OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, May 21, 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 the following docket: SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0117-Application of Gulf States Utilities Company to reconcile its fuel costs, for permission to delay requesting a surcharge, or in the alternative, for a surcharge to recover under-recovered fuel expense. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 29, 1996, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9601246 Monday, February 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0211-Application of Nations Bell, Inc., doing business as Nations Telephone for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (PUC Docket Number 15280). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:00 p.m. TRD-9601261 Monday, February 12, 1996, 9:00 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 473-96-0210-Petition of Texas Utilities Electric Company, Inc., to reconcile its fuel costs and fuel cost revenues, and for an accounting order under Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.23(b)(2)(B)(v). (PUC Docket Number 15195) Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 31, 1996, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9601358 Monday, June 17, 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 the following docket: SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1708; PUC Docket Number 14980 -Application of Southwestern Public Service Company regarding proposed business combination with Public Service Company of Colorado. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:23 p.m. TRD-9601262 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, February 7, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH-40 West Amarillo Texas Corn Producers Board AGENDA: Call to order Action on minutes of December 6, 1995 meeting Presentation and action: Various reports from committees and proposals presented at meeting on February 6, 1996; financial statements; January 1, 1996 tax on grain owned by private elevators and feedyards. Report: Activity report Discussion: Other business Discussion and action: Setting time and place of next board meeting. Adjourn Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4224. Filed: January 29, 1996, 1:54 p.m. TRD-9601219 Wednesday, February 7, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH-40 West Amarillo Revised Agenda Texas Corn Producers Board AGENDA: Please add to agenda filed on January 29, 1996: Discussion and action: Swearing in of new board member. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4224. Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9601280 Friday, February 16, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way Arlington Aquaculture Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order Approval of minutes Status report from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) a. Taura virus b. Proposed new rules regarding quarantine on discharges in a potentially catastrophic situation Status report from Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission a. Aquaculture effluent permit by rule Status report from Texas A&M Research and Extension a. Research of effluent and treatment technology Public testimony Election of chairman Other business Adjourn Contact: DeWayne Burns, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7413. Filed: January 29, 1996, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9601218 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, William P. Hobby Building, Tower Two, Room 400-A Austin Revised Agenda Board of Directors AGENDA: New business: Discussion and possible action regarding examination sites. Contact: B. Michael Rice, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475. Filed: January 29, 1996, 2:32 p.m. TRD-9601226 Texas Commission for the Blind Friday, February 9, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Cris Cole Rehabilitation Center Austin Governing Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Introductions 2. Public comments 3. Approval: Minutes from board meeting of December 8, 1995 Old business 4. Discussion and action: Election of board vice-chairman New business 5. Discussion and approval: Executive director's report on agency activities for the first quarter 6. Discussion and action: Agency operations under federal budget impasse 7. Approval: Capital outlay 8. Discussion: Staff safety 9. Discussion and action: Revision of agency vision and mission statements 10. Review and action: Public comments to proposed rules 11. Executive session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code to discuss personnel and pending or contemplated litigation with attorney 12. Action, if required, on matters discussed in executive session 13. Discussion and action: Date and location of next regular meeting Contact: Diane Vivian, P.O. Box 12866, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 459-2601. Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9601281 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH-35, Tippy Foster Meeting Room 910 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order. II. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of November 8, 1995. III. Election of chair and vice chair. IV. Adoption of by-law amendments. V. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following initial applications: A. Texoma HealthCare System B. Emerson Electric Company VI. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following renewal applications: A. Tyco International Ltd. B. Guardian Industries Corporation C. Union Pacific Resources Company D. Williamette Industries, Inc. E. The Sherwin-Williams Company F. AT&T Corporation G. Waffle House, Inc. H. J. C. Penney Company I. Watkins Associated Industries J. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation K. Textron, Inc. L. Cooper Industries, Inc. M. The Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of Procter and Gamble Company N. Tyson Foods, Inc. VII. Other business. VIII. Discussion of future public meetings. IX. Adjournment. Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-5201. Filed: January 30, 1996, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9601248 Texas Department of Commerce Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Frank Erwin Special Events Center, 1707 Red River Austin AGENDA: Texas Defense Economic Adjustment Advisory Council Advisory Council meeting Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Frank Erwin Special Events Center, Burnt Orange Room, 1701 Red River, University of Texas at Austin 8:30-8:45 a.m. Call to order, welcome and administrative issues -Brenda F. Arnett (council chair) 8:45-9:00 a.m. Welcoming remarks-Governor George W. Bush 9:00-9:30 a.m. Keynote address-Robert Bayer, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Economic Adjustment, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of License 9:30-10:00 a.m. Pedro Garza, Regional Director, Austin Regional Office Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce 10:00-10:30 a.m. Brad Botwin, Director, Strategic Analysis Division, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, U. S. Department of Commerce 10:30-11:00 a.m. Greg Diercks, National Program Manager, Delta Loan Program, Small Business Administration 11:00-11:15 a.m. Break 11:15-11:45 a.m. Paul Dempsey, Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense 11:45-12:10 p.m. Anna C. Hall, Director, Office of Training and Employment Services, U. S. Department of Labor 12:10-12:30 p.m. David W. Neleigh, Chief, New Mexico and Federal Facilities Section, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency 12:31 p.m. Recess-Brenda F. Arnett (Council Chair) 12:31-1:20 p.m. Lunch 1:21 p.m. Call back to order-Brenda F. Arnett (Council Chair) 1:21-2:05 p.m. Consider the approval of the initiatives of the Community Development Committee-Donna Parker (Chair) 2:05-2:50 p.m. Consider the approval of the initiatives of the Human Resource Committee-Jo Betsy Norton (Chair) 2:50-3:05 p.m. Break 3:05-3:50 p.m. Consider the approval of the initiatives of the Defense Industry Committee-Russ Pacey (Chair) 3:50-4:30 p.m. Consider the approval of the initiatives of the Environmental Issues Committee-Dan Pearson (Chair) 4:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting summary and future directions-Brenda F. Arnett Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Courtney Yantis (512) 936- 0307 at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please contact Courtney Yantis (512) 936-0307 if you need assistance in having English translated to Spanish. Contact: Courtney Yantis, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0307. Filed: January 31, 1996, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9601322 Community Nutritional Task Force Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Discuss and formulate a work plan with a time frame III. Agency reports IV. Discuss general developments and objectives for projects V. Public comment VI. Adjourn Contact: Leda Roselle, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 837, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6279. Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9601277 Texas Corn Producers Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH-40 West Amarillo Committee Meetings AGENDA: 9:00 a.m. Research Proposals and Oversight Committee Call to order; report on Research Proposals Committee meeting on December 6; presentation of research proposals; discussion of current and proposed research projects; discussion on any other business; and adjourn. 3:00 p.m. Finance Committee Call to order; report on committee meeting December 6; discussion on any other business; and adjourn. 4:00 p.m. Advertising, Promotion and Education Call to order; report from committee meeting held on December 6; presentation on proposal to trade E85 Lumina for a Ford Taurus; discussion on other promotional projects; discussion on any other business; and adjourn. 5:00 p.m. C-O-R-N Committee Call to order; report from committee meeting on December 6; discussion on TCPB future activities; discussion on any other business; and adjourn. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4224. Filed: January 23, 1996, 4:03 p.m. TRD-9601243 East Texas State University Friday, February 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 2600 Neal Street, McDowell Administration Building, Board Room Commerce Board of Regents AGENDA: 1. Call to order; opening remarks by chairperson; and recognition of guests. 2. Approval of agenda. 3. Approval of minutes the regular meeting of November 10, 1995. 4. Presidents' reports (oral). 5. Report on division activities, ETSU- Commerce. 6. Report on division activities, ETSU-Texarkana. 7. Report on division activities, ETSU-Texarkana. 8. Curriculum changes 1996-1997, ETSU- Commerce. 9. Faculty workload report, spring 1996, ETSU-Texarkana. 10. Undersized class report, spring 1996, ETSU-Texarkana. 11. Adjustments to fiscal year 1996 operating budget, ETSU-Commerce. 12. Adjustments to fiscal year 1996 operating budget, ETSU-Texarkana. 13. Faculty salary budget, summer 1996, ETSU- Commerce. 14. Faculty salary budget, summer 1996, ETSU-Texarkana. 15. Tuition and fee schedule for 1996-1997 academic year, ETSU-Texarkana. 17. Correction of prior fee schedule, ETSU-Texarkana. 18. Approval of room and board rates for 1996-1997, ETSU-Commerce. 19. Proposed student referendum to raise student fees. 20. Approval of international fee guidelines, ETSU-Texarkana. 21. Report on disadvantaged businesses. 22. Proposed sale of property to Delta Tau Delta fraternity. 23. Report from the University Auditor. 24. Report and presentation from Susan O'Brien, architect. 25. Proposal for new positions, ETSU-Texarkana. 26. Executive session to consult with University attorney, and discuss personnel matters. 27. Holiday schedule for 1996-1997, ETSU-Commerce. 28. Holiday schedule for 1996-1997, ETSU-Texarkana. 29. Special award presentation. 30. Adjournment. Contact: Charles Turner, East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas 75429, (903) 886-5539. Filed: January 29, 1996, 2:10 p.m. TRD-9601222 Friday, February 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 2600 Neal Street, McDowell Administration Building, Board Room Commerce Revised Agenda Board of Regents AGENDA: 1. Call to order; opening remarks by chairperson; and recognition of guests. 2. Approval of agenda. 3. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of November 10, 1995. 4. Presidents' reports (oral). 5. Report on division activities, ETSU- Commerce. 6. Report on division activities, ETSU-Texarkana. 7. Report on division activities, ETSU-Texarkana. 8. Curriculum changes 1996-1997, ETSU- Commerce. 9. Faculty workload report, spring 1996. 10. Undersized class report, spring 1996. 11. Adjustments to fiscal year 1996 operating budget, ETSU- Commerce. 12. Adjustments to fiscal year 1996 operating budget, ETSU-Texarkana. 13. Faculty salary budget, summer 1996, ETSU-Commerce. 14. Faculty salary budget, summer 1996, ETSU-Texarkana. 15. Tuition and fee schedule for 1996-1997 academic year, ETSU-Commerce. 16. Tuition and fee schedule for 1996-1997 academic year, ETSU-Texarkana. 17. Correction of prior fee schedule, ETSU- Texarkana. 18. Approval of room and board rates for 1996-1997, ETSU-Commerce. 19. Authority to hold public hearing on general use fee. 20. Approval of international fee guidelines, ETSU-Texarkana. 21. Report on disadvantaged businesses. 22. Proposed sale of property to Delta Tau Delta fraternity. 23. Report form the University Auditor. 24. Report and presentation from Susan O- Brien, architect. 25. Proposal for new positions, ETSU-Texarkana. 26. Executive session to consult with University attorney, and discuss personnel matters. 27. Holiday schedule for 1996-1997, ETSU-Commerce. 28. Holiday schedule for 1996- 1997, ETSU-Texarkana. 29. Special award presentation. 30. Adjournment. Contact: Charles Turner, East Texas University, Commerce, Texas 75429, (903) 886-5539. Filed: January 30, 1996, 4:36 p.m. TRD-9601301 General Land Office Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Redfish Reef, Southwest, Chambers County; Clay, K. Austin Chalk 11350 Field), Brazos/Burleson counties; Giddings (Austin Chalk-3), Brazos/Washington counties; Jack Starr (Yagua Y-4), Jackson County; application to lease highway right of way for oil and gas, Lavaca County; direct land sale, Brewster County; direct land sale for the General Services Commission, Bexar County; direct land sale to Austin Groups for the Elderly, Travis County; coastal public lands, easement amendment, Caney Creek, Matagorda County; structure (cabin) permit renewals, terminations, requests and amendments, Laguna Madre, Kleberg County; Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; commercial lease renewals and applications, Lower Laguna Madre, Cameron County; Hynes Bay, Refugio County; commercial easement application, Aransas Bay, Aransas County; executive session-pending or contemplated litigation; executive session-discussion of DCRC State Trust and report; open session-consideration of auction on DCRC State Trust and report; executive session -discussion of farm- out on DCRC State Trust properties; open session-consideration of farm-out on DCRC State Trust properties; executive session-discussion of miscellaneous easement for electrical distribution line, El Paso County; open session - consideration of miscellaneous easement for electrical distribution line, El Paso County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 29, 1996, 2:18 p.m. TRD-9601223 Office of the Governor Thursday, February 8, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Room E1.004, Extension Auditorium, 1100 Congress Avenue, State Capitol Extension Austin Transition Oversight Committee on Workforce Development AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Agency report A. Progress report from Texas Workforce Commission III. Public testimony IV. Adjourn Contact: Tom McCarty, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1788. Filed: January 29, 1996, 2:25 p.m. TRD-9601225 Texas Department of Health Friday, February 9, 1995, 9:30 a.m. Room G-107, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Oral Health Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on the Early and Period Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment lawsuit; managed care presentation; Texas Department of Health (TDH) budget process; Current Dental Terminology (CDT) 2 Code Committee (recommendation regarding implementation); committee comments on TDH orthodontics rules; utilization review process update; and committee discussion and public comment (future meeting dates; issue identification; and public comments). Contact: Dr. Nana Lopez, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7323. 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 30, 1996, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9601257 Texas Commission on Human rights Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 106, 105 West Fifteenth Street Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/commissioner panels pursuant Texas Government Code sec.551. 071; discussion and vote on agenda item(s) covered in executive session as necessary or required; welcoming of guests; minutes; administrative reports; EEO compliance training; commission's move to new office space; final report on the 1995 administrative enforcement project; new administrative enforcement grant from HUD under FHIP funds; safety and health risk management and Workers' Compensation program manual; IAOHRA board meeting and annual conference; strategic plan for the period 1997-2001; implementation of EEO riders in Article IX of the appropriations Act; HUD and EEOC contracts; co-sponsoring the HUD national policy conference; attendance at the international Human Rights conference in Mexico as President of IAOHRA; communication with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs concerning sec.8 set asides on properties auctioned by the resolution trust corporation; commissioner issues; unfinished business. All items on the agenda may be subject to a vote, if appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13493, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 837-8534. Filed: January 29, 1996, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9601217 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Ruby P. Shields, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance agent's license and a local recording agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 30, 1996, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9601251 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Donald McIntosh, Dallas, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance agent's license, Group II, Insurance Agent's License and a local recording agent's license issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 30, 1996, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9601252 Friday, February 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Jorge Porras, El Paso, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance agent's license and a variable contract 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 30, 1996, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9601253 Friday, February 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Franklin Giuseppe Tomassi, Jr., Brownsville, Texas, who holds an insurance adjuster- trainee'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 30, 1996, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9601254 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, February 8, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E. Room 201S Austin AGENDA: Request for emergency order for international paper. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas, 78753, (512) 239- 3317. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:54 p.m. TRD-9601268 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Conrad Biucher Institute, TAMU-CC, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to order/introduction/minutes II. Program update III. Reconsideration of FY 1997 project ideas and selection of back-up project IV. Breadout groups for development of project descriptions V. Discussion of FY 1997 project descriptions VI. Additional items/adjournment Contact: Richard Volk, Campus Box 290, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 985-6767. Filed: January 29, 1996, 10:27 a.m. TRD-9601213 Friday, February 9, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E. Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will hold 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 31, 1996, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9601318 State Pension Review Board Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 1:30 p.m. William Clements Building, Committee Room 5, Fifth Floor, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Roll call 3. Reading and adoption of minutes of previous meeting 4. Chairman's report-designation of committee assignments 5. Committee reports-remarks by chairmen 6. Executive director's report 7. Compliance update: Ginger Smith 8. Consideration of adopting policy for volunteer fire departments 9. Consideration of adopting policy for non-complaint systems 10. Discussion and possible action on PRB strategic plan 11. Discussion and possible action on old business 12. Announcements and invitation for audience participation 13. Adjournment-announce schedule of board meetings Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: January 31, 1996, 10:48 a.m. TRD-9601368 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, February 7, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action: Presentation of Outstanding Employees of the Quarter; Secretary's Report; Docket Number 14447 (SOAH Number 473-95-1003); Process for dealing with projected exhaustion of the 817 and 210 NPAs; Project Numbers 14559, 14511, 14507, and 14558; Docket Numbers 14878, 14518, 15024 and 15042; Project Numbers 14997, 14045; Docket Number 15296; Docket Number 13575 (SOAH Number 473-95- 1173); Docket Numbers 15000, 15100, 15015, 14652, 14653, 13988, 14352, 14435, 14499, 14568, 14849; Projected Numbers 15001 and 15002, 14124; docket Number 14174 (SOAH Number 473-95-1191); Docket Number 14965 (SOAH Number 473-95-1563); Project Assignments and Agency Administrative Procedures; Budget, Fiscal Matters and Strategic Planning; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9601276 Tuesday, February 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A Prehearing conference has been scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 15221-Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger of Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9601284 Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 15230-Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger of Five Area Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100 Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9601282 Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 10:30 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A Prehearing conference has been scheduled for the above date and time in Docket Number 15231-Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger by Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9601283 Texas Real Estate Research Center Thursday, February 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 313 Wehner Building, Texas A&M University College Station Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1) Opening Remarks 2) Introduction of New Committee Members 3) Approval of Minutes 4) Current Budget Report 5) Report on Status of Center Refunding 6) Election of Officers 7) Research Update 8) Other Business 9) Adjourn Contact: R. Malcolm Richards, 313 Wehner Building, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2115, (409) 845-9691. Filed: January 31, 1996, 10:37 a.m. TRD-9601302 Texas Residential Properly Insurance Market Assistance Program Friday, February 9, 1996, 9:15 a.m. (Postponed from January 31, 1996) 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Rooms 1250A and 370A Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. General Meeting (Room 1250A, 9:15 a.m.-Noon) -Anti-trus Statement -Public Input Forum -General Administrative Matters -Working Group Reports and Discussion -Continued Discussion and Review of Initial Draft of Plan of Operation -Other House Bill 1367 Provisions that Relate to MAP 2. Working Group 1 Issues (Room 1250A, 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.) -Anti-Trust Statement -Eligibility -Criteria for Mandatory Participation -Monitoring MAP Activity -Suggestions for Designating Underserved Areas -Letter of Non-Eligibility for Coverage by a Licensed Insurer in the Voluntary Market -Other House Bill 1367 Provisions that Relate to MAP 3. Working Group 2 issues (Room 370A, 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.) -Anti-Trust Statement -Participation Insures -Participation Agents -Operations -MAP Application Forms -Other House Bill 1367 Provisions that Related to MAP Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9104, (512) 322-2235. Filed: January 30, 1996, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9601255 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1660 Dallas Executive Director Search Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order open meting/Quorum Call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Announce holding of Executive Session on pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074 to review and discuss the possible employment and evaluation of specific candidates for the TIF Executive Director's Job III. Adjourn Executive Session IV. Adjourn Contact: Jim Glotfelty or Danner Bethel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: January 30, 1996, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9601287 The Texas State University System Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Second Floor, Austin College Building, Sam Houston State University Huntsville Emergency Revised Agenda Selection Advisory Committee AGENDA: Consideration of any and all subjects leading to selection of a president at Sam Houston State University. (Where appropriate and permitted by law, executive sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.) Reason for Emergency: Due to time constraints on the participants, this was the only meeting date possible. Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1808. Filed: January 30, 1996, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9601274 Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Friday, February 9, 1996, 8:00 a.m. TTUHSC at Amarillo, 1400 Wallace Boulevard, Room 144 Amarillo Executive Session AGENDA: Approve November 3, 1995 minutes. Consider: V.T.C.A., Government Code, sec.551.074-Personnel matters regarding employee evaluations and contract negotiations. V.T.C.A., Government Code, sec.551.071-Pending and contemplated litigation update and attorney/client privileged information. V.T.C.A., Government Code, sec.551.072-Deliberation regarding the value and offers to purchase and property owned by Texas Tech University. Reports. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742- 2161. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9601270 Friday, February 9, 1996, 10:30 a.m. or following Executive Session TTUHSC at Amarillo, 1400 Wallace Boulevard, Room 144 Amarillo Academic, Student and Clinical Affairs AGENDA: Approve November 3, 1995 committee meeting minutes. Consider: Texas Tech University: Granting of academic tenure; changes in academic rank; designation of Horn Professors(s); granting of emeritus status; granting of academic tenure with appointment; nominee for honorary degree; revision of Board of Regents Policy 08.01, Admission Standards; consideration of a change in degree program designation for the College of Architecture; ratification of administrative actions related to academic, student and clinical affairs; change name of Department of Agricutural Economics to Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, change name of Institue for Studies in Organizational Automation to International Center for Informatics Research, faculty development leaves, and leaves of absence. Reports. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Granting of academic tenure; changes in academic rank; granting of emeritus status; granting of academic tenure with appointment; approval of contract between TTUHSC and Texas Tech Physician Associates to provide physician services to deliver medical care: approval of contract between TTUHSC University Medical Center (Lubbock, Texas) to provide funding for neurosurgery services; approval of contract between TTUHSC and University Medical Center (Lubbock, Texas) to provide funding for pediatric cardiovascular surgery services; approval of reimbursement agreements between TTUHSC and University Medical Center (UMC) and physician staffing agreements for two UMC clinics located in City of Lubbock; approval of renewal contract between TTUHSC and St. Anthony's Hospital (Amarillo, Texas) to provide funding for faculty and resident services; approval of amendment to contract between TTUHSC and Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center (Lubbock, Texas) to provide additional funding for nursing services; approval of license agreement between TTUHSC and NEC America, Inc. (NECAM) to manufacture, develop, sell, sublicense and market TeleDoc System, Podium System and Future Products, and establishment of resale accounts associated with these systems; approval of contract between TTUHSC and University Medical Center (Lubbock, Texas) to provide funding for cardiovascular surgery services; and ratification; faculty development leaves. Reports. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742- 2161. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9601271 Friday, February 9, 1996, 10:30 a.m. or following Executive Session TTUHSC at Amarillo, 1400 Wallace Boulevard, Room C-2-1 Amarillo Finance and Administration AGENDA: Approve November 3, 1995 committee meeting minutes. Consider: Texas Tech University: Authorization to charge resident tuition rates for residents of a county or parish of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico or Oklahoma that is adjacent to Texas with certain restrictions; holiday schedule 1996-1997 fiscal year; authorize president of TTU to designate officers and employees to electronically approve and release documents processed through Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS); approval of Misti Ayers Industrial Engineering Scholarship Quasi Endowment; approval of Student Range and Wildlife Management Club Scholarship Quasi Endowment; concurrence with TTU Foundation's investment of certain gift funds in equity and fixed income investments outside of University's cash investment pool; approval of a fee increase from $25 to $35 to be effective February 9, 1996, for new freshman and transfer students attending New Student Orientation at TTU; and budget adjustments for period September 1, 1995 to November 30, 1995. Reports. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Authorization to charge resident tuition rates for residents of a county or parish of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico or Oklahoma that is adjacent to Texas with certain restrictions; holiday schedule 1996-1997 fiscal year; authorize president of TTUHSC to designate officers and employees of HSC to electronically approve and release documents processed through Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS); salary adjustment effective March 1, 1996; and ratification of administrative actions relating to Finance: delegation of officers and/or employees to approve official travel reimbursements from appropriated funds, delegation of officers and/or employees to authorize and approve expenditures from appropriated funds, specification of officers and/or employees to sign checks, and specification of officers and/or employees to sign cashier's checks only. Reports. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742- 2161. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9601272 Friday, February 9, 1996, 10:30 a.m. or following Executive Session TTUHSC at Amarillo, 1400 Wallace Boulevard, Library Second Floor Amarillo Facilities AGENDA: Approve November 3, 1995 committee meeting minutes. Consider: Texas Tech University: Authorization for president to negotiate and consummate sale of the Foy Proctor Ranch located in Hartley and Oldham Counties, Texas; approval of 1996-1997 traffic and parking regulations; approval of changes to Board of Regents Policy 03.01, Building Program; authorization for president to proceed with planning, establish a project budget, and appoint a professional firm to develop a master plan for campus; authorization for president to award a construction contract for renovation of mechanical system in Horn/Knapp Residence Halls; authorization for president to award a construction contract for replacement of roof on Central Heating and Cooling Plant I; authorization for president to proceed with planning, establish a project budget and appoint a project architect, approval of schematic design, and authorization for president to proceed with contract documents and receipt of bids, and to award a construction contract for roof replacement on East Research Center Building housing International Center for Textile Research and Development; and ratification; acceptance date for replacement of third floor roof on Business Administration Building. Reports. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Approval of 1996-1997 traffic and parking regulations; approval of changes to Board of Regents Policy 03.01, Building Program; authorization for president to accept School of Pharmacy Building in Amarillo, as a gift-in-kind; authorization for president to award a construction contract for construction of a Library/Conference Center for HSC at Lubbock, Texas; authorization for president to receive bids and award a construction contract for completion of Phase II of Texas Tech Medical Center at El Paso, Texas; and authorization for president to award a construction contract for renovation of Neurology Clinic of third floor, Pod A, of HSC at Lubbock, Texas. Reports. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742- 2161. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:59 p.m. TRD-9601273 Friday, February 9, 1996, 1:00 p.m. TTUHSC at Amarillo, 1400 Wallace Boulevard, Room 144 Amarillo Board of Regents AGENDA: Action and/or reports on: Minutes; Academic, Students and Clinical Affairs; Finance and Administration; Facilities; and President's report. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742- 2161. Filed: January 30, 1996, 1:58 p.m. TRD-9601269 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, February 7, 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 higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Employment Commission Docket 6; discussion of Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness agenda for February 15-16, 1996, 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; receive reports regarding activity of House Bill 1863 Transition Focus Groups; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: January 30, 1996, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9601291 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Capitol Extension Auditorium, E1.004, State Capitol Austin AGENDA: Report workforce development progress to the Transition Oversight Committee, other members of the legislature and staff. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: January 30, 1996, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9601290 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed January 29, 1996 The Aqua Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, February 5, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, Drawer P, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9601245. The Grand Parkway Association Board of Directors will meet at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, February 8, 1996, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry L. Coffman, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9330. TRD-9601216. The Northeast Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors will meet in the Garden Room, Ise of Capris Motel, Bossier City, Louisiana, February 15, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from J. W. Dean, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639-7538. TRD-9601224. The Panhandle Quality Work Force Panhandle Quality Work Force Planning Committee met at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, January 31, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Deborah Pickering, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105-9257, (806) 372-3381. TRD-9601215. The Quality Work Force Planning, Region VIII Upper Rio Grande Quality Work Force Planning Committee met at the El Paso Independent School District, Technical Center, 2231 Arizona, El Paso, February 2, 1996, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mark J. Walder, 1155 Westmoreland, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 799-6623. TRD-9601214. Meetings Filed January 30, 1996 The Brazos River Authority Lake Management Committee will meet at the Lake Supervisor's Office, Possum Kingdom Lake, February 6, 1996, at 10: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714- 7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9601256. The 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board will meet in the District Courtroom, Baylor County Courthouse, Seymour, February 6, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from David W. Hajek, P.O. Box 508, Seymour, Texas 76380, (817) 888- 2852. TRD-9601259. The Lavaca County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, February 12, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9601299. The Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met One Block West of FM Highway 765 and FM Highway 2134, Millersview, February 5, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box E, Millersview, Texas 76862-1005, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9601275. The North Central Texas Council of Governments Criminal Justice Policy Development Committee will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, February 6, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael Eastland, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-7806. TRD-9601263 The Trinity River Authority Texas Executive Committee will meet at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, February 6, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9601288. The West Central Texas Council of Governments Private Industry Council will meet at the Administrative Offices, 1025 East North 10th Street, Abilene, February 8, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9601250. Meetings File January 31, 1996 The Angelina and Neches River Authority ANRA Board of Directors will meet at 210 Lufkin Avenue, Conference Room, Lufkin, February 6, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Neighbors, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632-7795. TRD-9601369. The Bosque Higher Education Authority, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601367. The Brazos Educational Assistance, Inc., Board of Directors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 N. Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601362. The Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601360. The Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation Inc. Board of Directors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601364. The Brazos Student Finance Corporation Board of Direcctors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at 11:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601361. The Pecos Higher Education Authority, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601366. The Pecos Student Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601363. The Trinity Higher Education Authority, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at The Brazos Club of Waco, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, February 6, 1996, at 12:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. TRD-9601365. The West Central Texas Council of Governments West Central Texas School to Work Partnership will meet at 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, February 8, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ross, 1025 EN 10th Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9601370.