Open Meetings Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Behavioral Enforcement Committee AGENDA: A. Investigations: 1. File No. 98-01-10L File No. 98-01-11L 2. File No. 98-02-13L 3. File No. 98-03-22L 4. File No. 98-02-05L 5. File No. 98-03-17L 6. File No. 97-07-21L 7. File No. 98-01-09L 8. File No. 98-02-10L 9. File No. 98-02-02L 10. File No. 98-02-14L 11. File No. 98-02-03L 12. File No. 98-01-12L 13. File No. 97-07-11L B. Discussion Item C. Possible Investigation D. Informal Conference 1. File No. 98-01-63L -- 9:00 a.m. 2. File No. 97-06-05L -- 10:30 a.m. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7848. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9804982 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Technical Standards Review Committee AGENDA: A. Informal Conference: 1. File No. 97-07-19L 2. File No. 97-07-17L 3. File No. 97-07-18L 4. File No. 97-08-63L 5. File No. 96-03-17L B. Discussion Item: 1. Ryan & Company P.C. 2. Investigation 97-08-53L C. Investigations: 1. 97-10-29L 2. 97-10-17L 3. 97-11-10L 4. 98-03-25L 5. 98-02-08L 6. 97-05-19L Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7848. Filed: April 10, 1998, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9805087 State Office of Administrative Hearings Thursday, April 23, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Pre-Hearing conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0484- Petition of CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF TEXAS, d/b/a SPRINT, to Recover Lost Revenues and Cost of Implementing Expand Local Calling Service Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.49 (c)(12) PUC Docket No 17809). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 13, 1998, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9805172 Thursday, April 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Sanctions Hering is scheduled to be held at the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-97-1849- Petition of THE NAVY For Declaratoary Ruling on Wholesale Electric Customer Status for Ten Bases in Texas (PUC Docket No. 17180). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9804988 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, April 24, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Austin Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions to guests; approval of minutes; services network status; RAC convenor's meeting report; status of current committees; old business; new business; announcements/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 10, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9805079 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 4615 Alameda Avenue, El Paso Psychiatric Center El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions to guests; approval of minutes; update on statewide RAC meeting; need assessment committee report; dual diagnosis update; old business; new business; terms of RAC members; public comment/announcements; 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 9, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9805048 Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Thursday, April 30, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-407, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; introduction of members; election of a new chairperson; Department of Human Services' (DHS) pilot project; Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Memorandum of Understanding; governor's conference on aging; research updates; Alzheimer's annual report/newsletter; strategic planning for the future; update on appointment terms for members; other business not requiring action; and public comment. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Anne Williamson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7324. Filed: April 13, 1998, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9805146 Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Friday, May 1, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will recognize guests and will discuss and possibly act on: open forum to receive input from interested parties; approval of the minutes of the January 13, 1998 board meeting; the September 23, 1991 apprenticeship agreement with Southern Methodist University; Scope of Practice Committee report; Education Committee report; proposed amendments (25 TAC sec.sec.313.5, 313.15) regarding qualifications for licensure and guidelines for conduct; and new proposed (25 TAC sec.313.20) regarding scope of athletic training practice; announcements and comments; and other business not requiring action. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6615. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9805011 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, April 16-17, 1998, beginning at 4:00 p.m. April 16 The Marriott at the Capitol -- Tannehill Room, Fourth Floor, 701 East 11th Street Austin The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Introductions/ Approve Minutes CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments; and the performance of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff. PUBLIC SESSION: Discuss and authorize General counsel to make, accept or reject offers or take other appropriate action with respect to matters discussed in closed session/ Review, discuss, and take appropriate action on the ABA's Committee on Professional Discipline's offer of assistance/ Review and discuss the outcome of recent disciplinary trails/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on: statistical and status reports of pending cases; the Commission's compliance with governing rules; reports concerning the state of the attorney disciplinary system and recommendations for refinement; budget, operations, and duties of the Commission and the General Counsel's Office; matters concerning district grievance committees; the Special Counsel Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/ Adjourn. Contact: Ann McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: April 8, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9804955 Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. The Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East 11th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order/Roll Call/Invocation/Consent Agenda/Election of 1998-1999 Chair of the Board/Items presented by: President (including Report from Minority Representation Committee/ ad hoc Committee to Select Minority Members and consider approval of Minority Members to serve until 2001); Nominations and Elections Committee (including Consideration of approval for: amendment to Policy manual regarding Nominations and Elections recommendations regarding presidential elections, and including biographical information in Board ballots), Executive Director, President-Elect/Budget Committee (including considering adoption of 1998-1999 SBOT budget), Administrative Oversight Committee [CLOSED SESSION: discuss the evaluation, duties and compensation of the Executive Director and General counsel/Return to OPEN SESSION: consider and take appropriate action regarding matter discussed in closed session], commission for Lawyer Discipline, and General Counsel/Review and take appropriate action on items presented by: Board Committees (Regarding Section Representation, Ad Hoc Benchmark Appeals, Client Security Fund, General Counsel Oversight, Grant Review Committee, Regarding the Out-of-State Lawyer Liaison Long Range Planning Committee, Legal Services Committee), Annual Meeting Resolutions Committee, State Bar Committees, Sections, and Divisions (Lawyers' Assistance Program, Professionalism, Proposed Creation of New Sections -- Insurance Law Section and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identification Section)/Reports from: Supreme Court Liaison, Court of Criminal Appeals Liaison, Immediate Past President, TYLA President, Federal Judicial Liaison, Judicial Section Liaison, and State Bar of Texas Insurance Trust/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: April 8, 1998, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9804956 Texas Commission for the Blind Saturday, April 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3602 West Dallas Houston AGENDA: A Town Meeting is being held by the Texas Commission for the Blind (TCB) on Saturday, April 25, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Community Services Building at The Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston, 3602 West Dallas, Houston, Texas. The purpose of this Town Meeting is to provide people the opportunity to review and provide comment on the Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan, Federal Strategic Plan and current agency services. The recommendations and suggestions will be used in planning and improving our services. The State Plan and Federal Strategic Plan are both available in regular, large print, and braille formats for viewing in the Houston and Southeast Regional offices. A draft copy of the proposed changes are available prior to the Town Meeting by contacting Ed Browning or Jerry Wells at 1-800-252-5204, or the Houston Regional Office at (713) 880-0721, or the Southeast Regional Office at (713) 944-9924. People who are unable to attend are invited to send written comments by May 4, 1998 to Glenda Embree, Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756. Contact: Sharon Wellslager at (713) 880-0721 or Toni Brew at (713) 944-9924. Filed: April 10, 1998, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9805100 Saturday, May 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1314 Lomaland Drive El Paso AGENDA: A Town Meeting is being held by the Texas Commission for the Blind (TCB) on Saturday, May 2, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Texas Commission for the Blind's El Paso Regional Office, 1314 Lomaland Drive, El Paso, Texas. The purpose of this Town Meeting is to provide people the opportunity to review and provide comment on the Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan, Federal Strategic Plan and current agency services. The recommendations and suggestions will be used in planning and improving our services. The State Plan and Federal Strategic Plan are both available in regular, large print, and braille formats. To review a copy for review prior to the Town Meeting, please contact Robert Counts or Jerry Wells at 1-800-252-5204 or the El Paso Regional Office at (915) 590-7388. If additional information is needed, please call (915) 590-7388. People who are unable to attend are invited to send written comments by May 4, 1998 to Glenda Embree, Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756. Contact: David Zarazua, (915) 590-7388. Filed: April 10, 1998, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9805099 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Inn of the Conchos, 2021 North Bryant San Angelo Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: Introductions The role of the Technical Advisory Committee relative to the Foundation Texas eradication program update Coordinated boll weevil research in support of education Discussion of the recommendations of the Steering Committee for the 1998 eradication program in the Southern Rolling Plains, the Western High Plains and the Permian Basin, and the Southern High Plains/Caprock Zones. Adjourn. Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: April 15, 1998, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9805250 Comptroller of Public Accounts Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters, not necessarily in the order noted, will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee at the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas on the 17th day of April, 1998, commencing at 9:30 a.m. I. Program Update II. Presentations from candidates for fund manager III. Discussion and possible selection of fund manager candidate to recommend to Board Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: April 8, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804954 Friday, April 17, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters, not necessarily in the order noted, will be taken up for discussion and/or decision by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board at the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas on the 17th day of April, 1998, commencing at 3:00 p.m. The Board may meet in executive session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. I. Program Update II. Discussion on fixed income investment practices III. Possible selection of fund manager IV. Discuss and possible selection of dedicated brokerage firm Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735. Filed: April 8, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804953 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, April 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Radisson Hotel, Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway Houston Commission Meeting AGENDA: Call to Order; Approval of Commission Minutes from February 9, 1998; Appointment of Vice-Chairman and Designation of Committee Chairs (Hairweaving/Braiding, Examination, and Rules Committee), and Possible Vote; Adoption of Rule 89.1, with changes and Possible Vote; Assistant Attorney General Opinion Regarding Rule 89.23, Transfer of Hours, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Rule 83.3(b), Proper Quarters, with Rule 89.40, Cosmetology Establishment Transfer, Concerning Carpeting, and Possible Vote; Presentation Concerns with Nail Diseases as Understood by Dermatologists (Presentation by Dr. Shelley Sekula); and Possible Vote; Strategic Plan, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Manicure Nail Drills (Presentation given by Vicki Peters, Representative from Association of Electric File Manufacturers in California), and Possible Vote; Executive Session; Reconvene and Possible Vote; Adjourn. Contact: Catherine Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454-4674. Filed: April 10, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9805078 Office of Court Administration Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m., (rescheduled from 8:00 a.m.) Texas Supreme Court Chamber, 201 West 14th Street, First Floor Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting- Judge Mike Woods II. Attendance of Members III. Opening Remarks and Committee Update IV. Committee Discussion of Public Access to Court Records V. Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Member's schedules Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625. Filed: April 14, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9805222 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court, 1001 Preston, 9th Floor Houston Texas Judicial Council Committee on Juvenile Justice Reform/Iimpact on the Courts AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting- Judge Penny L. Pope II. Attendance of Members III. Overview of Background Resources IV. Discuss Issues to be Addressed by Committee V. Invited and Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, (512) 463-1625. Filed: April 15, 1998, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9805264 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Monday, April 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 201 East 14th Street, Sam Houston Building, Austin Programs Committee of Board of Criminal Justice AGENDA: 1. Harris County CSCD Sex Offender Unit 2. Windham School District Library Program 3. Family Support Programs 4. Community Projects and Public Service Projects 5. Strategies for Increasing Contact Hours with Windham 6. Community Resources and Coordination Groups of Texas -- Overview of Plane State Jail Pilot Project 7. Sex Offender Treatment Program Expansion; Civil Commitment Process; Development of Orchiectomy Contract 8. Prison Industries Enhancement Program "Factories with Fences" 9. Corrections Concepts, Inc. -- Community Corrections Institution of Red River County Contact: Amanda Ogden, SATP, (512) 443-9472. Filed: April 10, 1998, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9805074 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Monday, April 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Hearing Room E2.026 Austin AGENDA: Executive Session to Consult with Legal Council Concerning Pending Litigation Pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.071. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need ADA assistance or services, please contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattie Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Tx 78701, (512) 463-3583. Filed: April 13, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9805173 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the March 25, 1998 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum reports. Discussion and approval of Ad Hoc appointments to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee. Discussion and approval of the continuation of Milestones contracts for Fiscal Year 1998. Discussion and approval of Internal Audit Committee recommendations. Recess for Lunch. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request process. FYI. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting are requested to contact Linda Hill (512) 424-6754, at least three days prior to the meeting. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: April 15, 1998, 8:44 a.m. TRD-9805239 Texas Department of Economic Development Thursday, April 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 7300 Jack Newell Boulevard South Fort Worth Texas Manufacturing Institute Board AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. -- Call to Order ACTION ITEMS: 10:05 a.m. -- Adopt Minutes from January 15, 1998 10:10 a.m. -- Consider the Transition Committee Report INFORMATION ITEM 11:10 a.m. -- TMAC Presentation COMMENTS 11:30 a.m. -- Public Comments 11:40 a.m. -- Board Comments 11:50 a.m. -- Adjourn Contact: Lena Chiu, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0234. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9805201 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Red Lion Hotel, 6121 IH35 North, Lone Star 2-3 Austin Continuing Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education AGENDA: On Wednesday, April 29, 1998 beginning at 8:30 a.m., the CAC will hear welcoming remarks and approve the minutes from the February 25, 1998 meeting. The CAC will discuss CAC procedures and hear presentations on the status of the Office of Special Education Programs corrective action plan; and the proposed State Board of Education (SBOE) and commissioner of education rules relating to special education. Beginning at 10:45 a.m., the CAC, in workgroups, will discuss and develop recommendations on the proposed SBOE and commissioner's rules. Beginning at 12:45 p.m., the CAC will hear presentations on alternative assessment for students with disabilities; and the state implementation plan for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Beginning at 2:45 p.m., the CAC, in workgroups, will discuss and develop recommendations on the state implementation plan for IDEA. The CAC will set future meetings, agendas, and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Sanford and Laura Taylor, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9414. Filed: April 15, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9805252 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, April 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Mesquite ISD, 405 East Davis Street Mesquite Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Review the discussions of the February 13, 1998 Finance Committee meeting. 2. Discussion of amendments to the 1997-1998 budget. 3. Discussion of the 1998-1999 budget. 4. Discussion of the Legislative Appropriations Request for the 1999-2001 biennium. Contact: Denise Jones, State Board for Educator Certification, (512) 489-3005. Filed: April 10, 7:44 a.m. TRD-9805070 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, April 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 1000 Austin Legislative and Regulatory 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: PUC. Project No. 16251, Investigation of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Entry into the Texas Interlata Telecommunications Market; PUC Project No. 17264, Rulemaking Regarding Amendment to Substantive Rule 23.98, Relating to Abbreviated Dialing Codes (311 and 711); PUC Project Nos. 18438, 16899, 16900, and 16091 Number Conservation and Area Code Relief Planning Issues for the 214/972, 713/281, and 512 Area Codes; PUC Project No. 18734, survey of 9-1-1 Issues Related to Competitive Telecommunications Competition; PUC Project No. 18758, Potential Revisions to the PUC Interconnection Rule; HB 1668, Implementation and Process on Service Fee and Equalization Surcharge Review; Standards for 9-1-1 Compliant Switches and Equipment; Other Public Utility Commission of Texas and Federal Communications Commission Matters; Approval of April 17 and October 8, 1998, and January 14, 1998 Meeting Minutes. 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 services or accommodation, are requested to 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, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9804941 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of Legislative Committee 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Planning and Implementation 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: Consider Comments Received on Proposed Amendments to Rule 251.7, Guidelines for Integrated Services; Consider Proposed Addressing Maintenance Rule; Capital Recovery Issues; Attorney General Opinion on Resell of Addressing Data; Ark-Tex Council of Governments Strategic Plan Amendments; Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Strategic Plan/Administrative Budget Amendment; East Texas Council of Governments Service Fee Billing and Remittance; Consideration of Implementation of a Non-Emergency Public Safety 3-1-1 Program for the Austin Police Department; Update on AT&T Wireless Services (AWS) First Office Application (FOA) Trial at the Capital Area Planning Council; Update on GTE Wireless Trial at the Capital Area Planning Council; Update on ACSEC/CAPCO Integration Trial and Testing Project; Update on the Capital Area Planning Council's Strategic Plan; Approval of November 18, 1997 and January 14, 1998, Meeting Minutes. 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 services or accommodation, are requested to 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, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9804942 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 1:15 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary: EXECUTIVE SESSION: City of Corpus Christi's Proposed Withdrawal from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments's 9-1-1 Regional Plan and Potential Amendment to Regional Plan; OPEN SESSION: Call to order; Presentation by the Ethics Commission; Election of Commission Vice-Chair; ACSEC 9-1-1 and Poison Control Financial Reports; GTE Service Fee Remittance and Collection; approval of FY' 1998 Internal Audit Plan; State of Texas Auditor's Office Audit of the Emergency Services (9-1-1) System in Texas; Agency Rule Review Pursuant to Section 167 of the Current Appropriations Act; Legislative and Regulatory Committee Report; Planning and Implementation Committee Report; Executive Committee Report; Approval of February 19, 1998 Commission Meeting Minutes. The Committee may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized by the 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 services or accommodation, are requested to 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, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9804943 State Employee Charitable Campaign Monday, April 20, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 625 Dallas Drive, #525 Denton Local Employee Committee, Denton AGENDA: I. Review and voting on federations and agencies II. Appeals needed and data for letters not accepted. III. Campaign Plan Contact: Pat Gobble, 625 Dallas Drive, Suite 525, Denton, Texas, (940) 566-5851. Filed: April 13, 1998, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9805154 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 4000 Southpark Drive Tyler Local Employee Committee, Tyler/Smith County AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approve minutes of March 4th meeting III. Consider Organization Applications IV. Review Campaign Plan V. Discuss brochure development VI. Discuss agenda and schedule next meeting Contact: Dawn Franks, 4000 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Texas, 75703, (903) 581-6376. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9805004 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 2207 Line Avenue Amarillo Local Employee Committee, Amarillo AGENDA: A. Introductions -- Dr. Lee Taylor B. Minutes -- Dr. Lee Taylor C. Budget and Calendar -- Dr. Lee Taylor 1. 1998 Proposed Budget 2. 1998 Calendar D. Documentation for Notebooks -- Diana Phillips 1. Letter from Don Nicholson 2. Letter to SPC concerning clarification on year round fundraising by agencies 3. Ethics Advisory Opinion No. 182 4. Revised state agency listing E. Review of 1998 Applications -- Committee 1. Local Charitable Organization Applications 2. Local Federation Application F. Sub-Committee Meetings 1. Kickoff 2. Training 3. LE Recruitment G. Adjourn Contact: Diana Phillips, 2207 Line Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79106, (806) 376-6359. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9805010 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 2201 19th Street Lubbock Local Employee Committee, Lubbock AGENDA: I. Approval of February 26, 1998 minutes -- Jim Bob Jones II. Review 1998 Local Charitable Organizations Applications -- Jim Bob Jones III. Approval of 1998 Calendar -- Jim Bob Jones IV. Discussion of other campaign issues -- Jim Bob Jones Contact: Jami Pitts, 2201 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401, (806) 747-2711. Filed: April 9, 1998, 5:01 p.m. TRD-9805067 Monday, May 4, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 700 South Alamo San Antonio Local Employee Committee, San Antonio AGENDA: 1. Local Agency eligibility Determination 2. Adjourn Contact: Jerry Swinarsky, 700 South Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78295, (210) 352-7000. Filed: April 8, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804949 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 901 Ross Avenue Dallas Local Employee Committee, Dallas AGENDA: Campaign Planning/Cultivation Contact: Gina Goolsby, 901 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75202, (214) 978-0000. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9805009 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin ERS Board of Trustees AGENDA: Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos Streets, Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 867-31788. Filed: April 8, 1998, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9804937 Wednesday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium -- ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Presentation of the Review of the Performance Verification Process Within the Investments Division, Dated January 23, 1998 2. Status of the Fiscal Year 1998 Audit Plan 3. Executive Session -- Pursuant to Chapter 551.074, Texas Government Code, the ERS Audit Committee will meet to discuss the appointment of the Director of Internal Auditing in order to present a recommendation to the ERS Board of Trustees 4. Any Action Resulting from Executive Session 5. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos; Austin, Texas 78701; (512) 867-3178. Filed: April 8, 1998, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9804938 Fire Fighters Pension Commission Thursday-Friday, April 23-24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. State Pension Review Board, William P. Clements Building, Room 406, 300 West 15th Street Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will approve the minutes of the previous meeting, recess to Executive Session, assign committees, recess to committee meetings, hear presentation of consultant's report, hear presentations from finalists for investment consultant, hear presentations from the actuary and accountant, act on committee recommendations, select an Investment consulting firm, approve revised contract with Global Asset Mgmt., approve RFP for Master Trust Custodian, approve contract for computer support services, consider purchase of a printer, request approval to exceed the FTE cap, consider policy for changes in service providers, plan for review of Agency Rules, hear Staff reports, set date for next meeting, and adjourn. Contact: Commissioner Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711-2577. (512) 936-3372. Filed: April 15, 1998, 11:39 a.m. TRD-9805274 General Land Office Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; least suspension application and pooling application, Bird Island, SW (Frio D), Kleberg Co.; pooling applications, Cuba Libre (3rd Hinnant), Webb Co.; Giddings (Austin Chalk, Gas), Fayette Co.; Cowtrap Field, Brazoria and Matagorda Cos.; Panhandle West Field, Donley Co.; Wildcat field, Galveston Co.; Reconsideration of Bid received at the April 7, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale on marginal #1328; Report from staff regarding conclusion of the review and reconsideration of School Land Board administrative rules, 31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 151 and 153, and request for authorization to publish in the Texas Register (1) the conclusion from the review and reconsideration that the need for such rules continues to exist and (2) a proposed repeal of the current Chapters 151 and 153 and a concurrent proposed adoption of a new Chapter 151 which consolidates rules formerly separated into Chapters 151 and 153; Request from staff regarding the review and reconsideration of General Land office administrative rules, 31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 10 (Exploration and Development of State Minerals Other than Oil and Gas). Staff seeks authorization to file notice of intent to review Chapter 10 as well as the plan for conducting such review with the Texas Register and other appropriate parties; Coastal public lands, commercial easement applications, Galveston Bay, Galveston Co.; structure (cabin) terminations, requests and renewals, Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Laguna Madre, Willacy Co.; lease applications and renewals, Lavaca Bay, Calhoun Co.; easement applications, renewals and amendments, Carancahua Bay, Jackson Co.; Galveston Bay, Chambers Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Closed and Open Session -- consideration and approval of tracts terms and conditions for a June 16, 1998 sealed bid land sale; Closed and Open Sessions -- consideration and approval of bids received at the April 7, 1998 sealed bid land sale on Paseo Del Este, El Paso county and/or discussion of Paseo del Este, El Paso Co.; Closed and Open Sessions- status report and review of pending lease and development proposals; Riverwalk Tract, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Tx.; Closed and Open Sessions -- Consideration and approval of negotiated audit resolution, including agreement on the methodology for determining future royalty and future lease use gas volumes and the reduction of penalty and interest, Appling North Field, Jackson and Calhoun Cos.; Closed and Open Sessions- consideration of proposed settlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 97-12328, State v. Langdon et al; Closed and Open Sessions- consideration of proposed settlement on underpayment claims at issue in Cause #9713874, TransTexas Gas Corp. v. Texas General Land Office, v. TransTexas Gas Corp., Conoco, Inc., and First Union Bank of Connecticut; Closed Session and Open Sessions- status report on State of Texas et al v. Amoco Production Company, et al, Cause #95-08680, 345th Judicial District Court, Travis Co., Texas; Closed and Open Sessions -- pending or contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: April 13, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9805174 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Austin State Hospital Canteen, RM-C, 4110 Guadalupe Street Austin West 38th Street PUD Site Plan Review Committee AGENDA: I). Call to Order; II). Discuss procedures for conducting the Committee's business; III). Receive a presentation to the Committee by MEDCATH, Inc. of its plan for development of the Medical Office Building: IV). Public comment; V). Vote to approve the site plan for compliance with the PUD Zoning/Architectural Guidelines; VI). Adjourn. Contact: Bob Hewgley, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 720, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5013. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9805199 Texas Department of Health Thursday, April 16, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1998 meeting; final adoption of the rule concerning the establishment of an Animal Friendly Advisory Committee; appointments to the Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee; and program and budget briefings for the Injury Prevention and Control Program and the Medical Transportation Program. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 8, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804957 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 11:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1998 meeting; proposed rules concerning (accreditation and certification of mammography systems under the Texas Radiation Control Act; the licensing of ambulatory surgical centers; voluntary registration of dispensing opticians; voluntary registration for providers of health-related services; and regulations to classify Ephedrine a dangerous (prescription) drug); final adoption of the repeal and new rules concerning Texas Molluscan Shellfish; final adoption of rules concerning (voluntary indoor air quality guidelines for public schools; rules concerning the certification and accreditation for lead-based paint activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities; and hospital data, charity care and community benefits reporting. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 8, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804958 Thursday, April 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1998 meeting; approval for acceptance of a gift of immunization reminder greeting cards; proposed new rule and repeal of rules concerning requests for providing public information; proposed rules concerning (medical certification of certificate of death; and supplemental birth certificates and paternity files); recent audit activities; Sunset update; federal update; Office of Border Health update; strategic planning update; and strategic financial issues. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 8, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804959 Friday, April 17, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Board Briefing AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 8, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804960 Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1998 meeting; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding Texas Health Steps (EPSDT) dental services; Managed Care report; and Vendor Drug Program report. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 8, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804961 Friday, April 17, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 7, 1998 meeting; proposed rules concerning (training of animal shelter personnel; and brain injury reporting); final adoption of repeal of rules concerning the medically Underserved community-state matching incentive program; and approval of report and recommendations of the Task Force on School Health Services. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 8, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804962 Friday, April 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will meet in open session to discuss and possibly act on: introduction of guests; approval of the minutes of the March 20, 1998, meeting; commissioner's report; resolution commemorating trauma awareness month and Texas EMS week and an announcement of statewide news release of information on Senate Bill 102 funding; Strategic Management Committee report (approval for acceptance of a gift of immunization reminder greeting cards; proposed new rule and repeal of rules concerning requests for providing public information; proposed rules concerning (medical certification of certificate of death; and supplemental birth certificates and paternity files); Health Financing Committee report (recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding Texas Health Steps (EPSDT) dental services); Health and Clinical Services Committee report (proposed rules concerning (training of animal shelter personnel; and brain injury reporting); final adoption of repeal of rules concerning the medically Underserved community-state matching incentive program; and approval of report and recommendations of the Task Force on School Health Services); Human Resources Committee report (final adoption of the rule concerning the establishment of an Animal Friendly Advisory Committee; and appointments to the Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee report (proposed rule concerning accreditation and certification of mammography systems under the Texas Radiation Control Act; final adoption of the repeal and new rules concerning Texas Molluscan Shellfish; and final adoption of rules concerning) voluntary indoor air quality guidelines for public schools; rules concerning the certification and accreditation for lead-based paint activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities; and hospital data, charity care and community benefits reporting); public comments; announcements/comments; and the setting of the board meeting date for May 1998. The board will then meet in executive session to discuss personnel appointments (Associate Commissioner for Health Care Financing Program and Policy; and Associate Commissioner for Health Care Financing Information, Finance and Support); The board will return to open session to take action for approval of personnel appointments (Associate Commissioner for Health Care Financing Program and Policy; and Associate Commissioner for Health Care Financing Information, Finance Support). For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: April 8, 1998, 3:02 p.m. TRD-9804963 Monday, April 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-618, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: procedures for investigation of complaints against basic education courses; procedures for re-approving basic education courses; and continuing education requirements for 1998. For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, (512) 458-7444, Extension 2950, or Belva Alexander, (512) 458-7111, Extension 2067, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: April 13, 1998, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9805148 Monday, April 27, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-618, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Education/Documentation Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: education rules 25 TAC Chapter 37, (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for forwarding education rules to Midwifery Board or continue with editing of rules); and documentation rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37 (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for forwarding documentation rules to Midwifery Board or continue with editing of rules). For ADA accommodation, please contact Suzanna 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, (512) 458-7444, Extension 2950, or Belva Alexander, (512) 458-7111, Extension 2067, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Filed: April 13, 1998, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9805147 Texas Health Care Information Council Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Reimbursement of Medical Education and Research Costs Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council Reimbursement of Medical Education and Research Costs Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: call to order; presentation by Mike McKinney, MD, former Commissioner of Texas Department of Health and Human Services, following by discussion; presentation by Bruce Levy, MD, Executive Director, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, followed by discussion, recommendations to Council; other business; and Adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: April 14, 1998, 8:03 a.m. TRD-9805186 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Wednesday, April 22, 1998, Audit Subcommittee -- 9:00 a.m.; Board -- 9:30 a.m.; Grievance Subcommittee (immediately following Board meeting) 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 360, Third Floor Conference Room Austin Board and Audit And Grievance Subcommittees AGENDA: 1. Subcommittees: Audit: Discussion and possible action on: 1) Financial Matters: a) deposit accounts; b) financial statements; c) payment of agent fees, administrative fee, other costs of operation. 2) Assessments by the Pool. 3) Audit procedures. 4) Annual reporting. Grievance: Discussion and possible action on: 1) Notice of grievance procedures for applicants and insureds. 2) Review of filed grievances. Board. Discussion and possible action on: 1) Subcommittee reports. 2) TDI Notice rule 3) Status of TPA, 3) Enrollment, claims and complaints. 5) Policy effective dates; 6) Status report on Pool publicity. 7) Public comment. 8) Other management or administrative matters. 9) Setting of next meeting. Contact: Rhonda Myron, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6651. Filed: April 14, 1998, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9805229 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation ("THKC") Friday, Apri1 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1410 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Staff presentation, possible Board deliberation and action relating to the following topics: Staffing needs and introduction of new staff; receipt and scoring of response(s) of RFP for third party administrator and other services and possible award of contract; accounting and budgeting procedures and proposed purchase of accounting software; building space and related services issues; proposed purchase of liability insurance and surety bond; proposed rules to handle any possible vendor protests; letter from State Auditor clarifying issues relating to THKC compliance with certain laws, handling of funds; options to deposit certain THKC funds in private bank accounts; issuance of RFP for Health Benefit Plan Vendor(s) (on 4/3/98) and pre-proposal conference (on 4/15/98); community outreach efforts; timelines, general updates, other administrative, procedural matters. Time for public comment. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids, services or materials in alternate format, please contact THKC at least three business days before the meeting. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, P.O. box 1506, Austin, Texas 78767-1506, Austin, Texas, 78751, (512) 424-6565, fax: (512) 424-6601. Filed: April 9, 1998, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9805054 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 5, Room 5.212, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Administration and Financial Planning Committee AGENDA: Briefing on formula funding. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: April 15, 1998, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9805267 Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.102, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Special Committee on Higher Education in Southern Dallas County AGENDA: Discussion of the recent hearing on the need or demand for additional higher education services in southern Dallas County. Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: April 15, 1998, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9805254 Texas Historical Commission Thursday, April 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street, Hereford Room, Third Floor El Paso Economic Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of October 3, 1997 meeting. 3. Review and recommendation on Main Street Program policy changes. 4. Discussion of division reorganization 5. Grant Writing Workshops 6. First Lady's Tour 7. Other Business 8. Adjourn Contact: Terry Colley, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6092. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9805193 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street, Longhorn Room El Paso Heritage Tourism Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes of January 1998 Heritage Tourism Committee Meeting and Brief Update on Interagency Cultural Tourism Task Force Activities II. Heritage Tourism Activities Progress Report A. Promotion. 1. Civil War Map 2. African- American Heritage Trail B. Research 1. Economic Impact Study of Historic Preservation 2. Historic Sites Report 3. Red River Wars 4. El Paso (Pass of the North Heritage Corridor) 5. Fort St. Louis C. Repairs and Maintenance 1. Sam Rayburn House 2. Civil War Monuments D. Planning 1. Heritage Tourism Program Plan III. T.T.I.A. Unity Dinner and Heritage Tourism Activities for FY 1999 IV. Other Information Items V. Adjournment Contact: Mario L. Sanchez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711-2276, (512) 463-5754. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9805194 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street, Hereford #2 Room El Paso Architecture and Texas Preservtion Trust Fund Committee AGENDA: 1) Awards of Excellence in Historic Architecture 2) Courthouse Restoration Project 3) Tax Act Program Update 4) Trust Fund Administration 5) Other Business Contact: Stan Graves/Lisa Harvell, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6094. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9805195 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street, Hereford Room El Paso Communications Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes. II. Briefing. Marketing Communications Division News: Renee Peterson --Division Project List --Staffing and Name of Marketing Communications Division --Revised THC Logo Publications: Roni Morales --Communications Audit Update --The Medallion --Update on the Three Heritage Tourism Brochures Public Relations: Renee Peterson --Quarterly Media Report --Summary of Net Advertising Worth/Value of News Coverage --Update on the New Shipwreck Discovery III. Action Items Approval of 1997 T.R. Fehrenbach Book Awards: Roni Morales Future Funding of Book Awards: Roni Morales Contact: Renee Peterson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6255. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9805196 Friday, April 24, 1998, 7:30 a.m. Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street, Boardroom El Paso Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Governor's Award for Historic Preservation III. a) Courthouse Restoration Project b) Courthouse Advisory Committee IV. Update on Agency Reorganization V. a) Consideration of Legislative Objectives b) Legislative Appropriation Request VI. Update on the Strategic Plan VII. French Shipwrecks VIII. New Matters/Other Business IX. Adjournment Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9805197 Friday, April 24, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Camino Real Hotel, 101 South El Paso Street, Salon B El Paso Quarterly Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Minutes from January 30, 1998 III. Announcements IV. Public Comments V. Action Items VI. Information Items VII. Chairman's Report VIII. Committee Reports IX. Adjournment Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100. Filed: April 14, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9805198 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, April 20, 1998, Noon 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of Meeting of March 23, 1998. Approval of New Office Space; Approval to Incur Debt Secured by Presidents Corner Apartments; Approval to Purchase Interlinqs Production and Servicing Software; Approval to Accept Resignations from Vice-President; Assistant Secretaries; Approval of Position of Business Development Officer; and Vice President of Production; Approval to Make an Amendment to Title I Home Improvement Contract with Department; Approval of Corporations Policies; Approval of Business Plan; Approval of HOME Grant Contract with Corporation and Department; Approval of Asset Oversight Agreements for Residence at the Oaks; Pebble Brook Apartments; Volente Town Homes; and Dallas Oxford; Approval of Corporations Financial Statements; Approval to Establish a Warehouse Line of Credit; Approval of Small and Craig as Production and Loan Servicing Legal Counsel; Approval of Letter on Internal control and Accounting Procedures; Report on Corporation Insurance; Executive Session -- Personnel Matters; Consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Anticipated Litigation (potential or threatened); Litigation Settlement El Cenizo; Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3100, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 10, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9805086 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Monday, April 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Public Hearing AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of March 6 and March 23, 1998 Meetings; Approval of Determination Notices for Tax Credits for Residence At the Oaks, Dallas, Texas. Adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3100, or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 10, 1998, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9805080 Monday, April 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of March 23, 1998 Meeting; Approval of Proposed Agreement between the Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to Participate in Portfolio Re-engineering Program; Approval of Proposed Multi-Family Bond Transaction for Residence at the Oaks, Dallas Texas; Approval of Amendment to HOME contract with Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation for Home Improvement Loans; Approval of Definition of Eligible Tenant Relating to Tax Exempt Multi-Family Bond Rules; Approval of Manufactured Housing Case of Docket No. 332-97-2257; MHD1995000743C, MHD1996001442D, MHD1997002863D, MHD1998000420U, MHD1998000499U In the Matter of Flying W Mobile Homes; Approval of Quarterly Investment Report; Executive Directors Report; Executive Session on Personnel Matters; Litigation and Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened under sec.551.071 and 551.103, Texas Government Code Litigation Exception); Litigation Settlement -- El Cenizo Settlement; Personnel Matters Regarding Duties and Responsibilities in Relationship to Budget under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code; Consultation with Attorney under sec.551.071(2), Texas Government Code; Action in Open Session on Items Discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: April 10, 1998, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9805091 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, April 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of March 20, 1998. 2. Award Presentation. 3. Simplification of Income and Resource Policy in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medical Programs. 4. Adoption of Amendments to the Nursing Facility Licensure and Certification Requirements Regarding the Allocation of Medicaid Beds. 5. Adoption of Amendments to the Nursing Facility Licensure Rules Regarding Care for Children with Special Needs. 6. Adoption of Amendments to the Nursing Facility Administrator Licensure Rules for Complaints Management and Sanctions. 7. Adoption of Amendments to the Licensure Rules for Personal Care Facilities. 8. Repeal of Formal and Informal Hearing Rules and Adoption of New Formal Hearing Rules. 9. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 10. Appointments to the Personal Care Advisory Committee. 11. Updated Strategic Plan for the Planning Period 1999-2003. 12. Commissioner's Report; a. Announcements and Comments. b. Tracking of Board Action. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9805019 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John Winters Complex, Room 125W Austin Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Review Minutes from March 17, 1998, Meeting. 2. Rules Update. 3. Update on NFAAC Subcommittee on Education for Nursing Facility Administrators. 4. Case Summary Review. 5. Review of Case Action Items. Contact: Jerry Walker, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 834-6681. Filed: April 10, 1998, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9805097 Friday, May 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room 610E Austin Alzheimer's Advisory Committee, Alzheimer's Association AGENDA: Old Business: 1. Site of Pilot Discussion. 2. Alzheimer's Disease Community Resource Coordination Groups; AD CRCG/Handbook; Discussion. New Business: 1. Vote of Pilot Site. 2. Proposed time line for Pilot. 3. State Office/AD CRCG assignments; Discussion. 4. Set next meeting date. Contact: Trena Barnett, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-2107. Filed: April 13, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9805175 State Independent Living Council Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 9:00 Discuss Budget, FY 1999-2001 10:00 Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125 Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: April 13, 1998, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9805106 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 11:00 Personnel Financial Legal Development of Mission Statement 12:00 Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: April 13, 1998, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9805107 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Evaluation of Independent Living Committee AGENDA: 9:00 Call to Order Review of Consultant RFP Status Report on State Plan Review of Attachment 16 12:00 Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125 Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: April 13, 1998, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9805108 Thursday-Friday, April 23-24, 1998, 1:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. respectively Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: 1:00 Call To Order (Roll Call, Approval of Agenda) Invited Guest: Anne Heiligenstein, Governor's Policy Office 1:30 Executive Session -- CLOSED (Personnel, Legal) 2:30 Committee Meetings (Outreach, Education) 3:00 Committee Meetings (IL Centers and Services, Interagency Relationships) 3:30 Public Comment 4:30 Committee Reports 6:00 Full Council Discussion (Action Plan, Needs Assessment Plan, State Plan) 7:00 Recess April 24 8:00 Full Council Meeting (Call to Order, Roll Call); Presentation on Travel Procedures (Maryann Hernandez, ARCIL) 9:00 Full Council Discussion continued (Action Plan, Needs Assessment Plan, State Plan) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Full Council -- Finalize (Action Plan, Needs Assessment Plan, State Plan) 3:00 Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125 Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: April 13, 1998, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9805109 Texas Department of Insurance ("TDI") Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Life and Health Working Group, Advisory Committee for Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes REVISED AGENDA: Discussion of streamlining and consolidation of license types including discussion to consolidate all current Group I and Group II Life/Accident and Health licenses into one new license type. Discussion of the possible inclusion of the 02-08 license type, Property and Casualty Agent Selling Accident and Health and 02-10 license type, Group II Job Protection insurance in the consolidated Life/Accident and Health license. Discussion of the requirements of life/accident and health licenses including who should be licensed and what licensing requirements should be imposed. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Discussion of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Agents and Brokers Licensing Model Act including the Limited Insurance Representative License type. Presentation from members of Fraternal Benefit Societies relating to licensing of those groups. Discussion of the marketing of insurance products including electronic marketing on the Internet and telemarketing. 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 13, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9805181 Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin Property and Casualty Working Group, Advisory Committee for Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes REVISED AGENDA: Deliberation and possible action regarding the streamlining and consolidation of license types including: 1. Deliberation and possible action regarding the consolidation of current Local Recording Agent, Local Recording Agent-Auto Only, Solicitor, Insurance Service Representative and Full-Time Salaried Home Office Employee licenses into one "General P&C" license type. 2. Deliberation and possible action regarding a proposal to maintain the Managing General Agent, Surplus Lines, Reinsurance Manger, Reinsurance Broker and Agriculture Agent as independent license types. 3. Deliberation and possible action regarding the creation of a "Specialty" license type to include County Mutual Agent Selling Property & Casualty, Pre-Paid Legal Services and Risk Manager license types. 4. Deliberation and possible action regarding a proposal to delete the Local Recording Agent Temporary license. 5. Deliberation and possible action regarding consolidation of current adjuster licenses into one "all lines" adjuster license. Discussion of the licensing requirements for Property and Casualty licenses including who should be licensed and what licensing requirements should be imposed. Discussion of the definition of who is an agent under current Insurance Code Article 21.02. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Discussion of Corporate licensing issues including the licensing of all officers/directors/shareholders and discussions of corporation ownership of other corporations including partial ownership. Deliberation of Non-Resident licensing issues including the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Uniform Treatment proposal and issues of uniformity among states. Discussion of non-resident licensing requirements for individual, corporate, and non-corporate entity licenses. Discussion of non-resident licensing reciprocity and retaliatory practices among states. Deliberation of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Agents and Brokers Licensing Model Act. Discussion of Title Insurance licenses including the current statutory provisions for automatic forfeiture and voluntary surrender. Discussion of Travel Insurance licenses. 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 13, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9805180 Monday, April 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0074.C To consider the application of ROSCOE MASON, Houston, Texas, for a Temporary Local Recording Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 15, 1998, 9:08 a.m. TRD-9805243 Wednesday, April 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-2282.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against HAROLD GRADY PRUETT, Bedford, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 2/6/98). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 15, 1998, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9805244 Friday, May 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0287.C To consider the application of DONALD W. PARKINSON, Tyler, Texas, for a Life, Health, Accident and HMO License (Formerly known as a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License) to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: April 15, 1998, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9805245 Wednesday, May 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Life and Health Working Group, Advisory Committee for Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Discussion of the marketing of insurance products including electronic marketing on the Internet and telemarketing. Discussion of continuing education requirements including who should be subject to continuing education and how many hours should be required to keep a particular license type in force. Discussions on the revenue neutrality of the changes proposed to the agents' licensing statutes. 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 13, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9805182 Board of Law Examiners Saturday, April 18, 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, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary licensees; Robbie A. Moehlmann; Nicolas Nemeth; Genaro Fraustro; Richard B. Siller; Frank A. Uribie; and James R. McNeeley (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463-1621. Filed: April 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9804944 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Water Well Drillers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against, and revocation of the license of, the Respondent, Thomas K. Braendle, Sr. for failing to plug a water well in accordance with departmental standards for plugging wells that penetrate undesirable water zones, which is a violation of 30 TAC sec.238.50. This hearing will be conducted pursuant to 16 Texas Water Code Chapter 32 and Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 9100, the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 9, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9805049 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Water Well Drillers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against, and revocation of the license of, the Respondent, Thomas K. Braendle, II. for (1) Failing to seal off or confine the undesirable water to the zone(s) of origin which is a violation of 30 TAC sec.338.45(a)(1). 2) Failed to inform the land owner that undesirable water has been encountered, within 30 days after encountering the undesirable water. This hearing will be conducted pursuant to 16 Texas Water Code Chapter 32 and Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 9100, the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 9, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9805050 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund by Martin McFarlane based upon the actions of the Auctioneer John McClellan, and determine the amounts due the aggrieved party pursuant to Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. arts. 8700 and 9100; the Texas Government Codes Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 9, 1998, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9805051 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the claim against the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund by Arthur McFarlane based upon the actions of the Auctioneer John McClellan, and determine the amounts due the aggrieved party pursuant to Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. arts. 8700 and 9100; the Texas Government Codes Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 9, 1998, 2:50 p.m. TRD-9805052 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Robert Eric Reeves, 19 counts of 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. art. 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC Chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 13, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9805133 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Jack Edwin Fortenberry, performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation of Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 8861 sec.3B, and for intentionally or knowingly misrepresenting services to be provided by representing that he installed a new coil in violation of Act sec.5(a), and for advertising that he engages in the business of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first obtaining the required license in violation of 16 TAC sec.75.22(a), pursuant to Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: April 13, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9805134 Texas Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, April 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 301 Congress, Suite 500, Board Room Austin Governance Committee AGENDA: Consideration and possible action on: 1) Governance and other matters; 2) Retaining counsel to the Board; and 3) Next meeting date. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101. Filed: April 8, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9804968 Sunday, April 19, 1998, 6:00 p.m. 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Texas Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association will participate in a dinner meeting at the Shoreline Grill located at 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701. There will be no agenda and no board action will be taken on any matter. Meals and refreshments will not be provided to members of the public. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9805021 Monday, April 20, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 301 Congress, Suite 500, Board Room Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: Consideration and possible action on: 1) Approval of the April 1, 1997 minutes; 2) Independent audit of the 12/31/98 financial statements; 3) Executive Session; 4) Matters discussed in Executive Session; 5) Internal control projects; 6) Next meeting date. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:47 a.m. TRD-9805017 Monday, April 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 301 Congress, Suite 500 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Consideration and possible action on: 1) Minutes of the January 27, 1998 Board meeting; 2) Guaranty Association Activities; 3) Executive Session; 4) Matters discussed in Executive Session; 5) Impaired/Insolvent estates; 6) Committee reports; 7) Financial matters; 8) Amendments to Bylaws; 9) TDI issues; 10) 457 pension plan; 11) 1997 annual report; 12) 1998 Operations Plan; 13) Actuarial responsibility in insolvency; and 14) Next meeting. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476-5101. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9805024 Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Sunday, April 19, 1998, 1:00 p.m. First Floor Break Room, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Application Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: inactive status requests (Gary Antion; Kay Bellamy; Lisa Braverman; Minna Wolfe-Calhoun; Rebecca Capua; Jean Crooks; Norma Deering; Jeannie Falkner; Susan Graves; Mary Grigsby; Elizabeth Hyland; Rose Jackson; Cathryn McGinnis; Maria McClain; Seth Patrick; Don Raunikar; George Sigalos; and Cynthia Williams); requests to return to active status for Mary Lou Branson and Esther Diaz-Yazam; requests to allow correspondence courses for continuing education credit for Amie Winn-Houston, Glen Goree, Bert Rodriguez, Shahine Tavakoli, and Charles Tatum; a request to allow telephone counseling hours to count towards the required 1000 hours of post degree experience by John K. Wood; a request to allow hours accrued for credit before a temporary license was issued for B. Kay Henderson; a request to allow supervision hours obtained for the licensed professional counseling license to be used for the licensed marriage and family therapist license requirement by Priscilla Gallagher; request for reinstatement of license status for Susan Levin; allowing applicants to use their national examination score obtained in another state in lieu of taking the examination in Texas; other business not requiring committee action; and assignment of future agenda items for the committee. For ADA accommodation or services, 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) 834-6657. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9805015 Sunday, April 19, 1998, 2:00 p.m. First Floor Break Room, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rule Change Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: comments to proposed amendment (22 TAC sec.801.19) concerning fees as published in the March 27, 1998 issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 3178); draft proposed amendments to rules (22 TAC, Chapter 801); other business not requiring committee action; and assignment of future agenda items for the committee. For ADA accommodation or services, 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) 834-6657. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9805014 Sunday, April 19, 1998, 3:00 p.m. First Floor Break Room, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (MFT-97-2; MFT-97-31; MFT-97-33; MFT-97-38; MFT-98-2; MFT-98-4; MFT-98-5; MFT-98-6; MFT-98-7; MFT-98-8; MFT-98-10; MFT-98-11; MFT-98-12; MFT-98-14; MFT-98-15; MFT-98-16; MFT-98-17; MFT-98-18; MFT-98-19; MFT-98-20; MFT-98-22; MFT-98-23; MFT-98-25; MFT-98-26; MFT-98-27; MFT-98-28; and MFT-98-29); other business not requiring committee action; and assignment of future agenda items for the committee. For ADA accommodation or services, 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) 834-6657. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9805013 Monday, April 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Fourth Floor South, Room S-402, Exchange Building, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The board chairperson will introduce guests and entertain public comment, and the board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the August 25, 1997 and January 27, 1998 meetings; Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapist liaison report; committee reports (Application Committee (inactive status requests (Gary Antion; Lisa Braverman; Minna Wolfe- Calhoun; Rebecca Capua; Jean Crooks; Norma Deering; Jeannie Falkner; Susan Graves; Mary Grigsby; Elizabeth Hyland; Rose Jackson; Cathryn McGinnis; Maria McClain; Seth Patrick; Don Raunikar; George Sigalos; and Cynthia Williams); requests by Mary Lou Branson and Esther Diaz-Yazamto return to active status; requests for approval of correspondence courses for Amie Winn-Houston, Glen Goree, Bert Rodriguez, Shahine Tavakoli, and Charles Tatum; a request for approval of telephone counseling hours towards the supervised experience requirement by John Wood; request for approval of supervised hours accrued before a temporary license was issued by B. Kay Henderson; request for approval of hours accrued in professional counselor intership to be accepted as equivalent to required marriage and family therapy supervised experience requirement by Priscilla Gallagher; request for allowing indivuals to use ntional examination scores obtained in another state in lieu of taking the examination in Texas; and request for reinstatement of license status for Susan Levin); Ethics Committee status on (complaints (MFT-97-2; MFT-97-31; MFT-97-33; MFT-97-38; MFT-98-2; MFT-98-4; MFT-98-5; MFT-98-6; MFT-98-7; MFT-98-8; MFT-98-10; MFT-98-11; MFT-987-12; MFT-98-14; MFT-98-15; MFT-98-16; MFT-98-17; MFT-98-18; MFT-98-19; MFT-98-20; MFT-98-21; MFT-98-22; MFT-98-23; MFT-98-25; MFT-98-26; MFT-98-27; MFT-98-28; and MFT-98-29); Rule Change Committee (status of proposed amendment to 22 TAC sec.801.19 concerning fees and status of discussion of amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 901)); possible adoption of proposed amendments (22 TAC sec.801.19) as published in the March 27, 1998 issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 3178); proposed amendments to 22 TAC, Chapter 801); as provided by sec.167 of the General Appropriations Act; reinstatement of license for Susan Levin; report from the board chair; executive director's report; and other business not requiring board action. For ADA accommodation or services, 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) 834-6657. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9805012 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 12:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Physicians in Training AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Consideration, discussion, and possible action concerning Graduate Medical Education permits Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: April 14, 1998, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9805218 Texas Municipal Retirement System Friday, April 24, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1998 Texas Public Fund Trustees' Conference. Introduction and Orientation, The Board of Trustees will meet with the Boards of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Texas County and District Retirement System, and Teacher Retirement System of Texas; Contemporary Issues in Plan Design; Break out Sessions of, Straight Talk on Social Security, Shareholder Voting Rights; How Important is Asset Association? Breakout Session of, What role Does Fixed Income Play in Plan Structure? Alternative Investments. Adjourn until April 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m., Teacher Retirement System, 10 00 Red River, Austin, Texas. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476-7577. Filed: April 14, 1998, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9805209 Saturday, April 25, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1998 Texas Public Fund Trustees' Conference. The Board of Trustees will continue its meeting with the Boards of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Texas County and District Retirement System, and Teachers Retirement System at 1998 Texas Public Fund Trustees' Conference. Fiduciary Matters; Investment Implications of World Population and Demographic Change. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476-7577. Filed: April 14, 1998, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9805208 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Executive Session; Hearing Request; Petroleum storage tank enforcement agreed orders; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcement Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Public Water supply Enforcement Agreed Orders; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Orders; Multi-Media Enforcement Agreed Order; Agricultural Enforcement Agreed Orders; Designation of Single Property; Industrial Waster Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; Contracts; Rules; Executive Sessions; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25). The commission will consider administrative law judges proposal for decisions for orders; and a motion for rehearing. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 13, 1998, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9805142 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the addendum to the agenda: Water Utility Matter Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: April 14, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9805223 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Management Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Minutes II. Program Update III. Presentation and Discussion of FY1999 Work Plan IV. Presentation and Discussion of Draft Federal Consistency Strategy and Proposed List of Actions for "Continuing Review" V. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: April 13, 1998, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9805178 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Omni Marina Hotel, 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi Policy Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Approval of Minutes II. Program Update III. Presentation and Discussion of Draft FY1999 Work Plan IV. Presentation and Discussion of Draft Federal Consistency Strategy and Proposed List of Actions for "Continuing Review" V. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: April 13, 1998, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9805177 Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 3:00 p.m. The Central Library, 805 Comanche Corpus Christi Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public meeting concerning an application by Mr. Ted Anderson, owner of the proposed Sun Suite Hotel, at 519 Everhart, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411, to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Permit No. MSW-CP62,005 to authorize the construction of an enclosed structure over a closed MSW landfill. The Subject site is a 95,474 sq. ft. tract situated between South Padre Island Drive (SPID) and Tiger Lane behind the Outback Restaurant at 4227 SPID in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The proposed hotel project will include the development of an approximate 13,000 sq. ft. first floor footprint enclosed structure, 1000 sq. ft. of landscaping, and the balance being the paved areas. Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: April 13, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9805140 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on the following: Review of the minutes of the February 10, 1998 meeting: Eligibility Requests of Yolanda Evette Anderson, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; Karen Ann Ernst, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; James Edward Johnson, Petitioner for Declaratory Order, Cynthia Lorene Putty, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; and Gwendolyn Yvette Rubbell, Applicant for Initial Licensure Conditional Eligibility Orders of the following Petitioners: Pamela Hall Seabolt, TX #561852, Petitioner for Reinstatement; and Nancy W. Wammack, TX #521773, Petitioner for Reinstatement. Agreed Orders; Icie D. Ashe, TX #626244; Jan Marie Babin, TX #593454; Judy Ruth Benfield, TX #553791; Maribel T. Castro, TX #588661; Jackie M. Day, TX #599703; Mary Jo Gadek, TX #523113; Tina Annette Hamilton, TX #604104; Caryn Trinette Iverson, TX #607024; Laurie Kripp Kassir, 601320; Monique Labodi, TX #642929; Michael Shaun McConnell, TX #572808; Craig T. McGinley, TX #583567; Michael Ray Nichols, TX #230022; Kathy Eileen Petty, TX #545478; Ola M. Porter, TX 500602; Marlene D. Puente, TX #610042; Martha Elva Ramos, TX #248771; Ginette Gisele Richard, TX #585923; Mary Louise Steuben, TX #435209; Kristin Ann Stewart, TX #529508; Diane Frances Viale, TX #529078; Shirley D. Webb, TX #618675. Order Nunc Pro Tunc: Delia Guanzon Espino, TX #434532. ALJ's Proposal for Decision; Judy Lynne Breuel, TX #550794, Ruth A. Johnson Clark, TX #218433; James Dewitt Ferguson, TX #606281; Kathy L. Barger Jones, TX #225785; Helen Grace Mack, TX #459167; Janice Gail Muench, TX #551677; Joel Lane Newton, TX #583790; Desiree A. Shaw, TX #508537; and Jennifer D. Smith, TX #513957. Requests for Exceptions to Previous Board Orders: Linda Marie Nazimuddin, TX #440817. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, (512) 305-6824. Filed: April 10, 1998, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9805090 Texas Department of Public Safety Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 10:30 a.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar, Building A Austin Public Safety Commission REVISED AGENDA: Addition to previously posted agenda: Discussion and possible action regarding draft report by State Auditors For ADA assistance or services, please contact Dorothy Wright, (512) 453-3929, two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, DPS, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, Extension 3700. Filed: April 14, 1998, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9805191 Thursday, April 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Austin Governor's Division of Emergency Management Drought Response and Monitoring Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Technical Assistance and Planning Subcommittee Report Drought and Water Supply Monitoring Subcommittee Report Action Items: Review of last meeting minutes and On-Going strategies Other Issues and Concerns Adjournment For ADA assistance or services, please contact Juan Perales, at (512) 424-2452, three working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78773-0220 (512) 424-2452. Filed: April 18, 1998, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9804936 Public Utilities Commission Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Project No. 16251; Docket Nos 19000, 16196, 16455, 17065, 16189, 18977, 18509, and 17922; Project Nos. 18438, 18702, 18811, 18515, and 18516; Quarterly Financial Statistics Report; Docket Nos. 17641, 17809, 16905, 16906, 16938, 16947, 16948, 17128, 17176, 17191, 17195, and 17203, Project Nos. 18758 and 17296; Docket Nos. 18593, 18799, 18800, 18860, 18883, 18897, 18722, 18733, and 18779; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project No 18000 and 16536; Docket Nos. 16705, 17899, 18290, 18249, 18465, 18490, 17285, 18845, 17376, 17835, 17803, 18604, 18863, and 18183, Project Nos. 14789, 17549, 17555, and 19087; Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, and customer service; Project Nos. 19120, 19121, and 17490; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; 1998 Operating Budget, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Agency Business Plan; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Diane Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: April 13, 1998, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9805183 Wednesday-Friday, April 22-24, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Project No. 16251; Investigation into Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Entry into In-Region InterLATA Service Under Section 271 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Diane Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007. Filed: April 14, 1998, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9805230 Railroad Commission of Texas Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 8:45 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729 Filed: April 10, 1998, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9805075 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. -- Call to order by Chairman Charles R. Matthews; opening remarks (if any) by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander Presentation of award to Kenneth Lay. 9:15 a.m. to adjournment: Speakers comments to the Commission; closing remarks (if any) by Chairman Matthews, Commissioner Barry Williamson, and Commissioner Carole Keeton Rylander. Contact: Donna Burks, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6889 Filed: April 10, 1998, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9805076 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council REVISED AGENDA: Roll Call / Agenda Review / Announcements / TRAC Input: TRC's VR State and VR 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 8, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804950 Friday, April 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council REVISED AGENDA: Approval of January 1998 Meeting Minutes / Chairperson's Report / TRAC Staff Report / TRC Client Satisfaction Survey Review / 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 8, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9804951 Wednesday, May 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS) Advisory Committee AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. -- Call to Order I. Introductions II. Approval of Minutes III. Public Comments IV. Discussion of CRS Policy V. Other Discussion Items 5:00 p.m. -- Adjourn Contact: Mel Fajkus, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4133. Filed: April 14, 1998, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9805231 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Wayland Baptist University, Lubbock Center, 4601 83rd Street Lubbock AGENDA: State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services and the OR Strategic Plan A. Welcome Regional Director Texas Rehabilitation Commission B. Introduction C. Overview of Town Meeting Purpose How are We Doing in the Provision of Services? OR Services Transition Services Independent Living Services Supported Employment Services D. Public Comment Group Discussions: What Can We Do Now to Improve Services and Service Delivery? What Can We Do in the Future to Improve Services and Service Delivery? E. Wrap-up F. Concluding Remarks Persons planning to attend this meeting needing ADA services or accommodation, please contact Lena Jackson at least five days prior to the meeting. Contact: Lena Jackson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4113. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9804983 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Montgomery County Library, 104 IH45 North Conroe AGENDA: State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services and the OR Strategic Plan A. Welcome Regional Director Texas Rehabilitation Commission B. Introduction C. Overview of Town Meeting Purpose How are We Doing in the Provision of Services? OR Services Transition Services Independent Living Services Supported Employment Services D. Public Comment Group Discussions: What Can We Do Now to Improve Services and Service Delivery? What Can We Do in the Future to Improve Services and Service Delivery? E. Wrap-up F. Concluding Remarks Persons planning to attend this meeting needing ADA services or accommodation, please contact Lena Jackson at least five days prior to the meeting. Contact: Lena Jackson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4113. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9804984 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 5:30 p.m. Texarkana Field Office, 401 North Baylor Street Texarkana AGENDA: State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services and the VR Strategic Plan A. Welcome Regional Director Texas Rehabilitation Commission B. Introduction C. Overview of Town Meeting Purpose How are We Doing in the Provision of Services? VR Services Transition Services Independent Living Services Supported Employment Services D. Public Comment Group Discussions: What Can We Do Now to Improve Services and Service Delivery? What Can We Do in the Future to Improve Services and Service Delivery? E. Wrap-up F. Concluding Remarks Persons planning to attend this meeting needing ADA services or accommodation, please contact Lena Jackson at least five days prior to the meeting. Contact: Lena Jackson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4113. Filed: April 9, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9804985 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, April 20, 1998, 11:30 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. Athletic Benchmarking VIII. Forest Resource Institute Computer Purchase Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201. Filed: April 13, 1998, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9805137 Monday, April 20, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Opening Session -- Committee of the Whole II. Executive Session A. Review of Pending Litigation (551.071) 1. Ginn v. SFA, et al 2. Weber v. NAH, Inc. et al 3. Trahan v. SFA 4. Fowler v. SFA 5. Dudley v. SFA 6. Hoover, et al v. Morales, et al B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees (551.074/551.075) 1. President 2. General Counsel 3. Director of Audit Services III. Open Discussion of Tuesday Board Items (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201. Filed: April 13, 1998, 10:39 a.m. TRD-9805138 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Report on Pending Litigation 1. Pending lawsuits B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees (551.074/551.075) 1. President 2. General Counsel (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session) II. Approval of January 20, 1998 and March 30, 1998 Minutes III. Revision of Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents IV. Election of Officers V. Administration A. Election of President B. Election of General Counsel C. Election of Director of Audit Services VI. Personnel A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-1998 B. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1998-1999 C. Changes of Status D. Promotions E. Tenure F. Regents Professorships for 1998-1999 G. Faculty Development Leaves H. Retirements I. Voluntary Modification of Employment VII. Academic and Student Affairs A. Faculty Workload Report B. Acceptance of General Bulletins C. Laboratory Fees D. Course Fees E. Incidental Fees F. Distance Learning Fee G. Proposal to Name Speech and Hearing Clinic H. Proposal for SFA Rodeo Club Practice Area I. Approval for Additions to Long Range Plan J. Food Service Contract with ARAMARK K. Room and Board Rates VIII. University Affairs A. University Police Department Survey IX. Financial Affairs A. Approval of the 1998-1999 Budget B. Approval of Summer Budget C. Approval of Resolution Approving Fayez Sarofim to Manage and Rockwell and Wisely Endowment Securities D. Resolution Authorizing Request for Financing E. Athletic Benchmarking F. Forest Resource Institute Computer Purchase G. Housing System HVAC Projects H. Budget changes Less than $50,000 X. Buildings and Grounds A. Renovation of Mays Hall XI. University Policies and Procedures A. Policy Revisions XII. Reports A. Chair, Faculty Senate B. President, Student Government Association C. Vice President for University Advancement D. President (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201. Filed: April 13, 1998, 10:39 a.m. TRD-9805139 Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 9:00 p.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building, Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents AGENDA: Additional Agenda Item: VII. Academic and Student Affairs I. Texas Rangers Scholarship (Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468-2201. Filed: April 14, 1998, 3:04 a.m. TRD-9805225 Texas State Technical College System Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, System Administration Building Waco Board of Regents Executive Committee Telephone Conference AGENDA: The TSTC Board of Regents Executive Committee will meet by telephone conference to consider and take action on the following agenda items: Appointment of General Counsel, Appointment of Vice Chancellor, Request to Advertise for Bids and Award a Purchase Order for Rail Repair Work at Amarillo, Request to Update the Appraisal of Property at Amarillo, Approval of Change order for Landfill at Amarillo, Proposed Modifications to the Lease with Fraser Industries in Amarillo, Approval of Request to Submit a non-competitive grant to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, and Tuition and Fees for Fiscal Year 1999 effective September 1, 1998. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867-3964. Filed: April 9, 1998, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9805033 Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 10:10 a.m. 3801 Campus Drive, System Administration Building Waco Board of Regents Executive Committee Telephone Conference, Closed Telephone Conference Meeting AGENDA: The TSTC Board of Regents Executive Committee will meet by telephone conference in closed meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.071 and 551.075 to discuss the Chancellor's contract and TSTC System Organization and Staffing. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867-3964. Filed: April 9, 1998, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9805034 University of Houston System Thursday, April 16, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 4800 Calhoun, Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Shamrock Room Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Executive Session and Report from Executive Session, Approval of Minutes, Chancellor's Report, Chairman's Report, Report from Executive Committee, Honorary Degrees, Medal of Honor; university Policies on Post-Tenure Performance Review, Promotion in Academic Rank, Faculty Emeriti Appointments, Creation of the Department of Communication and Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Master of Science Degree in Finance, Combined Doctor of Optometry and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Physiological Optics, Monthly Report of Contracts and Grants Cullen Distinguished Professorship; Gift Acceptance Reports; Award of Parking Lot Construction Contract, Football Game Guarantee Contract, Endowment Fund Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies. (See Agenda posted with the Secretary of State's office for details.) Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 1-713-743-3444. Filed: April 9, 1998, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9804978 The University of Texas System Wednesday, April 22, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A, U.T. Health Science Center San Antonio Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review (See Agenda) 3. Subcommittee reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7300 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78284-7822, (210) 567-3717. Filed: April 14, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9805224 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; committee, executive and financial reports; Guadalupe Blanco River Authority issues; selection of an Internal Auditor; extension of repayment period for Lorena; financial assistance to Archer Co. Municipal Utility District #1, Covington, Dallas Co. Water Control and Improvement District #6, Wortham, Mount Vernon, Newton, Canyon Lake Water Supply Corporation, Wells Branch Municipal utility District, and Hudspeth Co. Water Treatment Assistance Program; publication of a request for statements of qualifications in the Texas Register with the intent of negotiating and executing a contract for a solicited water research study to survey water supply and wastewater infrastructure financing methods for political subdivisions; a contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority for a water research study; publication of proposed amendments to Chapter 357 to amend notice requirements for regional water planning groups; action relating to funding Economically Distressed Areas Program projects based upon Hidalgo County's enforcement of model political subdivision rules; authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $250,000,000 Texas Water Financial Assistance Bonds and associated actions; amending Resolutions authorizing the Texas Water Development Board General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997A, 1997B, 1997D, 1997E and 1997F; contract for Depository Trust Company participant and custodial services for the Board's book-entry registered bond portfolio; amendment to the Sale and Servicing Agreement between the Board and Texas Water Resources Finance Authority; securing input from stakeholders and with proposed revisions to Chapter 383, Subchapter E, as it relates to determining the amount of grants and loans under the Economically Distressed Areas Program; publication of proposed amendments to Chapter 363, Subchapter B as it relates to financial assistance under the CWSRF program for a priority rating system and the Rural Hardship Communities Grant Program; and strategic and tactical planning, resource allocation and workload issues. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: April 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9804947 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Thursday, April 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of December 11, 1997. 2. Consider authorizing the Chairman to executive an amendment to the Sale and Servicing Agreement between the Authority and Texas Water Development Board. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: April 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9804946 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Medical Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review and Possible Approval of the January 16, 1998 and March 20, 1998 Minutes 3. Items from Division Director 4. Update on the Utilization Review Rule 5. Briefing on Return to Work Guideline and focus groups comments 6. Report on Action Items 7. Announcement of Guideline Standardization Meeting immediately following the MAC meeting 8. Establish the next meeting date 9. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: April 9, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9805016 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 8, 1998 Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee Board of Directors, met at Lake Supervisor's Office, Off FM 2353, Possum Kingdom Lake, April 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9804945. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, April 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9804972. Education Service Center, Region 12, Board of Directors, met at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, April 16, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702-3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9804952. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue, "E", Moody, April 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information Rita Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Tx 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9804948. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Region "M" Water Planning Group, met at McAllen International Airport, East Conference Room, 2600 South Main Street, McAllen, April 15, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, (956) 682-3481, fax: (956) 631-4670. TRD-9804969. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Region "M" Initial Coordinating Body, met at McAllen International Airport, East Conference Room, 2600 South Main Street, McAllen, April 15, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, (956) 682-3481, fax: (956) 631-4670. TRD-9804970. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board Nominating Committee, met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, April 14, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Vassar, NCTCOG, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9804971. Region "E" Regional Water Planning Advisory, met at Sul Ross State University, West Dining Room, East Highway 90, Alpine, April 17, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. (CST). Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9804967. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, 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-9804964. Meetings filed April 9, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review board, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, April 16, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD-9805006. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, April 16, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (830) 742-3591. TRD-9805018. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, April 16, 1998, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD-9805005. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, April 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9805003. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, April 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, (254) 435-2304. TRD-9805002. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, April 16, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD-9805027. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Annual Membership Meeting, met at Hospitality Room, First Coleman National Bank, 100 Commercial Avenue, Coleman, April 14, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9805029. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, April 14, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9805030. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Planning/Budget/Education Advisory, met at 202 East Shepherd, Room 202, Lufkin, April 14, 1998, at 2:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9805066. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, April 16, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9805059. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, April 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9805023. Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, April 20, 1998 at 11:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (956) 383-5611. TRD-9805053. Education Service Center, Region VI, Joint Meeting (Board/Executive Committee) met with revised agenda, at One Waterwood, Huntsville, April 15, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, (409) 295-9161. TRD-9804979. Education Service Center, Region 12, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, April 15, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702-3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9805047. Education Service Center, Region XIV, Board of Directors, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, April 16, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD-9804981. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Highway 99, Karnes City, April 14, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carolyn Wiatrek, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9805032. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, April 16, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Cleveland or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzalez, Texas 78629, (830) 672-2879 or fax: (830) 672-8345. TRD-9805057. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, Houston, April 17, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77902, (713) 957-5222. TRD-9805025. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 320 Franklin, Waco, April 16, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD-9804987. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 300 Franklin, Waco, April 23, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD-9804986. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, April 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD-9805056. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, April 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9805064. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, April 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash III or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. TRD-9805031. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, April 23, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9805058. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors, met at 8440 Freeport Parkway, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, Irving, April 15, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9804976. Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District, met at American Legion Building, Texas Avenue, Bishop, April 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9805020. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, April 16, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, (949) 659-1239. TRD-9805037. Red River Authority of Texas, Regional Water Planning Group, Area B, met at Nortex Regional Planning Commission, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Galaxy Center #2, Wichita Falls, April 13, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76301-6894, (940) 723-0855. TRD-9805036. Regional Water Planning Group, Region "O", Llano Estacado, Committee, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, April 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9804977. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, April 16, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9805060. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, April 14, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 794452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9805038. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, April 14, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 794452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9805039. Spindletop 2001 Commission, Beaumont Subcommittee, met at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Main Street, Beaumont, April 17, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Jan May, (409) 866-7179 or (409) 833-5100. TRD-9805026. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Planning and Oversight Committee, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, April 15, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9805068. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, April 15, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9805069. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, April 16, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9804975. Meetings filed April 10, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee, met at 118 Brodway, Suite 400, San Antonio, April 15, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained form Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 362-5200. TRD-9805081. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Chief Elected Officials, met at Titus County Civic Center, 1800 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, April 20, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9805088. Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Executive Committee, met at Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, 1604 Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, April 30, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9805089. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors Called Meeting/Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, April 14, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9805073. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at 400 East 24th Street, Big Spring, April 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267-6341. TRD-9805098. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Administrative Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, April 14, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9805092. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Operations Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, April 14, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9805093. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, External Communications Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "D", Dallas, April 14, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9805094. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, April 14, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9805095. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, Dallas, April 14, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9805096. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, April 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, P.O. Box 248, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9805082. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, April 14, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9805071. Red River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 401 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, April 15, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton, Building, 900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, (940) 723-0855. TRD-9805072. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, April 14, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9805077. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, April 16, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, Extension 406. TRD-9805083. Meetings filed April 13, 1998 Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors, met at 210 Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, April 17, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Thomas D. Burr, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632-7795, fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9805136. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East Central Avenue, April 16, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, (254) 939-1801. TRD-9805104. Coryell City WSD, Board of Directors, met at 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, April 16, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (254) 865-6089. TRD-9805176. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Applciation Review Committee, met at Highway 96 North, Shelby County Center County Club, Center, April 23, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9805119. Education Service Center, Region XIV, Board of Directors, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, April 16, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD-9805117. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, April 22, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9805105. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, April 23, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9805143. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, April 21, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9805170. Kendall Appraisal District, Agriculture Advisory Committee, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, April 20, 1998 at 7:00 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-9805103. Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, April 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-8012, fax: (830) 249-3975. TRD-9805122. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, April 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, (409) 327-3107, fax: (409) 327-8959. TRD-9805132. Meetings filed April 14, 1998 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, April 21, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-5841. TRD-9805216. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, April 17, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, TRD-9805217. Brazos River Authority, Water Utilization Committee, Board of Directors, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, April 20, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9805214. Brazos River Authority, Administration and Audit Committee, Board of Directors, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, April 20, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (254) 776-1441. TRD-9805213. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, April 30, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222; (830) 625-8597. TRD-9805235. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors, met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, April 20, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD-9805226. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors, met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, April 20, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD-9805227. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, April 16, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura G. Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9805185. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, April 20, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9805232. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, April 21, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9805233. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, April 22, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9805234. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, April 21, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained form Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9805211. Houston-Galveston Area Council, General Assembly, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, April 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Txas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9805187. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Special Board Meeting, was held at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, April 16, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9805188 Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, April 21, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9805207. North Texas Local Workforce Development Board met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, April 23, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 106, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302, (940) 322- 5281, fax: (940) 322-2683. TRD-9805215. Lower Colorado Regional Water Planning Group, Region K, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, April 22, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Peggy Walicek, 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303- 2579. TRD-9805200. Meetings filed April 15, 1998 Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, April 29, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9805237. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey, Cuero, April 21, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Rickman, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9805263. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, met at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, April 23, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9805251. Education Service Center, Region XV, Regional Advisory Committee, met at 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, April 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD-9805260. Education Service Center, Region XV, Board of Directors, met at 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, April 21, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD-9805261. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US 83, Pharr, April 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas (956) 682-3481. TRD-9805242. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, April 22, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-7806. TRD-9805279. Red River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 401 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, May 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., rescheduled from April 10 and April 15, 1998. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 900 Eighth Street, Hamilton Building, Suite 520, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, (940) 723-0855. TRD-9805280. Regional Water Planning Group "C", will meet at City of Greenville Civic Center, 5501 South Highway 69, Greenville, April 29, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9805255. Regional Water Planning Group "D", will meet at City of Greenville Civic Center, 5501 South Highway 69, Greenville, April 29, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony N. Williams, P.O. Box 698, Marshall, Texas 75671, (903) 935-4421. TRD-9805266. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, April 16, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9805240. San Antonio River Authority, Regional Water Planning Group L, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, April 21, 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-9805246. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Ag Advisory Board, met at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, April 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alida E. Lopez, 209 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 278-1106, extension 16. TRD-9805249.