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). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, November 14, 1995, 9:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from: October 24, 1995.) 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: The hearing on the merits has been rescheduled to the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1206: Application of Southwestern Electric Power Company for approval of agreement for electric service to Eastman Chemical Company (PUC Docket Number 14435). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0233. Filed: October 5, 1995, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9512672 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 7:00 p.m. Holiday Inn, 2865 West Washington Stephenville Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Roll call Discussion and action: On minutes; election of officers; and research project of high oleio variety of Spanish peanuts. Discussion: Harvest tour; peanut program Adjourn Contact: Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: October 3, 1995, 1:08 p.m. TRD-9512566 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1720 Regal Row, Suite 118 Dallas Office of Hearings AGENDA: Note: This is a change of location from notice previously filed on September 21, 1995. Alleged violation of Texas Agriculture Code Annotated, sec.sec.101.001-101.021 and/or sec.sec.102.001-102.172 (Vernon 1995) by Goldman-Hayden Company, Incorporated as petitioned by The Produce Cellar, Incorporated. Contact: Joyce C. Arnold, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1668. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9512649 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, October 12-13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Room 206 Austin The Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Call to order/introductions/review and discuss: minutes of prior meetings; matters unresolved at prior meetings; approval of representation of respondent attorneys by Special Counsel Robert Hinton; statistical reports; commission's compliance with the State Bar Act, Orders of the Supreme Court, and provisions of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure; budget and operations of the General Counsel's office and the Commission for Lawyer Discipline; organization and operations of grievance committees; Special Counsel Program; mediation of disciplinary matters/presentations by trial staff/closed session to discuss: pending litigation and matters pending before evidentiary panels of grievance committees; assignment of special counsel; personnel matters/public session to discuss and take appropriate action with respect to those matters discussed in closed session/discuss future meetings; discuss other matters as appropriate come before the commission/receive public comment/adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: October 4, 1995, 1:16 p.m. TRD-9512669 Thursday-Friday, October 12-13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. The Texas Law Center, Suite 206, 1414 Colorado Austin Revised Agenda The Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Add: The case of Manuel Almagauer for discussion and action to Item Numbers 14 and 19. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1463. Filed: October 4, 1995, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9512670 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: On Wednesday, October 11, 1995, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., the SBOE Committee of the Whole will have a briefing on performance standards and review of revised draft of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Texas Permanent School Fund Management Company, Inc. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 483-9701. Filed: October 3, 1995, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9512562 Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 3:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: On Wednesday, October 11, 1995, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., the SBOE Committee of the Whole will have a briefing on the proposed application and criteria for selection of open-enrollment charters. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 3, 1995, 1:07 p.m. TRD-9512561 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Briefing on standard setting for statewide tests (to the extent necessary, the discussion of individual assessment instruments and assessment items is confidential and not open to the public; and the discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.39.030 in Room 1-103). Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9512613 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 10:00 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 October 1995 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting; 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 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 program. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9512614 Thursday, October 12, 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 new 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; discussion of the proposed repeal and/or readoption of the following of 19 TAC chapters: Chapter 68, Transportation; Chapter 105, Foundation School Program; Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing; Chapter 113, Federal Funds to Support Public Education in Texas; Chapter 121, Public School Finance -Personnel; Chapter 176, Minimum Standards for Operation of Licensed Texas Driver Training Programs; review of the annual Administrative and Program strategic budget for the 1995-1996 fiscal year; and discussion of Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9512617 Thursday, October 12, 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; setting standards on the Algebra I end-of-course test (to the extent necessary, the discussion of individual assessment instruments and assessment items is confidential and not open to the public, and the discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.39.030); discussion of proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 78, Vocational and Applied Technology Education; update on the clarification of essential knowledge and skills process; Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9512616 Thursday, October 12, 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; proposed application, procedures, and criteria for selection of open-enrollment charters; adoption of test frameworks for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET); adoption of tests for the ExCET (to the extent necessary, the discussion of individual assessment instruments and assessment items is confidential and not open to the public, and the discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.21.048 and conforming amendment to Senate Bill 1, 74th Texas Legislature, sec.63); discussion of proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accreditation; discussion of proposed school board member training requirements; discussion of ongoing communications activities; status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9512615 Friday, October 13, 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; election of chairperson of the Committee on the PSF resulting from the vacancy created by the resignation of Esteban Sosa; approval of the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the Texas PSF Management Company, Inc.; authorize the executive administrator of the Texas PSF to proceed with the incorporation of the Texas PSF Management Company, Inc. ; recommended approval of purchases/sales in the investment portfolio of the PSF for September; discussion of the contract for the investment of funds under control and management of the SBOE, including the Texas PSF, as designated by the board; review of PSF securities trademark transactions and the investment portfolio; and report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9512619 Friday, October 13, 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 Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1996-2000; discussion of proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 65, Technology; revision of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 1988-2000; discussion of federal governmental relations activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9512618 Friday, October 13, 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 September 8, 1995 SBOE minutes; public testimony; SBOE resolutions; proposed application, procedures, and criteria for selection of open-enrollment charters; adoption of test frameworks for the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET); adoption of tests for the ExCET (to the extent necessary, the discussion of individual assessment instruments and assessment items is confidential and not open to the public, and the discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.21.048 and conforming amendment to Senate Bill 1, 74th Texas Legislature, sec.63); setting standards on the Algebra I end-of-course test (to the extent necessary, the discussion of individual assessment instruments and assessment items is confidential and not open to the public, and the discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with the Texas Education Code, sec.39.030 in Room 1-103; proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; adoption of the Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1996-2000; approval of the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) Management Company, Inc.; authorize the executive administrator of the Texas PSF to proceed with the filing of the articles of incorporation of the Texas PSF Management Company, Inc.; recommended approval of purchases/sales in the investment portfolio of the PSF for September; information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 4, 1995, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9512620 Employees Retirement System of Texas Monday, October 16, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 18th and Brazos, Auditorium, First Floor Austin Group Benefits Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of GBAC members 3. Recognition of visitors and guests 4. Office nomination and election: a. Chair b. Co-chair c. Parliamentarian 5. Approval of minutes from previous meeting 6. Announcements/updates 7. ERS update and briefing on revisions to the Uniform Group Insurance Program Strategic Plan 8. Standing subcommittee reports 9. Other related benefits business 10. Adjournment Contact: James W. Sarver, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3217. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9512581 Office of the Governor Friday-Saturday, October 27-28, 1995, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. Building 11199, Fort Bliss, Texas, The Centennial Club El Paso Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities AGENDA: Regular Quarterly Meeting 1. Full committee meeting, call to order, introductions, and approval of minutes. 2. Public comment. 3. Organization reports. 4. Member reports. 5. Executive director's report. 6. Discussion regarding involvement of small businesses and minority-owned businesses in employment of people with disabilities. 7. Proposal for co-sponsorship of Conference on Insurance and Disability. 8. Recess. 9. Call to order. 10. Concurrent subcommittee meetings. 11. Subcommittee action items. 12. Adjournment. Contact: Virginia Roberts, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5739. Filed: October 3, 1995, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9512571 State Independent Living Council Friday-Saturday, October 20-21, 1995, 8:00 a.m. The Omni Hotel, 701 East Campbell Richardson AGENDA: Call to order, introduction, election ballots, meet with RSA, standards and indicators, finance report, TRC and TCB reports, subcommittee work. Contact: Brenda Shaw, 8610 Broadway, Suite 420, San Antonio, Texas 78217, (210) 805-9013. Filed: October 3, 1995, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9512573 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against respondent, Karl Frey, owner of Park Apartments, for failure to remit inspection fees to obtain a Certificate of Operation for boiler Number TX-100889, which was inspected on October 23, 1992, and November 17, 1994, a violation of the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.755.021 and 16 TAC sec.65.20(c)(1)(C)-two counts. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9512582 Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Enforcement Division, Boilers AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against respondent, Karl Frey, owner of Park Apartments, for failure to remit inspection fees to obtain a Certificate of Operation for Boiler Number TX-100889, which was inspected on October 23, 1992, and November 17, 1994, a violation of the Texas Health and Safety Code, sec.775.021 and 16 TAC sec.65.20(c)(1)(C)-two counts. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9512583 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, October 12, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Non-Profit Health Organizations AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on rules related to the certification of non-profit health organizations 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9512650 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. August 1995 Enforcement Report 3. September 1995 Enforcement Report 4. Fiscal Year 1995 Annual Enforcement Report 5. Discussion of utilization of District Review Committees 6. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action on recusal of board members 7. Discussion, recommendations, and possible action on revision of Disciplinary Guidelines 8. Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation 9. Discussion of procedures for granting or denying continuances of Informal Settlement Conference/show compliance proceedings 10. Discussion of procedures for selection of Informal Settlement Conference/show compliance panels 11. Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences 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 2.09(o) to discuss pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9512651 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Joint Meeting/Reciprocity and Examination Committees AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Discussion and possible action on proposed rules/information on Administrative Medicine Discussion and possible action on the Medical Practice Act, sec.3.04(g)(3) pertaining to eligibility for licensure in the country of graduation (formerly sec.5.035(a)(4)) Discussion and possible action on the use of rehabilitation orders for licensure applicants Discussion and possible action on proposed rules regarding NBOME/COMLEX examination Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9512652 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: Agenda includes review of licensure, review of letters of eligibility, review of letter regarding John Hopkins fellowship, review of the June 1995 USMLE Step 3 and Texas medical Jurisprudence Examination results, and 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 Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), Texas Civil Statutes, to review applicant files for licensure. Executive session under the authority of Article 4495b, sec.3.05(d), Texas Civil Statutes; and Attorney General Opinion H-484, to review the new jurisprudence examination. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9512653 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Reciprocity Committee AGENDA: 2:00 p.m. Call to order Roll call Review of licensure applicants referred to the Reciprocity Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure: 2:00 p.m. Mark Tyree Byram, M.D., Lloyd K. Everson, M.D., Nagy H. Morsi, M. D., Marcus Eric Hinkle, M.D. 3:00 p.m. Marise Kelly, M.D., Richard Leff, M.D., Virginia Irene Stark-Vances, M.D., Monte Mark Mitchell, D.O. 4:00 p.m. Roger J. Belbel, D.O. Executive sessions under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), Texas Civil Statutes. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9512654 Friday, October 13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Review financial statements Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9512655 Friday, October 13, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Standing Orders Committee AGENDA: Call to order Discussion, recommendation, and action on proposed Acupuncture Rules related to licensure and acupuncture schools, sec.183.2 and sec.183.20 Discussion and action on proposed agreed order for issuance of the acupuncture license with restrictions, Gary Richard Stier Review and consideration for approval of acupuncture licensure applications as recommended by Board of Acupuncture Examiners Recommendation from Physician Assistant Board concerning Physician Assistants certified in obstetrics Adjourn Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, and Article 4495b-1, sec.4(h), Texas Civil Statutes, and Article 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 185. 3(h). Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9512656 Friday, October 13, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Joint Meeting/Medical School and Public Information Committees AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Review of medical school visit slide presentation Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the year-end Legislative brochure Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9512657 Friday, October 13, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Review of Texas retired physician referred to the Executive Committee by the Executive Director for a determination of eligibility to return to the active practice of medicine*: Edward V. Stalzer, M.D. Adjourn *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 Statute sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o) to discuss pending or contemplated litigations. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9512658 Friday, October 13, 1995, 4:00 p.m. 1812 Centre Creek Drive, Suite 300 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Telemedicine AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Consideration, discussion, and possible action on issues related to telemedicine Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 834-7728, Ext. 402, Fax (512) 834-4597. Filed: October 4, 1995, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9512659 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: Addendum submitted to add an additional rule, executive session, and corrected caption. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: October 3, 1995, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9512568 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action on: Agency restructuring; D. 12065; D. 13727 (SOAH Docket Number 473-95- 1184); D. 14500; P. 14068-PUC filing reply comments in the FERC Mega-NOFR, FERC Docket Number RM95-8-000 and Docket Number RM94-7-001; PURA sec.2.056(b); P. 14604-Evaluation of customer complaints related to Energy Corporation and GSU; P. 14045; certification to Securities Exchange Commission; comments to the Railroad Commission regarding Union Pacific Corporation's proposed acquisition of Southern Pacific Rail Corporation; D. 13575; D. Numbers 14031, 14032; P. 13219 and 13220; standards for intervention and participation in joint EAS petitions; P. 13220 dealing with competitive EAS issues and EAS access; P. 14563-Petition for rulemaking relating to N-1-1; P. 14732-amendment to 23.41; P.14440-new rule concerning interconnection; D. 12541; D. 12549, D. 14279; D. 14310; D. 14390; D. 14346; D. 12817; staff's evaluation of the earnings reports; procedure for issuing final orders; agency administrative procedures; approval of the 1996 operating budget; budget and fiscal matters; adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: October 3, 1995, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9512574 Texas Senate Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Senate Chamber Austin Interim Committee on Juvenile DWI Laws AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call and opening remarks III. Committee business A. Adoption of committee rules B. Discussion of charges and issues C. Approval of timeline, committee hearing dates and locations IV. Invited testimony V. Other business VI. Adjourn Contact: Janna Burleson, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 463-0123. Filed: October 4, 1995, 2:19 p.m. TRD-9512635 Thursday, October 19, 1995, 3:00 p.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Senate Chamber Austin Intergovernmental Relations Committee AGENDA: I. Organizational meeting Contact: Amy Kelley, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-0385. Filed: October 4, 1995, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9512634 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Thursday, October 12, 1995, 11:00 a.m. Jim Hogg Room, Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the April 22, 1995 question and answer session and meeting with universities' staff; minutes of the Rule Changes Committee, Speech-Language Scope of Practice Committee, Audiology Scope of Practice Committee and public hearing on proposed repeal of existing sec.741.32 and new sec.741.32 held on July 27, 1995; approval of the minutes of the July 28, 1995 board meeting; complaints (all active complaints; update on closed complaints; review memo from Ed Matsis, Complaints Management and Investigation Section, regarding duties and responsibilities); Rules Changes Committee report (comments on proposed rules as published in Volume 20, #67 of the Texas Register ; adoption of final rules; Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee report; Audiology Scope of Practice Committee Report (early identification of hearing impaired infants); Ethics Committee report; fees/budget report (travel expenses to Texas Speech- Language Hearing Association questions and answers session to be held in Dallas in 1996; and review Texas Department of Health accounting detail and fee activity charts); applications/renewal report (attorney general's letter regarding suspension of license for failure to pay child support; and renewal of licensee who lives in a foreign country); Continuing Education report (American Audiology Association's request to become a continuing education sponsor); exemption to Act report; scope of practice report (speech-language pathology); scope of practice report (audiology); supervision of support personnel report (caseload limit; and communication helper); public relations report; Health Professions Council report; Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments report (discuss the Board of Examiners for Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments' position regarding Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4566-1.16A, on surety bonding; comment on their proposed rules; and request an attorney general's opinion on the surety bonding matter); and legislative review report (telephone conference call meetings); set next meeting date; and other matters relating to licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists not requiring board action. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6627. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 3, 1995, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9512580 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Jim Hogg Room, Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos Austin Audiology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will prepare a draft on how to implement a program for early identification of hearing-impaired infants. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6627. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 3, 1995, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9512579 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, October 12, 1995, 1:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514 Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes of July 20, 1995, and September 14, 1995, meetings; consideration of proposed changes to the investment policy statement. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6411. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6411 or T.D. D. (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9512587 Friday, October 13, 1995, 7:45 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514 Austin Board of Trustees Nominations Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes of June 16, 1995, meeting; consideration of nomination of vice chairman of the board of trustees; and consideration of nomination of trustee representative on the Texas Growth Fund Board of Trustees. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6411. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6411 or T.D. D. (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9512588 Friday, October 13, 1995, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Henry M. Bell Jr. Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Introduction of new board members; roll call of board members; consideration of board members' absence from September 15, 1995, meeting; report of Nominations Committee; consideration of proposed changes to TRS approved stock lists; report of Policy Committee and consideration of proposed changes to the investment policy statement; discussion of the employment of the executive director and interview of candidates for position; consideration of the employment of the executive director; consideration of signature authorization to approve and sign vouchers. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6411. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6411 or T.D. D. (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9512586 Texas Woman's University Friday-Saturday, October 13-14, 1995, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., respectively. 15201 Dallas Parkway, Grand Kempinski Hotel, Metroplex Room Dallas Board of Regents' Retreat AGENDA: Friday, October 13 2:00 p.m.-Welcome reception 2:30 p.m.-Program presentation and discussions on effective governance Facilitator: Dr. David Johnson 6:30 p.m.-Questions and answers on above program material Saturday, October 14 8:00 a.m.-Continental breakfast 8:30 a.m.-Program presentation and discussions on effective governance continued 12:30 p.m.-Lunch; open discussions on materials presented in morning session 1:30 p.m.-Special topics discussions led by regents or staff (a) Centennial-led by Dr. Carol Surles (b) University investment policy/procedure (including discussion of financial advisor)-led by Jayne Lipe (c) Presidential evaluation process-led by Nan Bailey (d) Legislative affairs and university representation-led by Dr. Carol Surles (e) Memorial designations-led by Sheila Whitaker-Kellagher (f) Closing comments Estimated adjournment-4:00 p.m. This is an educational retreat. No formal action will be taken. Contact: Dr. Carol D. Surles, P.O. Box 23925, Denton, Texas 76204, (817) 898- 3201. Filed: October 3, 1995, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9512575 Texas Department of Transportation Saturday, October 21, 1995, 10:30 a.m. 200 Riverside, Room 102 Austin Aviation Advisory Committee AGENDA: Convene service awards. Approval of minutes from August 18, 1995 meeting. Report on General Accounting Office visit. Update on project awarded to City of Edinburg. Report on airport programming and continuous cost management. Update of fiscal year 1996 Airport Improvement Program. Report of request for qualifications and request for proposals issued in September. Review of approved Aviation Division operating budget for 1996. Report on State Block Grant Program. Public comment. Adjourn. Contact: Suetta Murray, 150 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416-4504. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9512590 Texas Worker's Compensation Commission Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 11:00 a.m. 4000 South IH-35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Transfer of APA hearings to the State Office of Administrative Hearings including Rules 114.15, 164.2, 164.5, 164.10, 164.15, 133.206, 145.1, 180.8, 120.2, 120.3, 124.1, Chapter 148 and Chapter 149 Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: October 4, 1995, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9512630 Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 4000 South IH-35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Public comments taken on: Rule 134.1002, Upper Extremity Treatment Guideline 3. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: October 4, 1995, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9512631 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 4000 South IH-35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of September 6-7, 1995 3-6. Discussion and possible action on proposal of new or amended rules resulting from issues identified in House Bill 1089, 74th Legislature, 1995: Rules 109.1, 147.11, 134.100, 160.2 7. Discussion and possible action on proposal of new rule: Rule 108.1 8. Discussion and possible action on Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Procedure: C-5.000 9-10. Discussion and possible action on proposal of new rules: Rules 134. 201, 134.601, 134.602 11-13. Discussion and possible action on proposal of repeal of rules: Rules 108.1, 134.201, and 134.600 14-19. Discussion and possible action on rules for possible adoption of new or amended rules: Rules 102.6, 120.2, 120.3, 124.1, 114.2, 110.110, and 166.8 20-21. Discussion and possible action on adoption of repeal of rules: Rule 102.6 and 166.109 22. Discussion and possible action on selection of vice-chairman 23. Discussion and possible action on Medical Advisory Committee bylaws and appointments to fill vacancies 24. Executive session 25. Action on matters considered in executive session 26. Discussion and possible action on subcommittee assignments 27. General reports, discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities 28. Confirmation of future public meetings and hearings 29. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: October 4, 1995, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9512629 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Thursday, October 12, 1995, 7:00 p.m. The Radisson Resort, 500 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island 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, October 12, 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 of the Fund and invited guests. 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) 484- 7142. Filed: October 4, 1995, 2:17 p.m. TRD-9512633 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, October 11, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; executive session to discuss qualifications and duties of executive director; actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration and possible approval of bid for roof repairs at the Texas City agency-owned building; staff report; internal procedures of commission appeals; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Docket 41; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: October 3, 1995, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9512585 Thursday, October 12, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; executive session to discuss qualifications and duties of executive director; actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration and possible approval of bid for roof repairs at the Texas City agency-owned building; staff reports; internal procedures of commission appeals; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Docket 41; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: October 4, 1995, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9512665 Friday, October 13, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; executive session to discuss qualifications and duties of executive director; actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration and possible approval of bid for roof repairs at the Texas City agency-owned building; staff reports; internal procedures of commission appeals; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Commission Docket 41; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: October 4, 1995, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9512666 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed October 3, 1995 The Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District #1 Board of Directors met at 221 Highway 132, Natalia, October 9, 1995, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward III, BMA #1, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9512570. The Blanco County Appraisal District 1995 Board of Directors will meet at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, October 10, 1995, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (210) 868-4013. TRD-9512572. The Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA Board of Trustees met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, October 7, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gail P. Davis, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD- 9512560. The Concho Valley Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, October 11, 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-9512578. The Concho Valley Quality Work Force Planning Labor Market Information and Management Task Force Subcommittee met at Howard College at San Angelo, Room 2, 3197 Executive Drive, San Angelo, October 6, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Catherine Cordova, 3197 Executive Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9856, Fax: (915) 947-9529. TRD-9512563. The Concho Valley Quality Work Force Planning Executive Committee will meet at Howard College at San Angelo, Room 2, 3197 Executive Drive, San Angelo, October 10, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Catherine Cordova, 3197 Executive Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9856, Fax: (915) 947-9529. TRD-9512564. The Concho Valley Quality Work Force Planning Full Committee will meet at Howard College at San Angelo, Room 2, 3197 Executive Drive, San Angelo, October 10, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Catherine Cordova, 3197 Executive Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9856, Fax: (915) 947-9529. TRD-9512565. The North Central Texas Council of Governments Workforce Development Board will meet at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Third Floor Board Room, Arlington, October 13, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cassandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9512589. The San Patricio County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1146 East Market, Sinton, October 12, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364- 5402. TRD-9512584. 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, October 10, 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- 9512567. Meetings Filed October 4, 1995 The Austin Transportation Study Policy Advisory Committee met at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River, Room 2.102, Austin, October 9, 1995, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2569. TRD-9512624. The Deep East Texas Private Industry Council Inc. will meet in Room 102, Lufkin City Hall, 300 East Shepherd Street, Lufkin, October 10, 1995, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 634-4432. TRD-9512621. The Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, October 10, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Carroll, 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 759-0015. TRD-9512648. The Hamilton County Appraisal District Board will meet at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, October 10, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (817) 386-8945. TRD-9512661. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board will meet at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, October 10, 1995 at 10: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9512660. The Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, October 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158 Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752- 3505. TRD-9512664. The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will meet at 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, October 10, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlotte A. Roszelle, 434 South Main, Suite 205, San Antonio, Texas 78204, (210) 227-8651. TRD- 9512628. The San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors will meet at 2301 North Millbend Drive, Woodlands, October 10, 1995, at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588-1111. TRD-9512671. The South Plains Association of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, October 10, 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-9512663. The South Plains Association of Governments Board of Directors will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, October 10, 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-9512662. Meetings Filed October 5, 1995 The Nueces River Authority Nominating Committee will meet at the Plaza San Antonio Hotel, 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, October 13, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802-0349, (210) 278-6810. TRD-9512680. The Nueces River Authority Board of Directors will meet at the Plaza San Antonio Hotel, 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, October 13, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802-0349, (210) 278-6810. TRD-9512681.