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 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 2626 South Loop West, Suite 130 Houston According to the complete agenda, the Office of Hearings will hold an administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code, sec.sec.101.001-101.021 and/or sec.sec.102.001-102.172 (Vernon 1982) by El Rey Distributors as petitioned by El Tule Farms. Contact: Barbara B. Deane, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7448. Filed: December 14, 1993, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9333645 Thursday, January 13, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928B Austin According to the complete agenda, the Office of Hearings will hold an administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code, sec.sec.74.001-74.008 (Vernon Supplement 1993) by Krenek Ag Supply. Contact: Barbara B. Deane, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7448. Filed: December 15, 1993, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9333672 Thursday, January 27, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928B Austin According to the complete agenda, the Office of Hearings will hold an administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code, sec.sec.74.001-74.008 (Vernon Supplement 1993) by James F. Gavranovic. Contact: Barbara B. Deane, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7448. Filed: December 15, 1993, 9:14 a.m. TRD-9333671 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tuesday, December 21, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 710 Brazos Austin Emergency Meeting According to the complete agenda, the Offender Credentialing Committee call to order; review applications for the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor; and adjourn. The emergency status was necessary to allow sufficient time to review criminal history information on applications for chemical dependency counselor licensure. Contact: Mike Ezzell, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701-2576, (512) 867-8257. Filed: December 16, 1993, 8:57 a.m. TRD-9333720 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Tuesday, January 4, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 355, Hartland Building, 1717 West Sixth Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Committee of Practitioners for Chapter 1 Handicapped will discuss proposed amendments to Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 89, Subchapter G, concerning Special Education. Contact: Shirley Sanford, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9362. Filed: December 14, 1993, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9333647 Department of Information Resources Friday, December 17, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 200, Room 217 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the emergency revised agenda summary, the Board met in adoption of October 15, 1993 meeting minutes; executive director's report, division summaries, financial statements, parity report; discussion and emergency adoption 1 TAC 201.5(g), Quality Assurance Process for Major Information Resource Projects; discussion of continuing education program for information resources managers; discussion and action on issues related to proposed transfer of functions between the department and the General Services Commission; other business and executive session. The emergency status was necessary due to personnel matters. Contact: John Hawkins, 300 West 15th Street, Austin, Texas, (512) 475-4714. Filed: December 15, 1993, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9333717 Midwestern State University Monday, December 20, 1993, 10:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls According to the complete agenda, the Board of Regents discussed the possible sale of university property off of Southwest Parkway in Executive Session as allowed by the Texas Open Meetings Act, sec.2(f). Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: December 14, 1993, 4:55 p.m. TRD-9333663 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, January 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. William B. Travis State Office Building, Room 1-100, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiner will hold a hearing before a hearings examiner on Bartonville Water Supply Corporation's (Bartonville WSC) request to the Commission for a cease and desist order against the city of Highland Village. Bartonville WSC alleges that the city of Highland Village is providing water utility service within Bartonville WSC's service area in Denton County, Texas, Docket Number 30132-D. Contact: Carol Wood, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875 Filed: December 14, 1993, 5:10 p.m. TRD-9333666 Monday, January 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan State Office Building, Room 109, 105 West 15th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold for a hearing before a hearings examiner on San Jacinto Utility Corporation's petition requesting the commission to issue an order to compel Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation to terminate water utility service to mutual customers of both utilities for non-payment of sewer utility service provided by San Jacinto Utility Corporation. San Jacinto Utility Corporation provides sewer utility service to approximately 25 customers in the Mountain View Estates Subdivision, in the unincorporated town of Lillian, Texas located off of FM 917 in Johnson County. Johnson County Rural WSC provides water utility service to said customers. Docket Number 30144-X. Contact: Bill Zukauckas, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463- 7898. Filed: December 14, 1993, 5:09 p.m. TRD-9333665 Wednesday, January 12, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will hold an agenda hearing on Sportsman's World Municipal Utility District of Palo Pinto County's application for authority to adopt and impose a standby fee on undeveloped property in the district. Contact: Gloria Vasquez, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 908- 8161. Filed: December 14, 1993, 5:09 p.m. TRD-9333664 Thursday, January 20, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Mount Sylvan Community Center, Highway 10, North Mount Sylvan According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing before a hearings examiner on a petition submitted by rate payers of Mount Sylvan Water System, Inc. requesting that Mount Sylvan's water CCN Number 12138 be revoked for failure to provide continuous and adequate service to the water service area. Docket Number 30143-X. Contact: Elizabeth Bourbon, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463-7875. Filed: December 15, 1993, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9333710 Wednesday, January 26, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will hold an agenda hearing on Cornerstones Municipal Utility District's application for standby fees to be imposed on undeveloped property in the district. The amount of the standby fee requested is $5.00 per lot for single family lots and $20 per acre for commercial reserves. Contact: Gloria Vasquez, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6161 Filed: December 15, 1993, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9333708 Wednesday, January 26, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will hold an agenda hearing on Barker Cypress Municipal Utility District of Harris County's application for standby fees on undeveloped property in the district. Contact: Gloria Vasquez, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 6161. Filed: December 15, 1993, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9333709 Wednesday, January 26, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin State Office Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission will hold an agenda hearing on Action Municipal Utility District of Hood and Johnson Counties' application to levy impact fees for new water and sewer service connections within their service area. Contact: Randy Nelson, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6161 Filed: December 14, 1993, 5:10 p.m. TRD-9333667 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, December 28, 1993, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a hearing on sanctions in Docket Number 12188-Complaint of Frederick L. Kay against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 14, 1993, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9333661 Wednesday, February 23, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a hearing on the merits in Docket Number 12269-application of Southwestern Electric Service Company to amend certificate of convenience and necessity for proposed transmission line within Limestone county. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, (512) 458- 0100. Filed: December 15, 1993, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9333712 27> Railroad Commission of Texas Monday, December 20, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference, Room 1-111 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the complete emergency agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas held a meeting to discuss gas utilities Docket Number 8341, statement of intent filed by West Texas Gas, Inc. to change city gate rates charged to the city of Fort Stockton, Texas. The emergency status was necessary because the docketed filing received after regular agenda was prepared; rate increased will go into effect by operation of law before next regularly scheduled open meeting if not suspended on December 20, 1993. Contact: James Brazell, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463- 7013. Filed: December 16, 1993, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9333735 Monday, December 20, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda According to the complete emergency revised agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas met to consider a motion for rehearing for Docket Number 03-0202545, application of Goldrus Environmental Services, Inc. to inject fluid into a reservoir not productive of oil and gas, Young Lease, Well Number One, Quicksand Creek (Wilcox) Field, Newton County Texas. The emergency status was necessary for action on the motion of rehearing is required at the next regularly scheduled meeting, December 20, 1993, otherwise the motion for rehearing will be overruled by operation of law and the commission will lose jurisdiction. Contact: Jeff Pender, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6802. Filed: December 16, 1993, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9333734 Structural Pest Control Board Thursday, January 6, 1994 Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 1.122 Austin According to the agenda summary, the advertising committee will hear public comments; discuss educational requirements; and discuss subcommittee report on inspection criteria and consumer information. Contact: Benny M. Mathis, Jr., 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4066. Filed: December 15, 1993, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9333713 Tuesday, January 25, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Harris County Flood Control District, 9900 Northwest Freeway, Room 220 Houston According to the complete agenda, the Incidental Use committee will hear public comments; discussion-Incidental Use; develop proposed regulations concerning Incidental Use; and develop proposed regulations concerning Incidental Use. Contact: Benny M. Mathis, Jr., 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-4066 Filed: December 15, 1993, 2:49 p.m. TRD-9333714 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, December 22, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Dewitt C. Greer Building (First Floor), 125 East 11th Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Transportation Commission will approve minutes; contract awards/rejections/defaults/assignments/settlements; programs: 1995 PDP district apportionments and technical correction to 1994 PDP; routine minute orders; toll projects: authorize Phase 3 of Dallas North Tollway and approve TTA feasibility study of West Texas corridor; district/division reports; authorize: purchase of land for El Paso District Office, environmental/IH/US/SH and FM Road projects, and travel information center; approve appointment to Grand Parway Association board; rulemaking: proposed adoption of 43 TAC sec.13.2 and sec.25.1; final adoption of 43 TAC sec.sec.1.80- 1.85, 31.11, 31.3, and 31.36; public transportation: approve Section 18 funds, oil overcharge funding, and ad hoc advisory panel; authorize memorandum of cooperation with Mexico; and executive session per Government Code, Chapter 551. Contact: Diane L. Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8630. Filed: December 14, 1993, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9333644 University of Houston Monday, December 20, 1993, 2:00 p.m. S&R II, Room 75, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston According to the agenda summary, the Animal Care Committee discussed and/or acted upon the following: approval of November minutes; renewal of protocols; review of Animal Care and Use Program; inspection of facilities; contract with County pound; and January meeting moved to January 24, 1994, because of Martin L. King holiday on January 17, 1994. Contact: Julie T. Norris, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743-9222. Filed: December 14, 1993, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9333646 University of North Texas Saturday, December 18, 1993, 9:30 a.m. 201 University of North Texas, Administration Building Denton Emergency Meeting According to the complete emergency agenda, the Facilities Committee, Board of Regents construction met on and renovation projects and architect selections. The emergency status was necessary because the above projects will be funded by a portion of the proceeds of recent bond issue, and we need to let the Bond Review Board in Austin know how the money will be spent. Contact: Jan Dobbs, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515 Filed: December 15, 1993 TRD-9333719 Tuesday, December 21, 1993, 10:30 a.m. 201 Administration Building, University of North Texas Denton According to the complete agenda, the Board of Regents of the University of North Texas will meet in executive session (Athletic Director Search); construction/renovation projects and architect selections. Contact: Jan Dobbs, P.O Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: December 16, 1993, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9333736 Regional Meetings Meeting Filed December 14, 1993 The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Board of Directors Meeting met in the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 East Tyler, Harlingen, December 20, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kenneth N. Jones, Jr., 4900 North 23rd Street, McAllen, Texas (210) 682-3481. TRD-9333638. The Wise County Appraisal District Agricultural Advisory Board will meet at 206 South State Street, Decatur, December 21, 1993, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (817) 627-3081. TRD-9333639. Meeting Filed December 15, 1993 The Cash Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met in the Corporation Office, FM 1564, South of, Greenville, December 20, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9333718. The Edwards County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet in the New County Annex Building, Rocksprings, December 21, 1993, at 10: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Natalie Pruitt, P.O. Box 378, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9333707. The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board held an emergency meeting at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, December 16, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. The emergency meeting was necessary because the Board needed to approve supplement before the property taxes become delinquent. Information may be obtained from Mitzi Meekins, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9333703. The Hamilton County Appraisal District Board will meet at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, December 21, 1993, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (817) 386-8945. TRD-9333715. The Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors will meet in LNVA Office Building, 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, December 21, 1993. at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9333700. The Parmer County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 305 Third Street, Bovina, January 13, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Procter, Box 56, Bovina, Texas 79009, (806) 238-1405. TRD-9333706. The Texas Turnpike Authority Board of Directors met in an emergency revised agenda at the Dallas Marriott Quorum, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, December 16, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. The emergency revised agenda was necessary due to TTA being a potential participate with Rio San Juan and State of Tamaulipas, Mexico in Matamoros-Reynosa Turnpike. TTA will not meet prior to January 12, 1994 when tenders for same are due. Information may be obtained from Harry Kabler, P.O. Box 190369, Dallas, Texas 75219. TRD-9333702.