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 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1173-Application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for approval of demand-side management programs, renewable resources agreement, and requests regarding cost recovery mechanisms, and other relief (PUC Docket Number 13575). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:04 p.m. TRD-9600800 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from January 25, 1996.) 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been rescheduled in 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 (PUC Docket Number 14653). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 19, 1996, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9600835 Friday, February 2, 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 sec.sec.1, 2, and 3 in the integrated service tariff, sec.2 of the Wide Area Telecommunications Service (WATS) tariff and sec.5 of the general exchange tariff pursuant to Substantive Rule 4.23.69 relating to ISDN services (PUC Docket #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 #15042). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 23, 1996, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9600933 Monday, February 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1572-Application of Time Warner Communications for facilities- based Certificate of Operating Authority within Travis and Williamson counties (PUC Docket Number 15025). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 19, 1996, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9600820 Texas Aerospace Commission Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. MCC, 3500 West Balcones Center Drive, First Floor Conference Room Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Welcome and introductions Election of new chairman Historical look at the TAC Current TAC status reports: legislative/budget, administrative, programmatic, financial Future of the TAC: vision/mission, roles/responsibilities, potential projects Briefings to the board: legislative budget board, Texas space grant, SW project Other business Commissioners' open forum Action items Adjournment Contact: Amy Kennedy-Reynolds, 2101 NASA Road One-MC-AP4, Houston, Texas 77058, (713) 483-6827. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9600849 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, January 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Raddison Hotel, 1893 West Mockingbird Dallas Seed Arbitration Board (State Seed and Plant Board) AGENDA: Discussion and action on a request from Petoseed Company, Inc., to reopen the arbitrations held in the matters of: Joe Vasquez/Valley Melon Farms vs. Petoseed Company, Inc., and Gary Boyd/Boyd-Vasquez Farms vs. Petoseed Company, Inc. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9600745 Monday, January 29, 1996, 10:15 a.m. Raddison Hotel, 1893 West Mockingbird Dallas State Seed and Plant Board AGENDA: Discussion and action on: Minutes of the October 9, 1995 meeting; applicants for licensure as certified seed growers; requests for certification eligibility; approved inspectors list for 1996; appointment of Sorghum and Sunflower Advisory Board; appeal of rejected fields; continuing education requirements; name change of variety; acknowledgement of foreign designations; and policy on separation of duties of the board and TDA. Public comment period. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9600746 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Wednesday, January 24, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 400 East Gravis, Commissioner's Court Room, Duval County Court House San Diego Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) AGENDA: Call to order; welcome; introduction; members and purpose of meeting; presentation of materials; and adjournment. Contact: Miguel Lopez, 3804 Casa Blanca Road, Laredo, Texas 78041, (210) 718- 0297. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9600749 Friday, January 26, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 11307 Roszell, DHS Region Eight Administration Building San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) AGENDA: Welcome; introduction of RAC members; introduction of RAC convenor; TCADA/Region Eight profile; review of RAC manual; distribution and discussion of TCADA executive director memo; call RAC meeting to order; RAC recommendations for officers; vice-convenor and recorder; selection of staggered first terms for RAC members; scheduling of next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Blas Lopez, 11307 Roszell, San Antonio, Texas 78217, (210) 619-8039. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9600748 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, January 29, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m.-Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Swearing in ceremony for Allan Shivers, Jr. 1. Approval of minutes of November 27, 1995, meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 2. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 3. Administrator's report. 4. Amend 16 TAC sec.45.4 as published December 15, 1995 (20 TexReg 10724); discussion, comment, and possible adoption. (The Standards of Identity) 5. New 16 TAC sec.41.54 as published December 22, 1995 (20 TexReg 10948); discussion, comment and possible adoption. (Destructions) 6. Staff recommendations to the legislature on simplifications and consolidations of licenses and permits regulated under the Alcoholic Beverage Code; discussion, comment and possible vote. 7. Public comment. Announcement of executive session. 8. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office; b. Limon v. TABC, Number 95-11327 c. Sampson v. Board, Number 3-93-CV-68; and d. West End Pink v. Irving, Number 95-12825-I Continue open meeting. 9. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 10. Adjourn Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: January 18, 1996, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9600725 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, February 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Executive Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible action or recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaints files numbered 95-003, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 96-001, 94-029, 95-005, 95-013, 95-020, 95-021, 95-023, 95-026, 95-027, 96-003, 96-004, 96-005, 96-008, 96-009, 96-010, 96-011, 96-012, 96-013, 96-014, 96-015, 96-016, 96-017, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-021, 96-022, 96-023, 96-024, 96-025, and 96-026; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning the composition of the Enforcement Committee and enforcement policies and procedures; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: January 23, 1996, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9600922 Thursday, February 1, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Executive Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning the fiscal year 1996 operating budget, other fiscal matters, and the request for legislative appropriation for fiscal year 1997 and fiscal year 1998; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: January 23, 1996, 8:15 a.m. TRD-9600921 Thursday, February 1, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Executive Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Special Projects Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning a revised public information brochure, speakers, and other communications matters; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board regarding procedures for the annual evaluation of the commissioner's job performance; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: January 23, 1996, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9600923 Friday, February 2, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Executive Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order; consideration of the minutes of the August 4, 1995, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board on other educational matters; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: January 23, 1996, 8:11 a.m. TRD-9600920 Friday, February 2, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; election of 1996 board officers: chair, vice-chair and secretary; consideration of the minutes of the November 30, 1995, TALCB meeting; staff reports, including: active certifications/licenses; certifications/licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; report on measures-first quarter 1995; and AARO regional conferences; discussion and possible action concerning a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Real Estate Commission regarding administrative services and support provided to the TALCB by TREC and the TALCB's financial obligations; discussion and possible action concerning licensure and certification by reciprocity; discussion and possible action concerning the agency strategic plan 1997-2001; discussion of state law and board rules, policies, and procedures concerning the permitted scope of practice for certified and licensed appraisers, verification of acceptable experience, board involvement in the legislative process; report from the Budget Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Budget Committee regarding the operating budget, other fiscal matters, and the request for legislative appropriation for fiscal year 1997 and fiscal year 1998; report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations from the Education Committee regarding approval of courses for meeting educational requirements and other educational matters; report from the Enforcement Committee; discussion and possible action concerning complaints numbered 95-003, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 96-001, 94-029, 95-005, 95- 013, 95-020, 95-021, 95-023, 95-026, 95-027, 96-003, 96-004, 96-005, 96-008, 96- 009, 96-010, 96-011, 96-012, 96-013, 96-014, 96-015, 96-016, 96-017, 96-018, 96- 019, 96-020, 96-021, 96-022, 96-023, 96-024, 96-025, and 96-026; composition of the Enforcement Committee and enforcement policies and procedures; report from the Special Projects Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Special Projects Committee regarding a public information brochure, speakers, and other communications matters; procedures for the annual evaluation of the commissioner's job performance; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: January 23, 1996, 8:06 a.m. TRD-9600919 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Monday, January 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Third Floor, Conference Room 302 Austin Rules/Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; recognition of guests; chairman's opening remarks; consider/act on approval of minutes; consider/act on rules/enforcement matters; consider/act on public comment; and adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9600813 Monday, January 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Third Floor, Conference Room 302 Austin Revised Agenda Rules/Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The following items have been revised to read as follows: VI. Consider/act on rules/enforcement matters: E. Review rules for possible recommendations to the board for adopted amendments/additions: 1. Amendment to rules regarding fees: 7. Amendment to rules regarding eligibility: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9600852 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 9:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Third Floor, Conference Room 302 Austin Communication/Newsletter Committee AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; recognition of guests; chairman's opening remarks; consider/act on approval of minutes; consider/act on communication/newsletter matters; consider/act on public comment; and adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9600814 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 11:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Third Floor, Conference Room 302 Austin Personnel/Resource Committee AGENDA: Call to order; recognition of guests; chairman's opening remarks; consider/act on approval of minutes; consider/act on personnel/resource matters; executive session to deliberate the evaluation of the executive director Texas Open Meetings Act, sec.551.074, Texas Government Code; reconvene in open session to consider/act on evaluation; consider/act on public comment; and adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9600815 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 2:30 p.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Third Floor, Conference Room 802 Austin Education/Qualification and Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; recognition of guests; chairman's opening remarks; consider/act on approval of minutes; consider/act on education/qualification and examination matters; consider/act on public comment; and adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9600816 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 8:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Conference Room 225 Austin Revised Agenda Board Meeting AGENDA: The following items have been revised to read as follows: XVII. Consider/act on rules and regulations for adoption: A. Amendment to rules regarding fees: G. Amendment to rules regarding eligibility. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 19, 1996, 10:39 a.m. TRD-9600829 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 8:30 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Second Floor, Conference Room 225 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; recognition of guests; chairman's opening remarks; consider/act on approval of minutes; consider/act on appointment of committees; consider/act on election/appointment of officers; executive session to discuss/consider legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General concerning litigation by Robert Norris in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; reconvene in open session to consider/act on litigation matters, if necessary; consider/act on executive director's report; consider/act on hearings; consider/act on reinstatements; consider/act on examinations; appointment of members to Task Force; consider/act on enforcement issues; consider/act on committee reports and recommendations; consider/act on rules and regulations for adoption; consider/act on proposed amendments/additions for rules; consider/act on conferences/meetings; consider/act on Nomination Committee Report; consider/act on public comment; chairman's closing remarks; and adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9600817 Texas School for Blind and Visually Impaired Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street, Room 151 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel AGENDA: Consideration of personnel policies Consideration of internal auditor's performance appraisal Consideration of changes in educational program and determination of areas affected by changes Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9600740 Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 110 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies AGENDA: Review and discussion of policies: BJA, BJB, BJC, BJCD, BJCE, BJCG, BQ, BQA, BGB, DGBA, DH, DHC, DI, DI-E, DK, DL, DMD, DNA, DNAA, DNB, DP, DPB, EA, EAA, EAB, EB, EC, EED, EEJD, EEL, EFAA, EFB, EFE, EFE-E, EFE-R, EGA, EH, EHAA, EHBG, EKA, EMB, EMH, EMI Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9600741 Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit AGENDA: Approval of minutes from November 17, 1995 meeting Legacy revenue report Legacy budget report Contingency fund report Update on fiscal year 1997 operating budget development improvements Report from internal auditor Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:02 p.m. TRD-9600743 Friday, January 26, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of minutes of November 27, 1995 board meeting; approval of board policies; consideration of changes in educational program and determination of areas affected by changes; consideration of approval of TEA/Region XI contract Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 18, 1996, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9600747 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Thursday, February 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 3201 Loop 289 South, Holiday Inn Lubbock High Plains Zone Boll Weevil Advisory AGENDA: Call to order Opening remarks and introductions Purpose of committee High Plains Program update Discussion and recommendations: Zone Assessments Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene, Texas 79608-5089, 1-800-687-1212, (915) 672-2800. Filed: January 22, 1996, 1:37 p.m. TRD-9600903 Texas Diabetes Council Monday, January 29, 1996, 9:00 a.m. University Family Health Center-Southwest, 2121 Southwest 36th Street San Antonio AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the October 27, 1995 meeting; director's report (status of diabetes mobile clinic, and minimum standards of diabetes care in managed care); recommendation to rescind grant awarded to Citizens for Better Health for a Community-Based Diabetes Education and Awareness project; fiscal year 1996 budget revisions (funds for equipment for diabetes mobile clinic, and reprinting of "You Have the Power" education materials; and reports from the Texas Diabetes Institute. Contact: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7534. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600863 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 10:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin Council Open Meeting AGENDA: I. Swearing in of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities II. Call to order; III. Self introduction of staff, guests and members; IV. Review June 2, 1995 minutes from abolished Texas Committee on Purchases of Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons (the "TCPPSBSDP"); V. Review of acting presiding officer's actions to date regarding coordination with the General Services Commission for legal, clerical and administrative support; VI. Discussion of the council's commitment to legislative direction; VII. Consideration of Pricing Subcommittee's recommendations; VIII. Presentation by the Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped; and IX. Suggested agenda items for future consideration. Contact: Rose-Michel Munguia, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6422. Filed: January 22, 1996, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9600900 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: Discussion items: 1. Update of SPC and SAC 1996-1997 appointments 2. Review of 1995 State Employee Charitable Campaign evaluation and campaign results Action items: 1. Selection of 1996 state campaign manager 2. 1996 campaign plan and recommendations 3. 1996 local campaign areas 4. 1996 SECC timeline 5. Proposed 1996 rules changes and potential 1997 legislative changes 6. 1996 state campaign manager budget Contact: Mary Ellen Burns, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 455, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 450-0840, fax: (512) 450-0108. Filed: January 22, 1996, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9600916 Texas Funeral Service Commission Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Suite 600, Room 205 Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: Meeting called to order Invocation Welcome Agenda items: 1. Consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the November 30th, 1995 commission meeting 2. Reports from all committees 3. Public comment 4. Discussion and possible action on the repeal of Commission Rules 22 TAC sec.sec.203.1, 203.7-203.28 5. Discussion and possible action on adoption of new Commission Rules 22 TAC sec.sec.203.1, 203.7-203.31 6. Discussion and possible action on the examination used by the commission to meet licensing requirements under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4582b, sec.3 7. Discussion and possible action on Commission Rule 22 TAC sec.203.6(b) pertaining the the 40 hour per week requirement for provisional licensees and reconsideration of the exception petition of John Springer 8. Discussion and possible action on proposed inspector evaluation form 9. Discussion and possible action on funeral establishment license renewal procedures and statutory requirements of Article 4582b, sec.4(A) 10. Discussion and possible action on request for exemption under Commission Rule 22 TAC sec.203.20(b) pertaining to the location of retained records by Sagmiller Funeral Homes, Inc. 11. Discussion and possible action on proposed wall certificate 12. Discussion and possible action on request for exemption under Commission Rule 22 TAC sec.203.14(b) pertaining to preparation room by Bryson Knowles 13. Discussion and possible action on accepting and processing anonymous complaints under Article 4582b, sec.6D 14. Discussion and possible action regarding the agency 1997-2001 strategic plan Adjourn Contact: Marc A. Connelly, 8100 Cameron Road, #550, Austin, Texas 78754-3896, (512) 835-9079. Filed: January 18, 1996, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9600779 Texas Department of Health Friday, January 26, 1996, 8:00 a.m. La Posada Hotel/San Agustin Grand Ballroom, 1000 Zaragoza Laredo Texas Board of Health, Board Briefing Meeting AGENDA: The board will receive a briefing on the current activities of the Texas Department of Health by the commissioner; and will have a discussion concerning procedural and/or administrative issues of the Board of Health. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7484. 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 18, 1996, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9600803 Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. La Posada Hotel/Suites, San Agustin Grand Ballroom, 1000 Zaragoza Laredo Texas Board of Health, Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 30, 1995 meeting; recommendation on status pediatric cardiovascular programs in Lubbock that participate in the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services Program; proposed rule concerning Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services Program pharmacy providers; final adoption of rules concerning Mother-Friendly Business Program supporting breast-feeding; final adoption of rule to establish standards for the performance of mandatory HIV testing during pregnancy and delivery; final adoption of rules concerning training of animal shelter personnel; final adoption of rules concerning rabies control and eradication; Title V futures update; comments from the Panhandle Hospital Alliance concerning the award of Title V maternal and child health funding to Texas Tech University; and presentation on ImmTrac-Immunization Tracking System. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7484. For ADA assistance, contact Richard Butler at (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9600801 Friday, January 26, 1996, 1:00 p.m. La Posada Hotel/San Agustin Grand Ballroom, 1000 Zaragoza Laredo Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the approval of the: legislative comments; approval of the minutes of the December 1, and the December 20, 1995 board meetings; commissioner's report; update on the activities of Public Health Region 11; Strategic Management Committee report (approval of the strategic planning session report); Health Financing Committee report (recommendation on the State Medicaid Director concerning (proposed hearing aid services rules; proposed rules relating to the coverage and reimbursement of mammography services, and final adoption of the rules relating to Medicaid vendor drug reimbursement methodology)); Health and Clinical Services Committee report (recommendation on status pediatric cardiovascular programs in Lubbock that participate in the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services Program; proposed rule concerning Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services Program pharmacy providers; final adoption of rules concerning Mother-Friendly Business Program supporting breast-feeding; final adoption of rule to establish standards for the performance of mandatory HIV testing during pregnancy and delivery; final adoption of rules concerning training of animal shelter personnel; final adoption of rules concerning rabies control and eradication; update on the Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP)); Human Resources Committee report (final adoption of rules concerning the Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee; final adoption of rules concerning Device Distributors and Manufacturers Advisory Committee; appointments to the Device Distributors and Manufacturers Advisory Committee; appointments to the Wholesale Drug Distributors Advisory Committee); Regulatory Committee report (proposed rules concerning regulation and standards for processing and distributing crab meat; proposed rules concerning Texas molluscan shellfish; proposed rules concerning assessment of administrative or civil penalties under (the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; the Texas Food, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Salvage Act; the Tanning Facility Regulation Act; Chapter 437, Health and Safety Code (relating to Food Service Establishments, Retail Food Stores, Mobile Food Units, and Roadside Food Vendors); Chapter 466, Health and Safety Code (relating to Narcotic Drug Treatment Programs); and Chapter 146, Health and Safety Code (relating to Tattoo Studios)); proposed rules concerning licensure of tanning facilities; proposed rule amending the general provisions for radiation control, including exemption criteria and inspection intervals; proposed new rule concerning licenses and radiation safety for irradiators; final adoption of rule repealing department requirements concerning radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation; final adoption of rules concerning charity care and community benefits reporting for nonprofit hospitals; and final adoption of rules concerning certification and accreditation program for lead-based paint activities); public comments (no Board of Health action required); announcement and comments (no Board of Health action required); meeting date for February 1996. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7484. 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 18, 1996, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9600802 Monday, January 29, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Board Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Hospital Data Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes; assignment of advisory committee member terms; review and approval of revised reporting forms for Chapter 311 non-profit hospital reporting; requested data analysis on government and nongovernment admissions and revenue from 1994 annual survey of hospitals data; public comment; setting next meeting date. Contact: Dora McDonald, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600871 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Drug Use Review Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the October 31, 1995 meeting; presentation on the diabetes management program; ketoriac criteria; responses to brand name necessary override intervention letters; nicotine replacement therapy criteria data evaluation; review of tramadol data evaluation; review of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug's (NSAID's) and anti-ulcer agents data evaluations; and the selection of targeted drugs for further evaluation Contact: Curtis Burch, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 338- 6947. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600865 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Department of Health/Board of Nurse Examiners of Memorandum of Understanding Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the last meeting; Home and Community Support Service Advisory Committee's recommendation to involve registered nurses in the competency testing of unlicensed persons providing gastrostomy tube feedings in respite situation; design for outcome on data collection of clients who receive gastrostomy tube feeding; status report of subcommittee formed to develop a draft document that describes the guidelines to be incorporated as an addendum to the personal assistance service guidelines; and public comments. 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 at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: January 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600864 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, January 26, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 701 West 51st Street, Third Floor, East Tower, Room 300H Austin State Advisory Committee on Child Care Programs AGENDA: A conference call has been scheduled to discuss a proposed rule on transitional child care eligibility criteria for additional time limited care. For individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person, the conference call will be held in Room 300H of the John H. Winters Building. Contact: Shelley Bjorkman, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4174. Filed: January 18, 1996, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9600727 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, February 5, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-0753.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Dan Hiram Jarrel, Plano, Texas, who holds 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 23, 1996, 9:50 a.m. TRD-9600943 Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1735.c In the matter of Samuel Gateman, et al Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 23, 1996, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9600934 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1749.d To consider whether Imperial Premium Finance, Inc., has violated Texas Insurance Code Annotated, Articles 24.14 and 24.17, sec.(g) and 28 Texas Administrative Code, sec.25.44 and sec.25.32(b). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 23, 1996, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9600935 Friday, February 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-96-0128.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Billy Mac Thompson, Missouri City, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life 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 23, 1996, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9600936 Friday, February 9, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-96-0136.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against James Walter Jackson, Houston, Texas, who holds 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 23, 1996, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9600937 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Thursday-Friday, February 1-2, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin Revised Agenda Board Meeting AGENDA: An addition has been made to the agenda that was previously filed on January 17, 1996 and published in the January 23, 1996 Texas Register. In the completed agenda attached to our summary, reference is made to Agenda Exhibit A. An addition to the agenda has been made. Under the name Robert Pounds "and 88-7" has been added. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-9427. Filed: January 23, 1996, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9600949 Thursday-Friday, February 1-2, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Addition to agenda underexecutive director's report (bold and underlined): ... The board will consider and act upon the executive director's report which will include discussion of NCEES Penalty Guide, Emeritus Members, [and] an LAR request for an investigator and discuss Agreed Modification of Agreed Permanent Injunction for James L. Blumberg. ... Contact: Sandy Smity, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-9427. Filed: January 18, 1996, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9600724 Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Room N-456, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Application Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on pending applications: inactive status (Henry C. Coker, III; Geana Madison Goodwin; William M. Helton, Jr.; Sophia Lonergan; Gerald D. McBride; and Janet S. Washington); post graduate experience (James L. Moody and Rebecca R. Motley). Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600867 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Room S-402, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Ethics Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on pending complaints: MF-95-5, MF- 95-12, MF-95-13, MF-95-22, MF-95-24, MF-95-29, MF-96-1, MF-96-5, MF-96-6; and other pending complaints. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600868 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Room S-402, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the December 4, 1995 meeting; committee reports (Application Committee (Coke, Goodwin, Helton, Lonergan, McBride, Moody, Motley, Washington); Ethics Committee (MF-95-5, 12, 13, 22, 24, 29, MF-96-1, 5, 6; and other pending complaints)); two-year post degree direct clinical experience and supervision; out of state applicants; examination reciprocity; board chair report; executive director report; and next meeting date. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600866 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Friday, January 26, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Ad Hoc Committee on Telemedicine AGENDA: Call to order Roll call Discussion, recommendation, and possible action on House Bill 2669 and related telemedicine issues Report from federation's telemedicine symposium held on January 17, 1996 Presentation and discussion regarding licensure requirements for physicians Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 305-7016 or Fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 18, 1996, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9600785 Friday, January 26, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Public Information Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on newsletter format and content. 4. Discussion of Spring exhibit schedule. 5. Discussion, recommendation and possible action on proposed homepage. 6. Discussion of proposed brochures. 7. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 305-7016 or Fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 18, 1996, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9600786 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Friday, January 26, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will meet in a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9600799 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, at 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: agency enforcement report; municipal water discharge enforcement; public water supply enforcement; industrial hazardous waste enforcement; petroleum storage tank enforcement; rules; 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 19, 1996, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9600859 Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists Friday, February 2, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Room S-402, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Application Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: application numbers PF0250 and PF0265; and announcement of next meeting date. Contact: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600870 Friday, February 2, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room S-402, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the November 6, 1995 meeting; chairman's report; report and discussion from the Application Committee (approval of variances for supervision of provisional licenses perfusionists); program director's report; approval of provisional licenses by executive secretary, not variances; utilization of American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion examination for Texas licensure; letters received from Jorge Molina, PA-C, CCP and Alexander G. Karnavas BA, LP, CCP; final adoption of proposed continuing education rules, sec.761.14; and setting next meeting date. Contact: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. 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 19, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9600869 Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Thursday, February 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin AGENDA: Thursday, February 1, 1996, inspection of credentials; reading of the minutes; president's, vice-president's and executive director's reports; public comments; discussion on the role of podiatric medical assistants, their regulation and the Health Department Radiologic Technologist rules-1:30 p.m.; discussion on audit report; discussion on letter from James Tuggle; examination report; discussion on rule changes; discussion and approval of new licenses; discussion on testing consultant contract re: Dr. Zukowski; budget report; complaint status report; discussion to accept policies and procedures from comptroller, LBB, ERS, auditors and Texas State Library from their manuals; board discussion in executive session pursuant to sec.2(e) and sec.2(g) of Article 6252-17 with executive director and staff and possible board action concerning evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or expectations of board or to hear complaints, questions, or receive responses from executive director and staff regarding evaluation; election of officers; set time, place, and date for next scheduled meeting. NOTE: Agenda items may be taken out of order. Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, (512) 305- 7000. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9600850 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Friday, February 9, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin Psychological Associate Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Psychological Associate Advisory Committee to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the last meeting; rules; reports from the chair of the committee, the executive director of the agency and the general counsel of the agency; reports form the following subcommittees: Disciplinary Sanctions, Financial Advisory, Legislative, Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures, Public Information and Relations, Professional/Ethical Standards and Development, Professional Reimbursement Guidelines, Publications and Research, and Supervisory Guidelines; the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Issue; election of officers; planning for the next Advisory Committee meeting; and to seek legal advice in executive session pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, sec.551.071. Contact: Rebecca E. Forkner, 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835-2036. Filed: January 23, 1996, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9600925 Texas Department of Public Safety Monday, January 29, 1996, 1:00 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 Discharge appeal hearing of DPS employee George Kevin Kennedy Contact: James Wilson, 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 424-2000, Ext. 3700. Filed: January 18, 1996, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9600726 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, January 24, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: In addition to the previously submitted agenda, the commission will also consider the appeal filed in Docket Number 15100 (SOAH Number 473-95-1820) - Request of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. for determinations required by sec.32K of the Public Utility Holding Company Act and for certification of contract. Reason for emergency: Prompt commission action in necessary to avoid having the appeal moot. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: January 23, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9600944 Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: In addition to the previously submitted agenda, the commission will also consider for approval the report to the Legislature concerning Equal Employment Opportunity, pursuant to sec.23.11(j) and possible delegation of authority to the executive director to issue the report to the Legislature. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: January 22, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9600893 Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 2:30 p.m. Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby Annex Houston AGENDA: The commissioners will attend a press conference at the above date, time and location regarding 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 of 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) 458-0100. Filed: January 22, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9600911 Thursday, February 1, 1996, 2:30 p.m. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Dallas AGENDA: The commissioners will attend a press conference at the above date, time and location regarding 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 of 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) 458-0100. Filed: January 22, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9600912 Texas Racing Commission Monday, January 29, 1996, 10:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101, 105 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; consideration of and action to propose or adopt the following new sections or amendments: sec.sec.303.3, 303.41, 303.43, 303.95, 305.41, 305.70, 309.202, 313.53, 313.132, 313.301, 313.424, 313.449, 315.36, 319.111, 321.111, 321.6, 321.38, 321.114, 321.204, 321.206-321.209, 321. 232- 321.235, 321.271, 321.272, 321.275, 321.277; petition by Retama Park for amendment to sec.321.235; petition by Trinity Meadows for amendment to sec.sec.309. 102, 309.103, and 321.235; petition by Sam Houston Race Park for amendments to sec.sec.321.201-321.208, 321.231-321.234, 231.272, 321.273, 321.276, and 321.277; request by Trinity Meadows and Sam Houston Race Park for change in 1996 live race dates; consideration of and possible action on allocation of simulcasting revenue dedicated to purses and Texas-Bred incentive money among the various official breed registries; report by Retama Park; old and new business; adjourn. Contact: Paula Cochran Carter, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 833- 6699. Filed: January 19, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9600861 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Friday, February 9, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Stouffer Renaissance Hotel, 6 Greenway Plaza East Houston Board of Directors, Budget Committee AGENDA: The Budget Committee of the Board of Directors of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority will meet to consider budget adjustments for fiscal year 1996. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., P.E., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: January 23, 1996, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9600931 Friday, February 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Stouffer Renaissance Hotel, 6 Greenway Plaza East Houston Board of Directors AGENDA: The board will meet in executive session to receive advice of the Authority's attorneys concerning contemplated litigation related to the Authority's license application pending before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. The board will open the meeting to the public to approve minutes of their previous meeting; hear a report of the Budget Committee; hear the general manager's report on the year-to-date financial status, hear a report on the U. S. Department of Energy's trust fund, consider budget adjustments for fiscal year 1996, be updated on the proposed Texas and other federal low-level waste compacts; be given status reports on the license application and site access; be given an overview of the demonstration cap and exploratory trench project, and review the status of agency contracts; hear a report on the community development and county working groups, public information program, and the quality assurance program. The board will consider the approval of proposed rulemaking for historically underutilized businesses, planning and implementation fees, below-ground disposal of low-level radioactive waste, discuss proposed rulemaking on the Authority's emergency response plan, discuss hiring a financial advisor for bond insurance, consider contract amendments, and the approval of a railroad crossing contract. The board will consider the approval of a resolution supporting the Texas Radiation Advisory Board and hear public comments before adjourning. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., P. E., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: January 23, 1996, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9600932 Railroad Commission of Texas Monday, January 29, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 12th Floor, Suite 12-100, 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- 7033. Filed: January 19, 1996, at 10:17 a.m. TRD-9600827 Tuesday, January 30, 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 19, 1996, at 10:17 a.m. TRD-9600828 Boards for Lease of State-Owned Lands Friday, January 26, 1996, 3:30 p.m. General Land Office, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of nominations, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 2, 1996 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; consideration of authorization for commissioner to negotiate and execute in-kind gas contracts and related instruments under Texas Natural Resources Code, sec.52.133. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 18, 1996, 2:15 p.m. TRD-9600769 Friday, January 26, 1996, 3:45 p.m. General Land Office, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of bids received for the January 2, 1996 special oil and gas lease sale; consideration of nominations, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 2, 1996 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; easement renewal application, Sea Rim State Park, Jefferson County; consideration of authorization for commissioner to negotiate and execute in-kind gas contracts and related instruments under Texas Natural Resources Code, sec.52.133; and financial report. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 18, 1996, 2:16 p.m. TRD-9600770 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183 (Suite 301) Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of September 15, 1995 board meeting minutes 3. Review and action on B/F/A Committee report, auditor's report (Coopers and Lybrand), and internal audit plan 4. Presentation and action on Planning, Personnel, and Executive Committees' reports 5. President's report 6. Presentation of fourth quarter fiscal year 1995 board report 7. Appointment of Lender and School Advisory Committee members as recommended by the president 8. Review and action on modification of corporate resolution for contract execution 9. Review and action on proposed investment policy revisions 10. Discussion and action on fiscal year 1996 budget amendments for expanded marketing plan, additional product development and support, and the development of an alternate student financial aid delivery system 11. Review and action on proposed revised secondary market eligibility policy 12. Review and action on pending purchase contracts exceeding $250,000 13. Adjourn to executive session Consultation with attorney on litigation issues Review and comparison of president's salary with recent salary survey 14. Resume open session 15. Action on items arising from executive session 16. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: January 18, 1996, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9600787 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, January 26, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514-E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes of September 15, 1995, meeting; consider approval of GE Capital Investment Advisors, Inc. as a real estate advisor and the assignment of MacFarlane Partners, L.P. real estate advisor agreement to GE Capital Investment Advisors; and update on mortgage risk ratings Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6400 or T.D. D. (512) 397-6444 or 1-800-841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: January 18, 1996, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9600792 Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Roll call of board members; public comments; presentation of appreciation awards to employees retiring in January, 1996; approval of the minutes of December 15, 1995, board meeting; report of Retiree Advisory Committee; consideration of changes to the bylaws of the Board of Trustees; consideration of delaying implementation of passive international portfolio until June 1, 1996; review of member service delivery goals; report of the executive director; and comments by board members. Contact: Mary Godzik, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. For ADA assistance, contact Mary Godzik (512) 397-6400 or T.D. D. (512) 397-6444 or 1-800-841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: January 18, 1996, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9600791 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday-Saturday, January 26-27, 1996, 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. 727 East 26th Street Austin AGENDA: Friday, January 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. I. Review, interpret, clarify and re-articulate the mission and goals in House Bill 2128 II. Presentation from Dr. Jay Sanders, director, Telemedicine for Georgia III. Discussion of informational needs; policy areas; goal setting; unresolved issues/needs. IV. Planning session; review and assessment of mission, goals, and policies and procedures from similar state-wide initiatives. V. Presentation from Lou Wetherbee-new technologies and libraries VI. Recess Saturday, January 27, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Business agenda I. Approve minutes of meeting held on December 11 and December 29, 1995, and January 12, 1996 II. Approve resolution supporting priority projects III. Approve contract for hiring executive search firm IV. Approve request for proposal for a consulting contract Retreat agenda, 9:00 a.m. I. Summarizing previous day outcomes; set/clarify goals for day II. Planning session: Categorize and prioritize issues/needs for setting policy and operational procedures. Identify areas needing clarification. III. Presentation from June Smith Patterson; Technology Policy advisor to the governor of North Carolina IV. Revisit informational needs and designate responsibility and timetable; revisit policy areas, specifying preliminary parameters for discussion; revisit operational procedures; specifying preliminary guidelines. V. Summarize and clarify informational needs, initial operational procedures and guidelines. Define accountability and timetable for outcomes. Identify interim goals and set preliminary agenda and time of next meeting. VI. Adjourn Contact: Jimmy Glotfelty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9600808 The Texas A&M University System Wednesday, January 24, 1996, 6:00 p.m. BOR Meeting Room, MSC, Clark Street College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: Open house forum for discussion of student related issues. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9600855 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 8:30 a.m. MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: Consider, act and vote on the following: Authorization to present a proposal to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board initiating a new program leading to a Master of Science Degree in Gerontology at TAMU-K; adopt resolutions for Robert Merrifield and Corey Pullig; name facilities at system institutions (TAMIU and TAMU-CC); appoint provost and vice president for academic affairs at PVAMU; appoint interim president at TAMIU; appoint executive vice president and provost at TAMU; grant emeritus titles; confirm appointments and promotions; grant tenure; approve local depository for PVAMU; establish quasi-endowments at TAMU; approve fiscal year 1997 budget guidelines; authorize issuance of Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 1996 and PUF Bonds, Series 1996A, and appoint deputy chancellor for Finance and Operations and director of Treasury Services to act pursuant to resolution and to submit application to the Texas Bond Review Board; approve system internal audit plans for 1996 and 1997; authorize CEOs of component institutions to hold public hearings on the increase of general use fees; accept report of appropriations by the chancellor of CEOs; accept of gifts, grants, loans and bequests; confirm vending machine contracts at TEEX; delegate authority for approval of travel; authorize negotiation and execution of ground leases for construction, maintenance and operation of on-campus housing facilities at PVAMU, construction, maintenance and operation of a hotel/motel lodging facility at WTAMU, and construction, maintenance and operations of on-campus housing facilities at TAMIU; authorize execution of right-of-way sanitary sewer pipeline easement, surface easement and necessary temporary construction easements in El Paso County; authorize execution of underground pipeline easements and surface easement in Burleson County; authorize execution of easements for construction, maintenance and operations of natural gas collection system in Brazos County; action on bids for movable furnishings for the Administration Building rehabilitation at PVAMU and the Library, Computing and Study Complex at TAMU; approval of programs of requirement, appropriations for design and selections of project architects/engineers for the Natural Resources Informatics Laboratory, Blacklands Research Center at TAES, the Good Laboratory Practices facility at TEES, west campus streets development at TAMU and the athletic facilities renovations/additions, Phase II, at TAMU; supplemental appropriation for design and approval of increased project budget for the TTI hangar rehabilitation at TAMU; initiation of west campus parking garage at TAMU. Overview of system activities; remarks from the directors of service agencies. Closed session discussion items: Consultation with system attorneys on pending and proposed litigation and matters recognized as attorney-client confidential and privileged; matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline, or dismissal, or to hear complaints or charges against an officer or employee; appointment of provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Prairie View A&M University, appointment of interim president, Texas A&M International University; appointment of executive vice president and provost, Texas A&M University. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 19, 1996, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9600873 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 8:30 a.m. MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Revised Agenda AGENDA: Addition to the agenda: Consider, act, and vote on the approval of policy governing the development of core curriculum at Texas A&M University System universities. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 22, 1996, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9600878 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Thursday, January 25, 1996, 11:05 a.m. (or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of the Board of Regents) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Executive Committee AGENDA: Consideration, action, and vote on the following: Adopt resolutions for Robert Merrifield and Corey Pullig; name facilities at system institutions (TAMIU and TAMU-CC); appoint provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at PVAMU; appoint interim president at TAMIU; appoint executive vice president and provost at TAMU; grant emeritus titles; confirm appointments and promotions; grant tenure. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 19, 1996, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9600872 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 11:05 a.m. (or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of the Board of Regents) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Revised Agenda Executive Committee AGENDA: Additions to the agenda: Consider, act and vote on the approval of policy governing the development of core curriculum at Texas A&M University System universities. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 22, 1996, 8:12 a.m. TRD-9600879 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 11:20 a.m. (or upon adjournment of the meeting of the Executive Committee) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Committee for Academic Campuses AGENDA: Consideration, action and vote on the following: Authorization to present a proposal to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board initiating a new program leading to a Master of Science Degree in Gerontology at TAMU-K. Discussion and possible recommendation concerning the following: Policy statement/resolution relating to academic campuses core curriculum requirements as they relate to national and international politics and culture. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 19, 1996, 4:32 p.m. TRD-9600875 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 12:15 p.m. (or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of the Committee for Academic Campuses) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consideration, action and vote on the following: Approve local depository for PVAMU; establish quasi-endowments at TAMU; approve fiscal year 1997 budget guidelines; authorize issuance of Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 1996 and PUF Bonds, Series 1996A, and appoint deputy chancellor for Finance and Operations and director of Treasury Services to act pursuant to resolution and to submit application to the Texas Bond Review Board; approve system internal audit plans for 1996 and 1997; authorize CEOs of component institutions to hold public hearings on the increase of general use fees; accept report of appropriations by the chancellor of CEOs; accept of gifts, grants, loans and bequests; confirm vending machine contracts at TEEX; delegate authority for approval of travel. Report and discussion: New investment company for Permanent University Fund. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9600856 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 1:30 p.m. (or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of Finance and Audit Committee) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Committee for Land and Mineral Resources AGENDA: Consideration, action and vote in the following: Authorize negotiation and execution of ground leases for construction, maintenance and operation of on- campus housing facilities at PVAMU, construction, maintenance and operation of a hotel/motel lodging facility at WTAMU, and construction, maintenance and operations of on-campus housing facilities at TAMIU; authorize execution of right-of-way sanitary sewer pipeline easement, surface easement and necessary temporary construction easements in El Paso County; authorize execution of underground pipeline easements and surface easement in Burleson County; authorize execution of easements for construction, maintenance and operations of natural gas collection system in Brazos County. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9600857 Thursday, January 25, 1996, 2:30 p.m. (or upon adjournment or recess of the Committee for Land and Mineral Resources) Texas A&M University, MSC, Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Facilities Planning and Building Committee AGENDA: Consideration, action and vote on the following: Action on bids for movable furnishings for the Administrative Building rehabilitation at PVAMU and the Library, Computing and Study Complex at TAMU; approval of programs of requirements, appropriations for design and selections of project architects/engineers for the Natural Resources Informatics Library, Blacklands Research Center at TAES, the Good Laboratory Practices facility at TEES, west campus streets development at TAMU and the athletic facilities renovations/additions, Phase II, at TAMU; supplemental appropriation for design and approval of increased project budget for the TTI Hangar rehabilitation at TAMU; initiation of west campus parking garage at TAMU. Reports: Status of system construction projects authorized by the Board of Regents, status of projects under construction. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9600858 Texas Southern University Thursday, February 1, 1996, 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: January 23, 1996, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9600927 Thursday, February 1, 1996, 11:15 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: January 23, 1996, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9600928 Thursday, February 1, 1996, 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: January 23, 1996, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9600941 Friday, February 2, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne, Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to consider: minutes; report of the president; report from Standing Committee; executive session. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: January 23, 1996, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9600940 Texas State Technical College System Saturday, January 27, 1996, 8:00 a.m. TSTC Harlingen Campus, Conference Center Board Room Harlingen Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will discuss and act in the following minute orders: Classes meeting with less than ten students, AAS Degree Program in Industrial Maintenance Technology at TSTC Waco, requests for budget change, renewal lease agreement with Filterspun Division of Service Filtration Corporation, lease agreement with Texas Historic Aviation Museum, addendum to original ground lease agreement with Chrysler Technologies Airborne Systems, Inc. for 32,017 square feet, addendum to Ground Lease Two with Chrysler Technologies Airborne Systems, Inc. for .330 acres, sale of excess property, request for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approval of the Computer Applications Center Construction Project, request for Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approval of the Fentress Center Phase II construction project, award a contract for construction of the Health Science Technology Building, change orders to Student Health and Recreation Center, approval of the concept of an automated energy management system, approval of consultant to oversee assessment, specification and design of automated energy management system, approval to accept bids for installation of automated energy management system, resolution of appreciation for Arthur Douglas, policy for return-to-work program, salary increase effective February 1, 1996 for TSTC System employees, salary increase for TSTC Waco/Marshall employees for remainder of fiscal year 1996, selection of appraiser to appraise TSTC System Panhandle rental properties in Amarillo, Texas. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9600796 Saturday, January 27, 1996, 8:15 a.m. TSTC Harlingen Campus, Conference Center Board Room Harlingen Board of Regents (Closed Meeting) AGENDA: Following item VII of the agenda and shown as Item VIII the Board of Regents will recess from open meeting into closed meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.075 and will discuss the following: Maria Christina Lucio vs. Texas State Technical College and J. Gilbert Leal, Civil Action B-95-01 U. S. District Court Brownsville Division Review and evaluate contract status of Texas State Technical College chancellor Review and evaluate contract status of Texas State Technical College presidents Status and discussion of Panhandle rental properties in Amarillo, Texas Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9600797 Friday, January 27, 1996, 12:30 p.m. TSTC Harlingen Campus, Conference Center Board Room Harlingen Board of Regents AGENDA: Discussion and review of the following TSTC Policy Committee minute orders and reports: Committee of the Whole-12:30 p.m. Policy Committee for Instruction and Student Services-12:35 p.m. Policy Committee for Human Resources and Development-1:00 p.m. Policy Committee for Facilities-1:30 p.m. Policy Committee for Fiscal Affairs-2:15 p.m. Committee of the Whole-3:00 p.m. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890. Filed: January 18, 1996, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9600795 Saturday-Sunday, January 27-28, 1996, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., respectively. TSTC Harlingen Campus, Student Center VIP Room Harlingen Board of Regents AGENDA: The TSTC Board of Regents will participate in a work session to review and discuss Texas State Technical College. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas (817) 867-4890. Filed: January 19, 1996, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9600848 University Interscholastic League Monday, January 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. University Interscholastic League, Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA. Request for waiver of Parent Residence Rule by Tarek Dahboul, Pflugerville High School. BB. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Osvaldo Adame, representing El Paso High School. CC. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Jose Solorio, representing North Dallas High School, Dallas, Texas. DD. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Jesus Guerra, representing North Dallas High School, Dallas, Texas. EE. Request for waiver of Parent-Residence Rule by Ben Eibl, representing Taft High School, San Antonio, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: January 23, 1996, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9600926 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, January 30, 1996, 8:00 p.m. 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund (Fund) will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 1996. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142. Filed: January 22, 1996, 1:18 p.m. TRD-9600901 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, January 30, 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 5; consideration and possible final adoption of rule providing for income tax withholding from unemployment insurance benefits; discussion of Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness agenda for February 15 and 16 El Paso meeting; discussion, consideration, and possible action with regard to transfer of programs pursuant to House Bill 1863; consideration and possible proposal for adoption of rules regarding administration of the skills development fund; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: January 22, 1996, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9600914 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed January 18, 1996 The Bandera County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at the Bandera County Appraisal District, 1116 Main Street, Bandera, January 23, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from P. H. Coates, IV, P.O. Box 1119, Bandera, Texas 78003, (210) 796-3039 or Fax: (210) 796-3672. TRD-9600790. The Burke Center (Revised Agenda.) Board of Trustees met 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-9600781. The Comal Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 178 East Mill Street, #102, New Braunfels, February 7, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Koehler, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (210) 625-8597. TRD-9600771. The Education Service Center, Region XVII Board of Directors will meet at 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, February 13, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Virgil (Ed) Flathouse, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, (806) 793-4852. TRD-9600784. The Gulf Bend Center Board of Trustees met at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, January 25, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD-9600798. The Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center Board of Trustees met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, January 24, 1996, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD- 9600742. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 (Revised Agenda.) Board (Special Meeting) met at 200 East Jones, City Hall, Alderman's Room, Dimmitt, January 24, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD- 9600744. The Lamar County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 521 Bonham, Paris, January 24, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe A. Welch, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75460, (903) 785-7822. TRD-9600789. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (Revised Agenda.) Executive Board met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, January 25, 1996, at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9600788. The Northeast Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors met at the Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, 401 Texas Street, Pittsburg, January 22, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from J. W. Dean, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9600722. The Texas Panhandle Mental Health Authority Board of Trustees, TPMHA met at 7201 I-40 West, Second Floor, Amarillo, January 25, 1996, at 10: 30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Shirley Hollis, P.O. Box 3250, Amarillo, Texas 79116-3250, (806) 353-3699 or Fax: (806) 353-9537. TRD-9600818. The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, January 25, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372- 3381. TRD-9600728. The Pecan Valley MHMR Region Board of Trustees met at 104 Pirate Drive, Granbury, January 24, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-7806. TRD- 9600810. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors, Permian Basin Private Industry Council met at 2910 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, January 24, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carole Burrow, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711-0660, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9600772. The Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority Joint Hospital Committee met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, January 25, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9600793. The Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority Board of Trustees met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, January 25, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532- 3098. TRD-9600794. The San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, Woodlands, January 24, 1996, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams/Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588- 1111. TRD-9600782. The West Central Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors met at 410 Hickory, Abilene, January 24, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michele R. Sanders, P.O. Box 2362, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 673-8254. TRD-9600804. The UniForce, Alamo Quality Workforce Planning AQWPC will meet at 1020 Northeast Loop 410, San Antonio, February 1, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter Ague, 1300 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 733-2970. TRD-9600809. Meetings Filed January 19, 1996 The Alamo Area Council of Governments Rural Area Judges met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, January 24, 1996, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9600833. The Alamo Area Council of Governments Board of Directors met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, January 24, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9600834. The Austin Travis County MHMR Center Finance and Control Committee met at 1430 Collier Street, Austin, January 23, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9600860. The Brazos Valley MHMR Authority Budget and Finance/Personnel met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 25, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9600847. The Brazos Valley MHMR Authority Board of Trustees met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 25, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9600846. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) CARTS Board of Directors met in the CARTS Conference Room, 2010 East Sixth Street, Austin, January 25, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Edna M. Burroughs, P.O. Box 6050, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 389-1011. TRD-9600836. The Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, January 25, 1996, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-1801. TRD-9600830. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Committee-of-the-Whole met in Conference Room "C", 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, January 23, 1996, at 1:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3371. TRD-9600823. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board met in the Board Room-First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, January 23, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9600822. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor, Community Room, Dallas, January 31, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9600826. The Dewitt County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, January 31, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9600825. The East Texas Council of Governments Private Industry Council met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, January 25, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9600837. The Education Service Center, Region XVIII Board of Directors will meet at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 1, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Vernon Stokes, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD-9600838. The Edwards Aquifer Authority Administrative Committee met at the San Antonio Development Agency, 1170 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, January 25, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet E. Anderson, 300 Convent Street, Suite 140, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 270-0800. TRD-9600853. The Edwards Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings, January 23, 1996, at 10: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kelley Vernor, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9600851. The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met 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-9600854. The Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board and Advisors met at 2005 South Bridge Street, Brady, January 22, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lorna Moore, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD-9600819. The Houston-Galveston Area Council Projects Review Committee met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, January 23, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9600832. The Houston-Galveston Area Council Board of Directors met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, January 23, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Marquez, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9600831. The Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation Workshop Session met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 23, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9600840. The Martin County Appraisal District (Rescheduled from January 22 and 29, 1996.) Board of Directors will meet at the Appraisal Office, 308 North St. Peter, Stanton, January 29, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Elaine Stanley, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, (915) 756-2823. TRD- 9600862. The North Texas Regional Library System Board of Directors met at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, January 25, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Reba Scott, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9600843. The Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number 3 Board of Directors (Public Meeting) met at the District Office, 300 South Omohundro Street, White Deer, January 24, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C. E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9600839. Meetings Filed January 22, 1996 The Andrews Center Board of Trustees met at 2323 West Front Street, Board Room, Tyler, January 25, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD- 9600877. The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) met at 1800 North Jefferson, Mt. Pleasant, January 25, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Becky Borgeson, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9600902. The Atascosa County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at Fourth and Avenue J, Poteet, January 25, 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- 9600894. The Austin Travis County MHMR Center (Emergency Revised Agenda.) Finance and Control Committee met at 1430 Collier Street, Austin, January 23, 1996, at Noon. (Reason for emergency: Added approval of October 24, 1995 minutes to agenda.) Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9600892. The Austin Travis County MHMR Center Executive Committee met at 1430 Collier Street, Executive Director Conference Room, Austin, January 25, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447-4141. TRD-9600908. The Austin Travis County MHMR Center Board of Trustees met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, January 25, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447- 4141. TRD-9600881. The Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association Governing Committee will meet at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, 303 West 15th Street, Austin, January 30, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin, Texas 78760-8447, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9600917. The Coryell City Water Supply District Board of Directors met at FM 929, Coryell City, January 25, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, Route 2, Box 93, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (817) 865-6089. TRD- 9600909. The Fisher County Appraisal District Fisher CAD Board of Directors will meet the Fisher County Courthouse-Court Room, Roby, February 8, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD-9600918. The Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center (Emergency Revised Agenda.) Board of Trustees met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, January 24, 1996, at 11:45 a.m. (Reason for emergency: To meet Junior League's acceptance fund appropriation dateline.) Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD-9600884. The Jones County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, January 26, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9600910. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, January 25, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249- 8012 or Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9600888. The Lee County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, January 31, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9600899. The TML Group Benefits Risk Pool Board of Trustees will meet at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio, January 26, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gayle Gardner, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754, (512) 719-6521. TRD-9600887. The Upper Leon River Municipal Water District (Emergency Meeting.) Board of Directors met at the General Office, Located off of FM 2861, Lake Proctor Dam, Comanche, January 23, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. (Reason for emergency: Change in agenda items prior to regular meeting.) Information may be obtained from Gary D. Lacy, P.O. Box 67, Comanche, Texas 76442, (817) 879-2258. TRD-9600885. The Wood County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, January 26, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783- 0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9600876. Meetings Filed January 23, 1996 The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors will meet at 105 Huck, Yoakum, January 31, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9600924.