Texas Department On Aging
Wednesday, February 11, 1998 , 2:00 p.m.
Texas Department On Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 4501
Austin
Audit And Finance Committee
AGENDA:
Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of December 3, 1997
meeting. Budget report. Ombudsman performance measures. Memorandum of Understanding
with the Texas Department of Human Services — Title XX meals. Request
for proposals for year three grant from the Texas Planning Council for Developmental
Disabilities. Funding methodology for possible additional Health Care Financing
Administration funds. Budget for 1998 Governor's Conference on Aging. Amendment
to the FY 1998 contract between Texas Department on Aging and the Texas Department
of Insurance to reflect $14,430.32 in carryover funds from the FY 1997 contract.
Signature authority for release of payments through the Uniform State Accounting
System. Internal Audit of Performance Measures Reporting. Audit updates —
internal and State Auditor. Adjourn.
Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 8:57 a.m.
TRD-9800985
Texas Department On Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3501
Austin
Planning Committee
Agenda:
Call to order. Minutes of December 3, 1997 meeting.
Review of Health and Human Services Commission's Coordinated Strategic
Plan; make recommendation to Board on Aging.
Review changes to agency Strategic Plan; make recommendation to Board on
Aging
Review “exceptional items; for additional funding in agency Legislative
Appropriations Request; make recommendation to Board on Aging.
Adjourn.
Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 8:57 a.m.
TRD-9800984
Texas Department On Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 5501
Austin
Board on Aging
Agenda:
Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of August 14, and
December 4, 1997 meetings. Public testimony. Chairman's, Executive Director's,
Citizens Advisory Council reports. Options for Independent Living Advisory
Committee — Approve new members. Audit and Finance Committee —
Budget report; Ombudsman performance standards; Memorandum of Understanding
with Texas Department of Human Services- Title XX meals; Request for proposals
for Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities grant; Funding
methodology for possible additional Health Care Financing Administration
funds; Budget for 1998 Governor's Conference; Amendment to FY 1998 contract
with Texas Department of Insurance; Signature authority for release of payments
through Uniform State Accounting System; Internal Audit; Audit updates. Planning
Committee — Review of Health and Human Services Commission Coordinated
Strategic Plan; Approve changes to agency Strategic Plan; Approve “exceptional
items” for additional funding in agency Legislative Appropriations
request. Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Operations Committee — Revise Rule
review timeline; New administrative rule relating to AAA use of uniform forms;
Revision by Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Human
Services. Board resolutions. Reports. Board member travel. General announcements.
Adjourn.
Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6840.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 8:58 a.m.
TRD-9800986
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Harris County Extension Center, #2 Abercrombie Drive
Houston
Texas Rice Producers Board
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Discussion and Action: Financial Report; Review Crop Acreage and Production
Information; Discuss and Adjust Budget, if Necessary.
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn.
Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274, 1-800-888-7423.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 4:28 p.m.
TRD-9801177
Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West
Amarillo
Texas Wheat Producers Board
AGENDA:
Call to Order and Opening Remarks
Action: Minutes of December meeting; Quarterly and Year-to-Date Financial
Report; Request to amend the 1997-1998 Budget.
Discussion and Action: Year to Date Collection and Refund Report; Setting
of the 1998-1999 Assessment Level; Presentation to the Board regarding
Officers' and Directors' Insurance; Presentation to the Board regarding Panhandle
Wheat Improvement Project; Adjourn for Executive Session.
Executive Session: In accordance with Tex. Govt. Code. Ann., §551.074,
to discuss personnel matters; Adjourn Executive session. Reconvene Regular
Meeting.
Discussion and Action: If necessary, on Executive Session: Line Item Presentation
of 1998-1999 FY Operations; Adoption of total 1998-1999 FY Operations;
Adoption of total 1998-99 FY Budget. Recess until Wednesday, Feb. 4.
February 4, 1998
Call meeting to order and Opening Remarks
Report: From TDA Representative; Wheat Foods Council Update; Blackland
Income Growth Meeting; Texas Seed Trade Association Meeting; Past Quarter
and Future Activities Report; Other Board Members' Reports.
Report and Action: US Wheat Associates Board of Directors Meeting; NAWG
Board of Directors Meeting; NAWG Foundation Board of Directors Meeting; Wheat
Export Trade Education Committee.
Action: Setting of next meeting, May 5-6.
Call to Order and Opening Remarks
Adjourn
Contact: Mr. Bill Nelson, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109, (806)
352-2191.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 4:25 p.m.
TRD-9801176
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911
Austin
AGENDA:
Discussion and action on: minutes of previous meeting; Loan Guaranty renewal
for Sesaco, Inc.; Young Farmer Loan Guarantee renewal for Glenn Dylla; Linked
Deposit applications on the following; C. Anderson; D. Kubenka; G. Turner;
Commanche Springs Ranch; Roland Halfmann Farms, Inc.; Floyd J. Schwartz
Farms; Billy Eggemeyer Farms; J. & D Eggemeyer Farms; S&S Wilson
Farms, Inc.; Johnny Latzel dba J.L. Farms; performance measures developed
in cooperation with the State Auditor's Office, the Legislative Budget Board,
and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget for the Authority Programs;
promotional Activity Reports for the Authority programs for FY 1998; Loan
Guaranty Portfolio; Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Portfolio; Farm and Ranch
Finance Program Portfolio; October, November, and December 1997 Budgets;
State Auditor's Compliance Audit of the Resolution providing for Issuance
of Taxable Commercial Paper. Executive Session: meet with attorney to seek
legal advice on pending or contemplated litigation in accordance with the
Tex. Govt. Code §551.071. Adjourn Executive Session. Reconvene Board
Meeting. Discussion and possible action on executive session. Public Comment.
Discussion and action on future meeting date.
Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 11:18 a.m.
TRD-9801197
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
4001 Duranzo, First Floor, LULAC Project Armistad
El Paso
Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 10
AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introduction of new members and guests; approval
of minutes; overview of Regional Advisory Consortia and Behavioral Health
Organizations; statewide services delivery plan update; schedule Van Horn
meeting; old business; new business; public comment/announcements; and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233,
(512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 1:27 p.m.
TRD-9800957
3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission
Houston
Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 6
AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes;
services network discussion; MIS update; old business; new business; public
comment/announcements; and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233,
(512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 9:53 p.m.
TRD-9800990
7271 Wurzbach, Suite 220, The University of Texas Health Science Center,
Community Pediatrics, Medical Center Plaza
San Antonio
Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 8
AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes;
statewide service delivery plan; prevention training grant; management information
network discussion; election of officers/membership recommendations; old
business; new business; public comment/announcements; and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233,
(512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-9623, extension 6669.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 10:10 a.m.
TRD-9801240
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
William P. Hobby State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2,
Room 400A
Austin
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
Opening of meeting; Roll Call. Read and possibly approve minutes of November
4, 1997 Board meeting.
OPEN SESSION: Executive Director's report on agency operations: State Auditor's
Review of Performance Measures; Disaster Recovery Planning; Year 2000 Remediation
Efforts; First Quarter FY 1998 Performance Measure; Spanish Oral Barber Exams:
Agency Budget. Discussion and possible action regarding interagency contract
between State Board of Barber Examiners and Texas Cosmetology Commission.
Discussion and Possible action regarding joint board meeting of State Board
of Barber Examiners and Texas Cosmetology Commission. Discussion and possible
action regarding modification of barber exams. Discussion and possible action
regarding a new rule limiting the number of times a student can take barber
exam. Discussion and possible action regarding current Rule 51.92, which
related to the display of barber poles in barber shops. Discussion and possible
action regarding a possible new rule providing for the issuance of temporary
barber shop permits. Discussion and possible action regarding current Rule
51.85 concerning reciprocal licensing of barbers. Discussion and possible
action regarding General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §167-
Development of a plan to review all rules currently in effect. Discussion
and possible action regarding bonus for interim Executive Director.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code. Discussion
of personnel matters: the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director.
OPEN SESSION: Discussion and possible action concerning the appointment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the Executive
Director. The Board reserves the right to go into executive session on any
posted agenda item as permitted by Government Code 551. Adjournment.
Contact: Charles Clay Mills, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 1:06 p.m.
TRD-9800956
Thursday, February 5, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn Civic Center, 800 Garden Street
Laredo
Governing Board Budget Committee
AGENDA:
1. Discussion and action: Capital outlay items.
2. Discussion and action: Adjustments to agency budget
3. Discussion and action: 10% reduction in travel expenditures
Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
TRD-9801185
Holiday Inn Civic Center, 800 Garden Street
Laredo
Governing Board Audit Committee
AGENDA:
1. Discussion and action: Status on FY '97 Projects.
2. Discussion and action: Status of FY '98 Projects.
3. Discussion and action: Travel Budget Reductions
Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
TRD-9801186
Holiday Inn Civic Center, 800 Garden Street
Laredo
Governing Board Administration Committee
AGENDA:
1. Discussion and action: Hearings rules for resolution of consumer dissatisfaction
2. Discussion and action: Rules on Personal Assistance Services
3. Discussion and action: Amendment of §172.3 of Chapter 172, Advisory
Committees and Councils
4. Discussion and action: Resolution 9704 from the Elected Committee of
Managers concerning probationary periods and eligibility status.
5. Discussion and action: Resolution 9705 from the Elected Committee of
Managers concerning roadside vending locations.
6. Discussion and action: Resolution 9706 from the Elected Committee of
Managers concerning vending machine equipment.
7. Discussion and action: Establishment grant procedures and policies.
Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
TRD-9801187
Holiday Inn Civic Center, 800 Garden Street
Laredo
Governing Board
AGENDA:
1. Introductions
2. Public Comments
3. Approval: Minutes from Board meeting of December 5, 1997
OLD BUSINESS:
4. Discussion and action: Repeal of §§159.1 through 159.24 of
Chapter 159 of the Texas Administrative Code concerning fair hearing procedures
for resolution of consumer dissatisfaction, the repeal of Chapter 161, Scope
of Services, and adoption of new Chapter 161, Appeals and Hearings Procedures
NEW BUSINESS:
5. Discussion and action: Interim Executive Director's report on Fiscal
Year 1998 first quarter activities.
6. Discussion and action: Proposed repeal of §163.36, Personal Assistance
Services, of Chapter 183, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and simultaneous
proposal of new section.
7. Discussion and action: Proposed amendment to §172.3 of Chapter
172, Advisory Committees and Councils.
8. Discussion and action: Acceptance of Gifts
9. Discussion and action: Signature Authority and Delegation to Executive
Director
10. Discussion and action: Board Committee Reports
Audit Committee: Dr. James L. Caldwell, Chair
Budget Committee: Olivia Sandoval, Chair
Administrative Committee: C. Robert Keeney, Jr., Chair.
11. Executive session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code to
discuss personnel and pending or contemplated litigation with attorney.
12. Action, if required, on matters discussed in executive session.
13. Next regular meeting of the Board.
Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
TRD-9801188
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 6:00 p.m.
Room 701, 211 East 7th Street
Austin
Board of Directors
EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
Addendum to agenda: Discuss departure of the Executive Director and process
for hiring replacement, and possibly take action concerning the Executive
Director's departure, appointment of a selection committee to handle filling
the vacancy, and operational matters relating to the transition. Discuss
and possibly take action regarding the effects of the Texas tobacco lawsuit
settlement on Council initiatives during FY 1998-2001.
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
Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The Council must meet to discuss the Executive Director's
announcement that she will be leaving the agency prior to the next Council
meeting and take immediate action to begin the process to fill the vacancy.
the Texas tobacco lawsuit settlement that was signed late last week affects
projects funded by the Council. The council must take immediate action to
prepare for the effects of the settlement on the allocation of funds. Posting
is being supplemented because these two emergency matters arose after the
posting deadline. These matters were not reasonably foreseen before posting,
as authorized under Tex. Gov't. Code Ann., §551.045(b)(2).
Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-3190.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 1:22 p.m.
TRD-9801153
Dr. May Owen Conference Room, Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th
Street
Austin
Board of Directors
EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
Addendum to agenda: Discuss departure of the Executive Director and process
for hiring replacement, and possibly take action concerning the Executive
Director's departure, appointment of a selection committee to handle filling
the vacancy, and operational matters relating to the transition. Discuss
and possibly take action regarding the effects of the Texas tobacco lawsuit
settlement on Council initiatives during FY 1998-2001.
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
Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The Council must meet to discuss the Executive Director's
announcement that she will be leaving the agency prior to the next Council
meeting and take immediate action to begin the process to fill the vacancy.
the Texas tobacco lawsuit settlement that was signed late last week affects
projects funded by the Council. The council must take immediate action to
prepare for the effects of the settlement on the allocation of funds. Posting
is being supplemented because these two emergency matters arose after the
posting deadline. These matters were not reasonably foreseen before posting,
as authorized under Tex. Gov't. Code Ann., §551.045(b)(2).
Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-3190.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 1:22 p.m.
TRD-9801152
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Room 825
Austin
Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
will meet to consider, discuss, take any appropriate actions on cases to
be held as Informals: # 97-53, 97-205, 97-208, 97-217,
97-180, 97-182, 97-226, 97-227, 98-01, 98-04,
98-08, 98-44 and 98-72.
Contact: John F. Zavala, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas,
78701, (512) 305-6708.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 2:17 p.m.
TRD-9800968
Thursday, February 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
LBJ State Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114
Austin
TexPool Advisory Board
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Discussion of Minutes
III. Update on Administration of TexPool by Texas Commerce Bank/First Southwest
Asset Management, Inc.
IV. Staff Briefing on TexPool Investments
V. Staff Briefing on TexPool Operations
VI. Independent Audit Report
VII. Adjournment
Contact: Steve Garven, 2001 10th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5931.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801049
Monday, February 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
5717 Balcones Drive, Conference Room
Austin
Commission Meeting
AGENDA:
Call to Order; Approval of Minutes from November 10, 1997, Commission Meeting
and Possible Vote; Agreed Orders, and Possible Vote; Report on Town Hall
Meetings; Discussion Regarding Edens Software Development and Written Examination
Review Book, and Possible Vote - Randell Edens; Adoption of Proposed
Rule 89.8, Student Registration, and Rule 89.13, Reducing, Increasing, or
Withholding of Hours, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Tuition Protection
Fund Procedure and Refund Policy, and Possible Vote. (Nhu Ngoc Pham); The
commission will convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government
Code §551.071, to discuss any pending litigation including but not limited
to Texas Association of Cosmetology School vs T.C.C., and T.C.C. vs Dana “Isis”
Brantley, and §552.074, to discuss personnel matters; The commission
will reconvene in open session, and possibly vote on any matters necessary
as a result of its executive session; Adjourn.
Contact: Catherine Nahay, 5717 Balcones Drive, P.O. Box 26700, Austin,
Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454-4674.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 1:47 p.m.
TRD-9801013
5717 Balcones Drive, Conference Room
Austin
Commission Meeting
REVISED AGENDA:
Proposed Rule 89.1 for amendment to include new Rule 89.8, and Possible
Vote.
Contact: Catherine Nahay, 5717 Balcones Drive, P.O. Box 26700, Austin,
Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454-4674.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801047
5717 Balcones Drive, Conference Room
Austin
Joint Commission Meeting with Board of Barber Examiners
AGENDA:
Call to Order; Introductions; Discussion of Interagency Contract, and Possible
Vote; Adjourn.
Contact: Catherine Nahay, 5717 Balcones Drive, P.O. Box 26700, Austin,
Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454-4674.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801014
February 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
State Capitol Extension Room E1.028
Austin
Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records
AGENDA:
I. Commencement of Meeting
II. Attendance of Members
III. Opening Remarks and Committee Update — Judge Mike Woods
IV. Committee Discussion of Public Access to Court Records
V. Public Testimony
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjourn.
Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1625.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 10:10 a.m.
TRD-9801238
Friday, January 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Hilton Hotel, 2721 South 10th Street
McAllen
Texas Board of Criminal Justice
AGENDA:
I. Regular Session
A. Recognitions
B. Consent Items
C. Approval of the 66th Board of Criminal Justice Meeting Minutes
D. Board Liaison and Committee Reports/Division Summaries
E. Approval of Purchases Over One Million Dollars
F. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Request for Financing Through
the Refinancing of Revenue Obligations for the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice and Authorizing a Financing Agreement and Other Matters
G. Internal Audit Report
H. Report from the Judicial Advisory Council
I. Briefing on Contracting with Counties for Additional Bed Space
J. Rulemaking on Carrying Weapons
K. Revisions to the Inmate Disciplinary Rules
L. Proposed Board Policy 01.03 — Delegation of Authority to Manage
and Administer the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
M. Proposed Amendment to Board Rule 37 TAC §152.51, Authorized Witnesses
to the Execution of an Inmate Sentenced to die.
N. Report on Implementation of Legislation Effective January 1, 1998
O. Facility Issues
P. Approval to Release the Request for Bid for the Purchase of Four X-ray
Machines
Q. Update on Sesquicentennial Monument
R. Presentation by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
II. Executive Session
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need
auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 4:21 p.m.
TRD-9801033
Thursday-Friday, February 19-20, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 7800 North IH35
Austin
Board of Management
AGENDA:
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, exercising an over abundance of
caution, hereby notice a portion of the Board of Management meetings as an
open meeting under the Texas Open Meetings Act, with regard to all matters
pertaining to State owned properties which are under control of D.R.T., Inc.
Thursday, February 19, 1998, we convene at 8:30 a.m., Closed Session. 9:00
a.m. Open Session, Determination of Quorum, Reports of discussion preview
to reports of committees operating State owned properties which are under
the management or control of D.R.T., Inc., Alamo Committee, D.R.T. Library
Committee, and French Legation. 12 Noon recess for lunch. 1:00 p.m. reconvene-
Closed Executive Session — Determination of a Quorum.
Friday, February 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m. — Reconvene Closed Executive
Session — Determination of Quorum. Noon- Adjourn.
Contact: Tookie Dempsey Walthall, 112 Moss Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78213-1916,
fax: (210) 344-3661.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 8:29 a.m.
TRD-9801112
Saturday, February 7, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 4800 North Lamar, Suite
250
Austin
Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
AGENDA:
Call to Order; Approval of Minutes — November 15, 1997 Meeting: Public
Comment; Chairperson's Report; Vice Chair Report: Secretary Report; Staff
Report; TSID Representative Report; Election of Officers; Executive Session;
Review Interpreter Complaints and Candidate Grievances; Unfinished Business;
Candidate Handbook, Test Validation and Analysis Training; New Business;
Certification, Recertification, Revocation, Reinstatement, Reciprocity; Calendar
Update; Announcements; Adjourn.
Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 407-3250, (512) 407-3251 (TTY).
Filed: January 28, 1998, 10:39 a.m.
TRD-9801245
Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35
Austin
Planning Committee
AGENDA:
Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Introduction
III. Public Comments
IV. Approval of Minutes
V. Staff Report: Annual Program Performance Report
VI. Future TPCDD Funding Initiatives
VII. Operational Plan draft
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
ADA assistance, are requested to contact Karen Milby at (512) 424-4975,
several days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512)
424-4080.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:35 a.m.
TRD-9801257
Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35, Austin Room
Austin
Advocacy and Public Information Committee
AGENDA:
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comments
III. Approval of Minutes of My 1, 1997 meeting
IV. Discussion of TPCDD input on Sunset Review Issues
V. Review and Discussion of State and Federal Policy and Legislation
VI. Public Information Report
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
ADA assistance, are requested to contact Susan Maxwell at (512) 424-4087,
several days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Roger Webb, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512)
424-4080.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:35 a.m.
TRD-9801258
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 300, Stephen F. Austin Building
Austin
Governing Board
AGENDA:
1:30 p.m. Call to order; 1:31 p.m. Recess into Executive Session pursuant
to Government Code §551.075 to Receive Information from and Question
Employees regarding Performance Based Budgeting and the Agency Budget Process;
3:30 p.m. Call back to order; Adjourn.
Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-0158.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 4:33 p.m.
TRD-9801178
1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118, Stephen F. Austin Building
Austin
Governing Board
AGENDA:
9:00 a.m. Call to order; Recess into Executive Session pursuant to Government
Code §551.075 to Receive Information from and Question Employees regarding
Performance Based Budgeting and the Agency Budget Process; Call back to order;
Possible Action on Salary Increase for Chief Administrative Officer; Approval
of Minutes for January 7, 1998 Meeting; Agency Update; Review and Approval
of Adoption of Rules Related to Procedures for the Governing Board; Repeal
of Rules of Procedure Related to the Texas Department of Commerce Policy
Board; Review and Approval of Resolution Creating Border Economic Action
Task Force; Approval of Resolution to Seek Exemption from Salary Cap: Approval
of Resolution to Seek Exemption from Travel Cap; Consider Authorizing the
Publication of Proposed rules Amending the Rules for the Enterprise Zone
Program; Authorize Texas Manufacturing Institute as Advisory Board to the
Texas Department of Economic Development Board of Directors; Presentation
of the Smart Jobs Fund Grants Awarded; Legislative Update; Agency Strategic
Planning Overview; Public Comments; Board Comments; Adjourn.
Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-0158.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 4:35 p.m.
TRD-9801213
1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118, Stephen F. Austin Building
Austin
Texas Economic Development Corporation
AGENDA:
11:20 Call to Order; Approval of Minutes from Meeting of November 19, 1997;
Amend By-Laws of the Texas Economic Development Corporation; Authorize Reimbursement
of Re-location Expenses for Executive Director; Public Comments; Adjourn.
Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-0158.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 4:49 p.m.
TRD-9801215
Friday, February 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Plano ISD-Administration Center, 2700 West 15th Street
Plano
Finance Subcommittee
AGENDA:
1. Review of SBEC's financiel position.
2. Discuss mandated options for budget surpluses.
3. Develop a proposal for the board to consider during the next scheduled
meeting.
Contact: Denise Jones, State Board of Educator Certification, P.O. Box
2603, Austin, Texas 78701-2603, (512) 469-3005.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 3:54 p.m.
TRD-9801205
Monday, February 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
SH 191 and FM 1788, C.E.E.D. (UT Permian Basin)
Odessa
Local Employee Committee Midland/Odessa
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Reading of minutes of January 14, 1998
3. Results of the 1997 Campaign
4. Acknowledgment/ “Thank You”
5. 1998 Timetable/Calendar
6. Selection of LCM
7. Issues for SPC Roundtable
Contact: Percy Symonette, United Way of Midland, 1209 West Wall, Midland,
Texas 79701, (915) 685-7700.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 11:58 a.m.
TRD-9801148
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831
Austin
School Land Board
AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; lease suspension application,
Gulf of Mexico, Cameron Co.; Brookes Tiffany (Delaware) Field, Reeves Co.;
Giddings Austin Chalk Gas Field, Washington Co.; Giddings Austin Chalk Gas
Field, Washington Co.; Sralla Road (Jackson, W) Field, Harris Co.; Wildcat
Field, Galveston Co.; Wildcat Field, Matagorda Co.; Wildcat Field, Chambers
Co.; Umbrella Point NE (Price Sand) Field, Chambers Co.; Umbrella Point (F-28),
Chambers Co.; Wildcat field, Chambers Co.; Keystone field, Winkler Co.; application
to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, Highway 158, Glasscock Co.;
F.M. 389, Washington Co.; US Highway 290, Bastrop Co.; Baranowski Road, Washington
Co.; Old San Antonio Rd., Brazos and Robertson Cos.; US Hwy 77 North, Fayette
Co.; Consideration of additional tracts, terms, conditions and procedures
for the April 7, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; consideration
of amendment to terms of a direct land sale, File 64794, Borden County, approved
by the Board on 1/6/98; Coastal Public Lands- easements applications, renewals
and amendments, Galveston Bay, Chambers Co.; Dickinson Bay, Galveston Co.;
Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Clear Lake, Galveston Co.; Carancahua Bay, Calhoun
Co.; structure (cabin) permit amendment, Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.;
Closed Session and Open Session — consideration of sale of .81 acres
located at Cesar Chavez and Trinity, Austin, Travis Co.; Closed Session and
Open Session — status report on marketing of permanent school fund
land located on the Riverwalk, San Antonio, Bexar Co.; Closed Session and
Open Session — discussion regarding disposition and related issues
concerning Paseo Del Este, El Paso Co.; Closed Session and Open Session —
discussion of potential acquisition of approximately 51,000 acres located
in Val Verde Co.; Closed Session and Open Session — status report on
royalty underpayment claims at issue in Cause 9713874, TransTexas Gas Corp.
v. Texas General Land Office, v. TransTexas GasCorp., Conoco, Inc., and First
Union Bank of Connecticut; Closed Session and Open Session — consideration
of proposed settlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 97-12328,
State v. Langdon et al; Closed Session and Open Session — pending or
contemplated litigation or settlement offers.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 3:14 p.m.
TRD-9801161
Thursday-Friday, February 5-6, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1400 North Congress, Texas Capitol Extension, Room E1.036
Austin
Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order open meeting/ Quorum Call — Chairman Steve Stephens
II. Approve Minutes from previous meetings
III. Invited state agency testimony on economic development barriers in
Texas
IV. Invites private sector testimony on economic development barriers in
Texas
V. Discussion and update on consultant process
VI. General Discussion
VII. Adjourn
Contact: Terry Karrow or Jim Glotfelty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-2198.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 12:18 p.m.
TRD-9801064
8901 Business Park, Austin, Texas 78759
Austin
Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order open meeting/ Quorum Call — Chairman Steve Stephens
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Report from Crime Stoppers Staff: Education Steering Committee meeting
December 5, 1997
IV. Report from Educational Steering committee and Host Program on approval
of agenda speakers and conference activities for Campus Crime Stoppers conference
Scheduled for April, 1998, Odessa, Texas
V. Report from Mary Garrett and Associates, post-conference report, Specialized
Topics Conference, October 1997
VI. Discuss the future of the Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council in
regards to Chapter 2110 of the Texas Government Code.
VII. Discuss the request for an Attorney General's Opinion interpreting
Legislation pertaining to Crime Stoppers
VIII. Approve Awards for Campus Crime Stoppers Conference
IX. Set next Advisory Council meeting date
X. Open Forum
XI. Adjourn
Contact: Darrell Bush, P.O. Box 1165, Nederland, Texas 77627, (409) 723-1525.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:06 p.m.
TRD-9801253
Friday, January 30, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Oral Health Services Advisory Committee (OHSAC)
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approving the minutes of
the June 6, 1997 meeting; election of officers for fiscal year 1998; approval
of the OHSAC annual report for 1997 to the Texas Board of Health; review
of revised draft of rules for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and
Treatment (EPSDT) dental services (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter
33); progress report on the Title XXI Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP);
drafting of resolution for CHIP; progress report on access to care; dental
education program funding; review of the methods for prior authorization
for dental services under general anesthesia; public comment; and the setting
of the next meeting date and agenda items for the committee.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Karl Shaner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7111, ext. 2097).
Filed: January 22, 1998, 11:12 a.m.
TRD-9801002
Room 3.102, Joe C. Thompson Convention Center, 26th and Red River Streets
Austin
Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will meet in open session and will discuss and possibly act
on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; associate commissioner's
report; bureau chief's report; appointments of subcommittees by the committee
chair; subcommittee/task force reports (Funding Task Force; Trauma Subcommittee;
Pediatric Subcommittee; Emergency Medical Services Subcommittee; and the
Public Education/Prevention Task Force); project alpha task force; Senate
Bill 102 funding formula; Sunset (recommendations by emergency physicians
through the Texas Medical Association; and announcement regarding the legislative
forum in May); Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee's (EHCAC) input into
new bureau projects as developed; and assistance to the bureau in the budget
process for the next fiscal year. The committee will enter executive session
to discuss and possibly act on: reappointment of two-year EHCAC members;
and the vacant consumer position to be filled. The committee will return
to open session to discuss and possibly act on: an announcement of the results
of the executive session; public comments; and confirmation of 1998 meeting
dates of the committee.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Debby Hilliard, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6740.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 2:52 p.m.
TRD-9801072
Friday, February 6, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Moreton Building, Room M-117, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Rules Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: rule revisions (40 Texas
Administrative Code, Chapters 510-513); other business not requiring
action; and public comment. r.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-4530.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:07 a.m.
TRD-9801254
Moreton Building, Room M-117, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Clinical Issues Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes
of the last meeting; recommended polygraph guidelines' revisions; Attorney
General Opinion DM-458; assessment recommendations; other business not requiring
action; and public comment.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-4530.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:07 a.m.
TRD-9801255
Moreton Building, Room M-117, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Joint Meeting of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and the Interagency
Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
The council will discuss and possibly act on: adoption of the minutes of
the last meeting; council chair position; election of Interagency Committee
chairperson; executive director's report; Texas Department of Health's Professional
Licensing and Certification Division report (transfer of duties to the office
of the Attorney General; council's possible decision on transfer of duties);
committee reports (Rules Committee; Clinical Issues Committee; additional
state agency appointments to the Interagency Committee; and the Senate Interim
Committee on Sex Offenders Hearing Testimony); other business not requiring
action (biennial report; and the strategic plan); and public comment.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Grace L. Davis, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-4530.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:07 a.m.
TRD-9801256
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Quality Methods and Consumer Education Technical Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Quality Methods and Consumer
Education Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate,
and possibly take action on the following items: minutes of November 4, 1997;
recommendations relating to Consumer Education Report from the Communication
Planning Session of the Council; recommendations concerning TAC membership;
and, development and adoption of methodology to apply to provider quality
data files.
Visitors to and participants in meetings at the Brown-Heatly Building are
advised to check with the Security Guard in order to obtain a permit for
parking at the Winters Complex, across Lamar Boulevard. The use of public
transit is advised. Handicapped parking spaces are available adjacent to
the entrance of the Brown-Heatly Building.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 at TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512)
424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 1:47 p.m.
TRD-9801015
Saturday, February 28, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room N-218, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Complaints Subcommittee
AGENDA:
The subcommittee chairperson will introduce guests and elicit comments;
and the subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (FD 96-0024;
FD 96-0025; FD 96-0026; FD 97-0008; FD 97-0021; FD
97-0027; FD 97-0028; FD 97-0029; FD 97-0031; FD 97-0032;
FD 97-0034; FD 98-0001; FD 98-0002; FD 98-0003; FD
98-0004; FD 98-0005; FD 98-0006; FD 98-0007; FD 98-0008;
FD 98-0009; FD 98-0010; and other business not requiring action.
To request ADA accommodation, 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6784.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 11:12 a.m.
TRD-9801003
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 1.100B, 7700 Chevy Chase
Drive
Austin
Advisory Committee on Core Curriculum
AGENDA:
Review comments from institutions and the web site regarding the draft
report on a 42 semester credit hour core curriculum, and finalize the report;
and Review comments regarding the revisions to subcommittee reports, and
decide on recommendations to be offered with those reports.
Contact: Julie Leidig, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6250.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 8:06 a.m.
TRD-9801181
Friday, January 30, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Carrington-Covert House, 1511 Colorado Street
Austin
Executive Committee Meeting
REVISED AGENDA:
IX. Resolution Supporting Local Preservation Incentives
X. New Business
XI. Adjournment
Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 4:15 p.m.
TRD-9800981
William P. Clements Building/Fifth Floor Committee Room 2, 300 West 15th
Street
Austin
Quarterly Board Meeting
REVISED AGENDA:
V. Action Items
5.5 Resolution Supporting Local Preservation Incentives
Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6100.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 4:15 p.m.
TRD-9800980
Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2107.G — Hearing in the matter of Residential
Property Benchmark Rates.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
TRD-9801248
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2359.C — To consider the application
of JIMMY GAYLE LOCKLEAR, Dallas, Texas for a Group I, Legal Reserve life
Insurance Agent's licence to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
TRD-9801249
State Office of Administrative Hearings, 1225 Agnes Street, Suite 102
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2293.E — In the Appeal by Ken Hulsey
from a decision of the TEXAS WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801250
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2223.C — To consider whether disciplinary
action should be taken against ARTURO J. ACUNA, Orange Grove, Texas, who
holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Local Recording
Agent's License, and Managing General Agent's License issued by the Texas
Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801251
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-2224.C — To consider whether disciplinary
action should be taken against FRANK BARRIENTEZ, Houston, Texas, who holds
a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Local Recording
Agent's License, and Managing General Agent's License issued by the Texas
Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801252
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m., Continued February 7, 1998
7701 North Lamar, Suite 400
Austin
Board Meeting
AGENDA:
On February 6, 1998 the Board will be called to order, Introductions, the
Board will consider and act upon the following matters: comments from the
public, Angeline Bayer regarding a complaint filed and need for surveying
services, Keith McNease regarding waiver of two year SIT experience, approval
of December 12, 1998 minutes; director's report; Travel Regulations and NCEES
Southern Zone Meeting, Nominations of Associate and Emeritus members, performance
measures, Executive Director's Evaluation, Active Complaints and Show Cause
Actions (Exhibit A), Committee Reports: RPLS Examination Committee, Oil Well
Issues Committee, Legislation Needs, Rules, Correspondence, from Billy Evans
regarding Board Rule 663.15, from James Steward regarding lapsed registration,
from Darren Brown regarding review of examinations, from Rokshad Faizi Khan
regarding SIT waiver: Other Business: List of Courses meeting requirements
of §15, Definitions of Professional Land Surveying/Use of Seal and Title,
Non Licensed owners of surveying firms, request for mortgage (Survey), Inspection
Letters, Future Agenda Items and Meetings, comments from the public. Review
of application and selection of April examination. The February 6th meeting
will recess at the end of the working day and reconvene on February 7 for
the completion of business.
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 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 Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas
78752, (512) 452-9427.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 3:37 p.m.
TRD-9801163
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 12:30 p.m.
Executive Conference Room 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
Call to order; discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations
to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaints
and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012,
96-010, 96-012, 96-018, 96-019, 96-002, 96-024,
96-031, 97-006, 97-011, 97-015, 97-020, 97-023,
97-028, 98-003, 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007,
98-008, 98-009, 98-010, 98-011, 98-012, 98-013,
98-014, 98-015; and enforcement and complaint resolution policies
and procedures; 1:00 p.m.: Informal conference with respondent and/or complainant
concerning complaint file numbered 97-011; and possible action or adoption
of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board;
2:00 p.m. Informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning
complaint file numbered 97-028; and possible action or adoption of
recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certifiation Board;
Recess: Reconvene immediately following the TALCB Meeting, Thursday, February
5, to conclude unfinished business. Adjourn.
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 121288, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3950.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 9:47 a.m.
TRD-9801191
TALCB Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Education Committee
AGENDA:
Call to order; Consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the
December 10, 1997, Education Committee meeting; Discussion and possible recommendations
to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning policies,
procedures, rules and requirements including qualifying education, appraiser
continuing education (ACE), examinations, TALCB Rules (22 TAC §153),
the TALC Act (Art. 7673a.2, V.T.C.S.), Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB)
criteria and interpretations, distance education, course approval vs. acceptance,
acceptability of TREC mandatory continuing education (MCE) courses, scope
of practice and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
courses and requirements, and a National Uniform Appraisal Examination; Discussion
and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification
Board on possible amendments to the TALCB rules, 22 TAC §153.1 relating
to Definitions, §153.13 relating to Educational Requirements, §153.18
relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and new §153.8 relating
to Scope of Practice; Discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas
Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses
for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education and appraiser continuing
education (ACE) requirements; Discussion and possible recommendations to
the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning other educational
or examination matters; Adjourn.
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 121288, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3950.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 9:47 a.m.
TRD-9801190
TALCB Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
AGENDA:
Call to order; Election of Officers pursuant to §6(f) of the Texas
appraiser Licensing and Certification Act (Article 6572a.2, V.T.C.S.); Comments
by the Chair; Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the December
11, 1997 TALCB meeting; Staff reports; discussion and possible action concerning
active certifications and licenses; certifications and licenses issued; applications;
renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; new enforcement position;
TALC
Appraiser Report
; federal activities
and guidelines; Exposure Draft of Proposed Revisions to USAPAP; First Quarter
Report on Measures; testimony before the Senate Finance committee regarding
performance measures; and the AARO conferences; Report from the Education
Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the
Education Committee, regarding educational requirements; approval of courses
for meeting educational requirements, and other educational matters from
the February 5, 1998, Education Committee meeting; Discussion and possible
action to publish in the
Texas Register
proposed
rules, as recommended by the Education Committee, 22 TAC §153.1 relating
to Definitions, §153.13 relating to Educational Requirements, §153.18
relating to Appraiser Continuing Education, and new §153.1 153.8 relating
to Scope of Practice; Report from the Budget Committee; discussion and possible
action regarding the FY 1998 operating budget; Board and staff travel, and
other fiscal matters; Report from the Enforcement Committee; discussion and
possible action concerning recommendations from the January 21, 1998 Enforcement
Committee Workshop regarding policies, procedures, guidelines, processes,
and rules relating to enforcement, complaint resolution, investigations,
peer review, unlicensed activity, jurisdiction, penalties and sanctions,
enforcement/investigator position and other enforcement related issues, including
22 TAC §151, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, §153, Rules
relating to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification
Act, §155, rules Relating to Standards of Practice and the Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Act, (Art. 6573a.2, V.T.C.S.); Report from the
Enforcement Committee: consideration and possible action concerning complaints
and agreed orders for complaint files numbered: 95-005, 95-012,
96-010, 96-012, 96-018, 96-019, 96-002, 96-024,
96-031, 97-006, 97-011, 97-015, 97-020, 97-023,
97-028, 98-003, 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007,
98-008, 98-009, 98-010, 98-011, 98-012, 98-013,
98-014, 98-015; and enforcement and complaint resolution policies
and procedures; Comments and presentations from visitors; Selection of dates
of subsequent meetings; Adjourn.
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 121288, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3950.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 10:05 a.m.
TRD-9801194
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
611 East Sixth Street, Grant Building, First Floor Auditorium
Austin
Bingo Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair will:
Call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes
of the September 30, 1997 Committee Meeting; consideration, public comment,
and possible action, including recommendations on the interpretation of the
statutory definition of “gross receipts” as it is applicable
to cardminding devices and/or cardfaces played through a cardminding device;
consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations,
on proposed amendments to 16 TAC §402.554, concerning instant bingo;
status report, possible discussion, and possible action, including recommendations,
on seeking an Attorney General Opinion concerning the constitutionality of
the Bingo Enabling Act statutory provision regarding instant bingo symbols;
consideration, public comment, and possible action, including recommendations
on proposed amendments to 16 TAC §402.555, concerning cardminding devices;
consideration and possible action on the status of advisory committees; status
report, possible discussion, and possible action, including recommendations,
on the Charitable Bingo Operations Director position; status report, possible
discussion, and possible action regarding the training program referenced
in the Bingo Enabling Act; report, possible discussion, and possible action
on a January 7, 1998 Internal Revenue Service letter relating to the winnings
for recipients of instant bingo prizes; consideration, possible discussion,
and possible action, including recommendations, on issues relating to door
prizes and raffles; consideration, possible discussion, and possible action,
including recommendations, on the interaction, relationship, and communication
between the Bingo Advisory Committee and the Charitable Operations Division;
consideration, possible discussion, and possible action, including recommendations,
on the requirement of charitable organizations to pay sales tax when purchasing
bingo supplies; consideration, possible discussion, and possible action,
including recommendations, on the Attorney General Opinion Number DM-466
concerning “eight-liners”; and adjournment.
For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 344-5120 at least two days
prior to meeting.
Contact: Michelle Bernal-Guerrero, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761,
(512) 344-5113, fax: (512) 344-5189.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 9:52 a.m.
TRD-9801192
Monday, February 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
5901 North IH35, Embassy Suites Hotel
Austin
Executive Committee
AGENDA:
1. Review and possible action on 1997 Annual Statement to be filed with
the Texas Department of Insurance; compiled schedules of loss and loss adjustment
expenses, financial statements and budget.
2. Review and possible action on criteria to be used in the selection of
any life insurance company to provide annuities used in structured settlement
of claims.
3. Fourth Quarter 1997 status report.
4. Report from legal counsel.
5. Resolution of Appreciation and action regarding Dr. Norman L. Mason
6. Review and possible action on enhanced Telephone Test Key security for
funds transfer initiated by telephone.
7. Consider and possible action on date and location for next meeting.
8. Adjournment.
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas
78752, (512) 452-4370.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801054
5901 North IH35, Embassy Suites Hotel
Austin
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
1. Consideration and action on Children's Medical Center of Dallas appeal
for reversal of JUA position pertaining to application submitted for policy
covering the annual period beginning January 1, 1998.
2. Approval of Minute 132 and Minute 133.
3. Review and possible action on 1997 Annual Statement to be filed with
the Texas Department of Insurance; compiled schedules of loss and loss adjustment
expenses, financial statements and budget.
4. Review and possible action on criteria to be used in the selection of
any life insurance company to provide annuities used in structures settlement
of claims.
5. Fourth Quarter 1997 status report.
6. Report from legal counsel.
7. Resolution of Appreciation and action regarding Dr. Norman L. Mason.
8. Review and possible action on enhanced Telephone Test Key security for
funds transfer initiated by telephone.
9. Consider and possible action on date and location for next meeting.
10. Adjournment
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas
78752, (512) 452-4370.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9801053
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin
AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached
agenda: Hearing Request; District Matters; Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement
Greed Orders; Municipal Waste (Authorization to Construct) Air Enforcement
Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Default Order; Industrial Waste Discharge Enforcement
Agreed Orders; Public Water supply Enforcement Agreed Orders; Petroleum Storage
Tank Enforcement Agreed Order; Petroleum Storage Tank Default Order; Multi-Media
Enforcement Agreed Order; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement Agreed Order;
Waterworks Operation Certification Agreed Order; Resolution; Agricultural
Matter; Rules; 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 and time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45
a.m. until 9:25.) The commission will consider the following matters at its
1:00 p.m. agenda; Proposal for Decision. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m. agenda
will start at 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.)
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512)
239-3317.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 3:33 p.m.
TRD-9801162
TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building F, Room 2210, 12100 North IH35
Austin
REVISED AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the addendum
to the agenda: Authorizations to Construct and Rule.
Contact: Mary Ambrose, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
239-4800.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 3:24 p.m.
TRD-9801203
TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Building F, Room 2210, 12100 North IH35
Austin
Texas Groundwater Protection Committee
AGENDA:
The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss; subcommittee
reports from Agricultural Chemicals, Data Management, Nonpoint Source, and
Water Well Closure; presentation from Bureau of Economic Geology, Set future
meeting dates; status update from Joint Monitoring and Contamination Report,
Texas Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Program Process Update,
Priority Groundwater management Area Status Update, Risk Reduction Rules Update,
TNRCC Rules update and public comment.
Contact: Mary Ambrose, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
239-4800.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 8:25 a.m.
TRD-9801218
Monday, February 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Rules Workshop
AGENDA:
The board will introduce members, guests and staff and will discuss and
possibly act on: presentation by fact finding teams and board discussion;
other matters not requiring board action; public comment; and future agenda
items.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (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: January 26, 1998, 1:41 p.m.
TRD-9801154
Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225
Austin
Board Business Meeting
AGENDA:
The Board will commence in open session to: (1) hear announcements concerning
personnel (2) discuss for approval November 18-19, 1997, Board business
Meeting Minutes (3) consider for adoption amendments to §283.2 and §283.4
concerning the expiration date for internship designation, new rules §§291.51-291.55
and repeal of rules §§291.51-291.54 concerning Class B (Nuclear)
Pharmacies; the review of Class B (Nuclear) Pharmacy Rules; amendments to
§305.1 concerning pharmacy education requirements; and review of Chapter
305 concerning educational requirements; (4) receive Final report of the Task
Force on Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs; (5) Discuss proposal of amendments
to §309 concerning prescription drug orders and narrow therapeutic index
drugs; and Review of Chapter 309 (309.1-309.8) concerning generic substitution;
(6) discussion of and possible action on: current financial update; Senate
Finance Subcommittee Hearing Update; Publication of Names of Licensees in
Contact: Texas Board of Pharmacy, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3842,
(512) 305-8000.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 10:07 a.m.
TRD-9801236
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
929 East 41st Street
Austin
Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
January 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m. — Call to order and roll call.
Consideration of Minutes of 12/1/97 Enforcement Committee Meeting for Adoption
as Recorded.
Informal Conference: Discussion and possible action on the following case
with the individual who has agreed to appear: Case # 980081 — Time —
10:00 a.m.
Review of Citation List and possible action.
Review of Applicants with Past Criminal Convictions and possible action.
Consideration of and possible action on cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants
that have no licensed plumbing inspectors.
Complaint Cases for Review: The following cases will be reviewed by and
possibly acted upon by the Committee as time allows. Time may not allow for
all cases listed to be reviewed:
Case #'s: 97-0772, 96-0198, 97-0332, 97-0451, 97-0455,
97-0608, 97-0634, 97-0745.
Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 458-2145, extension 233.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 3:14 p.m.
TRD-9800975
929 East 41st Street
Austin
Continuing Education Committee
REVISED AGENDA:
7. Discussion and possible action on setting up Disciplinary Procedures
for Instructors and Providers.
8. Discussion and possible action on changing the reporting based on the
Scantron System as provided by PECT so as to make comparisons easier to utilize.
Contact: Stephanie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 458-2145, extension 222.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 1:14 p.m.
TRD-9801065
929 East 41st Street
Austin
Examination Committee
AGENDA:
1. Roll Call— 9:00 a.m.
2. Recognize staff members and visitors.
3. Discussion and possible recommendation to board to charge a fee to reschedule
applicants who fail to appear as scheduled for examination.
4. Discussion and possible recommendation to board on developing a bank
of questions for all plumbing examinations to be installed on computer that
will allow for random selection.
5. Discussion and possible recommendation to board on allowing language
translation of examination.
6. Discussion on procedures for making changes to Plumbing examinations.
7. Date, Location, and time of next meeting.
8. Adjournment.
Contact: Stephanie A. Spiars, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 458-2145, extension 222.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 9105 a.m.
TRD-9801043
Friday, January 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Health, Tower Building, Room T407, 1100 49th Street
Austin
Child Fatality Review State Committee Meeting
AGENDA:
Welcome and Introductions. Reports; Coordinator Report; CTF/Video Update;
Priority Counties for New Teams; Child Mortality Update; Perinatal Update;
Hospital Neonatal Death Reviews. Old Business: Comm to work on SIDS Legislation;
Child Passenger Restraints/Legis. Lunch. Old Business cont.; State Committee
Appts.; Investigation Protocol Manual; 1998 Network Meeting; Newsletter Update;
Data collection form. New Business: Biennial report. Adjourn.
Contact: Janece Keetch, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas, 78714- 9030.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 10:44 a.m.
TRD-9800995
Thursday-Friday, February 19-20, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A
Austin
AGENDA:
The Board will meet to consider public comments; minutes of the last meeting;
the licensed specialist in school psychology; legal matters; planning for
the next meeting; a report from the Board liaison to the Psychological Associate
Advisory Committee; and reports from the chair of the Board, the Executive
Director and the following committees: Applications, Budget, Complaint and
Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Information Technology, Newsletter,
Oral Examination, Personnel, Policies and Procedures, Public Information,
Reciprocity, Rules, and Written Examinations. The Board will consider dismissals
of allegations for ratification and proposed and adopted rules. The Board
will hold an executive session to seek legal advice, and the new Board members
will be introduced.
Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 305-7700.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 2:30 PM.
TRD-9801020
Thursday, February 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Second Prehearing Conference will be conducted in Docket Number 18490-
Joint Application to Reduce Texas Utilities Electric Company Base Rates and
Approval of Certain Accounting Procedures.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 936-7308.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 3:09 p.m.
TRD-9801158
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits will be conducted in Docket Number 18490-Joint
Application to Reduce Texas Utilities Electric Company Base Rates and Approval
of Certain Accounting Procedures.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 936-7308.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 3:09 p.m.
TRD-9801159
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Second Prehearing Conference will be conducted in Docket Number 18465-
Application of HL&P for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval
of Certain Base Rate Credits.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 936-7308.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 3:09 p.m.
TRD-9801160
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
5805 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Drought Response and Monitoring
Committee
AGENDA:
Welcome and Introductions
Technical Assistance and Planning Subcommittee Report
Drought and Water Supply Monitoring Subcommittee Report
Action Items: Review of last meeting minutes and On-Going strategies
Other Issues and Concerns
Adjournment
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
DeDe McKee at (512) 424-5989 three work days prior to the meeting so
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Juan Perales, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 7877309229,
(512) 424-2452.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 1:01 p.m.
TRD-9801008
Friday, February 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300
Austin
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
The board will convene the public meting and adjourn for an executive session
to receive advice of the Authority's attorneys concerning contemplated litigation
related to the Authority's license application pending before the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The board will open the meeting
to the public to approve minutes of their previous meeting; her the general
manager's reports on the year-to-date financial status, consider a request
for a budget adjustment; discuss the status of the license hearings before
SOAH, discuss the status of the Texas and other federal low-level waste compacts;
review quarterly contract reports; hear a report on the community development
and working groups, public information program, and the quality assurance
program. The board will discuss the purchase of director's and officer's liability
insurance; consider the repeal of rules regarding public information; and
consider amendments to the Bickerstaff, heath, Smiley, Pollan, and Kever contract;
consider approval of a contract with Fulbright and Jaworski for bond counsel
services; consider the approval of an amendment to the Hudspeth County Master
Plan; and consider adoption of the Hudspeth County Master Plan for FY 998;
consider the authorization for rule-making to adopt planning and implementation
fees for FY 1998. The board will hear public comments before adjourning.
Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin,
Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 10:55 a.m.
TRD-9801246
Monday, February 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
TREC Headquaraters, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
AGENDA:
Call to order; Minutes of December 15, 1997 Commission meeting; Election
of vice-chairperson and secretary; Staff reports; committee reports; General
comments from visitors; Discussion of proposed: (a) amendments to 22 TAC §537.11,
relating to standard contract forms; (b) amendment to 22 TAC §537.42,
relating to agreement for mediation; (c) amendments to 22 TAC §§535.1-535.4,
535.12-535.20, 535.31-535.41, and 535.51-535.7-, relating
to provisions of The Real Estate License Act; Discussion and possible action
to adopt amendments to 22 TAC §§531.1-531.3, relating to canons
of ethics and conduct, §§533.8-33.30, relating to practice
and procedure and §541.1, relating to criminal offense guidelines; Executive
session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.071;
Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds;
Discussion and possible action to adopt resolution in memory of Ellen L. Acevedo;
Discussion and possible action to propose amendment to 22 TAC §535.223,
concerning standard inspection report form; Discussion and possible action
to approve questions and answers on use of new contract forms; Discussion
and possible action on petition for declaratory ruling filed by Texas Utilities
Company, Texas Utilities Fuel Company, Southwestern Electric Service Company,
Texas Utilities, Inc., Texas Utilities Services, Inc. and Lone Star Gas Company;
Discussion and possible action to authorize Wayne Thorburn to approve vouchers
under Texas Government Code, §2103.061, to act as a custodian of records
and to file complaints under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6573a, §15B(e);
Discussion and possible action to approve: (a) Courses to be offered by: Academy
of Real Estate of El Paso, Gulf Coast School of Real Estate, Real Estate Education,
Inc.; (b) MCE Providership for ATREES, Ted Whitmer; (c) MCE courses to be
offered by: Alamo Real Estate Institute, Alamo Title Company, ATREES, Austin
Board of Realtors, Continuing Education Institute, George Leonard School of
Real Estate, Nanci Hawes Real Estate School, Ted Whitmer, The Columbia Institute;
Consideration of complaint information concerning; Frederica Williams Beckett,
Marion Alton Evans, Anita Leach Gray, Douglas Delma Haley, William Henry Harris,
Scott Alan Hulshizer, Robert J. McIntosh, Glenda J. Medellin, Leslie Ann Narod,
Daniel Neuman, Jimmy Lee Sumbera, Tina Marie Valenciano, Ira Jean Wicker,
Chatella Kay Worley, Motion for Rehearing in Hearing No. 97-119-971134;
In the Matter of Schmitz Commercial Properties, L.L.C's application for Late
Renewal of Mark Edward Moore's Texas Real Estate Salesperson License: Motion
for Rehearing in Hearing Nu. 97-111-0951036; In the Matter of
Martin Luther Fowler; Entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future
meetings;
For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least
two days prior to meeting.
Contact: Mark A. Mosely, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3900.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 11:45 a.m.
TRD-9801005
Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor
Austin
AGENDA:
The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence
in regard to the application from First American Bank, Texas SSB, Bryan, Texas
to merge with Austin National Bank, Austin, Texas with First American Bank
Texas, SSB surviving, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether
to grant or deny the application.
Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin,
Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350.
Filed: January 27, 1998, 8:45 a.m.
TRD-9801182
Friday, January 30, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress, Room 924A
Austin
Seed Arbitration Board
AGENDA:
The State Seed and Plant Board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will
hold a meeting by teleconference call in accordance with the Texas Agricultural
Code, § 62.021 and 4 Tex Admin. Code, Chapter 82, to discuss and take
action on the requests from Joe M. and Darryl Mahan concerning their sworn
complaint for arbitration and the hearing on that date now set for February
12, 1998.
Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 3:51 p.m.
TRD-9801029
Texas Department of Agriculture Regional Office, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite
120
San Antonio
AGENDA:
Discussion and Action On: Minutes of the November 10, 1997 and December
1, 1997 Meetings; Election of Officers; Appointment of Sorghum and Sunflower
Advisory Board; Report on Winter Test Growouts; 1998 Approved Inspectors for
Certification; Request to discuss Systematic Distribution of Native Species;
Applicants for License as Certified Seed Growers; Acknowledgment of Foreign
Designations; Acknowledgment of Nomenclature Requests; Variety Name Changes;
Requests for Certification Eligibility; Certification Standards, including
the addition of woody plant standards; and public comment.
Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 4:07 p.m.
TRD-9801175
Texas Department of Agriculture Regional Office 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite
120
San Antonio
Seed Arbitration Board
AGENDA:
The State Seed and Plant Board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will
discuss and possibly take action on the following sworn complaint filed for
arbitration; Joe M. Mahan and Darryl Mahan, d/b/a Tex-Sandia vs. Petoseed,
Inc., ESCO Distributing and Baxter Seed Company.
Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 4:07 p.m.
TRD-9801174
Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas A&M Agricultural Res. and Ext. Center, 10345 Agnes Street, Highway
44
Corpus Christi
Senate Interim Committee on NAFTA
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Committee Minutes from January 14, 1998 Committee Hearing
IV. Invited Testimony
A. Port of Corpus Christi
B. Port of Houston
C. Port of Brownsville
D. International Longshoreman Association
V. Invited Testimony: NAFTA Transportation Issues
A. IH69
B. Laredo/Corpus Christi Initiative
VI. Local Perspectives on the Impact of NAFTA
A. Key Industries Panel
B. Small Business Panel
VII. Public Testimony
VIII. Adjournment
PURPOSE: The Committee is meeting to take testimony on Committee Charge
#3: Assess the impact NAFTA is having on the state's infrastructure, including
but not limited to transportation, education, housing, the environment and
human services.
Contact: Carla Buckner, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0989.
Filed: January 23, 1998, 11:46 a.m.
TRD-9801061
Senate Chamber, 2E.20, State Capitol, 15th and Congress Avenue
Austin
Senate Interim Committee on Sex Offenders
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Introductory Remarks by Senator Shapiro
III. Invited Testimony: Ms. Carol Schaper- Alliance for the Mentally Ill
of Collin County; Mr. Joe Lovelace — Texas Alliance for the Mentally
Ill (TEXAMI); Ms. Linda Marine — Texas Cure; Commissioner Don Gilbert
— Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; Ms. Marsha
McLane — TDCJ, Assistant Director of Parole Division; Ms. Cathy McVey
— TDCJ; Assistant Director of Programs and Services; Dr. Jody Johnson
— TDCJ, Clinical Director of Sex Offender Treatment; Ms. Mary Beth Powers
— Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
IV. Public Testimony
V. Adjournment
Contact: Helen Gonzalez, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0108.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 4:11 p.m.
TRD-9801032
Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:15 a.m.
Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive
Austin
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
AGENDA:
I. Approval of Board Minutes of December 9, 1997.
II. Public comment and Public Hearing on §§599.5, 599.6 and 595.16.
III. Consider for Adoption §§599.5 and 599.6.
IV. Committee Report and Possible Proposal of Amendment to §595.15.
V. Consider Proposals for Decisions on Docket Number 472-97-1991
and Docket Number 472-97-1993.
VI. Review Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements
VII. Presentation by James H. Cink, Ph.D., Bayer, PREMISE Termiticide.
VIII. Discussion of Borates.
IX. Presentation on Sears Termite and Pest Control settlement.
X. Board Member Notebook- Discussion on Termiticides and Baits by Dr. Gold
XI. Executive Director's Report
XII. Executive Session for Annual Evaluation of Executive Director
XIII. Adjourn.
Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723,
(512) 451-7200.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 8:53 a.m.
TRD-9801115
Friday, January 30, 1998, 7:30 a.m.
2424 Boxwood, TSTC Harlingen, Eddie Lucio Health Science Technology Building,
Room 108
Harlingen
Board of Regents
AGENDA:
Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Policy Committee Minute Orders
and Reports
Committee of the Whole
Policy Committee for Instruction and Student Services
Policy Committee for Human Resources and Development
Policy Committee for Facilities
Policy Committee for Fiscal Affairs
Reconvene Committee of the Whole
Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254)
867-3964.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9800987
2424 Boxwood, TSTC Harlingen, Eddie Lucio Health Science Technology Building,
Room 108
Harlingen
Board of Regents
AGENDA:
The board of Regents will meet in regular session to take action on: Classes
Meeting with Less than Ten Students; Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
in Distance Learning at Waco and Sweetwater, in Health Information Tech. at
Abilene, in Facilities Technician at Breckenridge; Internal Audit Charter;
Requests for Budget Change, Signature Authorization; Signature Authorizations
for Payee Documents, Amended Tuition and Fees for FY 1998, Policy for Investments,
Ground Lease Agreement with Fraser Industries in Amarillo; Ground Lease Agreement
with Texas Department of Public Safety at Waco; Vending Machine Contracts
at Abilene; Application to the THECB Authorizing Construction of Auto Collision
Building at Harlingen; Authorization to Construct a Day Care Center at Harlingen;
Acceptance of Bid and Award Contract to Resurface Roadways on the South Side
of TSTC Sweetwater.
Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254)
867-3964.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9800988
2424 Boxwood, TSTC Harlingen, Eddie Lucio Health Science Technology Building,
Room 108
Harlingen
Board of Regents Closed Meeting
AGENDA:
Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in §§551.071,
551.072, 551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to
include the following:
Judy Taylor vs. TSTC, Civil Action
Possible Sale or Lease of TSTC Rental Property in Amarillo
Discuss Dr. William Segura's Contract Terms
TSTC Development Office and Staffing
Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254)
867-3964.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 10:23 a.m.
TRD-9800994
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
2705 East Houston Highway
Victoria
Texas Transportation Commission
AGENDA:
Comments from area public officials. Report by Yoakum District. Approve
Minutes. Rulemaking: 43 TAC, Chapters 9, 17, 18, 25, 28 and 29. Programs.
Contract Awards/Rejections; Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Routine Minutes Orders.
Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters,
and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties.
General Land Office. Open comment period.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-8630.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 1:50 p.m.
TRD-9800961
125 East 11th Street, First Floor Conference Room, Dewitt C. Greer Building
Austin
Texas Transportation Commission
AGENDA:
1. Executive session under §551.074, Government Code, to discuss the
election of Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation.
2. Election of Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-8630.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 1:50 p.m.
TRD-9800962
Holiday Inn Austin Airport, 6911 IH35, Travis Room
Austin
Household Goods Carrier Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
Convene. Review and approval of minutes from November 5, 1997 meeting.
Presentations by committee members concerning operation of Type A and Type
B Motor Carriers. Discussion of adopted amendments to 43 TAC §§18.1,
18.2, 18.10, 18.11, 18.13-18.16, 18.31, 18.32, 18.51-18.54, 18.61,
18.70-18.72, repeal of §18.12, and new §18.19. Develop action
plan for completing responsibilities assigned to committee. Agenda and date
of next meeting. Adjourn.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-8630.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 11:12 a.m.
TRD-9801143
Monday, February 2, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
3100 Cullen Boulevard, UH Athletic/Alumni Facility, Melcher Board Room
Houston
Board of Regents Committee Meetings
AGENDA:
B.S. Degrees in Chemistry/Psychology, Commissioning of Peach Officers,
Contracts and Grants, Options for Development of UHS @ Fort Bend; Gift Acceptance
Reports, Personnel Actions, Award of Various Contracts, Appointment of Architects,
Contract Change Orders, Various Resolutions; Scholar in Residence, Board Policy
48.03, Various System Wide Art Acquisition Actions, and Executive Session/Report
from Executive Session.
Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 3100 Cullen, Suite 205, Houston, Tx 77204-6732.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 1:05 p.m.
TRD-9801150
Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
21st and San Jacinto Streets, Bellmont Hall, 326
Austin
Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
III. New Business
IV. Announcements/Information Reports
V. Executive Session
Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment,
Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees — §551.074
of the Texas Government Code.
Adjournment
Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286,
(512) 499-4402.
Filed: January 22, 1998, 4:29 p.m.
TRD-9801034
Thursday, February 5, 1998, Noon.
Highway 271 @ Highway 155, Room 116, Biomed, Research Building
Tyler
Animal Research Committee
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
Chairman Report
Veterinarian Report
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas, 75710, (903) 877-7661.
Filed: January 21, 1998, 2:17 p.m.
TRD-9800967
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Harris County Engineering Department /Permit Division, 9900 Northwest Freeway,
Suite 103
Houston
Council Meeting
AGENDA:
Newly appointed Council members will be introduced. The Council will act
on the minutes of the previous meeting. An election of officers will precede
the Chairman's and Executive Secretary reports. A discussion and possible
action on FY98 budget issues will follow. The floor will then be open for
public comments. Other items on the agenda will include: the status of the
Request for Proposals; and the report on the Comparative Study undertaken
by Guadalupe Wastewater Companies. 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: January 28, 1998, 11:35 a.m.
TRD-9801259
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building
Austin
AGENDA:
Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration
of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to H.B. 2777; (2)
potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce development
boards; (3) recommendations to TCWEC of operational plans of local workforce
development boards; (4) approval of local workforce board or private industry
council nominees; (5) acceptance of donations of child care matching funds;
(6) Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to the procurement
or extension of child care management services and child care training contracts;
(7) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 827 Communities
in Schools rules; (8) approving Rule Review Plan as required by House Bill
Number 1, Art. IX, §167, General Appropriations Act, 75th Legislative
Session; (9) adoption of rule regarding Interagency Matters (Chapter 800 Subchapter
D) and adoption of repeal of Chapter 819 (Interagency Matters); (10) adoption
of Child Care Rule relating to Parent Fees (40 TAC §809) and related
matters; (11) adoption of Child Care rule relating to Parent Responsibilities
and Possible Sanctions and related matters; (12) adoption of rule concerning
Senate Bill 213 which provides for a pilot project to train Texas Aid to Needy
Families (TANF) recipients; (13) development of rule relating to Chapter 809
Child Care for People Diverted from TANF; an advisory committee pursuant to
S.B. 1490; and Work and Family Clearinghouse distribution of child care appropriations
to school districts pursuant to S.B. 503. Discussion of staff recommendation
to expend $5,268 in settlement of the
Guiterrez v.
TEC
litigation and on UI benefit payment trends and analysis. Executive
Session pursuant to Government Code §551.074 to discuss the duties and
responsibilities of the Executive Staff and other personnel; §551.071(1)
concerning the pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v.
TWC; TSEU/CWA Local 6184, AFL/CIO v. TWC; Guitterez v. TEC; and Gene E. Merchant
et al. vs TWC; and §551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this
agenda where the Commissioners seek the advice of its 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 Administrative
Procedures Act; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration
and action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment
compensation cases and on motion for attorneys fees for Appeal Tribunal Number
97 078795 3*1297. Consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher
level appeals in unemployment compensation cases on Dockets 4 and 5; and set
date of next meeting.
Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778,
(512) 463-7833.
Filed: January 26, 1998, 3:46 p.m.
TRD-9801164
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
101 East 15th Street, Room 501, Texas Workforce Commission Main Building
Austin
Strategic Planning Committee
AGENDA:
9:00 a.m. Call to Order; Announcements; Public Comment; Continuing discussion
on revisions to and development of the strategic plan for the workforce development
system in Texas; Other Business: Adjourn..
Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who
may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103
(or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days prior to the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103.
Filed: January 28, 1998, 11:57 a.m.
TRD-9801270
Meetings filed January 21, 1998
El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Karnes City
High School Cafeteria, Highway 123, Karnes City, January 24, 1998 at 11:00
a.m. Information may be obtained from Charles “Punch” Humphries,
P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9800959.
El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Karnes City
High School Cafeteria, Highway 123, Karnes City, January 24, 1998 at Noon.
Information may be obtained from Charles “Punch” Humphries, P.O.
Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9800960.
Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Ferris
Avenue, Waxahachie, January 27, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (972) 937-3552.
TRD-9800969.
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at
FM 1593, Point Comfort, January 28, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587.
TRD-9800955.
Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1602 10th Street,
Board Room, Lubbock, January 26, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained
from Danette Castle, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202.
TRD-9800983.
Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office
of Sharon Water Supply, Route 5, Highway 37 South of Winnsboro, January 26,
1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5,
P.O. Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9800965.
Upper Leon River Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at General
Office, located off FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, January 26, 1998
at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Upper Leon River MWD, P.O.
Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (254) 879-2258. TRD-9800974.
Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, met with revised agenda at
5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, January 24, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925,
(915) 772-5627, ext. 406. TRD-9800979.
Meetings filed January 22, 1998
Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Room
208, Tyler, January 29, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338.
TRD-9800989.
Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met with revised agenda, at 2323 West
Front Street, Room 208, Tyler, January 29, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903)
535-7338. TRD-9801004.
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at
1430 Collier Street Board Room, Austin, January 27, 1998 at Noon. Information
may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704,
(512) 440-4031. TRD-9801021.
Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda,
at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, January 26, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Sally Kronenthal, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas
78283-0248, (210) 224-8511, TRD-9800997.
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met
at 2010 East Sixth Street, CARTS Conference Room, Austin, January 28, 1998
at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box
6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389-1011. TRD-9800993.
Central Texas Opportunities, Board of Directors, met at 1200 South Frio
Street, Coleman, January 27, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. Box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167.
TRD-9801016.
Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly meeting, took place at
4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, January 27, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights,
Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9801009.
East Texas Council of Governments, Youth Committee of Workforce Board,
met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, January 28, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662,
(903) 984-8641. TRD-9801012.
Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at the Gillespie
County Courthouse, County Courtroom, 101 West Main Fredericksburg, January
28, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Wendy J. Garza, P.O.
Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (830) 997-9807. TRD-9801007
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met with
revised agenda, at Highway 35 Bypass (Days Inn), Port Lavaca, January 28,
1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O.
Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9801035.
Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria,
January 27, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller,
1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9801024.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, (AERCO) Area Emission
Reduction Credit Organization, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room B,
Houston, January 30, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary
Gonzalez, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200.
TRD-9801026.
Leon County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 114
North Commerce, corner Highway 7 and 75 Gresham Building, Centerville, January
26, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained form Jeff Beshears, P.O.
Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9801025.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Executive Committee, met at MRGDC
Operations Conference Room, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, January 28, 1998 at 9:00
a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199,
Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9801031.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System
Committee, met at 209 North Getty, Uvalde, January 28, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Tim Trevino, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834,
(830) 278-4151, fax: (830) 278-2929. TRD-9801011.
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board,
met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, January 27, 1998 at Noon. Information
may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888,
(817) 695-9176. TRD-9801006.
Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury,
January 28, 1998 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa
Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-7806. TRD-9801030.
San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend
Drive, The Woodlands, January 29, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from James R. Adams or Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409)
588-1111. TRD-9801023.
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Central Regional Wastewater System Right-of-Way
Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, January 29, 1998 at
10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60,
Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9801001.
Meetings filed January 23, 1998
Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, 9-1-1 Committee,
met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, January 28, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.
Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400,
San Antonio, Texas 78295, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9801058.
Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 118 Broadway, Suite
400, San Antonio, January 28, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78295,
(210) 225-5201. TRD-9801059.
Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway,
suite 400, San Antonio, January 28, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antoni, Texas 78295,
(210) 225-5201. TRD-9801060.
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Finance and Control Committee, met at
1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, January 27, 1998 at Noon. Information
may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704,
(512) 440-4031. TRD-9801055.
Bandera County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Bandera County
Appraisal District, 1206 Main Street, Bandera, January 29, 1998 at 3:00 p.m.
Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, IV, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera,
Texas 78003, (830) 796-3039, fax: (830) 796-3672. TRD-9801052.
Bandera County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised
agenda, at Bandera County Appraisal District, 1206 Main Street, Bandera, January
29, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P.H. Coates, IV, P.O.
Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (830) 796-3039, fax: (830) 796-3672.
TRD-9801071.
Central Texas Water Supply Corporation, Monthly meeting with revised agenda,
met at 4020 Lake Cliff Drive, Harker Heights, January 27, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
Information may be obtained from Delores Hamilton, 4020 Lake Cliff Drive,
Harker Heights, Texas 76548, (254) 698-2779. TRD-9801073.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue,
Conference Room “B”, First Floor, Dallas, January 23, 1998, at
10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box
660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9801080.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Project Management Committee, met at 1401 Pacific
Avenue, Conference Room “C”, First Floor, Dallas, January 27,
1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O.
Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9801081.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Minority Affairs Committee, met at 1401 Pacific
Avenue, Conference Room “B”, First Floor, Dallas, January 27,
1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART,
P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9801082.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue,
Conference Room “D”, First Floor, Dallas, January 27, 1998, at
2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box
660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9801083.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole, met at 1401 Pacific
Avenue, Conference Room “C”, First Floor, Dallas, January 27,
1998, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART,
P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9801084.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue,
Board Room, First Floor, Dallas, January 27, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas
75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9801085.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's
Street, San Antonio, January 26, 1998, at 5900 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212m
(210) 222-2204. TRD-9801037.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 North
St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, January 27, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San
Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9801038.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Research and Technology Committee, met at 1615
North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, January 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San
Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9801039.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's
Street, San Antonio, January 28, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained
from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212,
(210) 222-2204. TRD-9801040.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Aquifer Management Planning Committee, met at
1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, January 28, 1998, at 3:00 p.m.
Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's
Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9801041.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's
Street, San Antonio, January 28, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212,
(210) 222-2204. TRD-9801042.
Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis,
Sherman, February 4, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie
Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9801079.
Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met
at 109 North Main ARB Conference Room, Cleburne, January 28, 1998 at 8:30
a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main Street,
Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986. TRD-9801075.
Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham
Street, Paris, January 27, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Cathy Jackson, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461-400, (903) 785-7822.
TRD-9801048.
Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East
Fifth Street, Lampasas, January 29, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058.
TRD-9801095.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, Board of
Directors, met at Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 South International Boulevard,
Weslaco, January 28, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb,
TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (956) 425-0729.
TRD-9801036.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Negotiating Committee, met at Holiday
Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, January 28, 1998 at 2:00 p.m.
Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo
Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-3533. TRD-9801051
Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Alliance
State Bank, 500 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, January 28, 1998 at 3:00
p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street,
Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9801103.
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee,
met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 29, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Teas 79711, (915)
563-1061. TRD-9801078.
Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met
at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 27, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087,
(972) 771-2034. TRD-9801050
Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, TPMHA, met
at 1500 South Taylor Street, Amarillo, January 29, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250;
(806) 349-5680, fax: (806) 337-1035. TRD-9801077.
Meetings filed January 26, 1998
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier
Street, Board Room, Austin, January 29, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704,
(512) 440-4031. TRD-9801155.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Economic Development Committee,
met at San Augustine Civic and Tourism Center, 611 West Columbia Street, San
Augustine, January 29, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Rusty Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas, 75951, (409) 384-5704.
TRD-9801117.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee,
met at San Augustine Civic and Tourism Center, 611 West Columbia Street, San
Augustine, January 29, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Rusty Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas, 75951, (409) 384-5704.
TRD-9801118.
Education Service Center, Region 18, Board of Directors, will meet at 2811
LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 10, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915)
563-2380. TRD-9801156.
Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Ferris
Avenue, Waxahachie, January 29, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Kathy A. Rodriguez, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168-0878,
(972) 937-3552. TRD-9801111.
Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 110 South
12th Street, Waco, January 29, 1998 at 11:45 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 752-3451, extension
290. TRD-9801114.
Hill Country Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1606 Main
Street, Junction, February 3, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Janis Beck, 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite D, San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512)
753-2279. TRD-9801119.
Leon County Central Appraisal District, met at Freestone County Commissioner
Courtroom, Second Floor, Freestone County Courthouse, Fairfield, January 29,
1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box
536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9801144.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Workforce Development Board, met
at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, January 29, 1998,
at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O.
Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-1200. TRD-9801113.
Meetings filed January 27, 1998
Education Service Center VI Board, will meet at 1301 Sam Houston Avenue,
Huntsville, February 12, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, (409) 295-9161.
TRD-9801204.
Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet
at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, February 9, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964,
(512) 798-4396. TRD-9801202.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, 9-1-1 Regional Advisory
Committee, met at MRGDC Operations Office, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, February
4, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from William “Bill”
Barnes, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830) 876-1262.
TRD-9801196.
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway
250 South, Hughes Springs, February 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be
obtained from W.T. Ballard, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903)
639-7538. TRD-9801195.
Parmer County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 305
Third Street, Bovina, February 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Ronald E. Proctor, P.O. Box 56, Bovina, Texas 79009, (906) 238-1405.
TRD-9801193.
Meetings filed January 28, 1998
Gray County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 815 North Sumner,
Pampa, February 4, 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-9801219.
North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111
Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, February 11, 1998 at 1:30 p.m.. Information
may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth,
Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9801237.
Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Director's Meeting, met at Highway
180 West, Fort Griffin Restaurant, Albany, February 4, 1998 at Noon. Information
may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (940)
345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9801239.
Wednesday, February 11, 1998 , 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 12, 1998 , 9:30 a.m.
Texas Department of Agriculture
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 3-4, 1998, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively
Texas Agricultural Finance Authority
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Friday, January 30, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
State Board of Barber Examiners
Texas Commission for the Blind
Thursday, February 5, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Cancer Council
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Cosmetology Commission
Monday, February 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Office of Court Administration
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc.
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Texas Department of Economic Development
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 11:20 a.m.
State Board for Educator Certification
State Employee Charitable Campaign
General Land Office
Office of the Governor
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Health
Friday, February 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Texas Department of Health, Council on Sex Offender Treatment
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, February 6, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Texas Health Care Information Council
State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Historical Commission
Friday, January 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Insurance
Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 19, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Thursday, February 5, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Lottery Commission
Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association (JUA)
Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 19, 1998, at 1:30 p.m.
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, March 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority
Texas Real Estate Commission
Texas Savings and Loan Department
State Seed and Plant Board
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Senate
Wednesday, February 11, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Structural Pest Control Board
Texas State Technical College System
Friday, January 30, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, January 30, 1998, 1:10 p.m.
Texas Department of Transportation
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
The University of Houston System
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
Texas On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness
Regional Meetings