Special Committee on Prison Industries

II. Discussion on Free-World Garment Manufacturing Facilities (Texas)

I. Call to Order

III. Discussion Relating to Moving the Vocational/Academic School from the Fort Stockton Facility

IV. Update on TCI Providing Certification of Training

V. Update on Levi-Strauss Donation

VI. Update on New Industries

A. Portable Buildings

B. Compaq

VII. Briefing on Marketing Approaches

VIII. Public Testimony

IX. Adjourn

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are dear of hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting to that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:17 a.m.

TRD-9703404

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Austin Room

Austin

Management Information System Committee

AGENDA:

I. Approval of the Minutes

II. Update on Re-engineering

III. Year 2000

IV. Adjourn

Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m.

TRD-9703405

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Austin Room

Austin

Programs Committee

AGENDA:

I. Mini Task Force Issues

A. Library/Audio Reading Program Update

B. Certify Volunteer Chaplains/Teachers

C. Habitat for Humanity/Foodbank Update

II. Presentation of Director's Citations

III. Top Street Jail Program Update

IV. Substance Abuse Treatment Update

V. National Institute of Corrections Parenting Curriculum Development Trip Briefing

VI. Chapel Construction Update

VII. Automated Victim Notification System

VIII. Beto Pre-Release Program Update

IX. Value Based Pre-Release Program Update

X. Adjourn

Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m.

TRD-9703406

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 4:00 p.m.

Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Austin Room

Austin

Windham School Board of Trustees

AGENDA:

I. Regular Session

A. Consent Items

1. Minutes of the January 9, 1997, Meeting

2. Multiple Employment Requests

3. Additional Appraisers for 1996-1997

4. Bi-Monthly Investment Report

5. Public Comment

B. Consent Items

C. Adjourn

Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m.

TRD-9703407

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 4:30 p.m.

Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH35 North, Capitol Room

Austin

Texas Board of Criminal Justice

AGENDA:

I. Executive Session

A. Discussion with attorneys concerning: Guajardo v. TDCJ; Johnson v. Rodrigues; Lucia v. Manhattan Construction v. TDCJ; MKK/Northstar v. TDCJ; Moore v. TDCJ; Prejean v. TDCJ; Ruiz v. Scott; Simpson v. TDCJ; Strain v. TDCJ; and TDCJ v. VitaPro cases (Closed in accordance with §551.071, Government Code).

B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. (Closed in accordance with §551.071, Government Code).

C. Discussion of personnel matters. (Closed in accordance with §551.074, Government Code).

Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:18 a.m.

TRD-9703408

Texas Diabetes Council

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the January 31, 1997 meeting; director's report; status report on the Texas Diabetes Council Managed Care Work Group and Industry Advisory Committees; status report on fiscal year 1997 funding and budget issues; report on the diabetes mobile van (status of $30,000 towards purchase of van for fiscal year 1997; and fiscal year 1998 request for $150,000); report on the Child and Adolescent Trail for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) program; report on the newsletter Cornerstone ; report on the town hall and continuing medical education meetings; and public comments.

To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (5120 458-7490.

Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention

TRD-9703314

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

1100 West 49th Street

Board

Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the February 20, 1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum report. Discussion and approval of the Audit Committee's recommendation on draft report for the Provider Relations Division. Discussion and approval of the Audit Committee's recommendation on conducting a Peer Review Audit. Discussion and approval of timekeeping procedures for exempt position. Discussion and notice of staff recommendation to place the Get Ready for Three ECI Program of the Children's Habilitation Center, San Antonio, Texas on Level 3 status. Discussion and update on legislative actions including CSSB 305 and the appropriations process. Discussion and approval to schedule a council meeting outside of Austin.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.

Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 9:21 a.m.

TRD-9703333

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Saturday, March 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m., rescheduled from February 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue

Education Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC)

The Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) will meet at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and develop recommendations for the implementation of the technology applications curriculum area. Discussions will be held on issues regarding educator proficiency, professional development, instructional materials, and teacher certification. The meeting will adjourn at 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Karen Kahan, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9064.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:51 a.m.

TRD-9703413

Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

William B. Travis Building, Room 1-109, 1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

Investment Advisory Committee on the Texas Permanent School Fund

AGENDA:

The purpose of the meeting is to review the long-term asset allocation of the portfolio of the Texas Permanent School Fund.

Contact: Dean R. Murray, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9169.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:47 a.m.

TRD-9703411

State Employee Charitable Campaign

Wednesday, March 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

Suite B, Room 224, 2433 Ridgepoint Drive

State Policy Committee, Amarillo

II. Approval of February 5, 1997 Minutes

I. Call to order

III. State Advisory Committee Report

IV. Local Employee Committee Chair Nominations

V. Local Campaign Area-Walker County

VI. Federation Recertification

VII. Statewide Federation Eligibility Determination

VIII. State Campaign Manager's Report

IX. Committee Reports

X. Chair's Report

XI. Other Business

XII. Adjourn

Contact: Mike Terry, 823 Congress, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-6601, fax: (512) 478-2572.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:36 p.m.

TRD-9703320

Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

C.E.E.D, UT Permian Basin Shway 191, and FM 1788

Odessa

Local Employee Committee, Odessa

AGENDA:

I. Call to order

II. Reading of Minutes of February 13, 1997 Meeting

III. Introduction of committee members and LCM Representatives

IV. Recruiting campaign for state agency representation on the committee

V. SECC Educational Campaign for Regional State Agencies

VI. Selection of the 1997 Local Campaign Manager

VII. Miscellaneous Business

VIII. 1997 Calendar

IX. Adjourn

Contact: Percy Symonette, 1209 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701, (915) 685-7700, fax: (615) 685-4462

Filed: March 11, 1997, 3:20 p.m.

TRD-9703379

Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers

1917 IH35 South, Board Room

Licensure Committee

1. A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 9:00 a.m.

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Visitors

2. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Specific Applications for Licensure as Related to Board Rule 131.101(e).

3. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Problems Concerning the National Examinations for Licensure.

4. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Proposed Text to Board Rules 131.71, 131.72, 131.73, 131.91, 131.92 and 131.93.

5. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Proposed Changes for Evaluating and Approving Engineering Experience for Licensure.

6. Discuss, Provide Guidance and Possibly Act on Correspondence Received and Testimony Received from Interested Parties in Attendance on Licensing Issues.

7. Establish General Agenda and Schedule for Next Committee Meeting.

8. Adjourn.

Contact: John R. Speed, P.E., 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723.

Filed: Friday, March 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

TRD-9703331

Texas Genetics Network

Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) Steering Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of minutes of the December 13, 1996, meeting; Interagency council for Genetic Services (IAC) report (IAC legislative activities; and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Advisory Committee); Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) subcommittee reports (consumer issues; education (update on Phenylketonuria (PKU) camp; laboratory services; clinical services (genetics and Medicaid; and genetics and your practice curriculum); data collection; ethics; newborn screening; and the Ad Hoc Committee-Preventive Regional Initiatives for Minority and Ethnic Diseases (PRIMED)); reports from agency representatives regarding the activities of their respective agencies or institutions (Texas Department of Health (update on Childrens Health Insurance Proposal (CHIP): and Special Supplemental Income (SSI), Texas Birth Defects Monitoring Division (Neural Tube Defects (NTD) conference update); Texas Department of Human Services; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; University of Texas System; private service providers; community-based sickel cell agencies; and consumers); items for committee action (Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (TEXGENE SPRANS) management; consumer activities support policy; and proposal for authorization of discretionary grant expenditures); items for information (Title V policy on lab services; correspondence with Dr. Patterson; and update on Texas Cancer Council); program coordinator items (budget status); progress toward grant objectives (member/committee assignments); and setting of the next meeting date for June 20, 1997.

For ADA assistance, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-769527 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700.

Interagency Council for Genetic Services

TRD-9703311

Friday, March 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

The council will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of minutes of the December 13, 1996, meeting; Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) report (TEXGENE status; correspondence with the Texas Department of Health and the Health and Human Services Commission; and authorization of discretionary grant expenditures); agency activities (Texas Department of Health; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; Texas Department of Human Services; University of Texas System; and representative of contractors); program coordinator items (budget status); progress toward legislative mandates and members assignments (update on legislative activities); announcements and comments; setting of next meeting date; and the 1997 meeting calendar.

Contact: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700.

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 12:30 p.m.

TRD-9703312

Texas Department of Health

Moreton Building, Room M721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Leadership Strategic Priority Team

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; how to refocus the team's efforts within the BOH strategic priority of “leadership, particularly improved relationships with local state and federal entities leading to enactment of timely legislative initiatives” (discussion among team members, BOH members, and executive sponsors); develop an outline and a time line for a final team project or report; and designate assignments.

To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting.

Contact: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:13 p.m.

TRD-9703385

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 12:30 p.m.

Moreton Building, Room M741, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Coalitions Strategic Priority Team

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; feedback from Board of Health members and executive sponsors on team status; structure and content of team's report on the survey of Texas Department of Health (TDH) staff to identify what types of coalitions and partnerships TDH employees are involved with and future directions that should be pursued in light of survey results; create time line for report and other projects; and designate assignments.

Contact: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m.

TRD-9703387

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 1:45 p.m.

Moreton Building, Room M721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Credibility Strategic Priority Team

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; feedback from Board of Health members and executive sponsors on team status; structure and content of team's final reports on the list of all professions employed by Texas Department of Health (TDH) and future activities on assessing TDH's community partners; and development and review of time line and assignments for completion of the TDH professions' report and the TDH community partners project.

Contact: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m.

TRD-9703391

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 1:45 p.m.

Moreton Building, Room M741, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Administrative Excellence Strategic Priority Team

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; structure and content of the team's report to the BOH regarding a method of applying agreed upon standards of excellent to Texas Department of Health (TDH) projects to be recognized within and outside TDH; and designate assignments.

Contact: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m.

TRD-9703388

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m.

Moreton Building, Room M721, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Customer Service Strategic Priority Team

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: update on the activities of the strategic priority team since the last board of Health (BOH) briefing in January 1997; how to focus the team's efforts within the BOH strategic priority of “improved and expedited customer service” (discussion between team leaders, BOH member, and executive sponsors); develop an outline and a time line for a final team project or report; and designate assignments.

Contact: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m.

TRD-9703386

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m.

Moreton Building, Room M739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Health Financing Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will meet in open session and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 15, 1997 meeting; approval of proposed amendments to Medicaid Managed Care rules concerning default procedures; recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning proposed rules regarding in-home total parenteral hyperalimentation services; Medicaid Managed Care update; and hospital selective contracting report. The committee will then go into executive session to discuss pending litigation (Texas Pharmacy Association, et al. vs Texas Department of Health and Linda Frew, et. al. vs. Michael McKinney, et. al.).

Contact: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m.

TRD-9703389

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 5:30 p.m.

Moreton Building, Room M739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Search Firm Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will meet in open session and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 15, 1997 meeting; and update from Lehman McLeskey (search firm) on the status of the search for the Commissioner of Health position. The committee will then meet in executive session to discuss and possibly act on review of candidates for the position of Commissioner of Health.

Contact: Kris Loyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:14 p.m.

TRD-9703390

Texas Health Care Information Council

Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 12:30 p.m.

Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 1410, 4900 North Lamar, Texas Department of Health Board Room

Hospital Discharge Data Rule Committee

The committee will convene in open session, deliberate and possibly take formal action on the following item: comments and recommendations concerning the proposed hospital discharge data rule. This rule was published in the Texas Register on February 11, 1997.

Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:33 p.m.

TRD-9703317

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Wednesday, Thursday, March 19-20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

507 Sabine Street, Room 437

Advisory Commission

The Advisory Commission of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' Manufactured Housing Division, will meet to discuss, consider and/or possibly act on: A briefing of state laws governing the Advisory Commission, The mission/purpose of the Advisory Commission, Setting future meetings of the Advisory Commission, Organization of the Advisory Commission and selection of a Chairperson and/or designate Advisory Commission members to serve the group, All proposed changes to manufactured housing rules; including the ten most important issues.

Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:03 p.m.

TRD-9703302

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m.

507 Sabine Street, Room 437

Austin

Board Meeting

AGENDA:

The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Presentation, Discussion and Approval of Final Documents for Canyon Crest Apartments Project, Kerrville, Texas; Executive Session-Personnel Matters, Anticipated Litigation, Consultation with attorney; Act in open session on items acted upon in Executive Session; Adjourn.

Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 7:59 a.m.

TRD-9703399

Commission on Jail Standards

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 119

Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505.

Commissioner's Workshop

Filed: March 12, 1997, 7:59 a.m.

TRD-9703402

Texas Juvenile Probation Commission

William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five

Austin

AGENDA:

Call to order. Roll Call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of January 31, 1997 meeting. Introduction of New Commission Members. Old Business: Harris County. New Business: Change to Standards, Review of Committee Appointments, Legislative Update. Review of Variances: Kleberg County. Request for Variances: Bexar, Harris and Victoria Counties. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Active Remedial Orders/Cancel/Changes, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Financial Report/Budget, Texas Workers Compensation Commission Evaluation, Training, Performance Measures Audit, Scheduled Meeting for July — El Paso. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn.

Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 8:00 a.m.

TRD-9703403

Friday, March 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m.

Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420

Internal Audit Committee Report

Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible approval of TJPC's Internal Audit Plan and Risk Assessment for FY 97; discussion and possible approval of FY 96 Annual Internal Audit Report; hear public comments; adjourn.

Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:14 p.m.

TRD-9703304

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying

Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420

Austin

Budget Committee Report

AGENDA:

Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible approval on recommendations for FY 96 unencumbered funds; discussion and possible action on policy regarding the agency signature authority; hear public comments; adjourn.

Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:14 p.m.

TRD-9703303

Friday, March 21, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420

Austin

Program Committee Report

AGENDA:

Call to order; excuse absences; discussion and possible action on the amendments and additions to the Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities and Standards for Secure Post-Adjudication Residential facilities; public comment; adjourn.

Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:15 p.m.

TRD-9703305

Friday, March 21, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 1420

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

Call to order; excuse absences; approval of minutes; Internal Audit Committee Report; Budget Committee Report; appointment of members to the Texas Advisory Council on Juvenile Services; legislative update; discussion and possible action on the automated data reporting requirements; discussion and possible action on the amendments and additions to the Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities and Standards for Secure Post-Adjudication Residential Facilities; discussion and possible action on the Bluebonnet Improvement Group (Buffalo Soldiers, Washington County) contract; director's report; schedule next meeting; public comments; adjourn.

Contact: Vicki Wright, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 424-6681.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 1:17 p.m.

TRD-9703306

Monday, March 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

7701 North Lamar, Suite 400

Board Meeting

On March 24, 1997, the Board will go into Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with an attorney concerning pending litigation (Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071). Upon returning to open session the Board will take action regarding litigation. Introductions, comments from the public, and presentations; approval of January 24, 1997 minutes; to consider and act upon the director's report which will include Legislative Budget board, active complaints and show cause actions; Committee Reports; examinations, continuing education, highway issues, oil well issues, rules; possible consideration of rule 663.13 and 663.21, reconsideration of rule 661.48, possible proposal of rule concerning non-defined work, possible consideration of board rule to implement §23a; legislation committee. Correspondence acknowledged; knowledge academic based exam, investigator/volunteer committee, penalty fees associated with violations, calculators used in examinations, American Surveyors and Mappers council, courses that meet requirements of section 15, joint marketing agreements. Future agenda items and meetings, comments from the public.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or braille, are requested to contact Sandy Smith (512) 452-9427 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-9427.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 9:17 a.m.

TRD-9703328

Board of Law Examiners

Friday, March 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m.

Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street

The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations; including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants; declarants and/or probationary: James A. Haugh; Curtis Lewis; William G. Zachary; Robert F. Eichelbaum, Jay B. Carter; Steven Erik Johnson, and Robert Leone. (Character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to §82.003(a), Texas Government Code.

Panel Hearings

REVISED AGENDA:

Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486. (512) 463-1621.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 2:41 p.m.

TRD-9703373

Texas Lottery Commission

Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium

For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting.

Contact: Diane Morris, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 323-3791.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:04 p.m.

TRD-9703319

Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)

Business and Asset Management Committee

2. Status of Major Construction Projects

1. Citizens Comments

3. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board; Lease of Park Land at the Denton State School; Sale of One Acre Parcel at Big Spring State Hospital; Sale of 200 Acres at Travis State School; Conveyance of Approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at Waco Center for Youth; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy

4. Presentation and Update on the Computer-aided Facility Management Needs Assessment

5. Consideration of Approval of the Implementation of the Landscape Master Plan for Rusk State Hospital

6. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project at the Rusk State Hospital (Patient Canteen with Kitchen and Training Classrooms)

7. Consideration of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas

8. Consideration of Items Related to the Development of “Central Park”

If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206-4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:21 a.m.

TRD-9703297

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 11:00 a.m.

909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)

Austin

Audit and Financial Oversight Committee

AGENDA:

1. Citizens Comments

2. Audit Activity Update

3. Discussion of Performance Indicators in the Performance Contract

If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206-4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:22 a.m.

TRD-9703299

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m.

909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)

Austin

Planning and Policy Development Committee

AGENDA:

1. Citizens Comments

2. Update Regarding State Facilities Governing Body Activities

3. Legislative Update

4. Consideration of Approval of the Designation of Single Portal Authority to Central Texas MHMR Center

5. Consideration of Approval of the Appointment of New Members to the Medical Advisory Committee

6. Consideration of Approval of the Appointment of New Members to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee

7. Consideration of Approval of the Adoption of New §401.60 Governing Interagency Coordination of Special Education Services to Students with Disabilities in Residential Care Facilities, in Chapter 401, Subchapter B, Governing Interagency Agreements

If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206-4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:21 a.m.

TRD-9703296

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 2:30 p.m.

909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)

Austin

Medicaid Committee

AGENDA:

1. Citizens Comments

2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology

3. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997

4. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997

5. Potential Litigation

If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206-4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:22 a.m.

TRD-9703298

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)

Austin

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order, Roll Call, II. Citizens Comments. III. approval of the Minutes of the January 30, 1997, Meeting. IV. Issues to Be Considered- Chairman's Report: Election of a Vice-chairman of the Board; Annual Report of Advisory Committees to the Board; Proclamation Honoring the TXMHMR Volunteers during National Volunteer Month; Announcement of Appointments to the Medical Advisory Committee and the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee. Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report; Presentation on Human Resources Fact Book; Consideration of Approval of: the Implementation of the Landscape Master Plan for Rusk State Hospital; a Capital Improvement Project at the Rusk State Hospital (Patient Canteen with Kitchen and Training Classrooms); Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas; Items Related to the Development of “Central Park”; the Designation of Single Portal Authority to Central Texas MHMR Center, the Adoption of New §401.60 Governing Interagency Coordination of Special Education Services to Students with Disabilities in Residential Care Facilities, in Chapter 401, Subchapter B, Governing Interagency Agreements; Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Campus-based Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for State-operated Small Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997; Litigation: RAJ v. Gilbert; Potential and Other Litigation. Annual Performance Evaluation of Commissioner.

If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206-4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:21 a.m.

TRD-9703295

Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments

Friday, April 4, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35 North

Planning/Legislative Committee Meeting

II. Introductions of Guests

I. Call to Order

III. Public Comments.

IV. Approval of Minutes

V. Draft of Action Plans

VI. Legislative Updtate

Adjourn

Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 10:04 a.m.

TRD-9703294

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

12100 Park 35 Circle, Room 201S, Building E

The Commission will consider approving the following matters: Agency Enforcement Report; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcements; Air Enforcements; Edwards Aquifer Enforcement; Contract; Rules; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcement; 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). The Commission will consider a Proposal for Decision and Motion for Reconsideration at its 1:00 p.m. agenda. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. Agenda Starts at 12:30 until 12:55).

Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:04 p.m.

TRD-9703318

Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists

Wednesday, March 26, 1997, 10:30 a.m.

8407 Wall Street, Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health

Board

The board will discuss and possibly act on: approving the minutes of the December 12, 1996, meeting; chairman's report; election of officers; program director's report; adoption of final rule (22 Texas Administration Code, §761.5) published as a proposed rule in the February 18, 1997 issue (22 TexReg 1786); and setting of the next meeting date.

Contact: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834-6751.

Friday, March 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

TRD-9703313

Texas State Board of Pharmacy

One Capitol Square, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room 502

Disciplinary Hearing

The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Joseph O. Asonye, R.Ph. (TSBP License 29137), Case #F-96-003

Contact: Carol Fisher, R.Ph., 333 Guadalupe Street, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8000.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 9:32 a.m.

TRD-9703335

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510

II. Approval of Minutes of December 17, 1996, board meeting

III. Election of board officers/committee appointments

IV. Discussion and appointment of representatives and alternates from the Board to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners

V. Committee Reports

A. Investigation Committee

1. Review and possible action on Agreed Order numbers 96116, 96146, 96159, 96162, 96165, 97033, 97041, 97051, 97053, 97055, 97079, 97091

2. Discussion of general investigation activities

3. Discussion of February 22, 1997 Committee Meeting

B. Rules/Education Committees

1. Discussion of March 1, 1997 Committee Meeting

2. Review and possible adoption on published revision of §321.1 regarding supervision of physical therapy aides.

3. Review and possible adoption on published revision of §346.1 regarding the education setting

4. Review and possible adoption on published revision of §347.5 regarding change of ownership of physical therapy facilities

5. Review and possible adoption on published revision of §329.3 regarding temporary licenses

VI. PT Coordinator's Report

VII. Executive Director's Report

VIII. Presiding Officer's Report

IX. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, to deliberate about the evaluation of the executive director

X. Act on executive session item as required in open session

XI. Adjourn.

Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 305-6900.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 4:27 p.m.

TRD-9703392

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Friday, March 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress

A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17167- Application of Hollywood Communications, LTD for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide on a resale basis, monthly recurring, flat rate local exchange service including the services and features available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other certified carrier, including any service that may be provided by an SPCOA holder under PURA. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes any exchange in the State of Texas, except for the exchanges of local exchange carriers with less than 31,000 access lines. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by March 21, 1997.

Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 11:18 a.m.

TRD-9703300

Friday, March 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress

Austin

AGENDA:

A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17168- Application of USA eXchange, LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide on a resale basis, bundled telecommunications services including local loop services, including exchange telephones, DID, DOD and ISDN; switched and dedicated long distance services; wireless services including cellular, PCS and paging; internet access; prepaid and subscriber billed travel card services; 800/888 service; debit card service; point to point circuit and frame relay services; and video conferencing. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes all exchanges serviced by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE and Sprint within the State of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by March 21, 1997.

Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 11:18 a.m.

TRD-9703301

Railroad Commission of Texas

Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111

Discussion of the Texas Publishers Association

Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:03 p.m.

TRD-9703316

Tuesday, March 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111

Austin

AGENDA:

Acquisition of information technology licensing, support and training.

Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7251.

Filed: March 10, 1997, 4:02 p.m.

TRD-9703315

Texas Water Development Board

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue

Finance Committee

1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of February 19, 1997.

2. Briefing and discussion on the investment portfolio in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act.

3. Briefing and discussion on the results of the $185,000,000 Texas Water Development Board Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 1996B senior managed by Paine Webber, Inc.

4. Consider a $2,100,000 loan to the City of Mercedes Hidalgo County) to refinance debt obligations to be issued to NADBANK for an expansion of the City's existing water system, utilizing pre-design funding option (Water Supply Account of the Texas Water Development Fund).

5. Consider a $2,949,000 grant/loan to Carrizo Hill Water Supply Corporation (Dimmit County) for design and construction of improvements to the water and wastewater systems (Economically Distressed Areas Program).

6. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects.

7. Report on the status of approved contracts.

8. May consider items on the agenda of the March 20, 1997 Board meeting.

*Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting.

Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:56 a.m.

TRD-9703348

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue

Austin

Audit Committee

AGENDA:

1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of January 15, 1997.

2. Briefing and discussion on the current audit activities of the Internal Auditor.

3. Briefing and discussion on external audit activities of the Development Fund Audit Section.

4. Conduct a 12 month performance review of the Internal Auditor.

5. May discuss items on the agenda of the March 20, 1997 Board meeting.

*Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the Committee meeting.

Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 10:56 a.m.

TRD-9703349

Texas Water Resources Finance Authority

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue

1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of February 20, 1997.

2. Consider authorizing the staff to transfer DTC eligible securities from Wells Fargo to Bank One.

Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 9:56 a.m.

TRD-9703424

Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue

Austin

AGENDA:

The Board will consider: minutes; financial and committee reports; resolution commending personnel; financial assistance to Surfside Beach, Sandy Land Underground Water conservation District and loan agreement, Pharr, Greater Texoma Utility Authority (Ector), North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, Littlefield, Catarina Water Supply corporation, and Rincon Water Supply Corporation; Colonia Assistance and Management Support Program funding for Webb County and transfer of funds; contract with UT-LBJ School; request from Beaumont to substitute surety bond in lieu of cash for reserve fund requirement; publication of proposed rule adopting Memorandum of Understanding between the Board and Texas Natural Resource conservation Commission on Administration of the Safe Drinking Water Act; authorizing reservicing EDAP bond capacity to match Colonia Wastewater Treatment Assistance Program funds, pursuing additional funding from CWTAP IV, state of federal appropriations, and drafting rules for prioritizing EDAP projects; amendment of Preliminary Eligibility Determination for San Antonio Water System and use of resources to review, consider and inspect such projects; use of bond counsel and financial advisory services by financial assistance applicants and legislative activities.

Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847.

Filed: March 12, 1997, 9:56 p.m.

TRD-9703425

Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m.

221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328

Board of Directors

Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 1997 Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of Litigation Policy; Consideration of Amendments to Committee Job Descriptions; Financial Report; Fund Status Report; Legislative Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Audit Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Consideration of Approval of Lease Agreement; Announcements; Adjourn.

Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142.

Filed: March 11, 1997, 11:46 a.m.

TRD-9703352

Texas Youth Commission

Wednesday, March 19, 1997, 4:00 p.m.

4900 North Lamar, Second Floor Executive Conference Room

Board Audit Committee