OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, April 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from: Monday, April 1, 1996) 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A hearing on the merits is reschedule for the above date and time in the following docket: SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0115; PUC Docket Number-application of GTE Southwest, Inc. to revise general exchange tariff to incorporate all Centranet and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) services pursuant to Public Utility Substantive Rule 23.69 Contact: J. Kay Trostle, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 936- 0728. Filed: March 15, 1996, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9603684 Texas Department of Agriculture Friday, March 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 924A Austin Texas Agricultural Finance Authority AGENDA: Call meeting to order, discussion and action on: minutes of previous meeting, renewal application of Oakridge Farms for the Loan Guaranty Program, Tommy and Mary Carter Farm and Ranch Finance Program application, Troy Dodd Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program application, program rules for Farm and Ranch Finance Program, credit policy and procedures for Farm and Ranch Finance Program, Farm and Ranch Finance Program survey, program rules for the Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program, credit policy and procedures for the Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program, program rules for Loan Guaranty Program, credit policy and procedures for Loan Guaranty Program; discussion on: Loan Guaranty and Young Farmer portfolio; presentation by selected respondents to the request for proposal for financial advisory for the TAFA Program expansion; discussion and action on: hiring of a financial advisor for the TAFA Program expansion; policy of separation of duties between the board and the staff; public comment period; discussion and action on next meeting date. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: March 14, 1996, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9603601 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Monday, March 25, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, United Way of Austin Conference Room Austin Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 7 AGENDA: Call to order; approval of minutes; introduction of new RAC members; report by Region 7 field representative; discussion on RAC manual; presentation by TCADA Funding Department/question and answer; establish committees/work groups; new business; scheduling of next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Blas Lopez, P.O. Box 23990, San Antonio, Texas 78223-9988, (210) 619- 8039. Filed: March 15, 1996, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9603677 Tuesday, March 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building, Eighth Floor Conference Room Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of February 27 and 28, 1996 minutes; public comment; progress report on Sunset; report on current funding processes; action on core council services statewide initiative for councils (SIC) funding process for fiscal year 1997; action on services budget increase in fiscal year 1996 funds; action on services budget increase-unallocated funds; internal audit risk assessment plan; chairman's report; discussion of possible committee formation; interim executive director's report; executive session: pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074, discussion of specific candidates for executive director, and pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071, contemplated litigation-demand letter of Ben Bynum; report and possible action on search for executive director; report and possible action on demand letter of Ben Bynum; and adjourn. Contact: Sharon F. Logan, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-8147. Filed: March 14, 1996, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9603610 Tuesday, March 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 710 Brazos, Perry Brooks Building, Eighth Floor Conference Room Austin Revised Agenda Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Report on core council services statewide initiative for councils (SIC) funding process for fiscal year 1997 (previously posted as an action item) Contact: Sharon F. Logan, 710 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-8147. Filed: March 15, 1996, 1:11 p.m. TRD-9603676 Friday, March 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 11307 Roszell, Suite 2607, Department of Human Services Administration Building San Antonio Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 8 AGENDA: Call to order; approval of minutes; introduction of new RAC members; report by Region 8 field representative; discussion on RAC manual; presentation by TCADA Funding Department/question and answer; establish committees/work groups; new business; scheduling of next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Blas Lopez, P.O. Box 23990, San Antonio, Texas 78223-9988, (210) 619- 8039. Filed: March 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9603729 Friday, April 26, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 400 East Gravis, Duval County Courthouse, County Attorney's Library San Diego Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; introduction of visitors; comments by field representatives; reading and approval of minutes; old business; new business; and adjournment. Contact: Miguel Lopez, 3804 Casa Blanca Road, Laredo, Texas 78041, (210) 718- 0297. Filed: March 14, 1996, 2:42 p.m. TRD-9603611 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Monday, March 25, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m.-Call to order. Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session. 1. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. b. Samson v. Board; c. Delacueva v. TABC; and d. Limon v. TABC. Continue open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Approval of minutes of February 26, 1996 meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 4. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Amend 16 TAC sec.33.24 as published 21 TexReg 1341, February 20, 1996; discussion, comment and possible vote. (Conduct Surety Bond) 7. Mango Bottling Company doing business as Tooter Lingo Liqueurs; discussion, comment, possible vote. (Container issue) 8. Public comment. 9. Adjourn Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9603646 Texas Commission on the Arts Tuesday, March 26, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Performing Arts Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9603568 Wednesday, March 27, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Performing Arts Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9603569 Thursday, March 28, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Performing Arts Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9603570 Tuesday, April 2, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Community Arts Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9603571 Wednesday, April 3, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Community Arts Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9603572 Monday, April 8, 1996, 3:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Education Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9603573 Tuesday, April 9, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Education Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9603574 Wednesday, April 10, 1996, 3:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Presenting Organizations and Touring Artists Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9603575 Thursday, April 11, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Presenting Organizations and Touring Artists Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9603576 Friday, April 12, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Presenting Organizations and Touring Artists Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:39 p.m. TRD-9603577 Tuesday, April 16, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Visual/Media Arts Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9603578 Wednesday, April 17, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, First Floor Austin Visual/Media Arts Advisory Panel AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Grants deliberations and voting III. Policy review Contact: Becky Iles, 920 Colorado, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 5535, ext. 42328. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9603579 State Auditor's Office Tuesday, March 19, 1996, 4:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.030 Austin Legislative Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Receive information relating to the State Auditor's review of the State Treasury's management of TexPool. Invited testimony from the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, and the Attorney General. 3. Consider and take appropriate action on information 4. Any other business 5. Adjourn Contact: Lawrence F. Alwin, Two Commodore Plaza, 206 East Ninth Street, 19th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 479-4900. Filed: March 13, 1996, 12:07 p.m. TRD-9603552 State Board of Barber Examiners Monday, March 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Ramada Hotel Market Center, 1055 Regal Row Dallas Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of meeting; roll call; new business: Discussion and open forum with barber industry personnel regarding the State Board of Barber Examiners' 1997- 2001 Strategic Plan. Adjournment. Contact: B. Michael Rice, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-110, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8475. Filed: March 14, 1996, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9603623 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, March 21, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room #5, Clements Building, Fifth Floor Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. Consideration of proposed issues A. Texas Department of Criminal Justice-refinancing of lease purchase of prison facilities B. Texas Public Finance Authority-General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1996B C. Veterans Land Board-Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1996A and 1996B D. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Variable Rate Demand Multi-Family Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Dallas-Oxford Development) Series 1996B IV. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: March 13, 1996, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9603548 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Friday, August 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 103, W. P. Clements Building Austin AGENDA: Introduction Approval of minutes from December 1, 1995 council meeting Chairperson's report Executive director's reports Discuss future plans and tasks (Working lunch) Video-"Protecting Public Funds: Your Responsibilities Under the Public Funds Investment Act" as required by the Office of the Governor under the Public Funds Investment Act. Other business Adjourn Contact: Sue Marshall, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757-6854, (512) 458-1281. Filed: March 13, 1996, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9603554 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, March 25, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Texas Cosmetology Commission, Hearing Room, 5717 Balcones Drive Austin Revised Agenda Commission Meeting AGENDA: Waiver request on Commission Rule 89.11(4) and 89.11(B) -Larry and Camerina Brown Contact: Catherine Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454- 4674. Filed: March 15, 1996, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9603661 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Sunday, March 24, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 420 Decker Drive, Room 170 Irving Finance and Administration Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: review of board office operations including policies, procedures, and personnel; requests for conference attendance; and finances. Contact: Kathy Croft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6628. 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: March 14, 1996, 8:38 a.m. TRD-9603589 Texas Education Agency Tuesday, March 26, 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: The Committee of the Whole will hold a work session which will include (1) a discussion of the proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Curriculum, Subchapters A and E-J, and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements; (2) a discussion of the proposed repeal and readoption of 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations; and (3) a discussion of the proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 75, Subchapter K, Extracurricular Activities and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 76, Extracurricular Activities. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: March 14, 1996, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9603587 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, March 22, 1996, 6:30 p.m. 1601 Guadalupe Austin AGENDA: Dinner at Bertram's Restaurant-State Board for Educator Certification dinner Not action items to occur. Contact: Sheryl Labar, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2637. Filed: March 14, 1996, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9603637 State Employee Charitable Campaign Tuesday, March 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Chevy Chase Complex, Building Five, Room 139, 7745 Chevy Chase Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Review of local applications for approval Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 14, 1996, 1:27 p.m. TRD-9603606 Tuesday, April 16, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Campaign update III. Team organization and training IV. Executive outreach V. Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9603638 Tuesday, May 21, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Appointment of agency coordinators III. Committee updates IV. Brochure status and State Policy Committee appeals Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9603639 Tuesday, June 18, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Committee status III. Coordinator letter status IV. Material order update V. Publicity from federations and local charities Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9603640 Tuesday, July 16, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Agency coordinator training III. Committee status IV. Material status Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9603641 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Materials distribution III. Internal agency training IV. Committee status Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:08 a.m. TRD-9603642 Tuesday, September 17, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employees Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Combined campaign kick-off III. Materials distribution IV. Committee status Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:09 a.m. TRD-9603643 Tuesday, October 15, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Agency events and internal training III. Committee status IV. Mid-campaign update Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9603644 Tuesday, November 19, 1996, 11:30 a.m. 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Austin Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Introductions II. Campaign reporting and wrap-up III. Awards planning IV. Thank you letters Adjourn Contact: Anne Murphy, 2000 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, (512) 472-6267, fax: (512) 482-8309. Filed: March 15, 1996, 8:10 a.m. TRD-9603645 Texas Ethics Commission Friday, March 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, Room 235 Austin AGENDA: The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of the February 9, 1996, meeting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive certain fines assessed for late filing of a report; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory Opinion Requests Number 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, and 354; and adjourn. Contact: Tom Harrison, 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 463- 5800. Filed: March 14, 1996, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9603609 Texas Funeral Service Commission Thursday, March 21, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 8100 Cameron Road, Suite 600, Room 205 Austin Revised Agenda Commission Meeting AGENDA: Meeting called to order and roll call Public comment Agenda items: 1. Reports from committees: Rules, Finance, Personnel, Education, Complaint Review. 2. Executive closed session: Meet with Assistant Attorneys General to obtain legal advice regarding employment law and personnel matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.071(2). Consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the executive director, and/or to hear complaints or charges against him, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. 3. Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the executive director, and/or to hear complaints or charges against him, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. 4. Executive closed session: Consider the appointment, reappointment, employment, and duties of an acting executive director pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. 5. Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, reappointment, employment, and duties of an acting executive director. 6. Discussion and possible adoption of a job description and job duties of the executive director. 7. Finance Review Committee meeting. Adjourn Contact: Marc Allen Connelly, 8100 Cameron Road #550, Austin, Texas 78754-3896. Filed: March 13, 1996, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9603586 Texas Department of Health Monday, March 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room K-100, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Public Hearing AGENDA: The Texas Board of Health will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed rules concerning health maintenance organizations. Contact: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7484. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Renee Rusch, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: March 14, 1996, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9603619 Friday, March 26, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room S-402, 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. 26 concerning personal assistance services; sec.115.3 concerning licensing fees; 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) 834-6647. 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: March 18, 1996, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9603731 Thursday, March 28, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 2201 Donley Drive, Second Floor Conference Room (2.11) Austin Device Distributors and Manufacturers Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: committee member and Texas Department of Health (department) staff introductions; Advisory Committee purpose and responsibilities; review of Advisory Committee rules; selection of Advisory Committee terms of service; overview of department device programs; House Bill 2550 background and implementation; department rulemaking process; review of proposed rules for device distributors and manufacturers; and discussion of proposed rules for device distributors and manufacturers. Contact: Tom Brinck, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 0237. 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: March 14, 1996, 8:38 a.m. TRD-9603588 Friday, March 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas HIV Medication Program Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the previous meeting; clinical discussion of 3-TC (lamivudine) and protease inhibitors; staff report (current budget; and cost forecasts); public comments; and prioritize formulary. Contact: Sheral Skinner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 490- 2510. 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: March 14, 1996, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9603620 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday, April 2, 1996, 9:20 a.m. University of North Texas, Administrative Building, Second Floor Board Room Denton Campus Planning Committee Meeting AGENDA: The University of Texas at Dallas-New Activity Center; The University of Texas at Arlington-Carlisle Hall renovation; The University of North Texas-purchase a lot at 1120 Eagle Drive including a 1,163 square foot residence; purchase a lot at 1919 Eagle Drive including a 1,062 square foot residence; purchase a lot at 1925 Eagle Drive including a 1,409 square foot residence; purchase a lot at 1931 Eagle Drive including a 1,902 square foot residence; purchase a lot at 1501 Maple Street including a 8,230 square foot building; Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building; reapproval of Food Court/Bookstore renovation; and Library Annex renovation. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 18, 1996, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9603720 Tuesday, April 2, 1996, 2:30 p.m. Midwestern State University, Hardin Administration Building, Room 106 Wichita Falls Campus Planning Committee Meeting AGENDA: Midwestern State University-Clark Student Center renovation and addition; and tour facility. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 18, 1996, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9603721 Wednesday, April 3, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Texas State Technical College, Administrative Building, Conference Room Waco Campus Planning Committee Meeting AGENDA: Texas State Technical College-Waco-Fentress Center, Phase II; and New Computer Applications Center; Texas State Technical College-Harlingen-New Science and Technology Building; tour of proposed sites. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 18, 1996, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9603722 Wednesday, April 3, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Sam Houston State University, Lowman Student Center, Room 304 Huntsville Campus Planning Committee Meeting AGENDA: Texas Agriculture Experiment Station-Natural Resources Informatics Laboratory at Temple; Texas Engineering Experiment Station-New Facility for Good Lab Practices Program; Texas A&M University-reapproval of Eller Building Energy Project; Sam Houston State University-Bowers Stadium Football Field renovations; and tour of facilities. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: March 18, 1996, 9:47 a.m. TRD-9603723 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Monday, March 25, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 507 Sabine Street, TDHCA Office, Fourth Floor Austin Programs Committee Meeting AGENDA: The Programs Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on following: approval of minutes of January 8, 1996 Programs Committee meeting; final adoption of HOME Program 1996 Rules; Border Housing Initiative Fund Program; HOME Interim Construction Program Award to City of McKinney, state low income housing plan; transfer of delinquent loans from the Department to Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation; executive director's report; executive session-consultation with attorney under sec.551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code; anticipated litigation (General Counsel to give report on litigation under sec.551.071 and sec.551.103, Texas Government Code, litigation exception) action in open session on items discussed in executive session; adjourn. Contact: L. P. Manley, 811 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: March 15, 1996, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9603699 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, April 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-96-0474.D In the matter of Thomas K. Lawless and Ronald Morgan doing business as National Processing Center. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: March 18, 1996, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9603709 Tuesday, April 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-95-1304.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Alauddin B. Charania, Houston, 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: March 18, 1996, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9603710 Tuesday, April 2, 1996, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: 454-96-0370.c To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Lamb County Abstract, Inc. doing business as Rose Abstract and Title Company, Littlefield, Texas, who holds a title 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: March 18, 1996, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9603711 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Monday, April 1, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Room 314 Austin AGENDA: 1. Approve minutes for January 26, 1996 commission meeting 2. Approve agreement to loan the gubernatorial records of Governor Ann W. Richards to the University of Texas at Austin 3. Adopt proposed new Standards for Records Center Storage, Commission Rules 13 TAC sec.sec.6.51-6.59 4. Hear reports on the Council of State Historical Records Coordinators meeting in Austin, and on the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board's Strategic Plan 5. Hear briefing on Public Funds Investment Act, appoint public funds investment officer 6. Public comment 7. Director's report Contact: Nancy Webb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email nancy.webb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: March 14, 1996, 11:05 a.m. TRD-9603600 Monday, April 1, 1996, 6:30 p.m. The Austin Club, 110 East Ninth Street Austin AGENDA: 1. Discussion of goals and objectives Contact: Nancy Webb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email nancy.webb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: March 14, 1996, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9603598 Tuesday, April 2, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Doubletree Guest Suites, 303 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: 1. Discussion of goals and objectives Contact: Nancy Webb, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5460, email nancy.webb@tsl.state.tx.us Filed: March 14, 1996, 11:05 a.m. TRD-9603599 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, March 26, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, First Floor, Room 108 Austin Education Division, Auctioneering AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the department will hold an administrative hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Ezra Abadi, for failure to notify the department of the probated suspension of his South Carolina auctioneer license within 30 days of receipt of the final order advising him of that action, in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.67.70(e), pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Articles 8700 (the Act) and 9100; the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 67. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: March 15, 1996, 9:33 a.m. TRD-9603659 Friday, March 29, 1996, 9:00 a.m. E. O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Austin Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation AGENDA: The commission will hold a regular meeting according to the following outline: I. Call to order; II. Roll call and certification of quorum; III. Contested cases; IV. Agreed orders; V. Appointment of Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council members and Architectural Barriers Advisory Committee members; VI. Consideration of possible amendment of Boxing Rules (16 TAC Chapter 61) regarding medical qualifications for boxers; VII. Staff reports; VIII. Operating budget; IX. Executive session; X. Open session/public comments; XI. Video on "Protecting Public Funds" from the Governor's Office; XII. Discussion of date, time and location of next commission meeting; XIII. Adjournment. Contact: Phyllis Wilson, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: March 15, 1996, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9603701 Texas Municipal Retirement System Saturday, March 30, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Texas Municipal Retirement System, 1200 North IH-35 Austin Regular Meeting, Board of Trustees AGENDA: To hear and approve minutes of the regular December 9, 1995 meeting; review and approve service retirements, disability retirements; review and approve extended supplemental death benefits coverage; supplemental death benefits payments; consider, review and act on financial statements; consider and act on composition of Advisory Committee on retirement matters and by-laws governing the committee; consider and act on resolution designating positions authorized to effectuate transactions in securities; consider and act on merger of Village Fire Department Pension Plan and Trust and Village Police Department Money Purchase Pension Plan into the System; consider and act on new and amended forms for beneficiary designations and applications for certain benefits; report by actuary; director and staff reports; consider any other business to come before the board; and adjourn. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476-7577. Filed: March 11, 1996, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9603602 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, March 21, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Building E, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: The commission will meet in a work session for discussion between commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the commission. The commission will also discuss issues continued from previous agendas. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9603582 Wednesday, March 27, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate 35, Room 201S, Building E Austin AGENDA: The commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: monthly enforcement report; hearing request; industrial waste discharge enforcement; municipal waste discharge enforcement; multi-media enforcement; air quality enforcement; water well drillers enforcements; motions for rehearing, motions for reconsideration; state implementation plan; rules; miscellaneous; 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 action, 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: March 15, 1996, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9603685 Wednesday-Thursday, March 27-28, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Lower Colorado River Authority Board Room, Hancock Building Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a workshop to present briefings and status reports to Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commissioners, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commissioners, and Texas Water Development Board members. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of TNRCC, TPWD Commissioners or TWBD Board members. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: March 14, 1996, 12:18 p.m. TRD-9603604 Monday, April 22, 1996, 1:30 p.m. William B. Clements Building-Room 410B, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Notice of public hearing on assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Jerrell Latham, SOAH Docket Number 582-96-0152. Contact: Susan Prior, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: March 14, 1996, 3:30 p.m. TRD-9603626 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, March 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 701 West 51st, First Floor, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Reading, correction, and approval of the minutes of January 25-26, 1996. 3. Public testimony. 4. Report by the chairman. 5. Report by the executive director. 6. Reports. A. Staff reports. 1. Recognition of Young at Heart. 2. Consideration and approval of fiscal year 1996 internal audit plan. 3. Status report regarding alternative dispute resolution process for foster parent/program disputes and adoption of resolution. 4. Overview and status of employee grievance/dispute resolution working group. 5. Financial update. 6. Update on implementation of CAPS. 7. Functional review summary. 7. Old business. a. Consideration and adoption of proposed rules for contracting with Licensed Residential Child-Care Providers (40 TAC sec.700.2503 and sec.700. 2504). b. Consideration and adoption of rules regarding automation, legislative changes concerning Child Protective Services, and relevant policy clarifications. 8. New Business. a. Presentation on proposed legislative changes and updates to definitions in the Adult Protective Services Handbook. 9. Announcements. 10. Adjournment. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: March 14, 1996, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9603621 Friday-Saturday, March 22-23, 1996, 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively. 701 West 51st, Executive Conference Room and Texas A&M System Office, 814 Lavaca Street Austin Texas Board of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Executive session: duties and related issues of board members and staff. 3. Actions, if any, as a result of executive session. 4. Board work session: agency strategic plan. NOTE: The board anticipates recessing its work session at some point and reconvening on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Texas A&M System Office, 814 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: March 14, 1996, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9603622 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, March 26, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the time specified on the agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The commission may meet in executive session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: March 15, 1996, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9603674 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, March 28, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, First Floor Austin Regular Board Meeting of the Board of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission AGENDA: Roll call Introduction of guests Invocation Approval of minutes: December 7, 1995 board meeting Commissioner's comments Legislative appropriations request 1998-1999 Texas Workforce System* Executive session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in executive session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Annotated, sec.551). Adjournment The board will reconvene at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 1996, at the Disability Determinations Services, 6101 East Oltorf, Austin, Texas. *If time permits, this item will be discussed. Contact: Charles Schiesser, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7300, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4051 or T.D.D. (512) 483-4045. For ADA assistance, call Oleta Grizzle (512) 483-4057. Filed: March 14, 1996, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9603617 Friday, March 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Disability Determination Services, 6101 East Oltorf Austin Regular Board Meeting of the Board of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission AGENDA: Roll call Welcoming remarks and dedication Continuation of board agenda from March 28, 1996 Executive session: Review of potential litigation, personnel practices, and staff presentations involving the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Disability Determination Services and Management Audit. These subjects will be discussed in executive session pursuant to sec.sec.551.071, 551.074, and 551.075 of the Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Annotated, sec.551). Adjournment Contact: Charles Schiesser, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 7300, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-4051 or T.D.D. (512) 483-4045. For ADA assistance, call Oleta Grizzle (512) 483-4057. Filed: March 14, 1996, 2:53 p.m. TRD-9603618 Texas Residential Property Insurance Friday, March 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1264 Austin Revised Agenda Executive Committee AGENDA: General Meeting -Consideration of alternative proposal relating to agent commissions in MAP executive committee's recommended plan of operation -Discussion of the implementation of the Property Protection Program in relation to implementation of the Market Assistance Program -Discussion of operational procedures of the MAP, including applications, brochures, and processes for computerization Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 322- 2235. Filed: March 14, 1996, 11:26 a.m. TRD-9603603 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Friday, March 22, 1996, 10:00 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Public Hearing Room 106, 105 West 15th Street Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Center for Rural Health Initiatives Executive Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: minutes from October 31, 1996, meeting; executive director's report; approval of rules for Physician Assistant Loan Reimbursement Program; Advisory Committee reports; committee member comments; selection of next meeting date; and adjourn. Contact: Laura Jordan, P.O. Drawer 1708, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 479-8891. Filed: March 13, 1996, 10:59 a.m. TRD-9603547 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, March 27, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Best Western Inn at Scott and White, 2625 South 31st Street, Board Room 3 Temple AGENDA: Minutes from January 17, 1996 board meeting; subdivision boundary changes for Lower Sabine Neches Soil and Water Conservation District #446; district director appointments; Senate Bill 503 status report; Section 319 status report; memorandum of agreement with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; special USDA project on North Bosque River; Texas Coastal Management Program, formation of Executive Committee, certification of agency rules; Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program; request for waiver of Senate Bill 503 cost-share rules by the Waters Davis SWCD #318; public information/education report; appoint Planning Committee for 1996 annual statewide meeting of Soil and Water Conservation District Directors; future state meeting sites; state board member elections; review revision of basic and supplemental memorandum of understanding with USDA; Conservation Awards Program; Farm Bill update; report on NACD Spring board meeting; quarterly training report; staffing update; reports from agencies and guests; budget versus expenditure report for six-month period ending February 29, 1996; strategic planning status report; summary assessment of agency performance report; public funds investment act training; board member travel report; review agency response to management control audit; next regular state board meeting-May 15, 1996. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: March 15, 1996, 1:45 p.m. TRD-9603678 Structural Pest Control Board Thursday, March 28, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.110 Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Approval of board minutes of January 31, 1996. Contact: Benny Mathis, 9101 FM 1325, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 835- 4066. Filed: March 14, 1996, 9:27 a.m. TRD-9603592 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Thursday, March 21, 1996, 7:00 p.m. 303 West 15th Street, The Austin Room Austin Revised Agenda AGENDA: I. Call to order open meeting/quorum call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon II. Call to order executive session to discuss employment and evaluation of specific executive director applicants pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074. III. Adjourn executive session IV. Adjourn open meeting Contact: Jim Glotfelty or Danner Bethel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: March 13, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9603564 Friday-Saturday, March 22-23, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Friday-E1.010, State Capitol Extension, Saturday-303 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor Hearing Room Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order open meeting/quorum call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon 2. Invited public testimony 3. Presentation from Kay Karr and Tom Burnett: TEA Task Force on Technology 4. Discuss elements of draft TIF strategic plan and vision statement 5. Discuss draft request for proposal and application 6. Report on temporary office space, furniture, computers, etc.-Jim Oliver 7. Convene executive session: discussion of employment and evaluation of specific executive director applicants pursuant to Government Code, sec.551.074 8. Adjourn executive session 9. Adjourn Contact: Jim Glotfelty or Danner Bethel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: March 13, 1996, 2:39 p.m. TRD-9603565 Texas Turnpike Authority Monday, March 25, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel Lincoln Centre, 5410 LBJ Freeway Dallas Board of Directors AGENDA: The agenda includes: approval of minutes of Board of Directors meetings of September 13, 1995, December 5, 1995, and December 29, 1995, the Budget and Legislative Committee meetings of September 6, 1995, the 190T Finance Committee meeting of December 14, 1995, the Right-of-Way Acquisition Committee meeting of January 18, 1996 and the Staff/Financial Advisor Selection Committee meeting of January 31, 1996; receive and accept draft report of the traffic and revenue projected for 190T-E; consider resolution(s) honoring past TTA Director(s); Executive session: (a) advice from counsel and TTA personnel about pending or contemplated litigation and/or settlement offers related to the Dallas North Tollway System, including the Dallas North Tollway, the Addison Airport Tunnel, and the President George Bush Turnpike; (b) deliberations concerning purchase, exchange, lease, value, and donation of real property related to the Dallas North Tollway System, including the Dallas North Tollway, the Addison Airport Tunnel, and the President George Bush Turnpike; (c) deliberations concerning appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, and/or dismissal of various staff persons and positions, and (d) briefing by TTA staff and questioning of TTA staff related to TTA operations; discussion and consideration of retaining a special TTA Legislative Advisory Counsel; consider award of engineering design and service contracts; consider approval of interlocal/interagency agreements; consider acceptance of ROW appraisal/offer/purchase list numbers 65, 66, and 67; consider granting authorization to executive director to negotiate and execute change orders, supplemental agreements, and extra work orders; consider granting authorization to executive director to negotiate and execute interlocal agreements with cities and counties; 183-A Turnpike matters: (a) receive and accept TTA staff report, and (b) consider options and act to direct staff on further studies; consider issuance of an RFQ for underwriting services; consider retaining financial advisor; and public discussions: (a) activity summary of the executive director; (b) receive public comments; and (c) comments of TTA directors. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: March 15, 1996, 9:46 a.m. TRD-9603662 University of Houston System Friday, March 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. University of Houston System, 1600 Smith Street, Suite 3400, Conference Room One Houston Asset Management Committee Meeting AGENDA: To discuss the following Endowment performance report as of December 31, 1995 Endowment manager performance report by Vaughan, Nelson, Scarborough and McConnell, Inc. Report of investment performance of pooled non-endowed funds as of December 31, 1995 Report on separately invested funds as of December 31, 1995 Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: March 13, 1996, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9603580 University of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, March 19, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room AW7.707 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of protocols for animal care and use and modifications thereof Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., Box 101, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792- 3220. Filed: March 13, 1996, 1:46 p.m. TRD-9603557 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Tuesday, April 9, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Room 140, Memorial Student Center, Texas A&M University Campus College Station Examination Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to review the results of the April, 1996 State Board Examination for licensure. The committee will convene in open session and then go into executive session in accordance with AG Opinions H-484, 1974 and JM 640, 1987. Contact: Ron Allen, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: March 13, 1996, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9603550 Texas Water Development Board Thursday, March 21, 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; resolution honoring Robert McIvor; financial assistance for Edinburg, Prosper, and Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District; assignment of contract from Webb County to Laredo, request for increase of the amount authorized under the contract and transfer of funds; amendment to the fiscal year 1995-2000 project priority list for the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; waiver of condition relating to the board's commitment to Galveston County MUD #12; contract with Harris County Flood Control District, transfer of funds and reallocation of funds; development of a Small Community Loan Program; contract with Rensselaerville Institute of New York for a funding program targeting community self-help projects. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7847. Filed: March 13, 1996, 1:26 p.m. TRD-9603556 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility Monday, March 25, 1996, 9:45 a.m. DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 303 West 15th Street Austin Governing Committee Meeting AGENDA: Approval of minutes from the January 8, 1996 Governing Committee meeting. Executive session(s) regarding personnel matters and pending legal matters. Following the closed executive session(s), the Governing Committee will reconvene in open and public session and take any action as may be desirable or necessary as a result of the closed deliberations, including possible approval of settlements of potential or existing litigation, possible approval of facility transition plans and personnel policies. Final report on 1995 budget and special projects. Report on 1995 investment results. Consideration and possible action on servicing company request for reimbursement of legal fees and expenses. Progress report from the Facility Transition Subcommittee. Executive director's report. Contact: Peter E. Potemkin, 8303 MoPac Expressway North, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-1222. Filed: March 14, 1996, 10:36 a.m. TRD-9603596 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed March 13, 1996 The Coastal Bend Council of Governments Membership/Board will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, March 22, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9603567. The Concho Valley Council of Governments Private Industry Council met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, March 20, 1996, at 3:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Monette Molinar, 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9603583. The Jack County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, March 19, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Vicky L. Easter, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9603585. The Lavaca County Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, March 19, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512) 798-4396. TRD-9603584. The Limestone County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 200 West State Street, LCAD Office, Ground Floor, County Courthouse, Groesbeck, March 19, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (817) 729-3009. TRD-9603545. The North Texas Private Industry Council Nortex Regional Planning Commission will meet at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, March 27, 1996, at 12:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kelly Couch, 3917 Texas, Vernon, Texas 76384, (817) 322-5281. TRD-9603581. The Sharon Water Supply Corporation Annual Meeting met at the Winnsboro City Auditorium near Rodeo Arena, Winnsboro, March 18, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gerald Brewer, Route 5, Box 50361, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, (903) 342-3525. TRD-9603549. Meetings Filed March 14, 1996 The Burke Center Board of Trustees will meet at 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, March 26, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandra J. Vann, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD- 9603625. The Canyon Regional Water Authority Policy and Budget Committee will meet at the Guadalupe Fire Training Facility, 850 Lakeside Pass Drive, New Braunfels, March 28, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-9579, (210) 609-0543. TRD- 9603607. The Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 178 East Mill Street #102, New Braunfels, March 18, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222, (210) 625-8597. TRD-9603597. The Dallas Housing Authority Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met at the Library Bar, Main Level, Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn, Dallas, March 21, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mattye G. Jones, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8475. TRD-9603594. The Education Service Center, Region XI Board of Directors will meet at 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, March 26, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ray L. Chancellor, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76106, (817) 625-5311. TRD-9603608. The Gonzales County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, March 21, 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-9603624. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at the Capitol Extension, 1400 Congress Avenue, Room E1.028, Austin, March 20, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from W. E. West, Jr., 933 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, (210) 379-5822. TRD-9603595. The Harris County Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, March 20, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9603605. The Henderson County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75761, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9603634. The Hood County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1902 West Pearl Street, District Office, Granbury, March 19, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573- 2471. TRD-9603593. The North Texas Regional Library System Board of Directors will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, March 28, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marsha K. Anderson, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9603635. The Sabine Valley Center Personnel Committee met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, March 21, 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-9603614. The Sabine Valley Center Care and Treatment Committee met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, March 21, 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-9603615. The Sabine Valley Center Finance Committee met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, March 21, 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-9603616. The Sabine Valley Center Board of Trustees met at 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Judson Road, Longview, March 21, 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-9603612. The San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors met at Highway 105 West/Damsite Road, Conroe, March 21, 1996, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams or Ruby Shiver, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588-1111. TRD-9603633. Meetings Filed March 15, 1996 The Andrews Center Board of Trustees, Executive Committee met at 100 East Ferguson, Petroleum Club, Tyler, March 19, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535- 7338. TRD-9603668. The Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, March 19, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9603681. The Bastrop Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, March 21, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9603671. The Bell County Tax Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, March 20, 1996, at 7:00 p. m. Information may be obtained from Mike Watson, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9603670. The Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, March 25, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 782883-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9603702. The Burnet County Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Board of Directors met at 110 Avenue H, Suite 106, Marble Falls, March 21, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD-9603660. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Legal Ad Hock met in Conference Room C, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 19, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9603682. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Strategic Plan Task Force met in Conference Room B, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, March 19, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9603696. The East Texas Council of Governments Private Industry Council met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, March 21, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8651. TRD- 9603656. The Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, March 21, 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-9603675. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council Oversight Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, March 18, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9603648. The Golden Crescent Private Industry Council Executive Committee met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, March 20, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9603649. The Grayson Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, March 27, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9603683. The Hays County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, March 22, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH-35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD- 9603650. The Kendall Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, March 25, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mick Mikulenka or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249- 8012 or Fax: (210) 249-3975. TRD-9603647. The Lampasas County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 207 West Eighth Street, Lampasas, March 21, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556- 8058. TRD-9603665. The Lampasas County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, March 21, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556-8058. TRD- 9603666. The Lampasas County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 109 East Fifth Street, Lampasas, March 23, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Katrina Perry, P.O. Box 175, Lampasas, Texas 76550, (512) 556- 8058. TRD-9603667. The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening on March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603688. The Lower Colorado River Authority Emerging Issues Committee met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary on March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603689. The Lower Colorado River Authority Planning and Public Policy Committee met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary on March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603690. The Lower Colorado River Authority Energy Operations Committee met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary on March 21, 1996, at 9: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603691. The Lower Colorado River Authority Land and Water Operations Committee met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary on March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603692. The Lower Colorado River Authority Regional Development Committee met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary on March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603693. The Lower Colorado River Authority Finance and Administration Committee met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary on March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603694. The Lower Colorado River Authority Audit Committee met at 1405 Willow Street, Riverside Conference Center, Texas Building, Bastrop, March 20, 1996, and reconvening, if necessary on March 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9603695. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium Board of Directors met at the Texas State Technical College Conference Center, Corner Loop 499 and Oak Street, Harlingen, March 20, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Mrs. Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550- 3687, (210) 425-0729. TRD-9603680. The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center Board of Trustees-Program Committee will meet at 1602 Tenth Street-Board Room, Lubbock, March 22, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9603654. The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center Board of Trustees will meet at 1602 Tenth Street-Board Room, Lubbock, March 25, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9603653. The North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors will meet at the Administration Office, 505 East Brown, Wylie, March 28, 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-9603679. The Nueces River Authority Board of Directors met at the Plaza San Antonio Hotel, 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, March 21, 1996, at 10: 00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802- 0349, (210) 278-6810. TRD-9603669. The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas Board of Directors met at Hughes and Luce, 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 900, Austin, March 19, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Charles L. Tea, Jr., P.O. Box 9906, Austin, Texas 78766, (512) 346-3274. TRD-9603672. The Swisher County Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, March 20, 1996, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, P.O. Box 8, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118. TRD-9603663. The Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, March 22, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD- 9603655. Meetings Filed March 18, 1996 The Brazos River Authority Water Quality Committee will meet in Room 21 of Tarleton State University Development Center, Corner of Lillian and Vanderbilt Streets, Stephenville, March 25, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD- 9603715. The Dallas Central Appraisal District (Revised Agenda.) Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, March 27, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9603704. The Lamb County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board will meet at 331 LFD Drive, Littlefield, April 2, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9603717. The North Texas Regional Library System Board of Directors will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, March 28, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marsha K. Anderson, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9603730.