee of the Whole and Meeting of the Board of Regents to consider and act on: Approval of revisions to Board of Regents' Policy 04.02, Debt Management Policy; Approval of revision to Board of Regents' Policy 05.06, Investment Policy Statement for Endowment Funds and Certain Long-Term Institutional Funds; Ratification of the Board of Regents Finance Committees selection of a commercial paper dealer, a liquidity facility provider and an issuing/paying agent for the Revenue Finance system commercial paper program; ratification of the Finance Committee's approval of (i) a commercial paper dealer agreement, (ii) a liquidity provide agreement, and (iii) an issuing/paying agent agreement; Authorization by the Board of Regents to executive a renewable short term least with the U.S. Air Force Base Conversion Agency, and to execute a public benefit transfer of surplus federal real and personal property for educational purposes with the United States Department of Education; authorization for the Office of the Chancellor to proceed with the selection of an architect, to establish a planning budget, and to provide a campus master parking plan; Approval by the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University to implement a new methodology for funding the Office of Facilities Planning and construction ("OF&C"); Approval by the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University of amendments to the Four-Year Capital Projects Plan; Amendment to Board of Regents Policy 03.01, building Program; Report of Academic, Clinical and Student Affairs Committee; Report of Finance and Administration committee; Report of Facilities Committee; Quarterly Report from the Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management; Report of activities of the Investment Advisory Committee; Report on top tier research university status; Report on Health Sciences C enter Research; Quarterly update on progress of Campus Care Givers with regard to a plan for campus beautification; Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in Executive Session; Ratification of future meeting dates; Discussion of holding additional meetings outside Lubbock; The Chancellor's Quarterly Report; Adjournment. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013, (806) 742-0012. Filed: April 8, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9804866 Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby Building, Conference Room 1264, 12th Floor Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call Meeting to Order II. Recognition of Dr. Syd Reagan's Contribution to the Association III. Approval of Minutes from January 13, 1998 Board of Directors Meeting IV. Financial Report -- Marvin Coffman V. Ratify Engagement of West, Davis and Associates Regarding Annual Audit of Association VI. Report on the Annual Audit of the Association -- West, Davis VII. Special Deputy Receiver Report -- Title USA, Ed Engleking VIII. Title Examiner's Report -- Ethel Benedict IX. Conservator's Report -- Neal Rockhold X. Counsel's Report -- Burnie Burner XI. Annual Review of Investment Policy Guidelines XII. Discussion and Possible Action on Payment Method of Title Examiners Travel Vouchers and Purchase of Equipment XIII. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding 1998 Budget XIV. Solvency Issues Raised by New Home Equity and Refinance Law XV. Set Date and Time for Next Meeting (July 14, 1998) XVI. Adjourn Contact: Burnie Burner, 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 474-1587. Filed: April 2, 1998, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9804638 Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 6922 Old Katy Road, Houston Transtar Building Houston Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division AGENDA: Approval of Minutes. Reports and Discussions: Grand Parkway Association; Greater Houston Partnership; consultant report on possible toll project of SH 45, Loop 1, and US 183A in Austin; director's report on current projects. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Rulemaking 43 TAC Ch. 52. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: April 2, 1998, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9804629 Monday, April 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 101 Austin Household Good Carrier Advisory Committee AGENDA: Convene. Review and approval of minutes from April 3, 1998 meeting. Discussion and recommendations for modernizing and streamlining department rules adopted under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D. as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997. Discussion and recommendations regarding a study of the feasibility and necessity of requiring vehicle liability insurance for house hold goods carriers required to register under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997, Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: April 8, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9804896 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside, Room 101 Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board meeting on March 5, 1998. Argument on Proposal for Decision Upon Remand by Board. Argument on Proposal for Decision. Argument on Proposal for Decision on Complainants' Standing. Consideration of Default Proposal for Decision. Agreed Orders. Orders of Dismissal-Licensing. Other: a. Review of Litigation Status Report; b. Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report including decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members; c. Enforcement Status Report; d. Division Operations Status Report. Adjournment. Contact: Brett Bray, 150 East Riverside, Second Floor, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4800. Filed: April 7, 1998, 11:13 a.m. TRD-9804822 University of Houston Monday, April 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, S&RII, Room 501, University of Houston Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: Approval of March 26, 1998 minutes New Protocol Renewal Protocol Other Business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204-5510, (713) 743-9191. Filed: April 8, 1998, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9804715 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meting of March 11, 1998. 2. Briefing and discussion on the development of the new DFUND II program. 3. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to proceed with securing input from stakeholders and with proposed revisions, as appropriate to 31 TAC, Chapter 363, Subchapter E, as it relates to determining the amount of grants and loans under the Economically Distressed Areas Program. 4. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to proceed with a strategy for the application of federal funds to the Colina Wastewater Treatment Assistance Program. 5. Briefing and discussion of an additional $944,466 grant/loan to the Hudspeth County Water Control and Improvement District No. One (Hudspeth County) increasing the commitment from $1,238,399 to $2,171,754 to finance construction of a sewage collection system and a wastewater treatment plant (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 6. Briefing and discussion on colonia issues. 7. Briefing and discussion on the status of unsolicited proposals received from September 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 for financial products and transactions. 8. May consider items on the agenda of the April 16, 1998 Board of TWRFA meetings. *Additional non-committee board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: April 7, 1998, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9804836 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meting of March 11, 1998. 2. Briefing and discussion on the status of the agricultural water conservation assistance to: (a) Upper Pecos Soil and Water Conservation District #213; and (b) Ward county Water Improvement District #3. 3. Briefing and discussion on the agency's operating budget. 4. Report on status of approved contracts 5. Consider recommendations on selection of an Internal Auditor and actions related thereto including interviews. 6. May discuss items on the agenda of the April 16, 1998 Board or TWRFA meetings. *Additional non-committee board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: April 7, 1998, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9804837 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, April 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of March 4, 1998 and Public Meeting of March 5, 1998 3. Executive Session 4. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 5. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendments to Rule : Rule 166.4 6. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Removal of Doctors from the Approved Doctor List 7. General Reports, Discussion and Possible Action on Issues Relating to Commission Activities 8. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates 9. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: April 3, 1998, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9804682 Thursday, April 9, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on the following proposed new and amended rules: Chapter 133 -- General Medical Provisions Rule 133.206 -- Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Process 3. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: April 3, 1998, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9804683 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday. April 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes; vote on minutes dated: January 21, 1998, February 3, 1998, and February 10, 1998; Public comment; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 15; Discussion, consideration and possible action; (1) on acceptance of donations of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) on adoption of Payday Rules (40 TAC, Chapter 821); and (3) on adoption of rule regarding Hearing Procedures for Welfare-to- Work Programs (FS F&T and Choices), Child Care, Proprietary Schools, CIS, and other Programs (HB 564); Discussion, consideration and possible adoption of a resolution concerning the implementation of School-to-Careers in Texas; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for certification; (2) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of Strategic and Operational Plans submitted by Local Workforce Development board; and (3) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or 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 Judgment); 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 their 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 Procedure Act; Actions, if any, resulting form executive session; Consideration, discussion, questions, and possible action on (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 15; and Consideration and action on motions for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal numbers 97-023944-1-0298 and 98-026784-1-0398. 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: (1) 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; (2) on the Food Stamp Employment and Training Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) issue: (3) on modification and/or reallocation of Choices and Transitional Child Care funding; and (4) on the proposal and review of rules regarding Proprietary Schools (Chapter 807). Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: April 6, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9804794 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 1, 1998 Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, April 9, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (254) 697-4016. TRD-9804604. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, April 7, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from A. D. Rychlik, p.O. Drawer 4128, Brain, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9804608. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, April 8, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9804592. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn, Dallas, April 9, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mattye Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD- 9804593. Region "K" Water Planning Group, met at L.C.R.A., 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Austin, April 7, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Peggy Walicek, 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-2579. TRD-9804589. Meetings filed April 2, 1998 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew Street, Bastrop, April 6, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9804631. Archer County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 101 South Center, Archer City, April 8, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, (940) 574-2172. TRD- 9804622. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Work session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, April 6, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9804637. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, Regular session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, April 9, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9804636. Eastland County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 Main Street, Eastland, April 15, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (254) 629-8597. TRD-9804620. Education Service Center, Region 17, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, May 6, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, (806) 792-5468, ext. 852. TRD-9804635. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 West Concho Street, Fisher County Courthouse, Court Room, Roby, April 14, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9804626. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Gillespie County Courthouse, Basement Suite 104C, Fredericksburg, April 8, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (830) 997-9807. TRD-9804614. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Agricultural Appraisal Advisory Board, met at 113 North Main Street, Halletsville, April 8, 1998 at 8:30 a.m.. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, 113 North Main Street, Halletsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9804632. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 113 North Main Street, Halletsville, April 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, 113 North Main Street, Halletsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9804633. Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, April 7, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (254) 729- 3009. TRD-9804610. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Chief Elected Officials Board Meeting, was held at MRGDC Operations Office, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, April 6, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830)876-3533. TRD-9804621. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee, met at The Galaxy Center, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, April 16, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940) 322-5281; fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9804616. Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors, met at 415 West Eighth, Conference Room, Amarillo, April 8, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. LaVelle Mills, P.O. Box 30698, Amarillo, Texas 79120, (806) 376-5521, extension 416. TRD-9804634. Texas Turnpike Authority, Contract Awards Committee, met at Conference Room of Administration Building, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, April 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9804630. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, April 14, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9804623. Meetings filed April 3, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Agricultural Advisory Board, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, April 9, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained form Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD- 9804651. Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar, Building I, Suite 102A, Austin, April 8, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9804640. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, April 8, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD- 9804698. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, April 13, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9804699. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, April 8, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244; fax: (409) 775-3466. TRD- 9804681. Central Texas Economic Development District, Executive Committee, met at Underwood's Cafeteria, 1800 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, April 9, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bruce Gaines, P.O. Box 154118, Waco, Texas 76715, (254) 799-0258. TRD-9804679. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Called Executive Committee meeting, was held at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, April 7, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902-2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9804648. Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, April 15, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (940) 566-0904. TRD- 9804692. East Texas Council of Governments, Youth Committee of the Workforce Development Board, met at 2210 Frankston Highway, Tyler, April 9, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9804658. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee of the Workforce Development Board, met at 611 south Fleishel, Tyler, April 9, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9804690. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, April 7, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (956) 383-5611. TRD-9804712. Education Service Center, Region 10, Board of Directors, met at 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, April 8, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Farmer, 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, Texas 75081, (972) 348-1000. TRD-9804711. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, April 9, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9804655. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District One, Board and Advisors, met at 111 East Main, Brady, April 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9804652. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, April 7, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information my be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9804673. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, April 9, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9804644. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, April 15, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-8012, fax: (830) 249-3975. TRD-9804674. Nueces River Authority, Regional Water Planning Group (Senate Bill 1 Regional Planning Program for Region "N", met at TTVN Classroom, TAMU Research and Extension Center, 10345 Agnes Street, Corpus Christi, April 9, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nueces River Authority, Coastal Bend Division, 6300 Ocean Drive, NRC 3100, Corpus Christi, Teas 78412, (830) 278-6810. TRD- 9804643. Risk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Van Buren Street, Henderson, April 9, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terry W. Decker, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, (903) 657-3578. TRD- 9804700. Sulphur-Cypress SWCD 419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mt. Pleasant, April 9, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained form Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9804708. Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation, Implementation Committee, met at 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.022, Austin, April 9, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donald M. Ward, P.O. Box 684562, Austin, Texas 78768-4562, (512) 477-2255. TRD-9804639. Meetings filed April 6, 1998 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 1.11, 26th and Red River Streets, Austin, April 13, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9804781. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Spring Street, (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, April 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10 Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732- 8222. TRD-9804761. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1021 University, San Angelo, April 9, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Hayden Woodard, P.O. Box 87, Junction, Texas, 76849, (915) 446-2526, (915) 446-3964. TRD-9804741. Creedmoor Maha WSC, Board, met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, April 8, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas 78610, (512) 243-2113, extension 1991, fax: (512) 243-2137 or (512) 243-1048. TRD-9804726. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Planning, Budget, Education Advisory, met at 118 South First Street, Lufkin, April 9, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9804730. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 202, Lufkin, April 14, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9804729. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors monthly meeting, was held at Kempner Water Supply Corporation Offices, Highway 190, Kempner, April 9, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9804770. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, MRG Workforce Development Board and Committee Meetings, were held at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room Holiday Inn, April 9, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Juan Martinez, 2105 East Main Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-1353. TRD-9804740. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, April 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears, Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9804776. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Alliance Bank, 100 West Jefferson, April 9, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450- 0140. TRD-9804780. Regional Water Planning, Region J, Board, met at Del Rio National Bank, Val Verde, April 9, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cameron Cornett, P.O. 771, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 796-7260. TRD-9804742. San Antonio River Authority, Real Estate Policy Guidelines Committee, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, April 15, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9804774. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, April 15, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9804773. San Antonio River Authority, Salary Review and Personnel Committee, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, April 15, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9804775. Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating Board, met at Texas Damsite Office, Route 1, Burkeville, April 14, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9804747. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resource Development Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, April 13, 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-9804777. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, April 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 803-3553. TRD-9804771. Meetings filed April 7, 1998 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, April 9, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9804861. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, April 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 821-0202, fax: (409) 779- 9297. TRD-9804834. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, April 16, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 821- 0202, fax: (409) 779-9297. TRD-9804833. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, April 16, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 821-0202, fax: (409) 779- 9297. TRD-9804835. Canyon Regional Water Authority, met at Guadalupe County Fire School Facility, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, April 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130- 8233, (830) 609-0543. TRD-9804856. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Cypress Springs Water, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mt. Vernon, April 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9804824. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, April 23, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD- 9804823. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 14, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9804809. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, April 14, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9804810. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at One Fluor Drive, Sugar Land, April 16, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 965-0871. TRD-9804820. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, April 14, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238-8823. TRD-9804814. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at Seguin ISD Board Room, 1221 East Kingsbury, Seguin, April 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., GBRA, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822. TRD-9804815. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, April 15, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9804863. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 North Main Street, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, April 16, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9804825. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, April 13, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9804821. Region D Regional Water Planning Group, will meet at 1800 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, April 20, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Williams, P.O. Box 698, Marshall, Texas 75671, (903) 935-4421. TRD-9804858. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, April 14, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alida E. Lopez, 209 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-1106. TRD- 9804838. Meetings filed April 8, 1998 Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, April 13, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained form Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9804880. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Regional Solid Waste Task Force, will meet at Center Country Club, Highway 96, Center, April 23, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Van Bush, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9804905. Education Service Center, Region 2, Board of Directors, met at 209 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, April 16, 1998 at 6:30 p.m., in Board Room 102. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883-9288, extension 2200. TRD-9804940. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, will meet at 440 Highway 79 South, Henderson, April 23, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 3071. TRD-9804895. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, April 8, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD- 9804926. Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 124 East Main Street, Post, April 16, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD- 9804890. High Plains Underground Water Conservation District One, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, April 14, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762- 0181. TRD-9804873. Gregg Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, April 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, (FM 1845), Longview, Texas 75604- 5537, (903) 238-8823. TRD-9804877. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, April 15, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, Gulf Bend Center, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9804939. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, April 16, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9804872. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, April 23, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD- 9804899. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at Sul Ross State University West Dining Room, East Highway 90, Alpine, April 17, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. (CST). Information may be obtained form Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9804892. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, April 15, 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-9804898. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, April 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m . Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9804879.