Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Peer Assistance Oversight Committee
AGENDA:
I. Discussion of Staff recommendations.
II. Discussion of November 1997 CPA examination applicants' criminal records.
III. Discussion of TSCPA Peer Assistance committee meeting minutes from
the November 14, 1997 meeting.
IV. Discussion of State Bar of Texas materials.
V. Discussion of other matters of interest to the committee.
Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin,
Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
TRD-9800015
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Major Case Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
1. Amendment to Consultant's Contract.
2. Coopers and Lybrand advertisement.
3. American Express appeal brief.
4. Miller Personnel/AWF lawsuits.
5. Ernst and Young (Bill Milburn).
6. Report on AICPA disciplinary actions.
7. Arthur Andersen BEC referral.
8. Major Cases summary and pending.
Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin,
Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 11:01 a.m.
TRD-9800018
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Qualifications Committee
AGENDA:
A. Review of information relating to the November, 1997 CPA examination.
B. Review of information relating to the May, 1998 CPA examination.
C. Distribution of calculators by Texas Education Agency.
D. Consideration of amendment to Board Rule 511.57.
E. Review of Texas ranking in the CPA examination.
F. Review of issuance application for CPA certificate.
G. Report on the preliminary results from CPA survey on proctors.
H. Correspondence from NASBA.
I. Examination Oversight Committee investigation of the use of essay questions
on the Uniform CPA Examination.
Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin,
Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 10:55 a.m.
TRD-9800014
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 900
Austin
Rules Committee
AGENDA:
1. Repeal of Chapter 519.
2. Discussion about §511.121.
3. Possible housekeeping rule changes.
4. Consideration of Rule Review Plan.
5. Origination of proposed new rules.
6. Committee flow chart.
7. Discussion of §501.47 Firm Names.
8. Earlier referral to CPE Committee
9. AICPA §101 — Independence, Integrity and Objectivity.
Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin,
Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
TRD-9800017
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Quality Review Committee
AGENDA:
A. Consideration of amending §527.3 Definitions of the Quality Review
Rules.
B. Consideration of a request for exemption from the Quality Review Program.
C. Consideration of a report from the Quality Review Oversight Board.
D. Consideration of Quality Review Statistics.
Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin,
Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
TRD-9800016
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Executive Committee
AGENDA:
A. Review of the Board's financial statements.
B. Consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending
or contemplated litigation (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
C. Review of AICPA/NASBA matters:
1. Consideration of nomination of 1998-1999 NASBA vice-chairman nominee.
2. Consideration of responses to questions by Leonard Sanchez, NASBA's
Southwest Regional Director
3. Consideration of response to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
regarding regulation of the accountancy profession.
4. Consideration of a proposed rule permitting information technology courses
as part of the Board's education requirements.
D. Report on the Florida Board's recent prohibition of using specialty
designations in conjunction with the CPA designation.
E. Review of Attorney General Opinion Number DM-457 regarding idemnification
of volunteers performing services for the Board.
Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin,
Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 2:07 p.m.
TRD-9800029
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Board Meeting
AGENDA:
Consideration of : Committee Reports from Executive, Rules, Technical Standards
Review, Behavioral Enforcement, Major Case Enforcement, Peer Assistance Oversight,
Qualifications, and Quality Review committees. Consideration of adoption of
Board rules. Consideration of Agreed Consent Orders, Board Orders and Proposals
for Decision. Review of future meetings.
Contact: Paul Gavia, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Room 900, Austin,
Texas 78701-3900. (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
TRD-9800019
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference room 119, 1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting
AGENDA:
1. Welcome and Call to Order by the Chairman
2. Approval of the Minutes of the October 16, 1997 Quarterly Meeting
3. Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 1997 Special Meeting
4. Staff Reports and Discussion
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Summary of Votes, Orders, Decisions, or Other Actions Taken at This
Meeting
8. Adjournment
Contact: Larry Griffin, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 76711-2088,
(512) 936-4822.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 8:16 a.m.
TRD-9800198
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress, Suite 1100, State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin
AGENDA:
Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1748 in the Matter of Texas
Department of Agriculture vs. Donald Rose d/b/a Rose Flying Service, concerning
alleged violation of Texas Pesticide laws.
Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
4643-7541.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9800158
1700 North Congress, Suite 1100, State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin
AGENDA:
Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0268 in the Matter of Texas
Department of Agriculture vs. Bernard Rowland d/b/a Rowland Dusters, concerning
alleged violation of Texas pesticide laws.
Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
4643-7541.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9800159
1700 North Congress, Suite 1100, State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin
AGENDA:
Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1747 in the Matter of Texas
Department of Agriculture vs. Jerry Walls d/b/a Allied Sprayers, Inc., concerning
alleged violation of Texas pesticide laws.
Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
4643-7541.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9800160
1700 North Congress, Suite 1100, State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin
AGENDA:
Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0346 in the Matter of Texas
Department of Agriculture vs. John Caldiera, concerning alleged violation
of Texas pesticide laws.
Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
4643-7541.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9800161
1700 North Congress, Suite 1100, State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin
AGENDA:
Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings
regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-1812 in the Matter of Texas
Department of Agriculture vs. L.W. Barnett, d/b/a concerning alleged violation
of Texas Agriculture Code, Annotated §71.043(a) and Texas Administrative
Code, Title 4, §22.2(a), (1997).
Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
4643-7541.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:58 p.m.
TRD-9800195
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH35 and Rundberg
Austin
Board of Commissioners
AGENDA:
Call to order; approval of November 4, 1997 minutes; chairman's report;
executive director's report; public comment; action items: Statewide Service
Delivery Plan, Strategic Plan future initiatives/priorities, ratify rate for
small family living environment, internal audit plan, Regional Advisory Consortium
membership for regions 2,3, and 10, and award criteria for dual diagnosis
request for proposal; information/action items: prevention update, Texas Prevention
Impact Index, and Prevention Conference; action items: proposals for decision
and final orders in the matters of Larry Brookins, Sharon Brooks, and Terry
Hille, agreed final orders in the matters of Travis House and Door to Recovery,
and voluntary surrender and final order in the matter of South Texas Alcohol
and Drug Rehabilitation Center; action items: adoption of new §§145.11
and 145.21-145.25 and amendment to §148.2; adoption of new §§141.11,
141.21, 141.61 and repeal of §§141.1-141.6, 141.8-141.14,
141.31, 141.33, 141.34, 141.41, 141.51, and 141.61; adoption of amendments
to §§148.3, 148.26, 148.41, 148.61, 148.119, 148.163, 148.202, 148.234;
adoption of amendments to §§150.3-150.8, 150.10, 150.31-150.33,
150.36-150.39, 150.52, 150.53, and 150.61, and new §§150.71-150.73;
proposed amendments to §§142.31 and 142.43; proposed amendments
to §149.1, 149.13, 149.15, 149.16 and repeal of §§149.21, 149.22,
149.31, 149.32, and 149.54; proposed new §§153.1-153.8, 153.32-153.36,
154.41-154.44, 153.51-153.55; and proposed repeal of former Chapters
147, 152, 153, and 154; action item; upcoming board meetings: March 19, 1998-presentation
of draft plan and May 21, 1997-presentation of final strategic plan;
and adjournment.
Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH35, Suite 106, Austin, Texas 78753-5233,
(512) 349-6602.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:10 p.m.
TRD-9800093
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street
Austin
Planning Session
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Discussion of Proposed Issues
A. Texas Public Finance Authority- General Obligations Commercial Paper
Notes for Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
B. Texas Public Finance Authority-General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes
for Texas Youth Commission
C. Texas Public Finance Authority-Revenue Bonds for state park improvement
projects
D. Texas Tech University- Revenue Financing System Commercial Paper Notes
IV. Other Business
A. Discussion of capital planning guidelines
B. Discussion of training seminars on local debt
V. Adjourn.
Contact: Jose Hernandez, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-1741.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:12 p.m.
TRD-9800076
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
6220 Culebra Road
San Antonio
Texas Manufacturing Institute Board
AGENDA:
10:00 a.m. — Call to Order
ACTION ITEMS
10:05 a.m. — Adopt Minutes from November 25, 1997
10:10 a.m. — Elect Officers
10:20 a.m. — Appoint committees/make assignments
10:50 a.m. — Consider Board Ex Officio nominations
10:55 a.m. — Consider Additional Board Member Nominations
11:00 a.m. — Consider Amendments to Bylaws
11:10 a.m. — Set next Governing Board Meeting Date/Location
INFORMATION ITEMS
11:20 a.m. — Public Comments
11:40 a.m. — Report from TMAC Administrative Director
COMMENTS
11:50 a.m. — Public Comments
11:55 a.m. — Adjourn
Contact: Lena Chiu, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
936-0234.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 10:14 a.m.
TRD-9800113
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Rescheduled from Thursday, January 15, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Instruction
REVISED AGENDA:
The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 1998, rather
than at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 1998 as originally posted.
Agenda items remain as originally posted: Public testimony; Proposed amendments
to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Discussion of Proposed new
19 TAC §114.27, American Sign Language, Levels I and II, §114.28,
American Sign Language, Levels III and IV, and §114.29, American Sign
Language, Levels, V, VI, and VII; Continued discussion of the assessment rule
pertaining to the deferral from the exit level test for limited English proficient
students who have recently arrived in the United States; Update on class size
waivers, bilingual education exceptions, and waivers for English as a second
language; Continued discussion of the Texas student assessment program; Report
on student performance on the Algebra end-of-course test as related to instructional
materials; Proposed review of Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-9701.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 11:52 a.m.
TRD-9800225
1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance/Permanent School
Fund (PSF)
REVISED AGENDA:
The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 1998, rather
than at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 1998 as originally posted.
Agenda items remain as originally posted: Public testimony; Proposed amendments
to 19 TAC §66.28, Adoption by Reference; Technical correction of board
action relating to Proclamation 1997; Recommendations regarding readoption
of instructional materials; Discussion of proposed amendments to 19 TAC §66.107;
Local Accountability; School finance and appropriations update; Review of
PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; Ratification of
the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months
of October and November 1997; Report of the PSF executive administrator.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-9701.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 11:52 a.m.
TRD-9800226
1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Planning
REVISED AGENDA:
The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 1998, rather
than at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 1998 as originally posted.
Agenda items remain as originally posted: Review of Process for Approval
of Additional Open-Enrollment Charter Schools. There are no other changes
to the agenda as originally posted and as follows: Public testimony; Review
of proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation
and Certification, Subchapter Z, General Provisions Relating to the Transition
of Authority to the State Board for Educator Certification; Proposed new 19
TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation (relating
to standards for the approval and continuing accountability of all education
preparation programs); Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators' Code of
Ethics; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 177, Standards, Ethics and Practices;
Recommendation for an appointment to the Fort Sam Houston Independent School
District Board of trustees; Discussion of the Framework for Educator Preparation
and Certification; Update on approved open-enrollment charter schools; Review
of evaluation of open-enrollment charter schools; Discussion of proposed amendments
to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 1998-1999 constitution
and contest rules to be effective 1998-1999; Discussion of report on
UIL policies and constitution and contest rules related to private and home
school participation in UIL activities; Discussion of ongoing communications
activities; Discussion of federal governmental relations activities; Status
re port on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-9701.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 12:06 p.m.
TRD-9800228
1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building
Austin
State Board of Education (SBOE)
REVISED AGENDA:
The agenda has been revised by the addition of a new item item-Review of
Process for Approval of Addition Open-Enrollment Charter Schools.
There are no other changes to the agenda as originally posted and as follows:
Invocation; Pledge of allegiance; Roll Call; approval of November 7, 1997,
SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Heroes for Children Awards; Resolutions of
the SBOE; Approval of sunset review plan for SBOE rules; Consideration of
disposition of the charter for Cypress Youth Foundation Charter School; Proposed
amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; Review of proposed
repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 230; Professional Educator Preparation and Certification,
Subchapter Z, General Provisions Relating to the Transition of Authority to
the State Board for Educator Certification; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 229,
Accountability System for Educator Preparation (relating to standards for
the approval and continuing accountability of all educator preparation programs);
Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators' Code of Ethics; Proposed repeal
of 19 TAC Chapter 177, Standards, Ethics, and Practices; Recommendation for
an appointment to the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District board of
trustees; Proposed new 19 TAC §66.28, Adoption by Reference; Technical
correction of board action relating to Proclamation 1997; Recommendations
regarding readoption of instructional materials; Ratification of the purchases
and sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the months of October
and November 1997; Information on agency administration.
Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-9701.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 11:52 a.m.
TRD-9800224
1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building
Austin
Academics 2000 State Panel
AGENDA:
The agenda for the Academics 2000 State Panel meeting is as follows: welcoming
remarks; overview of Progress Report; review of Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills; review of Centers for Educator Development; review of Academics
2000 subgrants; review of Ed-Flex Waiver Program; technology planning; and
review, discussion, and recommendations on Progress Report.
Contact: Davis Jacob, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-9701.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 9:47 a.m.
TRD-9800208
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100
Austin
Legislative/Regulatory Committee
AGENDA:
The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear
Public Comment: Hear Reports. Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary:
Legislative Interim Studies and Committees; PUC Docket Number 17972, Declaratory
Proceeding: Proper routing of 9-1-1 (ISDN Calls and potential
Rulemaking: PUC Tariff Number 18028. Southwestern Bell Telephone 3-1-1
Tariff; PUC Project Number 18438, Number Conservation Measures in Texas; PUC
Docket Number 17922, Waller Creek Arbitration; Litigation Over City of Dallas
Ordinance; Unresolved LNP 9-1-1 Issues; Other Public Utility Commission
or Federal Communications Commission Matters Potentially Impacting 9-1-1
Service; Approval of April 17 and October 8, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Committee
may met in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open
Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071,
consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation
or to seek legal advice. Adjourn.
Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing-and speech-impaired
should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working
days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
305-6933.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:04 p.m.
TRD-9800070
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100
Austin
Poison Control Committee
AGENDA:
The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear
Public Comment: Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary:
Poison Control Financial Report; Poison Control Coordinating Committee Report;
Phase II, Telecommunications Implementation; Approval of July 9, and October
8, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Committee may meet in Executive Session on any
of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government
Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General
on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn.
Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing-and speech-impaired
should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working
days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
305-6933.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:05 p.m.
TRD-9800071
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100
Austin
Operations and Performance Committee
AGENDA:
The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear
Public Comment: Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary:
ACSEC Financial Report; Annual Financial Report; surcharge Audits of Telcos
and Service Fee Audits of Telcos for Councils of Governments and Other 9-1-1
Entities; GTE Service Fee Remittance and Collection; Approval of July 9, October
8, and November 18, 1997 Meeting Minutes. The Committee may meet in Executive
Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and
pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with
Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek
legal advice. Adjourn.
Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing-and speech-impaired
should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working
days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
305-6933.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:05 p.m.
TRD-9800072
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100
Austin
Planning and Implementation Committee
AGENDA:
The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear
Public Comment: Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary:
FY 1998 and FY 1999 Strategic Plan Financial Impact and Reallocation of Budget
Authority; Brazos Valley Development Council Plan Amendment; Capital Area
Planning Council Plan Amendment and Insurance Coverage for 9-1-1
Equipment; Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Plan Amendment; Report
on Phase I of Wireless Integration Trial; Approval of November 18, 1997 Meeting
Minutes. The Committee may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as
authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to Government Code 551,
Subchapter D, 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending
or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn
Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing-and speech-impaired
should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working
days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
305-6933.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:05 p.m.
TRD-9800073
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100
Austin
AGENDA:
The Commission will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear
Public Comment: Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary:
Update on Request for Proposal for Data Base Operations and Network Systems
Configuration; City of Corpus Christi's Proposed Withdrawal from the Coastal
Bend Council of Governments' 9-1-1 Regional Plan and Potential
Amendment to Regional Plan; Presentation and Discussion on Cellular Conversion
and Compliance Plans and Related Costs; Legislative/Regulatory Committee Report;
Poison Control Committee Report; Operations and Performance Committee Report;
Planning and Implementation Committee Report; Approval of November 19, 1997
Commission Meeting Minutes. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on
any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act, and pursuant to
Government Code 551, Subchapter D 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys
General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn.
Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing-and speech-impaired
should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working
days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
305-6933.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:05 p.m.
TRD-9800074
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
210 East Ninth Street
Fort Worth
Local Employee Committe-Fort Worth
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. 1997 Campaign Results
3. February Recognition Event
4. Adjourn
Contact: John Bland, 210 Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas (817) 258-8180
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:55 p.m.
TRD-9800194
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1200 Congress, Capitol Extension Room E1.012
Austin
Council
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order and Verification of a Quorum
II. Introductions
Council Members, TECC staff, and guests
III. Consideration of and form action on TECC Minutes of October 21, 1997,
December 10, 1997
IV. Receive Executive Director's Report including discussion and possible
action on TECC Budget
V. Institute Reports
Receive Texas Building Energy Institute Report from Director
Receive Energy Storage Technology Institute Report from Director
VI. Discussion and possible action on Senate Interim Committee on Electric
Utility Restructuring Study:”
“Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Programs:
• Receive invited presentations relating to Senate Interim Committee
on Electric Utility Restructuring Study:
• Council discussion and possible action concerning the presentations
• Opportunity for public comments concerning the Senate Interim Committee
on Electric Utility Restructuring Study: “Market-based Methods of Providing
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program”
• Council discussion and possible action concerning the public comments
• Council discussion and possible action concerning the resources
available to facilitate the assigned Senate Interim Committee on Electric
Utility Restructuring Study: “Market-based Methods of Providing Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs”
VII. Recommendations for Agenda Item for Next Meeting
VIII. Set Next Meeting Date and Site
IX. Adjourn
Contact: Mike Wiley, 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Room E1.012,
Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-6774
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:05 p.m.
TRD-9800169
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1917 IH35 South
Austin
General Issued Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
A. Meeting Called to Order by Committee Chair at 10:00 a.m.
B. Roll Call
C. Welcome Visitors
2. Attend Joint Meeting with the Education Advisory Committee to Discuss:
A. Board Assistance in the Faculty Registration Process
B. Professional Degree Concepts; and
C. Software Engineering
3. Adjourn.
Contact: John R. Speed, P.E., 1917 IH35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512)
440-7723.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 11:57 a.m.
TRD-9800068
Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.010
Austin
AGENDA:
The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners
and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the
minutes of the December 12, 1997 meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible
action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance
reports, lobby reports, or personal financial statements; discussion and possible
action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Requests Number 427,
428, 429, 430 and SP-8; election of chair and vice-chair of the Texas Ethics
Commission; adjourn.
Contact: Tom Harrison, 201 East 14th Floor, 10th Floor, Sam Houston Building,
Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5800.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9800215
Wednesday-Thursday, January 14-15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1400 North Congress, Capitol Extension, E2.030
Austin
Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order open meeting / Quorum Call — Chairman Steve Stephens
II. Approve Minutes from last meeting
III. Discussion of past studies and benchmarks
IV. Invited testimony on economic trends in Texas
V. General discussion on strategic plan
VI. Adjourn
Contact: Terry Karrow or Jim Glotfelty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-2198.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 10:21 a.m.
TRD-9800056
State Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
Austin
Human Resource Task Force
REVISEDAGENDA:
The Human Resource Task Force will hear testimony relating to its charge
to:
• Identify and develop strategies to coordinate personnel policies
and information dissemination within state government; and
• Propose a method for the sharing and coordination of human resources
training activities among state agencies; and
• Develop a “best practices” personnel manual to assist
state agencies in developing, adapting, and revising human resource policies
and implementing new programs.
Order of Business
I. Call to Order-Introductions
II. Review of Human Resource Task Force change as state in Senate Bill
645
III. Public Comment
IV. Questions
V. Adjourn
Contact: Donna C. Reynolds, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
936-2196
Filed: January 7, 1998, at 9:41 a.m.
TRD-9800206
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 6:00 p.m.
Ma Ferguson's Restaurant, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin
Strategic Planning Meeting
AGENDA:
The Texas Board of Health will discuss and possibly act on: review of the
November 20, 1997, Planning Retreat; finalization of the strategic direction
statements for the Texas Department of Health; and clarification of the Board's
role, involvement, expectations, and support for the long term strategic planning
process
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: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484 or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261,
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:33 p.m.
TRD-9800098
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Strategic Planning Meeting
AGENDA:
The Texas Board of Health will discuss and possibly act on: information
item (report on the strategic planning process of the Texas Department of
Health's management and staff, to include progress and next steps); and process
planning (examine the Board's rule in communicating the agency's philosophy,
vision, and mission both internally and externally; and examine the Board's
role and participation in the long-term strategic planning process.)
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: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484 or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7281,
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:33 p.m.
TRD-9800099
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Peer Review and Provider Quality Technical Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council Peer Review and Provider Quality
Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session, deliberate, and
possibly take formal action on the following items; staff briefing, selection
of officers, and creation of work plan.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas
78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: December 31, 1998, 1:56 p.m.
TRD-9717328
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Reimbursement of Medical Education and Research Costs Technical Advisory
Committee
AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Reimbursement of Medical Education
and Research Costs Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session,
deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: staff
briefing, selection of officers, and creation of work plan.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas
78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: December 31, 1:56 p.m.
TRD-9717329
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 3501, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
HMO Technical Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's HMO Technical Advisory Committee
will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action
on the following items: results of survey of HMO TAC members to assess interest
in continued service on the HMO TAC; Update on requests for exemption from
HEDIS reporting on 1997 enrollment; Consideration and possible formal action
on policy and technical issues in implementation of the HEDIS 3.0/1998 data
collection project; Consideration and possible formal action on recommendation
to the Council for information to be included in the auditor's report; Consideration
and possible formal action on reporting guidelines for HMO's under acquisition
and merger conversions during the reporting year; Update and feedback from
attendees on the Texas HMO/HEDIS Seminar held December 3 and 4 in Austin,
Staff report; and, other business.
Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, OOL-3407, Austin, Texas
78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 3:21 p.m.
TRD-9800086
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Hearing Room, E2.010, Capitol Extension, Texas State Capitol, 15th and
Congress.
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
Call to order, certification of quorum and approval of minutes of December
9, 1997 meeting of the THKC Board; Remarks to the Board regarding HB3, mission/goal
of THKC and related issues by state legislators and/or other key officials
in state government:
Presentations on children's health insurance policy considerations and
guiding principles and children's health insurance options by various public
policy and advocacy groups, other experts in children's health care issues;
Questions from THKC Board to various speakers and discussion regarding issues
raised;
Public testimony or questions:
Timelines, future meetings, other administrative, procedural matters relating
to organization of THKC
Contact: Tyrette Hamilton, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-3046
Filed: January 6, 1998 3:16 p.m.
TRD-9800156
Friday, January 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Building One, Room 1.100B
Austin
Advisory Committee on Core Curriculum
AGENDA:
Approve minutes of previous meeting; Discussion of proposed curriculum
by the whole committee; Subcommittee reports presented to the whole committee;
and Review of the Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges
nd Schools rules and regulatory documents.
Contact: Catherine Parsoneault, Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas
78711, (512) 483-6250.
Filed: December 31, 1998, 2:08 p.m.
TRD-9717330
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Building One, Room 1.100
Austin
Special Committee to Study Proposed New State University in Killeen
AGENDA:
Discussion of the proposed Multi Institution Teaching Center in Williamson
County; Minority participation rates in the region; and Administrative costs
as related to the size of an institution.
Contact: Davis Gardner, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas
78711, (512) 483-6150.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:44 p.m.
TRD-9800102
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Building One, Room 1.100
Austin
Universities Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of matters relating to universities.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:12 p.m.
TRD-9800139
Friday, January 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building One, Room 100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive;
Austin, Texas 78752
Austin
Coordinating Board Meeting
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes of October 17, 1997 meeting Consideration of matters
relating to the Committee on Universities; the Committee on Access and Equity;
the Committee on Health Affairs; the Committee on Community and Technical
Colleges; the Joint Advisory Committee, Coordinating Board/State Board of
Education/State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Workforce Commission;
the Committee on Research; the Committee on Campus Planning; the Committee
on Administration and Financial Planning; the Committee on Student Services;
and Reports to the Board
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:18 p.m.
TRD-9800149
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Building One, Room 1.100
Austin
Access and Equity Committee
AGENDA:
Report on the Texas Commission on a Representative Student Body established
by the Texas Higher Education Coalition; Report on efforts of Texas public
law schools and medical schools to increase minority enrollment; and Report
on House Bill 2146, which requires the Coordinating Board to complete a study
of the effects of the Hopwood decision and institutional actions on minority
participation in higher education.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:13 p.m.
TRD-9800140
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Building One, Room 1.100
Austin
Health Affairs Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of matters relating to health affairs.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:13 p.m.
TRD-9800141
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Building One, Room 1.100
Austin
Community and Technical Colleges Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of matters relating to community and technical colleges.
See agenda filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:14 p.m.
TRD-9800142
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room
1.100
Austin
Joint Advisory Committee, Coordinating Board/State Board of Education/State
board for Education Certification/Texas Workforce Commission
AGENDA:
Report on the November 1997 meeting of the Joint Advisory Committee.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:14 p.m.
TRD-9800143
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room
1.102
Austin
Research Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of additional grants to be awarded under the 1997 Advanced
Research Program and Advanced Technology Program.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:15 p.m.
TRD-9800145
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room
1.102
Austin
Board
AGENDA:
The Board will meet in executive session to discuss pending or contemplated
litigation.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:15 p.m.
TRD-9800144
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room
1.100
Austin
Campus Planning Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of matters relating to campus planning.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:16 p.m.
TRD-9800146
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room
1.100
Austin
Administration and Financial Planning Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of adoption of Board rules providing $1,000 tuition rebates
for undergraduate students who complete their graduation requirements and
attempt no more than three credits more than the minimum required for their
degrees, in accordance with Senate Bill 1907 (Chapter 13, Subchapter F) (second
consideration); Consideration of proposing Board rules regarding standardizing
information on student transcripts to implement changes in the Texas Education
Code related to tuition rebates and the TASP (Section 5.10); Consideration
of the allocation of funds trusteed to the Coordinating Board for successful
remediation efforts; and Consideration of adopting a common measure of administrative
costs as required by rider 24, page III-48, General Appropriations Act (75th
Legislature).
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:16 p.m.
TRD-9800147
Chevy Chase Office Complex, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room
1.100
Austin
Student Services Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of matters relating to student services.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:17 p.m.
TRD-9800148
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118
Austin
Weatherization Assistance Program Policy Advisory Council
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Review and Approval of Minutes
Discussion of Comments Received
Review of PY 1998 DOE WAPFLIP State Plan/Application
Open Discussion
Adjourn
Contact: Al Almaguer, 507 Sabine, #600, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 475-3866.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 1:03 p.m.
TRD-9800134
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 9:00 a .m.
701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Complex, Classroom 1
Austin
Nursing Facility Administrator Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
I. Deputy Commissioner Comments. II., Call to Order, III. Approval of Minutes,
IV. Status of Rules Development, V. Adoption by Bylaws, VI. Case Summary Review,
VII. Case Action Items, VIII. Adjournment.
Contact: Jerry Walker, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:36 p.m.
TRD-9800192
3635 Southeast Military Drive, Pickwell Office Building, Room 3D66
San Antonio
Long Term Care Provider Networks Information
AGENDA:
Introduction and Background. Services to be included, Questions and Answers
Contact: Pam Coleman, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 12:02 p.m.
TRD-9800227
Monday, January 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
ARCIL, Inc. 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125
Austin
Executive Committee
AGENDA:
8:30 Call to Order
8:45 Grants and SILC Personnel
10:30 Travel Procedures
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Needs Assessment
2:00 State Plan Objectives
5:00 Adjourn
Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas
78751, (512) 467-0744.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:15 a.m.
TRD-9800128
Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket Number 454-97-0508.C Prehearing conference in the matter
of AETNA DENTAL CARE OF TEXAS, INC.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 1132A, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:25 p.m.
TRD-9800095
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket Number 454-97-1982.C To consider the application of
MICHAEL ALLEN HOWARD, San Angelo, Texas, for an adjuster's license to be issued
by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 1132A, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:25 p.m.
TRD-9800096
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket Number 454-95-0206.E Prehearing conference in the Matter
of TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, Appeal from decision of the
Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Facility.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 1132A, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:25 p.m.
TRD-9800097
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket Number 454-97-2295.C To consider whether disciplinary
action should be taken against ATKINS TUNJI OGUNGBURE, Houston, Texas, who
holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Group II, Insurance
Agent's License and Local Recording Agent's LIcense issued by the Texas Department
of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 1132A, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:05 p.m.
TRD-9800168
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
1414 Colorado, Room 208, State Bar of Texas
Austin
Panel Hearings
AGENDA:
The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations
on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or
probationary licensees; Kenneth Littman; J. Diane Cummings; Sean Cody; Justin
M. Welch; Michael Iheanacho Emmanuel Kanu; Gregory L. Dorst; and Dezri G.
Smith (character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session,
pursuant to §82.003(a), Texas Government Code.)
Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486,
(512) 463-1621.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 8:51 a.m.
TRD-9800108
Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street
Austin
Panel Hearings
AGENDA:
The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations
on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or
probationary licensees; Tommy F. Thomas; Donald W. Martin; Richard O. Hinds;
Veronica D. Venice, Douglas Grimes; Richard B. Siller; and Vincent Gonzalez
(character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session,
pursuant to §82.003(a), Texas Government Code.)
Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486,
(512) 463-1621.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 3:57 p.m.
TRD-9800040
Beginning at Friday-January 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m. and continuing through Saturday, January 17, 1998
Suite 500, Tom C. Clark 205 West 14th Street
Austin
AGENDA:
The Board will consider; requests for excused absences; review bar examination
questions (in executive session); consider amendment of forms; hear reports
from members and staff; adoption of or changes in certain procedure; scheduling
matters; use of security software with personal laptops at bar exams; conducting
an evaluation of the bar exam; initiating meetings between members and Texas
law professors; policy matters regarding the Short Form Exam; request for
waivers and interpretations of the rules; approval of minutes, financial reports,
and investment reports; consult with legal counsel concerning pending litigation
(in executive session); consider effect of recent rule amendments on certain
probationary licensees; consider certain open records issues; hear communications
from the public; and conduct formal reviews.
Contact: Rachel Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486,
(512) 463-8926.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:08 p.m.
TRD-9800177
Friday, January 30, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Institute of Texas Culture, Executive Committee Room, 801 South Bowie Street
San Antonio
Texas Historical Records Advisory Board
AGENDA:
1. Approve Minutes for October 27, 1997 Board meeting.
2. Coordinator's report.
3. Discuss options for expending balance of Regrant Project funds.
4. Discuss process for THRAB Strategic Plan review and revision.
5. Public comment.
6. Adjournment.
Contact: Raymond Hitt, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 2:10 p.m.
TRD-9800078
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Boulevard, Fourth Floor Conference Room 420
Austin
Enforcement Division, Boilers
AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative
Hearings to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties and
inspection fees against Supreme Cleaners for failure to pay inspection/certification
fees to obtain certificates of operation for the Respondent's boiler, a violation
of Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated (the Code) Chapter 755 and 16 Texas
Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 65, pursuant to the Code and Texas Revised
Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001
(APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 65.
Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:10 p.m.
TRD-9800092
Monday, January 26, 1998, 4:30 p.m.
Executive Boardroom, Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane
Dallas
Board Briefing
AGENDA:
The board will discuss and possibly act on: vision statements; mission
statement; goals and objectives for the board; 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 (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6657.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 10:44 a.m.
TRD-9800013
Executive Boardroom, Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane
Dallas
Application Review Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: inactive status requests
(Clyde Austin, Joyce Baker, Nancy Blackburn, Marilyn Cluck, Vicki Easterling,
Connie Edgemon, Linda Falter, Kathy Feemster, Laurie Garza, William Golightly,
Zachary Hodges, Kenneth Hopper, Gordon Kelley, Jean Kuttner, MaLes Lineweaver,
Sophia Lonergan, Helen McClure, Michael Murray, Helen Nerod, Jean Powell,
Rachel Rust, Connie Stein, Susan Uballe, and Katherine Vandenberg); request
for an extension of the continuing education cycle for Loren Bryant; request
to return to active status for Diane Lyon and Cheryl Clark; request for reinstatement
of license status for Thelma Duffey, Ph.D.; request for acceptance of correspondence
courses submitted for renewal of license of Amy Tinch; request for acceptance
of 11 hours of continuing education for renewal by Martha Reyes, request for
acceptance of supervisory hours accrued in Georgia and position as assistant
profession by Michelle Richard; the ratification of licensure applications,
renewals, and temporary license extensions since August 30, 1997; and the
assignment of 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6657.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 10:44 a.m.
TRD-9800012
Executive Boardroom, Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane
Austin
Ethics Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (MFT-97-3;
MFT-97-4; MFT-97-15: MFT-97-17; MFT-97-18; MFT-97-19;
MFT-97-23; MFT-97-24; MFT-97-27; MFT-97-28; MFT-97-29;
MFT-97-31; MFT-97-32; MFT-97-35; MFT-97-36; :MFT-97-37;
MFT-97-38; MFT-98-01); defining procedures to follow in an investigation;
and a request for approval of supervisor for Denise Weinberg.
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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6657.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 10:44 a.m.
TRD-9800011
Executive Boardroom, Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane
Dallas
Rule Change Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to
22 Texas Administrative Code, chapter 801 concerning (the types of acceptable
continuing education; inactive status; fees; and supervisor requirements for
marriage and family therapists); and the assignment of 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6657.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 10:43 a.m.
TRD-9800010
Executive Boardroom, Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane
Dallas
Board
AGENDA:
The board chairperson will introduce guests and entertain public comment,
and the board will discuss and possibly act on: comments from the Texas Association
of Marriage and Family Therapists' (TAMFT) Liaison; committee reports (Application
committee— inactive status requests (Clyde Austin, Joyce Baker, Nancy
Blackburn, Marilyn Cluck, Vicki Easterling, Connie Edgemon, Linda Falter,
Kathy Feemster, Laurie Garza, William Golightly, Zachary Hodges, Kenneth Hopper,
Gordon Kelley, Jean Kuttner, MaLes Lineweaver, Sophia Lonergan, Helen McClure,
Michael Murray, Helen Nerod, Jean Powell, Rachel Rust, Connie Stein, Susan
Uballe, and Katherine Vandenberg); extension of continuing education cycle
for Loren Bryant; requests by Diane Lyon and Cheryl Clark to return to active
status; educational requests by Amy Tinch and Martha Reyes; request for reinstatement
by Thelma Duffey; ratification of license applications, renewals, and temporary
license extensions since August 30, 1997); Rule Change Committee (amendments
to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 801, concerning types of acceptable
continuing education, inactive status, fees, and supervision requirements
for marriage and family therapists); Ethics committee (Status of MFT-97-3
; MFT-97-4; MFT-97-15: MFT-97-17; MFT-97-18; MFT-97-19;
MFT-97-23; MFT-97-24; MFT-97-27; MFT-97-28; MFT-97-29;
MFT-97-31; MFT-97-32; MFT-97-35; MFT-97-36; MFT-97-37;
MFT-97-38; MFT-98-01); fee increase for licensed marriage and
family therapists in Texas; final order for acceptance of surrender for David
Hedgepeth; submission of bids for examinations used for the licensing of marriage
and family therapists in Texas; board chair's report; executive director's
report; and other business not requiring board action.
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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6657.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 10:44 a.m.
TRD-9800009
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Planning and Policy Development Committee
AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Joint Discussion of Critical Issues for the Five-Year Strategic Plan
with Members of the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee
If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512)
206-4506 (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the
meeting.
Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:12 p.m.
TRD-9800075
Monday, January 12, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E., Room 201S
Austin
AGENDA:
This meeting is a work session for discussion betwen commissioners and
staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation
of the commission.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317.
Filed: Janaury 2, 1998, 12:03 p.m.
TRD-9800025
12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F., Room 2210
Austin
Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council
AGENDA:
The meeting begins on January 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. with introductions,
approval of November 21, 1997 meeting highlights, update on the Solid Waste
Management “Options for Texas” Conference, proposed waste tire
regulations, and discussion on the following landfill issues:
1. Consideration of issues regarding the vertical expansion of waste on
pre-Subtitle D. liner systems.
2. Consideration of issues regarding the life and height limitations for
landfills.
3. Consideration of landfill siting issues.
4. Update on the alternative liner design handbook
5. Update on the proposed Type IV regulations coordinating the Part 257
federal regulations.
6. Update on modification rule change.
7. Proposed Fee Rule change.
8. Update on Transfer Facility registrations rule change.
The agenda will include public comments, open discussion, confirmation
of action items, confirmation of commission recommendations and scheduling
of the next meeting. The meeting will adjourn by 5:00 p.m. and resume at 9:00
on January 23, 1998, in order to complete all agenda items.
Contact: Gary W. Trim, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087,
E-mail gtrim@tnrcc.state.tx.us, (512) 239-6708, fax (512) 239-6717.
Filed: Janaury 7, 1998, 9:52 a.m.
TRD-9800209
Thursday, January 15, 1998, Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.and 10:30 a.m., respectively
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420
Austin
AGENDA:
At 10:30 a.m. on January 15, 1998 informal conferences will be held with
licensees by the Investigation-enforcement Committee and continue throughout
the day. At 2:30 the Continuing Education Committee will meet, followed by
the Administrative/Licensing Committee at 3:00, Managed Care Committee at
3:30 , and Rules Committee at 3:30. On the following morning, January 16,
1998, committees will conclude, followed by a board meeting to consider reports
of Secretary-Treasurer, legal counsel, executive director, committee chairpersons;
consider matters involving Health Profession Council; public comment time-certain
of 10:30 a.m., adopt proposed Rule §275.1 regarding continuing education;
hear update on Texas Contact Lens Prescription Act implementation; Medicaid
code regarding corneal topography; approve complaint sign and pamphlet changes;
consider settlement agreements with licensees; approve dues payable to International
Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry (IAB); consider §§5.11,
5.12 and 5.15 of Texas Optometry Act; cancel unclamined licenses; discuss
liability insurance; consider possible rule amendments regarding Texas contact
Lens Prescription Act, Rule §279.1 regarding contact lens prescription
requirements, instrumentation to satisfy requirements of Basic Competence,
and housekeeping change regarding abolishment of technical advisory committee;
Executive session to be held in compliance with §551.07 of the government
code to discuss contemplated and pending litigation with Board attorney and
matters referred or to be referred to Attorney General; consideration and
possible vote on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Contact: Lois Ewald, 333 Guadalupe, suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 305-8500
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:08 p.m.
TRD-9800178
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Regulations Committee
AGENDA:
Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-
Chairman's Charges; ACTION-Marine Safety Officer Certification; ACTION-Raptor
Proclamation; ACTION-Scientific Breeder Proclamation; ACTION-Mandatory Boater
Education Program; ACTION- Crab Limited Entry; ACTION- 1998-1999 Shrimp
Fishery Proclamation; ACTION Health Certification of Native Shellfish; ACTION
1998-1999 Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamation; ACTION-Deer Management
Permit; ACTION-Amendments to the Public Lands Proclamation and Candidate State
Parks for 1998-1999 Public Hunts; ACTION-Creation of a Nongame Permit;
Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:05 a.m.
TRD-9800121
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Conference Room, 4200 Smith
School Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee, Executive Session
AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes from previous Executive Sessions: ACTION-Land Acquisition-Brewster
County; ACTION- Litigation- Jefferson County; Briefing-Land Acquisition-Brazoria
County; Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:06 a.m.
TRD-9800122
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee
AGENDA:
Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-
Chairman's Charges; ACTION-Nomination for Oil and Gas Leases-Sheldon Lake
State Park-Harris County, D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area-Wharton
County, Copper Breaks State Park-Handeman County, Fort Griffin State Park-Shackelford
County, Jasper Fish Hatchery-Jasper County; Briefing-75th Anniversary Plan;
ACTION- Land Lease-Jack County; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Brewster County; ACTION-Land
Donation-Limestone County; Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:06 a.m.
TRD-9800123
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee
REVISED AGENDA:
Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-
Chairman's Charges; ACTION-Nomination for Oil and Gas Leases-Sheldon Lake
State Park-Harris County, D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area-Wharton
County, Copper Breaks State Park-Handeman County, Fort Griffin State Park-Shackelford
County, Jasper Fish Hatchery-Jasper County; ACTION: San Jacinto Battleground
Master Plan; BRIEFING-75th Anniversary Plan; ACTION- Land Lease-Jack County;
ACTION-Land Acquisition-Brewster County; ACTION-Land Donation-Limestone County;
Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:09 a.m.
TRD-9800182
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Finance Committee
AGENDA:
Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-
Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING- Financial Review; ACTION- Acceptance of Gifts;
Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:06 a.m.
TRD-9800124
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Ad Hoc Infrastructure Committee
AGENDA:
Approval of the Committee Minutes from the previous meeting; BRIEFING-
Chairman's Charges; BRIEFING- Capital Program Status; BRIEFING- Revised Master
Plan Process; Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:07 a.m.
TRD-9800125
Jeffrey's Restaurant, 1204 West Lynn
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Dinner Meeting
AGENDA:
Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner
at 6:30 p.m., January 21, 1998. Although this function is primarily a social
event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on
the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 1998 (agenda
attached).
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:07 a.m.
TRD-9800126
Jeffrey's Restaurant, 1204 West Lynn
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Dinner Meeting
REVISED AGENDA:
Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner
at 6:30 p.m., January 21, 1998. Although this function is primarily a social
event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on
the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 1998 .
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:10 p.m.
TRD-9800184
Jeffrey's Restaurant, 1204 West Lynn
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Dinner Meeting
FINAL REVISED AGENDA:
Members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission plan to have dinner
at 6:30 p.m., January 21, 1998. Although this function is primarily a social
event and no formal action is planned, the Commission may discuss items on
the Public Hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 1998 .
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:10 p.m.
TRD-9800223
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Hearing
AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; Presentation of Retirement
Certificates and Service Awards; Presentation- Cedar Hill State Park from
Native Prairie Association: Presentation- Texas Trophy Hunter's Association;
ACTION-Local Park Funding; Action-Boat Ramp Funding; ACTION-Indoor Recreation
Grants; ACTION-Shooting Range Program; ACTION-Mandatory Boater Education Program;
BRIEFING-Outreach Grant Program; ACTION-Acceptance of Gifts; ACTION-Scientific
Breeder Proclamation; ACTION-Raptor Proclamation; ACTION-Health Certification
of Native Shellfish New Rules; ACTION-San Jacinto Battleground Master Plan;
ACTION-Nomination for Oil and Gas Leases- Sheldon Lake State Park-Harris County,
D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area-Wharton County, Copper Breaks State
Park-Hardeman County, Fort Griffin State Park-Shackelford County, Jasper Fish
Hatchery-Hasper County; ACTION-Land Lease-Jack County; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Brewster
County; ACTION-Land Donation-Limestone County; Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:07 a.m.
TRD-9800127
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Hearing
REVISED AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; Acceptance of Gifts;
Presentation of Retirement Certificates and Service Awards; Presentation-
Cedar Hill State Park from Native Prairie Association: Presentation- Texas
Trophy Hunter's Association; ACTION-Local Park Funding; ACTION-Boat Ramp Funding;
ACTION-Indoor Recreation Grants; ACTION-Shooting Range Program; ACTION-Mandatory
Boater Education Program; BRIEFING-Outreach Grant Program; ACTION-Acceptance
of Gifts; ACTION-Scientific Breeder Proclamation; ACTION-Raptor Proclamation;
ACTION-Health Certification of Native Shellfish New Rules; ACTION-San Jacinto
Battleground Master Plan; ACTION-Nomination for Oil and Gas Leases- Sheldon
Lake State Park-Harris County, D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area-Wharton
County, Copper Breaks State Park-Hardeman County, Fort Griffin State Park-Shackelford
County, Jasper Fish Hatchery-Hasper County; ACTION-Land Lease-Jack County;
ACTION-Land Acquisition-Brewster County; ACTION-Land Donation-Limestone County;
Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800183
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School
Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Public Hearing
FINAL REVISED AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes from the previous meeting; Presentation of Retirement
Certificates and Service Awards; Presentation- Cedar Hill State Park from
Native Prairie Association: Presentation- Texas Trophy Hunter's Association;
ACTION-Local Park Funding; ACTION-Boat Ramp Funding; ACTION-Indoor Recreation
Grants; ACTION-Shooting Range Program; ACTION-Mandatory Boater Education Program;
BRIEFING-Outreach Grant Program; ACTION-Acceptance of Gifts; ACTION-Scientific
Breeder Proclamation; ACTION-Raptor Proclamation; ACTION-Health Certification
of Native Shellfish New Rules; ACTION-San Jacinto Battleground Master Plan;
ACTION-Nomination for Oil and Gas Leases- Sheldon Lake State Park-Harris County,
D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area-Wharton County, Copper Breaks State
Park-Hardeman County, Fort Griffin State Park-Shackelford County, Jasper Fish
Hatchery-Hasper County; ACTION-Land Lease-Jack County; ACTION-Land Acquisition-Brewster
County; ACTION-Land Donation-Limestone County; ACTION: Acceptance of Gifts;
Other Business.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:09 p.m.
TRD-9800222
Monday, January 12, 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510
Austin
AGENDA:
I. Call to order.
II. Introduction of new council members.
III. Public comment.
IV. Approval of minutes of July 8, 1997 Executive Council meeting.
V. Review and possible action on rules proposed by the Texas Board of Occupational
Therapy Examiners as follows: §§362.1 concerning definitions, 372.1
concerning provision of services, and 373.1 concerning supervision.
VI. Discussion and possible action on ijmplementing the upcoming rules
review process.
VII. Executive session pursuant to §551.071 of the Government Code,
Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending or Contemplated Litigation.
VIII. Discussion and possible action on Executive Director's Report.
IX. Discussion and possible action on Presiding Officer's Report.
X. Discussion and possible action on the next meeting date and location,
and items for future consideration.
XI. Adjournment.
Contact: Jennifer Jones, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 305-6900.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 9:58 p.m.
TRD-9800008
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible
action regarding: Docket Number 18290, 18249, 16705, 17899, 17880, 18194,
17653, 17735, 18040, and 18129; Project Number 16536, Unbundling of Electric
Distribution Facilities and Functions; Electric industry restructuring, electric
utility reliability, sale, transfer and merger Policy, and customer service;
Project Number 17549, Affiliate Activities; Project Number 18000, Informal
Dispute Resolution; Docket Numbers 17795, 17930, 17745, and 18373; Project
Number 16251, Investigation of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Entry
Into the Texas IntraLATA Telecommunications Market; Report on Implementation
of Pending IntraLATA Expanded Local Calling (ELC) Petitions Involving Southwestern
Bell Telephone; Project Number 18438, Number Conservation Measures in Texas;
Project Number 16899, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 214/972
Area Codes; Project Number 16900, Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning
for the 713/281 Area Codes; Project Number 16901; Numbering Plan Area Code
Relief Planning for the 512 Area Code; Project Number 17264, Abbreviated Dialing
Codes; Docket Numbers 18018, 18167, 18180, 18350, 18116, 18120, 18125, 18171,
18191, 18192, 18205, 18240, and 18250; Question regarding combination of state
and federal discounts for telecommunications services for qualifying schools
and libraries; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken
by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone markets,
including but not limited to correspondence of implementation of interconnection
agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project Number
17709, Review of Agency Rules, 23.1, 23.2, 23.4 and Proposed New Rules 25.1,
25.2, 25.3, 25.4, 26.1, 26.2, 26.3, and 26.4; Project Number 18484-Review
of Procedural Rule Subchapter O, Rulemaking and Amendments to 22.281, 22.282,
22.284; Project Number 17308; Administrative, Telephone and Electric Rulemaking
and Project Agenda by Fiscal Year. (Quarterly Update); Project Number 18277,
Earnings Monitoring Report; Project Numbers 18137, 18138, and 18139, Migration
of PUC Commuter Environment to Windows NT; Project Number 18491, Year 2000
Project; Project Number 17029, PUC Business Plan; PUC Presentation to Senate
Finance Subcommittee; Customer service issues, including but not limited to
correspondence and complaint issues; Project assignments, correspondence,
staff reports, audit, agency structure and administrative procedures, budget,
business plan, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed
session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion
and decisions on matters considered in closed session.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7308.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 4:10 p.m.
TRD-9800185
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible
action regarding: Project Number 18377, Commission Inquiry Regarding Compliance
with Competitive Safeguards by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers Serving Greater
than 31,000 Access Lines and Fewer than 5,000,000 Access Lines.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7308.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 7:26 p.m.
TRD-9800196
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E2.026, 1400 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Performance Subcommittee Pre-Bid Conference
AGENDA:
The purpose of the Invitation for Bid (”IFB”), is to select
a Central Nonprofit Agency that will work with the Texas Council on Purchasing
from People with Disabilities (“Texas Council”), customers of
the State Use Program, and community rehabilitation programs to develop and
implement appropriate strategies that will successfully market products and
services and that will increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
This conference will be conducted for bidders to familiarize themselves with
the requested IFB and to give all potential bidders an opportunity to seek
answers to any questions which they may have concerning the bid. All changes
as a result of this pre-bid conference will be made by the General Services
Commission in the form of an addendum to the Invitation for Bids; no oral
changes will be considered. Bidders must have a representative from their
firm attend this conference. Representatives shall be required to sign a register
as the representative of the named firm.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or
hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact
Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244 two working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Chester Beattie Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-3583.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 1:26 p.m.
TRD-9800077
Friday, January 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
John H. Reagan Building, Room 103, 105 West 15th Street
Austin
AGENDA:
Call to Order; Roll Call; Consideration of and action on the following
rules: §305.33, §305.70, §305.301, §307.261, §311.106,
§313.21, §313.22, §313.166, §313.406, §315.2, §315.3,
§321.252, §303.4, §303.43, §305.244, §305.250, §307.302,
§309.18, §323.2; Consideration of and action on the following matters:
Selection of laboratory to conduct drug testing on race animals; Schedule
for reviewing rules pursuant to Chapter 1275, Acts of the 75th Legislature,
§55(c). 1997; Request by Lone Star Race Park, Ltd. for approval of change
in ownership; Report on Racetrack Inspections; Executive Session: Executive
session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate personnel
matters; the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, compensation,
discipline, or dismissal of the executive secretary; Public Session; Appointment
of executive secretary; Old and New Business; Adjourn.
Contact: Paula Flowerday, P.O. 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 833-6699.
Filed: December 31, 1997, 2:46 p.m.
TRD-9717331
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
1701 N. Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin
AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will
consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of
the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached
agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status
of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing
was closed or from the date the transcript was received.
The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above
as authorized by the Open Meetings Act.
Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967,
(512) 463-7033.
Filed: January 2, 1998, 11:42 a.m.
TRD-9800020
1701 N. Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin
AGENDA:
The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following
items:
Application by San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Approval of Replacement
Bond for San Miguel Lignite Mine, Permit Number 11D, Atascosa and McMullen
Counties, Texas.
Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967,
(512) 463-7033.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 4:24 p.m.
TRD-9800094
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 6:30 p.m.
Williamson County Courthouse, County Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main
Street
Georgetown
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Chairman's Remarks
III. Discussion on, and Action on: “Leander Development Plan”
( also known as the “Hog Farm” plan, City of Austin Zoning Case
Number C814-97-0001), Including Zoning and Subdivision Issues
IV. Adjournment
Contact: Bob Hewgley, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 720, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-5013.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 11:58 a.m.
TRD-9800132
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, 14th Street and Congress Avenue
Austin
Texas State Artist
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Committee Business
A. Identification of nominated artists
B. Public Testimony
C. Selection of Texas State Artists (1997-1998)
1. Two-dimensional media
2. Three-dimensional media
D. Other Business
IV. Adjourn
Purpose: The Committee is to take testimony and select a Texas State Artist
in two-dimensional midia well as three-dimensional media for the 1997-1998
term.
Contact: Stephanie Bergeron, P.O. Box 2068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-0107
Filed: January 7, 1998, 10:32 a.m.
TRD-9800212
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
1400 North Congress, Capitol Extension, Room E1.036
Austin
AGENDA:
1) Call to order 2) Invited testimony from: Health and Human Services Commission,
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Department of Health,
Department of Human Services 3) Status report on Sunset review of Health and
Human Services agencies 4) Discussion of approach to Health and Human Services
reviews 5) Update on outside review of the Attorney General's Child Support
Division 6) Plan for ensuring public access to the Sunset process 7) Other
business 8) Adjourn.
Contact: Susan Kinney, 1400 North Congress, Room E2.002, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-1300.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 10:50 a.m.
TRD-9800118
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, Noon
1000 Red River, Room 420E
Austin
Medical Board
AGENDA:
Discussion of: 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability
retirement and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination
report.
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer (512) 397-6400 or TDD
(512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the
meeting.
Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,
(512) 397-6400.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 2:39 p.m.
TRD-9800079
Monday, January 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Woman's University, Parkland Campus, 1810 Inwood Road, Room 102A
Dallas
Facility Utilization Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Regents
AGENDA:
The first item of business will be approval of the minutes of the meeting
of November 20, 1997. This meeting will be held to discuss housing facilities
of the Texas Woman's University President and to review data and information
gathered from the Air Quality, Pest Control and Engineering studies which
were recommended at the November 20, 1997 Facility Utilization Ad Hoc Committee
meeting. Recommendations will be presented to the Regents at their next scheduled
meeting.
Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940)
898-3201.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 1:19 p.m.
TRD-9800135
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
125 East 11th Street, First Floor
Austin
Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes. Austin Transportation Study Delegation-Potential Toll
Projects, Austin Area. Reports and Discussion: Transportation Planning and
Programming, Budget and Finance, and State Infrastructure Bank. Austin Area
Projects-Preliminary Financial Analysis. Executive Session for legal counsel
consultation, land acquisition matters, management personnel evaluations,
designation, assignments and duties. Authorize the Director to proceed with
the selection process to retain a financial advisor and to retain professional
services as general consultant for State Highway 130 project. Rulemaking 43
TAC Chapter 50. Open comment period.
Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-8630.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 3:31 p.m.
TRD-9800090
125 East 11th Street, Second 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 5, 1998, 3:25 p.m.
TRD-9800088
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 13-14, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. respectively
Four Seasons Hotel, San Jacinto Ballroom, West Salon, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin
Board of Regents
AGENDA:
The Board of Regents will meet in Open Session to conduct workshops with
the health component presidents and staff to review strategic plans and missions,
enrollments, fiscal resources, faculty and staff development, academic, research,
and patient-care program plans, operating efficiency and effectiveness and
private fund development issues. It is not anticipated that these will be
decision-making sessions but, instead, will be learning and information gathering
sessions for the Board.
If necessary and appropriate, The Board may recess for brief executive
sessions to discuss personnel matters relating to the evaluation, assignment,
or duties of officers or employees (Texas Government Code, §551.074)
as a part of these component reviews. It is not anticipated that any formal
action or decisions will result from brief executive sessions.
Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981,
(512) 499-4402.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 2:04 p.m.
TRD-9800138
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress
Austin
Finance Committee
AGENDA:
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of December 11, 1997.
2. Briefing and discussion on the status of unsolicited proposals received
from September 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 for financial products and
transactions.
3. Briefing and discussion on development of the new DFUND II program.
4. Consider approving a $1,296,604 grant/loan increase to the City of Eagle
Pass (Maverick County) to finance construction of a sanitary sewer system
(Economically Distressed Area Program).
5. Consider approving a request from the City of Del Rio-Val Verde Park
Estates Project (Val Verde County) for a time extension in which to close
the $533,000 loan.
6. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects.
7. Report on the status of approved contracts.
8. May consider items on the agenda of the January 15, 1998 Board meeting.
Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but
will not vote in the Committee meeting.
Contact: Craig D. Pederson, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-7847.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 10:50 a.m.
TRD-9800116
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress
Austin
Audit Committee
AGENDA:
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of September 17, 1997.
2. Briefing and discussion on the Annual Financial Report.
3. Briefing and discussion on the management audit conducted by the State
Auditor's Office.
4. Briefing and discussion on activities of the Internal Auditor
5. Consider approval of the Report of Single Audit Findings and Actions
Taken for FY 1997.
6. Briefing and discussion on external audit activities of the OPFCA Audit
and Funds Management Division.
7. Consider appointment of an Internal Auditor and actions related thereto
including interview.
8. May discuss items on the agenda of the January 15, 1998 Board meeting.
Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but
will not vote in the Committee meeting.
Contact: Craig D. Pederson, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-7847.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 10:50 a.m.
TRD-9800117
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress
Austin
Texas Water Development Board
AGENDA:
The Board will consider: minutes; committee, executive and financial report;
financial assistance or extension of Edcouch, Del Rio-Val Verde Park Estates,
Eagle Pass, San Benito, Richland Hills, Orange County Water Control and Improvement
District Number One, Trinity Bay Conservation District, Sandy Land Underground
Water Conservation District, Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District
Number Three, Greenwood Utility District, Parkway Utility District; a request
from Glenlake Water Supply Corporation for a time extension in which to close
the $500,000 loan; amending and new contracts with U.S. Geological Survey
associated with the Water Resources Investigations data collection program;
publication of proposed new 31 TAC Chapter 360 regarding delineation of river
basins; adoption of amendments to Chapter 367 regarding the Agricultural Water
Conservation Program and amendments to Chapter 359 retarding Water Banking;
adoption of amendments to Chapter 363, Financial Assistance Programs, Chapter
375, State Water Pollution Control Revolving Refund and Chapter 371, Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund, which implement the management policy including
subsidy adjustment and elimination of a lending option; issuance, sale and
delivery of up to $350,000,000 TWDB State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue
bonds and selection of underwriters; and state and regional water planning
implementation pursuant to Senate Bill One.
Contact: Craig D. Pederson, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-7847.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 11:37 a.m.
TRD-9800220
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
1100 San Jacinto, Suite 100
Austin
Executive Committee
REVISED AGENDA:
1: Call to Order, Announcements: Public Comments; Discussion, Consideration
and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the Governor on Strategic
and Operational Plans Submitted by Local Workforce Development Boards; Discussion,
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Redesignation of Service Delivery
Areas; Discussion of Agenda Items for February 19-20 Council Meeting;
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 before this meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 11:41 a.m.
TRD-9800067
1100 San Jacinto, Suite 100
Austin
Executive Committee
REVISED AGENDA:
100 p.m. — Delete: Discussion of Agenda Items for February 19-20
Council Meeting.
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 before this meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-8103.
Filed: January 5, 1998, 3:22 p.m.
TRD-9800087
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 5:00 p.m.
3801 East Monte Cristo Road, ERJC Family Center
Edinburg
Board Construction Committee
AGENDA:
I. Approval of Meeting Minutes of November 20, 1997
II. FY 1994-1995 Construction Program Update
A. Project Budget/Status
B. Program Budget
C. Project Schedules
III. FY 1996-1997 Construction Program Update
A. Existing Facilities
1. Project Budget/Status
2. Project Schedules
B. Conversion Projects
1. Project Budgets
2. Project Schedules
C. Program Budget
IV. Board Agenda Items
Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6004.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 10:51 a.m.
TRD-9800120
3801 East Monte Cristo Road, ERJC Family Center
Edinburg
Board
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes of November 20, 1997 Board Meeting (Action)
Executive Director's Report (Information)
Public Comments (Information)
Approval of Gifts Exceeding $500 (Action)
Approval of Report on Semi-Annual Implementation Status of Audit Recommendations
(Action)
Approval of TCADA Contract (Action)
Approval of Construction Contract for Perimeter Security System and Replace
Sewer System at Corsicana State Home (Action)
Approval of Construction Contract to Replace Water Distribution System
at Gainesville State School (Action)
Approval of Construction Contract to Replace HVAC Equipment in Administration
and Multi-purpose Buildings at WTSS (Action)
Update on Educational Technology (Information)
Statistical Summary (Information)
Summary of Prevention Efforts by Harlingen Parole Office (Information)
Contact: Eleanor Bryant, P.O. Box 4260, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 424-6004.
Filed: January 6, 1998, 10:50 a.m.
TRD-9800119
Meetings filed December 31, 1997
Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, Board of Directors,
met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 12, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555,
(254) 776-1441. TRD-9717332.
Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, Board of Directors,
met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 12, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76414-7555,
(254) 776-1441. TRD-9717333.
Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 4910
Airport, Rosenberg, January 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488 (409) 532-3098.
TRD-9717327.
San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical
Advisory Committee, met at 233 North Pecos (Vista Verde), fourth floor conference
room — Bexar County Public Works, San Antonio, January 9, 1998 at 1:30
p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 603 Navarro,
Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9717334.
West Central Texas Municipal Water District, met at 410 Hickory, Abilene,
January 8, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from David E. Bell,
P.O. Box 2362, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 673-8254. TRD-9717335.
Meetings filed January 2, 1998
Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Fourth
and Avenue J, Poteet, January 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591.
TRD-9800003.
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, met at 1124A Regal
Row, Austin, January 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441,
fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9700041.
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Board, met at 2902 West Fourth
Street, Plainview, January 14, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained
from John Williams, P.O. Box 99, Sanford, Texas 79078, (806) 865-3325.
TRD-9800002.
Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 1621 University, San
Angelo, January 8, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sidney
Mabry, Irion County Judge, P.O. Box 770, Mertzon, Texas 76941, (915) 835-4361.
TRD-9800043.
East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1306 Houston
Street, Kilgore, January 8, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641.
TRD-9800006.
East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Centers Committee, met at
1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, January 9, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903)
984-8641. TRD-9800039.
Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 124 East Main
Street, Post, January 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518.
TRD-9800004.
Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston
Street, Levelland, January 12, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654.
TRD-9800001.
Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street,
Greenville, January 8, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley
Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9800024.
Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Board of Directors Meeting, was
held at Kempner WSC Offices, Highway 190, Kempner, January 8, 1998 at 6:30
p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner,
Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9800000.
Manville Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 108 North Commerce, Coupland,
January 8, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, 108
North Commerce Street, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9800034.
San Patricio Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1146 East Market,
Sinton, January 8, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn
Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-5402. TRD-9800005.
Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 806 West Bluff,
Woodville, January 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736.
TRD-9800035.
Meetings filed January 5, 1998
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee Meeting, met
at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, January 8, 1998 at Noon. Information may
be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704,
(512) 440-4031. TRD-9800053.
Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One,
Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, January 12, 1998 at 8:30
a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132,
Natalia, Texas 78059, (830) 665-2132. TRD-9800080.
Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at Bluebonnet
Trails Community MHMR Center, 555A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, January
8, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Risley, 555A Round
Rock West Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78681, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9800048.
Canyon Regional Water Authority, Board, met at Guadalupe County Fire Training
Facility, 320 Fire Field Road, New Braunfels, January 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
Information may be obtained form Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels,
Texas 78130-8233. TRD-9800089.
Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, met at 300 East Shepherd,
Lufkin City Hall, Room 102, Lufkin, January 13, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75902,
(409) 634-2247. TRD-9800081.
Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 3911 Morse
Street, Denton, January 13, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-02816, (940)
566-0904. TRD-9800104.
Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at
3911 Morse Street, Denton, January 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be
obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-02816,
(940) 566-0904. TRD-9800103.
Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1390
Harbin Drive, Stephenville, January 22, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Nikki L. Keller, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401,
(254) 965-5434. TRD-9800100.
Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Falls County
Courthouse, First Floor, Intersections of Highways Six and Seven, Marlin,
January 12, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier,
P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9800055.
Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Falls County
Courthouse, First Floor, Intersections of Highways Six and Seven, Marlin,
January 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier,
P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9800054.
Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109
North Main Street, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, January 15, 1998 at 4:30
p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main Street,
Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9800091.
Nueces Soil and Water Conservation District 357, will meet at 548 South
Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, January 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown,
Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9800069.
Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at 1100
North Stanton, Sixth Floor Conference Center, El Paso, January 16, 1998 at
1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North
Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9800101.
Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow,
El Paso, January 9, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman
R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627. TRD-9800057.
Meetings filed January 6, 1998
Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met at 2520 IH35 South,
Suite 100, Austin, January 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Betty Voights, 2512 South IH35, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78704, (512)
443-7653. TRD-9800137.
Central Texas Council of Governments, KTUTS Planning Policy board, met
at 302 East Central (Classroom), Belton, January 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 933-7075,
Extension 203. TRD-9800193.
Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Spring
Street (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, January 13, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409)
732-8222. TRD-9800155.
Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the
Office of Cypress Springs Water, South of Mount Vernon, Texas, January 13,
1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box
591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9800110.
Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Dallas Housing
Authority, Cedar Springs Developments, 2531 Lucas Drive, Dallas, January 15,
1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North
Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9800181.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application
Review Committee, will meet at 611 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, January
22, 1998, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles,
274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9800162.
Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3911
Morse Street, Denton, January 22, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817)
566-0904. TRD-9800157.
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey
Street, Cuero, January 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9800106.
ESC, Region 17, Board of Directors, met at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock,
Texas 79416, (806) 792-5468, extension 852. TRD-9800107.
Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1333 East Harrison
Road, Longview, January 13, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604,
(903) 238-8823. TRD-9800170.
Hunt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 4801
King Street, Greenville, January 26, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be
obtained from Shirley Gregory, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903)
454-3510. TRD-9800130.
Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court
Plaza, Anson, January 15, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9800114.
Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met in emergency
session, at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, January 6, 1998 at 4:00 p.m.
Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas
76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9800129.
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Quality Assurance Committee,
met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, January 14, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888,
(817) 695-9176. TRD-9800180.
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway
250 South, Hughes Springs, January 12, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may
be obtained from W.T. Ballard, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656,
(903) 639-7538. TRD-9800136.
Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111
West Second Street, Pecos, January 12, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be
obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 East Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915)
445-2037. TRD-9800179.
Tri— County Special Utility District, (SUD), Board of Directors,
met at Highway Seven East, Marlin, January 12, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254)
803-3553. TRD-9800112.
Meetings filed January 7, 1998
Brown County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 403 Fisk Avenue,
Brownwood, January 12, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran
E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9800204.
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised
agenda, at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, January 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753.
TRD-9800217.
Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North
IH35, Kyle, January 15, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522.
TRD-9800221.
Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District, met at 2287 North
Texas Boulevard, Suite Five, Alice, January 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite Five,
Alice, Texas 78332, (512) 668-8363, extension 202. TRD-9800211.
Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Nolan
County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third Street, Sweetwater, January
13, 1998 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O.
Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9800239.
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Chief Elected Officials, met
at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, January 9, 1998 at 10:00 a.m.
Information may be obtained from Mary Peters, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas
76005, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9800205.
North Plains Ground Water Conservation District Two, Regular Board Meeting,
was held at 603 East First, Dumas, January 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795,
(806) 935-6401. TRD-9800202.
Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Office
of Sharon Water Supply Corporation, Route 5, Highway 37 South of Winnsboro,
Winnsboro, January 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Gerald Brewer, Box 50361, Route 5, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525.
TRD-9800214.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Aerospace Commission
Texas Department of Agriculture
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 10, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Texas Bond Review Board
Texas Department of Economic Development
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Rescheduled from Thursday, January 15, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m., Rescheduled from Thursday, January 15, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
State Employee Charitable Campaign
Texas Energy Coordination Council
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Texas Ethics Commission
Office of the Governor
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Health
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Texas Health Care Information Council
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Healthy Kids Corporation
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 11:45 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 12:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 2:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 2:45 p.m.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Department of Human Services
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
State Independent Living Council
Texas Department of Insurance
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 30, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Board of Law Examiners
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Board of Law Examiners
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 11:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Monday-Tuesday, January 22-23, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Optometry Board
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities
Texas Racing Commission
Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Special Board of Review
Texas Senate
Sunset Advisory Commission
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Texas Woman's University
Texas Department of Transportation
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
The University of Texas System
Texas Water Development Board
Wednesday, January 14, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Texas Youth Commission
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Regional Meetings