Notice of Proposers' Conference for Texas School Performance Reviews

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Notice of Proposers' Conference: The Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces an upcoming proposers' conference for qualified firms interested in participating in future Texas School Performance Reviews (TSPR) of independent school districts and community colleges throughout the State of Texas. The primary purpose of the conference is to provide general information to and encourage additional qualified consultants and subcontractors to participate in future TSPRs by submitting proposals in response to the Comptroller's Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for these services. The conference will provide an overview of the TSPR process and an opportunity for feedback on it. The Comptroller will also provide insight into the agency's requirements for TSPR work product. The Comptroller encourages all interested firms and individuals to attend.

Conference Date, Time and Location: The conference is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, August 6, 1999, at the Employees' Retirement System Auditorium, First Floor, 1801 Brazos, Austin, Texas, 78744.

Agenda: Copies of the meeting agenda are available from the TSPR Division at the contact address listed below.

Contact: Parties interested in attending should contact the Texas School Performance Review Division, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 111 E. 17th St., Austin, Texas, 78744, toll free at 1- (800) 232-8927 or (512) 475-0332 on or before Wednesday, August 4, 1999.

Additional Information: The conference will provide general information and will not involve or pertain to any specific RFP already issued by the Comptroller, including, but not limited to, the RFP for a TSPR of the San Antonio Independent School District issued on July 9, 1999. Also, attendance is voluntary and is not a prerequisite for submitting proposals in response to future RFPs for these services.

TRD-9904415

David R. Brown

Legal Counsel

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Request for Information

The Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) announces its Request for Information (RFI) to gather general information that may assist the Comptroller in preparing specifications for a comprehensive performance review of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The Comptroller anticipates issuing a Request for Proposals in the Fall of 1999, for the performance review. This RFI solicits information on Respondent's organization; possible ways for structuring a performance review of TxDOT; and Respondent's experience, products and reports in relevant areas (TxDOT's contracting, geographical distribution of highway projects, financing techniques, federal funding, and state agency operations). Responses to the RFI are voluntary and will be the property of the Comptroller.

Contact: Parties interested in requesting a copy of the RFI should contact the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Eva Kelly, in the Senior Legal Counsel's Office, 111 E. 17th Street, Room G-24, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8673. The RFI will be available for pick-up at the above-referenced address on Friday, July 30, 1999, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Zone Time (CZT), and during normal business hours thereafter. Parties interested in submitting a response to the RFI should use the address listed above.

Questions: Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted by facsimile to Ms. Pamela Ponder at (512) 475-0973.

Important Dates: Written responses to the RFI are due Monday, August 16, 1999, 1:00 p.m. No assurance can be given that responses received after this time and date will be considered.

The anticipated schedule of events is as follows:

Issuance of RFI -July 30, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. (CZT);

Written RFI Responses Due - August 16, 1999, 1:00 p.m. (CZT).

TRD-9904411

David R. Brown

Legal Counsel

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: July 21, 1999

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in Articles 1D.003, 1D.009, and 1E.003, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended (Articles 5069-1D.003, 1D.009, and 1E.003, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 07/26/99 - 08/01/99 is 18% for Consumer ¹ /Agricultural/Commercial 2 /credit thru $250,000.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1D.003 and 1D.009 for the period of 07/26/99 - 08/01/99 is 18% for Commercial over $250,000.

The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1E.003 for the period of 08/01/99 - 08/31/99 is 10% for Consumer/Agricultural/Commercial/credit thru $250,000.

The judgment ceiling as prescribed by Art. 1E.003 for the period of 08/01/99 - 08/31/99 is 10% for Commercial over $250,000.

¹ Credit for personal, family or household use.

² Credit for business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose.

TRD-9904376

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership

Texas Credit Union Department

Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Texas Credit Union Department and are under consideration:

An application was received from San Angelo TWC Credit Union, San Angelo, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit the contractors and their employees who work under contract for the Texas Workforce Commission in Regions 5 and 11, excluding those persons eligible for primary membership in any occupational based credit union at the time membership is sought, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Austin Metropolitan Financial Credit Union, Austin, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit the permanent and contract employees of Staktek Corporation who work in or are paid from Staktek's office in Austin, Texas and Staktek Corporation as a separate entity to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Austin Metropolitan Financial Credit Union, Austin, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit the members, employees, volunteers and officers of the Texas Educational Broadcasting Cooperative, Inc. (KO-OP Radio), excluding persons eligible for primary membership in any occupation or association-based credit union with a total membership of less than 20,000 members at the time membership is sought with AMFCU, and having an office within the boundaries of Austin, Texas on June 28, 1999, and KO-OP Radio as a separate entity to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Gulf Employees Credit Union, Groves, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit the employees of the members of the Jefferson County Medical Society to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Educators Credit Union, Waco, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live or work within the boundaries of the city of Hewitt, excluding persons eligible for primary membership in any occupation or association-based credit union with a full service facility within the geographic area to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Houston Postal Credit Union, Houston, Texas to expand its field of membership. The proposal would remove the exclusion of U.S. Postal Service employees who are eligible for membership in Pasadena Postal Credit Union and permit them to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department at (512) 837-9236. Any written comments must provide all information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Texas Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-9904413

Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Texas Credit Union Department

Notice of Award of Contract

Notice of Final Action Taken

In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC Section 91.103, the Texas Credit Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following application(s):

Application(s) to Expand Field of Membership

Texans Credit Union, Richardson, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated 04-30-99

Southwest Resource Credit Union, Baytown, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated 04-30-99

Application(s) for a Merger or Consolidation

Houston Area Central Credit Union and First Educators Credit Union - See Texas Register issue dated 04-30-99

Application(s) to Amend Articles of Incorporation

Galena Park Schools Credit Union, Houston, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated 06-04-99

Dallas S.P. Employees Credit Union, Dallas, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated 06-25-99

Memorial Credit Union, Houston, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated 06-25-99

Public Service Employees Credit Union, Amarillo, Texas - See Texas Register issue dated 07-02-99

TRD-9904414

Harold E. Feeney

Commissioner

Texas Credit Union Department

Filed: July 21, 1999

Finance Commission of Texas

The Finance Commission of Texas forwards this Notice of Award, Proposed Contract Number: FC-99-001-RFP, for hiring a consultant to assist the finance commission in conducting the second phase of research on (1) the availability, quality and prices of financial services, including lending and depository services, offered to agricultural businesses, small businesses, and individual consumers in this state; and (2) the practices of business entities in this state that provide financial services to agricultural businesses, small businesses, and individual consumers in this state as published in the May 28, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 4049).

The bid was awarded on June 25, 1999, and the contract was consummated on July 13, 1999. The successful bidder was Analytica, Inc., Contract Number: FC-99- 001, for a dollar amount of $88,400 plus expenses for travel, copying, and long distance not to exceed $4,500.

TRD-9904288

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Interim Director of Home Equity Lending in Texas

Finance Commission of Texas

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials

Texas Department of Health

The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below. The subheading labeled “Location” indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing “Throughout Texas” indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state.

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In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with 25 TAC, Chapter 289 in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable special requirements in 25 TAC, Chapter 289.

This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a licensee, applicant, or “person affected” within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. A “person affected” is defined as a person who is resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county, and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage due to emissions of radiation. A licensee, applicant, or “person affected” may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3189.

Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected by Agency action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of the agent must be stated.

Copies of these documents and supporting materials are available for inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (except holidays).

TRD-9904267

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: July 15, 1999

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TRD-9904400

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: July 21, 1999

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Amended Requests for Proposals

In the July 16, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 5577) the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced the issuance of three requests for proposals (RFPs) for services to support the implementation and administration of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as authorized by Title XXI of the Social Security Act. HHSC requests written proposals from interested and qualified organizations for the following services in response to the 3 RFPs: (1) production and direction of a statewide multi-media campaign to publicize the availability of health insurance to families of uninsured children through television, radio, and print for the CHIP (the Marketing RFP); (2) delivery of comprehensive health insurance services for the CHIP (the Health Insurance RFP); (3) delivery of comprehensive administrative services for the CHIP (the Administrative Services RFP).

The Commission is amending the date on which one of the RFPs, the Health Insurance RFP, will be available, the submission deadline date for the response to that RFP, the method of delivery of the RFPs and the name of the contact person at HHSC.

Two of the RFPs, the Marketing RFP and the Administrative Services RFP, will be available for downloading from the HHSC website at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us beginning July 19, 1999. Notice of the 2 RFPs will also be posted on the State Electronic Business Daily. Interested parties may also obtain copies of any or both of the RFPs at the offices of HHSC, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Austin, Texas, 78751.

The Health Insurance RFP will be available from the same sources beginning August 2, 1999.

Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the RFPs. Proposals in response to the Marketing RFP and Administrative Services RFP must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Central Time, September 3, 1999. Proposals in response to the Health Insurance RFP must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Central Time, September 22, 1999. Proposals must be submitted to HHSC to the attention of Elizabeth Stanford, Children's Health Insurance Program, HHSC, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Austin, Texas, 78751, 512-424-6568.

TRD-9904412

Marina S. Henderson

Executive Deputy Commissioner

Health and Human Services Commission

Public Hearing-Proposed Payment Rates for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS); Primary Home Care; Community Based Alternatives Waiver (CBA); and the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Waiver

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on proposed payment rates for the following programs and services: Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS); Primary Home Care; Community Based Alternatives Waiver (CBA); and the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Waiver. The hearing is held in compliance with 1 TAC §355.105(g), which requires public hearings on proposed payment rates. The public hearing will be held on August 16, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 125 of the John H. Winters Building at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas (First Floor, East Tower). Written comments regarding payment rates set by the Health and Human Services Commission will be accepted in lieu of testimony until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Written comments may be delivered by U.S. mail to the attention of Ms. Barbara Tejero, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711. Hand deliveries and express delivery will be accepted at 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Fourth Floor, Austin, Texas 78751. Alternatively, written comments may be delivered via facsimile to Ms. Tejero at (512) 424-6586. Interested parties may pick up or request to have mailed to them briefing packages concerning the proposed payment rates by contacting Ms. Tejero at (512) 424-6576.

Persons with disabilities planning to attend the hearing who may need auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Ms. Debbie Price of the Texas Department of Human Services, at (512) 438-4817 by August 9, 1999 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-9904427

Steve Aragón

Agency Liaison

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Filed: July 21, 1999

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Notice of Public Hearing for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

On or about October 1, 1999, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) anticipates receiving federal funds to continue the operation of certain programs that assist very low-income Texans. The Department is now in the process of deciding how these funds will be used and is seeking the input of groups affected by these programs and/or other interested citizens.

As part of the public information consultation and public hearing requirements for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the Administration and Community Affairs Division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will conduct one public hearing. The primary purpose of the hearing is to solicit comments on the proposed use and distribution of federal fiscal year (FFY) 2000 funds provided under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP provides funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

The public hearing has been scheduled as follows:

Friday, August 20, 1999, 3:00 p.m. in Room #1 at the Carver Library, 1161 Angelina Street, Austin, Texas.

A representative from TDHCA will be present to explain the planning process and receive comments from interested citizens and affected groups regarding the proposed plan. Intended Use Report may be obtained by contacting the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Energy Assistance Section, P. O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941. For questions, contact the Energy Assistance Section, Administration and Community Affairs Division at (512) 475-1099.

Comments on the intended use of funds may be in the form of written comments or oral testimony at the public hearing. Written comments must be received no later than the close of business at 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 1999. Comments concerning the Intended Use Report may be submitted to Lolly Garcia at TDHCA using the address provided above, or via the internet using lgarcia@tdhca.state.tx.us, or by fax to (512) 475-3935. If you have any questions regarding the public hearing process or any of the programs referenced above, please contact the Energy Assistance Section at (512) 475-1099.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Ms. Gina Esteves at (512) 475-3943 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-9904418

Daisy Stiner

Executive Director

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Public Hearing --Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan

Texas Department of Human Services

The Texas Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan. The hearing will be held at the Department of Human Services, 701 West 51st Street, in the Public Hearing Room, room number 125, on August 30, 1999 at 9:00 a.m.

In addition, comments may be submitted during the public comment period which begins July 30, 1999, and ends September 13, 1999. Comments must be submitted in writing to Texas Department of Human Services, Mary Haifley, Mail Code W-312, P. O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Comments may also be submitted electronically to "mary.haifley@dhs.state.tx.us". For additional information or a copy of the TANF State Plan, contact Mary Haifley at (512) 438-2599.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Mary Haifley at (512) 438-2599 by August 23, 1999 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-9904364

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Public Hearing-Proposed Payment Rates for Day Activity and Health Services; Family Care; and Residential Care

The Texas Department of Human Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on proposed payment rates for the following programs and services: Day Activity and Health Services; Family Care; and Residential Care. The hearing is held in compliance with 40 TAC §20.105(g), which requires public hearings on proposed payment rates. The public hearing will be held on August 16, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 125 of the John H. Winters Building at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas (First Floor, East Tower). Written comments will be accepted in lieu of testimony until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Written comments may be delivered by U.S. mail to the attention of Ms. Debbie Price, Texas Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 149030, MC W-425, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Hand deliveries or express delivery will be accepted at 701 West 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751. Alternatively, written comments may be delivered via facsimile to Ms. Price at (512) 438- 3014. Interested parties may pick up or request to have mailed to them briefing packages concerning the proposed payment rates by contacting Ms. Price at (512) 438-4817.

Persons with disabilities planning to attend the hearing who may need auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Ms. Price at (512) 438-4817 by August 9, 1999 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TRD-9904428

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: July 21, 1999

Public Notice- Availability of Proposed Intended Use Report of Title XX Social Service Clock Grant Funds

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has published a report outlining the proposed intended use of federal block grant funds during fiscal year 2000 for Title XX social services programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Texas Education Agency, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention.

To obtain free copies of the report, send written requests to Chris Traylor, Government Relations Division, Mail Code W-623, Texas Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. DHS is seeking written comments from representatives of both public and private sectors regarding the proposed use of Title XX block grant funds. Written comments will be accepted for 30 days. Please mail comments to Chris Traylor at the address listed above.

TRD-9904289

Paul Leche

Agency Liaison

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: July 16, 1999

Texas Department of Insurance

Insurer Services

The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration:

Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by AUTO CLUB INDEMNITY COMPANY, a domestic fire and casualty company. The home office is in Houston, Texas.

Application for incorporation to the State of Texas by AUTO CLUB CASUALTY COMPANY, a domestic fire and casualty company. The home office is in Houston, Texas.

Application for admission to the State of Texas by NOVAL CASUALTY COMPANY, a foreign fire and casualty company. The home office is in Buffalo, New York.

Application to change the name of FLORISTS' LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY to FINANCIAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a life company. The home office is in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Kathy Wilcox, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701

TRD-9904419

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Third Party Administrator Applications

Notice

The Commissioner of Insurance, or his designee, will consider approval of a rating manual request submitted by Allstate Insurance Group (Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company, Allstate Property & Casualty Company) proposing to use a rating manual relative to classifications and territories different than that promulgated by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to TEX. INS. CODE ANN. art. 5.101, §3(l). They are proposing to adopt a companion policy discount that provides a 5% reduction in premium on certain personal auto policy coverages when the named insured or spouse is also the named insured on a homeowners, tenants, condominium owners or mobilehome policy issued by Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company, or Allstate Texas Lloyds Company and covering the named insured's principal residence. The discount is applicable to premiums for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury protection, medical payments, collision and other than collision coverages.

Copies of the filing may be obtained by contacting Gifford Ensey, at the Texas Department of Insurance, Legal and Compliance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, extension (512) 475-1761.

This filing is subject to Department approval without a hearing unless a properly filed objection, pursuant to Art. 5.101, §3(h), is made with the Senior Associate Commissioner for Regulation & Safety, Rose Ann Reeser, at the Texas Department of Insurance, MC 107-2A, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78701 within 30 days after publication of this notice.

TRD-9904402

Gene Jarmon

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: July 21, 1999

Notice of Hearing

The Commissioner of Insurance at a public hearing under Docket Number 2414 scheduled for September 2, 1999 at 9:00 a.m., in room 100 of the William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, will consider a proposal made in a petition by Texas Insurance Organization (TIO). TIO's petition seeks adoption of endorsements, rules, and rates to the Homeowners and Dwelling Sections of the Texas Personal Lines Manual (Manual) relating to homeowners and dwelling policies. TIO's petition (Reference Number P-0399-02), was filed on March 2, 1999, and supplemented by a petition filed on May 28, 1999, amending Exhibits B and G.

TIO proposes adoption of endorsements, rules, and rates for residential property policies to provide coverage for the increased cost of construction when an ordinance or law imposes specific requirements on the repair or replacement of insured damaged property.

Staff proposes the following numbers for TIO's proposed endorsements: Endorsement Number TDP-026, Building Laws Increased Costs of Construction (Forms TDP-1 and TDP-2 only); Endorsement Number TDP-027, Building Laws Increased Cost of Construction (Form TDP-3 only); and Endorsement Number HO-135, Building Laws Increased Cost of Construction (Forms HO-A, HO-B and HO-C only).

A copy of the petition, including exhibits of rates, full text of the proposed endorsements, and amendments to the Manual are available for review in the office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas. For further information or to request copies of the petition, please contact Angie Arizpe at (512) 463-6326; refer to (Reference Number P-0399-02).

Comments on the proposed changes must be submitted in writing within 30 days after publication of the proposal in the Texas Register, to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas, 78714-9104. An additional copy of comments is to be submitted to David Durden, Deputy Commissioner, Automobile and Homeowners Division, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, MC 104-5A. Austin, Texas, 78714-9104.

This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which exempts it from requirement of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure Act).

TRD-9904272

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: July 15, 1999

The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration.

Application for admission to Texas of Maruthi S. Manney, (doing business under the assumed name of SAI Plus), a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Rockville, Maryland.

Application for incorporation in Texas of KS Management Services, L.L.P., (doing business under the assumed name of Kelsey-Sebold Clinic), a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Houston, Texas.

Application for incorporation in Texas of OneSource Business Concepts, Inc., (doing business under the assumed name of FlexSource), a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Abilene, Texas.

Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104.

TRD-9904373

Bernice Ross

Deputy Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: July 20, 1999

Texas Lottery Commission

Request for Proposals

The Texas Lottery Commission (the "Texas Lottery") is issuing a Request for Proposals for a TV Style Game Show to be Performed at the State Fair of Texas for the Texas Lottery. ("the RFP"). The purpose of this RFP is to obtain proposals from vendors to provide the production of a TV style game show to be performed at the 1999 and 2000 State Fair of Texas for the Texas Lottery.

The Texas Lottery is seeking proposals on televised broadcast production staffing and services for the televised live on-line game drawings at a production facility within a forty (40) mile radius of the Texas Lottery's headquarters located at 611 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.

The Successful Proposer shall perform three one-hour shows per day beginning on Friday, September 24, 1999 and ending on Sunday October 17, 1999; then, again on Friday, September 29, 2000, and ending on Sunday, October 22, 2000. The shows will begin at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. central time daily. Each show will include five or more different and unique games that highlight key information about lottery products and elicit audience participation and response.

Schedule of Events

The time schedule for awarding a contract under this RFP is shown below. The Texas Lottery reserves the right to amend the schedule.

July 15, 1999-Issuance of RFP

July 29, 1999-Letter of Intent to Propose Due (4:00 p.m. CT)

July 30, 1999-Written Questions Due (4:00 p.m. CT)

August 3, 1999-Answers to Written Questions Issued

August 9, 1999-DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS (4:00 p.m. CT)

August 13, 1999-Announcement of Apparent Successful Proposer (or as soon as possible thereafter)

To obtain a copy of this RFP, please contact Ridgely Bennett, Deputy General Counsel, Texas Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, telephone (512) 344-5050, or by facsimile at (512) 344-5189.

TRD-9904290

Michelle Guerrero

Administrative Assistant

Texas Lottery Commission

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Request for Proposals for Consulting Services

The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR), pursuant to Chapter 2254, Texas Government Code, requests proposals from consulting firms or consultants interested in providing TDMHMR with specialized consulting assistance in the rebasing of existing mental retardation model-based rates. The selected consultant will be expected to initiate contract services on or about November 1, 1999.

TDMHMR seeks consulting expertise related to long-term care programs funded by Medicaid, §1915(c) Medicaid waivers, rebasing rate indices, cost report development, analyzing program economics and efficiencies, identification of cost-saving opportunities, and development of cost-saving methodologies. The selected consultant will develop methodologies for rebasing, at a minimum, the indices (e.g., personnel wage rates, benefits percentage, supervisory span of control, staffing ratios, caseloads, and service time requirements) used to formulate the existing rate model and recommend rate model revisions to be effective in calendar year 2001.

Interested parties may obtain copies of the RFP at the offices of TDMHMR, 909 W. 45th Street, Building 4, Room 115, Austin, TX 78751.

Proposal Submittal: All proposals made in response to the RPF must be received by TDMHMR at the address indicated below no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 1, 1999. The submitted proposal must indicate the proposer's ability and willingness to perform the services indicated in this RFP within the specified time period.

Confidentiality: To the extent permitted by law, TDMHMR will treat as confidential all information submitted in response to this RFP.

Evaluation and Selection: TDMHMR reviews all proposals to determine if they are responsive to the RFP requirements. TDMHMR may exclude from further consideration for contract award any proposal that TDMHMR determines is non-responsive. A proposer who submits a non-responsive proposal will be notified that the proposal is not responsive and will not be considered for a contract award by fax unless the required fax number is missing; in that case, the proposer will be notified by mail.

TDMHMR will select an evaluation review committee that will review and evaluate all responsive proposals. The committee will rank the proposals and submit associated recommendations to Ernest McKenney, Director, Medicaid Administration, TDMHMR. TDMHMR will review the committee's recommendations and make recommendations to the TDMHMR Board for review and approval. TDMHMR may negotiate to complete the procurement process and/or to complete the evaluation process. Negotiations may include clarifications, improvements, and/or revisions to the original proposal only if it is in the best interest of TDMHMR.

Contact: All inquiries about this RFP must be directed to Mary Ann Roberts, Associate Director of Medicaid Reimbursement and Analysis, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, TX 78711-2668, Fax (512) 206-5673 or by courier to Mary Ann Roberts, Associate Director of Medicaid Reimbursement and Analysis, 909 W. 45th Street, Building 4, Room 115, Austin, Texas 78751. Communication with any TDMHMR personnel other than Mary Ann Roberts in reference to this RFP, is prohibited unless permission is granted in writing by the contact person.

TRD-9904420

Charles Cooper

Chairman, Texas MHMH Board

Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Notice of District Petitions

Petitioners filed a petition for creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 372 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioners are owners of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there is one lienholder on the land to be included in the proposed district; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 492.133 acres located within Harris County, Texas; and (4) the proposed District is within the corporate boundaries of the City of Houston, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and wastewater system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $23,000,000.

Petitioners filed a petition for creation of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 370 with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TNRCC. The petition states that: (1) the petitioners are owners of a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) the proposed District will contain approximately 563 acres located within Harris County, Texas; and (3) the proposed District is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, and is not within such jurisdiction of any other city. By affidavit the petitioner states there are no lienholders on the land to be included in the proposed District. The petition further states that the proposed District will (1) construct, acquire, maintain and operate a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; (2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the property in the proposed District; and (3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters, as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of the petition. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the petitioners, from the information available at this time, that the cost of said project will be approximately $35,780,000.

The TNRCC may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the TNRCC Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a public hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be adversely affected by the granting of the request in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed district's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition had hearing request to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.

Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas, 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Office of Public Assistance, at 1-800-687-4040. General information regarding the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us.

TRD-9904388

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Notice of Water Quality Applications

The following notices were issued during the period of July 13, 1999 through July 20, 1999.

The following require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

CITY OF ABILENE has applied for renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0023973 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10334-004. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 18,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 351 and County Road 309, and 5 miles northeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and State Highway 351 in Jones County, Texas.

ACME BRICK COMPANY has applied for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 03761. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of mine pit water commingled with stormwater at an intermittent and variable flow basis. The applicant operates the Mayfield Clay Mine. The plant site is located approximately 1.5 miles west of State Highway 19 and 0.3 miles north of Farm-to-Market Road 1861 in Van Zandt County, Texas.

AMERADA HESS CORPORATION has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 00671, which authorizes the discharge of storm water, wastewater from tank washes, ballast water, boiler blowdown, and tank draw-down water at a daily average flow not to exceed 730,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001, and storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0007145 issued on March 29, 1989 and TNRCC Permit Number 00671 issued December 15, 1995. The applicant operates a tank farm and loading terminal. The plant site is located on company controlled property abutting the north shore of the Houston Ship Channel at a point approximately 1/2 mile downstream from the Washburn Tunnel and approximately 1 mile south of Interstate Highway 10, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. The effluent is discharged to the Sheffield ditch on the east side of the company's property; thence to the Houston Ship Channel in Segment No. 1007 of the San Jacinto River Basin.

AMERICAN NATIONAL CAN COMPANY has applied for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 03953. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of process wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. Issuance of the proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 03953 will replace the existing TNRCC Permit Number 03953. The plant site is located approximately 800 feet southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 80 and Fisher Road, in the City of Longview, Gregg County, Texas.

ANDERSON MILL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11459-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,300,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,300,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located 1,700 feet southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Farm-to-Market Road 620 and approximately 5,800 feet northwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and Anderson Mill Road in Williamson County, Texas.

CITY OF ANTON has applied for a renewal of Permit Number 10021-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day via irrigation of 150 acres of land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal area are located north of Yellow House Draw, approximately 1/2 mile south of the City of Anton, southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Farm-to-Market Road 168 in Hockley County, Texas.

AQUASOURCE UTILITY INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11974-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 125,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 400 feet south of Rockwall Lake Dam and approximately 400 feet northwest of the point where the Farm-to-Market Road 3097 crosses Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas.

BP AMOCO CHEMICAL COMPANY has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02766, which authorizes the discharge of process wastewater, utility wastewater, treated domestic wastewater and stormwater at a daily average flow not to exceed 900,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001, and stormwater on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0100404 issued on August 9, 1991 and TNRCC Permit Number 02766. The applicant operates a polypropylene plant. The plant site is located at 9548 Interstate Highway 10 East, one mile west of the intersection of State Highway 146 and Interstate Highway 10, in the city of Baytown, Harris County, Texas.

BEN WHEELER WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13905-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of filter backwash at a daily average flow not to exceed 9,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 400 feet north of the intersection of County Road 4517 and Farm-to-Market Road 1995 and approximately 1.9 miles southwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and Farm-to-Market Road 314 in Van Zandt County, Texas

BLOCK HOUSE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13031-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1.25 miles east of U.S. Highway 183 and 2 miles north of Farm-to Market Road 1431 in Williamson County, Texas.

BISTONE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT has applied for a major amendment to TNRCC Permit Number 14012-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated water treatment filter backwash water from a daily average flow not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 75,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately one mile north of the intersection of State Highway 164 and Farm-to-Market Road 39 in Limestone County, Texas.

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11317-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 6,000,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 6,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2 miles south of Sugar Land at the intersection of Beltz Road and U.S. Highway 59 in Fort Bend County, Texas.

BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10332-005. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the north side of State Highway 48 approximately 0.7 mile east of the Brownsville Ship Channel in Cameron County, Texas.

BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY has applied for a renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of track pan washwater and stormwater runoff via Outfall 001. The applicant operates a railroad shop and fueling station. The plant site is located approximately 1/4 mile south of the intersection of 10th Street and Avenue F in the City of Silsbee in Hardin County, Texas.

CAL FARLEY'S BOYS RANCH has applied for a renewal of Permit Number 11108-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day via irrigation of 89 acres of land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 0.2 mile north and 1.6 miles east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and Spur 233 in Oldham County, Texas.

CAMERON WHITE DERRINGTON has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 14026-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2,000 feet northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 563 and Farm-to-Market Road 770, adjacent to a county road and approximately nine miles southeast of the City of Liberty in Liberty County, Texas.

CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13838-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 45,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 270 feet south of the intersection of Rehburg Road and Oliver Earl Lane north of the Town of Burton in the northwest portion of Washington County, Texas.

CELANESE LIMITED has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 03450. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater and condensate from cooling units on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The plant site is located at 1901 Clarkwood Road approximately 3.5 miles north-northwest of the Corpus Christi International Airport, south of the intersection of Leopard Street and Clarkwood Street in the City of Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas.

CITY OF CELESTE has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10146-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 94,800 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 4000 feet west of U.S. Highway 69 and approximately one mile south-southwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and the Atchison-Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in Hunt County, Texas.

CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0064491 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 01902. The permit authorizes a discharge of wet decking runoff, cooling water, boiler blowdown, domestic wastewater, and storm water at a daily average flow not to exceed 130,000 gallons per day (dry weather flow) runoff via Outfall 001 and the discharge of fire pond overflow, boiler blowdown, non-cooling water, and storm water runoff at flow variable rates via Outfall 002. The applicant operates a plywood manufacturing facility. The plant site is located on the west side of U.S. Highway 59, approximately 6000 feet northwest of the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and Farm-to-Market Road 352, in the City of Corrigan in Polk County, Texas.

PAT GENE CHAPMAN, SR. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 13964-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 450 feet west of U.S. Highway 90, three miles northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Farm-to-Market Road 2100 in the City of Crosby, Harris County, Texas.

CHIRENO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13917-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 10,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the north side of Farm-to-Market Road 95, approximately 1/2 mile south of the junction of Highway 21 and Farm-to- Market Road 95 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13581-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 5,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1 mile northeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 526 and Wallisville Road in Harris County, Texas.

CLOVER CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13115-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 60,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2 miles south of Magnolia, Texas, on Nichols-Sawmill Road (Magnolia-Waller Road); south of the intersection of County Place Road and Nichols-Sawmill Road in Montgomery County, Texas.

COMMUNITY ESTATES, INC. has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13903-001. The plant site is located on Farm-to-Market Road 2259, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 226 and Farm-to-Market Road 2259 and 3.2 miles south- southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road and State Highway 21 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

COMPONENT STRUCTURES, INC. has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 12320-001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 2,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2200 feet east of the intersection of Hardy Road and Richey Road, north of the City of Houston in Harris County, Texas.

COOPER CAMERON CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13668-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 6,250 gallons per day. The plant site is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Farm-to-Market Road 1909 and approximately 3 miles east of the City of Liberty in Liberty County, Texas.

COUNTRY TERRACE WATER COMPANY, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11955-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 220,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 600 feet south of Highlands Reservoir, approximately 3/4 mile northwest of the intersection of Wallisville and Wade Roads in Harris County, Texas.

CROCKETT COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10059-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 3,000 feet west of the State Highway 163 and approximately 2.5 miles south of Interstate Highway 10 in Crockett County, Texas.

CITY OF DALLAS has applied for renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0002381 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10060-097. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of filter backwash water at an annaul average flow not to exceed 15,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at 2605 Shorecrest Drive at Denton Drive and the sludge lagoons and lagoon discharge located in the 9300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, one half mile south of Interstate Highway 35 in the City of Dallas in Dallas County, Texas

DEGUSSA CORPORATION has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02077, which authorizes the discharge of stormwater on an intermittent, flow variable basis depending on rainfall via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0033090 issued on January 30, 1988 and TNRCC Permit Number 02077. The applicant operates a carbon black plant. The plant site is located adjacent to and on the west side of State Highway 35, approximately six miles south of the City of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas.

CITY OF DEKALB has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10062-002. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 350,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located south of Dekalb, approximately 1.5 miles due south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Farm-to-Market Road 992 in Bowie County, Texas.

CITY OF DILLEY has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10404-002 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 300,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately one mile southwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and State Highway 85 in Frio County, Texas

DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13680-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 17,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of State Highway 493 and U.S. Highway 281, 3.6 miles south of the City of Donna in Hidalgo County, Texas.

DOVE MEADOWS REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11215-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 900,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2 miles west of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Farm-to-Market Road 2920 in Harris County, Texas.

ECOLOCHEM, INC., has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 03964. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of process wastewater (water treatment waste) at a daily average flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The plant site is located adjacent to the west side of Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 1405 and approximately 4000 feet south of the intersection of State Highway 55 and FM 1405, east of the City of Baytown in Chambers County, Texas.

EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 02395. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of process wastewater consisting of tank bottom water and stormwater on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The plant site is located approximately one mile north of Interstate Highway 30, and 1/4 mile east of Farm-to-Market Road 36 near the City of Caddo Mills in Hunt County, Texas.

EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 02398, which authorizes the discharge of process water and stormwater on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The plant site is located north of State Highway 26 about 2.5 miles west of Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas.

CITY OF FRANKSTON has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10441-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located south of the City of Frankston, immediately north of Caddo Creek, and approximately 1000 feet south and 1500 feet east of the intersection of State Highway 155 and State Highway 175 in Anderson County, Texas.

G & C INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.L.P. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11923-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 5,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located in the southwest corner of an industrial park on Clark-Williams Road, 600 feet south of U.S. Highway 90, approximately 0.5 mile west of South Lake Houston Parkway, and approximately 4.5 miles northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate Highway 610 in Harris County, Texas.

GFC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 5599 San Felipe, Suite 2100, Houston, Texas 77056, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 14013-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 50,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2,900 feet south of Farm-to-Market Road 1488; approximately 1,100 feet east of Bear Branch Lane; approximately 500 feet west of Sweetgum Lane in Montgomery County, Texas.

GILMER POTTERIES, INC., has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 01361. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of process wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 50,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The applicant operates a plant which manufactures porcelain products. The plant site is located southwest of the intersection of Warren Avenue and U.S. Highway 271 in the City of Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas.

CITY OF GROVES has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10094-004, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 5,320,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 5,320,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2,000 feet southeast from the intersection of State Highway 87 and State Highway 73, and adjacent to Taft Avenue Extension in southeast direction from the intersection of State Highways 87 and 73 in Jefferson County, Texas.

GULF UTILITY SERVICE, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13643-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 2354 and 1405, on the south side of Farm-to-Market Road 2354 in Chambers County, Texas.

HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 has applied for a major amendment to TNRCC Permit Number 11727-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 700,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 835,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at 555 Normandy Street, just south of the intersection of Normandy Street and Woodforest Boulevard in Harris County, Texas.

HOLNAM TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP has applied for a renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0090425 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 02580. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of storm water on a intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. The applicant operates a limestone quarry and Portland Cement manufacturing plant. The plant site is located at 1800 Dove Lane; east of and adjacent to the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad right of way; approximately two miles north of the City of Midlothian, in Ellis County, Texas.

CITY OF HOUSTON has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10495-101, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 4,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at 15600 Rock House Road, approximately 1.1 miles east- southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Farm-to-Market Road 525 in Harris County, Texas.

HOUSTONIAN GOLF, LTD. has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 14031-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 11,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located in the southwest corner of the Houstonian Golf Course, approximately 2000 feet south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1464 and Old Richmond Road and approximately 4300 feet west of Farm-to-Market Road 1464 in Fort Bend County, Texas.

CITY OF HUBBARD has applied for a major amendment to TNRCC Permit Number 10534-001 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceed 150,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 250,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located south of the City of Hubbard, approximately 2 miles south of the intersection of State Highways 31 and 171 in Hill County, Texas

HUNT COUNTY OIL COMPANY has applied for renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0068195 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 11721-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 7,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 500 feet southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 30 and Farm to Market Road 1903 and 5 miles southwest of the City of Greenville, Texas in Hunt County, Texas.

PAT INGRAM has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number13895-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1.2 miles north-east of the intersection of Interstate Highway 20 and Loop 312 in Parker County, Texas.

CITY OF JOAQUIN has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12718-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2,700 feet northeast of the intersection of Jackson Street and U.S. Highway 84 in the City of Joaquin in Shelby County, Texas.

KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12110-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The applicant has also requested a temporary variance to the existing water quality standards to allow time for the TNRCC to adopt a site specific standard for South Mayde Creek (in Addicks Reservoir) for incorporation into 30 TAC §307.10, Appendix D. The renewed permit also authorizes a variance to the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards under 30 TAC §307.2(d)(4). The variance would authorize a three-year period in which the Commission will consider a recommended site-specific standard for South Mayde Creek (in Addicks Reservoir) and determine whether to adopt the standard or require the existing water quality standard to remain in effect. The plant site is located approximately 8 miles east of the City of Katy, just north of South Mayde Creek, 2 miles west-northwest of the intersection of Barker-Cypress Road and Interstate Highway 10 in Harris County, Texas.

CITY OF KAUFMAN has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12114-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,200,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,200,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on U.S. Highway 175 approximately 1 mile southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 175 and State Highway 34 in Kaufman County, Texas.

KLEIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12224-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 11,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at the Klein I.S.D. Transportation Center, 2,000 feet east and 2,000 feet north of the intersection of Stuebner Airline Road and Spring-Cypress Road in Harris County, Texas.

KNOX OIL OF TEXAS, INC. has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12945-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 7,500 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 500 feet south of the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and Farm-to-Market Road 310 on the west side of Interstate Highway 35 in Hill County, Texas.

ALBERT H. KORENEK has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 12680-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at 3318 County Road 89, approximately 1 1/3 miles southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1128 and Farm-to-Market Road 518 in Brazoria County, Texas.

LBC PETROUNITED, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02110, which authorizes the discharge of storm water on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0075302 issued on May 7, 1996 and TNRCC Permit Number 02110. The applicant operates a petroleum/chemical bulk liquid storage terminal. The plant site is located located 900 feet east of the intersection of Port Road and State Route 146, approximately 2.5 miles north of the City of Seabrook, Harris County, Texas.

CITY OF LINDEN has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10429-003, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 310,000 gallons per day The plant site is located approximately 7,000 feet southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 125 and U.S. Highway 59 (Jefferson Highway) in Cass County, Texas.

LOITZ ENTERPRISES, INC. has applied for a renewal of Permit Number 11435-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per day via irrigation of 20 acres of land. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 1 mile south of Farm-to-Market Road 356 at a point 4 miles southeast of the intersection with State Highway 94 in the City of Trinity in Trinity County, Texas.

LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY AND BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY have applied for renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0025577 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 11324-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 200,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located 1,300 feet east of Farm-to-Market Road 1660 and 1,500 feet south of State Highway 79 in the City of Hutto in Williamson County, Texas

MATAGORDA COUNTY NAVIGATIONAL DISTRICT NO. 1 has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 04036, to authorize the discharge of treated bilge water at a daily average flow not to exceed 500 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The applicant proposes to operate a bilge water reclamation facility. The plant site is located within the Port of Palacios, on the south shore of Turning Basin #3, approximately two miles east of the intersection of Newsom Road and Mangerum Blvd., in the City of Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas.

MATAGORDA GROUP L.P. has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13946-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,500 gallons per day. The plant site is located 3,250 feet southwest of the end of State Highway 185 and adjacent to Commerce Street in the City of Port O'Connor in Calhoun County, Texas.

NALCO/EXXON ENERGY CHEMICALS, L.P., has applied for a renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0008761 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 01806. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of previously monitored effluent (process wastewater, sanitary wastewater, utility wastewater, stormwater runoff, and treated groundwater) on a flow variable basis via Outfall 001, and stormwater runoff on an intermittent, flow variable basis via Outfalls 002, 003, and 004. The applicant operates an oxyalkylation plant. The plant site is located on County Road 229, approximately 1.25 miles east of the intersection of County Road 229 and Farm-To Market-Road 523, northeast of the City of Freeport in Brazoria County, Texas.

CLAUDE NORMAN & DIAN NORMAN/CITY OF PEARLAND has applied for a new permit, proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit Number 14050-001, to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on King Authur's Court, in the northeast corner of Somersetshire Estates, approximately 2000 feet southeast of the intersection of County Road 93 and Hughes Ranch Road in Brazoria County, Texas.

NORTH TEXAS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, INC. has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13847-001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 21,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 400 feet southeast of the east end of Soil Conservation Service Dam No. 56, and approximately 2.5 miles east northeast of the City of Maypearl in Ellis County, Texas.

ORANGE COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 has applied for renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0054810 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10240-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 1,220,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located in West Orange at 1600 Western Avenue, approximately 450 feet east-northeast of the intersection of Western Avenue and Albany Street in Orange County, Texas.

CITY OF PARIS has applied for renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0075931 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10479-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of filter backwash effluent from a water treatment plant at an annual average flow not to exceed 15,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on Lake Crook Road, approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 271, directly east of Lake Crook Dam and north of the City of Paris in Lamar County, Texas.

PIONEER CONCRETE OF TEXAS, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02624, which authorizes the discharge of sand and gravel wash water and transport water at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,300,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0092738 issued on June 2, 1989 and TNRCC Permit Number 02624 issued March 11, 1994. The applicant operates a sand and gravel plant. The plant site is located approximately 1.0 mile west on County Line Road from the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1489 and County Line Road, approximately 3.5 miles northwest of the community of Simonton, Fort Bend County, Texas.

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE OF TEXAS has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 11462-003. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 33,500 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 2,000 feet north of the Grimes/Waller County Line and 1,000 feet west of County Road 362 in Grimes County, Texas.

CITY OF QUANAH has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10600-001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 465,000 gallons per day. Issuance of the proposed TPDES Permit Number 10600-001 will replace the existing TNRCC Permit Number 10600-001. The plant site is located at 1009 East Nelson Street in the City of Quanah in Hardeman County, Texas.

TOWN OF REFUGIO has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10255-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 576,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located 1.0 mile east of U.S. Highway 77 and 0.75 mile south of Farm-to-Market Road 774 in Refugio County, Texas.

RESORT WATER SERVICES, INC. has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13879-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 75,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 0.3 mile south of the State Highway 198 and 1.5 miles west of the intersection of State Highway 198 and Farm-to-Market Road 316 in Henderson County, Texas.

RICE WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER SERVICE CORPORATION has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 11028-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 66,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located west of the City of Rice and west of Interstate Highway 45, and approximately 2 miles north of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Farm-to-Market Road 1126 in Navarro County, Texas.

RIVER HILLS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10961-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located adjacent to and northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 691 and Farm-to-Market Road 131 in Grayson County, Texas.

RIVERSIDE COUNTRY CLUB has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11602-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 8,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1200 feet south of State Highway 332 and approximately 1.5 miles east of the intersection of State Highway 332 and Farm-to-Market Road 521 in Brazoria County, Texas.

RONMAR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13569-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,500 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the northwest corner of Stuebner Airline Road and Mittelsteadt Road, between Farm-to-Market Road 1960 and Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10137-004 which authorizes discharges from Mitchell Lake on an intermittent and variable flow basis. The plant site is located approximately one mile south of Loop 410 and east of Pleasanton Road, south of the City of San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas.

CITY OF SANTA ROSA, P.O. Box 455, Santa Rosa, Texas, 78593, has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 10330-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 390,000 gallons per day. Issuance of the proposed TPDES Permit Number 10330-001 will replace the existing TNRCC Permit Number 10330- 001. The plant site is located approximately 0.4 mile northeast of the intersection of State Highway 107 and Farm-to-Market Road 506, northeast of the City of Santa Rosa in Cameron County, Texas.

SPRING OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12650-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 25,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located at 4200 Spring-Steubner Road, on the north side of Spring-Steubner Road approximately 2 1/2 miles west of the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Spring-Steubner Road in Harris County, Texas.

SPRINGTOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a new permit, Proposed Permit Number 14054-001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 15,000 gallons per day via drip irrigation of 3.45 acres of land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal site are located approximately 2 miles west-northwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 730 and Farm-to-Market Road 1542 on Farm-to-Market Road 1542 in Parker County, Texas.

STOWAWAY BAY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 11779-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the west side of Farm-to-Market Road 3186 approximately 2 miles south of the intersection of State Highway 190 and Farm-to-Market Road 3186 in Polk County, Texas.

THOUSAND TRAILS, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13075-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 20,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1.5 miles south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2604 and Farm-to-Market Road 933 in Hill County, Texas.

TRANS-GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02613, which authorizes the discharge of coke pile runoff, storm water, and filter backwash water at a daily average dry weather flow not to exceed 150,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0092428 issued on March 2, 1989 and TNRCC Permit Number 02613, issued on September 9, 1994. The applicant operates a petroleum coke storage facility. The plant site is located at the south bank of the Neches River, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the intersection of State Highway 87 and Farm-to-Market Road 366, in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.

TRIANGLE PACIFIC CORPORATION AND BRUCE HARDWOOD FLOORING, L.P. has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 03950. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of log storage water (boiler blowdown, storm water and raw water) on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 001 and 002. The applicant operates a laminated hardwood processing facility. The plant site is located at 1100 Cottonford Road in the City of Center in Shelby County, Texas.

TRUCK STOP CORPORATION on has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 03517, which authorizes the discharge of treated wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 8,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001, and stormwater on an intermittent and flow variable basis via Outfall 002. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing TNRCC Permit Number 03517 issued on July 16, 1993. The applicant operates a convenience store and truck stop. The plant site is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of IH 10 and Magnolia Avenue approximately 1.8 miles west of the intersection of IH 10 and the San Jacinto River in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE-IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 12321-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 160,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1,500 feet south of the southeast end of Cameron County Airport Runway, approximately 1.5 miles north and 4 miles east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 510 and 2480 in Cameron County, Texas.

UNION HILL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13885-001 which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 8,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 0.26 mile southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2088 and Farm-to-Market Road 2454 in Upshur County, Texas

UNION WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13842-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 75,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 0.7 mile south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market 1430 and State Highway 83 on Farm-to-Market Road 1430 in Garciasville in Starr County, Texas.

THE CITY OF VENUS has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 10883-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 175,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 0.5 mile northwest of the City of Venus at a point approximately 500 feet north of U.S. Highway 67 and approximately 200 feet west of Farm-to- Market Road 157 in Johnson County, Texas.

CITY OF WACO has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 13971-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated water treatment filter backwash water at a daily average flow not to exceed 240,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on Lake Shore Drive between Mt. Carmel Drive and Wooded Acres Drive just east of Lake Waco in McLennan County, Texas.

WEST HARDIN COUNTY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 11274-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 8,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located immediately south of the intersection of State Highway 105 and Farm-to-Market Road 770 and approximately 1000 feet east of Pine Island Bayou in Hardin County, Texas.

WEST PARK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12346-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located 19310 Katy Freeway, approximately 800 feet north of Interstate Highway 10 and approximately 3,200 feet east of Fry Road at the south termination of Harris County Flood Control District Ditch U101-02-00 in Harris County, Texas.

WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT has applied for a renewal with changes to TNRCC Permit Number 11632-001. The application wishes a change to authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from a daily average flow not to exceeds 500,000 gallons per day to a daily average flow not to exceed 100,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 0.40 mile north of Interstate Highway 10 and 0.60 mile east of Mason Road in Harris County, Texas.

WILSON ROAD PROPERTIES, LTD. has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13870-001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 99,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located 3,000 feet west by southwest from the intersection of Wilson Road and Atascocita Road; thence 2,500 feet south in the plant property between Garners Bayou and Atascocita Road; approximately 8,000 feet south of Lakeland School in Harris County, Texas.

WINDERMERE UTILITY CO., INC. has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 11931-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at an annual average flow not to exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located on the westerly bank of Gilleland Creek, approximately 5,800 feet northwest of the intersection of Pflugerville Loop and Farm-to-Market Road 1825 in Travis County, Texas.

WINTER GARDEN PARK CORPORATION has applied for renewal of an existing wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Number TX0059587 and an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 11628- 001. The draft permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 11,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located 850 feet due west from the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and Farm-to-Market Road 800, 85 feet south of U.S. Highway 83 in Cameron County, Texas.

JOSEPH SHAU CHO WONG has applied for a renewal of Permit Number 13469-001, which authorizes the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 25,000 gallons per day via subsurface drainfields/evaporation with a minimum area of 74,000 square feet. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into waters in the State. The wastewater treatment facilities and disposal area are located adjacent to and north of U.S. Highway 180 and State Highway Loop 375 in El Paso County, Texas.

WOODRIDGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP has applied for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) wastewater permit. The applicant has an existing Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Permit Number 13474-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 4,000 gallons per day. The plant site is located approximately 1600 feet southeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 134 and State Highway 43 in Harrison County, Texas.

The following do not require the applicants to publish notice in the newspaper. The public comment period, requests for public meetings, or requests for a contested case hearing may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ISSUE DATE OF THE NOTICE.

PAUL H. KREBS has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 12691-001, which authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 22,500 gallons per day. The plant site is located at No. 3806 on Farm-to-Market Road 1942 in Harris County, Texas.

RELIANT ENERGY INCORPORATED has applied for a renewal of TNRCC Permit Number 02499, which authorizes the discharge of washdown water and domestic sewage at a daily average flow not to exceed 1,600 gallons per day via Outfall 001. Issuance of this Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit will replace the existing NPDES Permit Number TX0031429 issued on July 2, 1987 and TNRCC Permit Number 02499. The applicant operates the Channelview Service Center. The plant site is located immediately north of Interstate Highway 10 between Dell Dale Street and Penn City Road, approximately 1/4 mile east of Beltway 8, in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas.

Notice of Water Quality Applications (CAFO)

Written public comments may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DATE THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED.

W.C. BARTON, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for an amendment to Permit Number 03513 to authorize the applicant to operate an existing Dairy Operation at a maximum capacity of 450 head in Johnson County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters of the state is authorized by this permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land. The existing facility is located on County Road 309 approximately one-half mile south of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 4 and County Road 417, and southwest of the intersection of County Road 417 and County Road 309 in Johnson County, Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of The Nolan River in Segment No. 1227 of the Brazos River Basin.

CHARLIE MYERS AND CMM GRAIN CO., Inc.have applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for TPDES Permit 03442 to authorize the applicant to expand an existing beef cattle feedlot from a maximum capacity of 4,250 to 8,000 head in Baylor County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land.The existing facility is located on the north side of U.S. Highway 82 approximately two miles east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Farm-to-Market Road 268 just west of Seymour in Baylor County, Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of the Brazos River Above Possum Kingdom Lake in Segment No. 1208 of the Brazos River Basin.

JOE F. EVERETT, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a new TPDES Permit Number 04099 to authorize the applicant to operate a beef cattle feedlot facility at a maximum capacity of 3,000 head in Sherman County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land.The facility is located on the south side of an unnamed caliche road, 1 mile north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and FM 297, and 2 miles north of the City of Cactus, Moore County, Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of Segment No. 0100 of the Canadian River Basin.

FANNIN FARMS INC, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for TPDES Permit No. 03250 to renew and replace an existing state permit to authorize the applicant to operate an existing dairy facility at a maximum capacity of 900 milking head and a total of 990 head in Bowie County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land.The existing facility is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 44 and Farm-to-Market Road 3165 approximately 3.1 miles west of U.S. Highway 259 in Bowie County, Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of Wright Patman Lake in Segment No. 0302 of the Sulphur River Basin.

GERALD OOSTEN, P.O. Box 1381, Stephenville, Texas, 76401 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for TPDES Permit Number 03142 to authorize the applicant to operate an existing dairy facility at a maximum capacity of 1950 head in Erath County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land.The dairy is located on the west side of County Road 209, approximately four miles northwest of its intersection with Farm-to-Market Road 2481 in the city of Duffau in Erath County, Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of North Bosque River in Segment No. 1226 of the Brazos River Basin.

RANDY WYLY, has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a TPDES Permit Number 03160 to replace and amend State permit authorizing the applicant to expand an existing dairy operation from a maximum capacity of 700 head to 1500 head in Erath County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land.The existing facility is located on the west side of County Road 209 at a point 1.5 miles south of the intersection of US 67 with FM 913 and County Road 209. The facility is located in the drainage area of North Bosque River in Segment No. 1226 of the Brazos River Basin.

XCL FEEDERS, INC., has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for TPDES Permit Number 03618 to authorize the applicant to operate an existing beef cattle facility at a maximum capacity of 6,500 head in Deaf Smith County, Texas. No discharge of pollutants into the waters in the state is authorized by this Permit. All waste and wastewater will be beneficially used on agricultural land.The existing facility is located on the south side of Farm-to-Market Road 1058 at the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1058 and 1057, approximately six and one half miles west of the City of Hereford in Deaf Smith County, Texas. The facility is located in the drainage area of the Upper Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River in Segment No. 0229 of the Red River Basin.

TRD-9904387

LaDonna Castañuela

Chief Clerk

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 20, 1999

Proposal for Decision

The State Office Administrative Hearing (SOAH) has issued a Proposal for Decision and Order to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) on July 16, 1999 on an Enforcement Action Against R.J. Smelley Company; SOAH Docket Number 582-98-0865; TNRCC Docket Number 97-0956-AGR-E. In the matter to be considered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on a date and time to be determined by the Chief Clerk's Office in Room 201S of Building E, 12118 North Interstate 35, Austin, Texas. This posting is Notice of Opportunity to comment on Proposal for Decision and Order. Comment period will end 30 days from date of publication. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Doug Kitts, Chief Clerk's Office, (512) 239-3317.

TRD-9904386

Douglas A. Kitts

Agenda Coordinator

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: July 20, 1999

Permian Basin Workforce Development Board

Request for Proposal

I. INTRODUCTION

GENERAL INFORMATION. The Permian Basin Workforce Development Board (PBWDB) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit the financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999. This audit is to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; the standards set forth for financial audits in the U.S. General Accounting Office's (GAO) Government Auditing Standards (1984); the provisions of the federal Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended; U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations, as amended.

Each proposal received will become a part of PBWDB's official files without obligation on the part of PBWDB. The requested proposal is to include one annual audit covering the 12-month fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998. The reports required include statements as directed by each grant agency and/or as required to meet the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133. Pertinent criteria, background, deadlines and the format requirements are contained in the following information.

II. BACKGROUND

The audit must comply with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, as stated in AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards, the provision of the Single Audit Act, the generally accepted government auditing standards issued by the GAO and OMB Circular A-133.

Dates Of Interest For The RFP:

The period to be audited is the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 for the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board. Proposals must be received in the office of the PBWDB no later than 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight time, on August 27, 1999.

III. SCOPE OF AUDIT

The auditor will be responsible for the completion of the following tasks:

1. Selection of audit samples of grants to be audited.

2. Law requires comprehensive financial audits of all grants. (Attachment A).

3. Statements and schedules will be prepared by the auditor with the assistance of staff as necessary.

4. The Finance Department staff and responsible Management Personnel will be available during the audit to assist the firm by providing information, documentation and explanations.

5. All records are maintained by the PBWDB, and will be audited at the office of the PBWDB.

Proposals should be addressed to:

Willie Taylor, Executive Director, Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, P.O. Box 61947, Midland, Texas 79711-1947. In addition, the envelope should be marked, "Sealed Proposal for Auditing Services" in the lower left-hand corner.

Based upon the information provided in Section II, the proposals should state a minimum fee that will be charged for each level of staff if the PBWDB authorizes the firm to expand the scope of engagement.

Proposals should also provide for the printing, typing and delivery of 50 copies of the completed audit report no later than 90 days after the end of the fiscal year audited. Each proposal should have a maximum charge for the fiscal year audited. PBWDB reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to request additional information from all proposers. All entities submitting proposals will be notified no later than September 13, 1999, of the audit firm to which the contract has been awarded.

Questions concerning this request for proposals should be forwarded to: Dia Robinett, (915) 563-5239

IV. CRITERIA

Criteria for the selection of the auditor are established as follows:

1. Information of the firm's background and experience auditing programs financed by the federal government, state, county and local government activities; nonprofit organizations; and commercial entities.

2. Proposals should contain resumes of team members to be assigned to this project by the auditor. These resumes should further specify the role to be played by each member during the conduct of the audit. Emphasis should be placed on prior audit experience relative to state and federal grants or subcontractors. A description of the partner(s) and manager(s) to be assigned to the engagement, including their resumes. Failure of the firm to assign individuals included in the team description may be cause for termination of the contract.

3. Information as to the size and organizational structure of the firm.

4. The firm's ability to provide 50 copies of the auditor's report, the financial statements and schedules, the management letter, and the report on internal accounting control weaknesses. The partner in charge of the audit shall be free to attend up to three public meetings a year as directed by the PBWDB at which the audit report will be discussed.

5. The firm shall make available its working papers to any or all grantors to the PBWDB upon request, and in accordance with federal and state grant provisions.

6. Ability of the firm to contain the cost of the audit.

7. Ability of the firm to meet the 90 day deadline.

Permian Basin Workforce Development Board

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Request for Proposal - Adolescent Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Services

The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), pursuant to its authority under Human Resources Code Chapter 40, hereby invites proposals to provide adolescent residential substance abuse treatment services. The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) and PRS recognize the need for adolescent residential substance abuse treatment services for PRS foster care youth and anticipate the continuation and expansion of these services during Texas Fiscal Year 2000 (10/1/1999 through 8/31/2000). Accordingly, this RFP is being issued for proposals to provide additional adolescent residential substance abuse treatment services under Project CFSA, "Children Free of Substance Abuse."

Description: Proposals are requested under this RFP to provide TCADA-licensed adolescent residential substance abuse treatment services for PRS foster care children. Applicants must have a TCADA-licensed facility in any of the counties of PRS Regions 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, or 11. Proposals for Region 03 are preferred from providers who specialize in care for boys only or boys and girls adolescent population, as a female adolescent population facility is currently funded; proposals from Region 06 are preferred from providers who specialize in care for girls only or boys and girls adolescent population, as a male adolescent population facility is currently funded in that region. Interested parties must submit a separate proposal for each region on which they are bidding, to PRS at the address stated below.

Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants include public or private agencies with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in providing adolescent residential substance abuse treatment services, who are currently licensed by TCADA to provide such services. Funds provided through this project may not be used to replace existing federal, state, or local funding. Current contractors may apply to expand services to the desired groups. Eligible applicants who may also be Historically Underutilized Businesses, Minority or Women's Enterprise Businesses, or Small Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply by notifying the contact person named below.

Limitations: PRS reserves the absolute right to cancel or rescind this RFP, in whole or in part, and to reject, in whole or in part, any and all offers received. PRS does not guarantee any quantities or types of services, goods, customers, or other items to be available under this RFP. PRS shall not reimburse any costs incurred in applying for this RFP.

Term and Total Value: The contract period will be October 1, 1999, through August 31, 2000. Funding is not to exceed $250,000 for proposal(s) funded from PRS Region 08 (San Antonio) or 11 (Edinburg). Funding is not to exceed $200,000.00 for proposal(s) funded from PRS Region 03 (Dallas), 04 (Tyler), 05 (Beaumont), 06 (Houston), 09 (Midland), or 10 (El Paso). Total funding of this RFP is not to exceed $950,000.00. It is projected that up to five (5) proposals may be awarded at PRS's discretion. Funding is wholly contingent upon PRS receipt of federal and state revenue for these services. At the Department's option, the contract awarded under this RFP may be renewed annually for a period not to exceed four years including the above referenced period. Contract renewal is not automatic; contracts may be renewed at the Department's option, when authorized, and when it is in the Department's best interests.

Evaluation and selection: A PRS state agency panel of program and administrative staff will rank and score the proposals. The screening and evaluation method and criteria are predetermined. Criteria include detailed service description, relevant organizational experience and staff qualifications, and cost projections with narrative.

Deadline: The last day to receive proposals is Friday, September 3, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. Proposals received after this deadline will be accepted only if received by next day delivery and with proof of mailing at least two days prior to the deadline. Modifications to the original proposal must also be received by the September 3, 1999, 4:00 p.m. deadline.

TRD-9904363

C. Ed Davis

Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Request for Proposal - Assessment Model

The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), pursuant to its authority under Human Resources Code Chapter 40, is seeking providers to develop and to implement an assessment model in two Texas counties that may later be applied statewide for the benefit of children in PRS conservatorship who have suffered from abuse and neglect. The provision of an assessment model under this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to include the following components: (1) preparing and presenting a development and implementation plan for an assessment model in Texas that will effectively lead to a more systemic approach in providing clinical assessments and other therapeutic evaluations that address each child's development needs (including physical / medical, life events, social / family, emotional, behavioral and educational / cognitive areas of concern); and (2) developing, implementing, hosting, operating and maintaining an automated web-based assessment tool that is fully operational and accessible through the Internet and that is to be used by clinicians in their clinical assessments and other therapeutic evaluations to address each child's development needs; and (3) developing and implementing a certification process which will consist of training and certifying clinicians to ensure their ability to understand and to use the automated web-based assessment tool and to provide clinical assessments according to the model; and (4) mobilizing the professional communities (including but not limited to PRS Child Protective Services and other social services, legal, mental health, education, clinical / medical, caretaker / parent support groups, child advocacy groups, corporate and community leaders) to understand the assessment model and to participate in the various activities involved; and (5) preparing and presenting a research and evaluation tool for the assessment model that may be utilized by PRS / other professional communities to examine the model's effectiveness and well-being of the children during the pilot phase of the model and to address various factors such as improved systemic decision-making, reduced numbers of placement disruptions and adoption dissolutions, and the efficacy of clinical services provided under the model, and (6) assuring the transfer of the ownership rights to the assessment model and certification process to PRS.

Eligible Offerors: Public or private non-profit and for profit agencies, including but not limited to institutions of higher education or a consortium thereof, with demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing clinical assessment models for children who have suffered from abuse and neglect, are eligible to submit a proposal for services under this RFP. Since PRS may decide to bring the assessment model to the entire state, offerors are required to indicate the ability to provide assessment model services statewide and the potential costs of doing so. Offerors must have appropriate staff who are licensed and in good standing with the State of Texas as providers of clinical assessments and therapeutic evaluations for children and families. Eligible offerors who may also be Historically Underutilized Businesses, Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises, are encouraged to apply.

Geographic Area: Offerors are to submit a single proposal to develop and implement an assessment model in one rural and one urban county in the State of Texas. Two (2) pilot sites shall be selected at the sole discretion of PRS. If the model is proven to be successful, it is anticipated that the model will later be implemented statewide.

Term and Total Value: The contract period is projected from December 1, 1999, through August 31, 2000. Funding is not to exceed $400,000.00, pending funding availability and approval from state / federal offices as required for funding of the requested services during this projected contract period. Funding is wholly contingent upon PRS receipt of federal and state revenue for these services. At PRS' option, any contracts awarded under this RFP may be renewed annually for a period not to exceed four years including the above referenced period. Contract renewals are not automatic; contracts may be renewed at PRS' option, when authorized, and when it is in PRS' best interests.

Evaluation And Selection: A PRS state agency panel of program and administrative staff will rank and score the proposals. The screening and evaluation method and criteria are predetermined. Criteria include detailed service description with analysis of sample scenarios, relevant organizational experience and staff qualifications, and cost projections for providing the assessment model in two counties of PRS' choice over a two year pilot phase period (Texas Fiscal Years 2000 - 2001) with a budget projection narrative; as well as an additional budget projection narrative, indicating the potential costs of providing and transferring the assessment model for statewide use in Texas.

Deadline: The last day to receive proposals is Friday, October 15, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. Proposals received after this deadline will be accepted only if received by next day delivery and with proof of mailing at least two days prior to the deadline. Modifications to the original proposal must also be received by the October 15, 1999, deadline.

Contact Person: To obtain a complete copy of the Request for Proposal, please contact the designated purchasing officer, Deborah Williams, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Winters Building, 701 West 51st Street, P. O. Box 149030 (Mail Code E-557), Austin, Texas 78751, 512/438-3312. Request for proposals are projected to be ready for pick up or mail out by the date of August 20, 1999. Please present inquiries pertaining to this RFP in writing to the stated address on or before Friday, September 10, 1999. Official replies will be issued by PRS only in writing and by mail to potential offerors of record on the date of Friday, September 24, 1999. No verbal replies will be binding upon PRS.

TRD-9904362

C. Ed Davis

Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services

Filed: July 20, 1999

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Notices of Application for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant To P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.275

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on July 9, 1999, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.275 for approval of an intraLATA equal access implementation plan.

Project Number: Application of Birch Telecom of Texas, Ltd., L.L.P. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.275. Project Number 21091.

The Application: The intraLATA plan filed by Birch Telecom of Texas, Ltd., L.L.P. (Birch Telecom) provides a proposal that, upon implementation, would provide customers with the ability to route intraLATA toll calls automatically, without the use of access codes, to the telecommunications services provider of their designation. Birch Telecom holds Certificate of Operating Authority (COA) Number 50023.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, or call the Public Utility Commission Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 on or before August 9, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All comments should reference project number 21091.

TRD-9904268

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 15, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) of an application on July 13, 1999, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.275 for approval of an intraLATA equal access implementation plan.

Project Number: Application of ETS Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.275. Project Number 21104.

The Application: The intraLATA plan filed by ETS Telephone Company, Inc. (ETS) provides a proposal that, upon implementation, would provide customers with the ability to route intraLATA toll calls automatically, without the use of access codes, to the telecommunications services provider of their designation. ETS holds Certificate of Operating Authority (COA) Number 50001. Currently, ETS provides local exchange service in Texas using its own facilities except for the switch. ETS does not have its own switch and is dependent upon the switching capability provided by AT&T Corporation (AT&T).

TRD-9904269

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 15, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) an application on July 14, 1999, pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.275 for approval of an intraLATA equal access implementation plan.

Project Number: Application of Intellicall Operator Services, Inc. d/b/a ILD for Approval of IntraLATA Equal Access Implementation Plan Pursuant to P.U.C. Substantive Rule §26.275. Project Number 21108.

The Application: The intraLATA plan filed by Intellicall Operator Services, Inc. d/b/a ILD (Intellicall) provides a proposal that, upon implementation, would provide customers with the ability to route intraLATA toll calls automatically, without the use of access codes, to the telecommunications services provider of their designation. Intellicall shall implement intraLATA equal access within thirty days of approval of its dialing parity plan. Intellicall holds Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA) Number 60187.

TRD-9904357

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 19, 1999

Notice of Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application for sale, transfer, or merger on July 15, 1999, pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated §14.101 (Vernon 1998).

Docket Style and Number: Application of Texas New-Mexico Power Company and TNP Enterprises, Inc. Regarding Merger of TNP Enterprises, Inc. and ST Acquisition Corp. Docket Control Number 21112.

The Application: Texas New-Mexico Power Company (TNMP) seeks approval of the merger of TNP Enterprises, Inc. (TNP) and ST Acquisition Corp. (ST Acquisition), in accordance with Public Utility Regulatory Act §14.101. TNMP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TNP. TNMP asserts that the merger of TNP and ST Acquisition will not involve a change in ownership of TNMP nor require the transfer of TNMP's assets, franchises, or certificates of convenience and necessity. TNMP further asserts that the transaction will not result in a change of rates to its customers.

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Consumer Protection at (512) 936-7120. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9904358

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 19, 1999

Notice of Application for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on July 14, 1999, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.154 - 54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Eagle Communications Group, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 21109 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to resell the existing services of the incumbent local exchange carrier(s) where available.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of Texas currently served by GTE Southwest, Inc., and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 no later than August 4, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9904286

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 16, 1999

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on July 16, 1999, for a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA), pursuant to §§54.154 - 54.159 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Web Fire Communications, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Number 21114 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Applicant intends to provide local exchange switched services on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) or other certificated carrier using unbundled network elements obtained from ILECs using services and facilities provided by other carriers and/or using facilities owned or operated by the Applicant.

Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire state of Texas.

TRD-9904379

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 20, 1999

Notice of Application to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity

Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on July 14, 1999, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity pursuant to §§14.001, 32.001, 36.001, 37.051, and 37.054, 37.056, 37.057, 37.058 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Utilities Code Annotated (Vernon 1998) (PURA). A summary of the application follows.

Docket Title and Number: Application of Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. to Amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Proposed Transmission Line within Hidalgo County, Docket Number 21110 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

The Application: Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MVEC) requests approval to construct approximately 0.4 miles of 138-kV double-circuit transmission line within Hidalgo County. The proposed project is a joint transmission system improvement project between Central and South West Services/Central Power and Light Company (CSWS/CPL) and MVEC. The primary justifications for this proposed transmission line interconnection and the 138 to 96-kV substation are to relieve single- contingency loading on the CPL 69-kV system in the McAllen area and to provide a path to move power from the North Edinburg Duke Energy 500 megawatt (MW) power plant.

Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 within 15 days of this notice. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9904270

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 15, 1999

Notices of Applications to Introduce New or Modified Rates or Terms Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §26.212

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on July 16, 1999, to introduce new or modified rates or terms pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §26.212, Procedures Applicable to Chapter 58-Electing Incumbent Local Exchange Companies (ILECs).

Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to Revise the Digital Link Service Tariff to Reflect a Change of the Integrated Pathway Service to Access Advantage Plus Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §26.212. Tariff Control Number 21115.

The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT) has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is changing the name "Integrated Pathway Service," as found in the Digital Link Service Tariff, Section 15, to the name "Access Advantage Plus". This service provides a customer a channelized high capacity facility between a customer premise and its serving office for connection to other services provided by SWBT. SWBT states the name change is being made due to legal reasons.

Persons who wish to intervene in this proceeding should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, by mail at P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the commission's Office of Customer Protection at (512) 936-7120 by August 6, 1999. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephone (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9904359

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 19, 1999

Notice is given to the public of an application filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on July 16, 1999 to introduce new or modified rates or terms pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule §26.212, Procedures Applicable to Chapter 58-Electing Incumbent Local Exchange Companies (ILECs).

Tariff Title and Number: Application of GTE-Southwest, Inc. to Waive the Nonrecurring Charge of $13.50 and Provide a First Month Recurring Charge of $ .99 for New Residential Customers Ordering any Custom Calling/CLASS Services Pursuant to Substantive Rule §26.212 Tariff Control Number 21117.

The Application: GTE Southwest, Incorporated has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is instituting a 90-day promotion from September 1, 1999 through November 29, 1999 during which the company will waive the nonrecurring charge(s) of $13.50 and provide a first month recurring charge of $ .99 cents for new residential customers who subscribe to any Custom Calling/CLASS Services. For new subscribers of Caller ID-Number or Caller ID-Name and Number who enroll in response to direct marketing, this promotion will include a Caller ID display unit.

TRD-9904360

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 19, 1999

Tariff Title and Number: Application of Contel of Texas, Inc. to Waive the Nonrecurring Charge of $6.85 and Provide a First Month Recurring Charge of $ .99 for New Residential Customers Ordering any Custom Calling/CLASS Services Pursuant to Subst. R. §26.212 Tariff Control Number 21118.

The Application: Contel of Texas, Incorporated has notified the Public Utility Commission of Texas that it is instituting a 90-day promotion from September 1, 1999 through November 29, 1999 during which the company will waive the nonrecurring charge(s) of $6.85 and provide a first month recurring charge of $ .99 cents for new residential customers who subscribe to any Custom Calling/CLASS Services. For new subscribers of Caller ID-Number or Caller ID-Name and Number who enroll in response to direct marketing, this promotion will include a Caller ID display unit.

TRD-9904361

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 19, 1999

Public Notice of Rulemaking and Workshop Regarding Electric Reliability Standards

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) initiates this rulemaking and announces a workshop regarding the administration and enforcement of Senate Bill 7, 76th Legislature, Regular Session (1999), §38.005 (Electric Service Reliability Measures) and §39.101 (Customer Safeguards). The workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701. The room has been reserved until 3:30 p.m. Project Number 21076, Electric Reliability Standards , has been established for this proceeding. This notice is not a formal notice of proposed rulemaking; however, the parties' comments at the workshop will assist the commission in developing a commission policy and rule.

Seven days prior to the workshop the commission shall make available in Central Records under Project Number 21076 an agenda for the format of the workshop. The workshop agenda will also be posted to the commission's Internet home page. Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Evan Rowe (512-936-7254 or evan.rowe@puc.state.tx.us). Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9904381

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 20, 1999

Public Notice of Rulemaking and Workshop Regarding Natural Gas Generating Capacity

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) initiates this rulemaking and announces a workshop regarding the administration and enforcement of Senate Bill 7, 76th Legislature, Regular Session (1999), §39.9044 (Goal for Natural Gas). The workshop will convene on Wednesday, August 11, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. The room has been reserved until 1:00 p.m. Project Number 21072, Goal for Natural Gas Generating Capacity has been established for this proceeding. This notice is not a formal notice of proposed rulemaking; however, the parties' comments at the workshop will assist the commission in developing a commission policy and rule.

On Wednesday, August 4, 1999, the commission shall make available in Central Records under Project Number 21072 an agenda for the format of the workshop. The workshop agenda will also be posted to the commission's Internet home page. Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Gary M. Torrent (512-936-7233 or gary.torrent@puc.state.tx.us). Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9904380

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 20, 1999

Public Notice of Workshop on Project Number 21074, Energy Efficiency Programs

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) will hold a workshop regarding Goal for Energy Efficiency under Senate Bill 7 (§39.905), on Monday, August 9, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, located on the 7th floor of the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701. Project Number 21074, Energy Efficiency Programs has been established this proceeding.

An agenda will be filed in Central Records under Project Number 21074 ten days prior to the workshop. Topics will include, but not be limited to standard offer programs, market transformation programs, performance contracting, program equity and funding for the statewide goal for energy efficiency. Participants should be prepared to address the issues at the workshop.

Questions concerning the workshop or this notice should be referred to Nieves López, Economist, Electric Industry Analysis Division, (512) 936-7388 or nieves.lopez@puc.state.tx.. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136.

TRD-9904382

Rhonda Dempsey

Rules Coordinator

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Filed: July 20, 1999

Starr County

Public Notice

Request for comments and proposals from interested parties interested in providing additional medicaid certified nursing facility beds.

House Bill 606, 75th, Legislature, the State of texas, permits a County Commissioner's Court of a rural county (defined as a county with a population of 100,000 or less) to request that the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) contract for additional Medicaid nursing facility beds in that county. This may be done without regard to the occupancy rate in available beds in the county.

Starr County Commissioners Court is considering desirability of requesting that TDHS contract for more Medicaid nursing facility beds in Starr County. The Commissioners Court is soliciting comments from all interested parties on the appropriateness of such a request. Additionally, the Commissioners Court seeks to determine if qualified entities are interested in submitting proposals to provide these additional Medicaid certified nursing facility beds. Comments and/or proposals should be submitted to Honorable Eloy Vera of Starr County Commissioners Court, Starr County Courthouse, Room #203, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, telephone (956) 487-2307, by 5:00 p.m. on September 1, 1999. Action will be taken by the Commissioners Court at its next regular meeting on September 13, 1999.

Stephen F. Austin State University

Notice of Consultant Contract Award

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Stephen F. Austin State University provides the following information for publication in the Texas Register :

1. The services for custom software development and maintenance contract was awarded to LCS Development Group, LLC, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254.

2. Notice of the request for proposals was published in the May 21, 1999 edition of the Texas Register (Vol. 24, No. 21, pp. 3902).

3. The private consultant will provide maintenance and customized upgrades for custom written software for the University Police Department (UPD) and the University Center (UC).

4. The total value of the contract is $35,000. The contract is effective July 13, 1999 and will terminate August 31, 2000.

5. The private consultant is LCS Development Group, LLC, 1923 South Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961.

6. The consultant will provide maintenance and customized upgrades for custom written software for the University Police Department (UPD) and the University Center (UC). Custom software, previously written by Contractor, exists for transferring Parking Citation/Parking Permit fees to the Business Office SCT Billing Software (UPD) and for operating Dorm and Cafeteria Access (UC).

TRD-9904291

R. Yvette Clark

General Counsel

Stephen F. Austin State University

Request for Information

The Texas A&M University System

The Texas A&M University System (System) requests information from law firms interested in representing the System and its component institutions in tax-exempt bond matters. This RFI is issued for the purpose of establishing (for the biennium beginning September 1, 1999) a referral list from which the System, by and through its Office of General Counsel, will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific bond matters and securities law issues as the need arises. These needs include the usual and necessary services of a bond counsel in connection with issuance, sale and delivery of bonds and notes on which the interest is excludable from gross income under existing federal tax law.

Description. The System comprises nine universities, eight state agencies and a health science center in Texas. Public, tax exempt bond issuance is conducted under two major programs and is rated by three major rating agencies. Bonds are issued under authority granted the System in Article VIII, §18 of the Texas Constitution (Permanent University Fund). A variable rate demand note program with an authorized limit of $95 million is frequently used to raise new funds in support of the capital improvement program. Note sales are normally conducted once or twice each year. Currently, $15 million is issued and outstanding. Advance refunding of Permanent University Fund bonds are conducted periodically based on potential savings opportunities. Under authority granted in Chapter 55, Texas Education Code and Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 717k and 717q, and other applicable laws, the System issues revenue bonds for capital improvements. A tax-exempt variable rate note program is used for interim financing with long term fixed rate bonds sold to provide more permanent financing. The variable rate note program, currently in a commercial paper mode, is presently authorized up to $125 million and has $71.3 million outstanding. The System employs a revenue bond program which offers a combined pledge of all legally available revenues with certain exceptions (the Revenue Financing System). Advance refunding of bonds and escrow restructures of previously defeased bonds, based on market timing, may be expected. Federal tax related matters regarding bonds issued by the System, including strategies and management practices in the conduct of an exempt debt program requires a close working relationship with bond counsel. Contact is frequent, particularly in regard to the Revenue Financing System program due to the significant level of capital improvements anticipated throughout the System over the next two years. The System invites responses to this RFI from qualified firms for the provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision of the System's Office of General Counsel.

Responses. Responses to this RFI should include at least the following information: a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in bond issuance matters and securities law issues, the names, experience, and technical expertise of the attorneys who may be assigned to work on such matters, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and bond matters in particular; the submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform services in relation to the System's bond matters, flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to the System or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities; or elected or appointed officials); and confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines of the System and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.

Format and Person to Contact. Three copies of the response are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double-spaced, on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, either stapled or bound together. They should be sent by mail or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request for Information" and addressed to:

Delmar L. Cain, General Counsel

Office of General Counsel

The Texas A&M University System

John B. Connally Building, 6th Floor

Campus Mail Stop 1230

College Station, Texas 77840-7896

Telephone (409) 845-4372 for questions

Deadline for Submission of Response. All responses must be received by the Office of General Counsel of The Texas A&M University System at the address set forth above not later than 5:00 p.m., August 20, 1999.

TRD-9904389

Vickie Burt Spillers

Executive Secretary to the Board

The Texas A&M University System

Requests for Proposals

Request for Proposal

Texas A&M University requests proposals from consulting firms qualified to assess data imaging system needs for the Departments of Admission and Records, Honors and Scholarships and Student Financial Aid. Interested firm should be thoroughly versed and experienced in assessing imaging system need and developing a migration information solutions.

Information can be obtained from Mary Sue Goldwater, Assistant Director of Purchasing Services, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-1477. Ms. Goldwater can be reached at (409) 845-4579. Proposals from interested firms should be directed to her attention at the address above.

Selection criteria will include competence, experience knowledge and qualifications in the area of imaging systems assessment. Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate in this request for proposal. All things being equal, a preference will be given to a consultant firm whose principal place of business is within the State of Texas.

Proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m., 30 July 1999.

TRD-9904297

Vickie Burt Spillers

Executive Secretary to the Board

Board of Regents The Texas A&M University System

Filed: July 16, 1999

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University (TTU) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) request information from law firms interested in representing TTU/TTUHSC in tax-exempt bond matters. This RFP is issued for the purpose of establishing (for the time frame beginning September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2000) a referral list from which TTU/TTUHSC, by and through its Office of General Counsel, will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific bond matters as the need arises. These needs include the usual and necessary services of a bond counsel in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of bonds and notes on which the interest is excludable from gross income under existing federal tax law.

Description. Tax-exempt bonds and notes are issued by the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University (the "Board"), acting separately and independently for and on behalf of TTU and TTUHSC. Public, tax-exempt bond issuance is conducted under two major programs and is rated by three major rating agencies. Bonds are issued under authority granted in Article VII, Section 17, of the Texas Constitution (Higher Education Assistance Fund Bonds). A $50 million commercial paper program for Higher Education Assistance Fund (HEAF) bonds may be considered for the 2000 fiscal year. A fixed rate bond sale is also being studied. Under authority granted in Chapter 55, Texas Education Code and Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 717k and 717q, and other applicable laws, TTU anticipates issuing revenue bonds and/or notes for capital improvements. A $100 million tax-exempt commercial paper program (with initial authority of $60 million) is to be used for interim financing with long term fixed rate bonds sold to provide more permanent financing. TTU employs a revenue bond program which offers a combined pledge of all legally available revenues with certain exceptions (the "Revenue Financing System"). Federal tax related matters regarding bonds issued by TTU, including strategies and management practices in the conduct of an exempt bond program requires a close working relationship with bond counsel. Contact is frequent, particularly in regard to HEAF and RFS commercial paper programs due to the significant level of capital improvements anticipated over the next several years. TTU invites responses to this RFP from qualified firms for the provision of such legal services under the direction and supervision of TTU's Office of General Counsel.

Responses. Responses to this RFP should include at least the following information: (1) a description of the firm's or attorneys' qualifications for performing the legal services, including the firm's prior experience in bond issuance matters, the names, experience, and technical expertise of attorneys who may be assigned to work on such matters, and appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision both of the firm's legal services generally and bond matters in particular; (2) the submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform services in relation to TTU's bond matters, flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (3) disclosures of conflicts of interest (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to TTU or the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and (4) confirmation of willingness to comply with policies, directives and guidelines of TTU and the Attorney General of the State of Texas.

Format and Person to Contact: Two copies of the response are requested. The response should be typed, preferably double-spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, either stapled or bound together. They should be sent by mail or delivered in person, marked "Response to Request for Information, Bond Counsel" and addressed to Ms. Patricia Aldridge, Director of Contracting and Risk Management, Texas Tech University, 327 Drane Hall, Box 41101, Lubbock, Texas 79409-1101 (telephone (806) 742-3841 for questions).

Deadline for Submission of Response: All responses must be received by the TTU's Office of Contracting and Risk Management at the address set forth above no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 23, 1999. Texas Tech University reserves the right to accept late proposals but does not guarantee their consideration.

TRD-9904422

James L. Crowson

Secretary to the Board of Regents

Texas Tech University

Request for Proposal Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training Program

Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ("Texas Tech"), requests proposals from professional firms interested in representing Texas Tech and its component members in certain tax matters. This RFP is issued to establish (for the time frame beginning September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2000) a referral list from which Texas Tech, by and through its Office of General Counsel, will select appropriate counsel for representation on specific tax matters as the need arises.

DESCRIPTION: Texas Tech is supported by legislative appropriations, tuition, fees, income from auxiliary enterprises, grants, gifts, sponsored research and other sources of revenues, all of which may be impacted by the Internal Revenue Code and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service. For assistance with such issues, Texas Tech will engage outside counsel for review of and advise regarding tax matters as they relate to higher education, including but not limited to the following: retirement programs, unrelated business income tax; personal income tax issues as they relate to donors; and Federal and State tax matters regarding compensation issues and nonresident alien tax issues. Texas Tech invites proposals in response to this RFP from qualified firms for the provision of such legal and tax services under the direction and supervision of the Texas Tech University's Office of General Counsel.

RESPONSES: Responses to this RFP should include at least the following: (1) a description of the firm's or attorney's qualifications for performing legal services, including the firm's prior experience in tax-related matters and retirement plans as they relate specifically to institutions of higher education; (2) the names and experience of the attorneys who will be assigned to work on such matters; (3) the availability of the lead attorney and others assigned to the project; (4) appropriate information regarding efforts made by the firm to encourage and develop the participation of minorities and women in the provision of legal services; (5) the submission of fee information (either in the form of hourly rates for each attorney who may be assigned to perform such services in relation to Texas Tech's tax matters, comprehensive flat fees, or other fee arrangements directly related to the achievement of specific goals and cost controls) and billable expenses; (6) a comprehensive description of the procedures to be used by the firm to supervise the provision of legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner; (7) disclosures of conflicts of interests (identifying each and every matter in which the firm has, within the past calendar year, represented any entity or individual with an interest adverse to Texas Tech or to the State of Texas, or any of its boards, agencies, commissions, universities, or elected or appointed officials); and (8) confirmation of willingness to comply with Texas Tech's and the Texas Attorney General's policies, directives, and guidelines.

FORMAT AND PERSON TO CONTACT: Three copies of the proposal are requested. The proposal should be typed, preferable double-spaced on, 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper with all pages sequentially numbered, and either stapled or bound together. They should be sent by mail or delivered in person, marked "RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, TAX COUNSEL" and addressed to Patricia Aldridge, Director of Contracting, as set forth below.

Evaluation: Proposals sent in response to this RFP will be evaluated in light of several criteria, including: expertise, availability of a lead attorney, prior experience in handling tax-related matters relating to higher education, procedures for providing timely and cost-effective services, and reasonableness of fees. Although the fee structure and overall cost of this representation will be an extremely important factor in evaluating proposals submitted in response to this RFP, the successful firm will clearly demonstrate exceptional expertise and experience with the tax matters made the subject of this RFP.

Proposals must remain firm as to services and prices for 90 days. No proposals will be accepted by oral communication, electronic mail, telegraphic transmission or telefacsimile transmission.

Proposers are requested to submit a standard form used to retain their services if available.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE: All proposals will be received by the Office of Contracting at Texas Tech University at the address set for below no later than 3 p.m. August 20, 1999.

PROPOSAL DELIVERY and TIME AND DATE: Proposals received after August 20, 1999, 3 p.m. CST will returned unopened. Address proposals to: Patricia Aldridge Director of Contracting, 327 Drane Hall, Texas Tech University, 15th and University, Box 41101 Lubbock, Texas 79409-1101, Phone (806) 742-3841, Fax (806) 742-0350

TRD-9904423

James L. Crowson

Secretary to the Board of Regents

Texas Tech University

Filed: July 21, 1999

Texas Workforce Commission

A. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Workforce Development Division, as authorized by federal and state laws, invites eligible entities to submit applications for FY 2000 and FY2001 funding of contracts to provide employment services for Choices and Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSE&T) in the North East Texas Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA), including the counties of Lamar, Red River, Bowie, Cass, Morris, Titus, Franklin, Hopkins and Delta. Offerors may bid on any or all services addressed in this RFP. Contractor(s) will collaborate to provide services in partnership with current Choices and FSE&T staff in this LWDA. Choices is a program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants providing employment-related and supportive services to assist TANF participants in moving from welfare to work. Choices services may include but are not limited to job readiness activities, job search assistance (including job placement and job development), case management, subsidized employment (including On-the-Job Training [OJT]) and educational and training activities, as well as post-employment/job retention services. FSE&T is a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program which assists food stamp recipients who do not receive TANF but are considered "mandatory work registrants" in becoming employed and self-supporting. FSE&T services may include but are not limited to job search and job readiness activities, educational and/or vocational training opportunities and Workfare, for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs).

B. AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING

The funds are authorized under the State Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Appropriations Bill.

C. AVAILABLE FUNDING

The total amount of available funding through this contract shall not exceed $1,483,864 for Choices and $132,569 for Food Stamp Employment & Training.

D. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Applicants submitting proposals to provide Choices and FSE&T services must complete an Application Packet, meet the following criteria and provide required documentation as requested in the application to be considered eligible: (1)the offer must have been submitted by the due date for proposals; (2)the offer must be complete with required signatures; (3)the offer is for the requested services described in the instructions; (4)the funding requested is not more than the maximum amount and (5)the offeror must agree to offer the services in partnership with current Choices and/or FSE&T staff. TWC will exclude from further consideration for contract award any non-responsive offer or portion of an offer. TWC will notify the offeror by certified mail of the decision.

E. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Application submission deadline is August 30, 1999. The project is set to begin on October 1, 1999, and end August 31, 2000.

F. SCORING CRITERIA

The evaluation criteria for this RFP and their relative weights for scoring are: Past/Proposed Performance, 20 points; Organizational Capabilities and Structure, 10 points; Capability to Provide Services, 25 points; Fiscal Information, 20 points; Automation, 10 points; and Cost/Budget 15 points, for a maximum of 100 points.

G. SELECTION, NOTIFICATION AND NEGOTIATION PROCESS

Proposals will be graded by the Texas Workforce Commission. Grading criteria will be included in the application packet. Negotiations will take place immediately after selection. A person designated and authorized by the selected applicant organization to make budget and/or programmatic decisions must be readily available to respond to requested revisions between September 6 and 15, 1999. If a designated person is not readily available to promptly respond to requested revisions, the contract will not be awarded to the applicant.

Negotiations will be conducted by TWC as deemed necessary. TWC reserves the right to vary all provisions of this RFP prior to the execution of a contract and to execute amendments to contracts when TWC deems such variances and/or amendments are in the best interest of the State of Texas.

H. PAYMENT

Payment for services performed shall be billed on a cost reimbursement basis.

I. TWC'S OBLIGATIONS

TWC's obligations under this RFP are contingent upon the actual receipt by the Agency of Funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Agriculture. If adequate funds are not available to make payment under the terms of this contract, TWC shall terminate this RFP or resulting contract and will not be liable for failure to make payments. For further information and to order an Application Packet, contact the TWC primary contact person. The primary contact person for this RFP is: Allison Thomas, Program Specialist, Texas Workforce Commission, Room 342-T, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001, telephone: (512) 936-3555, fax: (512) 936-3420, email: allison.thomas@twc.state.tx.us.

TRD-9904284

J. Ferris Duhon

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission