OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Technical Standards Review Committee AGENDA: Information Conferences 1. File No. 97-11-08L 2. File No. 98-04-04L 3. File No. 98-05-19L 4. File No. 97-09-29L Discussion Items 1. File No. 97-08-031 2. Century Business Service, Inc. Investigations 1. File No. 98-03-02L 2. File No. 98-03-06L 3. File No. 98-03-07L 4. File No. 98-04-06L 5. File No. 96-09-07L 6. File No. 98-03-32L 7. File No. 98-04-05L (All discussion of investigative files will be in Executive Session.) Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 9, 1998, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9810882 Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Behavioral Enforcement Committee AGENDA: A. Investigations 1. File No. 98-05-03L 2. File No. 98-05-04L 3. File No. 98-05-02L 4. File No. 98-02-14L 5. File No. 98-02-03L 6. File No. 97-10-25L 7. File No. 98-05-01L B. Discussion Items 1. Good, Tracy D.-Independence 2. Thorp, Rebecca D.-Advertising 3. Mann, R.J. and Co.-Registration 4. Horne CPA Group-Firm name C. Informal Conferences 1. File No. 97-07-11L 2. File No. 97-10-22L File No. 97-10-23L 3. File No. 98-01-10L File No. 98-01-11L 4. File No. 98-01-12L 5. File No. 97-11-04L (All discussion of investigative files will be in Executive Session.) Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 9, 1998, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9810883 State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 473-98-1284-- Petition of Houston Lighting and Power Company to Reconcile Eligible Fuel Revenues and Expenses (PUC Docket No. 18753). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 North 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: July 9, 1998, at 1053 a.m. TRD-9810857 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Wednesday, July 22, 1998, Noon 501 West Sanford Street, Conference Room 110, Arlington, Human Services Center Arlington Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 3 AGENDA: call to order; welcome and introductions of guests; approval of minutes; update on implementation of recommendations from RAC convenors meeting in March; NorthStar Project; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Albert Ruiz, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, 512-349-6607 or 800/83-9623, Ext. 6607. Filed: July 10, 1998, at 12:04 p.m. TRD-9810939 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Friday, July 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. The Hobby Building 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Suite 2-350 Austin Board Meeting Conference Call AGENDA: I. call to order; II. roll call; III. recognition of guests; IV. chairman's opening remarks' V. consider/act on agreed orders; VI. public comments; VII. chairman's closing remarks; VII. adjournment. Person 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 Carolyn Lewis At 512/305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, 512/305- 8535. Filed: July 13, 1998, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9810979 Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Monroe Board Room-Dee Kelly Alumni Center, Texas Christian University, 2920 Stadium Drive Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to receive input from interested parties, and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the May 1, 1998, meeting; program director's report; report on the sunset review process; financial report for fiscal year 1998; executive secretary's report; committee report (Administrative Services; Continuing Education; and Education); proposed rule amendments concerning qualifications for athletic trainer licensure (25 TAC sec.313.5); comments received concerning proposed rule amendments (25 TAC, Chapter 313) as published in the June 5, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5930); final adoption of proposed rules (25 TAC, Chapter 313) as published in the June 5, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 5930); plan and notice of intent to review rules in compliance with Rider 167 of the General Appropriations Act; election of officers; announcements and comments; other business not requiring action; and the setting of the next meeting date 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 prio to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6615. Filed: July 10, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9810930 State Bar of Texas Thursday, July 16, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Del Lago Conference Center and Resort, Sam Houston II Room, 600 Del Lago Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: call to order/roll call/reports from the chair; the president; the president- elect; the executive director; the general counsel; the president of the Texas Young Lawyer's Association; the immediate past president; and the supreme court liaison/adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1/800/204-2222. Filed: July 8, 1998, 1:29 p.m. TRD-9810808 Friday, July 17, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Del Lago Conference Center and Resort, Tejas Room 2, 600 Del Lago Boulevard Montgomery Board of Directors AGENDA: welcome/remarks and introduction of special guests/presentations by Charles F. Robinson and Michael R. Hammond/breakout sessions/wrap up-summary/adjournment. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1/800/204-2222. Filed: July 9, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9810902 Texas Cancer Council Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Love Field Conference Center, Dallas Love Field Airport Dallas Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly action on: minutes of the May 29, 1998 meeting; review and approval of the FY 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request, and future meeting dates. The Committee will then adjourn. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and how may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at 512/463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Mickey L. Jacobs, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-3190. Filed: July 14, 1998, 8:45 a.m. TRD-9811075 Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Conference Room, Texas Cancer Council, 211 East 7th Street, Suite 701 Austin Contract Management Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the March 30, 1998 meeting; and update on the third quarter performance measures; FY 1999 project applications, staff analyses, and rebuttal comments; and updates on policies and procedures and future meeting dates. The Committee will then adjourn. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and how may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at 512/463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lisa Nelson, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-3190. Filed: July 15, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9811146 Wednesday, August 5, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Durham Room, Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly action on: minutes of the July 21, 1998 meeting; review council meeting agenda and actions items; the executive direction's report; and future meeting dates. The Committee will then adjourn. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and how may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at 512/463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Mickey L. Jacobs, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-3190. Filed: July 15, 1998, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9811144 Wednesday, August 5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Dr. May Owen Conference Room, Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the May 29, 1998 meeting, the Executive Director's report; adoption of the FY 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Requests; FY 1998 fiscal and programmatic issues that include a summary of FY 1998 third quarter performance measures, an update on the FY 1998 budget report; adoption of the FY 1999 operating budget; TCC policy issues; FY 1999 budget overview; the report from the Contract Management Committee regarding FY 1999 project funding that includes the projects: Case Management for Promesa Salud-Planned Parenthood/Cameron and Willacy, WE CARE- UTMB Galveston, Office of Tobacco Prevention and Control-Texas Department of Health, Hispanic Breast Health Outreach Program-The ROSE, Cancer Intervention Project-Titus County Memorial Hospital, Texas STEP-Southwest Texas State University, Cancer Education Outreach Program-Grayson County Health Department, Cancer Risk Reduction Education-Agricultural Extension Service, Texas Comprehensive School Health Network-Texas Department of Health, School, Community-based Adolescent Tobacco Use Cessation-University of Houston, Minority Cancer Prevention Project-Tarrant County Health Department, Community Based Cancer Prevention and Control Program-Stephen F. Austin University, Impact of Managed Care on Cancer Services-University of Houston, West Texas Cancer Prevention Partnership-Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Texas Cancer Data Center-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Spit Tobacco Prevention Analysis-M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Physician Oncology Education Program-Texas Medical Association, Nurse Oncology Education Program-Texas Nurses Foundation, Dental Oncology Education Program-Texas A&M Research Foundation, Enhancing Palliative Care Services for Terminally Ill Children-Baylor College of Medicine, and Community Based Model for Enhancing African-American Women's Breast Cancer Screening Outreach and Case Management Services in Texas-The University of Texas School of Nursing; and future project funding (FY 2000). Council will then adjourn. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and how may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Lisa Nelson at 512/463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lisa Nelson, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-3190. Filed: July 15, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9811145 Texas Citrus Producers Board Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m. TexaSweet Building, Board Room, 901 Business Park Drive Mission AGENDA: Call meeting to order and opening remarks Action: approval of minutes from previous meeting; presentation and approval of financial report; plans for 1998-1999 project solicitation, budget need, crop size, and potential sources; Develop list of research needs and priorities; set date for next meeting. Report: Katie Stavinoha, Texas Department of Agriculture Discussion: review of 1997-1998 projects; review new or unfinished business. Adjourn: Contact: Ray Prewett, 901 Business Park Drive, Mission, Texas 78757, 210/584- 15851. Filed: July 13, 1998, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9811068 Office of Court Administration Thursday, August 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol Extension Room E2.020 Austin Texas Judicial Council, Committee on Visiting and Retired Judges AGENDA: I. Commencement of meeting -- Chief Justice John Cayce II. Attendance of members III. Adoption of minutes of June 18, 1998 meeting IV. Overview of issues to be discussed by committee V. Discussion and committee action on recommendations to Texas Judicial Council regarding language for proposed legislation and rules of court VI. other business adjourn Contact: Slade Cutter, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711-2066, 512/463-1625. Filed: July 14, 1998, at 3:03 p.m. TRD-9811090 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, July 16, 1998, 8:00 a.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Facilities Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of May 21, 1998, facilities committee minutes III. Committee approval of the budget for the Smith Unit High Security Facility in Lamesa IV. Committee approval of the budget for the Trusty Dorms (19 locations) V. Item furnished to the committee for information 1. Snyder Regional Distribution Center VI. Public comment VII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9810813 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Institutional Division Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Overview of Institutional Division 1. Ombudsman Program 2. Post Trauma Program III. Public Comment IV. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9810814 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Human Resources Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of the minutes March 11, 1998, meeting III. Update on Timeframe to Fill Positions IV. EEO Departmental Update V. Workforce Profile Statistical Review VI. Public comment VII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9810815 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Victims Services Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of May 21, 1998, meeting minutes III. Discussion on the Inclusion of victim Services in the Agency's Mission Statement IV. Public Comment V. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9810816 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Community Justice Assistance, Parole, and State Jail Divisions Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of the minutes from May 11, 1998, meeting III. Report from the Judicial Advisory Council 1. Treatment Alternatives to Incarceration Programs, Fiscal Year 1999 Funding Recommendations IV. Report on the Bexar County Community Supervision and Corrections Department Gang and Surveillance Monitoring Unit V. Parole Division Update VI. Proposed Modification on state Jail Regions VII. Public Comment VII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9810817 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 2:30 p.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Management Information System Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes 1. November 20, 1997, Meeting 2. May 21, 1998, Meeting III. Discussion of Information Resources Strategic Plan IV. Offender Information Management Reengineering Project Status Update 1. Phase II Project 2. Phase II Project V. Public Comment VI. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9810819 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 3:30 p.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Programs Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Report on the Women's Task Force III. Discussion on the Proposed Chapel at Smith Unit IV. Update on the TDCJ Private Industry Enhancement Program V. Update on the Super-Intensive Supervision Program VI. Public comment VII. Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9810820 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 4:30 p.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Travis Room San Antonio Windham School District Board of Trustees AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Consent Items 1. Minutes of the May 21, 1998, meeting 2. Multiple Employment Requests 3. Consultant Contracts for Special Education Services for 1998-1999 4. Appraisers for 1998-1999 5. Bi-Monthly Investment Report B. Renewal of Superintendent's Contract for 1998-1999 C. WSD Budget and Salary Schedules for 1998-1999 D. Public Comment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9810812 Friday, July 17, 1998, 8:30 a.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, LaSalle Room San Antonio Board AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Discussion with attorney concerning: DEI Construction v. TDCJ; Garcia/Aguirre v. TDCJ; Habert Construction v. TDCJ; Krenshaw v. TDCJ; Ruiz v. Scott; and Terrell v. TDCJ cases B. Discussion of matters confidential under State Bar disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (Closed in accordance with Section 551.071, Government Code.) C. Discussion of personnel matters. (Closed in accordance with Section 551.074, Government Code.) Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 8, 1998, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9810821 Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, Peraux Room San Antonio Texas Board of Criminal Justice AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Recognitions B. Consent Items C. Approval of the 69th Board of Criminal Justice Meeting Minutes D. Board Liaison and Committee Reports/Division Summaries E. Overview and Discussion of Security Threat Groups F. Report from the Board of Pardons and Paroles G. Internal Audit Report H. Discussion on Contract Facilities I. Approval of Purchases/Contracts Over One Million Dollars J. Proposed Revisions to Board 11.76 --TDJC Benefit Policy K. Proposed Modifications of State Jail Regions L. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 03.46 and Board Policy 03.49 M. Proposed Amendments to Community Justice Assistance Division Standards for CSCD's N. Facility Issues O. Naming of Department Facilities Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: July 9, 1998, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9810890 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Conference Room E2.020, 1400 North Congress Avenue Pricing Subcommittee Worksession Austin AGENDA: Introduction of Subcommittee Members and Guests; Discussion on Reporting Requirements; and Discussion on General Services Commission's Proposed Fair Market Pricing Procedure for Products and Services 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: July 9, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9810847 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Monday, July 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Presentation and Discussion of the Agency's Legislative Appropriations Request for Years 2000-2001. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda B. Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6754. Filed: July 10, 1998, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9810916 State Employee Charitable Campaign Monday, July 20, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 4000 Southpark Drive Tyler Local Employee Committee Tyler-Region 4 AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approve minutes of June 17 meeting III. Review Campaign plan IV. Consider and take action regarding Development of Agency Campaigns V. Consider and take action regarding Brochure Bids VI. Consider and take action regarding Kick-off Breakfast and Agenda VII. Consider and take action regarding Invitation list for Breakfast VIII. Report on Honorary Chair IX. Consider and take action regarding Agenda and Scheduling next meeting Contact: Dawn Franks, 4000 Southpark Drive, #1200, Tyler, Texas 75703, 903/581- 6376. Filed: July 9, 1998, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9810858 General Services Commission Wednesday, July 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m. One Texas Center, 500 Barton Springs Road, Conference Room 1325 Austin Vendor Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Overview of Procurement Process; III. Overview of State of Texas Vendor Performance Program; IV. Consideration and potential action on Vendor Advisory Committee Operating Rules; V. Consideration and potential action on Vendor Advisory Committee Vision, Mission and Goals; VI. Consideration and potential on development of subcommittees; VII. Open Discussion; VIII. Adjourn. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 3960. Filed: July 10, 1998, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9810937 Office of the Governor Wednesday-Thursday, July 22-23, 1998, 12:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. (respectively.) Rio Grande Valley Partnership Offices, FM 1015 and Expressway 83 Weslaco Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission AGENDA: I. Call to Order open meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman Steve Stephens II. Invited testimony on-Panel #1-Regional Economic Development Perspective; Panel #2- Border Issues III. General Discussion-Discussion by Commission members on priorities for the final report; next meeting for members. IV. Invited testimony on-Panel #3-International Trade-Texas and Mexico; Panel #4-International Trade-Texas and the World V. Adjourn Contact: Terry Karow, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-2198. Filed: July 14, 1998, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9811085 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, July 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: discussion and recommendations concerning inconsistencies in (1) reporting measures specified in hospital discharge data rules (25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19), (2) August 31 hospital discharge data reporting deadline and (3) communications to hospitals to not report certain identifying data elements for patients designated as "substance abuse" patients; recommendation concerning proposed changes to 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19; discussion and recommendation concerning proposed legislative changes to chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code; confirmation of August 28th presentation by Dr. Robert Reid; discussion and recommendation concerning staff proposal to amend Council By-Laws to authorize Executive Committee to provide formal authorization for the Executive Director to enter into contract for up $25,000 without prior approval from Council, such action to be reported at the next Council meeting; discussion and recommendation concerning proposed October conference relating to HEDIS and health maintenance organizations; discussion and recommendation concerning proposal to amend Council By-Laws to authorize Chairperson of Executive Committee to make temporary appointments to Executive Committee; staff presentation concerning consumer education program; discussion and recommendation to staff concerning media plan and consumer education program; discussion of Council activities since June 26 Council meeting; discussion of issues relating to patient and provider confidentiality and data security; set future Council meeting dates (currently only August 28 and October 30) and public comment. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6492 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: July 14, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9811094 Thursday, July 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Executive Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: inconsistencies in (1) reporting measures specified in hospital discharge data rules (25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11- 1301.19), (2) August 31 hospital discharge data reporting deadline and (3) communications to hospitals to not report certain identifying data elements for patients designated as "substance abuse" patients; proposed changes to 25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19; proposed legislative changes to Chapter 108, Texas Health and Safety Code; confirmation of August 28th presentation by Dr. Robert Reid; Council By-Laws to authorize Executive Committee to provide formal authorization for the Executive Director to enter into contract for up $25,000 without prior approval from Council, such action to be reported at the next Council meeting; proposed October conference relating to HEDIS and health maintenance organizations; proposal to amend Council By-Laws to authorize Chairperson of Executive Committee to make temporary appointments to Executive Committee; staff presentation concerning consumer education program; media plan and consumer education program; Council activities since June 26 Council meeting; patient and provider confidentiality and data security; set future Council meeting dates (currently only August 28 and October 30) and public comment. The Executive Committee may go into executive session on any agenda item if authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6492 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: July 14, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9811096 Texas Department of Health Thursday, July 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 18, 1998, meeting; recent audit activities; approval of general revenue transfers for fiscal year 1998; approval of fiscal year 1999 operating budget and fiscal year 2000-2001 legislative appropriations request; final adoption of rules concerning (instructions and requirements for filing amendment to medical certification to certificate of death; supplemental birth certificates and access to paternity files; and repeal and new rules concerning procedures for handling requests for providing public information); Office of Border Health update; Sunset update; and a report on strategic financial issues. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9810824 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 18, 1998, meeting; appointments to the Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee; program and budget briefing for the Meat Safety Assurance Division; and a review of advisory committees. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9810825 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 18, 1998, meeting; proposed rules concerning (Tuberculosis clinic services reimbursed by the Medicaid program; and reimbursement by the Medicaid program for organ transplants); final adoption of rules concerning (physician services reimbursed by the Medicaid program; surety bond requirements for Medicaid providers; competitive procurement of durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies in the Medicaid program; and a Medicaid rule concerning the coordination of Title XIX with Parts A and B of Title XVIII for payment of deductible/coinsurance); and a Managed Care update. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9810826 Thursday, July 16, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 18, 1998, meeting; proposed rules conerning (voluntary registration of dispensing opticians; requirements for designation of trauma stabilization (Level V facilities; fees for voluntary registration of providers of certain health-related services; licensure of device distributors and manufactures; and a memorandum of understanding between the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regarding radiation control functions under the Texas Radiation Control Act); final adoption of rules concerning (accreditation and certification of mammagraphy systems under the Texas Radiation Control Act; licensing of hospitals; and the licensing of abortion facilities and reporting requirements); rules discussion (proposed rule concerning paramedic licensure; proposed rule concerning registration and radiationsafety requirements for lasers under the Texas Radiation Control Act; and proposed rules concerning licensure of professional medical physicists). 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9810828 Friday, July 17, 1998, 8:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Board Briefing Meeting AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9810829 Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 18, 1998, meeting; proposed rules concerning (reporting requirements for sexually transmitted diseases including acquired immunodeficiency snhdrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; establishment of a voluntary perinatal health care system; and the creation of an immunization registry and reporting requirements); final adoption of rules concerning (repeal and new rules concerning cancer incidence reporting; reporting and control of traumatic brain injuries; and the training of animal shelter personnel); and a report on the Texas Beast-feeding Initiative. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9810830 Friday, July 17, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will introduce guests and will meet in open session to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 19, 1998, meeting; commissioner's report; resolution declaring August breast-feeding awareness month; moment of the truth award; Strategic Management Committee (approval (general revenue transfers for FY 1998; and FY 1999 operating budget and FY 2000-20001 legislative appropriations request); final adoption of rules concerning (instructions and requirements for filing amendment to medical certification to certificate of death; supplemental birth certificates and access to paternity files; and repeal and new rules concerning procedures for handling request for providing public information)); Health Financing Committee (proposed Medicaid program rules concerning (reimbursed Tuberculosis clinic services; reimbursement for organ transplants; reimbursed physician services; surety bond requirements for providers; competitive procurement of durable medical requirement and supplies; and coordination of Title XIX with parts A&B of Title XVIII for payment of deductible/coinsurance)); Health and Clinical Services Committee (proposed rules concerning (reporting requirements for sexually transmitted including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; establishment of a voluntary perinatal health care system; and creation of an immunization registry and reporting requirements); final adoption of rules concerning (repeal and new rules concerning cancer incidence reporting; reporting and control of traumatic brain inquiries; and training of animal shelter personnel)); Human Resource Committee (appointments to be Medical Radiologic Technologists Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee (proposed rules concerning (voluntary registration or dispensing opticians; requirements for designation of trauma stabilization (Level V) facilities; fees for voluntary registration of providers of certain health-related services; licensure of device distributors and manufactures; and a memorandum of understanding between the Texas Department of Health and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regrading radiation control functions under the Texas Radiation Control Act (TRCA)); final adoption of rules concerning (accreditation and certification of mammography systems under the TRCA; licensing of hospitals; and the licensing of abortion facilities and reporting requirements)); public comments; announcements/comments; and setting a board meeting date for September 1998. The board will then meet in executive session to discuss personnel appointments (Deputy Commissioner for Prevention and Community Health; and Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Sciences and Quality). The board will return to open session to take action for approval of personnel appointments (Deputy Commissioner for Prevention and Community Health; and Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Sciences and Quality. 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7484. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9810831 Texas Historical Commission Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Strand Visitor's Center Board Room, 2016 Galveston Texas Antiquities Advisory Board AGENDA: Approval of minutes from April 2, 1998, Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) Meeting #10. A vote and discussion on proposed Chapter 25, rule changes and proposed new Chapter 24 rules. Nomination of seven State Archeological Landmarks: Eastham Site #1, 41H0183, Eastham, Site #2, 41H0184, and Eastham Site #3, 41H0185, in Houston County (all owned by TDCJ), The Hatfield Shelter, 41KR493 in Kerr County (owned by TPWD). Fort Saint Louis, 41VTA in Victoria County (owned by Victoria National Bank). The 3rd Espiritu Santo Mission, 41VT11, and the Schumacher Wholesale Grocery Company Building, 41VT134 in Victoria County (both owned by John & Judy Clegg). A vote on the Permanent Curatorial Facility Profile for long-term housing of the Bell Collection. There will be general board discussion on several issues: a) Discussion of Architectural Issues under the Antiquities Code, b) Recommendations regarding State Archeological Landmark District: c) Discussion and draft of brochure of professional consultants; d) Awards of Merit; e) Status of the inventory of site collections curated under Texas Antiquities Permits; f) Other held-in-trust collections issues (held-in-trust document between THC and facility, physical inventories, loans, verification of held-in-trust collections at a facility and guidelines for Loans and Exhibits (Display of the Belle Collection); g) Status of Accreditation and Review Council accreditation documents and program; h) Suggestions on making the Antiquities Advisory board even more effective; and i) Integrating Office of the State Archeologist (OSA) concerns into AAB proceedings. We will then hear any public comments and staff reports. Then adjournment of meeting. Contact: Lillie Thompson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-1858. Filed: July 13, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9811011 Thursday, July 23, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Tremont House Hotel, 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Sam Houston II Room Galveston Community Heritage Development AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. approval of minutes of April 23, 1998, meeting 3. report on the Certified Government Program 4. report on the Texas Main Street Program 5. report on the Heritage Tourism Program 6. other business 7. adjourn Contact: Terry Colley, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-6092. Filed: July 13, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9811051 Thursday, July 23, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Tremont House Hotel, Room: Samuel May Williams (B&C), 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row Galveston History Committee AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. introduction of members and guests 3. overview of committee responsibilities and History Program Division activities 4. update on historic sites evaluation 5. review of legislative appropriations request for History Program Division 6. assignment of sub-committees 7. announcements 8. adjourn Contact: Frances Rickard or Jim Steely, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5853 or 512/463-5868. Filed: July 13, 1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9811050 Thursday, July 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Tremont House Hotel, Sam Houston II Room, 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row Galveston Marketing Communications Committee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes II. Welcome New Members- Purpose of Committee III. Review Information Packets IV. Publication Advisory Committee Recommendations V. Historic Sites Marketing Assessment VI. Medallion Reader survey and Newsletter Research VII. FY 1999 Goals Budget VIII. T.R. Fehrenbach Book Award Funding Update Contact: Renee Peterson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-6096. Filed: July 13, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9811052 Thursday, July 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Tremont House Hotel, 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Samuel May Williams Room #A Galveston Archeology Committee AGENDA: 1. update on the consolidation of Office of Sate Archeologist and Division of Antiquities Protection in the Archeology 2. update on current projects 3. discussion about the content and direction of future Archeology Committee meetings 4. other business 5. adjournment Contact: James E. Bruseth, Ph.D., P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 6096. Filed: July 13, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9811053 Thursday, July 23, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Tremont House Hotel, 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Samuel May Williams Room, B&C Galveston Annual Meeting of the Guardians of the Texas Preservation Trust Fund AGENDA: 1. Administration of the Texas Prevention Trust Fund 2. Long term plans for the Texas Preservation Trust Fund 3. Status Report on Grant Projects: - Fiscal Year 1997 Grant Program - Fiscal Year 1998 Grant Program 4. Strategy for the upcoming Legislative Session 5. other business Contact: Stan Graves and Lisa Harvell, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-6094. Filed: July 13, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9811054 Friday, July 24, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Tremont House Hotel, 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Col. Moody Boardroom Galveston Executive Committee AGENDA: I. call to order II. announcements III. legislative issues and appropriations request IV. courthouse initiative V. marketing strategy session VI. historical sites update VII. military sites update VIII. shipwreck issues IX. adjournment Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-6100. Filed: July 13, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9811055 Friday, July 24, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tremont House Hotel, 2300 Ship's Mechanic Row, Sam Houston II Galveston Quarterly Board Meeting AGENDA: I. call to order II. minutes #188 from April 24, 1998 III. announcements IV. public comments V. action items VI. information items VII. chairman's report VIII. committee reports Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-6100. Filed: July 13, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9811056 Saturday, July 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway Galveston Quarterly Board Meeting, State Board of Review AGENDA: I. call to order II. announcements III. approval of minutes of the February 14, 1998, meeting IV. review of nominations for the National Register of Historic Places V. new business VI. adjournment Contact: Judy George, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-8452. Filed: July 10, 1998, 1:10 p.m. TRD-9810940 Texas HMO Solvency Surveillance Committee Friday July 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264, Tower I Austin AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. election of officers 3. approval of May 15, 1998 minutes 4. staff report 5. review of overall HMO Industry 6. executive session consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation, Texas Government) Section 551.071 7. reconvene in Open Session (to discuss any further business) 8. adjourn Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 9, 1998, 11:28, a.m. TRD-9810862 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Thursday, July 23, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will meet to consider and possibly act upon the following: Approve minutes of June 12, 1998 meeting Receive public comment Approve three uses for proceeds made available by loan on presidents corner Approve transferring thirteen lots to El Cenizo Infrastructure Corporation Approve HOME Grant Home Improvement Loan Program Approve MRUS Loan for Second Lien Financing for Wharton, Bellville, Sealy Approve Office Space for the Corporation Executive Session: Personnel Matters; Litigation Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701 512/475-3934. Filed: July 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9811113 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol Extension, 1100 North Congress, Room E2.012 Austin Affordable Housing Task Force AGENDA: The Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to consider and possibly act upon the following: Approve minutes of June 24, 1998 meeting Receive public comment Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, Texas 78701 512/475-3934. Filed: July 14, 1998, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9811105 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, July 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Board AGENDA: 1. approval of the minutes of June 18, 1998. 2. new policy on individual development accounts (IDAs) in the Food Stamp and Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TNAF) Programs. 3. new contracting requirements for community care providers. 4. revised client eligibility rules for the Community-Based Alternative (CBA) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Programs 5. Adoption of Rules for Cost-Effective Purchases of Adaptive Aids and Minor Home Modifications in the Community-Based Alternatives (CBA) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Programs. 6. Fiscal Monitoring and Recoupment Rules for the Community-Based Alternative (CBA) and Community Living Assistance and Support Service (CLASS) Programs. 7. Adoption of Revised Informal Administrative Review Rules of Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICFMR/RC). 8. Revisions to the Personal Care Licensure Rules Regarding Staffing and Training. 9. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 10. Advisory Committee Appointments. 11. Approval of the Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR). 12. Presentation on Data Broker Initiative. 13. Alzheimer's Pilot Program. 14. Commissioner's Report: a. Announcements and Comments. b. Tracking of board Action Items. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/438- 3048. Filed: July 9, 1998, 11:28 a.m. TRD-9810865 Texas Department of Insurance Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes REVISED AGENDA: Comments to the Advisory Committee from the Commissioner of Insurance. Public comment regarding the reports from the Life and Health and Property and Casualty Working Groups concerning the Working Groups' discussion and recommendations on the streamlining and consolidation of license types. Property and Casualty comments to be received from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Life and Health comments to be received from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Discussion and possible action regarding the Advisory Committee's recommendations to streamline and consolidate license types. Work on the proposed draft of the Advisory Committee's recommendations to the Commissioner. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Matt Ray, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8197. Filed: July 8, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9810827 Friday, July 31, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Hobby Hilton Hotel, 8181 Airport Boulevard Austin Building Code Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. call the meeting to order-Paul Cunningham, Chairman II. welcome and outline of the purpose of the meeting-Lyndon Anderson, Associate Commissioner, Department of Insurance III. presentation of items for consideration-Sam Nelson Proposed changes to the Building Code for Windstorm Resistant Construction-Chief Engineer, Department of Insurance IV. public comments V. recommendations and guidance of the Committee-Paul Cunnigham, Chairman VI. general administrative matters, if any VII. adjournment Contact: Sam Nelson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/322-2212. Filed: July 15, 1998, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9811134 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Holocaust Museum, 5401 Caroline Street Houston AGENDA: Notice is hereby given that the Commissioner of Insurance of his delegatee will hold a public hearing in Docket Number 2373 to gather information on Holocaust survivors' insurance claim recoveries. This is an information gathering hearing which is being held for the purpose of soliciting input on Holocaust survivors' insurance claims and any impediments to claim recovery . All interested parities are invited to attend and participate. The hearing will be held on August 6, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. at the Holocaust Museum, 5401 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas, 713/942-8000. Further information may be obtained from Angie Arizpe at 512/463-6326. This hearing is held pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 1.04 C, which requires the Commissioner to provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the Commissioner and to speak on any issue under the Commissioner's jurisdiction. The Texas Department of Insurance is also a signatory to a Memorandum of Understanding between Swiss, German and Italian regulators and other state regulators to bring resolution to these claims. Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 6327. Filed: July 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9810800 Commission on Jail Standards Thursday, June 30, 1998, 8:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Education Committee. Review staffs training efforts. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5505. Filed: July 14, 1998, 12:23 p.m. TRD-9811083 Thursday, June 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Meeting called to order. Roll Call of Commission Members. Reading and approval of minutes for meeting conducted on May 20, 1998. Old Business: Galveston County, Harris County, San Jacinto County, Review of Enforcement Process/Status of Non-complaint Jails, Change to Standards-Adopt Health Services, Change to Standards-Adopt Health Services, Change to Standards-Adopt New Construction Rules, Suicide Research Project, Education Committee Report, New Business: Rockwall County, Gregg County, Lubbock County, Midland County Reeves County, Change to Standards-Proposed Fees and Payments, Change to Standards-Proposed New and Existing Construction Rules, Fee Schedule For Housing Non-Texas Inmates, Compliance with ADA Requirements, Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies/TCLEOSE Issues, Nursing Home for Offenders, Meeting with Facilities-Holding for TDCJ, Internal Audit, Request for Variances; Randall County, Collin County. Review of Variances: Grimes County. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Jails in Compliance, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Training, Financial Report/Budget/LAR, Strategic Plan. Other Business. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5505. Filed: July 14, 1998, 12:22 p.m. TRD-9811082 Board of Law Examiners Thursday, July 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The executive committee will consider the following: requests for waivers, rule interpretations, appeals, an nonstandard testing accommodations filed by the following adulterants or applicants: Sisal Adhikari, Timothy Anderson, Glenna Cordray, John Garcia, Sally Gary, Sangeeta Ghosh, Kelly Heitkamp, Richard Hornbeck, Lara Jitlal, Tira Jones, Bipin Manuel, Vicki McFadden, Sofia Perches, Darla Regnery, Patricia Ryan, Adam Bell and Karen Swan. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, 512/463-1621. Filed: July 13, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9811061 Boards for Lease of State-Owned Lands Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of tracts, terms and conditions for the October 6, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 5016. Filed: July 13, 1998, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9811064 Midwifery Board Monday, July 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The board will introduce the new midwifery program director and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 14, 1998, meeting; acceptance of the registrations of Dr. Frederick Harlass and Michelle Woodruff, Grievance Committee report (acceptance/rejection of recommendations on complaints 95-02; 97-06; and 97-07); correspondence from Board of Health member, Ruth Stewart, and the president of North Texas Midwives; transferring care discussion; Spanish translation of midwifery standards of practice and the Midwifery Act; oxygen rules (25 TAC Chapter 37); and approval of education, documentation, and complaint review rules (25 TAC Chapter 37). 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: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458- 7111, Ext. 2067. Filed: July 9, 1998, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9810845 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite, 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a petition to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by High Point Water Supply Corporation (WSC) for a cease and desist order against the city of Forney. High Point WSC is alleging that the City of Forney is serving with the service area of High Point WSC. SOAH Docket No. 582- 98-1217. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3289. Filed: July 14, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9811092 Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite, 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by Mountain Water Supply Corporation to amend its certificate of convenience and necessity (CNN) No. 10151 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Cooke and Denton Counties, Texas. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1218. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3289. Filed: July 14, 1998, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9811091 Thursday, July 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite, 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by A.N.N.S. Water System to amend its certificate of convenience and necessity (CNN) No. 11346 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Walker County, Texas. SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1306. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3289. Filed: July 13, 1998, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9811057 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite, 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1283; TNRCC Docket No. 97-0847-AIR-E; Steve Carter Doing Business as Carter Paint and Body; The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's preliminary report and petition mailed April 3, 1998, concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Steve Carter doing business as Carter Paint and Body for violations of Texas Health and Safety Code Sections 382.085(b) and 382.0518(a) and 30 TAC Section 116.110(a) in Travis County, Texas. Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239-6363. Filed: July 10, 1998, 1:51 p.m. TRD-9810943 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Public Safety, Criminal Law Building, 6100 Guadalupe Building 3 CLE Auditorium Austin Board AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 1997 Board Meeting. II. Approval of Minutes of December 4, 1997 Board Meeting. III. Approval of Minutes of March 13, 1998, Board Meeting. IV. Report from Administration Division Chief. V. Report from the Investigation Division Chief. VI. Report from the Administrative Law Judge. VII. Report from the License Division Chief. VIII. Report from Executive Director. IX. Discussion and Possible Board Action Regarding Proposal to Real All Current Board Rules. X. Discussion and Possible Board Action Regarding Proposal of New Board Rules. XI. Discussion and Possible Board Action Regarding Proposed Reciprocity Agreements with Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico. XII. Discussion and Possible Board Action and Presentation by Austin Policy Department Regarding Security Uniforms Resembling Policy Uniforms in Cities with a Population of 5000,000 or More. XIII. Executive Session to Consider the Evaluation of the Executive Director Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code. XIV. Return to Open Session for Further Discussion and Possible Board Action Involving the Evaluation of the Executive Director Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code. XV. Executive Session to Consult with Attorney Concerning Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. XVI. Return to Open Session for Discussion and Possible Board Action After Consultation with Attorney Concerning Pending or Contemplated Litigation, Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. XVII. Discussion and Possible Board Action Regarding Executive Director's Denial of National Security Academy's Request for Approval to Train Level Three Instructors. Contact: Jay Kimbrough, 6100 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5545. Filed: July 9, 1998, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9810841 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, 7th Floor, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room Austin Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held on investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located. Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7265. Filed: July 9, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9810875 Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Nos. 17751, 16705, 17285, 19270, 17942, 18607, 18078, Project Nos. 19529, 18703, 19087,, Docket Nos. 19175, 16442, 16702, 18389, Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, and customer service, Project Nos. 18000, 16251, Docket No. 19000, Project No. 18811, Docket Nos. 16722, 19169, 19224, 19302, 19373, 19429, 18548, 18985, 19225, 19251, 19252, 19268, 19274, 19275, 19285, 19301, 19337, Project Nos. 18702, 18515, 18516, 18008, 18438, 16899, 16900, 16901, The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone market, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA Project Nos. 18121, 17308, Administrative, Electric, and Telecommunications Rulemaking, and Project Agenda by Fiscal Year; Utility customer service procedures a/k/a Don't Tread of Me; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Operating Budget, Agency Business Plan, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7009. Filed: July 14, 1998, 5:09 p.m. TRD-9811099 Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin REVISED AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Nos. 17751, 16705, 17285, 19270, 17942, 18607, 18078, Project Nos. 19529, 18703, 19087,, Docket Nos. 19175, 16442, 16702, 18389, Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, and customer service, Project Nos. 18000, 16251, Docket No. 19000, Project No. 18811, Docket Nos. 16722, 19169, 19224, 19302, 19373, 19429, 18548, 18985, 19225, 19251, 19252, 19268, 19274, 19275, 19285, 19301, 19337, Project Nos. 18702, 18515, 18516, 18008, 18438, 16899, 16900, 16901, The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone market, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA Project Nos. 18121, 17308, Administrative, Electric, and Telecommunications Rulemaking, and Project Agenda by Fiscal Year; Utility customer service procedures a/k/a Don't Tread of Me; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Operating Budget, Agency Business Plan, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7009. Filed: July 14, 1998, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9811111 Monday, August 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 6303 Forest Park/5501 LBJ Freeway, Room 720 Dallas AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket No. 16251, Investigation into Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Entry into In-Region InterLata Service Under Section 271 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; and Docket No. 19000, Relating to the Implementation of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Interconnection Agreements with AT&T and MCI. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7009. Filed: July 14, 1998, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9811095 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider and may act on the following items: A briefing regarding U.S. Navy rail shipments of Napalm across Texas. Reason for emergency: The potentially hazardous natural of the Napalm shipments creates an urgent public necessity for Railroad Commission consideration and action. Contact: Jerry Martin, P.O. Drawer 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463- 7001. Filed: July 13, 1998, 5:00 p.m. TRD-9811074 Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will holds its monthly statewide hearing on oil gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Drawer 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-6729. Filed: July 10, 1998, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9810964 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Friday, July 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Center for Rural Health Initiatives, Southwest Tower Building, 211 East 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Welcome and Introductions III. Discussion Sunset Committee Report IV. Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the executive director(s). V. Action in open session on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the current executive director. VI. Action in open session on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of an interim executive director. VII. Consideration of Texas Rural Health Association Grant Proposal VIII. Staff presentation concerning Immediate Care needs. IX. Consideration of a Board Skill Building and Team Building Seminar X. Adjourn. Contact: Carol Peters, 211 East 7th Street, Austin, Texas 512/479-8891. Filed: July 9, 1998, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9810898 School Land Board Friday, July 17, 1998, 8:15 a.m. El Paso International Airport, 6701 Convair Drive, Southwest Airlines Arrival Gates Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; Closed Session and Open Session-The School Land Board will meet at the El Paso International Airport to travel to inspect permanent school fund lands in El Paso Count, Texas. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: July 8, 1998, 5:37 p.m. TRD-9810839 Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications: Brookeland (Austin chalk, 8800), Jasper Co.; Gomez Field, Pecos Co; Giddings (Austin Chalk- 3), Fayette County; Stratton Ridge, Brazoria Co; applications to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, St. Hwy. 164, Limestone Co.; Sunset Drive, Shadow Lane and Carefree Drive, Victoria Co.; FM Road 622, Victoria Co.; St. Hwy 77, Lee Co; Consideration and approval of tracts, terms and conditions for the October 6,1 998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; direct land sales, Bexar County; direct land sales, File 111068, Pecos Co. File 128273, Reeves Co. ; Coastal public lands-commercial leasing applications and renewals, Neches River, Jefferson Co.; Taylor Lake, Harris Co.; easement applications, renewals, amendments, terminations and requests, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Cayo Del Grullo, Kleberg Co.; Copano Bay, Aransas Co.; structure (cabin) permit renewals, Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; and Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Closed Session-preliminary consideration of acquisition of a tract of land, Laguna Madre, Cameron County; Closed Session and Open Session- consideration of action regarding the possible conveyance and acquisition of land in the around Eckert's Bayou, Galveston, Co; Closed Session and Open Session-consideration of Paseo Del Este contract, El Paso County; Closed Session and Open Session-status report on State of Texas et al v. Amoco Production Company, et al, Cause #95-08680, 345th Judicial District Court, Travis Co., Texas; Closed and Open Sessions-pending or contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: July 13, 1998, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9811063 State Securities Board Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Rusk State Office Building, 200 East 10th Street, Room 227 Austin Board AGENDA: (1) March 3, 1998 meting minutes. (2) rules; (A) published proposals relating to: (1) amending sec.105.1; (2) amending sec.107.2; (3) amending sec.115.1; (4) amending sec.115.2; (5) amending sec.115.3; (6) amending sec.115.4; (7) creating new sec.115.8. ex parte revocation of dealer/agent registration; (8) amending sec.105.4; (9) amending sec.139.13; (B) new proposals relating to: (1) amending sec.sec.105.2, 105.5-105.8, 105.12-105.14 and 105.16-105.19; (2) repealing sec.sec.105.3 and 105.9-105.11; (3) creating new sec.105.9, concerning filings in contested cases; (4) amending sec.sec.113.1, 113.3-113.6, 113.8, 113.9 and 113.11-113.13; (5) creating new sec.sec.113.14-113.25, concerning the following securities registration matters: corporate securities definitions; impoundment of proceeds; loans and other materials affiliated transactions; options and warrants; preferred stock; promoter's equity investment; promotional shares; specificity in use of proceeds; underwriting expenses, underwriter's warrants, selling expenses, and selling security holds; unsound financial condition; unequal voting rights; and debt securities; (6) amending sec.115.1; (7) amending sec.115.3; (8) amending sec.139.19. (3) review of 1998 management control audit by the State Auditor's Office. (4) report from staff on coordinated equity review. (5) report from staff on verification of investment adviser registration status. (6) adoption of agency rule review plan. (7) new business for future board meetings. (8) general update on agency operations from Securities Commissioner and senior staff. (9) executive session to conduct annual performance review of the Securities Commissioner. (10) possible action on matters discussed in executive session. Contact: Denise Voigt Crawford, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8300. Filed: July 13, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9811044 Monday, October 19 , 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held in SOAH Docket No. 312-98-1171 for the purpose of determining whether the dealer registration of La Jolla Capital Corporation should be revoked. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8392. Filed: July 13, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9811059 State Seed and Plant Board Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., 4510 Englewood Avenue Lubbock AGENDA: Discussion and Action on: minutes of the April 29, meeting; applicants for license as certified seed growers; foreign designations: nomenclature requests: variety name changes; length of stand requirements for Verde Kleingrass; requests for certification eligibility; and public comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-3691. Filed: July 10, 1998, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9810947 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 5:00 p.m. Ballroom A &B, Omni Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin Clinical Issues Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce members, guests and staff, and will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes of the last meeting, civil commitment; legislative agenda issues; collection of polygraph information; relapse prevention and treatment guidelines; other business not requiring action; agenda items for future committee meetings; 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: Kelly Page or Tammy Tatum, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-4530. Filed: July 10, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9810931 Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Ballroom A&B, Omni Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row Austin AGENDA: The council will introduce members, guests and staff, and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 19, 1998, meeting; division director's report; executive director's report; Clinical Issues Committee report (civil commitment; legislative agenda issues; collection of polygraph information; and relapse prevention and treatment guidelines); tracking of adult and juvenile sex offenders; future items for consideration; other matters not requiring council action; public comment; agenda items for future council meetings; and setting future meeting dates for the council. 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: Kelly Page or Tammy Tatum, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-4530. Filed: July 10, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9810932 Spindletop 2001 Commission Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 855 Florida, John Gray Center, Bldg. B, Lamar University Beaumont Executive Committee AGENDA: Physical Inspection of new office at Lamar University, John Gray Center. Update on progress made: personnel, equipment, seminars, public relations. Review Financials: monies received requested and to be sought; charge account. Receive suggestions for Board action on: criteria for logo use and response to requests; preparing official calendar of events; appointing committee chairmen. Discuss plans for: historical/educational forums; adopting "Mission Statement"; interviews with public officials and civic organizations; future approaches to achieve Centennial Success. Contact: Evelyn M. Lord, (512) 866-7179 Filed: July 13, 1998, at 3:48 p.m. TRD-9811062 Structure Pest Control Board Tuesday, July 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.122 Austin Regular Board AGENDA: I. Approval of Board minutes of April 30, 1998 II. Public Comment and Public Hearing on Sec 591.21, Definitions, 595.5, Contracts, and 599.7 Posting Notice of Inspection III. Resolution in honor of Robert W. Jenkins, Sr. IV. Consider for Adoption Section 591.21, Definitions, 595.5, Contracts, and 599.7, Posting Notice of Inspection V. Possible Proposal of Amendments to Section 599.4, termite Treatment Disclosure Documents VI. Consider Proposal for Decision on Docket No 472-98-0032, 472-98-0033, 472- 98-0139, 472-97-0380, 472-98-0726, 472-98-0725, 472-98-0724 VII. Review Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements VII. Approval of Retreatment Policy IX. Termite Bait Update X. Application for Approval of Thermal Pest Eradication under Section 599.1 XI. Application for Approval of T-14 Termite Control under Section 599.1 XII. Approval of Legislative Appropriation Request 2000-2001 XIII. Board Member Notebook XIV. Executive Director's Report XV. Adjourn Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100LW, Austin, Texas 78723, 512/451-7200. Filed: July 13, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9811010 Texas State Technical College System Friday, July 17, 1998, 1:30 p.m. System Administration Building, 3801 Campus Drive Waco Board of Regents Executive Committee-Telephone Conference AGENDA: The TSTC Board of Regents Executive Committee will meet by telephone conference to consider and take action on the following agenda items: Authorization to submit a grant application to the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the Construction of Semiconductor Building at Texas State Technical College Harlingen and Submission of SCATE II Project to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board by Texas State Technical College Sweetwater. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, 254/867-3964. Filed: July 13, 1998, 12:32 p.m. TRD-9811042 University of Houston Monday, July 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. S&RII, Room 501, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/act upon the following: approval of June 16, 1998 minutes new protocols renewal protocols other business Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204-5510, 713/743-9191. Filed: July 10, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9810913 University Interscholastic League Monday, July 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Thomson Conference Center-UT Campus, 26th and Red River Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Marlon Wilford representing McNeil High School in Austin. BB. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by James Washington representing Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, 512/471- 5883. Filed: July 9, 1998, 12:06 p.m. TRD-9810877 University of Texas System Wednesday, July 22, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio UT Health Science Center-San Antonio, Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. approval of minutes 2. protocols for review 3. subcommittee reports other business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, 210/567-3717. Filed: July 13, 1998, 11:11 p.m. TRD-9811076 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday, September 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 302, Tower II, William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Austin Examination Preparation Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to prepare the December, 1998 examination for licensure and review the results of the September Examination. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-7555. Filed: July 9, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9810894 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes; committee, executive and final reports; time extension to close loan for City of Mercedes; requests from Lower Valley Water district to amend the Colonia Plumbing Loan Program application detailing additional eligible areas for loan applications and for Cultural Resources Management funding; affirmation of environmental finding and release of funds for City of Houston project; forwarding applications for Flood Mitigation Assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency; contract for water research study on financing methods for water and wastewater infrastructure and transfer of funds; contract amendment amount to continue monitoring the bad water line in the Edwards Aquifer and transfer of funds; contract with McAllen Public Utility Board to collect data from a new process pilot demonstration project that reclaims treatment sewage effluent for reuse and transfer of funds; contracts for water quality analysis with the Lower Colorado River Authority and transfer of funds; contracts for initial scope of work development for regional water planning and transfer of funds; grant applications for purchase of agricultural conservation equipment; agreement to purchase hypsography digital line graphs for the Texas Strategic Mapping Program; contract with Viability Group for training; transfer of depository interest from DFund I Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) into DFund II EDAP and transfer of final balances in the DFund I Program Fund to the DFund I Interest and Sinking Fund; adoption of new Chapter 368 concerning the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program; publication of amendments to sec.363.502 and sec.363.505 concerning definitions and debt component in increases under EDAP; publication of amendments to Chapter 371, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to include minority and women business enterprise requirements, specify application deadlines, and clarify information to be furnished to disadvantaged community applications; publication of repeal and new sections in Chapter 367 concerning the Agricultural Water Conservation Program; legislative appropriation request issues; and executive session re: executive administrator performance evaluation. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: July 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9810803 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Austin AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of June 18, 1998. 2. Executive Session to consider matters related to the status of City of Smyer bond compliance and reconvene in open meeting to take any necessary action. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: July 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9810802 Texas Workforce Commission Thursday, July 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street, Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dated April 28, 1998, May 13, 1998, and May 27, 1998; public comment; general discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of donations of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) on the adoption of the Communities in Schools Rules (Chapter 827); (3) on the adoption of the Proprietary Schools Rules (40 TAC, Chapter 807); (4) on the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Allocation Rule concerning rule's scope and purpose (Section 800.51, Subsection (d); (5) on the proposed Food Stamp, Employment and Training Rules (Chapter 813); (6) relating to House Bill 2777 and the development implementation of plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC; (7) concerning the Food Stamp Employment and TRaining Program; (8) on the proposed Resolution concerning the creation of a Transportation Task Force, to develop recommendations which would assist in providing transportation to people needing transportation to and from work; (9) regarding potential and pending applications fro certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (10) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce development Boards; and (11) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; Staff report and discussion - update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Unemployment Insurance Division, Welfare Reform Division; Executive Session pursuant to: Governor Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code, sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL0CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL-CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Rousett v. TWC et al; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgment); Gene E. Merchant et al v. TWC; and Cynthia Harris v. TEC; Government Code, sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration, discussion, question, and possible action on: (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases if any; (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 28 and 28A. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812. Filed: July 8, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9810807 Tuesday, July 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street, Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dated June 15, 1998; public comment; consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workfroce Commission Docket 29; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of donations of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) on the adoption of the Communities in Schools Rules (Chapter 827); (3) on the adoption of the Proprietary Schools Rules (40 TAC, Chapter 807); (4) on the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Allocation Rule concerning rule's scope and purpose (Section 800.51, Subsection (d); (5) on the proposed Food Stamp, Employment and Training Rules (Chapter 813); (6) on a proposed Resolution concerning the creation of a Transportation Task Force, to develop recommendations which would assist in providing transportation to people needing transportation to and from work; (7) on the revised 1998 Audit Plan; (8) regarding potential and pending applications fro certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (9) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and; (10) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; General discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related functions at the Texas Workforce commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC: Staff report and discussion-update on activities relating to: Administration Division, Finance Division, Information Systems Division, Unemployment Insurance , Welfare Reform Division and Workforce Division; Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code, sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL0CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL- CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL-CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Rousett v. TWC et al; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgment); Gene E. Merchant et al v. TWC; and Cynthia Harris v. TEC; Government Code, sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration, discussion, question, and possible action on: (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases if any; (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 29. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812. Filed: July 13, 1998, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9811065 Regional Meetings Meeting filed July 8, 1998 Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee met at Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River, Austin, July 13, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/499-2275. TRD-9810823. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa WCID #1, Board of Directors met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, July 13, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, 830/665-2132. TRD-9810838. Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met at Brooks Manor Housing Development, 630 South Llewellyn, Dallas, July 16, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mattye Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, 214/951-8302. TRD-9810805. Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Board of Director met at 1306 Jourdanton, June 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Evergreen UWCD, P.O. Box 155, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, 830/769-3740. TRD- 9810834. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Welfare to Work Committee met at 1502 East Airline, Suite 39, Victoria, July 13, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9810801. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, July 15, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, 713/957-5291. TRD- 9810809. Nolan County Central Appraisal District met at Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, July 14, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia David, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, 915/235-8424. TRD-9810822. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at the Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, July 23, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from James M. Parks, P.O. Box 2048, Wylie, Texas 75098, 972/442-5405. TRD-9810799. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors' met in at 1100 North Stanton, 6th Floor, Conference Center, El Paso, July 17, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, 915/533-0998. TRD-9810804. Van Zandt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at Highway 64 West, Canton, July 20, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chris Becker, Highway 64 West, Canton, Texas 75103, 903/567-6171. TRD-9810818. Meetings filed July 9, 1998 Bi-County Water Supply Corporation met at Arch David Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, July 11, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell, Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903/856-5840. TRD-9810860. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Overall Economic Development Committee met at 1905 Texas Avenue, Bryan, July 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jason Bienski, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805, 409/775-4244 Ext. 120. TRD-9810861. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 1905 South Texas Venue, Bryan, July 16, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, Texas 77801, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD-9810863. Burke Center, Board of Trustees met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, July 21, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, 409/639-1141. TRD-9810849. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 223 South Pierce Street, Burnet, July 14, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Box 908, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD- 9810893. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 223 South Pierce Street, Burnet, July 16, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Box 908, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD-9810892. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board met at the New Braunfels Civic Center, 39 South Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, July 14, 1998, at 4:00 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-9810851. El Oso Water Supply, Board of Directors met at Highway 99, Karnes City, July 14, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from El Oso Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, 830/780-3539. TRD-9810848. El Oso Water Supply, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at Highway 99, Karnes City, July 14, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from El Oso Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, 830/780-3539. TRD-9810903. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, July 16, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756-7822. TRD- 9810904. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, July 23, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756-7822. TRD- 9810905. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, July 15, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 830/249-8012 or fax 830/249-3975. TRD-9810856. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, July 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynette Jatzlau, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-9618. TRD-9810874. Mason County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 210 Westmoreland, Mason, July 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweidt, P.O. Box 1119, Mason, Texas 76856, 915/347-5989. TRD-9810864. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 13, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, 972/771-2034. TRD-9810855. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 14, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, 972/771-2034. TRD-9810854. Rusk County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 107 North Van Buren Street, Henderson, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terry W. Decker, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, 903/657-3578. TRD-9810844. San Jacinto River Authority, Region H Water Planning Group, 4502 Leeland, Room 107, Conroe, July 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams or Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, 409/588-1111. TRD- 9810866. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, July 14, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Lubbock, Texas 79452, 806/762-8721. TRD- 9810842. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, July 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Lubbock, Texas 79452, 806/762-8721. TRD- 9810843. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board met at Boardroom, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, 1120 14th Street, Lubbock, July 16, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Denise Wanner, P.O. Box 10227, Lubbock, Texas 79408, 806/744-1987. TRD-9810899. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, July 14-15, and 17, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lupe Solis, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, 915/676-9381, Ext. 50 or fax 915/676-7877. TRD-9810853. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, July 23, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lupe Solis, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, 915/676-9381, Ext. 50 or fax 915/676-7877. TRD-9810852. Wise County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 206 South State, Decatur, July 14, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State, Decatur, Texas 76234, 940/627-3081. TRD-9810846. Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 206 South State, Decatur, July 14, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State, Decatur, Texas 76234, 940/627-3081. TRD-9810891. Meetings filed July 10, 1998 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, July 14, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9810922. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, July 16, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9810919. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, July 16, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9810920. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, July 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, 817/435- 2304. TRD-9810942. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 223 South Pierce Street, Burnet, July 14, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Box 908, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD- 9810915. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, July 27-29, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Koehler, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625- 8597. TRD-9810965. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, East Texas Regional Water Planning Group RWPA "I" met at 1149 Pearl, Jefferson Co. Courthouse, Commissioner's Court Room, Beaumont, July 15, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704 or fax 409/384-5390. TRD-9810949. East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, July 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9810953. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, July 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9810963. Education Service Center Region I, Board of Directors met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, July 14, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, 956/383-5611. TRD- 9810929. Education Service Center Region XVII, Board of Director will meet at 1111 West Lop 289, Lubbock, August 18, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, 806/792-5468, Ext. 852. TRD-9810917. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, July 16, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9810968. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, July 16, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Haile or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672- 2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9810933. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, July 15, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, 713/957- 5291. TRD-9810948. Hill County Transit District, Board of Directors met at 620 East Main, County Commissioner's Courtroom, Gatesville, July 15, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carole Warlick, 620 East Main, Gatesville, Texas 915/372- 5167. TRD-9810941. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, July 13, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas79336-1090, 806/894-9654 or fax 806/894-9654. TRD-9810908. Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District met at 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite 5, Alice, July 15, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite 5, Alice, Texas 78332, 512/668-8363, Ext. 202. TRD-9810911. Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District met in a revised agenda at 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite 5, Alice, July 15, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite 5, Alice, Texas 78332, 512/668-8363, Ext. 202. TRD-9810912. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, July 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, 409/327-3107 or fax 409/327-8959. TRD-9810934. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, July 14, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, 903/785-7822. TRD-9810909. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, July 16, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina S. Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 78550-0175, 512/556-8058. TRD- 9810914. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, July 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. every Second Monday of the Month. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash, III or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, 512/752-3505. TRD-9810936. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at the Nolan County Courthouse, 10 East Third, Sweetwater, July 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, 915/235-8421. TRD-9810927. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors met at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, July 15, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, 214/522-6200. TRD-9810910. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, July 16, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 949/659-1239. TRD- 9810923. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 14, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, 972/771-2034. TRD-9810962. Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee met at 401 North Grove, (Grove-Moore Center), Marshall, July 15, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/267-2362. TRD-9810944. Region D Regional Water Planning Group, North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group met at the Upshur County Civic Center, Highway 271 North, Gilmer, July 15, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, 903/639-7538. TRD-9810928. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Planning and Oversight Committee met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, July 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, 915/672- 8544. TRD-9810925. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, July 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, 915/672-8544. TRD-9810918. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, July 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, 915/672-8544. TRD-9810924. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 Clark Street (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, July 16, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Los McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75763-0518, 903/763- 4891. TRD-9810907. Meetings filed July 13, 1998 Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, July 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9811009. Brazos River Authority, Water Quality Committee Board of Directors met at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Boulevard, League City, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9811047. Coryell City Water Supply District, Directors met at 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, July 16, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865-6089. TRD-9811043. Deep East Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors and Grants Application, Review Committee met in a revised agenda at Tiger Drive, West Sabine High School, Pineland, July 23, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704. TRD-9811069. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 103 Bailey, Cuero, July 21, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Rickman, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, 512/275-5753. TRD-9811049. Education Service Center Region XVII, Board of Directors will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, August 18, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, 806/792-5468, Ext. 852. TRD-9811008. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at the Intersection of Highway 6 & 7, Falls County Courthouse, 1st Floor, Marlin, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, 817/883-2543. TRD-9810972. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met in a revised agenda at the Intersection of Highway 6 & 7, Falls County Courthouse, 1st Floor, Marlin, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, 817/883-2543. TRD-9811028. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met in a revised agenda at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, July 16, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9810973. Hall County Appraisal District, Review Board met at 6th and Lyles, Turkey, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. and at 8th and Robertson, Memphis, July 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Anita Phillips, Turkey Community Center, Turkey, Texas 806/259-2393. TRD-9811070. Hansford County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, July 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, Texas, 79081, 806/659-5575. TRD- 9810998. Hood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, July 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeffery D. Law, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 7604, 817/573- 2471. TRD-9811077. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, July 21, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeffery D. Law, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, 817/573- 2471. TRD-9811078. Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 200 West State, Groesbeck July 21, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, 200 West State, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, 254/729-3009. TRD-9811048. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at the Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, July 21, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, 915/648-2253. TRD-9811079. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors met at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, July 23, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335-6076. TRD-9811007. Region O Regional Water Planning Group, General Membership Committee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, July 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9811045. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Board of Trustees met at Sheraton Fiesta, 310 South Padre Island, June 18, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719- 6521. TRD-9811067. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, July 16, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, 915/772-5627, Ext. 406. TRD-9810970. Wheeler County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board met at 117 East Texas, Courthouse Square, Wheeler, July 20, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, 806/826- 5900. TRD-9811058. Wheeler County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board met at 117 East Texas, Courthouse Square, Wheeler, July 21, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, 806/826- 5900. TRD-9811060. Meetings filed July 14, 1998 Cass County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, 903/756-7545. TRD-9811086. Cass County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, July 22, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, 903/756-7545. TRD-9811087. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Litigation Committee met at 2711 Exchange Plaza, House of Lee, Temple, July 21, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9811089. Far West Texas Water Planning Group, Committee met at 1100 North Stanton, 6th Floor Conference Center, El Paso, July 23, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, 915/533-0998. TRD-9811093. Fisher County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met in an emergency meeting at the Fisher County Courthouse, Court Room, Commissioners Court Room, Roby, July 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Reason for the emergency: Over-load with overlapping districts--phones ringing (Alzheimer's disease) hearing scheduled but forgot this form. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, 915/776-2733. TRD-9811097. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, July 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/993-4555. TRD-9811084. Houston-Galveston Area Council, H-GAC Board 1997 Gulf Coast Region Water Quality will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, Houston, August 4, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from H-GAC, 355 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9811102. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina S. Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550-0175, 512/556-8058. TRD- 9811101. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, July 22, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-9811100. Meetings filed July 15, 1998 Archer County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 101 South Center, Archer City, July 22, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, 940/574- 2172. TRD-9811132. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 535 South Main, San Antonio, July 22, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Alizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-9811149. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, July 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lona Haile, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672- 8345. TRD-9811115. Hansford County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, July 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, 806/659-5575. TRD- 9811147. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, Houston, July 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, 713/627- 3200. TRD-9811123. Lamar County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, July 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, 903/785-7822. TRD-9811133. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, July 21, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, 409/892-4011. TRD-9811128. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization met at TxDOT District Office 600 West Expressway US 83, Pharr, July 23, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 956/682-3481. TRD-9811138. North Texas Local Workforce Development Board met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, July 23, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statser, North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Suite 106, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302, 940/322-5281 or fax 940/322-2683. TRD-9811137. Region G Regional Water Planning Group, Scope of Work Committee met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, July 21, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9811127. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 210 Clark Street (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, July 20-23, 1998, at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, 903/763-4891. TRD-9811124.