ISSUE OF February 14, 1992" ve5="?"> In Addition The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Office of the Attorney General Notice of Consulting Services Contract Amendment In accordance with the provisions of the Consulting Services Act, Article 6252- 11c, sec.7, the Office of the Attorney General of Texas hereby gives notice that it has executed an amendment to an agreement executed pursuant to the Act for advice concerning the enhancement, design, development, and installation of a computerized system for the initiation, management, accounting, and enforcement of child support obligations. The contract so amended originally was executed between the attorney general and Andersen Consulting, 701 Brazos Street, Suite 1020, Austin, Texas 78701 in response to the notice of invitation for offers of consulting services published in the February 16, 1990, issue of the Texas Register (15 TexReg 893). Notice of the execution of the original agreement was published in the August 30, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 4755). The consulting services rendered pursuant to the contract commenced on August 26, 1991, and shall end upon final and conditional certification of the system developed with the advice of the consultant meets all of the requirements of the Social Security Act of 1935, as amended. The maximum liability of the Office of Attorney General to the consultant as specified in the contract as executed is $4 million. The attorney general expects to be reimbursed under federal law for 90% of the maximum liability to the consultant. The federal government may permit the expenditure of more than the maximum amount specified in the contract upon execution. Pursuant both to the notice of invitation for offers of consulting services published on February 16, 1990, and to the notice of contract award given on August 30, 1991, the attorney general has amended the consulting services agreement to recognize that the attorney general has the current approval of the federal government and the Texas Department of Information Resources for a maximum expenditure for the purposes of the agreement not to exceed $5,672,246, and that such amount is subject to further modification, should additional expenditures be required to effectuate the purposes of the agreement. The amendment of which notice is hereby given does not increase the maximum liability of the attorney general to the consultant. The principal result of the contract shall be the design of an automated system for child support enforcement. This design will be evidenced by written documentation of the design as well as by actual electronic computer programming necessary to implement the design of the system. The written documentation of the design will be due prior to final and unconditional certification by the federal government that the system meets the requirements of the federal Social Security Act of 1935, as amended. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 6, 1992. TRD-9202000 Will Pryor First Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General Filed: February 7, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-2040 Texas Bond Review Board Bi-Weekly Report on the 1991 Allocation of the State Ceiling on Certain Private Activity Bonds The information that follows is a report of the allocation activity for the period of January 21, 1992-February 4, 1992. Total amount of the state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $242,886,000 subceiling for qualified mortgage bonds under the Act as of February 4, 1992: $100,397,950. Total amount of state ceilings remaining unreserved for the $151,803,750 subceiling for state-voted issues under the Act as of February 4, 1992: $51,803, 750. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $65,058,750 subceiling for qualified small issues under the Act as of February 4, 1992: $35, 123,750. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $43,372,500 subceiling for residential rental project issues under the Act as of February 4, 1992: $2,872,500. Total amount of state ceiling remaining unreserved for the $65,058,750 subceiling for all other bonds requiring an allocation under the Act as of February 4, 1992: $4,329,000. Total amount of the $867,450,000 state ceiling remaining unreserved as of February 4, 1992: $194,526.950. Following is a comprehensive listing of applications which have received a reservation date pursuant to the Act from January 21, 1992-February 4, 1992: San Antonio HFC, The Prime Group, Residential Rental 1550 Thousand Oaks Apartments, $7,500,00; Jefferson County HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Qualified Mortgage Bonds, $17,954,775; Galveston HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Qualified Mortgage Bonds, $8,860, 500; East Texas HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Qualified Mortgage Bonds, $30,000,000; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Eligible Borrowers, Qualified Student Loan Bonds-State-Voted, $100,000,000; Ector County IDC, Safe Tire Disposal Corporation, Qualified Small Issue Bonds (IDBs), $5,000,000; Red River Authority of Texas, Hoechst Celanese Corporation, All Other Bonds/Solid Waste/Pollution Control, $35,000,000; Midland County HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Qualified Mortgage Bonds, $10,641,600; Midlothian IDC, Safe Tire Disposal Corporation, Qualified Small Issue Bonds (IDBs), $5,000,000; Bexar County IDC, Safe Tire Disposal Corporation, Qualified Small Issue Bonds (IDBs) $5,000,000; San Antonio HFC, Guggolz, Flato and Flato Residential Rental The Exchange Building Apartments, $2, 000,000; Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority of Texas, Champion International Corporation, All Other Bonds Solid Waste Disposal, $10,000,000; Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority of Texas, GeneSyst International, All Other Bonds Solid Waste Disposal, $20,000,000; Capital Area HFC, Eligible Borrowers, Qualified Mortgage Bonds, $15,253,700; Eastland County IDC, South Texas Tire Recovery, Incorporated, Qualified Small Issue Bonds (IDBs), $9,935,000; Liberty County IDC, Safe Tire Disposal Corporation, Qualified Small Issue Bonds (IDBs), $5,000,000; Travis County HFC, The Prime Group Flato, Residential Rental The Hampton Apartments, $11,000,000. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201957 Tom K. Pollard Executive Director Texas Bond Review Board Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-1741 Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner 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 Texas Civil Statutes, Title 79, Articles 1.04, 1.05, 1.11, and 15.02, as amended (Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 5069-1.04, 1.05, 1.11, and 15.02). [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 3, 1992. TRD-9201830 Al Endsley Consumer Credit Commissioner Filed: February 5, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 479-1280 Employees Retirement System of Texas Employees Retirement System of Texas Fiscal Report Texas Codes Annotated, Government Code, Title 8, Subtitle B, sec.815.108 requires that the Employees Retirement System of Texas (System) publish a report in the Texas Register containing the balance sheet of the System as of August 31 of the preceding fiscal year and an actuarial valuation of the System's assets and liabilities. The report consists of an explanation of fund structure, combining balance sheets by fund type, and an actuarial valuation of the System's pension funds. The balance sheets are presented by fund within fund type. They present more detailed information that would be required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and they do not include the note disclosures required by GAAP. The are presented in the following order, preceded by an explanation of the fund structure: Combining Balance Sheets-Schedule 1: Pension Trust Funds; Schedule 2: Expendable Trust Funds; Schedule 3: Special Revenue Funds; Schedule 4: Agency Funds. The actuarial valuation consists of the following: Actuary's Opinion; Actuarial Valuation Balance Sheets and Summary of Actuarial Valuation Results; Actuarial Cost Method and Assumptions; Glossary of Actuarial Terminology. Questions about the reports should be directed to Darrel J. Leslie, Director of Accounting, Employees Retirement System of Texas, P.O. Box 13207, Austin, Texas 78711-3207, (512) 867-3224, WATS number 1-800-252-3645. insert page 2 insert page 4 insert page 6 insert page 8 insert page 10 insert page 12 insert page 14 insert page 16 insert page 18 [graphic] Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202037 Charles D. Travis Executive Director Employees Retirement System of Texas Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 867-3336 Texas Employment Commission Consultant Proposal Request Pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, the Texas Employment Commission (TEC) announces a request for proposals for consulting services. Background. The 71st Texas Legislature transferred responsibility for administration of state labor laws from the Department of Labor and Standards to the Texas Employment Commission through passage of House Bill 863. At the same time, the legislature made sweeping changes in the state Payday Law. Because changes in the payday program were so extensive, TEC was unable to use the rudimentary computer application previously used by the Department of Labor and Standards to support the payday program. Project description. The purpose of this project is to implement a comprehensive mainframe application to support the timely and effective processing of Payday Law claims and delivery of related Payday Law services. The Payday Law System must address mandated functions and response to user needs. TEC will be developing this application system using the computer assisted software engineering tool, Information Engineering Facility (IEF), developed by Texas Instruments. The project will include Business Area Analysis, Business System Analysis, and Business System Implementation using Information Engineering development methodologies. To ensure successful and timely completion of the project, TEC requires consulting services to assist with system design and implementation. The agency envisions a split team approach in which TEC staff are paired with consultant staff. The consultant should design the consulting services to maximize the transfer of IEF technical knowledge to TEC staff. Contract person. Proposal packets and/or additional information may be obtained by contacting Michael Fernandez, Texas Employment Commission, 15th and Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-3031. Proposal evaluation criteria. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: demonstrated experience and familiarity with Information Engineering Facility (IEF); demonstrated competence in managing system development projects of comparable size, duration, and complexity using IEF (especially for state or federal agencies); experience in software design and implementation using Information Engineering development methodology; proposed project design; proposed management plan; and, the time and cost to complete the project. Deadline for Receipt of Proposals. The deadline for submitting a proposal is 5 p.m., Monday, March 9, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202027 C. Ed Davis Deputy Administrator for Legal Affairs Texas Employment Commission Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-2291 Texas Department of Human Services Notice of Award In accordance with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11c, the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) announces this notice of consultant contract award. The invitation for consultant proposals was published in the October 1, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 5416). Description of Services. The contractor will provide consultant services in the following areas: analysis of resident assessment and staff time measurement data, case mix research methodology, quality of care indicator development, and planning and preparation for demonstration of a Medicare case mix payment and quality system. Name of Consultant. The contract was awarded to Austin Data Management Associates, P.O. Box 4358, Austin, Texas 78765. Term and Amount of Contract. The contract period is January 13, 1992, and will end on August 31, 1992. Total value of the contract is $40,000. All reports will be due no later than August 31, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 6, 1992. TRD-9201928 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 Public Notices The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration, to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 91-36, Amendment Number 339. The amendment establishes a one-month budget period for medically needy applicants who must spend down to become Medicaid eligible. The amendment is effective October 1, 1991. If additional information is needed, please contact Kay Priest, (512) 450- 3426. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202036 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration, to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 91-35, Amendment Number 338, The amendment eliminates the assets test for poverty level pregnant women. The amendment is effective December 1, 1991. If additional information is needed, please contact Kay Priest, (512) 450-3426. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202035 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration, to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 91-34, Amendment Number 337. The amendment contains the state plan format changes issued under Program Memorandum 91-4 concerning Medicaid eligibility and coverage. The amendment is effective October 1, 1991. If additional information is needed, please contact Cathy Rossberg, (512) 450- 3765. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202034 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration, to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 91-33, Amendment Number 336. The amendment reflects that dollar, durational, and quantity limits on medically necessary services are waived for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) recipients. The amendment is effective January 1, 1992. If additional information is needed, please contact Penny Kendall, (512) 338-6521. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202033 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration, to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 91-30, Amendment Number 333. The amendment incorporates home and community care services for functionally disabled elderly individuals. The amendment is effective July 1, 1991. If additional information is needed, please contact Ernest McKenney, (512) 450-3165. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202032 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration, to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 91-22, Amendment Number 325. The amendment eliminates the 5.5% budgetary reductions factor and revises the methodology for establishing the standard dollar amount for out-of-state children's hospitals. The amendment is effective September 1, 1991. If additional information is needed, please contact Joe Branton, (512) 338-6505. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202031 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 Request for Proposal The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) announces the availability of funds through the Children's Justice Act grant for community training conferences. DHS is soliciting request for proposal (RFP) to conduct these training conferences. Description. Services to be provided are the design and delivery of training conferences to promote cross-discipline coordination and communication among professionals who handle child sexual abuse cases in each community. The goal of the conferences is to enhance effective handling of both civil and criminal cases while reducing additional trauma to child abuse victims. Geographic Location. Community training conferences will be held in four selected Texas communities-El Paso, Lubbock, Victoria, and Sulphur Springs. Dates of Project. The contract period will be April 15, 1992 to September 30, 1992. All trainings must have been delivered by the closing date. Project Amount. The funds available for the four training conferences are $60,000. Contact Person. For further information, please contact Ms. Pozo, Project Director, Texas Department of Human Services, (512) 450-3104. A copy of the complete request for proposal can be obtained by writing Ana M. Pozo, Grant Project Director, Texas Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-605, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Selection Criteria. Proposals will be approved based on related experience of the proposer to carry out all requirements of the RFP. The successful proposer will assess the needs of each community, design and provide the training, evaluate the training, and provide DHS with an evaluation report. The successful proposer will enable participants to develop a community plan for more effective disposition of child abuse cases, and train participants on state law, good practice, and methods for reducing trauma to children in child abuse investigation and legal cases, as well as facilitating inter-disciplinary communication and cooperation. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202030 Nancy Murphy Agency liaison, Policy and Document Support Texas Department of Human Services Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 450-3765 State Board of Insurance Notice of Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Texas Department of Insurance will conduct public hearings under Docket Number 1862 beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 1992, continuing thereafter each day at times and places designated by the board until conclusion. The purpose of the hearing is for the consideration of amendments to proposed rule 28 TAC sec.1.601 as published in the January 14, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 298). The comment period expires on February 13, 1992. Section 1.601 concerns notice to policy holders of Texas Department of Insurance toll free telephone number. Additionally, the board will consider taking possible action, including but not limited to, authorization for publication or adoption regarding consolidating the notices required by proposed new rule 28 TAC sec.1.602 as published in the November 29, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 6902), and considered in a public hearing on January 14, 1992 and proposed amendments to sec.1.601 as published. The board may also consider any amendments made to proposed new sec.1.602 or any other combination of amendments made to either sec.1.602 or sec.1.601, as a result of the effort to consolidate or combine the two rules. The State Board of Insurance has jurisdiction over this matter in accordance with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a, sec.5(c) the Texas Insurance Code, Article 1.04, which provides the State Board of Insurance with the authority to determine policy and rules in accordance with the laws of this state; and under the Insurance Code, Article 1.35, which provides the State Board of Insurance with the authority to promulgate the wording for the notice of the policyholder complaint procedures. The hearing and procedure will be governed by the rulemaking provisions of the rules of practice and procedure before the State Board of Insurance (Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Chapter 1, Subchapter A) and the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a). In addition to other statutes and rules to which this notice directs attention, the hearing may involve other articles of the Insurance Code and other sections of Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, Part I. Please direct inquires regarding this hearing to Bill Maschal, Acting Associate Commissioner for Consumer Services, Mail Code 111-1A, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 7, 1992. TRD-9202023 Linda K. von Quintus-Dorn Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-6327 Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Correction of Error The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation submitted a Request for Proposal notice, which appeared in the February 4, 1992, Texas Register (17 TexReg 963). Due to a typographical error in the the eighth paragraph the date reads "1991" instead of "1992" as follows. "The closing date for recipt of proposals by TXMHMR is April 17, 1992." Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Correction of Error The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists proposed new 22 TAC sec.465.29, concerning remuneration for securing or soliciting patients. The rule was published in the February 4, 1992, Texas Register (17 TexReg 925). Due to an editing error by the Register the law cite is out of order. It should read "Any licensee or certificand found to be in violation of Article 5.21, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 161, Subchapter 161.091." Public Utility Commission of Texas Notices 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 January 31, 1992, to amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, sec.sec.16(a), 17(e), 50, 52, and 54. A summary of the application follows. Docket and Title Number. Application of Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. to amend certification of convenience and necessity within Medina County, Docket Number 10918 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application. In Docket Number 10918, Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. requests approval of its application to amend service area boundaries in Medina County. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0223, or (512) 458-0227 within 15 days of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201942 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas of an application on January 31, 1992, to amend a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, sec.sec.16(a), 17(e), 50, 52, and 54. A summary of the application follows. Docket and Title Number. Application of Gulf States Utilities Company to amend certificate of convenience and necessity for proposed line within Montgomery County, Docket Number 10920 before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application. In Docket Number 10920, Gulf States Utilities Company approval of its application to construct 1.7 miles of 138-kV transmission line in Montgomery County. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0223, or (512) 458-0227 within 15 days of this notice. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201943 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Notice of Intent To File Pursuant To PUC Substantive Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Hermann Hospital, Houston. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Approval of Plexar-Custom Service for Hermann Hospital Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27(k). Tariff Control Number 10897. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of Plexar-Custom Service for Hermann Hospital. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Houston area. Persons who wish to comment upon action sought, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Section at (512) 458-0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 6, 1992. TRD-9201940 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Notice of Petition For Wavier of Substantive Rule 23.55(e)(1) and (2) Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas a petition on January 21, 1992, to temporarily waive the provisions of PUC Substantive Rule 23.55(e)(1) and (2). Docket and Title Number. Application of Kerrville Telephone Company for Waiver from Requirements of PUC Substantive Rule 23(e)(1) and (2), Docket Number 10889, before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Application. In Docket Number 10889, Kerrville Telephone Company filed a petition seeking a temporary waiver of PUC Substantive Rule 23.55(e)(1) and (2). Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0256, or (512) 458-0221 teletypewriter for the deaf on or before February 27, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 6, 1992. TRD-9201998 Mary Ross McDonald Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: February 7, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 458-0100 Texas Racing Commission Notice of Deadline for Motions to Intervene or for Nonparty Participant Status Pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 179e, sec.18.02, an examiner for the Texas Racing Commission, Horse Racing Section, will conduct an administrative hearing to consider the applications for a pari-mutuel Class 1 horse racetrack license in the Dallas/Tarrant County area. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-13a. Pursuant to that Act and sec. sec.307.2, 307. 53, and 307.82 of the Texas Racing Commission Rules, 16 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.307.2, 307.53, and 307.82, a person desiring to intervene as a party or testify or present evidence at the hearing on behalf of or in opposition to a pending application, other than a person sponsored by an applicant, must file with the commission a Motion to Intervene or for Nonparty Participant Status which must include a statement regarding the person's position on the pending matter. The deadline for filing such Motions in this matter is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 1992. The Motion must be filed with Dudley D. McCalla, Examiner, TxRC Cause Number 91-R1-26, Texas Racing Commission, 9240 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78759. The failure to file a Motion to Intervene or for Nonparty Participant Status by the deadline could result in a person not being permitted to testify at the hearing on the pending applications. The following entities have filed an application for the Class 1 license in the Dallas/Tarrant County area. Lone State Jockey Club, Limited, proposes to build a racetrack located on approximately 315 acres within an 820 acre tract previously occupies by the International Wildlife Park in Grand Prairie, approximately one mile north of IH 30 on the west side of Belt Line Road. Midpointe Racing proposes to build a racetrack located on 282.5 acres at the Southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Hunter-Ferrell Road, one mile north of IH 30 in Grand Prairie. Prinnacle Park, Inc., proposes to build a racetrack located on a 290 acre tract bounded by IH 30, Highway 80, Westmoreland Drive, and Loop 12, four miles from downtown Dallas. Trinity Meadows Raceway, Inc., proposes to upgrade its current facility located in Willow Park, Parker County. The examiner will conduct a prehearing conference beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 1992, at 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon IV, Room 240, Austin. The purposes of the prehearing conference are to designate parties, consider Motions to Intervene or for Nonparty Participant Status, develop a schedule for discovery and other prehearing matters, and resolve other matters that may expedite or simplify the proceedings, including settling issues in dispute. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to Paula Cochran Carter, General Counsel, Texas Racing Commission, 9240 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-8461. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201918 Paula Cochran Carter General Counsel Texas Racing Commission Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 794-8461 Texoma Council of Governments Request for Proposal Texoma Council of Governments is requesting proposals for a public relations firm to design, develop, and prepare material for the public awareness campaign for the community partnership grant for alcohol and drug abuse prevention. The firm will be contracted to develop a campaign logo, campaign awareness materials, posters, brochures, leaflets, and public service announcements and provide justification to the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention for the campaign. Interested parties should provide proposal, including resumes, qualifications, references, and experience to Texoma Council of Governments, 10000 Grayson Drive, Dension, Texas 75020 by February 18, 1992, 10 a.m. For additional information, contact Frances Pelley at (903) 786-2955. TCOG reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. Issued in Dension, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202067 Mary Gilbreath Administrative Assistant Texoma Council of Governments Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (903) 786-2955 Texas Department of Transportation Division of Aviation Notice of Contract Awards The following consultant proposal request for providing professional engineering services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 664-4. The consultants request for professional engineering services was published in the Texas Register on September 3, 1991 (16 TexReg 4860). The consultant proposals will be for professional engineering services for the design and construction administration phases for the following TxDOT Project: 93/11-021 Palestine Municipal Airport. The engineering firm for these services is: Freese and Nichols & Associates, Inc., 811 Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-3683. The total value of the contract is $80,986 and the contract period starts on January 31, 1992, until the completion of the project. If there are any questions, please contact Lydia Scarborough, Assistant Division Director, Division of Aviation, Texas Department of Transportation, (512) 476- 9262. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201924 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8630 The following consultant proposal request for providing professional engineering services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 664-4. The consultants request for professional engineering services was published in the Texas Register on September 3, 1991 (16 TexReg 4861). The consultant proposals will be for professional engineering services for the design and construction administration phases for the following TxDOT Project: 93/16-041 Garner Field, Uvalde. The engineering firm for these services is: W. H. Mullins, Inc., 5701 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209. The total value of the contract is $26,254 and the contract period starts on January 31, 1992, until the completion of the project. If there are any questions, please contact Lydia Scarborough, Assistant Division Director, Division of Aviation, Texas Department of Transportation, (512) 476- 9262. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201922 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8630 The following consultant proposal request for providing professional engineering services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 664-4. The consultants request for professional engineering services was published in the Texas Register on September 3, 1991 (16 TexReg 4855). The consultant proposals will be for professional engineering services for the design and construction administration phases for the following TxDOT Project: 93/12-041 Perryton Ochiltree County Airport. The engineering firm for these services is: McMorries and Street, Inc., P.O. Box 698, Perryton, Texas 79070. The total value of the contract is $108,410 and the contract period starts on January 31, 1992, until the completion of the project. If there are any questions, please contact Lydia Scarborough, Assistant Division Director, Division of Aviation, Texas Department of Transportation, (512) 476- 9262. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201923 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 6, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8630 Notice of Intent Pursuant to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, sec.11.88, concerning Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is issuing this notice to advise the public that a draft environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Harris and Chambers Counties. The TxDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will prepare a draft EIS on a proposal to construct Segment I-2 of State Highway (SH) 99 in Harris and Chambers Counties. The proposed improvements will involve the construction of a limited access freeway between SH 146 at Goose Creek and Interstate Highway (IH) 10(E), a distance of approximately 13 miles. This roadway is considered necessary to provide for existing and projected traffic demand, and to provide a major evacuation route from coastal areas in Harris, Galveston, and Chambers Counties. Alternatives to be discussed in the draft EIS include: taking no action; improving Loop 201 and SH 146; and improving SH 146 and Spur 55 including the improvement of various alignments in western Chambers County. The build alternatives include the use of existing right-of-way and/or new location right-of-way to connect SH 99 to IH 10(E). Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. A public scoping meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on March 25, 1992, at Sterling High School in Baytown. Public comments on the proposed action and alternatives will be requested. In addition, a public hearing will be held. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the meeting and hearing. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. To insure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Agency Contact: Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to Kenneth C. Bohuslav, P.E., Texas Department of Transportation, Division of Highway Design, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-0269. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 7, 1992. TRD-9201993 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 7, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8630 Public Hearing Notice Pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6673k, the Texas Transportation Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive data, comments, views, and/or testimony concerning the commission's highway project selection process and the relative importance of the various criteria on which the commission bases its projects selections decisions. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 1992, at 1:30 p.m., in the first floor hearing room of the Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building, 125 East 11th Street, Austin. Any interested person may appear and offer comments or testimony, either orally or in writing, however, questioning or its staff as may be necessary to ensure a complete record. While any person with pertinent comments or testimony will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of the hearing, the commission reserves the right to restrict testimony in terms of time or repetitive content. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views, and same or similar comments, through a representative member where possible. To assure that all persons who have registered to speak are afforded an opportunity to do so and to avoid undue hardship or inconvenience of conducting the proceedings beyond reasonable hour, the commission may recess the hearing and reconvene at a time and location to be announced upon recess, for the limited purpose of receiving those remaining comments. Written comments may be submitted to William A. Lancaster, P.E., Director of Highway Design, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Copies of the criteria/information are available from the Division of Highway Design at the Department's LaCosta Annex, 6400 Highway 290 East Austin, (512) 465-6201. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 p.m. on March 3, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 10, 1992. TRD-9202038 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 10, 1992 For further information, please call: (912) 463-8630 Requests for Proposals The following request for proposals for providing professional engineering services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 664-4. The Division of Aviation will solicit and receive proposals for professional services for the preparation of a feasibility study and depending upon the results of the study, preparation of a site selection study, airport master plan, and environmental assessment for the City of Eden. Those interested consultants should submit five copies of brief proposals consisting of the minimum number of pages sufficient to provide necessary information to: Texas Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation, Attention: Bruce Ehly, TxDOT Project Number 93-21-011, P.O. Box 12607, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 476-9262. Proposals must be received by 4 p.m., March 12, 1992. Procedures for award-Procedure for award will be in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/51-14B. The estimated project cost is $60,000. The City of Eden reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received and to conduct new consultants selection procedures for future projects. The Proposal Shall Include: firm name, address, phone number and person to contact regarding the proposal; proposed project management structure identifying key personnel and subconsultants (if any); qualifications and recent experience of the firm, key personnel and subconsultants relative to the performance of similar services for FAA or TDA (TAC) projects; proposed project schedule, including major tasks and target completion dates; technical approach- a brief discussion of the tasks or steps to accomplish the project; list of in- state references including the name, address and phone number of the person most closely associated with the firm's prior project performance; statement regarding an Affirmative Action Program; certification that all franchise taxes are paid or that consultant is not subject to franchise taxes. Proposals will be reviewed by a consultant selection committee in order to identify from three to five consultants who will be interviewed by the committee. The final consultant selection will be made following completion of interviews. If there are any questions, please contact Linda Howard, Manager, Planning and Programming, Division of Aviation, Texas Department of Transportation, (512) 476-9262. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 6, 1992. TRD-9201992 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 7, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8630 The following request for proposals for providing professional engineering services is filed under the provisions of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 664-4. The Division of Aviation will solicit and receive proposals for professional services for the preparation of a feasibility study and depending upon the results of the study, preparation of a site selection study, airport master plan, and environmental assessment for the City of League City. Those interested consultants should submit five copies of brief proposals consisting of the minimum number of pages sufficient to provide necessary information to: Texas Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation, Attention: Bruce Ehly, TxDOT Project Number 93-22-011, P.O. Box 12607, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 476-9262. Proposals must be received by 4 p.m., March 12, 1992. Procedures for award-Procedure for award will be in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/51-14B. The estimated project cost is $60,000. The City of League City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received and to conduct new consultants selection procedures for future projects. The Proposal Shall Include: firm name, address, phone number and person to contact regarding the proposal; proposed project management structure identifying key personnel and subconsultants (if any); qualifications and recent experience of the firm, key personnel and subconsultants relative to the performance of similar services for FAA or TDA (TAC) projects; proposed project schedule, including major tasks and target completion dates; technical approach- a brief discussion of the tasks or steps to accomplish the project; list of in- state references including the name, address and phone number of the person most closely associated with the firm's prior project performance; statement regarding an Affirmative Action Program; certification that all franchise taxes are paid or that consultant is not subject to franchise taxes. Proposals will be reviewed by a consultant selection committee in order to identify from three to five consultants who will be interviewed by the committee. The final consultant selection will be made following completion of interviews. If there are any questions, please contact Linda Howard, Manager, Planning and Programming, Division of Aviation, Texas Department of Transportation, (512) 476-9262. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 6, 1992. TRD-9201994 Diane L. Northam Legal Administrative Assistant Texas Department of Transportation Filed: February 7, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8630 Veterans Land Board Request for Information The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) requests information from qualified consultants on ideas to enhance the Veterans Housing Assistance Program. The VLB is interested in reducing the allowable interest rate on loans made to Texas veterans while maintaining the integrity of the forecasted cash flows. For a detailed copy of the specifications, call Bruce R. Salzer at (512) 463-5198. Six copies of the response should be sent to Bruce R. Salzer, Texas Veterans Land Board, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 810, Austin, Texas 78701-1495. All responses must be received by 5 p.m., Central Standard Time, February 26, 1992. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 6, 1992. TRD-9201969 Garry Mauro Chairman Veterans Land Board Filed: February 7, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-5394 Texas Water Commission Meeting Notice A meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee of the Galveston Bay National Estuary Program is scheduled for: Tuesday, February 18, 1992, 12 p.m., Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors Conference Room 3555 Timmons, Houston, Texas 77027. In an effort to secure local government input on the LGAC, the GBNEP has initiated plans to periodically meet after the H-GAC Board meetings. Elected officials from the Galveston Bay area will be in attendance. Dr. Frank Shipley, GBNEP Program Director will give the welcome and introduction to the meeting participants. Members of the committee will discuss bylaws, LGAC appointments, delegation of proxies and a tentative meeting schedule. Discussion will also include the involvement of the LGAC with the development of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Galveston Bay. Members will discuss their participation on the Action Plan Task Forces for CCMP Development, including the following topics: Nonpoint Source Pollution, Spills/Dumping, Shoreline Development, Subsidence/Erosion/Sea Level Rise and Public Participation. The LGAC will also view the GBNEP video, Conflicting Uses of Galveston Bay. Issued in Houston, Texas, on February 4, 1992. TRD-9201831 Frank S. Shipley Director, Galveston Bay National Estuary Program Texas Water Commission Filed: February 5, 1992 For further information, please call: (713) 332-9937 Texas Water Development Board Applications Received Pursuant to the Texas Water Code, sec.6.195, the Texas Water Development Board provides notice of the following applications received by the board. Fallbrook Utility District, in care of Liddell, Sapp, Zively, Hill & LaBoon, 3400 Texas Commerce Tower, Houston, Texas 77002, received July 5, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,380,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of La Coste, 16004 South Front, La Coste, Texas 78039, received December 12, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $500,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of Angleton, 121 South Velasco, Angleton, Texas 77515, received December 20, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $5,075,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. South Texas Water Authority (Ricardo Water Supply Corporation project), P.O. Box 1701, Kingsville, Texas 78363, received December 4, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $250,000 from the Water Supply Account of the Texas Water Development Fund. City of Eagle Pass, 100 South Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas 78852, received October 14, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $8,280,000 from the Economically Distressed Areas Program and $2,795,000 from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. City of El Paso, 2 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901, received December 2, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $889,800 from the Economically Distressed Areas Program. Sebastian Water Supply Corporation, P.O. Box 118, Sebastian, Texas 78594, received December 20, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $3,022,360 from the Economically Distressed Areas Program. Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 130, Plains, Texas 79355, applications for financial assistance in the amount of $500,000 from the Agriculture Water Conservation Loan Program received January 23, 1992, and $2730.75 from the Agriculture Water Conservation Grants to Districts Program received July 8, 1991. Dallam County Soil and Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 569, Dalhart, Texas 79022, received November 25, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $5,587.50 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants to Districts Program. Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District, 802 Ninth Street, Wellington, Texas 78095, received August 23, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $5,925 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants to District Programs. Wharton County Soil and Water Conservation District, 2225 Highway 59 South, Wharton, Texas 77488, received July 19, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,670 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants to Districts Program. Palo Duro Soil and Water Conservation District, 304 1/2 15th Street, Canyon, Texas 79015, received December 9, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $2,212.50 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants to Districts Program. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number 3, P.O. Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, received May 6, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $11,787.50 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants to Districts Program. Hemphill Soil and Water Conservation District, Main and Fifth Street, Canadian, Texas 79014, received July 10, 1991, application for financial assistance in the amount of $1,905 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Grants to Districts Program. Upper Colorado River Authority, P.O. Box 680, Ballinger, Texas 76825, received January 14, 1992, application for financial assistance from the Water Loan Assistance Fund. Angelina-Neches River Authority, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75902-0387, received January 6, 1992, application for financial assistance from the Water Loan Assistance Fund. Additional information concerning this matter may be obtained from Craig D. Pederson, Executive Administrator, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201835 Craig D. Pederson Executive Administrator Texas Water Development Board Filed: February 5, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7981 Notice of Contract Award The award of this contract for private consultant services is filed under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-11-c. The Texas Water Development Board published a request for proposals in the November 1, 1991, issue of the Texas Register (16 TexReg 6236), to obtain services from a consultant with documented expertise in the field of organization and management improvements to perform an organizational structure and management workplan project for TWDB. The services will include assistance in quality assurance and training of staff. The due dates of reports on project progress will be on an ongoing basis during the term of the contract period. The proposal selected was that of Deloitte & Touche, 919 Congress Avenue, Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701. The beginning date of the contract is December 2, 1991, and the consultant services will extend approximately 120 days but not beyond April 1, 1992. The total value of the contract is not to exceed (NTE) $55,000. For further information please call (512) 463-7981. Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 5, 1992. TRD-9201880 Gail L. Allan Assistant General Counsel Texas Water Development Board Filed: February 5, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-7981