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 at the Office of the Secretary of State in lobby of 221 East 11th Street, Austin. These notices may contain more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department on Aging Wednesday, December 2, 1992, 2:30 p.m. (Revised agenda). The Texas Board on Aging's Finance Committee and Internal Audit Subcommittee of the Texas Department on Aging met at 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Small Conference Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board added the following to Item C. Internal Audit Subcommittee business to include: discussed possible action on fiscal year 1993 audit plan; and to item D. Reviewed Internal Audit Subcommittee report to include: possible action on fiscal year 1993 audit plan. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: November 24, 1992, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9215755 Thursday, December 3, 1992, 9:30 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Texas Board on Aging/Citizens Advisory Council Joint of the Texas Department on Aging met at the Wyndham Austin Hotel at Southpark, South IH-35 at Ben White Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board added the following to Item C. Citizens Advisory Council Chair's report, considered and possibly acted upon nominations to CAC to fill unexpired terms from Lower Rio Grande Valley and Rio Grande Regions; and to Item H. Internal Audit Subcommittee of Finance Committee, considered and possibly acted upon fiscal year 1993 audit plan. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: November 24, 1992, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9215754 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, December 3, 1992, 10 a.m. The Texas Rice Producers Board of the Texas Department of Agriculture met at the Harrison County Extension Center, #2 Abercrombie, Houston. According to the complete agenda, the board called the meeting to order; discussed approval of minutes of last meeting; reviewed refund data/report; assess revenue/expenses-took action on budget adjustment; discussed other business; and adjourned. Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, 6669 Rookin, Houston, Texas 77074, (713) 270-6699. Filed: November 24, 1992, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9215778 Friday, December 4, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority of the Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 924-A, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will call the meeting to order; discuss and act on: minutes of previous meeting; approved loan applications; financial advisors contracts; legislative issues; program rules; and discuss other business. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: November 25, 1992, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9215824 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Fort Bend County Fairground, Club Room, Building D, Rosenberg. According to the complete agenda, the department will take public comment on proposed amendments to the Texas Department of Agriculture's general herbicide regulations 4 TAC sec.sec.11.3-11.10 as published in the November 10, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 7831). Contact: Lacy Fryer, 2626 South Loop West, Suite 130, Houston, Texas 77054, (713) 666-8491. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9215963 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 10 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas Department of Agriculture, Expressway 83, Two Blocks West of Morningside Road, San Juan. According to the complete agenda, the department will take public comment on proposed amendments to the Texas Department of Agriculture's general herbicide regulations 4 TAC sec.sec.11. 3-11.10 as published in the November 10, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 7831). Contact: Joe Lugo, P.O. Box 1157, Pharr, Texas 78577, (512) 787-8866. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9215962 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 10 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas A&M Research Center, Education Building 101-102, 17360 Coit Road, Plano. According to the complete agenda, the department will take public comment on proposed amendments to the Texas Department of Agriculture's general herbicide regulations 4 TAC sec.sec.11.3-11.10 as published in the November 10, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 7831). Contact: Jo Anne Noble, 1720 Regal Row, Dallas, Texas 75235, (214) 631-0265. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9215961 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas Department of Agriculture, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120, San Antonio. According to the complete agenda, the department will take public comment on proposed amendments to the Texas Department of Agriculture's general herbicide regulations 4 TAC sec.sec.11.3-11.10 as published in the November 10, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 7831). Contact: Jim Muse, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120, San Antonio, Texas 78217, (512) 225-3464. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9215960 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center Auditorium, 1102 East FM 1294, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the department will take public comment on proposed amendments to the Texas Department of Agriculture's general herbicide regulations 4 TAC sec.sec.11.3-11.10 as published in the November 10, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 7831). Contact: Ronald Bertrand, 4502 Englewood Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79414, (806) 799-8555. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9215959 Texas Air Control Board Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 8 a.m. The Permits Oversight Committee's Permit Workshop of the Texas Air Control Board will meet at Park 35 Technology Center, 12118 North IH-35, Room 201S, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will hold a workshop on development of a strategic plan to streamline permit requirements and procedures; and consider and act on recommendation of a strategic plan to streamline permit requirements and procedures. Contact: Lane Hartsock, 12124 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 908- 1451. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9215978 State Banking Board Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 2:30 p.m. The State Banking Board will meet at 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will review and discuss approval of minutes of previous meeting; consider rule relating to substitute members of the State Banking Board; consider emergency rule relating to substitute members of the State Banking Board; consider Trust Company Charter application for Universal Trust Company, Houston; consider Trust Company charter application for West Texas Trust Company, Levelland; consider interim charter applications for New Lakewood Bank, Dallas, and New Waco Bank, Waco; consider conversion applications; review of status of other pending applications; and the board may convene into executive session for consideration of matters pertaining to applications as required by Article 342-115(6)(a) of TBC. Contact: William F. Aldridge, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1317. Filed: November 30, 1992, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9215983 Texas Department of Banking Thursday, December 10, 1992, 10 a.m. The Prepaid Funeral Guaranty Fund Advisory Council of the Texas Department of Banking will meet at 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will review and discuss approval of minutes of previous meeting; consider and vote on adoption for publication of proposed Prepaid Funeral Contract Rules 7 TAC sec.sec.25.18, 25.19, and 25.20; consider and vote on selection of a vendor to perform an actuarial study; meet in executive session to consider pending or proposed litigation; discuss resignation of industry representative, Stephanie Newburg and her replacement; and discuss dates and times of future meetings. Contact: Randall S. James, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705- 4294, (512) 475-1300. Filed: November 24, 1992, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9215761 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 10:30 a.m. (Revised agenda and Rescheduled from December 10, 1992, at 10 a.m.). The Prepaid Funeral-Guaranty Fund Advisory Council of the Texas Department of Banking will meet at 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will review and discuss approval of minutes of previous meeting; consider and vote on adoption for publication of proposed Prepaid Funeral Contract Rules 7 TAC sec.sec.25.18, 25.19, and 25.20; consider and vote on selection of a vendor to perform an actuarial study; discuss resignation of industry representative, Stephenie Newberg and her replacement; discuss dates and times of future meetings; and meet in executive session to consider pending or proposed litigation. Contact: Randall S. James, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705- 4294, (512) 475-1300. Filed: November 25, 1992, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9215901 Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons Committee Friday, December 4, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons Committee will meet at the Texas Commission for the Blind, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, Staff Training Room, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will call the meeting to order; introduce committee members and guests; accept minutes from September 11, 1992, meeting; discuss and act on new services and renewal services; discuss and act on enclaves; discuss and act on new products and product changes and revisions; discuss and act on report subcommittee's recommendations for annual report; discuss and act on setting meeting dates for 1993; and adjourn. Contact: Michael T. Phillips, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459- 2604. Filed: November 24, 1992, 1:20 p.m. TRD-9215752 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Staff of the Texas Bond Review Board will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the staff will call the meeting to order; discuss proposed issues; discuss other business; hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to rules for private activity bond allocation program; and adjourn. Contact: Tom K. Pollard, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: November 30, 1992, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9215982 Coastal Coordination Council Wednesday, December 2, 1992, 9 a.m. The Executive Committee of the Coastal Coordination Council met at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee discussed approval of the minutes from the October 28, 1992, meeting and received status reports from staff on the Beach/Dune Hearings, Consistency Review Process, and the Wetlands Management Program. Contact: Janet L. Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 730, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5385. Filed: November 24, 1992, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9215769 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Friday, December 11, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Subcommittee on Parole Issues of the Board of Criminal Justice of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will meet at 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Conference Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the subcommittee will call the meeting to order; discuss training; computers; communications with field staff; promotions practices; and adjourn. Contact: Susan McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9985. Filed: November 30, 1992, 11:28 a.m. TRD-9215932 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Friday, December 11, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired will meet at 1524 South IH-35, #200, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commission will call the meeting to order; chairperson's report; discuss approval of minutes; budget/financial reports; BEI report; Camp Sign report; Task Force and committee reports; TCDHI Human Rights Policy; meet in executive session to discuss appointment of Interim Executive Director; act on results of executive session; information items; plan next commission meeting; adjourn; and hold a public hearing. Contact: Texana Faulk Conn, 1524 South IH-35, #200, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 444-3323. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9215934 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, December 4, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners will meet at the TSBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800, William Hobby Building, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order; take roll call; discuss approval of settlement orders; appearance before the board-Jack Troutt, DDS; proposed amendment to Rule 101.1(b)(2): "Graduation from an ADA Accredited School"; consider amended examination guidelines; consider request for Attorney General's opinion on licensure by credentials; announcements; and adjourn. Contact: C. Thomas Camp, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: November 25, 1992, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9215847 Educational Economic Policy Center Monday, December 7, 1992, 10 a.m. The Accountability Subcommittee of the Educational Economic Policy Center will meet at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.120, 2315 Red River Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the subcommittee will discuss draft accountability report; and adjourn. Contact: Mary Ward, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Room 3.310, Austin, Texas 78712, (512) 471-7561. Filed: November 25, 1992, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9215850 Monday, December 7, 1992, 2 p.m. The Alternate School Year Subcommittee of the Educational Economic Policy Center will meet at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.120, 2315 Red River Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the subcommittee will discuss future research; and adjourn. Contact: Mary Ward, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Room 3.310, Austin, Texas 78712, (512) 471-7561. Filed: November 25, 1992, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9215849 Texas Education Agency Thursday-Friday, December 3-4, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Commission on Braille Textbook Production of the Texas Education Agency met at Conference Room, Dallas Services for Visually Impaired Children, Inc., 4242 Office Parkway, Dallas. According to the agenda summary, on Thursday, the commission called the meeting to order; welcomed guests; made announcements; chairman's preview: Tour of Dallas services; report on recent State Board of Education decisions affecting braille production; report on decisions by the international committee for accessible document design; summary presentation of draft findings and recommendations; diskette formatting standards and delivery requirements; braille production; electronic instructional media systems; agency, publisher, producer, teacher and state textbook committee relationships; heard public comment; wrap-up; and on Friday, the commission will call the meeting to order; discuss benefits derived from use of diskettes received in December 1991 and January 1992; recapitulation of proposed amendments to House Bill 2277; final consideration of report and recommendations; demonstration of foreign language translators; discuss future activities; report on the national scene; hear public comment; and wrap-up. Contact: Charles Mayo, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9606. Filed: November 25, 1992, 11:03 a.m. TRD-9215840 Monday, December 7, 1992, 12:30 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 2-112, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will hold an orientation session for new members of the SBOE and cover areas of interest to the new members. All members of the SBOE have been invited to participate. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 25, 1992, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9215839 Texas Employment Commission Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Employment Commission will meet at the TEC Building, Room 644, 101 East 15th Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will discuss approval of prior meeting notes; meet in executive session to discuss possible settlement in Figari and Davenport versus TEC and Valerie Lane, and relocation of agency headquarters; actions, if any, resulting from executive session; staff reports; consider proposed or pending legislation and possible action with respect thereto; discussion of and authorization for expenditure for various repairs to TEC cafeteria; internal procedures of commission appeals; consider and act on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Dockets 48 and 49; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: November 30, 1992, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9215980 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday, December 2, 10 a.m., Thursday-Friday, December 3-4, 1992, 10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. The Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection will meet at 3006B Longhorn Drive, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss approval of previous minutes; overview/staff briefing of agenda items; consider and discuss matters from members and the public; report of testing committee; discuss and possibly act on proposed rule amendments, new sections, or repeals to 37 TAC, Chapters 471, sec.421.1; 423, Subchapter A; 425, 427, 437, 441, 491 and 493. Discuss and possibly act on approval requirements for hazardous materials training instructors; proposed rule and/or statutory changes concerning eligibility for certification or recertification of fire service members elected to serve in the Legislature or other public office; joint meeting/workshop with Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Council regarding Texas Government Code Chapter 419; and discuss and possibly act on future meetings. Contact: Jack Woods, 3006B Longhorn Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759-6735, (512) 873-1700. Filed: November 25, 1992, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9215786 Friday-Saturday, December 4-5, 1992, 9 a.m. The Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection will meet at 3006B Longhorn Drive, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss approval of previous minutes; election of officers; joint meeting/workshop with Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee; consider/discuss matters from members and the public; discuss and possibly act on proposed new rules and changes to 37 TAC Chapters 471, 473, 477, 479, 481, 483, 485, 487, 489; discuss and possibly act on one year designation of member to represent the Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee at meetings of the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress; discuss and possibly act on designation of committee representative(s) for presentation of committee report to the commission; and action on future meeting dates, times, and agenda items. Contact: Jack Woods, 3006B Longhorn Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759-6735, (512) 873-1700. Filed: November 25, 1992, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9215785 Tuesday-Friday, January 12-15, 1993, 9 a.m. The Funds Allocation Advisory Committee of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection will meet at 3006B Longhorn Drive, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss approval of the minutes of previous meeting; discuss monitoring reports; discuss and possibly action on: applications for assistance received by November 30, 1992; applications received by August 26, 1992, which were considered at the October 13-14 committee meeting, but upon which no recommendations were made; discuss and recommend interest rate; discuss and possibly act on: possible rule amendments; changes to the applications instructions; recommendations to the commission concerning assistance to fire departments in the acquisition of resources; and election of chair and vice chair. Contact: Jack Woods, 3006B Longhorn Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759-6735, (512) 873-1700. Filed: November 25, 1992, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9215787 General Land Office Monday, November 30, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Veterans Land Board of the General Land Office held an emergency meeting at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board considered amending the Veterans' Housing Assistance Bonds, Series 1993 from an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $125,000,000; considered amending Veterans' Land Bonds, Series 1992: method of finance from a competitive sale to negotiated; and, the title of the series to Series 1993. The emergency status was necessary due to an unprecedented demand for housing loans, severely depleting loanable funds and consideration by bond review board for approval of issuance of VLB housing bonds. Contact: Mae Vrazel, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5340. Filed: November 25, 1992, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9215902 General Services Commission Monday, December 7, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The General Services Commission will meet in Room 402, Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider real property acquisition in Houston; consider and discuss change orders; consider lease with Option to Purchase guidelines; consider proposed amendments to purchasing rules, Chapter 113; consider fiscal year 1993 Deferred Maintenance Fund Project; consider 1994- 1995 revised budget; consider and discuss naming of various insurance buildings; briefing on the status of Sunset Review; consider and discuss financing request for the construction project at the Hobby Building; meet in executive session to receive a report concerning the status of pending litigation and to consider personnel matters; and division issues report. Contact: Judith M. Porras, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3446. Filed: November 24, 1992, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9215772 Governor's Task Force on Economic Transition Thursday-Friday, December 3-4, 1992, 9 a.m. The Governor's Task Force on Economic Transition will meet at the Rudder Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, on Thursday, the task force will review status report; review and vote on Volume 11 recommendations; and on Friday, review and vote on Volume 11 recommendations and report. Contact: Katy Davis, P.O. Box 12697, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-9982. Filed: November 24, 1992, 11:46 a.m. TRD-9215744 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Monday, December 7, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet at 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 300, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will consider and possibly act upon the following items: discuss approval of the minutes of August 21, 1992 and October 16, 1992 meetings; hear public comment; reports from audit committee, program committee (Resolution Trust Corporation Contract); low income tax credit committee (final approval for tax credit properties); multi-family housing program (resolution for restructuring certain properties); single family program; and report from Lomas; program updates from various departments and programs; and adjourn. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Aurora Carvajal, ADA Responsible Employee, at (512) 475-3822 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Susan J. Leigh, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475-3932. Filed: November 25, 1992, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9215848 Texas Department of Human Services Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Hospital Payment Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Human Services will meet at 1100 West 49th Street, Room T-607, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will make opening comments; discuss approval of minutes; reports on dispro share survey; disproportionate share reconstitution recommendations; open discussion; plan next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Carolyn Howell, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 3053. Filed: November 30, 1992, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9215926 Friday, December 11, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Social Work Certification Advisory Council of the Texas Department of Human Services will meet at 701 West 51st Street, Fifth Floor, West Tower, Conference Room 5W, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will review and discuss bylaws; practice of hypnosis; review of proposed rules; sunset commission; and staff report. Contact: Michael Doughty, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 3248. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9215977 Texas Department of Insurance Friday, December 4, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commissioner's hearing section will conduct a public hearing to consider the application of Exclusive Healthcare, Inc., Omaha Nebraska, for a certificate of authority to operate a health maintenance organization. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 24, 1992, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9215750 Friday, December 4, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commissioner's hearing section will conduct a public hearing to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Alan Doyle Copeland who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license and Group V, Local Recording Agent's license. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 24, 1992, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9215749 Friday, December 4, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commissioner's hearing section will conduct a public hearing to consider the application of Landmark Life Insurance Company, Brownwood, Texas, to acquire control of Union Security Line Insurance Company, Greenville, Texas, pursuant to the provisions of Texas Insurance Code, Article 21.49-1, sec.5. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 24, 1992, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9215747 Friday, December 4, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commissioner's hearing section will conduct a public hearing to consider the reinsurance agreement whereby Union Security Life Insurance Company, Greenville, Texas, will be reinsured by Landmark Life Insurance Company, Brownwood, Texas. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 24, 1992, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9215748 Monday, December 7, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commissioner's hearing section will conduct a public hearing to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against International Underwriters Insurance Company, of Dover, Delaware, which holds a certificate of authority issued by TDI. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 24, 1992, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9215746 Monday, December 7, 1992, 1;30 p.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commissioner's hearing section will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed plan of merger of Members Life Insurance Company, Farmers Branch, Texas, into Cumis Life Insurance, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, with Cumis Life Insurance, Inc. being the survivor. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 24, 1992, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9215745 Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the section will conduct a public hearing to consider whether the Homeowner's Premium-by-Territory Data submitted by State Farm Insurance is a trade secret and whether such data is confidential. Docket Number 11578. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9215975 Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the section will conduct a public hearing to consider the application of Ildefonson Guajardo, Houston, for a local recording agent's license. Docket Number 11625. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9215974 Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 10 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the section will conduct a public hearing to consider the application for amendment of the articles of incorporation of Utica National Insurance Company of Texas, Dallas, increasing the authorized capital. Docket Number 11621. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9215973 Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the section will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed plan of merger of Arizona Reinsurance Company, Phoenix, Arizona, into States General Life Insurance Company, Dallas, with States General Life Insurance Company being the survivor. Docket Number 11622. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9215972 Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the section will conduct a public hearing to consider the appeal of decision of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility regarding Toddler House, Inc. Docket Number 1963. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9215971 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the section will conduct a public hearing to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against John Hong Nguyen who holds a Group V, Local Recording Agent's license. Docket Number 11587. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9215970 Thursday, December 10, 1992, 9 a.m. The Commissioner's Hearing Section of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby II, Fourth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the section will conduct a public hearing to consider the appeal of decision of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility regarding Bill Weems, Inc. doing business as Plaza Tire Center. Docket Number 1964. Contact: Kelly Townsell, 333 Guadalupe Street, Hobby I, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2983. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9215969 Friday, December 11, 1992, 9 a.m. The State Board of Insurance of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at the William P. Hobby Building, Room 100, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss personnel; solvency; litigation; budget; staff reports; commissioner's orders; consider filings by Arkwright Mutual and Arkwright Insurance Companies, Allendale Mutual Insurance Company, Protection Mutual Insurance Company, Continental Casualty Company, The Medical Protective Company, The Firemen's Fund Group of Companies and USF&G Group; consider possible adoption of amendments to several endorsements to the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual; consider whether a meeting or hearing will be granted regarding a petition filed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Facility and regarding a petition filed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Angelia Johnson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:46 p.m. TRD-9215966 Wednesday, December 16, 1992, 9 a.m. The State Board of Insurance of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, William P. Hobby Building, Room 100, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will consider authorization for publication of proposed 28 TAC rules concerning rules of practice and procedure governing benchmark rate hearings; and the deletion to all references to the Fire Marshal in Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Rules of Practice and Procedure. Contact: Angelia Johnson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: November 25, 1992, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9215826 Joint Interim Committee on the Environment Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 10 a.m. The Joint Interim Committee on the Environment will meet at the Sam Houston Building, Room 117, 201 East 14th Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will consider a draft committee report. Contact: Shayne Woodard, Room 907, Sam Houston Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-0390. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9215965 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 9 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education will meet at the Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH-35 North, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will discuss and act on the rescheduling of the March, 1993, work session and regular quarterly meeting to January, 1993. Contact: Fred Tolar, 1033 LaPosada, #175, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 450-0188. Filed: November 25, 1992, 8:48 a.m. TRD-9215781 Tuesday, December 15, 1992, 10 a.m. The Law Enforcement Management Institute of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education will meet at TCLEOSE Headquarters, 1033 LaPosada, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will call the meeting to order; recognize visitors; introduce newly appointed member and election of chairman, vice-chairman and secretary (if new board member is appointed); discuss approval of minutes of the August 18, 1992 board of directors meeting; Issues and Perspectives Book; discuss and act on time limits for program completion; new districts; discuss and act on selection guidelines; staff activity reports; future meeting dates; public comments on any subject without discussion will be received; and adjourn. Contact: Fred Tolar, 1033 LaPosada, #175, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 450-0188. Filed: November 25, 1992, 8:48 a.m. TRD-9215780 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, December 16, 1992, 9 a.m. The Inspections and Investigations; Manufactured Housing 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 FUQUA Homes, Inc. for violation of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 5221f, sec.14 and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 30, 1992, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9215911 Thursday, December 17, 1992, 9 a.m. The Inspections and Investigations; Auctioneers 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 Robert Richie doing business as Mid-Tex Auto Auction, Inc. for violation of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 8700 Texas Civil Statutes, sec.7(a)(4), 6252-13a, 16 TAC, Chapter 67 sec.67.101(4) and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: November 30, 1992, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9215912 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, December 10, 1992, 12:30 p.m. The District Review Committee Number Two of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at the Dallas County Medical Society, 140 East 12th Street, Dallas. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; review multiple liability files; and adjourn. (Executive session under authority of Article 6252-17, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07, 3.05(d), 5.06(s)(1) and Opinion of Attorney General 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-4502. Filed: November 24, 1992, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9215753 Friday, December 11, 1992, 9 a.m. The Hearings Division of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the division will hold probation appearances; and modification and termination requests. (Executive session under authority of Article 6252-17, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07, 3.05(d), 4.05(d), 5.06(s)(1), and Opinion of Attorney General 1974, Number H-484. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-4502. Filed: November 25, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9215846 Midwestern State University Monday, November 30, 1992, 4 p.m. The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents of Midwestern State University met at Midwestern State University, Hardin Board Room, Wichita Falls. According to the complete agenda, the committee discussed property the university owns off of Southwest Parkway in Wichita Falls. The committee reserved the right to discuss this item in executive session when legally justified under the Texas Open Meetings Act. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: November 24, 1992, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9215779 Texas Board of Licensure for Nursing Home Administrators Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 2:30 p.m. (Revised agenda). The Texas Board of Licensure for Nursing Home Administrators will meet at 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Chris Cole Building Auditorium, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will call the meeting to order; agenda approval; litigation update; review and possibly take action on proposal for decision concerning Lynn Ray Read; education committee report; discuss and possibly take action on proposed amendment to sec.247.4(3); final vote on public comment rule; final vote on application rules; final vote on $10 fee for continuing education sponsors; set next meeting date; and adjourn. Contact: Janet Lacy, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-1955. Filed: November 24, 1992, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9215742 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, December 17, 1992, 9 a.m. (Rescheduled from December 14, 1992). The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 11371-petition of Central Power and Light Company for authority to implement an economic development rider. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 25, 1992, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9215895 Friday, December 18, 1992, 10 a.m. The Hearings Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 450, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11585-Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. standard avoided cost calculation for the purchase of firm energy and capacity from qualifying facilities, pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.66(h). Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 25, 1992, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9215896 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, December 7, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Texas Real Estate Commission will meet at the TREC Headquarters, Conference Room 235, Second Floor, 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will discuss and possibly act on: proposed amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.121 concerning change of sponsoring broker, to sec.535.226 concerning sponsorship of apprentices and inspectors-in-training, to new sec.535.221 concerning inspector advertisements, to sec.535.71 and sec.535.72 concerning mandatory continuing education, to sec.535.92 concerning license renewal, and repeal or amendment to sec.535.164 and sec.535.165 concerning agency disclosure; education providers and courses; meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation; payments from recovery funds; motions for rehearing; and entry of orders. Contact: Camilla Shannon, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: November 24, 1992, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9215760 Texas County and District Retirement System Thursday, December 10, 1992, 1:30 p.m. The Board of Trustees of the Texas County and District Retirement System will meet at the TCDRS Offices, 400 West 14th Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of the minutes of September 30, 1992 regular board meeting; approve applications for service and disability retirement benefits; consider applications for TCDRS participation; consider escheatment of former board member accounts; consider recommendations of personnel policy committee; determine interest rate for 1992; adopt resolutions regarding transfers to distributive benefits account of endowment fund and from endowment fund-general reserves account to expense fund; adopt budget for year 1993; review and act on reports from actuary, investment counsel, legal counsel and director; consider and act on proposed limits on number of direct IRA/Qualified Plan "Rollover" distributions; consider change in actuarial assumptions; consider TCDRS Act amendments; consider proposed amendments of investment policy; election of officers for year 1993; and set date for March 1993 board meeting. Contact: Terry Horton, 400 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476- 6651. Filed: November 24, 1992, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9215757 Friday, December 11, 1992, 9 a.m. The Board of Trustees of the Texas County and District Retirement System will meet at the Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of the minutes of September 30, 1992 regular board meeting; approve applications for service and disability retirement benefits; consider applications for TCDRS participation; consider escheatment of former board member accounts; consider recommendations of personnel policy committee; determine interest rate for 1992; adopt resolutions regarding transfers to distributive benefits account of endowment fund and from endowment fund-general reserves account to expense fund; adopt budget for year 1993; review and act on reports from actuary, investment counsel, legal counsel and director; consider and act on proposed limits on number of direct IRA/Qualified Plan "Rollover" distributions; consider change in actuarial assumptions; consider TCDRS Act amendments; consider proposed amendments of investment policy; election of officers for year 1993; and set date for March 1993 board meeting. Contact: Terry Horton, 400 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476- 6651. Filed: November 24, 1992, 1:42 p.m. TRD-9215758 Texas Municipal Retirement System Saturday, December 12, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Board of Trustees of the Texas Municipal Retirement System will meet at 1200 North IH-35, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will consider and act upon the minutes of the September 26, 1992 regular meeting and November 20, 1992 special meeting; discuss service retirements; disability retirements; supplemental death benefits payments; extended supplemental death benefits; financial statements; transfer of inactive accounts and unclaimed refunds; changes in benefit structure by member cities; consider and act upon request from Pension Review Board for voluntary contributions pursuant to Section 801. 113, Government Code; consider and act upon proposed budget for 1993; consider and act upon adoption of resolution transferring monies from interest reserve fund to expense fund; consider and act upon adoption of resolution granting distributive benefits to annuitants and supplemental interest to certain funds and accounts; consider and act upon resolution adopting Section 125 plan covering system's employees; discuss trustee to trustee transfers on refunds paid after January 1, 1993; report of actuary; report of legal counsel; report by the director; election of officers for 1993; and consider any other business to come before the board. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, 1200 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: November 25, 1992, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9215838 Sam Houston State University Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 11:30 a.m. The Sam Houston Bicentennial Birthday Celebration Committee of Sam Houston State University will meet at the Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 West 15th Street at Lavaca, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of minutes from last meeting, July 20, 1992; review state calendar; potential sales of Sam Houston bust; fund raising support; executive director report; and plan next meeting date. Contact: Twila Kirkpatrick, P.O. Box 2419, Huntsville, Texas 77341, (409) 294- 3625. Filed: December 1, 1992, 8:58 a.m. TRD-9215996 Senate Interim Committee on State Affairs Thursday, December 10, 1992, 9 a.m. The Subcommittee on Workforce Development of the Senate Interim Committee on State Affairs will meet at the Temporary Senate Chamber, One Capitol Square, 15th and Lavaca Streets, Austin. According to the complete revised agenda, the subcommittee will call the meeting to order; public testimony will be heard on recommendations contained in the staff report to the subcommittee on workforce development. This report, "A Quality Workforce: The Premier Chip In A High Stakes Game," is available at the committee office, Room 904, Sam Houston Building; and adjourn. Contact: Joe Gagen, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0380. Filed: November 24, 1992, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9215751 Structural Pest Control Board Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 8:30 a.m. The Integrated Pest Management Committee of the Structural Pest Control Board will meet at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.210, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss committee writing assignments- standards document; discuss public hearings; invited experts discuss EPA pesticide registration requirements and pesticide toxicology; hear public comments; and discuss guidelines for approval chemicals list provision Texas Structural Pest Control Board Law. Contact: Benny M. Mathis, Jr., 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4066. Filed: November 25, 1992, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9215827 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Thursday-Friday, December 3-4, 1992, 8:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. respectively. The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System will meet at the Board of Regents Meeting Room, College Station. According to the agenda summary, the board will adopt resolutions; discuss construction matters for the system parts, selection of architect/engineers; initiation of construction projects; correction and approval of minutes; authorization to seek legislation; authorization for license agreements; authorization for degree programs; change names of institutes; authorization for centers; appointment of peace officer; appropriation of funds; establish fees; appointment of Dean of the College of Nursing at Prairie View A&M University and director of the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum at West Texas State University; easements; disposition and acquisition of real estate; naming of facilities; receive reports from system administration; policy on names for system institutions; consider name change for Corpus Christi State University and Laredo State University; quasi- endowment; terminations; appointment; promotions; and tenure and gifts, grants, loans and bequests. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 25, 1992, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9215873 Friday, December 4, 1992, 8 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Board of Regents of Texas A&M University will meet at the Board of Regents Meeting Room, College Station. According to the complete revised agenda, the board will discuss resolution regarding the SAGO (System Administrative and General Offices) study implementation plan. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 30, 1992, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9215984 Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday, November 24, 1992, 3 p.m. The Texas Transportation Commission of the Texas Department of Transportation held an emergency meeting at the Dewitt C. Greer Building, 125 East 11th Street, First Floor, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission considered concurrence in award of Red River Bridge joint project contract by state of Arkansas; and considered 3% hourly pay increase for maintenance/marine employees. The emergency status was necessary to protect safety of traffic traversing Red River at Bowie County/Arkansas border, and to relieve economic hardship of state employees and their employees. Contact: Myrna Klipple, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8576. Filed: November 24, 1992, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9215736 Monday, December 14, 1992, 9 a.m. The Environmental Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Transportation will meet at the Dewitt C. Greer Building, 125 East 11th Street, First Floor-Red Room, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss approval of minutes; final review of proposed rulemaking concerning private toll roads and public hearings and meetings; and preliminary review of proposed rulemaking concerning transportation enhancement program. Contact: Roland Gamble, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 0701. Filed: December 1, 1992, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9216002 Texas Turnpike Authority Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 2 p.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas Turnpike Authority will meet at the Dallas Marriott Quorum, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. According to the complete agenda, the board will take roll call of directors; meet in executive session (pursuant to Article 6252-17, Vernon's Revised Civil Statutes) to consult with attorney and staff concerning contract negotiations with Harris County and Dallas County as to respective Turnpike Project acquisitions; briefing and discussion on Dallas County acquisition of the Dallas North Tollway and Mountain Creek Lake Bridge projects; briefing and discussion on Harris County acquisition of the Houston Ship Channel Bridge project; and adjourn. Contact: Harry Kabler, P.O. Box 190369, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. Filed: November 30, 1992, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9215964 University of Houston System Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 3 p.m. The Committees of the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System will meet at Conference Room One, 1600 Smith, 34th Floor, University of Houston System, Houston. According to the agenda summary, the committees will discuss and/or act upon the following: executive committee to discuss refinancing of installment purchase agreement projects at the University of Houston, UH-Clear and UH-Downtown; succedent by a facilities planning and building committee; design of the proposed athletic/alumni facility and revised music building project program guide; and succedent by a finance and audit committee: summary of the fy 1992 financial report; and schedule for issuing of the consolidated revenue bonds, Series 1993. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, 34th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7442. Filed: November 30, 1992, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9215981 University of Texas System Thursday, December 3, 1992, 10 a.m. The Board of Regents and Standing Committees of the University of Texas System met at the Regents' Meeting Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board and committees considered amendments to RRR; Chancellor's Docket (submitted by system administration); discussed bond matters; sick leave pool policy, internal audit plan; U.T. Austin-shuttle bus contract; degree programs; appointments to endowed academic positions and advisory council; agreements; buildings and grounds matters including approval for projects, preliminary plans, final plans, and award of contracts; investment matters; acceptance of gifts, bequests and estates, establishment of endowed positions and funds; amended PUF policy statement; amended Institutional Funds Investment Policy; established institutional funds short/intermediate term fund; real estate matters; and potential litigation. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, P.O. Box N, U.T. Station, Austin, Texas 78713-7328, (512) 499-4402. Filed: November 25, 1992, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9215870 University of Texas System, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, July 21, 1992, 9 a.m. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee of the University of Texas System, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center met at 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Conference Room AW7.707, Seventh Floor, Houston. According to the agenda summary, the committee reviewed protocols of animal care and use and modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3991. Filed: July 16, 1992, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9209797 Texas Water Commission Friday, December 4, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 123, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a policy agenda and address the issues of water quality issues concerning silver regulations, and general internal policies regarding coordination of activities between the various offices and divisions. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7905. Filed: November 24, 1992, 4:20 p.m. TRD-9215773 Tuesday, December 8, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Task Force 21: Waste Management Policy for the Future of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Rooms 202 and 203, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the task force will discuss the following issues: draft solid waste strategic plan; draft siting/locating standards rules; draft spill rules; draft needs assessment rules; upcoming rulemaking; updates on pollution prevention subcommittee; update on permit processing; report to legislature; update on revenue subcommittee; update on legislative reports from the TWC; and update on legislative agenda from the TWC. Contact: Kari Bourland-Chestnue, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 371-6319. Filed: November 24, 1992, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9215737 Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider approving the following matters: new water quality permits; amendments; renewal; district matters; rate matters; water rights; interlocal agreement; emergency order; examiner's memorandum; 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: November 24, 1992, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9215774 Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider approving the following matters: enforcement actions; rules; meet in executive session; 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: November 24, 1992, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9215775 Wednesday, December 9, 1992, 9 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider Emergency Order Number 92-22E for Anchor Food Products, Inc. to move the disposal site that is currently authorized under Permit Number 0267 from a location immediately adjacent and south of its plant to a location approximately one mile further south. The treated wastewater is disposed of by irrigation. The food processing plant is at 200 East Palmer, south of Interstate Highway 20, in the City of Pecos, Reeves County. Contact: Victor Ramirez, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8069. Filed: November 25, 1992, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9215879 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, December 3, 1992, 9:30 a.m. The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission met at the Southfield Building, 4000 South IH-35, Rooms 910-911, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission called the meeting to order; may have discussed approval of the minutes of the public meeting of November 19, 1992; discussed, considered and possibly acted on rules for adoption: Rule 164.14; rules for proposal: Rule 102.9, Rule 126.8, and Rule 126.9; rules for deletion or amendment: Rule 126.7; discussed, considered and possibly acted on Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Internal Audit Plan Fiscal Years 1993-1995; Risk Management Division's report to the commission for submission to the 73rd Legislature; report on donations and gifts received; additional issues to be forwarded to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Workers' Compensation; met in executive session; acted on matters considered in executive session; general reports; discussed and possibly acted on issues relating to commission activities which may include, but are not limited to the following: discussion of future public meetings; and adjourned. Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 448-7962. Filed: November 25, 1992, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9215904 Thursday, December 3, 1992, 1 p.m. The Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission met at the Southfield Building, 4000 South IH-35, Rooms 910-911, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the association called the meeting to order; discussed, considered and possibly acted on the association's organizational structure including: election of a temporary chairman; responsibilities of the Guaranty Association; functions of the Guaranty Association; and overview of the information to be provided to Guaranty Association Board of Directors; discussed future public meetings; and adjourned. Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 448-7962. Filed: November 25, 1992, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9215903 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed November 24, 1992 The Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Planning and Operations Committee will meet at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, December 4, 1992, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9215743. The East Texas Council of Governments JTPA Board of Directors met at the Kilgore Community Inn, Kilgore, December 3, 1992, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9215767. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Board of Directors met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, December 2, 1992, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. Sam Scott, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9215776. Meetings Filed November 25, 1992 The Ark-Tex Council of Governments Board of Directors met at the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, 1604 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, December 3, 1992, at 2 p.m. Information may be obtained from Susan J. Rice, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505-5307, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9215893. The Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at the Bastrop Central Appraisal District, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, December 3, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, P.O. Box 578, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 321-3925. TRD-9215872. The Bexar Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, December 1-4, 7-11, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31, 1992, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Houston, 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (512) 224-8511. TRD-9215908. The Central Texas Quality Work Force Planning Committee will meet at the Temple Junior College, 2600 South First Street, Temple, December 11, 1992, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joseph F. Kiefer, Jr., 2600 South First Street, Temple, Texas 76504, (817) 773-9961, ext. 311. TRD-9215889. The Creedmoor Maha Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, December 2, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles P. Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Buda, Texas 78610, (512) 243- 1991. TRD-9215783. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Construction Contracts Ad Hoc Committee met at the DART Office, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room B, Dallas, December 1, 1992, at noon. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 601 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 658-6237. TRD-9215899. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rail Planning and Development met at the DART Office, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room C, Dallas, December 1, 1992, at 1 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 601 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 658-6237. TRD-9215898. The East Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee met at the ETCOG Offices, Kilgore, December 3, 1992, at 2 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9215784. The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors met at the GCRPC Board Room, Regional Airport, Building 102, Victoria, December 2, 1992, at 5 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patrick J. Kennedy, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9215905. The Hamilton County Appraisal District will meet at the Hamilton County Appraisal District Board Room, 119 East Henry Street, Hamilton, December 8, 1992, at 7 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 East Henry Street, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (817) 386-8945, FAX (817) 386-8947. TRD-9215890. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One Board of Directors will meet at 2930 Avenue Q, Conference Room, Lubbock, December 8, 1992, 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9215788. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Board of Directors will meet at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, December 9, 1992, at 1 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Patterson, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9215897. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Private Industry Council met at the University of Texas Permian Basin, Center for Energy and Economic Diversification, Midland, December 2, 1992, at 4 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tammy Smith, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9215888. The Region VIII Education Service Center Board of Directors will meet at the Holiday Inn Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant, December 9, 1992, at 11:30 a. m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9215900. The Region IX Education Service Center North Texas Quality Work Force Planning Committee will meet at the Region IX Education Service Center, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, December 4, 1992, at 2 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim O. Rogers, Ed.D., 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (817) 322-6928. TRD- 9215801. The San Antonio River Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors will meet at the SARA General Offices, 100 East Guenther Street, San Antonio, December 7, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD- 9215825. Meetings Filed November 30, 1992 The Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at Sirloin Stockade, Taylor, December 4, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697- 4016. TRD-9215913. The Brazos River Authority Board of Directors will meet at the Westin Hotel Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, December 7, 1992, at 9 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714- 7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9215919. The Capital Area Planning Council General Assembly will meet at the Wyndham Southpark Hotel, IH-35 South and Ben White Boulevard, Austin, December 9, 1992, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard G. Bean, 2520 IH-35 South, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9215930. The Cash Water Supply Corporation will meet at the Administration Office on FM 1564 East, Greenville, December 8, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Mohon, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404, (903) 883-2695. TRD- 9215958. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments Executive Board will meet at the Corpus Christi Airport Holiday Inn, Palermo Room, 5549 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, December 4, 1992, at noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD- 9215918. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments Membership will meet at the Nueces County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom, Third Floor, 901 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, December 4, 1992, at 2 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9215917. The County Education District Number 20 Board of Trustees met at the Dumas High School Library, Third and Kline Streets, Dumas, December 3, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwain Walker, 7200 I-40 West, Amarillo, Texas 79106-2598, (806) 354-4252. TRD-9215914. The Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors held an emergency meeting at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, December 2, 1992, at 7 a.m. The emergency status was necessary due to need to pay bills. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9215916. The Golden Crescent Service Delivery Area Private Industry Council, Inc. Executive Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, December 3, 1992, at 4 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9215976. The Gray County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, December 3, 1992, at 5 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sherri Schaible, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9215968. The Gregg County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, December 8, 1992, at 9 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Carroll, 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 759-0015. TRD- 9215922. The Jasper County Appraisal District CAD Board of Directors met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper County Appraisal District, Jasper, December 3, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9215985. The Lampasas County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, December 3, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janice Henry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD- 9215920. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Private Industry Council Executive Committee met at the Holiday Inn, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, December 3, 1992, at 3 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael M. Patterson, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (512) 278-2527. TRD-9215933. The Middle Rio Grande Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde, December 8, 1992, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Patterson, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (512) 876-3533. TRD-9215967. The Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at the Corporations' Business Office, One Block West of FM 765 and FM 2134, Millersview, December 7, 1992, at 7 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box E, Millersview, Texas 76862-1005, (915) 483-5438. TRD- 9215915. The Palo Pinto Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at the Palo Pinto Courthouse, Palo Pinto, December 9, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jackie F. Samford, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (817) 659-1281. TRD-9215924. The Palo Pinto Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Palo Pinto Courthouse, Palo Pinto, December 9, 1992, at 3 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jackie F. Samford, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (817) 659-1281. TRD-9215923. The Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Administrative Office, 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, December 8, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Melvin R. Cooper, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, (903) 657-3578. TRD-9215921. The Sabine River Authority of Texas Board of Directors will meet at the Westin Oaks Galleria Hotel, Houston, December 5, 1992, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sam F. Collins, P.O. Box 579, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 746-3200. TRD-9215957. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Steering Committee will meet at the Administration Conference Room, Second Floor, San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio, December 7, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte Roszelle, 434 South Main Street, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9215931. The Texas Water Conservation Association Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees will meet at Houston II, Guest Quarters Hotel, 303 15th Street, Austin, December 4, 1992, at 8 a.m. Information may be obtained from Leroy Goodson, 206 San Jacinto Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-7216. TRD-9215979. Meetings Filed December 1, 1992 The Bosque, Erath, Hill, Johnson and Somervell County Education District 21 will meet at the Glen Rose Middle School Cafeteria, 812 College Street, Glen Rose, December 7, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jo Wilson, 726 North Clinton, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 968-7990. TRD-9215994. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 121 South Main Street, Kendall Appraisal Office, Boerne, December 15, 1992, at 5 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Pat Davis, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (512) 249-8012. TRD-9216001. The Tax Appraisal District of Bell County Board of Directors will meet at the Tax Appraisal District Building, 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, December 9, 1992, at 10 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Watson, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513-0390, (817) 939-5841, Ext. 29. TRD-9216000.