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, August 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950G Austin By Telephone Conference-Subcommittee of the Major Case Commission EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Consultation with Counsel to discuss pending litigation (Executive Session) Reason for emergency: This meeting is scheduled under sections 551.045 and 551.125 Texas Government Code (Vernon's 1998) for the Board to consult promptly with counsel in order to respond to developing events to active litigation. It is difficult or impossible for all subcommittee members to be present in one place because of previous business commitments. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: August 11, 1998, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9812703 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 5903 Brook Hollow Drive, Citadel Mental Health Services El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; public comments; approval of minutes; old business; membership committee report, nominating committee report, and needs assessment/public hearing; new business: RAC involvement with the behavioral health organization, discussion on RAC meeting in Alpine (October), and review of the RAC mission and responsibilities; and adjournment. Contact: Albert Ruiz, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/349- 6607 or 1/800/832-9623, Ext. 6607. Filed: August 10, 1998, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9812625 Texas Department of Banking Thursday, August 20, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Prepaid Funeral Guaranty Fund Advisory Council AGENDA: A. Review and approval of minutes of the August 20, 1997 prepaid Funeral Guaranty Fund Advisory Council Meeting B. Discussion on the report of activity of the Guaranty Fund of the period May 1, 1997- June 30, 1998 C. Discussion of and vote to approve claims of $3, 500 or less authorized by the Commissioner to the paid from the Guaranty Fund Since August 20, 1997. D. Discussion of and vote to approve claims greater than $3,500 filed against the Guaranty Fund Since August 20, 1997 E. Discussion of and vote to approve the Guaranty Fund Investment Office Report F. Discussion of and vote to approve the 1997 Public Funds Investment Act Audit G. Discussion of and possible vote to approve changing the Investment Portfolio for the Guaranty Fund H. Review of Candidates for the 1999-2000 Industry Member I. Discussion of future meeting dates J. Executive session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1300. Filed: August 11, 1998, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9812668 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene Finance Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Open remarks and introductions Discussion and action: Rolling Plains Central Steering Committee recommendation Discussion other business Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 7593. Filed: August 5, 1998, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9812435 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Call to order; Open remarks and introductions Discussion and action: Review minutes from prior meeting; Chief Financial Officer's Report; Finance Committee Report; Program Director's Report; Executive Director's Report; TDA Report; USDA/APHIS Report; NCC Report; Chairman' Report; Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: To consult with attorney in accordance with Tex. Gov. Code Annotated, Section 551.071; Adjourn Executive Session; Reconvene Board Meeting Discussion and Action: Executive Session, if necessary; next meeting time and place. Discussion: other business Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie Stavinoha, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 7593. Filed: August 5, 1998, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9812434 Texas Bond Review Board Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Clements Building, Committee Room #5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardartion-lease purchase of PBX system and drop cable at: El Paso State Center, Vernon State Hospital, Mexia State School, Abilene State School B. Unviersity of Texas Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 1998C and 1998D C. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Greens of Hickory Trail Apartments) Series 1998 D. Midwestern State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 E. Stephen F. Austin State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 F. Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation-President's Corner Collateralized Mortgage Loan IV. Other Business V. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1741 Filed: August 11, 1998, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9812707 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, August 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 8008 Cedar springs Road (Love Field) El Paso Room Dallas Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action and/or approve A.) 1. Recommended Administration Fines; and 2. Review cases 98-01 thru 98-185. Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-6708. Filed: August 10,1 998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9812639 Texas Court Reporters Certification Board Friday, August 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1414 Colorado Street, Room 208, Texas Law Center Austin Court Reporting School Curriculum AGENDA: The Court Reporting School Curriculum Committee of the Texas Certification Board will meet to consider the following: call to order; discussion of chronology of Texas court reporting School curriculum Approval Process; discussion, consideration, and possible action on checklist for program standards; discussion, consideration, and possible action on approval status of court reporting program sin Texas; discussion, consideration, and possible appointment by chair of new committee members; review and possible action on general correspondence; set next committee meeting; and adjourn Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1747. Filed: August 6, 1998, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9812488 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 6125 Hillcroft Houston Board REVISED AGENDA: Previously posted as 11:20 Tab #3 Discussion of Sunset report on ECI. Revision: 11:20 Tab #3 discussion of Sunset Report on ECI and approval of the agency's response. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or devices are requested to contact Rhonda Bohl at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Rhonda Bohl, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751. Filed: August 10, 1998, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9812609 Texas Department of Economic Development Thursday, August 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Building 1001, Headquarters Fort Hood Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission AGENDA: 8:00 a.m. Call to order; approval of minutes; briefing and installation tour and adjourn. Contact: Yolanda Adams, Building 1001, Headquarters, Fort Hood, 512/936-0282. Filed: August 5, 1998, 2:05 p.m. TRD-9812418 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Building 1001, Headquarters Fort Hood Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. Call to order; update on the Office of Defense Affairs, update on Military Appreciation day, report on military in the State of Texas, Legislative Issues, direction of the TSMPC for next fiscal year, open of public comment, recess into executive session, pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074, possible discussion and vote on information presented in Executive Session and adjourn. Contact: Yolanda Adams, Building 1001, Headquarters, Fort Hood, 512/936-0282. Filed: August 5, 1998, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9812419 Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Manufacturing Institute Board AGENDA: Call to order; adopt minutes April 23, 1998; Texas Department of Economic Development Overview; Discussion and possible action on role of TMI in TMAC Program; Discussion and possible action on TMAC Director Position; NIST Remarks; Discussion and possible action on Transition Committee Report; Discussion of New Business; Public Comments, and Board Comments. Contact: Lena Chiu, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0234. Filed: August 10, 1998, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9812580 Texas Education Agency Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Red Lion Hotel, 6121 North IH-35, Salons F-H Austin Computer Network Study Project Advisory Committee AGENDA: The agenda includes the following: (1) progress report on analysis of existing data; (2) determination of needs for additional data; (3) review of survey questionnaires; (4) goals and structure of site visits; (5) progress report on literature review; (6) discussion of future technologies; (7) committee member recommendations; and (8) plans for future actions and meetings. Contact: Charles E. Majo, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-9601. Filed: August 12, 1998, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9812736 Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Red Lion Hotel, 6121 North IH-35, Lone Star 1-3 Austin Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education AGENDA: On Wednesday, September 2, 1998, beginning at 8:30 a.m. the CAC will hear welcoming remarks and approve the minute form the July 22, 1998, meeting. The CAC will open the floor for public comment. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the CAC will have a work session on the Priority Planning Process. Beginning at 1:00 p.m. the CAC will set future meeting dates and agendas. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. the CAC will continue the work session on the Priority Planning Process. The CAC will hear closing remarks and adjourn. Contact: Rex Shipp, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 9414. Filed: August 12, 1998, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9812735 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1327 11th Street Huntsville Local Employee Committee-Texas Pine Belt Huntsville AGENDA: I. call to order II. review and adoption of minutes from April 23, 1998 meeting III. campaign materials and printing costs IV. campaign promotion in state agencies V. consider and take action regarding dates and training sessions and campaign events VI. consider and take action regarding next meeting date and agenda adjourn. Contact: Tina Cope, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77342, 409/294-6391. Filed: August 5, 1998, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9812437 Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Center for Energy and Economic Development, University of Texas-Permian Basin, SH 191 and FM 1788 Odessa Local Employee Committee-Midland/Odessa Area AGENDA: I. call to order II. read and approve the minutes April 15, June 17, and July 15, 1998 III. review and critique the coordinator training events of August 13 and 18th IV. consider and adopt strategies to enhance the campaign V. plan and organize a regional thank you/campaign rally picnic style event VI. review and recommended to the chair the need/sources for additional LEC members VII. adjourn Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall, Midland, Texas 79701, 915/685-7700. Filed: August 12, 1998, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9812758 Office of the Goveror-Criminal Justice Division Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, 1400 Congress, Room E.1.012 Austin Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council Regular Meeting EMERGENCY AGENDA: Revised Agenda-location of meeting Reason for emergency: The number expected to attend exceeds the capacity of the original meeting site. Therefore it is necessary to move the meting to a larger room to accommodate those in attendance. Contact: Margie Fernandez-Prew, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 1784. Filed: August 5, 1998, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9812442 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, August 20, 198, at 11:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183 (Suite 301) Austin Budget/Finance/Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. approval of May 28, 1998, minutes 3. discussion and reauthorization status 4. internal audit review and recommendation for action on fy99 Internal Audit Plan Internal Audit Status Report Systems Development Projects Monitoring Report 5. report on System Development Projects (SDP) 6. presentation and recommendation for action on the proposed fy99 budget request 7. review and recommendation for Board action on: Computer Associates Maintenance Contract Contract for Long Distance Service Acquisition of Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) 8. update on Hotsite Contract 9. adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/219- 4550. Filed: August 12, 1998, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9812756 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Thursday, August 13, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Barton Creek Conference Center, 8212 Barton Club Drive Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will consider and possibly act on: approval of minutes of board meeting of August 24, 1998; approval and possible uses of excess funds borrowed by Pledging Presidents Corner Apartments; approval of resignation of Board secretary; approval of election of new Board secretary; approval of business plan; approved of use of funds for rehabilitation of presidents corner; approval of Terrance Apartments to Sherman Oaks, LLC; and approval to provide owner financing for sale of Town Oaks Apartments in Rockdale, Texas; executive session-personnel matters; consultation with attorney under Section 551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; anticipated litigation (potential or threatened); Litigation Settlement-El Cenizo; action in open session on items discussion in executive session; adjourn. Individual who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at 512/475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1/800/735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine Suite, 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 5, 1998, 4:38 p.m. TRD-9812443 Friday, August 14, 1998, 8:00 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Audit Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Audit Committee of the Board will consider and possibly act on: minutes of March 23, 1998, meeting; Internal Audit Reports on Property Function; Internal Audit Reports on Manufactured Housing Division and adjourn. Individual who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Margaret Donaldson at 512/475-3100 or Relay Texas at 1/800/735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine Suite, 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 6, 1998, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9812458 Friday, August 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Manufactured Housing Committee Meeting REVISED AGENDA: The Manufactured Housing Committee of the Board will consider and possibly act on: minutes of June 12, 1998, meeting; Manufactured Housing Rules; Manufactured Housing Cases: In the matter of James W. Yauger doing business as J.Y. Services, Inc. aka J.Y. Mobile Home Sales and Services, Docket No. 332-97-2257, complaint numbers MHD1997001987D, MHD19997002114D, MHD1997002181D and adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 6, 1998, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9812461 Friday, August 14, 1998, 9:45 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Program Committee Meeting REVISED AGENDA: The Programs Committee of the Board will consider and possibly act on: minutes of June 24, 1998, meeting; amendments to HOME Program Awards; Community Development Urgent Need Fund Awards; TCDP Housing Infrastructure Fund Contract Awards; Northeast Texas Technical Assistance Field Office Contract Award and adjourn. Individual who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Gina Arenas, ADA Responsible Employee, at 512/475-3943 or Relay Texas at 1/800/735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 6, 1998, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9812454 Friday, August 14, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Finance Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Finance Committee of the Board will consider and possibly act on: minutes of Finance Committee Meeting of July 23, 1998; proposed insurance of multi-family bonds for the Greens of Hickory Trail Apartments; four percent tax credits associated with tax-exempt bonds for Greens of Hickory Trail Apartments; submission of application to Bond Review Board for reservation of private activity bond allocation cap; fiscal year 1999 operating budget; fiscal year 1999 housing finance operating budget; request of waiver of fiscal year 1999 full time equivalent (FTE) cap; request of waiver for fiscal year 1999 travel expenditure limitation; third quarter investment report; executive session re: personnel matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to budget under Section 551.074, Texas Government Code action in open session on items discussed in Executive Session and adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 6, 1998, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9812471 Friday, August 14, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board will meet to consider and possibly act on the following: minutes of Low Income Housing Tax Committee meeting of July 24, 1998; four percent tax credits associated with the Bonds for Greens of Hickory Trail Apartments, Dallas, Texas Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 6, 1998, 12:51 p.m. TRD-9812473 Friday, August 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting REVISED AGENDA: The Texas Affordable Housing Task Force will meet to: minutes of meeting of July 24, 1998, Internal Audit Reports on Property Function; Internal Audit Reports on Manufactured Housing Division Manufactured Housing Rules; Manufactured Housing Cases: In the matter of James W. Yauger doing business as J.Y. Services, Inc. aka J.Y. Mobile Home Sales and Services, Docket No. 332-97-2257, complaint numbers MHD1997001987D, MHD19997002114D, MHD1997002181D; proposed insurance of multi-family bonds for the Greens of Hickory Trail Apartments; four percent tax credits associated with tax-exempt bonds for Greens of Hickory Trail Apartments; submission of application to Bond Review Board for reservation of private activity bond allocation cap; fiscal year 1999 operating budget; fiscal year 1999 housing finance operating budget; request of waiver of fiscal year 1999 full time equivalent (FTE) cap; request of waiver for fiscal year 1999 travel expenditure limitation; third quarter investment report; amendments to HOME Program Awards; Community Development Urgent Need Fund Awards; TCDP Housing Infrastructure Fund Contract Awards; Northeast Texas Technical Assistance Field Office Contract Award; executive session-personnel matters; consultation with attorney under Section 551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; anticipated litigation (potential or threatened); Litigation Settlement-El Cenizo; action in open session on items discussion in executive session; adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 6, 1998, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9812500 Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol Extension, Room E2.036 Austin Task Force Meeting on Housing Investments REVISED AGENDA: The Task Force Meeting on Housing Investments will meet to: minutes of meeting of July 16, 1998; discussion of material provided to Task Force prior to meeting; hear invited testimony; public comment; determine next meeting date and adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475- 3934. Filed: August 10, 1998, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9812615 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Wednesday-Thursday, August 19-20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Lorenzo De Zavala State Archives and Library, Building, Room 314 Austin Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. review minutes from June 24, 1998, meeting. 2. review of case action items. 3. special issues. The NFAAC Subcommittee on Education for NFAs will meet immediately following adjournment of the NFAAC meeting. Contact: Jerry Walker, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/834-6681. Filed: August 11, 1998, 12:02 p.m. TRD-9812691 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Lorenzo de Zavala Library and Archives Building, 1201 Brazos Street, Room 202 Austin Commission AGENDA: I. call to order and roll call II. approval of minutes of previous meeting III. consideration of and possible action to approve employee suggestion submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program IV. consideration of and possible action to Approve Productivity Plan Submitted to the Productivity Bonus Program V. consideration of the possible action to approve 1998 Productivity Bonus Applications VI. Adjournment Contact: Ed Bloom, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/475-2393. Filed: August 5, 1998, 3:16 a.m. TRD-9812433 Department of Information Resources Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. William P. Clements, Jr., Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room #5 Austin Board EMERGENCY REVISED 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. approve fy 1999 operating budget/business plan 4. approve 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 fy 1999 8. review of IRM internal audit 9. discussion 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 Quarter 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. Cooperative Contracts orders system update J. Miscellaneous 11. Public testimony Adjournment Contact: Matha Zottarelli, 300 West Fifteen Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475-2153. Filed: August 11, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9812665 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, September 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-1249.C. To consider the application of Anthony D. Brown, Houston, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Combination and Industrial Agent's License to be 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 11, 1998, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9812700 Wednesday September 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 454-98-0644.D. In the matter of proposed demutualization of Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 11, 1998, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9812701 Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The commission 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 Association. 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 Arizpe at 512/493-6326 (refer to Reference No. P-0798-22). Comments of 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 comment 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 procedures in Article 1.33B, Insurance Code and Chapter 2001, Government Code. Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 6327. Filed: August 5, 1998, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9812426 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Friday-Saturday, August 21-22, 1998, 9:00 7701 North Lamar Suite 400 Austin Board Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Public hearing to receive comments regarding Chapter 661, 663 and 664 Rules call to order and introductions The Board will consider and act upon the following matters: 1. comments from the public The Board will consider fully all written and oral submissions concerning Chapter 661, 663, 664, and possibly adopt, readopt and/or propose changes to Chapter 661, 663, and 664. 2. Active complaints and show cause action (Exhibit A) 3. Correspondence A. Active/inactive status changes (Thomas Wagner-Inactive less than one year) B. Clarifications of Act (Thomas Cargill) C. Notification of misdemeanor conviction (Richard Goodwin) D. Exam result (Mike Hoover) 4. Selection of October 1998 Examinations 5. Review of Applications 6. Future Agenda Items The Board may go into executive session on any of the foregoing agenda items if authorized by Chapter 155 of the Government Code, The meeting will begin on August 21, unfinished business will be carried over to August 22. and Adjournment To request ADA accommodation, contact Sandy Smith at 512/452-9427 at least 4 days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/452- 9427. Filed: August 6, 1998, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9812482 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Executive Conference, Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered. 95-005, 95-012, 96-010, 96-012, 96- 018, 96-019, 960-022, 96-031, 97-011, 97-015, 98-008, 98-009, 98-012, 98-016, 98-017, 98-020, 98-021, 98-024 -- 98-026, 98-029, 98-030, 98-032, 98-033, 98- 034, 98-037, 98-038 -- 98-055; and enforcement and compliant resolution policies and procedures; information conferences with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint filed numbered 96-010 and 97-015, 98-008; 98-009; and 98- 021; and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; Possible recess to reconvene immediately following the TALCB Meeting, Friday, August 21, 1998, to conclude any unfinished business; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, 512/465-3950. Filed: August 10, 1998, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9812650 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Special Projects Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible action concerning information to be included with the appraiser's signature on an appraisal report, advertising; "evaluations", and permissible activities fro licensed real estate brokers vs. certified and licensed real estate appraisers; comments and presentations from visitors; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, 512/463-3950. Filed: August 11, 1998, 2:10 p.m. TRD-9812697 Friday, August 21, 1998, 8:00 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order; consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the May 29, 1998, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraisal Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses submitted for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; Discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraisal Licensing and Certification Board concerning course audits, the use of the Uniform Request for Continuing Education Credit (URCEC) form, and other educational or examination matters; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, 512/463-3950. Filed: August 10, 1998, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9812651 Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; comments by the Chair; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the May 29, 1998, TALCB meeting; staff reports; discussion and possible action concerning active certifications and licenses; certifications and licenses issued; applications; renewals; examination; experience verification audits; new enforcement position; TALCB Appraiser Report; federal activities and guidelines; Appraisal Subcommittee meetings, agenda and minutes Second Exposure Draft of Proposed Revisions to USPAP; "drivers license"and "postcard" types of non-resident temporary practice; and the AARP conferences; discussion and possible action to proposed amendments to the Rules of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, 22 TAC sec.153.20, relating to Guidelines for Revocation, Suspension or Denial of Licensure or Certification; Investigations; Report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding educational requirements, approval of courses for meeting educational requirements, course audits, the use of the Uniform Request for Continuing Education Credit (URCEC) form, and other educational matters from the August 21, 1998, Education Committee meeting; Report from the Budget Committee; discussion and possible action regarding the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for the FY 2000 and FY 2001 biennium; FY-1999 proposed operating budget; FY-98 operating budget board and staff travel, and other fiscal matters; Report from the Enforcement Committee: consideration and possible action concerning complaints and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012, 96- 010, 96-012, 96-018, 96-019, 960-022, 96-031, 97-011, 97-015, 98-008, 98-009, 98-012, 98-016, 98-017, 98-020, 98-021, 98-024 -- 98-026, 98-029, 98-030, 98- 032, 98-033, 98-034, 98-037, 98-038 -- 98-055; and enforcement and compliant resolution policies and procedures; Discussion and possible action regarding policies, procedures and Rules concerning renewal of licensure, certification or authorization, which may include 22 TAC sec.153.17, relating to Renewal of Certification, License or Trainee Approval, sec.153.18, relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and sec.153.5, relating to Fees; Presentation by James W. Cullar requesting a possible review and determination by the Board of satisfactory experience for meeting certification requirements; Comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings' adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, 512/463-3950. Filed: August 11, 1998, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9812698 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, August 11, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First 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, Phillip Aldon Gentry, 8 counts of advertising in multiple publications that he engages in the business of performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting without obtaining the required license, in violation of Texas Administrative Code, sec.75.22(a) pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.902 and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 60.1-60.95. Contact: Jackie Sager, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: August 7, 1998, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9812509 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First 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, Guy Hancock, for 2 counts of failing to provide proper installation, service, and mechanical integrity in violation Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 8861 sec.5(a), pursuant to Texas Revised 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: August 7, 1998, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9812510 Monday, August 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First 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 Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 8861 sec.5(a), (2) failing to show his license number on invoice #A131397, pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100 in violation of 16 TAC and sec.75.70(e) ; (3) failing to include "Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation" information on invoice #A13397 and a proposal for John Shepherd in violation of 16 TAC sec.75.70(n); pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, 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: August 7, 1998, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9812511 Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, J.R. Abohosh, for failure to 1) obtain the required license before performing air condition and/or refrigeration contracting on 2 counts, in violation of Texas Revised Statutes Annotate Article 8861 sec.3B; 2) provide proper installation, service, and mechanical integrity on 2 counts, in violation Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 8861, sec.5(a); 3) obtain the required license before advertising that he engages in the business in performing air conditioning and/or refrigeration contracting on 2 counts, in violation of Texas Administrative sec.75.22(a); pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Article 8861 and 9100, the Texas Government code, Chapter 2001 and 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 60. Contact: Jackie Sager, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: August 7, 1998, 12:03 p.m. TRD-9812530 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson, Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Auctioneer, Larry William Dunn, for violating the final order in Docket No. AUC1996000673C, by failure to pay a $3,00.00 administrative penalty, reimburse the Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 plus 8% interest pay claimants $612.20 plus 8% interest each, and submit to a one year license suspension as set out by the department; pursuant to the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, 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: August 7, 1998, 12:03 p.m. TRD-9812531 Midwifery Board Monday, August 24, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Grievance Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; and a hearing and recommendation on complaints no. 98-02 and 98-03. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458- 7111, Ext. 2067. Filed: August 11, 1998, 1:54 p.m. TRD-9812696 Texas Municipal Retirement System Tuesday-Wednesday, September 1-2, 1998, 2:0 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. (respectively.) 711 East 11th (Marriott Hotel Austin Advisory Committee on Retirement Matters AGENDA: To hear and approve minutes of the October 17, 1997, meeting and review possible amendments to the TMRS Act for consideration by the TMRS Board of Trustees as its September meeting. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, 512/476- 7577. Filed: August 7, 1998, 8:38 a.m. TRD-9812503 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, August 17, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitt, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: August 7, 1998, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9812512 Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (respectively.) Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: executive session; hearing request; designation of single properties; report; air enforcement agreed orders; air enforcement default orders; petroleum storage tank agreed orders; petroleum storage tank default orders; petroleum storage tank shut down order; municipal solid waste enforcement agreed orders; public water supply enforcement agreed orders; rules; budget; the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 Agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25) The Commission will consider the following items at its 1:00 p.m. agenda; proposal for decisions and orders; certified question. (Registration for the 10:00 p.m. agenda starts 12:30 until 12:55) Contact: Doug Kitt, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: August 11, 1998, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9812667 Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matter on the attached third addendum to the agenda: Authorization to Construct Contact: Doug Kitt, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: August 11, 1998, 12:57 p.m. TRD-9812704 Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Smith County Office Building, 105 East Elm, Room 200 Tyler AGENDA: For a hearing before a State Office of Administrative Hearings judge on a major amendments to Permit No. HW-50062-000 in order to authorize a Corrective Action Program to remediate contaminated ground water through issuance of a compliance plan (Proposed Compliance Plan No. CP-50062-000). La Gloria Oil and Gas Company operates a petrochemical refinery in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. This matter has been designated as SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1314. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3345. Filed: August 12, 1998, 9:50 a.m. TRD-9812747 Wednesday, October 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 98-0701-DIS; Glen Hollow Public Utility District of Harris County, Texas; petition submitted by Mike Willatt, attorney for properties of the Southwest, L.P, (the Petitioner) for dissolution of Glen Hollow Public Utility District under the authority of Section 49.321-49.327 of the Texas Water Code, 30 TAC Sections 293-131-293.136 and under the procedural rules of the Commission. The petition states that dissolution is desirable as the District: (1) has performed no functions for five consecutive years preceding the date of the petition of dissolution, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness or assets. The only liability known to the petitioner is a statement of account from the law firm of Young and Brooks in the amount of $3,083.26. The planned development is for a rural or semi-rural large lot residential subdivision utilizing septic tanks and water service from individual wells, neighboring Luce Bayou Public Utility District and/or from a private utility created by the developer. Certified copies of the Annual Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavits for the years 1993 -- 1997 are on file. An affidavit of the State Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in the application, certifying that the district has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, shall escheat to the State of Texas and shall be administered by the State Treasurer and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code. Contact: Cindy Cartwright, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-6161. Filed: August 11, 1998, 8:41 a.m. TRD-9812654 Wednesday, October 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 98-0700-DIS; Pine Forest Public Utility District of Harris County, Texas; petition submitted by Mike Willatt, attorney for properties of the Southwest, L.P, (the Petitioner) for dissolution of Pine Forest Public Utility District under the authority of Section 49.321-49.327 of the Texas Water Code, 30 TAC Sections 293-131-293.136 and under the procedural rules of the Commission. The petition states that dissolution is desirable as the District: (1) has performed no functions for five consecutive years preceding the date of the petition of dissolution, (2) is financially dormant, and (3) has no outstanding bonded indebtedness or assets. The only liability known to the petitioner is a statement of account from the law firm of Young and Brooks in the amount of $3,849.72. The planned development is for a rural or semi-rural large lot residential subdivision utilizing septic tanks and water service from individual wells, neighboring Luce Bayou Public Utility District and/or from a private utility created by the developer. Certified copies of the Annual Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavits for the years 1993 -- 1997 are on file. An affidavit of the State Comptroller of Public Accounts has been included in the application, certifying that the district has no bonded indebtedness. If the request for dissolution is approved, the District's assets, if any, shall escheat to the State of Texas and shall be administered by the State Treasurer and disposed of in the manner provided by Chapter 74, Property Code. Contact: Cindy Cartwright, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-6161. Filed: August 11, 1998, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9812664 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Building Houston Investigation Committee AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. review and possible action on cases: 98-31- 98-40; 98-42; 98-48; 98-51- 98-54 and 98-56. Adjourn Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942. Filed: August 7, 1998, 11:18 a.m. TRD-9812514 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Regulations Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting: briefing-chairman's charges; action-fish pass proclamation; action-possession and propagation of threatened and endangered species; action-migratory gamebird proclamation; other business. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9812767 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Conservation Committee, Executive Session AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the executive session; action-land donation-Brown County; action-land donation and exchange-Burnet County; action- land sale-Brazoria County; action-land exchange-Brazoria County; other business. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9812768 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Conservation Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting: briefing-chairman's charges; action-nomination for oil and gas leases-Brazos Bend State Parks-Fort Bend County, Fort Griffin State Park-Shackleford County; briefing-land sale-Wood County; other business. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9812769 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Ad Hoc Infrastructure Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting: briefing-chairman's charges; briefing--fy99 capital program status report; other report; other business. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9812770 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Finance Committee AGENDA: Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting: briefing-chairman's charges; action-fy99 operating and capital budget; action-Texas Parks and Wildlife Investment Policy; briefing-grants; other business. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:29 a.m. TRD-9812763 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Annual Public Hearing AGENDA: Annual public hearing concerning any issues relating to parks and wildlife Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9812771 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Dinner Meeting AGENDA: Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner at 6:30 p.m. August 26, 1998. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 1998. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9812772 Thursday, August 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Public Hearing AGENDA: Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting: acceptance of gifts; presentation of retirement certificates and service awards; recognition-Playa Lakes Joint Venture; recognition-Mary Lamb-Discovery Passport Enthusiast; recognition-Steve Pritchett-Administrators Award for Excellence; Recognition- Craig Hunter-FBI National Academy; Approval of Agenda; Action-Consent Agenda Items' Briefing-Expo; Action-FY99 Operating and Capital Budget; Action-Local Park Funding; Action-Boat Ramp Funding; Action-National Recreational Trail Fund Grants (Statewide); Action-Migratory Gamebird Proclamation; Briefing-Internet Field Trips; Action-Investment Policy; Action-Fish Pass Proclamation; Action- Nomination for Oil and Gas Leases-Brazos Bend State Park-Fort Bend County, Fort Griffin State Park-Shackleford County; Action-Land Donation-Brown County; Action-Land Donation and Exchange-Burnet County; Action-Land Sale Brazoria County; Action-Land Sale-Brazoria County; Action-Land Exchange-Brazoria County; Other business. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9812773 Thursday, August 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Executive Office Conference Room Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission, Executive Session AGENDA: Notice of closed meeting; approval of the minutes from the previous meetings; executive director performance review. Contact: Bill Harvey, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 512/389-4642. Filed: August 12, 1998, 11:43 a.m. TRD-9812774 Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400-A Austin AGENDA: Committee meeting on Licensing and Regulation of Podiatric Medical Assistants. Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, 512/305-7000. Filed: August 10, 1998, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9812622 Friday, August 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400-A Austin AGENDA: Reading of the minutes; president's report; vice president's report; executive director's report; treasurer's report; public comments; discussion and possible adoption of rules that were published in the May 15th issue of the Texas Register regarding sec.sec.378.8, Inactive License Status, sec.382.4, Non- Certified Podiatric Technician's Scope of Practice and sec.382.7, Continuing Medical Education Requirements, discussion and possible proposal in the Texas Register rule changes regarding sec.371.2(g) Temporary License in regards to extending time frame for temporary license and residents not getting their license on time; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register new rules regarding podiatric assistants; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register new rules regarding Telemedicine; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas Register the agency rule review plan and appointment of a committee to review the rules; discussion and possible action on agreed board order for Spencer Eugene Nichols, D.P.M. #98-088; discussion and possible action on agreed board order for Stephen Winarick, D.P.M., #98-087; discussion and possible action on agreed board order for Stephen L. Barrett, D.P.M. #98-057; appearance before the Board per board order by Oscar Bracks D.P.M.; discussion of TSBPME vs. Gary J. Mellon, D.P.M.; discussion and possible action regarding John D. Pringle for request on information on board policy regarding licensing and individual who has a 4 year old second degree felony conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to sell; discussion on printing wallet size license in addition to large one; examination report-Dr. Lummus; complaint status report; set time, place and date for next scheduled meeting. Note: Items may be taken out of order. Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, 512/305-7000. Filed: August 10, 1998, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9812623 Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Texas Youth Commission Building, 4900 North Lamar Austin Committee Meeting AGENDA: 8:00 a.m. -- Sub-committee meeting on disbursement percentages from offender wages 10:00 a.m. -- Regular meeting I. call to order; roll call; approval of the minutes of the May 18, 1998, meeting; II. opening remarks/recognitions; III. action items; A. comments on proposed federal guidelines; B. disbursement percentages from offenders wages and incentives for facility PIE Program participation; C. preliminary report on the Bureau of Justice Assistance audit of the Lockhart Work Program; D. Bureau of Justice Assistance process to obtain certification for the Overview Authority; IV. public testimony and V. adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Thomas Palmer, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78757, 512/251-3702 Filed: August 11, 1998, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9812713 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, August 10, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Austin EMERGENCY AGENDA: The Commission will convene in emergency open session at 11:00 a.m. and immediately adjourn for closed session to consider litigation matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071, regarding pending or contemplated litigation involving the following item: Entergy Gulf States, Inc. v. PUC, Cause No 98-08106, Travis County District Court Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Reason for emergency: This emergency open session is called in accordance with Texas Gov't Code sec.551.045 (Vernon 1998) to consider a potential agreement that may resolve the temporary injunction proceeding pending before the Travis County District Court in this matter. The Commission considers this posting to be a reasonable emergency because the Commissioners did not become individually award of the potential agreement until Friday, August 7, 1998, and the written potential agreement was not available for review until Monday, August 10, 1998. Further, emergency open session is necessary at this time because the parties the presiding district court judge has directed parties to appear before her at 1:00 p.m. on this date to finalize the dates and procedures applicable to the pending temporary injunction proceeding. Special notice of this emergency session has been provided in accordance with Texas Gov't Code, sec.551.047 (Vernon 1998) Contact: Linda Rydeen, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7009. Filed: August 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9812583 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket No. 19730-Application of Houston Lighting and Power Company to initiate emergency low income assistance and modify a cost assumption underlying commission accounting order. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7009. Filed: August 11, 1998, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9812715 Rural Community Health System Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, E1.012 Austin Operations Committee AGENDA: a. call to order b. reading and approval of past mins. c. follow-up discussion and planning response to RCHI grant award. d. follow-up discussion and planning in response to strategic retreat. e. discussion and consideration of pending proposals before the board f. discussion of RFP for executive director. Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119, 512/463-0119. Filed: August 6, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9812456 Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, E1.020 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: a. call to order b. approve past minutes c. status of bank account and income received to date discuss RCHI grant status discuss TAFP grant/draw award d. report on tax exempt status e. discussion and follow-up from the strategic planning retreat f. discussion fund raising strategic planning retreat g. update from internet sub-committee grant from Mr. Meriweather other leads on grants h. discuss dues structure consideration/development of membership benefits Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119, 512/463-0119. Filed: August 6, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9812457 Friday, August 21, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, E1.030 Austin Full Board Meeting AGENDA: a. call to order b. approval of minutes from June, July, and executive comm. mtg. c. committee reports d. old business discussion and follow-up actions/plans from this strategic planning retreat discussion/consideration of pending proposals before the board e. new business update/progress of RFP for executive director finalize approval process for the RFP for executive director RCHI grant status/discussion f. board member comment/public comment g. discuss agenda for September meeting discuss possible educational programs. Contact: Victoria Ford, P.O. Box 13556, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0119, 512/463-0119. Filed: August 6, 1998, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9812455 Texas Savings and Loan Department Tuesday, September 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, 3rd Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application from Liberty Bank, SSB, Austin, Texas to operate a branch office at 1709 South Lakeshore Boulevard, Austin, Texas from which records the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, 512/475-1350. Filed: August 5, 1998, 2:06 p.m. TRD-9812420 School Land Board Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; opening and consideration of bids received for the August 18, 1998 sealed bid land sale; consideration of additional tracts, terms and conditions for the October 6, 1998, oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; direct land sale, File SF 15176, Freestone Co.; Request from staff regarding the review and reconsideration of the administrative rules found in 31 TAC, Chapter 16 concerning the goals and policies which pertain to GLO/VLB actions that may adversely affect a coastal natural resource area. Staff requests authorization to publish in the Texas Register: (1) the notice of intent to review Chapter 16; (2) the conclusion of a proposed finding that the reasons for adopting Chapter 16 continue to exist; and (3) the adoption of the proposed finding that the reasons for originally adopting chapter 16 continue to exist; coastal public lands, easement applications and amendments, Clear Lake, Galveston Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; structure (cabin) permit renewal, terminations and request, Titlum, Titlum Bayou, Brazoria Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Laguna Madre, Nueces Co.; Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.; consideration of waiver of statutory first option to purchase state agency land, formerly Texas Natural Research Laboratory Commission; and, Ellis County; Closed and Open Sessions- consideration of action regarding the possible conveyance and acquisition of land in and around Eckert's Bayou, Galveston Co.; Closed and Open Sessions- consideration of acquisition of a tract of land, Laguna Madre, Cameron County; Closed and Open Sessions-consideration of Paseo Del Este contract, El Paso County; Closed and Open Sessions- consideration of action on successor Trustee, DCRC state Trust, Duval County, Texas; Closed and Open Sessions-update and consideration of partial settlement agreement, The State of Texas v. Midcon Offshore, Inc., et al; Shelia McDonald, Chapter 11 Trustee v. F. Michael Speed, et al.; Adversary Proceeding No. 97-2048-C, (In re: Midcon Offshore, Inc.) In the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, Case No. 96-25269; Closed and Open Sessions-status report on State of Texas et al v. Amoco Production company, et al, Cause #95-08680, 345th Judicial District Court, Travis Co., Texas; Closed and Open Session-pending or contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: August 10, 1998 3:31 p.m. TRD-9812638 Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 8:15 a.m. El Paso International Airport, 6701 Convair Drive, Southwest Airlines Arrival Gates El Paso Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; closed session and open session-The School Land Board will meet at the El Paso International Airport to travel to inspect lands for possible sale, trade or lease, El Paso County, Texas. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, 512/463-5016. Filed: August 10, 1998, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9812644 Texas Senate Thursday, August 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. (rescheduled from August 14, 1998) Texas State Capitol Extension, Room E1.012 Austin Senate Interim Committee on 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 findings and recommendations to the 76th Legislature. Contact: Carla Buckner, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-0989. Filed: August 7, 1998, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9812508 Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 233 West Twohig San Angelo AGENDA: Open remarks and welcome; review and approval on minutes of last meeting-June 16, 1998; review and approval of fiscal affairs; report of officers and directors: discussion and action: new business: review of telephone messages- report from Katie Stavinoha, TDA, teacher; Workshop proposal: annual reports/hot-spot renewal requests; addition to hot-spots; Request: special request; scheduling of next meeting; unfinished business: coping with Bobcats video and predators in the classroom reports; Texas Animal Health Audit; biennial election progress; report from Gary Nunley-Animal Damage Control; discussion: other business and adjourn. Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76903-3543, 915/659- 8777. Filed: August 10, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9812619 Sunset Advisory Commission Wednesday-Thursday, September 2-3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress, Room E1.036, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Wednesday- 1. call to order, 2. approval minutes, 3. commission decisions on: Texas Department of Health, Center for Rural Health Initiatives, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. 4. Staff presentations and public testimony on: Texas Department of Human Services, Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention, Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Thursday-5. Continuation of agenda, 6. other business, 7. adjourn Contact: Susan Kinney, 1400 North Congress, Room E2.002, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1300. Filed: August 11, 1998, 12:27 p.m. TRD-9812692 Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Friday, August 14, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Administration Building, Akron and University Avenues Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: Call to order, convene into open session of the board; invocation; introduction; executive session: The Board will convene into executive session to consider matters permissible under State Law including (1) consultant with its attorneys pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, (ii) consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code; (iii) consideration of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations pursuant to Section 551.073, Texas Government Code; (iv) deliberations on personnel matters (evaluation of performance, duties, salary adjustments of University employees, and faculty appeal of non- reappointment) pursuant to section 551.074, Texas Government Code; and (v) conferring with its employees pursuant to Section 551.075, Texas Government Code; (vi) deliberation regarding security devices pursuant to section 551.076, Texas Government Code, open session: At approximately 10:05 a.m. or immediately following Executive Session: convene into open session to recess into meetings of the Standing Committees (Academic, Clinical, and Student Affairs; Finance and Administration; and Facilities) to develop reports to the Board. At approximately 10:30 a.m., or immediately following conclusion of the committee meetings, convene as Committee of the Whole and Meeting of the Board of Regents to consider and act on: 1) Authorization for the Office of the Chancellor to revise the amount of matching funds from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the Texas Tech University Boulevard and to proceed with the project per prior approval; 2) Appointment of members to the Board of Directors of Texas Tech Foundation, Inc; and 3) Extension of the authority granted by the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University at its June 19, 1998 meeting to the Board of Regents Pricing Committee from 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, 1998 to 5:00 p.m. Monday November 30, 1998; Consideration of appropriate action, if any, or items discussed in Executive Session; Report of Academic, Clinical and Student Affairs Committee; Report of Finance and Administration Committee; Report of Facilities Committee; Quarterly Report from the Vice President for Enrollment Management; Report on top tier research university status; (1) Reminder of future meeting dates; November 13, 1998, February 12, 1999, May 14, 1998, and August 13, 1998; (2) Discussion of location of future meetings; (3) Kick-off of Dallas Campaign; The Chancellor's Quarterly Report; and Adjournment. Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409, 806/742-0012. Filed: August 7, 1998, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9812521 University of Houston Monday, August 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m. S&RII, Room 501, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon following: approval of July 20, 1998 minutes; new protocols; renewal protocols; and other business. Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204-5510, 713/743-9191. Filed: August 10, 1998, 11:17 a.m. TRD-9812611 University of North Texas Wednesday, August 12, 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, 940/369-8515. Filed: August 7, 1998, 1:22 p.m. TRD-9812537 Friday, August 14, 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, 940/369-8515. Filed: August 7, 1998, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9812538 University of Texas System Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 201 West 7th Street, 9th Floor, Ashbel Austin Board of Regents' Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Members of the Academic affairs Committee and members of the Board of Trustees of Texas Southmost College will meet in open session as the U.T. Brownsville, Texas Southmost College Partnership Advisory Committee to consider minutes of August 17, 1997, UTB/TSC strategic plan and effectiveness measures, UTB/TSC legislative issues, and other business. Contact: Francie A. Frederick, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701- 2981, 512/499-4402.. Filed: August 7, 1998, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9812570 Texas Veterans Commission Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 6th Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin Special Meeting AGENDA: Convene; roll call Executive Session: Executive session pursuant to section 551.074, Texas Government Code: To review applications fro position of executive Director. Discussion of employment, appointment and/or duties of an Executive Director. Open Session: Discussion and possible action concerning employment and/or Duties of an Executive Director. Adjournment Contact: Charles A. Buerschinger, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 5538. Filed: August 6, 1998, 12:51 p.m. TRD-9812474 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Administration Building, 3200 East Airfield Drive Dallas Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of July 15, 1998. 2. Consider approving a $11,062,750 grant/loan to the City of El Paso-Public Service Board (El Paso County) to finance construction of a water distribution and wastewater collection system in the unincorporated community of Canutillo from the Economically Distressed Areas Program 3. consider approving a 100% grant in the amount of $1,435,323 to the St. Paul Water Supply Corporation (San Patricio County) for the construction of a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant to provide services to a colonia (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 4. Briefing and discussion on a new approach for the State Participation Program through the development of new definitions program criteria and applicant affordability. * Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: August 11, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9812710 Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Administration Building, 3200 East Airfield Drive Dallas Board AGENDA: The Board will consider: minutes, committee, executive and financial report; financial assistance to City of Abbott and Windmill Water Supply Corporation; change of scope for Gatesville; time extensions from Roma, Primera, North Alamo, Water Supply Corporation, Doolittle Project, and Fort Bend Co. Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; affirmation of prior environmental funding and release funds for design from the $4,600,000 loan to La Marque; partial release of lien on building and one acre of land for Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation; a request from Sardis-Lone Elm Water Supply Corporation to assume additional debt and file associated Deed of Trust and Security Agreement; and amendment to the FY 1998 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan; contract with Lower Rio Grande Development Council for research to improve existing Reservoir Operations Model for Amistad and Falcon Reservoirs to respond to drought concerning and transfer of funds; Research and Planning Fund contracts for FY 1999 environmental studies of Texas bays, estuaries and instream segments potentially affected by future water development projects and transfer of funds; contracts and amendment authority for continuation of the Water Resources Investigations data collection program with the USGS; authority to amend contract for installation costs for SB 1 real-time data collection equipment; adoption of amendments to 31 TAC sec.363.202 and sec.363.209 concerning a new definition for repayment schedule and changes to administrative cost recovery assessment; adoption of amendments to 31 TAC sec.357.2 and sec.357.7 concerning regional water planning for various flow conditions and authorizing additional amendments on presentation of information in regional water plans; Information Resources Strategic Plan; allowing Rincon Water Supply Corporation to secure funding from a local bank rather than close on the $154,000 Utility System Revenue Bonds, Proposed Series 1998; contracts for grant proposals for water research studies and transfer of funds; adoption of emergency amendments to 31 TAC sec.363 concerning emergency loans; authorizing publication of proposed rule amendments to 31 TAC sec.367 relating to grants for purchasing agricultural water conservation equipment and Legislative Appropriations Request for FY 2000- 2001. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: August 11, 1998, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9812712 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Administration Building, 3200 East Airfield Drive Dallas AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the minutes of July 16, 1998. 2. Consider actions to assist City of Burnet in making a call of and prepaying its Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1986. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: August 11, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9812711 Wintergarden Spinanch Producers Board Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Room Uvalde 300, Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde AGENDA: Call to order; report and approve: Treasurer's report; discussion and action: read and approve minutes of last meeting; on rate of assessment and procedures for collections for 1998-1999 assessments; on grant proposals; on 1998-1999 budget; setting date and time of next meeting; report: from advisory committee; on research projects; and adjourn. Contact: Don Laffere, P.O. Box 305, Batesville, Texas 78829, 830/376-4385. Filed: August 7, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9812505 Texas Woman's University, Board of Regents Friday, August 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Faculty Conference Room Dallas Committee on Insitutional Advancement AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 25, 1998. Receive an update on alumni relations, development and public information activities of the Office of Institutional Advancement. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: August 11, 1998, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9812716 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Faculty Conference Room Dallas Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 25, 1998. consider recommending approval of personnel additions and changes. Consider recommending acceptance of gifts and grants; contracts and agreemtns; allocations of federal funds; renewal and extension of insurance. Receive Internal Aduit Report. Consider approval of the 1998-1999 ANnaula Audit Plan and Deviations from the 1997-1998. Consider approval to rename the Education Buildign at the Dallas Center Parkland Campus in honor of Fay Pannell. Consider recommending authorizing the Vice President for Finance and Administration to enter into a contract with the company offering the best bid for the instatllation of laundry equipment which uses a coin and/or card operated method of payment for the use of students residing in the residence halls on the Denton and Houston campuses. Report on Actvities of the Office of Finace and Administration. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: August 11, 1998, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9812717 Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Texas Woman's University Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Faculty Conference Room Dallas Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 26, 1998, consider recommending approval to change the name of the Undergraduate Research Support Services to Center for Student Research Support. Consider recommending approval to authorize waiver of tuition and fees for students attending courses selected by the University that are fully funded by the federal government or other sources. Consider recommending continuation of an automatic admissions policy for applicants to TWU as first-time freshman student who graduated form an accredited public or private high school in this state with a grade point average in the top 25 percent of the applicant's high school graduating class. Receive a report on activities of the Office of Academic Affairs, including an update on Strategic Planning. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: August 11, 1998, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9812718 Friday, August 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Texas Woman's University Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Faculty Conference Room Dallas Student Life Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of June 26, 1998. Report on activities of the division of Student Life. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: August 11, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9812719 Friday, August 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Texas Woman's University Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Faculty Conference Room Dallas Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session: Real estate, litigation, and personnel matters, under VTCA, Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, respectively. II. Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of June 26, 1998. III. Committee on Institutional Advancement Items: Report of the Committee chair. IV. Finance and Audit Committee Items: Consider approval of personnel additions and changes; acceptance of gifts and grants; approval of contracts and agreements; approval of allocations of federal funds; approval of renewal and extension of insurance; approval of the 1998-1999 Annual Audit Plan and deviations from the 1997-1998 plan; approval to rename the Education Building at the Dallas Center Parkland Campus in honor of Faye Pannell; approval to authorize the Vice President for Finance and Administration to enter into a contract with the company offering the best bid for the installation of laundry equipment which uses a coin and/or card operated method of payment for the use of students residing in the residence halls on the Denton and Houston campuses; Report of the Committee chair. V. Academic Affairs Committee Items: Consider approval to change the name of Undergraduate Research Support services to Center for Student Research Support; Consider approval to authorize waiver of tuition and fees for students attending courses selected by the University that are fully funded by the federal government or other sources; Consider continuation of an automatic admissions policy for applicants to TWU at first-time freshman students who graduated from an accredited public or private high school in this state with a grade point average in the top 25 percent of the applicant's high school graduating class; Report of the Committee chair. VI. Student Life Committee Items: Report of the Committee Chair. VII. Consider approval of presidential housing provisions VIII. Consider approval of the agreement between TWU and the Texas Woman's University Foundation. IX. Report from the President. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, 940/898- 3201. Filed: August 11, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9812720 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street, Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: vote on minutes dates July 2, 1998; public comment; consideration and action on Tax Liability Cases listed on Texas Workforce commission Docket 33; discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of pledges of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) on the adoption of the Child Care State Advisory Committee Rule (SB 1490, chapter 809); (3) on the adoption of the Workforce Applicant Child Care Rule (Chapter 809); (4) on the adoption of the rules pertaining to Work and Family and Clearinghouse Distribution of Child Care Appropriations to School Districts (SB 503, Chapter 809); (5) on the adoption of emergency amendments to Section 800.56, regarding Allocations for Child Care Services (40 TAC Section 800.56); (6) on the proposal of new Subchapter A, General Provisions, which includes rules regarding Historically Underutilized Business and Ethics Procedures Pertaining to Gifts (40 TAC, Chapter 800, Subchapter A); (7) on the proposal of the repeal of 19 TAC, Section 157.21, relating to hearings held under the Texas Proprietary School Act; (8) on the publication in the Texas Register of notice of the access to public information via electronic media; (9) on the allocation of Block Grant Funding to Local Workforce Development Area, for state fiscal year 1999, including Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Employment Services (ES), Food Stamp, Employment and Training (FS E&T), and Child Care Funding; (10) on the Texas Workforce Commission Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget; and (11) on the Texas Workforce commission Legislative Appropriation Request for the fiscal years 2000 and 2001: Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Food Stamp Employment and Training State Plan; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (2) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; and (3) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; General discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Services 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: Administrative Support Division, Technology and Facilities Management decision, Unemployment Insurance and Regulation Division, Workforce Development Division, and Welfare Reform Initiatives Division, Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code section 551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code, section 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 Other 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 at (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgement); Gene E. Merchant et al. v. TWC; and Carolyn Harris v. TEC; Government Code section 551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of this 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; Action, 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 33. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812. Filed: August 10,1 998, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9812640 Texas Youth Commission Thursday, August 20, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Executive Conference Room Austin Construction Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: Contact: Shirley Cochran, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 512/424- 6004. Filed: August 10, 1998, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9812617 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Rooms 1420 and 1430 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Contact: Shirley Cochran, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 512/424- 6004. Filed: August 10, 1998, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9812618 Regional Meetings Meetings filed August 5, 1998 Archer County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 101 South Center, Archer City, August 12, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III. P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, 940-574-2172. TRD-9812417. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board met at at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, August 11, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curstis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, 830/742-3591. TRD-9812423. Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee met at the Joe C. Conference Center, Room 2.102, 26th and Red River, Asutin, August 10, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/499-2275. TRD-9812431. Austin Travis County MHMR Center met at 1700 South Lamar, Building I, Suite 102A, Austin, August 12, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin Texas 78704, 512/440-4031. TRD- 9812438. Barton Spring/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Regular Mtg/Public Hearing met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, August 13, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/2/82-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9812447. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 105 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, Austin 11, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, 409/732-8222. TRD-9812436. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 5002 Kickerbocker Road, San Angelo, August 12, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, 915/944-9666. TRD-9812440. Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners met at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn AVenue, Dallas, August 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Martye Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, 214/951-8302. TRD-9812439. Elm Creek WSC, Board met at 508 Ave E, Moody, August 10, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn Holt, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas 76557, 254/853-3838. TRD-9812430. High Plains Underground Water Conservatorship District No. 1, Board met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, August 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/762-0181. TRD-9812445. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, August 12, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-9618. TRD-9812425. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, August 10, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash III or tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, 512/752- 3505. TRD-9812422. Middle Rio Grande Developemnt Council, Middle Rio Grande Foundation Board met in an emergency meeting at the MRGDC, Central Office Conference Room, 307 West Nopal Street, Carrizo Springs, August 7, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Reason for emergency: To executive contract with the University of Texas-Pan Am in the amount of $38,000 first payment due in August 1998. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9812441. Middle Rio Grande Developemnt Council, Middle Rio Grande Foundation Board met in an emergency revised agenda at the MRGDC, Central Office Conference Room, 307 West Nopal Street, Carrizo Springs, August 7, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Reason for emergency: To executive contract with the University of Texas-Pan Am in the amount of $38,000 first payment due in August 1998. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9812444. North Texas Regional Libary System, Board of Doirector met at 6301 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, August 19, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335-6076. TRD-9812427. North Texas Regional Libary System, Board of Director met at 1214 Charles Street, Weatherford, August 20, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335-6076. TRD-9812428. North Texas Regional Libary System, Board of Director met at 600 11th Street, Wichita Falls, August 28, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335- 6076. TRD-9812429. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees Budget Workshop/Training met at NOVA Rehabilitation, 502 East Rusk, Marshall, August 13, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, 903/237-2362. TRD-9812421. Uvalde County Appraisal District, Unvalde County Appraisal Board met at 209 Norrth High Street, Uvalde, August 11, 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-9812424. Meeting filed August 6, 1998 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Work Session Retreat, August 11, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/28-8441 or gax 512/282- 7016. TRD-9812449. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met a 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 11, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9812466. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met a 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 13, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9812467. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met a 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 18, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9812468. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met a 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 20, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9812469. Bi-County Water Supply Corporation met at Arch David Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, Austin, August 11, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903/856-5840. TRD-9812460. Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 502 North Main Street, Linden, August 11, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Lumus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, 903/756-7545. TRD-9812489. Colorado River Municipal Water District, Board of Director met at 400 Wast 24th Street, Big Spring, Augus 12, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Grant, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, 915/267-6341. TRD- 9812478. Creedmor Maha WSC, Board met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, August 12, 1998, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Buda, Texas 78610, 512/243-2113. TRD-9812487. Education Service Center, Region I, Board of Directors met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, August 11, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, 956/984- 6001. TRD-9812462 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, August 11, 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-9812484. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, August 11, 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-9812483. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, August 11, 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-9812485. El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at FM 99, Karnes City, August 11, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carolun Wiatrek, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texa78118, 930/780-3539. TRD-9812475. Evergreen Underground Water conservation District, BOard of Director met at 1306 Brown, Jourdanton, August 11, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ebergreen UWCD, 1306 Brown, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, 830/769-3740. TRD- 9812451. Golden Cresecent Workforce Development Board, Policy and Planning Committee met in a revised aganda 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-9812464. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, August 18, 1998, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD-9812452. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, August 19, 1998, at 4:0 p.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD-9812453. Habsford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 709 West 7th, Spearman, August 12, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West 7th, Spearman, Texas 79081, 806/659-5575. TRD-9812459. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, August 10, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. Islas, 21001 North IH-35 Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9812463. Johnson County, Central Appraisal District met at 109 North Main, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, August 20, 1998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, 817/558-8100. TRD- 9812470. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee met at the Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksoboro Highway, Wichita Falls, August 20,1 998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennie Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, 940/322-5281 or fax 940/322-6743. TRD-9812472. San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force met at "B" Room-Municipal Plaza Building, 114 Commerce Street, San Antonio, August 12, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ericksen, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/227-8651. TRD- 9812480. San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Pederstrian Mobility Task Force met at "B" Room-Municipal Plaza Building, 114 Commerce Street, San Antonio, August 19, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ericksen, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/227- 8651. TRD-9812481. San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, August 12, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0038, 210/227-1373. TRD-9812465. San Antonio River Authority, South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, August 13, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0038, 210/227-1373. TRD-9812486. San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1146 East Market, Sinton, August 13, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, 512/364-5402. TRD-9812499. South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, August 11, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, 806/762-8721. TRD-9812477. South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, August 11, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, 806/762-8721. TRD-9812479. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Executive Committee met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 13, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, 817/467-4343. TRD- 9812490. Meetings filed August 7, 1998 Bell-Milam-Falls WSC, Board met at FM 485 West-Corporation Office, Carmeron, August 14, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520-0150, 254/697-4016. TRD-9812522. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Regional Cooperation Advisory Committee met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, August 12, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, P.O. Drawer, 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 409/775-3466 or fax 409/775-3466. TRD-9812524. Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, August 12, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, P.O. Drawer, 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 409/775-4244, Ext. 102. TRD-9812565. Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, August 12, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 78634, 915/625-2133. TRD-9812540. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legislative AdHoc Committee met in Conference Room "C", 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 11, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266- 0163. 214/749-3256. TRD-9812526. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Administrative met in Conference Room "C", 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 11, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. 214/749-3256. TRD-9812527. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, External Communications, met in Conference Room "C", 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 11, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266- 0163. 214/749-3256. TRD-9812528. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Operations met in Conference Room "C", 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 11, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. 214/749-3256. TRD-9812529. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole met in Conference Room "C", 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 11, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266- 0163. 214/749-3256. TRD-9812532. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors met in Board Room, 1st Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 11, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. 214/749-3256. TRD-9812533. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. One, Board and Advisors met at 111 East Main, Brady, August 13, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, 915/597-2785. TRD-9812542. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. One, Board and Advisors met at 111 East Main, Brady, August 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, 915/597-2785. TRD-9812541. Hunt County Appraisal District (Regular Meeting), Board of Directors met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, August 13, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley SMith, P.. box 1339, Greenville, Texas 78503, 903/454-3510. TRD- 9812513. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 137 North Main, Jasper, August 11, 1998, 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-2544. TRD-9812502. Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District met at 2287 North Texas Boulevard Suite 5, Alice, Texas 78332. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite 5, Alice, Texas 78332, 512/668-8363, Ext. 202. TRD-9812568. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, August 20, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, 915/823-2422. TRD-9812506. 24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Deparment, Victoria Area Board of District Judges met at the Victoria County Courthouse, 115 North Bridge Street, Victoria, August 11, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet Simmons Duge, 115 North Bridge Street, Victoria, Texas 77902 TRD-9812567. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, August 13, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, 512/932- 3701. TRD-9812507. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, August 13, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, 512/932-3701. TRD-9812543. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, Ausgust 13, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrinia S. Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550-0175, 512/556-8058. TRD-9812501. Manville Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board met at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, August 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, P.O. Box 248, Coupland, Texas 78615, 512/272-4044. TRD-9812539. Region O Regional Water Planning Group, Agricultural Subcommittee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, Texas August 13, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/0181. TRD-9812573. Region O Regional Water Planning Group, Ways and Means (Finance) Subcommittee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, Texas August 13, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/0181. TRD-9812572. Region O Regional Water Planning Group, General Membership Committee met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, Texas August 13, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, 806/0181. TRD-9812571. South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, Executive Commmittee met at 801 Main, Beaumont Cout Council Chambers, Beaumont, August 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jackie Vice Solis, P.O. Box 1387, Nederland, Texas 77627, 409/727-2384. TRD-9812563. Texas Poltical Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees met at 121070 Hillcrest Road, Suite 1010, Dallas, August 14, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David J. LaBrec, 901 Main Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, Texas 75202, 214/651-4752. TRD-9812560. Meetings filed August 10, 1998 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 4th and Avenue J, Poteet, August 1,3 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curist Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139. TRD-9812620. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, August 27, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76020-2816, 940/566-0904. TRD- 9812602. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, August 18, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, 512/275-5753. TRD-9812584. Far West Texas Water Planning Group, Committee met at Noirth Highway 17 (The Hotel Limpia) Club Room, Fort Davis, August 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 11011 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, 915/533-0998. TRD-9812642. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Welfare-to-Work Ad-Hoc Committee met at 1502 East Airline, Suite 39, Victoria, August 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9812610. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Administration and Oversight Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, August 13, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9812582. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, August 13, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9812581. Harris County Appraisal, Board met at 2800 Norht Loop West, Houston, August 14, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 Norht Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, 713/957-5222. TRD-9812597. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 18, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9812641. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 114 North Commerce, Corner Highway 7 & 75 Gresham Building, Centerville, August 14, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, tExas 75833-0536, 903/536-2252. TRD-9812626. Middle Rio Grande Workforce Board, Planning Commitee met at 10:00 a.m.; School- to-Career Committee met at 10:30 a.m; Economic Development Co. met at 11:00 a.m.; Executive Committee met at 11:30 a.m.; Monitoring Committee met at 10:30 a.m. and Regular Board Meeting met at 1:00 p.m. at the House Pasture Cattle Company, P.O. Box 265, River Road, Con Can, August 13, 1998. Information may be obtained from Ricky McNiel, 1100 West South Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, 830/591-0141. TRD-9812648. Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at the Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room-Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, August 18, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lewiw Bo Wright, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, 915/648-2253. TRD-9812643. Rockwall County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 106 North San Jacinto, August 13, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, 972/771-2034. TRD-9812579. Sulphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District #419 met at 1809 West Ferguson Suite D, Mount Pleasant, August 13, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, 903/572-5411, Ext. 202. TRD-9812578. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Administration Committee met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 17, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, 817/467- 4343. TRD-9812621. West Central Texas Municipal Water District met at 410 Hickory, Abilene, August 14, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from David E. Bell, P.O. Box 2362, Abilene, Texas 79604, 915/673-8254. TRD-9812628. Meetings filed August 11, 1998 Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, August 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, 254/939-5841. TRD-9812666. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, August 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tieje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, 254/298-7010. TRD- 9812709. Concho valley Workforce Development Board met at 1621 University, San Angelo, August 20,1 998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Hayden Woodward, P.O. Box 87, Junction, Texas 76849, 915/446-2526 or fax 915/466-3964. TRD- 9812659. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Director and Grant Application Review Committee will meet in a revised agenda at FM 355, Westwood Shores Country Club,Trinity, August 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384- 5704. TRD-9812706. Education Service Center, Region VII met at 440 Highway 79 South, Henderson, August 20, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-3071. TRD-9812702. Gonzlaes County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 17,1 998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672- 2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9812708. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee and Board of Directors met at the GBRA Office, 933 East Court Street, Seguin, August 27, 1998, at 2:20 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, 930/379-5822. TRD-9812653. Harris County Appraisl District, Boar of Directors met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, August 19, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margy Taylor, P.O. BOx 920975, Houston, Texa s77197-0975, 713/957-5291. TRD-9812652. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference room A, 2nd Floor, Houston, August 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, 713/627-3200. TRD-9812699. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee met at 5300 South Collins street, Arlington, August 18, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, 817/467- 4343. TRD-9812695. Meetings filed August 12, 1998 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Northeast Texas Local Workforce Development Board met at Titus County Civil Center Walnut Room Mt. Pleasant, August 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Davis, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, 903/832-8636. TRD-9812780. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District #1, Board of Directors met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, August 17, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, 830/665-2132. TRD-9812724. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at Corporation Office, FN 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, August 17, 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-9812746. East Texas Council of Governments, Youth Committee of the Workforce Development Board met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, August 18, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texa s75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9812778. Education Service Center, Region II, Board of Directors met at Highway 77, Joe Cotten's Bar B-Q, (Carpet Room), Robstown, August 19, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, 512/883-9288, Ext. 2200. TRD-9812751. Education Service Center, Region II, Board of Directors amd Regional Advisory Committee (Combined Meeting) met at Highway 77, Joe Cotten's Bar B-Q, (Big New Dinning Room), Robstown, August 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, 512/883-9288, Ext. 2200. TRD-9812752. Education Service Center, Region VI, (Emergency Revised Agenda) the Board met at Briarcrest Country Club, Bryan, August 13, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, 409/295-9161. TRD-9812775 Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commision, General Assembly met 7 miles southeast of Edna on Highway 111, Brackenridge Campground-Harry Hafernick Center, Edna, August 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, 512/578-1587. TRD- 9812726. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commision, General Assembly met 7 miles southeast of Edna on Highway 111, Brackenridge Campground-Harry Hafernick Center, Edna, August 18, 1998, at 8:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, 512/578-1587. TRD- 9812725. Gonzles County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 18, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9812739. Gonzles County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9812740. Gonzles County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 20, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9812741. Gulf Bend Center/South Texas Regional Alliance, Regional Alliance, Regional Advisory Council met at 3200 Surfside, Corpus Christ, August 20, 1998, at ?? Information may be obtained from Maxine Buttler, 4626 Weber Suite 6, Corpus Chisti, Texa 78411, 512/857-8798, Ext. 10. TRD-9812743. Heart of Texas Council of Governmets, Workforce Development Board met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, August 20, 1998, at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756-7822. TRD- 9812753. Heart of Texas Council of Governmets, Executive Committee met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, August 27, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756-7822. TRD- 9812754. Heart of Texas Council of Governmets, Board of Directors Semi-Annual Meeting met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, August 20, 1998, at 5:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756- 7822. TRD-9812755. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board Procurment Committee will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, exas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9812757. Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 1, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lea Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 830/249-8012 or fax 830/249- 3975. TRD-9812745. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Reivew Board met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, August 19, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575. 409/336-5722. TRD- 9812727. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, August 30, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 949/659-1239. TRD-9812765. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, August 30, 1998, at 3:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 949/659-1239. TRD-9812766. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 19, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Artlington, Texas 76004, 817/467- 4343. TRD-9812779. Toledo Bend Project Joint Operating Board, Board will meet at the Texas Damsite Office, Route 1 Box 270, Burkeville, August 21, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, TExa77630, 409/746- 3200. TRD-9812738.