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 main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, 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 Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Friday, October 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak Street Dallas According to the complete agenda, the Grant and Contract Review Committee will call the meeting to order; consideration of unsolicited requests for funds; reallocation of Fiscal Year 1993 funds; reconsideration of council initiative; and adjourn. Contact: Steve Casillas or Lynn Brunn-Shank, 710 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2576, (512) 867-8265. Filed: October 21, 1993, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9330787 Institute of Biosciences and Technology Monday, October 25, 1993, 10:30 a.m. 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Institute of Biosciences and Technology Houston According to the agenda summary, the Animal Care and Use Committee will: chair: Charles P. Raflo, DVM; old business: discussion of September update letter; new business: new animal research protocols, human Hepatocyte growth factors, human heparin-binding growth factor receptors, and growth factors in prostate cancer; other business: office for protection from research risks (OPRR) letter; and National Institutes of Health grant. Contact: Jan LeBlanc, 2121 West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 677-7778. Filed: October 21, 1993, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9330799 Texas Cancer Council Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 9:30 a.m. May Owens Conference Room, Texas Medical Association, 15th and Guadalupe Streets Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Directors will call the meeting to order; adoption of minutes; announcements; executive director's report; adoption of rules; adoption of the Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Plan; funding and policy issues; project presentations; continuation of planning discussions; other business; and adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Debra Perkins at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily Untermeyer, 211 East Seventh Street, Suite 710, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3190. Filed: October 21, 1993, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9330770 Texas Cosmetology Commission Sunday, November 7, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Facial Instructor Exam Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of facial instructor examination; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: October 25, 1993, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9330891 Sunday, November 7, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Manicure Instructor Exam Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of manicure instructor examination; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: October 25, 1993, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9330890 Sunday, November 7, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Oral Presentation Instructor Exam Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of oral presentation instructor examination; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: October 25, 1993, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9330889 Monday, November 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Manicure Instructor Exam Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of oral presentation instructor examination; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: October 25, 1993, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9330887 Monday, November 8, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Oral Presentation Instructor Exam Committee will call the meeting to order; introductions; discussion of oral presentation instructor examination; and adjourn. Contact: Alicia C. Ayers, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: October 25, 1993, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9330888 Council on Competitive Government Monday, November 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Capitol Extension Building, Room E 2.026 Austin According to the complete agenda, the council will discuss approval of the minutes of September 1, 1993, meeting; briefing on study being performed by council staff pursuant to Section 66 of House Bill 2626; adoption of rules governing the operations of the council; consideration of issues relating to state employees impacted by council activities; adoption of cost methodology to be used by state agencies in reporting cost information to the council; and consideration of Comptrollers' proposal to open up the Comptroller's Office print shop to bid/competition. Contact: Judith M. Porrus, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3446. Filed: October 22, 1993, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9330835 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday, November 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1140 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Strategic Plan Task Force will call to order; opening comments; briefing and discusssion of Part One of the State Strategic Plan for state workforce development programs; and adjourn. NOTICE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services, or persons who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Alexa Ray, (512) 305-7007 (or Relay Texas (800) 735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 305-7007. Filed: October 26, 1993, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9330919 November 5, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Arlington City Council Chamber, 101 West Abrams Street Arlington According to the complete agenda, the council will hold regional hearings on the designation of local workforce development areas and rules for waivers for creation of local boards; designation of local workforce development areas; brief explanation of the proposal; rules for waivers for creation of local boards; brief explanation of the proposal; and public comment. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 305-7007. Filed: October 21, 1993, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9330776 November 5, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Houston City Council Chambers, City Hall, 901 Bagby Street Houston According to the complete agenda, the council will hold regional hearings on the designation of local workforce development areas and rules for waivers for creation of local boards; designation of local workforce development areas; brief explanation of the proposal; rules for waivers for creation of local boards; brief explanation of the proposal; and public comment. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 305-7007. Filed: October 21, 1993, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9330774 November 9, 1993, 8:00 a.m. One Capitol Square, Committee Room One, Fifth Floor, 300 West 15th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the council will hold regional hearings on the designation of local workforce development areas and rules for waivers for creation of local boards; designation of local workforce development areas; brief explanation of the proposal; rules for waivers for creation of local boards; brief explanation of the proposal; and public comment. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 305-7007. Filed: October 21, 1993, 10:26 a.m. TRD-9330775 November 10, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Lubbock City-County Library, Mahon Community Room, 1306 West Ninth Street Lubbock According to the complete agenda, the council will hold regional hearings on the designation of local workforce development areas and rules for waivers for creation of local boards; designation of local workforce development areas; brief explanation of the proposal; rules for waivers for creation of local boards; brief explanation of the proposal; and public comment. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 305-7007. Filed: October 21, 1993, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9330772 November 10, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Laredo City Council Chamber, 1110 Houston Street Laredo According to the complete agenda, the council will hold regional hearings on the designation of local workforce development areas and rules for waivers for creation of local boards; designation of local workforce development areas; brief explanation of the proposal; rules for waivers for creation of local boards; brief explanation of the proposal; and public comment. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 305-7007. Filed: October 21, 1993, 10:25 a.m. TRD-9330773 Employees Retirement System of Texas Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 4:00 p.m. Room 401, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin According to the complete agenda, the ERS Audit Committee will report on internal audit activities for fiscal year 1993: fiscal year 1993 audit plan; audits completed; fiscal year 1993 recommendations and fiscal impact; fiscal year 1992 recommendations and fiscal impact; status of fiscal year 1992 state auditor recommendations; future meeting date; and adjournment. Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos Streets, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: October 25, 1993, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9330886 Texas Employment Commission Tuesday, November 2, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Employment Commission will discuss prior meeting notes; staff reports; internal procedures of Commission Appeals; Al Catel Networks Systems, Inc., CA 93 014004 10M; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Dockets 43 and 44; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: October 25, 1993, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9330914 Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service Thursday, November 11, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Texas A&M University Campus, Rudder Tower, Room 404 College Station According to the complete agenda, the Executive Council will review: Fiscal Year 1993 program; Fiscal Year 1994 Workplans; Office goals and priorities; reports of funded research; and election of executive committee. Contact: Dr. George W. Latimer, Jr., P.O. Box 3160, College Station, Texas 77841-3160, (409) 845-1121. Filed: October 25, 1993, 2:10 p.m. TRD-9330905 Thursday, November 11, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Texas A&M University Campus, Rudder Tower, Room 401 College Station According to the complete agenda, the Advisory Committee will review: Fiscal Year 1993 program; Fiscal Year 1994 Workplans; Office goals and priorities; reports of funded research; and election to executive committee. Contact: Dr. George W. Latimer, Jr., P.O. Box 3160, College Station, Texas 77841-3160, (409) 845-1121. Filed: October 25, 1993, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9330904 Texas General Land Office Monday, November 1, 1993, 3:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Veterans Land Board will discuss approval of the August 3, 1993, minutes of the Veterans Land Board meeting; approval of an executive secretary and assistant executive secretary to the board; the adoption of rules concerning eligibility requirements for Veterans Land and Housing Assistance Programs, and the repeal of the rules relating to the Farm and Ranch Finance Program; consideration of request of Albin J. Matus, Jr. to set aside any possible bids on tract #5412, Hill County and allow him to reinstate the forfeited loan (Account #087252); consideration of request of Donald Dempsey, to set aside any possible bids on tract #5472, Mculloch County and allow him to reinstate the forfeited loan (Account #447-072963); discussion of a plan of finance for the Housing Assistance Program; consideration of all the steps necessary for the execution of a forward transaction to refund Housing Series 1985; consideration of the selection of underwriter(s); and consideration of bids on the forfeited land sale held at 1: 00 p.m., October 26, 1993. Contact: Karen Pratt, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 700, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5171. Filed: October 21, 1993, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9330794 Tuesday, November 2, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831 Austin According to the complete agenda, the board will approve previous meeting minutes; opening and consideration of bids received for the November 2, 1993 sealed bid land sale; DCRC Trust report; pooling applications, Belding Yates Oil Field, Pecos County; Wildcat Field, Matagorda County; Wildcat Field, Galveston County; Waha Field, Reeves County; Giddings (Austin Chalk-3), Field, Brazos and Burleson Counties; Wildcat Field, Nueces County; Muy Bueno (Second Massive), Goliad County; consideration of schedule and procedures for April, 1994 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; applications to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, Brazos County; Fayette County; Jackson County; and Sterling County; Article VII, sec.4A patent application by Ira G. Williams, J.S. Murphy Survey, San Augustine and Sabine Counties; Coastal public lands-commercial lease applications, Tres Palacios Bay, Matagorda County; Dickinson Bay, Galveston County; Nassau Bay, Harris County; commercial lease renewals, Sabine Pass, Jefferson County; Taylor Bayou, Jefferson County; commercial lease amendment and assignment, Sabine River, Jefferson County; commercial lease assignment, Old Brazos River, Brazoria County; commercial lease amendment, Red Fish Bay, Aransas County ; structure (cabin) permit terminations, requests, renewals and amendments, West Bay, Brazoria County; Chocolate Bay, Brazoria County; Titlum Tatlum Bayou, Brazoria County; Laguna Madre, Kleberg County; Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; and Laguna Madre, Cameron County; easement applications and renewals, Galveston Bay, Chambers County; San Bernard River, Brazoria County; Armand Bayou, Harris County; Executive Session, land trade, coal, Leon County; Open Session, land trade, coal, Leon County; Executive Session-pending and proposed litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5016. Filed: October 25, 1993, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9330912 General Services Commission Tuesday, October 26, 1993, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the complete agenda, the commission considered an amendment to sec.113.19, concerning catalogue purchases. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary as immediate action was required to comply with reasonably unforeseen federal requirements for federally funded purchases. Contact: Judith M. Porras, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3446. Filed: October 22, 1993, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9330836 Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. El Paso Independent School District Staff Development Offices, 6500 K Boeing, Rooms 114, 115, and 116 El Paso According to the complete agenda, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) personnel will conduct grant application assistance workshops for the following grant programs: 421, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Statewide and Demonstration projects. The agenda for each workshop is as follows: call to order; welcome and introductions; grant application instruction and assistance; questions and answers; and adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey or Vivian Rowe, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1919. Filed: October 26, 1993, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9330925 Friday, November 12, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Tarrant County Jr. College Police Academy Building, 4801 Marine Creek Parkway Fort Worth According to the complete agenda, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) personnel will conduct grant application assistance workshops for the following grant programs: 421, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Statewide and Demonstration projects. The agenda for each workshop is as follows: call to order; welcome and introductions; grant application instruction and assistance; questions and answers; and adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey and/or Vivian Rowe, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1919. Filed: October 26, 1993, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9330926 Thursday, November 18, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Jefferson County Correctional Facility, Highway 69 South Beaumont According to the complete agenda, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) personnel will conduct grant application assistance workshops for the following grant programs: 421, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Statewide and Demonstration projects. The agenda for each workshop is as follows: call to order; welcome and introductions; grant application instruction and assistance; questions and answers; and adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey or Vivian Rowe, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1919. Filed: October 26, 1993, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9330924 Friday, December 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Texas State Technical College-Short Course Center, Loop 499 and Oak Street Harlingen According to the complete agenda, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) personnel will conduct grant application assistance workshops for the following grant programs: 421, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Statewide and Demonstration projects. The agenda for each workshop is as follows: call to order; welcome and introductions; grant application instruction and assistance; questions and answers; and adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey or Vivian Rowe, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1919. Filed: October 26, 1993, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9330923 Thursday, December 9, 1993, 9:00 a.m. San Antonio Police Training Center, 12200 Southeast Loop 410 San Antonio According to the complete agenda, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) personnel will conduct grant application assistance workshops for the following grant programs: 421, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Statewide and Demonstration projects. The agenda for each workshop is as follows: call to order; welcome and introductions; grant application instruction and assistance; questions and answers; and adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey or Vivian Rowe, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1919. Filed: October 26, 1993, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9330922 Wednesday, December 15, 1993, 9:00 a.m. West Central Texas Council of Governments, 1025 East North Tenth Street Abilene According to the complete agenda, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) personnel will conduct grant application assistance workshops for the following grant programs: 421, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Statewide and Demonstration projects. The agenda for each workshop is as follows: call to order; welcome and introductions; grant application instruction and assistance; questions and answers; and adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey or Vivian Rowe, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1919. Filed: October 26, 1993, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9330921 Texas Department on Housing and Community Affairs Friday, November 19, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 1949 IH-35 South (Third Floor) Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Weatherization Policy Advisory Council will discuss national weatherization formula; state and federal weatherization monitoring; and utility relations reports/presentation. 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: J. Al Almaguer, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 474-2974. Filed: October 25, 1993, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9330872 Texas Department of Human Services Thursday, November 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, First Floor, Public Hearing Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Services to Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee will welcome everyone and make introductions and will consider: approval of minutes; comments by chair; comments by civil right's director; DATCIL contract update; nursing facility waiver update; CLASS; interagency council on autism and pervasive developmental disorders; child care program in client self-support services; OSPD activities; ADAC agenda items; next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: D. J. Johnson, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 3533. Filed: October 25, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9330906 Texas Department of Insurance Tuesday, November 2, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company of Kansas City, Missouri, which holds a certificate of authority. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: October 22, 1993, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9330847 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the department will consider whether Pegasus Insurance Company's request for eligibility as a surplus lines insurer should be granted. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: October 22, 1993, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9330848 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Republic Bankers Life Insurance Company, Dallas, which holds a certificate of authority. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: October 22, 1993, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9330849 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Transport Life Insurance Company and/or National Teacher Associates Incorporated, Fort Worth, which holds a certificate of authority. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: October 22, 1993, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9330850 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the department will consider the application of Lee W. Stepp, Joshua, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: October 22, 1993, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9330851 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against James Gary Whyburn, Dallas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance, and to consider the applications of James Gary Whyburn for a Group II Insurance Agent's license and Variable Contract Agent's license. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: October 22, 1993, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9330846 Friday, November 5, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264, Tower 1 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas HMO Solvency Surveillance Committee will call the meeting to order; introduction of new member; consideration and approval of July 16, 1993, minutes; annual election of officers: chair, vice- chair, secretary-treasurer; review of overall HMO industry; executive session to review statutory confidential information on financial condition of HMOs; reconvene in open session; and adjourn. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: October 21, 1993, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9330790 Friday, November 5, 1993, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the department will consider the request by Moises Ortiz for an appeal hearing regarding a windstorm damage claim. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: October 22, 1993, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9330845 Board of Law Examiners Thursday, November 4, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street* Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Panel will hold public hearings, consider stipulated agreements, and conduct deliberations, on character and fitness matters affecting applicants and/or declarants. (Deliberations on character and fitness matters will be conducted in effective session, pursuant to sec.82.003(c), Texas Government Code). *Please note that weekend entry to the Tom C. Clark Building must be made through the main entry of the adjoining Price Daniel, Sr. Building. Persons needing special accommodations for disabilities should contact the office of the board prior to the meeting. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: October 22, 1993, 12:55 p.m. TRD-9330834 Friday-Sunday, November 5-7, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark, 205 West 14th Street* Austin According to the agenda summary, the board will consider members' requests for excused absences; conduct hearings and deliberations on character and fitness matters (deliberations to be conducted in executive session); meet with Supreme Court Liaison; consider approval/correction of minutes, financial and investment reports; consider reports from staff; adopt policy regarding dissemination of effect of rule changes; consider special requests; meet with Assistant Attorney General to discuss representation, Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act, and legal services contract; consider entry into legal service contract; discuss relevant publications; review February 1994 MBE (question review to be conducted in executive session); and hear communications from the public. *Please note that weekend entry to the Tom C. Clark Building must be made through the main entry of the adjoining Price Daniel, Sr. Building. Persons needed special accommodations for disabilities should contact the office of the board prior to the meeting. Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463- 1621. Filed: October 22, 1993, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9330869 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, October 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Third Floor Austin According to the complete agenda, the Inspections and Investigations: Boxing will reopen an administrative hearing for the purpose of providing both parties an opportunity to present medical testimony concerning Sherman Griffin's fitness to box in accordance with the Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8501-1, 16 TAC, Article 9100, and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 22, 1993, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9330859 Tuesday, November 30, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Inspections and Investigations: Air Conditioning will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of an administrative penalty and denial, suspension or revocation of the license for Bob Mantooth for violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861, 16 TAC sec.75.1, Article 9100, and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 21, 1993, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9330798 Thursday, December 9, 1993, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, E. O. Thompson Building, Room 1012 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Inspections and Investigations: Air Conditioning will hold an administrative hearing to consider the application of Felix Fojtik for a Texas Auctioneer License in accordance with the Statutes, Articles 8700 and 9100; and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 67. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 21, 1993, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9330797 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Monday, October 25, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the Hearings Division (Committee) considered an additional request for modification of probation. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary as information had come to the attention of the agency and required prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7729, Ext. 402. Filed: October 22, 1993, 7:51 p.m. TRD-9330814 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 119, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a public hearing on an application by Charles T. Trefny, as trustee, and Charles T. Trefny and Wife, Donna G. Trefny, individually, Number 4332-A to amend Water Right Permit Number 4068, by deleting or extending the expiration date and deleting the seasonal stream flow restrictions, approximately 9.5 miles northwest of Columbus, Colorado County. Contact: Elizabeth Todd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: October 26, 1993, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9330917 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 119, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a public hearing on an application by Fred T. Zapalac, Morris F. Zapalac and Lillian Zapalac, Application Number 4343-A to amend Permit Number 4070 by deleting or extending the expiration date and deleting the seasonal stream flow restriction from their water right permit, approximately seven miles southeast of La Grange, Fayette County. Contact: Elizabeth Todd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7875. Filed: October 26, 1993, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9330918 Tuesday, November 9, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 400 Dallas, Doubletree Hotel, Allen Center Houston According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider an application by American Wastewater, Limited, for Proposed Permit Number MSW2234 authorizing a Type V municipal solid waste management facility. The waste management facility is to be located at 250 Gellhorn in Houston, Harris County. Contact: Ann Scudday or Charles Stavley, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 908-6687 or (512) 908-6688. Filed: October 25, 1993, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9330901 Monday, November 12, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 119, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing before a hearings examiner on Rolling Hills Water Service, Inc.'s application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to provide water utility service in Hood County. The proposed service area is approximately ten miles north of downtown Granbury, and includes approximately 90 current customers. Docket Number 30081-C. Contact: Elizabeth Todd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463- 7875. Filed: October 25, 1993, 2:07 p.m. TRD-9330898 Monday, November 15, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 1028A, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing before a hearings examiner on James Colombo doing business as Driskell Water Supply's application to discontinue water utility service to the Driskell Suburban Mobile Estates. The subdivision is located in northwestern McLennan County, approximately ten miles north of downtown Waco. Docket Number 30067-Q. Contact: Mike Rogan, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: October 25, 1993, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9330879 Monday, November 18, 1993, 7:00 p.m. 2001 Broadway, Marble Falls Elementary School Cafeteria Marble Falls According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider an application by Browning-Ferris, Inc. for Proposed Permit Number MSW40021 authorizing construction and operation of a Type V municipal Solid waste transfer station. The facility will be located approximately five miles north of Marble Falls at the intersection of FM Road 1855 and US Highway 281 in Burnet County. Contact: Ann Scudday or Charles Stavley, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 908-6687 or (512) 908-6688. Filed: October 25, 1993, 7:00 p.m. TRD-9330902 Monday, December 6, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 1028A, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing before a hearings examiner on Cedar Creek Water's rate increase effective July 1, 1993 for its service area located in Limestone County. Docket Number 30075-G. Contact: Elizabeth Bourbon, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: October 25, 1993, 2:07 p.m. TRD-9330897 Wednesday, December 15, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 188, 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 93-8E issued on September 23, 1993 to Gibraltar Chemical Resources, Inc.. The order requires Gibraltar to cease further waste receipt as of 11:59 p.m., September 23, 1993, at its facility in Winona, Smith County, until certain conditions and terms are satisfied. Contact: Glen Brunberger, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8069. Filed: October 25, 1993, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9330903 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Monday-Wednesday, November 1-3, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 1550 East Palestine, Suite 100 Palestine According to the agenda summary, the panel(s) composed of three board member(s) will receive, review, and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: October 22, 1993, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9330807 Monday-Friday, November 1-5, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 2503 Lake Road, Suite #2 Huntsville According to the agenda summary, the panel(s) composed of three board member(s) will receive, review, and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: October 22, 1993, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9330809 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 1212 North Velasco, Suite 201 Angleton According to the agenda summary, the panel(s) composed of three board member(s) will receive, review, and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 406-5407. Filed: October 22, 1993, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9330811 Thursday-Friday, November 4-5, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 1550 East Palestine, Suite 100 Palestine According to the agenda summary, the panel(s) composed of three board member(s) will receive, review, and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: October 22, 1993, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9330808 Thursday-Friday, November 4-5, 1993, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively. Route 5, Box 258-A Gatesville According to the agenda summary, the panel(s) composed of three board member(s) will receive, review, and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: October 22, 1993, 9:39 a.m. TRD-9330810 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, October 28, 1993, 3:30 p.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Directors will hold an open meeting by telephone conference call due to immediate action being required and the convening at one location of a quorum of the board is not reasonable or practical. The agenda follows: discuss and take action on the appointment of a personnel review committee; discuss and take possible action on the TPCIGA strategic plan; and executive session-attorneys' report. Contact: Al Belmarez, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: October 25, 1993, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9330908 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, November 1, 1939, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 12423-petition of the general counsel for an inquiry into the reasonableness of the rates and services of Gulf States Utilities Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 21, 1993, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9330788 Monday, November 1, 1993, 2:00 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a workshop on Project Number 11833, Amendment of Substantive Rules to address expanded interconnection and related issues. The commissioners may or may not be present. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss comments and reply comments which were filed pursuant to the proposed rule published on August 3, 1993. This workshop is open to the public. The parties who submitted comments to the published amendments and interested public are invited to this workshop. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9330831 Railroad Commission of Texas Monday, November 1, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider Westar Transmission Company versus the Railroad Commission of Texas et al., Cause Number 91-6105, in the District Court of Travis County. Contact: Brenda Loudermilk, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7149. Filed: October 22, 1993, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9330838 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider category determinations under Sections 102(c), (1), (B), 102(c)(1)(C), 103, 107 and 108 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978. Contact: Margie Osborn, P.O. Drawer 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6755. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9330819 According to the complete agenda, the following matters will be taken up for consideration and/or decision by the commission: commission budget, fiscal, administrative or procedural matters, strategic planning; personnel and staffing, including restructuring or transferring the Oil Field Theft Division; contracts and grants; may discuss comionetas operations; may discuss the State of Texas Emergency Management Plan, Annex GG, Emergency Recovery Plan; and may meet in executive session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Eileen Latham, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7274. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9330820 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider and act on the automatic data processing division director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, equipment acquisitions and personnel matters. Contact: Bob Kmetz, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7251. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9330821 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider and act on the division director's report on budget, personnel and policy matters related to operation of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division. Contact: Dan Kelly, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967-2967, (512) 463- 7110. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9330822 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider and act on the office of information services director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. Contact: Brian W. Schaible, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6710. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9330823 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider and act on the investigation division director's report on division administration, investigations, budget, and personnel matters. Contact: Marcelo R. Montemayor, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6828. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9330824 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider and act on the personnel division director's report on division administrations, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. The commission will meet in executive session to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, re-assignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of personnel. Contact: Mark Bogan, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6981. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:12 a.m. TRD-9330825 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider and act on the administrative services division director's report on division administration, budget, procedures and other personnel matters. Contact: Roger Dillon, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 2967. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:12 a.m. TRD-9330826 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider and act on the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division Director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. Contact: Melvin Hodgkiss, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6901. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:12 a.m. TRD-9330827 According to the complete agenda, the commission will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments. The commission may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The commission will meet in executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Carole J. Vogel, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6921. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:12 a.m. TRD-9330828 Emergency revised agenda According to the complete emergency revised agenda, the commission will consider a motion for rehearing for Docket Number 7B-0201625, application of Burk Royalty Company to inject fluid into a reservoir productive of oil or gas, Bogard Waterflood Unit Lease, Well Number 302, Tom Darling (Conglomerate) Field, Haskell County. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status is necessary as action on the motion for rehearing is required at the next regularly scheduled meeting, November 1, 1993, otherwise the motion for rehearing will be overruled by operation of law and the commission will lose jurisdiction. Contact: Charles Dickson, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6925. Filed: October 25, 1993, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9330907 Boards for Lease of State-owned Lands Thursday, November 4, 1993, 2:30 p.m. General Land Office, S.F.A. Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands will approve previous meeting minutes; consideration of bids received for the October 5, 1993, oil, gas and other minerals lease sale. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 25, 1993, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9330913 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Friday, October 29, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel at Campbell Center, 8250 North Central Expressway at Caruth Haven Exit Dallas According to the agenda summary, the Board of Directors will hold a workshop to discuss business operations; financial flow; restrictions built into current program; marketing strategies; review of board policies and guidelines; potential role of guarantee agencies; and adjourn. Contact: Peggy Irby, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 835-1900. Filed: October 22, 1993, 12:38 p.m. TRD-9330832 Saturday, October 30, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel at Campbell Center, 8250 North Central Expressway at Caruth Haven Exit Dallas According to the agenda summary, the Board of Directors will hold a continental breakfast in room; approval of minutes of September 16, 1993; executive session: facilities negotiations; salary review of management level positions; consultation with attorney on pending litigation; open session resumes: action derived from executive session and previous policy review; review of retirement plan, other fringe benefits; policy on annual performance review; review of revised fiscal 1994 budget, discussion of planning approach; report on additional investment in collection equipment and employees; serving working lunch; open session resumes; and adjourn. Contact: Peggy Irby, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 835-1900. Filed: October 22, 1993, 12:38 p.m. TRD-9330833 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, November 9, 1993, Noon 1000 Red River, Room 420E Austin According to the complete agenda, the Medical Board will have discussion of 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, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: October 26, 1993, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9330929 The Texas State University System Monday, October 25, 1993, 7:30 p.m. Austin Club, 110 East Ninth Street, First Floor, Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Regents considered natural gas contract authorization, re-roofing of the science building at Angelo State University; asbestos removal from the high rise dormitories at Angelo State University; authorization for Southwest Texas State University to purchase Aquarena Springs; authorization for expenditure of tuition revenue bond funds; and met with a consultant facilitator regarding goals and direction of the system including an executive session to review current system employees. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, executive sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: October 22, 1993, 11:53 a.m. TRD-9330829 Tuesday, October 26, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Representative Room, Second Floor, Omni Hotel Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Regents considered natural gas contract authorization, re-roofing of the science building at Angelo State University; asbestos removal from the high rise dormitories at Angelo State University; authorization for Southwest Texas State University to purchase Aquarena Springs; authorization for expenditure of tuition revenue bond funds; and met with a consultant facilitator regarding goals and direction of the system including an executive session to review current system employees. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, executive sessions may be held for the above listed subjects). Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: October 22, 1993, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9330837 Texas Turnpike Authority Friday, October 29, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas According to the agenda summary, the Board of Directors will consider the following: approval of minutes of prior board and committee meetings; presentations from the Town of Addison and Dallas County, from the State of Tamaulipas and the City of Matamoros, Mexico, from the City of Eastland and from the City of Frisco in regards to proposed new Turnpike projects; executive session; approval of preliminary operating budgets for 1994; in regards Dallas North Tollway project, awards of Contracts DNT-206, DNT-181 and supplemental agreement to DNT-201; briefing by financial advisor on Series 1990 advance refunding; selection of investment team for possible refinancing of Series 1989 bonds; modification to Contract DNT-207 and briefing on Phase 2 sound study; RFQ for public relations firm; refinancing of the Houston Ship Channel Bridge; and reports from committee chairmen and other board members and executive director's report. Contact: Harry Kabler, P.O. Box 190369, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522-6200. Filed: October 21, 1993, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9330789 The University of Texas at Austin Tuesday, October 26, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Conference room, Bellmont Hall 232, 21st and San Jacinto Austin According to the agenda summary, the Intercollegiate Athletics Council for Men will convene into open session; recess into executive session; reconvene into open session; approve minutes of August 23, 1993; recognize new council members; items from executive session; development, awards, schedules and schedule changes, budget/budget items; tickets/ticket policy; construction; new business; and old business. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5757. Filed: October 21, 1993, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9330784 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, November 4, 1993, 11:30 a.m. Biomedical Research Building, Room 116, UTHCT, Highway 155 at 271 Tyler According to the complete agenda, the Animal Research Committee will approve minutes; acting chair report; veterinarian's report; old business-Protocol #115 Pathways of Fibrin turnover in mycobacterial disease; and new business-Protocol #118 complement antisera production-rabbit; Protocol #119 complement antibody production-mice; and adjourn. Contact: Louisa Schmid, Ph.D., DVM, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7657. Filed: October 21, 1993, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9330792 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed October 21, 1993 The Alamo Area Council of Governments Area Judges met at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, October 26, 1993, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (512) 225-5201. TRD-9330796. The Alamo Area Council of Governments Board of Directors met at 118 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, October 26, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (512) 225-5201. TRD-9330791. The Bandera County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1116 Main Street (Former Bandera Bulletin Building), Bandera, October 28, 1993, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P. H. Coates, IV, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera Texas 78003, (210) 796-3039, Fax (210) 796-3672. TRD-9330801. The Brazos Valley Quality Work Force Planning Committee met at 715 East University Drive, College Station, October 26, 1993, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patty Groff, 301 Post Office Street, Bryan, Texas 77801, (409) 821-2505. TRD-9330786. The Colorado River Municipal Water District Board of Directors met at 400 East 24th Street, Big Spring, October 28, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from O. H. Ivie, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267-6341. TRD-9330793. The Education Service Center, Region XIII Board of Directors met at the ESC, 5701 Springdale Road, ESC Conference Room #201, Austin, October 25, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 929-1300. TRD-9330777. The Ellis County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 406 Sycamore Street, Waxahachie, October 25, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (214) 937-3552 TRD-9330795. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, October 27, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda Strackbein, P.O. Box 867, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672- 2879. TRD-9330800. The Gulf Coast State Planning Region Transportation Policy Council will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Second Floor Conference Room A, Houston, October 29, 1993, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rosalind Hebert, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9330781. The Kempner Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at the Kempner Water Supply Corporation Office, Highway 190, Kempner, October 28, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Doug Lavender or Alton Myers, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9330779. The Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Board of Trustees met at 1602 Tenth Street, Board Room, Lubbock, October 25, 1993, at noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, 1602 Tenth Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9330771. The Tarrant Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, November 11, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Suzanne Williams, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9330782. The Tyler County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, November 4, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Lewis, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9330780. Meetings Filed October 22, 1993 The Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Committee met at the Two Senoritas, Mt. Pleasant, October 28, 1993, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Pam Koelling, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505-5307, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9330843. The Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Board/Citizens Quarterly Meeting met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 26, 1993, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9330806. The Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Board of Trustees met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, October 28, 1993, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9330860. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments Executive Board will meet at the CBCOG Office, Conference Room, 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, October 29, 1993, at Noon. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9330842. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments Membership will meet at the CBCOG Office, Conference Room, 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, October 29, 1993, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9330841. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bylaws Ad Hoc met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Conference Room B, First Floor, Dallas, October 26, 1993, at 11: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 749-3347. TRD-9330863. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Committee-of-the-Whole met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Conference Room C, Dallas, October 26, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 749-3347. TRD-9330867. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Board Room, First Floor, Dallas, October 26, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 749-3347. TRD-9330864. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Committee-of-the-Whole will meet at the Garrett Creek Ranch, Route 2, Box 235, Paradise, October 29-30, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 749-3347. TRD-9330868. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Outside Counsel Ad Hoc Committee will meet at the Garrett Creek Ranch, Route 2, Box 235, Paradise, October 29, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 749-3347. TRD-9330866. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Outside Counsel Ad Hoc Committee will meet at the Garrett Creek Ranch, Route 2, Box 235, Paradise, October 30, 1993, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nancy McKethan, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 749-3347. TRD-9330865. The Education Service Center, Region XV Board of Directors met at the ESC Region XV, 612 South Irene Street, Conference Room One, San Angelo, October 28, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, P.O. Box 5199, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 658-6571. TRD-9330813. The Ellis County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 406 Sycamore Street, Waxahachie, October 25, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (214) 937-3552. TRD-9330815. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, October 27, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD- 9330812. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Agricultural Advisory Board met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, October 25, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda Strackbein, P.O. Box 867, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (512) 672- 2879. TRD-9330852. The Lower Neches Valley Authority met at the LNVA Office Building, 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, October 26, 1993, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from A. T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 1464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9330839. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Board of Directors met at the Green House Cafe, 101 North Main Street, Cotulla, October 27, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paul A. Edwards, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9330840. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Permian Basin Private Industry Council met at the UTPB-CEED, FM 1788 and 191, Midland, October 27, 1993, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carole Burrow, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711-0660, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9330817. The Region 14 Education Service Center Board of Directors met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, October 26, 1993, at 5:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from October 21, 1993). Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD-9330805. The Region 14 Deep East Texas Quality Work Force will meet at the (Distance Learning Centers), Angelina College, Highway 59 South, Lufkin, November 4, 1993, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry Whitaker, P.O. Box 1768, Lufkin, Texas 75902, (409) 633-5370. TRD-9330844. The Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority Board of Trustees met at 7201 I-40 West, Second Floor, Amarillo, October 28, 1993, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116, (806) 353- 7235. TRD-9330816. Meetings Filed October 25, 1993 The Angelina and Neches River Authority Board of Directors will meet in the Azalea Room at Crown Colony Country Club, Lufkin, November 2, 1993, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Neighbors, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75902-0387, (409) 632-7795, Fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9330910. The Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA Board of Trustees met at 313 Ennis, Plainview, October 28, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Seth Halbert, 2700 Yonker, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD-9330885. The Heart of Texas Quality Work Force Planning Hotlink met in an emergency meeting at Maurice W. Roney Teaching Center, 324 Kelly Drive, Waco, October 28, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. The emergency meeting was necessary due to discussion of Senate Bill 642. Information may be obtained from Lee Ann Hayes, P.O. Box 21689, Waco, Texas 76702, (817) 750-3506. TRD-9330916. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Board of Directors met at the Green House Cafe, 101 North Main Street, Cotulla, October 27, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. (Emergency revised agenda). The emergency status was necessary as two resolutions needed to be included for board approval on October 27th meeting. Information may be obtained from Paul A. Edwards, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (512) 876-3533. TRD-9330911. The Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Upshur County Appraisal District Office, Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, November 8, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9330909. The Upper Leon River Municipal Water District Board of Directors met at the General Office of the Filter Plant, Lake Proctor, Comanche County, October 28, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary D. Lacy, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (817) 879-2258. TRD-9330894. Meetings Filed October 26, 1993 The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board of Directors (Special Hearing) will meet at Bula School, Bailey County, Bula, November 3, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9330927. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Texas Review and Comment System will meet at the Holiday Inn, Sage Room, 920 East Main, Uvalde, October 29, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dora T. Floress, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9330920.