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 of Agriculture Thursday, July 20, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 900B East Highway 83 San Juan Office of Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated, sec.76.116(a)(1) (Vernon Supplement 1994) and 4 Texas Administrative Code, sec.7.22 by Ben Rowland doing business as Rowland Dusters. Contact: Barbara B. Deane, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7448. Filed: May 3, 1995, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9505334 Texas Commission on the Arts Thursday, June 1, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Austin Assistance Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public hearing III. Approval of minutes of September 9, 1994 meeting IV. 1996 peer panelist nominations report V. Review of FY 1996 overview and grant application rankings A. Project B. Touring VI. Texas Touring Program VII. Other business VIII. Adjournment Contact: Deborah Cole, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535. Filed: May 4, 1995, 8:20 a.m. TRD-9505364 Friday, June 2, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Austin Administrative Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public hearing III. Approval of minutes of March 8, 1995 meeting IV. Financial statement FY 1995 V. NEA grants update VI. Enabling legislation update VII. Legislative report A. FY 1996-1997 appropriations B. Status of bills VIII. Earnings report-cultural endowment fund IX. RFP development report-cultural endowment fund X. Alamo Rental report XI. Other business XII. Adjournment Contact: Deborah Cole, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535. Filed: May 4, 1995, 8:20 a.m. TRD-9505365 Friday, June 2, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Stouffer Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public hearing III. Items for Commission Consent A) Approval of minutes for March 9, 1995 meeting B) Financial statement C) Resolutions D) Administrative Committee report E) Assistance Review Committee report F) Nominating Committee report G) Other business IV. Items for information only A) Project BRIDGE update B) County Arts expansion update C) Arts information network update D) Meeting schedule E) Commission and Staff Rosters F) Other business V. Executive session VI. Adjournment Contact: Deborah Cole, P.O. Box 13406, Austin, Texas 78711-3406, (512) 463- 5535. Filed: May 4, 1995, 8:20 a.m. TRD-9505363 The State Bar of Texas Friday, May 5, 1995, 8:30 a.m. The Doubletree Hotel, Monterey, Room 8250 North Central Expressway Dallas Emergency Revised Agenda Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Add: The case of Robert Meisel to Item Numbers 15 and 20 for discussion and appropriate action. Reason for emergency: Information just became available this morning. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: May 3, 1995, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9505343 Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association Thursday, May 4, 1995, 8:30 a.m. (via conference call at TCPIA offices) 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin Emergency Meeting Board of Directors AGENDA: To discuss legislative issues. Reason for emergency: To discuss legislative issues that must be resolved within the legislative time frame. Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: May 2, 1995, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9505280 The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. Wednesday-Thursday, May 10-11, 1995, 8:00 a.m. Camino Real Paso Del Norte, 101 South El Paso Street El Paso Board of Management AGENDA: The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. exercising an over abundance of caution, hereby notice a portion of this Board of Management meeting as an open meeting under Texas Open Meeting Act with regard to all matters pertaining to State-owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc. Wednesday, May 10, 1995 8:00 a.m. Private business session; pledges to flags, determination of quorum 2:00 p.m. Open session-reports or discussion preview to reports of committees operating State-owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc., determination of quorum 3:30 p.m. Recess to closed/executive session, determination of quorum 5:00 p.m. Open meeting, determination of quorum, Alamo Committee, DRT Library Committee, French Legation Committee 6:30 p.m. Recess Thursday, May 11, 1995 8:00 a.m. Open meeting, determination of quorum, discussion/reports of committees operating State-owned properties; Alamo, DRT Library, French Legation, Buildings 11:45 a.m. Recess 1:00 p.m. Closed/executive session, determination of quorum 1:50 p.m. Open meeting, determination of quorum Adjourn Contact: Gail Loving Barnes, 510 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 339-1997. Filed: May 2, 1995, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9505314 Friday-Saturday, May 12-13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 101 South El Paso Street El Paso Annual Convention AGENDA: Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. exercising an over abundance of caution, hereby notice a portion of this annual convention meeting as an open meeting under Texas Open Meeting Act with regard to all matters pertaining to State-owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc. Friday, May 12, 1995. 8:00 a.m. Open Meeting; pledges to flags, determination of quorum, partial report of credentials com; report of program com. con. rules, appointment of Reso. com.; reports of General Officers regarding state-owned properties; reports of Alamo, DTR Library bid, French Legation. RECESS to Closed Executive Session; at 11:00 a.m.; determination of quorum 11:45 OOPEN Meeting; review reports; 2:45 p.m. Closed Executive Session determination of quorum; 4:15 p.m. recess to Open Meeting Additional state reports if needed with quorum. Saturday, May 13, 1995. 8:30 a.m. Closed business session determination of quorum, 9:30 a.m. recess to Open Meeting unfinished bus. concerning state-owned properties; 10:00 a.m. Closed business session determination of quorum; 2:00 p.m. Open Session determination of quorum; any unfinished state-owned properties business; 2:20 p.m. Closed business session determination of quorum; 2:45 p.m. Adjourn. Contact: Gail Loving Barnes, 2922 Chisum, Odessa, Texas 79762, (915) 366-7085, Fax: (915) 366-1612. Filed: May 4, 1995, 8:34 a.m. TRD-9505368 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Friday, May 19, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 1430, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board AGENDA: Call to order; approval of minutes of March 31, 1995 meeting; executive director's report, including update on legislative action and discussion of financial/budget information; BEI report, including certifications, revocations, proposed rule change and discussion/possible action regarding MSS and oral specialty certification; direct services report, including update on direct services and discussion/possible action regarding request for proposals and structure of service delivery; information items; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Loyce Kessler, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: May 3, 1995, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9505336 State Board of Dental Examiners Thursday, May 11, 1995, 8:00 p.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800 Austin Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Election of chairperson IV. Discuss and consider dental hygiene nominations to serve as designated examiners on the 1996 WREE exam cycle. V. Discuss and consider commenting on proposed SBDE Rule 102.1, Licensing Fees. VI. Discuss and consider process for proposing rules to develop criteria defining continuing education requirements, general licensing requirements, and licensure by credentials for dental hygienists VII. Adjourn Contact: Jan Friese, 333 Guadalupe, Tower Three, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: May 2, 1995, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9505306 Friday, May 12, 1995, 8:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Main Lobby, Hearing Room 100 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Approval of past minutes IV. Discuss and consider approval of settlement conference orders V. Licensing and examination a. Discuss and consider approval of sedation/anesthesia permits b. Discuss and consider appointing designated dental hygiene examiners to the 1996 WREE exam cycle as recommended by the Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee c. Discuss and consider final adoption of Rule 102.1 Fees d. Discuss and consider appointment to Anesthesia Consultant Review Committee VI. President's report VII. Interim executive director's report VIII. Executive session to interview individual candidates for the position of executive director, general counsel and director of enforcement pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074. IX. Adjourn Contact: Jan Friese, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: May 2, 1995, 1:04 p.m. TRD-9505279 East Texas State University Friday, May 12, 1995, 9:00 a.m. McDowell Administration Building, 1600 South Neal Street Commerce Board of Regents AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of February 10, 1995. 2. Report by the presidents. 3. Report of division activities in student and university advancement, Commerce and Texarkana. 4. Distinguished alumnus awards. 5. Report of division activities in academic affairs, Commerce and Texarkana. 6. Faculty promotions, ETSU-Commerce. 7. Faculty promotions, ETSU-Texarkana. 8. Faculty workload report, Spring 1995, ETSU-Commerce. 9. Faculty workload report, Spring 1995, ETSU-Texarkana. 10. Undersized class report, Spring 1995, ETSU-Commerce. 11. Undersized class report, Spring 1995, ETSU-Texarkana. 12. Professor emeritus designation. 13. Adjustments to FY95 operating budget, ETSU-Commerce. 14. Adjustments to FY95 operating budget, ETSU-Texarkana. 15. Approval of housing system fee schedule. 16. Authorization of signatures to execute documents. 17. Report on historically underutilized businesses. 18. Selection of architect for space study and master plan preparation, ETSU- Texarkana. 19. Executive session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, and 551.075, of the Texas Government Code. 20. Approval of Ethics Policy. 21. Approval of Tenure Policy, ETSU-Texarkana. 22. Hearing and decision on the appeal of James Newberry. Contact: Charles Turner, East Texas State University, 1600 South Neal Street, Commerce, Texas 75429, (903) 886-5539. Filed: May 4, 1995, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9505384 Texas Education Agency Wednesday, May 10, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education Committee of the Whole and State Textbook Environmental Science Committee AGENDA: The State Board of Education Committee of the Whole and the State Textbook Environmental Science Committee will hold a joint public hearing on Wednesday, May 10, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. on instructional materials submitted for adoption. Testimony at the hearing is limited to residents of Texas who submitted written requests to appear on or before the April 24 deadline which was adopted by the board in February 1995. Representatives of publishing companies will be allowed time to respond to testimony at the hearing. State Textbook Environmental Science Committee members remain under no-contact rules until the close of the discussion and balloting meeting in June 1995. Addition information regarding the hearing may be obtained from Debra Kile, Division of Curriculum Development and Textbooks, at (512) 463-9203. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 2, 1995, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9505286 Thursday, May 11, 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; commissioner's overview of the May 1995 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting; request for confirmation of membership to the Investment Advisory Committee on the Permanent School Fund; possible new regional education service center assignment of a school district; discussion of interim report on accountability procedures for investigating excessive exemptions and/or absences on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS), update on the Academics 2000 Initiative; 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, Maswell, et al v. Pasadena ISD relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing, and Casias, et al v. Moses, et al relating to accountability intervention. 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: May 2, 1995, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9505287 Thursday, May 11, 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; review of adoption of passing standards for the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) Test; request for approval of an alternative certification program for administrators at Tarleton State University to deliver a Principal Certificate; requests for reapproval of alternative certification programs at Region 19 Education Service Center (ESC) and Huston-Tillotson College; request for approval of additional certificate programs for Texas Christian University and The University of Texas at El Paso alternative certification programs; 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: May 2, 1995, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9505288 Thursday, May 11, 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; 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 Schools Act of 1994; discussion of issues regarding credits for physical education; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 2, 1995, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9505289 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Public testimony; school finance update; review of authorization to request funding for fiscal year 1994-1995; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 2, 1995, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9505290 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Revised Agenda State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel AGENDA: Addition to agenda: Discussion of Texas celebrations of educational excellence Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 3, 1995, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9505348 Friday, May 12, 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; recommended approval of the purchases and sells to the investment portfolio of the Permanent School Fund for the month of April; review of Permanent School Fund securities transactions and the investment portfolio; report of the Permanent School Fund (PSF) executive administrator; and update on legislative issues. Contact: Criss Cloudt, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 2, 1995, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9505292 Friday, May 12, 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; adoption of the State Board of Education Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1995-1999; adoption of the policy statement on adult education and literacy; 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: May 2, 1995, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9505291 Friday, May 12, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Invocation; roll call; approval of SBOE minutes April 7, 1995; public testimony; resolutions of the SBOE; request for SBOE confirmation of membership to the Investment Advisory Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF); possible new regional education service venter assignment of a school district; review of adoption of passing standards for the Texas Academic Skills Program test; request for approval of alternative certification program for administrators at Tarleton State University to deliver a principal certificate; requests for reapproval of alternative certification programs at Region 19 Education Center and Huston-Tillotson College; request for approval of additional certificate programs for Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at El Paso; proposed new 19 TAC sec.75.175, Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (second reading); adoption of the SBOE Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1995-1999; adoption of the policy statement on adult education and literacy; recommended approval of purchases and sells to the investment portfolio of the PSF for the month of April; information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 2, 1995, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9505293 Friday, May 19, 1995, 8:30 a.m. William B. Travis State Office Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Academics 2000 State Panel AGENDA: The Academics 2000 State Panel will hear public testimony; discuss the state accountability system, State Board of Education policy initiatives, and academic standards; and discuss issues, initiatives, and indicators included in a draft state education improvement plan. Contact: Dan Arrigona, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 3, 1995, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9505350 Friday, May 19, 1995, 8:30 a.m. William B. Travis State Office Building, Room 1-104, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Academics 2000 State Panel AGENDA: The Academics 2000 State Panel will hear public testimony; discuss the state accountability system, State Board of Education policy initiatives, and academic standards; and discuss issues, initiatives, and indicators included in a draft state education improvement plan. Contact: Dan Arrigona, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: May 4, 1995, 8:34 a.m. TRD-9505369 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Friday, May 12, 1995, 11:15 a.m. Hobby Building, Room 1250 A, 333 Guadalupe Austin Poison Center Coordinating Committee Meeting AGENDA: The committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports and discuss and take committee action, as necessary, on; approval of April 7, 1995 meeting minutes; old business; brief status update from each poison center in the Texas Poison Center Network; report from the Texas Department of Health and Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications on operations of the Texas Poison Center Network; report of the Subcommittee on Medical Management and Protocols; report of the Subcommittee on Operations; report of the Subcommittee on Education; report of Subcommittee on DUMP the Medicines Campaign; report of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications; report of the Subcommittee on Finance; new business; and adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-5933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jim Goerke, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6911. Filed: May 3, 1995, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9505337 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, May 11, 1995, 4:00 p.m. 624 East Indiana, Second Floor Meeting Room Wichita Falls Local Employee Committee-Wichita Falls AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Review/approval of local campaign manager application 3. Role of the LEC in the SECC 4. Review/approval of local federations/agencies applications 5. Campaign calendar/plans 6. Set next meeting date 7. Adjourn Contact: Mike Terry, 624 Indiana, Suite 304, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, (817) 322-8638, Fax: (817) 322-8643. Filed: May 3, 1995, 8:14 a.m. TRD-9505315 Monday, May 15, 1995, 5:30 p.m. 100 East Cano, Administrative Building Edinburg Local Employee Committee-Hidalgo County (Eligibility Subcommittee) AGENDA: Review SECC applications Make recommendations eligibility Contact: Thelma N. Garza, P.O. Box 187, McAllen, Texas 78505, (210) 686-6331, Fax: (210) 686-8430. Filed: May 3, 1995, 8:15 a.m. TRD-9505316 Texas Department of Health Tuesday, May 16, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Room G-402, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Grievance Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from March 13, 1995; old business (midwife to address committee on unresolved grievance); new business (hear new grievance(s); and midwife statements, if applicable); discussion of ethical standards; amendments to rules; new business (not requiring committee action); interagency meeting (various agencies); and discussion on implications of standing orders for midwives. Contact: Cecilia Nobles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler (512) 458-7695 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: May 2, 1995, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9505310 Texas Health Benefits Purchasing Cooperative Wednesday, May 10, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 2222 Welborn Street, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dallas AGENDA: Review and adopt minutes of previous meeting Report of the executive director a. Enrollment b. Recommendations regarding program changes c. Revision of program/administrator fee schedule d. Bylaw revision e. Net Life Network changes Report of TIPA administrator a. Marketing plan-Campbell Marketing Communications Discussion of agenda for next meeting Contact: Andrew McBath, 1005 Congress Avenue, Suite 550, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 472-3966. Filed: May 2, 1995, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9505296 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday-Saturday, May 11-13, 1995, 8:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 8:30 a. m., respectively. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin AGENDA: The agenda includes executive session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation; executive session to review new jurisprudence examination; approval of orders and minutes; proposals for decision on Richard Honey, M.D.; L. Igor Borden, M.D.; Mohammad A. Ilahi, M.D.; and Eric Scheffey, M.D.; probation appearances; request for termination of order; requests for termination of suspension; public hearing and consideration of adoption of proposed rule changes; discussion and possible action regarding certification of non-profit health organizations; approval of newsletter; and executive director's report. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax: (512) 834-4597. Filed: May 3, 1995, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9505358 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Emergency Meeting Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. March 1995 enforcement report 3. April 1995 enforcement report 4. Discussion of investigation department's proposed non-jurisdictional complaint tracking procedures 5. Discussion of DPS criminal history reporting 6. Discussion of data entry of product liability claims 7. Discussion of federation of state medical board statistics for 1994 8. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on scheduling of informal settlement conference/show compliance hearings for July 15-August 21, 1995 9. Executive session to review selected files, two-year old hearing cases, and cases dismissed by informal settlement conferences Reason for Emergency: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax: (512) 834-4597. Filed: May 3, 1995, 8:34 a.m. TRD-9505367 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Joint Meeting of the Reciprocity and Examination Committees AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Proposed addition to board rule 163.1, Definitions, regarding examinations accepted by the board for licensure by endorsement 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax: (512) 834-4597. Filed: May 3, 1995, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9505357 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 1:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Reciprocity Committee AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. Call to order Roll call Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Civil Statutes, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o) to discuss pending or contemplated litigation. Review of letters from Spain regarding eligibility to practice in the country of graduation. Requests for withdrawal of licensure applications: Larry Sachihiko Sasaki, M.D.; and Robert E. Whitmore, M.D. 2:00 p.m. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure: Bassam Ahmad Hamid, M.D.; Ellen Beth Eienbaum Fitzgerald, M.D.; Adnan Suleiman Badr, M.D.; and Robert Jeffrey Ziets, M.D. 2:45 p.m. Request to reconsider application: Glen Alan Ferris, M.D. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax: (512) 834-4597. Filed: May 3, 1995, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9505355 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 1:30 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Review of licensure applicants Review of current status of USMLE Step 3 Review of the new Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and the Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, Texas Civil Statutes, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o) to review applicant files for licensure. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax: (512) 834-4597. Filed: May 3, 1995, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9505356 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, May 3, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: Emergency addendum to agenda, closed session meeting. The commission will meet in closed session to discuss the following pending litigation: Tejas Testing Technology One, L.C. and Tejas Testing Technology Two, L.C. v Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, John Hall, Peggy Garner, Pam Reed, Dan Pearson, and Dan Morales. Reason for emergency: Reasonably unforeseeable filing by the plaintiffs on May 2, 1995, their original petition and application for a temporary restraining order. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: May 2, 1995, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9505305 Thursday, May 11, 1995, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12015 Park 35 Circle, North IH-35, Building E, Room 201-S Austin Water Well Drillers Advisory Council AGENDA: The Texas Water Well Drillers Advisory Council will meet to discuss and take action on the following: consider the approval of minutes of the March 30, 1995 meeting; consider whether to set the following complaints for a formal hearing or take appropriate legal action: Danny Ayers, Scarley Bible, Ricky Lovelace, Sandy Albu, Horace Staples, John King, Bill McDonald, Pat Stockton, Stephen Walters, and Joe Westbrook; consider certification of applicants for registration and driller-trainee registration; and consider staff reports. The Council will also attend the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee FY95, Third Quarter Meeting. Contact: Bonnie Rubey, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239- 6087. Filed: May 4, 1995, 8:34 a.m. TRD-9505370 Tuesday, May 23, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 306E, 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin Office of Hearings Examiners AGENDA: Notice of public hearing on assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Dal-Tex Fuel and Lynn Wilson, TNRCC Docket Numbers 94-0050-PST-E and 94-0051-PST-E. Contact: Bill Zuckauckas, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711- 3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: May 3, 1995, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9505321 Tuesday, May 30, 1995, Noon. Alco Disposal, 1009 Commercial Drive North Arlington AGENDA: On an application by Alco Waste Disposal, Proposed Permit Number MSW2243, to authorize a Type VGG sand, grease trap and septic tank solid waste management facility. The proposed site covers approximately 0.97 acres of land and is to be located at 1009 Commercial North, in the city of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, P.O. Box 130, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-6687 or (512) 239-6688. Filed: May 3, 1995, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9505341 Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Wednesday-Thursday, May 17-18, 1995, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., respectively. Room S-402, The Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints; other pending complaints; and report on closed/referred cases. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler at (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: May 3, 1995, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9505347 State Pension Review Board Tuesday, May 16, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Employees Retirement System Building, Auditorium, First Floor, 18th and Brazos Street Austin Derivative Study Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Public testimony on preliminary report of committee 3. Committee action on public testimony 4. Adoption of final committee report Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: May 3, 1995, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9505329 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, May 12, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of the minutes of March 10, 1995, and April 21, 1995. 2. Consideration and approval of excused absences for board members. 3. Public testimony, individuals testifying before the board must submit a completed registration form no later than 9:00 a.m. Testimony on issues not on the agenda will be heard during agenda item number three. Comments on specific agenda items will be heard when the item is under consideration. Presentations are limited to three minutes for each person. 4. Chair's comments and announcements. 5. Comments and announcements from the board. 6. Interim executive director's report-comments and announcements. 7. Consideration and approval of selection process for the position of executive director. 8. Consideration and adoption of proposed rules for protection of clients and staff; abuse, neglect, and exploitation of persons served by TDMHMR facilities. 9. Consideration and approval of FY 1994 technical budget adjustments. 10. Executive session. The board will meet in closed executive session with attorneys to seek legal advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 11. Return to open session. The board will reconvene in open session for further discussion and possible action involving pending or contemplated litigation. 12. Work session. a. Proposed rules for contracts with residential child care facilities. b. Reimbursement methodology for foster care. 13. Update on legislation. a. Budget. b. Legislative initiatives. 14. Update on implementation of new minimum standards for licensed day care centers. 15. Update on status of the PRS communication plan. 16. Update on agency's efforts to integrate alternative dispute resolution procedures. 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: May 3, 1995, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9505351 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, May 17, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 14147; complaint of Charles G. Childers against GTE Southwest Inc. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: May 3, 1995, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9505338 Monday, June 5, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits will be held at the above date and time in Docket Number 12065-complaint of Kenneth D. Williams against Houston Lighting and Power Company. Contact: John M. Renfrow, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas (512) 458- 0100. Filed: May 2, 1995, 4:55 p.m. TRD-9505313 Texas Savings and Loan Department Friday, May 19, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Room 502 Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of Life Savings Bank, SSB, Austin, Texas to operate a branch office at Ranch Road 620 and US Highway 183, Williamson County, Texas from which record the commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: May 3, 1995, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9505346 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, May 17, 1995, 8:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple AGENDA: Minutes from March 15, 1995 board meeting; district director appointments; subdivision boundary changes for Collin County Soil and Water Conservation District #535; subdivision boundary changes for Upper Pecos SWCD #213; allocation of FY 1995 water quality management plan cost share assistance; approve practices for cost share for water quality plans; FY 1995 Subchapter H technical assistance allocations; expenditure report for eight months ended April 30, 1995; 1996-1997 biennium appropriation bill status report; procedures for allocation of FY 1996 conservation assistance funds; division and reorganization of Montgomery-Walker SWCD #425; future state meeting sites; appoint state meeting planning committee for 1995 annual state meeting; legislative update; reports from agencies and guests; review 1995 regional conservation awards program; public information/education report; sec.319 status report; staffing and affirmative action update; SB 503 program status report; report on congressional hearing of Farm Bill held in Lubbock, April 25, 1995; board members travel; NRCS reorganization; 1996 fiscal year appropriations for federal conservation programs; election of officers; TNRCC CAFO rules; Clean Water Act reauthorization; Corpus Christi Bay and Galveston Bay National Estuary Programs; Texas Coastal Management Program; Water Conservation in the Edwards Aquifer; pesticides in groundwater management plan; update on Dairy Outreach Program activities; next regular board meeting-July 19, 1995. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: May 4, 1995, 8:33 a.m. TRD-9505366 Texas Southern University Friday, May 12, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Litigation Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider a review of cases filed and pending against the university. Contact: Madison H. Scott, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: May 2, 1995, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9505303 Friday, May 12, 1995, 1:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne, Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Buildings and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments; contract awards; and informational items. Contact: Madison H. Scott, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: May 2, 1995, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9505302 Friday, June 2, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, University Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to consider: minutes; report of the president; reports from standing committees; executive session. Contact: Madison H. Scott, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: May 2, 1995, 3:38 a.m. TRD-9505304 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Thursday, May 11, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Mia Tierra Cafe and Bakery, 218 Produce Row San Antonio Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund (Fund) will have an informal dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 1995. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors and the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142. Filed: May 3, 1995, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9505349 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed May 2, 1995 The Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One Board of Directors met at 221 Highway 132, Natalia, May 8, 1995, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9505284. The Canyon Regional Water Authority Regular Board Meeting met at Guadalupe Fire Training Facility, 850 Lakeside Pass Drive, New Braunfels, May 8, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, Route 2 Box 654 W, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-9579, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9505282. The Colorado County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 400 Spring (County Courtroom), Columbus, May 9, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732- 8222. TRD-9505285. The Edwards CAD Appraisal Review Board will meet at 408 Austin Street, Courthouse, Rocksprings, May 15, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Teresa Sweeten, P.O. Box 378, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9505281. The Grand Parkway Association Board of Directors will meet at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, May 11, 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-9505311. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will meet at 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, May 9, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9505275. The South Franklin Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at the Office of South Franklin Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, May 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD- 9505276. The South Plains Association of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, May 9, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452- 3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9505295. The South Plains Association of Governments Board of Directors will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, May 9, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9505294. Meetings Filed May 3, 1995 The Austin-Travis County MHMR Center Board of Trustees, Human Resources Committee will meet at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Building Three, Suite 312, Austin, May 10, 1995, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9505344. The Concho Valley Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, May 10, 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-9505342. The Elm Creek WSC Board met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, May 8, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Williams, 508 Avenue, "E", Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9505324. The Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2018 Gilmer Road, Longview, May 9, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Carroll, 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 759-0015. TRD-9505345. The Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Department will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, May 18, 1995, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Nicosia, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 993-4501. TRD-9505325. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors Ag Advisory Committee will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, May 11, 1995, at 6:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Velma Bates, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012. TRD-9505335. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Policy Advisory Committee will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, May 10, 1995, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry Tschauner, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9505353. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Policy Advisory Committee to Midland-Odessa Regional Transporation Study will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, May 15, 1995, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry Tschauner, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD- 9505352. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Policy Advisory Committee to Midland-Odessa Regional Transporation Study will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, May 25, 1995, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry Tschauner, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD- 9505354. Meetings Filed May 4, 1995 The Bi-County WSC will meet at the Bi-County Water Supply, FM 2254, Pittsburg, May 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD-9505383. The Brazos Valley Development Council Regional Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) will meet at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, May 18, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary Basinger, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9505385. The Education Service Center, Region XI Board of Directors will meet at 3001 North Freeway, Ft. Worth, May 16, 1995, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Ft. Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9505380. The Hansford County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, May 10, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, Texas 79081-0519, (806) 659-5575. TRD-9505374. The Central Appraisal District of Rockwall County Board of Directors will meet at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, May 9, 1995, at 7:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (214) 771-2034. TRD-9505382. The Sulphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District #419 will meet at 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, May 11, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9505381.