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, December 1, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Harvey Hotel, 3100 I-40 West Amarillo According to the agenda summary, the Texas Wheat Producers Board will call the meeting to order; discuss and act on: report from TDA; minutes of August meeting; quarterly and year-to-date financial report; year-to-date collections and refunds report; presentation of information-November salary review; meet in executive session to review employment compensative for individual employees in accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated, sec.551.074; adjourn executive session; reconvene open meeting for action on executive session; reports on seminars and meetings reports; report and action on Perryton economic development; CANPO straw venture; discussion and action on: NAFTA research and education fund; adv. and promotion budget amendment; NAWG convention; setting next meeting date; discuss new business; and adjourn. Contact: Bill Nelson, 803 Texas Commerce Bank, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109, (806) 352-2191. Filed: November 17, 1993, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9332215 Thursday, December 2, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Harvey Hotel, 3100 I-40 West Amarillo According to the agenda summary, the Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board will call the meeting to order; discuss and act on: minutes; financial reports; supplement the budget; funding considerations; research proposals; swearing in of new directors; roll call and discussion: United States Feed Grains Council Canada/Mexico market assessment mission update; GATT/NAFTA update; other business; and adjourn. Contact: Lorie Forbes, P.O. Box 560, Abernathy, Texas 79311-0560, (806) 298- 2543. Filed: November 17, 1993, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9332213 Texas Commission on the Arts Thursday, December 2, 1993, 11:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel-Dezavala Room, 400 Dallas Street Houston According to the complete agenda, the License Plate Committee call to order; public hearing; license plate fact sheet; selection of advertising agency; and other business. Contact: Connie Green, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5535. Filed: November 16, 1993, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9332183 Thursday, December 2, 1993, 2:15 p.m. Doubletree Hotel-Dezavala Room, 400 Dallas Street Houston According to the complete agenda, the Acquisitions Committee call to order; public hearing; acquisitions policy and procedures; and other business. Contact: Connie Green, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5535. Filed: November 16, 1993, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9332184 Friday, December 3, 1993, 8:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel-Dezavala Room, 400 Dallas Street Houston According to the complete agenda, the Investment and Development Committee call to order; public hearing; Texas Cultural Endowment fact sheet; investment policy; investment strategy; and other business. Contact: Connie Green, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5535. Filed: November 16, 1993, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9332185 Friday, December 3, 1993, 9:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel-Dezavala Room, 400 Dallas Street Houston According to the agenda summary, the commission call to order; public hearing; items for Commission consent; items for individual consideration; items for information only; executive session; and adjournment. Contact: Connie Green, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5535. Filed: November 16, 1993, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9332186 Texas Child Care Development Board Friday, November 19, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Sam Houston State Office Building, Room 710, 210 East 14th Street Austin Emergency Meeting According to the complete agenda, the board welcomed and made introductory remarks; training session to acquaint new board members with duties; discussion of status of child care facility; and adjourned. (Executive session. ) Reason for Emergency: Status of child care center. Contact: Judith Dale, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5130. Filed: November 17, 1993, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9332239 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Tuesday, November 30, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Enforcement Committee will conduct informal conferences on cases numbers 93-107, 93-108, 93-153, 93-154, 93-155, 94-19, 94-29, 94-26, and 92-183, regarding possible violations by it's licensees. Contact: Patte Kent, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: November 17, 1993, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9332212 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Tuesday, December 7, 1993, 9:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education Task Force on the Education of Students with Disabilities will: greetings, announcements, and approval of minutes for October 28, 1993; overview of briefing materials; working groups to identify the themes and concepts to be included in the policy; general reporting session; overview of leadership initiative for improving the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing; invited presentation- parent involvement; public hearing from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to obtain input for the development of a policy to improve special education services; and adjourn. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: November 18, 1993, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9332244 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education Wednesday, December 1, 1993, 1:30 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH-35 North Austin According to the agenda summary, the Commission will call the meeting to order; introduce new commissioner(s); recognize visitors; BPOC revision committee report; update on test for BPOC; status of curriculum committee; final adoption of proposed amendment to sec.211.77, Minimum Training Standards for Peace Officers; report by Reserve Training Subcommittee; Provider Rules Committee; and Law Enforcement Training Provider Task Force; proposed amendment to sec.211.65; academy licensing; academy evaluations; academy license application of McLennan Community College; application and procedure for issuing master peace officer certificate and recovery/reimbursement of expenses; reports by staff on 1993 achievement award nominations; Texas Peace Officers' Memorial; license; and adjourn. Contact: Fred Toler, 1033 LaPosada, #175, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 406-3613. Filed: November 18, 1993, 8:42 a.m. TRD-9332247 Thursday, December 2, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH-35 North Austin According to the agenda summary, the Commission will call the meeting to order; invocation; election of officers (if new commissioner appointed); recognize visitors; approve minutes of September 14-15, 1993, meeting; discussion and action of final adoption of sec.211.77, Minimum Training Standards for Peace Offices (new BPOC); proposed amendment to sec.211.65, Academy Licensing, Operations and Evaluations; discussion and action on academy license application of McLennan Community College; discussion and action on application and procedure for issuing master peace officer certificate and recovery/reimbursement of expenses; discussion and action on rescheduling March, 1994 work session and regular quarterly meetings; consider agreed final orders for suspension of licenses; report on voluntary surrenders; public comment on any subject without discussion will be received; executive session to discuss compensation; development of job description and criteria; application and selection process for employment of executive director; and adjourn. Contact: Fred Toler, 1033 LaPosada, #175, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 406-3613. Filed: November 18, 1993, 8:42 a.m. TRD-9332247 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Monday, November 29, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 920 Colorado Street, Room 1012, E. O. Thompson Building Austin According to the complete agenda, the Policies and Standards Division will hear public comments on the proposal to adopt the following rules: Chapter 66- registration of property tax consultants; Chapter 67-auctioneers; Chapter 74- elevators, and; Chapter 75-air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license law. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, 920 Colorado Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7348. Filed: November 17, 1993, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9332210 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday-Saturday, November 19-20, 1993, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., respectively. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the agenda summary, the board considered more Agreed Board Orders and more termination/modification orders have been placed on the agenda for consideration. Reason for Emergency: 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) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: November 17, 1993, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9332236 Friday, November 19, 1993, 3:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the agenda summary, the Medical School Committee withdraw the agenda item related to a request from UTMB for approval of an unapproved training program, since the posting of this committee meeting. Reason for Emergency: 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) 834-7728, Ext. 402. Filed: November 17, 1993, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9332237 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, December 1, 1993, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 1149 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss: subcommittee reports on Agriculture Chemicals, Ground Water Classification, and Data Management Subcommittee; hear presentations on the U.S. Geological Survey-Ground Water Program in Texas; discuss business on Committee Public Education Outreach Efforts, State Ground-Water Protection Program: Core Program Assessment, and the Nonpoint Source Program: Update of the Groundwater Assessment and Management Plan Documents, and the Briefing on Clean Water Act. Section 319, Nonpoint Source Federal Funding; announcements and information exchange for other ground water related activities; status update on the Joint Groundwater Monitoring and Contamination Report; other announcements; and public comments. Contact: Mary Ruth Holder, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 8069. Filed: November 18, 1993, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9332287 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, November 24, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Administrative Division will adjourn for executive session to consider evaluation, re-assignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of executive director and special counsel; 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: November 16, 1993, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9332180 Thursday, December 2, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the commission will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 12482-application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for proposed rate reduction to the local switching and carrier common line rate elements for Type 1 and Type 2A service in Sections 2 and 3 of the cellular mobile telephone tariff. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 16, 1993, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9332181 Friday, December 3, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the commission will hold a prehearing conference in Docket Number 12470-Application of Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for authority to change rates. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: November 16, 1993, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9332187 Texas Savings and Loan Department Monday, December 13, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Room 408 Austin According to the agenda summary, the purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Horizon Savings Association, Austin, Travis County, for a branch office at 13497 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: November 16, 1993, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9332174 Monday, December 13, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Room 408 Austin According to the agenda summary, the purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Jacksonville Savings and Loan Association, Jacksonville, Cherokee County, for a branch office at the Corner of Old Bullard Road and Timberwilde Drive, Tyler, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: November 16, 1993, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9332173 Monday, December 13, 1993, 11:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Room 408 Austin According to the agenda summary, the purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Coastal Banc Savings Association, Houston, Harris County, for a branch office at Highway 6 at Highway 59, Sugar Land, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: November 16, 1993, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9332172 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, November 24, 1993, 11:00 a.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A (Medical School) San Antonio According to the agenda summary, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee will discuss approval of minutes; protocols for review; subcommittee reports; and other business. Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, (512) 567-3717. Filed: November 17, 1993, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9332217 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, November 18, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the board considered authorizing the executive administrator to solicit bids and sign contracts with lowest/best bid for safekeeping of bonds and banking services. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary as notice that Treasury contract would not cover board/TWRFA banking services received after time for regular posting, and existing contracts to expire before board/TWRFA were able to meet again. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7847. Filed: November 17, 1993, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9332241 Texas Water Resources Finance Authority Thursday, November 18, 1993, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the authority considered authorizing the executive administrator to solicit bids and sign contracts with lowest/best bid for safekeeping of bonds and banking services. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary as notice that Treasury contract would not cover board/TWRFA banking services received after time for regular posting, and existing contracts to expire before board/TWRFA were able to meet again. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7847. Filed: November 17, 1993, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9332240 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed November 16, 1993 The Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Planning and Operations Committee met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, November 19, 1993, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9332170. The Deep East Texas Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board of Trustees will meet at the Ward R. Burke Community Room, Administration Facility, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, November 23, 1993, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandra J. Vann, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9332179. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Board of Directors met at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, November 22, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 4900 North Second Street, McAllen, Texas 78504, (210) 682-3481. TRD-9332171. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Utility Services Committee will meet at 5300 South Collins, Arlington, November 23, 1993, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, 5300 South Collins, Arlington, Texas 76018, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9332175. Meetings Filed November 17, 1993 The Leon County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at the Leon County Central Appraisal District Office, Gresham Building, Centerville, November 22, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald G. Gillum, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9332216. The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center Board of Trustees met at 1602 Tenth Street, Board Room, Lubbock, November 22, 1993, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, 1602 Tenth Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9332232. The Upper Leon River Municipal Water District Board of Directors met at the General Office of the Filter Plant, Comanche County, Lake Proctor, November 18, 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-9332190. Meetings Filed November 18, 1993 The Central Appraisal District of Johnson County Board of Directors will meet at 109 North Main, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, December 2, 1993, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Priscilla A. Bunch, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986. TRD-9332251. The Deep East Texas Council of Governments Solid Waste Task Force Meeting will meet at the Bluebonnet Savings and Loan Building, 606 East Lufkin Avenue, (Community Room), Lufkin, December 1, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katie Bayliss, 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384- 5704. TRD-9332253. The Education Service Center, Region XI Board of Directors will meet at the Educational Service Center, Region XI, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, November 30, 1993, at Noon. Information may be obtained from R. P. Campbell, Jr., 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9332250. The North Texas Private Industry Council Nortex Regional Planning Commission will meet at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, December 1, 1993, at 12:15 p.m. (Revised Agenda). Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302, (817) 322-5281. TRD-9332252. The San Antonio-Bexar Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Steering Committee met at the International Conference Center of the Convention Center Complex, San Antonio, November 22, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9332246. The Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation Board met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, November 22, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9332249.