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 of Agriculture Wednesday, September 29, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Citrus Producers' Board of the Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the TexaSweet Building, 3301 North Ware Road, McAllen. According to the agenda summary, the board will hear opening remarks; charge to the Board and Oath of Office; drawing terms of office; discuss and act on: election of officers; selection of official name for the board; setting of rate of assessment and procedure for collection; selection of bank for deposit of assessments collected and process for disbursement of funds; adoption of selected budget items; employment of personnel; reimbursement of election costs; other requirements for the board; discuss TDA policies; by- laws to address other operating procedures; and adjourn. Contact: Ray Prewett, 900 East Jackson Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78502, (512) 587- 7158. Filed: September 21, 1993, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9329171 Monday, October 4, 1993, 8:00 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas Department of Agriculture, 2626 South Loop West, Suite 130, Houston. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on proposed repeal of 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, and proposed new 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, concerning the regulation of herbicides, as published in the Texas Register on September 14, 1993, (18 TexReg 6168) and (18 TexReg 6169). Contact: Jimmy Bush, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7504. Filed: September 22, 1993, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9329242 Monday, October 4, 1993, 10:00 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 hold a public hearing to take public comment on proposed repeal of 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, and proposed new 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, concerning the regulation of herbicides, as published in the Texas Register on September 14, 1993, (18 TexReg 6168) and (18 TexReg 6169). Contact: Jimmy Bush, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7504. Filed: September 22, 1993, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9329239 Monday, October 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at 8918 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on proposed repeal of 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, and proposed new 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, concerning the regulation of herbicides, as published in the Texas Register on September 14, 1993, (18 TexReg 6168) and (18 TexReg 6169). Contact: Jimmy Bush, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7504. Filed: September 22, 1993, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9329244 Monday, October 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas Department of Agriculture, 1720 Regal Row, Dallas. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on proposed repeal of 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, and proposed new 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, concerning the regulation of herbicides, as published in the Texas Register on September 14, 1993, (18 TexReg 6168) and (18 TexReg 6169). Contact: Jimmy Bush, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7504. Filed: September 22, 1993, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9329241 Monday, October 4, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Texas Department of Agriculture, 4502 Englewood Avenue, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on proposed repeal of 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, and proposed new 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, concerning the regulation of herbicides, as published in the Texas Register on September 14, 1993, (18 TexReg 6168) and (18 TexReg 6169). Contact: Jimmy Bush, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7504. Filed: September 22, 1993, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9329240 Monday, October 4, 1993, 1:30 p.m. The Texas Department of Agriculture will meet at the Commissioners Courtroom, 1700 Seventh Street, Bay City. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on proposed repeal of 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, and proposed new 4 Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 11, concerning the regulation of herbicides, as published in the Texas Register on September 14, 1993, (18 TexReg 6168) and (18 TexReg 6169). Contact: Jimmy Bush, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7504. Filed: September 22, 1993, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9329243 Wednesday, October 6, 1993, 1:30 p.m. The Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board of the Texas Department of Agriculture will meet in Room 100, Gillespie County Ag Building, 1906 North Llano (Highway 16), Fredericksburg. According to the agenda summary, the board will hear opening remarks; review and discuss approval of the minutes; fiscal affairs; report of officers; report of committees; discuss and act on new business; unfinished business; schedule next meeting; other business; and adjourn. Contact: Minnie Savage, P.O. Box 3543, San Angelo, Texas 76903, (915) 659-8777. Filed: September 22, 1993, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9329245 Texas Animal Health Commission Thursday, September 30, 1993, 8:30 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Texas Animal Health Commission will meet at 210 Barton Springs Road, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider adopting new rules to Chapters 33 and 37 and repeal of existing rules. Contact: Jo Anne Conner, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 479-6697. Filed: September 21, 1993, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9329160 Texas Commission for the Blind Thursday, September 23, 1993, 9:30 a.m. The Board Ad Hoc Committee of the Texas Commission for the Blind held an emergency meeting at the Holiday Inn, Friendswood Room, 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston. According to the complete agenda, the committee made decisions on awarding establishment grants. The emergency status was necessary as awards of establishment grants needed to be made prior to the end of the fiscal year, and the amount of funds available for grants was not available until this date. Grantees needed to be notified and projects started prior to regular meeting in December. Contact: Jean Wakefield, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2600. Filed: September 22, 1993, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9329246 Friday-Saturday, October 8-9, 1993, 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. The Consumer Advisory Committee of the Texas Commission for the Blind will meet at 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin Hilton Hotel, Austin. According to the complete agenda, on Friday, the committee will discuss housekeeping by CAC chairman; review and discuss approval of the minutes; report from deputy director of Administration and Finance; update from coordinator of Consumer Affairs; report from TCB liaisons to the subcommittees; report from deputy director of Finance; regional issues; and meeting with the executive director. On Saturday, the committee will discuss housekeeping by CAC chairman; subcommittee reports; and CAC report to the executive director. Contact: Andrew A. Wier, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 459-2615. Filed: September 21, 1993, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9329164 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, September 23, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Texas Bond Review Board held an emergency meeting at 300 West 15th Street, Clements Building, Room #1, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board discussed the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission lease purchase of database server. The emergency status was necessary to allow consideration by board of application for time sensitive acquisition. Contact: Jim Thomassen, 300 West 15th Street, Clements Building, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9329270 Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Friday, October 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Joint Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Development and Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Registration of the Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers will meet at 1917 IH-35 South, Board Room, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the meeting will be convened by Chairman Gloyna; committee will take roll call; recognize and welcome visitors; meet with the board's advisory committee to discuss the status of the professional development program; discuss the status of faculty registration in engineering colleges; and adjourn. Contact: Charles E. Nemir, P.E., 1917 IH-35 South, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 440-7723. Filed: September 21, 1993, 2:01 a.m. TRD-9329165 Office of the Governor Monday, October 4, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Governor's Commission for Women of the Office of the Governor will meet at 401 West 15th Street (Texas Medical Association), Austin. According to the complete agenda, the commission will welcome and make introduction of guests; hear Hall of Fame report, Martha Coniglio; discuss state agency council update; women's directory committee report; take lunch break; continue directory committee report; members' update and general discussion; and adjourn. Contact: Lynn Leverty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1788. Filed: September 21, 1993, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9329162 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, September 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The State Board of Insurance of the Texas Department of Insurance will meet at 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will consider personnel; litigation; solvency; commissioner's orders including a report on appointment of five public members to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (TAIPA) governing committee; staff reports; consider approval of a meeting on two petitions by Texas Department of Insurance staff concerning endorsements amending homeowners, dwelling, farm and ranch owners insurance policies, and amendments to the Texas Personal Lines Manual rules pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49-2B as amended effective September 1, 1993, and adoption of new endorsements and revisions of existing endorsements from residential property policies, and amendment of residential property manual rules pursuant to Articles 5.35 and 5.96 of the Insurance Code; consider authorization to publish: proposed amendment to 28 TAC sec.5.4101, Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Policy for windstorm and hail pursuant to Article 21.49, a proposed amendment to 28 TAC sec.5.4201 concerning adoption of policy forms and endorsements for Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association windstorm and hail policy pursuant to Article 21.49, proposed amendment to 28 TAC sec.5.4201 concerning adoption of policy forms and endorsements for TCPIA windstorm and hail policy for indirect losses, and proposed amendment to 28 TAC sec.5.4501 concerning revisions to TCPIA manual rules for indirect losses and reformatting of TCPIA manual pursuant to Article 21.49 of the Insurance Code; consider approval of commercial filings by: St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, et al and Farmland Mutual Insurance Company, et al of multi-peril forms pursuant to Article 5.81 and 28 TAC sec.5. 9101, an inland marine form by Maryland Casualty Insurance Company, et al pursuant to Article 5.53, filings of property forms by Hartford Fire Insurance Company, et al, Associate Lloyds Insurance Company, and American and Foreign Insurance Company, et al, pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.13-2; consider approval of a filing by Nordstern Insurance Company of America of a personal inland marine rule, rate and rating plan, pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.53; and consider and possibly act by the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan (TAIP) for proposed amendment to the TAIP Plan of Operation Rule 4.19. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: September 21, 1993, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9329157 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Friday, October 1, 1993, 9:15 a.m. The Library Services and Construction Act Advisory Council of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission will meet at 1201 Brazos Street, Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will call the meeting to order and make introduction; discuss approval of the minutes of July 21, 1993, meeting; overview of Library and Services and Construction Act and its Regulations; timelines for state budget process and grant programs; discuss SFY 1996 grant guidelines and suggestions for changes: disadvantaged services grants, establishment grants, major urban resource libraries (MURLS) grants, construction grants, and Texas library system operation grants: plan of service guidelines and guidelines for 1996-1997 biennial budget; discuss council recommendations for possible new grant programs; and access Texas report. Contact: Raymond Hitt, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440. Filed: September 21, 1993, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9329156 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, October 1, 1993, 10:00 a.m. The Elevator Advisory Board of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss proposed rules; and approval of proposed rules. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7348. Filed: September 23, 1993, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9329317 Monday, October 11, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Inspections and Investigations: Boxing 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 application of Sherman Griffin for a Texas Boxing License in accordance with the Texas Civil Statutes, Articles 8501-1 and 9100; and the Government Code, Chapter 2001(APA); and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), sec.61.27. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 21, 1993, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9329174 Wednesday, October 13, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Inspections and Investigations: Manufactured Housing of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will meet at 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Tenth Floor, 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 Lelia Sue Bearden doing business as Cowboys Mobile Home Sales for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5221f, sec.4(b), Article 9100, 16 TAC sec.69.28(a) and sec.69.121(c), and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 21, 1993, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9329176 Monday, October 18, 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, Tenth Floor, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Rose Renfroe doing business as Accurate Air Conditioning and Heating for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861, sec.5(a), Article 9100, and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: September 21, 1993, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9329175 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, September 30, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Search Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss the search for new executive director, interview applicants with a decision on the committee's recommendation for the new executive director. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9329276 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 1:30 p.m. The Reciprocity Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will meet in executive session to discuss contemplated litigation and review of reciprocal endorsement applicants. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9329275 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 1:30 p.m. The Disciplinary Process Review Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of minutes from August 19, 1993 meeting; conduct orientation; discuss Informal Settlement Conference procedures; review August 1993 Enforcement Report; and go into executive session to review files. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9329274 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 2:30 p.m. The Examination Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will review examination applicants who have failed the FLEX three or more times and review examination applicants. They will also discuss the combinations of examinations that could be used in lieu of USMLE 1, 2, and 3. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9329273 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 4:30 p.m. The Executive Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will consider a request for duplicate license, Monte Mark Mitchell, D.O. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9329272 Thursday-Saturday, September 30-October 2, 1993, 1:00 p.m. and 9:30 a. m. respectively. The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss new executive director; discuss approval of Orders and minutes; proposed rule changes; speaker on acupuncture; proposals for decision, James Alan Alexander, M.D. and Morton A. Miron, M.D.; modification and termination of probation; termination of suspension; probation appearances; public hearing on proposed Rule 193.9, electromyographic and nerve conduction velocity testing; designate representative to Health Professions Council; appointment of committee members; and executive director's report which includes a discussion of licensure, discipline, computer, and budget. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9329277 Friday, October 1, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Finance Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; take roll call; review financial reports; and adjourn. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9329266 Friday, October 1, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Standing Orders Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the committee will discuss the Standing Orders Committee's role in addressing rule changes for physician assistants and acupuncturists; proposed rule change on Radiologic Technologists to delete sec.193.7(g); consider a waiver request by Shannon Medical Center; and discuss interpretation of emergency medical services rule. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9329271 Friday, October 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Public Information Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; take roll call; report on public awareness strategy; report on information sheet sent to physicians; discussion for enhancing the board's public relations: medical school visits; trade shows; other; and newsletter. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2. 07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9329263 Friday, October 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Medical School Committee of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners will meet at 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss the 1993-1994 medical school visits. (Executive sessions under authority of Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 and sec.551.074 of the Government Code, Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), 3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7723, Ext. 202. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:28 p.m. TRD-9329264 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Monday, October 4, 1993, 11:00 a.m. The Legislative Committee of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments will meet at the Texas Department on Aging, Third Floor Board Room, 1949 IH-35 South, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; hear introductions; public comments; discuss the role of the legislative committee; status report on Senate Bill 252; legislative issues and priorities; and adjourn. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: September 21, 1993, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9329155 Monday, October 4, 1993, 12:45 p.m. The Executive Committee of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments will meet at the Texas Department on Aging, Third Floor Board Room, 1949 IH-35 South, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the committee will call the meeting to order; hear introductions; public comments; discuss approval of the minutes; operating policies; hear committee reports; nomination of secretary; executive director's report; discuss the schedule for future meetings; and adjourn. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: September 21, 1993, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9329154 Monday, October 4, 1993, 1:30 p.m. The Full Texas Council of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments will meet at the Texas Department on Aging, Third Floor Board Room, 1949 IH-35 South, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the council will call the meeting to order; hear introductions; take roll call; hear public comments; discuss approval of the minutes; select a secretary; hear committee reports; discuss the council policies manual; year-end report; hear the executive director's report; Attention Deficit Disorder presentation by Spencer McClure; and adjourn. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: September 21, 1993, 10:32 a.m. TRD-9329153 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, September 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will meet at 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider a resolution recommending the purpose and structure of committees advising the TNRCC on its programs and activities. Contact: Doug Kitts, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7905. Filed: September 21, 1993, 4:39 p.m. TRD-9329198 Friday, October 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Waste Reduction Advisory Committee of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will meet at the John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 103, Austin. According to the complete revised agenda, the committee will have a presentation by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission staff on the Clean Industries 2000 program, the Texas Clean Air Act and future pollution prevention programs; and open public comment period is available at the beginning of each meeting, sign up for the open comment period begins at 8: 30 a.m. Contact: Selma D'Mello, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 237-1, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8794. Filed: September 22, 1993, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9329253 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, October 7, 1993, 1:30 p.m. The Hearings Division of 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 12324-petition of Texas Utilities Electric Company for good cause exception to substantive rules and for other relief relating to the development and implementation of integrated resource planning pilot project. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 22, 1993, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9329249 Friday, October 29, 1993, 1:00 p.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 workshop session on Project 11541, amendments to the Public Utility Commission's Substantive Rule sec.23. 61-Service Quality Standards, in the Commissioners Hearing Room. The commission may or may not be present. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit additional public comments on all issues relating to implementation of the amended rule. This workshop is open to the public. The parties who submitted comments to the published amendments and interested parties are invited to his workshop. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: September 21, 1993, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9329161 Sabine River Compact Administration Friday, November 12, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Sabine River Compact Administration will meet at the Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida. According to the agenda summary, the administration will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of the minutes; hear reports of chairman, secretary, treasurer, and committees; discuss unfinished business; new business; and adjourn. Contact: Mary H. Gibson, Route 1, Box 780, Many, Louisiana 71449, (318) 256- 4112. Filed: September 22, 1993, 8:55 a.m. TRD-9329110 Texas Savings and Loan Department Thursday, September 30, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Texas Savings and Loan Department will meet at 300 West 15th Street, Room 408, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Coastal Banc Savings Association, Houston, Harris County, to relocate a branch office from 8224 Long Point to 1260 Blalock, Suite 100, Houston, Harris County, from which record the commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Shirley T. Burton, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: September 21, 1993, 2:13 p.m. TRD-9329168 Texas Tech University Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Development Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; consider acceptance of gift-in-kind with value in excess of $25,000 and acceptance of gift of real property. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9329212 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Research Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9329211 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Campus and Building Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; consider authorization for the President to approve and submit the Campus Master Plan to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to comply with the October 15, 1993 deadline; approval of the schematic design, and authorization for the President to proceed with contract documents and the receipt of bids for the refrigerant upgrade at Central Heating and Cooling Plants I and II; request to commit the use of a triangular parcel of University land southwest of the existing Museum, consisting of approximately four acres, for the purpose of housing and exhibiting a Windmill Collection Project proposed by Ms. Billie Wolfe; authorization for the President to proceed with planning, establish a project budget, appoint a project architect, approve the schematic design, and authorization to proceed with contract documents and the receipt of bids for the expansion of the Texas Tech Museum Building and the approval to name the gallery the "Diamond M Art Collection of C. T. and Claire McLaughlin, Snyder, Texas"; and ratification of: award of contract for the renovation of the auditorium in the Agricultural Education and Communications building, award of contract for the expansion of the weight room in the Student Recreation Center, acceptance date for the partial replacement and repair of the roof on the Wall/Gates Residence Halls, and acceptance date for the installation of a card activated residence halls door access system; and hear reports. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9329210 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Finance and Administration Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; consider: termination of the Texas Tech Health Care Reimbursement, Texas Tech Dependent Care Reimbursement and Texas Tech Premium Reimbursement cafeteria benefit plans; approval of the Resolution authorizing various procedures related to a proposed bond refinancing; approval of employment contract for Director of Intercollegiate Athletics; and discuss budget adjustments for the period June 1, 1993 through August 31, 1993; and hear reports. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9329209 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will approve August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; consider: approval of SACS Mission Statement for Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; consider increased tuition for doctoral student hours taken beyond established limits; policy statement on transfer of students; approval of degree program, Bachelor of Science with major in Agribusiness; and ratification of administrative actions related to academic and student affairs; merging the departments of Economics and Geography and renaming, changing the name of the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Entomology to the Department of Plant and Soil Science, leases of absence and commissioning of peace officers. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9329208 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m.(Revised agenda). The Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete revised agenda, the committee will approve August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; consider: approval of SACS Mission Statement for Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; consider increased tuition for doctoral student hours taken beyond established limits; policy statement on transfer of students; approval of degree program, Bachelor of Science with major in Agribusiness; and ratification of administrative actions related to academic and student affairs; merging the departments of Economics and Geography and renaming, changing the name of the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Entomology to the Department of Plant and Soil Science, leases of absence and commissioning of peace officers; and consideration of exception to policy on chartering of commercial aircraft. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 23, 1993, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9329316 Friday, October 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. The Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in the Board Suite, Administration Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss approval of the minutes; hear president's report; discuss academic and student affairs; finance and administration; campus and building; and development. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9329207 Friday, October 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. (Revised agenda). The Board of Regents of Texas Tech University will meet in the Board Suite, Administration Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss approval of the minutes; hear president's report; discuss academic and student affairs; finance and administration; campus and building; and development; and consider exception to policy on chartering commerical aircraft. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 23, 1993, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9329318 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Academic, Clinical and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; consider: revision of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Mission Statement; approval of the Addendum to the Affiliation Agreement between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Medical Center Hospital (Odessa) for funding of resident and other services; approval of the agreement between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Medical Center Hospital (Odessa) to provide funding to establish a School of Allied Health in Odessa; approval of the Master Services Agreement between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Northwest Texas HealthCare System doing business as Northwest Texas Hospital (Amarillo) to incorporate several existing contracts into one consolidated agreement; ratification of commissioning of Peace Officers; and hear reports. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9329214 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Finance and Administration Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; consider: termination of the Texas Tech Health Care Reimbursement, Texas Tech Dependent Care Reimbursement and Texas Tech Premium Reimbursement cafeteria benefit plans and approval of the Resolution authorizing various procedures related to a proposed bond refinancing. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9329215 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Campus and Building Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee minutes; consider: authorization for the President to approve and submit the Campus Master Plan to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to comply with the October 15, 1993 deadline; authorization for the President to approve the design and construction plan for a facility owned and operated by University Medical Center to relocate the Emergency Center, Radiology and support services. This will include a deed of land and the lease of one acre of land, per Attachment "A", to provide additional space for these new facilities at the Health Sciences Center Campus, Lubbock; and ratification of acceptance date for E-3 student parking area. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:48 a.m. TRD-9329216 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Research Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; and adjourn. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9329217 Thursday, September 30, 1993, 10:30 a.m. The Development Committee of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will meet in Room 2B152, Health Sciences Center Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the complete agenda, the committee will discuss approval of the August 12, 1993, committee meeting minutes; and hear reports. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:49 a.m. TRD-9329218 Friday, October 1, 1993, 9:40 a.m. The Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will meet in the Board Suite, Administration Building, Campus, Lubbock. According to the agenda summary, the board will discuss approval of the minutes; act on academic, clinical and student affairs; finance and administration; campus and building; and development. Contact: Donna R. Rampy, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9329213 University Interscholastic League Monday, September 27, 1993, 1:00 p.m. The Appellate Committee of the University Interscholastic League met at the Region XI Education Service Center, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth. According to the agenda summary, the committee discussed cases transferred from TEA regarding student at Lewisville High School changed schools for athletic purposes and student at Paschal High School changed schools for athletic purposes. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 2622 Wichita Street, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 471- 5883. Filed: September 22, 1993, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9329203 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Wednesday, September 29, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund will meet at the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund, 100 Congress Avenue, Fifth Floor, Austin. According to the agenda summary, the board will call the meeting to order; swear in new board member; take roll call; review and discuss approval of the minutes of the August 25, 1993, board meeting; public participation; hear fund activity reports; financial report; report of the Special Committee on Residual Market Transition; progress report on governance policy; consider contract with Joseph Ivy and Company for assistance in developing the executive evaluation process; contract with Jim Ray and Associates for conduct of the annual employee compensation survey; contracts with Ken Benson and Associates for marketing and public relations services; discuss the Sunset Process; contract with Dennis Thomas and Associates to gain the services of Roland Leal as a consultant on the Sunset Process and related legislative issues; discuss Garcia case status; update on status of stakeholders meeting; USL&H coverage; meet in executive session; action items resulting from executive session deliberations; make announcements; and adjourn. Contact: Beth Naylor, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3886. Filed: September 22, 1993, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9329247 Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center Friday, October 1, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center will meet at 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 1, William P. Clements, Jr. Building, Austin. According to the complete agenda, the board will call the meeting to order; discuss approval of the minutes of meeting of August 18, 1993; make announcements; hear research progress report; discuss Research Center sunset; pricing of Research Center reports and Open Records requests; confirmation of meeting of November 12, 1993; and adjourn. Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Lavon Guerrero at (512) 346-6197 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lavon Guerrero, 3636 Executive Center Drive, Suite G-22, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 346-6197. Filed: September 21, 1993, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9329169 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed September 21, 1993 The Central Plains Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation-SA The Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, September 23, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. The emergency meeting was necessary because contracts needed to be approved. Information may be obtained from Seth Halbert, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD-9329173. The Hunt County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 4801 King Street, Board Room, Greenville, September 29, 1993, at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Gregory, 4801 King Street, Greenville, Texas 75402, (903) 454-4510. TRD-9329197. The Leon County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at the Leon County Central Appraisal District Office, Gresham Building, Centerville, September 27, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald Gillum, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9329170. The Permian Basin Quality Work Force Planning Full Committee met in an emergency meeting at the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, September 22, 1993, at 11:00 a.m. The emergency meeting was necessary because agency was not aware that they needed to post with the State (Director and Labor Market Analyst, both are new to Quality Work Force Planning). Information may be obtained from Tammy Smith, P. O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711-0660, (915) 563-1302. TRD-9329152. Meetings Filed September 22, 1993 The Alamo Area Council of Governments Management Committee will meet at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, September 28, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 228-5201. TRD-9329279. The Alamo Area Council of Governments Area Judges will meet at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, September 28, 1993, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 228-5201. TRD-9329280. The Alamo Area Council of Governments Board of Directors will meet at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, September 28, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 228-5201. TRD-9329251. The Austin Transportation Study Policy Advisory Committee will meet at the Stokes Building, Fifth Floor, 314 West 11th Street, Room 515, Austin, September 27, 1993, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 499-6441. TRD-9329252. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, September 29, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick L. Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9329204. The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors met at Highway 90-A, Gonzales, September 23, 1993, at 9:00 p.m. The emergency status was necessary as information was not received prior to posting of regular agenda, and this item had to be handled prior to the next scheduled board meeting. Information may be obtained from Kathy Raymond, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9329230. The Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors met at the LNVA Office Building, 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, September 27, 1993, at 3: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from A. T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9329250. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Steering Committee met at the International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, San Antonio, September 27, 1993, 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-9329229. The San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors will meet in the Willow Room, Woodlands Executive Center and Resort, 2301 North Millbend Road, The Woodlands, September 29, 1993, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588-1111. TRD-9329199. The Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority Board of Trustees will meet at 7201 I-40 West, Second Floor, Amarillo, September 30, 1993, at 10: 30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sanford K. Skelton or Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116, (806) 353-7235. TRD-9329248. Meetings Filed September 23, 1993 The Alamo Area Council of Governments will meet at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, September 28, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (512) 235- 5201. TRD-9329320. The Brazos River Authority Lake Management Committee Board of Directors will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, September 30, 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-9329314. The Brazos River Authority Water Utilization Committee Board of Directors will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, September 30, 1993, at 11:00 a. m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9329315.