OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 473-98-1627; PUC Docket No. 19834; Application of Entergy Gulf Sates, Inc., to Implement Proposed fixed Fuel Factor and an Interim Fuel Surcharge. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9814515 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, September 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket No. 551-98-1411 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Warren Howell, concerning alleged violation of pest control laws and regulations. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9814505 Tuesday, September 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket No. 551-98-1412 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Jose Luis Vargas, concerning alleged violation of pest control laws and regulations. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, 512/936-0728. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9814504 Tuesday, September 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings the following SOAH Docket Nos., concerning alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code, Annotated sec.71.043(a) and Texas Administrative Code, Title 4, sec.22.2(a) (1997), as amended, as alleged by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA); 551-98-1256 TDA v. William H. Green d/b/a Third Day Creations; 551-98-1257 TDA v. Neches River Farm, Inc.; 551-98-1258 TDA v. John V. Taff d/a/b Rick's Main Street Florist; 551-98-1259 TDA v. Sharon K. Adams a/b/a Sharon's Florist; 551-98-1260 TDA v. Maudie M. Ward d/b/a Flowers and Moore; 551-98-1261 TDA v. Lake Conroe Nursery, Inc.; 551-98-1262 TDA v. Lake Conroe Nursery, Inc.; 551-98-1263 TDA v. Joe Muirhead d/b/a Splendora Feed Center. Contact: Dolores Alvardo Hibbs, P.O. 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7541. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9814503 Wednesday, September 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the Sate Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket No. 551-98-1415 in the Matter of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Carolina Arrambide, concerning alleged violation of pest control laws and regulations. Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7541. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:04 p.m. TRD-9814506 Texas Commission Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, September 25, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; public comments; approval of minutes; old business: committee report and TCADA update; new business: new meeting location and RAC input for convenor's meeting; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Albert Ruiz, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/349- 6607 or 1/800/832-9623 Ext. 6607. Filed: September 15, 1998, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9814622 Friday, October 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 220 West 5th, Red River Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Texarkana Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 4 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; public comments; approval of minutes; old business: nominating committee report, election of officers and TCADA update; new business: RAC update distribution of new TCADA organizational chart and telephone list, and results of fiscal year 1999 request for proposal process; and adjournment. Contact: Albert Ruiz, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/349- 6607 or 1/800/832-9623 Ext. 6607. Filed: September 15, 1998, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9814561 Friday, October 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 230 Pereida Street, Family Services Association San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region 8 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; old business: membership and update on meeting with Al Knotson and Department of Human Services Board of Council of Governments; new business: programming-what is being done across the ate and update on RAC convenor's meeting; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Albert Ruiz, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/349- 6607 or 1/800/832-9623 Ext. 6607. Filed: September 15, 1998, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9814560 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Friday, September 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m. American Bank of Commerce, 3721 50th Street Lubbock Finance Committee AGENDA: Call to order; opening remarks and introductions; discussion and action: review and approval and recommendation budgets for: Rolling Plans Central, South Rolling Plains, South Texas/Winter Garden Headquarters, Southern Blacklands; other business and adjourn. Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7593. Filed: September 9, 1998, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9814321 Thursday, September 24, 1998, 7:00 a.m. Sheraton Grand Hotel, Highway 114, and Esters Boulevard Dallas Insurance Committee AGENDA: Call to order; opening remarks and introductions; discussion and action: workers compensation insurance; general liability insurance, other business and adjourn. Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7593. Filed: September 15, 1998, 5:04 p.m. TRD-9814631 Thursday, September 24, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Sheraton Grand Hotel, Highway 114 and Esters Boulevard Dallas AGENDA: Call to order; opening remarks and introductions; discussion and action: review minutes from prior meeting; chief financial officer's report; committee report; insurance committee report; technical advisory committee report; program director's report; executive director's report; TDA report; USDA/APHIS report; NCC report; chairman's report; adjourn for executive session. Executive session: to consult with attorney in accordance with Tex. Gov. Code, Ann. Sec. 551.071; adjourn executive session; reconvene board meeting; Discussion and action: Executive Session; if necessary; next meeting time and place. Discussion: other business Adjourn Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7593. Filed: September 15, 1998, 5:05 p.m. TRD-9814632 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, September 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol, Room 2E.020 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Consideration of proposed issues: Texas Department of Public Safety-lease purchase of an enterprise server III. Other business: Discussion of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs application for Commercial Paper Program addition authorization IV. Adjourn Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-1741. Filed: September 9, 1998, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9814309 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, September 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 5717 Balcones Driver, 2nd Floor Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: Call to order; approval of commission meeting held June 15, 1998, and possible vote; executive director's report; discussion of operator examine revisions, and possible vote; Ms. Thy Thi Anh Tran-discussion of revoked license, and possible vote; discussion of Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR), and possible vote; discussion of tentative commission meeting schedule for fy99; discussion/review of interagency contract with the Board of Barber Examiners, and possible vote; review of affirmative action plan, and possible vote; executive session; reconvene in open session and possible vote; adjourn. Contact: Catherine Nahay, 5717 Balcones Drive, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, 512/454-4674. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9814509 Credit Union Department Tuesday, September 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Legislative Advisory Committee for the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of July 16, 1998 meeting; To Consider: Taking formal action to Revise or Modify the Legislative Recommendations to be Submitted for Consideration by the 76th Legislature; Establishing date for the next Committee Meeting; To conduct: Discussion of the Mandated Study (75th Leg., R.S., Ch. 338, 1997 Tex. Sess. Law. Serv. 1450) of State Laws Governing Financial Institutions. In the event the Commission does not finish deliberation of an item of the first day for which it was posted, the Commission might recess the meeting until the following day at the time and place announced at the time of recess. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or assistance with physical accessibility. Request for special accommodations must be made 72 hours prior to the designated time set for the meeting by contacting Carol Shaner at 512/837-9236. Contact: Isabel Velasquez, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, 512/837-9236. Filed: September 14, 1998, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9814527 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, September 18, 1998, 1:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 7230 Austin Commission AGENDA: Establish a quorum: call to order; public comment; approval of minutes from July 17,1 998 meeting; executive director report including discussion and action regarding extension of the Advisory Committee expiration dates (Action) and, Budget Hearing Report; board for Evaluation of Interpreters Report including discussion and possible action on adoption of amendment to 40 TAC sec.183.573, Fees (Action), discussion and possible action on development of SEE II Testing Materials (Action), approval of licenses (Action) and, license reinstatement (Action); Direct Services Report including Contract Awards Update; East Texas Pilot Project Update, Camp Sign Report Update, Hard of Hearing Task force Member (Action); Specialized Telecommunications Devises Assistance Program Report; Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, for deliberation of officers or employees; Dates for future Commission meetings; informational items; adjournment. Contact: David Meyers, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 512/407-3250. Filed: September 9, 1998, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9814330 State Board of Dental Examiners Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m. SBDE Office, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 800, 8th Floor Austin Legislative Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Discuss, review and consider proposing amendments to the dental practice action for presentation to the board IV. Announcements V. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6400. Filed: September 14, 1998, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9814480 Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities Friday, September 25, 198, 9:30 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501 Austin Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. call to order I. Welcome, introduction, and minutes II. Report on State of States and TBI Demo Grants Meetings III. Consideration of final draft of Statewide Plan IV. Consideration of Final draft: Policy Analysis and Needs Assessment Report V. Consideration: Legislative Initiatives VI. Presentation: HHSC Community Transportation Services 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 person who are deaf or hearing impaired, reader, 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: September 16, 1998, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9814666 Texas Department of Economic Development Sunday, September 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 111 Pecan Street East, Adam's Mark Hotel on the Riverwalk Room: Executive Salon 2 San Antonio Tourism Advisory Committee AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. Introduction election of chair and vice chair: governing board report: director's report: marketing overview: committee reports: new business: adjourn 12:00 p.m. Contact: Hector Herrera, Tourism Division Program Support Assistance, 512/462- 9191. Filed: September 14, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9814519 Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 7517 Cameron Road, Suite 100, Room 1A Austin Texas Manufacturing Institute Board AGENDA: Call to order; adopt minutes from April 23 and August 18, 1998; discussion and possible action on strategic issues related to Texas Manufacturing Institute (TMI) and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC); Board comments; public comments; adjourn. 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 Lena Chiu 512/936-0234, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Gary Rosenquest, 7517 Cameron Road, Suite 100, Room A, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/936-0433. Filed: September 15, 1998, 12:56 p.m. TRD-9814563 State Board for Educator Certification Tuesday, September 22, 1998, Noon 1001 Trinity, 5th Floor, Teacher Retirement System Building, Board Room Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Rule, new 19 TAC Chapter 249, relating to Disciplinary Proceedings and Sanctions (including Enforcement of the Educator's Code of Ethics. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Amendment to Rule, 19 TAC sec.230.414, relating to Certificates for Persons with Criminal Backgrounds. 4. Executive Session-To consider the appointment, and duties of a new Executive Director and to interview candidates for the position of Executive Director, pursuant to Texas government Code, sec.551.074(a)(1) (Texas Open Meeting Act). 5. Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, employment, and duties of a new Executive Director, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074(a)(1) (Texas Open Meeting Act.) Contact: Denise Jones, State Board of Educator Certification, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/469-3005. Filed: September 15, 1998, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9814627 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 0:00 a.m. Center for Energy and Economic Development, University of Texas-Permian Basin, SH 191 and FM 1788 Odessa Local Employee Committee-Midland/Odessa Area AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Read and approve the minutes for August 19, 1998 meeting III. Review progress on the 1998 campaign IV. Consider and adopt strategies to enhance the campaign V. Receive a briefing on SECC issues at state level VI. Adjourn Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall, Midland, Texas 79701, 915/685-7700. Filed: September 9, 1998, 4:56 p.m. TRD-9814333 Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1327 11th Street Huntsville Local Employee Committee-Huntsville AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Review and adopt minutes from August 13, 1998 meeting III. Discuss recent Coordinator's Training IV. Discuss campaign activity within state agencies V. Consider and take action regarding next meeting date and agenda Contact: Tina Cope, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77342-0009, 409/294-6391. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9814510 Tuesday, September 22, 1998, Noon 2902 Leopard Street, United Way of the Coast Bend Corpus Christi Local Employee Committee-Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Consider and take action regarding August 4, 1998 meeting minutes III. Campaign Kickoff Critique IV. Consider and take action regarding next meeting date V. Adjourn Contact: Debbie Winters, 2902 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, 1/800/852-2404. Filed: September 9, 1998, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9814332 Friday, October 2, 1998, 11:30 a.m. 11937 U.S. Highway 271 Tyler Local Employee Committee-Tyler/Smith County Area AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approve minutes of August 20, 1998 meeting III. Review Campaign Plan IV. Discuss Agency feed back V. Consider and take action regarding distribution of Deep in the Hearing buttons and addition materials VI. Consider and take regarding Post Campaign Activities VII. Consider and take action regarding Agenda and Scheduling of Next Meeting Contact: Dawn Franks, 4000 Southpark Drive, Suite 1200, Tyler, Texas 75703, 903/581-6367. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9814514 Texas Funeral Service Commission Monday, September 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 510 South Congress, Suite 206 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Rules Review AGENDA: 1. Convene, chairman, Kenneth Hughes. 2. Discussion and possible action on review of agency rules in accordance with the Appropriations Act, Section 167. 3. Begin review of Chapter 201.4. 4. Adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, 512/479-7222. Filed: September 9, 1998, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9814301 Monday, September 21, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 510 South Congress, Suite 206 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: 1. Convene, chairman, Kenneth Hughes. 2. Discussion and possible action on Embalming Case Report Form; 3. Discussion and possible action in Investigation of Anonymous Complaint. 4. Discussion and possible action on requirements for advertisement. 5. Discussion and possible action on requirements for rule regarding "Acts of God". 6. Discussion and possible action on 22 TAC sec.203.15, requirements for reciprocal licenser. 7. Discussion and possible action on interpretation of 22 TAC sec.203.16, minimum standards for embalming. 8. Discussion and possible action on deletion of 22 TAC sec.203.15(d), requirements for reciprocal licensure. 9. Discussion and possible action on 22 TAC sec.203.6, provisional licensees and 22 TAC sec.203.27, sponsor of provisional licensees. 10. other business. 11. public comment. 12. adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, 512/479-7222. Filed: September 11, 1998, 5:08 p.m. TRD-9814448 Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Omni Austin Hotel Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row Austin AGENDA: 1. Convene, chair, Robert Duncan. 2. Funeral Director and Embalmer Exit Exams for eligible provisional licensees as posted in this notice. 3. Adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, 512/479-7222. Filed: September 11, 1998, 5:08 p.m. TRD-9814447 Thursday, September 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 510 South Congress, Suite 206 Commission Meeting Austin AGENDA: Convene, Chairman, Dick McNeil, 2. Adoption of the May 7, 198, commission meeting minutes. 3. Public comment. 4. Chairman's report, discussion and possible action. 5. Executive Director's report. 6. Discussion and possible action on petitions by Southland Hughes Funeral Home: North's Funeral Home: Rhodes Funeral Home, Inc.: Scott-Morris Funeral Home; Budget Funeral Home; Adams Funeral Home and Rosewood Funeral Home for an exemption regarding the location of retained records as provided by 22 TAC sec.203.23(b) of the Commission rules. 7. Discussion and possible action on request to attend Mortuary School for Rodrick G. Barnes, Charmetric Williams, and Aaron Almendarez, 8. Discussion and possible action on On-Renewal of Individual Licensees for violations of sec.3(H), Article 4582b, Texas Revised Civil Statutes: Ronny Young, FD08780; Robert Jekel DL08719; Jill Juarez, FD10119, 9. Final adoption of amendment to commission rule 22 TAC sec.201.18, charges for providing copies of public information. 10. Discussion and possible action on response to Commissioner Keegan's Committee report dated May 7, 1998 by Commissioners Tommy Metcalf and Robert Duncan. 11. Discussion and possible action on reports from the following committees: (A) Rules Committee; (B) Reciprocal Licensure Committee; (C) Ad-Hoc Committee on Rules Review; (D) Finance Review Committee. 12. Discussion and possible action on 22 TAC sec.203.15, requirements for reciprocal licensure. 13. Discussion and possible action on the Mediation of Complaint Numbers 98-085 and 98-113. 14. Final ratification on actions taken on the cases posted in this notice. 15. Public comment. 16. Setting of Next Commission Meetings. 17. Adjourn. Contact: Eliza May, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704- 1716, 512/479-7222. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9814508 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, September 24, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from September 18, 1997 meeting 3. Discussion of Nominations for Board Officers in FY99 (October 1, 1998- September 30, 1999) and report to the Board of Directors 4. Adjourn to Executive Session: Discussion of CEO's Performance Evaluation and Discussion of Performance Evaluation with CEO 5. Resume Open Session 6. Action on Items Arising from Executive Session and Action on Salary Merit Increase for President 7. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, 512/219- 4550. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:50 a.m. TRD-9814661 Thursday, September 24, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Personnel Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from January 22, 1998 3. Update on Status of 1998 Incentive Award Program 4. Review and Recommendation for Action on Pension Plan Amendment Concerning Incentive Plans 5. Review and Recommendation for Action on FY99 Incentive Award Plan 6. Adjourn to executive Session: Review and Recommendation for Action on Compensation of Each Individual Senior Management Team Member 7. Resume Open Session 8. Recommendation for Action on Matters Arising From Executive Session 9. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, 512/219- 4550. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:50 a.m. TRD-9814662 Friday, September 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from May 28, 1998, meeting 3. Report from Lender/School Advisory Committee 4. Report from Executive Committee: Election of Board Officers for FY99 5. Report from Personnel Committee: Report and Action of FY Incentive Award Plan and Action on Resolution to Amend the Pension Plan. 6. Budget/Finance/audit Committee Reports: Report on System Development Project (SDP); Report on Year 2000; Internal Audit Status Report; Presentation and Action on: Proposed FY 99 budget Request; Computer Associates' Maintenance Resolution; Long Distance Service Resolution; Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) Resolution and Internal Audit FY99 Plan 7. Discussion and Action on Execution of a Fixed Price Contract for DMS System Development 8. Reauthorization Update and Report on Possible State Legislation 9. Discussion and Action on Resolution for Contract Execution 10. Discussion and Action on Resolution on Computer Programmer/Analysts 11. Discussion and Action Resolution for Cash Remittance Machine 12. Discussion and Action on Resolution for Human Resources Management System 13. Discussion and Action on Resolution for Revision to Purchasing Policy 14. Discussion and Action on Reserve Language in Lender Participation Agreement 15. Discussion and Action on Resolution to Adopt a List of Qualified, Authorized Brokers 16. President's Report 17. Adjourn to Executive Session: Discussion of Executive Committee's Performance Evaluation of President/CEO; Discussion of Personnel Committee's Merit Salary Increases for Individual Senor Management Team Members; Report on Legal Matters 18. Reconvene Open Session 19. Action on Executive Session Committee's Performance Evaluation of the President/CEO and Merit Salary Increase 20 Action on Personnel Committee's Merit Salary Increases for Individual Senor Management Team Members 21. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, 512/219- 4550. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9814663 Texas Department of Health Thursday, September 24, 1998, 10:40 a.m. 650 North Pearl Street, Le Meridien Hotel, Normandy Room Dallas End Stage Renal Disease Network, Inc. Medical Review Board AGENDA: The board will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: review and discussion of proposed changes to the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) facilities rules and standards (25 TAC sec.sec.117.1-117.85); and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6646. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9814656 Friday, October 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Building 2, Room 353, Texas Department of Human Services Region 7, 7901 Cameron Road Austin End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force AGENDA: The Task Force will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the June 26, 1998, meeting; review draft proposed End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) rules and standards, 25 TAC sec.sec.117.1-117.85; other issues or concerns regarding the ESRD facility rules and standards (25 TAC sec.sec.117.1-117.85); preparation of guidelines for task force members and alternate members; set future meting dates for the full task force and applicable subcommittees; and public comment (may be limited to three minutes per comment). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6646. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9814658 Texas Health Care Information Council Friday, September 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 4501, 4900 North Lamar Austin Non-Hospital Discharge Data Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Texas Health Care Information Council's Non-Hospital Discharge Data Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: Call to order; approval of minutes; HMO TAC's recommendation to change HEDIS report submission date, rule change; HMO TAC's recommendation to change HEDIS data submission tool; HMO TAC's recommendation to modify data submission through Auditors; HMO TAC's recommendation on service area/minimum enrollment exemptions; HMO TAC's recommendation on what HEDIS measures should be used for the Medicaid population; update on the State HMO HEDIS conference; other business; and adjourn. Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424-6490 or fax 512/424-6491. Filed: September 15, 1998, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9814547 Texas Healthy Kids Corporation Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Tower II, Room 400-A Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order; approval of minutes of August 26, 1998 meeting. THKC staff presentation, possible recommendations, and possible THKC Board deliberation and action/approval/award regarding: Status update and briefing on enrollment and other program-related activites; Status of the new RFP to be sent out, including issuing separate health and dental RFPs and discussion of possible alternative benefit plan structure(s); Update on the completion of a Managmenet Information Systems contract; Miscellaneous corporate operation issues, including new THJC staff, timelines, future meetings, general updates, other administrative, procedureal 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 require auxiliary aids, servies, or materials in alternate format, please contact THKC at least 3 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: September 11, 1998 1:21 p.m. TRD-9814419 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 5, Room 5.264, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Coordinating Board AGENDA: The Board's Legal Committee 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 meeting will be held by telephone conference call pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Section 551.125 since the convening at one location of a quorum of the board is difficult or impossible. Contact: Lynn Rodriguez, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6163. Filed: September 14, 1998, 8:13 a.m. TRD-9814461 Wednesday, October 7, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.102, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Special Committee to Study the Higher Education Needs of the Central Texas Area North of Austin AGENDA: Review a proposal by the Texas A&M University System and Tarleton Station University to establish a university system center in Killeen. Contact: David Gardner, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/483-6150. Filed: September 14, 1998, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9814496 State Independent Living Council Thursday, September 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Austin AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Call to order (roll call, approval of agenda, approval of minutes) 9:30 a.m. Executive Session (financial, personnel, legal) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 p.m. Report (TRC, TCB, SILC Coordinator) 2:00 p.m. Committee Breakouts: A. Evaluation Committee (Award of Needs Assessment Contract, Content of Statewide Survey); B. Transition Committee (SILC Staff Job Description and Hiring Procedures, New SILC Office Space, SILC Operating Budget) 5:00 p.m. Recess Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/467-0744. Filed: September 9, 1998, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9814325 Friday, September 18, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Austin AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Call to order roll call 9:15 a.m. Public comment 9:45 a.m. Committee Meetings continued A. Executive committee (Proposed Policy and Procedure, Proposed Bylaws Amendments, Receipt of Grant from TRC, Authority to Make Payment); B. Evaluation Committee (Award of Needs Assessment Contract, Content of Statewide Survey); C. Transition Committee (SILC Staff Job Description and Hiring Procedures, New SILC Office Space, SILC Operating Budget) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 p.m. Committee Reports and Action on Recommendations 3:00 p.m. Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/467-0744. Filed: September 9, 1998, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9814324 Monday, October 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Austin AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Call to order (roll call, approval of agenda, approval of minutes) 9:30 a.m. Report (TRC, TCB, SILC Coordinator) 10:00 a.m. SILC Office Space 10:30 a.m. Proposed Bylaws Amendments, Policy and Procedures 11:00 a.m. Public Comment 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Vote on Bylaws Amendments, Policy and Procedures 2:00 p.m. Committee Breakouts A. Outreach Committee B. Education Committee C. IL Centers and Services Committee D. Interagency Relationships Committee E. Finance Committee F. Evaluation Committee G. Transition Committee 5:00 p.m. Recess Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/467-0744. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9814639 Tuesday, October 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Austin AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Full Council Meeting (call to order, roll call) 9:15 a.m. Schedule and Location of Future Meetings 10:00 a.m. Guests: IL Center directors (Tentative) 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Committee Reports 3:00 p.m. Adjourn Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/467-0744. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:01 a.m. TRD-9814638 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, October 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-97-0215.C. To consider the application of Oscar H. Rodriguez, Texas and Carrollton, Texas for a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from May 27, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: September 15, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9814587 Tuesday, October 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Docket No. 454-98-1348. In the matter of Fidelity National Title (reset from September 17, 1998). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-6328. Filed: September 15, 1998, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9814586 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Friday, September 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: Call meeting to order; excuse absences; discuss and possibly act on adjustments to the FY 98 administrative budget; discuss and possibly act on adjustments to the FY 99 administrative budget; discuss and possibly act on adjustments to the FY 99 contract budget; hear a report on the legislative appropriations request; hear FY 98 internal audit report; approve resolution accepting substance abuse training grant funds; consider and possibly act on a proposal to spend unencumbered FY 98 JJAEP funds; hear public comments; adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to call Karla Cantu at 512/424-6682 at least two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, 4900 North Lamar, Room 5501, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424- 6681. Filed: September 14, 1998, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9814530 Friday, September 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Program and Planning Committee AGENDA: Call meeting to order; excuse absences; discuss and possibly act on final adoption or resubmission of Case Management Standards; discuss and possibly act on final adoption or resubmission of JJAEP standards; hear public comments; adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to call Karla Cantu at 512/424-6682 at least two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, 4900 North Lamar, Room 5501, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424- 6681. Filed: September 14, 1998, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9814531 Friday, September 25, 1998, 10:45 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Call meeting to order; excuse absences; approve board minutes from June 18, 1998 meeting; hear budget committee report and possibly take action on committee recommendations; hear program and planning report and possibly take action on committee recommendations; discuss commitments to TYC; hear legal/legislative update; introduce new staff; hear director's report; schedule next meeting; hear public comment; adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for person who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to call Karla Cantu at 512/424-6682 at least two days prior to the meeting so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. Contact: Glenn Neal, 4900 North Lamar, Room 5501, Austin, Texas 78751, 512/424- 6681. Filed: September 14, 1998, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9814532 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, September 22, 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, Jerry Hamel, for 9 counts of failing to provide proper installation, service, and mechanical integrity in violation Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Articles 8861 sec.5(a), pursuant to Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Article 9100, the Texas Gov't Code, sec.2001 and 16 TAC sec.60. Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: September 14, 1998, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9814568 Wednesday, September 23, 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, Dallas T. Lesley, for 2 counts of failing to provide proper installation, service, and mechanical integrity in violation Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Articles 8861 sec.5(a), and for failing to include "Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, 1/800/803-9202 or 512/463-6599" on a proposal for claimant, pursuant to Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Article 9100, the Texas Gov't Code, sec.2001 and 16 TAC sec.sec.60, 75.70(n). Contact: Rick Wootton, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. Filed: September 14, 1998, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9814524 Texas Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 301 Congress, Suite 500 Austin Governance Committee AGENDA: 1) Approval of minutes; 2) Consideration of counsel applicants; 3) Executive Session; 4) Consideration and possible action on Executive matters; 5) Discussion of other matters; 6) Setting of next meeting. Contact: C.S. LaShelle, 301 Congress, #500, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/475-5101. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9814507 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Panel EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; consideration of the Application for Temporary Suspension of the license of Theordore Bowles, Jr., DO. License H-7392, and adjourn Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Reason for emergency: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 or fax 512/305-7008. Filed: September 15, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9814551 Friday, September 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room 291, Haynes and Boone Law Firm, 901 Main Street, 29th Floor Austin AGENDA: The panel will introduce members and guests and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of June 5, 1998, meeting; two physician vacancies and replacement; review of specific procedures requiring full disclosure 25 TAC, Chapter 601 (sec.601.2(b) Cardiovascular System; sec.601.2(d) Ear Treatments and Procedures; sec.601.2(f) Eye Treatments and Procedures; and sec.601.2(s) Endoscopic Surgery); other issues relating to rules (25 TAC, sec.sec.601.1- 601.8) concerning informed consent; clarification request from Metroplex Adventist Hospital; public comment (may be limited to three minutes); and setting the next meeting date for the Panel. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna C. Currier 512/458-7627 or TDD 512/458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834- 6646. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9814657 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Executive Sessions Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: September 11, 1998, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9814426 Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Hearing Request; Amendment to Water Rights Permits; Authorization to Construct; Temporary Variance; Permit Renewal; Temporary Order; Miscellaneous; Municipal solid Waste Nominations and Appointments of an Elected Official; Public Water Supply Enforcement Agreed Order; Industrial Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; Agricultural Enforcement Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Default Order; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Agreed Orders; Municipal Aside an Emergency Order; Executive Session; 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) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: September 11, 1998, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9814429 Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following item on the second addendum to agenda. Irrigators Advisory Council. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: September 15, 1998, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9814623 Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Proposals for Decisions. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. will start at 12:30 until 12:55 p.m. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. Filed: September 11, 1998, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9814431 Wednesday, September 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100 Austin REVISED AGENDA: An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing that will allow Robert Lueck dba Lueck Dairy, the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. This matter has been designated as SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1620. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3445. Filed: September 14, 1998, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9814513 Friday, October 2, 1998, 2:00 p.m. City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Room 107 Lubbock AGENDA: Office of the Chief Clerk For an informal public hearing concerning an application by Mr. David A. Fleming, General Partner of Executive Golf Ltd. at 2402 52nd Street, Lubbock, Texas 79412, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the proposed Permit No. MSW-CP 62,006 to authorize the construction of an enclosed structure over a closed MSW landfill. The proposed construction is a 3200 sq. ft. Golf Clubhouse on a 0.62 acre tract of land situated at Northeast of the intersection Quaker Avenue at 78th Street, within city limits of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. The property is located within a 10.3 acre golf course atop a closed municipal solid waste landfill. Contact: Eugenia K. Brumm, Ph.D., P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1/800/687-4040. Filed: September 11, 1998, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9814457 Tuesday, October 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Suite 1100 Austin REVISED AGENDA: An Administrative Law Judge from the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing addressing Cypress Village Water System which filed a statement of change in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (Commission) effective August 1, 1998, for its service area located in Harrison County, Texas. This matter has been designated as SOAH Docket No. 582-98-1368. Contact: Betty Goetz, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, 512/475-3345. Filed: September 16, 1998, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9814671 Board of Nurse Examiners Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 2-225 Austin Law and Regulations Advisory Committee AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. Call to order; roll call 9:45 a.m. Review of July 8, 1998 meeting minutes 10:15 a.m. Old business: 1. Report to Board at July 16 meeting; 2. Survey Results; 3. Subcommitee for entry level RN; 4. Revised Time Line 12:00 Working lunch 1:00 p.m. New Business: 1. Consider methods for review of laws and regulations for practicing RN's and mechanisms for assurance of understanding. 3:00 p.m. Adjourn Contact: Mitchell Diaz, P.O. Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767-0430, 512/305-6844. Filed: September 9, 1998, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9814322 Texas On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council Thursday, September 24, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Conference Room 172 Austin Council Meeting AGENDA: The Council will act on the minutes of the previous meeting. The Chairman and the Executive Secretary will provide their reports followed by discussion and possible action on the FY98-FY99 budgets. A discussion and possible action on the location and planner selection for the 1999 Annual On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council Conference will follow. The floor will then be open for public comments. Other items on the agenda will include: discussion and possible action on (1) the selection of a committee to review the Council's rules under 30 TAC, Chapter 286 for any possible changes as required by Article IX, sec.167 of House Bill 1, the General Appropriations Act; (2) the prioritized proposal topics previously selected as possible projects (tabled from the last meeting) to determine if request for proposals or contracts need to be pursued. Topics include: a study to determine long term infiltration rate of effluent to level of pretreatment for different soils and disposal systems; a quantitative evaluation of caliche soil as a treatment media for on-site sewage facility systems: and an evaluation of the effectiveness of an existing subsurface drip irrigation system in swelling soils. The scheduling of future meetings will end the meeting. Contact: Annette Maddern, TNRCC, MC 178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, 512/239-5304. Filed: September 10, 1998, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9814356 Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Thursday, September 24, 1998, 8:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 3, 1998, meeting; presiding officer's report; executive director's report; review, discussion, and action on comments received during the public comment period concerning proposed rules relating to the regulation of Orthotics and Prosthetics, implementing Senate Bill 291, 75th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 1997; final adoption of proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 821), as published in the July 24, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 7489); review of license application materials; examination contract; review on passing score participants; other business not requiring board action; public comment; choosing future agenda items and setting future meeting dates for the board. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Donna Flippin or Steven Lowenstein, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-4520. Filed: September 16, 1998, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9814686 Executive Council on Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners Monday, September 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Boulevard Houston AGENDA: I. Call or order II. Public comment III. Approval of minutes of June 22, 1998 Executive Council meeting IV. Discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners rules, including sec.362.1, concerning definitions, sec.365.1, concerning Types of Licenses, sec.366.1, concerning Application for License, sec.367.1, concerning Continuing Education, sec.370.1, concerning License Renewal, and sec.371.1, concerning Inactive Status. V. Discussion and possible action on setting administrative fees for sales of goods and services. VI. Discussion and possible action concerning regulations of facilities providing therapy and/or occupational therapy. VII. Discussion and possible action concerning proliferation of schools offering therapy and occupation therapy programs. VIII. Discussion and possible action on the agency's Strategic Plan. IX. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report. X. Discussion and possible action on Presiding Officer's Report XI. Discussion and possible action on scheduling future Executive Council meeting date, and items for future consideration. XII. Adjournment. Contact: Jennifer Jones, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701-3942. Filed: September 11, 1998, 1:58 a.m. TRD-9814425 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 16251; Docket Nos. 19000, 19621, and 19461; Tariff Control No 19758; Docket Nos. 16938, 16948, 17128, 17176, 17191, 17195, 19468, 17998, 19601, 19629, 19630, 19631, 19641, 19643, 19657, 19660, 19663, 19665, 19538, 19539, 19550, 19574, 19576, and 19581,; Project Nos. 18886, 19813, 18702, 18515, 18516, 18438, 19699, and 16901; 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; Interim approval of interconnection agreements; Project No. 18000; Election utility reliability and customer service; Docket Nos. 19834, 19820, 19826, 18845, 19793, and 19250; Project Nos 18703, 19761, 19693, 17709; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaints issues Operating Budget, Appropriations Request, Agency Business Plan, project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, 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 litigating and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion of decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Diane Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: September 15, 1998, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9814613 Friday, September 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 18515, Compliance Proceeding for Implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan. Contact: Diane Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: September 15, 1998, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9814535 Monday, October 5, 1998, 8:30 a.m. 8012 Shin Oak Drive, Judson ISD Administrative Office San Antonio AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 16901, Numbering Plan Area code Relief Planning for the 512 Area Code. Contact: Diane Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/936- 7007. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9814650 Texas Racing Commission Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 10:30 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, Room, 235 Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; consideration of and action on the following rules sec.sec.305.4, 305.7, 305.35, 309.200, Chapter 319, sec.sec.307.8, 309.3, 309.4, Chapter 301, Chapter 303; Consideration of and action on the following petition for rulemaking: Petition by the Texas Horsemen's Partnership, L.L.P. for amendment to sec.309.199; Consideration of and action on the following matter: Appointment of advisory committee regarding the selection of a laboratory under Texas Racing Act, VTCS Article 179e, sec.3.07(d); Consideration of and action on the following matters: Request by Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie for approval of a Special Wager, Request by the Texas Thoroughbred Association to have Lone Star Park and Grand Prairie, Sam Houston Race Park and Retama Race Park demonstrate financial need of funds received under sec.321.234(b), Allocation of the Texas Bred Incentive Program Fund among the Texas Appaloosa Horse Club, Texas Arabian Breeders Association and the Texas Pint Horse Association for calendar year 1998, Distribution of funds accrued in the escrowed purse account pursuant to sec.321.210, and report on racetrack inspections; Old and New Business; Adjourn. Contact: Roselyn Marcus, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/833-6699. Filed: September 15, 1998, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9814614 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 9:00 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: September 11, 1998, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9814458 Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 9:30 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 item 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: September 11, 1998, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9814459 School Land Board Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Consideration of emergency procedures for bays and estuaries along the Gulf Coast in connection with Tropical Storm Frances. Reason for emergency: Urgent public necessity in connection with Tropical Storm Frances. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, 512/463-5016. Filed: September 14, 1998, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9814533 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Sunday, October 4, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Ballroom B, The Omni, 9821 Colonnade Boulevard San Antonio AGENDA: Clinical Issues Committee The committee will introduce members, guests and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the July 22, 1998 meeting; report from (Civil Commitment Subcommittee; Polygraph Data Subcommittee; and the Training Issues Subcommittee); update on the revised adult and juvenile tracking system; other matters not requiring committee action; public comment; future agenda items and meeting dates for the committee. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kelly Page or Tamala Tatum,1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-4530. Filed: September 16, 1998, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9814684 Sunday, October 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Ballroom B, The Omni, 9821 Colonnade Boulevard San Antonio AGENDA: Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency Advisory Committee The council and advisory committee will introduce members, guests and staff and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the July 22, 1998 meeting; division director's report; executive director's report; Clinical Issues Committee's report; reports from (Civil Commitment Subcommittee; Polygraph Data Subcommittee; and the Training Issues Subcommittee); a registrant's request to place registration in inactive status; location for the 1999 adult conference; review of expenses and procedures for obtaining criminal history records on registrants; other matters not requiring council or committee action; public comment; future agenda items and future meeting dates for the council and advisory committee. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at 512/458-7627 or TDD at 512/458- 7708 at least four days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kelly Page or Tamala Tatum, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 512/834-4530. Filed: September 16, 1998, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9814685 Special Board of Review Monday, September 28, 1998, 5:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 118 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order; II. Chairman's Remarks; III. Public Testimony; IV. Discussion of, and Action on, proposed "Triangle Square Development Plan, "and/or amendments thereto, or proposed alternatives thereto, including zoning and subdivision issues; IV. Adjournment The Board may take agenda items out of order in its discretion. Contact: Ken Mills, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 626, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-9108. Filed: September 15, 1998, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9814566 Stephen F. Austin State University Friday, September 18, 1998, 11:00 a.m. 1936 North Street, First Land's Room, University Center Nacogdoches Board of Regents: Building Grounds Committee AGENDA: I. Review bids for renovation of Miller Science Building Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, 409/468-2201. Filed: September 15, 1998, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9814553 Friday, September 18, 1998, 12:30 p.m. 1936 North Street, President's Suite, University Center Nacogdoches Board of Regents REVISED AGENDA: The Agenda was not revised, but the meeting location was changed. I. Housing Report Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, 409/468-2201. Filed: September 15, 1998, 10:57 a.m. TRD-9814554 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Monday, October 5, 1998, 9:30 a.m. William P. Hobby, Jr., State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Suite 520 Austin AGENDA: 1. 9:30 a.m. Call to order 2. Determine the presence of a quorum, recognition of visitors 3. Review of board minutes for June 16, 1998 regular quarterly meeting. 4. Discussion action on complaints received by the Board. 5. Update on education program. 6. Discussion action or vote on accepting a new text for Assessing and Collecting (non-Appraisal) Courses. 7. Discussion action or vote on Policy and Procedures changes in the Property Tax Education Standards. 8. Discussion action or vote on Policy and Procedure paragraph 1a, Persons Required to Register and definition of Actively Engaged. 9. Adjourn Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, 512/305-7300. Filed: September 15, 1998, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9814552 Monday, October 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m. William P. Hobby, Jr., State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Suite 500 Austin AGENDA: 1. 1:00 p.m. Call to order 2. Determine the presence of a quorum, recognition of visitors 3. Approval of board minutes for June 16, 1998 regular quarterly meeting. 4. Discussion and appropriate action on complaints received by the Board. 5. Update on education program. 6. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on accepting a new text for Assessing and Collecting (non-Appraisal) Courses. 7. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on Policy and Procedures changes in the Property Tax Education Standards. 8. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on Policy and Procedure paragraph 1a, Persons Required to Register and definition of Actively Engaged. 9. Executive Director's report. 10. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on list registrants that have met all requirement for reclassification/Recertification since last regular quarterly meeting. 11. Public comments on any relevant subject will be received, however, due to Open Meetings restrictions, discussion is limited to placing item on agenda for next board meeting. 12. Determine date for next quarterly meeting. 13. Adjourn Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, 512/305-7300. Filed: September 15, 1998, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9814549 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion of Employment of Director of Internal Audit and Interviews of Candidates for the Position. 2. Consideration of Recommendation for Employment of and Salary for the Director of Internal Audit. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or TDD 512/397-6444 or 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: September 15, 1998, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9814590 Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, 5th Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Consideration of Employment of and Salary for the Director of Internal Audit- Mr. Cummings For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, 512/397-6400 or TDD 512/397-6444 or 1/800/841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, 512/397-6400. Filed: September 15, 1998, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9814589 Texas State University System Wednesday, September 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room of Building B. John Gray Center, Lamar University-Beaumont Austin Presidential Selection Advisory Committee for LU-B AGENDA: Consideration of any and all subjects leading to selection of a president at Lamar University-Beaumont. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects. Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 200 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463- 1808. Filed: September 16, 1998, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9814649 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, September 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Commission AGENDA: Delegations: City of Mineola and opponent; Nocona Chamber of Commerce; City of Dublin Loop Task Force and opponent; Metroport Cities (Tarrant and Denton Counties). Approve minutes. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Chapter 4, 5, 6, 9, 15, 25 and 28, and Rule Review, Ch. 31 Programs: Approve 1999 Unified Transportation Program. Transportation Planning: Galveston County-evaluate Bolivar Peninsula Ferry Operations. Public Transportation. State Infrastructure Bank: Motley County. Contract Award/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Contested Case. Routine Minute Orders. Appointment of Director of Texas Turnpike Authority Division. 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: September 16, 1998, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9814677 University of Houston System Monday, September 21, 1998, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Facility, Melcher Board Room Houston Committee Meetings AGENDA: Academic and Student Affairs Committee-1. Call to Order; 2. Bachelor of Science in Computer engineering; 3. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) Degree with Option in Safety and Fire; 4. Creation of Department of Criminal Justice; 5. Report of Contracts and Grants-October 1998; 6. Adjourn. Institutional Advancement and external Affairs Committee- 1. Call to Order; 2. Report on Community Relations Activities and Plans; 3. Overview of Private Support; 4. Adjourn. Administration and Finance Committee- 1. Call to Order; 2. Purchase Order with National Public Radio; 3. Architectural Schematic Design and Project planning Guide for the New Policy Building; 4. Architectural Schematic Design and Project Planning Guide for the fine Arts Renovation; 5. Award of a Construction Contract for the FY99 Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance HVAC/Plumbing Project; 6. Replacement of the Athletic Flooring in the Field House and Weight Room of the Athletics/Alumni Facility; 7. Construction on a None-lane Olympic Track and Field Complex; 8. Architectural Schematic Design and Project Planning Guide for the One Main Building Third Floor Renovation; 9. Abatement of Lead Paint on Decks at the One Main Building; 10. Restoration of Decks at the One Main Building; 11. Project Planning Guide for Initial Facility/Academic Building at Fort Bend; 12. Interlocal Cooperation Act Contract with Victoria College for FY98-99; 13. Status and Plans for the Enhancement of Information Technology Services; 14. Acquisition of Administrative Computing Systems; 15. Personnel Action for Executive Management Employees; 16. Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series 1999; Bond Resolution, Preliminary Official Statement and Official Notice of Sale; 17. Withdrawal from the KUHT Quasi Endowment; 18. Withdrawal from the KUHT Capital Improvements Quasi Endowment; 19. Annual Write-Off of Accounts/Notes Receivable; 20. Revision of Board Policies 43 through 47; 21. Endowment Performance Report as of June 30, 1998; 22. Report of Investment Performance of Pooled Non-Endowed Funds as of June 30, 1998; 23. Report on Separately Invested Funds as of June 30, 1998; 24. Construction Project Status; 25 Adjourn. Executive Committee- 1. Call to Order; 2. Executive Session; 3. Report from Executive Session; 4. Executive Summaries of Internal Audit Reports; 5. Adjourn. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Texas 77204-6732, 713/743-3444. Filed: September 14, 1998, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9814529 University of Texas System Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8-4344 Houston M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of Protocols for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof. Contact: Leonard Zwelling, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, P.O. Box 307, Houston, Texas 77303, 713/792-3220. Filed: September 10, 1998, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9814359 Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 4:30 p.m. 500 University, Administration, Fifth Floor, President's Conference Room El Paso U.T. El Paso-Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: I. call to order by chairman, Dr. Donald E. Moss II. Approval of the June 23, 1998, Meeting Minutes III. Status Report on New animal Quarantine Room In the Biological Sciences Building IV. Approval of Cage Labels V. Other business Contact: Karen Hoover, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, Administration Building Room 209, The University of Texas at El Paso, Texas 79968, 915/747-7939 or fax 915/747-6474. Filed: September 9, 1998, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9814304 Veterans Land board Wednesday, September 23,1998, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831 Austin Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of an amendment to the State Veterans Home Development Agreement, sec.16.1(g) and sec.17.3; consideration of forfeiture action on delinquent Veterans Land Program accounts; consideration of forfeiture action on Veterans Land Program accounts in property tax suites; consideration of resolution by the Veterans Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing preliminary matters in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of one or more series of revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and construction of Veterans Homes; consideration of modification of lending rates the post-1976 veterans in the Veterans' Housing Association Program; and staff reports. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-5016. Filed: September 11, 1998, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9814449 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Wednesday, September 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 400 Austin Board Monitoring Program Committee AGENDA: The Committee will meet to determine their role and the scope of their responsibilities in reporting to the full Board in the areas of General Performance of Board and Staff, Budges, and Audits, and Compliance with Board Orders and Peer Assistance. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-7555. Filed: September 11, 1998, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9814416 Friday, October 2, 1998, 8:30 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and take action of Rules of Profession Conduct 573.20, 573.24, 573.52, 573.64, and 573.65. A new rule concerning Animal Dentistry will also be discussed with possibly acted on. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations are requested to 333 Guadalupe, #2- 330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, 512/305-7555 or TDD 1/800/735-2989 within 72 hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/305-7555. Filed: September 11, 1998, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9814417 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Thursday, September 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Austin AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of August 19, 1998 2. Consider selection of bond counsel. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/463-7847. Filed: September 9, 1998, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9814302 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Wednesday, September 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, South Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Public comments on the following proposed amended and new rules: Chapter 164. Extra-Hazardous Employer Program Rule 164.1. Criteria for Identifying Extra-Hazardous Employers Rule 164.2. Notice to Extra-Hazardous Employers Rule 164.3. Safety Consultation for Public Employers Rule 164.4. Formulation of Accident Prevention Plan for Public Employers Rule 164.5. Follow-up Inspection for Public Employers by the Division Rule 164.6. Report of Follow-up Inspection, Public Employers Rule 164.7. Removal of Public Employers from Extra-Hazardous Employer Status Rule 164.8. Continuation of Extra-Hazardous Employer Status, Public Employers Rule 164.10. Removal from the List of Approved Professional Sources Rule 164.11. Request for Safety Consultation from the Division Rule 164.12. Reimbursement of Division for Services Provided to "Extra-Hazardous Employer" Rule 164.14. Values Assigned for Computation of Extra-Hazardous Employer Identification Rule 164.15. Administrative Reviews and Hearings Regarding Identification as a Extra-Hazardous Employer Rule 164.16. Removal of Private Employers from Extra-Hazardous Employer Status (new) Rule 164.17. Availability of OSHCON Services (new) Rule 164.18. Severability (new) Contact: Linda McKee, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, 512/440-5690. Filed: September 9, 1998, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9814307 Tuesday, September 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Approval of prior meeting notes: Public comment; consideration and action on Tax Liability Cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 38; Discussion, consideration and possible action: (1) on acceptance of pledges of Child Care Matching Funds; (2) concerning the proposed Child Care Rules (40 TAC Chapter 809); (3) on the proposed rule revision concerning the Child Care Allocation Rule (40 TAC, Chapter 800, sec.800.56); (4) on the adoption of the porposed amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Rules concerning Signatures on Reports and Forms (40 TAC, Section 815.8); (5) on the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Rules concerning Technical Corrections (40 TAC, Chapter 815); (6) on the PY98 JTPA Incentives Policy Amendment and Workflex Partnership and Demonstration program; (7) on the PY97 JTPA Fourth Quarter Interim Performance Report; (8) regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the governor of Local Workforce Development Boards for Certification; (9) regarding recommendations to TCWEC; and status of status of strategic and operational plans submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; (10) regarding recommendations to TCWEC; and (11) 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 Division, Unemployment Insurance and Regulation Division, Workforce Development Division, and Welfare Reform Initiatives Division; Executive Session pursuant to: Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the executive staff and other personnel; Government Code sec.551.071(1) concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFI-CIO v. TWC; Pat McCowan, Betty McCoy, Ed Carpenter, and Lydia DeLeon Individually and on Behalf of Others Similarly Situated v. TWC et al; TSEU/CWA Local 6186, AFL-CIO, Lucinda Robles, and Maria Roussett v. TWC et al; Midfirst Bank v. Reliance Health Care et al (Enforcement of Oklahoma Judgment); Gene E. Merchant et al. v. TWC; and TWC v. Antonini and Associates; Government Code sec.551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as Privileged Communications under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and to discuss the Open Meetings Act and the Administrative Procedure Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration, discussion, questions, and possible action on: (1) whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; and (2) higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 38. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-8812. Filed: September 14, 1998, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9814523 Regional Meetings Meetings filed September 9, 1998 Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board, Welfare-to-Work Ad-Hoc Committee met at 1502 East Airline, Suite 39, Victoria, September 14, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Laura sanders, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/576-5872. TRD-9814305. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, September 15, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336-1090, 806/894-9654. TRD-9814323. Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, September 14, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash, III or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, 512/752-3505. TRD-9814303. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, September 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, 409/892-4011. TRD- 9814331. North Texas Regional Library System, System Assembly Meeting met at 600 11th Street, Wichita Falls, September 24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817/335-6076. TRD-9814326. Meetings filed September 10, 1998 Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, September 14, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol K. Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3943. TRD-9814424. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 4th and Avenue J. Poteet, September 17, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, 830/742-3591. TRD-9814342. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, September 17, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD- 9814399. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, September 17, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, 512/303-3536. TRD-9814400. Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met at Barbara Jordan Square, Community Center, 4700 Country Creek Drive, Dallas, September 17, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Elizabeth Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, 214/951-8302. TRD-9814354. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Nomination Committee met at 300 East Shepherd Avenue, Room 202, Lufkin, September 22, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Junge, P.O. Drawer N, Diboll, Texas 75941, 409/829-1657 or fax 409/892-1978, e-mail bjunge@templeinland.com. TRD- 9814341. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board met at 300 East Shepherd Avenue, Room 202, Lufkin, September 22, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Junge, P.O. Drawer N, Diboll, Texas 75941, 409/829-1657 or fax 409/892-1978, e-mail bjunge@templeinland.com. TRD-9814340. Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors met at 5701 Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, September 15, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, 512/919-5301. TRD-9814355. Edwards Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 106 North Austin, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, September 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, 830/683-4189. TRD-9814351. Gary County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, September 14, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, 806/665-0791. TRD-9814360. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, September 17, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756- 7822. TRD-9814358. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, September 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, 254/756-7822. TRD- 9814357. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, September 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5117, 409/892-4011. TRD-9814392. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, September 16, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Homes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 940/659- 1239. TRD-9814393. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Pedestrian Mobility Task Force met at "B" Room --Municipal Plaza Building, 114 Commerce Street, San Antonio, September 16, 1998, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeanne Geiger, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210/227-8651. TRD-9814394. Texas Association of Regional Councils, Annual Business Meeting met in an emergency revised agenda at the Radisson Hotel, 500 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, September 11, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. Reason for the emergency: A tropical storm in the Gulf Coast has made it necessary to reschedule this meeting. Information may be obtained from Shelia Jennings or Jim Ray, 1305 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/478-4715 or fax 512/478-1049. TRD-9814398. Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 210 Clark Street, (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, September 17, 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-9814391. Meetings filed September 11, 1998 Burnet Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at 110 Avenue H. Suite 106, Marble Falls, September 17, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Box 908, Burnet, Texas 78611, 512/756-8291. TRD-9814446. Concho Valley Workforce Development Board met at 1621 University, San Angelo, September 17, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Bessent, P.O. Box 1299, Robert Lee, Texas 76849, 915/453-2632 or fax 915/453-2277. TRD- 9814423. Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 107 North 7th Street, Gatesville, September 17, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865-6593. TRD- 9814412. Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 107 North 7th Street, Gatesville, September 17, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254/865- 6593. TRD- 9814413. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Legislative AdHoc Committee Meeting met in Conference room C, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, September 15, 1998, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, 214/749-3256. TRD-9814410. East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee of the Workforce Development Board met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, September 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9814436. East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board met at 3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, September 17, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD- 9814414. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, September 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, 972/937-3552. TRD- 9814401. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at the Intersection of Highway 6 and 7, Falls County Courthouse, Marlin, September 22, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661-0430. TRD-9814420. Harris County Appraisal, Appraisal Review Board met at 2800 North Loop West, Houston, September 18, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, 713/957-5222. TRD-9814407. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, September 15, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9814403. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, September 17, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, 512/268-2522. TRD-9814404. Henderson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, September 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Hembree, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, 903/675-9296. TRD-9814411. Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, September 14, 1998, 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336-1090, 806/894-9654 or fax 806//894-9654. TRD-9814435. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, September 16, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeffrey D. Law, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, 817/573-2471. TRD-9814405. Jack County Appraisal District met in a revised agenda at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, September 15, 1998, at 7:05 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Tammie Morgan, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, 940/567-6301. TRD-9814418. Johnson County Rural Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, September 11, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9814421. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, September 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, 512/473-3371. TRD-9814422. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors met in a revised agenda at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, September 15, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont, Texas 77708, 409/892-4011. TRD-9814415. North Texas Tollway Authority, Board of Directors met at DFW Airport Marriott Hotel, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, September 16,1 998, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, 214/522-6200. TRD-9814402. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 200 Church Avenue, Palo Pinto, September 17, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes or Donna Rhoades, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484, 949/659-1239. TRD-9814409. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District No. 3, Board of Directors Public Meeting met at the District Office, 201 West Third Street, White Deer, September 16, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, P.O. Box 637, White Deer, Texas 797097, 806/883-2501. TRD-9814406. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, September 17, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, Texas 79088, 806/995-4118. TRD-9814432. Meetings filed September 14, 1998 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, Ark-Tex Private Industry Council, Executive Committee Meeting met at the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Pleasant, September 16, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Davis, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, 903/832-8636. TRD-9814525. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director-Called Meeting met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, September 71, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A, Regal Row, Austin, Texa 78748, 512/282-8441 or fax 512/282-7016. TRD-9814463. Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, September 18, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ann Elizonda, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, 210/224-8511. TRD- 9814462. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee Meeting met at 201 North Magnolia Street, Woodville Inn, Woodville, September 24, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, Sr., 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, 409/384-5704. TRD-9814497. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, September 24, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2810, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, 940/566-0904. TRD-9814478. East Texas Behavioral Healthcare Network, Regional Oversight Committee met in a revised agenda at Victorian Condo Hotel and Conference Center, 6300 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, September 18, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joe McCully, 4101 South Medford, Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901-5699, 409/633-5629. TRD-9814526. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Director's Meeting met at 106 East Burton Road, Alps Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant, September 24, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894. TRD-9814534. Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Board of Directors met at 1306 Brown, Jourdanton, September 18, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Evergreen UWCD, P.O. Box 155, Jourdanton, Texas 78026, 830/769- 3740. TRD-9814511. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, September 18, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick William, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336-1090, 806/894-9654. TRD-9814499. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting met in an emergency revised agenda at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, September 15, 198, at 6:00 p.m. Reason for emergency: Change meeting date as originally reported. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, 817/645-6646. TRD-9814502. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, September 23, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, 830/249-8012 or fax 830/249-3975. TRD-9814501. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Special Board of Directors Meeting met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, September 17, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351, 409/327-3107 of fax 409/327-8959. TRD-9814465. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway US 83, Pharr, September 24, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 956/682-3481. TRD-9814479. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Underwriting and Bid Review Committee met at 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Four Seasons Resort and Club, Irving, September 17, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9814522. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Financial and Investment Committee met at 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Four Seasons Resort and Club, September 17, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9814520. TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, Financial and Investment Committee met at 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Four Seasons Resort and Club, September 18, 1998, at 9:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, 512/719-6521. TRD-9814521. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, September 17, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, 915/772-5627, Ext. 406. TRD- 9814460. Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board in a revised agenda met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, September 17, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, 915/772- 5627, Ext. 406. TRD-9814476. Meetings filed September 15, 1998 Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Litigation Committee met at 18 South Main 6th Floor FNB Bldg, Temple, September 17, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, Texas 76548, 254/698-2779. TRD-9814558. East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors met at 525 Elm Street, Pittsburg, September 22, 1998, at 7:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, 903/984-8641. TRD-9814546. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, September 22, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Anges Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Suite 25, Victoria, Texas 77901, 512/582-2309. TRD-9814588. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board Procurement Committee will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference, Room A, Second Floor, Houston, September 30, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, 713/627- 3200. TRD-9814630. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Region M Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group, met at the Laredo National Bank, Plaza Tower 9th Floor, 600 San Bernard Avenue, Laredo, September 23, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501-4705, 956/682-3481 or fax 956/631-4670. TRD-9814565. Martin County Appraisal District, Board Meeting will meet at Rita's Restaurant, 612 West Front, Stanton, September 28, 1998, Noon. Information may be obtained from Doris Holland, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, 915/756-2823 or fax 915/756-2825. TRD-9814628. Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, Called Meeting met at Betty's Little Biscuit, Oak Street, Sweetwater, September 18, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, 915/235-8421. TRD-9814564. Region D Regional Water Planning Group, North East Texas Regional water Planning Group-Sulphur River Task Group met at 5501 South Highway 69, Greenville, September 22, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walt Sear, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, 903/639-7538. TRD-9814624. Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas, Board of Directors met at Hughes and Luce, L.L.P. 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 900, Austin, September 22, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charles L. Tea, Jr., P.O. Box 9906, Austin, Texas 78766, 512/346-3274. TRD-9814615. Texas Rural Communities, Inc., Board of Director Meeting met at 12401 Hymeadow Drive, Building One, Suite 1B, Austin, September 18, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leland Beatty, 12401 Hymeadow Drive, Building One, Suite 1B, Austin, Texas 78750, 512/219-0468. TRD-9814601. Meetings filed September 16, 1998 Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, September 21, 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, Ext. 263. TRD-9814633. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board, Executive Committee met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, September 17, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779-9297. TRD-9814636. Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board met at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, September 17, 1998, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mollie Moore, 1903 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, Texas 77805-6030, 409/821-0202 or fax 409/779- 9297. TRD-9814635. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at the Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, September 21, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clay Hodges, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, 903/883-2695. TRD-9814655. Grayson Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, September 29, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, 903/893-9673. TRD- 9814670. Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District #356, Board of Directors Meeting met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, September 21, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, 512/592-0309. TRD-9814648. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, September 23, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynette Jatzlau, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 409/542- 9618. TRD-9814640. North Texas Local Workforce Development Board met at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, September 24, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mona W. Statner, North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Suite 106, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302, 940/322-5281. TRD-9814647. Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees met at 1500 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, September 24, 198, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, 806/349-5680 or fax 806/337-1035. TRD-9814664. Wichita Falls MPO, Public Hearing met at Wichita Falls, ISD, Administration Building, 1104 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, September 22, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307, 940/761-7447. TRD-9814672.