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 Department of Agriculture Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 924A Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority will call the meeting to order; discussion and action on: minutes of previous meeting and appeal of loan application by Higley Farm; presentations by Bond Counsel candidates for Farm and Ranch Program; discussion and action on: co-bond counsel for Farm and Ranch Program and board resolution relating to eligible projects for Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Loan Guaranty Program; presentations by financial advisor candidates for Farm and Ranch Program; discussion and action on: financial advisor candidates for Farm and Ranch Program; discussion and action on: financial advisor for Farm and Ranch Program, loan applications, demand survey participant, revenue bond program, Young Farmer Loan Guarantee rules, Young Farmer Loan Guarantee application form; and discussion of other business. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: October 26, 1993, 5:17 p.m. TRD-9331007 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. TexaSweet Building, 3301 North Ware Road McAllen According to the complete agenda, the Texas Citrus Producers Board will call the meeting to order and make opening remarks; approval of minutes of the September 29, 1993 meeting; discussion and action on: selection of banks, administrative rules and procedures for collecting the assessment and correspondence to processors; and proposed partial research budget to include approval for immediate research project on Tristeza; and discussion of other business. Contact: Ray Prewett, 900 East Jackson Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78502, (210) 587- 7158. Filed: October 26, 1993, 1:47 p.m. TRD-9330966 Tuesday, November 9, 1993, 7:30 p.m. Community Center Staples According to the agenda summary, the Department will give overview of cotton program; presentation of Pink Bollworm and Boll Weevil Law and Regulations; general discussion of program requirements; and questions and answers about program. Contact: Darrell Williams, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7619. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9331159 Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 7:30 p.m. National Guard Armory, 1411 North Main Street Taylor According to the complete agenda, the Department will give overview of cotton program; presentation of Pink Bollworm and Boll Weevil Law and Regulations; general discussion of program requirements; and questions and answers about program. Contact: Darrell Williams, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7619. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9331158 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 1:00 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Criminal Justice Issues Committee will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes; client selection/tracking; Ellis II Therapeutic Community-Special Population; in-prison therapeutic community update; substance abuse felony punishment facilities; continuum of care; prior pending business; new business; and adjourn. Contact: Ted Sellers, 710 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-8132. Filed: October 26, 1993, 5:17 p.m. TRD-9331008 Tuesday, November 9, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building, Eighth Floor Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Audit Review Committee will call the meeting to order; consideration of internal audit activities; review of report by Price Waterhouse; discussion of external audit activities; and adjourn. Contact: Otis E. Williams, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701-2576, (512) 867- 8720. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9331115 Texas Bond Review Board Friday, November 5, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Room 710, Sam Houston Building, 201 East 14th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the board will call the meeting to order; announcement of executive session; consideration of applicants for position of executive director; and adjourn. Contact: Beverly Bunch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: October 26, 1993, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9330944 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Rooms 910-911, Southfield Building, 4000 South IH-35 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association call to order; approval of minutes; discussion on rules for action including approval and/or adoption: Bylaws of the Association; discussion, consideration and possible action on the following applicants: Campbell Soup Company and Subsidiaries, Dean Foods Company and Subsidiaries, Rohm and Haas Company and Subsidiaries, Overnite Transportation Company and The Limited, Inc. , and Subsidiaries; discussion, consideration and possible action for modification of TWCC Order regarding Certificate to Self-Insure for Lockheed Corporation and Subsidiary; discussion of future public meetings; and adjournment. Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-3700. Filed: October 27, 1993, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9331088 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, November 11, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 100 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board will consider, discuss, take appropriate action and/or approve: swearing in new members; report of nominations committee; election of officers; minutes of August 10, 1993; report of president; report of executive director; board member training; presentation by Dr. Michael Thompson; Rule sec.76, Investigations; and board committee reports: enforcement committee, exam committee; executive session; and new business. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9331156 Texas Department of Commerce Monday, November 8, 1993, 8:30 a.m. Guest Quarters Suite Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Committee on Design of Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Programs for Youth will welcome guests; election of chair; schedule of work; briefing item: apprenticeship and school-to-apprenticeship linkages-Mr. David Barrett; action item: meeting dates and committee structure; lunch; reconvene: school-to-work opportunities grant; group reports; action item: endorsement of grant; discussion item: possible grant projects; other business; and adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services, or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 305-7008, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lynda Rife, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1293, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-7000. Filed: October 27, 1993, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9331127 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Thursday, November 4, 1993, 12:30 p.m. The Yacht Club, 601 Holiday Drive North Galveston Island According to the complete agenda, the Applications Committee will discuss and possibly act on pending applications of Olen V. Harvey, Ronald A. Rich, Lisa E. Whittle, Anne M. Hardy-Holley, Marilyn K. Wright, Martha Garrett and others. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9331154 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 2:00 p.m. The Yacht Club, 601 Holiday Drive North Galveston Island According to the complete agenda, the Testing and Continuing Education Committee will discuss and possibly act on American Association for State Counseling Boards (AASCB) request for proposal concerning examination. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9331153 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 12:30 p.m. The Yacht Club, 601 Holiday Drive North Galveston Island According to the complete agenda, the Rules Committee will discuss and possibly act on board policies required by House Bill 2741 amending Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512g; whether certain practices are the practice of counseling (hypnotherapy, art therapy, ets.); comments on proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 681); final rules; and emergency and proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 681). Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9331152 Friday, November 5, 1993, 8:00 a.m. The Yacht Club, 601 Holiday Drive North Galveston Island According to the complete agenda, the Complaints Committee will discuss and possibly act on board order concerning license of R.H.O.; and pending complaints. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9331151 Friday, November 5, 1993, 8:30 a.m. The Yacht Club, 601 Holiday Drive North Galveston Island According to the complete agenda, the Board will discuss and approve the minutes of September 3, 1993, and discuss and possibly act on: executive session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 regarding pending litigation (G. Calwell, Texas Psychological Association and D. Rettberg); pending lawsuits; directors' and officers' liability insurance; use of state office for administrative hearings; application committee report (Olen V. Harvey, Ronald A. Rich, Lisa E. Whittle, Anne M. Hardy-Holley, Marilyn K. Wright, Martha Garrett, and others); complaints committee report (board order accepting surrender of license of G.D.W.); and action regarding board order concerning license of R.H.O. and others); testing and continuing education committee report (American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB) request for proposal regarding an examination); rules committee report (board policies required by House Bill 2741) amending Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4512g; whether certain practices are the practice of counseling (hypnotherapy, art therapy, ets.); comments on proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 681); action on final rules; emergency and proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 681); presentation by Julia Bunton; and persons who wish to appear before the board. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D. D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9331155 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 8:00 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Windham and Programs will meet in executive session for interviews and discussion concerning the Superintendent of the Windham School System (closed in accordance with sec.551.074, Government Code); regular session to discuss employee leave policy (Revision); status report on WSS performance review; education program in transfer facility; Senate Bill 532, sec.13.0323, restricted certification of individual convicted of a criminal offense; proposed SBOE rule; TEA accreditation of Windham; Project RIO report; and education subcommittee planning meeting. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9330971 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 11:00 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Legal Affairs will discuss reorganization of agency's legal services. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9330979 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 1:00 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Substance Abuse will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes; client selection/tracking; Ellis II Therapeutic Community-special population; in-prison therapeutic community update; substance abuse felony punishment facilities; continuum of care; prior pending business; new business; and adjourn. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9330969 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 3:00 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Minority Relations will discuss promotion and hiring procedures; institutional division; parole division; agency purchasing procedures; construction and architect/engineer selection procedures; and other items. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 26, 1993, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9330968 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 8:00 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Audit and Management and Subcommittee on Finance and Budget will hold a joint meeting. Subcommittee on Audit and Management: new audit approach, updated annual audit plan-Fiscal Year 1994; Senate Bill 3 report; report on Texas Performance Review-Strategic Planning Program and Quality management Training Program; Subcommittee on Finance and Budget: resolution relating to the financing of the Diboll and Overton Secure Correction Facilities; request for financing-public finance authority; proposed bond fund transfer; construction fund carry forward; House Bill 2178-prioritization of parole fees, proposed procedures; lease of land-Walker County; easement requests-state jail sites; Article V reduction riders; projected operating costs to 2001; and cost per day 1989 to 1994. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9331111 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Community Justice Assistance Division will discuss suspension of state aid- Midland County CSCD; state jail update-mode two facilities; and probation training. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9331110 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 11:30 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Parole Division will have a presentation by Jack Kyle, Chairman, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles; work program facility issues-Carl Reynolds, Board General Counsel; and overview of parole activities-Melinda Bozarth, Interim Division Director. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9331109 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Prison Names will discuss proposed board policy amendments-naming of TDC Units and Facilities (BP-02.01); and formulate name recommendations for board approval. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9331108 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 2:00 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Construction will discuss: current project status-2,250 an units, 1,000 man units, psychiatric unit; Alberti Units; substance abuse treatment facilities; state jail facilities; Pampa Intermediate Sanction Facility; presentation by TEEX; board policy-delegation of authority; review of construction projects for board approval; current request for proposals; program update; and other items. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9331107 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 3:00 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on County Relations will discuss Travis County Pilot Project-presentation by District Attorney Ronnie Earle; and state jail division. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9331106 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 4:00 p.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Building B, Suite 600 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board of Criminal Justice will meet in executive session: discussion with attorneys concerning litigation; discussion of other matters made confidential under State Bar Code of Professional Responsibility; and discussion concerning the following positions: executive director, superintendent of schools. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: October 27, 1993, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9331105 The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:15 a.m. Howard Johnson Motel, I-35 North and Highway 183 at Anderson Lane Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Management will meet for regular BOM Meeting at Howard Johnson Motel; adjourn for lunch and then reconvene at 1:00 p.m. at the D.R.T. Headquarters, 510 Anderson Lane, due to meeting room scheduling. This is all open meeting except where otherwise noted. Contact: Gail Loving Barnes, 2922 Chisum, Odessa, Texas 79762, (915) 366-7085, or (915) 366-1612. Filed: October 26, 1993, 5:14 p.m. TRD-9331003 Texas Education Agency Wednesday-Thursday, December 1-2, 1993, 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the complete agenda, the Chapter Two State Advisory Committee will review the formula to be used to flow the 80% portion of Chapter Two funds to local school districts; review the status of 1993-1994 discretionary projects; review the recommendations of Texas Education staff regarding state level special discretionary projects for the 1994-1995 school year; and review evaluation findings for the 1992-1993 school year. Contact: Earin Martin, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9269. Filed: October 26, 1993, 3:13 p.m. TRD-9330995 Employees Retirement System of Texas Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Public Hearing Room, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board of Trustees will discuss approval of minutes; investment of System's assets; revision to portfolio structure/amendments to related investment contracts; appeals of contested cases; supplemental on-time annuitant payment; internal/state audit status reports; final adoption of repealed trustee Rules 34 TAC sec.83 relating to Texas Public School district insurance plan; final adoption of amended trustee Rules 34 TAC sec.sec.87.1, 87.5, 87.7, 87.13, 87.19 relating to deferred compensation plan; appointment to ERS Medical Board; Group Benefits Advisory Committee report; executive director's report; next trustee meeting date; and adjournment. Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos Streets, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: October 26, 1993, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9330999 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, November 5, 1993, 8:45 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Audit Committee will review and discuss approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 9, 1993; discussion and approval of department of banking internal audit report on travel policies and expenditures and management response; status report on current audit activities; and review of audit plan. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: October 26, 1993, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9330962 Friday, November 5, 1993, 9:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the commission will review and discuss approval of the minutes of the previous meeting; receive reports from the Consumer Credit Commissioner, the Savings and Loan Commissioner, and the Banking Commissioner; discuss and vote on repeal of existing rules, publishing proposed rules, adopting final rules, and withdrawing emergency rules affecting banking and trust industries, prepaid funeral benefits industry, and perpetual care cemeteries industry; and meet in executive session to discuss status of settlement offer in pending savings and loan litigation, and status updates in pending Department of Banking litigation. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: October 26, 1993, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9330961 Texas Department of Health Friday, November 5, 1993, 1:30 p.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the HIV/AIDS Coordinating Council will introduce members; discuss and possibly act on: overview of HIV/AIDS in the United States and Texas; overview of council responsibilities as outlined in Senate Bill 286; agency surveys; establish plan of action for council (identify issues relating to HIV/AIDS in Texas); appointment of sub-committees (specify process in place to address issues; and propose new or revised process to address issues); and set dates for future meetings. Contact: Linda Moore, M.S., R.N., 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-6403. For ADA Assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9331150 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Laredo Independent School District, Board Room, 1620 Houston Laredo According to the complete agenda, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Department on Aging, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Human Services, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services will hold a joint public hearing in Odessa. The purpose of the hearing is to hear testimony that will be used to help set budget priorities in the six- year strategic plan for health and human services. Also, state leaders want input on the use of funds for Title 20 block grant programs under the Social Security Act. Title 20 services include services for the elderly and persons with disabilities, child protective services, family planning, long-term care, child care for low-income families, and many others. Testimony is also requested on mental health and mental retardation services. Persons with disabilities who have special needs may contact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission at (512) 502-3200. Written testimony may be submitted to Saralee Tiede at the Commission at P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711. Contact: Mary Velasquez, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 502-3256. Filed: October 27, 1993, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9331090 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, November 5, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, First Floor, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee will consider: opening comments; deputy commissioner's comments; approval of the minutes; reports on federal legislative update and proceedings of the subcommittee on services to persons with disabilities; long term care assessment pilot project; LTC/NFR for licensure and medicaid certification rules for medical necessity and specialized services; reports related to resident deaths; compliance procedures for NF and ICF-MR cost reporting requirements; emergency response services program reimbursement methodology; technical and federally mandated amendments to LTC/NFR for licensure and medicaid certification; Bienvivir senior health services waiver program; trusts and transfers of assets; exclusion from income and resources of state relocation assistance; exempt interest from Indian land held in trust; eligibility policy concerning military households; aliens admitted under temporary protected status; rehabilitative services rules for LTC/NFR licensure and medicaid certification; receiving NF waiver and IH/FSP services; refusal to comply with service plan; deduction for home maintenance; open discussion by members; next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Anthony Venza, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 4943. Filed: October 27, 1993, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9331086 Friday, November 5, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, First Floor, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Revised agenda According to the complete revised agenda, the Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee will add to agenda: technical corrections to administrative penalties. Contact: Anthony Venza, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 4943. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9331140 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public meeting to consider a request by staff of authorization for publication from comment of a proposed new 28 TAC sec.5.4002 concerning the purpose, task, reporting requirements, membership composition, and duration of the Building Code Advisory Committee, pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 21.49, sec.6A(f) and Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6252-33. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 26, 1993, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9330993 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Insurance will consider personnel; litigation; solvency; commissioner's orders; staff reports; by board and commissioner the following requests of authorization for publication for comment of: new 28 TAC, Subchapter G, sec.3.601, et seq, Plain Language Requirements/Health Benefit Policy, new 28 TAC, Subchapter V, sec.3.3501, et seq, Group Coordination of Benefits, repeal of 28 TAC, Subchapter V, sec.3.3501 and sec.3.3502, Order of Benefit Determination/Insured Dependent Children, Coordination of Benefits Provision, amendment to 28 TAC, sec.3.3602, Minimum Standards/Notice of Conversion or Group Continuation Privilege/Group A&H Policies; approval of the following filings by: staff for approval of mandatory electronic data tape to submit Workers Comp data regarding WC Unit Statistical Plan; new 28 TAC, sec.5.11000 defining small and medium-sized insurers, Flex Rating Program for Certain Insurance Lines for trade association's presentation and recommendations of rate data at benchmark's hearings; American Physicians Insurance Exchange of new endorsements and revised forms for the Professional Liability Insurance Program; Texas Farm Bureau Underwriters of a Farm and Ranch Theft Coverage Endorsement; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and the First Liberty Insurance Corporation of a personal catastrophe policy rate and rule revision; Sentry Insurance, a mutual company, of a rate and rule revision to the personal umbrella program; American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida of revision to eligibility rule, Personal Insurance Coverage Manual/motor homes; Foremost County Mutual Insurance Company of Personal Auto Policy endorsements, personal auto policy; Employers Insurance of Wausau and Wausau Underwriters Insurance Company for approval of Texas Deductible Liability Insurance Endorsement for commercial general liability; Government Employees Insurance Company for personal umbrella liability rate revision; The Cinncinnati Insurance Company of individual and independent Fidelity, Forgery and Surety Bond rate; Boston Old Colony Insurance Company, et al, for approval of Texas Farm and Ranch Owners Coverage Enhancement Endorsement. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 26, 1993, 3:12 p.m. TRD-9330994 Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption by reference of the following items pursuant to amendments to Article 21.49, Texas Insurance Code, (House Bill 1461), affecting Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance and indirect losses caused by windstorm and hail: Docket Number 2063-Nine proposed new endorsements for windstorm and hail insurance written by the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association, and a revised replacement cost endorsement for household goods, amending 28 TAC sec.5.4201; Docket Number 2064-New proposed manual rules governing the writing of windstorm and hail insurance through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association, amending 28 TAC sec.5.4501; Docket Number 2065-Proposed amendments to the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Policy for windstorm and hail, amending 28 TAC sec.5.4101; Docket Number 2066- Staff petition of new and revised Windstorm, Hurricane, and Hail Exclusion Agreement endorsements to various residential property policies providing for exclusion of coverage, and new and revised Texas Personal Lines Manual rules for using these endorsements and determine rate credits; Docket Number 2069-Amending the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan of Operation (formerly referred to as TAIP, now TAIPA) authorizing adoption of standards and uniform manual rules and rating plans for motor vehicle insurance in accordance with Article 5.96. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9331138 Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public meeting to consider a petition by Texas Department of Insurance staff proposing: the adoption of mandatory endorsements to amend the refusal to renew provisions (Insurance Code, Article 21.49-2B, sec.7(d) of the homeowners, dwelling, farm and ranch, and farm and ranch owners policies; amendments to Texas Personal Lines Manual rules regulating the insurer's nonrenewal notification; and the withdrawal of the current Board prescribed nonrenewal notification form. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9331137 Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Commissioner of Insurance will convene a public hearing under Docket Number 2071 to consider oral and written comments concerning new sec.1.90 which addressed the joint memorandum of understanding to be entered into by the Texas Department of Insurance and the State Office of Administrative Hearings pursuant to Article 1.33B, added by Chapter 685, sec.2.01, 73rd Legislature, 1993. Final action will not be taken at this time but will be scheduled for a later date. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9331136 Wednesday, November 17, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public meeting to consider the approval of a filing by the Texas Department of Banking (Department) of a new surety bond form entitled "Bond for Withdrawal of Excess Funds, Form Number 092293.WEF", pursuant to revisions to Article 548b, sec.5, Texas Civil Statutes, which allows a permit holder who sells prepaid funeral benefits or contracts to withdraw from trust accounts excess earnings that exceed 110% of all sums paid by purchasers of contracts. The Bond will be written in favor of the Commissioner of the Department and shall be reduced on an annual basis by an amount equal to 10% per year. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9331135 Monday, November 29, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2059 to establish a benchmark rate and flexibility band for residential property, homeowners, dwelling, farm and ranch, and farm and ranch owners insurance and to consider such other matters as may properly be brought before the Board, including the spreading of the benchmark rates among relevant classifications and territories pursuant to Articles 1.04, 5.96, and 5.101, Texas Insurance Code, and sec.1.23 of House Bill 1461. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9331134 Wednesday, December 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public meeting to consider for approval proposals filed by staff as follows: under Docket Number 2004, a September 15, 1993, petition (Reference Number A- 0993-25-I), for adoption of the Spanish translation of the Personal Auto Policy and all its endorsements, as documentation to be provided in all applicable parts to insureds who indicate their primary language as Spanish or to any other insureds making requests, pursuant to Article 5.96, Texas Insurance Code; and petition (Reference Number A-0993-24I) to implement changes in the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual) and the Texas Standard Provisions for Automobile Policies (the Standard Provisions) as required by the 73rd Legislature, consisting of new Amendatory Endorsement TE 00 40, Rule 13 (Cancellation) amending the Common Policy Conditions used with the Business Auto, Garage, and Truckers Coverage Forms to comply with the requirements of Article 21.49A(b), Insurance code (as amended by sec.20.11 of House Bill 1461); and Rule 50 (Antitheft Discount) compelling the prescribed antitheft discount to comprehensive coverage for a vehicle with a qualifying antitheft device, pursuant to Article 5.013-2, Insurance Code (as amended by Senate Bill 26). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9331133 Thursday, December 2, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2060 for consideration of the revision of manual rates for commercial classes of risks and rates applicable to residential risks written by the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association, as well as such other matters and subjects relative to the regulation of the business of resident and commercial property insurance as the Board shall determine necessary or proper, pursuant to Article 21.49, sec.8D, Subsection (c), Texas Insurance Code, and sec.1.23 of House Bill 1461. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9331132 Monday, November 3, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2057 to establish benchmark rates and flexibility bands for private passenger and commercial automobile insurance and such other matters as may properly be brought before the Board, including the spreading of the benchmark rates among relevant classifications and territories, pursuant to Articles 5.101, 5.06, 5.10, and 5.96, Texas Insurance Code, and sec.1.23 of House Bill 1461. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9331131 Thursday, December 16, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 100 Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2058 to consider revision of the manual rates for private passenger and commercial classes of risks written by the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan ("Plan") and such other matters and subjects relative to the regulation and operation of the "Plan" as the Board shall determine necessary or proper, pursuant to Articles 1.04, 5.01, 5.03, 5.06, 5. 06-1, 5.06- 3, 5.10, and 5.96, Texas Insurance code, and sec.1.23 of House Bill 1461. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6332. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9331130 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Wednesday, October 27, 1993, 2:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Meeting According to the complete agenda, the Disciplinary Panel call to order; roll call; consideration of the temporary suspension of the license of Larry Jack Breitenstein, D.O., license #D-5923; consideration of the temporary suspension of the license of Patrick Kelly Miles, D.O., license #D-8037; and adjourn. Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Reason for Emergency: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728. Filed: October 27, 1993, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9331075 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, November 17, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Erath County Courthouse, Second Floor Courtroom, On the Square Stephenville According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiner will hold a public hearing on application made by Associated Milk Producers, Incorporated for an amendment to Permit Number 03074 to authorize increase of storage capacity of the pretreated process wastewater; increase the cropland being irrigated; and increase in the daily average volume of treated wastewater to be applied to the land. The plant is north of the City of Stephenville in Erath County. Contact: Cynthia Hurd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463- 7875. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:04 p.m. TRD-9330975 Wednesday, November 17, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Erath County Courthouse, Second Floor Courtroom, On the Square Stephenville According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiner will hold a public hearing on application made by Arthur Kalsbeek for an amendment to Permit Number 03142 to authorize an increase in the capacity of the dairy operation and incorporate improvements constructed after permit was originally issued. The dairy operation is in the City of Daffau in Erath County. Contact: Cynthia Hurd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463- 7875. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9330980 Wednesday, December 1, 1993, 9:00 a.m. City Hall-City Council Chamber, 301 East Market Sinton According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiner will hold a public hearing on application made by City of Sinton for renewal of Permit Number 10055-001 which authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a final volume not to exceed 800,000 gallons per day from the Sinton Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Patricio County. Contact: Michael Rogan, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463- 7875. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9330979 Tuesday, December 7, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 308E, 12118 North Interstate Highway 35 (Park 35 at Yager Lane) Austin According to the agenda summary, the Commission will hold a public hearing on assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Bell Thunderbird Oil Company. Contact: Pat Robards, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 908-1770. Filed: October 28, 1993, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9331172 Thursday, December 9, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Amarillo City Hall, 509 East Seventh Avenue Amarillo According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiner will hold a public hearing on application made by United States Department of Energy for amendment to Permit Number 02296 in order to change the permit to authorize the discharge of domestic and industrial wastewater at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 650,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001; intermittent flow variable discharges of industrial wastewater and stormwater via Outfalls 002, 003, 004, and 006 and intermittent flow variable discharge of stormwater only via Outfall 005 and also to authorize discharge into four playa lakes. The plant site is in Carson County. Contact: Carol Wood, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9330978 Thursday, December 9, 1993, 1:30 p.m. Amarillo City Hall, 509 East Seventh Avenue Amarillo According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiner will hold a public hearing on application made by Quixx Corporation doing business as Amarillo Railcar Services for proposed Permit Number 03581 to authorize disposal of clarified railcar washwater and boiler blowdown by irrigation on two acres of land located in the southeastern quadrant of the facility in Potter County. Contact: Carol Wood, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9330977 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Regulations Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss approval of committee minutes from the August 25, 1993, meeting; discussion of special meeting and field hearing; sand, shell, gravel, and marl permit application fees; scientific collecting permit application fees; commercially protected finfish; wildlife management association lease licenses and regulations; changes to fresh water mussel sanctuaries; proposed muzzleloader season; LAMPS Program; 1994-1995 public hunting regulations and directions; and inland fisheries regulations-how and why. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9330982 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Policy and Hearing Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss approval of committee minutes from the August 24, 1993; final review of commission policy on travel and expenses reimbursement; report on Phase I of policy inventory contract and consider action on Phase II; review status of policy manual review; discuss committee charge to classify lands in accordance with Senate Bill 179. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9330983 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 2:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Operation Game Thief Committee will discuss approval of minutes for the May 18, 1993 public hearing; financial report; consideration of payment of rewards; date of next meeting; discussion to consider proclamations for Senate Bill 1132; and OGT-respect wildlife campaign. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9330984 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 3:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Litigation Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss approval of committee minutes from the January 13, 1991 meeting; and Katy Prairie litigation by Sierra Club. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9330985 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 4:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Finance Committee and Capital Projects Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss approval of committee minutes from the August 24, 1993 meeting; approval of committee minutes for the August 25, 1993 meeting; state audit; other business; capital program briefing; land donation-Cameron County (Barnes); land donation-Orange County (Stark); land donation-Orange County (Blue Elbow); and land donation- Aransas County (Rockport HQ). Note: Finance Committee and capital projects committee-joint meeting. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9330986 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 4:00 p.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Capital Projects Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will meet in closed meeting; discuss approval of committee minutes from the August 25, 1993, meeting; land acquisition-Brewster and Presidio Counties (BBR); land acquisition-Victoria County (Fagan); land acquisition-Hidalgo County (Whitewing); land acquisition-Smith County (Anderson); and land acquisition program update. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9330987 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 6:30 p.m. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission members plan to have dinner at 6:30 p.m., November 3, 1993. Although this function is primarily a social event and no formal action is planned, the commission may discuss items on the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., November 4, 1993. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9330988 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss approval of commission minutes from the August 26, 1993 meeting; presentation of retirement certificates and service awards; presentation of Shikar-Safari Club International's Wildlife Officer of the Year; presentation of award to Rusty Dunn of Rollins Environmental Services; applications for sand and gravel permits; proposed permit application fee regulations; petition for rulemaking regarding restriction of San Bernard River to Crab Traps; artwork approval; commission travel expense reimbursement policy; land donation; Aransas County; land donation-Cameron County; land donation-Orange County; land acquisition-Hidalgo County; land acquisition-Smith County; land acquisition- Victoria County; land acquisition-Brewster and Presidio Counties; executive compensation; and Balcones Canyonland Conversation Plan briefing. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9330989 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will meet in closed meeting; discuss approval of minutes from the August 26, 1993 executive session; land acquisition-Hidalgo County; land acquisition-Smith County; land acquisition-Victoria County; land acquisition-Brewster and Presidio Counties; and CEO compensation. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9330990 Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners Saturday, November 6, 1993, 8:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1530 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Council will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes from the September 7, 1993 and October 1, 1993 meetings; recess to executive session: interview of candidates for the selection of a new executive director for the recently established Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. This will be discussed in executive session pursuant to sec.sec.2(e), 2(g), and 2(r) Open Meetings Act (Article 6252-17, Texas Civil Statutes); reconvene to executive council meeting; action on selection of new executive director; and adjournment. Contact: Joy L. Vaughn, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4072 or 1 (800) 547-8217. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9331157 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold an open meeting to consider the following dockets: P-12136, P-12141, P-12190, P-11881, P-12202, P- 11434, 12083, 12097, 11972, 12014, 11822, and 10921. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 26, 1993, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9330964 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:05 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the Administrative Division will discuss: reports, discussion and action on creation of an advisory committee for integrated resource planning rule preparation; comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concerning Docket Number RM93-19-000 relating to transmission pricing issues; intervention in Central and South West Services, Inc.'s filing with the FERC for amendments to the current operating agreements; renewable energy resources training by the Regulatory Assistance Project; report on Capitol for a Day in Paris, Texas; El Paso Electric Company bankruptcy case in United States Bankruptcy Court; Gulf States Utilities merger with Entergy Services case at the FERC; fiscal year 1994 operating budget; budget and fiscal matters; adjournment for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in executive session; set time and place for next meeting; and final adjournment. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 26, 1993, 1:48 p.m. TRD-9330967 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:06 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Revised agenda According to the revised agenda summary, the Administrative Division (Commissioners) will discuss consideration and decision regarding exempt position request to be filed with the Legislative Budget Office. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 26, 1993, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9330991 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:05 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Revised agenda According to the revised agenda summary, the Administrative Division (Commissioners) will discuss consideration and approval of Texas Apartment Association proposed lease addendum dealing with submetered utilities. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 26, 1993, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9331000 Monday, November 29, 1993, 1:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from Friday, October 29, 1993, 10:30 a.m.) 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 11271-application of GTE Southwest Inc. for change in depreciation rates. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9331129 Monday, November 29, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the Hearings Division will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 12271-application of GTE Southwest Incorporated for change in depreciation rates. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: October 28, 1993, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9331176 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 6:00 p.m. District Courtroom, Hudspeth County Courthouse Sierra Blanca According to the complete agenda, the Board of Directors will call the meeting to order; annual host county meeting, pursuant to sec.402.021(b), Texas Health and Safety Code, with officials and representatives of political subdivisions to discuss the disposal site; and adjourn. Contact: L. R. Jacobi, Jr., P.E., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: October 28, 1993, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9331167 Thursday, November 11, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Reading Room, Geological Sciences Building, University of Texas at El Paso El Paso According to the agenda summary, the Board of Directors will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation; approve minutes; hear the general manager's report on the year-to-date financial status, be updated on national compacts, and United States DOE waste surcharge rebates; be given status reports on site characterization, disposal facility design, status of license application, site access and status of agency contracts; hear a report on the community development and county working groups, public information program, and the quality assurance program. The board will consider approval of contract amendments, adopt rules for planning and implementation fees and the expenditures of the fees; consider the assessment of a surcharge on fees collected in Fiscal Year 1992-1993; approval of an easement for site access; and approve road access to the facility; hear public comments; and adjourn. Contact: L. R. Jacobi, Jr., P.E., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: October 28, 1993, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9331168 Boards for Lease of State-Owned Lands Thursday, November 4, 1993, 2:30 p.m. General Land Office, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin Revised Agenda According to the complete agenda, the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands will consider easement renewal application, Kerrville State Recreation Area, Kerr County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: October 27, 1993, 11:11 a.m. TRD-9331087 Stephen F. Austin Bicentennial Celebration Commission Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 7:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 117, Cafeteria Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9331009 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 8:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 800, GLO Archives Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9331010 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 1715 West First Street, East Side, Outdoors Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:06 a.m. TRD-9331011 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 1600 North Congress Avenue, Archive Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:10 a.m. TRD-9331012 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 11:00 a.m. Capitol Extension E1.1004, Auditorium Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will conduct the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9331013 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 12:30 p.m. Capitol Extension E1.002, Capitol Dining Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9331014 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 12:45 p.m. 1715 West First Street, Room 208 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9331015 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 2:00 p.m. Capitol Extension E1.804, Secretary of State Office Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9331016 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 3:00 p.m. Capitol Extension E1.026, House Hearing Room Three Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will call to order; establish quorum; review of past and upcoming events; public comments; and adjourn. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9331017 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 4:00 p.m. Capitol Building, West Doors, 1300 Block of North Congress Avenue Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9331018 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 4:15 p.m. 1201 Brazos Street, State Archives Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9331019 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 5:00 p.m. 901 Navasota, Texas State Cemetery, Hill of Heros Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9331020 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 5:30 p.m. 810 Guadalupe, Austin History Center, O. Henry Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9331021 Wednesday, November 3, 1993, 6:00 p.m. 709 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Second Floor Exhibit, University of Texas Visitor Center Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9331022 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 8:00 a.m. 1304 Newning Avenue, Fairview Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9331148 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 124 West Eighth Street, Room 101 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9331147 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Texas Senate Chamber Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9331146 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 2300 Block of Red River, SRH2.106, University of Texas Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9331145 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 10:30 a.m. 510 East Anderson Lane Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9331144 Thursday, November 4, 1993, Noon 304 East 44th Street, Texas Room, Ney Museum Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9331143 Thursday, November 4, 1993, 2:00 p.m. 307 West Second Street, City Council Chambers Austin According to the complete agenda, the Full Commission will attend the 200th Birthday Ceremony for Stephen F. Austin. Contact: Mike Workman, P.O. Box 172, Austin, Texas 78767-0172, (512) 929-3334 or (512) 463-0600. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9331142 Structural Pest Control Board Tuesday, November 9, 1993, 9:30 a.m. Howard Johnson Plaza North, 7800 North IH-35, Brazos Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Termite Task Force will hear public comments; maximum label rate for termiticides; discuss definition of "Full Treatment, Spot Treatment and Retreatment"; and discuss wood destroying insect (WDI) report form. Contact: Benny M. Mathis, Jr., 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4066. Filed: October 26, 1993, 5:17 p.m. TRD-9331006 Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 10:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.122, 2405 East Campus Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Continuing Education Committee will hear public comment; discussion of Course Number's 1993-081, 1993-082, and 1993-083; consideration of continuing education programs submitted for approval; and review of current course submittal and evaluation process. Contact: Benny M. Mathis, Jr., 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4066. Filed: October 26, 1993, 5:17 p.m. TRD-9331004 Thursday, November 18, 1993, 9:30 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 1.126, 2405 East Campus Drive Austin According to the complete agenda, the Integrated Pest Management will hear public comment period; discuss draft regulations; discuss draft of on-site manual; and set agenda items and date for next integrated pest management committee meeting. Contact: Benny M. Mathis, Jr., 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4066. Filed: October 26, 1993, 5:17 p.m. TRD-9331005 The Texas A&M University System Saturday, October 30, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Texas A&M University MSC Annex, Board Meeting Room, Clark Street College Station According to the complete agenda, the Board of Regents held a telephonic meeting to consider and take action on bids for the Campus Facilities, Phase I, at Texas A&M International University; appointment of vice-chancellor for academic affairs for the Texas A&M University System; appointment of vice- chancellor for finance and operations for the Texas A&M University System; discuss pending and threatened litigation; consult with system attorneys; discuss personnel matters; discuss acquisition, lease, exchange, disposition of value of real estate. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: October 26, 1993, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9330930 Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee Wednesday, November 10, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the Committee will discuss approval of the minutes of the January, 1993 meeting; and discuss and possibly act on update on fish sampling subcommittee; results of the Koppers Site-Specific Surveillance Project; and set next meeting. Contact: Dennis Perrotta, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7268. For ADA Assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 27, 1993, 4:45 p.m. TRD-9331149 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility Monday, November 8, 1993, 9:45 a.m. Guest Quarters Suite Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Governing Committee will discuss approval of the October 4, 1993 minutes; consideration and possibly act on servicing company requests for reimbursement of legal fees and expenses and on recommendations from the appeals committee; executive director's report; and executive session(s) regarding personnel matters and pending legal matters. Following the closed executive session(s), the governing committee will reconvene in open and public session and take any action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed deliberations, including possible approval of settlements of potential or existing litigation and possible approval of facility transition plans and personnel policies. Contact: Russell R. Oliver, 8303 Mopac Expressway North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759-8396, (512) 345-1222. Filed: October 27, 1993, 1:24 p.m. TRD-9331091 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed October 26, 1993 The Bandera Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1116 Main Street (former Bandera Bulletin Building), Bandera, November 15, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from P. H. Coates, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (210) 796-3039, FAX: (210) 796-3672. TRD-9330965. The Central Counties Center for MHMR Services Board of Trustees-Work Day met at the Stagecoach Inn, 1 Main, Salado, October 30, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, Ext. 301. TRD-9330992. The Gulf Bend MHMR Center Board of Trustees met at 1404 Village Drive, Victoria, October 29, 1993, at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Pratka, 1404 Village Drive, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD-9330946. The Lavaca County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 113 North Street, Hallettsville, November 8, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Halletsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9330972. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Board of Directors held an emergency revised agenda at the Green House Cafe, 101 North Main Street, Cotulla, October 27, 1993, at 1:00 p.m. The emergency status was necessary due to board needing to include additional agenda item in order to meet deadline requirements. Information may be obtained from Paul A. Edwards, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9330963. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council (Revised agenda.) Texas Review and Comment System met 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. Flores, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9330931. Meetings Filed October 27, 1993 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. (Emergency revised agenda). The emergency status was necessary as had just been notified of items added to agenda that needed immediate board action. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9331126. The Brazos Valley Development Council Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging will meet at the Council Offices, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, November 2, 1993, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD- 9331118. The El Oso Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met in their Office on FM 99, Karnes City, October 30, 1993, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmermann, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (210) 780-3539. TRD-9331102. The Gulf Coast Quality Workforce Planning TechForce 2000, Inc. will meet at Harris County Private Industry Council, IH-10 East at Federal Road, Nations Bank Building, Houston, November 2, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Karen E. Baird, 250 North Sam Houston, Parkway E, Houston, Texas 77060, (713) 591-9306. TRD-9331085. The Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council, Inc. Executive Council met in the Corridor Council Offices, 304 C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, October 29, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Emma Vasquez, P.O. Box 1618, San Marcos, Texas 78667-1618, (512) 245-2535. TRD-9331103. The Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council, Inc. Board of Directors met in the Corridor Council Offices, 304 C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, October 29, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Emma Vasquez, P.O. Box 1618, San Marcos, Texas 78667-1618, (512) 245-2535. TRD-9331104. Meetings Filed October 28, 1993 The Dallas Central Appraisal District Audit Committee will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, First Floor, Conference Room, Dallas, November 3, 1993, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick L. Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9331165. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, November 3, 1993, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick L. Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9331166. The Upper Rio Grande, Quality Work Force Planning-Region VIII will meet in the Ysleta ISD Cultural Arts Center, 9600 Sims, El Paso, November 5, 1993, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Laureen McHugh, 1155 Westmoreland, #235, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 779-6623. TRD-9331171.