OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 10:30 a.m. TexaSweet Building, 901 Park Drive Mission Texas Citrus Producers Board AGENDA: Call meeting to order Action: Swearing in and seating of duly elected board members; approve minutes of August 18, 1995, meeting; election of officers for fiscal year 1996; review and action on proposed budget amendment; state and national brown Citrus Aphid and Tristeza proposals. Discussion: Update of export and budwood projects; review revised rules for all commodity check-off programs; review old or new business. Adjourn Contact: Ray Prewett, 901 Business Park Drive, Mission, Texas 78752, (210) 584- 1581. Filed: February 6, 1996, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9601618 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Board Room, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers, 233 West Twohig San Angelo Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board AGENDA: Opening remarks and welcome Review and approval on minutes of last meeting Review and approval of fiscal affairs Reports of officers and directors Discussion and action: New business-Election of officers; review/appoint Advisory Committee; review of telephone messages; annual reports; review proposals from Sul Ross University, Girvin Wildlife and Schlechicher County Producers Association; review "hot spots" procedures. Unfinished business-Review status on various projects; Castleberry action by Attorney General's Office; Coyotes in Texas Symposium; reprinting publication; reports from "hot spot hunting" projects; Progress of Predators in the Classroom project; review reports from Gary Nunley on animal damage control; scheduling of next meeting. Discussion: Other business. Adjourn Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902-3543, (915) 659-8777. Filed: February 6, 1996, 11:17 a.m. TRD-9601619 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room #5, Clements Building, Fifth Floor Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Consideration of proposed issues A. Texas A&M University System-Revenue Financing System Bonds B. Texas Water Development Board-Tax-Exempt General Obligation Texas Water Development Bonds, Series 1996A and 1996B C. Texas Water Development Board-State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 1996A D. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Variable Rate Demand Multi-Family Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Dallas-Oxford Development) Series 1996B E. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (Harbors and Plumtree Apartments Project) Series 1996A, B, C and D F. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (Dallas-Fort Worth Apartments Project) Series 1996A, B, C and D IV. Other business V. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: February 5, 1996, 4:08 p.m. TRD-9601583 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Saturday, February 17, 1996, Noon 7315 South Hulen Fort Worth Rules Committee AGENDA: The Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Saturday, February 17, 1996, at Noon to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action and/or approve rules on: 1) medical records; 2) child support; and 3) student loans. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: February 6, 1996, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9601631 Texas Department of Commerce Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Policy Board AGENDA: 9:30 a.m. Call to order; recess into executive session; call back to order; adoption of the minutes from the meeting of November 8, 1995; report from the executive director; presentation of new tourism advertising campaign; update on transition of JTPA Program to Texas Workforce Commission; presentation of the Smart Job Fund grants awarded through December 1995; approve "net earnings" calculation of the Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation; approve appointing Texas Commerce Bank as trustee for department's Taxable Commercial Paper Notes Series A; authorize execution of trust agreement and funds management and depository agreement; approve staff's proposed plan of action extending a letter of credit to Commerce's Taxable Commercial Paper Notes Series A (Texas Leverage Fund); adoption of amended grievance procedures of Job Training Partnership Act rules; approve agency's compliance with statewide planning and budgeting system; consider changing date of May board meeting to May 1, 1996; public comments; board comments; and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9601577 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 11:20 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Texas Economic Development Corporation AGENDA: 11:20 a.m. Call to order; adoption of minutes from meeting of August 15, 1995; resolution authorizing Walter H. Criner, president and Kathy Hartensteiner, finance director to issue instructions to the State Treasurer to withdraw or transfer funds as described in the Funds Management Agreement between the State Treasurer and TEDC; approve contract for services and operating procedures with the Texas Department of Commerce and authorize the president of the corporation to execute contract; public comments; and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9601576 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 11:40 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Texas Small Business Industrial Development Corporation AGENDA: 11:40 a.m. Call to order; approval of minutes from meeting of August 15, 1995; election of secretary/treasurer for TSBIDC; public comments; and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9601575 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 11:48 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin Texcap Financing Corporation AGENDA: 11:48 a.m. Call to order; adoption of minutes from meeting of August 15, 1995; election of secretary/treasurer for Texcap Financing Corporation; public comments; and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9601574 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin International Trade Commission and Texas Mexico Authority Joint Meeting AGENDA: 1:30 p.m. Call to order; adoption of minutes from joint meeting of ITC/TMA September 15, 1994; adoption of minutes from ITC meeting held October 20, 1996; report from Texas Department of Agriculture; update on international initiatives; presentation on how TMAC promotes exports; update of TDDC International Tourism activities; update on international relations firms; discussion on how ITC and TMA can work together; ITC/TMA Committee assignments and focus for fiscal year 1996; public comments; and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0158. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9601573 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, February 26, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Lyndon B. Johnson State Office Building, 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Report from state agency representatives on current fraud control efforts III. Task force discussion of final report IV. Review of data currently available V. Comments from the audience VI. Adjourn Contact: Annette LoVoi, 111 East 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305- 8610. Filed: February 6, 1996, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9601633 Monday, February 26, 1996, 2:00 p.m. William B. Travis State Office Building, Room 1-100, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Interagency Task Force on Electronic Benefits Transfer AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Reports from state agency representatives on further applications of Electronic Benefits Transfer III. Discussion about the use of Electronic Benefits Transfer for additional public benefit programs IV. Comments from the audience V. Adjourn Contact: Annette LoVoi, 111 East 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305- 8610. Filed: February 6, 1996, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9601634 Texas Cosmetology Commission Saturday, February 24, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, Hearing Room, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin Committee on Hair Braiding AGENDA: Braiding as a separate license; braiding incorporated into hair weaving; sanitation; curriculum; and adjourn. Contact: Catherine Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9601551 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friday, February 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Brown-Heatly Building, Room 7230, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board AGENDA: Call to order/introduction of new commissioners; approval of minutes of December 1, 1995 meeting; executive director's report, including review/approval of strategic plan, approval of out of state training for staff, and discussion of financial report; direct services report; BEI report, including certifications, revocations, calendar updates, and discussion/possible action regarding proposed rules changes; information items; and adjournment. Contact: Loyce Kessler, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, #310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: February 5, 1996, 4:35 p.m. TRD-9601587 Texas Council of Purchasing from People with Disabilities Friday, February 16, 1996, 9:30 a.m. General Services Commission, Central Services Building, Room 402, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin Performance Subcommittee AGENDA: Introduction of subcommittee members and guests; Discuss and formulate recommendations for the council's approval regarding; Item 1-Mission statement for the council; Item 2-Goals and objectives for accomplishing the purpose of Chapter 122, Human Resources Code; Item 3-Performance measures for the central nonprofit agency and community rehabilitation programs; and Suggested agenda items for future consideration. Contact: Rose-Michel Munguia, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6422. Filed: February 7, 1996, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9601666 Texas Education Agency Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Nueces A Room, Marriott Bayfront Hotel, 900 North Shoreline Austin State Parent Advisory Council for Migrant Education AGENDA: Welcome and introduction; minutes; discussion of migrant Upward Bound Program; discussion of migrant eligibility criteria; discussion of parliamentary procedures; overview of evaluation of the Migrant Education Program; discussion of schoolwide projects; discussion of the consolidated state plan; agenda recommendations for next meeting. Contact: Frank Contreras, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9067. Filed: February 6, 1996, 2:14 p.m. TRD-9601632 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: The SBOE Committee on Students will hold a public hearing to hear testimony on the proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements. Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the committee must register by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 1996, by calling Rosalie Nicholls at (512) 463-9597. Written comments, sent to the attention of Nicholls, will also be accepted by the February 12 deadline. Please provide 25 copies of written comments for distribution to board members. In order to accommodate as many speakers as possible and to ensure a balance in the testimony, there will be a three-minute time limit for each presentation. Professional organizations are requested to name one representative to speak on behalf of the membership. The text of the proposed rule is available on TENET using the TEA gopher under the legislation menu, or at http://www.tea.state.tx.us. Questions about the proposed rule should be directed to Janice Boyd at (512) 463-9592 or Rosalie Nicholls. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9601639 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 2:00 p.m. or upon adjournment of the public hearing on proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, which begins at 1:00 p.m. on February 14, 1996. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: The Committee on Students will hold a work session on the proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 76, Extracurricular Activities, and proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter D, Special Education Services, sec.sec.89.61-89.63. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9601640 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Public testimony; address by Governor George W. Bush to the SBOE; commissioner's comments; request for approval of the external audit report of the Texas Permanent School Fund; amendment to the strategic asset allocation plan and authorization to allocate a corresponding sum from the Texas Permanent School Fund for investment in the Texas Growth Fund; fourth quarter (1995) Permanent School Fund external manager performance report; discussion of pending litigation (this discussion will be held in executive session in accordance with sec.551.071(1)(A), Texas Government Code, and will include a discussion of Edgewood ISD et al v. Meno and related school finance litigation; Angel G. et al v. Meno, et al relating to students with disabilities residing in care and treatment facilities; Maxwell, et al v. Pasadena ISD relating to Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing; and Casias, et al v. Moses, et al, relating to accountability intervention-The Committee of the Whole will meet in Room 1-103 to discuss pending litigation). Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9601641 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-111, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Personnel AGENDA: Public testimony; request for approval of open-enrollment charter school applications; request for approval of an additional endorsement program for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; discussion of ongoing communications activities; and status report on the accreditation, interventions, and sanctions of school districts. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9601642 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Students AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Curriculum; Subchapters A and E-J, and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Subchapter K, Extracurricular Activities, and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 76, Extracurricular Activities; proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 133, Pupil-School Relations; discussion of proposed amendments to the University Interscholastic League 1996-1997 constitution and contest rules to be effective 1996-1997; discussion of the final Consolidated State Plan under the Improving America's Schools Act; update on the clarification of essential knowledge and skills process. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9601643 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on School Finance AGENDA: Public testimony; school finance update; proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 105, Subchapter B, Maximum Indirect Cost Allowable on Certain Foundation School Program Allotments; proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing; report on back-ordered textbooks and recommendations for penalties. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9601644 Friday, February 16, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on Long-Range Planning AGENDA: Public testimony; proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 53, Regional Education Service Centers; update on the development of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 1996-2010; discussion of federal governmental relations activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9601645 Friday, February 16, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Room 1-100, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee on the Permanent School Fund AGENDA: Public testimony; ratification of the purchases and sales to the investment portfolio of the Permanent School Fund (PSF) for the month of January; review of PSF securities transactions and the investment portfolio; report of the PSF executive administrator. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9601646 Friday, February 16, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Room 1-104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) AGENDA: Invocation; roll call; approval of January 12, 1996 SBOE minutes; public testimony; resolutions of the SBOE; approval of consent agenda; request for approval of the external audit report of the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF); amendment to strategic asset allocation plan and authorization to allocate a corresponding sum from the Texas PSF for investment in the Texas Growth Fund; request for approval of open-enrollment charter school applications; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Curriculum, Subchapters A and E-J, and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Subchapter K, Extracurricular Activities, and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 76, Extracurricular Activities; proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations; proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 133, Pupil-School Relations; proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 105, Subchapter B, Maximum Indirect Cost Allowable on Certain Foundation School Program Allotments; proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing; report on back-ordered textbooks and recommendations for penalties; proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 53, Regional Education Service Centers; ratification of the purchases and sales in the investment portfolio of the PSF for the month of January; information on agency administration. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9601647 Friday-Saturday, February 16-17, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. Stouffer Austin Hotel, Frio Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin Continuing Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education AGENDA: Friday, the committee will hear welcoming remarks and good news; approve the December 1-2, 1995, minutes; and discuss the following: a Texas Education Agency (TEA) update, State Board of Education (SBOE) rules review, CAC appointments, Texas Successful Schools Award System (TSSAS) inclusion awards, staff development grants, special education hearing officer decisions, conference reports, Technology Long-Range Plan Impact on students with disabilities, information on complaints and medication, and responses to letters/requests and unmet needs. Saturday, the committee will cover old business; review the CAC survey findings; finalize plans for regional meetings; assign letters; approve letters; plan next meeting; and adjourn. Contact: Shirley Stanford, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9359. Filed: February 7, 1996, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9601684 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 210 East Ninth Street Fort Worth Local Employee Committee AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes 2. Finalize plans for appreciation luncheon 3. Review timeline for 1996 and schedule appropriate dates 4. Review membership for LEC and recommend new members 5. Review report from State Policy Committee Contact: Sara Marshall, 210 East Ninth Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, (817) 878-0000, Fax: (817) 878-0005. Filed: February 5, 1995, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9601578 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 12675 North Research Boulevard Austin Fire Protection (Sprinkler) Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding minutes from previous meeting. II. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed rule amendments, new sections, or repeals to 37 TAC Chapter 541 concerning fire sprinkler systems. III. Discussion and possible action regarding the presentation to the Commission on Fire Protection concerning action taken on agenda item II. IV. New matters from the public not included in preceding agenda items which may be discussed in future meetings. V. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7100. Filed: February 7, 1996, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9601683 Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Thursday, February 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m. State Bar of Texas, Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado, Room 104 Austin Governor's Juvenile Justice Task Force AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Reports from committee chairs IV. Other Business V. Adjourn to subcommittee meetings A. Fine-Tuning Code-Rooms 206/207 B. Implementation-Room 204 C. Legislation/Appropriations-Rooms 202/203 D. Resources-Room 201 E. Strategy-Room 208 Contact: Karen Greene, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1919. Filed: February 6, 1996, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9601597 Texas Department of Information Resources Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. WPC Building, Fifth Floor, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call and Witness Registration 1. Adoption of September Meeting Minutes 2. Biennial Report 3. Update on the TIF Board 4. Review the Sunset recommendations 5. Quarterly Financial Report 6. Status on the award of partnership WTDROC 7. Executive Director's Report 8. Recruitment of Technical Staff 9. Other Business Adjournment Contact: Yvonne Montgomery, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1715. Filed: February 5, 1996, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9601586 Texas State Board of Medical Examiner February 9, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division Emergency Agenda: AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m.-Patrick A. Titus, MD, Houston, Texas. Probation Appearance, 11:00 a.m.-Leopold Villegas, DO, Bridge City, Texas. Probation Appearance, 12:30 p.m.-David M. McClellan, MD, Crosby, Texas Probation Appearance, 12:30 p.m.-Lynn L. Pearson, MD, Jasper, Texas. Probation Appearance, 12:30 p.m.-Mark D. Pucek, MD, Houston, Texas. Probation Appearance, 1:30 p.m.-Marshall J. Brooks, MD, Atlanta, Texas. Probation Appearance, 1:30 p.m.-Jesse M. Brooks, MD, Atlanta, Texas. Probation Appearance, 1:30 p.m.-Richard J. Kondejewski, MD, League City, Texas. Probation Appearance, 1:30 p.m.-Eric Scheffey, MD, Houston, Texas. Probation Appearance, 2:30 p.m.-Raymond D. Hicks, MD, Dallas, Texas. Probation Appearance, 3:15 p.m.-Louis A. Lopez, M.D. Galveston, Texas. Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Reason for Emergency: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 305-7016, Fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-96015801 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 12:15 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 12:15 p.m.-Harlan J. Borcherding, DO, Mineola, Texas. Probation Appearance, 12:15 p.m.-Doyle F. Gallman, DO, Mansfield, Texas. Probation Appearance, 12:15 p.m.-Adolph F. Kauffmann, MD, Fort Worth, Texas. Probation Appearance, 12:15 p.m.-Thomas R. Leconey, MD, Fort Worth, Texas. Probation Appearance, 1:15 p.m.-Ardashes Mirzatuny, MD, Terrell, Texas. Probation Appearance, 1:15 p.m.-David E. Winslow, DO, Addison, Texas. Probation Appearance, 2:15 p.m.-Keith D. Beck, MD, San Antonio, Texas. Probation Appearance, 2:15 p.m.-William D. Todd, MD, Kerrville, Texas. Probation Appearance, 2:30 p.m.-Paul E. McLean, MD, Corpus Christi, Texas. Probation Appearance, 2:30 p.m.-Larry R. Sands, MD, San Antonio, Texas. Probation Appearance, 2:30 p.m.-Richard J. Tamez, DO, San Antonio, Texas. Termination Request, 1:45 p.m.-Charles C. Bittle, MD, Sanger, Texas. Termination Request, 3:15 p.m.-Ernest T. Roman, MD, McAllen, Texas. Termination Request, 3:45 p.m.-Douglas H. Rankin, MD, Austin, Texas. Termination Request, 4:15 p.m.-Robert D. Hill, MD, Seguin, Texas. Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec. sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 149134, Austin, Texas 78714-9134, (512) 305-7016, Fax: (512) 305-7008. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9601579 Midwestern State University Thursday, February 8, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee will review the August 3, 1995 and November 9, 1995 committee minutes and will receive a report concerning the Bolin Science Hall renovation and use of temporary Buildings. The committee will receive recommendations and discuss the 1994-1995 Updates for the Strategic Master Plan for 1990-1995, the Clark Student Center renovation, Allied Health Sciences Building architectural services, naming and location of the allied Health Sciences Building, the Fain Hall renovation project, parking lot engineering services, Killingsworth HVAC program, new Bookstore contract from June 1, 1996- May 31, 2001, and special items to be included in the new legislative appropriations request. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9601561 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 3:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: The Finance Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting November 9, 1995 and will receive information concerning non-resident and foreign student tuition rates in 1996-1997. The Committee will receive recommendations and discuss the summer school budge, Division of Education course fee increase, soccer tournament expense, and the sale of HEAF bonds for Bolin Science Hall renovation project. The Committee will further be asked to ratify items $15, 000 and under in Fiscal Year 1995-1996 approved by President per Board authorization. At the conclusion of the Committee meeting, Board members will have an opportunity to view a video entitled "Protecting Public Funds: Your Responsibilities Under the Public Funds Investment Act." Each Board member is legislative required to view this video which is produced by the Office of the Governor and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9601556 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 4:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls AGENDA: The Personnel and Curriculum Committee will review minutes of committee meetings August 3, 1995 and November 9, 1995. Information will be received concerning enrollment and small class reports in the spring semester 1996, and the last day enrollment report for the fall 1995. Information will be presented concerning a proposed joint Ph.D. program with MSU and the University of North Texas. The committee will receive recommendations and consider position changes in the Fiscal Year 1995-1996 budget and approval of the graduate and undergraduate catalogs. Policy Manual revisions will be presented as follows: Policy 3.216 regarding Termination/Discharge of Staff Employees, and Policy 4.117 regarding liability insurance requirements for the use of university buildings by outside groups. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9601557 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 4:30 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Student Services Committee AGENDA: The Student Services Committee will review minutes of the committee meetings August 3, 1995 and November 9, 1995 and will receive information concerning residence halls occupancy levels. The committee will consider recommendations regarding room and board rates in 1996-1997. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9601558 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 5:00 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents University Development Committee AGENDA: The University Development Committee will review minutes of the committee meetings August 3, 1995 and November 9, 1995. Summaries of gifts, grants and pledges September 1, 1995-January 12, 1996 will be presented for review of the Board. Resolutions of Appreciation will be presented as necessary, including resolutions for the J.S. Bridwell Foundation and Burger King Corporation. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9601559 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 5:15 p.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents Athletics Committee AGENDA: The Athletics Committee will review minutes of the committee meetings August 3, 1995 and November 9, 1996 and will receive recommendations and discuss the restructuring of coaching staff salaries. The Committee will receive information concerning Title IX compliance, the NCAA Convention and Lone Star Conference Meeting, Athletic Honors and the 1996 football schedule. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:58 a.m. TRD-9601560 Friday, February 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room Wichita Falls Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will consider the minutes of the November 10, 1995 and December 21, 1995 Board of Regents meetings and review the financial reports for the months of October, November and December 1995. The Board will consider recommendations and receive information from the Executive, Finance and Audit, Personnel and Curriculum, Student Services, University Development and Athletic Committees. The Board of Regents of Midwestern State University reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever legally justified and properly posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, sec.sec.551.071-551.085. Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, (817) 689-4212. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9601571 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35, Building A, Room 257, Second Floor Austin Irrigators Council AGENDA: Meeting called to order; certification of successful candidates from the February irrigators and installers exams; committee reports and enforcement reports will be heard; sites and dates for upcoming exam will be decided; reports from TNRCC staff will be addressed; various items of informational interest will be heard. Contact: Bettye Jean Urban, P.O. Box 13087, MC-178, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-6659, (512) 239-6658, or (512) 239-6719. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:31 p.m. TRD-9601572 Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: hearing request; authorization to construct; industrial hazardous waste enforcement; petroleum storage tank enforcement; air quality matter; motion for reevaluation; motion for rehearings; rules; proposal for decisions; executive session; the commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 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: February 6, 1996, 2:48 p.m. TRD-9601636 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee will meet to review and take action on eight declaratory orders; 14 agreed orders; and five eligibility matters. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6811. Filed: February 5, 1996, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9601568 Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Emergency Revised Agenda AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee will meet to consider the application for initial licensure from Linda Gay McKinney. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6811. Filed: February 6, 1996, 12:37 p.m. TRD-9601624 Friday, February 16, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Advisory Committee on Advanced Nursing Practice AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Membership Expiration of terms New representative-Psych/Mental Health CNS 4. Update on prescriptive authority a. Rule 222.2 published re: CNS requirements for prescriptive authority b. CNS approved by waiver-Eligibility for prescriptive authority c. Update on BME rules 5. New curricular guidelines for NP/CNS programs: effective January, 1997 6. Charge from the board Master's degree for advanced practice 7. Old business a. Guidelines for petitions for waiver from the certification requirements effective for new graduates January, 1996 b. Guidelines for refresher course or extensive orientation after lapse in practice of four years or more 8. Scheduling next meeting 9. Adjournment Contact: Sally Glaze, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6844. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9601616 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Friday, February 16, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: 8:30 a.m.-Call to order and roll call (February 16, 1996). Consideration of minutes of December 14-15, 1995 Enforcement Committee meeting for adoption as recorded (February 16, 1996) Review of citation list and possible action (February 16, 1996) Review of applicants with criminal backgrounds/possible action (February 16, 1996) Complaint cases for review: The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the committee as time allows February 16, 1996: Numbers 95-0519, 96-0078, 95-0493, 96-0176, 96-0185, 96-0195, 95-0258, 95-0256, 95-0251, 95-0373, 95-0312, 95-0313, 95-0414, 95-0339, 95-0192, 95-0374, 95-0352, 95-0280, 95-0372, 95-0353, 95-0395, 95-0381, 95-0394, 95-0388, 95-0360, 95-0379, 95-0363, 95-0239, 95-0435, 94-0072, 95-0107, 95-0233, 95-453, 95-0517, 96-0012, 96-0060, 96-0030, 96-0058, 96-0111, 96-0123, 96-0125, 96-0147, 96-0149, 96-0139, 96-0114, 96-0159. Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145, Ext. 233. Filed: February 7, 1996, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9601670 Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:15 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Rooms 1250A and 370A Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. General meeting (Room 1250A, 9:15 a.m.) -Anti-trust statement -Public input forum -General administrative matters -Working group reports and discussion -Discussion and review of revised draft of plan of operation -Letter of non-eligibility for coverage by a licensed insurer in the voluntary market -MAP application forms Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP 2. Working group 1 issues (Room 1250A, 1:00 p.m. or upon adjournment of General meeting) -Anti-trust statement -Eligibility -Criteria for mandatory participation -Monitoring MAP activity -Suggestion for designating underserved area -Letter of non-eligibility for coverage by a licensed insurer in the voluntary market, if necessary -Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Working group 2 issues (Room 370A, 1:00 p.m. or upon adjournment of General meeting) -Anti-trust statement -Participating insurers -Participating agents -Operations -MAP application forms, if necessary -Other House Bill 1367 provisions that relate to MAP Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 322- 2235. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9601612 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, February 9, 1996, 8:00 a.m. E1.010, State Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Austin Emergency Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order open meeting/quorum call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Public testimony-only for those who signed up but did not give public testimony at January 12, 1996, meeting III. Presentation from State Grants Team IV. Discuss elements of TIF strategic goals and vision statement V. Executive session: discussion of employment and evaluation of specific executive director applicants pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074 VI. Adjourn Reason for Emergency: Inclement weather resulted in state agency shutdown and road closures. Meeting posted on next available date, February 5, 1996. Contact: Jim Glotfelty or Danner Bethel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: February 5, 1996, 5:01 p.m. TRD-9601588 Saturday, February 10, 1996, 8:00 a.m. E1.010, State Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Austin Emergency Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order open meeting/quorum call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Discuss elements of TIF strategic goals and vision statement III. Executive session: discussion of employment and evaluation of specific executive director applicants pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074 IV. Adjourn Reason for Emergency: Inclement weather resulted in state agency shutdown and road closures. Meeting posted on next available date, February 5, 1996. Contact: Jim Glotfelty or Danner Bethel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: February 5, 1996, 5:04 p.m. TRD-9601589 Texas Southern University Monday, February 12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall-Room 116 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: February 6, 1996, 1:44 p.m. TRD-9601626 Texas State Technical College System Friday, February 9, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Building 4, Room 160, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: Response to Senate Education Committee Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9601606 Friday, February 9, 1996, 11:05 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Building 4, Room 160, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Board of Regents Closed Meeting AGENDA: Following Item VI of the agenda and shown as Item VII, 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, 551.074, and 551.075 and will discuss the following: Consultation with attorney regarding subjects protected by attorney client privilege including contract matters relating to system operations, review detailed legal implications of various TSTC operating scenarios relative to Senate Education Committee review, consider and discuss contract matters relating to TSTC System personnel Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:10 a.m. TRD-9601605 Texas Department of Transportation Friday, February 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Grand Prairie Municipal Airport, Final Approach Restaurant (Private Room), 3116 South Great Southwest Parkway Grand Prairie Aviation Advisory Committee AGENDA: Convene. Approval of minutes from October 21, 1995 meeting. Approval of resolution regarding Airport Improvement Program. Report on department's reduction in force plan. Status report on "Pilot Routine Maintenance Program" performed by districts. Status report on legislatively directed aviation needs study. Report on Aviation Division's ongoing review of project programming and engineering cost control. Status report on Sunset Review of the Department. Public comment. Contact: Suetta Murray, 150 East Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416- 4504. Filed: February 7, 1996, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9601681 University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center Thursday, February 8, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Administration Building, Room 201, Avenue C at Chestnut, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: No agenda items UNT: Major gifts report; personnel transactions; routine academic reports; national student exchange fee; implementation of Blue Ribbon Committee report (Part I) Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9601546 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Administration Building, Board Room, Avenue C at Chestnut, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee AGENDA: UNT/UNTHSC: Presentation by state auditors UNTHSC: Gift report; investment report; report on interest earnings; internal audit update UNT: Chairs for the Union; resolution authorizing the issuance of consolidated university revenue bonds, series 1996, awarding the sale of the bonds to the best bidder therefore and resolving other matters related thereto; purchase of pianos; transfer of property; Texas Education Agency funds; gift report; investment report; report of interest earnings; internal audit update. Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9601547 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 3:30 p.m. Administration Building, Board Room, Avenue C at Chestnut, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Advancement Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Gift report; UNTHSC/TCOM foundation update; Silver Anniversary update UNT: Status of search for vice president for development; gift report; capital campaign update; public affairs update; strategic planning effort; athletics update Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9601549 Thursday, February 8, 1996, 3:30 p.m. Administration Building, Room 201, Avenue C at Chestnut, University of North Texas Denton Board of Regents, Facilities Committee AGENDA: UNTHSC: Project status report UNT: Environmental education, Science and Technology building; renovate library annex; recreational sports fields; lease of land for telecommunications switch; advancement center addition and renovation; Fouts Field funding; project status report Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9601548 Friday, February 9, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North Texas Denton Revised Agenda Board of Regents AGENDA: UNTHSC: Approval of minutes; gift report; president's update on Fort Worth Medical Industry Cluster (strategic plan); executive session (UNT/UNTHSC: legislative update; planning for fiscal year 1997 budgets; revision of board bylaws; investment video) UNTHSC: affiliations; update on current lawsuits. UNT: Major gifts report; implementation of Blue Ribbon Committee report (Part I); piano purchase; University Union Food Court and bookstore renovations; review of telecommunications issue; athletics update; master plan update; update on lawsuits; acquisition of property for Music and Fine Arts Education building site; acquisition of building and land for UNT police station; Dallas Downtown Education Center UNT: Approval of minutes; executive session; major gifts report; personnel transactions; routine academic reports; national student exchange fee; implementation of Blue Ribbon Committee report (Part I); chairs for the Union; resolution authorizing the issuance of consolidated university revenue bonds, series 1996, awarding the sale of the bonds to the best bidder therefore and resolving other matters related thereto; purchase of pianos, transfer of property; Texas Education Agency funds; gift report; environmental education, Science and Technology building; renovate library annex; recreational sports fields; lease of land for telecommunications switch; advancement center addition and renovation; project status report; chancellor's update on the use of major gifts to support university projects Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515. Filed: February 5, 1996, 11:48 a.m. TRD-9601545 The University of Texas at El Paso Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 500 University, Administration Building, Room 310 El Paso Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order by Chairman James V. Devine. II. Discussion of protocol "CNS AChE Activity in Primates." Contact: James V. Devine, Ph.D., The University of Texas at El Paso, (915) 747- 5551 or Fax: (915) 747-6553. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9601617 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Finance Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of January 17, 1996. 2. Quarterly briefing on investments. 3. Briefing and discussion on a request from Bartonville Water Supply Corporation for financial assistance to directly purchase outstanding notes owned by General Electric Capital Credit. 4. Briefing and discussion on the Rensselaerville Institute's proposal to develop a community self-help funding program for small-scale water/wastewater infrastructure projects along the Texas-Mexico border. 5. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects. 6. Report on the status of approved contracts. 7. May consider items on the agenda of the February 15, 1996 board meeting. *Additional non-committee board members may be present to deliberate but will not vote in the committee meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7847. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9601648 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The board will consider: minutes; executive, financial and committee reports; financial assistance for Angelina and Neches River Authority, Fort Worth, Giddings, Rockport, Lower Valley Water District, Hurst Creek Municipal Utility District, and Glenlake Water Supply Corporation; a standard charge schedule for the Hydrographic Survey Program; contract with LBJ School of Public Affairs; facility planning application from Laredo to amend Webb County application and transfer of funds; amendment to El Paso Public Service board facility planning contract for Canutillo area and transfer of funds; revisions to investment policy and investment rules; consensus water planning; sale of $20 million 1996A and $15 million 1996B State of Texas Water Development Bonds, selection of co- managers and necessary related actions; sale of $250 million TWDB State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds 1996A, selection of co-managers, and necessary related actions; request from Houston for a preliminary eligibility determination under the capital improvement plan option; proposal for a rule amendment to modify the grant to loan methodology used on EDAP projects; strategic planning process; Franklin County Water District's offer to purchase board interest in Lake Cypress Springs and executive session as needed. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7847. Filed: February 6, 1996, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9601649 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; staff reports; presentation of summary of audit report on labor exchange operations; 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 7; 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 Funds; and set date of next meeting. Contact: C. Ed Davis, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 2291. Filed: February 6, 1996, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9601655 Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Thursday, February 15, 1996, 8:15 a.m. Concourse Clarion Hotel, Oxford A Room, 6789 Boeing Drive El Paso Program Policy and Oversight Committee AGENDA: 8:15 a.m.-Call to order, public comment, announcements: timelines of committee activities for 1996; 8:30 a.m.-action item: job opportunities and basic skills state plan modification; 9:00 a.m.-policy briefing item: JTPA governor's coordination and special services plan; 9:15 a.m.-policy briefing item: JTPA Title III Dislocated Workers state plan; 9:30 a.m.-policy briefing item: JTPA Title IIA Adult Program, Title IIC Youth Program and Title III Dislocated Worker local plan approvals; 10:00 a.m.-action item: JTPA Title III Dislocated Worker Program Policy; 10:30 a.m.-Adjourn Note: Following adjournment of the Program Policy and Oversight Committee meeting, the full council will tour the Job Corps and Health Magnet School sites from 10:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 912-7158 (or Relay Texas (800) 735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 912-7158. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9601608 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 3:30 p.m. Concourse Clarion Hotel, Oxford B Room, 6789 Boeing Drive El Paso Performance and Evaluation Committee AGENDA: 3:30 p.m.-Call to order, public comment, announcements: timelines of committee activities for 1996; 3:45 p.m.-policy briefing item: evaluation report on funds distribution and program availability of career and technology education; 4:15 p.m.-briefing item: evaluation report on implementation of the state plan on career and technology education; 4:30 p.m.-briefing item: update on skills standards activities; 4:45 p.m.-Adjourn Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 912-7158 (or Relay Texas (800) 735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 912-7158. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9601609 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 3:30 p.m. Concourse Clarion Hotel, Oxford A Room, 6789 Boeing Drive El Paso Performance and Evaluation Committee AGENDA: 3:30 p.m.-Call to order, public comment, announcements: timelines of committee activities for 1996; 3:45 p.m.-action item: JTPA Section 123 Program policy; 4:15 p.m.-tentative action item: redesignation requests from South Plains area; 4:45 p.m.-policy briefing item: Texas Workforce Commission planning process; implications for TCWEC strategic plan; 5:15 p.m.-policy briefing item: incentive policy for encouraging consolidation and integration; 5:30 p.m.-Adjourn Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 912-7158 (or Relay Texas (800) 735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 912-7158. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9601610 Friday, February 16, 1996, 8:30 a.m. El Paso Independent School District Professional Development Center, 6500 K Boeing Drive El Paso Full Council Meeting AGENDA: 8:30 a.m.-Call to order, public comment, announcements: TALC survey-copies for members; 9:00 a.m.-public officials comments; 9:15 a.m.-committee reports; 9:45 a.m.-consent agenda; 10:15 a.m.-briefing item: assessment of state's readiness for block grants under proposed federal legislation; 10:30 a.m. -break; 11:00 a.m.-briefing item: report on pilot customer exit survey for the one-stop career center system; 11:15 a.m.-briefing item: El Paso industry involvement in School- to-Work; 11:45 a.m.-briefing item: El Paso Community College Program presentation; 12:15 p.m.-Adjourn Note: From 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. there will be an optional tour of the El Paso ISD Technology Learning Labs for interested council members. Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 912-7158 (or Relay Texas (800) 735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 912-7158. Filed: February 6, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9601611 Texas Youth Commission Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Dell University, 2214 West Braker Lane Austin Commission Industries Advisory Committee AGENDA: Review procedure guide for Texas Youth Commission Industries Program Contact: Ron Foy, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78765, (512) 483- 5164. Filed: February 7, 1996, 9:28 a.m. TRD-9601673 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed February 5, 1996 The Bell County Tax Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, February 12, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Watson, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9601531. The Bell-Milam-Falls WSC Board met at the Office-FM 485 West, Cameron, February 8, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697-4016. TRD-9601527. The Central Texas MHMR Center Board of Trustees met 1101 Seventh Street, Brownwood, February 12, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Saul Pullman, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574, Ext. 102. TRD- 9601569. The Education Service Center, Region V Board will meet at 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, February 14, 1996, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert E. Nicks, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299, (409) 838-5555. TRD-9601567. The Education Service Center, Region XVIII (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, February 8, 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-9601570. The Edwards Aquifer Authority Board met in the Board Room, San Antonio River Authority, 100 East Guenther, San Antonio, February 10, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Contreras, P.O. Box 15830, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 270-0800. TRD-9601582. The Erath County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vicky Greenough, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD-9601532. The Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council will meet at 3121 Buffalo Speedway, H.E.S.S. Building, Houston, February 16, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9601534. The Jones County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, February 15, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD- 9601565. The Nolan County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at Betty's Breakfast, Oak Street, Sweetwater, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9601542. The Palo Pinto Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at the Courthouse, Highway 180, Palo Pinto, February 14, 1996, at 1:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (817) 659-1281. TRD-9601528. The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, February 14, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9601566. The Tarrant Appraisal District Tarrant Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, February 28-29, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9601544. The Texas Council Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee Strategic Planning Session met at the Stouffer Austin Hotel, Trinity Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, February 8, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-9268. TRD-9601529. The Texas Council Risk Management Fund Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee met at the Stouffer Austin Hotel, Wedgewood Room, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, February 9, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 794-9268. TRD-9601530. The Tri County Special Utility District (SUD) Board of Directors met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, February 12, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803-3553. TRD-9601550. Meetings Filed February 6, 1996 The Austin Transportation Study Policy Advisory Committee met at the Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River, Room 2.102, Austin, February 12, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, P.O. Box 1088-Annex, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9601623. The Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District Number 1 Board of Directors met at 221 Highway 132, Natalia, February 12, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, P.O. Box 170, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9601620. The Brazos Valley Development Council (Emergency Meeting.) Criminal Justice Advisory Committee met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, February 8, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. (Reason for emergency: Grant deadlines.) Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9601604. The Capital Area Planning Council Executive Committee will meet at 2520 IH-35 South, Suite 100, Austin, February 14, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Richard G. Bean, 2520 IH-35 South, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9601591. The Colorado River Municipal Water District Board of Directors will meet at 460 East 24th Street, Big Spring, February 14, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from O. H. Ivie, P.O. Box 869, Big Spring, Texas 79721-0869, (915) 267-6341. TRD-9601635. The Hale County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Cotton Patch Cafe, 3314 Olton Road, Plainview, February 15, 1996, at 7: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Jaynes, P.O. Box 329, Plainview, Texas 79073, (806) 293-4226. TRD-9601659. The Hamilton County Appraisal District Board will meet at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (817) 386-8945. TRD-9601654. The Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, February 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. TRD-9601629. The Lometa Rural Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 506 West Main Street, Lometa, February 15, 1996, at 8:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Levi G. Cash or Tina L. Hodge, P.O. Box 158, Lometa, Texas 76853, (512) 752-3505. TRD-9601630. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet in the LRGVDC Conference Room, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, February 13, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward L. Molitor, 311 North 15th Street, McAllen, Texas 78501, (210) 682- 3481. TRD-9601622. The Red Bluff Water Power Control District Board of Directors met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, February 12, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9601607. The Rio Grande Council of Governments Board of Directors will meet at the Rio Grande Council of Governments, 1100 North Stanton, Fourth Floor, El Paso, February 16, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Lidia Flynn, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0098. TRD- 9601614. The South Franklin Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors will meet at the Office of South Franklin Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9601625. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Huntsville Regional Water Supply System Right-of-Way Committee will meet at 1117 Tenth Street, Huntsville, February 13, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9601638. Meetings Filed February 7, 1996 The Education Service Center, Region X Board of Directors will meet at 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, February 14, 1996, at 12:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Joe Farmer, 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, Texas 75081, (214) 231-6301, Ext. 302. TRD-9601660. The Gillespie Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at the Gillespie County Courthouse, County Courtroom, 101 West Main, Fredericksburg, February 15, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Lou Smith, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (210) 997-9807. TRD-9601676. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board will meet at 2930 Avenue Q, Board Room, Lubbock, February 13, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A. Wayne Wyatt, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 762-0181. TRD-9601672. The Liberty County Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 315 Main Street, Liberty, February 15, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336- 5722. TRD-9601668. The Local Government Investment Cooperative Board of Directors will meet at 7001 Preston Road, Suite 300, Dallas, February 15, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patrick Shinkle, 7001 Preston Road, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 522-8830 or Fax: (214) 522-7667. TRD-9601667. The South Plains Association of Governments Executive Committee will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, February 13, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9601661. The South Plains Association of Governments Board of Directors will meet at 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, February 13, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jerry D. Casstevens, P.O. Box 3730, Freedom Station, Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730, (806) 762-8721. TRD-9601662. The Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, February 12, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-9601664. The Wood County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, February 15, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9601671.