TITLE open-meetings

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH35 and Rundberg

Austin

Board of Commissioners

AGENDA:

Call to order; approval of January 15, 1998 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comment; information items: criminal justice and alcohol and breast cancer, information/action items: election of vice-chairman, identification of internal audit committee and selection of committee members, budget update, 1999 consolidated request for proposal, strategic plan, health and human services enterprise strategic plan, prevention update, status report on annual audit plan for program compliance, Dallas managed care pilot, and Regional Advisory Consortium membership- Regions 2, 8, 9, 10, and 11; action items: proposal for decision and final order in the matter of Ronnie C. Howell, agreed orders in the matters of A Better Way, Inc., Elizabeth Ann Tripp, Up To Me, Inc., and Starlite Village Hospital Inc., and voluntary surrender and final order in the matter of Barbara Scott; action items: adoption of amendments to 142.31, 142.32, 149.1, 149.13, 149.15, and 149.16, adoption of repeal of Chapters 147, 152, 153 and 154, adoption of repeal of 149.21, 149.22, 149.31, 149.32, 148.54, adoption of new 153.1, 153.2, 153.4-153.8, 153.32-153.36, 153.41-153.44, 153.51-153.55, withdrawal of proposed new 153.3, proposed new 153.3, proposed repeal of 151.21-151.28, and proposed amendments to 151.1-151.5, 151.11, 151.21, 151.22, 151.31, 151.32, 151.51, and 151.61; executive session: evaluation of executive director and evaluation of internal auditor; reconvene and action as a result of discussions` in executive session; board recesses into committee of the whole: ratification of internal audit reports; report, if any of committee of the whole; next meeting dates; and adjournment.

Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 North IH35, Suite 106, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 2:36 p.m.

TRD-9803346


Friday, March 20, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

624 Indiana, Suite 698, Turning Point-North Texas Council

Wichita Falls

Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 2

AGENDA:

Call to order; welcome and introductions of new members and guests; membership plan; membership recommendations; strategic plan/statewide service delivery meeting discussion; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment.

Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Austin, Texas 78753-5233,

Filed: March 6, 1998, 2:48 p.m.

TRD-9803350


Automobile Theft Prevention Authority

Monday-Thursday, April 6-9, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

815 Main Street, Radisson Plaza Hotel

Fort Worth

Annual Conference

AGENDA:

No formal business will be acted upon.

Monday, April 6 — Registration and Grantee Advisory Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 7 — Guest Speaker, Crime Prevention/Auto Theft Detection Training Program, and Salvage Law Update

Wednesday, April 8 — Guest Speaker, Border/Port Issues, TxDOT Panel, Reporting Guidelines, and Grant Workshop.

Contact: Agustin DeLaRosa, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4600.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 3:56 p.m.

TRD-9803456


The State Bar of Texas

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Room 101-102

Austin

Budget Committee

AGENDA:

Public hearing to consider the proposed 1998-1999 annual budget of the State Bar of Texas.

Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 2:22 p.m.

TRD-9803183


Comptroller of Public Accounts

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

111 East 17th Street, Room 114

Austin

Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committee

AGENDA:

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the following matters will be taken for discussion and/or discusion by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board Investment Committe at the Lyndon B. Johnson Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114, Austin, Texas on the 12th day of March 1998, commencing at 9:00 a.m. The Committee may meet in executive session on any items listed below as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.

I. Program Update

II. Presentations from candidates for fund managers

III. Discussion and possible selection of fund manager candidates to recommend to Board.

Contact: Todd Morgan, 111 East 77th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 475-1735.

Filed: March 4, 1998, 4:10 p.m.

TRD-9803213


Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Thursday, March 19, 1998, 1:00 p.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: list of disciplinary sanctions; pending complaints (93-C002; 93-C021; 95-C040; 96-C009; 96-C017; 96-C027; 96-C030; 96-C038; 96-C039; 96-C040; 96-C062; 96-C077; 96-C081; 97-C005; 97-C035; 97-C038; 97-C047; 97-C071; 97-C072; 97-C073; 97-C074; 97-C084; 97-C085; 97-C086; 97-C090; 97-C091; 97-C093; 97-C099; 97-C110; 97-C115; 98-C001; 98-C002; 98-C004; 98-C005; 98-C009; 98-C010; 98-C012; 98-C013; 98-C014; 98-C016; 98-C018; 98-C021; 98-C023; 98-C024; 98-C026; 98-C027; 98-C028; 98-C032; 98-C033; 98-C034; 98-C035; 98-C036; 98-C037; 98-C038; 98-C039; 98-C040; 98-C041; 98-C042; 98-C043; 98-C044; 98-C045; 98-C046; 98-C047; 98-C048; 98-C049; 98-C050; 98-C051; 98-C052; 98-C053; 98-C054; 98-C055; 98-C056; 98-C057; 98-C058; 98-C059; 98-C060; 98-C061; 98-C062; 98-C063; 98-C064; 98-C065; 98-C066; 98-C067; and 98-C068); and other business requiring no committee action.

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

Contact: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:03 p.m.

TRD-9803352


Friday, March 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

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

Austin

Administration and Finance Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive director's report); and finances (financial report; and requests for conference attendance):

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: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:03 p.m.

TRD-9803353


Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

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

Austin

Testing and Continuing Education Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: requests relating to the examination for licensure from (Stephanie Martin and Sandra Phares); request from Keith Burnett; closing test committee meetings to the public; Laser Grade (testing company); and amendments to Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512g, relating to testing required of persons licensed by endorsement; multi-state job analysis; exam action contract issues; and board activities concerning the State of Georgia's examination and testing unit.

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: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:03 p.m.

TRD-9803354


Friday, March 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m.

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

Austin

Applications Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: applications/requests from (Joy Eiland: Cynthia Hanchett; and Bennie M. Martin).

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: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:05 p.m.

TRD-9803355


Friday, March 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

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

Austin

Rules Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: continuing education and telecommunications; amendments to Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512g, relating to testing required of persons licensed by endorsement; and the request of Elizabeth McEntire to accept human resource management as counselor-related courses.

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: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:05 p.m.

TRD-9803356


Friday, March 20, 1998, 2:00 p.m.

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

Austin

Public and Professional Relations Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: topics for the September, 1998 newsletter; and conference attendance.

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: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:05 p.m.

TRD-9803357


Saturday, March 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Room E1.012, 112 East 11th Street (Capitol Extension)

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

The board meeting will begin with announcements followed by discussion and possible action on: absent board members; approval of the minutes of the December 13, 1997, meeting; reports from board members concerning conference attendance; comments from persons who wish to appear before the board; surrender of professional counselor licenses (J.M.M. and M.R.B.); revocation of the professional counselor license of D.C.Q.; review of the Proposal for Decision (PFD) in the matter of W.O.W.; committee reports (Administration and Finance Committee (review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel (executive director's report); and finances (financial report; and requests for conference attendance); applications Committee (applications/requests from (Joy Eiland; Cynthia Hanchett; and Bennie M. Martin); Complaints Committee (report from the January 9, 1998, and March 19, 1998, committee meetings; and list of disciplinary sanctions); Testing and Continuing Education Committee (requests from Stephanie Martin and Sandra Phares relating to the examination for licensure; information regarding a request by Keith Burnett; closing test committee meetings to the public; Laser Grade testing company; amendments to Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512g, relating to testing required to persons licensed by endorsement; multi-state job analysis; exam action contract issues; and board activities concerning the State of Georgia's examination and testing unit); Rules Committee (continuing education and telecommuncations; amendments to Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512g, relating to testing required of persons licensed by endorsements; and a request of Elizabeth McEntire to accept human resource management as counselor-related courses); and Public and Professional Relations Committee (topics for the September 1998, newsletter; and conference attendance); appointments to committees; other matters relating to the regulation of professional counselors not requiring board action; and the setting of future meeting dates 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: John L. Luther, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6658.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:05 p.m.

TRD-9803358


Office of Court Administration

Friday, March 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

State Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

Austin

Texas Judicial Council Committee on Judicial Redistricting

AGENDA:

I. Commencement of Meeting

II. Attendance of Members

III. History of Judicial Redistricting

IV. Overview of Background Resources

V. Identify and Discuss Issues to be Addressed by the Committee

VI. Set Objectives for Future Committee Action

VII. Other Business

VIII. Date of Next Meeting (Calendar)

IX. Adjourn

Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 11:09 a.m.

TRD-9803513


Friday, March 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m.

State Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

Austin

Texas Judicial Council Committee on Judicial Selection

AGENDA:

I. Commencement of Meeting — Mr. Joseph Callier

II. Attendance of Members

III. Overview of Background Resources

IV. Identify and Discuss Issues to be Addressed by the Committee

V. Invited and Public Testimony

VI. Set Objectives for Future Committee Action

VII. Other Business

VIII. Date of Next Meeting (Calendar)

IX. Adjourn

Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 11:15 a.m.

TRD-9803515


Friday, March 27, 1998, 2:00 p.m.

State Capitol Extension, Room E1.020

Austin

Texas Judicial Council Committee on Visiting and Retired Judges

AGENDA:

I. Commencement of Meeting — Chief Justice John Cayce

II. Attendance of Members

III. Adoption of Minutes of January 15, 1998 Meeting

IV. Overview of Issues to be Discussed by Committee

V. Discussion and Vote on Committee's Legislative Recommendations to Judicial Council

VI. Other Business

VII. Adjourn

Contact: Amy Chamberlain, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1625.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 11:15 a.m.

TRD-9803514


Thursday, April 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Thanksgiving Tower, 30th Floor, Suite 3000, 1601 Elm Street

Dallas

Judicial Committee on Information Technology, Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts Subcommittee

AGENDA:

1. Information Sharing/Reporting/Data Collection

2. Alternate Access to Courts

3. Network

4. Electronic Communication/Notification

5. Public Access and Attorney and Business Access

6. Legal Research/Benchbooks/Assistance Resource

7. Juvenile

Contact: Celinda Provost, P.O. Box 12066, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1868.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 11:54 a.m.

TRD-9803525


Texas Court Reporters Certification Board

Saturday, March 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Tom C. Clark State Office Building

Austin

Continuing Education Committee

AGENDA:

The Continuing Education (CE) Committee of the Court Reporters Certification Board will meet to consider the following: call to order; approval of prior meeting minutes; discussion, consideration and possible action regarding CE waiver requests under the retired/inactive status; discussion, consideration and possible action regarding CE compliance verification audit process; discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the CE categories; discussion, consideration and possible action on Rule C(8) of the Continuing Education Rules for Court Reporters relating to certificate of attendance; discussion, consideration and possible action on the current application forms and form letters in use relating to CE; discussion, consideration and possible action on general correspondence; discussion, consideration and possible action on increasing the membership of the Continuing Education Committee; and adjourn.

Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations are requested to contact Peg Liedtke at (512) 463-1624 two working dates prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West 14th Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, (5120 463-1624.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 3:56 p.m.

TRD-9803262


Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 3:00 p.m.

101 South El Paso Street, Camino Real Hotel

El Paso

Facilities Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the January 29, 1998, Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes

III. Approval of the Construction Contract for Replacement of Control Consoles (Daniel, Hightower, Hobby, and Lewis Units)

IV. Information Items

A. Architect and Engineering Selections

B. Letter from Tri-Stem

V. Public Comment

VI. Adjourn.

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

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

Filed: March 4, 1998, 3:47 p.m.

TRD-9803192


Thursday, March 12, 1998, 4:00 p.m.

101 South El Paso Street, Camino Real Hotel

El Paso

Windham School District

AGENDA:

I. Regular Session

A. Consent Items

1. Minutes of the January 29, 1998 Meeting

2. Multiple Employment Requests

3. Bi-Monthly Investment Report

4. Revision to Board Adopted Personnel Policies

a. Policy 7.03- Employee Personnel File

b. Policy 7.05 — contract and Non-contract Employment

c. Policy 7.08 — Reduction in Force

d. Policy 7.11 — Employee Leave

e. Policy 7.37 — Selection of Personnel

f. Policy 7.40 — Sexual Harassment

g. Policy 7.41 — Principal Trainee

B. Public Comment

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

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

Filed: March 4, 1998, 3:47 p.m.

TRD-9803190


Thursday, March 12, 1998, 4:30 p.m.

101 South El Paso Street, Camino Real Hotel

El Paso

Texas Board of Criminal Justice

AGENDA:

I. Executive Committee

A. Discussion with attorneys concerning: Falgoust v. TDCJ; Guajardo v. TDCJ; Hayes v. TDCJ; Ruis v. Scott; Yellowquill v. TDCJ and the Connally Gas cases. (closed in accordance with §551.071, Government Code).

B. Discussion of matters made confidential under State Bar Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct (Closed in accordance with §551.074, Government Code).

C. Discussion of personnel matters (Closed in accordance with §551.071, Government Code).

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

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

Filed: March 4, 1998, 3:47 p.m.

TRD-9803191


Friday, March 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

101 South El Paso Street, Camino Real Hotel, Ballrooms A and B

El Paso

Texas Board of Criminal Justice

AGENDA:

II. Regular Session

A. Recognitions

B. Consent Items

C. Approval of the 67th Board of Criminal Justice Meeting Minutes

D. Board Liaison and Committee Reports

E. Approval of Purchases Over One Million Dollars

F. Internal Auditor Report

G. Report from the Judicial Advisory Council

H. Adoption of Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (37 TAC §159.9)

I. Adoption of Proposed Amendment to the Board Rule on Authorized Witness to the Execution of an Inmate Sentenced to Death (37 TAC §152.51)

J. Proposed Amendment to the Board rule on Custodial Officer Certification and Hazardous Duty Pay Eligibility Guidelines (37 TAC §151.51.)

K. Proposed Amendments to the Board Rules on the Standards for the State Jail Division

L. Annual Review of Certain Board Rules

M. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 02.06- Request for Attorney General Opinions

N. Approval of the Proposed “Rehabilitation Tier Programs” Pursuant to House Bill 819

O. Facility Issues

P. Land Transactions

Q. Approval of full Time Equivalent (FTE) Requirements

Changes to Access to Court Rules

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

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

Filed: March 5, 1998, 2:52 p.m.

TRD-9803256


State Board of Dental Examiners

Thursday, March 26, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800

Austin

Anesthesia Rules Review Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes

IV. Discuss, Review, and Consider Proposing Amendments to Anesthesia Rules 109.171, 109. 172. 109.173, 109.174, 109.175.

V. Announcements

VI. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 453-6400.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803510


Thursday, March 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m.

SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800

Austin

Credentials Review Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the following headings

III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes

IV. Review Dental Applications for Licensure by Credentials and Make Recommendations to the Board for Approval or Denial of Said Applications.

V. Review Dental Hygiene Applications for Licensure by Credentials and Make Recommendations to the Board for Approval or Denial of Said Applications.

VI. Announcements

VII. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 453-6400.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803509


Thursday, March 26, 1998, 2:30 p.m.

SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800

Austin

Continuing Education Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the following headings

III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes

IV. Discuss and Consider Proposing New Rule 107.201, Administrative Penalties for Continuing Education Violations, and Make Recommendation to the Board for Discussion

V. Discuss and Consider Proposing Amendments to Rule 107.200, Administrative Penalty, and make Recommendations to the Board for Discussion

VI. Discuss and Consider Proposing Amendments to Rule 104.1 Requirement, and Make Recommendation to the Board for Discussion

VII. Discuss and Consider Proposing Amendments to Rule 104.4, Penalties, and Make Recommendation to the Board for Discussion.

VIII. Announcements

IX. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 453-6400.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803507


Thursday, March 26, 1998, 4:00 p.m.

SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800

Austin

Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Review of past Minutes

IV. Rules discussion — 109.144, 109.400, 109.401, 109.402, 109.403,

V. Discuss developing language that requires dentists to list their “degree of Provider”

VI. Discussion of definition of biohazardous material

VII. Discuss guidelines for fines and penalties for use at settlement conferences

VIII. Discuss self monitoring checklist of administrative requirements

IX. Announcements

X. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 453-6400.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803511


Friday, March 27, 1998, 7:45 a.m.

SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room II-225, Second Floor

Austin

Examination Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

Discussion and a vote may be called for on all items under the following headings

III. Review and Approval of Past Minutes

IV. Discuss, Review, and Consider the Final Draft of the Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Examination as Developed by Professional Pursuits and Make Recommendations to the Board.

V. Discuss, Review, and Consider Final Draft of the Radiology Examination as developed by Professional Pursuits and make Recommendations to the Board.

VI. Announcements

VII. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 453-6400.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803508


Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room II-225, Second Floor

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Review of Minutes

IV. Appearances before the Board

V. Licensing and Examination Reports

VI. Enforcement Reports

VII. Administration Reports

VIII. General Counsel's Reports

IX. Executive Director's Reports

X. President's Reports

XI. Rules discussion — final adopt considerations: 101.2, 102.1, 103.4, 104.1, 104.4, 107.63; proposed considerations: 107.201, 107.200, 104.1, 107.101, 107.400, 109.144, 109.400, 109.401, 109.402, 109.403, 109.171, 109.172, 109.173, 109.174, 109.175

XII. Election of Officers

XIII. Public Comments

XIV. Announcements

XV. Adjourn

Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 453-6400.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803512


Texas Council on Purchasing From People with Disabilities

Friday, March 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Hearing Room E2.026

Austin

Quarterly Meeting

AGENDA:

Introduction of Members, Staff and Guests;

Approval of Minutes from December 12, 1997 Open Meeting

Consideration on Pricing Subcommittee Recommendations

Item 1 Discussion and Action on Service Contracts Completed Under Temporary Approval Authority

Item 2 Discussion and Action on New Services

Item 3 Discussion and Action on Renewal Services

Item 4 Discussion and Action on New Products

Item 5 Discussion and Action on Product Changes with Revisions

Executive Session to Consult with Legal Counsel concerning Pending Litigation Pursuant to the Provisions of Texas Government Code §551.071;

Presentation of TIBH Industries, Inc. Quarterly Activity Report

Discussion and Possible Action on State Set-Aside Computer Contract;

Public Comment Period; and

Suggested Agenda Items for Future Consideration

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Chester Beattie, Jr., 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas, 78701, (512) 463-3583.

Filed: March 11, 12:05 p.m.

TRD-9803526


State Employee Charitable Campaign

Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

1327 11th Street

Huntsville

Local Employees Committee, Huntsville, Walker County

AGENDA:

1. Call to order

2. Approval of minutes of March 5, 1998

3. Discuss campaign area and counties included

4. Review applications and appoint local campaign manager

5. Review future target dates

6. Discuss agenda and schedule next meeting

Contact: Tina Cope, P.O. Box 99, Huntsville, Texas 77342, (409) 294-6144.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 8:09 a.m.

TRD-9803368


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

2433 Ridgepoint Drive

Austin

State Policy Committee

AGENDA:

I. Call to order and Discussion of the Meeting Agenda

II. Review and adoption of the January 21, 1998 meeting minutes

III. State Advisory Committee Report

IV. Public Comment

V. Consider and take action regarding local campaign areas

VI. Consider and take action regarding local employee committee nominations

VII. Consider and take action regarding local campaign manager expense

VIII. State Campaign Manager's Report

IX. Consider and take action regarding statewide federation application review

X. State Policy Committee Chair's Report

XI. Program Report

XII. Adjourn

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

Filed: March 9, 1998, 8:09 a.m.

TRD-9803369


Monday, March 23, 1998, 2:30 p.m.

15 East Harris

San Angelo

Local Employees Committee, San Angelo

AGENDA:

1. LCM Selection

2. Review 1998 SECC Budget

3. Set SECC Application deadlines for local agencies

Contact: Denise Bloomquist, P.O. Box 3362, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 657-0197.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 8:10 a.m.

TRD-9803370


Tuesday, March 24, 1998, at Noon.

2902 Leopard Street

Corpus Christi

Local Employees Committee, Corpus Christi

AGENDA:

1. Introductions

2. Orientation

3. 1998 Campaign Plans

4. Set Next Meeting

5. Adjournment

Contact: Debbie Winters, P.O. Box 9011, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9001, (512) 882-2529.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 3:59 p.m.

TRD-9803457


Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Abilene State School, 2501 Maple Street

Austin

Local Employee Committee, Abilene

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order

2. Introduction of the LEC Members.

3. Selection of a new LEC Chair

4. Election of 1998-99 LCM

5. Review of 1997 Campaign Results

6. Review of the duties of the LEC

7. Review of the 1998 SECC Calendar

8. Schedule next meeting and discuss agenda

Contact: Elizabeth Gray, 240 Cypress, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 677-1841.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 11:55 a.m.

TRD-9803447


General Land Office

March 17, 1998, 2:30 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831

Austin

School Land Board

AGENDA:

Approval of previous board meeting minutes; application for lease suspension; Eagle Point (Vicksburg Field), Galveston Co.; pooling applications, Cuba Libre (3rd Hinnant), Webb Co.; High Island 23-L, Jefferson Co.; Wildcat field, Jefferson Co.; Wildcat Field, Orange Co.; consideration of an amendment to Mining Lease M-97535, Presidio Co.; to include additional minerals; applications to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, St. Hwy. 43, Milam Co.; FM 234, Jackson Co.; St. Hwy. 77, Lavaca Co.; Hwy. 59, Live Oak Co.; Hwy. 36, Austin Co.; St. Hwy. 77, Fayette Co.; S. Hwy. 35, Harris Co.; US Hwy. 77, Lavaca Co.; Hwy. 91, Grayson Co.; St. Hwy. 7, Limestone Co.; FM Hwy. 50, Robertson Co.; Hwy. 79, Robertson Co.; Co. Rd. 1041, Freestone Co.; Adamek Rd., Parkinsons Lane, FM 332, Washington Co.; Hwy. 389, Washington Co.; Coastal public lands: commercial lease application, Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; structure (cabin) permit renewals, transfers and requests, Laguna Madre, Willacy Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Laguna Madre, Kleberg Co.; Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co.; easement applications and renewals, Clear Lake, Harris Co.; Cow Bayou, Orange Co.; Galveston Bay, Chambers Co.; Closed Session and Open Session — consideration of the sale of the DCRC Trust Properties, Duval Co.; by the Trustee; Closed and Open Session — consideration and approval regarding disposition and related issues concerning Paseo Del Este, El Paso Co.; Closed Session and Open Session — consideration of possible land transactions in El Paso Co. involving an approximately 8 acre tract owned by the Texas Department of Transportation; Closed and Open Session — consideration of proposed settlement agreement with certain defendants, Cause 97-12328, State v. Langdon et al; Closed Session and Open Session — status report on underpayment claims at issue in Cause #9713874, TransTexas Gas Corp. v. Texas General Land Office, v. TransTexas Gas Corp., Conoco, Inc., and First Union Bank of Connecticut; Closed Session and Open Session — status report on State of Texas et al v. Amoco Production Company, et al, Cause #95-08680, 345th Judicial District Court, Travis Co.; Texas; Closed Session and Open Session — pending or contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offers.

Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 3:57 p.m.

TRD-9803415


March 17, 1998, 3:30 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 831

Austin

Veterans Land Board

AGENDA:

Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of reinstatement of eligibility to the Veterans Housing Assistance Program for Todd L. Cooper; Closed Session and Open Session — consideration of and possible awarding of proposal(s) received for design-to-build and for operator contract(s); and staff reports.

Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 3:57 p.m.

TRD-9803416


Texas Department of Health

Saturday, March 14, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Midwifery Board

REVISED AGENDA:

The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the December 8, 1997 meeting; comments by the chair (changing meetings back to Mondays; ballots counted for pediatrician/family practitioner position; possible meeting to finalize oxygen rules (25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 37, and an update on the midwifery program director); committee reports (Education Committee (update on education and documentation rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37); and Grievance Committee (report on the February 21, 1998 meeting; and an update on the grievance procedure rules (25 TAC, Chapter 37)); and an open forum.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7111, Extension 2067.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 9:18 a.m.

TRD-9803226


Saturday, March 14, 1998, 11:30 a.m.

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: establishing ground rules for the meeting; unresolved issues from the last meeting; review/acceptance of pages one-ten of proposed complaint procedures; continued review of proposed complaint procedures; writing assignments review (category status of a complaint; penalties and sanctions; and fair versus formal hearings); continue or make additional writing assignments; setting of the date and time of the next committee meeting; and an evaluation of this meeting.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7111, Extension 2067.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 9:18 a.m.

TRD-9803225


Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 1:30 p.m.

Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Hospital Data Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; final adoption of rule amendments relating to hospital data, charity care, and community benefits reporting (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 13). The proposed rules were published in the February 6, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 892); approval of the 1998 annual statement of community benefits standard form; presentation of a draft report on hospital utilization and financial trends during 1996; status report on 1996 charity and community benefits reporting by Texas non-profit hospitals; public comment; and the setting of the next meeting date of the committee.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Ann Henry, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7261.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:28 a.m.

TRD-9803313


Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 6:00 p.m.

Ma Ferguson's Restaurant, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road

Austin

Texas Board of Health, Strategic Planning Steering Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of the February 20, 1998 planning meeting and regional visits; and an overview of planning activities for March 19, 1998.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484 or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 9:07 a.m.

TRD-9803432


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Family Planning Regional Coordinating Committee Chairs

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last committee meeting; regional reports; update on biennial public hearings for Title V, X, and XX grant applications; proposed agenda items for the June 1998 committee meeting, and public comment.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Shannon Walton, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7444, extension 2051.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:28 a.m.

TRD-9803315


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Steering Committee

AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: Texas Board of Health and Commissioner dialogue with staff involving a question and answer session concerning public health and the Texas Department of Health's strategic directions.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484 or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 9:07 a.m.

TRD-9803433


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Texas Board of Health Strategic Planning Steering Committee

REVISED AGENDA:

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: Texas Board of Health and Commissioner dialogue with staff involving a question and answer session concerning public health and the Texas Department of Health's strategic directions.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, (512) 458-7484 or Rick Danko, (512) 458-7261, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 4:27 p.m.

TRD-9803460


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Family Planning Advisory Council

AGENDA:

The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last council meeting; election of a chairperson and vice-chairperson; report from the Regional Coordinating Committee chairperson; family planning program update; Title XXI (children's health insurance) subcommittee report; presentation by the family planning project team, Compass 21; 1998 Family Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) strategic planning work session; approval of the proposed 1998 FPAC goals and objectives; proposed amendments to rules concerning the abolishment of the FPAC (25 Texas Administrative Code §56.104(e)); proposed agenda items for the June 1998, council meeting; and public comment.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Shannon Walton, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7444, Extension 2051.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:28 a.m.

TRD-9803314


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 12:30 p.m.

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 February 7, 1998 meeting; approval for acceptance of a monetary gift from General Motors; recent audit activities; progress report on the Texas Department of Health hospital study; Sunset update; federal update; Office of Border Health update; strategic financial issues; and the Board of Health strategic planning activities.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:57 a.m.

TRD-9803501


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 2:00 p.m.

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 January 15, 1998 meeting; recommendations to the State Medicaid Director concerning (proposed rule regarding authorized physician services; final adoption of the rule regarding provider compliance with durable medical equipment (DME) certification requirements; and final adoption of the rule regarding disproportionate share hospital reimbursement); final adoption of the rule concerning the County Indigent Health Care Program; Managed Care update; and Kidney Health Care budget update.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:57 a.m.

TRD-9803502


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 3:00 p.m.

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 January 16, 1998 meeting; final adoption of the rule concerning the composition of the Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee; appointments to the Family Planning Advisory Council; and program and budget briefings for Tuberculosis elimination, Texas Health Steps, and the Office of Civil Rights.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803503


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 4:30 p.m.

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 February 7, 1998 meeting; final adoption of rules concerning (distribution of monies from the emergency medical services and trauma care system fund; registration of radiation machine use and services under the Texas Radiation Control Act; and the use of radiation machines in the healing arts and veterinary medicine under the Texas Radiation Control Act); approval of a resolution concerning irradiation of food; proposed rules concerning (exemption of specific wastes under the Texas Radiation Control Act; and licensure of device distributors and manufacturers); and discussion of proposed rule concerning (accreditation and certification of mammography systems under the Texas Radiation Control Act).

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803504


Friday, March 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

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 meet to discuss and possibly act on: a briefing by the Commissioner on current activities of the Texas Department of Health; and a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health.

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803505


Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin

Texas Board of Health

AGENDA:

The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the February 8, 1998 meeting; commissioner's report; moment of truth awards; graduation ceremony of the Texas Department of Health preventive medicine and public health residency training program and presentation of certificates of appreciation; update on Public Health Region 7; resolution commemorating public health week; Strategic Management Committee report (approval for acceptance of a monetary gift from General Motors); Health Financing Committee report (recommendations to the State Medicaid Director concerning (proposed rule regarding authorized physician services; final adoption of the rule regarding provider compliance with durable medical equipment (DME) certification requirements; and final adoption of the rule regarding disproportionate share hospital reimbursement); final adoption of the rule concerning the County Indigent Health Care Program); Health and Clinical Services Committee report; Human Resources Committee report (final adoption of the rule concerning the composition of the Medical Radiologic Technologist Advisory Committee; and appointments to the Family Planning Advisory Council); Regulatory Committee report (final adoption of rules concerning (distribution of monies from the emergency medical services and trauma care system fund; registration of radiation machine use and services under the Texas Radiation Control Act; and the use of radiation machines in the healing arts and veterinary medicine under the Texas Radiation Control Act); approval of a resolution concerning irradiation of food; and a proposed rule concerning exemption of specific wastes under the Texas Radiation Control Act)); public comments, announcements/comments; and the setting of the board meeting date for April 1998. The board will then meet in executive session to discuss personnel appointments (Associate Commissioner for Information Resources and Business Management; Associate Commissioner for Health Care Financing Program and Policy; and the Regional Director for Public Health Region 1). The board will return to open session to take action for approval of personnel appointments (Associate commissioner for Information Resources and Business Management; Associate Commissioner for Health Care Financing Program and Policy; and the Regional Director for Public Health Region 1).

For ADA assistance, call 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:58 a.m.

TRD-9803506


Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Tuesday, March 24, 1998, 12:30 p.m.

Townview Magnet Center, Theatre-Third Level, 1201 East Eighth

Austin

Special Committee on Higher Education in Southern Dallas County

AGENDA:

Public hearing to get feedback from the public, legislative representatives, and area civic educational leaders on the higher education needs of southern Dallas County and on the best ways to meet those needs.

Contact: Bill Sanford, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6200.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 10:37 a.m.

TRD-9803241


Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100-A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive

Austin

Health Professions Education Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

Introduction of New Health Professions Education Advisory Committee (HPEAC) members; Approval of the Summary Notes of the December 9, 1997 HPEAC meeting; Action Items; Informational Items; Coordinating Board staff reports; and Other Business — Dr. David M. Richards

Contact: Alfred Maldonado, Health Affairs Division, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station; Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6540.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 10:37 a.m.

TRD-9803242


Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS)

Tuesday-Wednesday, March 17-18, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Complex (Room 360W on Tuesday, March 17 and room 560W on Wednesday, March 18.)

Austin

Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

1. Review minutes from February 17, 1998, meeting. 2. rules Update. 3. Legal Issues. 4. Committee Activities Summary. 5. Review of Complaints Against Nursing Facility Administrators.

Contact: Jerry Walker, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 834-6681,

Filed: March 4, 1998, 2:40 p.m.

TRD-9803184


Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”)

Friday, March 13, 1998, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

333 Guadalupe, Room 102

Austin

Working Groups for the Interim Study for Agents and Agents' Licensing Statutes

REVISED AGENDA:

1. Property/Casualty Working Group Meeting (9:20 a.m.)

Discussion of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Uniform Treatment proposal and issues of uniformity among states. Discussion of federal licensing legislation contained in House Resolution 10 concerning national licensing clearinghouse. Deliberation of non-resident licensing issues including requirements for individual, corporate, and non-corporate entity licenses. Discussion of non-resident licensing reciprocity and retaliatory practices among states. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Time for public comment. Discussion of adjuster and miscellaneous licenses. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters.

2. Life/Accident/Health Working Group Meeting (1:30 p.m.)

Discussion of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Uniform Treatment proposal and issues of uniformity among states. Discussion of federal licensing legislation contained in House Resolution 10 concerning a national licensing clearinghouse. Discussion of the requirements of life/accident and health licenses including who should be licensed and what licensing requirements should be imposed. Discussion of streamlining and consolidation of license types including a discussion of the groups impacted by such changes. Deliberation of regulatory, market and consumer protection issues relating to licensing criteria. Time for public comment. discussion of continuing education requirements. Deliberation and possible action regarding timelines, future meetings, other administrative or procedural matters.

Contact: Bill Elkjer, 333 Guadalupe Street, TDI, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8197.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 10:03 a.m.

TRD-9803230


Friday, March 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1264

Austin

Utilization Review Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

1. Opening Remarks/Overview of Committee

2. Introductions:

Committee Members

Staff of the Texas Department of Insurance

Staff of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

3. Election — Committee Chair

4. Discussion of Draft — 28 TAC §19.2001-19.2021

5. Scheduling of Additional Meetings and Other Administrative Matters

6. Adjourn

Contact: Leah Rummel, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 108-6A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-4266.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 4:51 p.m.

TRD-9803471


Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket No. 2347, Consider a proposed appointment of a local recording agent member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), formerly the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association. Mr. James P. Elbert of the Elbert Insurance Agency in Lake Jackson, Texas, has been recommended by the Department staff for appointment to a term that begins upon the date of appointment and expires on the third Tuesday of March 2001. Mr. Elbert is recommended to replace Mr. Lee Otis Zapp, Jr., of Zapp Insurance in Galveston, Texas, a local recording agent member whose term of office expired on March 17, 1998, but who, pursuant to the TWIA plan of operation (28 TAC §5.4001, subsection (b)(2)(D), continues to serve until the appointment of a successor.

Article 21.49, §5(g) of the Insurance Code provides that the TWIA Board of Directors shall be composed of nine members. §5(g)(3) of Article 21.49 provides that two of the TWIA board members shall be local recording agents licensed under the Insurance Code with demonstrated experience in the TWIA and who, as of the date of the appointment, have principal offices located in the catastrophe area. §5(h) of Article 21.49 provides that members of the TWIA Board of Directors serve three-year staggered terms with the terms of three members expiring on the third Tuesday of March of each year.

The hearing is held pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, §5A which provides that the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, may issue any orders considered necessary to carry out the purposed of Article 21.49 (Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act), including, but not limited to, maximum rates, competitive rates, and policy forms. Any person may appear and testify for or against the proposed appointment.

Contact: Sylvia Gutierrez, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6327.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:43 a.m.

TRD-9803497


Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Stephen F. Austin Building

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket No. 454-98-0134.C — Hearing to consider the application of BESSIE PEARCE, Joshua, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas, for a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from March 16, 1998).

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 9:04 a.m.

TRD-9803476


Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket No. 454-98-0339.D - Hearing in the Matter of WESTERN GUARANTEE AND ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 9:04 a.m.

TRD-9803477


Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket No. 454-97-1282.D- Texas Department of Insurance vs. FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP (reset from 1/6/98).

Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 9:04 a.m.

TRD-9803478


Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100

Austin

AGENDA:

Docket No. 454-98-0341.C — To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JOHN D. BRANSCUM, Burnet, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, and a Group II, 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: March 11, 1998, 9:04 a.m.

TRD-9803479


Board of Law Examiners

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

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

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: Clement Pink (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: March 6, 1998, 10:38 a.m.

TRD-9803318


Board for Lease of University Lands

Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

University of Texas System, Board of Regents Meeting Room, 201 West 7th Street, Ninth Floor

Austin

AGENDA:

1. Approval of tracts offered for Regular Oil and Gas Lease Sale No. 93.

2. Approval of tracts offered for Frontier Oil and Gas Lease Sale No. 93-A.

3. Approval of the Minutes of the November 19, 1997, meeting of the Board for Lease of University Lands.

4. Oil and gas lease.

5. Pooled Units.

6. Take in kind program

7. Rules of the Board for Lease of University Lands and related matters.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services may contact Loretta Loyd at (512) 499-4462 at least two work days prior to the meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Contact: Pamela S. Bacon, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-4462.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 4:10 p.m.

TRD-9803419


Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room #420

Austin

Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning

AGENDA:

According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold Administrative Hearings to consider the possible revocation of the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors license of the Respondent, , Mark A. Whinnery, for falsifying information on his application in violation of TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 8861, §4(e), pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. arts. 8861 and 9100; the TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001, and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE, ch. 60.

Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 4:10 p.m.

TRD-9803417


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 1:30 p.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 Holiday Lanes, the Respondent, for failing to pay inspection/certification fee(s) to obtain certificates of operation for the above-named Respondents' boilers, a violation of TEX. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE ANN. (the Code) ch. 755 and 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE (TAC) ch. 65, pursuant to the Code and TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 9100; TEX. GOV'T. CODE ch. 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC ch. 65.

Contact: Allyson Lednicky, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 4:10 p.m.

TRD-9803418


Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Galveston Bay Estuary Program

Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

San Luis Resort and Conference Center, 5222 Seawall Boulevard

Galveston

Galveston Bay Council

AGENDA:

Introduction of Members and Delegates

Approval of December 3, 1997 Meeting Minutes

Old Business:

Report of chairman; Report of Program Director; Council Members Affirmed by Commission; MOU and Contract signed with CLO; Preliminary Results of EPA/QA Audit of GBEP

Reports of Subcommittees and Task Groups Including: Consistency Review; Natural Resource; Monitoring; Research; Public Outreach; Water/Sediment Quality; Funding Task Group

Updates on Council Members Projects Related to the Plan

New Business

Announcements — Upcoming Meetings and Events

Contact: Marilyn Browning, 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 210, Webster, Texas 77598, (281) 332-9937.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 9:51 a.m.

TRD-9803229


Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle

Austin

AGENDA:

The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Hearing Request; District Matters; Superfund; Resolution; Designation of Single Property; Report; State Implementation Plan; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 Agenda Starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider approving matters on the complete agenda filed with the Texas Register for 1:00 p.m.: Motions for Rehearing. (Registration for 1:00 p.m. Starts 12:30 Until 1:00 p.m.)

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

Filed: March 10, 1998, 11:15 a.m.

TRD-9803445


Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle

Austin

REVISED AGENDA:

The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the addendum to agenda: Order denying the application of BMFS, Inc.

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

Filed: March 10, 1998, 4:43 a.m.

TRD-9803464


Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North Interstate Highway 35

Austin

AGENDA:

For a hearing on an application filed with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by LAKE LBJ MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (Lake LBJ MUD), P.O. Box 7765, Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657 for a Temporary Order to authorize land application of 80 acre-feet of treated domestic wastewater effluent in the drainage area of Segment No. 1406 of the Colorado River Basin. Application rates for the irrigated land shall not exceed 1.1 acre-feet/year/acre irrigated. There shall be no irrigation during rainfall. The applicant has stated that (1) the disposal via land application is unavoidable as the applicant much remove the water in the holding pond to make necessary and unforeseen repairs to the holding pond liner; (2) there are not feasible alternatives to the discharge; and (3) the discharge will not cause significant hazard to human life and health, unreasonable damage to the property of persons other than the applicant, or unreasonable economic loss to persons other than the applicant. The receiving water uses are high aquatic life use, contract, recreation, and public water supply. No significant degradation of high quality receiving waters is anticipated.

The temporary order, if issued, will be designated 98-0250-MWD.

Contact: Blas Coy, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 239-6363.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 8:38 a.m.

TRD-9803427


Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 7:00 p.m.

Alton Senior Center, 200 West Main Street

Mission

Office of the Chief Clerk

AGENDA:

For an informal public meeting concerning an application by RUBEN'S VACUUM AND HYDROJETTING SERVICES, INC. to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a registration (Proposed Registration No. MSW43002) to construct and operate a Type V municipal solid waste liquid waste processing facility. The site will receive approximately 40,000 gallons of municipal solid waste permit day (grease and grit trap waste). The proposed site contains about 16 acres of land and is located in Hidalgo County, Texas, approximately 0.7 mile northwest of the intersection of FM 2221 and FM 492 and approximately 5 miles northwest of the City of Alton.

Contact: Annie Tyrone, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 8:21 a.m.

TRD-9803222


Board of Nurse Examiners

Thursday-Friday, March 12-13, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225

Austin

EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:

The Board of Nurse Examiners will consider the emergency adoption and amendment to §217.5(d) Temporary License and Endorsement.

Under Agenda Item 8.2, Agreed Orders, a correction should be noted in the license nubmer of Dawn E. Peterson, previously reports as TX #530502, should be corrected to read 530602.

Action is required prior to the next regularly schedule meeting of the Board.

Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6811.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 9:04 a.m.

TRD-9803475


Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100

Austin

Disciplinary Hearing

AGENDA:

The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of: Gary Scott Barnhill, R. Ph. License #31172, Case B-96-035.

Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8000.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 4:01 p.m.

TRD-9803362


Friday, April 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100

Austin

Disciplinary Hearing

AGENDA:

The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of: George Phillip Tompkins, R. Ph. License #17770 and Hilcroft Pharmacy, License #5238, Case D-94-001.

Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8000.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 4:01 p.m.

TRD-9803363


Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, 11th Floor, Suite 1100

Austin

Disciplinary Hearing

AGENDA:

The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of: Richard Bryant James, R. Ph. License #14478, Case E-97-007.

Contact: Carol Fisher, 333 Guadalupe Street, 3-600, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8000.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 4:01 p.m.

TRD-9803364


Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400-A

Austin

EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:

Friday, March 6, 1998, 10:00 a.m. — Discussion and possible action regarding a waiver from PMLexis and residency requirements for Dr. Guy LaVine.

REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The Board will not be meeting again before the next examination, therefore the individual requesting a waiver to be allowed to take the examination will need to have an answer.

Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, (512) 305-7000.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 10:11 a.m.

TRD-9803233


Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Friday, March 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Texas Department of Health, Tower Building, Room T607, 1100 49th Street

Austin

Child Fatality Review State Committee

AGENDA:

Welcome and Introductions. Reports: 1. Coordinator Report; 2. Recruitment Video Update; 3. Comparing CPS Data to Death Certificate Info. Old Business: 1. Review of SIDS Legislation; 2. child passenger restraints and rear seat death and injury statistics/Impact on legislation. Lunch. Old Business continued: 3. Investigation Protocol Manual; 4. 1998 Network Meeting, June 28-30; 5. Spring Newsletter Update. New Business: 1. Biennial report; 2. APRI conference on Child Fatality Review. Adjourn.

Contact: Janece Keetch, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4963.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 3:55 p.m.

TRD-9803455


Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910

Austin

Behavioral Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:

A. Investigations:

1. File No. 98-01-10L, File No. 98-01-11L

2. File No. 98-01-06L

3. File No. 98-01-08L

4. File No. 97-12-07L

5. File No. 98-01-61L

6. File No. 97-12-05L

7. File No. 97-12-16L

8. File No. 98-01-60L

9. File No. 97-12-03L

10. File No. 97-12-08L

11. File No. 98-01-15L

12. File No. 98-01-63L

B. Discussion Item — 1. Possible Investigation

C. Informal Conferences:

1. File No. 97-10-01L — 9:00 a.m.

2. File No. 97-12-12L — 10:15 a.m.

3. File No. 97-11-10L — 11:30 a.m.

4. File No. 97-09-15L — 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Amanda G. Birrell, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 305-7848.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 4:43 p.m.

TRD-9803465


Texas Public Finance Authority

Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 10:30 a.m.

William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5

Austin

Board Meeting

AGENDA:

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of minutes of the February 18, 1998 Board meeting.

3. Consideration and possible action on establishing paraments for a General Obligation Refunding bond issue and related matters.

4. Consideration and possible action on an amendment to the Dealer Agreement for the General Obligation commercial paper program.

5. Consideraiton and possible adoption of a resolution authorizing the defeasance of additional General Obligation Bonds for the Superconducting Super Collider Project, and related matters.

6. Other business. Six months budget report.

7. Adjourn.

People with disabilities or special needs, who plan 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: March 10, 1998, 11:53 a.m.

TRD-9803446


Public Utility Commission of Texas

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

AGENDA:

There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Nos. 16196, 16226, 16285, 16455, 17065, 17579, and 17587; Project Nos. 18438, 16899, 16900, 16901, 18702, 18886, 18811, and 8290; Docket Nos. 18385 and 18386; Project Nos. 18515, 18516, 16251, and 17068; Docket Nos. 18468, 18493, 18597, 18698, 16939, 16940, 16941, 16942, 16943, 16944, 16945, 16946, 16984, 16986, 16987, 16988, 17015, 17054, 17142, 17143, 17144, 17170, 17175, 17177, 17181, 17182, 17196, 17197, 17204, 17238, 18487, 18525, 18571, and 18613; Project No. 18715; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and other actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Activities in local telephone markets, including but not limited to correspondence and implementation of interconnection agreements approved by the Commission pursuant to PURA and FTA; Project No. 18000; Docket Nos. 18465, 18490, 18020, and 18110; Project Nos. 17294, 17555, 18894, and 17549; Guidelines applicable for sale or transfer of generation or transmission assets by electric utilities; Electric industry restructuring, electric utility reliability, and customer service; Promotion of renewable energy technologies pursuant to Texas Utility Code §34.005; Project Nos. 17709, and 18893, Amendment to Proc. R. 22.71(h)(1); Project Nos. 18137, 18138, and 18139; Customer service issues, including but not limited to correspondence and complaint issues; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative issues, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered to closed session.

Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007.

Filed: March 4, 1998, 3:53 p.m.

TRD-9803195


Monday, March 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

REVISED AGENDA:

There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Nos. 18465, application of HL&P for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval of Certain Base Rate Credits; Docket No. 16705, Application of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., for Approval of its Transition to Competition Plan and the Tariffs Implementing the Plan, and for the Authority to Reconcile Fuel Costs, to Set Revised Fuel Factors, and to Recover a Surcharge for Under-Recovered Fuel Costs; Docket No. 17899, Remand of Docket No. 7195, Application of GSU for Authority to Change Rates; Docket No. 18290, Gulf States Utilities Company Remand of Actual Taxes Paid Issues; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session.

Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 3:41 p.m.

TRD-9803359


Monday, March 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

REVISED AGENDA:

There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Docket Nos. 18465, Application of HL&P for a Change in Accounting Procedures and Approval of Certain Base Rate Credits; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session.

Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 3:55 p.m.

TRD-9803258


Thursday, March 19, 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 Nos. 18249,— Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Service Quality Issues (Severed from Docket No. 16705); Project No. 18515-Compliance Proceeding for Implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan.

Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 4:44 p.m.

TRD-9803470


Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

AGENDA:

There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 18515— Compliance Proceeding for Implementation of the Texas High Cost Universal Service Plan.

Contact: Dianne Prior, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7007.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 4:27 p.m.

TRD-9803459


Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1209 South Main, Grapevine Convention Center

Grapevine

AGENDA:

The Public Utility Commissioners will meet with the Senate Interim Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring, Chaired by Senator David Sibley, to participate in discussion and take testimony regarding the following; provisions for municipal and cooperative utilities recognizing the importance of maintaining local control of community owned systems and protecting the financial integrity of cooperative and municipal utilities.

Contact: Barbara Henderson, Sam Houston Building, Room 370, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0365.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 3:55 p.m.

TRD-9803454


Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

AGENDA:

There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 18438, implementation of number conservation measures in Texas. Specifically, the Number Conservation Implementation Team (NCIT) will meet in order to define the key issues and develop a timeline for establishing number pooling in Texas.

Contact: Linda Hymans, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7321.

Filed: March 4, 1998, 3:02 p.m.

TRD-9803187


Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress Avenue

Austin

AGENDA:

There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Project No. 18438, implementation of number conservation measures in Texas. Specifically, the Number Conservation Implementation Team (NCIT) will meet in order to define the key issues and develop a timeline for establishing number pooling in Texas.

Contact: Linda Hymans, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7321.

Filed: March 4, 1998, 3:02 p.m.

TRD-9803188


Texas Racing Commission

Friday, March 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

John H. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street

Austin

AGENDA:

Call to Order; Roll Call; Action on the following rules: §§303.4, 305.244, 305.301, 307.302, 309.18, 323.2, 309.199, 313.61, 321.118; Presentation by Mark Riordan of the Department of Public Safety regarding Internet and telephone gambling, Presentation by presentative of Texas Ethics Commission regarding laws applicable to the Commission; Consideration of an action on Proposal for Decision in SOAH No. 476-97-2140, TxRC No. 97-02-04, In Re: the Appeal by Ronald D. Smith from Stewards' Ruling Lone Star 139; Horsemen's Bookkeeper agreement between Manor Downs and the Texas Horsemen's Partnership; Addenda to contracts between Lone Star Park and the Texas Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the Texas Thoroughbred Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association; Addenda to contracts between Retama Park and the Texas Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the Texas Thoroughbred Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association; Ratification of Executive Secretary's action regarding Retama Park's request for an additional live race date in 1998; Ratification of Executive Secretary's action regarding Sam Houston Race Park's request for additional live race dates in 1998; Report on Racetrack Inspections; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 to meet with attorneys to seek legal advice regarding the Administrative Procedure Act and legal issues pertaining to racetrack licenses; Old and New Business; Adjourn.

Contact: Paula C. Flowerday, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 833-6699.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 3:25 p.m.

TRD-9803257


Railroad Commission of Texas

Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress, First floor Conference Room 1-111

Austin

AGENDA:

According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received.

The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act.

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

Filed: March 6, 1998, 4:28 p.m.

TRD-9803365


Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111

Austin

REVISED AGENDA:

The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider and may act on the following items: Consideration of flex-time and the continuation of flex-time for certain employees in the Information Technology Services Division.

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

Filed: March 9, 1998, 2:06 p.m.

TRD-9803405


Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board

Friday, March 13, 1998, 10:30 a.m.

1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room

Austin

REVISED AGENDA:

I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call — Chairman Bill Mitchell

II. Minutes from Prior Meetings

III. Agency Working Group Updates

• State Agencies Working Group — Sandy Kress, Board Member, Arnold Viramontes, Executive Director

• Education Working Group — Hal Guthrie, Board Member, Kay Karr, Board Member, Gary Grogan, Director of Programs

• Training Working Group — Joe Randolph, Board Member, Gary Grogan, Director of Programs

IV. Board Committee Reports

• Finance and Audit Committee — Roger Benavides, Chair

• Libraries and Telemedicine Committee — John Collins, Chair

• Curriculum, Training and Evaluation Committee — Joe Randolph, Chair

V. Public Relations Report — Clint Formby, Board Member

VI. Executive Director's Report.

• Administration

• Programs

• Update- Dallas County Community College

• Presentation by American Institute for Learning Charter School (TIFB Grantee)

VII. Chairman of the Board Report

VIII. Future Board Meeting Schedule

IX. Future Agenda Items

X. Correspondence from and to the Texas Civil Rights Project

XI. Personnel Matters

XII. Adjourn Open Meeting.

The Board may go into Executive Session on any agenda items if authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Government Code Chapter 551.

Contact: Terry Rodriguez, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 344-4305.

Filed: March 5, 1998, 12:13 p.m.

TRD-9803176


Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents

Saturday, March 7, 1998, 5:00 p.m.

Ninth Floor Conference Room, Prairie View College of Nursing, 6436 Fannin Street

Houston

Board of Regents

AGENDA:

The purpose of the meeting is to receive staff reports on the affiliation with South Texas College of Law and discuss and develop a possible course of action. It is anticipated that staff reports will be received in Closed Session.

Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600.

Filed: March 4, 1998, 4:45 p.m.

TRD-9803217


Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m., reconvene March 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

Board of Regents Meeting Room, Memorial Student Center, Board Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University

College Station

Committee on Finance

AGENDA:

The purpose of the meeting is to review information from the System's Chief Executive Officers relevant to the programmatic aspects of the Fiscal Year 1999 operating budgets and take any action the Committee deems necessary and appropriate.

Contact: Vickie Burt, Texas A&M System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600.

Filed: March 6 1998, 3:55 p.m.

TRD-9803361


Texas State Technical College System

Monday, March 16, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

2015 South IH35, Room 2018

Austin

Board of Regents

AGENDA:

The Board of Regents of Texas State Technical College System will meet to take action on the following agenda items: Amended Requested to Exceed the FTE Limitation; Addition of Square Footage to Lease Agreement with Educator's Credit Union at Waco; Acceptance of Lone STAR Funding for Automated Energy Management System at Waco; Approval of Consultant to Oversee Assessment, Specification and Design of Automated Energy Management System at Waco; Approval to Accept Bids for Installation of automated Energy Management System at Waco; Easement with Central Power and Light Company at Harlingen; Appointment of Mata Villarreal Architects, etc. as Project Architects for a Day Care Center at Harlingen, Approval of Plans and Specifications for the construction of a Day Care Center at Harlingen, Authorization to Advertise and Accept Bids for the Construction of the Day Care Center at Harlingen, Appointment of Labunski Associates Architects as Project Architect for the Autobody/Agricultural Technology Building at Harlingen; Authorization to Advertise and Accept Bids for the Construction of a Parking Lot at Block 73, Harlingen, Legislative Agenda.

Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867-3964.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 10:50 a.m.

TRD-9803395


Monday, March 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

2015 South IH35, Room 2018

Austin

Board of Regents Closed Meeting

AGENDA:

The Board will meet in closed session by telephone conference for the specific purpose provided in §§551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Texas State Technical College System organization and staffing.

Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867-3964.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 10:50 a.m.

TRD-9803396


Monday, March 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m.

2015 South IH35, Room 2018

Austin

Board of Regents Closed Meeting

REVISED AGENDA:

The Board will meet in closed session for the specific purpose provided in §§551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Texas State Technical College System organization and staffing.

Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (254) 867-3964.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 10:16 a.m.

TRD-9803495


Texas State University System

Tuesday, March 10, 1998, 4:00 p.m.

Courtroom, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University

Huntsville

Board of Regents

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:

Consideration of the resignation of the President of Lamar University-Beaumont; consideration of interim leadership and operations for Lamar University-Beaumont, authorization to begin Presidential search for Lamar University-Beaumont and consideration of a computer cabling contract at Sul Ross State University. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects).

REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Resignation of the President of Lamar University-Beaumont.

Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 200 East 10th Street, Suite 600, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808.

Filed: March 9, 1998, 3:24 p.m.

TRD-9803414


Texas Woman's University Board of Regents

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Room 928

Houston

Finance and Audit Committee

AGENDA:

Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meting of December 4, 1997. Consider recommending approval of personnel additions and changes; gifts and grants; contracts and agreements; allocations of federal funds; and renewal and extension of insurance; Consider recommending approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract for capacitor banks at the North and south substations. Consider recommending approval to close the residence hall building at the Parkland campus. Consider recommending approval of an increase in the student parking fee effective for Fall 1998. Consider recommending approval of an increase in the board-authorized portion of tuition (previously general use fee), effective Fall 1998. Consider recommending a change in the late registration fee, effective Fall 1998. Consider recommending approval of new undergraduate tuition rates for certain students by charging non-resident rates for semester credit hours taken by any resident undergraduate student who, before the semester or other academic session begins, has previously attempted 170 or more semester credit hours for courses taken at any institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes, except for those who fall within the exceptions set out in §61.0595(b)(d) of the Texas Education Code, this change to be effective for Fall 1998. Consider recommending approval for a contract with the successful bidder to outsource the bookstore services. Consider recommending approval of recommendations made by the Board of Regents' Facility Utilization Ad Hoc Committee regarding housing for the university president. Receive the second quarter 1998 Internal Audit Report. Report on activities of the Office of Finance and Administration.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:01 a.m.

TRD-9803308


Thursday, March 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m.

Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Room 928

Houston

Committee on Institutional Advancement

AGENDA:

Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meting of December 4, 1997. Consider recommending approval of naming the arena at Pioneer Hall; Discussion of “Draft Memorandum of Agreement between Texas Woman's University and the Texas Woman's University Foundation;” Receive an update on alumni relations, development, and public information activities of the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:02 a.m.

TRD-9803309


Friday, March 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Room 928

Houston

Academic Affairs Committee

AGENDA:

consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of December 5, 1997. Consider recommending approval for increasing the Transcript Fee from $2.00 to $3.00 and the Application Fee from $25.00 to $30.00, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal to change from Diploma Fee to graduation Fee with an increase of the fee from $15.00 to $25.00, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal for a Library Access Fee, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of waiving Student Centers Fee and Medical Services Fee for courses designated as distance learning courses, effective Fall, 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a collateral agreement with Brooke Army Medical Center; Receive an update on activities of the Office of Academic Affairs including course fee increase, operational enrollment plan, core curriculum, and strategic planning update.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:01 a.m.

TRD-9803310


Friday, March 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Room 928

Houston

Academic Affairs Committee

REVISED AGENDA:

Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meeting of December 5, 1997. Consider recommending approval for increasing the Transcript Fee from $2.00 to $3.00 and the Application Fee from $25.00 to $30.00, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal to change from Diploma Fee to graduation Fee with an increase of the fee from $15.00 to $25.00, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal for a Library Access Fee, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of waiving Student Centers Fee and Medical Services Fee for courses designated as distance learning courses, effective Fall, 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a collateral agreement with Brooke Army Medical Center; Receive an update on activities of the Office of Academic Affairs including course fee increase, operational enrollment plan, core curriculum, and strategic planning update.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 8:37 a.m.

TRD-9803423


Friday, March 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Room 928

Houston

Student Life Committee

AGENDA:

Consider approval of the minutes of the Committee meting of December 5, 1997. Consider recommending approval of a change in the Student Health Fee, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of a change in the Student Service Fee, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of the TWU Alcoholic Beverage Policy and Guidelines; Report on activities of the Division of Student Life.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:02 a.m.

TRD-9803311


Friday, March 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Room 928

Houston

Board of Regents

AGENDA:

I. Executive Session: Real estate, litigation, and personnel matters, under V.T.C.A., Government Code §§551.071 and 551.074, respectively.

II. Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of December 5, 1997.

III. Finance and Audit Committee Items: Consider approval of personnel additions and changes; acceptance of gifts and grants, approval of contracts and agreements, approval of allocations of federal funds, approval of renewal and extension of insurance; Consider approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract for capacitor banks at the North and South substations; Consider approval to close the residence hall building at Parkland campus; Consider approval of tuition and fees effective Fall 1998; an increase in the student parking fee; an increase in the board-authorized portion of tuition (previously general use fee); a change in the late registration; Approval of new undergraduate tuition rates for certain students by charging non-resident rates for semester credit hours taken by any resident undergraduate student who, before the semester or other academic session begins, has previously attempted 170 or more semester credit hours for courses taken at any institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes, except for those who fall within the exceptions set out in §61.0595(b)(d) of the Texas Education Code, this change to be effective for Fall 1998. Consider recommending approval for a contract with the successful bidder to outsource the bookstore services. Consider recommending approval of recommendations made by the Board of Regents' Facility Utilization Ad Hoc Committee regarding housing for the university president. Report of the Committee Chair.

IV. Committee on Institutional Advancement Items: Consider approval of naming of arena at Pioneer Hall; Report of the Committee Chair.

V. Academic Affairs Committee Items; Consider approval of tuition and fees effective Fall 1998; a proposal for increasing the Transcript Fee from $2.00 to $3.00 and the Application Fee from $25.00 to $30.00, effective Fall 1998; a proposal to change from Diploma Fee to graduation Fee with an increase of the fee from $15.00 to $25.00, effective Fall 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal for a Library Access Fee, effective Fall 1998; and approval of waiving Student Centers Fee and Medical Services Fee for courses designated as distance learning courses, effective Fall, 1998; Consider recommending approval of a proposal for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a collateral agreement with Brooke Army Medical Center; Report of the Committee Chair.

VI. Student Life Committee Items: Consider approval of a change in the Student Health Fee and a change in the Student Service Fee, effective Fall 1998; Consider approval of the TWU Alcoholic Beverage Policy and Guidelines; Report of the Committee Chair.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:01 a.m.

TRD-9803312


Friday, March 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

Texas Woman's University Houston Center, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, Room 928

Houston

Board of Regents

REVISED AGENDA:

I. Executive Session: Real estate, litigation, and personnel matters, under V.T.C.A., Government Code §§551.071 and 551.074, respectively.

II. Consider approval of the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of December 5, 1997.

III. Finance and Audit Committee Items: Consider approval of personnel additions and changes; acceptance of gifts and grants, approval of contracts and agreements, approval of allocations of federal funds, approval of renewal and extension of insurance; Consider approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract for capacitor banks at the North and South substations; Consider approval to close the residence hall building at Parkland campus; Consider approval of tuition and fees effective Fall 1998; an increase in the student parking fee; an increase in the board-authorized portion of tuition (previously general use fee); a change in the late registration; approval of new undergraduate tuition rates for certain students by charging non-resident rates for semester credit hours taken by any resident undergraduate student who, before the semester or other academic session begins, has previously attempted 170 or more semester credit hours for courses taken at any institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes, except for those who fall within the exceptions set out in §61.0595(b)(d) of the Texas Education Code; Consider approval for a contract with the successful bidder to outsource the bookstore services. Consider recommending approval of recommendations made by the Board of Regents' Facility Utilization Ad Hoc Committee regarding housing for the university president. Report of the Committee Chair.

IV. Committee on Institutional Advancement Items: Consider approval of naming of arena at Pioneer Hall; Report of the Committee Chair.

V. Academic Affairs Committee Items; Consider approval of tuition and fees effective Fall 1998; a proposal for increasing the Transcript Fee from $2.00 to $3.00 and the Application Fee from $25.00 to $30.00, a proposal to change from Diploma Fee to Graduation Fee with an increase of the fee from $15.00 to $25.00, effective Fall 1998; a proposal for a Library Access Fee, and approval of waiving Student Centers Fee and Medical Services Fee for courses designated as distance learning courses; Consider approval of a proposal for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a collateral agreement with Brooke Army Medical Center; Report of the Committee Chair.

VI. Student Life Committee Items: Consider approval of a change in the Student Health Fee and a change in the Student Service Fee, effective Fall 1998; Consider approval of the TWU Alcoholic Beverage Policy and Guidelines; Report of the Committee Chair.

Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 425597, Denton, Texas 76204, (940) 898-3201.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 8:37 a.m.

TRD-9803424


Texas Department of Transportation

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

125 East 11th Street, First Floor

Austin

Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority Division

AGENDA:

Approval of minutes. Reports and Discussions: Standard & Poors, rating agencies and rating revenue bonds; report on current projects. Revised meeting schedule. Authorize director to proceed with selection process to retain firm to assist in developing information for travelers of its toll projects. Authorize the director to accept transfer of contracts on SH 130 and enter into change orders and/or supplemental agreements on contracts of the authority. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments duties. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Ch. 50. Consider approval of committee recommendation for outside legal counsel.

Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8630.

Filed: March 4, 1998, 3:52 p.m.

TRD-9803194


Friday, April 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m.

200 East Riverside Drive, Room 101

Austin

Household Goods Carrier Advisory Committee

AGENDA:

Convene. Review and Approval of Minutes from February 26, 1998 meeting. Discussion and recommendations for modernizing and streamlining department rules adopted under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997. Discussion and recommendations regarding a study of the feasibility and necessity of requiring vehicle liability insurance for household goods carriers required to register under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House Bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997. Discussion and recommendations regarding maximum levels of liability (not to exceed 60 cents per pound) for loss or damage of household goods for carriers required to register under Transportation Code, Chapter 643, Subchapter D as amended by House bill 1418, 75th Legislature, 1997, Agenda and date of next meeting. Adjourn.

Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8630.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 2:33 p.m.

TRD-9803338


University Interscholastic League

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 10:00 a.m.

Lake Austin Center, Fourth Floor, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard

Austin

State Executive Committee

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:

AA. Appeal of District 32 AA Executive Committee's Ruling that Juan Carlos Renteria, Jr. is Ineligible at Kingsville Academy due to Changing Schools for Athletic Purposes.

REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Eligibility must be determined in order for Student Athlete to compete with team.

Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 471-5883.

Filed: March 11, 1998, 9:42 a.m.

TRD-9803489


University of Houston

Monday, March 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m.

S&RII, Room 501, University of Houston

Houston

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

AGENDA:

To discuss and/or act upon the following:

Approval of February 16, 1998 Minutes

New Protocol

Renewal Protocol

Other Business

Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77204-5610, (713) 743-9191.

Filed: March 6, 1998, 10:29 a.m.

TRD-9803317


Texas Water Development Board

Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

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

Austin

AGENDA:

The Board will consider: minutes; committee, executive and financial reports; Lower Colorado River Authority issues; selection of an internal auditor; salary increase for the Deputy Executive Administrator (DEA) of Planning and DEA of Project Finance and Construction; financial assistance to Fort Worth, Trinity River Authority of Texas, Pelican Bay, Crane, Military Highway Water Supply Corporation (WSC)- South Tower Estates; Rincon WSC; Weslaco, North Alamo WSC, Newton, Tioga, Montgomery Co. Municipal Utility District No. 15, Galveston Co. Water Control and Improvement District No. 12, Trinity Bay Conservation District; time extension for Lower Valley Water District; designation of initial coordinating body member to replace Mr. Duane Fritz as representative in regional water planning area H; Hidalgo County enforcement efforts of Model Rules for Subdivision development and consideration of the continued release of funds to the City of Alton, City of Donna, City of Edcouch, City of Edinburg, City of Elsa, City of McAllen, City of Mercedes, City of Mission, City of Pharr, City of San Juan, City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, La Joya Water Supply Corporation, Military Highway Water Supply Corporation, or North Alamo Water Supply Corporation pursuant to the Economically Distressed Areas Program; coordination efforts with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs re: hookups for colonia residents and revisions to the grant-to-loan calculation under the Economically Distressed Areas Program; Hydrographic Survey Program and approval of a standard rate schedule; proposals for Depository Trust Company participant and custodian services, the strategic planning process.

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

Filed: March 4, 1998, 4:18 p.m.

TRD-9803215


Texas Youth Commission

Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 4:00 p.m.

4900 North Lamar, TYC Executive Conference Room

Austin

Board Trust Committee

AGENDA:

Review of Minutes of the July 16, 1997 Subcommittee Meeting (Information)

Extension of Parrie Haynes Ranch Lease with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Action)

Planning for Renewal of Wende Trust Property Leases (Action)

Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6004.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 8:47 a.m.

TRD-9803430


Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 5:00 p.m.

4900 North Lamar, TYC Executive Conference Room

Austin

Board Budget Committee

AGENDA:

Review of Draft Strategic Plan (Information )

Approval of Strategic Plan Budget Structure (Action)

Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6004.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 8:47 a.m.

TRD-9803429


Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 5:30 p.m.

4900 North Lamar, TYC General Conference Room

Austin

Board Education Committee

AGENDA:

Textbook Adoption and Selection (Action)

Grant Updates (Information)

New State Curriculum — TEKS (Information)

Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6004.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 8:47 a.m.

TRD-9803428


Thursday, March 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m.

4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Rooms 1420 and 1430

Austin

Board

AGENDA:

Approval of the Minutes of the January 15, 1998, Board Meeting (Action)

Executive Director's Report

Public Comments (Information)

Approval of Resolution Honoring Former Board Member Pete Harrell (Action)

Review of Draft Strategic Plan (Information)

Approval of Strategic Plan Budget Structure (Action)

Review of Alleged Mistreatment Investigations (Information)

Approval of Gifts Exceeding $500 (Action)

Approval of Extension of Parrie Haynes Ranch Lease (Action)

Consideration of Wende Trust Lease Agreement (Action)

Approval of Resolution Authorizing TYC to Act in Regard to the Federal Year 1998 Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in- Sentencing Incentive Formula Grant Program (Action)

Approval of Textbooks (Action)

Statistical Summary (Information)

Review of Agency Program Effectiveness (Information)

Contact: Eleanor Bryant, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6004.

Filed: March 10, 1998, 8:47 a.m.

TRD-9803431


Regional Meetings

Meetings filed March 4, 1998

Central Texas Council of Governments, K-TUTS Transportation Planning Policy Board and Technical Committee, met at 302 East Central (Classroom), Belton, March 10, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Reed, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (254) 939-7075, ext. 203. TRD-9803218.

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, Board, met at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, March 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9803186.

Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Executive Committee, met in emergency session at 920 East Main Street, Holiday Inn, Room 176, Uvalde, March 6, 1997 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-9803189.

Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Annual Membership Meeting, convened at Omni Austin, Hotel Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, March 12, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, Box 18447, Austin, Texas 78760, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9803196.

Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Governing Committee, met at Omni Austin, Hotel Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, March 12, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin, Texas 78760, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9803193.

Meetings filed March 5, 1998

Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew Street, Bastrop, March 9, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9803247.

Bi-County Water Supply Corporation, met at Arch Davis Road, FM 2254, Pittsburg, March 10, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Pynes, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9803220.

Concho Valley Council of Governments, Economic Development District, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, March 11, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Troy Williamson, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9803276.

Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met with revised agenda, at 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, March 11, 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-9803274.

Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Office of Cypress Springs Water Supply, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, March 10, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9803177.

Denton Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, March 18, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Bradshaw, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (940) 566-0904. TRD-9803223.

East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1306 Houston Street, Kilgore, March 12, 1998 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 983-1440. TRD-9803221.

Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met with revised agenda, at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 10, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9803269.

Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met with revised agenda, at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 10, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9803181.

Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, March 10, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9803182.

Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue “E”, Moody, March 9, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, P.O. Box 538, Moody, Texas 76557, (254) 853-3838. TRD-9803178.

El Oso Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Highway 99, Karnes City, March 10, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carolyn Wiatrek, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (830) 780-3539. TRD-9803249.

Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, Marcy 18, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9803255.

Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, March 9, 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-9803180.

Nortex Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, met at The Galaxy Center, #2 North, Suite 200, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Wichita Falls, March 19, 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-9803252.

North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met at Mineral Wells Student Activity Building #753, Hood Road, Wolter's Industrial Park, Mineral Wells, March 19, 1998 at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9803272.

North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, met at Mineral Wells Student Activity Building #753, Hood Road, Wolter's Industrial Park, Mineral Wells, March 19, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marlin Anglin, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9803273.

San Antonio River Authority, Designees of the Initial Coordination Body for the Regional Water Planning Region L, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, March 9, 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-9803228.

Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Annual Shareholders meeting, met at FM 2482 and County Road 109, Office Building, Albany, March 10, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (940) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9803232.

Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Director's, met at FM 2482 and County Road 109, Office Building, Albany, March 10, 1998 at 8:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (940) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9803231.

South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, met at 801 Main, Beaumont City Council Chambers, Beaumont, March 18, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jackie Vice Solis, P.O. Drawer 1387, Nederland, Texas 77627, (409) 727-2384. TRD-9803250.

South Plains Association of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, March 10, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained form Jerry D. Casstevenes, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9803224.

South Plains Association of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, March 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained form Jerry D. Casstevenes, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9803227.

Taylor County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1534 South Treadaway, Abilene, March 11, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 676-9381, extension 24 or fax: (915) 676-7877. TRD-9803259.

Texas Municipal Power Agency, (“TMPA”), Board of Directors, met at Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station, Administration Building, 2.5 miles North of Carlos, Texas on FM 244, March 12, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131. TRD-9803260.

Wise County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, March 10, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (940) 627-3081. TRD-9803243.

Meetings filed March 6, 1998

Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resources Board Committee, met at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Building 1, Suite 102A, Austin, March 11, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9803305.

Coleman County Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, March 11, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9803327.

Education Service Center, Region One, Board of Directors, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, March 10, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Sylvia R. Hatton, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (956) 383-5611. TRD-9803324.

Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Falls County Courthouse, Intersections of Highways 6 and 7, First Floor, Marlin, March 16, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (254) 883-2543. TRD-9803347.

Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, Sherman, March 18, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9803360.

Hansford County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, March 11, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West 7th Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659-5575. TRD-9803303.

Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, March 12, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pete T. Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522, TRD-9803323.

Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, March 12, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (254) 756-7822. TRD-9803326

Hickory Underground Water Conservation District One, Board and Advisors, met at 111 East Main Street, Brady, March 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9803306.

Hockley County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, March 9, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD-9803304.

Hunt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 4801 King Street, Greenville, March 12, 1998 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Shirley Smith, P.O. Box 1339, Greenville, Texas 75403, (903) 454-3510. TRD-9803284.

Jim Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District, met at 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite 5, Alice, March 11, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 2287 North Texas Boulevard, Suite 5, Alice, Texas 78332, (512) 668-8363, extension 202. TRD-9803302.

Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corp., Regular Board Meeting, was held with revised agenda, at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, March 9, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Jones, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9803307.

Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Monthly Board meeting, was held at Highway 190, Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Kempner, March 12, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9803325.

Lampasas County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, March 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9803331.

Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, March 10, 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-9803351.

Manville Water Supply Corporation, Regular Board Meeting, convened at 108 North Commerce Street, Coupland, March 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, P.O. Box 248, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9803339.

Rockwall County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met with revised agenda, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, March 10, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972) 771-2034. TRD-9803283.

Sulphur-Cypress SWCD #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mt. Pleasant, March 12, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9803277.

Meetings filed March 9, 1998

Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, March 12, 1998, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9803404.

Bexar Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Stella Thatcher, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224- 8511. TRD-9803394.

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center, 555A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock. Information may be obtained from Vicky Risley, 555A Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78613, (512) 244-8335. TRD-9803374.

Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, met at 124 West Beauregard, San Angelo, March 12, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Hayden Woodard, P.O. Box 87, Junction, Texas 76849, (915) 446-2526. TRD-9803375.

Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Regional 9-1-1 Advisory Council, met at Waterwood Country Club, Highway 190, Point Blank, March 26, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Everette D. Alfred, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9803397.

Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee, Highway 190 West, Waterwood Country Club, Point Blank, March 26, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9803376.

Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 103 Bailey, Cuero, March 17, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9803371.

Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, March 17, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9803367.

Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, March 19, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9803403.

Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 North Main Street, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, March 19, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9803380.

Kleburg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District 356, met at 1017 South 14th Street, Kingsville, March 12, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joan D. Rumfield, 920 East Caesar, Suite 4, Kingsville, Texas 78363, (512) 592-0309. TRD-9803373.

Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, March 18, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9803420.

Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Alliance Bank, 100 West Jefferson, Sulphur Springs, March 12, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9803400.

Region A Regional Water Planning Areas- SB 1, Initial Coordinating Body, met at 415 West 8th Street, Amarillo, March 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard S. Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795, (806) 935-6401. TRD-9803372.

Region K Water Planning Area, Initial Coordinating Body, met at 1405 Willow Street, Bastrop, March 19, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judge Peggy Walicek, 804 Pecan, Bastrop, Texas 786002, (512) 303-2579. TRD-9803409.

San Antonio River Authority, Real Estate Policy Guidelines Committee, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, March 18, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9803377.

San Antonio River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, March 18, 1998 at 1:40 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9803378.

San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, March 18, 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-9803379.

Meetings filed March 10, 1998

Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, met at Lakeland Manor Dev. 3105 Peavey Road, Dallas, March 19, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9803441.

District Judges Meeting, 36th, 156th, and 343rd District Courts, met at 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, March 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald M. Yeager, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-6200. TRD-9803425.

Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, March 17, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9803440.

Houston-Galveston Area Council, General Assembly, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, March 17, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9803434.

Houston-Galveston Area Council, General Assembly, met at 5011 Westheimer, Third Floor, Consort Ballroom, Weslin Oaks Hotel, Houston. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9803435.

Limestone County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, March 17, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (254) 729-3009. TRD-9803458.

Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, March 17, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, 200 West State Street, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (254) 729-3009. TRD-9803439.

Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Mills County Courthouse, Jury Room, Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9803426.

Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 900, Hughes and Luce, L.L.P., Austin, March 17, 1998, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charles L. Tea, Jr., P.O. Box 9906, Austin, Texas 78766, (512) 346-3274. TRD-9803449.

Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Governing Committee, met with emergency revised agenda, at Omni Austin Hotel Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, March 12, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin, Texas 78760-8447, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9803453.

West Texas Municipal Power Agency, Board of Directors, met at Lubbock Club, Norwest Bank Building, 1500 Broadway, Lubbock, March 13, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. Robert Massengale, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 775-2500. TRD-9803438.

Meetings filed March 11, 1998

Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, March 16, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Williams, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 646-9574. TRD-9803493.

Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, March 25, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9803496.

East Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Centers Committee, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, March 18, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-9803528.

North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, March 26, 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-9803498.

Region E, Regional Water Planning Advisory Committee met at Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 North Stanton, Sixth Floor Conference Center, El Paso, March 20, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9803527.

Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet with emergency revised agenda, at 1100 North Stanton, Sixth Floor Conference Center, El Paso, March 20, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Michele Maley, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9803473.