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 Friday, November 17, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A joint hearing on remand will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Numbers 473-95-1197/473-95-1201 application of TCG Dallas for facilities- based Certificate of Operating Authority (PUC Docket Number 14634) /application of Teleport Communications Houston, Inc. for facilities-based Certificate of Operating Authority within Harris County (PUC Docket Number 14633). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0233. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9514088 Thursday, March 7, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A joint hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1167/PUC Docket Number 14452; and SOAH Number 473-95- 1168/PUC Docket Number 14453: Complaint of Manor Downs against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Complaint of Turbomachinery Repair, Inc. against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0233. Filed: November 1, 1995, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9514154 Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Friday, December 1, 1995, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from December 1, 1995, 1:00 p.m.) Room 5501, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the last meeting; Alzheimer's Family Care Program; Alzheimer research updates; Special Care Unit Disclosure Task Force update; Alzheimer's Regional Conference; program development; and legislative issues. Please note the change in time and location for the meeting. Contact: Veronda Durden, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7534. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler at (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 1, 1995, 11:06 a.m. TRD-9514136 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Wednesday-Thursday, November 8-9, 1995, 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. 911 North Raynor Street El Paso Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order and introductions; approval of minutes of previous meeting. II. Presentation to the board by State Representative David Count; followed by recess of meeting until November 9, at 9:00 a.m. IV. Report on Statewide HEAT Program as presented by Jay Rougeau, coordinator of HEAT Program, Department of Public Safety. V. Director/staff report. VI. Deliberation/formal action on travel allowance for grantees to board meeting. VII. Announcement of nominations of grantee members of standing committee the period ending September 30, 1996. VIII. Update on office space for ATPA staff. IX. Deliberation/formal action on items in report of meeting with Department of Transportation management, by Charles Wirth. X. Deliberation/formal action regarding "by-pass" automotive keys by United International Tools of Florida. XI. Deliberation/formal action regarding the establishment of a Foundation 501. C4. XII. Deliberation/formal action on unsolicited proposal for enhancement grant to provide services for ATPA. XII. Adjourn. Contact: Linda Young, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Building One, Third Floor, Austin, Texas 78731, (512) 467-3999. Filed: October 31, 1995, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9514091 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, November 9-10, 1995, 8:30 a.m. The Marriott Riverwalk, 711 East Riverwalk, Ballroom Level San Antonio Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: Call to order/introductions/consider minutes of prior meetings/closed session to discuss pending litigation and discliplinary matters pending before evidentiary panels of grievance committees; discuss assignment of special counsel; and discuss personnel matters/public session resumed: discuss and take appropriate action on matters discussed in closed session/discuss matters unresolved in prior meeting/review and discuss statistical reports/review and discuss commission's compliance with the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, the State Bar Act and orders of the Supreme Court of Texas/review and discuss the organization and budgets of the commission and the Office of General Counsel/review and discuss grievance committees/review and discuss the Special Counsel Program/review and discuss mediation of disciplinary matters/presentations by trial staff with respect to individual dockets/discuss future meetings/discuss other matters as appropriate/receive public comment/adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9514150 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Friday, November 10, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 102 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Friday, November 10, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: I. Minutes of September 8, 1995 board meeting; II. report of the president; III. report of the executive director; IV. Committee reports: A. Enforcement Committee; 1) Enforcement actions-Fiscal Year 1996; B. Licensure and Educational Standards Committee; 1) Continuing Education guidelines; 2) Consideration of Philip J. Greko, D.C. application to take December examination; 3) Continuing Education credit waiver for full-time medical school students and licensees with medical emergencies; 4) dates for 1996 examination; 5) use of alternative examinations; C. Technical Standards Committee; 1) injectables; 2) surface EMG; 3) Needle EMG; 4) Health plans/insurance offerings; 5) Kinetics; 6) Co-location of pharmacy and chiropractic offices; 7) Physical examination procedures; and 8) Nutritional supplements; D. Executive Committee; 1) annual evaluation of executive director; E. Rules Committee; 1) Chapters 71 through 80.1, Texas Administrative Code; V. Proposed appointees to the Advisory Commission; VI. Response regarding the request for Attorney General Opinion on acupuncture by doctors of chiropractic; VII. Personnel Manual; VIII. Policy and Procedures Manual; IX. Items to be considered for future agenda. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: November 1, 1995, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9514137 Texas Department of Commerce Friday, November 10, 1995, 10:00 a.m. State Capitol Building, Extension, Room E2.036, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Defense Economic Adjustment Advisory Council, Human Resources Committee AGENDA: I. Welcoming remarks II. Kelly Air Force Base/The Texas Plan-Linda Williamson, Director, Work Force Division, TDOC III. Reese Air Force Base-Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program review/update IV. Red River Army Depot-Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program review/update V. Bergstrom Air Force Base-Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program review/update VI. Lunch VII. Presentation of Texas Work Force Commission organization and programs VIII. Committee business Discussion of committee objectives/strategies Establish next meeting/tentative agenda Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Audra Lipe at (512) 936-0105 at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please contact Audra Lipe at (512) 936-0105 if you need assistance in having English translated to Spanish. Contact: Audra Lipe, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0105. Filed: November 2, 1995, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9514165 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Friday, November 10, 1995, 11:00 a.m. One Forum, 16th Floor, 8000 IH-10 West San Antonio Facilities Committee, Subcommittee on Construction and Repairs AGENDA: I. Authorization for construction/remodeling a. Approval of prototype unit to be designed, constructed and located at the Estelle Unit, Huntsville, Texas-$21,713,104 Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact Amanda Ogden (512) 463-9472 at least two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: November 1, 1995, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9514126 Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Thursday, November 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, Capitol Complex Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order Roll call-Quorum Welcome and introductions Minutes last meeting Introduction of new member, Frank Brown, M.D. Senate Bill 89, passage of top terms legislation Introduction of Mary Cerverha, TDH board member Introduction of Joe Smith, Center for Disease Control Task force reports: Head/spinal cord injury and FAS decision on regional training of health care professionals in FAS TOP meeting schedule, 1996 Other business Adjournment Contact: Jerry Ann Robinson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 483-5042. Filed: November 1, 1995, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9514158 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Tuesday, November 14, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street, Room T-607 Austin AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of the schedule of meetings of the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention for fiscal year 1996. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and director's forum report. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation to award merit raises in fiscal year 1996. Discussion and approval of new provider of intervention services in Liberty, Montgomery and Walker counties. FYI. Contact: Linda Hill, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199, (512) 502-4900. Filed: November 1, 1995, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9514156 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Thursday, November 9, 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: Work session on the Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1996-2000. This work session will present an opportunity for the committee to discuss the draft Long- Range Plan for Public Education, 1996-2000, which is scheduled for approval. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9514076 Thursday, November 9, 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 November 1995 State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting; Approval of the articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the Texas Permanent School Fund Management Company, Inc.; Authorize the executive administrator of the Texas Permanent School Fund to proceed with the filing of the articles of the incorporation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Management Company, Inc.; 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. relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; 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-The Committee of the Whole will meet in room 1-103 to discuss pending litigation.] Consideration of pending litigation-this item provides the board the opportunity to consider appropriate action as a result of pending litigation discussions. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9514077 Thursday, November 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of Personnel AGENDA: Public Testimony; Proposed amendment to 19 TAC sec.61.61, Training for School Board Members; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accreditation; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter D, Independent Hearing Examiners, Approval of additional certification programs for The University of Texas at Dallas and Dallas Baptist University; Results of a statewide evaluation of education service center alternative certification programs; Report on ethnic and gender distribution of the TEA; 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 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9514078 Thursday, November 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students and Committee on School Finance AGENDA: The committees will meet jointly on the following items: (1) Maximum prices in Proclamations 1994 and 1995; (2) Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE; and (3) Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9514079 Thursday, November 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. OR upon completion of the joint meeting of the Committees on Students and School Finance which convenes at 1: 00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: Public testimony; Maximum prices in Proclamations 1994 and 1995 Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 78, Vocational and Applied Technology Education; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter A, Hearings Concerning Students with Disabilities Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 169, Relationship with University Interscholastic League; Discussion of issues regarding the proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Curriculum, Subchapters A and E-K; Recommendation of the SBOE recommended high school program review panel; Proposed amendments to the University Interscholastic League policies and 1995- 1996 Constitution and Contest Rules; Discussion of proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 63, Student Services; Update of the clarification of essential knowledge and skills process. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9514080 Thursday, November 9, 1995, 1:00 p.m. OR upon completion of the joint meeting of the Committees on Students and School Finance which convenes at 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; Maximum prices in Proclamations 1994 and 1995; Proclamation 1995 of the SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials; Proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; School finance update; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 68, Transportation; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 105, Foundation School Program; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 113, Federal Funds to Support Public Education in Texas; Proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 121, Public School Finance-Personnel; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 176, Driver Training Schools; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance; Proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter C, Hearings Held Under the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Act; Approval of costs of administering the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills tests to private school students approval of school applications and licenses for driver training programs; Discussion of proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 49, Internal Operations; Discussion of proposed repeal/readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9514081 Friday, November 10, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; Proposed repeal and readoption 19 TAC Chapter 65, Technology; Approval of the Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1996-2000; Presentation of the Task Force on Adult Education and Literacy Report, Discussion of Federal Governmental Relations Activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9514082 Friday, November 10, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) AGENDA: Public testimony; Selection of the external auditor and authority for the commissioner of education to proceed with negotiation and execution of the contract to contract to conduct a financial audit of the Permanent School Fund pursuant to the authority granted in Texas Education Code, sec.43.006; Approval of new Section H to be included in the investment procedures manual relating to the PSF's bond guarantee program disclosure requirements mandated by the Securities Exchange Commission; Ratification of the purchases/sales to the investment portfolio of the PSF for October; Discussion of the proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines; Discussion of the contract for the investment of funds under control and management of the SBOE, include the Texas PSF, as designated by the board; Review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; and Report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9514083 Friday-Saturday, November 10-11, 8:30 a.m. Room 335, Hartland Plaza, 1717 West Sixth Street Austin State Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for Migrant Education AGENDA: Welcome and introductions; council members' visit to State Migrant Office; minutes from previous meeting; election of officers; overview of Texas Migrant Council/Headstart services; discussion of State PAC by-laws; overview of standard application system for 1995-1996; discussion of results-based monitoring for migrant education; election of representatives to Migrant Legal Action Program Board of Directors; agenda recommendations for next meeting. Contact: Frank Contreras, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9057. Filed: November 1, 1995, 4:51 p.m. TRD-9514159 Friday, November 10, 1995, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Approval of October 13, 1995 SBOE minutes; Public testimony; Hero for Children Award; SBOE Resolutions; Approval of consent agenda; Approval of Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws of the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) Management Company, Inc.; Authorize executive administrator of Texas PSF to proceed with filing of Articles of Incorporation of Texas PSF Management Co., Inc.; Consideration of pending litigation; 19 TAC sec.61.61, Training for School Board Members; 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accreditation; 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter D, Independent Hearing Examiners; 19 TAC Chapter 78, Vocational and Applied Technology Education; 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment; 10 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter A, Hearings Concerning Students with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; 19 TAC Chapter 169, Relationship with University Interscholastic League (UIL); Recommendation of SBOE recommended high school program review panel; Amendments to UIL policies and 1995-1996 constitution/contest rules; Proclamation 1995 of SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials; 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; 19 TAC Chapter 68, Transportation; 19 TAC Chapter 105, Foundation School Program; 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing; 19 TAC Chapter 113, Federal Funds to Support Public Education in Texas; 19 TAC Chapter 121, Public School Finance-Personnel; 19 TAC Chapter 176, Driver Training Schools; 19 TAC Chapter 67, Stat Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials; 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance; 19 TAC Chapter 157, Subchapter C, Hearings Held Under the Texas Driver and Traffic Safety Education Act; Costs of administering Texas Assessment of Academic Skills tests to private school students; School applications and licenses for driver training programs; 19 TAC Chapter 65, Technology; Approval of Long-Range Plan for Public Education, 1996-2000; Selection of external auditor/authority for commissioner of education to proceed with negotiation and execution of contract to conduct a financial audit of PSF; Approval of new Section H in the investment procedures manual relating to PSF's bond guarantee program disclosure requirements mandated by Securities Exchange Commission; Ratification of purchases/sales in investment portfolio of the PSF for October; Information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1494, (512) 463-9701. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9514084 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Monday, November 20, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Boulevard Austin Fire Protection (Sprinkler) Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Election of a chairperson for the Sprinkler Advisory Council. II. General discussion regarding the functions and responsibilities of the Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council. III. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed rule amendments, new sections, or repeals to 37 TAC Chapter 541, concerning fire sprinkler systems including but not limited to: A. Statutory amendments passed by the 74th Legislature, 1995, more specifically Senate Bill 702, relating to residential fire protection sprinkler systems and to an insurance premium discount for the use of such a system. B. Petition for adoption of rules sent to the executive director relating to the adoption of commercial sprinkler fitter license, residential sprinkler fitter license, commercial sprinkler system inspector license, residential sprinkler system inspector license, apprentice permit and the administration thereof. IV. New matters from the public, not included in preceding agenda items which may be discussed in future meetings. V. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7100. Filed: November 1, 1995, 12:19 p.m. TRD-9514138 Office of the Governor Thursday, November 16, 1995, 12:15 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin Commission for Women AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Discuss projects A. Breast cancer awareness (Breast Cancer Leadership Symposium, PSA's, and other projects) B. Women's Hall of Fame C. Legislative Handbook D. Other projects or suggestions IV. Adjourn Contact: Lucy Weber, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2615. Filed: October 31, 1995, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9514089 Health and Human Services Commission Thursday, November 9, 1995, 9:15 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Winters Building Austin Revised Agenda Medical care Advisory Committee AGENDA: Opening comments; State Medicaid Director's comments; approval of minutes; federal legislative update; Medicaid Vendor Drug Program reimbursement methodology for dispensing fee; amendments to Medicaid nursing facility moratorium rules; changes to ventilator add-on rate eligibility criteria for nursing facility residents and Community Based Alternatives (CBA) clients; Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) program; rule change; changes to the ICF-MR methodology for calendar year 1996; revision to the Bienvivir Waiver Program reimbursement methodology; exclusion of deeming from an alien's sponsor; Primary Home Care Program; health assessments; update on managed care; open discussion by members; next meeting/adjournment. Contact: Sharon Dobbs, 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building Four, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 502-3255. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9514152 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Friday, November 10, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.016 Austin Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Committee of the Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to act upon the following: Recommendations for determinations on tax credit applications for 1995B Round; executive session -consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; and adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475-3934. Filed: November 1, 1995, 7:50 a.m. TRD-9514092 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, November 17, 1995, 9:30 a.m. E. O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Board of Boiler Rules AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Introduction of visitors 4. Adoption of agenda 5. Approval of minutes of meeting on April 13, 1995 6. Administrative report 7. Task Force reports a. Controls and safety devices for automatically fired boilers b. Jacketed kettles and sterilizers c. Boiler installation d. Water level indicators/unfired steam boilers e. Nonwelded boilers f. Atmospheric steamers 8. New business a. Proposed litigation-pressure vessel 9. Old business a. Houston Independent School District b. Clearance requirements-potable water heaters c. 1995 edition of the NBIC d. Section 129 of the Clean Air Act, environmental protection agency requirements 10. Next meeting 11. Adjournment All facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Barbara Stoll at (512) 475-2858 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: George Bynog, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7365. Filed: November 1, 1995, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9514155 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, November 13, 1995, 3:30 p.m. Citgo Refinery, 1802 Nueces Bay Boulevard, Nueces Bay Building Corpus Christi Local Governments Advisory Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to order/introduction/minutes II. Program update III. Presentation on the status of the program's characterization projects IV. Fiscal year 1996 public outreach priorities V. Review of bay guidebook VI. Review of second public service announcement VII. Additional items/adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, Campus Box 290, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 985-6767. Filed: October 31, 1995, 12:01 p.m. TRD-9514016 Monday, November 20, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1813 West Parmer Lane Austin Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on November 20, 1995, 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Ryan's Steakhouse, located at 1813 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas. The committee will review minutes of the September 21st meeting, report on TNRCC field operations, review grant rules and update on grants, review the used oil management standards, discuss future meeting dates, and public comments. Public attendance is welcome. Contact: Debbie Bohl or Gary W. Trim, 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6008 or (512) 239-6708. Filed: November 1, 1995, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9514123 Monday, November 20, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12118 North IH-35 (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by E.B.J.V., Inc. doing business as Southern Oaks Water System for an increase in water rates effective September 1, 1995 for its service area located in Montgomery County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1619. Contact: Susan Prior, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9514146 Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Building E, Room 254S, 12118 North IH-35 (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by Edward Wood doing business as Enchanted Harbor Utilities for an increase in water rates effective July 31, 1995, for its service area located in Calhoun County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1125. Contact: Susan Prior, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9514147 Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 5:30 p.m. Old Winona School, Auditorium, 615 West Dallas (FM 16 West) Winona AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on applications by American Ecology Environmental Services Corporation, Inc. for amendments to and renewal of Texas Air Quality Permit Number 9429, for renewal and Class 3 modifications of Hazardous Waste Permit Number HW-50368 and Compliance Plan Number CP-50368, and for renewal of Class 1 injection well permits Number WDW-186 and Number WDW-229. The facility is located at 13640 Highway 155 North, Winona, Smith County, Texas. The applications request continued authorization to operate a commercial hazardous waste management facility comprised to two injection wells, 31 tanks, five container storage areas and three miscellaneous units. The Class 3 modification proposes modifications to container storage areas and the addition of two miscellaneous units. Permits Number WDW-186 and WDW-229 authorize subsurface disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste. For both wells, the injection zone is from 4,850 to 5,490 feet in the Woodbine Formation. The maximum average injection rate shall not exceed 200 gallons per minute. This facility will emit the following air contaminants: inorganic compounds including, but not limited to, ammonia, barium sulfate, carbon monoxide, iodine, iron oxide, nitrous oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter, and hydrocarbons including, but not limited to, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, ethyl ether, fomaldehyde, maleic anhydride, methyl ethyl ketone, triethylamine, trichlorofluromethane, and xylene. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1618. Contact: Susan Prior, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9514145 Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Environmental Pollution Control-Auditorium, 7411 Park Place Houston AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by Billy Corbello doing business as B and C Utility and Billy Corbello doing business as Corbello Water System for increases in water rates effective July 13, 1995 for their service areas located in Harris County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1626. Contact: Susan Prior, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9514148 Thursday, November 30, 1995, 10:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Room 507 Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by Chuck Bell Water System for an increase in water rates effective September 1, 1995, for its services area located in Johnson County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1620. Contact: Susan Prior, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9514149 Public Utility Commission of Texas Thursday, November 9, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action on Docket Numbers 14665 and 14666; (SOAH Number 473-95-1196); issuance of preliminary orders; Docket Number 14654; (SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1207); Docket Number 14836; (SOAH Number 473-95-1208); Docket Number 14655; (SOAH Number 473-95-1208); Docket Number 14658; (SOAH Number 473-95-1209); Docket Number 14659; (SOAH Number 473-95-1210); Project Number 14517 (ADADs); Project Number 14425 (infrastructure reports); Docket Numbers 14151; 14271, 14410 and 11823; (SOAH Number 473-95-1183); financial audit report of Relay Texas for fiscal years ending 1993 and 1994; Universal Service Fund from the Texas Exchange Carriers Association; Docket Numbers 13369 and 13949; Consolidated Docket Number 12820; (SOAH Number 473-95-1175); Project Number 14908 (Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts); staff report on El Paso Electric Company quality of service issues; Project Numbers 14045 and 15000; appointment of five-person ERCOT-SPP Interstate Connection Committee; Project Number 14754 (Historically Underutilized Business Report Form); alternate dispute resolution; project assignments; agency administrative procedures; budget and fiscal matters; adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: November 1, 1995, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9514144 Texas Senate Wednesday, November 1, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.012 Austin International Relations, Trade and Technology AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discussion of interim charges A. Monitor enforcement of House Bill 1001 (Colonias Bill) B. Assess economically distressed areas program (EDAP) C. Assess effects of NAFTA on Texas' infrastructure III. Briefing of international motor carrier regulations IV. Adjourn Contact: Sarah Acosta, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0989. Filed: October 31, 1995, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9514062 Tuesday, November 14, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Pearl C. Anderson School, 3400 Garden Lane Dallas Juvenile DWI Laws (Interim) AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call and opening remarks III. Invited and public testimony IV. Other business V. Adjourn Contact: Susie Ramirez, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0123. Filed: October 31, 1995, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9514063 Wednesday, November 15, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 6100 Main Street, Grand Hall Houston Juvenile Justice and Child Support (Interim) AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call and opening remarks III. Committee business IV. Invited Speakers V. Public testimony VI. Other business VII. Adjourn Contact: Kimberly Koelzer, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0395. Filed: October 31, 1995, 12:11 p.m. TRD-9514061 Monday, December 4, 1995, 1:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 103 Main Plaza San Antonio Economic Development AGENDA: The Senate Economic Development Committee will meet to hear public testimony on the use of tax of abatements, enterprise zones and other financial incentives for economic development. Contact: Barbara Henderson, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 0365. Filed: October 31, 1995, 12:12 p.m. TRD-9514064 Structural Pest Control Board Wednesday, November 29, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.120 Austin Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Approval of board minutes of August 29, 1995. Contact: Benny Mathis, 9101 FM 1325, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835- 4066. Filed: October 31, 1995, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9514067 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Tuesday, November 7, 1995, 10:00 a.m. The Lancaster Hotel, 701 Texas Avenue, Suite 1207 Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the role of the board in the governance of The Texas A&M University System on the following subjects: Operating procedures of the board, leadership, administrative and policy making roles of the board; relationship of the board to the administrative units of the System; organization of the System. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: November 1, 1995, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9514157 University Interscholastic League Monday, November 6, 1995, 1:30 p.m. University Interscholastic League, Thompson Conference Center, Suite 2.120, 26th and Red River Austin Revised Agenda Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Eroc Linton, King High School, Kingsville BB. Request for waiver of Four-Year Rule by Kajun Chism, representing Edgewood High School in San Antonio CC. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Sylvester Taylor representing Gatesville High School DD. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Victor Cantu, representing Plains High School Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 31, 1995, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9514065 Monday, November 6, 1995, 1:30 p.m. University Interscholastic League, Thompson Conference Center, Suite 2.120, 26th and Red River Austin Revised Agenda Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Eroc Linton, King High School, Kingsville BB. Request for waiver of Four-Year Rule by Kajun Chism, representing Edgewood High School in San Antonio CC. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Sylvester Taylor representing Gatesville High School DD. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Victor Cantu, representing Plains High School Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: October 31, 1995, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9514090 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed on October 31, 1995 The Grand Parkway Association Board of Directors will meet at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, November 9, 1995, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry L. Coffman, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9230. TRD-9514017. The Hood County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, November 8, 1995, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9514068. Meetings Filed on November 1, 1995 The Bell-Milam-Falls WSC Board will meet at the Office-FM 485 West, Cameron, November 7, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697-4016. TRD-9514095. The Brazos Valley Development Council Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Committee on Aging will meet at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, November 7, 1995, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9514143. The Nolan County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at Betty's Breakfast, Oak Street, Sweetwater, November 14, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9514142. The Permian 27> Basin Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, November 8, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-0514102. The Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, November 13, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280. TRD- 9514153.