OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Uniform Accountancy Act Task Force AGENDA: 1. Review Goal 2. Review conclusion of subcommittee on substantial equivalency 3. Review proposed statute 4. Assign tasks and set deadlines Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7848. Filed: May 1, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9806149 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: A. Approval of the Board's financial statements B. Report on the May 13, 1998, Regulatory Compliance Committee meeting 1. Regulatory Compliance Sub-Committee report — executive session to discuss personnel matters 2. Discussion of the Year 2000 timeline 3. Discussion concerning FY 98 travel budget 4. Discussion of the internl audit for FY 98 5. Discussion of strategic planning and legislature appropriations request C. Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION) D. Review of AICPA/NASBA matters 1. Review of proposed revisions to NASBA's bylaws 2. Discussion of correspondence regarding the Mississippi Board of Accountancy and article in Accounting Today regarding NASBA 3. Review of correspondence regarding a request for a proposal process for the CPA exam. 4. Review of Journal of Accountancy article and related correspondence 5. Discussion of a possible NASBA public perception survey E. Review of correspondence Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7848. Filed: April 29, 1998, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9806039 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950F Austin Regulatory Compliance Committee AGENDA: A. Approval of the Board's financial statements B. Report on the May 13, 1998, Regulatory Compliance Committee meeting 1. Regulatory Compliance Sub-Committee report -- executive session to discuss personnel matters 2. Discussion of the Year 2000 timeline 3. Discussion concerning FY 98 travel budget 4. Discussion of the internl audit for FY 98 5. Discussion of strategic planning and legislature appropriateions request Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7848. Filed: April 30, 1998, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9806064 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Board AGENDA: Consideration of Committee Reports and recommendations from: Executive, Rules, Joint TSBPA/TSCPA Task Force on UAA, Behavioral Enforcmeent, Major Case Enforcement, Qualifications, Lisensing, Technical Standards Review and Peer Assistnace Oversight Committee. Consideration of adoption of Board Rules Consideration of Agreed Consent Orders, Board Orders and Proposals for Decision. Review of future meetings. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7848. Filed: May 1, 1998, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9806092 State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, May 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No 473-98-0813- Petition of Houston Lighting and Power Company to Revise Fuel Factors and Implement Surcharge for Prior Uncollected fuel Costs (PUC Docket No. 19115). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: April 29, 1998, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9806021 Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-98-0839- Application of CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST CORPORATION and AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC, regarding Proposed Business Combination (PUC Docket No. 19265). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: May 5, 1998, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9807332 Monday, July 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No 473-98-0090- Application for Approval of Time-Of-Use Rate Options For TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY (puc Docket No. 17942). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: May 5, 1998, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9807333 Texas Commission on the Arts Tuesday, May 27, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue, Room E2.026 Austin Administrative Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Approval of Minutes for March 5, 1998 Meeting V. Financial Statement A. Current Status of FY 1998 Recommendations B. FY 1999 Appropriation Proposal 1. Increase Base Amount for Grants 2. Texas Endowment for the Arts Fund Development Strategy 3. Riders: a) License Plate b) EBS c) TCANet 4. Make the "State of the Arts" License Plate the State License Plate 5. Travel a) On Site Visits b) Commission and Staff 6. Personnel Needs VI. Strategic Plan 1999-2003 A. Performance Measures (Due June 15, 1998) B. Texas Cultural Endowment Fund C. Satellite Office VII. State Auditor's Report VIII. Other Business IX. Adjournment Contact: Betsy Smith, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463-5535, extension 42327. Filed: May 6, 1998, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9807354 Tuesday, May 27, 1998, 10:15 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue, Room E2.026 Austin Assistance Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Approval of Minutes for June 5, 1997 Meeting V. Consideration of the Media Decentralization Program 1999-2000 VI. Review the FY 1999 Overview and Grants Applications Rankings A. Advance and Services B. Community Assistance and Services C. Community Arts Partners D. Initiatives E. Education F. Touring VII. Education Program Review and Initiative VIII. Other Business IX. Adjournment Contact: Betsy Smith, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463-5535, extension 42327. Filed: May 6, 1998, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9807355 Wednesday, May 28, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue, Room E2.026 Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing IV. Items for Commission Consent A. Approval of Minutes for March 6, 1998 Meeting B. Financial Statement for FY 1998 V. Assistance Review Committee A. Resolutions B. Other Business VI. Items for Information Only A. TCANet Grants Management System Update B. License Plate Update C. Education D. Texas Men's Report E. General Meeting Schedule 1. September 1998 a) 2nd, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. b) 3rd, 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 2. December 1998 a) 2nd, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. b) 3rd, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 3. March 1999 a) 3rd, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. b) 4th, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4. June 1999 a) 2nd, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. b) 3rd, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. F. Commission, Committee and Staff Rosters VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment Contact: Betsy Smith, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463-5535, extension 42327. Filed: May 6, 1998, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9807356 Texas Commission for the Blind Thursday, May 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 320, Texas Commission for the Blind Administration Building Austin Governing Board Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: FY 1998 Audit Plan 2. Discussion: Peer Review conducted of Internal Audit Department 3. Discussion: Revision to Internal Audit Charter 4. Discussion: State Auditor's Office Audit of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: May 5, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9807297 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 9:15 a.m. 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 320, Texas Commission for the Blind Administration Building Austin Governing Board Budget Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Capital Outlay 2. Discussion and action: Status of agency budget Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: May 5, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9807298 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 320, Texas Commission for the Blind Administration Building Austin Governing Board Administration Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Adoption of amendments to sec.159 regarding Appeals and Hearing Procedures 2. Discussion and action: Adoption of the repeal of Chapter 161, Scope of Services 3. Discussion and action: Adoption of new Chapter 161, Subchapter A, sec.161.10- 161.44 regarding new hearing rules 4. Discussion and action: Adoption of the repeal of sec.163.36, Personal Assistance Services 5. Discussion and action: Adoption of new sec.163.36, Personal Attendant Services 6. Discussion and action: Adoption of amendments to sec.172.3 concerning advisory committees and councils 7. Discussion and action: Repeal of Chapter 165, Facilities Program 8. Discussion and action: Adoption of Agency Rule Review Plan 9. Discussion and action: Proposed repeal of Chapter 169 and simultaneously propose the adoption of new Chapter 169, Blind and Visually Impaired Children's Program 10. Discussion and action: Resolution 97-05 from the Elected Committee of Managers concerning roadside vending Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: May 5, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9807299 Thursday, May 14, 1998, Noon 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 320, Texas Commission for the Blind Administration Building Austin Governing Board Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Direction on finalizing the agency's State Strategic Plan Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: May 5, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9807300 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 320, Texas Commission for the Blind Administration Building Austin Governing Board Legislative Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Direction on the development of the agency's Legislative Appropriations Request. Note: If necessary, the Legislative Committee will continue this meeting on Friday, May 15, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Administrative Conference Room of the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, located at 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: May 5, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9807301 Friday, May 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. Public Comments 3. Approval: Minutes from Board meeting of February 6, 1998 New Business 4. Discussion and action: Executive Director's report on Fiscal Year 1998 second quarter activities 5. Discussion and action: Acceptance of gifts 6. Discussion and action: Addition of a new individual to the agency's Impartial Hearing Officer Pool 7. Discussion and action: Board Committee reports (refer to individual agendas posted for each Committee meeting) Audit Committee: New Chair to be announced Planning Committee: Dr. James L. Caldwell, Chair Legislative Committee: Frank Mullican, Chair Budget Committee: Olivia Sandoval, Chair Administration Committee: Don W. Oates, Chair 8. Discussion and action: Adoption of amendments to sec.159 regarding Appeals and Hearing Procedures 9. Discussion and action: Adoption of the repeal of sec.161, Scope of Services 10. Discussion and action: Adoption of new sec.161, Subchapter A, sec.161.10- 161.44 regarding new hearing rules 11. Discussion and action: Adoption of the repeal of sec.163.36, Personal Attendant Services 12. Discussion and action: Adoption of new sec.163.36, Personal Assistance Services 13. Discussion and action: Adoption of amendments to sec.172.3 concerning advisory committees and councils 14. Discussion and action: Repeal of Chapter 165, Facilities Program 15. Discussion and action: Adoption of Agency Rule Review Plan 16. Discussion and action: Proposed repeal of Chapter 169 and simultaneously propose the adoption of new Chapter 169, Blind and Visually Impaired Children's Program 17. Discussion and action: State Strategic Plan 18. Executive session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code to discuss personnel and pending or contemplated litigation with attorney. 19. Action, if required on matters discussed in executive session 20. Next regular meeting of the Board Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: May 5, 1998, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9807296 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Discussion of Proposed Issues A. Comptroller of Public Accounts -- lease purchase of integrated image management system B. Texas State University System -- Southwest Texas State University IJunior Lien Combined Fee Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 C. Texas Water Development Board -- State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Program Series 1998 D. Texas Public Finance Authority -- Building Revenue Refunding bonds, Series 1998 (refinance lease Purchae Obligations of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice) E. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (d/b/a Texas Star Mortgage) -- Federal Home Loan Bank mortgage (President's Corner Apartments) IV. Other Business Discussion of strategic planning process V. Adjourn Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: May 4, 1998, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9807260 Coastal Coordination Council Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin AGENDA: Agenda posted with office of Secretary of State Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, (512) 463-5385. Filed: May 4, 1998, 12:00 p.m. TRD-9806245 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, May 18, 1998, 10:30 a.m. LBJ Building, Room 114, 111 East 17th Street Austin Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force AGENDA: I. Update on Food Stamp Fraud Detection Initiatives II. Presentation by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization, Service on Fraud Detection Technologies III. Reports from State Agencies IV. Comments from the Audience V. Adjourn Contact: Rebecca Lightsey, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-29, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-0545. Filed: May 4, 1998, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9807257 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, May 7, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004 Austin Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. -- Special Recognition Committee I. Review Nominations 1-2 p.m. -- Training and Staff Development Committee I. Report on Firearms Training Pilot Project II. Summary Report on Statewide Firearms Issues Meeting 2:30 -- Program Services Committee I. Modified TC State Jail Beds II. SAFPF Update 3pm -- Legislative Committee I. Proposed Legislation Persons requiring ADA aids or services are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting, several days prior to the meeting. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: April 29, 1998, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9806037 Friday, May 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004 Austin Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Greeting II. Introduction of Guests/Staff III. Approval of Minutes IV. Moment of Silence V. Board Liaison VI. Employment Opportunities for Offenders on Community Supervision VII. State Jail Division VIII. Probation Advisory Committee Report IX. CJAD Program Evaluations Overview a. Residential Outcomes b. Felony Cohort highlighted this meeting X. Retirement Recognition for James Crouch and Arnold Eady XI. Committee Reports: Special Recognition; Training and Staff Development; Program Services; Legislative XII. TDCJ Procedures for Processing Deportable Inmates in State Jail and SAFPF's XIII. Division Director's Update XIV. Council Member Issues XV. Next Meeting Persons requiring ADA aids or services are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting, in adequate time to make arrangements. Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: April 29, 1998, 3:00 p.m. TRD-9806025 Monday, May 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Sam Houston Building, Room 175, 210 East 14th Street Austin Support Operations Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of February 25, 1998, Support Operations Committee Minutes III. Industry Issues: 1. Update on Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority 2. State Audit Report Update 3. Briefing on TCI Strategic Plan 4. Emerging and Evolving Job Study Update IV. Agriculture Operations Overview V. Transportation and Supply Overview VI. Public Comment VII. Adjourn Persons requiring ADA aids or services are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting, in adequate time to make arrangements. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 1, 1998, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9806131 Monday, May 11, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Sam Houston Building, 201 East 14th Street, Room 175 Austin Committee for the Community Justice Assistance, Parole, and State Jail Divisions AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Progress Report on State Jail Modified Therapeutic Communities III. Private State Jail Contracts IV. Public Comment V. Adjourn VI. Update on Community Service Projects Persons requiring ADA aids or services are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting, in adequate time to make arrangements. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: May 1, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9806130 The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. Wednesday-Thursday, May 20-21, 1998 -- Board of Management; May 22-23,1998 -- Convention The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center, 200 North Fredonia Street Nacogdoches Board of Management -May 20-21; Convention May 22-23, 1998 AGENDA: The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, exercising an over-abundance of caution, hereby notice a portion of the Board of Management meeting as anopen meeting under Texas Open Meeting Act, with regard to all matters pertaining to State-owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc. Wednesday, May 20, 1998 -- start at 8:30 a.m. closed meeting: 8:35 a.m. Reconvene -- open meeting -- Determination of a Quorum. Reports or discussion preview to Reports of Committees operating state-owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T. Inc., French Legation Museum, D.R.T. Library Committee, Alamo Committee Closed/Executive Session -- Determination of a Quorum Thursday, 21 May 1998 -- Closed Session Convention Agenda- Friday, 22 May 1998 -- 8:30 a.m. OPEN MEETING, Convention Center, Nacogdoches, Texas, regarding state-owned properties. Recess NOON -- Lunch. Reconvene 1:45 p.m. Open Session. Closed Session. Saturday, 23 May 1998 -- 8:30 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. Closed Session Adjourn. Contact: Tookie Dempsey Walthall, (210) 344-4046, fax: (210) 344-3661. Filed: May 6, 1998, 12:08 p.m. TRD-9807375 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, May 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the following headings III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes IV. Discuss and Consider Proposing Amendments to Rule 115.2 V. Discuss Unlicensed Dental Hygienists Practicing for the WREB Examination A. Discuss Continuing Education Issues B. Discuss the definition of “student” at dental hygiene schools C. Discuss re-entry into dental hygiene profession VI. Discuss Non-Laser Bleaching Issues VII. Update on International Symposium of Dental Hygiene VIII. Announcements IX. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: May 6, 1998, 10:12 a.m. TRD-9807357 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, May 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the April 22, 1998 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum reports. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1999 Funding Plan. Discussion and approval of the proposed strategic plan for the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation regarding extension of Fiscal Year 1998 Contract with Austin-Travis County MHMR Center. Discussion and Approval of Texas Register Submittal Plan of Review of Agency Rules and First Section of Review Plan. Discussion of preparation of the Legislative Appropriations Request. Discussion and Approval to schedule Board Meetings for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1998. FYI. Persons planning to attend the meeting who may require ADA materials or services, are requested to contact Linda Hill, (512) 424-6753, at least three days prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6753, Filed: May 5, 1998, 8:33 a.m. TRD-9807286 State Employee Charitable Campaign Monday, May 11, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 301 University Boulevard Galveston Local Employee Committee, Galveston AGENDA: I. Welcome, Sign-In II. Agency Application Status III. Campaign Materials Review A. Brochure B. Multifold Information C. Posters/Schedules IV. Campaign Schedule V. Publicity Review VI. Adjourn Contact: Frank Jackson, 1902 Mechanic, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 762-4357. Filed: May 1, 1998, 10:14 a.m. TRD-9806097 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 625 Dallas Drive, #525 Denton Local Employee Committee, Denton County AGENDA: I. Welcome II. Plan campaign strategy III. Dr. Bulls will appoint cabinet positions Contact: Pat Gobble, 625 Dallas Drive, #525, Dallas, Texas 76205, (940) 566- 5851. Filed: May 5, 1998, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9807330 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 4000 Southpark Drive Tyler Local Employee Committee, Tyler/Smith County-Region 4 AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approve Minutes of March 4, meeting III. Review Campaign Plan IV. Discuss Development of Agency Campaigns V. Discuss Possibility of Honorary Chair VI. Discuss Agenda and Schedule next meeting Contact: Dawn Franks, 4000 Southpark Drive, Suite 1200, Tyler, Texas 75703, (903) 581-6376. Filed: April 30, 1998, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9806049 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street, Commissioner's Conference Room, 6W Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Review Minutes of April 22, 1998 Establish Campaign Teams Campaign Team Overview and Direction Adjourn Contact: Ann Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: May 5, 1998, 7:56 a.m. TRD-9807279 Friday, May 22, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 301 University Boulevard Galveston Local Employee Committee, Galvveston AGENDA: I. Welcome, Sign-In II. Report of State Policy Committee Meeting III. Campaign Materials Review A. Brochure B. Multifold Information C. Posters/Schedules IV. Campaign Schedule V. Adjourn Contact: Frank Jackson, 1902 Mechanic, Galveston, Texas 77550, (409) 762-4357. Filed: May 1, 1998, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9806096 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 701 West 51st Street, Room 651 West, Department of Human Services Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Review Minutes of May 13, 1998 Publicity Preparation Training Preparations Campaign Materials Development Awards Determination Adjourn Contact: Ann Murphy, 2000 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6276, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: May 5, 1998, 7:56 a.m. TRD-9807280 Office of the Governor Wednesday-Thursday, May 13-14, 1998, 5:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. respectively E2.030 Texas Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Austin Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission AGENDA: I. Call to Order open meeting / Quorum Call -- Chairman Steve Stephens Review and approval of minutes from April meeting. II. Invited testimony on -- Transportation -- Capital Availability -- Water III. General Discussion -- Commission members regarding ideas for the report IV. Invited testimony on-- Technology -- Information Technology Infrastructure V. Adjourn Contact: Terry Karow or Stuart Holliday, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-2198. Filed: May 5, 1998, 7:56 a.m. TRD-9807278 Texas Growth Fund Monday, May 11, 1998, 10:45 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on March 3, 1998--1 2. Review and approve Treasurer's Report --2 3. Review and approve TGF Management Corp.'s Third Quarter 1998 Budget Request and authorize Transfer Notice for same --3 4. Review and approve proposed investment(s). 5. Receive a report from the Chairman on the status of the Texas Growth Fund- 1998 Trust. 6. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: April 30, 1998, 8:15 a.m. TRD-9806042 Texas Department of Health Thursday, May 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Steering Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the April 16, 1998 meeting; input received on the draft of the Texas Department of Health 1999-2003 Strategic Plan and implications for the 2001-2005 Strategic Plan; and committee members' strategic direction interviews with statewide partners. 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: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484, or Rick Danko (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, Filed: May 1, 1998, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9806118 Monday, May 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board- Grievance Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on the review and recommendation for disposition of complaint #97-07. 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: Yvonne Feinleib, (512) 458-7444, Extension 2950, or Belva Alexander (512) 458-7111, Extension 2067, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, Filed: May 1, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9806122 Monday, May 18, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board- Grievance Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review/acceptance of proposed complaint procedures; review/acceptance of proposed categories of complaints; setting of the date and time of the next committee meeting; and an evaluation of this meeting. 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: Yvonne Feinleib, (512) 458-7444, Extension 2950, or Belva Alexander (512) 458-7111, Extension 2067, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, Filed: May 1, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9806121 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool ("Health Pool") Thursday, May 7, 1998, 11:45 a.m. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 500 Austin Strategic Planning Subcommittee AGENDA: 1. Goals of Committee -- 2. Mission Statement of the Pool -- 3. Administrator Services 4. Management Services -- 5. Other Administrative matters. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-0775. Filed: April 29, 1998, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9806024 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 5.264 Austin Coordinating Board EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: To discuss pending litigation, specifically, the case South Texas College of Law v. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board REASON FOR EMERGENCY: An urgent public necessity exists requiring immediate action because of a reasonably unforeseeable situation. Contact: Lynn Rodriquez, General Counsel, (512) 483-6163. Filed: May 4, 1998, 5:19 p.m. TRD-9807277 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee AGENDA: Approval of Summary Notes for February 13, 1998 meeting; Physician Workforce Issues; Family Practice Statewide Preceptorship Program Update on Web Page; Projections for Fiscal Year 1999 Funding; and Other Business. Contact: Stacy Silverman, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6206. Filed: May 1, 1998, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9806139 Texas HMO Solvency Surveillance Committee Friday, May 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264, Tower 1 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Election of Officers 3. Approval of January 23, 1998 Minutes 4. Staff Report 5. Review of Overall HMO Industry 6. Executive Session Consultaiton with Attorney Regarding Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code sec.551.071 7. Reconvene in Open Session (To Discuss Any Further Business) 8. Adjourn Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 1, 1998, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9806091 Texas Department of Human Services Thursday, May 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John Winters Complex; Room 610E Austin Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Review minutes from April 22, 1998, meeting. 2. Update on Rule Development. 3. Review of Case Action Items. The NFAAC Subcommittee on Education for NFAs will meet immediately following adjournment of the NFAAC meeting. Contact: Jerry Walker, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 834- 6681. Filed: May 5, 1998, 10:45 a.m. TRD-9807304 Thursday, May 14, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1410 Austin Joint Work Session AGENDA: Joint Work Session. Texas Board of Human Services and Texas Board on Aging Texas Department on Aging, Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751. May 14, 1998, 2:30 p.m. The Texas Board of Human services will meet in a joint work session with the Texas Board on Aging to consider a report and recommendations on the Agency Coordination Task Force (ACT) project. Persons with disabilities who will need auxiliary aids or services for this meeting are asked to contact Laurel Butler (512) 424-6845 so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 483-3048. Filed: April 30, 1998, 1:34 p.m. TRD-9806070 Friday, May 15, 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 April 17, 1998. 2. Adoption of Nursing Facility Administrator Licensure Rules for the Assessment of an Administrative Penalty, Informal Review, Formal Hearing, and Standards of Conduct. 3. Rules for Alzheimer's Personal Care Facilities. 4. Approval of the Agency Strategic Plan for the Period 1999-2003. 5. Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) Initiatives for Fiscal Years ( FYs) 2000-01. 6. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 7. Approval of Rules Review Plan. 8. 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: May 6, 1998, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9807366 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Report to the working Group concerning the discussions of the April 29 Advisory Committee meeting. 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. Discussion of licensing requirements and proposed statutory language for corporate entity licenses. Continuation of discussions concerning the consolidation and streamlining of license types including discussions of non-resident licensing issues. 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: May 4, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9807254 Monday, May 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-95-0206.E- In the Matter of the Appeal of TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND from a Decision of the Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Facility, previously known as the Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Pool. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9807272 Friday, May 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-2153.C- To consider the application of STEPHEN T. TILLERY, Dallas and Carrollton, Texas, for a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 4-9-98). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9807273 Monday, May 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-1701.C- To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against SUZANNE M. LUNA, San Antonio, Texas, who holds a Solicitor's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 3/25/98). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9807274 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0215.C- To consider the application of OSCAR H. RODRIGUEZ, Jr., El Paso, Texas, for a Credit Life, Health and Accident Insurance Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 5/6/98). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9807275 Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0286.C- To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against ROBERT PORTILLO, El Paso, Texas, who holds a Group II, Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from 3/27/98). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9807276 Commission on Jail Standards Wednesday, May 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 2, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Meeting called to order. Roll Call of Commission Members. Reading and approval of minutes for meeting conducted on April 2, 1998. Galveston County, San Jacinto County, Tom Green County, Agency Rule Review Plan (Article 14, Section 167, General Appropriations Act) -- Adopt, Request for Change to Standards-Chapter 283, Discipline and Grievance -- Not Recommended for Publication, Review of Remedial Orders. New Business: Change to Standards- Proposed Health Services. Chapter 273.4(c), Change to Standards - Proposed New Construction Rules. Chapter 259.146, 259.341, 259.750. Request for Variances: Liberty County. Staff Report; Mental Disabilities -- Suicide Research Project, Completed Jail Projects, Jails in Compliance/Non-compliance/Crowded Jails, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Strategic Plan/Legislative Appropriations Request, Training, Financial Report/Budget. Other Business. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: May 6, 1998, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9807344 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Monday, May 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation AGENDA: The complete agenda is attached. The Commission will hold a regular meeting according to the following outline: A. Call to Order; B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum; C. Contested Cases; D. Motion to Reconsider in the Matter of Garden Manor Apartments #1, Respondent; E. Agreed Orders; F. Recommended legislative changes to Article 9100, Article 9102, Article 5221f-1, Article 5221a-7, Article 5221a-10, Article 5221a-8, Article 8886, Title 2 Labor Code, Subtitle E, and Texas Water Code, Chapter 32; G. Action on Strategic Plan for 2000-20201 Biennium; H. Staff Reports; I. Public Comment; J. Executive Session; K. Open Session; discussion and possible action on pending litigation and settlement offers; discussion and possible action on compensation for exempt positions; L. Discussion of date, time and location of next Commission meeting; M. Budget Round Table discussion and workshop presented by CRO; N. Adjournment. Contact: Kay Mahan, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: May 5, 1998, 7:57 a.m. TRD-9807282 Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association (JUA) Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 North IH35 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Consideration of and possible action on the appeal by Children's Medical Center of Dallas from the decision of the JUA General Manager denying Children's Medical Center of Dallas' request for flat cancellation of their 1998 HPL policy effective January 1, 1998, Policy No. TX110018. 2. Adjournment Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-4370. Filed: May 5, 1998, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9807334 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt DFW, International Parkway, Dallas Fort Worth Airport Dallas Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Second Quarter Community Services Performance Report If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9807265 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Hyatt DFW, International Parkway, Dallas Fort Worth Airport Dallas Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Legislative Update 3. Update on the FY 1998 Operating Plan 4. Update on the Activities of the House Bill 1734 Committee 5. Description and Explanation of "Values and Supports, a Vision for Mental Retardation Community Services in Texas" 6. Consideration of approval of the Agency's FY 1999-2003 Strategic Plan 7. Consideration of Approval of the Appointment of a New Member to the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) 8. Briefing on Medicare-funded Partial Hospitalization 9. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 417, Subchapter K, Governing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of TDMHMR Facilities, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of Chapter 404, Subchapter A, Governing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in TDMHMR Facilities. 10. Consideration of Approval of the Modification of the Hunt County Family Services Plan If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807266 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Hyatt DFW, International Parkway, Dallas Fort Worth Airport Dallas Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board; Central Park Site Plan Compliance Review Committee; Approval of MedCATH Medical Office Building Site Plan; Status of City Review of the Triangle Square Development Plan; Lease of Bond-funded Community Facilities; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy 3. Information Pertaining to the Relocation of a Modular Building from the San Antonio State Hospital to Frio County 4. Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt at TXMHMR Employee Residential Units Policy 5. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 (donations list available at the Office of Secretary of State). If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807270 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Hyatt DFW, International Parkway, Dallas Fort Worth Airport Dallas Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology 3. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.409.517, 409.519, 409.521, 409.523. 409.525, 409.527, 409.529, 409.531, 409.533, 409.535, 409.537, 409.539, and 409.541 of Chapter 409, Subchapter L, governing Mental Retardation Local Authority (MRLA) Program If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807267 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Hyatt DFW, International Parkway, Dallas Fort Worth Airport Dallas Facilities Governance Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update on the Mental Health Facilities 3. Update on the Mental Retardation Facilities If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807268 Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Hyatt DFW, International Parkway, Dallas Fort Worth Airport Dallas AGENDA: I. Call to order; roll call; II. Citizens Comments; III. Approval of the minutes of the March 26, 1998 meeting IV. Issues to be considered 1. Chairman's Report: Announcement of appointments to Advisory Committees- Medical Advisory Committee; Resolution Honoring May as Mental Health Month 2. Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report; Update on the Dallas 1915b Waiver Project. 3. Consideration of Approval of the Agency's FY 1999-2003 Strategic Plan 4. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 417, Subchapter K, Governing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in TDMHMR Facilities with the Contemporaneous Repeal of Chapter 404, Subchapter A, Governing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in TDMHMR Facilities. 5. Consideration of Approval of the Modification of the Hunt County Family Services Plan 6. Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt a TXMHMR Employee Residential Units Policy 7. Consideration of acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 (donations list available with agenda filed with agenda at the office of the Secretary of State. 8. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.409.517, 409.519, 409.521, 409.523. 409.525, 409.527, 409.529, 409.531, 409.533. 409.535, 409.537, 409.539, and 409.541 of Chapter 409, Subchapter L, governing Mental Retardation Local Authority (MRLA) Program 9. Preliminary Discussion Regarding the Search Process for a New Commissioner 10. Consideration of the Appointment of an Interim Commissioner Executive Session Under Texas Government Code sec.551.071 to Discuss Potential and Pending Litigation If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: May 4, 1998, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9807269 Midwestern State University Thursday, May 7, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee will review the 2/12/98 committee minutes and will receive recommendations and discuss the 1998-99 Staff Employee Holiday Schedule; Architect Selection for the Bea Wood/O'Donohoe Renovation and Expansion and the Health and Wellness Center; and modification of listing of proposed Special Items as part of the Legislative Appropriations Request 2000-2001. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: May 4, 1998, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9807248 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting 2/12/98 and will receive information concerning Nonresident Tuition for the 1998-1999 academic year. The Committee will review recommendations and discuss Fees for Students with Over 170 Hours; items $30,000 and under in FY 1997-1998 approved by President per Board authorization; and the 1998-1999 Operating Budget. Discussion of specific personnel and salary related matters, including discussion of the university presidents salary, will be conducted in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551.074. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: May 4, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9807249 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Personnel and Curriculum Committee AGENDA: The Personnel and Curriculum Committee will review the 2/12/98 committee minutes and will receive recommendations and discuss position changes in the FY 1997- 1998 budget, the List of 1997-1998 Candidates for Graduation; Request for Non- Tenure Track Status; Master of Education with a major in Secondary Education; Master of Education with a major in Elementary Education; Master of Arts with a major in Training and Development; possible Aviation Administration program; Emeritus Status for Retiring Faculty; Recommendations for faculty promotion and tenure. Recommendations for faculty emeritus status, promotion and tenure will be discussed in Executive Session as allowed by the Government Code Chapter 551, sec.551.074, Personnel Matters. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: May 4, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9807250 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Student Services Committee AGENDA: The Student Services Committee will review the 2/12/98 and will receive a Student Government Report. The committee will receive recommendations and discuss the Vinson Health Center Physicians Contract for 1997-1998 and for summer 1998, and the 1997-98 MSU Student Handbook and Activities Calendar proposed revisions. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: May 4, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9807251 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 4:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents University Development Committee AGENDA: The University Development Committee will review the 2/12/98 committee minutes. A summary of gifts, grants, and pledges received 9/1/97-4/10/98 will be presented for information of the Board. Resolutions of Appreciation will be presented for approval as necessary, including a resolution for Rep. Charles Finnell, MSU's 1998 Commencement speaker. The Committee will receive a recommendation and discuss a university fund raising position through the MSU Foundation, Inc. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: May 4, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9807252 Thursday, May 7, 1998, 4:45 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Athletics Committee AGENDA: The Athletics Committee will review the minutes of the 2/12/98 committee meeting and will receive an athletics update report. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: May 4, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9807253 Friday, May 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will consider the minutes of the February 13, 1998, February 16, 1998 and March 23, 1998 Board of Regents Meetings and will review financial reports for the months ending January, February and March 1998. The Board will consider recommendations and receive information from the Executive, Finance and Audit, Personnel and Curriculum, Student Services, University Development and Athletics Committees of the board. A report will be presented by the president of the university concerning developments at MSU. Discussion of specific personnel and salary related matters with regard to the 1998-1999 University Budget, including discussion of the university president's salary, will be conducted in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551.071, Recommendations for faculty emeritus status, promotion and tenure will also be discussed in Executive Session as allowed by the Government Code chapter 551.074, Personnel Matters. The Board of Regents of Midwestern State University reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever legally justified and properly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Ms. Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (940) 397-4212. Filed: May 5 1998, 7:57 a.m. TRD-9807281 Texas Military Facilities Commission Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively Fort Bliss Command Headquarters El Paso Facilities Commission AGENDA: 1. Property Updates 2. Administrative Matters 3. Executive Director's Update 4. Pending/Anticipated Litigation, Personnel Issues, Real Property 5. Commission Organizational Structure 6. Public Comments 6. Set next meeting time and place Persons requiring ADA accommodations are required to contact Julie Wright at (512) 406-6971 at least 3 days prior to the meeting. Contact: Julie Wright, (512) 406-6971. Filed: May 4, 1998, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9806165 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, May 11, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will meet in Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Commission's Executive Director. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas, 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: May 1, 1998, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9806136 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will meet in Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Commission's Executive Director. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas, 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: May 4, 1998, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9807263 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by GLENN R. DEXTER dba FOREST SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY COMPANY to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to provide water utility service in Bexar County, Texas. The applicant also proposed decertification of a portion of CCN No. 10684 issued to the City of Elmendorf. The proposed utility service area includes two locations generally located about 10 miles southeast of downtown San Antonio, Texas as follows: One area is generally bounded on the north by Shady Falls Road, on the east by Old Corpus Christi Road, on the south by FM 327, and on the west by the San Antonio River. The total area being requested includes approximately 410 acres and 2 current customers. The application requests that this area be decertified from CCN No. 10684. The other area is generally bounded on the north by Highway 1604, on the east by Highway 181, on the south by Wilson County Line, and on the west by Old Corpus Christi Road. The total area being requested includes approximately 1,400 acres and no current customers. The application requests that this area be decertified from CCN No. 10684. This matter has been designated as SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0713. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 1, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9806162 Thursday, May 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. City of Portland Community Center, Greenlake Room, 2000 Redwood Drive Portland AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by CITY OF PORTLAND to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 20216 which authorizes the provision of sewer utility service in San Patricio County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately one mile northwest of downtown Portland, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by FM 893 (Moore Avenue), on the east by the Portland City Limits, on the south by Nueces Bay, and on the west by Hunts Road. The total area being requested includes approximately 68 acres and 113 current customers. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0579. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 1, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9806163 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by SOUTH ELLIS COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 11184 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Ellis and Navarro Counties, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 11 miles south of downtown Waxahachie, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Chambers Creek, on the east by FM 55, on the south by State Highway 22, and on the west by the county line. The total area being requested includes all of the current customers. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0714. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 1, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9806161 Friday, June 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 601 East Hicory, Suite D, City of Denton Municipal Court #1 Denton AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by CROSSROADS BIBLE CHURCH to authorize a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 3,600 gallons per day. The proposed permit also authorizes a variance to the buffer zone requirements in accordance with 30 TAC sec.309.13(e)(1)(B). The wastewater treatement plant site is located approximately 1000 feet east of the intersection of FM Road 407 and FM Road 1830 (McMakin Road) and South of FM Road 407 in Denton County, Texas. The treated efflent is discharged to Poindexter Branch (containing a stock pond); thence to Lake Lewisville in Segment No. 0823 of the Trinity River Basin. The unclassified receiving waters of the stock pond and Poindexter Branch have no significant aquatic life uses. The designated uses for Segment No. 0823 are high aquatic life uses, public water supply and contact recreation. No significant degration of high quality receiveing waters is anticipated. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-0663. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 6, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9807371 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday, May 21, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the March board meeting; consider operations including financial statements; consider education matters, including a public hearing for Texas AampM International University at Laredo for a generic BSN program. The Board will receive information from various board and advisory committees; and hold an open forum from 1:30-2 pm on May 21, 1998 to allow interested parties an opportunity to address the board. The Board will consider Agrees Orders for Barbara Elaine Chumar, TX #539120, Leisa A. Clark, TX #628694, Pamela Jeannette Clark, TX #249130, Denny Woodrow Enos, TX #594499, Pamela Faye Glynn, TX #550334, Carolyn Ann P. Jacobs, TX #235437, Mary V. Spencer, TX #502319, and Robert Lyle Taylor, TX #597162. The board will review the strategic plan. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811. Filed: May 1, 1998, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9806137 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Thursday, May 21, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, Commission Hearing Room Annex, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Operation Game Thief Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; Financial Report; Consideration of Reward Payments; Next Meeting Date; Discussion Items; Other Business Contact: Filed: April 30, 1998, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9806052 Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority Monday, May 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Youth Commission Building, 4900 North Lamar Austin Committee Meeting AGENDA: 9am.- Committee Meeting to Formulate Responses to Comments Received on Proposed Rules 11am -- Regular Meeting I. Call to Order II. Opening Remarks/Recognitions III. Action Items A. Adoption of Rules B. Unemployment Insurance Tax Equivalency Payment C. Discussion/Action Regarding Needed Committees IV. Public Testimony V. Adjourn Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting and may need ADA aids or services, are requested to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangments can be made. Contact: Thomas Palmer, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5750. Filed: May 4, 1998, 12:03 p.m. TRD-9806242 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Room, (first floor) Austin Project PACE AGENDA: Announcement: the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services announces a Pre-Bidders' Conference to obtain input regarding the revised TDPRS proposed competitive procurement model for contracted childcare and related services for children in TDPRS conservatorship (Project PACE) from potential bidders who expressed interest in the previous TDPRS competitive procurement that had to be canceled. Currently licensed residential childcare providers who are providing 24-hour childcare to children in the state of Texas and are planning to bid on the TDPRS Project PACE (Permanency Achieved through Coordinated Efforts) Request for Proposal (RFP) are encouraged to attend and provide input. This will be your opportunity to obtain information and give input prior to formal release of the RFP. Brief description of Pre-Bidders' Conference: The Pre-Bidders' conference will provide an opportunity to obtain new information about the revised TDPRS proposed competitive procurement model of service delivery and to comment on that model. Questions will be answered at the conference. Questions may be in written or oral form. TDPRS will not respond to questions received after the conference. Parking is not available at the Brown-Heatly Building. Please park in the Winters Building parking lot across the street at 701 West 51st Street (corner of North Lamar and 51st Street). Contact: Cindy Bourland, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-620, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030. Filed: April 30, 1998, 1:21 p.m. TRD-9806069 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Thursday, May 21, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-400A Austin Disciplinary Review Panel One AGENDA: Disciplinary Review Panel #1 of the Board will meet to discuss, consider and vote on recommendations for disposition of various complaints. The Panel will also go into Executive Session to take confidential interviews concerning pending complaints pursuant to sec.551.084, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S. 1996, as well as Executive Session to seek legal advice pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S. 1996. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: April 29, 1998, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9806038 Texas Department of Public Safety Thursday, May 21, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Drought Response nd Monitoring Committee AGENDA: Welcome and Introductions Technical Assistance and Planning Subcommittee Report Drought and Water Supply Monitoring Subcommittee Report Action Items: Review of last meting minutes and On-Going strategies Other Issues and Concerns Adjournment Persons requiring ADA assistance or materials, 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: May 5, 1998, 8:21 a.m. TRD-9807284 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, May 8, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Public Utility Commission of Texas, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Seventh Floor, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room Austin Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located. Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7265. Filed: April 30, 1998, 1:12 p.m. TRD-9806068 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 8:30 a.m., (rescheduled from 9:30 a.m.) 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: May 4, 1998, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9806246 Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: May 1, 1998, 4:06 a.m. TRD-9806151 Texas Real Estate Commission Friday, May 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, TREC Headquarters Office Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes of prior meetings 3. Public comments 4. Reports from TREC staff 5. Review and response to correspondence or questions 6. Discussion on and possible recommendations on amendments to standards of practice 22 TAC sec.535.222 7. Discussion and possible recommendations on standard report form and proposed amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.223 8. Discussion and possible action on enforcement and inspector discipline issues 9. Discussion and possible action on rules relating to education, training an continuing education for inspectors 10. Discussion and possible recommendations on the TREC strategic plan 11. Scheduling of future meetings For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: May 5, 1998, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9807288 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin Risk Management Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of minutes for 3/24/98 public meeting; 3. Report from Executive Director of Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation 4. Executive Director's Progress Report: a. claims activity report; b. cost containment fees; c. request for proposals and invitations for bids (medical cost containment, actuarial study, claims audit); d. allocation program; e. budget report; f. HIV/communicable disease rule; g. TWCC safety violation hotline; h. optical disks- data storage; i. web page update, video streaming and demonstration. 5. Discussion, Consideration, and possible approval of Risk Management for Texas State Agencies Guidelines 6. Executive Session: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees and pursuant to sec.551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation; 7. Action on matters considered in executive session; 8. Public Comment; 9. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 10. Adjournment Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-1481. Filed: May 4, 1998, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9807262 Rural Community Health System Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Ma Ferguson's Restaurant, 6000 Little Rigfield Road Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1) Developing a recommendation for issuing a request for application for an executive Director. 2) Developing recommendations for priorities for committee Agendas for future meetings. Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0119. Filed: May 1, 1998, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9806148 Texas Senate Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Capitol Extension, E1.016, 15th and Congress Avenue Austin Senate Interim Committee on Sex Offenders AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductory Remarks by Senator Shapiro III. Invited Testimony Ms. Catherine McVey, Asst. Dir. of Programs and Services, TDCJ Dr. Judy Johnson, Clinical Director for Sex Offender Treatment Programs, TDCJ Mr. Tony Fabelo, Director, Criminal Justice Policy Council Mr. Michael Eisenberg, Policy Analyst, Criminal Justice Policy Council Dr. Dave Wanser, Ph.D., Director of Behavioral Service, Tx. Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Dr. Mary Ross, Ph.D., Dir. of Psychology Wichita State Hospital, Tx. Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retard. Ms. Kristy Carr, People Against Violent Crime Dr. Sarah Sullivan, Dir., Family Service Center of Galveston Dr. Gerald Rogers, Pres. Tx. Assoc. of Sex Offender Treatment Dr. Saleem Ateek, Dallas County Juvenile Probation Commission IV. Public Testimony V. Adjournment Contact: Helen Gonzalez, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0108. Filed: April 29, 1998, 12:42 p.m. TRD-9806019 Texas Skill Standards Board Monday, May 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Building 1, Room 1.100 Austin Full Board AGENDA: May 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. -- Call to Order; Announcements; Public Comment; Action Item; Approval of Minutes of March 30, 1998 Meeting; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Interim TSSB Endorsement Criteria and Procedures; Update on Market Research; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Update on 501(c)(3) Partnership; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Defining Qualifying and Priority Occupations for the Texas Skill Standards System; Discussion; Review of Board Bylaws and Attendance Policy; Updates; Higher Education Coordinating Board Partnership, School-to-Work Grant Funding Status, and Texans Work; Updates: National Skill Standards Board and Other States' Skill Standards Initiatives; Update: 1997-1998 Skill Development Projects; Adjournment. Notice: Persons planning to attend the meeting requiring ADA services or materials, please contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay Texas 800-735- 2988) at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103. Filed: May 1, 1998, 12:36 p.m. TRD-9806124 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, May 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on proposed rule revisions (22 TAC, Chapter 781). To request ADA accommodations, 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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Teas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: May 1, 1998, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9806117 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, May 8, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/ Quorum Call -- Roger Benavides, Chair II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Executive Director's Report -- Contract Services IV. Financial Report/Operating Budget V. Summary of Site Visits VI. Future Agenda Items VII. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-4305. Filed: April 30, 1998, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9806062 Friday, May 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Libraries and Telemedicine Committee of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/ Quorum Call --John Collins, Chair II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Reports from Advisory Committees IV. Telemedicine RFP V. Future Agenda Items VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-4305. Filed: April 30, 1998, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9806061 Friday, May 8, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room Austin AGENDA: The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/ Quorum Call --Chairman Bill Mitchell II. Minutes from Prior Meetings III. Board Committee Reports --Finance and Audit Committee -- Roger Benavides, Chair --Libraries and Telemedicine Committee -- John Collins, Chair --Curriculum, Training and Evaluation Committee -- Joe Randolph, Chair IV. Agency Working Group Updates --State Agencies Working Group -- Sandy Kress, Board Member, Arnold Viramontes, Executive Director --Presentation by Nancy Vaughn, TEA and Steve Parker, GSC --Education Working Group -- Hal Guthrie, Board Member Kay Karr, Board Member, Gary Grogan, Director of Programs --Training Working Group- Joe Randolph, Board Member, Gary Grogan, Director of Programs V. Public Information and Media Relations Report -- Clint Formby, Board Member VI. Executive Director's Report -- Executive Director's Report -- Administration -- Programs (a) Discovery Grants (b) Procedures for RFP (Due Dates) (c) ADA Update VII. Chairman of the Board Report VIII. Future Agenda Items IX. Adjourn Open Meeting The Board may go into Executive Session on any agenda item if authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Government Code, Chapter 551. Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-4305. Filed: April 30, 1998, 11:13 a.m. TRD-9806060 Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 7355 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island Convention Center South Padre Island Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division AGENDA: Approval of Minutes. Reports and Discussions: TxDOT International Relations Office, Laredo and Pharr Districts; Public Financial Management, Inc. Project briefings: Anzalduas Bridge, McAllen, Port of Brownsville Bridge; and South Padre Island Causeway. Executive director's project status report. Executive Session for legal counsel consultations, land acquisition matters, management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Rulemaking 43 TAC Ch. 50, 53 and 54. Designating funds as the Texas Turnpike Authority Feasibility Study Fund. Consider request to expend money from Feasibility Study Fund on projects in Williamson, Travis, Caldwell, and Guadalupe Counties. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: May 1, 1998, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9806140 University of Houston System Monday, May 11, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Athletic/Alumni Center, 3100 Cullen Boulevard, Melcher Board Room Houston Board of Regents Retreat AGENDA: Board of Regents Retreat, Executive Session, Report from Executive Session. Agenda filed at the office of the Secretary of State. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas, 77204-6732, (713) 743-3444. Filed: May 4, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9806184 University Interscholastic League Monday, May 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Thompson Conference Center, UT Campus, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Waiver Review Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: AA. Request for a wavier of the Four Year Rule by Robbie Scott DeLeon representing Medina High School in Medina, Texas. BB. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Jon Hall representing Arlington High School in Arlington, Texas CC. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Johnny Ray Adkins, Jr. representing Plano Senior High School in Plano, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: April 29, 1998, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9806023 The University of Texas System Wednesday-Thursday, May 13-14, 1998, 1:30 p.m. and 8:45 a.m., respectively Wednesday, May 13, 1998- Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 5200 East University Boulevard; Thursday, May 14, 1998- Devonian Room, Mesa Building, UT Permian Basin, 4901 East University Boulevard Odessa Board of Regents and Standing Committees AGENDA: To consider amendments to Regents' rules and Regulations; Matters Related to The University of Texas Investment Management company (UTIMCO); Information Technology Initiatives; Chancellor's Docket (submitted by System Administration); Proposed Optional Retirement Program vendors; appointment of carriers and monthly premiums for System-wide health insurance programs; appointment of administrator for Flexible Spending Plan; degree programs; Role and Mission statements for UT institutions; Agreements; Bylaws of Medical Service, Research and Development Plan/Physician Referral Service; buildings and grounds matters including approval of design development plans; appropriation; building name and building plaque; potential medical liability, possible appeal of Hopwood case litigation; and real estate matters as detailed on the complete agenda, filed with the Secretary of State. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: May 5, 1998, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9807289 Texas Veterans Commission Wednesday, May 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, Sixth Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin Third Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Regular meeting to approve the minutes of the second quarterly meeting. The commission will consider for approval the Texas veterans commission Affirmative Action Program and the Agency Strategic Plan. the Commission will receive a progress report on the State Veterans Cemetery Study. The Commission will also discuss matters concerning veterans' benefits and services, receive staff reports and conduct other routine business of the Commission. The Commission will take action on these matters as it deems appropriate. Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 1277, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5538. Filed: May 4, 1998, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9806179 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Friday, May 8, 1998, 4:30 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1 Call to Order 2. Executive Session 3. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 4. General Reports, Discussion and Possible action on Issues Relating to Commission Activities 5. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates 6. Adjournment Contact: Bob Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: May 5, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9807328 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, May 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dated March 31, 1998; Public comment; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce commission Docket 19; General discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related functions at the Texas Workforce commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action; (1) on acceptance of donations of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC; (3) on modification and/or reallocation of Choices and Transitional child Care Funding; (4) on the proposal and review of rules regarding Proprietary Schools (Chapter 807); (5) on amendment to Allocation Rule (40 TAC, Chapter 800); (6) on the State Welfare-to-Work Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Labor; (7) on the revisions to the Texas Workforce Commission Strategic Plan for submission to the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board; (8) on the Strategic Plan for Project RIO; (9) on an affirmative action plan for Equal Opportunity and Diversity; (10) concerning the use of UI Wage Records as the database for JTPA follow-up; (11) on the combined JTPA/Wagner Peyser State Plan; (12) on the JTPA PY98 sec.123 Policy; (130 regarding approval of JTPA PY98-99 Categorical Plans; (14) on the JTPA PY98 Incentive Policy; (150 regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (160 regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (17) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; Staff Report and Discussion -- Update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Finance Division; Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL-CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Roussett v. TWC et al; Barbara Woodard v. TEX; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgement); and Gene E. Merchant et al v. TWC; Government Code sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; Actions, if any, Resulting from Executive Session; Consideration, discussion, questions, and possible action on: (10 whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any: and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 19. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: May 5, 1998, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9807321 Regional Meetings Meetings filed April 29, 1998 Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board of Directors, met at 3519 Liberty Drive, Council Chambers, Pearland, May 5, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roger Davis, 4805 West Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581, (281) 485-1434. TRD-9806020. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, May 12, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9806022. North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Two, Regular Board, met at 603 East First Street, Dumas, May 5, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, (806) 935-6401. TRD-9806030. Meetings filed April 30, 1998 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, May 4, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9806050. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, May 7, 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- 9806057. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Executive Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, April 30, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. in emergency session. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9806065. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, April 29, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9806048. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, May 5, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from A.D. Rychlik, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9806059. Central Appraisal District of Rockwall County, Appraisal Review Board, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, May 5, 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-9806045. East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, May 6, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9806077. Education Service Center, Region One, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, May 5, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (956) 383-5611. TRD-9806051. Education Service Center, Region 20, Board of Directors, met at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, May 6, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, (210) 299-2471. TRD-9806044. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, May 4, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North S. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9806075 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, May 4, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North S. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9806074 Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met in emergency session, at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, May 4, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD-9806081. 50th Judicial District, Juvenile Board, met at District Courtroom, Knox County Courthouse, Benjamin, May 6, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Davis W. Hajek, (940) 888-2852. TRD-9806046. Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, May 4, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9806055. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, May 5, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9806071. North Texas Tollway Authority, Right-of-Way and Contracts Committee, met at Conference Room of Administration Building, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, May 4, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. TRD-9806053. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, met at 233 North Pecos, Vista Verde, 4th Floor Conference Room, Bexar County Public Works, San Antonio, May 4, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9806066. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Directors Meeting, was held at Ft. Griffin Restaurant, Highway 180 West, Albany, May 6, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (940) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9806076. Tarrant Appraisal District, Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, May 21, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD- 9806072. West Texas Municipal Power Agency, Board of Directors, met at the Lubbock Club, Norwest Bank Building, 1500 Broadway, Lubbock, May 7, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from J. Robert Massengale, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 775-2500. TRD-9806073. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, May 11, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas (903) 843-3041. TRD-9806056. Wise County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 206 South State Street, Decatur, May 19, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9806043. Workforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend, Board of Directors, met at Nueces County Building, Auditorium, May 6, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 889-5330, extension 108. TRD-9806054. Meetings filed May 1, 1998 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, called meeting, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, May 5, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9806082. Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 555A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, May 7, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Risley, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9806083. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee, met at 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, May 6, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from R. David Cole, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9806098. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue. Executive Conference Room "A", Second Floor, May 5, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9806145. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd, Lufkin City Hall, Room 202, Lufkin, May 12, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 634-2247. TRD-9806125. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, May 7, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9806085. Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, May 7, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9806099. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Workforce Development Board Committee Meetings: Executive and By-Laws Committees, met at 1205 East Main Street, Townhouse Restaurant, Uvalde, May 5, 1998 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ricky McNeil, 100 West South, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (830) 591-3757. TRD-9806146. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, May 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-9806123. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, May 12, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9806144. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, May 8, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD- 9806084. Meetings filed May 4, 1998 Bandera County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1206 Main Street, Bandera, May 7, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, IV, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 796-3039, fax: (830) 460-3672. TRD-9806180. Central Appraisal District of Nolan County, met at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, May 12, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9806177. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee, will meet at 601 North Second Street, Pitser Garrison Civic Center, Lufkin, May 28, 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-9806195. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's, San Antonio, May 8, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9807271. Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Intersection of Business 6 and Highway 7, Marlin, May 11, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9806176. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Kempner Water Supply Corporation Offices, Highway 190, Kempner, May 7, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9806164. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, May 13, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9807261. Stephens County Rural WSC, Regular Monthly Board meeting, was held at 206 FM 3099, Breckenridge, May 7, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (254) 559-6180. TRD- 9806199. Meetings Filed May 5, 1998 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Controll and Improvement District #1, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, May 11, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9807329. Canyon Regional Water Authority, met at Guadalupe County Fire School Facility 1, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, May 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130- 8233, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9807311. Central Texas Council of Governments, Killeen-Temple Urban Transportation Study, met in emergency sessions at 302 East Central Avenue on May 6, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., and at 201 East Second Avenue, Belton on May 7, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933- 7075, extension 203. TRD-9807335. Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Transportation Planning Policy Board, met in emergency session at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton on May 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933-7075, extension 203. TRD-9807307. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn, Dallas, May 14, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD- 9807306. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at Falls County Courthouse, Intersection of Business 6 and Highway 7, First Floor, Marlin, May 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661-0430, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9807322. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, May 12, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238-8823. TRD- 9807287. Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 4801 King Street, Greenville, May 18, 1998 through June 30, 1998, Monday-Friday, at 9:00 a.m. daily. Information may be obtained from Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9807310. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Workforce Development Board, met at 100 Airport Plaza, Midland, May 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9807303. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, May 11, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD- 9807309. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, May 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-9807285. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, May 11, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 803- 3553. TRD-9807295. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, met at 1125 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, May 14, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Les Wilkerson, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672- 1197. TRD-9807326. Meetings filed May 6, 1998 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, May 13, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244, extension 102. TRD-9807339. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Affordable Housing Corporation Called Board of Directors meeting, was held at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, May 13, 1998 at 2:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244, extension 102. TRD-9807338. Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, May 11, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9807359. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met at 2520 IH35 South, Suite 100, Austin, May 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 South IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9807363. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office of Cypress Springs Water, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, May 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9807341. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, May 12, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434. TRD- 9807337. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main, Jasper, May 12, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9807372. Limestone County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, May 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, (254) 729-3009. TRD-9807347. Limestone County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, June 2-5 and June 17-18, 1998, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, (254) 729-3009. TRD- 9807360. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, May 11, 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-9807346. Sabine River Authority, Board, met at Fredonia Hotel, 200 Fredonia Street, Nacogdoches, May 12, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9807342. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, May 12, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9807381. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, May 12, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9807380.