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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 Thursday, August 13, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 950G Austin By Telephone Conference-Major Case Enforcement Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Consultation with Counsel to discuss American Express Lawsuit (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 12, 1998, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9812820 Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Behavioral Enforcement Committee AGENDA: A. Investigations: 1. File Number 98-06-01L; 2. File Number 98-05-05L; 3. File Number 98-06-02L; 4. File Number 98-06-05L; 5. File Number 98-06-07L; 6. File Numbers 98-06-03L; 7. File Numbers 98-07-03L. B. Discussion Items: 1. 1st Global, Inc.-Rule 501.14; 2. Gregory Distefano-Rule 501.47; 3. Jeff Parrack-Rule 501.43; 4. Tracy Good-Rule 501.15. C. Informal Conferences: 1. File Number 98-03-17L; 2. File Number 97-11-04L; 3. File Number 98-04-10L; 4. File Number 98-03-20L; 5. File Number 97-12-18L. All discussion of investigative files will be in Executive Session. Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, 512/305-7848. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9812958 State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, August 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 473-98-1457; PUC Docket No. 19461; Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to Introduce a New Optional Service, Nationwide Listing Service, Pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.25. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9812945 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 473-98-1409 - Complaint of Carla Thorpe against Central Power and Light Company (PUC Docket No. 18034). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: August 14, 1998, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9812941 Friday, August 28, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 473-98-1408 - Complaint of Christ Turner against Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PUC Docket No. 19068). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: August 14, 1998, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9812942 Texas Aerospace Commission Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference Room 300-A, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting AGENDA: 1. Welcome and Call to order by the Chairman; 2. Approval of the minutes of the June 18, 1998, Bi-Monthly Meeting; 3. Staff Reports and Discussion; 4. Old Business; 5. New Business; 6. Summary of votes, Orders, Decisions, or Other Actions Taken at This Meeting; and 7. Adjournment. Contact: Tom Moser, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711-2088, 512/936-4822. Filed: August 14, 1998, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9812886 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, August 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Regional 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guest; approval of minutes; old business: committee reports and TCADA update; new business: new meeting location; public comment; 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 18, 1998, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9813086 Friday, August 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Multipurpose Center. Fort Ringgold Campus of the Rio Grande City Independent School District Rio Grande Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Regional 11 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guest; approval of minutes; old business: border task force membership committee, and managed care; new business: TCADA reorganization; public comment; 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 19, 1998, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9813204 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, August 24, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. - call to order; convene in open meeting; announcement of executive session. 1. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. Continue open meeting. 2. take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 4. approval of minutes of July 27, 1998 meeting. 5. administrator's report. 6. consider approval of 1999 fiscal year audit plan. 7. consider acceptance of two ALCO Sensor IV Portable Instruments. 8. consider amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.109. 9. consider new 16 TAC sec.45.111. 10. consider amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.117. 11. consider publication of amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.110. 12. consider publication of amendment to 16 TAC sec.45.113. 13. consider publication of rules contained in 16 TAC Chapter 31-33. 14. Public comment. 15. Adjourn Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-3217. Filed: August 14, 1998, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9812883 Texas Citrus Producers Board Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TexaSweet Buildings, Board Room, 901 Business Park Drive Mission AGENDA: Call meeting to order and opening remarks Action: elect officers for 1998-1999; approve minutes of July 21, 1998, meeting: review and approve financial statement for year to date: review and approve recommendation regarding personnel supporting TCPB; selection of 1998-1999 projects and the amount for each; assessment rate for 1998-1999; approval of 1998-1999 budget; consideration of establishing a Citrus Budwood Advisory Committee; set date for next meeting. Discussion: presentation of proposals for 1998-1999; review old or new business and adjourn. Contact: Ray Prewett, 901 Business Park Drive, Mission, Texas 78572, 210/584- 1581. Filed: August 17, 1998, 10:51 a.m. TRD-9812982 Texas Corn Producers Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (respectively) Sheraton Four Points, 505 Avenue Q Lubbock Committee Meetings AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. Research Committee-Call to order; presentation of proposal " Influence of Corn Smut on the Feeding Value of silage" by Charlie Rush and Andy Cole; review proposed research budget 1998-1999; other business; adjourn. 11:00 a.m. Advertising, Promotion, and Education Committee-Call to order; Discussion on terms of directors on TCPB appointed boards; promotional video proposal by Trafton Printing; Update on Alfatoxin Problems; Testing and Sampling Procedures; Promotional Proposal by Graham and Associates; Review Proposed Promotion Budget for 1998-1999; Other Business. Adjourn. 3:00 p.m. Finance Committee-Call to order; presentation and discussed on May, June, and July 1998 Financial Statements; Presentation and Discussion on Proposed 1998-1999 Budget; Presentation and Discussion on Resolution Authorizing TCPB to Make Deposits, Withdrawals, Set up and Cash in Certificate of Deposits, and Borrow Funds as needed. Other Business: Adjourn. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, 806/647-4224. Filed: August 18, 1998, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9813100 Thursday August 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 505 Avenue Q Lubbock AGENDA: Call to order, action: minutes of May 28, 1998 meeting; on position vacated by Andy Armstrong; on May-July 1998 Financial Statements; On Resolution Authorizing TCPB to make Deposits; Withdrawals, Set up and Cash in CD's and Borrow Funds; On Video Proposal by Trafting Printing and Graham and Associates; On proposal by Charlie Rush and Andy Cole. Presentation and Action: On proposed 1998-1999 Budget; On Finance Committee Recommendations: On A.P.E. Committee Recommendations; Concerning Terms of Directors on TCPB appointed boards; On Research Oversight Committee Recommendations. Adjourn for Executive Session Executive Session: Discussion Concerning Prospective Purchase of Real Estate in accordance with Texas Govt. Code Ann., Section 551.072; Discussion concerning Personnel in accordance with Texas Government Code Ann. Section 551.074; Adjourn Executive Session. Action: On Executive Session, if necessary. Report: On USGC Activities; On NCGA Activities; Executive Director's Report. Discussion: Update on proposed changes to Texas Commodity Referendum Law; Other Discussion and Action: Setting date and location of November 1998 meeting and adjourn. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, 806/647-4224. Filed: August 18, 1998, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9813101 Texas County and District Retirement System Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1919 Briar Oaks Lane Houston Investment Committee Meeting AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of preceding meeting. Receive report from Investment Officer. Receive report on implementation of new REIT asset class. Review changes to the Investment Policy primarily involving incorporation of new REIT asset class. Set date and location of December 1998 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 901 South Mopac Building 4, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746- 5789, 512/328-8448, Ext 306. Filed: August 17, 1998, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9812978 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Thursday, August 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn South, 3401 South IH-35 Austin Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. Call to order-I. welcome, introductions; II. approval of minutes; III. chair's report; IV. report of executive committee; V. consideration of mission statement; VI. discussion of administrative location for TBI Advisory Board; VII. review of needs assessment and public meetings report; VIII. review of policy analysis report; IX. discussion of TBI Advisory Board Comprehensive Plan; X. presentation from information and referral network project 4:30 p.m. adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Sandra Knutson at 972/726-7790. Contact: Sandra Knutson, 16209 Dalmalley Lane, Dallas, Texas 75248, 972/726- 7790. Filed: August 18, 1998, 9:53 p.m. TRD-9813087 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Thursday, September 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Conference Room E2.026, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Pricing Subcommittee AGENDA: Introduction of Subcommittee Members and Guests; Acceptance of Minutes for June 12, 1998 Meeting; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Service Contracts Completed Under Temporary Approval Authority; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on New services; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Renewal Services; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Temporary Employment Service Contracts for the Greater Austin Metropolitan Area; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Temporary Employment Service Contracts for the Greater Austin Metropolitan Area, Quarterly Review. Discussion and Recommendation for Action on New Products; Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Product changes and Revisions; Discussion and Report from August 4, 1998 Pricing Subcommittee Worksession (To Include Requested Labor Range Information on Persons with Disabilities); and Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Presentation of Study on Statewide Automated Temporary Employment Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at 512/463-3244 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Chester Beattle, Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 3583. Filed: August 17, 1998, 1:49 p.m. TRD-9813027 Texas Department of Economic Development Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Rural Advisory Board Committee Meeting AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. Welcome/Introductions; 1:15 p.m. Discuss/Establish Advisory Board Goals: 1:30 p.m. Description of Advisory Board Representation and Priorities; 1:40 p.m. Office of Rural Affairs Overview; 1:50 p.m. Rural Issues Discussion; 2:10 p.m. Public Comments; 2:15 p.m. Adjourn. Presentation Times are approximate. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Yolanda Adams, 512/936-0171, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0158. Filed: August 17, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9813065 Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Small Business Advisory Committee Meeting AGENDA: 2:30 p.m. Welcome/Introductions/Meeting Overview; 2:45 p.m. Discuss/Establish Advisory Committee Goals: 3:00 p.m. Discuss Advisory Committee Representation and Recommendations; 3:20 p.m. Small Business Priorities; 3:40 p.m. Plan Future Meeting Schedule; 3:45 p.m. Public Comments; 3:50 p.m. Adjourn. Presentation Times are approximate. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Yolanda Adams, 512/936-0171, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0158. Filed: August 17, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9813066 Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 4:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 300A Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 4:00 p.m. Call to order; Recess into Executive Session Pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.075 for Conference with Employees to receive information regarding (1) Legal issues affecting the agency (2) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grants, and (3) Legislative Appropriations Request; Call back to order; possible discussion and action on executive session; adjourn. Presentation Times are approximate. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Yolanda Adams, 512/936-0171, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Debra Clonts, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0104. Filed: August 17, 1998, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9813067 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Governing Board AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. call to order; 9:01 a.m. approval of minutes of TDED Governing Board Meeting on June 4, 1998; 9:05 a.m. Report from Executive Director; 9:20 a.m. Presentation of the Smark Jobs Fund Award Recommendation; 9:30 a.m. Update on REMI Purchase; 9:35 a.m. Approve Publication in the Texas Register of Memoranda of Understanding With Other State Agencies for 30 Day Comment Period; 9:40 a.m. Acceptance of Gifts to the Agency for FY 98 9:45 a.m. Appointment of Public Fund Investment Officer; 9:50 a.m. Renew Letter of Credit for Texas leverage Fund; 9:55 a.m. Approve Legislative Appropriations Request; 10:00 a.m. Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant; City of Bowie; 10:05 a.m. Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant: South Plans Assn. of Governments; 10:10 a.m. Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant: City of Marshall; 10:20 a.m. Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant: City of Lubbock; 10:25 a.m. Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant: City of San Antonio; 10:30 a.m. Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant: City of Dallas; 10:35 a.m. Tourism Television Ad; 10:45 a.m. Board Comments; 11:05 a.m. adjourn. Presentation Times are approximate. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Debra Clonts, 512/936-0104, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Debra Clonts, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0104. Filed: August 18, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9813126 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 11:05 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Texas Economic Development Corporation AGENDA: 11:05 a.m. call to order; 11:06 a.m. approval of minutes from meeting of June 4, 1998; 11:10 a.m. authorize contract with TDED for FY99 with amended operating procedures; 11:15 a.m. approval new resolution authorizing representatives of the corporation to disburse funds; 11:20 a.m public comments; 11:25 a.m. adjourn. Presentation Times are approximate. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Debra Clonts, 512/936-0104, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Debra Clonts, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0104. Filed: August 18, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9813127 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 11:25 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation AGENDA: 11:24 a.m. call to order; 11:26 a.m. approval of minutes for June 4, 1998, Board of Director meeting; 11:30 a.m. Ratify Supplement to Reoffering Circular for the Texas Business Industrial Development Corporation Bond Issue; 11:35 a.m. elect Vice President of the Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation; 11:40 a.m. Public Comments; 11:45 a.m. adjourn. Presentation Times are approximate. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Debra Clonts, 512/936-0104, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Debra Clonts, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0104. Filed: August 18, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9813128 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 11:45 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin TEXCAP Financing Corporation AGENDA: 11:45 a.m. call to order; 11:46 a.m. approval of minutes for June 4, 1998 Board of Directors Meeting; 11:50 a.m. elect vice president of the TEXCAP Financing Corporation; 11:55 a.m. Public Comments; 12:00 p.m. adjourn. Presentation Times are approximate. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Debra Clonts, 512/936-0104, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Debra Clonts, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936-0104. Filed: August 18, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9813129 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, August 20, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 1530 SSW Loop 323 Tyler Local Employee Committee-Tyler/Smith County Area AGENDA: Presiding: Joe Vorsas; I. call to order; II. approve minutes of July 20th, 1998 meeting; III. review campaign plan; IV. consider and take action regarding report of results in printing bids; V. consider and take action regarding agency kick-offs; VI. consider and take action regarding post campaign activities; VII. consider and take action regarding agenda scheduling of next meeting. Contact: Dawn Franks, 4000 Southpark Drive, Suite 1200, Tyler, Texas 75703, 903/581-6367. Filed: August 12, 1998, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9812798 Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 2201 19th Street (located in back of United Way Office) Lubbock Local Employee Committee-Lubbock AGENDA: I. campaign update-Jim Bob Jones; II. 1997 Audit Review-Kent Chambliss, Auditor; III. review final brochure copy-Jim Bob Jones; IV. campaign kick-off-Committee; V. training schedule-Jim Bob Jones. Contact: Jami Pitts, 2201 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401, 806/747-2711. Filed: August 12, 1998, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9812799 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.016 Austin State Policy Committee's Policy Development Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to order and discussion of the meeting agenda II. Policy Development Task Force progress report III. Public comment on agenda issues IV. Suggestion on criteria to weigh issues/separate between policy and campaign development V. Discussion by Task Force of other criteria to be used in weighing issues VI. Report on funds distribution/pledge shrinkage VII. Discussion and take possible action on the following issues that could involve recommendations that are policy/rule/legislative in nature VIII. Discussion and take possible action on the following issues that most likely involve policy/managerial/administrative solutions IX. Public Comment X. Discuss and take action on next meeting date XI. Adjourn. Contact: Laura Lucinda, 823 Congress, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/478- 6601. Filed: August 17, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9813047 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 2207 Line Avenue Amarillo Local Employee Committee-Amarillo AGENDA: I. Review and approve minutes of July 28, 1998 meeting-Dr. Lee Taylor; II. Update from State Campaign Manager-Millie Bingham; III. LCM Update --Julie Rios; 1. Materials available; 2. Incentive trip details, consider and take action on incentive; IV. Sub-Committee Reports-Sub-Comm. Chairs; 1. August 1 Kickoff result-Tammie Cervantez; 2. Coordinator Training-August 18-Tonya Detten; V. Other-Dr. Lee Taylor; Fundraiser discussion- a. Common Obstacles-handout; b. Innovative ideas for increasing participation; c. Standard objections/replies and Next LEC Meeting-TBA. Contact: Julie Rios, 2207 Line Street, Amarillo, Texas 79106, 806/376-6359. Filed: August 12, 1998, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9812800 Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 210 East Ninth Street Ft. Worth Local Employee Committee-Tarrant County AGENDA: I. call to order; II. act on minutes of June 2, 1998; III. Local Campaign Manager's Report; IV. Chair's Report on State Task Force; V. Adjourn Contact: Patrick Jackson, 210 East Ninth, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102, 817/258-8043. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9812948 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday-Thursday, September 2-3, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 12675 Research Boulevard Austin Fire Fighter Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Overview; staff briefing of agenda items: 2. Report of Testing Committee with discussion; possible action on recommendations; 3. Discussion, action concerning curriculum and requirements for hazardous materials technician certification; 4. Discussion, action concerning curriculum and requirements for basic aircraft rescue fire fighting certification; 5. Discussion, action concerning curriculum and requirements fro basic structural fire protection personnel certification; 6. Discussion, action on changes to Chapter 421, Standards for Certification; 7. Discussion, action on requirements for higher level of certification; 8. Discussion, action on changes to Chapter 425, Fire Instructor 9. Discussion, action on changes to Chapter 427, Training Facilities; 10. Discussion, action on changes to Chapter 439, Examinations for Certification; 11. Discussion, action on changes to Chapter 441, Continuing Education; 12. Discussion, action on changes to Chapter 449, Head of a Fire Department. 13. Discussion, action on changes to Chapter 495, Regulation of Nongovernmental Departments; 14. Discussion, action on "Two-In/Two-Out" guidelines in NFPA 1500 and OSHA regulations; 15. Reports from staff on the status of revisions to NFPA standards; 16. Report from staff on the status of the Legislative Appropriations Request for FY 2000-2001; 17. New matters from committee members and the public to be placed on future meeting agenda; 18. Discussion, action on future meeting dates, agenda items, and locations. Contact: Joyce Spencer, 12675 Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, 512/918- 7100. Filed: August 18, 1998, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9813088 General Services Commission Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m. One Texas Center, 500 Barton Springs, Road, Conference Room 1325 Austin Vendor Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. call to order; II. GSC Presentations Reporting Statistics, Ms. Linda Hinojosa, Procurement and Customer Support Program Director; III. Consideration and potential nomination and Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; IV. Update and Progress of Subcommittees; V. Recommendations for Additional Subcommittees; VI. Other discussion; VII. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, also non-English speaking persons who may need assistance are requested to contact Lorraine Bodoh at 512/463-3418 two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 3960. Filed: August 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. TRD-9813076 Thursday, August 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m. El Paso City Hall, 300 Durango, City Council Chambers El Paso AGENDA: I. call to order; II. staff, guests, and members present; III. approval of minutes; IV presentation of awards; V. consideration of the following agenda items: Item 1. fiscal year 2000/2001 Legislative Appropriations Request Final Review. Item 2. Consideration and potential action on ratifying emergency amendment to change order contingency fund for Project No. 96-001-303, Robert E. Johnson, Legislative Building, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $25,000.00 for a balance of $140,354.00 (Related to Item 3). Item 3 Consideration and potential action on authorizing an amendment to the change order contingency fund for Project No. 96-001-303, Robert E. Johnson Legislative Building, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $650,000.00 for a balance of $685,551.00 (Related to Item 2). Item 4. Consideration and potential action on the construction contract award to the lowest responsible bidder for Project No. 97-004K-303, Texas School for the Deaf-Phase II, Demolition, Austin, Texas. Authorizing a change order contingency fund for this project in the amount of $62,000.00. Item 5. Consideration and potential action on authorizing an increase to the change order contingency fund for Project No. 96-018-405, DPS -- Addition and Revocation in Pierce, Texas, in the amount of $60,000.00 for installation of carpet, new roof to the existing building and other various upgrades to the existing building. Item 6. Consideration and potential action on a resolution to adopt Representative Gallego's nomination to honor State Representative Susan Gurley McBee, by naming the Department of Public Safety (DPS) facility in Del Rio, Texas after her. Item 7. Program Issues: A. Construction Final Report on Existing Construction Projects, B. Fiscal Management Division Report, C. Needs Analysis Consultant Final Report. VI. Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government code Section 551.074. VII. Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code Section 551.072. VII. Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant tot he provisions of Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and IX. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 3960. Filed: August 17, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9813051 Texas Genetics Network Thursday, August 27, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 300 East Travis San Antonio Texgene Steering Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public Comments III. Adoption of Minutes of April 2, 1998 Meeting IV. Genetics and Public Health Interchange (Questions and Answers) V. Interagency Council for Genetics (IAC) VI. Texgene Subcommittee Reports VII. Reports from Agency Representatives regarding activities for their respective institutions. VIII. Items for Information and Action IX. Program Coordinator Items X. Progress Toward Grant Objectives-Member/Committee Assignments XI. Next Meeting Date-December 4, 1998 XII. Adjournment Contact: Molly West, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284, 210/567- 5202. Filed: August 13,1 998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9812860 Thursday, August 27, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 300 East Travis San Antonio Interagency Council on Genetics AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public Comments III. Adoption of Minutes IV. TexGene Report V. Agency Reports VI. Program Coordinator Items VII. Progress Toward Legislative Mandates and Member Assignments VIII. Announcements/Comments IX. Next Meeting Date-December 4, 1998 X. Adjournment Contact: Molly West, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284, 210/567- 5202. Filed: August 13, 1998, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9812859 Texas Health Care Information Council Thursday, August 27, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Room 1410 Austin HMO Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Committee will convene in open session, deliberate , and possibly take formal action on the following items: call to order; approval of minutes; staff report on data collection for HEDIS 3.0/1997; staff report on the HEDIS Guide to Texas Commercial HMO; 1999 HEDIS Reporting Measurers; Discussion about service areas; Update on the HMO conference-Kelly Jones and Laura Stevens; and Adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Room 3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424- 6490 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: August 18, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9813117 Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool (Health Pool) Friday, August 28, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Board of Directors-(9:00 a.m.), Combined Strategic Planning Committee and Staffing Committee-(8:00 a.m.), Grievance Committee Meeting-(9:00 a.m.) AGENDA: Some members will participate via teleconference because it is difficult or impossible for such members to attend the meeting. I. Executive Session: Committee or the Board of Directors may meeting Executive Sessions in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters or to seek advice of counsel. II. Board of Directors: 1. committee reports; 2. treasurer's report; 3. 1998 interim assessment by NYL Care Companies and other HMO's; 4. Executive Director's report; 5. Discussion of outside counsel contract; 6. Discussion of Actuarial services contract; 7. Discussion of court report contract; 8. Discussion of matters concerning third party administrator; 9. report on the web site; 10. discussion and review of changes to benefits and eligibility; 11. other administrative matters; 12. public comment; 13. setting of next meeting. III. Committee Meetings: A. Combined Meeting of the Strategic Planning and Staffing Committees: 1. Report from the Executive Director; 2. Discussion of staffing issues; 3. Discussion of status of management services contract; 4. Discussion of goals; 5. Pool Mission Statement. B. Grievance Committee: 1. Grievance procedures; 2. Review of filed grievances. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/499- 0775. Filed: August 14, 1998, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9812944 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Friday, August 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Legislative Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possible act on: update by the council chair; legislative strategies ; and legislative visit assignments. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7261. Filed: August 18, 1998, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9813109 Friday, August 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will meet to discuss and possible act on: approval of the minutes of the March, May, and June Legislative Committee meetings and the July Planning Committee meeting; staff update; presentations on (House Committee Report 44; House Interim Committee on Indigent Care; area health education centers (Robert Wood Johnson Grant); and the integrated requirements model); and public comment on the State Health Plan. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458-7261. Filed: August 18, 1998, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9813110 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower 2, Room 400-A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: call to order; approval of minutes of July 24, 1998, meeting. THKC staff presentation, possible recommendations, and possible THKC board deliberation and action/approval/award regarding: Budget for fiscal year 1999; Proposals and Best and final offers to provide dental plan benefits in response to RFP No. THKC 98-003 [possible award of contract(s)]; Request for approval to revise corporate office, statutory registered agent and related information on file with the Secretary of State; Steps necessary to complete a Management Information Systems contract, including possible need to allow private companies to bid; Interpretation and/or modification or eligibility criteria for children seeking to enroll in THKC program, including whether short-term policies, COBRA or Medicaid eligibility should affect eligibility for program; Status update and briefing on enrollment and other program-related activities; Consideration and approval of the schedule to issue a new RFP for health and dental services in Texas counties in which health, dental benefits are not year available through the THKC program; Miscellaneous corporate operation issues, including new THKC staff, timelines, future meetings, general updates, other administrative, procedural matters. public comment The THKC Board may meet in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss any matters appropriate for an Executive Session. Persons with disabilities who required auxiliary aids, services, or materials in alternate format, please contact THJC at least three business days before the meeting. Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, P.O. Box 1506, Austin, Texas 78767-1506, 512/494-0061 or fax 512/494-0278. Filed: August 18, 1998, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9813119 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 5, Room 5.264, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Coordinating Board REVISED AGENDA: The Board will convene and go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, specifically, the case South Texas College of Law v. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The beginning time of this meeting has been changed from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Contact: Lynn Rodriguez, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6163. Filed: August 17, 1998, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9812972 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 5, Room 5.264, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Coordinating Board AGENDA: To discuss pending litigation, specifically, the case South Texas College of Law v. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Contact: Lynn Rodriguez, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6163. Filed: August 12, 1998, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9812793 Thursday, September 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.102, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Advisory Committee on Core Curriculum AGENDA: Update committee members on the core curriculum rules that were adopted by the Board at its July meeting and consider and comment upon three amendments to the rules; consider policies and procedures that Coordinating Board staff could use in developing curricula; advice the Coordinating Board staff on various procedures that may be used to generate curricula and methods to get concurrence from institutions prior to the October board meeting; make recommendations regarding priority fields for development over the next several months or couple of years; and discuss which curriculum should be brought before the Board for its January 1999 meeting. Contact: Lynn Rodriguez, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6163. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9812957 Monday, September 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100-A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Health Professions Education Advisory Committee AGENDA: Approval of Summary Notes of the June 15, 1998, HPEAC Meeting. Report on July 1998 Coordinating Board actions-Marshall Hill, THECB Interim Assistant Commissioner for Health Affairs. Consideration of Proposed New School and Degree Programs-The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth- Create a School of Public Health and Offer Master's and Doctoral Level Public Health Degree Programs-Review Committee Report by Elaine Neenan. Report on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council-Suzanne Adair, Texas Department of Health HPEAC Ex-Officio Member. Status Report on Graduate Medical Education Programs and Establishment of a Regional Academic Health Center in Texas' Lower Grande Valley-Stacy Silverman, THECB Director of Medical Education. Other Business. Contact: Marshall Hill, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6106. Filed: August 17, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9813049 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, August 27,1 998, 9:00 a.m. 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant Texas Government Code, sec.551.071; vote on items(s) covered in Executive Session as necessary or required; welcoming of guests; minutes; administrative reports; legislation effecting the commission; Legislative Appropriations Requests; Commissioner's Report on attending Senior Executive in State and Local Government Seminar: Commissioner Travel Reimbursement; Meeting with the Attorney General's Office on Legal Representation; Prioritizing of Task Forces and Projects; Administrative Directives Related to Certain Commission Policies and Other Commission Policies for Consideration; Executive Director's Evaluation; Strategic Plan and budget Structure; Sunset Advisory Commission's Review for Senate Interim Commission on Affirmative Action; Analysis of Commission's ADR Program; Human Resource Task Force; HUD NOFA concerning Fair Housing Service Center Grants for East Texas; EEO Riders; EEO Compliance Training; Commissioner Correspondence; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All Items on the agenda may be subject to a vote, if appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13493, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/437-3450. Filed: August 18, 1998, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9813130 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, August 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of the minutes of July 17, 1998. 2. Restored Food Stamp Benefit for Certain Immigrants. 3. Licensure Rules for Alzheimer's Personal Care Home. 4. Revisions to the Personal Care Licensure Rules Regarding Staffing and Training. 5. Payment Rates for the Family Care Program. 6. Payment Ray for the Adult Foster Care Program. 7. Payments Rates for the Residential Care Program. 8. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 9. Budget Adjustments. 10. Annual Advisory Committee Report and Revision to Committee Name and Scope. 11. Status Report on Sunset Review Process. 12. Commissioner's Report: a. Announcements and Comments. b. Tracking of Board Action Items. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, 512/438- 3048. Filed: August 13, 1998, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9812838 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday-Wednesday, August 25-26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 102 Austin Advisory Committee for the Interim Study for Agents and Agent's Licensing Statutes AGENDA: Deliberation and official action regarding adoption of the Advisory Committee's Report to the Commissioner concerning recommendations to streamline and consolidate license types including the "limited" and " specialty" license types. Discussion and official action regarding the recommendation to amend current Texas law by deleting residency requirements including a possible discussion of non-resident licensing issues such as retaliatory practices among states, licensing reciprocity and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Uniform Treatment proposal. Discussion and action on various insurance licenses including Travel, Credit, Pre-Paid Legal, Adjuster, Title and Life Insurance Counselor license types. Discussion and action concerning the registration of Full-Time Home Office Salaried Employees. Discussion and action concerning continuing education of agents including who should be subject to continuing education and how many hours should be required to keep a particular license types in force. Discussion and action concerning the recommendation to require fees for continuing education vendor registration and continuing education course approval. Discussion and action on the proposed statutory changes regarding the licensing of corporate and non-corporate entities. Discussion and action concerning the marketing of insurance products including electronic marketing on the Internet and telemarketing. Discussion and action regarding the procedural requirements for all insurance licenses including examination, disciplinary action, company appointment, license suspension, fees, grandfathering of current licensees and other procedural matters. Discussion and action on the revenue neutrality of the changes proposed to the agents' licensing statutes. Time for public comment. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters. Contact: Matt Ray, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8197. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9812960 Thursday, September 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1113.H Prehearing conference in the Matter of All-Safe and Sound, Inc. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9813175 Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-0014.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Danny James Stone, Austin, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from March 20, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9813176 Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-2153.C To consider the application of Anthony Dwight Brown, Houston, Texas for a Group I Legal Reserve Combination and Industrial Agent's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. (reset from September 7, 1998) Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9813177 Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1243.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Jenna Lanetta Newland, Lewisville, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, a Local Recording Agent's License, and a Variable Contract Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9813178 Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1292.C In the Matter of Manzoor Ali. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9813179 Thursday, September 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1362.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Jack Ruben Bernal, San Antonio, Texas who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9813180 Thursday, September 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin, Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1442.C In the Matter of Herbert Shaw. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:31a.m. TRD-9813181 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Thursday, September 10, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Ramada Inn, 5301 South East End Boulevard Marshall AGENDA: call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; Executive Director's report; Status of Memorial Project, receive recommendations to induct officers in Texas Peace Officers' Memorial; receive reports concerning non- compliance of legislatively mandated training, license renewal, academy evaluation process, plan to review and revise commission rules, and basic county corrections course and correspondence components; receive report and recommendations concerning tracking mechanism of temporary jailer license; receive recommendations for development and implementation of policies to separate policy-making responsibilities of the commission and management responsibilities of the Executive Director and Commission staff; adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, 512/936-7700. Filed: August 14, 1998 2:15 p.m. TRD-9812937 Friday, September 11, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Ramada Inn, 5301 South East End Boulevard Marshall AGENDA: call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; approval of minutes of June 11-12, 1998 meeting; take action to induct officers in the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial; discussion of and take action on recommendation concerning non-complianace of mandated training; license renewal, revised academy evaluation process, plan for review and revision of Commission rules, development and implementation of policies to separate policy-making and management responsibilities of the Commission and the Executive Director, the basic county corrections course and correspondence components, and recommendations for tracking mechanism of temporary jailer licenses; set meeting date and location for March 1999 meeting; receive public comments are required by statute on training standards for officers, county jailers, or other individuals licensed by the Commission; take license action for revocation and suspension of licenses, and letters of reprimand; receive report on voluntary surrenders of licenses; receive comments on any subject without discussion; Executive Session to evaluate the performance of the Executive Director under the authority of sec.551.074, Texas Government Code, of the Open Meetings Act, reconvene to open session to discuss or take action on matters covered in Executive Session. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78723, 512/936-7700. Filed: August 14, 1998 2:15 p.m. TRD-9812938 Board for Lease of State-owned Lands Thursday, August 27, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 4200 Smith School Road, Commission Hearing Room --1st Room Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department REVISED AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration and approval of nominations, terms and conditions for the October 6, 1998 oil, gas, and other minerals lease sale; update from staff regarding amendments to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Board for Lease's administrative rules, 31 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 20. Staff will request that the board adopt previously proposed and published changes to its administrative rules (and that it incorporate into the adopted rules certain comments received by staff regarding the proposed version of the rules), and will request authorization to publish notice of such adoption in the Texas Register. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, 512/463-5016. Filed: August 18, 1998, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9813084 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 1st Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Guy Hancock, for 2 counts of failing to provide proper installation, service, and mechanical integrity in violation Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Annotated, Article 8861, sec.5(a), pursuant to Texas Revised Statutes Annotated, Article 9100, the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 and 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 60. Contact: Rick Wotton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: August 13, 1998, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9812857 Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 1st Floor Conference Room Austin Task Force on Heating Boiler Inspection Intervals AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. roll call 3. approval of agenda 4. approval of minutes of April 22, 1998 5. discussion 6. next meeting 7. adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at 512/475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-7365. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9813182 Wednesday, September 9, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 1st Floor Conference Room Austin Task Force on Boiler Law Rewrite AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. roll call 3. approval of agenda 4. approval of minutes of April 22, 1998 5. discussion 6. next meeting 7. adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at 512/475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-7365. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9813188 Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Board of Boiler Rules AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. roll call 3. introduction of visitors 4. adoption of agenda 5. approval of minutes of meeting on April 23, 1998 6. administrative report 7. task force reports a. controls and safety devised for automatically fired boilers b. nonwelded boilers c. boiler law rewrite d. unfired stream boilers e. heating boiler inspection intervals 8. new business a. alternative stresses-code cases b. portable water heaters-inspection 9. next meeting 10. adjournment Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at 512/475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-7365. Filed: August 19, 1998, 10:31 a.m. TRD-9813183 Texas Lottery Commission Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 611 East 6th Street, Grant Building, Commission Auditorium Austin AGENDA: According to the agenda summary, the Texas Lottery Commission will call the meeting to order; report on lottery sales; report on promotional and advertising efforts; report on FY 1999 Marketing Plan; report on U.S. Lottery Efficiency Study Comparison; report on state audit report(s) of the Texas Lottery Commission; report on lottery operator audit; possible action on application of 16 TAC sec.401.309; report on 76th Legislative Session proposals; report on legislative interim committee hearings; report on FY 1999 capital expenditures; report on the agency Year 2000 compliance; report FY 2000 and 2001 LAR; possible action on Bingo Advisory Committee nominations; possible action on the employment of the Bingo Director; report by Division Directors; Commission may meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; consideration of orders in contested cases; consideration on Motion for Rehearing; report by Executive Director; report by Acting Charitable Bingo Operations Director; and, adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Bernal-Guerrero at 512/344-5113 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, 512/344-5113. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9812819 State Medical Education Board Friday, September 11, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Bldg IV, Room 4.100, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Review of outstanding cases; old business; and new business. Contact: Sharon Cobb, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/427-6340. Filed: August 17, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9813048 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday and Saturday, August 20-22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (respectively.) 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: The agenda will include a proposal for discussion regarding Amin Jamal, M.D.; approval of orders; approval of committee reports and minutes; executive director's report; consideration and possible action concerning alternative dispute resolution of disciplinary matters; public hearing and consideration of the cancellation of licenses for nonpayment and by request; appointment of Disciplinary Panels for October 1998-March 1999; public hearing and consideration of final adoption of proposed rules. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o) for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning litigation relative to possible disciplinary action. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9812803 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; review, discussion, and possible acting regarding the May, June and July 1998 Enforcement Report; Discussion, recommendation, and possible action concerning recommendation on billing by hospitals/health care providers and Senate Committee on Health and Human Services; Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding deceptive advertising: guidelines for investigations; executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences* and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code as related to Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), 5.06(s)(1) and Attorney General Opinion 1974, No. H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9812804 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Joint Meeting: Endorsement Committee and Examination Committee AGENDA: call to order and roll call; executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation; Federal Credentials Verification Service; Letters of eligibility, section 3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act; Review of applications for licensure for a determination of eligibility referred to the committee by the Executive Director; discussion/information regarding recertification process of the American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology; Discussion/information regarding Federation of State Medical Boards June 1998 report "Fraudulent and/or Substandard Foreign Medical Schools Report" *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Section 3.081, Texas Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9812805 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation; review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure; review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by endorsement; discussion/information item: notice of withdrawal of application; and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9812807 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation; review of licensure applicants; review of the May 1998 United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 3 and Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination results; review of examination applicants complete for consideration of licensure; and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9812806 Friday, August 21, 1998, 8:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; discussion of the board's July 1998, Financial Statement; Appropriations Update; Review and approve Information Resources Strategic Plan; Discussion of electronic mail for Board Members and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9812808 Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Medical Education AGENDA: call to order; roll call; discussion, recommendation, and possible action concerning advertising for continuing medical education activities; discussion, recommendation, and possible action relating to calculation of time frame for obtaining continuing medical education hours in ethics/physician responsibility; discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding continuing medical education exemptions for board certification and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9812809 Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Standing Orders Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; recommendation and possible action regarding Chapter 181, Contact Lens Prescriptions, rule review; discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding Chapter 197, Emergency Medical Services, discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding the approval of National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) as an approved training program for Acudetox Specialist Certification; consideration and approval of applicants for Acudetox Specialist Certification; consideration and approval of acupuncture licensure applicants as recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners; consideration and approval of Agreed Board Orders as recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners; consideration of cancellation of acupuncture licenses for nonpayment and by request as recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners; discussion, recommendation and possible action relating to ordering prescription through the Internet; discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding procedures for dealing with non- certified radiologic technicians who have not registered with the Texas Board of Medical Examiners; discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding the request made by the Board of Nurse Examiners for an Attorney General opinion regarding the administration of anesthesia by a certified registered nurse anesthetist and whether it constitutes the practice of nursing; discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding an insurance company's request for a ruling by the board as to whether posterior cranial vault remolding is a medical act and whether it is restricted to an M.D. or D.O degree; correction of error in Rule 183.17(j)(1); adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9812810 Friday, August 21, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee to Study Integrative and Complementary Medicine AGENDA: call to order; roll call; discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding comments received on proposed rule Chapter 200, Standards for Physicians Practicing Integrative and Complementary Medicine and adjourn *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9812811 Friday, August 21, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Public Information Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; report on exhibits at Texas Hospital Association, June 1-2; Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, June 18-20; and Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, July 30-August 5; presentation of Agency Resource Guide; Discussion, recommendation and possible action on proposed article for the Fall 1998 Medical Board Report; and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9812812 Friday, August 21, 1998, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Ad Hoc Committee for Physicians in Training AGENDA: call to order; roll call; executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation; discussion, recommendation, and possible action for request of approval of military Mini Trauma Fellowship training at Ben Taub General Hospital; discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding amendments to Chapter 175, Schedule of Fees and Penalties and Chapter 173, Applications; and discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding proposed changes to Chapter 171 of Board rules and adjourn. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9812814 Friday, August 21, 1998, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; discussion regarding ethical advertising; discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding physician abandonment; discussion regarding ethical performance relating to expert testimony and medical review; discussion regarding patient requests for primary care physicians referrals without first seeing a physician; discussion regarding the ethics of patient referral data bases; discussion regarding the ethics of pharmacies providing physicians prescribing profiles to drug companies and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9812815 Friday, August 21, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Non-Profit Health Organizations Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; consideration and possible action on applications for original certification of non-profit health organizations; consideration and possible action on biennial and compliance applications for recertification of non-profit health organizations and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9812816 Friday, August 21, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: call to order; roll call; update, discussion, and possible action concerning telemedicine fraud and abuse rule making and Medicare reimbursement of telemedicine; discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding home health service orders written by physicians not currently licensed in Texas; and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9812817 Friday, August 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. call to order; 2. roll call; 3. discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding a request to return to active status from retired status-Joseph Vincent LeBlanc, M.D., license #F-6277; 4. discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding possible amendments to board rule, Chapter 161, General Provisions, and Chapter 189, Rule Changes; 5. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code, to discuss personnel matters; and adjourn. *Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, section 3.081, Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9812813 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Friday, September 4, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin AGENDA: Opportunity for public comment on the services proposed to be provided through at-risk payment arrangements as required by section 534.101(d) Texas Health and Safety Code Related to the Texas Community Centers Managed Care, Inc.'s intent to submit an application (bid) in response to the NorthSTAR Request for Application; comments will be limited to five minutes per each speaker; (*Note: This item may begin later than 11:00 a.m. i.e., upon completion of other business on the 9:30 a.m. Board agenda) If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, 512/206- 4506, (voice or Relay Texas, Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12688, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/206-4506. Filed: August 18, 1998, 1:38 p.m. TRD-9813099 Midwifery Board Monday, August 24, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Grievance Rules Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on finalizing the draft complaint procedure rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37) to be presented to the Midwifery Board. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/458- 7111, Ext. 2067. Filed: August 13, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9812843 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, August 26, 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 attached agenda: executive session; hearing request; permit renewal; temporary variance; district; authorization to construct; resolutions; budget matters; air enforcement agreed orders; air enforcement default order; municipal waste discharge enforcement agreed orders; agricultural enforcement agreed orders; public water supply enforcement agreed orders; public water supply default orders; petroleum storage tank enforcement agreed orders; petroleum storage tank default order; landscape irrigator enforcement agreed order; municipal solid waste enforcement agreed orders; municipal sold waste enforcement default order; on-site sewage enforcement agreed order; industrial hazardous waste enforcement agreed order; on-site sewage enforcement default order; industrial hazardous waste enforcement agreed order; licensed irrigators enforcement agreed order; rules; the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25) The commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached 1:00 p.m. agenda: proposal for decisions and orders. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. agenda starts at 12:30 p.m. until 12:55 p.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: August 18, 1998, 11:42 a.m. TRD-9813092 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider the following items on the Second Addendum to the agenda; rule and executive session and designation of El Paso County as a priority Groundwater Management Area. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: August 18, 1998, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9813122 Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Gordon Community Center, 109 West Oak Street Gordon REVISED AGENDA: This is an amended notice of public hearing with a changing venue. Please see amended notice attached. This matter has been designated as SOAH Docket No. 582- 98-1390. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3445. Filed: August 14, 1998, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9812916 Thursday, October 1, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin, 1700 Congress Avenue, Room 1100 Austin AGENDA: Town of Bayside, P.O. Box 194, Bayside, Texas 78340-0194 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a new permit (Proposed Permit No, 13892-001) which authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 64,200 gallons per day from the Bayside Water Reclamation Facility. The Bayside Water Reclamation Facility will be a facultative pond system. The facility will be located between Autry Road and Vega Road approximately 1.1 miles southwest of the intersection of 3rd Street and State Rout 136 in Refugio County, Texas. The treated effluent will be discharge to an unnamed tributary; thence to Capano Bay/Port Bay/Mission Bay in Segment No. 2472 of the Bays and Estuaries. The unclassified receiving waters of the unnamed tributary have no significant aquatic life uses. The designated uses for Segment No, 2472 are exceptional aquatic life uses, oyster, waters, and contact recreation. No significant degradation of high quality receiving waters in anticipated. Contact: Pablo Carrasqullo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 787-3087, 512/475- 3345. Filed: August 13, 1998, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9812841 Tuesday, October 1, 1998, 6:30 p.m. East Montgomery County Courthouse, 1035 South Highway 59 New Caney AGENDA: The applicant has requested Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to refer this application to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). McNick Recycling, Inc. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Permit No. 31596 to authorize construction of a used oil filter processing facility located approximately 500 feet west of Highway 59 and approximately 600 feet north of Route 2, McLeskey Road in Montgomery County, Texas. This matter has been assigned SOAH Docket No. 582-97- 0716. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 512/475-3445. Filed: August 13, 1998, 12:06 p.m. TRD-9812855 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Monday, August 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Ware and Associates, Inc., 5601 Bridge Street, Suite #430 Fort Worth Investigation Committee AGENDA: I. call to order; II. review and possible action on cases: 97098; 97199; 98007; 98018; 98019; 98044; 98062; 98068; 98082; 98095; 98109; 98110; 98111; 98113; 98114; 98116; 98118; 98119; 98123-98133; 98137-98143; 98146; 98149-98153; and 98159. III. review of misc. correspondence and IV. adjourn. Contact: Nina Hurter, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305- 6900. Filed: August 14, 1998, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9812898 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, August 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room Austin Board AGENDA: The Board will conduct a work session beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the southwest section of the Public Hearing Room. 1. call to order. 2. review of proposed legislative initiatives for the 76th Legislative Session. 3. consideration and approval of the legislative appropriations request.* The Board will move to the main Public Hearing Room 125-E, to address the following agenda items at the conclusion of the work session . 4. Reading, correction and approval of the minutes of June 26, 1998, and August 3, 1998. * 5. Excused absences.* 6. Presentation of Avance, Inc. Rio Grande Valley Fatherhood Program. 7. Public Testimony. 8. Report by Chairman. 9. Report by Executive Director. 10. staff reports: a budget/finance. b. automation. c. consideration and approval of the FY 1999 Internal Audit Plan.* 11. old business: a. consideration and adoption of proposed rules regarding allowable and unallowable costs applicable to contractors of purchased client services for purposes of budgets, expenditures and cost reporting.* b. consideration and adoption of proposed rule relating to funding of up to three and one-half months of state-paid foster care assistance for certain youth.* c. consideration and adoption of new and amended rules in child care licensing on requirements for posting notices of probation and non- compliance for parents to view, definition of primary caretaker, prohibition against reapplying for one year if three previous applications have been returned as incomplete, and consolidating application requirements for day care facilities and family homes.* d. consideration and adoption of new rules on administrative penalties in child care licensing.* e. consideration of repeal and adoption of rules for investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons served by Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Centers.**Donotes Action Item. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, 512/438-4435. Filed: August 19, 1998, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9813168 Texas Public Finance Authority Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 12:30 p.m. First Southwest Company, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 500 Dallas TPFA Board Pricing Committee Meeting AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, approving a bond purchase contract, and approving or authorizing such other action relating thereto. 3. consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Board of Regents of Midwestern State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1998, approving a bond purchase contract, and approving or authorizing such other action relating thereto. 4. Adjourn Person with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at 512/463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5544. Filed: August 17, 1998, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9813034 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 12:30 p.m. First Southwest Company, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 500 Dallas TPFA Board Pricing Committee Meeting REVISED AGENDA: 1. call to order 2. consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, approving a bond purchase contract, and approving or authorizing such other action relating thereto. 3. consider and act upon a resolution establishing the terms of the Board of Regents of Midwestern State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public Finance Authority Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 1998, approving a bond purchase contract, and approving or authorizing such other action relating thereto. 4. Adjourn Person with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at 512/463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5544. Filed: August 18, 1998, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9813072 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, August 20, 1998, 3:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin REVISED AGENDA: The 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, and regarding electric industry reliability and customers services issues. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7009. Filed: August 12, 1998, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9812818 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Project No. 16251, Docket Numbers 1900, 19367, 16891, 19272, 19499, 19533, 19549, 19551, 19422, 19423, 19427, 19498, and 19530; Project Numbers 18702, 18515, 18516, 18438, 19699, 16901, 16091, 8290, 12941, 18811, 19466, 19467, and 19293; Federal Telecommunications act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project No. 18000, Informal Dispute Resolution; Electric utility reliability, customer service, and electric industry restructuring; Docket Numbers 16705, 18290, 17751, 17285, 18459, 18263, 18034, 19068, 18716, 19171, and 19233; Project Numbers 16536, 19205, 19102, 19120, and 17709; customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; operating budget appropriations request, agency business plan, project assignments, correspondence, staff report, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Project No. 18491, Year 2000 Project for the Public Utility Commission; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion of decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: August 12, 1998, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9813108 Tuesday, September 8, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, 7th Floor, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room Austin Synchronous Interconnection Committee AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternative current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be locate. The purpose of the SIC meeting it to take oral comments on the draft report and to discuss the comments. The draft report will be available at the commission's Central Records office for the cost of copying after August 17, 1998. Written comments are due by September 2, 1998 and should be sent to Bret Slocum at the commission's offices. Contact: Bret Slocum, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7265. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9812946 Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, 7th Floor, Robert W. Gee Hearing Room Austin AGENDA: Project Number 14894: A meeting of the Synchronous Interconnection Committee (SIC) will be held to investigate the most economical, reliable, and efficient means to synchronously interconnect the alternating current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reliability area to the alternative current electric facilities of electric utilities within the Southwest Power Pool reliability area, including the cost and benefit to effect the interconnection, an estimate of the time to construct the interconnecting facilities, and the service territory of the utilities in which those facilities will be locate. The purpose of the SIC meeting it to take oral comments on the draft report and to discuss the comments. Contact: Linda Rydeen, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7009. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9812947 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 8:45 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-6729. Filed: August 14, 1998, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9812963 Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-7033. Filed: August 14, 1998, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9812964 Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: Pending and/or contemplated litigation: Soledad Apodada v. Laura Balentine, No. 97-2066, in the 168th Judicial District Court, El Paso, County, Texas. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-7033. Filed: August 18, 1998, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9813081 Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: Discussion of Longhorn Partners Pipeline conversion project and action as may be appropriate. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463- 6729. Filed: August 17, 1998, 10:45 a.m. TRD-9812981 Texas Real Estate Research Center Sunday, August 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Omni Hotel Corpus Christi Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. opening remarks 2. approval of minutes 3. current budget report 4. discussion of 1998-1999 plan to work 5. capital campaign update 6. election of officers 7. other business 8. adjourn Contact: R. Malcolm Richards, Real Estate Center, Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77843-2115, 409/845-9691. Filed: August 18, 1998, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9813091 Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 Austin AGENDA: 1. Council Member Introduction 2. Approve minutes of the June 3, 1998 meeting 3. Electronic Records Research Committee progress report for SB897 by Martha Richardson. 4. Blue Pages Committee progress report for SB897. 5. Adoption of RMICC bylaws rules. 6. Report on RMICC rules review plan. 7. Election of RMICC chair. 8. Election of RMICC co-chair. 9. Discussion on report due November 1 to the Governor's Office. 10. Public comment. Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-5460, email michele.lamb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: August 19, 1998 8:58 a.m. TRD-9813150 Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E2.010, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Leslie Lanphear at 512/469-7811 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Leslie Lanphear, 105 West Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/469-7811. Filed: August 12, 1998, 1:11 TRD-9812783 Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program Wednesday, September 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, H-1, Rooms 1264 Austin Executive Committee and Subcommittees AGENDA: 1. Subcommittee Meetings (9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) Subcommittee for Monitoring MAP Operations (Room 1264) Subcommittee on Data Collection (Room No. 1250A) 2. Executive Committee (Room No. 1264, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) Antitrust statement Opportunity for public input Staff update on educational initiatives, including public relations and promotional activities Staff update on status of implementation of MAP operations and MAP activity Staff update on operations and status of the Department's newly activated Auto MAP Subcommittee Report-Discussion of possible amendments to Article 21.49-12 and possible recommendations for submission to Commissioner; Discussion of possible amendments to the MAP Plan of Operation (28 TAC sec.sec.5.10001-5.10016) and possible recommendations for submission to Commissioner; Report from the Nominations Subcommittees on proposed officers for 1999 and 2000 and election of the new officers; and General administrative matters. Contact: Kathy Graft, 333 Guadalupe Street, Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/322-2290. Filed: August 17, 1998 12:27 p.m. TRD-9813018 State Office of Risk Management Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010 Austin Board AGENDA: 1. call to order: 2. approval of minutes for June 23, and July 8 public meeting; 3. executive director's progress report: a. claims activity report b. cost containment fees c. request for proposals and invitations for bids-actuarial study d. budget report 4. discussion, consideration and possible action on proposed workers' compensation claims cost allocation rule: Chapter 251.Workers' Compensation Claims Cost Allocation; Rule 251.500. Definitions; Rule 251.501. Determination of Allocation Participants; Rule 251.502 Allocation Calculation; Rule 251.503. Quarterly Reports; Rule 251.504. Interagency Contracts; Rule 251.505. Reimbursements to the Claims Fund by State Agencies; Rule 251.506. Retention of Savings by State Agencies. 5. Report from staff on status of invitation for bid for cost containment services; 6. Discussion, consideration and possible action on proposed Legislative Appropriations Request for fiscal biennium 2000-2001; 7. Discussion, consideration and possible action on renewal of contract for medical cost containment services; 8. Report from staff on findings of Workers' Compensation Claims Audits; 9. Executive Session. Pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications, settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation; 10. Action or matters considered in executive session; 11. Confirmation of future public meeting dates; 12. Adjournment Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Michele Merka at 512/936-1503 at least two days to the meting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Albert Betts, Jr., P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/936-1503. Filed: August 17, 1998, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9812971 State Seed and Plant Board Thursday, September 10, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120 San Antonio AGENDA: Discussion and action on: minutes of the July 21, 1998 meeting: applicants for license as certified seed growers; foreign designations; nomenclature requests; variety name changes; requests for certification eligibility; and public comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-3691. Filed: August 19, 1998, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9813163 Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, Regional Office, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120 San Antonio Seed Arbitration Board AGENDA: The State Seed and Plant Board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will discuss and possibly take action on the following sworn complaint filed for arbitration: Bill Burns, Bill Burns Farms vs. Condor Seed Production, Inc. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-3691. Filed: August 19, 1998, 9:40 a.m. TRD-9813162 Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 11:30 a.m. Board of Regents Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas &M University College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of this special telephonic meeting is to consider any and all matters and take any and all actions the Board deems necessary and appropriate regarding appointments to the following positions: President of Texas A&M University-Commerce; President of Texas A&M University-Kingsville; President of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center; and Director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, 409/845-9600. Filed: August 13, 1998, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9812867 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Commission AGENDA: Approve minutes. awards/recognitions/resolutions. Rulemaking 43 TAC Chapter 4, 17, 21, 25 and 29, and Rule Review, Chapter 30 Programs. Transportation Planning: development of Segment C of Grande Parkway (SH 99); Adjustment to participation ratios for projects in economically disadvantaged counties. State Infrastructure Bank: Motley County. Public Transportation. Aviation. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, personnel matters and appointment of director of Texas Turnpike Authority Division. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-8630. Filed: August 18, 1998, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9813107 Thursday, September 10, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 200 East Riverside Austin Texas Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; approval of minutes of Motor Vehicle Board meeting held July 9, 1998. Election of Vice chair. Employee Recognition. Licensing Activity Report. Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report. Enforcement Status Report. Consideration of Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Licensing Default Proposal for Decision. Consideration of Enforcement Default Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Order of Dismissal upon Remand to Board from District Court. Agreed Orders. Orders of Dismissal-Licensing. Public Hearing and Consideration of Proposed new Board Rule of Practice and Procedure 101.67. Review Chapter 103 of Board Rules of Practice and Procedure. Other. a. Review of Litigation Status Report. b. Division Operations Status Report. c. Consideration of 1999 Board meeting schedule. Adjournment. Contact: Brett Bray, 150 East Riverside 2nd Floor South, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/416-4800. Filed: August 19, 1998, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9813153 University of Houston System Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 2200 East Red River, UH-Victoria/Victoria College Student Center, Room A Victoria Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Board meeting-A) call to order; B) executive session; C) report from executive session; D) open forum; E) approval of minutes; F) Chancellor's report; G) chairman's report; H) report from executive committee; I. Items forwarded from the August 3, 1998 executive committee meeting for board approval: 1. resolution in appreciation-Philip J. Carroll; 2. UHS Internal Auditing Department Long-Range Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Years 1999-2001; J) Recess for Committee meetings II. Academic and Student Affairs Committee-A) call to order; B) Items forwarded from the August 3, 1998 Executive Committee Meeting for Board approval: 1. discussion of Dr. Brian Middleditch, Professor Biochemistry, University of Houston; 2. math education institute transfer from UH-Victoria to University of Houston; 6. adjourn; C) adjourn; D) board approval of academic/student affairs committee report III. Institutional Advancement and External Affairs Committee --A) call to order; B) report from August 3, 1998 Committee meeting: C) adjourn. IV. Administration and Finance Committee-A) call to order; B) Items Forwarded from the August 3, 1998 Committee meeting for board approval: 1. campus master plan update; 2. design and construction of campus infrastructure improvements; 3. award of construction contract with way engineering for the capital renewal/deferred maintenance plumbing II package; 4. large overhead service electrical utility rate agreement with Houston Lighting and Power; 5. appointment of DCW Architects, Inc., as Architect for the new policies; 6. appointment of Rey De La Reza Architects, Inc. as Architect for the Fine Arts Building Revocation; 7. Periodical subscription service with EBSCO Subscription Services, Inc. 8. Purchase Order with Blackwell North America for Approval Plan Services for the Library; 9. FY99 Maintenance Agreement Renewal with the Texas Department of Information Resources for Digital Equipment Corporation Software and Hardware; 10. award of construction contract with Don Krueger Construction Company for the University of Houston-Victoria Academic/Student Service Building; 11. Personnel recommendations, August 1998 for Executive Management Employees; 12. Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year 1999; 13. Lease Agreement with Amagulf, ABC/Disney, Inc.; 14. Purchase of an NTSC Television Transmitter for KUHT; 15. Change Custodian for Collateral Pledged to Secure Deposits at Chase Bank of Texas; 16. Resolution Expressing Intent to Finance Expenditures Incurred or to be Incurred for University of Houston, and University-Victoria for the Facility at Fort Bend; 17. Banking Resolutions-Amendment to Banking Resolutions to Permit Transfers for Deferred Compensation Payments; 18. Resolution Governing the University of Houston Annual Giving Account at Universal Savings Bank in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 19. Resolutions Governing the Establishment and Closing of Various Bank Accounts for University of Houston-Victoria. C) adjourn; D) board approval of administration and finance committee report V. Reconvene Board of Regents Meeting VI. Election of Officers VII. Adjourn. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 713/743-3444. Filed: August 19, 1998, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9813166 University of Texas System Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, 713/792-3220. Filed: August 13, 1998, 8:39 a.m. TRD-9812835 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 7704 Floud Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio UT Health Science Center-San Antonio Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. approval of minutes 2. protocol for review (see attached) 3. subcommittee reports/semiannual review of programs 4. other business Contact: Molly Green, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, 210/567-3717. Filed: August 14, 1998, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9812961 Texas Veterans Commission Thursday, August 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 6th Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin Special Meeting AGENDA: Conven; roll call; Executive Session: Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code: Interviewing candidates for position of Executive Director. Discussion of employment, appointment and/or duties of an Executive Director. Open Session: Discussion and possible action concenring employment and/or duties of an Executive Director and Adjournment. Contact: Charles A. Buerschinger, P.O. BOx 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463- 5538. Filed: August 14, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9812959 Veterans Land Board Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration and approval of investment custodian for investments in the Land, Housing Assistance, and Veterans' Homes Programs; quarterly investment report for the period ending June 30, 1998. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: August 18, 1998, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9813083 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: Revised agenda adding the following: staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: August 18, 1998, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9813121 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 400 South IH-35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. call to order; 2. executive session; 3. action on matters considered in executive session; 4. general reports, discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities; 5. confirmation of future public meeting dates; 6. adjournment. Contact: Virginia A. May, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-5690. Filed: August 14, 1998, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9812966 Thursday, August 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 208 Barton Springs Road, 16th Floor, Room 1606 Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. call to order; 2. executive session; 3. action on matters considered in executive session; 4. general reports, discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities; 5. confirmation of future public meeting dates; 6. adjournment. Contact: Virginia A. May, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-5690. Filed: August 14, 1998, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9812965 Friday, August 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 208 Barton Springs Road, 16th Floor, Room 1606 Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. call to order; 2. executive session; 3. action on matters considered in executive session; 4. general reports, discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities; 5. confirmation of future public meeting dates; 6. adjournment. Contact: Virginia A. May, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-5690. Filed: August 18, 1998, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9813080 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, August 25, 1998, 8:00 p.m. Four Season, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza, Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers Compensation Fund ("Fund") will have an information dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 1998. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meeting Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/404-7142. Filed: August 17, 1998, 11:46 a.m. TRD-9813016 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 221 West 6th Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; review and approval of the minutes of the July 29, 1998, Board Meeting, action items; consideration of delegation of authority to enter into banking relationship; consideration of appointment of independent audit for 1998 audit; financial report; status report; informational items; report of the administration committee; report of the audit committee; report of the finance committee; report of the operations committee; public participation; executive session; action items resulting from executive session deliberation; announcements; adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/404-7142. Filed: August 18, 1998, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9813102 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, August 25, 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 16, 1998; public comment; discussion, consideration and action on: (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 allocation of Block Grant Funding to Local Workforce Development Areas, for state fiscal year 1999, including Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Temporary to Needy Families (TANF), Employment Services (ES), Food Stamp, Employment and Training (FS E&T), and Child care Funding; (8) on the reallocation of state fiscal year 1998 TANF funds in those areas of the state served by Job Placement Contracts; (9) on the Texas Workforce Commission Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budge; (10) on the Texas Workforce Commission Legislative Appropriation Request for the fiscal years 2000 and 2001; (11) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (12) regarding recommendations to TCWEC and status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Board; and (13) regarding approval of Local Workforce Board or Private Industry Council Nominees; General discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission; Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to House Bill 2777 and the development and implementation of a plan for the integration of services and functions relating to eligibility determination and service delivery by Health and Human Services Agencies and TWC; staff report and discussion-update on activities relating to: 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 34. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463-8812 Filed: August 17, 1998, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9813068 Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) 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 Service (ES), Food Stamp, Employment and Training (FS and E&T), and Child Care Funding; (2) on the Texas Workforce Commission Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget; and (3) on the Texas Workforce Commission Legislative Appropriation Request for the fiscal year 2000 and 2001. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463- 8812. Filed: August 17, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9813070 Thursday, August 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) 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 Service (ES), Food Stamp, Employment and Training (FS and E&T), and Child Care Funding; (2) on the Texas Workforce Commission Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget; and (3) on the Texas Workforce Commission Legislative Appropriation Request for the fiscal year 2000 and 2001. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, 512/463- 8812. Filed: August 17, 1998, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9813069 Regional Meetings Meetings filed August 12, 1998 Ark-Texas Council of Government, Board of Director, Executive Committee Meeting met at the Chamber of Commerce, 1605 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, August 27, 1998, at 2:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Morris, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, 903/832-8636. TRD-9812781. Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, August 17, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9812795. Bexar Appraisal District, Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, August 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-9812797. Bexar Appraisal District, Board will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, September 1-4, 8-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30, 1998, at 8:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizondo, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD-9812796. Education Service Center Region VII, Board of Directors 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- 9812794. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors' Meeting met at McDonald Observatory, Highway, 118 North, Ft. Davis, August 21, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from TRD-9812782. Meetings filed August 13, 1998 Burke Center, Board of Trustee met at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, August 24, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, 409/639-1141. TRD-9812847. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 110 Avenue J, Suite 106, Marble Falls, August 20, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Box 908, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD-9812863. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Director met in a revised agenda at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, August 20, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Box 908, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756- 8291. TRD-9812862. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, August 31, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Koehler, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9812878. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, September 2 and 4, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Koehler, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78730-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9812879. Comal Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, September 9, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Koehler, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 787131-1222, 830/625-8597. TRD-9812880. Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met at the Dallas Housing Authority, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, August 20, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton, Dallas, Texas 75212, 214/951-8302. TRD-9812836. East Texas Council of Governments, Welfare-to-Work Committee of the Workforce Development Board met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, August 20, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9812881. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, August 20, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD- 9812839. Education Service Center, Region VIII met at Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, met at August 27, 198, 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894. TRD-9812834. Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors met at Alps Restaurant, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, met at August 24, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456- 1894. TRD-9812861. Education Service Center, Region XVIII, Board of Directors met at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, August 25, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, 915/563-2380. TRD- 9812824. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Barfield, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879. TRD-9812862. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Director met at the Seguin Independent School District Board Room, 1221 East Kingsbury, Seguin, August 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, 830/379-5822. TRD-9812842. Hale County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at Hale County Appraisal District, 303 West 8th Street, Plainview, August 20, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, 302 West 8th, Plainview, Texas 79072, 806/293-4226. TRD-9812864. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, August 19, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. Islas, 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9812866. Hill Country Transit District, Board of Directors met at 901 South Liveoak, Lampasas Multi Service Center, Lampasas, August 18, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carole Warlick, 901 South Liveoak, Lampasas, Texas 915/372-3799. TRD-9812856. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, August 19,1 998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 830/249-8012 or fax 830/249-3975. TRD-9812858. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District #356, Board of Directors met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, August 17, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 910 East Caesar, Suite #4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, 512/592-0309. TRD-9812833. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at Highway 250 South Hughes Springs, August 24, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sears, Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, 903/639-7538. TRD-9812865. North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Number Two, Regular Board Meeting met at 503 East First, Dumas, August 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, 806/935-6401. TRD-9812845. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met at the Administration Office, 505 East Brown, Wylie, August 27, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from James M. Parks, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, 972/442-5405. TRD-9812840. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors met at DFW Airport Marriott Hotel, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, August 19, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, 214/522-6200. TRD-9812871. Nueces Soil and water Conservation District met at 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, August 18, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 546 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, 512/387- 4116. TRD-9812844. Rusk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 107 North Van Buren Street, Henderson, August 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terry W. Decker, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, 903/657-3578. TRD-9812837. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee met in the Executive Assemble Center of the Convention Center Complex, Corner of South Alamo and East Market, San Antonio, August 24, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 601 Navarro, San Antonio, Texas 78204, 210/227-8651. TRD-9812846. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, August 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, 817/284-0024. TRD-9812870. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Planning and Oversight Committee met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, August 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, 915/672-8544. TRD-9812848. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, School-to-Work Committee met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, August 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, 915/672- 8544. TRD-9812849. West Central Texas Workforce Development Board met at 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, August 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, 915/672-8544. TRD-9812850. Meetings filed August 14, 1998 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, August 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Nortzon, III, 118 Broad, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/362-5200. TRD-9812899. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Work Session met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, August 19, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9812885. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Finance/Executive Commission met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, August 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, P.O. Box 6030, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD-9812892. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, August 20, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, P.O. Box 6030, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD- 9812893. Capital Area Rural Transportation System, CARTS Board of Directors met at 2010 East 6th Street, Austin, August 20,1 998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, 512/389- 1011. TRD-9812896. Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board, Board of Director Meeting (Annual Meeting) met at the Holiday Inn-Airport (Florence Room), 5549 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, August 26, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Shelley Franco, 1616 Martin Luther King Dr., Third Floor, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, 512/889-5330, Ext. 107. TRD-9812936. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Solid Waste Task Force met at 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, August 26, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Van Bush, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704 or fax 409/384- 5390. TRD-9812889. Education Service Center, Region XII, Board of Directors met at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, August 20, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Norris or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702, 254/666-0707. TRD- 9812887. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met in a revised agenda at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 18, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9812904. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met in a revised agenda at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9812906. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met in a revised agenda at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672-8345. TRD-9812905. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Director met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, August 20, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830/672-2879 or fax 830/672- 8345. TRD-9812962. Hamilton County Appraisal District, Board met at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, August 20, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, 254/386-8945. TRD-9812884. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number One, Board and Advisors met at 111 East Main, Brady, August 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, 915/597-2785. TRD-9812897. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District, Granbury, August 19, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeffery D. Law, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 760848, 817/5783- 2471. TRD-9812940. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Finance Committee Meeting met at the Corporation Office 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, August 18, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9812895 Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting met at the Corporation Office 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, August 18, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9812894. Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 109 East 5th Street, Lampasas, August 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may obtained from Katrina S. Perry, P.O. Box 176, Lampasas, Texas 76550-0175, 512/556-8058. TRD- 9812901. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Finance Committee Meeting met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Second Floor Conference Room, Arlington, August 17, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD- 9812912. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Program Committee Meeting met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Second Floor Conference Room, Arlington, August 18, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD- 9812911. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Quality Assurance Committee Meeting met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Second Floor Conference Room, Arlington, August 18, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD-9812914. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Marketing Committee Meeting met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Second Floor Conference Room, Arlington, August 19, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD- 9812913. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive board met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Second Floor Conference Room, Arlington, August 21, 1998, at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Fletcher, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, 817/695-9176. TRD-9812902. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, August 24, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sear, Jr., P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, 903/639-7538. TRD-9812934. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, August 20, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 940/659-1239. TRD-9812951. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, August 20, 1998, at 3:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 940/659-1239. TRD-9812950. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, Board of Directors Public Hearing met at 201 West Third Street, White Deer, August 19, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C. E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, 806/883-2501. TRD-9812890. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, Board of Directors Public Meeting met at 201 West Third Street, White Deer, August 19, 1998, at 8:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C. E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, 806/883-2501. TRD-9812891. Panhandle Information Network Executive Committee met in the Resource Room 1314 South Polk Street, Amarillo, August 19, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Lavelle Mills, P.O. Box 30698, Amarillo, Texas 79120, 806/379- 7644 Ext, 216. TRD-9812903. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, August 02, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, 409/532-3098. TRD-9812935. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Steering Committee met in a revised agenda at the Executive Assembly Center Complex, Corner of South Alamo and East Market, San Antonio, August 24, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet A. Kennison, 603 Navarro, San Antonio, Texas 78204, 210/227-8651. TRD-9812917. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, August 20, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, 806/995-4118. TRD- 9812900. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 Clark Street, (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, August 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, 903/763-4891. TRD-9812888. Meetings filed August 17, 1998 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors-Called Meeting met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas August 20, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A, Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9813023. Bastrop Central Appraisal district, Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, August 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9812970. Bosque County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 202 South Highway 6, Meridian, August 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 393, Meridian, Texas 76665-0393, 254/435-2304. TRD- 9813028. Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, August 31, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, 75714-7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9812976. Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, Board of Directors met and will meet at Possum Kingdom Lake, Supervisor's Office, 301 Observation Point Road, Possum Kingdom, August 27-28, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, 254/776-1441. TRD-9813026. Burke Center, Board of Trustees met in a revised agenda at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, August 25, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Chauntel Moore, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, 409/639-1141. TRD-98123029. Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 110 Avenue H. Suite 106, Marble Falls, August 20, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Box 908, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD-9813022. Carson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, August 21, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, P.O. Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, 806/537-3569. TRD-9813050. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Negotiating Committee met at CTWSC Main Office Conference Room, 4020 Lakecliff Drive, Harker Heights, August 20, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9813044. Coryell City Water Supply District, Directors met at 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, August 20, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865-6089. TRD-9813062. Education Services Center, Region One, Region One ESC Board of Directors met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, August 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, 956/984-6001. TRD-9813045. Education Service Center, Region V, Board met at 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, August 26, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert E. Nicks, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, 409/838-5555. TRD-9813041. Education Service Center, Region XIV, Board of Directors met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, August 20, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway, 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, 915/675-8608. TRD- 9812979. Far West Texas Water Planning Group, Committee Meeting met at North Highway 17 (The Hotel Limpia) Club Room, Ft. Davis, August 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, 915/533-0998. TRD-9813019. Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, August 20,1 998, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura Sanders, 2401 Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9813064. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Special Board of Directors Meeting met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, August 20, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, 409/327-3107 or fax 409/327-8959. TRD-9812975. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, August 20, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, 903/785-7822. TRD-9813007. Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 310 South Glendale Street, Hallettsville, August 31, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, 512/798- 4396. TRD-9812969. Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, August 26, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcome, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542-9618. TRD-9813046. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors met at 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, August 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335-6076. TRD-9813017. Texas Rural Communities, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting will meet at 6000 Middlefiskville Road, Hilton-North, Austin, September 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leland Beatty, 12401 Hymeadow Drive Building One, Suite 1B, Austin, Texas 78750, 219-0468. TRD-9812993. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, August 20, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, Texas 79925, 915/772-5627. TRD-9813025. Meetings filed August 18, 1998 Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board Meeting met at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, 2nd Floor Community Room, Dallas, August 26, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, 214/631-0520. TRD-9813075. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, August 27, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-9813104. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, August 27, 1998, at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-9813105. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, August 27, 1998, at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-9813125. Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, August 27, 1998, at 1:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/573-0731. TRD-9813106. Education Service Center, Region XVIII, Board of Directors met at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, August 25, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 77911, 512/573-2380. TRD- 9813124. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Community met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Esther R. Cortez, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 210/222-2204. TRD-9813082. Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, August 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy A. Rodrigue, 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, 972-3552. TRD-9813074. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, August 25, 1998, Noon. Information may be obtained from Anges Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Suite 25, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/582-2309. TRD-9813111. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board met at 2800 North Loop West, Houston, August 21, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, 713/957-5222. TRD-9813093. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Conference Room A, Houston, August 28, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Conference Room A, Houston, Texas 713/933-4585. TRD-9813103. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, August 26, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, 409/336-5722. TRD-9813094. Southwest Miliam Water Supply Corporation, Board met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, August 24, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, 512/446-2604. TRD-9813118. Meetings filed August 19, 1998 Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, August 24, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, 915/643-9574. TRD-9813164. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, August 28, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, 512/883-5743. TRD- 9813160. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership met at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, August 28, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, 512/883-5743. TRD- 9813161. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Chief Elected Officials met at the Westwood Shores Country Club, Trinity, August 27, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, 118 South First Street, Lufkins, Texas 75901, 409/634-2247. TRD-9813174. Education Service Center, Region XX met at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, August 26, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, 210/370-5601. TRD-9813148. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room, A, Second Floor, Houston, September 1, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627-3200. TRD-9813165. LRGV Development Council (LRGVDC), Board of Directors Mtg. met at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, August 27, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 7850-4705, 956/3481. TRD-9813167. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Region "M"-Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group met at Four Points by Sheraton/Cancun Ballroom C, 3777 North Expressway, Brownsville, August 26, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 7850- 4705, 956/3481. TRD-9813172. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Executive Committee Meeting met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, August 26, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodora Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9813185. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Middle Rio Grande Foundation Board met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, August 26, 1998, at 11:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodora Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9813186. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Chief Elected Officials Board Meeting met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, August 26, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodora Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9813187. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board of Directors Meeting met at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, August 26, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodora Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 830/876-3533. TRD-9813184. Texas Red River Boundary Commission will meet at the Arlene's Katfish, 2700 Eisenhower Parkway, Denison, September 2, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Moreland, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 626, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8592. TRD-9813195. Texas Red River Boundary Commission will meet at North Central Texas College, Little Theater-Administration and Student Center, 1525 West California, Gainesville, September 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Moreland, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 626, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-8592. TRD-9813192.