OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department on Aging Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 11:00 a.m. Texas Department on Aging, 1949 South IH-35, Small Conference Room Austin Audit and Finance Committee AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order Minutes of October 11, 1995 meeting Conflict of interest policy for representation and contracting Internal audit of area agency on aging budgeting and reporting Audit updates-internal and state auditor Budget report Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: December 4, 1995, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9515696 Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 1:30 p.m. Texas Department on Aging, 1949 South IH-35, Small Conference Room Austin Texas Board on Aging Work Session AGENDA: Call to order Results of internal and state audits relative to contract management Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: December 4, 1995, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9515697 Thursday, December 14, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Texas Department on Aging, 1949 South IH-35, Third Floor Large Conference Room Austin Board on Aging AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of October 12, 1995 meeting. Public testimony. Chairman's report. Report on Governor's orientation for board members. Executive director's report. Presentation by Texas Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Association. Presentation by Texas Association for Home Care. Select representatives for Citizens Advisory Council. Minority Elderly Conference dates and organization. Reports to include: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) liaison's report; Options for Independent Living Advisory Committee report; Audit and Finance Committee -Conflict of interest policy for representation and contracting; internal audit of area agency on aging budgeting and reporting; audit updates-internal and state auditor; budget report. Board position on Older Americans Act reauthorization bill. Board member travel. General announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Filed: December 4, 1995, 4:59 p.m. TRD-9515695 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, December 11, 1995, 1:30 p.m. Room 300, Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board AGENDA: Call to order Discussion and action: read and approve minutes of last meeting; expenses; approve bonding requirements for Secretary/Treasurer; set date and time for next meeting. Report: on matching funds or donations from processors; Advisory Committee report. Discussion: processor information responses; identification of projects. Adjourn Contact: Don Laffere, P.O. Box 305, Batesville, Texas 78829, (210) 376-4385. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9515512 Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Beaumont Ag. Research Center, Innes Road Beaumont Texas Rice Producers Board AGENDA: Call to order Review and approve: minutes of previous meeting Financial report Current budget and make adjustments, if necessary Review: current crop year acreage and yield refund situation Research and promotion programs Discuss: other business Action: select time/date for next meeting Adjourn Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274, 1-800-888- 7423. Filed: December 1, 1995, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9515504 Thursday, December 21, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 928B Austin Office of Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing to review alleged violation of 4 Texas Administrative Code, sec.6.4 by Regino Garcia. Contact: Barbara B. Deane, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7448. Filed: December 4, 1995, 9:15 a.m. TRD-9515614 Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers Saturday, December 16, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute Classroom, 7401 South Main Street Houston AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: a board appreciation resolution for Thomas Wilson; introduction of reappointed and new board members: Michael Saly and Michael (Spanky) Stephens; the board will hold a ten-minute open forum to receive input from interested parties; approval of the minutes from the July 26, 1995 meeting; appearance before the board of Ken Murray, Southwest Athletic Trainers Association Liaison; chairman's report; executive director's report; division director's report; program director's report; adoption of final rules concerning child support; settlement agreement with Penny Butler; status of complaints; proposed amendments to Chapter 313; continuing education and test committee report; announcements and comments not requiring board action; and setting of next meeting date. Contact: Debbie Bradford, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6615. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 30, 1995, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9515436 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room #5, Clements Building, Fifth Floor Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Discussion of proposed issues A. Stephen F. Austin State University-Consolidated Revenue Bonds B. Stephen F. Austin State University-Constitutional Appropriation Bonds C. General Services Commission-refinancing of lease with option to purchase office building in Austin D. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-College Student Loan Bonds, Series 1996 E. Texas Veterans Land Board-Veterans' Land Bonds, Taxable Series 1996 F. Texas Veterans Land Board-Veterans' Land Bonds, Series 1996 (including College Savings Bonds) G. Texas Veterans Land Board-Veterans' Housing Assistance Program, Fund II, Series 1996 Taxable Refunding Bonds H. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Variable Rate Demand Multi-Family Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1996A and Series 1996 IV. Other business V. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: December 4, 1995, 5:03 p.m. TRD-9515699 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Clements Building, Room 103, 300 West 15th Street Austin College Opportunity Act Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Consideration of proposed issues Texas Veterans Land Board-Veterans' Land Bonds, Series 1996 (including College Savings Bonds) IV. Other business V. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: December 4, 1995, 5:03 p.m. TRD-9515700 Conservatorship Board Monday, December 11, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building Austin AGENDA: Call to order; approval of November 13, 1995 minutes; action on funding for treatment services request for proposals for fiscal year 1996/1997; action on funding for HIV early intervention services for fiscal year 1996/1997; action on administrative hearing decision in the matter of the appeal of Transitional Treatment Centers, Inc.; executive session to discuss personnel matters; reconvene and adjourn. Contact: Conrad Alexander, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-8147. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9515511 Texas County and District Retirement System Thursday, December 14, 1995, ??? 112 College Street San Antonio Investment Committee Meeting AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of preceding meeting. Receive report from Investment Officer. Consider and act on 1996 budget. Set date and location of March, 1996 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 400 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-9668. Filed: December 1, 1995, 9:35 a.m. TRD-9515505 Credit Union Department Monday-Tuesday, December 11-12, 1995, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Commissioner Search Committee of the Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To invite: public input for future consideration. To consider: determine the date of next committee meeting. To conduct: an executive session to interview applicants as determined at the November 29, 1995 meeting. Contact: James W. Ratzman, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: November 30, 1995, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9515470 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, December 8, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the November 3, 1995, meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of a report; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinions Requests Numbers 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, and 330; adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 5800. Filed: November 30, 1995, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9515439 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, December 15, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Capital Extension Building, Senate Committee Room, E1.016 Austin AGENDA: A. Call the meeting to order; review and approval of minutes of previous meeting; B. Discussion and review of Finance Commission matters, vote to approve resolution of appreciation for Georgina Gonzalez, hear update on Finance Commission building repairs. Hear update and possible vote on project to fulfill Finance Commission responsibility under sec.1.011(f) of the Texas Banking Act; discussion of and possible vote on Purchase of Director and Officer Liability policies, discussion of and possible vote on responsibilities of Finance Commission under sec.1.005 of the Texas Banking Act. Discussion of and possible vote to approve order approving Guaranty Fund Advisory Council Consumer Representative R. R. Ray, Jr.; hear update and possible vote on the vacancy in the internal auditor position, review of annual financial reports of the three agencies; C. Hear report from the Banking Department regarding industry status, departmental operations from all department divisions; discussion of and vote to publish for comment, repeal or adoption, existing, proposed and reproposed rules and chapters regarding Texas Banking Act procedures throughout 7 TAC; D. Hear report from the Savings and Loan Department regarding industry status, departmental operations, discussion of and vote to publish for adoption proposed rules regarding Savings and Loans procedures throughout 7 TAC; E. Hear report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner regarding industry status and departmental operations; F. Convene into executive session, and adjourn. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: December 4, 1995, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9515667 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Monday, December 18, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Austin Fire Protection (Sprinkler) Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding printed minutes from previous meeting. II. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed rule amendments, new sections, or repeals to 37 TAC Chapter 541, concerning fire sprinkler systems. III. Discussion and possible action regarding the presentation to the Commission on Fire Protection regarding the action taken on agenda item II. IV. New matter 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, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918- 7100. Filed: December 4, 1995, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9515674 Wednesday-Thursday, December 20-21, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Austin Fire Extinguisher Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Election of a chair person for the Fire Extinguisher Advisory Council. II. General discussion regarding the functions and responsibilities of the Fire Extinguisher Advisory Council. III. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding printed minutes from previous meeting. IV. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed rule amendments, new sections, or repeals to 37 TAC Chapter 521, concerning fire extinguisher systems. V. Discussion of staff procedures regarding the administration, investigation, and enforcement of the Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.43-1 and 37 TAC Chapter 521. VI. New matters from the public, not included in preceding agenda items which may be discussed in future meeting dates. VII. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918- 7100. Filed: December 4, 1995, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9515673 Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Friday, December 8, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Arlington Marriott, 1500 Convention Center Drive Arlington Crime Stoppers Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes from August 27, 1995 meeting III. Discussion of future statewide training IV. Other business V. Adjourn Contact: David M. Cobos, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1784. Filed: November 30, 1995, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9515464 Texas Growth Fund Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the September 28, 1995, special meeting. 2. Receive nominations for and elect a treasurer. 3. Review and approve treasurer's report. 4. Review and approve resolutions designating signatories on bank accounts. 5. Review and approve proposal from Ernst and Young to perform audit of 1995 financial statements. 6. Review and approve reimbursement expense reports from the current and former trustees. 7. Review and approve invoice from Vinson and Elkins, L.L.P. 8. Review and approve proposal for directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies. 9. Receive an activity report from TGF Management Corporation. 10. Review and approve TGF Management Corporation's 1996 budget request. 11. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: December 4, 1995, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9515684 Texas Department of Health Monday, December 11, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Department of Health/Board of Nurse Examiners Memorandum of Understanding Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the last meeting; action items (training requirements of unlicensed personnel providing respite services under the Texas Department of Health/Board of Nurse Examiners memoranda of understanding; and data collection on outcome of clients receiving respite services under the Texas Department of Health/Board of Nurse Examiners memoranda of understanding); and public comment. Contact: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6648. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD or (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 2, 1995, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9515577 Monday, December 11, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the September 11, 1995 meeting; grievance committee report (resolution and disposition of complaints); education committee report (finalizing amended education rules and documentation rules); legislative committee (report on previous meeting for possible changes in law for 1997 legislation); and conflict resolution committee (report on initial meeting of a committee that has been formed by midwives for better communication between the Texas Department of Health and midwives); new business (continuing education for midwives in the Valley; and discussion of possible sources for continuing education for midwives in the Valley); proposed certificate for midwives to hang on the wall; current chair has resigned and new chair has been appointed and wants floor to state objectives; and report on status of nominations for public member position on the Midwifery Board); and an open forum. Contact: Cecilia Nobles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: November 30, 1995, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9515437 State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments Friday, December 15, 1995, 6:00 p.m. Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Applications Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on the approval or denial of applications of James Cobb and Kevin Richards. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 4, 1995, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9515648 Friday, December 15, 1995, 6:00 p.m. Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Complaints Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on the following complaints: FD/94-0019A; FD/94-0025; FD/94-0029A; FD/94-0029B; FD/94-0061; FD/95-0018; FD/95-0024; FD/95-0029; FD/96-0003; FD/96-0008; and FD/96-0009. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 4, 1995, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9515649 Friday, December 15, 1995, 6:00 p.m. Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Ethics Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on the ethics. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 4, 1995, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9515650 Friday, December 15, 1995, 6:00 p.m. Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on public comment on proposed rules to 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 141. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 4, 1995, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9515651 Saturday, December 16, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the previous meeting; committee reports (applications; complaints; ethics; and rules); president's report; executive director report; and setting of the next meeting date and test dates. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6484. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: December 4, 1995, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9515647 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, December 8, 1995, 10:30 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Conference Room 560-W Austin Advisory Subcommittee on Nursing Facilities AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Introduction of visitors/staff. 4. Approval of subcommittee minutes. 5. Managed care project. 6. Assistant commissioner's update. 7. Nurse aide study. 8. Improving dental care for residents. 9. Other items of interest. 10. Next meeting and adjournment. Contact: Mary Sidelnik, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 834- 6770. Filed: November 30, 1995, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9515471 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, December 20, 1995, 9:00 a.m. Alcoholic Beverage Commission of Texas, 5806 Mesa Drive, First Floor Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1280.G In the matter of Residential Property Insurance Benchmark Rate Setting and Catastrophe Property Insurance Association Rate Setting (continued from December 13, 1995). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: December 4, 1995, 5:04 p.m. TRD-9515702 Wednesday, December 20, 1995, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1703.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Helen F. Francis, Houston, Texas, who holds a Solicitor's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: December 4, 1995, 5:04 p.m. TRD-9515703 Texas Lottery Commission Monday, December 11, 1995, 9:15 a.m. 6937 North IH-35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Bingo Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the October 6, 1995 and/or October 19, 1995 meeting; report by the Chair of the Bingo Advisory Committee regarding the Senate Interim Committee on Charitable Bingo November 21, 1995 hearing; report by the Chair of the Bingo Advisory Committee regarding the November 22, 1995 Texas Lottery Commission meeting; report by the Chair and Secretary of the Bingo Advisory Committee and possible discussion and/or action regarding their November 10, 1995 and November 15, 1995 meetings with Texas Lottery Commission staff concerning the staff's proposed rules relating to bingo; consideration and possible action regarding draft rules relating to bingo; consideration and possible action regarding designation of future Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Rene McCoy at (512) 371-4823 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 323-3791. Filed: December 1, 1995, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9515503 Monday, December 11, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH-35, Americans Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Bingto Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the October 6, 1995 and/or October 19, 1995 meeting; report by the chair of the Bingo Advisory Committee regarding the Senate Interim Committee on Charitable Bingo November 21, 1995 hearing; report by the chair of the Bingo Advisory Committee regarding the November 22, 1995 Texas Lottery Commission meeting; report by the chair and secretary of the Bingo Advisory Committee and possible discussion and/or action regarding their November 10, 1995 and November 11, 1995 meetings with Texas Lottery Commission staff concerning the staff's proposed rules relating to bingo; consideration and possible action regarding draft rules relating to bingo; consideration and possible action regarding designation of future Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Rene McCoy at (512) 371-4823 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 323-3791. Filed: December 4, 1995, 4:54 p.m. TRD-9515691 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 209 West 14th Street, Suite #500 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Public comments III. Approval of minutes IV. Retreat follow-up V. Committee reports * Planning/Legislative Committee * Program/Research Committee * Finance Committee VI. Nominations Committee VII. Council agenda VIII. Executive director's report Each item above includes discussion and action as necessary. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 209 West 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 406- 5406. Filed: December 4, 1995, 1:55 p.m. TRD-9515675 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 2:00 p.m. 1241 West Mockingbird Lane (Coral Ballroom) Dallas Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care AGENDA: 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Reference and discuss committee parameters 3. Review agenda 4. Recognize and discuss preliminary questions from members 5. Get acquainted exercise 6. Describe the current system If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 4, 1995, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9515685 Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 1241 West Mockingbird Lane (Champagne Ballroom) Dallas Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care AGENDA: continued from December 12: 7. Review Managed Care 8. Consider a method for examining a system of services and supports, understanding how to change it, and prodicting the results of the change. 9. Discussion of how the previous exercise should be modified for analysis of other services system elements. 10. Method for getting broad-based input 11. Next meeting times and places 12. Meeting evaluation If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506 (voice or RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 4, 1995, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9515686 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, December 7, 1995, 10:00 a.m. Conrad Blucher Institute, TAMU-CC, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to order/introduction/minutes II. Program update III. Discussion of fiscal year 1997 project ideas IV. Additional items/adjournment Contact: Richard Volk, Campus Box 290, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 985- 6767. Filed: November 30, 1995, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9515460 Monday, December 11, 1995, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from: December 7, 1995.) Building C-Room 131E, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application made to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by Trent Water Works for an increase in water rates effective August 15, 1995 in its service area located in Brazoria and Waller Counties, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1624. Contact: Susan Prior, Mail Code 102, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-4100. Filed: November 30, 1995, 11:08 a.m. TRD-9515438 Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 12118 North IH-35, Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: A hearing will be held before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), upon a petition for the creation of Arlington Entertainment Area Management District (the "District"), Docket Number 95-1638-DIS. The petition is filed under Chapter 375 of the Texas Local Government Code. The nature and purpose of the petition is for the organization, creation and establishment of the District as a municipal management district. The general purposes of the District are to promote, develop, encourage and maintain employment, commerce, economic development and the public welfare in the area of the District, which is the "entertainment district" of the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, by furnishing, operating and maintaining a system for the transportation of people within the District, and otherwise to further the public purposes of the statute. Contact: Gloria A. Vasquez, MC152, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-6161. Filed: December 4, 1995, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9515681 Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: enforcement report; district matter; hearing request; municipal solid waste enforcement; industrial waste discharge enforcement; petroleum storage tank enforcement; public water supply enforcements; air quality enforcements; rules; administrative law judge's proposal for decisions; executive session; the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 8:30 a.m. agenda starts 8:45 a.m. until 9:25 a.m.) Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9515515 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee will meet to review and take action on six Declaratory Orders; two Eligibility Orders; two ALJ Proposals for Decision; 26 Agreed Orders; five Eligibility matters; and one exception to Board Order Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6811. Filed: December 2, 1995, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9515570 Board of Pardons and Paroles Tuesday-Wednesday, December 12-13, 1995, 1:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. Central Office, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Full Board AGENDA: I. Call to order by chairman II. Recognition of guests III. Approval of minutes of the previous board meeting held August 31, 1995 IV. Report from Policy Council V. Standing Committee reports; Sunset Committee, Legislative Committee, and Rules Committee VI. Items for discussion and/or action A. Rule adoptions: sec.sec.141.52, 141.57, 145.6 (Repeal and Adopt New) and sec.149.2 (Repeal only) B. Proposed amendment of 37 TAC sec.145.22(8) C. Designation of Standardized Distances for Child Safety Zones D. Voting options for Senate Bill 45 cases VII. Perspectives on revocation hearing process VIII. Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Division update IX. Chairman's designation of 1996 Executive Committee X. Adjournment Contact: Juanita Llamas, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 406-7407. Filed: December 4, 1995, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9515622 Texas Department of Public Safety Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 1:30 p.m. DPS Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Public Safety Commission AGENDA: Approval of minutes Budget matters Internal audit report Personnel matters Pending and contemplated litigation Real estate matters Public comment Miscellaneous and other unfinished business Contact: James Wilson, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 465-2000, Ext. 3700. Filed: December 2, 1995, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9515568 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, December 11, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A hearing on Continuation of Service has been scheduled in Docket Number 15060- complaint of David E. Conway against Houston Lighting and Power Company Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: November 30, 1995, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9515461 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be a public meeting at which interested persons may make oral comments concerning the proposed amendments in Project Number 14045-rulemaking on transmission access and pricing and stranded investment. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: December 2, 1995, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9515552 Monday, December 18, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A hearing on the merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 15051-application of Texas Comm South, Inc. for a service provider certificate of operating authority. This application was filed on November 29, 1995. Applicant plans to resell local exchange service including tone dialing, custom calling, Caller ID, toll restriction, bill number screening and any other services which are available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent exchange service in a geographic area which exactly follows the local exchange boundaries of the following underlying local exchange companies within the State of Texas: Southwestern Bell Telephone, GTE Southwest, Inc. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these preceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by December 13, 1995. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: November 30, 1995, 10:40 a.m. TRD-9515435 Texas Racing Commission Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 10:30 a.m. Capitol Extension Auditorium, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; consideration of and action on the following rules: sec.sec.303.3, 303.95, 305.35, 305.37, 305.70, 305.241, 307.262, 309.14, 309.199, 309.357, 313.56, 313.504, 315.101, 315.111, 319.7, 319.14, 319.15, 319.111, 321.110, 321.116, 321.117, 321.203, 321.204, 321.205; petition by Sam Houston Race Park for amendments to sec.303.41 and sec.303.43; petition by Manor Downs for amendment to sec.321.235; consideration of and action on Proposals for Decision in the following contested cases: SOAH Number 476-95-0916, TxRC Number 95-02-14, in Re: the appeal by Dallas Keen from Stewards' Ruling Retama 38; SOAH Number 476-95-0953, TxRC Number 95-02-13, in Re: the appeal by Gary Brush from Stewards' Ruling Manor 1188; consideration of and possible action on the following matters: request by Bandera Downs for amendment to Agreed Order suspending Class 2 license; request by Texas Thoroughbred HBPA, Inc. and Trinity Meadows Raceway, Inc.; Horsemen's agreement between Texas HBPA, Inc. and Manor Downs, Inc.; Third amendment to Horsemen's agreement between Texas HBPA, Inc. and Sam Houston Race Park, Limited; First amendment to Horsemen's agreement between HBPA, Inc. and Retama Park; allocation of simulcasting revenue dedicated to purses and Texas-Bred incentive money among the various official breed registries; request by Sam Houston Rack Park for additional live race dates for 1996; old and new business; adjourn. Contact: Paula Cochran, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 794-8461. Filed: December 4, 1995, 8:29 a.m. TRD-9515610 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider and act on the Automatic Data Processing Division Director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, equipment acquisitions, and personnel matters. Contact: Bob Kmetz, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7251. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9515524 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider and act on the agency budget, fiscal and administrative matters and the Administrative Services Division Director's report on division administration, budget, procedures and personnel matters. Contact: Mike Regan, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7257. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9515525 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider and act on the Public Information Office Director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. Discuss plan for Public Information Office/Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division collaboration on communications outreach. Contact: Brian W. Schaible, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6710. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9515526 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider and act on agency administration, budget, policy and procedures, and personnel matters for all divisions. The commission may meet in executive session to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, re- assignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of personnel. Contact: Mark Bogan, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6981. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9515527 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider and act on the Information Resource Manager's report on information resource planning documents. The commission will consider and act on the Information Resource Manager's report on the administration, budget, procedures, equipment acquisitions, contracts, work schedules and quarterly updates associated with the Department of Energy-RRC Area of Review (AOR) Data Management Enhancements grant status review. Contact: Mel Mireles, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-7249. Filed: December 1, 1995, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9515529 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider and act on the Division Director's report on division administration, budget, procedures, and personnel matters. Contact: Melvin B. Hodgkiss, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 6901. Filed: December 1, 1995, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9515530 Tuesday, December 12, 1995, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The commission may meet in executive session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: December 1, 1995, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9515531 Monday, December 18, 1995, 9:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from: Monday, December 18, 1995, 2:00 p.m.) 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor, Willa Mae Palmer Conference Room Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will hold a meeting on reorganization and personnel matters; the commission will conduct interviews and may take action on personnel matters. The commission may meet in executive session as permitted by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7008. Filed: December 2, 1995, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9515533 Monday, January 8, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor, Willa Mae Palmer Conference Room Austin AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas will hold a meeting on reorganization and personnel matters; the commission will conduct interviews and may take action on personnel matters. The commission may meet in executive session as permitted by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Contact: Mary Ross McDonald, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7008. Filed: December 2, 1995, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9515534 Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Rooms 1250A and 370A, Tower I Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. General meeting (Room 1250A-8:30 a.m.-Noon) -Anti-Trust statement -Public input forum -General Administrative matters -Working group reports and discussion -TDI staff draft of parts of proposed plan of operation -Purpose and scope, authority, definitions, policy forms and types of coverages, rates, Executive Committee, amendments, immunity from liability, termination of MAP -Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP -Any other general business 2. Working Group I Issues (Room 1250A-1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) -Anti-Trust statement -Eligibility -Criteria for mandatory participation -Monitoring MAP activity -Suggestions for designation underserved areas -Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Working Group II Issues (Room 370A-1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) -Anti-Trust statement -Participating insurers -Participating agents -Operations -Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 322- 2235. Filed: December 4, 1995, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9515611 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Monday, December 11, 1995, 9:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Senate Chamber Austin Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board AGENDA: I. Call to order/quorum call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Board comments III. Status of Texas Telecommunications A. Pat Wood III, Chairman, Texas Public Utility Commission B. Carolyn Purcell, Executive Director, Department of Information Resources IV. Dr. Uri Triesman-University of Texas, Texas Education Network V. Briefing on lawsuit VI. Governor's general counsel briefing on open meetings VII. Action items A. Adopt emergency rules B. Propose rules C. Approve minutes from November 27, 1995 meeting D. Approve solicitation notice of executive director search E. Elect vice chairman F. Approve subcommittee assignments VIII. Other business Contact: Jimmy Glotfelty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: December 2, 1995, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9515569 Texans' War on Drugs Tuesday, December 5, 1995, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from: December 4, 1995.) 313 East Anderson Lane, #101 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda Meeting Board of Directors AGENDA: 1) Call to order 2) Establish quorum 3) Planning for the future 4) Approval of the minutes 5) Corporate resolutions 6) Executive session 7) Action on matters discussed in executive session 8) President's report a) Financial report b) Service delivery report c) Executive report 9) Set next meeting dates 10) Other business 11) Adjourn Reason for Emergency: Meeting rescheduled in order to obtain a quorum. Contact: William Halsell, 313 East Anderson Lane, #101, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-0141. Filed: December 4, 1995, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9515683 Texas Southern University Thursday, December 7, 1995, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Law School-Second Floor Houston Litigation Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider a review of cases filed and pending against the university. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9515519 Thursday, December 7, 1995, 11:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall-Room 111 Houston Personnel, Student Services and Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to consider: progress reports of academic activities and programs; personnel actions. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9515518 Thursday, December 7, 1995, 1:00 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: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: December 1, 1995, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9515520 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility Thursday, December 14, 1995, 9:45 a.m. DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin Governing Committee Meeting AGENDA: Approval of minutes from the October 18, 1995 Governing Committee meeting. Consideration and possible action on the 1996 budget. Report on recoveries and expenses of special projects through the third quarter 1995. Consideration and possible action on the Records Retention Schedule. Consideration and possible action on recommendations from the Appeals Committee and/or Hearing Officer. Consideration and possible action on servicing company request for reimbursement of legal fees and expenses. Executive director's report. Executive session(s) regarding personnel matters and pending legal matters. Following the closed executive session(s), the Governing Committee will reconvene in Open and Public Session and take any action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed deliberations, including possible approval of settlements of potential or existing litigation, possible approval of facility transition plans and personnel policies. Contact: Peter E. Potemkin, 8303 MoPac Expressway North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-1222. Filed: December 4, 1995, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9515653 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Wednesday, December 13, 1995, 8:30 a.m. 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 310 Austin Finance Committee of the Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; review and approval of the minutes from the November 15, 1995, Finance Committee meeting; summary of financial reports-November 1995; accounts receivable updates; consideration of investment policy; summary investment reports-November 1995; executive session; action items resulting from executive session deliberations; adjourn Contact: Jeanette Ward, 100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142. Filed: December 4, 1995, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9515680 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Friday, December 8, 1995, 8:30 a.m. Austin Convention Center, 201 East Second Street, Colorado and Lavaca Rooms Austin Emergency Revised Agenda Full Council AGENDA: The following item will be added to the agenda: 11:00 a.m.-action item: approval of a memorandum of understanding between the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness. (All time for items after this addition will be moved forward 15 minutes.) Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 912-7158 (or Relay Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Reason for Emergency: Negotiations were only recently completed on the memorandum of understanding between the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness (TCWEC). In order for program responsibilities relating to Workforce Development Areas to proceed expeditiously between the TWC and TCWEC, this item must be added on at TCWEC's December meeting, since the next regularly scheduled TCWEC meeting will not be held until February, 1996. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 912-7158. Filed: November 30, 1995, 1:56 p.m. TRD-9515462 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed November 30, 1995 The Bell County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, December 13, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Watson, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9515465. The Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, December 5, 1995, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from R. Richard Rhodes, Jr., P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (214) 937- 3552. TRD-9515434. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council (Revised Agenda.) Executive Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, November 30, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9515440. The Middle Rio Grande Quality Work Force Planning Middle Rio Grande Quality Work Force Council met at Jerry's Restaurant, 539 West Main Street, Uvalde, December 5, 1995, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Pat Gonzales, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (210) 278-2527. TRD-9515433. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors, Permian Basin Private Industry Council met at 2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, December 6, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carole Burrow, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711-0660, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9515472. Meetings Filed December 1, 1995 The Austin Travis County MHMR Center Finance and Control Committee met at 1430 Collier, Austin, December 6, 1995, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD- 9515522. The Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, December 7, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9515507. The Creedmoor Maha Water Supply Corporation (Monthly Meeting) met at 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, December 6, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Buda, Texas 78610, (512) 243-1991 and/or (512) 243-2113. TRD-9515497. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Strategic Plan Task Force met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "B", First Floor, Dallas, December 7, 1995, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9515532. The Deep East Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors and Grants Application Review Committee will meet at the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Highway 190 West, Jasper, December 14, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9515514. The Education Service Center, Region IX Board of Directors will meet at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, December 13, 1995, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim O. Rogers, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (817) 322- 6928. TRD-9515506. The Grand Parkway Association Board of Directors will meet at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, December 14, 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-9515521. The Kempner Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at Highway 190, Kempner, December 7, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76536, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9515517. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council Area Agency on Aging Area Advisory Council on Aging met at 200 East Nopal Street, First State Bank, McNelly Room, Uvalde, December 6, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Berta R. Macat, P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, 1-800-224-4262. TRD- 9515498. The Shackelford Water Supply Corporation Directors met at the Fort Griffin Restaurant, Albany, December 6, 1995, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (817) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-9515516. The Sulphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District #419 met at 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, December 5, 1995, at 9:30 a. m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9515496. The West Central Texas Council of Governments Private Industry Council will meet at the Career Stop, 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, December 14, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, P. O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9515523. Meetings Filed December 2, 1995 The Andrews Center Board of Trustees met at 2323 West Front Street, Board Room, Tyler, December 7, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD- 9515559. The Brazos Valley MHMR Authority Personnel/Budget Committee met at 103 East Highway 21, Caldwell, December 7, 1995, at 12:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9515556. The Brazos Valley MHMR Authority Board of Trustees met at 103 East Highway 21, Caldwell, December 7, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9515557. The Dawson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, December 6, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9515550. The Denton Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, December 13, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9515560. The Edwards Aquifer Authority Litigation Oversight Committee met at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Feld L.L.P., 300 Convent Street, San Antonio, December 5, 1995, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Beldon, P.O. Box 15830, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9515558. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, December 6, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD- 9515555. The Lower Colorado River Authority Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, December 5, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3287. TRD-9515535. The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Trustees for LCRA's benefit plans met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, December 5, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-4043. TRD-9515537. The Lower Colorado River Authority Investment Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees for LCRA's benefit plans met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, December 5, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-4043. TRD-9515536. The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board met at the Hopkins County Courthouse, Judge Minter's Chambers, First Floor, Sulphur Springs, December 6, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, P.O. Box 306, Commerce, Texas 75428-0306, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9515554. The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board will meet at the Hopkins County Courthouse, Judge Minter's Chambers, First Floor, Sulphur Springs, December 8, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, P.O. Box 306, Commerce, Texas 75428-0306, (903) 450-0140. TRD- 9515553. Meetings Filed December 4, 1995 The Bell-Milam-Falls WSC Board will meet at Industrial Boulevard, Cameron, December 12, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697-4016. TRD-9515704. The Brazos Student Finance Corporation Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will meet in the Crooker Conference Room, Offices of Fulbright and Jaworski, 51st Floor, 1301 McKinney, Houston, December 12, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9515677. The Brazos Valley MHMR Authority (Revised Agenda.) Board of Trustees met at 103 East Highway 21, Caldwell, December 7, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9515629. The Carson County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, December 8, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Herber, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9515682. The Central Texas Area Consortium (Regular Meeting) met at 2 North Fifth, Temple, December 7, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael B. Herring, 3311 SW H. K. Dodgen Loop #248, Temple, Texas 76502, (817) 791-9102. TRD-9515692. The Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 178 East Mill Street #102, New Braunfels, December 11, 1995, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (210) 625-8597. TRD-9515671. The Deep East Texas Council of Governments Grants Application Review Committee will meet at the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Highway 190 West, Jasper, December 14, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9515688. The Edwards Aquifer Authority Board will meet in the Board Room, San Antonio River Authority, 100 East Guenther, San Antonio, December 9, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Beldon, 100 East Guenther, San Antonio, Texas, (210) 270-0800. TRD-9515694. The Erath County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, December 14, 1995, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Greenough, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9515613. The Falls County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at Interstate of Highway 6 and 7, Falls County Courthouse-First Floor, Marlin, December 11, 1995, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9515632. The Falls County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at Interstate of Highway 6 and 7, Falls County Courthouse-First Floor, Marlin, December 12, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9515631. The Lee County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, December 13, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9515660. The Leon County Central Appraisal District Leon County Appraisal Review Board met at 103 North Commerce, Corner Highway 7 and 75, Leon County Central Appraisal District Office, Gresham Building, Centerville, December 7, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jeff Beshears, P.O. Box 536, Centerville, Texas 75833-0536, (903) 536-2252. TRD-9515690. The Parmer County Appraisal District (Emergency Meeting.) Board of Directors met at 305 Third Street, Bovina, December 4, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. (Reason for Emergency: Last minute scheduling.) Information may be obtained from Ronald E. Procter, P.O. Box 56, Bovina, Texas 79009, (806) 238-1405. TRD-9515670. The Sabine Valley Center (Emergency Meeting.) Personnel Committee met at 401 North Grove, Marshall, December 7, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9515689. The South Texas Private Industry Council, Incorporated met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, December 7, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Hervst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD- 9515616. The Stephens County Rural WSC Board (Regular Monthly Meeting) met at 301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, December 7, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (817) 559- 6180. TRD-9515669. The West Central Texas Council of Governments (Revised Agenda.) Career Stop Advisory Committee met at 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, December 6, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cheryl Haliburton, 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9515679. Meetings Filed December 5, 1995 The Education Service Center, Region VI (Revised Agenda.) Board met at 1929 Country Club Drive, Bryan, December 7, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340, (409) 295-9161. TRD-9515705. The Gray County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, December 11, 1995, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sherri Schaible, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9515755. The Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board and Advisors will meet at 2005 South Bridge Street, Brady, December 12, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lorna Moore, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9515756.