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 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The Texas Board on Aging of the Texas Department on Aging will meet at 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Large Conference Room, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will consider and possibly act on: call the meeting to order; discuss approval of the minutes of June 9, 1993 board retreat meeting; approve minutes of June 10, 1993 joint board/citizens advisory council (CAC) meeting; receive public testimony; hear executive director's report; recognize Texas Silver Haired Legislature; CAC representative from Tarrant County region; programmatic/fiscal reports on various discretionary grants; reconsider discretionary grant process; contract with Texas State Comptroller's Office; prior internal audit updates; internal audit of field operations division; Fiscal Year 1994 internal audit proposal; officers' and directors' liability insurance; proposed policy on TDoA Board travel; Fiscal Year 1994 options for independent living projects funding; access and assistance waiver process; area agency on aging signage; future role of networking/advocacy/legislation committee; aging policy consortium; general announcements; and adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9325082 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, July 12, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at The Meeting Place at Victoria Mall, 7800 North Navarro, Victoria. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on the department's proposed new rules sec.sec.3.20-3.24 concerning the establishment of rules, procedures, and methods of treatment by the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, to be published in the Friday, July 2, 1993 edition of the Texas Register. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7583. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9325043 Monday, July 12, 1993, 1:00 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 hold a public hearing to take public comment on the department's proposed new rules sec.sec.3.20-3.24 concerning the establishment of rules, procedures, and methods of treatment by the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, to be published in the Friday, July 2, 1993 edition of the Texas Register. Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9325042 Tuesday, July 13, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the State Farm Bureau Office, 7420 Fish Pond Road, Waco. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on the department's proposed new rules sec.sec.3. 20-3.24 concerning the establishment of rules, procedures, and methods of treatment by the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, to be published in the Friday, July 2, 1993 edition of the Texas Register. Contact: Dolores Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7583. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9325041 Tuesday, July 13, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Abilene Civic Center, Conference Room #1, 1100 North Sixth Street, Abilene. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on the department's proposed new rules sec.sec.3.20-3.24 concerning the establishment of rules, procedures, and methods of treatment by the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, to be published in the Friday, July 2, 1993 edition of the Texas Register. Contact: Katie Dickie, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7593. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9325040 Wednesday, July 14, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas A&I Citrus Center Auditorium, 312 North International, Weslaco. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on the department's proposed new rules sec.sec.3.20-3.24 concerning the establishment of rules, procedures, and methods of treatment by the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, to be published in the Friday, July 2, 1993 edition of the Texas Register. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7583. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:30 a.m. TRD-9325039 Thursday, July 15, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board of the Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Holiday Inn, Room 162, 920 East Main Street, Uvalde. According to the complete agenda, the board will hear opening remarks; review and discuss approval of the minutes of June 17, 1993 meeting; fiscal affairs; hear reports of officers and feedlot/slaughter contract committee; discuss and possibly act on new business and unfinished business; discuss other business; act on scheduling of the next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902-3543, (915) 659-8777. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9325045 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, July 8-9, 1993, 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. The Commission for Lawyer Discipline of the State Bar of Texas will meet at the Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Rooms 202/203, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will call the meeting to order; make introductions; discuss approval of the minutes of prior meetings; status reports; review commission's compliance with the State Bar Act, the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure and orders of the Supreme Court of Texas; discuss operations of general counsel's office; grievance committees; discuss special counsel program; operations of the commission; use of grievance forms; staff presentations; closed executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17(2)(e) and (g); discuss pending litigation; matters pending before evidentiary panels of grievance committees; special counsel assignments; personnel matters; discuss and authorize offers or other actions with respect to those items discussed in closed executive session; discuss future meetings of commission; other matters as appropriate; hear public comment; and adjourn. Contact: Anne Dorris, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1381. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9325083 Texas Department of Commerce Thursday, July 22, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Capital Certified Development Corporation, Board of Director's and Annual Members of the Texas Department of Commerce will meet at the Holiday Inn Villa Convention Center, 4300 West Highway 80, Midland. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order in open meeting; discuss approval of the minutes of the June 17, 1993 board meeting; adjourn board of directors meeting; call to order annual members meeting; hear annual activities report from the president; presentation of SBA certificate; review minutes of annual members meeting of June 24, 1992; hear treasurer's report; introduce new members; hear board of directors policy and activity report; SBA 504 loan program overview; board of directors nominating committee report; election of expired board of directors positions; discuss other old and new business; adjourn annual members meeting; call the meeting to order in open meeting of the board of directors at 1:00 p. m.; nominations and election of corporate officers; presentation of fiscal year 1994 marketing plans; 504 loan activity report; discuss other old and new business; and adjourn. (Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Eileen Kelly at (512) 320-9649 at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please also contact Eileen Kelley at (512) 320-9649 if you need assistance in having English translated into Spanish. Contact: Colleen Rowland, 410 East Fifth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 320-9649. Filed: June 29, 1993, 10:42 a.m. TRD-9324975 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Thursday, July 8, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The Complaints Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room S-402, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on order concerning the license of N.M.; and pending complaints. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9324992 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The Complaints Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room S-402, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete revised agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on order concerning the license of N.M.; dismissal of the license suspension of P.J.B.; and act on pending complaints. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T. D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 30, 1993, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9325067 Friday, July 9, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Testing and Continuing Education Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room N-218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on American Association for State Counseling Board's (AASCB) request for proposal concerning examination. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9324991 Friday, July 9, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The Rules and Specialties Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room N-218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on amendments to Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681; and petition for rule change concerning self-study programs for continuing education. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9324990 Friday, July 9, 1993, 1:30 p.m. The Applications, Licensing and Renewals Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room N-218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on: applications (Alfred Lewis Jones, Julius Lundy, Patricia Romo, Thomas W. Schulte, Shari Hughes Scott, Paul David Smith, Lana Carol Stripling and others); and status of license renewals. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9324989 Friday, July 9, 1993, 3:30 p.m. The Personnel and Administration Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room N-218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on approval of a seasonal and hourly employee to work during upcoming leaves absence; and possibility of future staffing upgrades. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9324988 Friday, July 9, 1993, 4:00 p.m. The Fees and Budget Committee of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room N-218, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of one board member to attend the Council on Licensing Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) conference in San Diego; seasonal and hourly employee to work during upcoming leaves absence; and financial report through May 31, 1993. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9324987 Saturday, July 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room S-400, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss and possibly approve the minutes of May 1, 1993, meeting; discuss and possibly act on committee reports (applications, licensing and renewals, testing and continuing education, rules and specialties, personnel and administration, fees and budget, complaints, and public and professional relations); election of officers; committee appointments; persons wishing to appear before the board; and setting of the next meeting date. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9324993 Saturday, July 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors will meet at the Exchange Building, Room N-400, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the revised agenda summary, the board will discuss and possibly approve the minutes of the May 1, 1993, meeting; committee reports (applications, licensing and renewals, testing and continuing education, rules and specialties, personnel and administration, fees and budget, complaints, and public and professional relations); election of officers; committee appointments; persons wishing to appear before the board; and setting of the next meeting date. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T. D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9325089 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Friday, July 14, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention will meet at the Texas Department of Health, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will receive public comments; discuss approval of the minutes of the June 9, 1993, meeting; discuss and possibly act on: reports of the advisory committee and director's forum; fiscal year 1994 funding recommendations for Beaumont State Center and update on issues related to the establishment of indirect cost rates for fiscal year 1994; requests for emergency funding for fiscal year 1993 and an update on requests presented to the council at the June 9, 1993 meeting; adoption of rule changes to sec.sec.621.23, 621.25, 621. 45-621.44, 621.46, and 621.64 related to the program's service delivery; administrative hearings concerning individual child rights and the advisory committee; proposed changes to sec.621.23 of the Early Childhood Intervention Rules related to payment of the state Medicaid share for private providers; fiscal year 1994 operating budget; and update on interagency options for administrative support, office move and separate agency status plans. Contact: Mary Elder, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7673. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 30, 1993, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9325062 Texas Education Agency Wednesday July 7, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The State Board of Education Task Force on Early Childhood and Elementary Education of the Texas Education Agency will meet at 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the task force will make welcoming remarks; discuss Preventing Early School Failure-a discussion of research, programs, and practices; effective literacy instruction in early childhood and elementary education; and discussion of draft policy statement and recommendations. Contact: Dan Arrigona, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9325001 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; commissioner's overview of the July 1993 SBOE meeting; discuss request for SBOE confirmation regarding establishment of advisory committees; report on the review of education for self-responsibility materials; and pending litigation. The discussion of pending litigation will be held in executive session in accordance with Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-17, sec.2(e), in Room 1-103. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:29 a.m. TRD-9325029 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-100, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; discuss recommended high school program; evaluation topic-Integration of Academic and Vocational Education; update on assessment program; and middle school health and physical education. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9325031 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; discuss school finance update; proposed new 19 TAC sec.67.97, Penalties; allocation of funds for the purchase and distribution of textbooks; large type textbooks for the visually handicapped; request for permission to allow the agency to apply for a partnership grant and to accept federal funds for programs to encourage minority students to become teachers; recommendation of the apprenticeship and training advisory committee contact-hour rate for apprenticeship training programs; review of the operating budget, program budget, and strategic plan for the 1993-1994 fiscal year; review of annual audit plan of the school audits division; and project to develop a new public school accounting system. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9325032 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-111, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; discuss proposed amendments 19 TAC sec.143.11, Requirements for Assignment of School Personnel; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.137.194, Teacher Certificate-All Level; proposed repeal of 19 TAC sec.145.2, Paperwork Reduction and proposed amendments Programs for: University of Texas at El Paso, West Texas A&M University, Houston ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Lamar University, Region II Education Service Center (ESC), Region IV ESC, and Region XVIII ESC; request for adoption of examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) competencies: physical education, English as a second language, generic special education; adoption of standards exempting students from the basic skills test required for admission to teacher preparation programs; follow-up to health services report; passing standards for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET); update on the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) test; proposed revision to 19 TAC Chapter 149, Education Personnel Development; discussion of Teach for America: An Alternative Certification Program; and hear status report on the accreditation of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:29 a.m. TRD-9325030 Friday, July 9, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; expert session- issues related to gender equity in education; discuss proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 65, Subchapter A, Center for Educational Technology; hear status report on the activities of the task force on early childhood and elementary education; federal governmental relations activities; and family and community support-coordinated educational, health and human services. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9325033 Friday, July 9, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-109, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will hear public testimony; discuss recommended PSF investment program for July and August and funds available for the program; recommendation for continuance of investment counsel contract for the PSF; recommended PSF investment strategy for the 1994-1995 biennium; review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; and hear report of the PSF manager. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9325034 Friday, July 9, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The State Board of Education (SBOE) of the Texas Education Agency will meet at the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will hear public testimony; discuss approval of the June 11, 1993 minutes; request for SBOE confirmation of advisory committees; requirements for assignment of personnel; teacher certificate-all level; paperwork reduction and school district information requirements; alternative certification programs; request for adoption of examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) competencies-physical education, English as a second language, generic special education; adoption of standards exempting students from the basic skills test required for admission to teacher preparation programs; recommended high school program; penalties [to be imposed on publishers for errors in textbooks]; allocation of funds for the purchase and distribution of textbooks; large type textbooks for the visually handicapped; request for permission to allow the agency to apply for a partnership grant and to accept federal funds for programs to encourage minority students to become teachers; recommendation of the Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee contact-hour rate for apprenticeship training programs; Center for Educational Technology; recommended Permanent School Fund (PSF) investment program for July and August and funds available for the program; recommendation for continuance of investment counsel contact for the PSF; recommended PSF investment strategy for the 1994-1995 biennium; and information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:31 a.m. TRD-9325035 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, July 9, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Audit Committee of the Finance Commission of Texas will meet at the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will review and discuss approval of the minutes of previous meeting; hear Department of Banking internal audit report on special audits division and management response; status report on current audit activities; and review of audit plan. Contact: Randall James, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9324998 Friday, July 9, 1993, 9:15 a.m. The Consolidation Subcommittee of the Finance Commission of Texas will meet at the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the subcommittee will review and discuss approval of the minutes of the previous meeting; discuss status of responses to the consolidation questionnaire to the trade associations; status of status of responses to the consolidation questionnaire to the other state commissioners; and review and discuss timeline for subcommittee work. Contact: Randall James, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9324997 Friday, July 9, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The Finance Commission of Texas will meet at the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will review and discuss approval of the minutes of previous meeting; finance commission matters; hear report from the Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner; report from the Savings and Loan Department; report from the Banking Department; and meet in executive session to discuss supervisory, litigation and personnel matters. Contact: Randall James, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9324996 Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division Monday, July 12, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council of the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor will meet at the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy, 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland. According to the complete agenda, the council will welcome guests; make introductions; discuss Fiscal Year 1994 funding guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Funds; Fiscal Year 1994 financial and administrative guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund; accounting and reporting requirements of grants; and adjourn. Contact: David Cobbs, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: July 1, 1993, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9325100 Tuesday, July 13, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council of the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor will meet at the Pharr Police Training Academy, 415 South Palm Drive, Pharr. According to the complete agenda, the council will welcome guests; make introductions; discuss Fiscal Year 1994 funding guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Funds; Fiscal Year 1994 financial and administrative guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund; accounting and reporting requirements of grants; and adjourn. Contact: David Cobbs, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: July 1, 1993, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9325101 Monday, July 19, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council of the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor will meet at the Capitol La Quinta Inn, 300 East 11th Street, Lady Bird Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will welcome guests; make introductions; discuss Fiscal Year 1994 funding guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund; Fiscal Year 1994 financial and administrative guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund; accounting and reporting requirements of grants; and adjourn. Contact: David Cobbs, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: July 1, 1993, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9325102 Tuesday, July 20, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council of the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor will meet at the Lexington Suites, 8701 Airport Freeway, Room 200, Fort Worth. According to the complete agenda, the council will welcome guests; make introductions; discuss Fiscal Year 1994 funding guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Funds; Fiscal Year 1994 financial and administrative guidelines for Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund; accounting and reporting requirements of grants; and adjourn. Contact: David Cobbs, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: July 1, 1993, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9325103 Wednesday, July 21, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council of the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor will meet at the Amarillo Police Department, 200 SE Third Street, Amarillo. According to the complete agenda, the council will welcome guests; make introductions; discuss Fiscal Year 1994 funding guidelines; Fiscal Year 1994 financial and administrative guidelines; accounting reporting requirements; and adjourn. Contact: David Cobbs, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: July 1, 1993, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9325104 Texas Department of Health Thursday, July 8, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Advisory Council on Massage Therapy of the Texas Department of Health will meet at the Exchange Building, Room S-400, 8407 Wall Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss and approve the minutes from the March 12, 1993 meeting; discuss and possibly act on massage therapy rules, Chapter 141; ethics; examination report; comments not requiring council action; and setting of next date. Contact: Becky Berryhill, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6616. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7488 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: June 30, 1993, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9325061 Health and Human Services Commission Friday, July 9, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Hospital Payment Advisory Subcommittee of the Health and Human Services Commission will meet at the Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Tower Building, Room T-607, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the subcommittee will make opening comments; hear state medicaid director's comments; discuss approval of the minutes; disproportionate share program update; rules to implement the appropriations rider for the Governor's health care cost containment; open discussion; set next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Geri Willems, 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building Four, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 502-3256. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9324985 Friday, July 9, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Medical Care Advisory Committee of the Health and Human Services Commission will meet at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will make opening comments; hear state medicaid director's comments; discuss approval of the minutes; Medical Care Advisory Committee procedures/guidelines; LTC assessments report; long/short term care for children with disabilities agency workgroup-update; reimbursement methodolgy rules for the medically dependent children program; methodology rules for the home and community-based services waiver program; enrollment of military hospitals as medicaid providers; rules to implement the appropriations rider for the Governor's health care cost containment; coverage for special transportation services provided by school districts for children with disabilities; nursing facility waiver rule changes; EPSDT program; preventive services visits; authorized representatives in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and medical programs; technical amendments to the long term care nursing facility requirements for licensure and medicaid certification; changes to client eligibility criteria for home and community- based services-OBRA waiver program; changes to client eligibility criteria for home and community-based services waiver program; subcommittee report-EPSDT dental professional; open discussion by members; plan next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Geri Willems, 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building Four, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 502-3256. Filed: June 29, 1993, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9324984 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday, July 7, 1993, 4:00 p.m. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will hold an emergency meeting at 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 300, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will consider and possibly act on approval of Fiscal Year 1993 revised internal audit plan; hear reports on voucher processing system; second quarter performance and funds management; review of Section 8 housing funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 1986-1992 and review on Section 8 housing expenditures during 1986 and 1987; updates on Community Developing program on grant accouting system of KPMD Peat Marwick's audit of the Community Affairs Division; update on review of revolving loan fund; and review process for selecting recipients of department's programs. The emergency status is necessary to increase the availability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income residents of Texas. Contact: Henry Flores, 811 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475- 3916. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9325047 Thursday-Saturday, July 8-10, 1993, 5:00 p.m. The Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet at the Red Lion Hotel, IH- 35 North and Highway 290 East, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will consider and possibly act on resolution for Resolution Trust Corporation; working session to discuss budget, programs, and vision, direction, goals and objectives of the Board. 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: Henry Flores, 811 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475- 3916. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9325081 Texas Department of Insurance Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:00 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 complete revised agenda, the board will consider a petition filed on behalf of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association (the Association) requesting approval of exemption of the Association from the requirement that an acturial statement of opinion be included or attached to its annual statement. Contact: Angelia Johnson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: June 29, 1993, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9324966 Monday, July 12, 1993, 1:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from August 18, 1993, 1: 30 p.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 complete revised agenda, the board will consider an administrative law judge proposal for decision in the matter of Docket Number 1904 concerning a request by Sechrist-Hall Company for a hearing on the calculation of an experience rating modifier applicable to workers' compensation insurance premiums; and consider an administrative law judge proposal for decision in the matter of Docket Number 1973 concerning the request by the Bowler Hat Antique Mall from a decision of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility. Contact: Angelia Johnson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: June 29, 1993, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9324967 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, July 20, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Inspections and Investigations, Air Conditioning of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado, 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 Daniel Duffin doing business as Danny Duffin Air Conditioning and Heating for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861, 16 TAC, sec.sec.75. 40(b), (d), and (e), 75.1(b) and 75.90(f), Article 6252-13a, and Article 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9325084 Tuesday, August 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Inspections and Investigations, Air Conditioning of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Kenneth E. Morris doing business as Modern Mechanical for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861, 16 TAC, sec.sec.75.40(b), (d), (e) and (f), 75.70(c), 75.90(a), and 75.90(h), Article 6252-13a, and Article 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325085 Thursday, August 5, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Inspections and Investigations, Auctioneers of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the claims of American Automotive, Gardendale Motors, Easy Credit Motors, C&R Motors, Texas Bank, N.A., Homer Walker, Loma Park Auto Sales, Good News Motors, and Auto Truck Mart against Robert Richie doing business as Mid-Tex Auto Auction and determine the amount due the aggrieved parties pursuant to the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8700, sec.5C, and Article 6252-13a. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325086 Thursday, August 5, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Inspections and Investigations, Auctioneers of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the claim of Herb Patlis against Donnie Dickerson doing business as Jim Keeping Auction and determine the amount due the aggrieved party pursuant to the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8700, sec.5C, and Article 6252-13a. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325087 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Monday, July 12, 1993, 11:00 a.m. The Executive Committee of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments will meet at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Board of Pardons and Paroles, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; hear introductions; public comments; discuss approval of minutes of previous meeting; discuss overview/update; hear committee reports; executive director's report; and adjourn. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: June 30, 1993, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9325037 Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Wednesday, July 14, 1993, 6:00 p.m. The Fort Worth State School Alternative Use Committee of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation will meet at 5301 Campus Drive (TCJC), Student Center, Second Floor, Fort Worth. According to the complete agenda, the committee will hear chairman's report; resource connection master plan presentation; committee discussion; consider a recommendation to the TXMHMR Board; and adjourn. Contact: Steve Craddock, 909 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 465- 4579. Filed: June 30, 1993, 10:06 a.m. TRD-9325060 Texas National Guard Armory Board Friday, July 9, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The Texas National Guard Armory Board will meet at 2200 West 35th Street, Building 64, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss administrative matters; hear executive director's update; construction/renovation/maintenance update; discuss property/leases; and establish date of next meeting. Contact: Sandra Hille, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763, (512) 406-6907. Filed: June 30, 1993, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9325069 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, July 20, 1993, 8:00 a.m. The Board of Nurse Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, #204, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will receive the minutes of the May meeting; discuss financial statements from May and June and an overview of the budget for Fiscal Year 1994; consider practice and compliance issues; education and exam issues; receive reports from the executive director and various outside agency committees; hold a public forum at 1:30 p.m. on July 20 to receive input from interested parties; consider adoption of amendments to sec.217.2, Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Basic Nursing Programs; consider proposed repeal and new education rules, sec.sec.215.1-215.20; consider ratification of proposed board orders; and being the annual meeting, election of officers will be held. Contact: Erlene Fisher, P.O. Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: June 30, 1993, 1:51 p.m. TRD-9325071 Wednesday, July 21, 1993, 8:00 a.m. The Board of Nurse Examiners will meet at 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 104, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will receive the minutes of the May meeting; hear financial statements from may and June and an overview of the budget for Fiscal Year 1994; consider practice and compliance issues; education and exam issues; receive reports from the executive director and various outside agency committees; hold a public forum at 1:30 p.m. on July 20 to receive input from interested parties; consider adoption of amendments to sec.217.2, Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Basic Nursing Programs; consider proposed repeal and new education rules, sec.sec.215.1-215.20; consider ratification of proposed board orders; and being the annual meeting, election of officers will be held. Contact: Erlene Fisher, P.O. Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: June 30, 1993, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9325075 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, July 7, 1993, 2:00 p.m. The Regulations Committee, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will meet at the Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss approval of the Regulations Committee minutes from the May 19, 1993 meeting; proposed 1993-1994 public hunts on State Parks; proposed early season migratory game bird regulations; proposed extension in length of the Menhaden Season; briefing items, actions to be taken as a result of recently-passed legislation: proposed late season migratory game bird regulations; proposed amendments to wildlife management plans for antlerless deer permits and deer herd control tags; triploid grass carp permit fee structure; proposed amendments to the fur- bearing animal proclamation; proposed amendments to the alligator proclamation; proposed amendments and new rules concerning freshwater and saltwater mussels and clams. Contact: Andrew Samsom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9325005 Wednesday, July 7, 1993, 6:00 p.m. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will meet at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe Street, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the members of the commission plan to have dinner at 6:00 p.m., July 7, 1993. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the commission may discuss items on the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., July 8, 1993. Contact: Andrew Samsom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9325008 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will meet at the Parks and Wildlife Headquarters Complex, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will discuss approval of the minutes from May 20, 1993 meeting; presentation of retirement certificates and service awards; presentation of Texas Recreation and Parks Society; early season migratory game bird proclamation, 1993-1994; extension of commercial Gulf Menhaden fishing season; license fees, vessel and motor fees and vessel registration agents; proposed 1993-1994 public hunts on state parks; briefing on finfish tag plans; and briefing on departmental impacts of the 73rd Legislative Session. Contact: Andrew Samsom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9325009 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Policy and Planning Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will meet at the Parks and Wildlife Headquarters Complex, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss approval of the committee minutes from the May 20, 1993 committee meeting; update on policy inventory and cataloging; review of current commission policy manual; consider additional actions to review commission policy manual; discuss goals and process for completion of commission policy manual revision; and deputy game warden training rule. Contact: Andrew Samsom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9325007 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Finance Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will meet at the Parks and Wildlife Headquarters Complex, Conference Room C-200, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss approval of the committee minutes from May 19, 1993 meeting; Fiscal Year 1994 operating budget; and other business. Contact: Andrew Samsom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9325006 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider the following dockets: P-11445, P-11541, P-11680, 11888, 9981, 11515, 10541, 11036, 11346, 11825, 11513, 11248, and 11287. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 30, 1993, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9325076 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the revised complete agenda, the commission will give an update on the regional hearing presented in Docket Number 11735, Application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for authority to change rates. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 30, 1993, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9325088 Thursday, July 8, 1993, 9:05 a.m. The Administrative Division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the division will discuss reports; discuss and possibly act on Overview of FERC policy; in regards: EPEC, US Bankruptcy Court; in the US before the FERC, Entergy Services and GSU; integrated resources planning; proposed revisions to earnings reports; budget and fiscal matters; adjourn for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in executive session; set time and place for next meeting. and adjourn. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 30, 1993, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9325077 Friday, July 9, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The Relay Service Advisory Committee of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will consider issues concerning COC; outreach proposals; rule change to substantive rule; and guidelines for obscene and harassment calls for RT. The committee was appointed by the Public Utility Commission pursuant to House Bill 174, passed by the 71st Texas Legislature. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 30, 1993, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9325078 Tuesday, July 12, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commission will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11870- application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. to amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a proposed transmission line in Cooke County. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9325003 Monday, August 9, 1993, 9:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from July 26, 1993). The Public Utility Commission of Texas will meet at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commission will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 11351-petition of the General Counsel to inquire into the reasonableness of the service practices and rates of Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. regarding switchover fees. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: June 29, 1993, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9325002 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, July 13, 1993, noon. The Medical Board of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas will meet at 1000 Red River Street, Room 420E, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will discuss the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement; and the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: July 1, 1993, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9325098 Texas Water Commission Tuesday, July 13, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 618, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on Beechnut Municipal Utility District of Harris County's application for authority to adopt and impose a standby fee on undeveloped property in the district. The nature and purpose of standby fees is to distribute a fair portion of the cost burden for financing capital costs of the district facilities to owners of property who have not constructed improvements but have water and/or wastewater facilities or capacity available. Any revenues collected from the standby fees shall be used to pay debt service on the bonds. The amount of the standby fee requested is $20 per month per allocated equivalent single-family connection (ESFC). Contact: Jim Bateman, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: June 29, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325019 Wednesday, July 14, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing to determine whether to affirm, modify, or set aside Emergency Order Number 93-6E granted on June 23, 1993 to Spring Valley Water Company. The order requires Spring Valley Water Company to provide continuous and adequate water service to every customer currently or previously provided water service by Spring Valley Water System. Contact: John Carlton, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8069. Filed: July 1, 1993, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9325092 Monday, July 19, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 1149B, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on Dogwood Springs Water Supply Corporation's application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to allow it to provide water utility service in Anderson County. The proposed utility service area is located approximately six miles south of downtown Frankston, and includes approximately 10,000 acres and 139 current customers. Docket Number 9993-C. Contact: Leslie Limes, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: June 29, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325022 Friday, July 30, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 1149 A&B, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on Lakeline Acres Water Company's water rate increase effective March 1, 1993 for its service area in Bosque County. Docket Number 9941-G. Contact: Joseph W. O'Neal, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: June 29, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325020 Friday, July 30, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 1028-A, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on the City of Palmview's application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to provide sewer utility service in Hidalgo County. The proposed utility service area is located approximately five miles North/South of downtown Palmview, and includes approximately 21,480 acres and -0- current customers. Docket Number 9965-C. Contact: Leslie Craven, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: June 29, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325021 Tuesday, August 10, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Office of Hearings Examiners of the Texas Water Commission will meet at the Brazos River Authority Conference Room (Non-Smoking Facility), 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a public hearing on an application by General Tire for renewal of Permit Number 01951 which authorizes an intermittent flow variable discharge of stormwater runoff from a tire manufacturing plant in the City of Waco, McLennan County. Contact: Leslie Limes, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: June 29, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325018 Wednesday, August 18, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider Application Number 5460 submitted by the County of Somervell for a permit to divert 356.25 acre- feet of water per annum from an existing on-channel reservoir (Reservoir C) on Squaw Creek, tributary of Paluxy River, tributary of Brazos River, Brazos River Basin. The water is impounded in an existing on-channel reservoir (Reservoir C), and two off-channel reservoirs (Reservoirs A and B), which are used for recreational purposes. Applicant is requesting authorization to divert water from Reservoir C into Reservoir A for subsequent diversion from Reservoir A. Diverted water will be used to irrigate 160.74 acres of land (golf course and corresponding areas) located approximately 2 1/2 miles northeast of Glen Rose in Somervell County. Contact: Mark Evans, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-4584. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9325053 Wednesday, August 18, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on Torch Operating Company's Application Number 5359-A to amend their Permit Number 5359 to increase the diversion from 100 acre-feet per annum to 200 acre-feet per annum. Permit Number 5359 authorizes permit owners the right to divert and use not to exceed 100 acre-feet of water per annum from the underflow of the South Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, tributary of Double Mountain Fork Brazos River, tributary of the Brazos River, Brazos River Basin. Permit Number 5359 also authorizes a maximum diversion rate of 0.4 cfs (180 gallons per minute) for mining use (oil repressurization and waterflood) in Garza County. Contact: Arlette Capehart, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-7875. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9325052 Wednesday, August 18, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on C. J. Holloway's (Individually and as Trustee) Application Number 5462 for a permit to construct and maintain a dam and 575.0 acre-foot reservoir on Pickens Branch, tributary of Caney Creek, tributary of Cedar Creek, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin. The reservoir will have a capacity of 575.0 acre- feet and a surface area of 62 acres. Water held in the reservoir will be used for domestic and livestock purposes. Contact: Arlette Capehart, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9325049 Wednesday, August 18, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on the City of Denton's Application Number 5463 for a water use permit to construct and maintain three dams and lakes (referred to as Lake Numbers 1, 2 and 3) on Fletcher Branch, tributary of Hickory Creek, tributary of the Elm Fork Trinity River, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin. The lakes will be created by the dams as well as by excavation, and will be used for in-place recreational purposes in a proposed park located within the city limits of Denton, approximately three miles south-southeast of the Denton County Courthouse in Denton County. Contact: Terry Slade, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-4586. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9325050 Wednesday, August 25, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on Meadows At Chandler Creek Municipal Utility District of Williamson County's application for authority to adopt and impose a standby fee on undeveloped property in the utility district. Any revenues collected from the fees shall be used to pay operation and maintenance expenses and debt service on the bonds. The amount of the annual standby fee requested is $118.11 per equivalent single family connection. Contact: Randy Nelson, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 908-6161. Filed: June 29, 1993, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9325024 Wednesday, September 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on the City of Dallas' Application Number 5464 for a water right permit to modify and maintain a dam and 17 acre-foot reservoir on Pleasant Branch, tributary of Prairie Creek, tributary of the Trinity River, Trinity River Basin. The dam and reservoir are located approximately 8.7 miles east of the City of Dallas in Dallas County, and will be used for in-place recreational purposes. Contact: Arlette Capehart, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2347. Filed: June 30, 1993, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9325051 Wednesday, September 15, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Water Commission will meet at the Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on Application Number 4210-B to amend Permit Number 3902 to extend the expiration date from December 31, 1992 to December 31, 2002 (an additional ten year period). Permit Number 3902 is owned by Paul Rains, Gary Hall and Dennis Shelton and authorizes permittees to impound 25 acre-feet of water in an exempt reservoir located on Jimmys Creek, Brazos River Basin. Permittees are currently authorized to divert and use not to exceed a total of 60 acre-feet of water per annum from the reservoir to irrigate a total of 115 acres of land in Comanche County, approximately 9.5 miles northwest of Comanche. Contact: Lann Bookout, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8195. Filed: June 29, 1993, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9325023 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed June 29, 1993 The Aqua Water Supply Corporation met at 305 Eskew, Aqua Office, Bastrop, July 5, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 321-3943. TRD-9325026. The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board held an emergency meeting at 1390 Harbin Drive, Board Room, Stephenville, July 1, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. The emergency status was necessary due to the purpose of the meeting was to reconsider tabled accounts in Golf Country Estates. The board will meet at 9:00 a.m. to have a discussion, with the protestors coming at 11:00 a.m. to hear the board's decision. to clarify tabled accounts in Golf Country Estates. Information may be obtained from Mitzi Meekins, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9325025. The 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board will meet at the District Courtroom, King County Courthouse, Guthrie, July 8, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Hajek, P.O. Box 508, Seymour, Texas 76380, (817) 888-2852. TRD-9324978. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, July 8, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda Strackbein, P.O. Box 867, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879. TRD-9325028. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, July 13 and 15, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda Strackbein, P.O. Box 867, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672- 2879. TRD-9325027. The Lamb County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, July 15, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. (Revised agenda). Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 552, Littlefield, Texas 79339, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9324995. The San Patricio County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1146 East Market, Sinton, July 8, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364- 5402. TRD-9324983. Meetings Filed June 30, 1993 The Aqua Water Supply Corporation met at 305 Eskew, Aqua Office, Bastrop, July 5, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 321-3943. TRD-9325080. The Brazos River Authority Lake Management Committee, Board of Directors will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, July 8, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776- 1441. TRD-9325046. The Education Service Center, Region 20 Board of Directors will meet at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, July 15, 1993, at 2:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from June 23, 1993). Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208, (210) 299-2471. TRD-9325036. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Private Industry Council will meet at the Del Rio Civic Center, 1915 Avenue F, Del Rio, July 7, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael M. Patterson, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9325072. The Scurry County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, July 7-8, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD-9325073. The Upshur County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at the Upshur County Appraisal District Office, Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, July 8, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9325048. Meetings Filed July 1, 1993 The Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at the WSC Office, West FM 485, Cameron, July 8, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697- 4016. TRD-9325090. The Brazos Valley Development Council Regional Advisory Committee on Aging will meet at the Council Offices, 3006 East 29th Street, Suite #2, Bryan, July 6, 1993, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 776-2277. TRD-9325094. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2949 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, July 7, 1993, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631- 0529. TRD-9325097. The Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, July 7, 1993, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9325095. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Texas Review and Comment System Committee will meet at the Civic Center, 1915 Avenue F, Del Rio, July 6, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dora T. Flores, P. O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9325099. The Texas Regional Planning Commissions Employee Benefit Board of Trustees will meet at the Omni Hotel, Austin, July 7, 1993, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9325091.