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 Monday, January 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0117; application of Gulf States Utilities Company to reconcile its fuel costs, for permission to delay requesting a surcharge, or in the alternative, for a surcharge to recover under-recovered fuel expense (PUC Docket Number 15102). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9600517 Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A joint prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in the following dockets: SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0116; application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to revise Sections 1, 2, and 3, in the integrated service tariff, Section 2 of the Wide Area Telecommunications Service (WATS) tariff and Section 5 of the general exchange tariff pursuant to Substantive Rule 423.69 relating to ISDN Service (PUC Docket Number 15024); SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0115; application of GTE Southwest, Inc. to revise general exchange tariff to incorporate all centranet and integrated services digital network (ISDN) services pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.69 (PUC Docket Number 15042). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9600522 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1713-application of Kaufman County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for a certificate of convenience and necessity for transmission line within Kaufman County, Texas (PUC Docket Number 14653). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 11, 1996, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9600401 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1712; application of Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. for a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct a transmission line withing Hidalgo County (PUC Docket Number 14652). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9600521 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Monday, January 15, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 2109 Avenue Q, Conference Room F Lubbock Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) AGENDA: Call to order; introduction of members; introduction of RAC Convener; background information on Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA); review of TCADA Region 1 information; review of the Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) manual; review and distribution of TCADA executive director memo; RAC recommendation for officer positions (excepting Convener); Vice-Convener(s), Recorder: selection of staggered first terms for RAC members; scheduling to next meeting; adjournment. Contact: Sidney Skipper, 2109 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 766-2317. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9600519 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Tuesday-Wednesday, January 23-24, 1996, 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. Texas Boll Weevil Foundation Office, 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene AGENDA: Tuesday, January 23, 1996 (2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) Call to order/opening remarks and introductions Discussion and action: minutes; financial reports annual audit; LRGV referendum; Abilene cooperative agreement; allocation and distribution of USDA funds; executive director's report-Beet Armyworm Virus/Fipronil/Endosulfan/Malathion study. Recess Wednesday, January 24, 1996 (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) Remarks and introductions Discussion and action: Insurance Committee and Assessment Committee reports and recommendations; final regulations on organic cotton; referendums; TDA report; extension report; NCC report; APHIS report; chairman's report; next meeting date and time. Discussion: other business Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, 1-800-687-1212, (915) 672-2800. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9600515 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Wednesday, January 24, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin Pricing Subcommittee AGENDA: Review minutes from the abolished Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Person's August 31, 1995 Pricing Subcommittee meeting; Review of pending recommendations to be presented by the Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped regarding services and products from the August 31, 1995, abolished Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Person's Pricing Subcommittee meeting; and Discussion and recommendation for action by the council on: New services; Renewal services; New products; and Product changes and revisions. Contact: Rose-Michel Munguia, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6422. Filed: January 12, 1996, 1:18 p.m. TRD-9600477 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, January 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from October 26, 1995 and November 14, 1995 meetings. Exit interview from state audit conducted by the state auditor's office on the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. Discussion and approval of an internal auditor to conduct internal audit activities for fiscal year 1996. Discussion and approval of the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee and director's forum report. Discussion and approval of funding for increased costs associated with continuation of milestones project in Harris County. Discussion and approval to extend fiscal year 1996 contracts with Beaumont State Center and CEDEN Family Resource Center. Discussion and approval of Chapter 1 carryover awards. Discussion and approval of transfer of funding to the Texas Education Agency for delivery of services to children served by the regional day schools for the deaf. Discussion and approval to discontinue reimbursement of partial per diem for ECI state office staff. Discussion and approval to discontinue fiscal year 1996 funding for Community Action Corporation of South Texas, Project Ninos. Executive session: completion of the performance evaluation of the executive director. FYI Contact: Linda B. Hill, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 502- 4900. Filed: January 12, 1996, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9600448 Texas Education Agency Thursday-Saturday, February 1-3, 1996, 9:30 a.m. (Thursday) and 8:00 a.m. (Friday-Saturday). University of Houston, College of Technology, Room 1-100, 4800 Calhoun Houston Industrial Technology Education Essential Knowledge and Skills Clarification Team AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and to allow all interested parties opportunity to be informed of the meeting. On Thursday, February 1, the team will meet an review progress from the last meeting and work on finishing the performance descriptions for the essential knowledge and skills. On Friday, February 2, the team will discuss courses, develop performance descriptions for the courses, and work on course coherent sequence models. On Saturday, February 3, the writing team will continue working on courses and finalize the performance descriptions for publication in the first draft of the technology essential knowledge and skills document. Contact: Richard Grimsley, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9474. Filed: January 16, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9600546 General Services Commission Monday, January 22, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: 1) Consideration of final adoption of amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code sec.sec.125.3, 125.7, and 125.17, and new sec.125.27 relating to travel management services; 2) Consideration of final adoption of amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code sec.113.4 concerning the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL); 3) Consideration of emergency amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code sec.123.15 relating to selection of architect/engineers for professional services and consideration of publication of proposed amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code sec.123.15 relating to selection of architect/engineers for professional services; 4) Consideration of proposed amendments to 1 Texas Administrative Code sec.113.87 relating to the Cooperative Purchasing Program and new sec.113.88 relating to electronic purchasing systems; 5) Consideration of request for financing and resolution for reimbursement of expenses for renovation of the old State Board of Insurance Building, Travis County, Texas; 6) Consideration of the use of the competitive sealed proposal process for obtaining credit card services; 7) Program issues; executive session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code, sec.551.072. Contact: David Ross Brown, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2400. Filed: January 12, 1996, 1:51 p.m. TRD-9600532 Texas Department of Health Monday, January 29, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room M-618, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Legislative Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: how to start a new law; procedures that need to be done and timelines set; date and place for next legislative meeting; review draft of new midwifery act. 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: January 16, 1996, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9600538 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Friday, January 19, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Clements Building, 15th and Lavaca, Fifth Floor, Committee Room #5 Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: Item III, Consideration of employee suggestions for approval Add the following suggestions: 582-0231 Mark A. Hutson 696-0664 Melissa Cotton 701-0097 Stuart Greenfield Delete the following suggestion: 322-1125 John Strieb Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2393. Filed: January 11, 1996, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9600390 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, January 29, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1782.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Donald McIntosh, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 16, 1996, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9600551 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: 454-95-0206.e Travelers Indemnity Company of Rhode Island v. Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility, previously known as the Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Pool-appeal hearing. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 16, 1996, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9600550 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1752.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Donald Anthony MacKenzie, The Woodlands, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Group II Insurance Agent's License, and a Group II Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 16, 1996, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9600549 Friday, February 2, 1996, 10:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-0004.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Leslie James Worthington, Bridge City, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, and a Group II Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 16, 1996, 10:04 a.m. TRD-9600548 Texas Commission on Jail Standards Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of commission members. Reading and approval of December 1, 1995 minutes. Old business: Angelina County, El Paso County, Rockwall County, Runnels County, changes to standards-adopt, status of payment to counties and jail population, completed jail projects, active remedial orders/cancel/changes. New business: Changes to standards-proposed, standards of conduct/financial disclosure, Eden detention facility. Variances: Tarrant County, Travis County, Cottle County, Foard County. Director's report. Other business. Executive session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: January 16, 1996, 8:05 a.m. TRD-9600536 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Friday, January 26, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314 Austin AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes for October 31, 1995 commission meeting 2. Make an appointment to the LSA Advisory Board 3. Approve proposed grants under the Internet Assistant Grants Program, 13 TAC sec.1.100 and sec.1.101 4. Approve a major urban resource libraries grant award to Dallas Public Library 5. Adopt repeal of current microfilming standards for local governments, commission rules 13 TAC sec.sec.7.21-7.35; adopt new proposed microfilming standards for local governments, commission rules 13 TAC sec.sec.7.21-7.35, as amended, and adopt new proposed microfilming standards for state agencies, commission rules 13 TAC sec.sec.6.21-6.35, as amended. 6. Public comment 7. Director's report Contact: Raymond Hitt, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440, email raymond_hitt@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: January 12, 1996, 9:33 a.m. TRD-9600425 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, January 12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, Examination, Licensure and Fee Committee AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, the committee will interview an additional applicant for licensure by examination. Reason for Emergency: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 305-7016 or Fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 11, 1996, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9600399 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Thursday, January 25, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens comments 2. Joint discussion of critical issues for the five-year strategic plan with members of the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee 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: January 12, 1996, 2:55 p.m. TRD-9600498 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, January 24, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: petroleum storage tank enforcement; rule; CAFO permit; hearing request; motion for reconsideration; state office administrative hearings proposal for decision; 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 9:30 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: January 12, 1996, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9600513 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Convention Center, 441 Rio Concho Drive, Stephen F. Austin Central Ballroom San Angelo Water Well Drillers Advisory Council AGENDA: The Texas Water Well Drillers Advisory Council will meet to discuss and take action on the following: consider the approval of minutes of the November 2, 1995 meeting; consider whether to set the following complaints for a formal hearing or take appropriate legal action: Larry Bisidas, Paul Higgins, Clarence Forke, Sammy Fountain, John Frye, Emmitt Glass, Jerry Kashwer, Allen Rutherford, and Dorsey Smith, consider certification of applications for registration and driller-trainee registration; and consider staff reports. Contact: Rick Wilder, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0541. Filed: January 16, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9600545 Monday, January 29, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Bowie Elementary School Cafeteria, 439 Arbor Street San Antonio AGENDA: On an application by HDJ Holding, Inc., Proposed Permit Number MSW2254, authorizing a Type V (grease trap waste) municipal solid waste management facility. The proposed facility is to be located on a 0.616 acre site at 1102 West Laurel in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-6687 or (512) 239-4756. Filed: January 11, 1996, 10:23 a.m. TRD-9600368 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Monday, January 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. (Rescheduled from: January 22, 1996.) 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Public comment re: proposed rules Chapter 321 as posted in the Texas Register Volume 20, Number 87, November 21, 1995 III. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 305-6900. Filed: January 12, 1996, 1:19 p.m. TRD-9600478 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: The commissioners will conduct a hearing on the merits to receive evidence in Docket Number 14447; (SOAH Number 473-95-1003) petition of MCI Telecommunications Corporation for an investigation of the practices of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company regarding the exhaustion of telephone numbers in the 214 numbering plan area and request for a cease and desist order against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; petition of the Office Public Utility Counsel for an investigation of the practices of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company regarding the exhaustion of telephone numbers in the 713 numbering plan area and request for a cease and desist order against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9600520 Friday, January 26, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Relay Texas Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Relay Texas Advisory Committee will meet at the above date and time. At this meeting the committee will welcome and make opening remarks; hear minutes and public comment, hear old and new business, PUC report, Sprint report. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: January 12, 1996, 12:07 p.m. TRD-9600476 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 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: January 12, 1996, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9600493 Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: The commission will consider Docket Number GUD-8609, application of Entex, a division of NorAm Corporation, for approval of purchase of gas distribution systems from Gulfside Industries, Limited. Contact: James Brazell, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7017. Filed: January 12, 1996, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9600497 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor Conference Room 12-126 Austin AGENDA: The commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matter listed on the agenda posted with Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Paula Middleton, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729. Filed: January 12, 1996, 1:35 p.m. TRD-9600492 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, January 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Call to order/roll call/agenda review/announcements/commissioner's report/rehabilitation services update/break/TRC strategic plan update/transition update/lunch/public comment/panel discussion: Texas Workforce Commission/break/approval of October 1995 meeting minutes/chairperson's report/TRC consumer affairs report/TRAC staff report/adjourn. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4160. Filed: January 12, 1996, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9600499 Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Discussion: supported employment/discussion: realizing the Texas comptroller's vision statement for supported employment/lunch/subcommittee meetings/subcommittee reports/break/recommendations/action items/agenda items for next meeting/adjourn. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4160. Filed: January 12, 1996, 2:57 p.m. TRD-9600500 Texas Senate Wednesday, January 24, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 211 South Copper Street, Room 109 Arlington 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: Kim Koelzer, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0395. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9600525 Wednesday, January 24, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1200 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 Austin Natural Resources AGENDA: I. Call to order and roll call II. Cost benefit analysis and risk assessment in environmental regulation, Dan Pearson-TNRCC III. Interstate ozone transport agreement, Beverly Hartsock-TNRCC IV. Effectiveness of environmental audit legislation, Karen Kornell-AG's Office, Dave Talbot-AG's Office V. Comments from Reggie James-Texas Consumers Division VI. Public testimony (limited to one hour) VII. Adjournment Contact: Carol McGarah, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0390. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9600524 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 5201 University Boulevard, Room 101 Laredo International Relations, Trade and Technology AGENDA: To hear public testimony affecting colonias including EDAP (Economically Distressed Areas Program) The following three remote sites include: Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1380 A&M Circle, El Paso The University of Texas at Brownsville, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 2415 East Highway 83, Weslaco, Texas Contact: Sarah Acosta, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0989. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9600526 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Room S-402, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Budget Committee, Telephone Conference Call AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approve minutes of the December 1, 1995 meeting; report from assistant division director; review budget; and develop budget recommendations for board approval. Contact: Michael Doughty, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719-3521. 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: January 11, 1996, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9600387 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Transportation, 200 East Riverside Drive, Room 102 Austin Interagency Abandoned Rail Corridor Committee (IARCC) AGENDA: Approval of minutes of meeting on November 10, 1995. Discussion of federal jurisdiction over rail abandonments resulting from ICC Termination Act of 1995. Report of subcommittee for the preservation of railroad freight service. Discussion of current status of forthcoming, pending, or recently authorized abandonments or sales. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: January 12, 1996, 10:22 a.m. TRD-9600446 The University of Texas System Thursday, January 18, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst, Inc., 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600 Dallas Asset Management Committee of Board of Regents AGENDA: The Asset Management Committee will meet to review the status and performance of assets under management, to consider the approval of certain private investments, and to appoint an emerging markets manager. Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981, (512) 499-4402. Filed: January 12, 1996, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9600464 On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Conference Room 5108 Austin Council Meeting AGENDA: The council will act on the minutes of the previous meeting. The election of a new chairman and vice-chairman will take place. The following reports will be presented: the chairman's report, the executive secretary's report, and (following public comments) the committees' reports. Other items on the agenda will include: discussion and possible action on items for the 1996 Annual Conference; and discussion and possible action on items for the 1997 Annual Conference. The scheduling of future meetings will end the meeting. Contact: Annette Maddern, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239- 4732. Filed: January 11, 1996, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9600388 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; staff reports; internal procedures of commission appeals; consideration and action on tax liability cases and higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Employment Commission Docket 4; discussion, consideration, and possible action with regard to transfer of programs pursuant to House Bill 1863; consideration and possible proposal for adoption of rules for waivers for independent staffing and separate service provider requirements for local workforce development boards, and for a person that provides one-stop services to also provide development services such as basic education and skills training; consideration and possible proposal for adoption of rules regarding administration of the Skills Development Fund; consideration and possible proposal for adoption of rules regarding planning guidelines for use by local workforce development boards; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: January 12, 1996, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9600533 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed January 11, 1996 The Burnet County Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, January 18, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD-9600400. The Education Service Center, Region I Region I ESC Board met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, January 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roberto Zamora, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383- 5611. TRD-9600378. The Education Service Center, Region XI Board of Directors will meet at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, January 23, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9600377. The Harris County Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, January 17, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9600389. The Rockwall County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 16, 1996, at 7:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (214) 771-2034. TRD-9600367. The Sabine Valley Center Executive Committee and Personnel Committee-Jointly met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, January 18, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD- 9600386. The Sabine Valley Center Board of Trustees met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, January 18, 1996, at 7: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9600385. The Scurry County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, January 18, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD- 9600375. Meetings Filed January 12, 1996 The Alamo Area Council of Governments Management Committee met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, January 17, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9600447. The Atascosa County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, January 18, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bruce H. Martin, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065, (210) 742-3591. TRD- 9600416. The Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, January 18, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9600514. The Bell County Tax Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, January 17, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Watson, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, Fax: (817) 939-3909. TRD-9600443. The Brazos River Authority Water Quality Committee will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 22, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9600479. The Brazos River Authority Lake Management Committee will meet at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 22, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9600480. The Burke Center Board of Trustees will meet at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, January 23, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandra J. Vann, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD- 9600445. The Edwards Aquifer Authority Administrative Committee met at the San Antonio Development Agency, 1170 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, January 18, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet E. Anderson, 300 Convent, Suite 1400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 270-0800. TRD-9600516. The Ellis County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, January 23, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (214) 937-3552. TRD-9600485. The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, January 22, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mitzi Meekins, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9600496. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council Oversight Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, January 15, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9600483. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council Executive Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, January 15, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9600484. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, January 18, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Barfield or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672- 2879 or Fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9600523. The Harris County Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 2809 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, January 17, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9600510. The Heart of Texas Council of Governments Private Industry Council met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, January 18, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Teat, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756- 7822. TRD-9600511. The Heart of Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, January 25, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Teat, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756- 7822. TRD-9600512. The Jack County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, January 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Vicky L. Easter, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9600518. The Jasper County Appraisal District (Revised January 12, 1996.) Board of Directors met at 137 North Main, Jasper, January 18, 1996, at 7:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD-9600509. The Jasper County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 137 North Main, Jasper, January 23, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD- 9600426. The Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation Tariff Committee met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 15, 1996, at 5:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9600428. The Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation Board met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 15, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9600427. The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600468. The Lower Colorado River Authority Emerging Issues Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600469. The Lower Colorado River Authority Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600470. The Lower Colorado River Authority Energy Operations Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600471. The Lower Colorado River Authority Land and Water Operations Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600472. The Lower Colorado River Authority Finance and Administration Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600473. The Lower Colorado River Authority Audit Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600474. The Lower Colorado River Authority Regional Development Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary, January 18, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9600475. The Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, January 16, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9600534. The North Central Texas Council of Governments Acting as Administrative Entity for the Collin County Employment Program Collin County Private Industry Council met at 777 East Campbell Road, Ninth Floor, Richardson, January 16, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-1976. TRD-9600494. The North Texas Commission and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Regional Transportation Reception met at the Sheraton Park Central Hotel, Salon F, 12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, January 16, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163. TRD-9600481. The North Texas Private Industry Council Nortex Regional Planning Commission will meet at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, January 31, 1996, at 12:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kelly Couch, 3917 Texas, Vernon, Texas 76384, (817) 322-5281. TRD-9600467. The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board met at 2821 Washington Street, Administrative Conference Room, Greenville, January 17, 1996, 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-9600482. The San Antonio River Authority (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, January 17, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9600415. Meetings Filed January 16, 1996 The Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 130-A West Fourth Street, Baird, January 22, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jane Ringhoffer, P.O. Box 806, Baird, Texas 79504, (915) 854-1165, Fax: (915) 854-1413. TRD-9600553. The Dallas Housing Authority Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet in the Lakeland Manor Housing Development, 3105 Peavy Road, Dallas, January 25, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Elizabeth S. Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75217, (214) 951-8301. TRD-9600542. The Education Service Center, Region VIII Board of Director's will meet at the Hot Biscuit Restaurant, 2501 Ferguson Road, Mount Pleasant, January 25, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9600537. The Falls County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at the Falls County Courthouse-First Floor, Intersection of Highway 6 and 7, Marlin, January 23, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9600547. The North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors will meet at the Administration Office, 505 East Brown, Wylie, January 25, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (214) 442-5405. TRD-9600543.