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 before 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 63>Texas Register. 62>Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed 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. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. 62>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 a more detailed agenda than what is published in the 63>Texas Register. 62>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 on Aging Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Small Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Networking/Advocacy/Legislation Committee will consider and possibly act on: call to order; minutes of the November 17 and December 2, 1993 meetings; develop an agency position on health care reform and make recommendation to Board on Aging; develop a methodology to invite potential members of the Senior Advocacy Coalition and assign members of the committee their contact responsibilities; set date and agenda for first Senior Advocacy Coalition; general announcements; and adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: December 27, 1993, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9333963 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, January 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Trans-Pecos Cotton Association, 2205 Bickley Avenue Pecos According to the complete agenda, the department will hold a public hearing to take public comment on proposed changes to the department's Pink Bollworm Quarantine regulations as published in the Texas Register on December 17, 1993 (18 TexReg 9961). Contact: David Davis, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0709. Filed: December 29, 1993, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9334070 Tuesday, January 11, 1994, 8:00 a.m. St. Ambrose Hall, Highway 87 Wall According to the complete agenda, the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Texas Agriculture Code Annotated, sec.74.114 (1994 Supplement), to provide information to the public regarding the proposed eradication program to be implemented in the proposed Southern Rolling Plains Boll Weevil Eradication Zone. Contact: Frank Myers, Route 1, Box 7, Reydon, Oklahoma 73660, (405) 655-4621. Filed: December 29, 1993, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9334069 Tuesday, January 11, 1994, 3:00 p.m. TexaSweet Building, 3301 North Ware Road McAllen According to the complete agenda, the Texas Citrus Producers Board will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes of last meeting; review and approval of financial statements; discussion and action: consultant expenses; employment of technician; review status and possible role of TCPB in national effort to renew registration of SOPP/OPP; and other business. Contact: Ray Prewett, P.O. Box 2648, McAllen, Texas 78502-2648, (512) 463-7583. Filed: December 29, 1993, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9334064 Thursday, January 13, 1994, 8:00 a.m. O.D.H.S. Hall, FM 2133 Rowena According to the complete agenda, the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Texas Agriculture Code Annotated, sec.74.114 (1994 Supplement), to provide information to the public regarding the proposed eradication program to be implemented in the proposed Southern Rolling Plains Boll Weevil Eradication Zone. Contact: Frank Myers, Route 1, Box 7, Reydon, Oklahoma 73660, (405) 655-4621. Filed: December 29, 1993, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9334068 Tuesday, January 18, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Board Room, 233 West Twohig San Angelo According to the complete agenda, the Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board will hear opening remarks; review and approval: minutes of last meeting; fiscal affairs; reports and election of officers for 1994 fiscal year; discussion and action: new business; unfinished business; scheduling of next meeting; discussion: other business; and adjourn. Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 Twohig, San Angelo, Texas, (915) 659-8777. Filed: December 29, 1993, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9334065 Tuesday, February 15, 1993, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from Tuesday, December 21, 1993, 10:00 a.m.) Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928B Austin According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings will hold an administrative hearing to review alleged violation of 4 TAC sec.sec.6.1-6.4 by Joe Losack. Contact: Joyce C. Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: December 21, 1993, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9333857 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 5:30 p.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building, Eighth Floor Conference Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Grant and Contract Review Committee and Criminal Justice Review Committee will call the meeting to order; noncompetive negotiation of award; treatment alternatives to incarceration fiscal year 1993; and adjourn. Contact: Steve Castilas and Lynn Brunn-Shank, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701- 2576, (512) 867-8265. Filed: December, 28, 1993, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9333987 Wednesday-Thursday, January 5-6, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building, Austin According to the complete agenda, the Board of Commissioners will call to order; meet in executive session to interview applicants for the executive director position; reconvene and adjourn. Contact: Carmelita Cabello, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701-2576, (512) 867- 8710. Filed: December 22, 1993, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9333899 Texas Commission for the Blind Friday-Saturday, January 14-15, 1994, 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. Doubletree Hotel, 6505 IH-35 North Austin According to the complete agenda, the Consumer Advisory Committee will welcome and Housekeeping by CAC Chairman; review and approval of minutes; committee planning session, review proposed revisions to CAC organization and policy; meet with executive director; report from TCB simplification task force; committee work session, review agency response to consumer comments in 1993 strategic plan; regional issues; report on consumer/family training at CCRC; consumer affairs update; and on Saturday: housekeeping by CAC Chairman; CAC discussion/recommendations for consumer forums; and CAC report to the executive director. Contact: Andrew A. Wier, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 459-2615. Filed: December 23, 1993, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9333913 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Rooms 910-911, Southfield Building, 4000 South IH-35 Austin According to the agenda summary, the association will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes; hear discussion and possible act on the following applicants: Willamette Industries, Inc., AAA Cooper Transportation, VF Corporation, The Sherwin-Williams Company, American Telephone and Telegraph Company, Union Pacific Resources Company and Subsidiary, and International Paper Company and Subsidiary; hear discussion on rules for action including approval and/or adoption; bylaws of the Association; hear discussion of future public meetings; and adjourn. Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690 Filed: December 28, 1993, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9333997 Council on Competitive Government Wednesday, December 29, 1993, 3:00 p.m. Central Services Building, Room 402 Austin Emergency Meeting According to the agenda summary, the Council on Competitive Government considered protest regarding the Council's award of the contract to the General Services Commission relating to the transfer of the Comptroller's print shop operations; and public comment. Reason for Emergency: It was critical that the proposed contract be implemented by January 1, 1994. In order to commence the contract by that date the Council must meet to resolve the protest. There was no way to anticipate a protest being filed in this matter. Contact: Judith M. Porras, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 3446. Filed: December 28, 1993 TRD-9334003 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Friday, January 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Suite 256, 420 Decker Drive Irving According to the complete agenda, the Complaints Committee will discuss and possibly act on: agreed order concerning the license of D.S.T.; 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: December 21, 1993, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9333873 Saturday-Sunday, January 8-9, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room S-402, The Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the Rules Committee will discuss and possibly act on: comments on proposed rule amendments and changes to proposed rules (22 TAC, Chapter 681); and submission of proposed rules to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for final adoption. (Note: The committee will meet on Sunday, January 9, 1994 only if there is pending business from Saturday, January 8, 1994). 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: December 21, 1993, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9333872 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Tuesday, December 28, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Telephone conference call open to the public in Austin at 209 West 14th Street, Room 500 and in Huntsville at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Administrative Complex, Spur 59 off Highway 75 North, Room 203. Austin and Huntsville Emergency Meeting According to the complete agenda, the Board of Criminal Justice, Subcommittee on Construction, will hold an emergency telephone conference call to discuss staff recommendations and approve contract awards for construction management firms. Conference call authorized under Section 551.123, Texas Government Code. Reason for Emergency: The emergency status was necessary due to urgent necessity for expedited action on all aspects of prison consturction to alleviate dangerously high levels of crowding in county jails. Contact: Susan Power-McHenry, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 3250. Filed: December 27, 1993, 3:26 p.m. TRD-9333983 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, January 6, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Room 2-170, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the complete agenda, the State Board of Education (SBOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Communications will discuss the charge of the committee; and the establishment of effective communication and exchange of information among entities involved with public education. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 29, 1993, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9334067 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 10:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole will hear public testimony; commissioner's overview of January 1994 SBOE meeting; academic excellence indicator system parent/family report card advisory committee; presentation of report of SBOE Task Force on Early Childhood and Elementary Education; discussion of SBOE procedures for taking public testimony; discussion of teacher and administrator proficiencies for educator preparation programs; request for approval for education for Self-Responsibility supplementary materials addressing drug abuse prevention and nutrition education; request for approval of action to direct the commissioner of education to cease work on the revision of education for Self-Responsibility I; prevention of school-age pregnancy and education for Self-Responsibility III; prevention of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases; and discussion of pending litigation. This discussion of pending litigation will be held in executive session in accordance with sec.551.071(1) (A), Texas Government Code, and will be held in Room 1-103. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9333953 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel will hear public testimony; 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accreditation; petition for adoption of a rule change in the Nomination of trustee candidates for Fort Sam Houston ISD; request for SBOE confirmation of the membership for the committee on teacher appraisal/assessment; initial approval requests from Region 19 Education Service Center (ESC) and from Texas A&M University for an alternative certification program for teachers; recommendation for appointment to the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees; recommendation for appointment to the Fort Sam Houston ISD Board of Trustees; 19 TAC sec.137.414, Teaching Certificates for Persons with a Criminal Background; request from Region IV ESC for approval of additional alternative certification endorsement in driver education; request approval of education preparation programs for Our Lady of the Lake University; The University of Texas at Brownsville, and the University of Houston, Clear Lake; progress reports on Fort Worth ISD and Prairie View A&M University alternative certification programs; announcement of the request for applications for centers for professional development and technology; status report on the accreditation of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9333954 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students will hear public testimony; 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; adoption of five-year plan for assessment and procedures for setting standards; approval of objectives for English II end-of-course examination; 19 TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter G, Special Education; 19 TAC sec.61. 49, Safe School Checklist; 19 TAC sec.89.6, Testing and Classification of Students; 19 TAC sec.89.120, Equivalency Examination Pilot Program; bilingual education update; report on status of recommended high school program; discussion of proposed new 19 TAC sec.75.197, Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program; proposed advanced high school program; and discussion of amendments to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) constitution and contest rules to be effective 1994-1995. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9333955 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance will hear public testimony; school finance update; 19 TAC sec.175.127, Minimum Standards for Operation of Proprietary Schools; 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter H, School Facilities Standards; report on status of back- ordered textbooks; proposed changes to textbook adoption process; status report of the financial accountability project; annual report of the school financial audits division; and status report on proprietary schools. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:43 p.m. TRD-9333956 Friday, January 7, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning will hear public testimony; expert session-technological futures in education; "School-to-Work Transition: A Texas Perspective"; proposal for development of the SBOE long-range plan for public education, 1995-1998; update on high school policy statement; school safety and violence prevention initiatives; update on revision of the Texas Education Code; and discussion of federal governmental relations activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9333957 Friday, January 7, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) will hear public testimony; recommend PSF Investment program for January and the funds available for the program; discussion on asset allocation study to establish strategic and tactical operational procedures for the PSF; review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; and report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9333958 Friday, January 7, 1994, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin According to the agenda summary, the State Board of Education (SBOE) will discuss approval of the November 12, 1993 SBOE minutes; public testimony; SBOE resolutions; approval of consent agenda; academic excellence indicator system parent/Family Report Card Advisory Committee; education for Self-Responsibility (ESR) supplementary materials addressing drug abuse prevention/nutrition education; request for approval to direct the commissioner of education to cease work on revision of ESR I-prevention of school-age pregnancy and ESR III- prevention of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases; 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accreditation; petition for adoption of a rule change in nomination of trustee candidates for Fort Sam Houston ISD; request for SBOE confirmation of membership for committee on teacher appraisal/assessment; alternative certification programs for Region 19 Education Service Center and Texas A&M University; 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; adoption of vie-year plan for assessment and procedures for setting standards; approval of objectives for English II end-of-course examination; 19 TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter G, Special Education; 19 TAC sec.61. 49, Safe School Checklist; 19 TAC sec.89.6, Testing and Classification of Students; 19 TAC sec.89.120, Equivalency Examination Pilot Program; 19 TAC sec.175.127, Minimum Standards for Operation of Proprietary Schools; 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapter H, School Facilities Standards; report on status of back-ordered textbooks; recommended Permanent School Fund Investment Program for January and the funds available for the program; and information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9333959 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 8:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 104, 15th and Congress Avenue Austin According to the complete agenda, the Poison Control Coordinating Committee will call the meeting to order; recognize guests; hear public comment; discuss and consider mission of committees and its short-term goals (Fiscal Year 1995) and long-term goals (1996-2001); discuss and consider priorities for first available surcharge monies; review and discuss proposed rule on ACSEC/TDH criteria and process for contractual arrangements with Poison Control Centers; review and discuss Poison Control Answering Points (PCAPs) telephone network planning and system design; discuss and consider adoption of committee by-laws; finalize advisory committee comments to be presented at ACSEC commission meeting on January 12, 1994; and adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 327-1911 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 1101 Capital of Texas Highway South, B-100, Austin, Texas 78746, (512) 327-1911. Filed: December 28, 1993, 1:34 p.m. TRD-9333999 Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 104, 15th and Congress Avenue Austin According to the complete agenda, the Poison Control Coordinating Committee will call the meeting to order; recognize guests; hear public comment; hear staff report on current status of poison control program; overview of various poison control committees and their roles; discuss and consider filing as proposed rule ACSEC/TDH criteria and process for contractual arrangements with Poison Control Centers; discuss and consider Poison Control Answering Points (PCAPs) telephone network planning and system design; discuss and consider travel reimbursement for PCAP (Poison Control Centers) personnel; discussion of other ACSEC/Poison Activities; and adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 327-1911 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 1101 Capital of Texas Highway South, B-100, Austin, Texas 78746, (512) 327-1911. Filed: December 28, 1993, 1:34 p.m. TRD-9333998 Texas Employment Commission Tuesday, January 4, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Texas Employment Commission Building, Room 644 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Texas Employment Commission will hold a meeting to consider prior meeting notes; executive session to consider Fannie B. Agbasoga v. Texas Employment Commission; and Bernardino Gonzales, et al v. James Kaster, et al; actions, if any, resulting from executive session; staff reports; internal procedures of commission appeals; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Dockets 52 and one; and set date of the next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: December 27, 1993, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9333982 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday-Saturday, January 12-15, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 3006B Longhorn Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the Funds Allocation Advisory Committee will discuss approval of minutes of previous meeting; election of committee chairman and vice-chairman; discussion of monitoring reports; discussion and possible action on applications previously reviewed by the committee for which no recommendations were made to the commission; discussion and possible action on applications for assistance submitted by August 27, 1993; discussion and recommendation on the interest rate to be used for loans under the Fire Department Emergency Board; discussion and possible action on changes to the rules of the Fire Department Emergency Program; discussion and possible action regarding changes to the instructions, application, and contract forms used in the Fire Department Emergency Program; and discussion of equipment donation program. Contact: Jack Woods, 3006B Longhorn Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 873- 1700. Filed: December 28, 1993, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9334012 Wednesday-Friday, January 13-15, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 3006B Longhorn Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Fire Alarm Advisory Council will discuss and possibly act on proposed rule amendments, new sections, or repeals under 37 TAC Chapter 531 concerning fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems. Contact: Jack Woods, 3006B Longhorn Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 873- 1700. Filed: December 28, 1993, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9334013 Thursday-Saturday, January 13-15, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 3006B Longhorn Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the commission will meet in executive sessions; hear discussion regarding impact of Senate Bill 383; discussion/possible action regarding new or reappointments to advisory councils and committees; matters from the Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee; discussion/possible action regarding rules relating to eligibility of persons with criminal backgrounds for certification, registration, licensing, or holding a permit; discussion/possible action regarding new rules under 37 TAC 401; discussion regarding intent of Senate Bill 1110; discussion/possible action regarding adoption of general policy or resolution relating to rule-making authority, frequency, effective dates, and appropriateness of all rules; discussion/possible action regarding policies and procedures concerning fire department inspections/investigations of complaints; recommendations regarding staffing studies; recommendations from the Funds Allocation Advisory Committee; final adoption of amendments to rules under 37 TAC 521 and 37 TAC 531; amendments to rules under 37 TAC 501; final adoption of new rules under 37 TAC 503; reports/discussion from Mutual Aid Committee, Firemen's Training School Advisory Board rep; discussion/possible action regarding formation of a state- wide fire code committee; matters from the Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee; matters from the executive director; new matters from the public; and discussion/possible action on future meeting dates. Contact: Carol Menchu, 3006B Longhorn Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 873-1700. Filed: December 28, 1993, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9334010 Friday-Sunday, January 14-16, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 3006B Longhorn Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order; hear discussion/approval of previous minutes; election of officers; discussion/possible action on recommendations from meeting with St. Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association certification board; consideration/discussion of matters from committee members and public; discussion/possible action on proposed new rules and rule changes; discussion and possible action: concerning rules for volunteer fire and arson investigators; concerning rules for volunteer fire inspectors; on report requested from staff concerning possible incentives for participation in commission volunteer certification program; concerning contract to administer the commission volunteer certification program; concerning possible rule changes required by Senate Bill 1110; on recommendation to authorize publication of draft of committee minutes on commission bulletin board system prior to approval by the committee; and future meeting dates, times, and agenda items. Contact: Jack Woods, 3006B Longhorn Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 873- 1700. Filed: December 28, 1993, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9334011 General Land Office Tuesday, January 4, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831 Austin According to the complete agenda, the School Land Board will hold a meeting for approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Huff (2, 920' Sand), Refugio County; Big S(Strawn) and GG (Strawn 5400), King County; applications to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, Washington, Robertson and Fayette Counties; coastal public lands; commercial lease application, assignment, renewals, Clear Lake Channel, Harris County; Clear Lake, Galveston County; Lavaca Bay, Calhoun County; Clear Lake, Harris County; easement applications and renewals, Aransas Bay, Aransas County; Laguan Madre, Cameron County; Galveston Bay, Chambers County; Clear Lake, Harris County; structure permit terminations, Laguna Madre, Cameron County; Laguan Madre, Kenedy County; structure permit requests, Laguna Madre, Cameron County; Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; structure permit renewals. Aransas Bay, Aransas County; Bastrop Bay, Brazoria County; Chocolate Bay, Brazoria County; Espiritu Santo, Calhoun County; Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; Laguna Madre, Kleberg County; Laguna Madre, Nueces County; Laguna Madre, Willacy County; Titlum Tatlum, Brazoria County; West Bay, Brazoria County; structure permit amendment, Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; Executive Session-pending and proposed litigation; executive session-direct sale, El Paso County; open session-direct sale, El Paso County; Executive Session-direct sale, Hidalgo County; open session-direct sale, Hidalgo County; executive session-acquisition, Hidalgo County open session- acquisition, Hidalgo County; executive session-land trade/acquisition, Cameron County; open session-land trade/acquisition, Cameron county. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: December 27, 1993, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9333975 Wednesday, January 12, 1994, 3:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Veterans Land Board will discuss approval of the December 8, 1993, minutes of the Veterans Land Board meeting; approval of the appointment of assistant executive secretary to the board; consideration of the request of Christopher Megliorino, for reinstatement of his eligibility to participate as a first time buyer in the land program; consideration of and action on Resolution: authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans Housing Assistance Refunding Bonds, Series 1995, in an amount not to exceed $88,490,000 (the "Bonds"); approving the sale of bonds pursuant to a bond purchase contract to the following underwriting syndicate: Smith Barney Shearson Inc.; Alex, Brown and Sons, Inc.; Artemis Capital Group, Inc.; and R. Beal and Company; authorizing preparation of a preliminary official statement with respect to the bonds; designating the treasurer of the State of Texas as the initial paying agent with respect to the bonds; designating Smith Barney Shearson, Inc. as initial remarketing agent and approving remarketing agreement; designating the Treasurer of the State of Texas as initial liquidity provider and approving liquidity agreement; designating AIG Financial Products Corporation as qualified swap provider and approving interest rate swap agreement; and authorizing other matters in connection therewith; consideration of an action on Resolution authorizing staff to: proceed with the signing of documents to enter into an interest rate swap agreement with AIG Financial Products Corporation; including the collateral custodian agreement required thereby; designate a tender agent and approve and execute a tender agent agreement; take all action necessary to complete the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans Housing Assistance Refunding Bonds, Series 1995; and consideration of bond counsel fees with respect to the State of Texas Veterans Housing Assistance Bonds, Series 1994A/B transactions. Contact: Karen Pratt, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5171. Filed: December 28, 1993, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9334001 Office of the Governor Friday, January 7, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Capitol La Quinta Inn, 300 East 11th Street, Room 310 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, Criminal Justice Division will call the meeting to order; approval of minutes; report on public speaking school; state conference update; program manager's report; report on special topics school; report on regional training schools; and adjourn. Contact: Paula Crampton, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: December 28, 1993, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9333985 Texas Department of Health, Home and Community Friday, January 14, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin According to the complete agenda, the Support Services Advisory Council will discuss approval of the minutes from the previous meeting; discuss and possibly act on: public comments to proposed home and community support services agency rules; criminal history checks for home and community support services agency; memorandums of understanding required by Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142; attendant care programs and home and community support services agency licensure; and discussion and comments not requiring council action. Contact: Sharon Murdoch, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6670. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler at (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 21, 1993, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9333874 Health and Human Services Commission Thursday, January 13, 1994, 9;15 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Winters Building Austin According to the complete agenda, the Medical Care Advisory Committee will make opening comments; state medicaid director's comments; approval of minutes; nursing facility waiver rule changes and additions; amendment to the reimbursement methodology rules for the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program and CLASS task force recommendations; early periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) program; private duty nursing provided by home health agencies; outpatient mental health benefits; consent to medical treatment in nursing facilities; income producing property in the AFDC and food stamp programs; adjustment to the needs amount in the AFDC program; technical amendments to the LTC nursing facility requirements for licensure and medicaid certification; status report on implementation of nursing facility waiver program; open discussion; next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Geri Willems, 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 4, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 502-3256. Filed: December 29, 1993, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9334063 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Friday, January 7, 1994, 9:00 a.m. University of North Texas Campus, Administration Building Denton According to the complete agenda, the Campus Planning Committee will view and/or hear presentations from the University of North Texas and Midwestern State University, who have proposals to be considered at the January 20-21, 1994, Coordinating Board meeting. Contact: Landrum Hickman, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6110. Filed: December 29, 1993, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9334042 Friday, January 7, 1994, 12:30 p.m. San Angelo State University Campus, Administration Building San Angelo According to the complete agenda, the Campus Planning Committee will view/hear institutional presentations from San Angelo State University, Sam Houston State University, and Southwest Texas State University who have proposals to be considered at the January 20-21, 1994, Coordinating Board meeting. Contact: Landrum Hickman, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6110. Filed: December 29, 1993, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9334043 Friday, January 7, 1994, 2:45 p.m. University of Texas at San Antonio Campus, Administration Building San Antonio According to the complete agenda, the Campus Planning Committee will view/hear institutional presentations, via video hookup, from UT-San Antonio, UT-MB- Galveston, and UT System who have proposals to be considered at the January 20- 21, 1994, Coordinating Board meeting. Contact: Landrum Hickman, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6110. Filed: December 29, 1993, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9334044 Texas Department of Human Services Thursday, January 6, 1994, 9:30 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Fifth Floor, West Tower, Conference Room 5W Austin According to the complete agenda, the Subcommittee meetings held between 9: 30- 10:50 a.m., room numbers will be posted on the First Floor of the Winters Building. The Client Self-Support Services Advisory Council convenes at 11:00 a.m., agenda follows: call to order; approval of minutes; deputy commissioner's remarks; San Antonio AFDC Post-Employment Services demonstration grant-rule amendment; memorandum of understanding between DHS and the Department of Commerce on coordination of workforce development activities; income producing property in the AFDC and Food Stamp programs; adjustments to the needs amounts in the AFDC program; video-Making Connections; photos for identification cards; CSSAC member goals for 1994/1995; strategic plan; and adjourn. Contact: Toni Lemm, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450-4147. Filed: December 29, 1993, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9334048 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, First Floor, Public Hearing Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Services to Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee will welcome everyone and make introductions and will consider: approval of minutes; comments by chair; strategic planning; comments by civil rights director; DATCIL contract update; nursing facility waiver update; OSPD activities; ADAC agenda items; next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: D. J. Johnson, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 450- 3533. Filed: December 22, 1993, 1:20 p.m. TRD-9333894 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the agenda summary, the department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Great American Life Insurance Company, Dallas, which holds a Certificate of Authority. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9333923 Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Fourth Floor Austin According to the agenda summary, the department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Larry Loyd Mead, Sulphur Springs, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license, a Local Recording Agent's License and a Variable Contract Agent's license. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9333922 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 1:00 p.m. 300 West 15th Street, Fourth Floor, Suite 408 Austin According to the agenda summary, the department will consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Troy Williams, Dallas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license and a Local Recording Agent's license. Contact: Melissa Slusher, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6527. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9333924 Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Friday, January 14, 1994, 8:30 a.m. Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University Huntsville According to the complete agenda, the Advisory Board will call the meeting to order; introduction of board members; opening remarks and other introductions; overview of agenda; historical perspective on LEMIT; approve minutes of last meeting; rules for board operation; role of the advisory board; report on transition from TCLEOSE to Sam Houston State University; financial report; report on Graduate Management Institute; upcoming events, activities, and programs; issues for board consideration; election of chairperson, vice-chair, secretary; open discussion; dates of next board meetings; closing remarks; and adjourn. Contact: Dr. Gerald Williams, P.O. Box 2296, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296. Filed: December 23, 1993, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9333849 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Thursday, January 6, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 3.102 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Library Systems Act Advisory Board will make introductions and welcome; discussion of Access Texas document; discussion of proposed implementation plan; discussion of initiatives for next legislative session; discussion of Sunset review; discussion of project link; and adjournment. Contact: Ed Seidenberg, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5459. Filed: December 22, 1993, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9333895 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets, Room 3.102 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Library Services and Construction Act Advisory Council will make introductions and welcome; discussion of Access Texas document; discussion of proposed implementation plan; discussion of initiatives for next legislative session; discussion of Sunset review; discussion of project link; and adjournment. Contact: Ed Seidenberg, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5459. Filed: December 22, 1993, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9333896 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, January 13, 1994, 10:30 a.m. Earl Rudder Conference Center, Texas A&M University College Station According to the agenda summary, the Weather Modification Advisory Council will review the minutes of the September 9, 1993, council meeting; discuss re- establishment of the Weather Modification Council; discuss commission resolution in response to Senate Bill 383; discuss appointment of new member; discuss council's role within watershed management division; discuss staff reports; discuss commission action on 1994 weather modification license renewal applications; discuss summary of operations of the Colorado River Municipal Water District (Big Spring) during 1993; discuss status of weather modification research program; discuss summary of research activities in 1993; discuss outlook for research in 1994; award of NOAA funds for research in 1994; discuss status of Bureau of reclamation's weather modification research program; review of Rosenfeld-Woodley paper, "Effects of Cloud Seeding in West Texas: Additional Results and New Insights," published in the December 1993 issue of the Journal of Applied Meteorology; discuss other business including resolution honoring former Vice-Chairman James R. Scoggins; and scheduling of next meeting, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Weather Modification Association in San Antonio, May 11-13, 1994. Contact: George W. Bomar, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 371- 6382. Filed: December 22, 1993, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9333903 Tuesday, January 14, 1993, 9:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Room 103 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Waste Reduction Advisory Committee will discuss the following: administrative items; subcommittee reports; subcommittee reports; implementation of Waste Reduction Policy Act; Clean Texas 2000; and activities of the Committee for 1994. Contact: Selma D'Mello, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 237-1, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8794 or Fax (512) 475-4599. Filed: December 30, 1993, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9334073 Tuesday, January 25, 1994, 3:30 p.m. 505 North Avenue Q, Sheraton Inn, Mesa Room Lubbock According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider an application by Innovex, Inc. for Proposed Permit Number MSW2230 authorizing a Type V (grease and grit trap) municipal solid waste management facility. The waste management facility is to be located on a 1.14 acre site at 501 North Avenue K in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas Contact: Ann Scudday or Charles Stavley, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-6687 or (512) 239-6688. Filed: December 28, 1993, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9334016 Friday, January 28, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Humble Civic Center-located in the Main Street Park-at the intersection of Main Street and Houston Avenue Humble According to the agenda summary, the Office of Hearings Examiners will hold a hearing on Windy Hill Utilities, Inc.'s water and sewer rate increase effective October 25, 1993 for its service area located in Chambers, Harris, and Liberty Counties, Texas. Docket Number 30207-R. Contact: Elizabeth Todd, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 463- 7875. Filed: December 29, 1993, 10:00 p.m. TRD-9334071 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday-Wednesday, January 11-12, 1994, 8:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 203 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board of Nurse Examiners will receive minutes from the November meeting; September and November financial statement; 100 day report for Fiscal Year 1993; consider practice and compliance issues; consider education matters and receive a report from the Executive Director. The Board will receive reports from outside agency committees; hold an open forum on January 11, 1994, from 1:30-2:00 p.m., to receive input from interested parties; consider adoption of an amendment to rule 213; review the strategic plan; consider proposed amendment to sec.211, Bylaws; and consider ratification of proposed board orders. On January 12, 1994, from 10:00 a.m.-2: 00 p.m., the board will receive information on a legislative workshop. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: December 22, 1993, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9333897 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Monday-Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 1550 East Palestine, Suite 100 Palestine According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9333926 Monday-Friday, January 3-7, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 2503 Lake Road, Suite #2 Huntsville According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9333927 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 9:30 a.m. 1212 North Velasco, Suite 201 Angleton According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9333929 Thursday-Friday, January 6-7, 1994, 9:30 a.m. 1550 East Palestine, Suite 100 Palestine According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9333925 Thursday-Friday, January 6-7, 1994, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively. Route 5, Box 258-A Gatesville According to the agenda summary, the parole Board panel(s) of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles composed of three Board member(s) will hold a meeting to receive, review and consider information and reports concerning prisoners/inmates and administrative releasees subject to the Board's jurisdiction and initiate and carry through with appropriate actions to include decisions involving the withdrawal of warrants, issuing of subpoenas, the imposition of special conditions of parole and requests for parole services. Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-5407. Filed: December 23, 1993, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9333928 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Tuesday, January 11, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Executive Office Conference Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin According to the agenda summary, the Policy and Planning Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will hold a workshop; review of Parks and Wildlife Department Commission policy manual; and other business. Contact: Andrew Samson, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4802. Filed: December 21, 1993, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9333876 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, January 10, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board will take roll call; recognize visitors; minutes of November meeting; hardship cases; Chris Maczka-Assistant Attorney General; interpretation of Rule 363.11(a)(5); endorsement of plumbers to install LP gas under contract with Texas Railroad Commission; report of approved schools teaching medical gas-PHCC and Texas Pipe trades; consideration of approval of certain groups to teach medical gas classes including curriculum and instructors; backflow prevention testing/testing programs, Austin facility/mobile unit; request for reassignment of master license number; financial report; administrator's report-master meter Texas Railroad Commission; examination report; field department report; request for staff travel approval; and continuing education for board members. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145. Filed: December 23, 1993, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9333952 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Tuesday, January 7, 1993, 4:00 p.m. University of Texas, Education Building, Al Kiva Room, Martin Luther King and Speedway Austin According to the complete agenda, the Search Committee of the Board will meet to discuss applicants for the position of executive director. Contact: Rebecca E. Forkner, 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-2036. Filed: December 27, 1993, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9333977 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the commissioners will consider Docket Number 11735-application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for authority to change rates and investigation of the general counsel into the accounting practices of Texas Utilities Electric Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 28, 1993, 2:41 p.m. TRD-9334004 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the agenda summary, the commission will consider the following dockets: P-11445, P-11541, P-11833, 11769, 12118, 12206, and 12213. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 29, 1993, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9334049 Thursday, January 6, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Revised agenda According to the complete revised agenda, the commissioners will also Consider Docket 11819-petitions of South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. et al for authority to implement economic incentive riders. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 29, 1993, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9334058 Friday, January 7, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a rescheduled prehearing conference on the merits in Docket Number 12495-complaint of absolute refrigeration mechanical service against United Telephone Company of Texas. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 23, 1993, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9333943 Thursday, January 27, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Rescheduled from Wednesday, January 12, 1994 According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a rescheduled prehearing conference in Docket Number 12362-TEX-LA Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc. complaint against Texas Utilities Electric Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 29, 1993, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9334047 Tuesday, February 1, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a second prehearing conference in Docket Number 12508-petition of the General Counsel to inquire into the reasonableness of the rates and services of United Telephone Company of Texas, Inc. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 28, 1993, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9334000 Monday, February 7, 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 11840-petition of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. to provide extended area service to certain communities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 22, 1993, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9333886 Monday, May 2, 1994, 1:30 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin According to the complete agenda, the Hearings Division will hold a prehearing conference on the merits in Docket Number 12456-application on East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. to amend certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line within Anderson, Houston, Cherokee, Smith, and Van Zandt counties. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 23, 1993, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9333940 Monday, May 16, 1994, 9:00 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 12456-application on East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. to amend certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line within Anderson, Houston, Cherokee, Smith, and Van Zandt counties. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: December 23, 1993, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9333941 Railroad Commission of Texas Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 8:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor, Conference Room 12-126 Austin According to the agenda summary, the commission will hold a hearing on the merits in Transportation Docket Number 0036670B9A, Application of 5-Byrd Enterprises, Inc, doing business as R&J Trucking Company, to amend SMC Certificate Number 36670, consideration of motion of rehearing. Discuss Motor Freight Circular Number 36089; Transportation Docket Number 0031658ZZT, Application Number 2 of Barbour Trucking Company, Inc., concerning various items in BMCB Tariffs 4-K and 33-K; TMTA Tariffs 6-G and 101-G; RCT Tariffs 8-P, 12-J, and 32-L-add Barbour Trucking Company as a participating carrier. Contact: Craig Smith, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6702. Filed: December 23, 1993, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9333942 Tuesday, January 18, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 11th Floor, Conference Room 11-111 Austin According to the complete agenda, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order; presentation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54 and 58, presented by Gordon Frey of Enderby Gas; discuss training hours; including mandatory training; discuss reorganization of advisory committee memberships; and adjourn. Contact: Thomas D. Petru, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6949. Filed: December 28, 1993, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9333986 Texas Real Estate Research Center Thursday, January 20, 1994, 9:00 a.m. Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center, George Bush Drive College Station According to the complete agenda, the Advisory Committee will hear opening remarks; approval of minutes; progress report; strategy-needs assessment; current budget report; election of chairperson; date of next meeting; other business; and adjourn. Contact: James Christian, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-2031. Filed: December 27, 1993, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9333962 Texas Senate Monday, January 24, 1993, Noon El Paso City Hall, Mayor's Conference Room, Second Floor, 2 Civic Center Plaza El Paso According to the agenda summary, the Senate Interim Committee on Home Equity Lending will consider public testimony. Contact: Lisa Mayes, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0370. Filed: December 21, 1993, 4:29 p.m. TRD-9333875 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, January 11, 1994, Noon 1000 Red River Street, Room 420E Austin According to the complete agenda, the Medical Board will discuss the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement; and the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 370-0506. Filed: December 22, 1993, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9333906 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Tuesday, January 18, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 1700 Bank One Center, 910 Travis-Conference Room B Houston According to the complete agenda, the Executive Committee will interview candidates for the position of General Counsel of the Texas A&M University System and consider any and all things leading to the selection of the General Counsel of the Texas A&M University System. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: December 22, 1993, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9333902 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, January 12, 1994, 9:00 a.m. 200 East Riverside Drive, Building 200 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Environmental Advisory Committee will approve minutes; preliminary review of proposed rulemaking concerning environmental review of transportation projects and concerning the use of state- owned rights-of-way by others during remediation of contaminated sites. Briefing on current status/commission action of rules previously reviewed by committee; and staff presentations on overview of Environmental Affairs Division proposed organizational structure and congestion management requirements in air quality non-attainment areas. Contact: Dianna Noble, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416- 3001. Filed: December 29, 1993, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9334039 Monday, January 24, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 200 East Riverside Drive, Building 102 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Bicycles Rules Advisory Committee will make open remarks and introduction of committee members; approve minutes; and preliminary review of proposed rulemaking concerning bicycle road use on the state highway system. Contact: Paul Douglas, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 416- 3125. Filed: December 29, 1993, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9334040 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, January 6, 1994, 11:30 a.m. Biomedical Research Building, Room 116, UTHCT, Highway 155 at 271 Tyler According to the complete agenda, the Animal Research Committee will discuss approval of minutes; acting chair report; veterinarian report; new business: addenda #87A amphetamine stereotpy; addenda #87B open field study; addenda #87C dominance hierarchy; addenda #112A protocol 112 positive controls; and adjournment. Contact: Louisa Schmid, Ph.D., DVM, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7657. Filed: December 23, 1993, 2:14 p.m. TRD-9333947 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 11:30 a.m. 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 600 Austin According to the agenda summary, the Organization Effectiveness Committee of the Board of Directors will call the meeting to order; selection of committee chairperson; executive session; action items resulting; and adjourn. Contact: December 29, 1993, 2:55 p.m. Filed: December 29, 1993, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9334062 Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center Wednesday, January 5, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, William P. Clements, Jr. Building Austin According to the agenda summary, the Board of Directors will discuss and act on the following items: call to order; approval of minutes of meeting of December 3, 1993; announcements; public participation; research progress report; appointment of subcommittee for policy recommendations on fees for open records and publications; executive session; election of officers; confirm meeting of February 2, 1994; and adjournment. Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Lavon Guerrero at (512) 346-6197 at least two days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Lavon Guerra, 3636 Executive Center Drive, Suite G-22, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 346-6197. Filed: December 28, 1993, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9334014 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Friday, January 7, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street, Sixth Floor Board Room Austin According to the complete agenda, the Five Region Task Force will call the meeting to order; opening remarks; public comment; organizational discussion: discussion of functions and duties of Task Force; presentation and discussion of options for remaining workforce development area designation; and adjournment. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78769, (512) 305-7007. Filed: December 27, 1993, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9333970 Wednesday, January 12, 1994, 10:00 a.m. 816 Congress Avenue, 11th Floor Board Room (Next to Suite 1100) Austin According to the complete agenda, the Strategic Plan Task Force will call the meeting to order; public comment; review of current draft; review of information for defining the problem; lunch and informal discussion; review of timelines and tasks for implementation of the strategic plan; core measures and standards- presentation by State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee; task force/committee discussion and questions; process for presentation to full council and next steps; and adjourn. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services, or persons who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Alexa Ray, (512) 305-7007 (or Relay Texas 1-800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Alexa Ray, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78769, (512) 305-7007. Filed: December 27, 1993, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9333971 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed December 22, 1993 The Central Appraisal District of Nolan County Appraisal Review Board met at the Nolan County Courthouse-Third Floor, 100 East Third Street, Sweetwater, December 29, 1993, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Steven G. Beck, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9333901. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, January 5, 1994, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick L. Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9333900. The Dewitt County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, January 5, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9333892. Meetings Filed December 23, 1993 The Gonzales County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at the Appraisal District Office, 928 Saint Paul Street, Gonzales, December 30, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda Strackbein, 928 Saint Paul Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879. TRD-9333960. Meetings Filed December 27, 1993 The Brazos River Authority Audit Committee Board of Directors met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 3, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD- 9333965. The Brazos River Authority Administrative Policy Committee Board of Directors met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 3, 1994, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776- 1441. TRD-9333966. The Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, January 5, 1994, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9333969. The Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at the Corporation's Business Office, One Block West of FM 765 and FM 2134 in Millersview, January 3, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box E, Millersview, Texas 76862-1005, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9333967. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle Mobility Plan Oversight Committee will meet at 233 North Pecos-La Trinidad, Vista Verde Building, Room 420, San Antonio, January 5, 1994, at 2: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 434 South Main Street, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9333968. The Swisher County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, January 6, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from R. L. Powell, P.O. Box 8, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD- 9333964. The Tax Appraisal District of Bell County Board of Directors will meet at the Tax Appraisal District Building, 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, January 12, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Watson, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513-0390, (817) 939-5841, Ext. 29. TRD-9333972. Meetings Filed December 28, 1993 The Fisher County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Fisher County Appraisal/Tax Office, Roby, January 10, 1994, at 6: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Betty H. Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9333993. The Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, January 4, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. and January 5-7, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292-0975, (713) 957-5291. TRD- 9334008. The Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors met at the LNVA Office Building, 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, January 3, 1994, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from A. T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9334002. The Tyler County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, January 6, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Lewis, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9334006. The Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Upshur County Appraisal District Office, Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, January 10, 1994, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9333992. Meetings Filed December 29, 1993 The Aqua Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew (Aqua Office, Bastrop, January 3, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kadura, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9334041. The Brazos River Authority Lake Management Committee, Board of Directors will meet at the Lake Supervisor's Office, Possum Kingdom Lake, January 6, 1994, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P. O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9334060. The Brazos River Authority Water Utilization Committee, Board of Directors will meet at the Lake Supervisor's Office, Possum Kingdom Lake, January 6, 1994, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P. O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9334061. The Brazos Valley Development Council Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging will meet at the Council Offices, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, January 4, 1994, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD- 9334045. The Creedmoor Maha Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, January 5, 1994 and January 12, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Buda, Texas 78610, (512) 243-1991 or (512) 243-2113. TRD-9334052. The East Texas Council of Governments JTPA Board of Directors will meet at the Kilgore Community Inn, Kilgore, January 6, 1994, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984- 8641. TRD-9334050. The Hockley County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1103-C Houston, Levelland, January 4, 1994, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894- 9654. TRD-9334066. The Lamar County Appraisal District Regular Board met at the Lamar County Appraisal District Office, 521 Bonham Street, Paris, January 3, 1994, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Welch, 521 Bonham Street, Paris, Texas 75460, (903) 785-7822. TRD-9334059. The Upshur County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at the Upshur County Appraisal District Office, Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, January 10, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9334051. Meetings Filed December 30, 1993 The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 1124-A Regal Row, Austin, January 4, 1994, at 5:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124-A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, Fax: 282-7016. TRD-9334075. The Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at the WSC Office, FM 485 West, Cameron, January 6, 1994, at 8:30 a. m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697-4016. TRD-9334072. The East Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet at the ETCOG Office, Kilgore, January 6, 1994, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9334076. The Montague County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Montague County Tax Appraisal District Office, 312 Rusk Street, Montague, January 5, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Wanda Russell, P.O. Box 121, Montague, Texas 76251, (817) 894-2081. TRD-9334077.