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 Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, June 1, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m.-Call to order Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session. 1. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office; and b. Bard Frog Brewery, Inc. v. New York State Liquor Authority. Continue open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Approval of minutes of April 27, 1998 meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 4. Administrator's report. 5. Approval of agency strategic plan for the period 1999-2003; discussion, comment and possible vote. 6. Discussion of recent amendments to marketing practices rules, 16 TAC sec.45.109 (Restocking and Rotation of Alcoholic Beverages), 16 TAC sec.45.110 (Inducements), 16 TAC sec.45.113 (Gifts, Services and Sales) and 16 TAC sec.45.117 (Gifts and Advertising Specialties); discussion, comments, possible vote. 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-3217. Filed: May 21, 1998, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9808334 Texas Animal Health Commission Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of the March 31, 1998 meeting. Dr. Sherron, Chair 2. Discussion of and possible action on information resources strategic plan. Mr. Nabors 3. Discussion of and possible action on agency strategic plan. Ms. Reed 4. Discussion and possible action on internal audit report on staff services department. Mr. Davis 5. Discussion of and possible action interagency agreement for cost/benefit study. Mr. Whittenton/Dr. Coats 6. Discussion of and possible action on executive sort/reorganization. Dr. Beals 7. Budget/vacancy update. Mr. Whittenton/Ms. Knauth Contact: Kathy Reed, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, 512/719-0714. Filed: May 21, 1998, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9808380 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Approval of minutes 3. Award presentations 4. Executive Director report 5. Disease program status update. 6. Texas Humane Legislation Network-public stables 7. Oversight Committee report 8. John'e disease 9. Chronic Wasting Disease 10. UDA Brucellosis indemnity 11. Ratite identification regulations 12. Proposals (a) Swine programs (b) sec.sec.35.1, 35.2, 35.3, 35.4, 35.7 - cattle brucellosis regulations (c) sec.51.2 - cattle brucellosis entry requirements (d) sec.43.2 - cattle tuberculosis entry requirements 13. Regulation rewrite proposals (a) Chapter 32 - Hearing and Appeals Procedure (b) Chapter 47 - Requirements and standards for approval personnel (c) Chapter 59 - General Practices and Procedures 14. Possible adoption of pending proposals (a) sec.36.1 - Exotic livestock, revising definitions 15. Public comment 16. Set date for 324th meeting 17 Adjournment. Contact: Kathy Reed, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, 512/719-0714. Filed: May 21, 1998, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9808379 Texas Commission on the Arts Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Capital Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue, Room E2.026 Austin Administrative Committee REVISED 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 proposals 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 plant 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 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. Filed: May 21, 1998, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9808331 Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 10:15 a.m. Capital Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue, Room E2.026 Austin Assistance Review Committee REVISED 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 of FY 1999 Overview and Grants Applications Rankings A. Community Arts B. Education C. Media and Multimedia Arts D. Performing Arts 1. Dance 2. Music 3. Theatre E. Presenting Organizations and Touring Artists F. Visual Arts and Architecture VII. Education Program Review and Initiative VIII. Other business IX. Adjournment Contact: Betsy Smith, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406. Filed: May 21, 1998, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9808332 Wednesday, May 28, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Capital Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue, Room E2.026 Austin Commission REVISED 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. Administrative Committee C. Financial Statement for FY 1998 D. Assistance Review committee E. Nominating Committee F. Resolutions G. Other Business V. Items for Information Only A. TCAnet Grants Management System Update B. License Plant 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.-4:00 p.m. b) 3rd 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. F. Commission, Committee and Staff Rosters VI. Other business VII. Adjournment Contact: Betsy Smith, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406. Filed: May 21, 1998, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9808333 Council on Competitive Government Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.018 Austin REVISED AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. discussion of statutes and rules applicable to the council's organization, programs and duties; 3. open discussion; 4. set date and time for next work group meeting; 5. adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services, such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, and non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Michelle Gee at 512/463-3387 several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas 1-800/735-2989 so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Michelle Gee, Capitol Extension Building, Room E2.018, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3960. Filed: May 20, 1998, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9808293 Office of Court Administration Wednesday, June 17, 1998, 2:00 p.m. State Capitol Extension Room E.2020 Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Judicial Redistricting AGENDA: I. Commencement of meeting II. Attendance of members III. Discussion and committee action on recommendations to the Texas Judicial Council IV. Other business V. Date of next meeting (calendar) VI. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, 512/463- 1625. Filed: May 27, 1998, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9808617 Thursday, June 18, 1998, 2:00 p.m. State Capitol Extension Room E.2020 Austin Texas Judicial Council Committee on Judicial Redistricting AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting II. Attendance of members III. Discussion and committee action on recommendations to the Texas Judicial Council IV. Other business V. Date of next meeting (calendar) VI. Adjourn Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, 512/463- 1625. Filed: May 27, 1998, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9808616 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Brown Heatley Building, Room 7230, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Commission Austin AGENDA: Call to order; establish a quorum; public comment. Members of the public are invited to make comments not to exceed five minutes on subjects relevant to the business of the Commission; approval of minutes of March 6, 1998, meeting (ACTION); executive director's report including discussion and possible action regarding strategic plan for 2000-2001 biennium (ACTION); discussion and possible action regarding information resource plan for 2000-2001 biennium (ACTION), discussion and possible action regarding the legislative appropriations request for 2000-2001 biennium (ACTION), and approval of deafness task force member (ACTION); Board for evaluation of interpreters report including approval of certification, recertification and reinstatement (ACTION), approval of BEI board member (ACTION), and approval of contract for validation of evaluation process (ACTION); director services report including camp sign update, discussion and possible action on a camp sign contract (ACTION), approval of a contract for the provision of hearing aids (ACTION), discussion and possible action on adopting the repeal of 40 TAC sec.181.41. Telecommunication devised for the deaf (TDD) (ACTION), discussion and possible action on adopting the repeal of 40 TAC sec.181.810. Publications (ACTION), discussion and possible action on adopting the repeal of 40 TAC sec.181.840. Sliding fee scale for interpreter services, (ACTION), and discussion and possible action regarding request for proposal for direct services (ACTION); specialized telecommunications devices assistance program report including discussion and possible action on proposal of 40 TAC sec.182.4. Determination of basic device (ACTION); approval of contracts for training (ACTION), approval of additional basic equipment (ACTION), and approval of funds for contracting for temporary help (ACTION); schedule future commission meetings; announcements; adjournment Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar #310, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/407-3250 (V) 512/407-3251 (TTY). Filed: May 21, 1998, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9808337 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, June 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, William Hobby Building, Tower 2, 2nd Floor, Room II-225 Austin Anesthesia Rule Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Review and approval of past minutes IV. Discuss, review, and consider proposing amendments to anesthesia rules 109.171-109.175 V. Announcements VI. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Tower, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6400. Filed: May 26, 1998, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9808529 Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Thursday, May 28, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Capitol Complex Extension Building, Room E2.014 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Minutes of October 8, 1998, TOP meeting Discussion of TOP appointments Formal vote on MOU contract Review of the new executive director Other business Schedule of 3rd and 4th quarterly TOP meetings Adjourn Contact: Beverly Evans, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6042. Filed: May 21, 1998, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9808353 Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians Thursday, June 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin New Board Member Training AGENDA: The board will hold an orientation on board member duties and responsibilities for new board members. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6601. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808576 Thursday, June 11, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Program Approval Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: individual preplanned professional experience program for new applicants (no applicants as of May 5, 1998); update on Donna Rose; other matters not requiring action; public comments; and the setting of the next committee meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6601. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808577 Thursday, June 11, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Consumer Information Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: newsletter; consumer information activities; and other matters not requiring action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6601. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808578 Thursday, June 11, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will recognize quests and discuss and possibly act on: plan for the review of rules (22 TAC Chapter 711) as provided by Article IX, sec.167, General Appropriations Act; proposed amendments to rules relating to the licensing of dietitians (22 TAC sec.sec.711.11-711.21); other matters not requiring action; public comment; and the setting of the committee's next next meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6601. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808579 Thursday, June 11, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Compliant Committee AGENDA: The committee will recognize quests and discuss and possibly act on: cases (DT 97-002; DT 97-003; DT 97-004; DT 98-003; DT 98-004; DT 98-005); other matters not requiring action; public comment; and the setting of the next committee meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6601. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808580 Friday, June 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: fiscal year 1998-1999 budget; other matters not requiring action; and public comment. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6601. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808581 Friday, June 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will introduce guest and discuss and possibly act on" approval of agenda; approval of the minutes of the November 8, 1998, meeting; chairman's report; executive secretary's report (application processing to include individual extenuating circumstances; and ratification of applications approved by the executive secretary); appointments to committees (rules; finance; program; complaint; and consumer); standing committee reports (rules committee (prosed amendments relating to the licensing of dietitians (22 TAC sec.sec.711.1-711.21) program approval committee (individual preplanned professional experience program for new applicants (no applicants as of May 5, 1998); and an update on Donna Rose); finance committee (budget for fiscal year 1998-1999); complaint committee (cases DT 97-002; DT 97-003; DT 97-004; DT 98- 003; DT 98-004 and DT 98-005)); board member and staff attendance to the 1998 clearinghouse on licensure, enforcement and regulation (CLEAR) conference to be held in Denver, Colorado, September 14-16, 1998; plan for the review of rules (22 TAC Chapter 711) as provided by Article IX, sec.167, General Appropriations Act; board appreciation resolutions for Maxine Freeman, Janice Walker, and Ada Harden; other business not requiring board action; public comment; and setting the next board meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6601. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808582 Texas Department of Economic Development Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 2:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300A Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 2:30 p.m. Call to order; 2:31 p.m. recess into executive session pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.075 for conference with employees to receive information regarding grant proposals and process; 5:00 p.m. call back to order; 5:01 p.m. possible discussion and action on executive session 5:25 p.m public comments; 5:30 p.m. adjourn. Contact: Debra Clonts, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 0104. Filed: May 26, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9808552 State Employee Charitable Campaign Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 210 East Ninth Street Fort Worth Local Employee Committee-Tarrant County AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Act on minutes of April 29, 1998 III. Review accounts and set campaign goal IV. Local campaign manager's report A. Campaign coordinator training B. Plan for kick-off C. Cultivation calls D. Campaign materials V. Chair's report VI. Adjourn Contact: Mary Todd, 210 East Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas 78102, 817/258- 8043. Filed: May 21, 1998, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9808345 Thursday, June 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1327 11th Street Huntsville Local Employee Committee-Texas Pine Belt-Huntsville AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes from April 23, 1998 meeting III. Local charity appeals and recent state policy committee meeting IV. Campaign materials and printing costs V. Campaign promotion in state agencies VI. Dates for training sessions and campaign events VII. Schedule next meeting and discuss agenda Contact: David Standlee, Spur 59 off Highway, Huntsville, Texas 77342, 409/294- 6391. Filed: May 21, 1998, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9808346 Wednesday, June 17, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 4000 Southpark Drive Tyler Local Employee Committee-Tyler/Smith County-Region 4 AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval minutes of April 13, 1998, meeting III. Review campaign plan IV. Discuss speaker prospects VI. Discuss attendance at Huntsville for wardens conference VII. Discuss invitation list for breakfast VIII. Report on ECC training meeting IX. Discuss agenda and schedule next meeting Contact: Mary Todd, 210 East Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas 78102, 817/258- 8043. Filed: May 21, 1998, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9808347 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, June 12, 1998, 8:30 a.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: A. Review and approval of minutes of the April 24, 1998 audit committee meeting. B. Discussion of and vote to recommend approval to the Finance Commission of the internal auditor's audit report on Department of Banking's prepaid funeral contracts and perpetual care cemeteries areas. Contact: Everett D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1300. Filed: May 27 1998, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9808598 Friday, June 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: The complete agenda is available on the World Wide Web at : http://www.banking.state.tx.us/exec/fcagenda.html. A. Review and approval of minutes of the April 24, 1998 Finance Commission meeting B. Finance Commission matters 1. Finance Commission operations-testimonies and correspondence; performance reports; legislative activity; and strategic planning 2. Discussion of and possible vote on Finance Commission study under Texas Finance Code, sec.11.305(c) 3. Discussion of and possible vote on the settlement of State of Texas v. The Marmon Mok Partnership et al. 4. Discussion of and vote to approve strategic plans of Finance Commission, Department of Banking, Savings and Loan Department and Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 1999-2003 5. Audit Committee report: (A) Discussion of and vote to recommend approval to the Finance Commission of the internal auditor's audit report on Department of Banking's Prepaid Funeral contracts and perpetual care cemeteries 6. Discussion of and vote to adopt amendments to sec.9.34 C. Report from the Banking Department; industry status; departmental operations 1. Discussion of and vote to adopt amendment to sec.4.3 2. Discussion of and vote to adopt new sec.17.3 3. Discussion of and vote to publish for comment proposed new sec.17.4 4. Discussion of and vote to adopt new sec.21.1, an amendment to sec.21.2, and new sec.sec.21.3, 21.31, 21.32, 21.41, and 21.42 5. Discussion of and vote to publish for comment proposed new sec.21.24, and proposed new sec.21.51 D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; industry status; departmental operations E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; industry status; departmental operations 1. Discussion of and vote to adopt amendment to 7 TAC sec.1.102 2. Discussion of and vote to publish for comment the repeal of 7 TAC sec.1.35 and sec.1.42 3. Discussion of and vote to publish for comment proposed new 7 TAC sec.sec.1.401-1.407 4. Discussion of and vote to publish for comment the repeal of 7 TAC sec.sec.1.12, 1.111-1.116 5. Discussion of and vote to publish for comment proposed new 7 TAC sec.sec.1.501-1.502, 1.504-1.505, 1.601, 1.603-1.604 F. Executive session Contact: Everett D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1300. Filed: May 27 1998, 9:52 a.m. TRD-9808592 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday-Friday, June 3-5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Fire Fighter Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. staff briefing of agenda items and approval of minutes from previous meeting. 2. report of testing committee with discussion, action on recommendations including committee appointments. 3. discussion, possible action concerning curriculum for hazardous materials technician certification. 4. discussion, possible action concerning curriculum for basic fire inspector certification. 5. discussion, possible action concerning the basic fire suppression curriculum including consideration of recent changes to NFPA 972 and NFPA 1001. 6. discussion, possible action concerning possible changes to 37 TAC Chapter 425, fire instructor certification. 7. discussion, possible action on requirements for higher levels of certification in all disciplines including the consideration of National Wildfire Coordinating Group courses for credit towards intermediate and advanced levels of certification as an alternative to NFA courses. 8. discussion, possible action on change to arson investigator certification requirements to allow federal law enforcement agents to be certified as arson investigators. 9. discussion, possible action concerning IFSAC meeting in New York. 10. report from staff on the status of revisions to National Fir Protection Association standards pertaining to NFPA 1981, NFPA, 1500, NFPA 1971-1977, NFPA 1001. 11. "two in/two out" guidelines in OSHA and NFPA standards. 12. discussion, possible action concerning public comment on pending rule proposals, including changes to the following chapters: Chapter 421, Standards; Chapter 423, Fire Suppression; Chapter 425, Fire Instructors; Chapter 427, Training Facilities; Chapter 429, Fire Inspector's Chapter 427, Training Facilities; Chapter 429, Fire Inspectors; Chapter 431, Fire Investigation; Chapter 435, Fire Fighter Safety; Chapter 437, Fees; Chapter 439, Examinations; Chapter 441, Continuing Education; Chapter 443, Curriculum Manual; Chapter 445; Inspections and Penalties; Chapter 447, Part-time Fire Protection Employee; Chapter 449, Head of a Fire Department. 13. discussion, possible action concerning a comprehensive rule review plan as required by sec.167 of the Appropriations Act, including changes to the following chapters: Chapter 433, Forms; Chapter 491, Voluntary Regulation of State Agencies and Employees; Chapter 493, Voluntary Regulation of Federal Agencies and Employees; Chapter 495, Nongovernmental Departments. 14. discussion, possible action concerning requirements for written and skills testing requirements for all disciplines, including Chapter 421.3(c), concerning functional position descriptions; Chapter 423, Fire Suppression; Chapter 439, Examinations for Certification. 15. discussion/possible action concerning changes to Chapter 437, concerning Fees, including a proposed new fee for review of training records to qualify for examinations. 16. new matters from committee members and the public to be placed on future meeting agenda. 17. discussion, possible action on future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/918- 7100. Filed: May 22, 1998, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9808417 General Land Office Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board minutes; consideration and approval of tracts, terms and conditions for a special oil and gas lease sale; excess acreage application, King County; costal public lands, lease applications, Galveston Bay-Hester Gully, Harris County; Galveston Bay-Bayridge Bayou, Harris County; Christmas Bay, Brazoria County; Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay, Brazoria County; West Bay, Galeveston Bay, lease renewals, Galveston Bay, Harris County; Armand Bayou, Harris County; San Bernard River, Brazoria County, Gulf of Mexico, Nueces County; Galveston Bay, Galveston County; Cypress Bayou, Orange County; Gulf of Mexico, Cameron County; Turtle Bay, Matagorda County; Public Board Ramps in numerous water bodies, including Galveston Bay, Aransas Bay, Sabine Pass, Nueces Bay, Corpus Christ Bay and Laguna Madre and in numerous coastal counties including Brazoria, Galveston, Nueces and Jefferson Counties; commercial easement applications and renewals, Neches River, Jefferson County; Arroyo Colorado, Cameron County; St. Charles Bay, Aransas County; Nueces Bay Nueces County; Cedar Creek Bayou, Chamber County; Clear Lake, Harris County; easement applications and renewals, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun County; Copano Bay, Aransas County; Galveston Bay, Chambers County; Carancahua Bay, Jackson County, Chocolate Bayou, Brazoria County; Clear Lake, Calhoun County; Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces County, closed and open sessions-consideration and action regarding the possible conveyance and acquisition of land in and around Eckert's Bayou, Galveston County; Closed and Open Sessions-consideration and approval of terms, conditions and extension of time for execution of option contact on sale of Paseo del Este, 4292 ± acres, El Paso County; closed session and open session-consideration and approval of settlement agreements with certain defendants in State v. Ashton, cause #478,687, Travis County; closed and open session-consideration and approval of a negotiated settlement of cause number 97-07697; Faulconer Resources Joint Venture-1993 v. Garry Mauro, Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas et al; 53rd Judical District Court; Travis County, Texas; closed session and open sessions -- status report on State of Texas et al v. Amoco Production Company, et al, Cause #95-08680, 345th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas; closed and open sessions- pending or contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, 512/463-5016. Filed: May 22, 1998, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9808502 Texas Department of Health Friday, May 29, 1998, 8:30 a.m Main Building, Room G-102, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Subcommittee of the Osteoporosis Advisory Commission AGENDA: The subcommittee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: review of the criteria for self-referrals; review of appropriate forms for self-referrals; examine reimbursement protocols; examinee training, certification, and registration on new portable units; and consideration of the new budget. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Anne E. Williamson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7324. Filed: May 20, 1998, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9808285 Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:30 a.m Main Building, Room G-102, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Osteoporosis Advisory Commission AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of the agenda; approval of the minutes of the April 3, 1998, meeting; Advisory Committee member updates; web page update; fundraising update; summit update; customized print bid material update; strategic planning; public comments/announcements; development of the agenda for the next advisory committee meeting; and an evaluation of this meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Anne E. Williamson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7324. Filed: May 20, 1998, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9808284 Friday, June 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Commission AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 6, 1998, meeting; update on the Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) and Texas Healthy Kids; Texas Department of Health reorganization; Health Care Delivery associateship revitalization; the future of Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) programs (chronically ill and disabled children; medically dependent children's program; Texas Health Stephens Comprehensive Care Program (CCP); CHIP and Medicaid Managed Care; and population-based and enabling services). The committee will continue with CSHCN programs in a working lunch at 12:30 p.m., followed by discussions and possible action on: Medicaid Managed Care activities (with STARPLUS; House Bill 1165; and request for applications from Dallas, Texas); proposed CCP private duty nursing rules (25 TAC, Chapter 33); Robert wood Johnson Grant update; House Bill 460 activities; future CSHCN Advisory Committee's subcommittee activities; announcements; and public comments. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Paula Russell, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458- 7111, Ext. 3046. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808583 Friday, June 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m Region 7 Sub Office, Conference Room, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Oral Health Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 30, 1998, meeting; personnel update (new dental director); oral health services (division director's update); rules update (25 TAC, Chapter 33); Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) dental services lawsuit update; new Medicaid manual changes; Title V update; Children's Health Insurance Plan update; dental education program funding; report on public dental health education (Education Planning Committee/health promotion); conference reports; Behavioral Management Committee update; provider recruitment activities (Texas Health Steps); school admission proposal; access to care; update on Dr. Gaupp's October 11, 1996 recommendations; year-end-report; input/concerning of advisory committee members; and the setting of the next meeting date and agenda items for the committee. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Karl Shaner or Sharon DiFelice, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7323. Filed: May 27, 1998, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9808560 Texas Health Care Information Council Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Quality Methods and Consumer Education, Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action of the following items: call to order; consumer education plans; media plan for Fall 1998; web site as consumer education tool; other business; public comments, adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6492 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: May 22, 1998, 1:00 p.m. TRD-9808471 Thursday, June 4, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 6302 Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action of the following items: call to order; report from chair on HMO TAC charges and accomplishments; report from Laura Stevens, THCIC board member, on the progress of the HEDIS 3.0/1998 data collection project, and possible action to create advisory opinions on outstanding issues, including template for auditor's report and requests for exemptions from reporting; report from Laura Stevens on a possible Fall 1998 HMO conference with possible commercial sponsorship; staff report on progress of THCIC/TDH partnership to collect, analyze, format and publish the Consumer Guide to Texas HMOs for release in Fall 1998; staff report on progress of media plan for Fall 1998 release of HEDIS data; report from Medicaid Task Force; staff report on plans for receiving TDH Medicaid data on 1997 enrollment; discussion of possible future areas of study, including evaluating data models for the performance measurement of dental HMOs; other business, and adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6492 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: May 22, 1998, 1:00 p.m. TRD-9808472 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Friday, June 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: chairman's update; Legislative Committee report; presentation (Prevention and Health Care); State Health Plan goals and recommendations (work groups) work group presentations; facilitated large group discussion on goals and recommendations for the State Health Plan; possible action on goals and recommendations for the State Health Plan; presentation (Integrated Requirements Model); and public comments To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7261. Filed: May 20, 1998, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9808283 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Rooms 1420/1430 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: THKC staff presentation, possible recommendations, and possible THKC Board deliberation and action/approval regarding the following: -- Issuance of new request for proposal for health benefit plan vendor(s) for THKC program, possible adoption/revision of enrollment and fundraising objectives, benefit plan, eligibility criteria, regional bidding areas ("RBAs"), sliding scale premium assistance model, open enrollment schedule, logo and other program components. --THKC Management Information System ("MIS") Agreement with a Texas university. -- Marketing vendor Invitation for Bid ("IFB"). -- The necessity of procuring an independent auditor and possible designation of board member to oversee THKC selection of an auditor; financial report by the Accountant, unemployment tax procedures. -- Personnel issues, hiring needs. -- Grievance process for handling consumer complaints. -- Timelines, future meetings, general updates, other administrative, procedural matters, public comment. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids, services, or materials in alternate format, please contact THKC at least three business days before the meeting. The THKC Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, P.O. Box 1506, Austin, Texas 78767-1506, 512/424-6565 (phone); 512/424-6601 (fax). Filed: May 21, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9808385 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Room 102 Austin Life and Health Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes REVISED AGENDA: Report from agency staff concerning the discussions of the National Associations of Insurance Commissioners meetings regarding implementation of uniform licensing procedures. Continuation of discussions concerning the streamlining and consolidation of license types including the proposal for a new "limited" license. Continuation of discussion concerning continuing education requirements including who should be subject to continuing education and how many hours should be required to keep a particular license types in force. Continuation of discussions regarding the marketing of insurance products including electronic marketing on the internet and telemaketing and a discussion of general advertising guidelines. Continuation of discussions regarding the 11-00 Life Insurance Counselor license including issues affecting licensees who hold professional designations. Discussion of the procedural requirements for life/accident and health licenses including examination, disciplinary action, company appointment, license suspension, fees and other procedural matters. Discussions on the revenue neutrality of the changes proposed to the agents' licensing statutes. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305- 8197. Filed: May 26, 1998, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9808544 Tuesday, June 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Room 102 Austin Property and Casualty Working Group of the Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Discussion and possible action regarding the adoption of recommendations to streamline and consolidate insurance license types. Discussion of the procedural requirements for property and casualty license including examination, disciplinary action, company appointment, license suspension, fees and other procedural matters. Discussion on the revenue neutrality of the changes proposed to the agents' licensing statutes. Preparation of a report to the Licensing Advisory Committee concerning the Working Group's recommendations on the consolidation of license types. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305- 8197. Filed: May 26, 1998, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9808543 Board of Law Examiners Friday, June 12, 1998, 11:55 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Hearings Panel AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, including the consideration of proposed agreed order, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary: Tommy F. Thomas. (Character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.) Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-8926. Filed: May 27, 1998, 12:01 a.m. TRD-9808636 Friday, June 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Committee to Study Question Drafting and Review AGENDA: The committee will consider whether the Board should; select and pay third parties to draft questions; pay a third party to carefully review board member drafted questions; adopt the Multistate Essay Examination, which covers most but not all of the Texas subjects, and if so, how to cover the remaining areas on the Essay Questions. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-8926. Filed: May 27, 1998, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9808557 Board for Lease of State-owned Lands Tuesday, June 9, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 4200 Smith School Road, Commissioner Hearing Room-1st Floor Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling application, Hitts Lake North Field, Smith County; easement amendment application, Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area, Navarro and Freestone Counties. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:57 a.m. TRD-9808491 Tuesday, June 9, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 4200 Smith School Road, Commissioner Hearing Room-1st Floor Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department REVISED AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling application, Brookeland, (Austin Chalk, 8800) Jasper County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: May 26, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9808553 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, May 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering AGENDA: The Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider claims against the auctioneer education and recovery fund by Joe Potasznik, based upon the actions of the auctioneer; Bob Lloyd, and determine the amounts due the aggrieved party pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 8700 and 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001; and 16 TAC sec.60. Contact: Richard Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: May 20, 1998, 2:05 p.m. TRD-9808278 Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Consumer Protection Section, Auctioneering AGENDA: The Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider claims against the auctioneer education and recovery fund by Pete Heffner, based upon the actions of the auctioneer; Tina Barton, and determine the amounts due the aggrieved party pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 8700 and 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001; and 16 TAC sec.60. Contact: Richard Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: May 20, 1998, 2:04 p.m. TRD-9808277 Texas Lottery Commission Saturday, May 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 611 East 6th Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin Commission AGENDA: The Commission will call the meeting to order; report on lottery sales and trends analysis; report on lottery advertising; report on state audit report on the Texas Lottery Commission; report on lottery operator audit; report on legislative interim committee hearings; report on fiscal years 1999-2003 strategic plan; consideration of proposal of new rule 16 TAC sec.401.229, relating to default hearings; report by bingo advisory committee on bingo advisory committee activities; report on bingo advisory committee nominations; consideration of appointment, employment, and duties of charitable bingo operations director; commission may meet in executive session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in executive session; consideration of orders in contested cases; report by the executive director, report by the acting charitable bingo operations director; and, adjournment. For ADA assistance Michelle Bernal-Guerrero at 512/344-5113, at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:56 a.m. TRD-9808486 Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Friday, June 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room, Arter, Hadden, Johnson and Bronberg, 1700 Main Street, Suite 4100 Dallas AGENDA: The panel will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 13, 1998, meeting; introduction of members and quests; announcement of resignation/retirement of member and discussion of replacement; review of rules on specific procedures requiring full disclosure (25 TAC sec.601.2, sec.601.2(b) cardiovasular system; sec.601.2(d) ear treatments and procedures sec.601.2(f) eye treatments and procedures; and sec.601.2(s) endoscopic surgery); other issues relating to rules concerning informed consent (25 TAC sec.sec.601.1- 601.8); letter received from Permian General Hospital; public comment (may be limited to three minutes); and the setting of the next panel meeting date. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier 512/458-7627 or T.D.D. 512/458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6646. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808584 Lay Midwifery Board Monday, June 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Education/Documentation Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: education rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37) (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for approval of Midwifery Board); and documentation rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37) (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft; recommendation for approval to Midwifery Board). To request an accommodation under ADA , please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of the Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD 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 27, 1998, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9808558 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the hearing request; temporary authorization; water rights matter, public water system enforcement agreed orders; public water supply enforcement default orders; petroleum storage tank enforcement agreed order; petroleum storage tank default order; agricultural agreed enforcement orders; air enforcement agreed orders; air enforcement default order; municipal waste discharge enforcement agreed ordered; authorization to instruct; industrial hazardous waste enforcement agreed order; municipal solid waste default order; multi-media agreed order; sludge enforcement agreed order; rules; state implementation plan; executive session; the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider approving the following matter at its 1:00 p.m. agenda: Proposals for decisions and orders. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 p.m.). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: May 22, 1998, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9808522 Wednesday, June 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Room 201S, Building E Austin REVISED AGENDA: Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: May 26, 1998, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9808536 Thursday, June 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Hidalgo County Courthouse-Auditorium, 100 North Closner Edinburg AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by the Grease Specialist to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for Permit Number MSW2258 to authorize a Type VGG) grease and grit trap) municipal sold waste facility. The permittee will be authorized to store and process non-hazardous liquid waste. The waste authorized to be accepted and processed include grease trap waste, grit trap waste from commercial facilities such as car washes, and certain Class II nonhazardous industrial wastes (i.e., grease waste only); all as defined in 30 TAC sec.330.2. The maximum acceptance rate of liquid waste will be 208,000 gallons per month. The site will be authorized to operate the facility from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday-Sunday. The proposed it covers about 1.3777 acres of land. The proposed waste management facility is located northwest of Mission, Texas on Western Avenue, about 3.5 miles north of FM Road 2221 and 3. 3 miles west of FM 681 in Hidalgo County, Texas SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0407. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3289. Filed: May 21, 1998, 5:00 p.m. TRD-9808388 Monday, June 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0862; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1972-AGR-E; Garland Paul Bourg, Sr. and Sue Bourg, doing business as Circle G. Dairy and Bourg Dairy; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed December 29, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Garland Paul Bourg, Sr. and Sue Ann Bourg, doing business as Circle G. Dairy and Bourg Dairy for violations in Johnson County, Texas of: (1) the Texas Water Code, sec.26.121; (2) 30 TAC sec.sec.321.35(a), 321.34(f), and 305.63; and (3) special provision numbers 10.b 11, 14, 17, 19 and 22, and standard provision number 2 of the respondent's TNRCC permit number 03327. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239-6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9808391 Monday, June 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0863; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0536-AIR-E; Kessler Industries, Inc.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed December 30, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Kessler Industries, Inc., for violations in El Paso County, Texas, of: (1) the Texas Health and Safety Code sec.382.085(b); (2) 30 TAC sec.sec.101.20(1), 101.10, 101.27, and 116.115(a); and (3) 40 Code of Federal Regulations sec.60.8(a) and sec.601.313(b). Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:04 a.m. TRD-9808392 Tuesday, June 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0864; TNRCC Docket Number 97-1092-IHW-E; Weldon B. Sewell, Jr.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed January 20, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Weldon B. Sewell Jr. for violations in Dallas County, Texas, of: (1) the Texas Water Code, sec.26.121, and (2) 30 TAC sec.335.4 and sec.335.62. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9808393 Thursday, June 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0865; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0956-AGR-E; R. J. Smelley Company, Inc.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed January 26, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of R. J. Smelley Company, Inc. for violations in Parker and Tarrant Counties Texas, of: (1) the Texas Water Code sec.26.121(c); (2) 30 TAC sec.321.35 and sec.321.37; and (3) Respondent's TNRCC Permit Number 02422. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9808394 Monday, June 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0866; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0519-PST-E; Mutawe and Albanna Enterprises, Inc. and Bercasy III, L.P.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed February 4, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Mutawe and Albanna Enterprises, Inc. and Bercasy III, L.P, for violations in Dallas County, Texas, of: (1) the Texas Water Code sec.26.121, and (2) 30 TAC sec.sec.115.222(10), 115.2424(3)(A)(J), 115.246(1)(5), and 334.50(b)(1)(A), (b)(2)(A). Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9808395 Thursday, July 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0869; TNRCC Docket Number 97-1065-IHW-E; Greg and Mike Hogue; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed December 15, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Greg and Mike Hogue for violations in Wood County, Texas, of: (1) the Texas Water Code, sec.26.121, and (2) 30 TAC sec.335.4. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9808396 Thursday, July 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0868; TNRCC Docket Number 97-1142-MSW-E; Bell Processing, Inc.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed February 24, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Bell Processing, Inc. for violations in Wichita County, Texas, of: (1) the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 361, and (2) 30 TAC Chapter 330. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9808397 Friday, July 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0870; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0356-AIR-E; Great Lakes Carbon Corporation; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed December 18, 1997, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Great Lakes Carbon Corporation for violations in Jefferson County, Texas, of: (1) 30 TAC sec.111.111(a)(1)(A) and sec.111.111(a)(1)(B) and (2) Texas Health and Safety Code sec.382.085(b). Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9808398 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0887; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0544-PST-E; Hewitt's Inc.; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the executive director's preliminary report and petition mailed January 13, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Hewitt's Inc. for violations in Upshur County, Texas, of: (1) 30 TAC sec.sec.334.50(b)(1)(A), 334.50(b)(2)(B), 334.51(b)(2)(B), 334.51(b)(2)(C), and 334.6(b)(2). Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, MC-103, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239- 6363. Filed: May 22, 1998, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9808399 Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Wednesday, June 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the April 18, 1998, meeting; review and possible action on proposed rules relating to the regulation of orthotics and prosthetics, implementing Senate Bill 291, 75th Texas Legislature, 1997; other matters not requiring board action; public comment; and setting future agenda items and future meeting dates for the board. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin or Steven Lowenstein, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-4520. Filed: May 27, 1998, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9808559 Texas State Pension Review Board Monday, June 8, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel on Town Lake, Hill Country Ballroom, 1st Floor, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin AGENDA: 1. meeting called to order 2. roll call 3. reading and adoption of minutes of previous meeting 4. discussion and action on PRB strategic plan 5. preliminary discussion of PRB 2000-2001 legislative appropriation request 6. committee reports A. actuarial-chair Leonard Cargill-compliance update (Ginger Smith) B. administration-chair Shad Rowe C. legislative-chair Shari Shivers D. research-chair Craig Goralski-database update (Kevin Deiters) 7. old business 8. set date and location for next board meeting 9. announcements and invitation for audience participation 10. executive director's report 11. chairman's report 12. adjournment Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-1736. Filed: May 21, 1998, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9808387 Texas State of Plumbing Examiners Monday, June 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Arlington Human Service Building, 501 West Sanford, Conference Room A Arlington Sub-Committee AGENDA: 1. To consider redeveloping the criteria necessary to obtain a journeyman's plumbing license and a plumbing inspector's license and address the shortfall of certified and qualified plumbers in the industry. Contact: Stephenie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/458-2145. Filed: May 26, 1998, 4:13 p.m. TRD-98085551 Texas Polygraph Examiners Board Tuesday, June 9-11, 1998, 10:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (respectively.) DPS Building C, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Academy Administration Commission Room Austin Board AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. discussion possible approval and vote on March 19-20, 1998 board meeting minutes 3. discussion possible approval and vote on September board meeting date 4. introduction to new staff 5. progress report regarding Attonery General's request RQ-923 6. discussion possible approval and vote on issues relating to long range planning committee 7. discussion possible approval and vote on legislative changes (legislative committee) 8. discussion possible approval and vote on licensing issues relating to active federal examiners 9. discussion possible approval and vote on licensing criteria with other states (reciprocity issues) 10. administer license and examination to qualified applicants 11. discussion, clarification, possible approval and vote on changes to performance measures 12. discussion possible approval and vote on possible changes to 2 year retention on polygraph charts. 13. executive officer's report 14. report from professional association 15. open meeting/discussion to public inquiry 16. adjournment. Contact: Ramona Pavlas, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773, 512/424-2058. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9808573 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Friday, June 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.026, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Pricing Subcommittee AGENDA: introduction of subcommittee members and guests; acceptance of minutes from December 8, 1997 meeting; discussion and recommendation for action on service contracts completed under temporary approval authority; discussion and recommendation for action on new services; discussion and recommendation for action on renewal services; discussion and recommendation for action on temporary employment services; discussion and recommendation for action on new products; discussion and recommendation for action on product changes and revisions; and discussion and recommendation for action on price revisions for Austin area state use temporary employment service contract Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at 512/463-3244 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattle, Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 3583. Filed: May 22, 1998, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9808507 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission 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 met 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 22, 1998, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9808518 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, June 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Advisory Council AGENDA: roll call/agenda review/announcement/council discussion-issues for TRC's Sunset review/break/TRC deputy commissioner for field/external operations/TRC medical director/lunch. public comment/TRAC office elections/council issues discussion, cont./break/resume issues discussion/recess. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-4160. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9808585 Friday, June 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Advisory Council AGENDA: approval of April 1998 meeting minutes/chairperson's report/TRAC staff report/council discussion-Sunset recommendations/lunch. recommendations/action items/agenda items for next meeting/adjourn. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-4160. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9808586 Thursday, June 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Public Hearing Room, First Floor Austin Regular Board AGENDA: roll call introduction of guests invocation approval of minutes: board meeting of February 26, 1998 commissioner's comments management audit update and approval of FY 1998 audit plan revision approval of legislative appropriations request priority table public comments executive session: review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Service and Management Audit. These subject will be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code, Annotated sec.551). Adjournment If all agenda items have been completed, the Board will adjourn. If all agenda items have not been completed, the Board will recess until 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 26, 1998, to reconvene in the Public Hearing Room, First Floor, Brown- Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Contact: Renee Johnston, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-4002. Filed: May 22, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9808516 Friday, June 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Regular Board AGENDA: roll call introduction of guests continuation of Board agenda from June 25, 1998 executive session: review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Service and Management Audit. These subject will be discussed in Executive Session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code, Annotated sec.551). adjournment Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-4160. Filed: May 22, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9808517 Texas House of Representatives Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.030, Texas State Capitol Complex Austin Intergovernmental Task Force on Housing Investment Subcommittee AGENDA: I. call to order II. roll call III. discussion of organizational structure IV. testimony taken V. discussion of future meetings VI. adjournment Contact: Crystal Day, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, 512/463-0486. Filed: May 22, 1998, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9808505 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Thursday, June 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Southwest Tower Building, 211 East 7th Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room Austin Outstanding Rural Scholar Committee AGENDA: I. call to order II. welcome and introduction/update on center activities III. approval of minutes of previous meeting IV. advisory committee business V. program status report VI. review of May 1998 applications VII. next advisory committee meeting VIII. adjournment Contact: Laura Jordan, 211 East 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/479-8891. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9808575 Thursday, June 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Southwest Tower Building, 211 East 7th Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. call to order II. welcome and introduction of executive and advisory committee members and guests III. approval of minutes of February 20, 1998 meeting IV. discussion of Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review and timeline V. election of officers VI. discussion of Rural Community Health System request VII. discussion of CRHI budget VIII. appointment of board member to outstanding rural scholar advisory committee IX. executive director's report X. advisory committee reports XI. executive session under Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D. sec.551.074 XIII. adjourn Contact: Laura Jordan, 211 East 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/479-8891. Filed: May 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9808574 Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Conference Room 1119, Institute of Biosciences Technology Houston Committee on Building and Physical Plant AGENDA: Consider and vote on naming facilities; acquisition of land; action on bids, approval of preliminary designs; approval of PORs, appropriations for designs and selections of A/E design trams; status of system construction projects authorized by the board of regents; status of projects under construction. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9808481 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University, Room 292 MSC College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: 1999 operating budgets; appropriations; contracts; scholarships; gifts, grants, loans and bequests; name facilities; land acquisitions; contraction projects; establish centers; resolutions; request authorization from THECB for University College, updates of mission statements and tables of programs and degree program; University System Center in Killeen; amended policies; tenure; emeritus titles; appointments, promotions and dismissals; minutes; reports and remarks including remarks from Senator Phil Gramm on Investment-based social security; closed session discussion items: consultant with system attorneys on pending and proposed litigation and matters recognized as attorney-client confidential and privileged; matters involving the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal, or to hear complaints or changes against an officer or employee and discussion of search for the chancellor of TAMUS; closed session conferences with system employees for the sole purpose of receiving information and where no deliberation will take place between board members including staff report on the affiliation with the South Texas College of Law. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9808483 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 10:10 a.m. Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University, Room 292 MSC College Station Committee on Finance AGENDA: Consider and vote on approval of fy 1999 operating budgets; appropriations from AUF for endowment matching, Prairie View A&M University; execute contract for system water supply agreement between Texas A&M University and the Brazos River Authority; establish Albert Coldewey Quasi-Endowed Scholarship in Accounting, Texas A&M University; appropriation of funds for dormitory deferred maintenance projects, Texas A&M University at Galveston; acceptance of gifts, grants, loans and bequests, the Texas &M University System; report on appropriations by the chancellor, the Texas A&M University System. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9808480 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 2:15 a.m. Joe Routt Boulevard, Texas A&M University, Room 292 MSC College Station Committee on Academic and Student Affairs AGENDA: Consider and vote on; establish center; resolutions; request authorization from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a University College, updates to mission statements and tables of programs and degree programs; prepare proposal for the establishment of a University System Center in Killeen Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9808482 Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of this special meeting is to consider proposals from executive search firms interested in an agreement with the Texas A&M University System to conduct an executive search to fill the position of chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. Contact: Vicki Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9808479 Texas State Technical College System Friday, May 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TSTC System, 3801 Campus Drive Waco Board of Regents Executive Committee AGENDA: I. meeting called to order II. determination of quorum III. recognition guests IV. public comments V. action items: EA-09-98 food service contract at Texas State Technical College Waco VI. adjourn Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, 254/867-3964. Filed: May 27, 1998, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9808473 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, May 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Delegations: East Texas Gulft Highway Assocation; El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization. Approve minutes. Awards/Recognitions/Resolutions. Programs: Texas Trunk System, adopt new procedures; Dallas County, Dowdy Ferry Road, advance bridge project. Transportation Planning: Fort Bend Parkway Association annual report. Turnpike Project: Various Counties, SH 45 Loop 1, SH 130, and US 183A. State Infrastructure Bank: City of Rogers, City of West Columbia. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Ch. 1, 3, 9, 17, 18, 21 and 25. Aviation: airport improvement projects. Public Transportation. Strategic Plan. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Highway Desingation: El Paso County (Artcraft Road); Webb County, State Highway Loop 20. Routine Minute Orders. Appointment of Interim Director of Texas Turnpike Authority Division. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, personnel matters and appointment of interim director of Texas Turnpike Authority Division. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: May 20, 1998, 1:51 p.m. TRD-9808270 University of Houston System Monday, June 1, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Facility Melcher Board Room Houston Committee Meetings AGENDA: Academic and Student Affairs Committee-1) call to order; 2) promotion in academic ranks; 3) faculty emeritus appointment; 4) master of science degree in management information; 5) bachelor of science in biology; 60 1998-1999 holiday; 7) adjourn. Institutional Advancement and External Affairs Committee- 1) call to order; 2) revision of bylaws 4.6; revisions of policies 31-33.04; and revision of policy 33.06; 3) gift acceptance reports; 4) adjourn Administration and Finance Committee-1) call to order; 2) FY 1999 plan and budget; 3) personnel actions for executive management 4) acquisition of give parcels of land north of White Oak Bayou; 5) FY99 packaging plan for the capital renewal and deferred maintenance program 6) FY99 contract extension with 3D/International, Inc. for Program and construction management services for the capital renewal/deferred maintenance program 7) FY99 contract extension and contract modification with Ray Bailey Architects, Inc., for design services for the capital renewal and deferred maintenance; 8) approval of the schematic design and award of a construction contract for the Bayou Building Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory Renovation; 9) award of construction contract with Letos Company for the Bayou Building Centrifugal Chiller upgrade; 10) design and construction of campus; 11) construction project status; 12) purchase order to renew services with Amigos Bibliographic Council, Inc.; 13) purchase of a field mission scanning electron microscope for the Texas Center for Superconductivity; 14) contract with Brailsford and Dunlavey as consultant for the recreation and wellness facility; 15) contract for consolidated food service program; 16) contract with LARK International; 17) withdrawals from public broadcasting quasi endowment; 18) establishment of an operating account and an investment account for the University of Houston-Victoria at Chase Bank of Texas; 19) Resolution Expressing Intent to Finance Expenditure Incurred or to be Incurred for University of Houston-downtown; 20) Banking Resolutions- additions and deletions of signature authority for University of Houston System Bank; 21) resolution-additions and deletions of endorsement authority of Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Checks for all Universities of the University of Houston System; 22) FY97 audited financial statement of KUHT-TV and Management Letter; 23) FY97 audited financial statement of KUHF-FM; 24) FY 97 audited financial statement of endowment fund; 25) adjourn. Executive Committee-1) call to order, 2) executive session; 3) report from executive session; 4) ratification of a construction contract with Progressive Chemicals, Inc. for the repair and renovation of melcher pool; 5) resolution delegating authority to approve travel; 6) resolution-delegation of authority to approve requests for payment through the Uniform State Accounting System; 7) systemwide art acquisition committee member appointments for 1998-2000; 8) executive summaries of internal audit reports; 9) adjourn. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 713/743-3444. Filed: May 26, 1998, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9808528 University of Texas at Arlington Monday June 15, 1998, 1:15 p.m. 501 South Nedderman, Room 323, Life Science Building Arlington Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. introduction of those in attendance. 2. approval of minutes of the December 3, 1997 meeting. 3. review of the animal facility. 4. review of the animal care program 5. recommendations for checklist revisions. 6. renovations and repairs of the animal facility. Contact: Martha A. Mann, Ph.D. UT-Arlington, Box 19528, Arlington, Texas 76019, 817/272-3239. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9808475 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Thursday, May 28, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: 1998-1999 budget recommendation; gift report; quarterly investment report; investment report; internal UNT: student recreational sports fee; union fee increase; 1998-1999 budget recommendation; gift report; quarterly investment report; investment report; international audit update. Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, 940/369-8515. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9808488 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: promotion and tenure recommendations; UNTHSC agency strategic plan; holiday schedule UNT: routine academic reports; emeritus recommendation; promotion and/or tenure recommendations for 1998-1999; faculty development leaves; policy governing student enrollment in 100 or more doctoral semester credit hours; master of arts degree program in applied anthropology; establishment of holidays for fy 98-99; UNT agency strategic plan personnel transactions Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, 940/369-8515. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9808487 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Conference Room, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Advancement Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Gift Report; UNTHSC/TCOM Foundation update UNT: gift report; public affairs update; athletics update Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, 940/369-8515. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9808490 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Room 201, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Facilities Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: purchase of property UNT: purchase of property; west hall renovations; renovation of general academic building; Goolsby Chapel and Reflection Center; speech and drama building renovation; project status report; Mozart square status report; seating for coliseum; tour EESAT building; chapel/reflection centers site; Maple/Welch street sites. Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, 940/369-8515. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9808489 Friday, May 29, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Avenue C at Chestnut, Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents AGENDA: UNTHSC: call to order; approval of minutes; legislative update; IRS audit; affiliations; legal update; two physical plant staff issues; promotion and tenure recommendations; UNTHSC agency strategic plan; holiday schedule; update on MSRDP reorganization; 1998-99 budget recommendation; gift report; quarterly investment report; purchase of property; president's update on the history of medicine exhibit UNT: call to order; approval of minutes; legislative update; IRS audit; DEC update; update on searches for deans, vice president for student life, and provost/executive vice president; music student issue; complaint about university housing; athletics update; reorganization; legal update; Goolsby Chapel and Reflection Center; ministry center; recreational sports staff issue; community service faculty member issue; evaluation of the chancellor; routine academic reports; emeritus recommendation; promotion and/or tenure recommendations for 1998-99; faculty development leaves; policy governing student enrollment in 100 or more doctoral semester credit hours; master of arts degree program in applied anthropology; establishment of holidays for fy 98/99; UNT agency strategic plan; personnel transactions; student recreational sports fee; union fee increase; 1998-99 budget recommendation; gift report; quarterly investment report; purchase of property; west hall renovations; renovation of general academic building; Goolsby Chapel and Reflection Center; speech and drama building renovation; project status report; seating for coliseum; chancellor's update on the maymester and other enrollment initiatives. Contact: Jana K. Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, 940/369-8515. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9808485 University of Texas, Health Center at Tyler Thursday, June 4, 1998, Noon Highway 271 and Highway 155, Room #116, Biomedical Research Building Austin Animal Research Committee AGENDA: approval of minutes chairman report veterinarian report old business new business adjournment Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, 903/877-7661. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9808476 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, May 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. approval of minutes for the public hearing of April 9, 1998 and public meeting of April 9, 1998, April 30, 1998, May 1, 1998 and May 8, 1998 3. discussion and possible action on requests for renewals of certificate of authority to self-insure 4. discussion and possible action on withdrawal of certified self-insurer from self-insurance 5. discussion and possible action on Montgomery Ward update 6. staff briefing on TWCC strategic plan 7. discussion and possible action on adoption of amendment to rule: Rule 133.101 8. discussion and possible action on adoption of amendment to rule: Rule 134.1002 9. discussion and possible action on adoption of amendment to rule: Rule 133.206 10. discussion and possible action on the application and appointment of members to serve on the Medical Advisory Committee 11. discussion and possible action on removal of doctors from the approved doctor list 12. discussion and possible action on claims service rules time line 13. discussion and possible action on rulemaking petition of Jack Latson regarding Rule 124.7-initial payment of temporary income benefits 14. executive session 15. action on matters considered in executive session 16. general reports, discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities 17. confirmation of future public meeting date 18. adjournment Contact: Virginia A. May, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-5690. Filed: May 22, 1998, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9808415 Thursday, May 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting REVISED AGENDA: 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government code, to consider personnel related matters involving public officers or employees, including matters relating to the executive director and an executive director concerning search, selection and employment, including but not limited to process, search, selection of persons to be interviewed, interviews, selection, employment, and contracts and other matters relating to process, scheduling, interviewing, selection, and employment of the executive director and an executive director. In addition, 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 contracts and/or contemplated and pending litigation including, but not limited to: Cause No. 94CA229SS, Ben Robinson Company vs. Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, and its members in their official Capacity, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; Cause No. 97-08791, Texas Hospital Association et at. vs. The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and Todd K. Brown, 345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. IN RE: Montgomery Ward Holding Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, et al, Debtors, Jointly Administered Case No 97-1409(PJW), Chapter 11, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware Contact: Virginia A. May, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-5690. Filed: May 22, 1998, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9808477 Regional Meetings Meetings filed May 20, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, May 26, 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-9808281. Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, May 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, 806/293-2636. TRD-9808292. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, May 26, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, 915/643-3363. TRD-9808280. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, May 26, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD-9808269. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway, US 83, May 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 956/682-3481. TRD-9808276. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, May 28, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, 409/588-1111. TRD-9808279. Meetings filed on May 21, 1998 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Called Meeting met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, May 27, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9808355. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Called Meeting met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, May 28, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9808356. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met in a revised agenda at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, May 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, 254/298-7010. TRD-9808348. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met in a revised agenda at 408 Mulberry , P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, May 26, 1998, 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, 915/643- 3363. TRD-9808382. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, May 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9808349. Central Texas Workforce Development Board met at 321 North Penelope, Belton, May 26, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 450, Belton, Texas 76513, 254/939-3771. TRD-9808354. Colorado County Appraisal District, Ag Advisory Board met at 400 Spring (Grand Jury Room) Columbus, May 27, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, 409/732-8222. TRD-9808330. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, May 26, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9808373. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, May 27, 1998, at 9:30 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-9808370. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, May 27, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9808372. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, May 27, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9808369. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, May 29, 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-9808371. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, June 1, 1998, at 10:30 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-9808381. Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, May 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy A. Rodrigue, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, 972/937-3552. TRD-9808386. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors met at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, May 27, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, 512/578-1587. TRD- 9808336. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees met in a revised agenda at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, May 26, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/582-2309. TRD-9808378. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, May 27, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-9618. TRD-9808335. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board met at the Centerpoint Two, 616 Flags Drive, 2nd Floor, Arlington, May 28, 1998, at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kristy Libotte Keener, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/640-3300. TRD-9808352. Region O, Llano Estacado, Regional Water Planning Group, General Membership Committee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, May 26, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9808338. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, May 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9808358. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, May 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9808359. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, May 28, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9808357. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees met at 107 Woodbine, Administration Building, Longview, May 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9808360. San Antonio River Authority, South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, May 28, 1998, at 10:00. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 787283-0027, 210/227-1373. TRD-9808374. Meetings filed on May 22, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Community Relations Committee met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400 San Antonio, May 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9808442. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Director met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400 San Antonio, May 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9808441. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400 San Antonio, May 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9808443. Capital Area Rural Transportation System, CARTS Board of Directors met at the CARTS Conference Room, 2010 East 6th Street, Austin, May 28, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, 2010 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/389-1011. TRD-9808444. Central Plain Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, May 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, 806/293-2636. TRD-9808416. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting met at 1200 South Frio Street, Coleman, May 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria J. Mitchell, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, 915/625- 4167. TRD- 9808434. Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board , Special Called Meeting- CEO Council met in a rescheduled meeting at Cotten's Bar-B-Q (Carpet Room), Highway 77, South Bypass, Robstown, May 28, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelly Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, 512/889-5330, Ext. 107. TRD-9808515. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee met in Conference Room B, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, May 26, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9808509. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Project Management met in Conference Room C, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, May 26, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9808510. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Minority Affairs Committee met in Conference Room B, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, May 26, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9808512. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Committee met in Conference Room C, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, May 26, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9808508. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole met in Conference Room C, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, May 26, 1998, at 4:00 p.m.. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9808513. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors met in the Board Room, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, May 26, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9808511. Deep East Texas Council of Government, East Texas Regional Water Planning Group, RWPA "I" Public Meeting will meet at 601 North Second (Lufkin-Pitser Garrison Civic Center) Lufkin, June 22, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704. TRD- 9808520. Education Service Center, Region XVII, Board of Directors will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, June 23, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, 806/792-5468, Ext. 852. TRD-9808422. Education Service Center, Region XVIII, Board of Directors met at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, June 2, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, 915/563-2380. TRD-9808389. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, May 28, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH-35 Kyle, Texas 78840, 512/268-2522. TRD-9808503. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Department will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Conference Room A, Houston, June 11, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ch'rese Jackson, 3555 Timmons Lane Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77227, 713/993-4501. TRD-9808506. Jones County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, May 28, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, 915/823-2422. TRD-9808403. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, May 28, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, 903/785-7822. TRD-9808400. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, May 28, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, 409/822-6467. TRD-9808424. North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council will meet at DeSoto City Hall, City Council Chambers, 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, June 8, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9240. TRD-9808464. North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council will meet at Lewisville City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1197 West Main, Lewisville, June 8, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9240. TRD-9808465. North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation Department, Regional Transportation Council will meet at North Richland Hills City Hall, City Council Chambers, 7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland, June 9, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Morris, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9240. TRD-9808466. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors met at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, May 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335-6076. TRD-9808418. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board met at Alliance Bank, 100 West Jefferson, Sulphur Springs, June 2, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, 903/450-0140. TRD-9808474. San Jacinto River Authority, Region H Water Planning Group met at 300 West Davis, Conroe, June 3, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, 409/588-1111. TRD-9808478. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, May 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, 806/995-4118. TRD-9808521. Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc., Board of Director Edinburg Youth Fair Chance, 2510 North Closner, Edinburg, May 28, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc., TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-33697, 956/425-0729. TRD-9808514. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, May 27, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, 915/772-5627, Ext. 406. TRD-9808484. Meetings filed on May 26, 1998 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met in an emergency meeting at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, May 28, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Reason for emergency: Item requiring action prior to the next Board meeting date, only time a quorum can meet . Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD-9808533. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met in an emergency revised meeting at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, May 28, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Reason for emergency: Item requiring action prior to the next Board meeting date, only time a quorum can meet. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD-9808556. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, June 5, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78783-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9808538. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committees met at 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, June 4, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9808524. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board met at 1020 University, San Angelo, May 29, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Hayden Woodard, P.O. Box 87, Junction, Texas 76849, 915/446-2526. TRD-9808534. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee of the Workforce Development Board met at 4511 Briarwood Road, Tyler, June 1, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knights, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9808545. East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors met at 4511 Briarwood Road, Tyler, June 1, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knights, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9808555. East Texas Council of Governments, Northeast Texas Air Care Policy Committee will meet at 300 West Cotton Street, Longivew, June 5, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knights, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9808539. Hill Country Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 1275 Gruene Road, June 2, 198, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite, D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, 512/753-2279. TRD-9808532. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, June 8, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, 512/798- 4396. TRD-9808542. Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group Region P, Executive Committee, 7059 State Highway 111 East, Edna, June 2, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Emmett Gloyna, 7059 State Highway 111 East, Edna, Texas 512/782-5229. TRD- 9808527. San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, VIA Metropolitan Transit Board Room, 800 West Myrtle, San Antonio, June 4, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ericksen, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/227-8651. TRD-9808531. San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, will meet at 233 North Pecos, (Vista Verde) 4th Floor, Conference, Room-Bexar County Public Works, San Antonio, June 5, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/227-8651. TRD-9808530. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, May 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tula, Texas 79088, 806/995-4118. TRD-9808535. Tarrant Appraisal District, Tarrant Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, June 22-30, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, 817/284-8884. TRD-9808526. Meetings filed May 27, 1998 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, June 2, 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-9808629. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors' Regional Meeting met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, June 3, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, 214/631-0520. TRD-9808593. Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 920 North Dallas, Avenue, Lamesa, June 3, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, 806/872-7060. TRD-9808596. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, May 28, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawsom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77802, 409/822-6467. TRD-9808606. Red River Authority of Texas, Regional Water Planning Group - Area B, will meet at Midwestern State University, Clark Student Center Theater, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, June 9, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 Eighth, Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, 940/723-0855. TRD-9808594. Red River Authority of Texas, Regional Water Planning Group - Area B, will meet at Midwestern State University, Clark Student Center Theater, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, June 9, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building, 900 Eighth, Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, 940/723-0855. TRD-9808595. Upshur County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1711 Latch Road, Gilmer, June 1, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644, 903/843-3041. TRD-9808587. Meetings filed on May 28, 1998 Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, June 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, 512/556-8058. TRD-9808678.