Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910
Austin
Behavioral Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
Consideration of Investigation, Discussion Items, and Informal Conferences.
Contact: Amanda Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas
78701-3900, (512) 305-7845.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:58 a.m.
TRD-9800495
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Utility Division
AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in:
SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2058 — Complaint of FRED BOERNER
Against NUECES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (PUC Docket 17653).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin,
Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:22 a.m.
TRD-9800334
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Utility Division
AGENDA:
A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in:
SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2299 — Petition of CENTRAL
POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY and SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC
POWER COMPANY for Approval of Contracts for Low-Income DSM Programs and for
Authority to Implement a Power Cost Recovery Factor Associated Therewith.
(PUC Docket Number 18041).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin,
Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:22 a.m.
TRD-9800333
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Utility Division
AGENDA:
Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in:
A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH
Docket 473-97-2310; PUC Docket Number 18373; Application of Group
Long Distance, Inc. For a Service provider Certificate of Operating Authority.
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin,
Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 2:21 p.m.
TRD-9800435
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Utility Division
AGENDA:
Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in:
SOAH Docket Number 473-97-2031 — Application of TEXAS
UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
to Construct a Proposed Transmission Line Within Denton County (PUC Docket
Number 17686).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin,
Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:49 p.m.
TRD-9800510
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn, 2865 West Washington
Stephenville
Texas Peanut Producers Board
AGENDA:
Roll call
Minutes of last meeting
Discussion and action: On national promotion; Board chairman's resignation
and proposal to serve as a consultant on the upcoming election and referendum;
Referendum educational activities; Funding for biennial election.
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:02 a.m.
TRD-9800489
233 West Twohig
San Angelo
Texas Mohair Producers Board
AGENDA:
Roll call
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Approval of Minutes — November 6, 1997
Discussion and Action: Of Fiscal Affairs- Cash Flow and Budget Report,
Check Off Assessment and Refunds; On Remarks from Katie Dickie Stavinoha,
TDA Representative; Future Projects; Biennial Election of Directors; Scheduling
of Next meeting.
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Zane Willard, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915)
655-3161.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:58 p.m.
TRD-9800517
Friday, January 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Intersection of Highway 281 and FM 755 Delicia's Restaurant
Rochelle
Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 11
AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes;
membership; election of officers; old business; new business; public comment;
and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233,
(512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-8623, extension 6669.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m.
TRD-9800295
501 West Sanford Street, Room 106, Health and Human Services Building
Arlington
Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 3
AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes;
statewide service delivery plan comments; old business; new business; public
comment; and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233,
(512) 349-6669 or (800) 832-8623, extension 6669.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:43 p.m.
TRD-9800453
Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Tech Law School, Room 222
Lubbock
The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline
AGENDA:
PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Introductions/Approve Minutes
CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to pending evidentiary
cases; pending and potential litigation; special counsel assignments; and
the performance of the General Counsel/Chief Disciplinary Counsel and staff.
PUBLIC SESSION: Discuss and authorize General Counsel to make accept or
reject offers or take other appropriate action with respect to matters discussed
in closed session/Review and discuss the outcome of recent disciplinary trials/Report
of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on those matters unresolved in prior meetings,
pending additional information and take appropriate action, if any/Review,
discuss and take appropriate action on: statistical and status reports of
pending cases; the Commission's compliance with governing rules; reports concerning
the state of the attorney disciplinary system and recommendations for refinement;
budget, operations, and duties of the Commission and the General Counsel's
Office; matters concerning district grievance committees; the Special Counsel
Program and recruitment of volunteers/Discuss future meetings/Discuss other
matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn.
Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9800255
Texas Tech Law School, Room 222
Lubbock
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
Call to order/Roll Call/Invocation/Swearing in of new director/Consider
approval of items on the Consent Agenda/Announcement of candidates for 1998-1999
Chair of the Board/Request for Sergeant-at-Arms for Resolutions Committee
meeting at the Annual Meeting/Items presented by: President (including Benchmark
Committee), President-Elect (including considering approval of: publication
of 1998-1999 SBOT budget and notice of public hearing, and appointments
to Bar Foundation's Board of Trustees), Executive Director, Commission for
Lawyer Discipline, and General Counsel [CLOSED SESSION: discussion of potential
and/or pending litigation. End CLOSED SESSION/Return to OPEN SESSION] Review
and take appropriate action on items discussed in closed session/Review and
take appropriate action on items presented by: Board Committees (Administrative
Oversight, Audit and Finance, General Counsel Oversight, Grant Review, Legal
Services, Long Range Planning, Legislative Policy, Minority Representation,
Nominations and Elections, Judicial Poll Resolutions, and Ad Hoc Section Study)/Reports
from: Immediate Past President, TYLA President, Supreme Court Liaison, Court
of Criminal Appeals Liaison, State Bar Committees, Sections and Divisions
(Coordination with Other Professional Groups Legal Administrator Division,
Amendments to Section Bylaws, and Mid-Year Reports), Federal Judicial Liaison,
judicial Section Liaison, and Out-of-State Lawyer Liaison/Public comment/Adjourn.
Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9800256
Friday, January 23, 1998, 8:15 a.m.
1100 West 45th Street, Room 116
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes from November 14, 1997
Finance Issues:
1. Review of Policies/Procedures Regarding Reimbursements from Local ISDs
2. Review of Policies/Procedures for Accepting Grants and Other External
Sources of Funds
3. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Authorizing TSBVI to Finance
Equipment/Vehicle Purchases through the Texas Public Finance Authority.
4. Review Donations Report
5. Review Investments Report
6. Review Revenue Reports
7. Review Expenditure Reports
8. Review Contingency Fund Report
Audit Items:
1. Report from Internal Auditor
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 12:59 p.m.
TRD-9800496
1100 West 45th Street, Room 151
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel
AGENDA:
1. Consideration of Internal Auditor's performance appraisal.
2. Consideration of Superintendent's performance appraisal.
3. Consideration of policy regarding self-evaluation.
4. Consideration of approval of the creation of a risk manager position.
5. Consideration of personnel policies:
CRF — Unemployment Insurance
DCD — Noncontract Employment (Review)
DHC — Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse (Amend)
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:02 p.m.
TRD-9800502
1100 West 45th Street, Room 110
Austin
Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies
AGENDA:
1. Review and discussion of policies on the January 23, 1998 Agenda:
BJBA-School Superintendent: Superintendent's Residence (Amend)
CFG- Accounting: Cash Received for School Purposes (Review)
CG — Bonded Employees and Officers (Amend)
CNBB —Transportation Management: Driver Examination and Training
(Delete)
CPC —Office Management: Records Management Program (Amend)
CRF — Insurance and Annuities Management: Unemployment Insurance
(Amend)
DCD — Employment Practices: Noncontract Employment (Review)
DHC — Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse
(Amend)
DHE — Employment Standards of Conduct: Ethics (Amend)
DHF — Employment Standards of Conduct: Fraudulent Action Against
TSBVI (Amend)
FDA-E —Admissions and Attendance Eligibility and Admission Requirements
(Delete)
CKC — Community Relations: School Volunteer Program (Amend)
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:02 p.m.
TRD-9800503
1100 West 45th Street, Room 116
Austin
Board of Trustees
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes of November 14-15, 1997 Board Meetings; Approval
of Board Policies; Consideration of Approval of Strategic Plan Objectives
and Strategies; Consideration of Approval of a Resolution authorizing TSBVI
to Finance Equipment/Vehicle Purchases through the Texas Public Finance Authority;
Discussion of the Feasibility of Establishing an Education Affiliated Foundation.
Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 206-9133.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:03 p.m.
TRD-9800504
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 6:00 p.m.
211 East Seventh Street, Room 701, Texas Cancer Council
Austin
Executive Committee
AGENDA:
The Committee will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the
august 6, 1997 meeting, agency activities nd staff workloads; and reviewing
the Council meeting agenda and action items for the January 28 meeting. The
Committee will then adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or
hearing impaired, readers, large print or brialle, are requested to contact
Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-3190.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 9:45 a.m.
TRD-9800552
Texas Medical Association, 401 West 15th Street, Dr. May Owen Conference
Room
Austin
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
The Council will discuss and possibly take action on: minutes of the November
13, 1997 meeting; FY 1998 budget and performance issues that include plan
implementation funds; performance measures, funding requests from the Dental
Oncology Educaiton Program and the Spit Tobacco Prevention Analysis project,
status report on the
Texas Cancer Plan
, and
updates on the Senate Finance Committee hearing in February, the Sunset Advisory
Commission review, the affirmative action plan, review of agency rules, and
volunteer awards; strategic planning requirements; a presentation by the Cancer
Registry on cancer statustics and trends and an assessment of agency performance
and procedures from the Fy 1998 projects' perspectives. Then the Council will
analyze FY 1998 projects with more discussion on possible directions and new
initiatives for FY 1999-2003. The Council will discuss the agenda for
the March 31 meeting; clarify staff assignments, and discuss rescheduling
the May 1 meeting. The Council will then adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or
hearing impaired, readers, large print or brialle, are requested to contact
Lisa Nelson at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Emily F.Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
463-3190.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 10:42 a.m.
TRD-9800560
Monday, February 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
State Capitol Extension Room, E1.028
Austin
Texas Judicial Council Committee on Court Records
AGENDA:
I. Commencement of Meeting
II. Attendance of Members
III. Opening Remarks and Committee Update — Judge Mike Wood
IV. Committee Discussion of Public Access to Court Records
V. Public Testimony
VI. Other Business: Date of Next Meeting
VII. Adjourn.
Contact: Amy Chamberlain, 205 West 14th Street, #600, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 463-1625.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 9:29 a.m.
TRD-9800546
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
Austin
Community Justice Assistance Division
AGENDA:
Public Service Committee
I. Set Nominations Deadlines
II. Discuss How and When to Request Nominations
III. Discuss Potential Nominees
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:43 p.m.
TRD-9800523
1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
Austin
Community Justice Assistance Division
AGENDA:
Program Services Committee
I. SAFPF Beds
II. State Jail TC Program
III. CSCD/MHMR/TDCJ MOU Report
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:43 p.m.
TRD-9800524
1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
Austin
Community Justice Assistance Division
AGENDA:
Field Services Committee
I. Gun Standard(s)
II. CSCD/TXDOT MOU
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:43 p.m.
TRD-9800525
1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
Austin
Community Justice Assistance Division
AGENDA:
Legislative Committee
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:44 p.m.
TRD-9800526
1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
Austin
Community Justice Assistance Division
AGENDA:
Judicial Advisory Council Meeting
I. Greeting
II. Introduction of Guests/Staff
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Board Liaison
V. Crime Victims Compensation Fund
VI. State Jail Division
VII. Programs and Services Division
VIII. Felony Cohort
IX. Probation Advisory Committee Report
X. Committee Reports
A. Public Service
B. Program Services
C. Field Services
D. Legislative
XI. Division Director's Update
XII. Council Member Issues
XIII. Next Meeting
XIV. Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 12427, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:47 p.m.
TRD-9800527
Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar, Room 7230
Austin
Board
AGENDA:
The Commission will discuss and possibly take action on the following items:
Call to Order, Establish a Quorum; Public Comment: Members of the public are
invited to make comments not to exceed five minutes on subjects relevant to
the business of the Commission; Approval of Minutes of November 21, 1997 Meeting:
ACTION: Executive Director's Report; Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
Report including Approval of Certification Recertification, Revocation of
Interpreters ACTION; Direct Services Report including Hard of Hearing Task
Force Membership ACTION. Camp SIGN Update and Discussion and Possible Action
on Adoption of 40 TAC §181.28 Camp SIGN ACTION; Specialized Telecommunications
Devices Assistance Program Report including Discussion and Possible Action
on Basic Devices ACTION, Discussion and Possible Action on Voucher Value for
Basic Devices ACTION and Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of 40
TAC §182.3 Definitions ACTION; Discussion and Possible Action Regarding
a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Education Agency ACTION; Announcements,
and Adjournment.
Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, #310, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 451-8494.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 8:57 a.m.
TRD-9800316
Saturday, January 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
601 Airport Boulevard
Austin
Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee
AGENDA:
(a) Consideration of Proposals for Internal Auditing Services
Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:29 a.m.
TRD-9800330
601 Airport Boulevard
Austin
Governing Board
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes from the December 12, 1997 Meeting
3. Audience speakers to Address the Board; Introduction of Visitors
4. Business for Information Purposes
a. Report from Acting Superintendent
5. Board Reports and Action Items
a. Standing Committee Reports
(1) Policy Committee — None
(2) Budget and Audit Committee
(a) Consideration of Proposals for Internal Auditing Services
b. Special Committee Reports— None
c. Consent Agenda*
(1) None
d. Other Action Items
(1) Development of Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Education
Agency
(2) Consideration of Announcement of Retirement of TSD Executive Director,
Marvin B. Sallop
(3) Consideration of Superintendent Selection Process
(4) Consideration of Action on Employment Contract- Eric Gustavas
6. Reports or Discussion by Individual Board Members
7. Adjournment
Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
TRD-9800331
601 Airport Boulevard
Austin
Governing Board
REVISED AGENDA:
Add the following item:
5.d(5) Consideration of Biennial Operating Plan for 1998-1999.
Contact: Twyla Strickland, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 7:57 a.m.
TRD-9800384
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Board
AGENDA:
Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the November 19,
1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's
Forum reports. Report on the monitoring of Austin-Travis County Mental Health/Mental
Retardation. Discussion of contract and program closure of the Early Childhood
Intervention Program at the Children's Rehabilitation Center. Discussion and
approval of the staff recommendation on submission of a request for emergency
funding from the Health and Human Services Commission. Discussion and approval
of the draft report prepared for the Senate Finance Committee hearing on February
18, 1998. Report from the Audit Committee. Update on meetings with the Sunset
Advisory Commission staff. Update on the appointments of Board members by
Governor George W. Bush. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation for
the location of the board meeting to be held outside of Austin. Discussion
and approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Grant Award Calendar. Milestones update.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three
days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.
Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 424-6754/ .
Filed: January 13, 1998, 9:33 a.m.
TRD-9800476
4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Board
EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
Previously posted as: Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Grant
Award Calendar.
Revision: Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 1999 Grant Award Calendar.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Necessity for timely Board approval of comprehensive
plan.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three
days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.
Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 424-6754.
Filed: January 20, 1998, 2:01 p.m.
TRD-9800885
4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Committee
AGENDA:
Public comment. Approval of October 22-23, 1997 Minutes; Chair Report;
Program Prospective, Presented by Gloria Frich, Director of the Central Texas
Mental Health Mental Retardation Early Childhood Intervenion Program; Milestones
Future Discussion; Staff Report; Sub-Committee Meetings; Impact of Welfare
Reform on child care presented by Charlotte Brantley, Director, Childcare/Work
and Family Clearinghouse, Texas Workforce Commission; EIS Paraprofessional
Survey Results; Sub—Committee Reports; Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need
auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three
days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.
Contact: Kathy Humphreys, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751,
(512) 424-6754.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 8:06 a.m.
TRD-9800463
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Room 300
Austin
Governing Board
AGENDA:
11:00 a.m. Call to order; Recess into Executive Session pursuant to Government
Code, §551.074, to discuss personnel matters, including the hiring of
an executive director; 11:30 a.m. Call back to order; Possible action on hiring
an executive director; Public Comments; Board Comments; Adjourn.
Contact: Susan Wilson, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
936-0158.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m.
TRD-9800580
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos
Austin
ERS Audit Committee
AGENDA:
1. Presentation of Quality Assurance Review Report
2. Adjournment
Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:05 p.m.
TRD-9800512
ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos
Austin
ERS Board of Trustees
AGENDA:
Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:05 p.m.
TRD-9800513
Friday, January 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Wichita I Room, 401 Broad Street
Wichita Falls
Administrative Division
AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Board of Trustees will: approve minutes
of the December 4 and 5, 1997 Board Meeting; recess to Executive Session;
consider action on Executive Session; Elect Officers of the Board; hear reports
from the Actuary; discussion and possible action to retain outside Counsel;
discussion and possible action to approve the RFP Process for Investment Consultant;
discussion and possible action to retain an Actuary on an Interim basis; discussion
and possible action on voluntary contributions to the State Pension Review
Board; act on committee recommendations; discussion and possible action from
staff reports; invitation for public comment; set next meeting date: adjourn.
Contact: Morris E. Sandefer, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711, (512)
938-3372.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 2:32 p.m.
TRD-9800300
Tuesday, January 18, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831
Austin
School Land Board
AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Giddings
(Austin Chalk-3), Field, Robertson Co.; Giddings (Buda) and (Georgetown) Fields,
Robertson Co.; Wildcat Field, Duval Co.; Giddings (Austin Chalk-3) and Giddings
(Buda) Fields, Milam and Robertson Co.; Red Fish Bay Mustang Island (Common
10), Nueces Co.; consideration of Tracts, terms, conditions and procedures
for the April 7, 1998 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Coastal Public
Lands — commercial lease applications and renewals, Laguna Madre, Cameron
Co.; Copano Bay, Aransas Co.; Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co.; easements applications
and renewals, San Bernard River, Brazoria Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.;
Carancahua Bay, Jackson Co.; structure (cabin) permit terminations, renewals
and requests, Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.;
Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Laguna Madre, Willacy Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg
Co.; Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.; Closed Session and Open Session —
consideration of acquisition, lease trade, and/or sale of property located
in San Antonio, Bexar Co.; Closed Session and Open Session — discussion
of potential acquisition of approximately 51,000 acres located in Val Verde
Co.; Closed Session and Open Session — consideration and approval of
purchase and sale of 3.89 acre tract of the Leander Rehabilitation Site, Williamson
Co.; Closed Session and Open Session- status report and update on acquisition
of Lot 18 NCB 179, San Antonio, Bexar County and related development matters;
Closed Session and Open Session- status report on Cause 97138744, TransTexas
Gas Corp. vs. Texas General Land Office; and counterclaims and third party
claims; Closed Session and Open Session — consideration of proposed
settlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 97-12328, State
v. Langdon et al; Closed Session — pending or contemplated litigation;
or settlement offers.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:04 p.m.
TRD-9800442
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831
Austin
Veterans Land Board
AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of selecting
April 28, 1998 for the next forfeited land sale; consideration of ordering
for sale the accounts for the April 28, 1998 forfeited land sale; Consideration
of final adoption of rules for design-build-operate contracts for State Veterans
Homes; staff reports.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:04 p.m.
TRD-9800443
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
1945 Allen Parkway
Houston
Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Task Force on Access
to Broadcasting
AGENDA:
1. Introductions
2. History
3. Access to Broadcasting
4. Adjournment
Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, #142, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-5742,
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:02 p.m.
TRD-9800436
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301
Austin
Budget/Finance/Audit Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 9/18/97 Minutes
3. Review and Recommendation for Action on Auditor's Report (KPMG Peat
Marwick)
4. Recommendation for Action on Budget Amendment Regarding Year 2000, which
was discussed at November 1997 Board Meeting
5. Internal Audit Status Report
6. Review and Recommendation for Action on Amended FY 1998 Internal Audit
Plan (including Systems Development Internal Audit Plan)
7. Annual Review and Recommendation for Action on TG's Investment Policy
8. Review and Recommendation for Action on TG's Authorized Investment Broker
List
9. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512)
219-4550.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 11:19 a.m.
TRD-9800565
13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301
Austin
Personnel Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 9/18/97 Minutes
3. Review and Recommendation for Action on Amendment to TG's Incentive
Plan
4. Review and Recommendation for Action on amendment to Pension Plan
5. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512)
219-4550.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 11:19 a.m.
TRD-9800566
13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301
Austin
Board of Directors
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 11/20/97 and 11/21/97 Minutes
3. Budget/Finance/Audit Committee Report
• Review and Action on Auditor's Report (KPMG Peat Marwick)
•Action on budget Amendment Regarding Year 2000, which was discussed
at November 1997 Board Meeting
• Annual Review and Action on TG's Investment Policy
•Review and Action on TG's Authorized Investment Broker List
• Internal Audit Status Report
•Review and Action on Amended FY 1998 Internal Audit Plan (including
Systems Development Internal Audit Plan)
4. Personnel Committee Report
•Review and Action on Amendment to TG's Incentive Plan
•Review and Action on Amendment to Pension Plan
5. President's Report
6. Presentation of “Quantitating Study of TGSLC Customers”
by Ed Rincon, Rincon and Associates
7. Review and Action on FY 1999-FY 2001 Strategic Planning
8. Review and Action on Replacements for School and Lender Advisory Committee
Candidates
9. Adjourn
Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512)
219-4550.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 11:19 a.m.
TRD-9800567
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health Working Luncheon
AGENDA:
The Texas Board of Health will hold a luncheon meeting with the staff of
the Texas Department of Health Employee Advisory Council and discuss and possibly
act on employee related issues.
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800244
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health Strategic Management Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes
of the November 20, 1997 meetings; approval of recommendations concerning
the 1997 fee review; recent audit activities; Sunset update; Office of Border
Health update; report on Rider 167 relating to review of agency rules; Board
of Health strategic planning sessions; and monthly report on strategic financial
issues.
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800245
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health —Health Financing Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the
minutes of the November 21, 1997, meeting; recommendations to the State Medicaid
Director concerning (proposed rule regarding surety bond requirements; proposed
rule regarding competitive procurement of durable medical equipment (DME)
and supplies; proposed rule regarding in-home total parenteral hyperalimentation
and/or enteral feeding services; proposed rule regarding coordination of Title
XIX with Parts A and B of Title XVIII for payment of deductible/coinsurance;
final adoption of the rule regarding Medicaid-authorized ambulance services;
and final adoption by federal mandate of rules regarding provider participation
requirements for home health services); Managed Care update; and Kidney Health
Care budget update.
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800246
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes
of the November 20, 1997, meeting; proposed rules concerning (Hospital data,
charity care, and community benefits reporting; and repeal of existing and
new rules for Texas mulluscan shellfish); discussion of rules (abortion facility
licensing and reporting requirements; minimum standards for licensing of tattoo
studios; regulation of food, drug, device, and cosmetic salvage establishments
and brokers; repeal of the Texas rules on food service sanitation and retain
food store sanitation, and new rules concerning food establishments; and rules
on fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material(s) licenses,
emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services; and
radiation rules concerning notices, instruction, reports to workers, and inspection
protocol); and final adoption of rules concerning (general provisions, standards
for protection against radiation, licensing of radioactive material, and licensing
of radioactive waste processing and storage facilities; packaging and transportation
of radioactive material; fees for certificates of registration, radioactive
materials(s) licenses, emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory
services; licensing of uranium recovery and by-product material disposal facilities;
licensing and regulation of birthing center; and establishing a contact lens
dispensing permit program).
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800247
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health Board Briefing Meeting
AGENDA:
The board will receive a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities
of the Texas Department of Health; and hold a discussion concerning procedural
and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health.
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800248
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health Human Resources Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the
minutes of the November 20, 1997, meeting; semi-annual Texas Department of
Health (TDH) Hospital Oversight Committee report; program and budget briefing
on Medicaid; and a progress report on the TDH Hospital Study.
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800249
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health —Health and Clinical Services Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes
of the November 21, 1997 meeting; report and recommendations of the Task Force
on School Health Services; proposed rules concerning (abolition of the medically
underserved community-state matching incentive program; and rabies control
and eradication); final adoption of rules concerning (provision of anti-rabies
biologicals; HIV H.O.P.E. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Health Options to
Promote Employment) project; immunization requirements in Texas elementary
and secondary schools and institutions of higher education; and laboratory
fees, sale of laboratory services, and laboratory certification); and the
Women, Infants, and Children ( WIC) electronic benefits transfer and health
passport.
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800250
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Texas Board of Health
AGENDA:
The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of
the November 21, 1997 meeting; commissioner's report; annual report from the
Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee; Strategic Management Committee report
(approval of recommendations concerning the 1997 fee review); Health Financing
Committee report (recommendations to the State Medicaid Director concerning
proposed rules regarding surety bond requirements; competitive procurement
of durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies; in-home total parenteral
hyperalimentation and/or enteral feeding services; and coordination of Title
XIX with Parts A and B of Title XVIII for payment of deductible/coinsurance;
and recommendation to the State Medicaid Director concerning final adoption
of rules regarding Medicaid-authorized ambulance services; and final adoption
by federal mandate of rules regarding provider participation requirements
for home health services); Health and Clinical Services Committee report (report
and recommendations of the Task Force on School Health Services; proposed
rules concerning (abolition of the medically underserved community-state matching
incentive program; and rabies control and eradication); final adoption of
rules concerning (provision of anti-rabies biologicals; HIV H.O.P.E. (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus Health Options to Promote Employment) project; immunization
requirements in Texas elementary and secondary schools and institutions of
higher education; and laboratory fees, sale of laboratory services, and laboratory
certification)); Human Resources Committee report; Regulatory Committee report
(proposed rules concerning (hospital data, charity care, and community benefits
reporting; and repeal and new rules concerning Texas mulluscan shellfish);
and final adoption of rules concerning general provisions, standards for protection
against radiation, licensing of radioactive material, and licensing of radioactive
waste processing and storage facilities; packaging and transportation of radioactive
material; fees for certificates of registration, radioactive material(s) licenses,
emergency planning and implementation, and other regulatory services; licensing
of uranium recovery and by-product material disposal facilities; licensing
and regulation of birthing center; and establishing a contact lens dispensing
permit program)); public comments; announcements and comments; and the February
1998 meeting date for the board. The board will then meet in executive session
to approve personnel appointments (associate commissioner for operations;
associate commissioner for environmental and consumer health; associate commissioner
for human resources and support; and regional director for Public Health Region
II.
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9800251
Moreton Building, Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Midwifery Board; Education/Documentation Rules Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: education rules (25 TAC,
Chapter 37) review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the
draft; recommendation for forwarding education rules to Midwifery Board or
continue with editing of rules); and documentation rules (25 TAC, Chapter
37) (review draft of proposed rules; make corrections/changes to the draft;
recommendation for forwarding documentation rules to Midwifery Board or continue
with editing of rules).
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, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
458-7484.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m.
TRD-9800292
Moreton Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Drug Use Review Board
AGENDA:
The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of
the October 14, 1997 meeting; Dallas asthma consortium patient management
project; revised drug criteria; intervention response letters regarding (antispsychotics;
non-sedating antihistamines; and Buspar); project to selectively reject claims
due to drug use review (DUR); on-line prospective DUR reports; selection of
targeted drugs for next profiles; and the scheduling of the next meeting date
for the board.
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: Curtis Burch, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
219-5001, extension 238.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m.
TRD-9800293
Chronic Dialysis Conference Room, Fifth Floor, Parkland Memorial Hospital,
5171 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facility Task Force Operations Subcommittee
AGENDA:
The subcommittee will introduce members and guests and discuss and possibly
act on: review of current rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117)
and standards related to (operations regarding the standardization of training
for mechanical techs; water and reuse; technician prohibited acts; and pharmacy);
setting of the date for the next subcommittee meeting; and public comment
(may be limited to three minutes per comment).
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: S. Mark Jeffers, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756,
(512) 834-6646.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 9:25 a.m.
TRD-9800319
Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
Midwifery Board, Grievance Rules Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of writing assignments
(peer review; process for filing an official complaint; hearing procedures
for informal hearings; recommendations/sanctions for informal hearings; complaints
classification; and defining procedures for getting complaints to the midwifery
board and other entities); determination if writing assignments should continue
or new assignments made; setting of the next meeting date and time for the
committee; and an evaluation of this meeting.
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: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756,
(512) 458-7111, extension 2067.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:04 p.m.
TRD-9800291
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Moreton Building, Ro om 721, 1100 West 49th Street
Austin
Health Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
The Texas Health Care Information Council's Health Information Systems
Technical Advisory Committee will convene in open session via teleconference,
deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items; approval
of minutes of December 10, 1997 meeting; discussion and recommendations concerning
ad hoc consumer education meeting held on December 11, 1997; update on responses
to Request for Offers for data warehouse vendor; discussion and recommendation
of edits and edit process per 25 TAC §§1301.11-1301.19; discussion
and recommendation of additional data elements that might require amendments
to 25 TAC §§1301.11-1301.19; and setting of future meeting
dates.
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: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 3407, Austin, Texas
78751, (512) 424-6492, fax: (512) 424-6491.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 9:06 a.m.
TRD-9800268
Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1530, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Nominating Committee
AGENDA:
The council's Nominating Committee will discuss and possibly act on: selection
of a committee chair; review of the potential candidates for office (first
vice-chair; second vice-chair; and secretary); and select a slate of officers.
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: Dennis Finuf, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 12:54 p.m.
TRD-9800287
Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th
Street
Austin
AGENDA:
The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of
the December 10, 1997 meeting; report of the Bylaws Committee (proposed amendments
to rules (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 571) concerning health planning
and resource development; report of the Nominating Committee (election of
officers); establishing a vision for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council
(SHC); staff presentations (the planning process; health workforce projections
and the Health Professions Resource Center); presentation by the State Health
Workforce Planning and Policy Texas Higher Education Coordination Board; staff
reports and review of issues from the December 10, 1997 meeting; prioritizing
issues and outlining the six-year plan; staff update; and setting of the next
meeting date for the council.
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: Rick Danko, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 4:20 p.m.
TRD-9800458
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.102, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive
Austin
Universities Committee
AGENDA:
Discussion on a study of the feasibility of providing additional higher
education services in southern Dallas County.
Contact: Don W. Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711,
(512) 483-6101.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 8:35 a.m.
TRD-9800466
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264, Tower I
Austin
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of October 17, 1997 Minutes
3. Staff Report
4. Review of Overall HMO Industry
5. Executive Session Consultation with Attorney Regarding Contemplated
Litigation, Texas Government Code, §551.071.
6. Reconvene in Open Session (To Discuss any Further Business)
7. Adjourn
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:21 a.m.
TRD-98000393
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Houston City Council Chamber, 901 Bagby
Houston
Interim Committee on Water Resources Development and Management
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Adoption of Minutes
III. State Agency Personnel Testimony on the Implementation of Senate Bill
One
IV. Invited Testimony
V. Public Testimony
VI. Discussion of Future Meetings
VII. Recess
Contact: Jennifer Modgling, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0766.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:34 p.m.
TRD-9800238
Capitol Extension, Room E2.010, Texas State Capitol Complex
Austin
Interim Committee on Business and Industry Subcommittee: Subcommittee;
Worker's Compensation Insurance Carrier Practices
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Invited Testimony
III. Discussion of Future Meetings
IV. Recess
Contact: Mance Bowden, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0766.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 3:47 p.m.
TRD-9800368
Wednesday, Thursday, January 21-22, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room, Texas Commission on
Human Rights' Offices
Austin
AGENDA:
Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant Texas Government Code §551.071;
Item(s) Covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative
Reports; Senate Oversight Committee during Interim Period between Legislative
Session; Meeting and Conference with HUD Officials related to the Commission
Contract and Enforcement; HUD NOVA concerning Fair Housing Service Center
for East Texas; Alternative Sponsorship of IAOHRA Conference for 1998; Policy
on Use of Commission Documents; Policy on Use of Commission State Issued Credit
Cards; Scheduling and Location of TCHR's EEO Conference; Commissioner Ethics
training; Implementation of EEO Riders in the 1998 1999 Appropriations Act;
EEO Compliance Training; EEO Training for New State Employees Orientation
Pursuant to Article IX, §123.5 of the General Appropriations Act; Commissioner
Correspondence; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All Items on the
Agenda May Be Subject to a Vote, if Appropriate.
Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13494, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 437-3450.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 9:37 a.m.
TRD-9800390
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Commission for the Blind, 4800 North Lamar
Austin
Evaluation Committee
AGENDA:
9:00 Call to Order
9:05 Public Comment
9:30 Briefing on Purchasing guidelines and Proposal Review Process
A. ARCIL
B. Texas Rehabilitation Commission
10:00 Discussion and Action on Statewide Assessment of Independent Living
A. Discussion of information collection methods
1. Role of Independent Living Centers
2. Participation of other organizations and agencies
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Discussion (continued)
B. Selection of public forum sites
C. Discussion and approval of RFP for consultant services
D. Discussion and approval of proposed project budget
4:00 Adjourn.
Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite J-125, Austin,
Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 2:20 p.m.
TRD-9800351
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Committee Room Two
Austin
Board
AGENDA:
Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration
1. Adopt October 16, 1997, Meeting Minutes
2. Approve rules to publish for public comment regarding dates for:
A. publication of instrutions for preparation of information resourdce
strategic plan;
B. agency submittal of the Information Resources Strategic Plan; and
C. agency submittal of Biennial Operating Plan amendment to reflect the
agency's legislative appropriation request.
3. Approve final adoption of rule regarding digital signatures
4. Approve final adoption of rule regarding utilizing videoconferencing
for agencies board meetings
5. Approve final adoption of rule regarding complaint process method
6. Approve final adotpin of rule regarding cabling standards
7. Review financial information
A. Overview of 1997 Annual Financial Report
B. FY 1998 First Quarter Financial Report
8. Review staff recruitment and retention issues
9. Review QAT report
10. Review Cooperative Contracts' custmoer survey results
11. Executive Director's Report
12. Public testimony
Adjournment
Contact: Martha Zottarelli, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 475-2153.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 2:43 p.m.
TRD-9800352
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 1, Room
102
Austin
AGENDA:
The Commissioner of Insurance will hold public hearing to announce his
decision on Docket 2309 concerning a petition by the staff of the Texas Department
of Insurance proposing adoption of new rules in the Homeowners and Dwelling
Sections of the Texas Personal Lines Manual, for the following purposes: to
establish mandatory premium credits for residential property insurance policies
for the installation of an impact resistant residential roof; and to adopt
a form entitled “Impact Resistant Roofing Installation Information and
Certification for Reduction in Residential Insurance Premiums” (Certificate
of Installation).
This hearing is held only for the purpose of making a decision on the proposed
new sections since the comment period has already expired. Further comments
will not be received.
Notice of the proposed new rules and the statutory authority for the proposed
sections, were published in the October 10, 1997 issue of the Texas Register
(22 TexReg 10159). A hearing was held on December 3, 1997.
Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)
463-6327.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 3:24 p.m.
TRD-9800303
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-1926.C To consider the application of RAYMOND
J. VALE, San Antonio, Texas, for a Local Recording Agent's License to be issued
by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:21 a.m.
TRD-9800392
State Office of Administration Hearings, 1225 Agnes Street, Suite 102
Corpus Christi
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-2293.E In the mater of the Appeal by KEN HULSEY
from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:44 p.m.
TRD-9800455
State Office of Administration Hearings, 1225 Agnes Street, Suite 102
Corpus Christi
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-2294.E. In the matter of the Appeal of RUBEN
GUERRERO from a decision of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:43 p.m.
TRD-9800454
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-1927.C To consider whether disciplinary action
should be taken against HENRY L. SIMPSON, Houston, Texas, who holds a Local
Recording Agent's License and a Solicitor's License issued by the Texas Department
of Insurance
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:21 a.m.
TRD-9800394
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-2253.C To consider the application of TONJA
L. PARKER, Houston, Texas, for a prepaid legal services agent's license to
be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m.
TRD-9800395
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-1822.C To consider whether disciplinary action
should be taken against CHARLOTTE TOOLE WALKER, Cypress, Texas, who holds
an Insurance adjuster's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance
(reset from January 7, 1998).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m.
TRD-9800396
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-1715.C In the matter of SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m.
TRD-9800397
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket # 454-97-2282.C To consider whether disciplinary action
should be taken against HAROLD GRADY PRUETT, Bedford, Texas, who holds a Group
I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department
of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:22 a.m.
TRD-9800398
Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Executive Director's Evaluation Committee
AGENDA:
None.
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 ton contact
Glenn Neal at (512) 424-6682 two days prior to the meeting so that the
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Glenn Neal, TJPC, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547,
(512) 424-6681.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 4:31 p.m.
TRD-9800313
Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Board Meeting
AGENDA:
Call to Order; Excuse Absences; Approval of Minutes
Discussion and possible action regarding the no-loss provision on future
allocations of state aid and Community Corrections;
Discussion and possible action regarding the placing of additional FY 1997
turn back funds in the Diversionary Placement Fund for counties having a juvenile
age population of less than 3,000;
Discussion of overcrowding waiver request from Harris County; Discussion
and possible action on Family Preservation Grant awards;
Executive Director's Evaluation Committee Report;
TJPC Standards update;
Legal/Legislative Update;
Director's Report;
Schedule Next Meeting
Public Comments;
Adjourn.
Contact: Glenn Neal, TJPC, P.O. Box 13547, Austin, Texas 78711-3547,
(512) 424-6681.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:22 p.m.
TRD-9800243
Thursday, January 15, 1998
State Bar of Texas, 1414 Colorado, Room 208
Austin
Panel Hearings
REVISED 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: Lisa Denise Michaud (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 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m.
TRD-9800578
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Capitol Extension, E1.036, Senate Finance Committee Room
Austin
Round Table Discussion on Interim School Finance and Policy Studies
AGENDA:
I. Introduction of Project Staff
II. Presentation of Project Proposal
III. Discussion of Project Proposal
IV. Public Testimony
Contact: Alex Porter, John H. Reagan Building, Suite 502, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 424-6750.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 10:35 a.m.
TRD-9800884
Monday, January 26, 1997, 11:30 a.m.
Room 314, Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos
Street
Austin
REVISED AGENDA:
1. Lunch — Commission Members 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.- Break 12:45
p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Commission Meeting resumes at 1:00 p.m.
2. Approve Minutes of the November 3, 1997 Commission meeting.
3. Approve contracts greater then $100,000.
4. Approve acceptance of gifts greater than $500.
5. Report of the Director and Librarian.
6. Proposed plan for review of agency rules mandated by House Bill One.
7. Adopt proposed new rules on the Friends of Libraries and Archives of
Texas, 13 TAC §2.11, §§2.60-2.64
8. Approve publication of proposed new rules on a uniform complaint procedure,
13 TAC §2.53-55.
9. Approve publication of proposed rules on the TexShare program, 13 TAC
§4.1-4.6.
10. Public comment.
Contact: Michele Lamb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 4:07 p.m.
TRD-9800259
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Executive Conference Room 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
Discussion and review, with possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification board, concerning policies, procedures, guidelines,
processes and rules relating to enforcement, complaint resolution, investigations,
peer review, unlicensed activity, jurisdiction, penalties and sanctions, enforcement/investigator
position and other enforcement related issues, including 22 TAC §151,
Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, §153, Rules relating to Provisions
of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §155, Rules Relating
to Standards of Practice, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification
Act (Article 6573a.2, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3950.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 12:55 p.m.
TRD-9800290
Executive Conference Room 235A, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Enforcement Committee
AGENDA:
Possible continuation of the January 21, 1998, Enforcement Committee workshop;
Discussion and review with possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser
Licensing and Certification Board, concerning policies, procedures, guidelines,
processes and rules relating to enforcement, complaint resolution, investigations,
peer review, unlicensed activity, jurisdiction, penalties and sanctions, enforcement/investigator
position and other enforcement related issues, including 22 TAC §151,
Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, §153, Rules relating to Provisions
of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §155, Rules Relating
to Standards of Practice, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification
Act (Article 6573a.2, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3950.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:04 a.m.
TRD-9800490
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 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 the following Respondents: Shiloh Inst. Church of
God in Christ for failing to pay inspection/certification fees to obtain a
certificate 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 78701-2188,
(512) 463-3192.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9800451
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 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 the following Respondents: Chateaux Dijon Apartments
and Days Inn (Arlington) for failing to pay inspection/certification fees
to obtain certificates of operation for the Respondents' boilers, 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
Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701-2188,
(512) 463-3192.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:24 p.m.
TRD-9800452
Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston
Water Well Drillers Advisory Council
AGENDA:
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call and Certification of Quorum- Approval of Minutes of November
13, 1997
C. Report on Investigations and Complaints
D. Discussion of qualifications and recommendations on applicants for certification.
E. Discussion and recommendations on applications for driller-trainee registration.
F. Discussion of Water Well/Pump Installer Rule Changes
G. Discussion of reporting/changing Well Logs, Plugging Reports, Submission
Log and Undesirable Water and Constituents Report
H. Discussion of Continuing Education for Drillers and Pump Installers.
I. Staff Reports
J. Open Session/Public Comment
K. Discussion of date, time and location of next Council meeting
L. Adjournment
Persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are
requested to contact Lyn Cox at (512) 463-7880 two working days prior
to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Steve Wiley, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512)
463-8876.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 9:34 a.m.
TRD-9800547
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Audit and Financial Oversight Committee
AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Audit Activity Update
3. Report on the Investment Process for Client Trust Funds
4. Financial Status Report
5. Support Services Assessment of Purchasing Audit Status
6. Update on Community Center Performance
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 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
TRD-9800446
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Business and Asset Management Committee
AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board:
Lease of Bond-funded Community Facilities; Sale of Real Property at the Big
Spring State Hospital for the Purpose of Constructing a Veterans' Home; Implementation
of the Asset Management Policy
3. Update on the Lease to the City of Abilene Special Populations Program
4. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project to Construct
an Open-air, Covered Recreation/Socialization Area on the Campus of the Corpus
Christi State School
5. Consideration of Approval of FY 1998 Operating Budget Adjustments
6. Consideration of Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 from: Volunteer
Services Council for Lubbock State School — Landscaping Material ($28,996.60);
Lubbock State School Volunteer Services Council — Trees ($517.50); Terrell
State Hospital Volunteer Services Council ($711.57); El Paso State Center
Volunteer Services Council — Two Wheelchairs ($1740); Nannie Hogan Boyd
Trust ($200,000); Report on Holiday Donations
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 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
TRD-9800447
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Medicaid Committee
AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Update on the Implementation of the New Rate Setting Methodology
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 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
TRD-9800448
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Planning and Policy Development Committee
AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Legislative Update
3. Update on the FY 1998 Operating Plan
4. Update on the Activities of the House Bill 1734 Committee
5. The Future of Case Management: Briefing on the Proposed Changes to the
Current System
6. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 415, Subchapter
C, Governing Use and Maintenance of TDHMHR Drug Formulary
7. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments and New Section
of Chapter 405, Subchapter E Concerning Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
8. Consideration of Approval of the Designation of Single Portal Authority
to the Center for Health Care Services.
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 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
TRD-9800449
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Facilities Governance Committee
AGENDA:
1. Citizens Comments
2. Update on the Mental Retardation Facilities Governing Body Activities
3. Update on the Mental Health Facilities Governing Body Activities
If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXHMHMR, (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 12, 1998, 3:16 p.m.
TRD-9800450
909 West 45th Street (Auditorium)
Austin
Board
AGENDA:
I. Call to order; roll call; II. Citizens Comments; III. Approval of the
minutes of the November 21, 1997 and December 18, 1997 meetings
IV. Issues to be considered
1. Chairman's Report
2. Commissioner's Report: Report from Tarrant County MHMR Center; Medical
Director's Report
3-8. Consideration of approval of: a Capital Improvement Project
to Construct an Open-air, Covered Recreation/Socialization Area on the Campus
of the Corpus Christi State School; FY 1998 Operating Budget Adjustments;
Acceptance of Donations in Excess of $500 from: Volunteer Services Council
for Lubbock State School — Landscaping Material ($28,996.60); Lubbock
State School Volunteer Services Council — Trees ($517.50); Terrell State
Hospital Volunteer Services Council ($711.57); El Paso State Center Volunteer
Services Council — Two Wheelchairs ($1740); Nannie Hogan Boyd Trust
($200,000); Report on Holiday Donations; Approval of Adoption of Amendments
and New Section of Chapter 405, Subchapter E Concerning Electroconvulsive
Therapy (ECT); Designation of Single Portal Authority to the Center for Health
Care Services.
9. Executive Session under Texas Government Code, §551.071 to Discuss
Potential and Pending Litigation
Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:15 p.m.
TRD-9800445
Monday, January 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents
AGENDA:
The Board will consider the possible sale of property owned by the university
off Southwest Parkway. Discussion will be held in Executive Session as allowed
by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.072.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308,
(940) 397-4212.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m.
TRD-9800296
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin
AGENDA:
The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached
agenda: District Matters; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcement Agreed Order;
Municipal Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcement
Agreed Orders; Public Water Supply Enforcement Default Orders; Petroleum Storage
Tank Default Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement
Agreed Orders; Industrial Waste Discharge Enforcement Agreed Order; On-Site
Sewage Installers Agreed Order; Edwards Aquifer Agreed Order; Agricultural
Agreed Enforcement Order; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement Agreed Order;
Superfund; Multi-Media Agreed Order; Executive Session; the Commission will
consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally
postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission
may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item
in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration
for 9:30 Agenda Starts 8:34 until 9:25). The Commission will consider the
following matter in its 1:00 p.m. agenda: Administrative Law Judge's Proposal
for Decision; Motion for Reconsideration. (Registration for the 1:00 p.m.
Agenda Starts at 12:30 p.m.).
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 1:50 p.m.
TRD-9800432
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Natural Resources Center, Conference
Room 1003, 6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order/Introduction/Minutes
II. Program Update
III. Introduction of New STAC Members
IV. Characterization Report Approval Process Update
V. Additional Items/Adjourn
Contact: Richard Volk, TAMU-CC, Natural Resources Center, 6300 Ocean Drive,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 10:27 a.m.
TRD-9800399
TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North IH35
Austin
AGENDA:
Docket Number 97-113-DIS; Notice of Hearing on a request pursuant
to Texas Water Code §§65.014 and 65.021, and 30 TAC, §293.11,
for: 1) authorization for conversion of Wellborn Water Supply Corporation
to WELLBORN SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT of Brazos County, 2) transfer of Certificate
of Convenience and Necessity Number 11340 from Wellborn Water Supply Corporation
to Wellborn Special Utility District, and 3) approval of an impact fee of
$950 for each new equivalent single family connection, to be used for system
improvements. Wellborn Water Supply Corporation provides water service to
approximately 2,059 current customers. The proposed District's boundaries
will be reflective of the boundaries of the Certificate of Convenience and
Necessity (CCN) #11340. The proposed District is bounded on the west by the
Brazos River, north by the City of College Station, east by areas along Carters
Creek and Lick Creek, and sough by FM 2154 and State Highway 6, and will include
approximately 3,852 acres located in mid-to-south Brazos County, primarily
in the general areas of the community of Wellborn and the City of College
Station, Texas. Information provided indicates that the proposed District
is within the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the cities of College Station
and Navasota, Texas. If approved, and upon a successful confirmation election,
the assets and debts of Wellborn Water Supply Corporation and the CCN #11340
will be transferred to Wellborn Special Utility District, and the water supply
corporation will be dissolved immediately upon said transfers.
Contact: Michael Fisher, Code 152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087,
(512) 239-6161.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:50 a.m.
TRD-9800343
Monday, January 26, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Boulevard
Houston
Investigation Committee
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Review and possible action on cases: 97-13; 97-15; 97-16;
97-19; 97-24; 97-25; 97-26; 98-01; 98-02;
98-03; 98-04; 98-05; 98-06; 98-07; 98-08;
98-09; 98-10; 98-11; 98-12; 98-13; 98-14;
98-15; 98-16; and 98-22;
Review of Miscellaneous correspondence
Adjournment.
Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin,
Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-6900.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m.
TRD-9800577
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Rules Workshop
AGENDA:
The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and
possibly act on: drafting of proposed rules relating to the regulation of
orthotics and prosthetics to implement Senate Bill 291, 75th Texas Legislature,
Regular Session, 1997; board goals and objectives with timetable; other matters
not requiring board action; and public comment.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-4520.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 9:25 a.m.
TRD-9800320
Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Board Meeting
AGENDA:
The board will introduce members, guests, and staff and will discuss and
possibly act on: executive director's report; public comment; other matters
not requiring board action; setting future meeting dates for the board and
future agenda items.
To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA Coordinator
in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708
at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Donna Flippin, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-4520.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 9:25 a.m.
TRD-9800321
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200
Smith School Road
Austin
Parks and Wildlife Commission Conservation Committee Executive Session
EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes from previous Executive Sessions; ACTION- Land
Aquisition-Brewster County; BRIEFING- Litigation — Jefferson County;
BRIEFING- Land Aquisition-Brazoria County; Other Business
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Error in expected Commission activity.
Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512)
389-4642.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
TRD-9800325
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Exchange Building, Suite S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
AGENDA:
The chairman will introduce guests and the board will discuss and possibly
act on: approval of the minutes of the October 22, 1997 meeting; assistant
division director's report on a cost analysis of all fees; comments received
concerning proposed rules (22 TAC §761.6) concerning exemptions for out-of-state
Perfusionists, as published in the January 3, 1998 issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 49); approval of proposed
rules for final adoption (22 TAC 761.6); Perfusionists on the Internet; audit
of grand-fathered Perfusionist licensees; chairman's report; executive secretary's
report; other business not requiring action; and the setting of the next meeting
date for the board.
To request ADA accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C.
Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7827
or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512)
834-6657.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:32 a.m.
TRD-9800342
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room Five
Austin
Board Meeting
AGENDA:
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes of the December 17, 1997 Board meeting
3. Approve final wording of underwriting policies relating to good faith
HUB participation efforts.
4. Consider and approve a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement
for the $12,000,000 Texas Public Finance Authority Park Development Bonds
(Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Projects) Series 1998.
5. Discussion of underwriting pool membership.
6. Other Business
7. Executive Session to discuss certain personnel matters, specifically
pertaining to the position of Executive Director, and to take whatever action
may be required in regard thereto, all in accordance with §551.074, Article
6252-17k, §2(g), Texas Open Meetings Act.
8. Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or other needs,
who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce
Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance
as possible.
Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 463-5544.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 9:33 a.m.
TRD-9800475
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
DPS Headquarters, 5808 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
Budget Matters
Personnel Matters
Pending and Contemplated Litigation
Real Estate Matters
Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business
Public Comment.
Internal Audit Report
Motion for Rehearing in Discharge Appeal of DPS Employee Clark Kilpatrick
Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS Employee Esteban Ortiz
Persons with disabilities, who plan to attend the meeting and may need
auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are dear or
hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact
Dorothy Wright at (512) 453-3929, two working days prior to the meeting
so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752,
(512) 424-2000, Extension 3700.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 12:00 p.m.
TRD-9800579
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible
action regarding: Docket Number 16189, Petition of MFS Communications Company,
Inc. for Arbitration of Pricing of Unbundled Loops; Docket Number 16196, Petition
of Teleport Communications Group, Inc. for Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection
Agreement; Docket Number 16226, Petition of AT&T and Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company; Docket Number 16285, Petition of MCI Telecommunication
Corporation and Its Affiliate MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc.
for Arbitration and Communications Services, Inc. and Its Local Exchange Operating
Subsidiaries for Arbitration with SWB Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act
of 1996; Docket Number 16455, Petition of Sprint Communications Company L.P.
for Arbitration of Interconnection Rates, Terms, Conditions, and Prices from
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.; Docket Number 17065, Petition of Brooks Fiber
Communications of Texas, Inc. for Arbitration with SWB; Docket Number 17579,
Application of AT&T for Compulsory Arbitration of Further Issues to Establish
an Interconnection Agreement Between AT&T and SWB; Docket Number 17587,
Request of MCI Telecommunications Corporation and Its Affiliate, MCIMetro
Access Transmission Services Inc. for Continuing Arbitration of Certain Unresolved
Provisions of the Interconnection Agreement Between MCI and SWB; Docket Number
17781, Complaint of MCI Against SWB for Violation of Commission Order in Docket
Number 16285, Regarding CABS Ordering and Billing Processing.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7308.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 3:57 p.m.
TRD-9800254
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits will be conducted in Docket Number 18465-Application
of HL&P for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval of Certain
Base Rate Credits.
Contact: Rhonda Dempsey, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701,
(512) 936-7308.
Filed: January 14, 1998, 8:39 p.m.
TRD-9800542
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170
Austin
AGENDA:
The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to
determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or
take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's
Office.
Contact: Kathy Way, Oil and Gas Division, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas
78711, (512) 463-6729.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:01 a.m.
TRD-9800327
1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-170
Austin
REVISED AGENDA:
The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to
determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or
take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's
Office.
Contact: Kathy Way, Oil and Gas Division, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas
78711, (512) 463-6729.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 2:04 p.m.
TRD-9800505
Friday, January 21, 1998 at 8:00 a.m.
Room 130-G, TREC Headquarters, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Discussion of procedures for conducting the meeting by telephone conference
call under §155.21, Government Code
3. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendment to 22 TAC §535.223,
concerning standard inspection report form
4. Adjourn
For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least
two days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188,
(512) 465-3900.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:29 a.m.
TRD-9800492
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.010
Austin
Risk Management Board
AGENDA:
1. Call to order;
2. Approval for minutes for December 9, 1997 and January 6, 1998 public
meetings;
3. Report from Executive Director Search Committee
4. D iscussion, consideration, and possible action on appointment of an
Executive Director for the State Office of Risk Management.
5. Report from staff on workers' compensation program
a. claims activity
b. Cost containment fees
c. Medical disputes
d. Other matters
6. Report from staff on SORM budget status;
7. Report from staff on reisk management program
a. Status of interagency contract payments
b. Other matters
8. Executive Session: Pursuant to §551.074, Government Code, to consider
personnel related matters involving public officers or employees and pursuant
to §551.071, Government Code, to discuss matters relating to and to receive
advice from counsel concerning privileged attorney-client communications,
settlement offers, and/or contemplated and pending litigation;
9. Action on matters considered in executive session;
10. Public Comment;
11. Confirmation of future public meeting dates;
12. Adjournment
Contact: Albert Betts, Jr. P.O. Box 13777, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 175-1440.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 9:39 a.m.
TRD-9800391
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor
Austin
AGENDA:
The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence
in regard to the application from Community Bank of Central Texas, ssb, Smithville,
Texas to operate a branch office at 34 North Main Street, Elgin, Bastrop County,
Texas, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant
or deny the application.
Contact: W. Clark Johnson, North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas
78705, (512) 475-1350.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 11:24 a.m.
TRD-9800409
Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Third Floor
Austin
AGENDA:
The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence
in regard to the application from South Texas Bank, ssb, Victoria, Victoria
County, Texas to change its name to First Capital Bank, ssb, from which record
the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application.
Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin,
Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 11:24 a.m.
TRD-9800410
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Lt. Governor's Meeting Room, Capitol 2E.20
Austin
Elections Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
Welcoming remarks; roll call of members; introductory remarks; overview
of secretary of state election night returns for the March 10, 1998 primary
election; overview of process/introduction of key personnel; features of the
system; charges for election night returns services; approval of operations
manual; designation of one or more elections advisory committee members to
be present on election night; closing remarks.
Contact: Kim Sutton, P.O. Box 12060, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5650.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:52 a.m.
TRD-9800488
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street
Austin
Complaints Committee
AGENDA:
The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes
of the December 12, 1997, meeting; sanction guidelines; overview of the complaint
resolution process; statistical data regarding complaints for fiscal year
1997; proposal for decision (PFD) for KD (SW-97-024); pending complaints
waiting for a hearing (SW-95-080 (MM) hearing scheduled for January
26, 1998; SW-96-052 (KM) hearing scheduled for February 11, 1998; and
SW-96-077 (LW) hearing rescheduled for March 3, 1998); pending complaints
waiting for board approval (SW-97-086 (BB) surrender; SW-97-101
(KS) surrender; SW-98-003 (MV) surrender; SW-98-004 (CN) surrender;
and SW-98-005 (SA) denial); pending complaints (SW-96-007; SW-96-026;
SW-96-074; SW-97-050; SW-97-065; SW-97-077; SW-97-079;
SW-97-091; SW-97-098; SW-97-099; SW-97-100; SW-98-001;
SW-98-006; SW-98-007; SW-98-009; SW-98-010; SW-98-012;
SW-98-013; SW-98-015; SW-98-016; SW-98-017; SW-98-018;
SW-98-019; SW-98-020; SW-98-021; SW-98-022; SW-98-023;
SW-98-024; SW-98-025; SW-98-026; SW-98-027; SW-98-028;
SW-98-029; SW-98-030; SW-98-031; SW-98-032; SW-98-033;
SW-98-034; SW-98-035; SW-98-036; SW-98-037; SW-98-038;
SW-98-039; and SW-98-040); other business not requiring action;
and setting the next committee meeting date which is currently scheduled for
February 27, 1998.
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: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, 1-800-232-3162.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 11:32 a.m.
TRD-9800341
Thursday, January 20, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831
Austin
Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice
AGENDA:
Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of nominations,
terms, conditions and procedures for the April 7, 1998 oil, gas and other
minerals lease sale; Authorization to review and update 31 Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 201, General Rules and to file a Notice of Intention to review
these rules in the Texas Register.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: January 12, 1998, 3:09 p.m.
TRD-9800444
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Stagecoach Inn, Longhorn Room, One Main Street
Salado
AGENDA:
9:00 am. — Registration
10:00 a.m. — Introduction, John P. Burt, State Conservationist
TMDL, James Moore, SWCD State Board
Purpose and Focus of Meeting, Richard D. Babcock, Assistant State Conservationist
(Programs)
Review minutes of July 31, 1997 meeting, Norman P. Bade, State Resource
Conservationist
Funding Level Analysis, Randy Wells, Management Analyst
Review of 1998 Geographic Priority Areas, Norman P. Bade, State Resource
Conservationist
Discussion of 1998 Ranking Criteria, Norman P. Bade, State Resource Conservationist
Lunch- Dutch Treat
Discussion of Funding Levels, Norman P. Bade, State Resource Conservationist
Recommendation of Funding Process, John P. Burt, State Conservationist
State Technical Committee Proposed Rule, Richard D. Babcock, Assistant
State Conservationist (Programs)
CRP Update, Wayland Shurley, FSA State Executive Director
2:00 p.m. — Adjourn.
Contact: John P. Burt, (254) 742-9803, or H. Harold Bryant, (254)
742-9811.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:46 p.m.
TRD-9800240
311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room
Temple
AGENDA:
Minutes from November 19, 1998; District Director Appointments; Senate
Bill 503 Status Report; Section 319 Status Report; Representation on the Coastal
Coordination Council; TMDL Activities; Cross Timbers Concerned Citizens Versus
EPA; American Heritage Rivers Initiative; Senate Bill 1 Regional Water Planning;
TNRCC Subchapter K Rules; USDA North Bosque River Project; TNRCC Dam Safety
Report; Allocations of Senate Bill 503 Cost Share Funds; Interim Legislative
Studies; District Director Elections Update; El Paso Hudspeth SWCD #205 Director
Election Update; NRCS Field Office Structure; District Capacity Building;
State Board Member Elections; 1998 NACD National Convention; Annual State
Meeting Survey; Expenditure Report for Four Months Ending December 31, 1997;
200-2001 Biennium Legislative Appropriations Request; Report on Management
Control Audit Follow Up; Reports from Agencies and Guests; USDA-NRCS Funding
for 1998-1999 Fiscal Years; Board Member Travel; Human Resource Update;
Information/Education Program Report; Next Regular State Board Meeting- March
18, 1998.
Contact: Robert Gl Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (254) 773-2250,
TEX-AN 820-1250.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 4:41 p.m.
TRD-9800522
Monday, January 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston
Board of Regents Budget Committee
AGENDA:
I. Investment Report from Fayez Sarofim
II. Budget Revision
II. State Management Control Audit Update
Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078,
(409) 468-2201.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:31 a.m.
TRD-9800479
The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston
Board of Regents Athletic Ad Hoc Committee
AGENDA:
I. Renovations to Homer Bryce Stadium
Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078,
(409) 468-2201.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:31 a.m.
TRD-9800480
The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston
Board of Regents Academic and Students Affairs Committee
AGENDA:
I. Academic Standards Study
Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078,
(409) 468-2201.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 11:38 a.m.
TRD-9800493
The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston
Board of Regents
AGENDA:
I. Open Session — Committee of the Whole
II. Executive Session
A. Review on Pending, Anticipated Litigation (551.071)
1. Ginn v. SFA, et al
2. Weber v. NAH, Inc. et al
3. Trahan v. SFA
4. Fowler v. SFA
5. Dudley v. SFA
6. Hoover, et al v. Morales, et al
B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees (551.074/551.075)
1. Football Coaches
2. Visiting Professor
C. Real Estate (551.072)
1. Purchase of Property
2. Condemnation of Property
(Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in
Executive Session).
III. Open Discussion of Tuesday Board Items (Where appropriate, and permitted
by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects).
Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078,
(409) 468-2201.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:32 a.m.
TRD-9800481
The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston
Board of Regents
AGENDA:
I. Executive Session
A. Report on Pending Litigation
1. All pending lawsuits
B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees
1. Football Coaches
2. Visiting Professor
C. Real Estate
1. Purchase of Property
2. Condemnation of Property
(Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in
Executive Session).
II. Approval of October 14, 1997 Minutes
III. Personnel
A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-1998
B. Changes of Status
C. Retirements
D. Voluntary Modification of Employment.
IV. Academic and Student Affairs
A. Underenrolled Class Report for Spring 1998
B. Twelfth Class Day Report
C. Last Class Day Report, Fall 1997
D. Faculty Workload Report
V. Buildings and Grounds
A. Renovation of Miller Science Building-Architectural and Construction
Management Services
B. Renovation of Tucker House and Furniture
C. Renovation of Homer Bryce Stadium
D. Renovation of Alumni Building
E. Renovation of Austin Building Second Floor
F. Resolution for Condemnation of Property
VI. Financial Affairs
A. Resolution to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt
B. Vehicle Replacements
C. College of Fine Arts Furniture and Equipment
D. Resolution to Review Qualified Investment Brokers
E. Resolution to Acknowledge Review of Investment Policy and Strategy
F. Budget Changes Less than $50,000.
VII. University Policies and Procedures
A. Investment Policies and Procedures
B. Policy Revisions
VIII. Reports
A. Chair, Faculty Senate
B. President, Student Government Association
C. Vice President for University Advancement
D. President
Where appropriate, and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held
for the above listed subjects.
Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078,
(409) 468-2201.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 10:32 a.m.
TRD-9800482
Monday, February 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Agricultural Extension Center, 17360 Coit Road
Dallas
Public Hearing
AGENDA:
1. Public Comment on proposed changes to §599.5, Inspection Procedures,
§599.6, Real Estate Transaction Inspection Reports and proposed new §595.16,
Approval of Products.
Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723,
(512) 451-7200.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:27 p.m.
TRD-9800236
Harris County Extension Center, 2 Abercrombie Drive
Houston
Public Hearing
AGENDA:
1. Public Comment on proposed changes to §599.5, Inspection Procedures,
§599.6, Real Estate Transaction Inspection Reports and proposed new §595.16,
Approval of Products.
Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 100 LW, Austin, Texas 78723,
(512) 451-7200.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:27 p.m.
TRD-9800235
Friday, January 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom
Austin
Texas Public Employees Group Insurance Program Retirees Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Introduction of Guests and Visitors
Approval of Minutes of March 7, 1997 Meeting
Public Comments
Review Process Used by Staff to Evaluate Request for Bids (RFB) for:
Medical Claims and Network Administration; Pharmacy Benefit Manager; Medicare
Risk HMO
Staff Recommendations for:
Medical Claims and Network Administration; Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Discuss Medicare Risk HMO Pilot Project
Discuss Annual Open Enrollment
Chief Benefit Officer Comments
Executive Director Report
Adjourn
For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or TDD
(512) 397-6444 or (800) 397-4497 at least two days prior to the
meeting.
Contact: Frank DiLorenzo, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698,
(512) 397-6400.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 10:48 a.m.
TRD-9800281
Monday, January 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Club Hotel, IH35 at Martin Luther King Boulevard
Austin
Waiver Review Board
AGENDA:
AA. Request for a wavier of the Four Year Rule by Jose Ramos representing
Marfa High School in Marfa, Texas.
BB. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Casey Robert Burns representing
Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas.
Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713,
(512) 471-5883.
Filed: January 7, 1998, 2:04 p.m.
TRD-9800232
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 or appropriate, the Board may recess for brief executive sessions
to discuss contemplated litigation and/or personnel matters relating to the
evaluation, assignment, or duties of officers or employees (Texas Government
Code, §551.071 and 551.074) as a part of these component reviews. It
is not anticipated that any formal action or decisions will result from these
brief executive sessions.
Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981,
(512) 499-4402.
Filed: January 9, 1998, 10:01 a.m.
TRD-9800326
Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building
Austin
Medical Advisory Committee
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Possible Approval of the November 21, 1997 Minutes
3. Items from the Division Director
4. Briefing on the progress of the Return to work Guideline focus groups
5. Review draft and comments regarding the Upper Extremity Treatment Guideline
6. Develop agenda for Guideline Standarization Meeting
7. Briefing regarding the Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Rule
8. Announcement of the work hardening/work conditioning workgroup meeting
9. Establish next meeting date
10. Adjournment
Contact: Robert M. Marquette, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512)
440-5690.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 8:06 a.m.
TRD-9800462
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building
Austin
AGENDA:
Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to: (1) integration
of eligibility determination and service delivery relative to House bill 2777;
(2) potential and pending applications for certification of local workforce
development boards; (3) recommendations to TCWEC of operations plans of local
workforce development boards; (4) approval of local workforce board or private
industry council nominees; (5) acceptance of donations of child care matching
funds; (6) publication in the Texas Register of proposed new Chapter 827 Communities
in Schools rules; (7) agreement to least equipment from the Texas Public Finance
Authority. Discussion and staff report concerning the Employment Service and
related functions at the Texas Workforce Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant
to Government Code §551.071 to discuss the duties and responsibilities
of the Executive Staff and other personnel; §551.071(1) concerning the
pending or contemplated litigation of the Texas AFL-CIO v. TWC; TSEU/CWA Local
6184, AFL/CIO v. TWC; Guiterrez v. TWC; and Gene E. Merchant et al. vs. TWC;
and §551.071(2) concerning all matters identified in this agenda where
the Commissioners seek the advice of their attorney as privileged communications
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar
of Texas and to Discuss the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedures
Act: Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and
action on continuing jurisdiction and reconsideration of unemployment compensation
cases; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals
in unemployment compensation cases on Dockets 2 and 3, and set date of next
meeting.
Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778,
(512) 463-7833.
Filed: January 13, 1998, 3:33 p.m.
TRD-9800516
The January 26 and 27 sessions will be held in Room 1.75 of the Sam Houston
Building. The January 28th session will be held in Room 2.10 of the Sam Houston
Building.
Sam Houston Building, 201 East 14th Street
Austin
AGENDA:
The Commissioners will be participating in the workshop titled “Creative
Interchange Life Skills: A Mindset for the Next Millenium.” The Commissioners
will be involved in this training session for the purpose of developing skills
that can be used in the management and operation of the Texas Workforce Commission.
The skills will help managers in making decisions, developing and implementing
strategic plans, resolving conflicts, managing projects and conducting time-efficient
and productive meetings.
Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778,
(512) 463-7833.
Filed: January 8, 1998, 1:56 p.m.
TRD-9800294
Meetings filed January 7, 1998
Concho Valley Council of Governments, Economic Development District, met
at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 14, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Troy Williamson, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906,
(915) 944-9666. TRD-9800257.
Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, Board, met at
5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906,
(915) 944-9666. TRD-9800258.
Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 West Concho
Street, Fisher County Courthouse, Roby, January 13, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733.
TRD-9800241.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met
at 315 Main Street, Liberty, January 21, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409)
336-5722. TRD-9800253.
Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 W.
Main Street, Lometa, January 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Levi G. Cash III, or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853,
(512) 752-3505. TRD-9800242.
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.
Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee, met
with revised agenda, at the Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro
Highway, Wichita Falls, January 15, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained
from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (940)
322-5281, fax: (940) 322-6743. TRD-9800260.
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Local Workforce Development
Board, met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 14, 1998 at 10:00
a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland,
Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9800230.
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at
2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915)
563-1061. TRD-9800229.
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Policy Advisory Committee,
(MORTS), met at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 21, 1998 at 9:00
a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland,
Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9800231.
Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2329 Gravel
Road, Fort Worth, January 2, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984.
(817) 284-8884. TRD-9800237.
Taylor County Central Appraisal District, met at 1534 South Treadaway,
Abilene, January 14, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard
Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (905) 676-9381, extension
24 or fax: (915) 676-7877. TRD-9800261.
West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, met at 1025 E.N. 10th
Street, Abilene, January 21, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544.
TRD-9800233.
West Central Texas Workforce Development Board, School-to-Work Committee,
met at 1025 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, January 21, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601,
(915) 672-8544. TRD-9800234.
Meetings Filed January 8, 1998
Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg,
January 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janell Larson,
P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9800274.
Cass County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 502 North Main
Street, Linden, January 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Ann Lummus, 502 North Main Street, Linden, Texas 75563, (903) 756-7545.
TRD-9800302.
Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal Justice Advisory Board,
met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, January 16, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Beth Stokes, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas, 76513, (817)
939-1801. TRD-9800282.
Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board of Directors,
met at 3519 Liberty Drive, Council Chambers, Pearland, January 21, 1998 at
5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roger Davis, 4805 West Broadway,
Pearland, Texas 77581, (281) 485-1434. TRD-9800264.
Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, met at 3001 North
Freeway, Fort Worth, January 19, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817)
625-5311. TRD-9800299.
Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue “E”,
Moody, January 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita
Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9800283.
Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin
Drive, Stephenville, January 13, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 965-5434.
TRD-9800271.
Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Falls County
Courthouse, First Floor, Intersections of Highways 6 and 7, Marlin, January
13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O.
Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9800263.
Hansford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 709 West
7th Street, Spearman, January 14, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Alice Peddy, 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659-5575.
TRD-9800270.
Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board,
met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, January 15, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701,
(254) 756-7822. TRD-9800266.
Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 320
Franklin Avenue, Waco, January 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822.
TRD-9800267.
Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District 356, Board of Directors,
met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, January 12, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville,
Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9800265.
Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 Church Street,
Palo Pinto, January 15, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Carol Holmes or Donna Hartzell, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250,
(940) 659-1239. TRD-9800312.
Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at
106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 13, 1998, 7:30 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087,
(972) 771-2034. TRD-9800284.
Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with
revised agenda, at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 13, 1998, 7:30
p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto,
Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9800297.
Sabine Valley Center, Personnel Committee, met at Panola County Family
Services, 1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas
75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9800278.
Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee, met at Panola County Family Services,
1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608,
(903) 237-2362. TRD-9800279.
Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee, met at Panola County
Family Services, 1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 6:15 p.m.
Information may be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview,
Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9800277.
Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees, met at Panola County Family Services,
1701A South Adams, Carthage, January 15, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Inman White or Ann Reed, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608,
(903) 237-2362. TRD-9800280.
South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323
58th Street, Lubbock, January 13, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730 Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730,
(806) 762-8721. TRD-9800305.
South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323
58th Street, Lubbock, January 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730 Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730,
(806) 762-8721. TRD-9800304.
Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1711 Latch
Road, Gilmer, January 12, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041.
TRD-9800289.
Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State
Street, Decatur, January 13, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
form Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940)
627-3081. TRD-9800269.
Meetings filed January 9, 1998
Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth and
Avenue J, Poteet, January 15, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591.
TRD-9800323.
Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met
at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Building One, Suite 102A, Austin, January 14,
1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier
Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9800317.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1706 East
29th Street, Bryan, January 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409)
775-4244, extension 102, fax: (409) 775-3466. TRD-9800339.
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), Board of Directors, met
at CARTS conference room, 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, January 15, 1998,
9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050,
Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389-1011. TRD-9800324.
Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 102 Main Street,
Panhandle, January 14, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Donita Davis, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9800357.
Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214
Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, January 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834,
(915) 625-2133. TRD-9800332.
Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met with revised
agenda, at 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 14, 1998, at 7:00
p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San
Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9800350.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue,
Conference Room “B”, First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at
10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163,
Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800370.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Administrative Committee, met at 1401 Pacific
Avenue, Conference Room “C”, First Floor, Dallas, January 13,
1998 at 12:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O.
Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800372.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, External Communications Committee, met at 1401
Pacific Avenue, Conference Room “D”, First Floor, Dallas, January
13, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART,
P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800371.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Operations Committee, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue,
Conference Room “B”, First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at
2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163,
Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800373.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee-of-the-Whole, met at 1401 Pacific
Avenue, Conference Room “C”, First Floor, Dallas, January 13,
1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O.
Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800376.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue,
Board Room, First Floor, Dallas, January 13, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163.
TRD-9800366.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Rail Economic Development Conference, met at
Harvey Hotel, 1600 North Central Expressway, Plano, January 15, 1998 at 7:30
a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163,
Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9800367.
East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, met at
3119 Estes Parkway, Longview, January 15, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903)
984-8641. TRD-9800365.
East Texas Council of Governments, Youth Committee, met at 3119 Estes Parkway,
Longview, January 15, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641.
TRD-9800379.
Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West
Schunior, Edinburg, January 13, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (956) 383-5611.
TRD-9800364.
Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda,
at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, January 13, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401,
(254) 965-5434. TRD-9800356.
Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St Paul
Street, Gonzales, January 15, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Lona Cleveland, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales,
Texas 78629, (830) 672-2879 or Fax: (830) 672-8345. TRD-9800377.
Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria,
January 15, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained form Agnes Moeller,
1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 582-2309. TRD-9800335.
Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North
Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, January 16, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713)
957-5222. TRD-9800329.
Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise
Street, Athens, January 15, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296.
TRD-9800349.
Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North
Main Street, Jasper, January 13, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained
from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544.
TRD-9800380.
Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors,
met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, January 15, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351,
(409) 327-3107, fax: (409) 327-8959. TRD-9800328.
Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met
at 3701 Leka Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin,
January 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor,
P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9800340.
Nortex Regional Planning Commission, General Membership Committee, met
with revised agenda (time rescheduled) at The Galaxy Center, #2 North, 4309
Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, January 15, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., rescheduled
from January 15, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde,
P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144; (940) 322-5281,
fax: 322-6743. TRD-9800344.
North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Administration
Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, January 22, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972)
442-5405. TRD-9800314.
North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met at 1111 Foch
Street, Fort Worth, January 22, 1998 at 1:30 p.m.Information may be obtained
frorm Martin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107,
(817) 335-6076. TRD-9800347.
Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Three, Board of Directors
Public Meeting, met at District Office, 201 West Third Street, White Deer,
January 14, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams,
P.O. Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9800322.
Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2329 Gravel Road,
Fort Worth, January 16, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from
Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024.
TRD-9800318.
Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Clark Street,
Quitman, January 15, 1998, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lois
McKibben or Rhonda Powell, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518,
(903) 763-4891. TRD-9800315.
Meetings filed January 12, 1998
Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, Executive Committee,
met at Municipal Annex Building, 301 West Second Street, First Floor Large
Conference Room 140, Austin, January 16, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may
be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas
78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9800411.
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors,
met at 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, January 16, 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-9800434.
Edwards Aquifer Authority Permits Committee, met at 16515 North St Mary's
Street, San Antonio, January 12, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, 78212,
(210) 222-2204. TRD-9800429.
Edwards Aquifer Authority Board, met at 16515 North St Mary's Street, San
Antonio, January 13, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally
Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, 78212, (210) 222-2204.
TRD-9800430.
Gregg Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1333 East Harrison
Road, Longview, January 21, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, (FM 1845), Longview, Texas
75604-5537, (903) 238-8823. TRD-9800387.
24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department,
Victoria Area Board of District Judges, met at 135th District Courtroom, Third
Floor, Victoria County Courthouse, 115 North Bridge Street, Victoria, January
16, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet Simmons Duge,
P.O. Box 165, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 582-5350. TRD-9800385.
Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 121 South Main
Street, Boerne, January 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Leta Schlinke, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-8012,
fax: (830) 249-3975. TRD-9800461.
Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors,
met at 622 South Washington, Livingston, January 15, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from M.D. Simmons, P.O. Box 1149, Livingston, Texas 77351,
(409) 327-3107; fax: (409) 327-8959. TRD-9800386.
Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 218 East
Richmond Street, Giddings, January 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Information may
be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942,
(409) 542-9618. TRD-9800457.
San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther
Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, January 21, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas
78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9800388.
South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1301 Broadway,
downstairs conference room, Lubbock, January 15, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Information
may be obtained Annette Walters, P.O. Box 10227, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806)
744-1987. TRD-9800433.
Tarrant Appraisal District, Review Board, met at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort
Worth, January 22, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda
G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984. TRD-9800389.
Meetings filed January 13, 1998
Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors, met at 210
Lufkin Avenue, ANRA Board Meeting Room, Lufkin, January 16, 1998 at 10:00
a.m. Information may be obtained from Thomas D. Burr, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin,
Texas 75901, 409) 632-7795. TRD-9800478.
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier
Street, Board Room, January 13, 1998, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031.
TRD-9800491.
Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 411 East
Central Avenue, January 20, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from
Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-5841. TRD-9800509.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Board Meeting for Brazos Valley Affordable
Housing Corporation, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, January 22, 1998
at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nelda Thompson, P.O. Drawer
4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244, extension 102.
TRD-9800467.
Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met at 304
South 22nd Street, Temple, January 22, 1998 at 5:30 p.m., full board at 7:00
p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street,
Temple, Texas 76501, (254) 298-7010. TRD-9800538.
Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, met at 440 Highway
79 South, Henderson, January 22, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained
from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071.
TRD-9800485.
Education Service Center, Region XI, Board of Directors, met at 3001 North
Freeway, Fort Worth, January 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817)
625-5311. TRD-9800483.
Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701
Springdale, Road, Room H, Austin, January 20, 1998, at 12:30 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas
78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9800501.
Edwards Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 408 Austin
Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, January 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information
may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rockspriings, Texas 78880,
(210) 683-4189. TRD-9800473.
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Long Range Planning Committee, met at
905 South Bridge, Victoria, January 20, 1998, 3:00 p.m. Information may be
obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 944 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155,
(830) 379-5822. TRD-9800497.
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Policy Committee, met at 905 South Bridge,
Victoria, January 21, 1998, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from W.E.
West, Jr., 944 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822.
TRD-9800499.
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Retirement and Benefit Committee, met
at 905 South Bridge, Victoria, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Information may
be obtained from W.E. West, Jr., 944 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155,
(830) 379-5822. TRD-9800498.
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 905 South
Bridge, Victoria, January 21, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from W.E. West, Jr., 944 East Court Street, Sequin, Texas 78155, (830) 379-5822.
TRD-9800500.
Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103
Houston Street, Levelland, January 19, 1998, 7:00 a.m. Information may be
obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (906)
894-9654. TRD-9800519.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315
Main Street, Liberty, January 28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. Information may be Sherry
Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9800511.
Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 West
State Street, Groesbeck, January 20, 1998, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be
obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, Texas 76642,
(254) 729-3009. TRD-9800477.
Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Mills County
Courthouse Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, January 20, 1998, at 6:30
p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite,
Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9800465.
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint
Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, January 22, 1998, at 12:45 p.m. Information
may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888,
(817) 640-3300. TRD-9800518.
West Central Texas Council of Governments, Criminal justice Advisory Committee,
will meet at 1125 E.N. 10th Street, Abilene, March 25, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.
Information may be obtained from Les Wilkerson, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas
79604, (915) 672-1197. TRD-9800484.
Wheeler County Appraisal, Board of Directors, met at 117 East Texas, Courthouse
Square, Wheeler, January 19, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Larry Schoenhals, P.O. Box 1200, Wheeler, Texas 79096, (906) 826-5900.
TRD-9800506.
Meetings filed January 14, 1998
Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership, met at 2910 Leopard Street,
Corpus Christi, January 23, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743.
TRD-9800561.
Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2949
North Stemmonds Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, January 14,
1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North
Stemmons, Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9800564.
Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Director's, will meet at
Alps Restaurant, 106 East Burton Road, Mt. Pleasant, January 29, 1998, at
6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894,
Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9800576.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met with revised agenda, rescheduled
from January 13, 1998, at 1615 North St. Mary's, San Antonio, January 20,
1998, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615
North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9800539.
Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 121 South Main Street,
Boerne, January 21, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta
Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-8012,
fax: (830) 249-3975. TRD-9800540.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Hidalgo County Metropolitan
Planning Organization, met at TxDOT District Office, 600 West Expressway,
U.S. 83, Pharr, January 22, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained
from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas (956) 682-3481.
TRD-9800558.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Middle Rio Grande Workforce Development
Board, Procurement Ad Hoc Committee Meeting, met in emergency session, at
209 North Getty, Conference Room, Operation Office, Uvalde, January 16, 1998
at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O.
Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas , 78834, (830) 876-1200. TRD-9800541.
Red River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Holiday
Inn and Suites, 401 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, January 21, 1998 at 10:00
a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 520 Hamilton Building,
900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, (940) 723-0855.
TRD-9800575.
Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2612 College
Avenue, Snyder, January 20, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained
from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549.
TRD-9800543.
State Office of Administrative Hearings
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Agriculture
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
The State Bar of Texas
Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Cancer Council
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Office of Court Administration
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Texas School for the Deaf
Saturday, January 17, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 17, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday-Friday, January 22-23, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Texas Department of Economic Development
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Fire Fighters' Pension Commission
General Land Office
Thursday, January 20, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
Office of the Governor
Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Texas Department of Health
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, January 16, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, January 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 12:00 Noon
Saturday, January 24, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Texas Health Care Information Council
Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas HMO Solvency Surveillance Committee
Texas House of Representatives
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Texas Commission on Human Rights
State Independent Living Council
Texas Department of Information Resources
Texas Department of Insurance
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, February 6, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
Friday, January 16, 1998, 10:45 a.m.
Board of Law Examiners
Legislative Budget Board
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 29, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Midwestern State University
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Thursday, January 22, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists
Texas Public Finance Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Monday, March 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Railroad Commission of Texas
Friday, January 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Texas Real Estate Commission
State Office of Risk Management
Texas Savings and Loan Department
Monday, February 9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Secretary of State
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Boards for Lease of State-owned Lands
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Wednesday, January 21, 1998, 8:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Monday, January 19, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Monday, January 19, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Monday, January 19, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Structural Pest Control Board
Friday, February 6, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
University Interscholastic League
The University of Texas System
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
Texas Workforce Commission
Monday, January 26-28, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. respectively.
Regional Meetings