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). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, November 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Utility Division Austin AGENDA: Hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket No. 473-981334-PUC Docket No. 16006; Petitions of Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc., for authority to recover lost revenues and costs of implementing expanded local calling service pursuant to PUC Substantive Rule. 23.39(c)(12). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: July 31, 1998, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9812098 Texas Department on Aging Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501 Austin Audit and Finance Committee REVISED AGENDA: Add the following to previously posted agenda: E. Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for fiscal years 2000-2001. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 512/424-6840. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9812125 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 118 East Riverside, Conference Room 118-3 Austin Grantee Advisory Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order and introductions; approval of minutes of previous meeting. II. Feedback from 1998 Grant Reviews and Awards. III. Update from Mr. Gus De La Rosa on Dedicated Funds Status. IV. Goals and Objectives for Remainder of Year. V. Briefing from Lanny Minority on Spring Conference; Del Lago Resorts. VI. Round Table Discussion form Grantee Advisory Representatives. VII. Public Comment. VIII. Adjournment. Contact: Augustine (Gus) De La Rosa, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/416-4603. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9812117 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 150 East Riverside, Conference Room 3B-1 Austin Insurance Fraud Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order and introductions. II. Panel discussion on title fraud and VIN switching. III. Open Discussion. IV. Adjourn. Contact: Augustine (Gus) De La Rosa, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/416-4603. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9812118 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside, Conference Room 101 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order and introductions; approval of minutes of previous meeting. II. Updated Information on Statewide HEAT Program. III. Director/Staff Report: Budget, Travel, Grant Analysis and Adjustment, Grant Monitoring, and Public Awareness. IV. Proposed Amendments to 43 TAC sec.57.48, Defining Types of Vehicles and Insurance Policies Subject to the ATPA Fee. V. Proposed Amendments to 43 TAC sec.57.36, Concerning the Level of Funding for Projects Receiving ATPA Grant Funds. . VI. Proposed Amendments to ATPA Statute, Article 4413(37), for 76th Legislative Session. VII. ATPA Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2000 and 2001. VIII. Interagency Contracts for Fiscal Year 1999. a. Office of the Attorney General b. Comptroller of Public Accounts c. Department of Public Safety IX. Plan of Review of ATPA Rules as Per Rider 167 of the Appropriations Act X. Public Comment XI. Adjournment Contact: Augustine (Gus) De La Rosa, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/416-4603. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9812116 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Discussion of proposed issues A. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation-lease purchase of PBX system and drop cable at the El Paso State Center B. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation- lease purchase of PBX system and drop cable at Vernon State Hospital C. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation- lease purchase of PBX system and drop cable at Mexia State School D. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation- lease purchase of PBX system and drop cable at Abilene State School E. University of Texas Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 1998C and 1998D F. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Greens of Hickory Trail Apartments) Series 1998 G. Midwestern State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 H. Stephen F. Austin, State University Revenue Financing System Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 I. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation-President's Corner Collaterlized Mortgage Loan IV. Other business Adjourn Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1741. Filed: August 3, 1998, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9812261 Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Consideration of business matters A. Discussion and approval of agency legislative appropriations request B. Discuss and possible action to change schedule August Board meeting date Adjourn Contact: Jose A. Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1741. Filed: August 3, 1998, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9812262 Coastal Coordination Council Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin AGENDA: Contact: Janet Fatheree, 700 North Congress, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, 512/463-5385. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4: 27 p.m. TRD-9812127 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Friday, August 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Dallas Love Field, City Conference Area, Room A Dallas Board AGENDA: Convene Texas Board of Criminal Justice I. Regular Session A. Land Transactions B. Facilities Issues C. Approval of Contracts/Purchases Over One Million Dollars D. Approval of the Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice E. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-3250. Filed: August 5, 1998, 12:03 p.m. TRD-9812405 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 6125 Hillcroft Houston Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the June 20, 1998 and the July 28, 1998 meetings. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum Reports. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1999 continuation awards for intervention providers. Discussion of Sunset report on ECI. Report on natural environments. FYI Contact: Rhonda A. Bohl, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6754. Filed: August 3, 1998, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9812205 Texas Education Agency Monday-Wednesday, August 17-19, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Drury Inn and Suites, Colorado Room 6711 IH-35 North (IH-35 and St. Johns) Austin Second meeting of the Mathematics State Textbook Review Panels for Grades K-2 (English and Spanish), 3-5 (English), 3-6 (Spanish), and 6-8 (English) AGENDA: This meeting will provide panel members with an opportunity to discuss coverage of the Texas essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the instructional materials under consideration. The Mathematics State Textbook Review Panels will meet as follows: Monday August 17-Grades K-2 (English and Spanish); Tuesday, August 18-Grades 3-5 (English) and Grades 3-6 (Spanish); Wednesday, August 19- Grades 6-8 (English). discussion will be very specific and focus only on those TEKS which, based on a preliminary analysis, panel members indicated are not covered. Members of the Spanish Mathematics Review Panels which one program of instructional materials that was submitted only in Spanish. Contact: Charles E. Mayo, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 512/463- 9606. Filed: August 5, 1998, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9812374 Monday, August 31, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-109 Austin Texas Ed-Flex Committee AGENDA: This is a regular meeting of the Texas Ed-Flex Committee. The agenda is as follows: (1) call to order; (2) approval of minutes; (3) recommendations on specific district and campus waiver requests; (4) discussion of performance criteria; (5) status report; and (6) adjournment. Contact: Madeleine Draeger, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 512/463- 9077. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9812365 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, August 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1400 Congress, Capital Extension Building, Room E2.010 Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guest; hear public comment; hear reports, discuss and take committee action, as necessary: fiscal year 1999 agency budget review and approval; legislative appropriations request review for 2000-2001 biennium; council of governments surcharge reallocations for fy 98: Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) response to the Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications; Monitoring Report on CAPCO's 9-1-1 Regional Plan and action which may include the agency's administrative budget; Corpus Christi's proposed withdrawal from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' 9-1-1 regional plan and potential amendment to regional plan; update and possible action on the State Audit of the State 9-1-1 Program; Approval of July 14, 1998 Commission meeting minutes. The Commission may meet in executive session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meeting Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with staff attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. adjourn. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305- 6933. Filed: August 5, 1998, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9812352 Employees Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 1:00 p.m. ERS Building, 4th Floor Board Room, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Investment Advisory Committee AGENDA: Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/867-3178. Filed: August 3, 1998, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9812263 Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium--ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Proposed Fiscal Year 1999 ERS Internal Audit Plan 2. Proposed Revision to the Fiscal Year 1998 ERS Internal Audit Plan 3. Implementation Status of the State Auditor's Office Recommendations 4. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/867-3178. Filed: August 4, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9812329 Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 9:30 p.m. ERS Auditorium--ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Austin ERS Investment Advisory Committee AGENDA: Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/867-3178. Filed: August 4, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9812328 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, August 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.014 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the July 10, 1998, meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; discussion and possible action in response to Advisory Opinion Request Nos. 439, 442-447; executive session pursuant to section 551.074, Government Code-discussion of personnel matters, specifically, compensation of staff; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, Sam Houston Building, 10th Floor, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5800. Filed: August 5, 1998, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9812393 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, August 14, 1998, 8:00 a.m.(Rescheduled from August 13, 1998) William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, 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 to recommended approval to the Finance Commission of the Internal Auditor'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 Executive Session A. Discussion of annual evaluation of administrative law judge Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1300. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9812371 Friday, August 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. (rescheduled from 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/exe/fcagenda.html A. Review and approval of minutes of the June 12, 1998 Financing Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters 1. Finance Commission Operations-Testimonies and Correspondence; Performance Reports; Legislative Activity; and Strategic Planning. 2. Discussion of and possible vote on Finance Commission Study under Texas Finance Code, sec.11.305(c) 3. Discussion of and possible vote on the settlement of State of Texas v. The Marmon Mok Partnership, et al. 4. Audit Committee Report; (A) discussion of and vote to approve the Department of Banking's Investment Officer Report; (B) discussion and vote to approve the Internal Auditor's Audit Reports of the Department of Banking's Trust Examinations, Follow-up Audits from 1997 and the 1998 Annual Report; (C) Discussion of and vote to approval annual evaluation of Finance Commission Administrative Law Judge 5. Discussion of and vote to approve the Finance Commission Agencies Plans of Rules Review 6. Discussion of and vote to approve the Finance Commission Agencies Information Resources Strategic Plans for 1999-2003 7. Discussion of and vote to approve the Finance Commission Agencies Legislative Appropriations Requests for the 2000-2001 Biennium 8. Discussion of an vote to approve Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Targets for Commissioners of Department of Banking, Savings and Loan Department, and Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 9. Discussion of and possible vote on a Joint Study with the Credit Union Commission of 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 of 7 TAC sec.sec.1.111-1.116 5. Discussion of and vote to adopt new sec.sec.1.501, 1.502, 1.504, 1.505 6. Discussion of and vote to adopt new sec.sec.1.601, 1.603, 1.604 F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1300. Filed: August 5, 1998, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9812372 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission Thursday, August 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m. State Capitol Extension Committee Room E1.016 Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will approve the minutes of the June 25-26, 1998 Board Meeting, recess to executive session, consider action on items discussed in executive session, consider action on Sterling Information group's work authorization for computer support services, consider publication in the Texas Register of proposed rulemaking amending 34 TAC Chapter 301.1 and Chapter 301.2(j)(3) Rules of the Texas Statewide Emergency Services Retirement Fund, consider proposed amendments to Article 6243e.3, consider approval and issuance of RFP for accounting service, consider approval of the 2000-2001 Legislative Appropriations Request, consider approval and issuance of RFP for Actuarial Services, consider authorizing Commissioner and/or Chairman to execute amendments to all contracts will each service provider to the Fund to allow the Commissioners Office or the State Auditor's Office to audit and/or inspect the applicable records relating to the Fund, consider renewal of the Outside Counsel contract with Lawson and Fields, P.C. for a one-year period effective September 1, 1998, hear staff reports, hear public comments, hear Vice-Chairman's announcements and reports, and adjourn. Contact: Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711-2577, 512/936- 3372. Filed: August 5, 1998, 11:25 a.m. TRD-9812392 General Services Commission Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Room 200B Austin Uniform General Conditions (UGC) Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order, review vision statement and accept minutes; Consideration of Subcommittee Assignments Subcommittee Reports Discussion of GSC's Uniform General Conditions; Overview of mailed out construction and contract documents; and Consideration on Setting Next Meeting Agenda. Notice of Future Meeting Dates are September 11 and October 2 and 16. Contact: Cynthia J. Hill, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6422. Filed: August 3, 1998, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9812291 Office of the Govenor-Criminal Justice Division Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 Congress, Room E1.020 Austin Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council Regular Meeting AGENDA: I. call to order II. orientation and introductions-Robert J. Bodisch, Sr., Interim Director III. Report from Dr. Ned Van Maanen, Executive Director, Houston Crime Stoppers IV. Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund (CASF) and Grants-Margie Fernandez-Prew V. Certification of Crime Stoppers Programs-Lisa L. Green VI. Election of Interim Council Chair VII. Post Conference Report-1998 Campus and Annual Conferences, Discussion of 1999 Conferences and site cities VIII. Travel Briefing-Tony Owens IX. Schedule of next Advisory Council Meeting X. Adjourn Contact: Margie Fernandez-Prew, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 1784. Filed: August 4, 1998, 10:39 a.m. TRD-9812305 Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board Monday, August 17, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Harvey Hotel, DFW Dallas AGENDA: Call to order Discussion and action: minutes of last meeting; financial reports; 1998-1999 budge; new building; southwest scale of grain discounts; research/marketing proposals-evaluation of sorghum hybrids for disease resistance. Continuing and expending Mexican markets and relations marketing project; internal research funding policy; U.S. meat export federation. Discussion: research/marketing updates; other business Contact: Travis Taylor, P.O. Box 560, Abernathy, Texas 79311-0560, 806/298-4501. Filed: July 30, 1998, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9812031 Texas Department of Health Friday, August 21, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Room 3.102, Joe C. Thompson Convention Center, 26th and Red River Streets Austin Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; associate commissioner's report; bureau chief's report; Subcommittee/Task Force reports (Legislative Forum; Trauma Subcommittee; Pediatric Subcommittee; Public Education/Prevention Task Force; and the EMS Subcommittee); public comment; emergency medical care rules at 25 TAC, Chapter 157 (vote on sec.157.40, paramedic licensure and sec.157.39, maintenance and enhancement of professional skills); review nominations for the Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee (EHCAC); a report on recommendations to the Texas Board of Health for consumer appointments to the EHCAC; and public comment. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at lease four days prior of the meeting. Contact: Debby Hillard, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6740. Filed: August 4, 1998, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9812330 Health Professional Council Monday, August 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin AGENDA: 1. call to order, 9:00 a.m. 2. roll call and introductions 3. approval of minutes 4. report of committees 5. old business 6. new business 7. other reports 8. announcements 9. comments from audience 10. next meeting 11. adjourn Contact: Jane McFarland, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-220, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8550. Filed: August 5, 1998, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9812373 Texas Department of Insurance Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1174.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Mark A. Brown, Plano, Texas, who holds a Group I Life, Health, Accident and HMO Agents; License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:33 a.m. TRD-9812366 Monday, August 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1820.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Lonnie L. Williams, Longview, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from June 3, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:33 a.m. TRD-9812367 Monday, August 24, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0851.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Jay Tom Holstein, Fort Stockton, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Life Reserve Agent's license and a Local Recording Agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (Reset from August 5, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9812368 Monday, August 31, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-2153.C. To consider the application of Stephen Tillery, Dallas, Texas, and Carrollton, Texas for a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from June 29, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9812369 Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1357.C. In the matter of Henry L. Shaw. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9812370 Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Transportation, 200 East riverside Room 101, (First Floor) Austin AGENDA: The commissioner of Insurance will hold an open meeting under Docket No. 2379, on Wednesday, September 9, 1998 in Austin, Texas, to consider the manual rate filing for commercial risks and classes of risks submitted by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Associations. Interested persons may present either oral or written comments on the filing at the open meeting. Copies of the manual rate filing are available for review in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. For further information or to request copies of the filing, please contact Angie Aripe at 512/463-6326. (refer to Reference No. P-0798-22). Comments on the filing must be submitted no later than September 3, 1998, to the Office of the Chief Clerk, P.O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of the comments should be submitted to Phil Presley, Chief Actuary, P.O. Box 149104, MC 105-5, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. this notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, which requires notification to the Texas Register of the manual rate filing and exempts the proceeding from the contested case hearing procedure in Article 1.33, Insurance Code and Chapter 2001, Government Code. Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 6327. Filed: August 5, 1998, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9812387 Thursday, October 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: Pursuant to Texas Insurance Code, Article 1.33B(c)(5) and 28 TAC sec.1.1317(3). The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public meeting to consider the proposal for decision and the exceptions, replies, briefs and arguments of the parties in SOAH Docket No, 454-97-2107.G. In the matter of the residential property homeowners, dwelling, farm and ranch, farm and ranch owners, and windstorm insurance association benchmark rate-hearing. Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 6327. Filed: August 3, 1998, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9812213 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, August 5, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 1st Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the respondent, Ray Setzer; for (1) failing to provide proper installation, service, and mechanical integrity in violation Texas Civil Statutes, Annotated, Article 8861, sec.5(a); (2) failing to show his license number on invoice #A131397, in violation of 16 TAC and 75.70(e); (3) failing to include "Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation" information on invoice #A131397 and a proposal for John Shepherd in violation of 16 TAC sec.75.70(n); pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Annotated, Article 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC Chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: July 30, 1998, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9812030 Wednesday, August 5, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 1st Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the respondent, Leonard Jureziz; for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Annotated, Article 8861, sec.3B, pursuant to Texas Civil Revised Statutes, Annotated, Article 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC Chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: July 30, 1998, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9812029 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 1st Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the respondent, Gary R. Schmitt, for performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license in violation Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Annotated, Article 8861, sec.3B, pursuant to Texas Civil Revised Statutes, Annotated, Articles 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 and 16 TAC Chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9812123 Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Texas Industrialized Building Code Council AGENDA: I. call to order II. record of attendance III. approval of minutes of November 20, 1997 meeting IV. Department update A. new manufactures B. monitoring inspections C. penalties and complaints cases D. other V. old business A. report on arrow mobile structures variance B. variance of procedures for units not inspected 1. indicom 2. fibrebond 3. procedures for various considered by Council C. Contract criteria 1. monitoring inspector 2. certification inspector VI. New business A. Request for approval of alternate material by Triad Buildings Systems B. Code interpretations 1. Section 807.1.2 of the 1994 UBC: Does vinyl covered gypsum constitute a hard nonabsorbent surface? (Note section 1204.2 of the 1994 SBC just specifies a nonabsorbent material.) 2. Table 16-A of the 1994 UBC: Is an oil change facility or light passenger cars and trucks considered a general storage and/or repair garage or a private or pleasure-type motor vehicle storage garage for the purpose of determining the required uniform load? 3. Occupancy classification for equipment shelters. 4. A request for an interpretation fro Precision Auto Care concerning the code ventilation requirements for a oil-change facilities for passenger cars and trucks. C. Adoption of 1997 codes D. Possible fee changes E. Approval of third party inspector, third party inspection agencies, and design review agencies F. Proposed changes to Article 5221g-1 Industrialized Housing and Buildings VII. Public comment VIII. Next meeting IX. Adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at 512/463-7348, at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7356. Filed: August 4, 1998, 10:33 a.m. TRD-9812304 Midwestern State University Thursday, August 6, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee will tour Bridwell Hall. Committee members will review the May 7, 1998 committee minutes and will receive recommendations and discuss a Tuition Revenue Bond Resolution: Outside Counsel Agreement 1998-1999; General Architectural Services for 1998-1999; Ratification of Easement and Right of Way with Texas Utilities Electric Company; Proceeds for Sale of Southwest Parkway Land: Spring Systems and Landscaping Project for Bridwell Hall; Demolition of Gaines Clinic; and Tennis Court Renovation. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: August 3, 1998, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9812155 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee will review minutes of the committee meetings May 7, 1998 and will receive information concerning financial disclosure statements of the President, Vice President for Business Affairs and Comptroller. The Committee will review recommendations and discuss Internal Audit Plan for 1998-1999; Investment Policy changes; Approval of Broker/Dealers for 1998-1999; Adjusted Operating Budget for 1998-1999; and items $30,000 and under in FY 97-98 approved by President per Board authorization. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: August 3, 1998, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9812156 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Personnel and Curriculum Committee AGENDA: The Personnel and Curriculum Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting May 7, 1998 and will receive information from a Faculty Senate representative, a summer enrollment and small class report and the last day enrollment report for the Spring 1998 semester. The committee will receive recommendations and discuss position changes in the FY 97-98 budget, the List of August 1998 Candidates for Graduation; Facility Moving to Tenure Track Status (discussed in Executive Session as allowed by the Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters if necessary) and the HealthExec Virtual Campus Contract. The committee will also consider propsoed policy manual changes with regard to the following policies: #2.37 addition of Retention Committee; #3.125 standards for faculty promotion; #3.337 sick leave pooling; #4.154 political aid by MSU employees: and the addition of a Standards of Conduct policy to the MSU Policies and Procedures Manual. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: August 3, 1998, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9812157 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 4:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Student Service Committee AGENDA: The Student Services Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting May 7, 1998 and will receive a Student Government Report. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: August 3, 1998, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9812158 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 4:15 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents University Development Committee AGENDA: The University Development Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting May 7, 1998. A summary of gifts, grants and pledges received September 1, 1997-July 10, 1998, report on 75th anniversary capital campaign and director of Institutional Advancement will be presented for information of the Board. Resolutions of application will be presented for approval as necessary, including resolution for retiring Regents Margaret Darden, Ervin Garnett and Robert West. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: August 3, 1998, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9812159 Thursday, August 6, 1998, 4:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Athletics Committee AGENDA: The Athletics Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting May 7, 1998 and will receive a M-Club Campaign and Corporate Sponsors 1998 reports. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: August 3, 1998, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9812160 Friday, August 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Student AGENDA: The Board of Regents will consider the minutes of the May 8, June 10 and July 30, 1998 Board of Regents meetings and will review financial; reports for the months ending April, May and June 1998. The Board will consider recommendations and receive information form the Executive, Finance and Audit, Personnel and Curriculum, Student Services, University Development and Athletics Committees of the Board. A report will be presented by the president of the university concerning developments at MSU. Discussion of personnel matters, specifically relating to faculty tenure status, will be conducted in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code Chapter 551.074. Recommendations for faculty emeritus status, promotion and tenure will also be discussed in Executive Session as allowed by the Government Code chapter 551.074, personnel matters. The board of Regents of Midwestern State University reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever legally justified and property posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 940/397-4212. Filed: August 3, 1998, 12:06 p.m. TRD-9812216 Texas Military Facilities Commission Thursday, August 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64 Austin Full Commission AGENDA: 1. Property 2. Administrative Matters 3. Executive Director's Update 4. Pending/Anticipated Litigation, Personnel Issues, Real Property 5. Commission Organizational Structure 6. Public Comments 7. Set next meting time and place Persons with disabilities desiring to attend this meeting and who may require accommodation are required to contact July Wright at least three days prior to the meeting. Contact: Julie Wright, 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64, Austin, Texas 512/406-6971. Filed: August 3, 1998, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9812145 Texas Mohair Producers Board Wednesday, August 13, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Inn of the Hills, Junction Highway Kerrville AGENDA: call to order roll call opening remarks review and approval: minutes of April 9, 1998 meeting discussion and action: remarks from Katie Stavinoha, TDA; upcoming Texas Mohair Producers Board Election new business-Saddle Blanket Project, Dove Creek Collection old business-Mexico Project setting time and place of next meeting discussion: other business adjourn Contact: Zane Willard, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902, 915/655-3161. Filed: July 30, 1998, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9812032 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on the following: Eligibility Requests of: Leslie Ann Ruben, Applicant for Initial Licensure and Jose Maria Saavedra, Application for Initial Licensure Conditional Eligibility Orders of the following Petitioners: Christine Denise Bredahl, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; Sydney La Rue Estes, Applicant for Endorsement; Ruby Faye Gamble, Applicant for Initial Licensure; Alfreda L.L. McDaniel, TX #226858, Petitioner for Reinstatement; Sharon Louse McSorley, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; Tammy Jo Rittimann, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; Jacqueline Teves, TX #563472, Petitioner of Reinstatement; Michael Shawn Windsor, Applicant for Endorsement and Ellen Margaret Young, TX #552869, Petitioner for Reinstatement. Agreed Orders: Honey Ethel Asis, TX #567231; Ashinglekae Atyathoabe, TX #639865; Judy Lavern Bingham, TX #571084; Henrietta Cage, TX #248989; Rhonda Kay Campbell, TX #614620; Leonida C. Culajara, 613534; Patricia Louise Edwards, TX #571710; Patricia Flannel Green, TX #257935; Alma J. Howard Johnson, TX #415977; Yvonne Leeth, TX #638021; Sherri Yvonne Logan, TX #58170; Weldon Wayne Matthews, TX #244328; Katherine F. Miffit, TX #599129; and Cathie B. Pettid-McConie, TX #616992. ALJ's Proposals for Decision: Theresa P. Austin, TX #238436; Gerald David Scallan, TX #589915; and Robert Issac Schwartz, TX #609409. Request for an Exception to Previous Board Order: Dana Leigh Johnson, TX #628302 and Lizabeth Ann Wood, TX #541931. Order Nunc Pro Tune: Suzanne Franks, TX #575632. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, 512/305-6824. Filed: July 31, 1998, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9812086 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Friday, August 14, 1998, 8:00 a.m. First National Bank Building, 1300 11th Street, 6th Floor Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Discussion of Rules under Chapter 141 II. Discussion of Rules under Chapter 145 III. Discussion of Rules under Chapter 146 IV. Discussion of Rules under Chapter 147 V. Discussion of Rules under Chapter 149 VI. Discussion of Rules under Chapter 150 Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Juanita Llamas, P.O. Box 13401, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/406-5457. Filed: August 5, 1998, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9812386 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 9120 Burnet Road Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, hear public participation, approve minutes of the June 11, 1998, Board Meeting; Claims and Legal Committee Report (A: Claims Overview); Finance and Audit Committee Report (A-C: Fund Strategy Report, Investment Policy 'recommendation-Action Item, Audit/SIU Recommendation-Action Item); Recognition Ceremony; Executive Session (A-B: Regulator's/Conservator's Report, Attorney's Report); and Discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9120 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78758, 512/345-9335. Filed: August 5, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9812364 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, 5th Floor Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of the June 30, 1998, Board meeting 3. Consider and adopt resolution authorizing the issuance of Midwestern State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Refunding and Improvement bonds, Series 1998, the execution of documents in connection therewith, resolving related matters, and approve the preliminary official statement for the issue. 4. Consider and adopt resolution authorizing the issuance of Stephen F. Austin State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, the execution of documents in connection the with, resolving related matters, and approve the preliminary official statement for the issue. 5. Consider request for financing from Texas Southern University (TSU) in the amount of approximately $40 million in Revenue Bonds, and select a method of sale. 6. Consider and adopt a resolution authorizing the defeasance of additional General Obligation Bonds for the Superconducting Super Collider Project. 7. Consider and adopt a technical amendment to the General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series 1993A. 8. Consider and adopt the Legislative Appropriation Request for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. 9. Other Business 10. Adjourn Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron, Marce Watkins at 512/463-5544, Request should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5544. Filed: August 4, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9812302 Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, 5th Floor Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: 5. Consider request for financing from Texas Southern University (TSU) in the amount of approximately $40 million in Revenue Bonds, and select underwriting syndicate. Contact: Kimberly K. Edwards, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5544. Filed: August 4, 1998, 12:09 p.m. TRD-9812310 Texas Department of Public Safety Wednesday-Thursday, August 12-13, 1998, 10:00 and 8:30 a.m. (respectively.) DPS Headquarters, Building A, 5805 North Lamar Austin Commission AGENDA: Notice of Assistance: Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Dorothy Wright at 512/453-3929 two working days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/424-2000, Ext. 3700. Filed: July 30, 1998, 5:01 p.m. TRD-9812047 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Electric utility reliability, customer service, and electric industry restructuring; Heat Wave and Electric Customer Assistance Efforts, Federal Funding of LIHEAP and Other Low Income Assistance; Docket Numbers 17751, 19270, 19502, 19004, 18753, 19512, 19304, Project No, 19437, Docket No. 19617, Project No. 19501, Docket Nos, 16705, 18741, 16723, Project Nos. 18703, 19087, 17549, 16536, 18876, 19102, 1800, Docket No. 16006, Project No. 16251, Docket Nos. 18509, 19000, 19173, 19370, 15367, 16725, 16843, 19309, 19454, 19464, 19470, 19488, 19489, 19490, 19496, 19528, 19385, 19463, 19508, 19345, 19344, 19346, 19347, 19348, 19363, 17238, 17678, Project Nos. 18702, 18515, 18516, 18438, 16899, 16900, 16901, 19516, 18008, The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission, Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA, Project Nos. 19121, 17709, Universal Service Fund Audit Report for 1997; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Operating Budget, Appropriations Request, Agency Business Plan, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Project No. 18491, Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters, Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 17001 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-7009. Filed: August 4, 1998, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9812338 Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin EMERGENCY AGENDA: An urgent public necessity requiring immediate discussion, consideration, and possible action in an open meeting regarding Project No. 19697, Texas Legal Service Center and Texas ROSE's request that the Commission approve an emergency rule required deferred payment plans and prohibit termination of service to residential customers during heated related weather emergency periods. Reason for emergency: Immediate action in the form of an emergency rule maybe required due to the imminent threat to public health and safety cause by prolonged high temperatures in Texas this summer. Numerous deaths have been attributed to extreme temperatures and the prospect of more such deaths is imminent unless measures are taken to ensure that all residential customers continue to receive electric utility service during the public health crisis. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 17001 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-7009. Filed: August 5, 1998, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9812399 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda the Commission will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-7033. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9812115 Rural Community Health System Friday, August 14, 1998, 5:00 p.m. 1100 North Congress, E1.016 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee will consider: 1. Approval of Draft RFP and process for consideration of proposals. 2. Follow-up planning and actions from Strategic Plan developed in Abilene 3. Discuss agenda for full Board meeting on August 21,1998. 4. Discuss pending proposal before the Board. Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119. Filed: August 3, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9812228 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Monday, August 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m. southwest Tower Building, 211 East 7th Street, 7th Floor Conference Room Austin Ad Hoc Committee of Executive Committee for Center for Rural Health Initiatives Working Session AGENDA: I. Continued discussion of Level 5 Trauma Designations. II. Discussion concerning Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Critical Access Hospitals) III. Continued discussion and development of the Center's Corrective Action Work Plan in response to the Sunset Commission's findings. Contact: Carol Peters, 211 East 7th Street, Austin, Texas 512/479-8891. Filed: July 31, 1998, 12:19 p.m. TRD-9812063 Texas Senate Friday, August 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas State Capitol Extension Austin Senate Interim Committee of NAFTA AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Approval of Committee Minutes from April 15, 1998 Committee Hearing IV. Approval of 1998 Senate Interim Committee on NAFTA Report V. Other Business VI. Adjournment Purpose: The Committee is meeting to approve the Committee Interim Report. Contact: Carla Buckner, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0989. Filed: July 29, 1998, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9812009 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Thursday, August 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Board Room Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Microsoft Technology Briefing Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344- 4300. Filed: August 4 1998, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9812306 Friday, August 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 1100 Congress, Capital Extension, Room 2.010 Austin Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee meeting to order open meeting/quorum call-Roger Benavides, chair II. Minutes from prior meetings III. Financial report/operating budget IV. Programmatic contract services V. Fiscal Year 2000 and 2001 Legislative Appropriations Request VI. Summary of site visits VII. Future agenda items VIII. Adjourn committee meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344- 4300. Filed: August 5, 1998, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9812401 Friday, August 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1100 Congress, Capital Extension, Room 2.010 Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: The Finance and Audit Committee will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee meeting to order open meeting/quorum call-John Collins, chair II. Minutes from prior meetings III. Reports form Advisory Committee IV. Telemedicine RFP V. Library RFP VI. Future agenda items VII. Adjourn committee meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344- 4300. Filed: August 5, 1998, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9812402 Friday, August 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1100 Congress, Capital Extension, Room 2.010 Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will convene in open session to deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following items: I. Call Committee meeting to order open meeting/quorum call-Chairman Bill Mitchell II. Minutes from prior meetings III. Presentation by Marlene Zipperlen (Clifton ISD) IV. Adoption of plan to review agency rules V. Appointment of Rule Committee VI. Discovery Grant VII. Update of progress of GSC/TEA Memorandum of Understanding Steve Parker, GSC Nancy Vaughn, TEA VIII. TEA/TIFB Expenditure Report IX. Board Committee Reports Finance and Audit Committee-Roger Benavides, Chair Libraries and Telemedicine Committee-John Collins, Chair Curriculum, Training and Evaluation Committee-Joe Randolph, Chair X. Agency Working Group Updates State Agencies Working Group-Sandy Kress, Board Member-Arnold Viramontes, Executive Director Education Working Group-Hal Guthrie, Board Member; Kay Karr, Board Member; Gary Grogan, Director of Programs Training Working Group-Joe Randolph, Board Member; Gary Grogan, Director of Programs XI. Public Information and Media Relations Report-Clint Formby, Board Member XII. Executive Director's Report Administration Programs XIII. Chairman of the Board Report XIV. Resolution of Clifton ISD XV. Public Testimony XVI. Future Agenda Items XVII. Executive Session XVIII. Adjourn Open Meeting The Board may go into Executive Session on any agenda item if authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Government Code Chapter 551. Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/344- 4300. Filed: August 5, 1998, 12:17 a.m. TRD-9812416 Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Thursday-Friday, August 6-7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. (respectively.) 111 North Post Oak Lane, (Teak Room) Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss strategic long-range planning for the Texas A&M University System. Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: July 31,1998, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9812083 Texas State University System Wednesday-Thursday, August 12-13, 1998, 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. (respectively.) 2nd Floor Conference Room, Briscoe Administration Building, Sul Ross State University Alpine Board of Regents AGENDA: Review of matters of the Board and the Universities in the System including: all matters of curriculum, including 4th Class Day Reports, additions, deletions and retention of courses, name changes of departments, additions of degree program, out-of-country study programs and mission and table of program changes; review of construction projects and documents for the Universities in the System including: Angelo State University: preliminary plans for Multi-Purpose center, contract awards for Central Plant Extension and University Center Revocation and asbestos abatement of University Center; Lamar University-Beaumont: final acceptance of the Montagne Center and Setzer Center Parking Lots, purchase orders for Fire Alarm and Life Safety System in McDonald Gym, the Education Building Roof Replacement, the Maes Building Roof Replacement, Chillers and Cooling Towers for the Chilled Water System Project and the Setzer Center Roof Replacement: Lamar University-Port Arthur: explore purchase of property; Sam Houston State University: selection of an architect of the Lowman Student Center Renovation, preliminary plans for the Blackwood Law Enforcement building and White Hall, final acceptance of the Modifications to Academic Building I and removal and demolition of Hathrone House; Southwest Texas State University: preliminary plans for the Admissions Center Expansion, contract award for the Cable and Conduit Project for ATP, purchase order for Fulton Ranch Road Reconstruction, granting a Water Pipeline Easement to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority and conveyance of Property Hays County; and Sul Ross State University: preliminary plans for the Multi-Purpose Center and a purchase order for repainting of campus buildings; review of financial matters of the System Office and the Universities in the System including approval of expenditures, adjustment of budgets, approval of rates and fees, authorization to exceed FTE Limitations at SHSU, approval of FY 98-99 Operating Budgets and Legislative Appropriations Requests for FY 2000-2001, transfer of funds to LUIT Foundation and internal audit reports; personnel actions including contract employees, hiring of new employees, re-employment of existing employees, promotions, resignations, retirements, terminations , tenure, emeritus, resolutions of honor, commissioning of police officers, salaries/salary supplements and special appointment or interim appointment of any system employee including staff, faculty, Presidents and the Chancellor (including, but not limited to, the schedule annual evaluation of Presidents); discussion of litigation; consolidation of the System debt, sale of System Revenue Bond; contract, lease and agreement approvals for each university and the system administration; acceptance of gifts; facility name changes; purchase of equipment and furnishings; appointment/reappointment of foundation trustees; accreditation, agreements, statements of purpose and name changes concerning LUIT and LU-B. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, Rusk Building, Suite 600, 200 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1808. Filed: August 5, 1998, 8:33 a.m. TRD-9812347 University Interscholastic League Monday, August 3, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1701 Manor Road-Office Austin Waive Review Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: AA. Request for a waiver of the four year rule by Josh Meares representing Palmer High School in Palmer, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, 512/471- 5883. Filed: July 30, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9812021 Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 Manor Road-Office Austin State Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: AA. Coach John Absalom, Killeen High School for violation of Athletic Code BB. Inappropriate Interaction with a Game Officials, 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, 19976 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. Coach T.J. Vinci, Forth Worth, Arlington Heights High School for allowing an Ineligible Student to Participate in Basketball and Track. II. Failure to Participate in One-Act Play: Edinburg Teacher Academy, Fort Worth North Side JJ. Failure to Participate in State Cross-Examination Debate Tournament: Houston Milby, Houston Worthing, and San Antonio Lee KK. Appeals of Automatic Penalty for Being Ejected from Game. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, 512/471-5883. Filed: July 30, 1998, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9812043 University of North Texas Thursday, June 6, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Administration Building, Room 201, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents Sub-committee AGENDA: UNT: Personnel Matter Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 311220, Denton, Texas 76203, 940/369-8815. Filed: August 3, 1998, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9812165 University of Texas System Monday August 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Regents' Conference Room, 9th Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regents' Business Affairs and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Business Affairs and Audit Committee will meet in Open Session to consider status of several ongoing projects, corporate credit care program, revenue bonds, financing for equipment projects for FY 99, financing involving interest rate swap, dealer for revenue system commercial paper, utility deregulation, Year 2000 project, compliance project, HUB program update, report on unclaimed property, and Docket improvement; to hear a report from U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center on institutional compliance; and to receive supplemental reading material from the Audit Office. The Business Affairs and Audit Committee will recess to Executive Session as permitted by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to consider personnel matters including the appointment, employment, and evaluation of officers and employees. No form action by the Committee will result from this Executive Session and the Committee will adjourn immediately following the Executive Session. Contact: Francie A. Frederick, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701- 2981, 512/499-4402. Filed: July 30, 1998, 7:46 a.m. TRD-9812013 Wednesday-Thursday, August 12-13, 1998, 2:15 p.m. and 8:45 a.m. (respectively.) Second Floor Conference Room, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street on 8/12 and 8/13 Regents Meeting Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel, Smith Hall, 201 West 7th Street Austin Board of Regents and Standing Committee AGENDA: To consider amendments to Regents' Rules and Regulations; amendments to Policy and Guidelines Relating to Intellectual Property License Agreements; matters related to the University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO); Chancellor's Docket (submitted by System Administration); dealer agreement relating to U.T. System Revenue Financing System Commercial Paper Notes; issuance of U.T. System Revenue Financing System Bonds; FY 1999 operating budgets; equipment financing for FY 1999; change in monthly premiums for Texas Universities Health Plan; amendments to Environmental Review Policy for Acquisitions of Real Estate; nonresident tuition rates for undergraduate students with excessive undergraduate semester credit hours; delegation of authority to waive tuition and fees authorized by statute; request for individuals to hold equity and/or office in various companies; degree programs; recommendations regarding Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Academic Health Center; buildings and grounds matters including approval of design development plans; appropriation of funds; building name; potential medical liability; real estate matters; negotiated contracts for prospective gifts/donations; and personnel matters as detailed on the attached complete agenda. Contact: Francie A. Frederick, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701- 2981, 512/499-4402. Filed: August 3, 1998, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9812244 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Ex-Students' Association Building, 21st and San Jacinto, Legends Room Austin UT/Austin-Intercollegiate Athletics/Men AGENDA: Convene into open session; recess into executive session; reconvene, into open session; approve minutes of May 12, 1998; items from executive session; new business; awards; schedule/schedule changes; development; tickets/ticket policy; budget/budget item; construction items; old business; and adjourn. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, 512/471-5757. Filed: August 4, 1998, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9812303 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, August 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH-35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for the Public Meeting of July 2, 1998 3. Discussion, consideration and possible action on requests for renewal of certificate of authority to self-insure 4. Discussion, consideration and possible action on withdrawal of certified self-insurance 5. Discussion, consideration and possible action on proposed of amendment to rules and new rules: Rule 164.1-164.8, 164.10-164.12, 164.14, 164.15, 164.16 (new), 164.17 (new) and 164.18 (new) 6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on legislative appropriation request 7. Executive Session 8. Action on matters considered in Executive Session 9. General Reports, Discussion and Possible Action on Issues Relating to Commission Activities 10. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates 11. Adjournment Contact: Virginia A. May, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-5690. Filed: July 31, 1998, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9812126 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dated July 7, 1998: Public comment; Discussion consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of pledges of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) on the proposal of new Subchapter A, General Provisions, which include rules regarding Historically Underutilized Businesses and Ethics Procedure Pertaining to Gifts (40 TAC, Chapter 800, Subchapter A); (3) on the proposal of the repeal of 19 TAC, Section 157.21, relating to hearings held under the Texas Proprietary School Act; (4) on the publication in the Texas Register of notice of the access to public information via electronic media; (5) 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 Facilities (TANF), Employment Services (ES), Food Stamp, Employment and Training (FS E&T), and Child Care Funding; (6) on approval of Food Stamp Employment and training State Plan; (7) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (8) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (9) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; General discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC; Staff report and discussion-update on activities relating to: Administration 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 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 Judgement); 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 discussion 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 32. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812. Filed: August 3, 1998, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9812260 Regional Meetings Meetings filed July 29, 1998 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustee met 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- 9812011. Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, August 3, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 787131, 830/625-8597. TRD-9812001. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet/met at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, August 13-14, 1998, at 9:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Koehler, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9812002. Meetings filed July 30, 1998 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Director met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, August 3, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3943. TRD-9812024. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet/met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, August 4-8, 10-14, 17-22, 24-28, and 31, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizonda, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-9812017. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, August 7, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizonda, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9812015. Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 555-A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, August 6, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky S. Collins, Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR, Round Rock, Texas 78681. 512/244-8335. TRD-9812033. Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group, 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, August 12, 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-9812040. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee met at CTWSC Main Office Conference Room, Harker Heights, August 5, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9812041. Coryell County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 107 North 7th Street, Gatesville, August 5, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76525, 254/865-6593. TRD- 9812045. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors' Regular Meeting met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, 2nd Floor Community Room, Dallas, August 5, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, 214/631-0520. TRD-9812016. Region VI Education Service Center, Board met at Briarcrest Country Club, Bryan, August 13,1 998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, 409/295-9161. TRD-9812025. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Executive Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, August 3, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mary Ester R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 787212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9812023. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North Austin, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, August 4, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, 830/683-4189. TRD-9812042. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, August, 3, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, 972/937-3552. TRD- 9812022. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Transportation Committee met at 2402 Houston Highway, Victoria, August 6, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD- 9812014. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, August 4, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9812027. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coal 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-9812046. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors met at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, August 11, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817- /335-6076. TRD-9812044. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, August 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, 915/563-1061. TRD- 9812034. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Director's Meeting met at the Icehouse Restaurant, 200 South 2nd Street, Albany, August 5, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, 940/345-6868 or 915/762-2575. TRD-9812026. Tri County Special Utility District, Committee Meeting met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, August 4, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, 254/803-3553. TRD-9812018. Meetings filed July 31, 1998 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa WCID #1, Board of Directors met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, August 4, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, 830/665-2132. TRD-9812068. Central Texas Economic Development District, Executive Committee Meeting met at Underwood's Cafeteria, 1800 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, August 13, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bruce Gaines, P.O. Box 154118, Waco, Texas 76715, 254/799-0258. TRD-9812082. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation Negotiating Committee met at CTWSC Main office Conference Room, 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, August 5, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9812052. Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 107 North 7th Street, Gatesville, August 6, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865-6593. TRD- 9812088. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon, 2nd Floor Executive, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 4, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sophia Rosales, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3264. TRD-9812084. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, August 6, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9812057. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Special Board Meeting met at the Purple Sage Ranch, Highway 16, Purple Sage Road, Bandera, August 7, at 3:30 p.m. and August 8, at 8:30 a.m. and August 9, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9812141. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee met at the Purple Sage Ranch, Highway 16, Purple Sage Road, Bandera, August 8, 1998, Noon. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9812067. Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at the Intersection of Highway 6 and 7, 1st Floor, Marlin, August 10, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, 254/883- 2543. TRD-9812081. Fisher County Appraisal District, Fisher CAD Board of Directors met at Highway 180 and 70 Junction, Fisher County Courthouse, Roby, August 11, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, 915/776-2733. TRD-9812124. Fisher County Appraisal District, Fisher CAD ARB Board met at 101 Concho Street, Fisher County Courthouse, Roby, August 13, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, 915/776-2733. TRD- 9812087. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 101 West Main, Gillespie County Courthouse, Basement Suite 104-C, Frederickburg, August 5, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, 830/997-9807. TRD-9812048. Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, August 5, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, 806/665-0791. TRD-9812122. Hall County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at Anita Phillips, 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, August 4, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Anita Phillips, 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, Texas 79245, 806/259-2393. TRD-9812120. Hall County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at Anita Phillips, 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, August 7, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Anita Phillips, 721 Robertson Street, Memphis, Texas 79245, 806/259-2393. TRD-9812121. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board met at 2800 North Loop West, Houston, August 7, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, 713/957-5222. TRD-9812097. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812091. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 198, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812092. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 198, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812093. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 198, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812089. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 198, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812090. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 198, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812094. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 198, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812095. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin, Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, August 5-6, 198, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9812119. Montague County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 312 Rusk Street, Montague, August 5, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from June Deaton, 312 Rusk Street, Montague, Texas 76251, 940/894-6011. TRD-9812051 Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Director-Called Meeting met at Betty's Little Biscuit, 116 Oak Street, Sweetwater, at August 5, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, 915/235-8421. TRD-9812085. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees Meeting met 400 Avenue F, Bay City, August 6, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, 409/532-3098. TRD- 9812096. Stephens County Rural WSC, Regular Monthly Board Meeting met at 206 FM 3099, Breckenridge, August 6, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, 254/559-6180. TRD-9812058. Meetings filed August 3, 1998 Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, August 6, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9812250. Bexar-Medina-Atasocsa WCID #1, Board of Directors met in a rescheduled meeting at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, August 4, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, 830/665- 2132. TRD-9812142. Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 555-A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, August 6, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Collins, Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR, Round Rock, Texas 78651, 512/244-8335. 512/244-8335. TRD-9812177. District Judges' Meeting 36th, 156th and 343rd District Courts met at 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, August 7, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald M. Yeager, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, Texas 78387, 512/364-6200. TRD-9812293. Education Service Center, Region XX, Board of Directors met at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, August 12, 1998, at 10:09 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, 210/299-2471. TRD-9812266. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Policy and Planning Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, August 6, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9812178. Hill County Community MHMR Center, Board of Directors met at 200 East Nopal, Uvalde, August 11, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Antonio, Texas 78666, 512/558-2019. TRD- 9812164. Jasper County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 137 North Main, Jasper, August 13, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-2544. TRD-9812163. Mills County Appraisal District met in a emergency meeting at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, August 6, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Reason for emergency: review of computer software system and personnel matters. Information may be obtained from Bill Presely, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, 915/648-2253. TRD-9812243. Parmer County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 305 3rd Street, Bovina, August 13, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald E. Proctor, P.O. Box 56, Bovina, Texas 790069, 806/238-1405. TRD-9812290. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, August 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, 210/227- 1373. TRD-9812146. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Executive Committee met at Omni Austin Hotel-Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Room 102, Austin, August 13, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/346-6921. TRD-9812204. Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee Meeting met at Omni Austin Hotel-Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Room 102, Austin, August 13, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/346-6921. TRD-9812203. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, Budget Hearing met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 11, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD- 9812143. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 11, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, 409/283-3736. TRD-9812144. Meetings filed August 4, 1998 Bexar-Media-Atasocsa WCID #1, Board of Directors met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, August 10, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John Ward 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, 830/665-2132. TRD-9812294. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Planning and Oversight Commission met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, August 7, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD-9812337. Canyon Regional Water Authority, Regular Board Meeting met in a revised agenda at the Guadalupe Fire Training Facility, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, August 10, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paul Taggart, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, 830/609-0543. TRD-9812339. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met in a Special Called Meeting met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, August 10, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76808, 915/646-9571. TRD-9812307. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at the Office of Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, August 11, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, 903/860-3400. TRD-9812297. Gulf Bend Center, Board Personnel and Finance Committees met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, August 11, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/582-2309. TRD- 9812332. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, August 11, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr. 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, 903/238-8823. TRD- 9812296. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Finance Committee met at 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, August 6, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9812342. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Planning Committee met at the Corporation Office 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, August 6, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9812343. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, August 7, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117. TRD-9812327. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, August 10, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears, Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, 903/639-7538. TRD-9812341. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors met at 111 East Second Street, Pecos, August 10, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, 915/445-2037. TRD-9812308. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee met at 233 North Pecos (Vista Verde) 4th Floor, Conference Room - Bexar County Public Works, San Antonio, August 7, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78204, 210/227-8651. TRD-9812300. Texas Turnpike Authority, Right of Way and Contracts Committee, met at the Conference Room of the Administration Building, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, August 7, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, 214/522-6200. TRD-9812298. Meetings filed August 5, 1998 Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, August 12, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 409/775-4244, Ext. 102. TRD-9812350. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee Meeting will meet at 2520 IH- 35 South Suite #100, Austin, August 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Voights, 2512 South IH-35 Suite #220, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/443-7653. TRD-9812403. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, August 12, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, P.O. Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, 806/537-3569. TRD-9812413. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, August 12, 1998, at 9:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, P.O. Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, 806/537-3569. TRD-9812414. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Executive Planning Budget met at 300 East Shepherd, Room 202, Lufkin, August 12, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter Glenn, P.O. Box 423, Kirbyville, Texas 75956 409/423-4357. TRD-9812348. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1390 Harbin, Stephenville, August 11, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 254/965-5434. TRD- 9812395. Tri County Special Utility District, Board of Directors Meeting met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, August 10, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, 254/803-3553. TRD-9812349. West Texas Municipal Power Agency, Board of Directors met at the Lubbock Club, 1500 Broadway, Lubbock, August 14, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paul Thompson, 916 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79457, 806/775- 2500. TRD-9812359.