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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
The State Bar of Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Friday, March 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Office of Court Administration
Friday, March 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 27, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Thursday, March 12, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, 1998, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
State Board of Dental Examiners
Thursday, March 26, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26, 1998, 4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 27, 1998, 7:45 a.m.
Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Texas Council on Purchasing From People with Disabilities
State Employee Charitable Campaign
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, March 23, 1998, 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24, 1998, at Noon.
Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
General Land Office
March 17, 1998, 3:30 p.m.
Texas Department of Health
Saturday, March 14, 1998, 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS)
Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”)
Friday, March 20, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, March 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 31, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Board of Law Examiners
Board for Lease of University Lands
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 1:30 p.m.
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Galveston Bay Estuary Program
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 14, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
Board of Nurse Examiners
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Friday, April 3, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, April 17, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Texas Public Finance Authority
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Monday, March 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Monday, March 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 25, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 2, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 23, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Texas Racing Commission
Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, March 17, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board
Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents
Thursday, March 12, 1998, 9:00 a.m., reconvene March 13, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Texas State Technical College System
Monday, March 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Monday, March 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m.
Texas State University System
Texas Woman's University Board of Regents
Thursday, March 12, 1998, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, March 13, 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, March 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, March 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 1998, 1:00 p.m.
Texas Department of Transportation
Friday, April 3, 1998, 9:30 a.m.
University Interscholastic League
University of Houston
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Youth Commission
Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 1998, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 1998, 8:30 a.m.
Regional Meetings