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 Wednesday, July 29, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950 F Austin By Telephone Conference, Regulatory Compliance Committee EMERGENCY AGENDA: Committee Approval of Legislative Appropriation Request Reason for Emergency: This meeting is scheduled under Sections 551.045 and 551.125, Texas Government Code (Vernon's 1998) because unexpected matters of personal health make it difficult or impossible for a quorum of the committee members to convene in one location to review the Board's Legislative Appropriation Request. Immediate action of the agenda item is required because of the deadline for submission of the request. Contact: William Treacy, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305- 7842. Filed: July 24, 1998, at 4:46 p.m. TRD-9811800 Monday, August 10, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950 F Austin Uniform Accountancy Act Task Force AGENDA 1. Review and approve minutes of previous meeting. 2. Review revised draft Texas UAA 3. Review draft revisions to the Public Accountancy Act ("Bill's Bill") 4 . Develop action plan 5. Conclusion Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: July 24, 1998, at 4:48 p.m. TRD-9811805 State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, August 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-98-1371. Application on GTE Southwest Incorporated to True- up the Expanded Local Calling (ELC) Surcharge (PUC Docket No. 19173) Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: July 27, 1998, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9811817 Texas Department on Aging Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1410 Austin Board on Aging REVISED AGENDA: Add the following to previously posted agenda item G. Audit and Finance Committee Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for fiscal year 2000-2001. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 512/424-6840. Filed: July 29, 1998, 10:15 a.m. TRD-9811987 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, August 3, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 900-B East Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative Hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-103.015 (Vernon Supply. 1998) by Charles Wetegrove Co., Inc., as petitioned by Phyllis H. Hutchins. Contact: Dolores Alavardo Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 7583. Filed: July 23, 1998, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9811650 Thursday, August 3, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 900-B East Expressway 83 San Juan AGENDA: Administrative Hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-103.015 (Vernon Supply. 1998) by D&D Melon, Inc., as petitioned by Borders Melon Co., Inc. Contact: Dolores Alavardo Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 7583. Filed: July 23, 1998, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9811651 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120 San Antonio AGENDA: Administrative Hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Department of Agriculture Code Annotated sec.sec.103.001-103.015 (Vernon Supply. 1998) by Hill Country Produce, Inc., as petitioned by River City Produce Co., Inc. Contact: Dolores Alavardo Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 7583. Filed: July 22, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9811610 Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Thursday-Friday, August 6-7, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. (respectively) 1700 North Congress, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Discussion and action on: minutes of previous meeting; affirmation of phase II guaranty to the El Campo Production Credit Association for Ekstrom Enterprise; loan guaranty application for Pine Star Farms, Inc.; loan guaranty application for Permian Sea Shrimp and Seafood LTD, L.L.C.; Young Farmer Loan Guarantee application for Cody K. Wiley; loan guaranty extension for Bladerunner Farms, Inc.; renewal for Joe Harkness; Linked Deposit application for Norman Whitworth; Linked Deposit application for Ranch House Meat Co.; Linked Deposit application for Jerry Hoelscher Farms, Inc.; Linked Deposit application for Darren Jost; Linked Deposit application for Schniers Bros. Partnership; Linked Deposit application for Jananna Foods, Inc.; Linked Deposit application for M-Wessel, Inc.; interest buy down program for the Younger Farmer Loan Guarantee Program; publication of program rules for the Young Farmer Loan Guarantee interest buy down program; Loan Guaranty Program regarding the program interest rate and other program criteria; renewal of Vinson and Elkins contract for FY99; Loan Guaranty Portfolio; reorganization agreement for Cotton Unlimited, Inc. Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Portfolio; Farm and Ranch Finance Program Portfolio; Authority related drought relief initiatives; FY98 monthly budget reports; FY99 operating budget; Public Comment. Executive Session: meet with attorney to seek legal advice on pending or contemplated litigation in accordance with Tex. Govt. Code sec.551.071. Adjourn Executive Session. Reconvene board meeting. Discussion and possible action on Executive Session. Discussion and action on future meeting date. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7639. Filed: July 29, 1998, 1:51 p.m. TRD-9812005 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH-35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of May 28, 1998 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comment; information items: recognition of Penny Harmonson and Jennifer Steele, recognition of Helen Gilmore, status of management response to financial and compliance audit, presentation on interaction of TCADA funded services with drug courts, and status of information management system and behavioral health network; action item: adoption of the Legislative Appropriations Request; approval of Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) membership in Regions 2, 7, and 8 approval of criteria for gambling and referral services request for proposals, and adoption of consent agenda procedure for sanctions items; action items: proposals foe decision and final orders in the matter of Rito Eddie Soto and Jo E. Hunter, agreed final orders in the matter of Comstock Transitional Treatment Unit, Kids in Development, Inc., Debra J. Perez, New Beginnings Outpatient, Maria R. Rodriguez, Solide, and Up To Me, Inc., and voluntary surrender of licenses in the matter of Wayne Cloud, Youth Reality, Lawrence Vance Davis Genesis Advocacy Program, Chris Doyle, Oaks Clinic, Private Rehabilitation Outpatient Services, Debra G. Tyler, Youth Enhancement, and Youth Counseling; action items; adoption of repeal of former Chapter 143, adoption of new sec.sec.143.1, 143.2, 143.11-143.18, and 143.21- 143.24, 144.125, 144.416, and 144.545, adoption of amendments to 144.21, 144.101, 144.107, 144.121, 144.124, 144.133, 144.142, 144.214, 144.313, 144.322, 144.401, 144.411-144.15, 144.433, 144.447, 144.532, 144.542, 144.543, 144.551, 144.552, 144.554, and 145.22, and adoption of rules review plan; executive session: interviews of internal audit candidates; reconvene and action item: possible decision on hiring an internal auditor; next meeting date: October - December; and adjournment. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 106, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/349-6602. Filed: July 23, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9811708 Texas Animal Health Commission Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of the June 3, 1998, meeting - Dr. Dick Sherron, Chair 2. Discussion of and possible action of Legislative appropriations Request - Mr. Suzy Whittenton, Ms. Angela Knauth, Mr. Dale Jaroszewski 3. Risk analysis - Mr. David Unfred 4. Incentive Commission Bonuses - Ms. Suzy Whittenton 5. discussion of and possible action on contracts and purchases report - Mr. Felix Volk 6. Status report on executive reorganization - Dr. Terry Beals 7. Report on selection of assistant executive director for Animal Health Programs position - Mr. Brad Bouma Contact: Kathy Reed, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas 512/719-0714. Filed: July 23, 1998, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9811649 Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane Austin Commission AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Awards 4. Report on the Executive Director 5. Report of the Assistant Executive director 6. Disease Program Status Update 7. Oversight Committee Report 8. Adoptions (a) sec.sec.35.1- 35.6 - Cattle Brucellosis (b) sec.51.2 - Entry Requirements (c) sec.43.2 - Cattle Tuberculosis (d) sec.sec.35.41, 35.49, 55.1, 55.4, 55.6, 5.9 - Swine Programs 9. Regulation Review Adoptions (a) Chapter 32 - Hearing and Appeal Procedure (b) Chapter 47 - Requirements and Standards for Approved Personnel (c) Chapter 59 - General Practice and Procedures 10. Regulation Review/Proposals (a) Chapter 34 - Veterinary Biologics 11. Ratite Identification Regulations 12. Legislative Issues 13. National Animal Health Emergency Management 14. Tuberculosis Status in Michigan 15. Executive Session, sec.551.071, Texas Government Code-Quemado Dipping Vat. Maverick County 16. Public comment 17. Set date for 325th meeting 19. Adjourn Contact: Kathy Reed, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas 512/719-0714. Filed: July 23, 1998, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9811655 Texas Commission for the Blind Thursday, August 6, 1998, 8:15 a.m. Texas Commission for the Blind Administrative Building, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board Legislative Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Legislative Appropriations Request Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/459-2601. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9811849 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Texas Commission for the Blind Administrative Building, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action as needed: FY98 Audit Plan 2. Discussion: State Auditor's Office Audit of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program 3. Discussion: State Auditor's Office audit of Internal Audit 4. Discussion and action: Proposed FY99 Audit Plan Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/459-2601. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9811850 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Texas Commission for the Blind Administrative Building, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board Budget Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action Capital outlay requests 2. Discussion and action: Endowment Loan Fund 3. Discussion and possible action: Establishment Grants 4. Discussion and action: Blindness, Education, Screening and Treatment Program Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/459-2601. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9811851 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 11:15 a.m. Texas Commission for the Blind Administrative Building, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board Administration Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action Revised Internal Audit Charter 2. Discussion and action: Adoption of repeal of Chapter 165, Facilities Program 3. Discussion and action: Adoption of repela of Chapter 169, Blind and Visually Impaired Children's Program 4. Discussion and action: Adoption of new Chapter 169, Blind and Visually Impaired Children's Program 5. Discussion and action: Endowment Loan Fund Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/459-2601. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9811852 Thursday, August 6, 1998, Noon Texas Commission for the Blind Administrative Building, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion and action: Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/459-2601. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9811853 Friday, August 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 320 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. Public Comments 3. Approval: Minutes for Board meeting of May 15, 1998 New Business 4. Discussion and action: Executive Director's report on fiscal year 1998 third quarter activities 5. Discussion and possible action: Board Committee reports (refer to individual agenda posted for each Committee meeting) Legislative Committee: Frank Mullican, Chair Audit Committee: Dr. James L. Caldwell, Chair Budget Committee: Olivia Sandoval, Chair Administration Committee: Don W. Oates, Chair Planning Committee: Dr. James L. Caldwell, Chair 6. Discussion and action: Legislative Appropriations Request 7. Discussion and action: Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 1999 8. Discussion and action: Endowment Loan Fund 9. Discussion and action: Revision on Internal Audit Charter 10. Discussion and action: Adoption of the repeal of Chapter 165, Facilities 11. Discussion and action: Adoption of the repeal of Chapter 169, Blind and Visually Impaired Children's Program 12. Discussion and action: Adoption of new Chapter 169, Blind and Visually Impaired Children's Program 13. Discussion and action: Biennial Operating Plan for Information Resources 14. Executive session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code to discuss personnel and pending or contemplated litigation with attorney 15. Action, if required, on matters, discussed in executive session 16. Next regular meeting of the board Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/459-2601. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9811854 Texas School for the Deaf Friday, July 31, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee AGENDA: (a) Consideration of Investment Report for period March 1, 1998 - May 29, 1998 (b) Consideration of Internal Audit Report on Agency Funds and Food Service (c) Renewal of Internal Audit Contract with Garza Gonzalez (d) Consideration of Request to Legislative Budget board and Governor's Office of Budget and Planning to exceed FY 1999 Capital Budget (e) Consideration of FY 1999 Operational Budget Summary (f) Consideration of Legislative Appropriations Request for 200-2001 Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, 512/462-5303. Filed: July 23, 1998, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9811622 Friday, July 31, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin Governing Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. approval of minutes from the June 20, 1998, meeting 3. audience speakers to address the board; introduction of visitors 4. business for information purpose a. superintendent's report b. facilities construction update 5. Board reports and action items a. standing committee reports (1) Budget and Audit Committee (a) Consideration of investment report for period March 1, 1998 0 May 29, 1998 (b) Consideration interim internal audit report on agency funds and food service (c) Renewal of internal audit contract with Garza/Gonzalez (d) Consideration of request to Legislative Budget Board and Governor's Office of Budget and Planning to Exceed FY 999 Capital Budget (e) Consideration of FY 1990 Operational Budget Summary (f) Consideration Legislative Appropriations Request for 2000-2001 b. Consent Agenda * (1) Authorization of the Superintendent to Designate Employees to Approve Payment Vouchers in USAS and to Revoke those designations as necessary (2) Authorization of the superintendent to designate cash account signatures (3) Consideration of professional service contract for 1998-1999 (4) Consideration of professional contracts for 1998-1999 c. Other Action Items (1) Consideration of Professional Service contractor for Violence Protection (2) Consideration of Amendment to Biennial Operating Plan (3) Consideration of 1999-2003 Strategic Plan (4) Consideration of PDAS Teacher Appraisal Calendar and Appraisers of 1998-1999 (5) Consideration of Board Meting Calendar for 1998-1999 (6) Consideration of Position of Assistant Superintendent (7) Consideration of Superintendent Employment Contract (8) Consideration of superintendent Housing Opportunities 6. Reports and Discussion by Individual Board Members 7. Adjournment Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, 512/462-5303. Filed: July 23, 1998, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9811621 State Board of Dental Examiners Thursday, August 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Credentials Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll Call Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the headings: III. Review and approval of past minutes IV. Review Dental applications for licensure credentials and make recommendations to the Board for approval or denial of said applications. V. Review Dental Hygiene applications for licensure by credentials and made recommendations to the Board for approval or denial of said applications. VI. Announcements VII. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6400. Filed: July 22, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9811609 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 2:30 p.m. SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll Call III. Review and approval of past minutes Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the following headings: IV. Rules A. discuss and consider proposing new rule 109.402, Obtaining a Permit. B. discuss and consider proposing new rule 109.403, Operating Requirements for Permitted Mobile Dental Facilities or Portable Dental Units. C. discuss and consider proposing new rule 109.132, Sanctions for Refusing Access to Premises Pursuant to a Sanitation Complaint D. discuss and consider proposing amendments to rule 107.101, Guidelines for the Conduct of Investigation. E. discuss and consider proposing amendments to rule 107.102, Procedures in Conduct of Investigations. V. Discussion of requirement for fingerprinting of applicants for licensure as dentists or dental hygienists. VI. Discussion of policy guidelines for accompany drug investigators in on-site visits to dental offices. VII. Report on appearances at Baylor College of Dentistry and 1998 Western Conference of Dental Examiners and Dental school Deans VIII. Report on enforcement and legal joint staff meeting. IX. Announcements X. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6400. Filed: July 28, 1998, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9811914 Friday, August 14, 1998, 7:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, (William Hobby Building), Tower 2, 2nd Floor, Room II-225 Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll Call Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the following headings: III. Review and approval of past minutes IV. discuss, review and consider GSC Home Study Courses' request to become a continuing education provider pursuant to rule 104.2(12) and make recommendations to the Board. V. discuss, review and consider Dental Laboratory Association of Texas Request to become a continuing education provider pursuant top the rule 104.2(12) and make recommendations to the Board. VI. discuss, review and consider Dr. Timothy McKenzie's request for alternative courses for continuing education pursuant to rule 104.1(3) VII. Announcements VIII. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6400. Filed: July 28, 1998, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9811966 Friday-Saturday, August 14-15, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, 2nd Floor, Room II-225 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll Call Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the following headings: III. Review and approval of minutes IV. Appearances before the Board by TPAP, Patterson, Cannon, Tumolo, DLAT V. Licensing and Examination Reports including DHAC and SBDE Committee reports VI. Enforcement Reports VII. Administration Reports VIII. General Counsel's Report; discuss and consider approval of agreed settlement orders, discuss and consider the matter of SBDE vs. Sena #504-96- 1745; discuss and consider in the matter of SBDE vs. Madsen #504-97-1043 IX. Executive Director's Report X. President's Report XI. Rules-discuss, consider and vote on publication proposed rules 109.145, 109.400, 109.401, 109.402, 109.403, 109.171, 109.172, 109.173, 109.174, 109.175. XII. Public Comments XIII. Announcements XIV. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6400. Filed: July 29 1998, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9811973 State Employee Charitable Campaign Monday, August 3, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 404 8th Street, Rebecca Sealy Building, 1.504 Galveston Local Employee Committee Galveston AGENDA: I. call to order II. consider and take action regarding July 13, 1998, meeting minutes III. review of campaign materials IV. consider and take action regarding publicly plans V. consider and take action regarding kickoff events VI. Local Campaign Manager's Report A. Higher Education Teleconference B. Status of recommendation re: new SPC member C. Campaign training and kickoff plans VII. Chair's report A. Timeline progress B. Future meetings Contact: Frank Jackson, P.O. Box 2250, Galveston, Texas 77553, 409/762-4357. Filed: July 24, 1998, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9811746 Tuesday, August 4, 1998, Noon 2902 Leopard Street, United Way of the Coastal Bend Corpus Christi Local Employee Committee Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. call to order II. consider and take action regarding April 28, 1998, meeting minutes III. campaign kickoff IV. consider and take action regarding next meeting date V. Adjourn Contact: Debbie Winters, 2902 Leopard Street, Corpus Christ, Texas 78469, 1/800/852-2404. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9811845 Finance Commission of Texas Thursday, August 13, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: A. Review and approval of minutes of the June 12, 1998, Audit Committee Meeting B. Discussion of and vote to recommend approval to the Finance Commission of the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report C. Discussion of and vote recommend approval to the Finance Commission of the Internal Audit's Audit Reports on Department of Banking's Trust Examinations, Follow-up Audits from 1997, and the 1998 Annual Report D. Discussion of and vote to recommend approval to finance commission of Annual Evaluation of Finance Commission Administrative Law Judge Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1300. Filed: July 29, 1998, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9811978 Friday, August 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: The complete agenda is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.banking.state.tx.us/exec/fcagenda.htlm A. Review and approval of minutes of the June 12, 1998, Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Discussion of and possible vote on Finance Commission Study under Texas Finance Code, sec.11.305(c) 2. Discussion of and possible vote on the settlement of State of Texas v. The Marmon Mok Partnership, et al. 3. Audit Committee Report: (a) Discussion of and vote to approve the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report; (B) Discussion of and vote to approve the Internal Auditor's Audit Reports of the Department Banking's Trust Examinations, Follow-up Audit from 1997 and the 1998 Annual Report; (C) discussion of and vote to approve annual evaluation of Finance Commission Administrative Law Judge 4. Discussion of and vote to approve the Finance Commission Agencies Plans of Rules Review 5. Discussion of and vote to approve the Finance Commission Agencies Information Resources Strategic Plans for 1999-2003 6. Discussion of and vote to approve the Finance Commission Agencies Legislative Appropriations Requests for the 2000-2001 Biennium 7. Discussion of and vote approve Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Targets for Commissioners of Department of Banking, Savings and Loan Department and Office of Consumer Commissioner 8. Discussion of and possible vote on a joint study with the Credit Union Commission on State Law Governing Financial Institutions in Texas as Required by SB 358 C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and vote to adopt new sec.17.4 2. Discussion of and vote to adopt new sec.21.24 and sec.21.51 D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department; industry status; departmental operations E. Report from the Office of Consumer credit Commissioner; industry status; departmental operations 1. Discussion of and vote to adopt the repeal of 7 TAC sec.1.35 and sec.1.42 2. Discussion of and vote to adopt new 7 TAC sec.sec.1.401-1.407 3. Discussion of and vote to adopt the repeal of 7 TAC sec.1.12 4. Discussion of and vote to adopt the repeal 7 TAC sec.sec.1.111-1.116 5. Discussion of and vote to adopt new 7 TAC sec.sec.1.501, 1.504, 1.505 6. Discussion of and vote to adopt new 7 TAC sec.sec.1.601, 1.603, and 1.604 Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1300. Filed: July 29, 1998, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9811979 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Drug Use Review Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on approval of the minutes of the April 21, 1998, meeting; revised criteria and data evaluations; review of profiles and intervention letters on Cisapride; review of the Drug Use Review Board's (DUR) profiles on targeted drugs (Bromfenac; Sumatriptan; and Zolmitriptan); on-line prospective DUR reports; selection of targeted drugs for next profiles; and scheduling 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 prior to the meeting. Contact: Curtis Bunch, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/338-6922. Filed: July 28, 1998, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9811932 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, July 30, 1998, 3:30 p.m. Brown-Heatly building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3501 Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: call to order; approval of minutes; staff update on HEDIS data collection; staff update on the HEDIS Consumer Guide to commercial HMO's; Discuss 1999 HEDIS data collection effort and selection of HEDIS subset; Discuss Dental Quality Measurement Standards; and Adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Room 3407. Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6490 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: July 22, 1998, 12:45 p.m. TRD-9811591 Department of Information Resources Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Jean Pierre's, 3500 Jefferson, #201 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will have an informal dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 1998. the dinner is intended to introduce the Board's newly appointed members to the remainder of the Board and to certain DIR staff, and to discuss the role and functions of DIR in a general way. There is no formal agenda and no formal action will be taken. Because it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board and certain staff of the DIR. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may choose to attend. Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475-2153. Filed: July 29, 1998, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9812007 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:30 p.m. William P. Clements, Jr., Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room #5 Austin Board AGENDA: Call to order, roll call and witness registration 1. Adopt April 2, 1998, meeting minutes 2. Approval Biennial Performance Report for Information Resources Management 3. Approval FY 1999 Operating Budget/Business Plan 4. Approval 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriation Request 5. Adopt plan for DIR rules review 6. Approve final adoption of rules regarding information security standards 7. Approve Audit Plan for FY 1999 8. Review of IRM internal audit 9. Discuss options for Austin Disaster Recovery and Operations Center 10. Executive Director's Report A. 3rd Quarter Financial Report B. New hire/Turnover information C. Parity information D. 3rd Quarterly Performance Measure Report E. Internal audit status recap F. business Operations Sales and Accounts Receivable information G. Quality Assurance Team (QAT) information H. Human Resources Consultant Report I. Corporative Contracts orders system update J. Miscellaneous 11. Public testimony Adjournment Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475-2153. Filed: July 29, 1998, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9812006 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0286.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Robert Portillo, who holds Group II, Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from May 29, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 27, 1998, 5:25 p.m. TRD-9811902 Monday, August 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0705.H. In the matter of SESO Fire Protection Company (reset from July 10, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 27, 1998, 5:26 p.m. TRD-9811903 Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1372.E. Appeal hearing by Children's Medical Center of Dallas from a decision of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: July 27, 1998, 5:26 p.m. TRD-9811904 Texas Judicial Council Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.020 Austin Committee on Juvenile Reform/Impact on the Courts AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting, Judge Penny L. Pope II. Attendance of Members III. Overview of Background Resources IV. Discuss Proposed Legislation and Other Issues to be Addressed by Committee V. Invited and Public Testimony VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Contact: Slade Cutter, Capitol Extension, Room E2.020, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1461. Filed: July 28, 1998, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9811942 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.020 Austin Committee on Trial Court Reorganization AGENDA: I. Commencement of Meeting, Judge Martin Chiuminatto II. Attendance of Members III. Overview of Background Resources IV. Identify and Discuss Issues to be Addressed by Committee V. Other Business/Next Meeting VI. Adjourn Contact: Slade Cutter, Capitol Extension, Room E2.020, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1461. Filed: July 29, 1998, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9811996 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Friday, August 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 204, 1100 Camino La Costs, Suite 200 Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraisal Licensing and Certification Board concerning the FY-98 operating budge, FY-99 Operating Budge, and the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for FY 2000 and FY 2001; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, 512/465-3950. Filed: July 29, 1998, 11:45 TRD-9811997 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Monday, August 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, 4th Floor Austin Commission AGENDA: The Commission will hold a regular meeting according to the following outline: A. Call to order; B. roll call and certification of quorum; C. swearing in of Commissioner Parker; D. contested cases; E. agreed orders; F. recommended legislative changes to Article 9100; G. possible action on proposed rule amendments to Chapter 60; H. report on regulation of shoot wrestling or shoot fighting under Article 8501-1; I. possible action to abolish or continue in existence, the Auctioneer Education Advisory Committee; J. possible action to abolish or continue in existence, the Property Tax Consultant Advisory Council; K. possible action for fee adjustments for license, registrations and certificate to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor Law, Article 8861, Architectural Barriers Act, Article 9102, Auctioneer Act, Article 8700, Boiler Inspection Law, Chapter 755, Health and Safety Codes, Boxing Act, Article 8501- 1, Career Counseling Act, Article 5221a-8, Elevators, Escalators, and Related Equipment, Chapter 754, Health and Safety Codes Regulation of Certain Temporary Common Workers, Article 5221a-10, Industrialized Housing and Building Act, Article 5221f-1, Personnel Employment Services Act, Article 5222a-7, Regulation of Property Tax Consultants Act, Article 8886, Staff Leasing Services Act, Article 9104, Talent Agency Act, Article 5221a-9, Transportation Service Providers, Article 6675e, Water Well Drillers, Chapter 32, Texas Water Code, Water Well Pump Installers, Chapter 33, Texas Water Code; L. Action on Legislative Appropriations Request; M. Staff Reports; N. Public Comment; O. Executive Session; P. Discussion of date, time and location of next Commission meeting; Q. Open Session; Report by Commissioner Christakos on the Architectural Barriers Advisory Council meeting of June 22, 1998. R. Workshop on Enforcement Division activities; S. Adjournment. Contact: Kay Mahan, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3173. Filed: July 28, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9811948 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Thursday, August 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard Suite 300 Austin Board of Directors Budget Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss budget adjustment for FY 1998, review the proposed budget for FY 1999, and review the proposed legislative appropriations request for FY 2000-2001. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr. , 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/451-5292. Filed: July 28, 1998, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9811933 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard Suite 300 Austin Board of Directors Workshop AGENDA: The Board will review the FY 1999 proposed contracts. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr. , 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/451-5292. Filed: July 28, 1998, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9811934 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard Suite 300 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board will call to order the quarterly meeting, then adjourn into an executive session to receive advice of the Authority's attorneys concerning contemplated litigation related tot he Authority's license application pending before the Texas Natural Resource conservation Commission and the lawsuit Ysleta del Sur Pueblo vs. Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., et al. The board will open the meeting to the public to approve minutes of the previous meeting; hear a report from the board's budget committee; hear the general manager's reports on the year-to-date financial status, and proposed budget adjustments for FY 1998, consider the proposed budget for fY 1999, the proposed legislative appropriations request for FY 2000-2001, and hear a report on the sale of revenue bonds; discuss the status of the license hearings before SOAH, discuss the status of the Texas compact and other federal low-level waste compacts; review quarterly contract reports; hear a report on community development and local working group, public information program, and the quality assurance program. The board will consider; approval of proposed contracts for FY 1999, the adoption of a memorandum of understanding with the TNRCC on floodplain management standards; and amendment to the Hudspeth County Master Plan for FY 1997-1998; authorization for agency rules review; and the approval of annual financial statements for L.R. Jacobi and L.H. Mathews. The board will hear public comments before adjourning. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr. , 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/451-5292. Filed: July 28, 1998, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9811935 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, July 24, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Disciplinary Panel EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: call to order roll call consideration of the application for temporary suspension of the license of Raul Rivera, M.D., License C-8420. Adjourn Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sections 551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sections 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Reason for emergency: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: July 24, 1998, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9811623 Friday, July 24, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Panel EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, the following has been added: consideration of the application for temporary suspension of the license of John H. Shary, III, M.D., License E-8903. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sections 551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sections 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. NOTE: Location for meeting has been changed from original posting. Reason for emergency: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: July 24, 1998, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9811744 Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists Thursday, August 6, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Radiological Physics Associates, Oak Hills Medical Building, 7711 Louis Pasteur- Suite 609 San Antonio Credentials Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review and action on application 5096 and 5099 under rules (22 TAC sec.601.6) concerning application procedures; and other business not requiring action. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jeanette Hilsabeck, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-6655. Filed: July 28, 1998, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9811931 Midwestern State University Wednesday, July 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board Chairman will make Board Committee assignments for the period July 1998 - August 1999. The Board will consider for approval the Legislative Appropriations Request for the Biennial period of FY 2000 and FY 2001. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: July 23, 1998, 8:29 a.m. TRD-9811618 Wednesday, July 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: The Board Chairman will make Board Committee assignments for the period July 1998 - August 1999. The Board will consider for approval the Legislative Appropriations Request for the Biennial period of FY 2000 and FY 2001. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: July 27, 1998, 9:57 a.m. TRD-9811819 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 11:00 a.m. San Antonio Alternative Housing Corporation, 1215 South Trinity San Antonio Office of the Chief Clerk AGENDA: For an informal public hearing concerning an application by Milford Desenberg, owner, of W-D Enterprises Company, at 1321 North Lakeshore Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34231-3439, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the proposed Permit No: MSW-CP 62, 007 to authorize the construction of an enclosed structure over a closed MSW landfill. The Subject site is 15,000 sq. ft. expansion of the existing 84,660 sq.ft. structure situated along the west bank of Lake Elmendorf (Apache Creek), inside city limits of San Antonio Bexar County. The development will include one storey structure to be used as a warehouse storage area. Contact: Eugenia K. Brumm, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1/800/687- 4040. Filed: July 24, 1998, 3:11 p.m. TRD-9811762 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Bldg F., Room 12100, 12100 North IH-35 Austin Groundwater Protection Committee AGENDA: The Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss and take action on the following items: subcommittee reports from Agricultural Chemicals, Data Management, Nonpoint Source, Water Well Closure and Legislative; presentation from Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; Discussion and possible action on Committee Rules Chapter 601, Texas Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Program, Legislative Report, and future meeting dates; Information Exchange for groundwater related activities, Joint Groundwater Monitoring and Contamination Report, Water well Closure Technical Guidance publication, priority groundwater management area program status update, risk reduction rules update, Senate Bill 1-PGMA Education Efforts (TAEX and TAGD) update and TNRCC Rules update. Contact: Mary Ambrose, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/239-4800. Filed: July 29, 1998, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9811985 Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before a state office of administrative hearing judge on an appeal filed Wright City Water Supply Corporation protesting the constructing charge of $2525 assessed as part of the cost to obtain service in Smith county. This matter has been designates SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1358. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3445. Filed: July 23, 1998, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9811705 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by Victor M. Ashe doing business as Shady Oaks Mobile Home Community and RV Park to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to provide sewer utility service in Erath County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located approximately 2.5 miles northeast of downtown Stephenville, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Highway 377, on the east by Pole Creek and on the south by FM 205. The total area being requested includes approximately 18 acres and 90 current customers. SOAH Docket No. 582- 98-1220. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3289. Filed: July 28, 1998, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9811913 Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, 11th Floor, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge on an application for a new permit to authorize a Type I municipal solid waste landfill facility. This matter has been designated as SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1390. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3289. Filed: July 28, 1998, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9811927 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Tuesday-Wednesday, August 4-5, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin Board Business Meeting and Public Hearing AGENDA: The Board will commence in open session to: (1) call to order; (2) receive public comments regarding proposed amendments to rules sec.309.3 concerning narrow therapeutic index drugs; (3) hear announcements concerning personnel; (4) consider for approval the minutes of the May 5, 1998, Board Business Meetings; (5) discussion of the possible formation of a task force on pharmacy compensation and patient protection; (6) consider for adoption amendments to sec.309.3 concerning prescription drug orders and narrow therapeutic index drugs; review of Chapter 309 (sec.sec.309.1-309.8) concerning generic substitution; new sec.295.15 concerning administration of immunizations and vaccinations by a pharmacists under written protocol of a physician; amendment to 283.6 concerning preceptor requirements; and 283.9 concerning fee requirements for licensure by examination and reciprocity; (7) consideration of proposal for decision in the matter of Luther Brotherton and Richard Bryant James: (8) executive session to consider the proposal for decision in the matter of Luther Brotheton and Richard Bryant James; (9) discussion and possible action regarding pharmacist certification; fiscal matters; strategic plan; (10) review and approval of American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) Accredited Professional Programs of Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy; review and approval of pharmacy internship programs; (11) consider for approval proposal of repeal Chapter 281 concerning general provisions and proposal new Chapter 281 concerning administrative practices and procedures; proposed review of Chapter 281, Chapter 301 and Chapter 311; (12) discussion of possible items to be included in Class E and Class A rules: (13) election of officers: (14) status report for task force on pharmacists' working conditions; task force on technical training: on Health Professions Council; (15) update on request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concerning the offering of the external PharmD and discontinuation of the Bachelor of Science in pharmacy degree; discussion concerning NABP/AACP District VI annual meeting; discussion of possible statutory changes; Rider 173; consideration and approval of proposed FY99 Goals and Objectives; (16) consider petition from Robert E. Thomas, R.Ph. to serve as preceptor; (17) consider report on status of Active/Pending Complaints; (18) discussion of and action on proposed Agreed Board Orders; (19) Executive session to consider confidential agreed board orders and personnel matters; (20) discuss items for November 1998 agenda; (21) discussion of and possible action on recent and upcoming conferences and events. Contact: Texas State Board of Pharmacy, William P. Hobby Building, Suite 3-600, 333 Guadalupe, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, 512-305-8000. Filed: July 22, 1998, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9811599 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Friday, August 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: The State Board of Plumbing Examiners may go into executive session on any agenda item if authorized by the Open Meeting Act, Government Code, Chapter 551. 3. Discussion of TNRCC Duplication of Services Contact: Stephenie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 512/458-2145, Ext. 222. Filed: July 28, 1998, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9811936 Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Friday, July 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Executive session to review selected investigative files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conference/Show Compliance Proceedings or staff. * Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, Section 4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185(h). Contact: Bruce A. Levy, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin, Texas 78701, 512305-7023. Filed: July 23, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9811633 Friday, July 31, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Licensure Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Licensure Committee by the Executive Director for determination of eligibility for licensure.* 4. Review of Physician Assistant application for permanent licensure.* Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, Section 4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h). * Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, Section 2.07(b) and 2.07(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, Article 4495b-1, Section 4(h) and 20, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Bruce A. Levy, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin, Texas 78701, 512305-7023. Filed: July 23, 1998, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9811634 Friday, July 31, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Long Range Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Legislative Report 4. Financial Report 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the practice of telemedicine and how it related to the physician assistant. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, Section 4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h). Contact: Bruce A. Levy, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin, Texas 78701, 512305-7023. Filed: July 23, 1998, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9811635 Friday, July 31, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Full Board AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Discussion and possible action regarding funding for Center for Rural Health Initiatives Re-Assignment of Committees Approval of Committee chairpersons Discussion with Board Counsel concerning Informal Settlement Conference Scheduling Consideration and approval of Modification Request/Termination Request Orders Consideration and approval of Agreed board Orders Consideration and approval Termination of Suspension Orders Consideration and approval of Non-Public Rehabilitation Orders* Approval of minutes from previous Board Meetings Executive Director's Report Report and recommendations from the Long Range Planning Committee Report and recommendations from the Licensure Committee Report and recommendations from the Disciplinary Committee Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, Section 4(h), Texas Revised Civil Statutes and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185.3(h). Contact: Bruce A. Levy, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225, Austin, Texas 78701, 512305-7023. Filed: July 23, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9811632 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Monday, August 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room Southwest Section Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: This meeting is a work session. The Board will hear and discuss reports presented by staff. Except where marked with an asterisk (*), no action will be taken by the Board. 1. Call to order. 2. Executive session: The Board will meet in closed executive session to discuss pending litigation (sec.5514.071, Government Code). 3. The board will reconvene in open session to take action, if any, resulting from discussion in the closed executive session. *4. Update the report of major issues regarding the Legislative Appropriations Request. 5. Consideration and approval of PRS' Information resources Biennial Operating Plan. *6. Adjourn. *Denotes Action Items Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030. Filed: July 23, 1998, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9811641 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Friday, August 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Psychological Associate Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to consider public comment, minutes of the ay 1998 meeting; rules; report from the Chair of the Committee, the Executive Director of the Agency and the General Counsel of the Agency; reports from the following sub-committee: Disciplinary Sanctions, Financial Advisory, Legislative, Policies and Procedures, Professional/Ethical Standards and Development, Professional Reimbursement Guidelines, Publications and Research, and Supervisory Guidelines. The Committee will also plan for future Advisory Committee meetings and hold and executive session to seek legal advice. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701-512/305- 7700. Filed: July 29, 1998, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9811986 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, August 5, 1998, 1:30 p.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 to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, and estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be located. At this meeting, the SIC plans to discuss the drafts of the various sections and agree on the report's compilation. Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7265. Filed: July 27, 1998, 2:05 p.m. TRD-9811856 Texas Racing Commission Thursday, July 30, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, Room 235 Austin AGENDA: Call to order, roll call; consideration of and action on the following rules sec.sec.303.35, 305.49, 309.28, 313.503, 313.504, 321.70, 321.210, 321.234, 303.43, 305.4, 305.7, 305.35, 309.200, Chapter 319, consideration of and action on the following matters: Legislative Appropriation Request for the 2000-2001 Fiscal Biennium, resolution regarding telephone wagering, and resolution endorsing the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, discussion on workout requirements for horses; consideration of and action on the following matters; request by Lone Star Race Park Ltd. for approval of change in ownership, addendum to agreement between Sam Houston Race Park and the Texas Horsemen's Partnership, L.L.P. regarding Centralized Bookkeeping, request by Sam Houston Race Park for additional live race dates in 1998, request by Retama Race Park for additional live race dates in 1998, Live Race Date Allocation for 1999 horse racetracks, request by Valley Greyhound Park for extension of time to submit request for live race dates for 1999, Live Race Date Allocation for 1999 greyhound racetracks, and report on racetrack inspections; old and new business; adjourn. Contact: Roselyn Marcus, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/833-6699. Filed: July 22, 1998, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9811604 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, July 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room, 1-111 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: In addition to the order posted from this date, the commission will consider and may take action as appropriate on matters relating to Ultra Petroleum (USA), Inc. White Estate No. 1, Henderson County, Texas, including but not limited to: 1. a report from the Kilgore District Office that it was contracted by the Tool Policy Department at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 1998, and informed the at the H2S detection alarm was initiated as the subject well, and that the Ultra security people were not on location: and 2. a letter dated July 23, 1998, from counsel for Ultra Petroleum removal of Ultra's equipment from the well within the next two to three weeks. Reason for emergency: The letter was received and the incident reported to the Kilgore office after the date for posting items for this open meeting; the imminent removal of equipment from the well and the triggering of the hydrogen sulfide detection alarm require Commission discussion and possible action to ensure the safety of the residents in the area of the well. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463- 7033. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9811855 Tuesday, July 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room, 1-111 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: In addition to the order posted from this date, the commission will consider and may take action as appropriate on matters relating to Ultra Petroleum (USA), Inc. White Estate No. 1, Henderson County, Texas, including but not limited to: 1. a report from the Kilgore District Office that it was contracted by the Tool Policy Department at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 1998, and informed the at the H2S detection alarm was initiated as the subject well, and that the Ultra security people were not on location: and 2. a letter dated July 23, 1998, from counsel for Ultra Petroleum removal of Ultra's equipment from the well within the next two to three weeks. Ultra Petroleum (USA), Inc., Docket Number 05-0215448, Commission Called Hearing to require that Ultra Petroleum (USA), Inc., Demonstrate that its White Estate (03519) Lease, Well No. 1, Cedar Creek, S. (Smackover) (16557500) Field, Henderson County, Texas is in compliance with Railroad Commission rules pertaining to the drilling and completion of wells and does not pose an unreasonable risk to the public safety and demonstrate that Ultra Petroleum (USA)'s Contingency Plan, filed pursuant to statewide Rule 36, provides safeguards that protect the general public from the harmful effects of Hydrogen Sulfide. 4. Ultra Petroleum (USA), Inc., Docket No. 05-0212011, to consider whether to enter a commission order assessing administrative penalties and/or requiring compliance with commission regulations on the Ultra Petroleum (USA), Inc., (875625) Operator, White Estate Lease, Well No. 1 (000420939) Permit, Cedar Creek (Smackover) Field, Henderson County, Texas. Reason for emergency: The letter was received and the incident reported to the Kilgore office after the date for posting items for this open meeting; the imminent removal of equipment from the well and the triggering of the hydrogen sulfide detection alarm require Commission discussion and possible action to ensure the safety of the residents in the area of the well. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463- 7033. Filed: July 27, 1998, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9811890 School Land Board Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; open and consideration of bids received from the August 4, 1998, special oil and gas lease sale; lease suspension application, Gulf of Mexico, Cameron Co.; pooling applications, Stratton Ridge Field, Brazoria Co.; State Tract 60-S West. Jefferson Co.; consideration of addition tracts, terms and conditions for the October 6, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; excess acreage application, File No. 15283, King Co.; coastal public lands, easement amendment application, Caney Creek, Matagorda Co.; structure (cabin) permit terminations, requests and renewals; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co., Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co. Report from Staff regarding the review and reconsideration of the administrative rules found in 31 TAC, Chapter 9, except those in sections 9.5 and 9.7, and request for authorization to publish in the Texas Register the conclusion that the need for such rules continues to exist; closed session and open session - consideration of patent application, A.J. Pate Survey, 112.7 acres, Montague County, File Fannin-Scrip 22012; closed session and open session-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 lands in and 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, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, 512/463-5016. Filed: July 27, 1998, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9811888 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, August 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH-35 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of May 28, 1998. III. discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following renewal applications: A. Sonoco Products Company B. Amoco Corporation C. Champion International Corporation D. General Motor Corporation E. PPG Industries, Inc. F. Driver Pipeline Company, Inc. G. Kmart Corporation H. Mother Frances Hospital Regional Health Care Center I. Cordant Technologies Inc. (Thiokol Corporation) J. Kiewit Construction Group, Inc. K. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company IV. Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the following withdrawal applications: A. Texoma Health Care System B. Sisters of St. Joseph Texas doing business as Saint Mary of the Plains Hospital C. Smith's Food and Drug Centers, Inc. V. Status Report on: A. ABF Freight System, Inc. (red Arrow Freight Lines, Inc.) VI. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Texas Certified Self- Insurer Guaranty Association Investment Policy. VII. Other business. VIII. Adjournment Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/322- 2514. Filed: July 23, 1998, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9811707 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH-35 Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of May 28, 1998. III. discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following renewal applications: A. Sonoco Products Company B. Amoco Corporation C. Champion International Corporation D. General Motor Corporation E. PPG Industries, Inc. F. Driver Pipeline Company, Inc. G. Kmart Corporation H. Mother Frances Hospital Regional Health Care Center I. Cordant Technologies Inc. (Thiokol Corporation) J. Kiewit Construction Group, Inc. K. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company IV. Discussion, consideration, and possible action of the following withdrawal applications: A. Texoma Health Care System B. Sisters of St. Joseph Texas doing business as Saint Mary of the Plains Hospital V. Status Report on: A. ABF Freight System, Inc. (red Arrow Freight Lines, Inc.) VI. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Texas Certified Self- Insurer Guaranty Association Investment Policy. VII. Other business. VIII. Adjournment Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/322- 2514. Filed: July 27, 1998, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9811891 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, August 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 18, 1998, meeting; closed complaint SW-97-038; informal hearing conference on complaint SW-98-038; pending complaints waiting for a proposal for decision (SW-98-007 (DQ-hearing held July 23-24, 1998); and SW-96-052 (KM)-hearing held 23-24 and June 11-12, 1998); pending complaints waiting for a hearing (SW-97-038 (NB); pending complaints recommended for revocation (SW-97-079) (TW); and SW- 987-047 (JBF)); pending complaints (SW-97-065; SW-97-057; SW-97-062; SW-97-067; SW-97-058; SW-97-063; SW-97-068; SW-97-053; SW-97-059; SW-97-064; SW-97-069; SW- 97-054; SW-97-060; SW-97-065; SW-97-070; SW-97-056; SW-97-061; SW-97-066; and SW-97-071)); other business not requiring action; and the settling of the next meeting date for the committee, currently scheduled in conjunction with the board meeting September 18, 1998, in McAllen. 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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 1/800/232- 3162 or 512/719-3521. Filed: July 24, 1998, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9811757 Stephen F. Austin State University Thursday, July 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, Austin Building Room 307 Nacogdoches Board of Regents Finance Committee AGENDA: I. Selection of agents and coverage for University Insurance Program Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, 409/468-2201. Filed: July 23, 1998, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9811630 Texas A&M University system, Board of Regents Tuesday, July 28, 1998, 1:15 p.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: Special telephonic meeting-the purpose of the meeting is to Appropriate Funds to the Texas A&M University System Baylor College of Dentistry. Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: July 24, 1998, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9811785 Texas State Technical college System Friday, July 31, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 2400 East end Boulevard, Room 241 Marshall Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: Additional Items: Sale of Excess Property at TSTC Waco and TSTC Harlingen. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, 254/867-3964. Filed: July 27, 1998, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9811826 Friday, July 31, 1998, 1:15 p.m. 2400 East end Boulevard, Room 241 Marshall Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: Additional Item: Discuss System Organization and Personnel Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, 254/867-3964. Filed: July 27, 1998, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9811825 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, July 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 3 1/2 miles North of FM 120, Hotel and Conference Center Pottsboro Commission AGENDA: Comments from area public officials. Report by Paris District. approve minutes. rulemaking: 43 TAC Ch. 3, 5, 7, 15, and 25. Programs: 1999 Highway Safety Plan; Program authority for federal bank balance categories. Transportation planning: participation ratios for economically disadvantaged counties. State Infrastructure Bank: City of Sugar Land and City of Rogers. 1999 Operating Budget. Legislative Appropriations Request. Turnpike project: consider loan to North Texas Tollway Authority. Contract. Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, personnel matters and appointment of director of Texas Turnpike Authority Division. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630. Filed: July 22, 1998, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9811596 University of Houston System Monday, August 3, 1998, 7:30 a.m. 3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Facility, Melcher Board Room Austin Committee Meeting AGENDA: Academic and Student Affairs Committee-1. call to order; 2. executive session; 3. report from executive session; 4. dismissal of Dr. Brian Middleditch, Professor of Biochemistry, University of Houston; 5. Math Education Institution Transfer from UH-Victoria to University of Houston; 6. Adjourn. Institutional Advancement and External Affairs Committee-1. call to order; 2. overview of private support; 43. Legislative Appropriations Request and special Item Requests; 4. Adjourn. Administration and Finance Committee-1. call to order; 2. campus master plan update; 3. design and construction of campus infrastructure improvements; 4. award of construction contract with way engineering for the capital renewal/deferred maintenance plumbing II package; 5. large overhead service electricla utility rate agreement with Houston Lighting and Power; 6. appointment of DCW Architects, Inc., as Architect for the new policy. 7. appointment of Ray De La Reza Architects, Inc., as Architect for the Fine Arts Building Renovation; 8. periodical subscription service with EBSCO Subscription Service, Inc.; 9. purchase order with Blackwell North America for approval plan service for the library: 10. FY99 Maintenance Agreement Renewal with the Texas Department of Information Resources for Digital Equipment Corporation Software and Hardware; 11. Award of construction contract with Don Krueger Construction Company for the University of Houston-Victoria Academic/Student Service Building; 12. Personnel Recommendations, August 1998 for Executive Management Employees; 13. Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year 1999; 14. Lease agreement with Amagulf, ABC/Disney, Inc.; 15. purchase of an NTSC Television Transmitter for KUHU; 16. change custodian for collateral pledge to secure deposits at Chase Bank of Texas; 17. resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures incurred or to be incurred for University of Houston, and University of Houston-Victoria for the facility at Fort Bend; 18. banking regulations-amendment to banking resolutions to permit transfers for deferred compensation payments; 19. resolution governing the University of Houston Annual Giving Account at University Savings Bank in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 10. resolutions governing the establishment and closing various bank account for University of Houston- Victoria; 21. endowment performance report as of March 31, 1998; 22. report of investment performance of pooled non-endowed funds as of March 31, 1998; 23. report on separately investment funds as of a March 31, 1998; 24. FY97 Financial Audit and Management Letter for the Intercollegiate Athletic Department and outside organizations; 25. construction project status report; 26. adjourn. Executive Committee-1. call to order 2. executive session; 3. report from executive session; 4. resolution in appreciation-Philllip J. Carrol; 5. executive summaries of internal audit reports; 6. UHS Internal Auditing Department Long-Range Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 1999-200; 7. report on action from committee meetings; 8. adjourn. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 713/743-3444. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9811846 University Interscholastic League Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. University Interscholastic League Building, 1701 Manor Road Austin State Executive Committee AGENDA: AA. Coach John Absalom, Killeen High School for violation of Athletic Code BB. Inappropriate Interaction with a Fame Official, Fan, Bryan High School CC. Coach Robert Hughes, Fort Worth Dunbar High School for Playing an Ineligible Student DD. Inappropriate Interaction with a Game Official by Coach Brian Nations, Hughes Springs HS EE. Carlos Lynn and Simean Wafer, Wilmer Hutchins High School for Recruiting Violations FF. Consider new evidence concerning waiver of residence rule made by Waiver Review Board on December 1, 1997 for Morgan Moylan, Grandbury High School GG. Coach Gilbert Montes, El Paso Franklin High School for Violation of Section 1209, Non-school Participation Coaching Restrictions HH. Failure to Participate in One-Act Play: Edinburg Teacher Academy, Fort Worth North Side II. Failure to participate in State Cross-Examination Debate Tournament: Houston Milby, Houston Worthing, and San Antonio Lee JJ. Appeals of Automatic Penalty for being ejected from game. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 512/471-5883. Filed: July 27, 1998, 1:09 p.m. TRD-9811844 Texas Veterans Commission Wednesday, August 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 6th Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin Fourth Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Regular meeting to approve the minutes of the third quarterly meeting and special meeting held, July 15, 1998. The Commission will consider for final approval the agency Legislative Appropriation Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and 2001. The Commission will receive an update on the progress of the State Veterans Cemetery Study. The Commission will, if necessary, discuss procedures for the selection of a new Executive Director, and discuss matters concerning veterans' benefits and services, receive staff reports and conduct other routine business of the Commission. The Commission will take action on these matters as it deems appropriate. Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5538. Filed: July 24, 1998, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9811732 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes; public comment; consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 31; discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of donations of child car matching funds; (21) on the allocation of block grant funding to Local Workforce Development Areas, for state fiscal year 1999, including Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Employment Service (ES), Food Stamp, Employment and Training (FS E&T), and child care funding; (3) on approval of Food Stamp Employment and Training State Plan; (4) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development boards for Certification; (5) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (6) 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 277 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: administrative Support Division, Technology and Facilities Management Division, Unemployment Insurance and Regulation Division, Workforce Development division, and Welfare Reform Initiatives Division; Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; Pat McCowan, Betty McCoy, Ed Carpenter, and Lydia DeLeon Individually and on Behalf of Others Similarly Situated v. TWC et al; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL-CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Roussett v. TWC et al; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgment); Gene E. Merchant et al v. TWC; and Carolyn 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 Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration, discussion, questions, and possible action on: (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 31. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812. Filed: July 27, 1998, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9811889 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Friday, August 7, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Old State Insurance Building, 1100 San Jacinto, Suite 100 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 10:30 a.m. - call to order; announcements; public comments; discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to the Governor on Strategic and Operational Plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; discussion of TCWEC Budget; recess open session. convene executive committee in executive session (closed meeting) - deliberations on personnel matters under section 551.074(a) of the Open Meetings Act including (1) hiring of executive director; adjourn executive session. reconvene executive committee in open session-other business; adjournment. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Kay Rodriquez, 512/936-8100 (or Relay Texas 800/735-2988, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Kay Rodriquez, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, 512/936-8100. Filed: July 23, 1998, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9811656 Friday, August 7, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Old State Insurance Building, 1100 San Jacinto, Suite 100 Austin Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: 10:30 a.m. - call to order; announcements; public comments; discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to the Governor on Strategic and Operational Plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; discussion of TCWEC Budget; recess open session. convene executive committee in executive session (closed meeting) - deliberations on personnel matters under section 551.074(a) of the Open Meetings Act including (1) Deliberations concerning hiring of Executive Director and other matters regarding the Executive Director; Adjourn executive session. reconvene executive committee in open session- other business; adjournment. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Kay Rodriquez, 512/936-8100 (or Relay Texas 800/735-2988, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Kay Rodriquez, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, 512/936-8100. Filed: July 29, 1998, 12:43 p.m. TRD-9812003 Regional Meetings Meetings filed on July 22, 1998 Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Director met at the Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Hwy 34, Greenville, July 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, 903/883- 2695. TRD-9811594. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, East Texas Regional Water Planning Group met at Norman Center, 526 East Commerce Street, Jacksonville, July 29,1 998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704. TRD-9811603. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, July 29, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-7806. TRD-9811612. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees met in a revised agenda at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, July 29, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-7806. TRD-9811605. Region O Regional Water Planning Group, General Membership Committee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, July 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9811598. Meetings filed July 23, 1998 Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met in a revised agenda at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, July 28, 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-9811642. Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, July 27, 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-9811710. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, June 23, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020, Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9811652. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, July 27, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9811625. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, July 27, 1998, at 2:30 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-9811627. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, July 27, 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-9811626. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, July 28, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9811624. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, July 29, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina S. Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, 512/558-8058. TRD- 9811638. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock, Building, Board Conference Room, Austin July 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9811644. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met One Block of FM Highway 765 and FM Highway 2134 at Corporation Office, Millersview, July 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from TRD-9811648. Mills County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room-Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, July 29, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, 915/648-2253. TRD-9811613. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Board Room, Arlington, July 28, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD-9811709. Region O Regional Water Planning Group, Scoping Subcommittee met in an emergency meeting at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, July 24, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Reason for the emergency: under Government Code sec.551.044(b)(2) a reasonably unforeseeable situation. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 794, 806/762-0181. TRD-9811631. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Program of Services Committee met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, July 30, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, 409/532-3098. TRD- 9811653. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Finance/Human Resources Committee met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, July 30, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, 409/532-3098. TRD-9811654. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 27, 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-9811620. Rockwall County Central Appraisal District met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, July 28, 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-9811619. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at the Office at Route 5, Box 50361, Highway 37, South Winnsboro, Winnsboro, July 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, 903/342-3525. TRD-9811617. Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at the Office at Route 5, Box 50361, Highway 37, South Winnsboro, Winnsboro, July 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, 903/342-3525. TRD-9811637. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1534 South Treadway, Abilene, August 5-6, 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-9811639. Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1534 South Treadway, Abilene, August 10-13, 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-9811640. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 209 North High Street, Uvalde, July 27, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alida E. Lopez, 209 North High Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, 830/278-1106, Ext. 16. TRD-9811636. Meetings filed July 24, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, July 29, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9811736. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, July 29, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225-5201. TRD-9811738. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, July 29, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/225- 5201. TRD-9811737. Andrews Center, Board of Trustees met at 2323 West Front Street, Board Room, Tyler, July 30, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, 930/535-7338. TRD-98121773. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 4th and Avenue J. Poteet, July 29, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, 830/742-3591. TRD-9811770. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 4th and Avenue J. Poteet, July 30, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, 830/742-3591. TRD-9811771. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, July 28, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440- 4031. TRD-9811726. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Public Hearing met at 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, July 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9811712. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Called Meeting/Public Hearing met at 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, July 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9811717. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Public Hearing met at 215100 North IH 35, Kyle, July 30, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9811718. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Public Hearing met at 215100 North IH 35, Kyle, July 30, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9811713. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Solid Waste Advisory Committee met at 1905 Texas Avenue, Bryan, July 28, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Box 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 409/775-4244, Ext. 121. TRD-9811745. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors met at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, July 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, 915/625-4167. TRD-9811748. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Meeting met in a revised agenda in the City of Lott Fire Dept., 317 East Gassaway, Lott, at July 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9811724. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Director met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, August 3, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-9811734. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Director met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, August 3, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-9811733. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, July 29, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North S. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 787212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9811741. Edwards Center Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North Austin, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, July 28, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, 830/683-4189. TRD-9811720. Hall County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, July 27, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Anita Phillips, 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, Texas 806/259-2393. TRD-9811782. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, July 28, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9811715. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, July 30, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 21001 North IH 35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9811714. Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, July 29, 1998, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, 254/752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD- 9811740. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, July 30, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynette Jatzlau, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-9618. TRD-9811721. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 114 North Commerce --NW Corner Highway 7 and 75, Centerville, July 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536. TRD-9811787. MHMR Authority Brazos Valley, Budget/Personnel Committee met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, July 31, 1998, at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, 409/822-6467. TRD-9811743. MHMR Authority Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees met at 1504 Texas Avenue, Bryan, July 31, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, 409/822-6467. TRD-9811742. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board met at the Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church, Sulphur Springs, July 29, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington, Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, 903/450-0140. TRD-9811735. Region G Regional Water Planning Group met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, July 29, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9811725. San Antonio River Authority, South Central Texas Regional Water planning Group met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, July 30, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, 210/227-1373. TRD-9811722. Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. Board of Directors met at Best Western Palm Aire, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, July 30, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc., TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, 956/425-0729. TRD-9811812. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees met at 1500 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, July 30, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, 806/349-5680 or fax 806/337-1035. TRD-9811758. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met in at the General Office, located off of FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, July 27, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, 254/879-2258. TRD-9811711. Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at the General Office, located off of FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, July 27, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, 254/879-2258. TRD-9811769. Meetings filed July 27, 1998 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, board of Trustee met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room Austin, July 30, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD- 9811884. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc., Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, July 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, 915/625- 4167. TRD-9811886. El Oso Water supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at FM 99, Karnes City, July 30, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carolyn Wiatrek, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, 830/780-3539. TRD-9811887. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors will meet at 4544 Post Oak Place Suite 222, Houston, July 13, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/965- 0871. TRD-9811843. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Special Board of Directors met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, July 30, 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-9811818. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, July 30, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina S. Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550-0175, 512/556-8058. TRD- 9811813. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Director will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, August 10, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, 512/798-4396. TRD-9811893. Panhandle Information Network, Executive Committee met in Room 112-B, 1314 South Polk Street, Amarillo, July 30, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Lavelle, P.O. Box 30698, Amarillo, Texas 79120, 806/379-7644. TRD- 9811892. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Executive Committee met at 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, July 30, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9811894. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, July 31, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, 903/763- 4891. TRD-9811821. Meetings filed on July 28, 1998 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, August 4, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD- 9811943. Central Texas Council of Governments will meet at 302 East Central (CTCOG Classroom), Belton, August 13, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Lawyer, Central Texas Council of Governments, Belton, Texas 254/933-7075. TRD-9811915. Education Service Center, Region IX met at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, August 5, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, 940/322-6928. TRD-9811917. Education Service Center, Region IX met at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, August 5, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Preston, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, 940/322-6928. TRD-9811918. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North Austin, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, July 31, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, 830/683-4189. TRD-9811905. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Review met at Gillespie County Courthouse, County Courtroom, 101 West Main, Fredericksburg, August 3, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830/997-9807. TRD-9811947. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Review will meet at Gillespie County Courthouse, Basement Suite 104-C, 101 West Main, Fredericksburg, August 10, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830/997-9807. TRD-9811959. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors will meet at Houston Title Company, Conference Center, 777 Post Oak Boulevard, 1st Floor, Houston, August 13, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 222, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/965-0871. TRD-9811952. Gulf Bend Center, Mid-Coast Community Management met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, August 6, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Janet waters, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/575-0611. TRD-9811930. Johnson County, Central Appraisal District met in a emergency meeting at 109 North Main, Cleburne, July 29, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Reason for emergency: Approve 1998 Appraisal Records Prior to Certification. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, 817/558-8100 or 817/645- 3986. TRD-9811926. Jones County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, July 31, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, 915/823-2422. TRD-9811910. Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met in a emergency meeting at the Freestone County Commissioners, Courtroom, 2nd Floor, Preston County Courthouse, 118 East Commerce, Farifield, July 31, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Reason for emergency: Joint Session with Freestone County Central Appraisal District to consider existing litigation. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, 903/536-2252. TRD- 9811941. Region O Regional Water Planning Group, Equitable Schemes for Financing- Subcommittee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, July 31, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9811912. Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD-9811962. Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 4, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD-9811963. Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 5, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD-9811964. Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 6, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD-9811965. Meetings filed August 29, 1998 Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 4, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9811994. South Orient Rural Rail Transportation District, Board of Directors met at 500 Rio Concho Drive, San Angelo, July 29, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Robert P. Post, P.O. Box 4079, San Angelo, Texas 76902, 915/658- 1175. TRD-9811967.