Open Meetings Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours prior to a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities named above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. Emergency meeting notices filed by all governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board outside the Office of the Secretary of State on the first floor of the East Wing in the State Capitol, Austin. These notices may contain more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Texas Department on Aging Monday, January 13, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Elderly Task Force Texas Board on Aging Minority of the Texas Department on Aging will meet at the Texas Department on Aging, 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Conference Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the Task Force will call the meeting to order; consider and possibly act on the planning process for a statewide conference on minority elderly, and minority elderly standards/guidelines; and adjourn. Contact: Nadine Francis, 1016 East 38 1/2 Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 323-0063. Filed: December 18, 1991 4:27 p.m. TRD-9116128 Tuesday, January 21, 1992, noon. The Texas Board on Aging Planning Committee of the Texas Department on Aging will meet at the Texas Department on Aging, 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Conference Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; consider and possibly act on: TDoA's Strategic Plan; State Plan; the appropriateness of current programs, developing cost-effective and efficient programs to perspectively meet the needs of Texas' growing older population; set dates for public hearings; plans for the future; and adjourn. Contact: Nadine Francis, 1016 East 38 1/2 Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 323-0063. Filed: December 18, 1991 4:28 p.m. TRD-9116129 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, January 2, 1992, 7 p.m. The Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Producers Board of the Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Miles Co-operative Gin, 1 1/2 Miles Northwest of Miles, FM 1692, Miles. According to the agenda summary, the board will read and approve the minutes; hear treasurer's report; report of activities; committee reports; reports from special guests with discussion and action on proposals; and discussion and action on old and new business. Contact: Sid Long, P.O. Box 30036, San Angelo, Texas 76903, (915) 453-2383. Filed: December 18, 1991, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9116084 Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Board of Pardons and Paroles Friday, December 27, 1991, 10 a.m. The Board of Pardons and Paroles of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will meet at 2503 Lake Road, Suite #9, Huntsville. According to the agenda summary, a panel (composed of three board members) will receive, review, and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate action. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 459-2744. Filed: December 18, 1991, 12:49 p.m. TRD-9116080 Monday-Tuesday, December 30-31, 1991, 10 a.m. The Board of Pardons and Paroles of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will meet at 2503 Lake Road, Suite #9, Huntsville. According to the agenda summary, a panel (composed of three board members) will receive, review, and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate action. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 459-2744. Filed: December 18, 1991, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9116081 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Wednesday, December 18, 1991, 9 a.m. The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention met at the Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Room M-652, Austin. According to the emergency revised complete agenda, the council heard public comments; may have approved minutes of previous meeting; considered and possibly acted on: proposed rules (sec.sec.621.61-621.64) regarding composition and responsibilities of advisory committee; nominees for advisory committee; assignment of a council member to attend every advisory committee meeting; discussed expansion funding (contingent upon receipt of federal award letter); reallotment of funds for fiscal year 1990 under Public Law 101-476, Part H; heard advisory committee update; executive director's report; and modifications in the federal application as a result of federal review. The emergency status was necessary due to unforeseeable circumstance of having to make urgent and necessary changes to federal application as a result of federal review just received. Contact: Mary Elder, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7673. Filed: December 17, 1991, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9115988 Texas Department of Health Thursday, December 19, 1991, 3:30 p.m. The Executive Committee of the Texas Board of Health of the Texas Department of Health held an emergency meeting at the First Floor Board Room, Parkland Hospital, 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas. According to the complete agenda, the committee discussed and acted on emergency and proposed rules concerning special hospital licensing standards for general hospitals providing mental health services; and discussed memorandum of understanding and/or contracts with other state agencies regarding psychiatric services in hospitals licensed by the Texas Department of Health and hospitals licensed by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. The emergency status was necessary to adopt emergency rules and discuss related matters concerning imminent threat to health and safety of patients in general hospitals providing mental health services. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9116127 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, January 3, 1992, 10 a.m. The Aged and Disabled Services Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Human Services will meet at 701 West 51st Street, First Floor, East Tower, Public Hearing Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will make opening comments; hear deputy commissioner's comments; election of chair/vice chair and executive committee; discuss approval of minutes; reports on federal legislative update and strategic plan briefing; advisory committee rules; advisory committee procedures; service directory for families of children with disabilities; treatment of life insurance divided additions; miscellaneous corrections to medicaid eligibility rules; application for other benefits; amendments to ICF-MR state standards for participation; revision to In-home and Family Support program co-payment; amendments to reimbursement methodology for DAHS; increased service hour ceiling for PHC and FC; adult foster care orientation and training; adult foster care client rights; extension of a memorandum of agreement with TDoA; MOU on Long Term Care State Plan for the Elderly; feedback on advisory committee recommendations; open discussion by members; plan next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Carolyn Howell, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. (512) 450- 3053. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:44 p.m. TRD-9116131 Department of Information Resources Thursday, December 19, 1991, 9:30 a.m. The Board of the Department of Information Resources met at One Capitol Square, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin. According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board met in an executive session to discuss the payroll system request for proposal contract negotiations and related options. The emergency status was necessary due to unforeseeable circumstances occurring subsequent to the initial posting of the meeting requiring immediate action by the board before the next regularly scheduled quarterly board meeting or before a special meeting of the board could be arranged. Contact: Lisa Carter, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-4729. Filed: December 17, 1991, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9116032 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Business and Occupational Programs, Tow Trucks of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Lowery Auto Sales for violation of Statutes, Articles 6687-9b and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2899. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9116122 Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Business and Occupational Programs, Tow Trucks of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Jarvis C. Peacock for violation of Statutes, Articles 6687-9b and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2899. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9116123 Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 10:30 a.m. The Business and Occupational Programs, Tow Trucks of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Jerry Robinson for violation of Statutes, Articles 6687-9b and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2899. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9116124 Thursday, January 9, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Business and Occupational Programs, Tow Trucks of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Jimmy Wilhite for violation of Statutes, Articles 6687-9b and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2899. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9116126 Thursday, January 9, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Business and Occupational Programs, Tow Trucks of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Kenneth E. Wilson for violation of Statutes, Articles 6687-9b and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2899. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9116125 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, December 30, 1991, 10 a.m. The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450N, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 10802-complaint of International Claim Service Corporation against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 17, 1991, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9115992 Tuesday, March 10, 1992, 10 a.m. The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450N, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 10761-complaint of Dwayne Girton against Chaparral Management Company and Fontaine Apartments. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 18, 1991, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9116104 Stephen F. Austin State University Thursday, December 19, 1991, 9 a.m. The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University held an emergency meeting at the Stephen F. Austin Campus, Room 307, Austin Building, Nacogdoches. According to the complete agenda, the board selected an interim president; authorized the interim president to sign vouchers and checks; and authorized the interim president to approve travel request. The emergency status was necessary as SFASU needed to select an interim president to preside over the university until such time as the board selects a new president. Contact: L. Kelly Jones, 440 North Center, Arlington, Texas 75011, (817) 265- 0440. Filed: December 18, 1991, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9116121 The Texas A&M University System Thursday, December 19, 1991, 10 a.m. The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System met in the Board of Regents Meeting Room, College Station. According to the complete agenda, the board held a special telephonic emergency meeting to appropriate funds for the preparation of the master plan for the new campus for Laredo State University. The emergency status was necessary due to the unforeseen absence of a quorum of the board (due to illness) and the urgent need to have this meeting before the holiday season. Contact: Vickie Running, Secretary of the Board, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: December 17, 1991, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9116031 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Friday, December 27, 1991, 9:30 a.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association will meet at the William P. Hobby Building, 12th Floor, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will consider and approve minutes of the past meetings; discuss and possibly approve method of election of directors to be effective January 1, 1992; consider report on Texas Employers Insurance Association; discuss and consider sale of the charter of National County Mutual Fire Insurance Company; discuss and possibly approve plan of operation; consider and possibly approve agreement with Insurance Commissioner as receiver, to preform services for the association in connection with new receiver estates after January 1, 1992; meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters, including hiring executive director and matters related to the solvency of insurers; and to consider and possibly take action on hiring executive director; consideration and possible approval of authorization for Secretary-treasurer to execute bank agreements concerning various accounts. Contact: Gene Brodhead, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322- 0223. Filed: December 19, 1991, 9:28 a.m. TRD-9116134 Texas Southern University Wednesday, December 18, 1991, 4 p.m. The Board of Regents Personnel and Academic Affairs Committee of Texas Southern University held an emergency meeting at Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne Avenue, University Library, Fifth Floor, Houston. According to the complete agenda, the committee considered recommendations from personnel and academic affairs committee on personnel matters requiring immediate action. The emergency status was necessary as the committee was unable to obtain a quorum at any other time, within time limits. Contact: Everett O. Bell, 3100 Cleburne Avenue, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: December 18, 1991, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9116038 Texas Water Commission Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider various matters within the regulatory jurisdiction of the commission, including specifically the adoption of new or amended agency regulations. In addition, the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including, but not limited to, rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7905. Filed: December 17, 1991, 4:58 p.m. TRD-9116033 Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 10 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider various matters within the regulatory jurisdiction of the commission. In addition, the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including, but not limited to, rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7898. Filed: December 17, 1991, 4:58 p.m. TRD-9116034 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed December 17, 1991 The Golden Crescent Service Delivery Area Private Industry Council, Inc. held an emergency meeting at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, December 18, 1991, at 6:30 p.m. The emergency status was necessary due to delay of mail delivery, they are required to declare an emergency meeting because matters had to be discussed and could not be held over. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9115991. The Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, December 20, 1991, at noon. Information may be obtained from William T. Carroll, P.O. Box 6700, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 759-0015. TRD-9115989. Meetings Filed December 18, 1991 The Brazos River Authority Audit Committee, Board of Directors will meet at the Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel, Room 3172, East Tower, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, January 3, 1992, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9116082. Meetings Filed December 19, 1991 The Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting at the Lubbock Plaza Hotel, 3201 South Loop 289, Lubbock, December 20, 1991, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, 1210 Texas Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79410, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9116135.