OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, March 25, 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 473-96-0115; PUC Docket Number 15042 -Application of GTE Southwest, Inc. to revise general exchange tariff to incorporate all Centranet and Integrated Digital Services Network (IDSN) services pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.69. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9601703 Monday, April 1, 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 473-96-0116; PUC Docket Number 15024 -Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to revise sections 1.2 and 3, in the integrated service tariff; section 2 of the wide area telecommunications service (WATS) tariff and section 5 of the general exchange tariff pursuant to Substantive Rule 4.23.69 relating to ISDN service. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:30 a.m. TRD-9601702 Monday, June 3, 1996, 10:00 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 473-95-1713; PUC Docket Number 14653 -Application of Kaufman County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for transmission line within Kaufman County, Texas. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:29 a.m. TRD-9601701 Texas Department of Agriculture Friday, February 16, 1996, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from February 2, 1996, 10:00 a.m.) Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 924A Austin Texas Agricultural Finance Authority AGENDA: Introduction of new members, discussion and action on: minutes of previous meetings, election of a vice-chair for the board, election of a secretary for the board, Glen Dylla Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program application, Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc., John Ben Cawley, and John Soules Foods Linked Deposit application, rules for the Farm and Ranch Finance Program, Farm and Ranch Program regarding the letter of credit agreement, change of issuing and paying agent for the Loan Guaranty Program, allocation of $200 million to programs of the authority, request for proposal for a financial advisor for the program expansion, TAFA Board project eligibility resolution dated November 3, 1993, Pogue Seed Company, Inc. Loan Guaranty Program application, rules for the Loan Guaranty Program, amendment of the Loan Guaranty Credit policy and procedures, actions taken by Moore Development of Big Spring, lender for Wright Fibers, policy for the separation of responsibilities between the board and the staff, policy of public appearance at board meetings, request for proposal for the cost benefit study for authority programs, next meeting date. Discussion on: conflict of interest issues, portfolio of the Loan Guaranty Program. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:28 a.m. TRD-9601700 Agriculture Resources Protection Authority Monday, March 4, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.016 Austin AGENDA: Introduction of new members, review and approval of minutes of June 26, 1995, and September 11, 1995, meetings, discussion of ARPA's oversight and authority, report from Texas Agriculture Extension Service on beet armyworm, report from Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Found on its activities, report and discussion on certification of pesticide applicators; discussion and action on: Proposed general rules as published October 27, 1995, policy for public comment and proposed reporting rules; citizen communications; and adjourn. Contact: Donnie Dippel, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-1621. Filed: February 12, 1996, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9601982 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Thursday, February 22, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 2910 La Force, Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Conference Room Midland Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) AGENDA: Call to order; welcome; introduction of RAC members; introduction of RAC convener; orientation; TCADA background information, review of TCADA Region 9 information; review of RAC manual, review and distribution of TCADA executive director memo; RAC recommendation for officer positions: co-convener and recorder; selection of staggered first terms for RAC members; scheduling of next meeting and adjournment. Contact: Jose Salas, 1200 Golden Key Circle, Fourth Floor, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 599-3660. Filed: February 8, 1996, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9601834 Thursday, February 29, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 10780 Pebble Hills Boulevard, Pebble Hills Regional Command Center Conference Room El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) AGENDA: Call to order; welcome; introduction of RAC members; introduction of RAC convener; orientation; TCADA background information, review of TCADA Region 10 information; review of RAC manual, review and distribution of TCADA executive director memo; RAC recommendation for officer positions: co-convener and recorder; selection of staggered first terms for RAC members; scheduling of next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Joe Salas, 1200 Golden Key Circle, Fourth Floor, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 599-3660. Filed: February 8, 1996, 10:34 a.m. TRD-9601835 Friday, February 23, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 3333 Eastside Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of members; orientation of RAC members- review manual: organizational chart, staff roster, information flow chart, regional map, manual review; discussion period; and adjournment. Contact: Marilyn Kennerson, 2646 South Loop West, Suite 680, Houston, Texas 77054, (713) 662-2196. Filed: February 9, 1996, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9601958 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, February 22, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Executive Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible action or recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaint files number 95-003, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 96-001, 94-029, 95-005, 95-013, 95-020, 95-021, 95-023, 95-026, 95-027, 96-003, 96-004, 96-005, 96-008, 96-009, 96-96-010, 96- 011, 96-012, 96-013, 96-014, 96-016, 96-017, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-021, 96- 022, 96-023, 96-024, 96-025, and 96-026; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification board concerning the composition of the Enforcement Committee and enforcement policies and procedures; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: February 8, 1996, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9601846 Thursday, February 22, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Executive Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Budget Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning the fiscal year 1996 operating budget, other fiscal matters, and the Request for Legislative Appropriation for fiscal year 1997 and fiscal year 1998; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: February 8, 1996, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9601844 Thursday, February 22, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Executive Conference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Special Projects Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussions and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning a revised public information brochure, speakers, and other communications matters; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board regarding procedures for the annual evaluation of the commissioner's job performance; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: February 8, 1996, 1:52 p.m. TRD-9601847 Friday, February 23, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Executive Coference Room 235-A, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order; consideration of the minutes of the August 4, 1995, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible recommendations to the to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board on other educational matters; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: February 8, 1996, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9601845 Friday, February 23, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; election of 1996 board officers: chair, vice-chair and secretary; consideration of the minutes of the November 30, 1995, TALCB meeting; presentation and discussion regarding the role of legal counsel-Attorney General's Office; staff reports, including: active certifications/licenses; certifications/licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; report on measures -first quarter 1995; and AARO regional conferences; discussion and possible action concerning a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Real Estate Commission regarding administrative services and support provided to the TALCB by TREC and the TALCB's financial obligations; discussion and possible action concerning licensure and certification by reciprocity; discussion and possible action concerning the Agency Strategic Plan 1997-2001; discussion of state law and board rules, policies, and procedures concerning the permitted scope of practice for certified and licensed appraisers, verification of acceptable experience, board involvement in the legislative process; report form the Budget Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Budget Committee regarding the operating budget, other fiscal matters, and the request for legislative appropriation for fiscal year 1997 and fiscal year 1998; report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations from the Education Committee regarding approval of courses for meeting educational requirements and other educational matters; report from the Enforcement Committee; discussion and possible action concerning complaints numbered 95-003, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 96-001, 94-029, 95-005, 95- 013, 95-020, 95-021, 95-023, 95-026, 95-027, 96-003, 96-004, 96-005, 96-008, 96- 009, 96-010, 96-011, 96-012, 96-013, 96-014, 96-015, 96-016, 96-017, 96-018, 96- 019, 96-020, 96-021, 96-022, 96-023, 96-024, 96-025, and 96-026; composition of the Enforcement Committee and enforcement policies and procedures; report from the Special Projects Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Special Projects Committee regarding a public information brochure, speakers, and other communications matters; procedures for the annual evaluation of the commissioner's job performance; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: February 8, 1996, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9601842 Texas Education Agency Tuesday-Wednesday, February 20-21, 1996, 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively. State Capitol, Capitol Complex, Room E1.016 Austin Texas Task Force on Educational Technologies AGENDA: The following meeting is not subject to the Open Meetings Act; however, the agency desires to publicize the event as a courtesy to the public and allow for all interested parties to have opportunity to be informed of the meeting. During breakout sessions, the task force will update each other concerning the current status of the long-range plan for technology, review prior work, create working drafts, plan future meetings and identify those issues which seem relevant to the progress of the task force. Contact: Cynthia Levinson, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9581 or by email at cynthial@tenet.edu. Filed: February 12, 1996, 8:38 a.m. TRD-9601916 State Board for Educator Certification Tuesday, February 20, 1996, 10:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from February 2, 1996.) 1400 North Congress Avenue, Room E1.036 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order-Margaret La Montagne, senior advisor, Governor Bush's Office II. Swearing in of new members/remarks-Governor George W. Bush III. Elect chairman of the board/remarks form board members IV. Legislative intent and vision of board/agency-Senator Bill Ratliff, Representative Paul Sadler V. Commissioner's remarks-Dr. Mike Moses, Texas Education Commissioner VI. Overview of agency, budget, and divisional organization -Bill Monroe, Coordinator Internal Operations, Texas Education Agency Lunch break VII. Open meetings/open records and ethics-Al Gonzales and Donna Davidson, General Counsel, Governor Bush's Office VIII. Overview of statue-Michelle Tobias, Special Projects Counsel, Governor Bush's Office David Anderson, Chief Counsel, Texas Education Agency IX. By-laws discussion X. Transition delegation XI. Discussion and scheduling of future meetings-board chairman XII. Discussion on committee structure-board chairman Contact: Sheryl Labar, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2637. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:58 a.m. TRD-9601715 Texas Commission on Fire Protection Saturday, February 17, 1996, 6:30 p.m. 1111 Houston Street Fort Worth Commission AGENDA: The commission may attend an awards assembly at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, at the Tarrant County Convention Center, 1111 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas; at the awards assembly, general discussion of the agency's authority and operations may occur, but no action will be taken. Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 918-7100. Filed: February 9, 1996, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9601963 General Land Office Tuesday, February 20, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Jack Starr (Yegua Y-4) Field, Jackson County; applications to lease highway rights of way for oil and gas, Washington County; consideration of Midguard Energy Company's application pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act in the proposed Kathryn Number 3 Unit, Morgan (Morrow Lower) Field, Lipscomb County; consideration of application by Steve J. Harper to lease zeolite, Presidio County, under sec.53.081, Natural Resources Code; direct land sale, Bexar County; direct land sale for the General Services Commission, Bexar County; coastal public lands, easement applications, Copano Bay, Aransas County; structure (cabin) permit renewals and amendments, Laguna Madre, Kleberg County and Laguna Madre, Willacy County; commercial lease renewal, Sabine Pass Channel, Jefferson County; commercial easement applications, Aransas Bay, Aransas County; Galveston Bay, Galveston County; executive session -pending or contemplated litigation; executive session-discussion of development proposal, Paseo Del Este, El Paso County; open session-consideration of development proposal, Paseo Del Este, El Paso County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 836, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: February 9, 1996, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9601962 Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) Friday, March 8, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of the minutes of December 8, 1995 meeting; Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IAC) report on IAC legislative activities; TEXGENE subcommittee reports (education conference 1996 update); laboratory services; clinical services; data collection; ethics; and Ad Hoc Committee (PRIMED) (Preventive Regional Initiatives for Minority and Ethnic Diseases)); reports from agency representatives regarding the activities of their respective agencies or institutions (Texas Department of Health, Texas Birth Defects Monitoring Division; Texas Department of Human Services; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; The University of Texas System; private service providers; community-based sickle cell agencies; and consumers); items for committee action (Steering Committee membership); items for information and discussion (genetic counselor training programs in Texas); program coordinator items (budget status); progress toward grant objectives (member/committee assignments); and next meeting date (June 13, 1996). Contact: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 8, 1996, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9601850 Interagency Council for Genetic Services (IAC) Friday, March 8, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: public comments; adoption of minutes from the December 8, 1995 meeting; Texas Genetics Network (TEXGENE) report (report on TEXGENE status); agency activities (Texas Department of Health; Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; Texas Department of Human Services; University of Texas System; and representative of contractors); program coordinator items (budget status); progress toward legislative mandates/members assignments; announcements and comments not requiring council action; and next meeting (June, 1996). Contact: Judith Livingston, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7700. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 8, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9601851 Office of the Governor Tuesday, February 27, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 Congress Avenue, State Capitol Extension, Room E1.014 Austin Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities AGENDA: Regular Quarterly Meeting 1. Full committee meeting, call to order, introductions, and approval of minutes. 2. Member reports. 3. Public comment. 4. Organization reports. 5. Executive director's report. 6. Swearing-in ceremony for new members. 7. Executive director's report. 8. Ex officio members reports. 9. Legislative update. 10. The governor's rule in developing the state budget and guiding state policy. 11. Concurrent subcommittee meetings. 12. Subcommittee reports, and action items. 13. Discussion regarding a process and time for development of a committee strategic plan. 14. Adjournment. Contact: Virginia Roberts, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5739. Filed: February 9, 1996, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9601961 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, February 15, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room N-218, The Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Informal Home and Community Support Services Agency Task Force AGENDA: The task force will discuss and possibly act on: draft Home and Community Support Services Agencies licensing rules (25 Texas Administrative Code sec.115. 2 concerning definitions; sec.115.3 concerning licensing fees; sec.155.21 concerning licensure requirements and standards for all Home and Community Support Services Agencies; sec.115.22 concerning standards for licensed home health services; and sec.115.23 concerning standards for licensed and certified home health services); and public comment. Contact: Becky Beechinor, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6670. 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: February 7, 1996, 4:09 p.m. TRD-9601783 Monday, February 26, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room M-653, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Legislative Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: setting of date for next legislative committee meeting; timelines set for completing new Midwifery Act; discussion on certification versus permit; and review and discuss draft of new Midwifery Act. Contact: Cecilia Nobles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (5120 458- 7700. TO request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 8, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9601852 Friday, February 16, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin HIV/AIDS Interagency Coordinating Council AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the January 26, 1996 meeting; overview of meeting format; discuss format for annual report; and set date of next meeting. Contact: Linda Moore, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 6403. 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: February 8, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9601855 Statewide Health Coordinating Council Thursday, February 28, 1996, 2:30 p.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the January 10, 1996 meeting; report of meeting with the Health and Human Services Commission, Commissioner Mike McKinney; federal update; 1115 waiver/request for application update; Plan Development Committee report; council members attendance; Texas health Care Information Council; follow-up to publication of Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)/SHCC expenditures; and determine the next meeting date. Contact: Trish O'Day, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 8, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9601853 Thursday, February 29, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Plan Development Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of the State Health Plan update outline and timeline; and status report on white paper development/timeline. Contact: Trish O'Day, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 8, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9601854 Texas Department of Human Services Friday, February 16, 1996, 10:30 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, Conference Room 560-W Austin Advisory Subcommittee on Nursing Facilities AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Introduction of visitors/staff. 4. Approval of subcommittee minutes. 5. Deputy commissioner's report. 6. Assistant commissioner's update. 7. Rule revisions -House Bill 2644, etc. 8. Nurse aide study. 9. Collaborative practice act of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. 10. Other items of interest. 11. Next meeting and adjournment. Contact: Mary Sidelnik, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 834- 6770. Filed: February 7, 1996, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9601762 Friday, February 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, First Floor, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes of November 17, 1995. 2. Chair's comments and announcements. 3. Elimination of the 185% Income Test for certain medical programs. 4. Implementation of state welfare reform policies in the AFDC Program. 5. Amendments to policies and procedures. 6. Approval of the fiscal year 1996 internal audit plan. 7. Adoption of changes to contract requirements for licensure in the PHC, client-managed attendant services, and special services to persons with disabilities-24-hour attendant care programs. 8. Reimbursements for the RC Program. 9. Reimbursements for the PHC Services and FC Services. 10. Reimbursement ceiling for the ERS Program. 11. Reimbursements for the CBA Waiver Program. 13. Calendar year 1995 reimbursements for the nursing facility, hospice-nursing facility, swing bed, and Bienvivir waiver programs. 14. Revised eligibility criteria for the ventilator add-on rate for nursing facility residents and CBA clients. 15. Consideration of proposed improvements in the CACFP. 16. Consideration of a prohibition on the carrying of handguns in Texas Department of Human Services offices. 17. Commissioner's reports: a. Advisory Committee appointments. b. Status report on Affirmative Action Program. c. Announcements and comments. d. Tracking of board action items. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030. Filed: February 8, 1996, 2:51 p.m. TRD-9601856 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, February 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1750.c To consider whether discipline action should be taken against Carl Lionell Clark, Houston, Texas, who holds a Group I Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License, Group II Insurance Agent's License, State, Salaried, Special Agent or Travel Baggage 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: February 12, 1996, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9601992 Monday, February 26, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-96-0198.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Kenneth Clifton Dingle, III, Houston, Texas, who holds an Adjuster'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: February 12, 1996, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9601991 Tuesday, February 27, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-96-0263.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Ricky Dana Bolton, Mesquite, Texas, who holds a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 12, 1996, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9601990 Wednesday, February 28, 1996, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-96-0199.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Sandra P. Davis, Lubbock, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 12, 1996, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9601989 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Thursday-Friday, February 22-23, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The board will meet to make preparations and review applications for the April, 1996 examinations. The board will meet to receive comments from Jack Chisholm regarding Board Rule 663.17. The board will meet to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The board will consider and act upon the executive director's report which will include discussion of the NCEES Penalty Guide, Emeritus Members, an LAR request for an investigator and discuss agreed modification of agreed permanent injunction for James L. Blumberg; to consider and act upon inactive and active status change requests and active complaints and show cause actions and recommendations from committee reports; to discuss revisions to Board Rule 663.17 and set a hearing date for proposed Board Rule 661.50, to discuss proposed Board Rule 661.41(d) and 661.50 allowing part-time experience, 661.48 requiring education after three failed exams, 663.20 regarding criminal convictions and to consider for proposal Board Rules 663.13 specifically exempting, from the standards, surveys that do not delineate, segregate, separate or partition real property, 663.21 concerning descriptions for political subdivisions and 661.45 concerning examination security; to consider and act upon correspondence to and from the board-correspondence from NCEES regarding professional ethics course, L. D. Hancock, Jr. regarding a certification and Robert M. George regarding Affidavits in Lieu of Surveys; to schedule future meeting dates, consider items to be added to future agendas and to receive comments from the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Sandy Smith at (512) 452-9427 two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-9427. Filed: February 12, 1996, 8:59 a.m. TRD-9601980 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against Mark Gregory Smith, Respondent, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without a license in violation of Texas Civil Statutes, Article 8861 (the Act), sec.3B, pursuant to the Act and Article 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 9, 1996, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9601878 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Friday, March 8, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road Austin Full Council AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Introductions/roll call III. Public comments IV. Approval of minutes V. Presentation on the Dallas County report on offenders with mental impairments VI. Presentation of parole trends for offenders with mental impairments VII. Committee reports Executive Committee Retreat discussion Policy revisions Ethics training Planning/Legislative Committee Program/Research Committee Finance Committee VIII. Nominations Committee IX. Executive director's report Fiscal year 1996 program report Fiscal year 1996 budget report General administration Each item above includes discussion and action as necessary. Contact: Dee Kifowit, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 406-5406. Filed: February 7, 1996, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9601781 Texas National Guard Armory Board Friday, February 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from Saturday, February 3, 1996, 3:00 p.m.) 2200 West 35th street, Building 64, Camp Mabry Austin AGENDA: Administrative matters Executive director's update Construction/renovation/maintenance update Property leases Establish date of next meeting Contact: Julie Wright, P.O. Box 5426, Austin, Texas 78763-5426, (512) 406-6971. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:18 a.m. TRD-9601699 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, February 20, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building F, Room 5108, 12015 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Buena Vista Water System for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective November 1, 1995, for its service area located in Burnet County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0141. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9601704 Wednesday, February 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12118 North Interstate Highway 35 Austin AGENDA: The purpose of the hearing will be to determine whether Emergency Order Number 96-0263-IWD, granted on February 7, 1996 to International Paper Company, should be affirmed, modified, or set aside by the commission. The order authorizes International Paper Company to discharge treated process wastewater commingled with stormwater at a volume not to exceed 1,000 cubic feet per second and shall not exceed 646,300,000 gallons in a 24-hour period. The company operates a facility that produces bleached Kraft pulp and paperboard which is located approximately 14 miles south of the City of Texarkana and five miles east of U.S. Highway 59 at a site adjacent to and south of the Sulphur River, bounded on the east by the Kansas City Southern Railway and on the west by the Texas and Pacific Railway in Cass County, Texas. Contact: Helen Stovall Gilbert, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0600. Filed: February 9, 1996, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9601869 Friday, February 23, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 107W, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an appeal filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission protesting Talty Water Supply Corporation's fees for new connections. Talty Water Supply Corporation provides water service in Kaufman County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0142. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 27, 1996, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9601709 Tuesday, February 7, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 107W, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application made by the City of Royse City with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to allow it to provide water utility service in Rockwall and Collin counties, Texas. The proposed utility service area includes Royse City and areas generally west of downtown Royse City, Texas and is generally bounded on the west by the City of Fate, Nevada Water Supply Corporation (WSC)'s CCN and Lavon WSC's CCN; on the south by IH-30, Royse City's southern city limits or Blackland WSC's CCN; on the east by Royse City's eastern city limits or BHP's CCN; and on the north by Royse City's northern city limits or BHP's CCN or Nevada WSC's CCN. The total area being requested includes approximately 1,700 acres and 975 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-96- 0143. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9601710 Wednesday, February 28, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Building E, Room 201S, 12118 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: The purpose of the hearing will be to determine whether Emergency Order Number 96-0028-MWD, granted on January 24, 1996, to El Paso County Water Authority, should be affirmed, modified, or set aside by the Commission. The order authorizes El Paso County Water Authority to use an alternate irrigation site for its treated domestic wastewater effluent. The Authority has been disposing of its effluent at the Horizon City Golf Course but is now seeking authorization to use an alternate site that is immediately adjacent to the golf course, immediately west of Horizon City, Texas and south of Eastlake Drive in El Paso County, Texas. Contact: Nina Fantl, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0600. Filed: February 9, 1996, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9601868 Thursday, February 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Upshur County Courthouse, County Court Room, Highway 154 or West Tyler Street Gilmer AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by M. D. Williamson doing business as Raintree Lakes Water Company for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective November 1, 1995, for its service area located in Upshur County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1640. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9601712 Thursday, February 29, 1996, 2:00 p.m. El Paso Airport Hilton, Audio-Visual Theater Room, 2027 Airway Boulevard El Paso AGENDA: On an application by Medical Compliance Services Transfer Facility, Proposed Registration Number MSW40094, to construct and operate a Type V medical waste transfer facility. The facility's proposed site contains approximately 5.64 acres of land and is located at 5307 El Paso Drive, in El Paso County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-6887 or (512) 239-4756. Filed: February 8, 1996, 8:03 a.m. TRD-9601788 Friday, March 1, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Water Maintenance Company for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective October 1, 1995, for its service area located in Polk County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0140. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9601705 Friday, March 8, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building A, Room 310A and D, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Calico Water Supply, Inc. for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective December 1, 1995, for its service area located in Wilson County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0149. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:54 a.m. TRD-9601708 Friday, March 8, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 308E, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on petitions filed by the City of Arlington with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission appealing the wholesale sewer rates charged by the City of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0200. The SOAH docket number encompasses the following petition applications: 30920-A and 31055-A. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9601711 Tuesday, March 12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Environmental Pollution Control, 7411 Park Place Houston AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by JRC/Huffmeister, Ltd. doing business as Western Trails Water Plant for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective September 18, 1995, for its service area located in Harris County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96- 0148. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:55 a.m. TRD-9601713 Wednesday, March 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m. TEC Building, Regional Training Facility Room, 2040 North Loop West, Suite 300 Houston AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by K & L Utility Service doing business as Tall Pines Utility for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective October 2, 1995, for its service area located in Harris County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0147. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:56 a.m. TRD-9601714 Friday, March 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Skycorp, Inc. for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective November 1, 1995, for its service area located in Tarrant County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0146. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9601706 Monday, March 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, 12124 Park 35 Circle (TNRCC Complex) Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed by Byron E. Benoit doing business as Southwest Territory Water Company for an increase in water rates with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission effective October 1, 1995, for its service area located in Travis County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0145. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 7, 1996, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9601707 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Friday, February 16, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Fifth Floor, North Tower, Methodist Hospital, 7700 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Application Review Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding application of Melissa Porter III. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding application of Mark Harris IV. Consideration and possible recommendation relating to Credentials Review Agencies V. Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: February 8, 1996, 12:44 p.m. TRD-9601838 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, February 13, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference, Room 1-111 Austin Emergency Revised Agenda: AGENDA: The Commission will consider revising the existing interagency contract with the Bureau of Economic Geology due to the change in subcontractor to conduct an airborne electromagnetic survey of a test area in Runnels County, Texas. The Commission will consider and may take action on issues attendant to the General Services Commission's project to remodel the William B. Travis Building. Reason for Emergency: The posted items were inadvertently omitted from the original posting for the February 13, 1996, meeting. Due to the commission's schedule, it is necessary that these items be considered at this time. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: February 8, 1996, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9601793 Texas Real Estate Commission Monday, February 19, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, TREC Headquarters Office, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; minutes of January 8, 1996 Commission meetings; Election of vice-chairman and secretary; Staff reports for December 1995; committee reports; Comments from visitors; Discussion and possible action to adopt: (a) amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.71, concerning approval of MCE providers, courses and instructors and to sec.535.72, concerning presentation of MCE courses, advertising and records; (b) amendments to 22 TAC sec.535.62, concerning waiver of examinations, to sec.535.63, concerning experience and education requirements for brokers, to sec.535,300, concerning advertising by residential rental locators; Discussion and possible action to propose: (a) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.148 concerning termination dates of listing contracts and other personal services contracts: (b) amendment to 22 TAC sec.535.51, concerning general requirements for licensure and to sec.535.208, concerning application for an inspector license; Executive session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; Discussion and possible action to authorize payments from recovery funds; Discussion and possible action to authorize deposit or distribution of funds collected on behalf of the Real Estate Research Center; Discussion and possible action to authorize a contract with National Assessment Institute for administering licensing examinations; Discussion and possible action to establish process for development of TREC strategic plan; Discussion and possible action to fill vacancy on the Texas Real Estate Broker- Lawyer Committee; Discussion and possible action regarding attendance at ARELLO meetings; Discussion and possible action to approve education providers, courses or instructors; Motion for rehearing in the Matter of Michael Wayne O'Dell, Hearing Number 96-04-941090; Motion for rehearing in the Matter of Galloway- Herron Realtors, Inc., Hearing Number 96-17-941042; Motion for rehearing in the Matter of Gary L. Stephenson, Hearing Number 96-18-941042; entry of orders in contested cases; Scheduling of future meeting. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: February 9, 1996, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9601877 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Thursday, February 15, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Room S-456, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Speech-Language Pathology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss: preparation of questions that should be addressed at the following day's meeting regarding Medicaid reimbursement for the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program; use of facilitated communication; questions concerning whether a speech-language pathologist must comply with 22 Texas Administrative Code sec.741.32 concerning hearing screening; and review procedures that a speech-language pathologist may perform. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6627. Top 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: February 7, 1996, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9601764 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Room N-456, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin Audiology Scope of Practice Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss: how to implement a program for early identification of hearing-impaired infants and hearing screening at 20 decibels; whether an audiologists may test a sedated child; evaluation required by a medical doctor before a hearing instrument is fitted; and review procedures that an audiologist may perform. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6627. 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: February 7, 1996, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9601765 Friday, February 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room N-456, the Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the October 12, 1995 board meeting; settlement order the Texas Education Agency concerning Medicaid reimbursement under the School Health and Related Services ((SHARS) program; complaints (95-SA-0001, 95-SA-0004, 95-SA-0007, 95-SA-0010, 95-SA-0011, and 96-SA-0002); Rules changes committee report (proposed amendment to 22 Texas Administrative Code sec.741.163); speech-language pathology scope of practice committee report (Medicaid reimbursement for the school health and related services (SHARS) program; use of facilitated communication; answer questions concerning whether a speech-language pathologist must comply with sec.741.32 concerning hearing screening; and review procedures that a speech-language pathologist may perform); audiology scope of practice committee report (early identification of hearing impaired infants; hearing screening at 20 decibels; whether an audiologist may test a sedated child; evaluation required by a medical doctor before a hearing instruments is fitted; and review procedures that an audioligist may perform); ethics committee report; fees/budgets report (expend fees for membership to National Council of State Boards of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; travel expenses to attend committee meetings held during Texas Speech-Language-Hearing association convention; travel expenses to attend board of directors meeting of the National Council of State Boards of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; and review the TDH accounting detail and fee activity charts); applications/renewal report (requiring Department of Public Safety background check on new applicants; TDH legal opinion on use of social security number; and alternative plan to earn 25 clinical observation hours and/or 25 clinical assisting hours; continuing education report (request to enter continuing education hours from roster and other options to simplify process; and hours accrued before issue date of license which may require rule change; exemption to Act report; Scope of Practice-Speech-Language Pathology report; scope of practice-audiology report; supervision of support personnel report (establish guidelines for caseload limit; general areas of responsibility for an assistant in audiology; internship procedures; and whether holder of limited license in speech-language pathology may supervise assistants); public relations report (sessions to be held during the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention requiring board members input concerning licensure requirements; supervision of supportive personnel; use of 20dB for hearing screening; and early identification of hearing impaired infants); Health professions council report; fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments report (State committee of examiners in the fitting dispensing of hearing instruments position regarding Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4566-1.16A, on surety bonding and proposed rules; attorney general's opinion on surety bonding; proposed rules to Chapter 29, Texas Department of Health, Health Care Financing; and use of common procedural terminology (CPT) codes to file insurance claims for hearing screening); and legislative review report; set next meeting date; and other matters relating to licensing and regulations of speech- language pathologists and audiologists not requiring board action. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6627. For ADA assistance, call Richard Butler (512) 458-6410 or T.D.D. (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: February 7, 1996, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9601763 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Friday, February 16, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 1000 Austin Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of January 25, 1996 committee meeting minutes 3. Review status of the planning process 4. Discussion and preparation of agenda for board seminar 5. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: February 8, 1996, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9601865 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Tuesday, February 10, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Aransas Room, Marriott Bayfront, 900 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi AGENDA: 10:30 a.m. Call to order 1. Determine the presence of a quorum 2. Recognition of visitors 3. Approval of board minutes for November 1, 1995 special called meeting, November 13, 1995 workshop and regular quarterly meeting and January 18 and 19, 1996 special meeting and January 18 and 19, 1996 special meeting. 4. Executive director's report. 5. Discussion of strategic plan revisions. 6. Report from Linda Keylon, chairman of the Professional Standards Committee, on the committee's activities and any recommendation resulting from their January 17, 1996 meeting. 7. Discussion and appropriate action on new education program supported by TAAD, TACA, TAAO, TAMTA, Metro Chief Appraiser, Rural Chief Appraisers and TSAA. 8. Discussion of April workshop. 9. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on the approval of the new text for course 325. 10. Discussion and appropriate action or vote on list of registrants that have met all requirements for certification/recertification since last regular quarterly meeting. 11. Election of new officers for calendar year 1996. 12. Public comments on any relevant subject will be received without discussion. Adjourn Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: February 7, 1996, 3:17 p.m. TRD-9601773 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday-Saturday, February 16-17, 1996, 8:00 a.m. E1.030, State Capitol Extension, 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order open meeting/quorum call-chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Approve minutes of last meeting. III. Approve Jim Oliver as acting executive director IV. Approve by-laws as amended V. Invited testimony and discussion of infrastructure commitments for local exchange carriers which have elected incentive regulation and rural telephone companies. VI. Roundtable discussion with invited technology companies to discuss goals and direction for the TIF VII. Discuss elements of TIF strategic goals and vision statement VIII. Discuss existing educational networks IX. Announce executive session and call to order. Discussion of employment and evaluation of specific executive director applicants pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074. X. Adjourn executive session XI. Adjourn meeting. Items that are not considered at Friday's meeting will be considered on Saturday. Contact: Jim Glotfelty or Danner Bethel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: February 7, 1996, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9601785 The Texas A&M University System, Board of Regents Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1065 Dallas Board Bylaws Committee AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the Board's current bylaws and consider any recommendations for change. Contact: Vickie Running, The Texas A&M University System, College, Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: February 8, 1996, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9601864 University of Houston System Thursday, February 15, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Shamrock Room, Conrad Hilton Coll. Building, University of Houston Houston Board of Regents Meeting AGENDA: To discuss and/or approve the following: minutes; System Wide Art Acquisition committee procedures revisions and 1995 Annual Report; executive session; distinguished professorship; modification of existing employment contract for head football coach; dual employment compliance record and finding for the college of science/technology; extension of UH-victoria's president's employment contract; executive search: vice president for University Advancement; employment contract for head basketball coach; salary equity increases; personnel recommendations; KUHT quarterly report; liquidation for Elizabeth Rockwell inventive minds endowment; extension of lease agreement-schlumberger; endowment fund statement and income distribution; amendment to investment guidelines of TCIMCo contract; appointment to board of directors of Houston Arts combined endowment fund; transfer of non-endowed investment funds; gift acceptance reports; change orders (Number 7); advanced funding agreement for construction of University Drive; ratification of construction contract; major art selections; various contracts; FY 1997 tuition and fee changes; various resolution amendments; chancellor's report regarding external consulting/paid professional services; HUB report; bi-monthly reports; Amendment Number 1, long- range internal audit plan; various internal audit and follow-up reports. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: February 8, 1996, 3:14 p.m. TRD-9601857 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, February 14, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Wyndam Hotel, IH 35 South at Ben White Austin State District Assignment Review Board AGENDA: ABC Business meeting D. Appeal by schools of the State District assignment E. Written appeal by schools of the State District assignment F. Committee deliberation GH Business Contact: Charles Breithaupt, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas (512) 471-5883. Filed: February 9, 1996, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9601956 Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Wyndham Hotel, IH 35 South at Ben White Austin State Executive Committee Emergency AGENDA: AA. Appeal of automatic penalty for coaches BB. Alleged violation of Section 1206(b), Sunday Prohibition, School District Personnel CC. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with game official, school personnel DD. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with game official, fan EE. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with game offical, fan FF. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with a game official, unknown spectators GG. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with a game official HH. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with a game official and removing team from court. II. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with a game official, fan JJ. Alleged violation of athletic code, inappropriate interactions with a game official, fan KK. Violation of athletic code and practice rules, case transferred from District 30 AAA executive committee Reason For Emergency: Challenge to student eligibility just received. Must determine eligibility prior to Thursday to advance to football bi-district game this Friday night. This applies to all cases. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas, (512) 471- 5883. Filed: February 9, 1996, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9601930 Texas Veterans Commission Friday, February 23, 1996, 9:30 a.m. E. O. Thompson Building, Sixth Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin AGENDA: Regular meeting to approve the minutes of the first quarterly meeting, discuss matters concerning veterans' benefits and receive staff reports on the agency budget and other routine business of the commission. The commission will also receive a status report on proposals to perform a State Veterans Home Study and will take any necessary action to facilitate the selection process. The commission will not approve at this meeting the selection of a bidder to perform the study. Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5538. Filed: February 9, 1996, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9601933 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, February 15, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: Item Number 8 is revised to read: consider an additional $15,563,836 grant/loan to Lower Valley Water District (El Paso County) increasing the total Phase II and Phase III commitments from $56,503,601 to $72,067,437 for construction of a wastewater collection system and water line extensions to a portion of the cities of Socorro and San Elizario (Economically Distressed Areas Program, State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, and Water Supply Account of the Water Development Fund). Item Number 13 is revised to read: consider the assignment of contract #483-597 from the County of Webb to the City of Laredo and to increase the amount authorized under the contract by $110,000 from the Research and Planning Fund so that the contract will not exceed $187,952 and to authorize the transfer of funds from the Water Assistance Fund to the Research and Planning Fund. Contact: Craig D. Pederson, P.O. box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7847. Filed: February 7, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9601782 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, February 15, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of January 11, 1996 3. Discussion and possible action on New applications for certificate of authority to self-insure 4. Discussion and possible action on requests for Renewal of certificate of authority to self-insure 5. Commission approval of amendments to Rule 181.1, bylaws of the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association, as published and adopted by the Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Associated Board 6. Discussion and possible action on Adoption on New Rule and Adoption of Repealed Rule: Rule 134.601 (new) and Rule 134.600 (repealed) 7. Discussion and possible action on Adoption of New Rule and Adoption of Repealed Rule: Rule 134.201 (new) and Rule 134.201 (repealed) 8. Discussion and possible action on Proposal of Repeal of Rule: Rule 134.501 9. Executive session 10. Action on matters considered in executive session 11. General reports, discussion and possible action on issues relating to commission activities 12. Confirmation of future public meetings and hearings 13. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: February 9, 1996, 12:04 p.m. TRD-9601921 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed February 7, 1996 The Brazos Valley Development Council Executive Committee met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, February 14, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Wilkinson, Jr., P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775- 4244. TRD-9601786. The Brown County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, February 12, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9601716. The Concho Valley Council of Governments Executive Committee met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, February 14, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9601697. The Elm Creek WSC Board met at 508 Avenue E, Moody, February 12, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Williams, 508 Avenue E, Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-9601769. The Gregg Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, February 13, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from William T. Carroll, 2010 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 759-0015. TRD-9601766. The Hamilton County Appraisal District Board met 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-9601760. The Hays County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, February 13, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD- 9601761. The Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, February 20, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9601698. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board met 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-9601787. The Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council Board met at 1155 Westmoreland, Suite 211, El Paso, February 14, 1996, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 1155 Westmoreland, Suite 235, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, Ext. 406. TRD- 9601784. Meetings Filed February 8, 1996 The Bi-County WSC met at the Camp County Citizens Building, 525 Elm Street, Pittsburg, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freeman Phillips, P.O. Box 848, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, (903) 856-5840. TRD- 9601858. The Blanco County Appraisal District 1996 Board of Directors met at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, February 13, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (210) 868-4013. TRD-9601860. The Burnet County Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, February 15, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD-9601827. The Colorado River Municipal Water District Board of Directors met at 400 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-9601848. The El Oso Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at FM 99, Karnes City, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Judith Zimmermann, P.O. Box 309, Karnes City, Texas 78118, (210) 780-3539. TRD-9601859. The Jack County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, February 23, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Vicky L. Easter, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9601861. The Lampasas County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, February 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD-9601828. The Manville Water Supply Corporation Annual Meeting of Members met at the S.P.J.S.T. Hall, Elgin, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tony Graf, P.O. Box 248, Coupland, Texas 78615, (512) 272-4044. TRD-9601840. The Rockwall County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, February 13, 1996, at 7:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (214) 771-2034. TRD-9601789. The Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, February 16, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD- 9601841. The Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 206 South State Street, Decatur, February 13, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Freddie Triplett, 206 South State Street, Decatur, Texas 76234, (817) 627- 3081. TRD-9601829. Meetings Filed February 9, 1996 The Coleman County Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, February 14, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Davey Thweatt, 214 Santa Anna Avenue, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-2133. TRD-9601879. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Committee-of-the-Whole met in Conference Room "C", First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, February 13, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3371. TRD-9601931. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board met in the Board Room, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, February 13, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3371. TRD-9601932. The Denton Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, February 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9601891. The Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, February 22, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9601890. The Denton Central Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, February 22, 1996, at 3:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD-9601892. The Education Service Center, Region I Region I ESC Board met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, February 13, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roberto Zamora, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383- 5611. TRD-9601870. The Education Service Center, Region II Board of Directors met at 209 North Water (Board Room), Corpus Christi, February 15, 1996, at 6:30 p. m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, (512) 883-9288, Ext. 2200. TRD-9601924. The Education Service Center, Region XII Board of Directors met at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, February 15, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702- 3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9601923. The Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, February 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from R. Richard Rhodes, Jr., P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165, (214) 937- 3552. TRD-9601872. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, February 15, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Connie Barfield or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or Fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9601926. The Harris County Appraisal District will meet at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, February 16, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Jordan, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957-5222. TRD- 9601867. The Heart of Texas Council of Governments Private Industry Council met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, February 15, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Teat, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756- 7822. TRD-9601893. The Heart of Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, February 22, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Teat, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756- 7822. TRD-9601894. The Hockley County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1103 Houston, Levelland, February 12, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD-9601959. The Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation Nominating Committee met at 112 East Weaver, Alvarado, February 13, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645- 6646. TRD-9601874. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, February 15, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249- 8012 or Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9601883. The Lower Colorado River Authority Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Conference Room, Austin, February 13, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9601938. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium Board of Directors met at the Region I Education Service Center, Room #3, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, February 14, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (210) 425-0729. TRD-9601866. The North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors will meet at the Administration Office, 505 East Brown, Wylie, February 22, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (214) 442-5405. TRD-9601934. The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District Board met at 100 Jefferson Street, Conference Room, Sulphur Springs, February 14, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, P.O. Box 306, Commerce, Texas 75428-0306, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9601895. The Parmer County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 305 Third Street, Bovina, April 11, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald E. Procter, P.O. Box 56, Bovina, Texas 79009, (806) 238-1405. TRD- 9601964. The Red Bluff Water Power Control District (Emergency Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, February 12, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. (Reason for emergency: An executive session of the Board of Directors and one or more of its attorneys to be conducted as the first item of business on the agenda to consult with such attorney(s) about potential contemplated litigation.) Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9601929. The Sabine Valley Center Care and Treatment Committee met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, February 15, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9601881. The Sabine Valley Center Finance Committee met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, February 15, 1996, at 6: 30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9601882. The Sabine Valley Center Board of Trustees met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, February 15, 1996, at 7: 00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9601880. The San Patricio County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 1146 East Market, Sinton, February 23, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathryn Vermillion, P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364- 5402. TRD-9601957. The Stephens County Rural WSC Board (Called Meeting) met at 301 West Elm, Breckenridge, February 12, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (817) 559-6180. TRD- 9601875. The Swisher County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, February 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, P.O. Box 8, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD- 9601928. The Trinity River Authority of Texas Legal Committee will meet at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, February 16, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD-9601927. Meetings Filed February 12, 1996 The Concho Valley Quality Work Force Planning (Emergency Meeting.) Executive Committee of Concho Valley Quality Work Force Planning met in the Superintendent's Conference Room, San Angelo Independent School District, 1621 University, San Angelo, February 14, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. (Reason for emergency: Trying to meet deadlines for project amendments.) Information may be obtained from Catherine Cordova, 3197 Executive Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9856 or Fax: (915) 947-9529. TRD-9601975. The San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors will meet at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, February 21, 1996, at 2:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9601995.