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 Texas Register. 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. 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 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 on Aging Thursday, March 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Large Conference Room Austin Citizens Advisory Council AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order; minutes of December 8, 1994 joint meeting of CAC and Board on Aging; receive public testimony; report on state appropriations as it relates to advisory committees; select three nominees for CAC chair and vice-chair; method for inclusion of regions not represented on CAC; report from CAC members on advocacy efforts at all levels; report on February 5-7, 1995 Texas White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA); update on regional and national WHCOA; report on Texas Board on Aging actions; report on Texas Silver Haired Legislature activities; report on Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition activities; general announcements; and adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 444-2727. Filed: March 1, 1995, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9502607 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, March 9, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Board Room, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board AGENDA: Opening Remarks and welcome Review and approval on minutes of last meeting Review and approval of fiscal affairs Reports of officers and directors Discussion and action: new business-review of telephone messages; review and possible amendment of the by-laws; review "hot spots" proposals Unfinished business-review status on various projects; review reports from Gary Nunley on animal damage control Scheduling of next meeting Discussion: other business Adjourn Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902-3543, (915) 659-8777. Filed: February 28, 1995, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9502540 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Thursday, March 9, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building Annex Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: Call to order; approval of minutes from December 12, 1994 meeting; update on internal audit activities; update on auditing activities; other business; and adjourn. Contact: Dwayne E. Adams, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-8875. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9502543 Thursday, March 9, 1995, 4:00 p.m. 710 Brazos, Suite 800 Austin Program Development and Initiatives Committee AGENDA: Call to order; approval of minutes; approval of budget negotiations for the Winnsboro Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFP) Unit treatment vendor; approval of funds for American Institute for Learning training video for therapeutic community start-up; new business; old business; and adjourn. Contact: Ted Sellers, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-8137. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9502542 Friday, March 10, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 710 Brazos, Eighth Floor Conference Room Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of January 24, 1995 and February 15, 1995 minutes; public comments; actions on policies and procedures; action on CORE initiative; action on funding decisions involving the Clover House and CLASS; action on appeal of decision to fund Phoenix House; executive session to discuss potential litigation issues and discuss personnel issues; reconvene and adjourn. Contact: Otis E. Williams, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-8720. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9502666 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, March 9-10, 1995, 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. The Four Seasons Hotel, 1300 Lamar Whitney Room Houston Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Call to order/introductions/review minutes of prior meetings/report of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on matters unresolved at prior meetings/review and discuss: statistical reports, Commission's compliance with provisions of rules, budget and operations of the General Counsel's Office, grievance committees, special counsel program, budget and operations of the Commission, mediation of disciplinary matters/presentations by trial staff on dockets/closed session to discuss: pending litigation and cases pending before evidentiary panels of grievance committees, special counsel assignments, personnel matters/public session to discuss: authorization for action on items discussed in closed session/discuss future meetings/discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/receive public comment/adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: March 1, 1995, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9502677 Texas Committee on Purchase of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons Friday, March 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Auditorium Austin Committee AGENDA: Call to order and introduction of committee members and guests Acceptance of minutes from the December 2, 1994 meeting Public comment Discussion and action on new services; renewal services; new products; and product changes and revisions Discussion of Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped (TIBH) Quarterly Report to Texas Committee Discussion of proposed legislative changes to State Use Program Discussion and action on setting date, time and place of Texas Committee work session Appointment of 1995 subcommittee members Adjournment Persons interested in the State Use Program may submit a written request before the meeting starts to comment publicly. Each person will be allowed a maximum of five minutes to speak. For further information, contact Fred Weber, Jr. at TIBH (512) 451-8145. Contact: Hollis Pinyan, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (903) 561-8146. Filed: February 28, 1995, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9502534 Canadian River Commission Tuesday, April 18, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 4630 50th Street, Suite 600, TNRCC Regional Office Lubbock AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Approval of agenda; 3. Approval of minutes of meeting held March 17, 1994; 4. Report of the chairman; 5. Report of the secretary; 6. Report of the treasurer; 7. Report of the Engineering Committee; 8. Report of the Legal Committee; 9. Reports of the states; 10. Reports of state and federal agencies; 11. Reports of Palo Duro Reservoir; 12. New business: a. Preparation of report of the Commission; b. Meeting place in 1996; c. Other; 13. Adjournment. Contact: Herman Settemeyer, 121000 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-4707. Filed: March 1, 1995, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9502615 Texas Department of Commerce Thursday, March 9, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin Capital Certified Development Corporation, Board of Directors AGENDA: 10:00 a.m.-Call meeting to order in open meeting; approval of minutes of December 8, 1994 meeting; 10:05 a.m.-Information item, welcoming remarks, management report; 10:20 a.m.-Action items: consider resignations, resolution to elect/replace directors and officers, depository resolution; modify CDC working titles; consider new members; 11:30 a.m.-Information items: treasurer's report, loan activity report, budget report, discuss management contract; 12:00 p.m.- Adjourn. NOTICE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Irene Reyes at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please also contact Irene Reyes at (512) 936-0265 if you need assistance in having English translated into Spanish. Contact: Colleen Rowland, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Second Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0266. Filed: February 28, 1995, 2:13 p.m. TRD-9502536 Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Thursday, March 9, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 1410, Brown-Heatly Building Austin Bicycle Helmet Coalition AGENDA: Call to order/introductions Legislative status of Senate Bill 337 and House Bill 619 Bicycle safety grant City coalition/grant reports Safe Kids Other reports Meeting schedule Adjournment Contact: Jerry Ann Robinson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 483-5042. Filed: March 1, 1995, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9502579 Texas Education Agency Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Farm Credit Bank, 6210 U.S. Highway 290 East Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Agricultural Science and Technology Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Kirk Edney, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9687. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502555 Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Holiday Inn South, Gemini Room, 3401 South IH-35 Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Health Science Technology Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Barbara Terrell, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9442. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502552 Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Quality Inn South, Meeting Suite, 2200 South IH-35 Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Industrial Technology Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Richard Grimsley, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9474. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502551 Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Lake Austin Centre, Room 1.306, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Marketing Education Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Emmett Eary, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9443. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502550 Tuesday-Wednesday, March 7-8, 1995, 8:00 a.m. 3/7 Holiday Inn South, Pioneer Ten Room, 3401 South IH-35 (Tuesday); 3/8 Quality Inn South, Mesquite Room, 2200 South IH-35 (Wednesday) Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Science Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meeting Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Jim Collins, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9581. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9502558 Tuesday-Thursday, March 7-9, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, Southeast Conference Room, Second Floor, 211 East Seventh Street Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Other Languages Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Ines Garcia, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9581. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9502561 Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Holiday Inn South, Friendship #7 Room, 3401 South IH-35 Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Business Education Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Sally Wiedemann, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9443. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502553 Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Holiday Inn South, Apollo Room, 3401 South IH-35 Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Reading/English Language Arts Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Sharon O'Neal, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9581. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9502559 Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Holiday Inn South, Mercury Room, 3401 South IH-35 Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Trade and Industrial Education Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to be public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Ann Pennington, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9688. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9502549 Tuesday-Wednesday, March 7-8, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 3/7 Holiday Inn South, Executive Instruction Center, 3401 South IH-35 (Tuesday); 3/8 Quality Inn South, Cedar Room, 2200 South IH-35 (Wednesday) Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Fine Arts Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Jeanne Rollins, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9581. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9502560 Tuesday-Wednesday, March 7-8, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Norris Conference Center, 10161 La Posada Drive Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Home Economics Education Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Judith Hetherly, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9454. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502556 Tuesday-Wednesday, March 7-8, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 3/7 Holiday Inn South, Junior Ballroom Room, 3401 South IH-35 (Tuesday); 3/8 Quality Inn South, Oak Room, 2200 South IH-35 (Wednesday) Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Mathematics Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Bill Hopkins, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9581. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502554 Tuesday-Wednesday, March 7-8, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 3/7 Holiday Inn South, Voyager Room, 3401 South IH-35 (Tuesday); 3/8 Quality Inn South, Walnut Room, 2200 South IH-35 (Wednesday) Austin Work Session for Essential Elements Social Studies Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the Agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During the work session, the team will review current essential elements, plan future meeting schedules, and identify issues to address. Contact: Dorris Boone, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463- 9581. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:53 p.m. TRD-9502557 Wednesday, March 8, 1995, 3:15 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning Work Session AGENDA: This will be a work session on the State Board of Education Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1995-1999. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 28, 1995, 1:20 p.m. TRD-9502527 Thursday, March 9, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; address by Governor George W. Bush to the State Board of Education, this presentation is tentatively scheduled for 4:00 p.m.; Commissioner's overview of the March 1995 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.137.231, Requirements for the Alternative Certification of Teachers; request for confirmation of membership to the Texas Collaborative Transition Project Steering Committee; request for confirmation of membership to the Committee of Practitioners for Career and Technology Education; appointment of State Textbook Environmental Science Committee; proposed amendments to State Board of Education operating rules; update on legislative issues; and discussion of pending litigation, this discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with sec.551.071(1) (A), Texas Government Code, and will include a discussion of Edgewood ISD et al. v. Meno and related school finance litigation, Angel G. et al. v. Meno, et al.; T.E.A. et al v. Gary W. Leeper et ux., et al. relating to home schooling, Maxwell, et al. v. Pasadena ISD relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing, and potential litigation against the federal government regarding illegal immigrants. NOTE: The Committee of the Whole will meet in Room 1-103 to discuss pending litigation. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: March 1, 1995, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9502642 Thursday, March 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel AGENDA: Public testimony; adoption of passing standards for the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) Test; recommendation for trustee appointments to the Randolph Field Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees; recommendation for appointments to the Boys Ranch Independent School District Board of Trustees; request for approval of educator preparation programs for West Texas A&M University; status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: March 1, 1995, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9502643 Thursday, March 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance AGENDA: Public testimony; school finance update; proposed amendments to Proclamation 1994; report on status of back-ordered textbooks; revised per capita apportionment for the 1994-1995 school year, petition for adoption of a rule change to recognize service in an unapproved special education contract school for salary increment purposes; request for authorization to request federal funding for fiscal years 1995-1996; review of authorization to request federal funding for fiscal year 1995-1996; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: March 1, 1995, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9502645 Thursday, March 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: Public testimony; election of chair; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.101.3, Testing Appropriate Students; proposed repeal and adoption of new 19 TAC sec.89.246, Memorandum of Understanding on Transition Planning for Students Receiving Special Education Services; discussion of issues relating to Disability Law; proposed amendments to 19 TAC sec.75.152, Advanced High School Program and sec.75.153, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript); discussion of measures for the proposed advanced high school program; discussion of revisions to the academic achievement record and graduation seals; proposed amendments to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) policies and 1994-1995 constitution and contest rules; proposed amendments to the UIL constitution and contest rules and UIL policies and procedures for 1995-1996; proposed amendments to Proclamation 1994; update of the essential elements clarification process; discussion of issues regarding credits for physical education; discussion of proposed new 19 TAC sec.75.175, Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities; discussion of the Consolidated State Plan under the Improving America's School's Act of 1994; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: March 1, 1995, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9502644 Friday, March 10, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; 1995-1997 State Plan to reduce the dropout rate; adoption of the State Board of Education Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1995-1999; status report of the State Board of Education Task Force on Adult Education and Literacy; Texas Teacher Preparation Study 1993-1994 interim report; expert speakers for future meetings of the Committee on Long-Range Planning; discussion of federal governmental relations activities; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: March 1, 1995, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9502646 Friday, March 10, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-109, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed repeal and adoption of new 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines; approval of requests for proposals (RFPs) for external asset management in various asset classes; approval of an amendment to the consultant contract with Mercer Asset Planning, Inc., to include manager searches; recommended Permanent School Fund investment program for March and the funds available for the program; discussion on status of current custodial relationship with Bank of America; review of Permanent School Fund securities transaction and the investment portfolio; report of the PSF executive administrator; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: March 1, 1995, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9502647 Friday, March 10, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Approval of minutes of February 1995 SBOE meetings; public testimony; resolutions of the SBOE; approval of consent agenda; 19 TAC sec.137.231, Requirements for the Alternative Certification of Teachers; membership of Texas Collaborative Transition Project Steering Committee; membership of Committee of Practitioners for Career and Technology Education; appointment of State Textbook Environmental Science Committee; amendments to SBOE operating rules; passing standards for Texas Academic Skills Program Test; trustee appointments to Randolph Field Independent School District (ISD) and Boys Ranch ISD; 19 TAC sec.101.3, Testing Appropriate Students; 19 TAC sec.89.246, Memorandum of Understanding on Transition Planning for Students Receiving Special Education Services; 19 TAC sec.75.152, Advanced High School Program and sec.75.153, Academic Achievement Record; amendments to University Interscholastic League (UIL) policies and 1994-1995 constitution/contest rules; proposed amendments to UIL policies and constitution and contest rules effective for 1995-1996 school year; proposed amendments to Proclamation 1994; status of back-ordered textbooks; revised per capita apportionment for 1994-1995 school year; petition for adoption of a rule change; authorization to request funding for fiscal years 1995-1996; 1995-1997 State Plan to reduce the dropout rate; adoption of SBOE Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1995-1999; 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines; approval of requests for proposals for external asset management in various asset classes; approval of amendment to consultant contract with Mercer Asset Planning, Inc. to include manager searches; recommended Permanent School Fund investment program for March and funds available for the program; information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463- 9701. Filed: March 1, 1995, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9502648 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, March 9, 1995, 4:00 p.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin State Policy Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Welcome and introductions II. Review/approve statewide federation applications III. State Campaign Manager report A. Collaborative effort with UWT and ISA B. Current proposed bills affecting SECC C. Proposed changes in timeline D. Cultivation calls E. TWU update IV. Discussion/approval of State Campaign Manager budget V. Discussion and action of local campaign areas structure VI. Discussion and action of local campaign manager sharing state campaign manager costs VII. Discussion and action of local campaign manager of non-compliance issues VIII. Report of donor materials task force A. Discussion and action of revised pledge form IX. Discussion and action of State Policy Committee membership X. Discussion and action of promotion and education task force XI. Set next meeting Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, Fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 2, 1995, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9502690 Texas General Land Office Friday, March 10, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Hollywood Marine, 55 Waugh Drive Houston Oil Spill Division (Oil Spill Commission) AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes from July 25, 1994 meeting 3. Discussion of draft Oil Spill Commission report 4. Set next meeting 5. Adjourn Contact: Gloria Sanchez, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 735, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, (512) 475-1473. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9502541 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, March 28, 1995, 1:30 p.m. Room M-652, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Family Planning Regional Advisory Coordinating Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the December 14, 1994 meeting; Title V Future Project; methodology for reallocation of unexpended funds (Titles X/XX); and old/new business not requiring committee action. Contact: Patti Patterson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700. 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: March 1, 1995, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9502578 Health and Human Services Commission Thursday, March 9, 1995, 9:15 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Winters Building Austin Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Opening comments; State Medicaid Director's comments; approval of minutes; Chapter 409, Subchapter B (contract appeals); revision to PRS Medicaid targeted case management; amendment to Medical nursing facility preadmission screening and annual resident review; federal enforcement rules for Medicaid nursing facilities; Medicaid waiver rules for deaf-blind individuals with multiple disabilities; proposed rules concerning utilization review process; Hearing Aid Program rules; OBRA 1993 changes to Medicaid disproportionate share; retroactive reimbursement for 1929(b); miscellaneous policy clarifications; Primary Home Care Program; retroactive reimbursement; Day Activity and Health Services Program; technical rule changes; new rule concerning preadmission screening and annual resident review with repeal of existing rule; selective contracting - update; Community Care Workgroup Report; Hospital Payment Advisory Subcommittee; open discussion by members; next meeting/adjournment. Contact: Geri Willems, 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building Four, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 502-3256. Filed: March 1, 1995, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9502573 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Thursday, March 9, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, 15th and Lavaca, Fifth Floor, Committee Room #5 Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: Adding to Agenda Item III, "Consideration of employee suggestions for approval," Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 582-0179, David Hastings Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: March 1, 1995, 4:47 p.m. TRD-9502685 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, March 6, 1995, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 500 West 15th , Suite 502 Austin Emergency Meeting AGENDA: 454-95-0216.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Shine T. Philip, Sugarland, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Variable Contract Agent's License, and Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Reason for emergency: Inadvertently overlooked. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 1, 1995, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9502640 Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 500 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin Emergency Meeting AGENDA: 454-95-0182.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Cathy M. Pearson, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, and Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Reason for emergency: Meeting erroneously overlooked. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 1, 1995, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9502618 Monday, March 13, 1995, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 500 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-0214.F Application for approval of a proposed revision to the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual pursuant to Texas Insurance Code, Annotated Article 5. 101, sec.3(g), filed by Allstate Indemnity Company. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 1, 1995, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9502626 Monday, March 13, 1995, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 500 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-94-1730.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against James Paul Almond, Pasadena, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (continued from February 8, 1995). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 1, 1995, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9502625 Tuesday, March 14, 1995, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 500 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-0215.C To consider disciplinary action against Edward Alexander Hackett. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 1, 1995, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9502624 Friday, March 17, 1995, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 500 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-0348.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Juan Pedro Garcia, San Antonio, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 1, 1995, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9502638 Friday, March 17, 1995, 10:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 500 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-94-1085.C To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Dan Robert Smith, Abilene, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Group II Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 1, 1995, 11:21 a.m. TRD-9502639 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, March 2, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. Call to order Roll call Review of December 1994 SPEX statistics Review of endorsement applicants to be considered for permanent licensure Review of letters from Grenada, the Dominican Republic and Belgium regarding eligibility to practice in the country of graduation Review of fellowship in Family Practice Medicine 1:30 p.m. Review of licensure applicants referred to Reciprocity Committee by the executive director for determination of eligibility for licensure: Laura Langley, M.D., Elmer Lawrence Treat, M.D., Carey Allison, M.D. 2:30 p.m. Review of licensure applicants referred to Reciprocity Committee by the executive director for determination of eligibility for licensure: Mark Richard Rose, M.D., Nahim Mohammad Pearose, M.D., Albert P. Fleury, M.D. Reason for emergency: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax: (512) 834-4597. Filed: March 1, 1995, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9502679 Friday-Saturday, March 3-4, 1995, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, approval of an Agreed Board Order has been added. Reason for emergency: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax: (512) 834-4597. Filed: March 1, 1995, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9502688 Friday-Saturday, March 3-4, 1995, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, approval of several Agreed Board Orders has been added, as well as approval of minutes from a meeting held since original posting of this agenda. Reason for emergency: Information has been received by the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, (512) 834-4597. Filed: March 1, 1995, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9502680 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, March 9, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Best Western Inn, 3902 North Highway 35 Fulton Management Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to order/introduction/minutes II. Program update III. Discussion/approval of draft fiscal year 1996 work plan IV. Report on all-conference workshop V. Discussion/approval of program vision statement VI. Additional items/adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, Campus Box 290, 6400 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 985-6767. Filed: March 1, 1995, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9502686 Wednesday, March 15, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Balch Springs Community Center, 2919 Balch Springs Balch Springs Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by Dallas County Water Control and Improvement District Number 6 for Proposed Permit Number 13738-01 to authorize a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 3,500,000 gallons per day from the D-6 Wastewater Treatment Plant. The wastewater treatment facility will serve the City of Balch Springs. The plant site is approximately 0.5 mile east and 0.2 mile south of the intersection of Beltline Road and Beckett Road in southeast Dallas County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0295-MWD. Contact: Leslie Craven, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9502650 Thursday, March 16, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 12118 North IH-35, Park 35 Complex, Building E, Room 254-S Austin Petroleum Storage Tank Advisory Committee AGENDA: (Thursday) March 16, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Call to order. Approval of previous meeting minutes. Discussion of strategy to privatize PST pollution liability insurance. Discussion of items tabled from previous meetings. Schedule future meetings. Contact: Dwight C. Russell, P.E., 7801 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite D-77, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-8834. Filed: March 1, 1995, 10:13 a.m. TRD-9502627 Tuesday, March 21, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Erath County Courthouse Annex, Jury Pool Room, 112 College Stephenville Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by Steve Byl for an amendment to Permit Number 03316 to authorize an increase in the number of milking head from a maximum of 500 head to a maximum of 700 head. Washdown water, flushwater and stormwater are retained in two storage ponds. Wastewater from the ponds is disposed of by irrigation on agricultural land. Manure/solids is disposed of for beneficial use, as fertilizer on agricultural land. No discharge of pollutants into the waters of the State is authorized by this permit. The dairy is on the northeast side of FM Road 914, approximately 3.5 miles north of the Erath/Hamilton County line in Erath County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0234-AGR. Contact: Alexandre Bourgeois, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9502654 Thursday, March 23, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Texas City/La Marque Chamber of Commerce, Chambers Conference Room, 8419 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by the City of La Marque for an amendment to Permit Number 10410-01 in order to combine treated effluent from two wastewater treatment plants (permitted under Permits Numbers 10410-01 and 10410-02) into one single outfall (permitted under Permit Number 10410-01). Permit Number 10410-01 currently authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 800,000 gallons per day. Permit Number 10410-02 currently authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 2,000,000 gallons per day. The proposed single outfall (permitted under Permit Number 10410-01) would authorize a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 2,800,000 gallons per day. The proposed amendment will also enforce more stringent effluent limitations as needed, in order to meet existing applicable rules and regulations. The wastewater treatment facility is at the intersection of Campbell and Sixth Street, approximately 1,300 feet southwest of the intersection of FM Road 519 and State Highway 3 in Galveston County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0198-MWD. Contact: Jim Bateman, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9502656 Thursday, March 30, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Jacksboro City Hall, Council Chambers, 111 East Archer Street Jacksboro Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by the City of Jacksboro for an amendment to Permit Number 10994-01 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent from a volume not to exceed an average flow of 430,000 gallons per day to a volume not to exceed an average flow of 700,000 gallons per day. The proposed amendment would also authorize a variance to the buffer zone requirements in accordance with 30 TAC sec.309.13(e)(1)(B). The proposed amendment would also enforce more stringent effluent limitations as needed, in order to meet existing applicable rules and regulations. The wastewater treatment facilities are approximately 1,500 feet north of U.S. Highway 281 and approximately 4,600 feet west of State Highway 148 in the City of Jacksboro in Jack County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0324-MWD. Contact: Tommy Broyles, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9502651 Thursday, March 30, 1995, 9:00 a.m. City of Mont Belvieu City Hall, Council Chambers, Second Floor, 11607 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by Miles, Inc. for an amendment to Permit Number 01499 to authorize an increase in the discharge of treated process wastewater, treated sanitary wastewater, utility wastewater and stormwater from a volume not to exceed an average flow of 2,300, 000 gallons per day to a volume not to exceed an average flow of 2,700,000 gallons per day via Outfall 001. The permit currently authorizes intermittent, flow variable discharges of stormwater via Outfalls 002, 003 and 004, which will remain the same. The applicant operates a facility which manufactures organic chemicals, plastics and inorganic chemicals. The plant site is east of Cedar Bayou, approximately 0.5 mile south of the intersection of FM Road 1405 (West Bay Road) and FM Road 565 northeast of the City of Baytown, Chambers County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0194-IWD. Contact: Nina Fantl, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9502652 Thursday, March 30, 1995, 10:00 a.m. The Mae S. Bruce Library, 13302 Sixth Street Santa Fe Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by Chemical Process and Production, Inc. for Proposed Permit Number 03712 to authorize a discharge of process wastewater at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 1, 000 gallons per day via Outfall 001 plus a flow variable discharge of stormwater via Outfall 002. The applicant operates a custom hydrocarbon distilling plant. The plant site is at 15133 Linda Lane, approximately 0.25 mile west of the intersection of Linda Lane and Pearson Road west of and within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0323-IWD. Contact: Alexandre Bourgeois, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9502653 Tuesday, April 4, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Environmental Pollution Control, Auditorium, 7411 Park Place Houston Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by Harris County Municipal Utility District Number 360 for Proposed Permit Number 13753-01 to authorize a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 800,000 gallons per day. The proposed permit also authorizes a variance to the buffer zone requirements in accordance with 30 TAC sec.309.13(e)(1)(B). The Harris County MUD Number 360 Wastewater Treatment Facilities are approximately 3,500 feet north of the intersection of Kluge Road and Huffmeister Road, 1,100 feet northwest of Kluge Road and approximately 4.0 miles north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 and Huffmeister Road in Harris County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0348-MWD. Contact: Mike Rogan, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9502669 Wednesday, April 5, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Environmental Pollution Control, Auditorium, 7411 Park Place Houston Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by Citgo Petroleum Corporation for Proposed Permit Number 03738 to authorize intermittent flow variable discharges of stormwater via Outfall 001. The proposed permit also authorizes intermittent flow variable discharges of stormwater and washwater via 002. The applicant operates its Houston Terminal, a bulk petroleum products facility. The plant site is at 12325 North Freeway, the southeast corner of IH- 45 and Greens Road, Harris County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0353-IWD. Contact: Mike Rogan, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9502671 Wednesday, April 5, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Environmental Pollution Control, Auditorium, 7411 Park Place Houston Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by John Ghodratollah Karbalai for renewal of Permit Number 12692-01 which authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 50,000 gallons per day from the Lake Houston Storage Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The plant site is at 12110 Mount Houston Road, immediately southeast of the intersection of East Mount Houston Road and East Houston Road in Harris County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 95-0349-MWD. Contact: Mike Rogan, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9502670 Thursday, April 6, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Colorado County Courthouse, County Courtroom On The Square Columbus Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: For a hearing before a hearings examiner on an application by Colorado County for Proposed Permit Number 13740-01 to authorize a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 50, 000 gallons per day. The proposed permit also authorizes a variance to the buffer zone requirements in accordance with 30 TAC sec.309.13(e)(1)(B). The wastewater treatment facility will serve the COmmunity of Alleyton in Colorado County. The plant site is 3.3 miles east of Columbus, Texas, and 1,000 feet south of Interstate Highway 10 on the Old Alleyton Road in Colorado County, Texas. TNRCC Docket Number 05-0322-MWD. Contact: Sylvia McClellan, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 4100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9502672 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, March 14, 1995, 4:00 p.m. 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 104 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Minutes of January 10, 1995 meeting 1. Old business 1.1 Plans for evaluation of the executive director and the Board 1.2 Review of organizational structure 2. New business 2.1 August retreat Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: March 1, 1995, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9502636 Wednesday-Thursday, March 15-16, 1995, 8:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Room 203 Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: The Board of Nurse Examiners will consider requests for exceptions to Board Orders for Verna Ihejirikah, Texas #55148 and Glenda D. Hutto, Texas #539739; consider an agreed order for John Kenneth Rapasky, Texas #575394 and an ALJ proposal for decision for Frances Joann Stuart, Texas #586395. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 835-8675. Filed: March 1, 1995, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9502635 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Thursday, March 9, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 3001 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 101 Austin Revised Agenda Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Public comment II. Approval of minutes of December 6, 1994 Board meeting III. Discussion and possible action on renumeration IV. Review and possible final adoption of proposed rules V. Committee reports A. Education Committee B. Rules Committee C. Investigation Committee D. Applications Review Committee VI. PT coordinator's report VII. Executive director's report VIII. Presiding officer's report A. Election of officers IX. Adjournment Contact: Gerard Swain, 3001 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-8202. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:18 p.m. TRD-9502547 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Monday, March 13, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 919 East 41st Street Austin Board AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. Roll call; recognize visitors; approve minutes of January 9, 1995 Board meeting; committee reports: a. Continuing Education-approval of providers for fiscal year 1996; b. Examination; c. Field; d. Legislative; e. Medical Gas; f. Personnel; g. Water Supply Protection Specialist; Assistant Attorney General, a. Executive session-Best and Co. vs. TSEPE cause #9415720; b. Enforcement Committee, 1. Recommendation to the Board regarding currently incarcerated individuals and individuals with prior convictions; 2. Acceptance or rejection of agreed settlement, A. Steven Randall Waggoner J-29030, B. William Thomas Hughes M-16178; Field/Citation report; Examination report; hardship cases, a. Joseph M. Carter, J-28947, request to be allowed to take the Master plumber examination before May 15, 1995; b. M. Lee Hogan, unlicensed, request to be allowed to take the Journeyman plumber examination without proof of a high school diploma or GED; recognition of retirees; financial report; administrator's report; request for approval of staff travel; next regularly scheduled board meeting-Monday, May 8, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9502674 Texas State Board of Podiatry Examiners Thursday-Friday, March 2-3, 1995, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from February 24, 1995.) 410 Governor's Row Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: Thursday, March 2, 1995-Susan Dorn representing American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board; the Board will go into executive session for the proctors meeting on oral examinations. The executive session is held in accordance with Attorney General Opinion Number H-484. Reason for emergency: Ms. Dorn just requested to be put on the agenda and the proctors need to meet to be briefed on the procedures for the examination. Contact: Janie Alonzo, 3420 Executive Center Drive, Suite 305, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 794-0145. Filed: February 28, 1995, 11:05 p.m. TRD-9502522 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, March 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st, First Floor, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the minutes of January 13, 1995, February 10, 1995, and February 24-25, 1995. 2. Public testimony. Individuals testifying before the board must complete and submit a registration form no later than 8:45 a.m. The total time allowed for public testimony will not exceed one hour. 3. Chair's comments and announcements. 4. Comments and announcements from the board. 5. Acting executive director's report-comments and announcements. 6. Consideration and approval of rules regarding level of care standards. 7. Appointment of members to the Strategic Directions Advisory Committee. 8. Consideration and approval of targeted case management rule revision. 9. Consideration and adoption of rules regarding EPSDT psycho-social treatment services in foster care settings. 10. Executive session. The board will meet in closed executive session beginning at 12:00 noon, to discuss individuals to fill the position of interim executive director. The board will convene in open session to select the interim executive director, as a result of discussion in executive session. 11. Consideration and approval of selection process for position of executive director. 12. Consideration and adoption of rules regarding the ombudsman services. 13. Update on legislative issues. 14. Ombudsman quarterly report. 15. Quarterly update on child and adult protection system. The meeting will adjourn no later than 5:00 p.m. Contact: Michael Gee, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 450-3645. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9502673 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, March 8, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting at which the Commissioners will elect a Chairman pursuant to sec.5 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1446c (Vernon Supplement 1994); consider Project Number 12141, hear public comment and consider for adoption policy statements for universal service and telecommunications infrastructure development; Project Number 13763, hear public comment and consider for adoption amendments to sec.23.11 and sec.23.12 concerning Earnings Reports; Project Number 13863, consider for publication and amendment to sec.23.56 concerning Statewide Dual-Party Relay Service; Docket Number 13734, application of Southwest Rural Electric Cooperative for expedited authority to change rates under Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.23(c); and Docket Number 12852, inquiry into the reasonableness of the rates and services of Gulf States Utilities Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 28, 1995, 2:13 p.m. TRD-9502535 Wednesday, March 8, 1995, 9:05 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Administrative AGENDA: There will be an administrative meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action on report to the Legislature under sec.23.11(j) (Equal Opportunity Reports); ex parte letter to the FCC regarding CC Docket 91-281, Caller ID; comments to the FCC in the matter of amendment of policies and rules concerning operator service providers and call aggregrators; report on legislative activity; interagency contract with Attorney General to provide legal services to prepare contract for telecommunications relay services; budget and fiscal matters; adjournment for executive session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in executive session; set time and place for next meeting; and final adjournment. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9502545 Friday, March 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A joint prehearing conference will be held at the above date and time in Docket Numbers 12065 and 13126- Docket Number 12065-Complaint of Kenneth D. Williams against Houston Lighting and Power Company Docket Number 13126-Inquiry of the General Counsel into the operation and management of the South Texas Nuclear Project. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9502667 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits has been scheduled in Docket Number 13896-application of Southwestern Public Service Company and Texas New Mexico Power Company for sale of Texas New Mexico's Texas Panhandle Properties to Southwestern Public Service. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: February 28, 1995, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9502544 Rio Grande Compact Commission Thursday, March 23, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 333 Santa Fe Avenue Alamosa AGENDA: 1. Call to order by the chairman; 2. Announcements; 3. Report of the secretary; 4 Report of the engineer advisors; 5. Report of the Commissioners: a. State of Colorado; b. State of New Mexico; c. State of Texas; 6. Report of federal agencies and other agencies: a. Bureau of Reclamation; b. International Boundary and Water Commission; c. Corps of Engineers; 7. Presentation of cost of operation for fiscal year 1994 (July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994); 8. Presentation of the budget for fiscal year 1996 (July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1996); 9. Cooperative agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for secretarial services; 10. Approval of the minutes of the 74th Special Meeting; 11. Other business; 12. Approval of the letter to Governors of the signatory status; 13. Adjournment. Contact: Herman Settemeyer, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-4707. Filed: March 1, 1995, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9502614 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, March 14, 1995, Noon. 1000 Red River, Room 420E Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of 1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement, and 2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report; and review of the disability forms currently being used. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6479. Filed: March 2, 1995, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9502698 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Friday, March 3, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC Annex, Clark Street, Texas A&M University College Station Emergency Revised Agenda Board of Regents AGENDA: Addition: Take action on whether to proceed with alternative dispute resolution with regard to claims arising from the development agreement between the Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System and Tenneco Power Generation Company. Reason for emergency: Action is required because of a reasonably unforeseeable situation relating to the need to notify the Legislature of the Board's decision by Friday, March 3, 1995, 5:00 p.m. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: March 1, 1995, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9502668 University of Houston System Monday, March 6, 1995, 4:00 p.m. Board Room, Administration Building, Victoria College, 2200 East Red River Victoria Board of Regents AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: executive session: purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: March 1, 1995, 11:37 a.m. TRD-9502641 University Interscholastic League Thursday, March 2, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Sheraton Hotel Austin Emergency Meeting State Executive Committee AGENDA: AA-Alleged violation by Fort Worth Dunbar High School basketball team of sec.1230(c)(3), Total Number of Games. Reason for emergency: Case must be heard March 2, 1995. Regional qualifying game 7:00 p.m., March 2, 1995. Eligibility must be determined. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: March 1, 1995, 4:52 p.m. TRD-9502687 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed February 28, 1995 The Ark-Tex Council of Governments Ark-Tex Private Industry Council Executive and Planning Committees will meet at the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, 1604 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, March 7, 1995, at 10: 30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Dean, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9502525. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors (Called Meeting) met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, March 6, 1995, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, Fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9502521. The Concho Valley Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, March 8, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9502539. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Long Range Planning Committee will meet at Wilson's Railway Station, 10 Wood Avenue, Woodsboro, March 8, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. E. West, Jr., P.O. Box 271, Seguin, Texas 78156-0271, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9502524. Meetings Filed March 1, 1995 The Archer County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 101 South Center, Archer City, March 7, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, (817) 574-2172. TRD-9502676. The Cash Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at the Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, March 6, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9502678. The Colorado River Municipal Water District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors will meet at 400 East 24th Street, Big Spring, March 8, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from O. H. Ivie, Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721, (915) 267-6341. TRD-9502574. The Deep East Texas County Commissioners and County Judges Association Membership will meet at the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center, 3800 Northwest Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, March 10, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Smith, P.O. Box 1388, Onalaska, Texas 77369, (409) 646-5929. TRD-9502634. The Grand Parkway Association Board of Directors will meet at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, March 9, 1995, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry L. Coffman, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9330. TRD-9502637. The Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, March 7, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Carroll, 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 759-0015. TRD- 9502649. The Hood County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, March 9, 1995, at 8: 45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9502604. The Leon County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 103 North Commerce, Corner of Highway 7 and 75, Leon County Central Appraisal District Office, Centerville, March 6, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Larry Buchanan, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536- 2252. TRD-9502675. The Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet one block west of FM Highway 765 and FM Highway 2134, at Corporation's Office, Millersview, March 7, 1995, 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- 9502659. The Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation Membership (Annual Meeting) will meet at the Corporation's Business Office, one block west of FM 765 and FM 2134, Millersview, March 7, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box E, Millersview, Texas 76862-1005, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9502658. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, March 8, 1995, at 1: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563- 1061. TRD-9502613. The Wood County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 217 North Main, Quitman, March 8, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763- 4891. TRD-9502628. Meetings Filed March 2, 1995 The Aqua Water Supply Corporation (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew, Aqua Headquarters, Bastrop, March 6, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, P.O. Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9502689. The Brazos Valley Development Council Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging will meet at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, March 7, 1995, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9502695. The Jasper County Appraisal District Jasper County Appraisal Review Board will meet at 137 North Main, Jasper, March 10, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384- 2544. TRD-9502693. The Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation Membership (Annual Meeting) will meet at 1501 West Henderson, Cleburne, March 7, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9502699. The Johnson Rural Water Supply Corporation Board (Special Meeting) will meet at 1501 West Henderson, Cleburne, March 7, 1995, immediately following annual meeting, estimated 8:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9502700.