IN ADDITION The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general interest to the public is published as space allows. Texas Department on Aging Notice of Request for Proposals The Texas Department on Aging is requesting proposals from Texas area agencies on aging and Texas Elderly Nutrition Program providers who contract with one of area agencies on aging for Title III, Older Americans Act funds to provide congregate and/or home-delivered meals. The funding source is the Philip Morris Companies, Inc. Helping the Helper Program. All submissions must be postmarked no later than August 30, 1996. Purpose. To stimulate innovation in nutrition services through the network of current providers so that programs can better meet the special nutritional needs of older citizens. The grant categories are as follows: Category One. Ethnic meals/Outreach: The provision of appropriate meal service to the culturally diverse populations of elderly in Texas deserves special attention in our efforts to target services to the most-in-need clients. The goals are: (a) to develop a set of ethnic menus that addresses food preferences of minority populations to encourage participation in nutrition programs and can be utilized by other providers across the state; and (b) to implement new (or adapt old) models to reach and feed the many minority groups of elder Texans needing nutritional support. Category Two. Therapeutic meals: As the population of elders requiring meal service at home becomes increasingly frail, the need for therapeutic meals has increased. This grant category encourages the exploration of models and products to introduce this type of service as a standard for community nutritional care. The goal is to develop an ongoing model system which can be replicated in other areas of the state. Category Three. Quality improvement: Due to funding constraints, the focus over the last few years has been on lowering the cost of meals. Maintaining or improving the quality of the meals and nutritional services is an essential priority for providing effective services which meets the needs of the seniors being served. The goal is to develop innovative model programs to achieve quality improvements on the local level, which include "customer driven" initiatives such as client satisfaction surveys and participant councils. Terms and Criteria. Funds will be awarded to nutrition service providers by an RFP process and will be divided among at least two of the grant categories outlined previously. Plans are to make available two to eight grants, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Applicant agencies will submit a time line and a budget for their proposed project which will be used to determine the amount of the funds awarded to each project. Grant money cannot be used for building construction, general operating expenses, or raw food costs. Project administration, if appropriate, is allowable to a maximum of 10% of the grant. Grantees must comply with all program performance requirements as referenced in TAC Chapter 254.13, relating to the Department's responsibilities for imposing sanctions. Evaluation Process. Applicants will be chosen by an evaluation committee consisting of human service, education, and nutrition professionals from Texas who are not directly associated with the senior nutrition network of providers in Texas. Projects will be evaluated on creativity, impact on individual clients and the community, collaboration with traditional and non-traditional partners, plans for continuation of the project beyond the period of the model project, and the ability of other programs to replicate this project in other areas in Texas. Agency Contact Person. For additional information or for copies of the complete RFP, please contact Annette Van de Werken at the Texas Department on Aging, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 444-2727. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606106 Mary Sapp Executive Director Texas Department on Aging Filed: May 3, 1996 Texas Department of Agriculture Request for Proposals Pursuant to the Texas Agricultural Code, Chapter 45, 74th Regular Legislative Session, 1995. The Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) is requesting proposals for the Texas-Israel Exchange Research and Development (TIE) Grant Program. The TIE grant program operates through a cooperative agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture of Israel and the department and was established to support agricultural research and development as well as trade and business relations between Texas and Israel. The implementing agency for the Ministry of Agriculture of Israel is the Agricultural Research Organization (ARO). Grant proposals will be accepted from higher education institutions, government research programs and other private and public groups who focus on research. Grants must involve cooperative research between Texas and Israeli scientists and should address agricultural production under semi-arid and water-shortage conditions. Priority will be given to environmentally friendly projects addressing: irrigation and use of recycled wastewater and brackish water; new crops and varieties that are efficient water users and adaptable to semi-arid conditions; intensive crop and livestock production; greenhouse production, equipment and technologies; natural resource management emphasizing water; and innovative energy sources for agricultural production and improved energy use. Research proposals submitted should be for a one year period. However, grant projects may be extended an additional year and provided additional funding upon approval by a technical review committee and the TIE Fund Board. The total budget requested per each Texas project should not exceed $60,000. Of the proposals submitted, preference will be given to proposals related to research projects that are currently funded through TIE or to the full proposals submitted pursuant to the request for proposal published in the November 15, 1994 issue of the Texas Register (19 TexReg 9041) but not funded. Proposals, not previously submitted will be considered, however, they must be of superior quality to warrant funding. Proposals previously funded must also detail the status of the present project and how additional funding will benefit the project. Proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria below, technical review, and the Texas-Israel Exchange Boards in Texas and Israel who will jointly consent to the projects. Each proposal must include the following criteria: (1) a cover page including the title, names of the principal researchers and other participating researchers, and the cooperating institution accompanied by the signatures of the officers authorizing their participation; (2) a table of contents; (3) an abstract of approximately 200 words, on one page, including the title, definition of the research problem, specific objectives and importance of the research, the plan and methodology, and expected contribution of the research as it pertains to agriculture; (4) a detailed description including the title; background, description of problem, hypothesis and preliminary research; objectives and importance of the project, with emphasis on the claimed novelty of the research; a detailed description of the research plan; a detailed description of the cooperative arrangements to be employed in conducting the work; a description and contribution of expected results; the facilities and equipment to be made available to the project; a relevant bibliography relating to the research area; a professional biography of the researchers; a detailed budget, itemizing at a minimum, personnel services, operating expenses to include the categories of supplies, computer services, in-country and foreign travel, and non-expendable equipment. Applicant must provide at least 50% of the total project costs as matching funds which may be federal, state, or private. For overhead costs, an allowance is made for 20% of total direct costs. The recipient institutions must agree to be responsible for all costs exceeding the grant award, and that the project will be executed once a grant is awarded, without claims for additional financial support by the TIE funds. Finished project summaries will be public information. Proposals should be submitted to Ms. Sheri Land, Coordinator for Funding, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Please contact Sheri Land at (512) 463-8536 with any questions you may have. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. June 10, 1996. The announcement of grant awards will be made by no later than July 22, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606193 Dolores Alvarado Hibbs Deputy General Counsel Texas Department of Agriculture Filed: May 6 1996 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notice of Amendment to Request for Proposals Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 461, and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) under the authority of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 7, Subtitle A, Chapter 533, are jointly issuing an amendment to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Dual Diagnosis (Mental Illness/Chemical Dependency) Pilot Project, which appeared in the March 26, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 2495). The amended closing date for receipt of applications by TCADA and TDMHMR is 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 1996. The amended funding available is $210,000. Contact Patrick Haney, Interagency Dual Diagnosis Coordinator, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711- 2668, (512) 206-4763. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9605989 Sharon Logan Interim Executive Director Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Ann K. Utley Chair, Texas MHMR Board Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Filed: May 1, 1996 Comptroller of Public Accounts Notice of Intent to Amend Consultant Contract In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, Texas Government Code, the Comptroller of Public Accounts announces this notice of its intent to amend an existing consultant contract, unless a better proposal is received. The consultant contract to be amended is with Coopers and Lybrand L.L.P., and relates to the review of facilities component of the Comptroller's management and performance review of the Houston Independent School District (ISD). The services to be provided pursuant to the amendment would expand the scope of the facilities segment of the Houston ISD review to include a sample needs assessment of Houston ISD facilities and the development of a comprehensive plan for addressing the current and future facilities needs of the District. The required services are of the same type as those currently being provided to the Comptroller's office by Coopers and Lybrand L.L.P. under the existing contract. The Comptroller's office intends to amend its contract with Coopers and Lybrand L.L.P., to provide the required services, unless a better proposal is received. The anticipated budget for the required services is $50,000. Consultants are invited to submit proposals to provide the required services. Proposals must be received in the Senior Legal Counsel's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 1996, 111 E. 17th Street, Room 113, Austin, Texas 78774. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered. Consultants intending to submit proposals in response to this invitation should contact Tres Lorton, Senior Legal Counsel, Comptroller of Public Accounts, either by telephone at (512) 463-4813 or in writing at Post Office Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711. The Comptroller's office will award the required services following an evaluation by qualified Comptroller staff of all proposals submitted in response to this invitation. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606148 Arthur F. Lorton Senior Legal Counsel Comptroller of Public Accounts Filed: May 3, 1996 Texas Education Agency Request for Applications Concerning Staff Development and Parent Training for Campus Deregulation and Restructuring to Improve Student Achievement Grant Program, School Year 1996-1997. Filing Authority. The availability of grant funds under Request for Application (RFA) #701-96-020 is authorized by the Texas Education Code, sec.7. 024. Eligible Applicants. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting applications from public school districts on behalf of an individual school campus that has demonstrated a commitment to campus deregulation and to restructuring educational practices and conditions by entering into a partnership with representatives of all of the following entities: school staff; parents of students; community and business leaders; school district officers; a nonprofit, community-based organization that has a demonstrated capacity to train, develop, and organize parents and community leaders into a large, nonpartisan constituency that will hold the school and the school district accountable for achieving high academic standards; and TEA. A separate application specific to the applying campus must be submitted for each campus for which the district is applying. Any campus that has been selected or is operating a 1995-1997 Staff Development and Parent Training for Campus Deregulation and Restructuring to Improve Student Achievement grant is not eligible to apply or to receive a 1996-1997 Staff Development and Parent Training for Campus Deregulation and Restructuring to Improve Student Achievement grant. Description. The purpose of this initiative is to assist eligible individual public school campuses in implementing practices and procedures consistent with deregulation and school restructuring to improve student achievement and in identifying and training parents and community leaders who will hold the school and the school district accountable for achieving high academic standards. Grants must be used for the training and development of school staff, parents, and community and business leaders in order that they understand and implement the: (a) academic standards and practices necessary for high academic achievement; (b) appropriate strategies to deregulate and restructure the school to improve student achievement; and (c) effective strategies to organize parents and community leaders into a large, nonpartisan constituency that will hold the school and the school district accountable for achieving high academic standards. No more than 20% of the total grant funds may be used to implement the academic standards and practices necessary for high academic achievement. No more than 25% of the total grant funds may be used to implement strategies developed by partners that are designed to enrich and extend student learning experiences outside of the regular school day. Grantees must demonstrate: (1) the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan to engage in on-going development and training of teachers, parents, and community leaders to (a) understand academic standards, (b) develop effective strategies to improve academic performance, and (c) organize a large constituency of parents and community leaders to hold the school and school district accountable for achieving high academic standards; (2) on-going progress in achieving higher academic performance; and (3) on-going progress in identifying, training, and organizing parents and community leaders who will hold the school and the school district accountable for achieving high academic standards. Dates of Project. The Staff Development and Parent Training for Campus Deregulation and Restructuring to Improve Student Achievement Grant Program will be implemented during the 1996-1997 school year. Applicants should plan for a starting date of no earlier than September 1, 1996, and an ending date of no later than August 31, 1997. Project Amount. Projects will be eligible for up to $20,000 for the 1996-1997 school year. Selection Criteria. Applications will be selected based on the ability of each applicant to carry out all requirements contained in the RFA. The TEA reserves the right to select from the highest ranking applications campuses whose total percent of identified students from low income families is 60% or higher or campuses whose total percent of students passing all tests taken on the 1994- 1995 Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) was below the state average. Campuses meeting the "low income" or TAAS criterion will be identified by consulting printouts provided by the Agency's Division of Technology Support. The TEA is not obligated to approve an application, provide funds, or endorse any application submitted in response to this RFA. This RFA does not commit TEA to pay any costs before an application is approved. The issuance of this RFA does not obligate TEA to award a grant or pay any costs incurred in preparing a response. Requesting the Application. A complete copy of RFA #701-96-020 may be obtained by writing the: Document Control Center, Room 6-108, Texas Education Agency, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or by calling (512) 463-9304. Please refer to the RFA number in your request. Further Information. For clarifying information about the RFA, contact Kathleen Burke, Office of Operations and Special Projects, Texas Education Agency, (512) 463-8306. Deadline for Receipt of Applications. Applications must be received in the Document Control Center of the Texas Education Agency by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday, July 8, 1996, to be considered. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606188 Criss Cloudt Associate Commissioner for Policy Planning and Research Texas Education Agency Filed: May 6, 1996 General Land Office Request for Proposals-Texas Coastal Management Program Grants Program INTRODUCTION The General Land Office, on behalf of the Coastal Coordination Council, is issuing this Request for Proposals to announce the potential availability of federal grant funds under the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP). Upon approval of the CMP by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the State of Texas will become eligible for program implementation funds under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) (16 USC sec.1455). Federal approval of the CMP is expected in late September 1996. NOAA has asked the State to prepare an application for the program implementation funds. The Governor of the State of Texas has designated the General Land Office to receive and administer CZMA grants. An initial federal grant to the State of approximately $1 million is expected in October 1996. The Coastal Coordination Council, which oversees the implementation of the CMP, will review and evaluate proposals. The Council has pledged to pass through 90% of the available funds to eligible entities in the coastal zone to support projects that implement and/or advance the CMP goals and policies. This document serves as the official guidance for submitting proposals to the Council for projects to be funded by this federal grant. Projects funded under this grant cycle (Grant Cycle #1) will start no earlier than October 1, 1996, and end no later than September 30, 1997. DEADLINE Grant proposals must be postmarked no later than midnight May 31, 1996, to be considered for funding under Grant Cycle #1. Hand-delivered grant proposals will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 1996. Hand-delivered proposals must be date- and time- stamped by the agency receiver. At the discretion of the Coastal Coordination Council, the grant deadline may be extended. Grant proposals must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Texas General Land Office, CMP Grants Program, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 617, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701-1495. ELIGIBLE ENTITIES The following entities are eligible to receive funds under the Texas CMP Grants Program. 1. Incorporated cities in the coastal zone 2. County governments in the coastal zone 3. State agencies 4. Public universities (including colleges and institutes of higher education) 5. Subdivisions of the state with jurisdiction in the coastal zone (e.g., navigation districts, port authorities, river authorities, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts with jurisdiction in the coastal zone) 6. Councils of governments and other regional governmental entities in the coastal zone 7. The Galveston Bay Estuary Program 8. The Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program and its successor(s) 9. Nonprofit organizations that are nominated by an eligible entity in categories 1-8 above. A nomination may take the form of a resolution or letter from a responsible official of an entity in categories 1-8. The nominating entity is not expected to financially or administratively contribute to the management and implementation of the proposed project. FUNDING PRIORITIES The following funding priorities have been established by the Council to ensure that projects funded under the CMP Grants Program further the goals and policies of the CMP. Grant applications must fit within one or more of the priorities to be eligible for funding. The priorities are not listed in order of preference. Grant applications will be ranked within the appropriate priority area to ensure that projects are compared with like projects. 1. Coastal Natural Hazards Response-Coastal natural hazards such as erosion and flooding are of great concern to coastal citizens and local governments. CMP monies can help enhance local government's ability to respond to coastal natural hazards by funding local planning and management efforts. 2. Critical Areas Enhancement-Wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation, oyster reefs, and tidal sand and mud flats are widely recognized as being of great value. Unfortunately, because these coastal natural resources are susceptible to many threats, they are still being lost and degraded. CMP funds can be used to help state and local governments manage critical areas within their jurisdictions. 3. Shoreline Access-Texas has one of the strongest sets of laws in the nation protecting public access to the beach. However, increased shoreline development makes meeting the shoreline access needs of the public a challenge. CMP funds can be used to acquire access corridors and to provide improved shoreline services (e.g., off-beach parking, public bathrooms). 4. Waterfront Revitalization and Ecotourism Development -The Texas coast and coastal natural resources are valuable because they help fuel the economic engine of the state. CMP funds can be used to revitalize urban waterfronts to provide enhanced recreational opportunities and boost local economies and to develop local plans for ecotourism. 5. Permit Streamlining/Assistance and Governmental Coordination -A common complaint of coastal citizens and business persons is that the various levels of government do not act in concert. This fragmentation and incoordination result in time delays and last-minute changes in projects that cost businesses and individuals money. CMP funds can be used to streamline permitting processes and to provide technological and technical assistance. 6. Information and Data Availability-Government efforts to improve resource management are often hampered by lack of basic information. CMP funds can be used to develop the baseline data and maps necessary for sound implementation of the CMP goals and policies. 7. Public Education and Outreach-Conveying the meaning of laws and regulations to the regulated public in an appropriate format rarely receives high priority. CMP funds can be used to develop and distribute public education materials such as user's manuals and to host public meetings, workshops, and conferences where technical information can be exchanged and training can be obtained. PROPOSAL GUIDANCE To obtain a copy of the Proposal Guidance, please contact Dorothy Browne at 1- 800-85-BEACH (internet:dorothy.browne@glo.state.tx.us) or Diana Ramirez at (512) 463-5058 (internet:diana.ramirez@glo.state.tx.us). Written requests for the Proposal Guidance should be addressed to: CMP Grants Program, Texas General Land Office, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701-1495. The Proposal Guidance is also available on the GLO's Home Page on the World Wide Web at :http://www.glo.state.tx.us/res_mgmt/coastal/grants.html. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606143 Gary Mauro Commissioner General Land Office Filed: May 3, 1996 Texas Department of Health Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials The Texas Department of Health has taken actions regarding licenses for the possession and use of radioactive materials as listed in the table below. The subheading labeled "Location" indicates the city in which the radioactive material may be possessed and/or used. The location listing "Throughout Texas" indicates that the radioactive material may be used on a temporary basis at job sites throughout the state. [graphic] In issuing new licenses and amending and renewing existing licenses, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control, has determined that the applicants are qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in question for the purposes requested in accordance with Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the applicants' proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property and the environment; the issuance of the license(s) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public or the environment; and the applicants satisfy any applicable special requirements in the Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation. This notice affords the opportunity for a hearing on written request of a licensee, applicant, or person affected within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. A person affected is defined as a person who is resident of a county, or a county adjacent to the county, in which the radioactive materials are or will be located, including any person who is doing business or who has a legal interest in land in the county or adjacent county, and any local government in the county; and who can demonstrate that he has suffered or will suffer actual injury or economic damage due to emissions of radiation. A licensee, applicant, or person affected may request a hearing by writing Richard A. Ratliff, P.E., Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control (Director, Radiation Control Program), 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas, 78756-3189. Any request for a hearing must contain the name and address of the person who considers himself affected by agency action, identify the subject license, specify the reasons why the person considers himself affected, and state the relief sought. If the person is represented by an agent, the name and address of the agent must be stated. Copies of these documents and supporting materials are available for inspection and copying at the office of the Bureau of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health, Exchange Building, 8407 Wall Street, Austin, Texas, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (except holidays). Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 1996. TRD-9606043 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: May 2, 1996 Health and Human Services Commission Public Notice The Health and Human Services Commission State Medicaid Office has received approval from the Health Care Financing Administration to amend the Title XIX Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 96-08, Amendment Number 509. The amendment revises the plan to address the requirements imposed by sec.4211(b)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 and sec.sec.4801(e)(1)(A), (B) and (e)(19) of OBRA 1990. The amendment is effective October 1, 1996. If additional information is needed, please contact Pam McDonald, Texas Department of Human Services, at (512) 438-4086. Issued in Austin, Texas, on April 26, 1996. TRD-9605928 Marina S. Henderson Executive Deputy Commissioner Health and Human Services Commission Filed: April 30, 1996 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Notice of Determination of Certain Counties In accordance with the Texas Property Code, sec.5.092, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has determined that the requirements governing residential contracts for deed in Subchapter E will apply to the following counties in Texas: 1. Bee; 2. Brooks; 3. Cameron; 4. Dimmit; 5. Duval; 6. El Paso; 7. Frio; 8. Hidalgo; 9. Jim Hogg; 10. Jim Wells; 11. La Salle; 12. Maverick; 13. Presidio; 14. Reeves; 15. San Patricio; 16. Starr; 17. Uvalde; 18. Val Verde; 19. Webb; 20. Willacy; 21. Zapata; 22. Zavala. Each county listed previously is within 200 miles of an international border and has a per capita income that averaged 25% below the state average for the years 1991, 1992, and 1993 and an unemployment rate that averaged 225% above the state average for the years 1992, 1993, and 1994. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has also determined that the requirements contained in Subchapter E will apply to the counties listed previously beginning June 1, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606080 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: May 2, 1996 Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs hereby announces four additional public hearings for the 1996 State Low Income Housing Plan and Annual Report Draft for Public Comment. The locations are as follows: Monday, May 13, 1996 Austin: 6:30-8:30 p.m., TDHCA, Waller Creek Office Building, 4th Floor Board Room, 507 Sabine, Austin Texas 78711-3941 San Antonio: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Reservations pending please call TDHCA for location.) Tuesday, May 14, 1996 Socorro: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Rio Vista Community Center, 901 Rio Vista, Socorro, Texas 79927 Dallas: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Southeast Dallas YMCA, 2818 Prichard, Dallas, Texas 75227 Childcare will be provided at each location. Please call TDHCA at (512) 475- 3972 for more information or to order copies of the Plan ($24.00). Written comments may be submitted to TDHCA housing Resource Center at the address listed previously. Individuals who require auxiliary aids in order to attend this meeting should contact Aurora Carvajal, ADA Responsible Employee at (512) 475- 3822, or Relay Texas at 800-725-2989 at least two days prior to the hearing you will be attending. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606190 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: May 6, 1996 Public Notice The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces that its annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 1995 State Community Development Block Grant Program is available for review at the Texas Community Development Division, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 700, Austin, Texas, during regular business hours, beginning May 10, 1996. The report includes the department's use of Community Development Block Grant funds for the period July 1, 1995, through January 31, 1996; the nature of and reasons for changes in the program's objectives; indications of how the department would change its programs as a result of its experiences; and an evaluation of the extent to which its funds were used for activities that benefited low and moderate income persons. Written comments may be submitted through May 24, 1996, to Ruth Cedillo, Director, Texas Community Development Division, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606185 Larry Paul Manley Executive Director Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Filed: May 6, 1996 Texas Department of Insurance Correction of Error The Texas Department of Insurance adopted amendments to sec.3.1, and new sec.sec.3.2-3.21. The rules appeared in the March 1, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 1662). Section 3.20 was adopted without changes to the text of the section itself, but with changes to adopted form Cert-FR, Figure 1; and adopted Form Gen. Rev., Figure 2. The entire section, along with the forms are adopted as follows: sec.3.20. Appendix. The forms adopted by reference in sec.3.2 of this title (relating to Adoption by Reference of Department Forms Utilized in the Review Process) are included in the Appendix to these sections. The following index refers to the form number, its description, and the figure number in the appendix. [graphic] Insurer Services The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration: Application for a name change in Texas for Western Fidelity Insurance Corporation, a foreign fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is AFBA Life Insurance Company. The home office is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Cindy Thurman, 333 Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606199 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 6, 1996 The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public hearing under Docket Number 2222 on June 5, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 102 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider the adoption of proposed amendment to 28 TAC sec.sec.5.10001-5.10015, concerning the plan of operation of the Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program. The proposed amendments and the statutory authority for the proposed amendments to 28 TAC sec.sec.5.10001-5.10015, were published in the April 30, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3673). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606099 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 3, 1996 Notices of Public Meeting The Commissioner of Insurance will hold a public meeting under Docket Number 2224 on Wednesday, May 22, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the Texas Department of Insurance Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, Texas, to consider proposed agency policy regarding banks' acting as agent for the sale of insurance products. The purpose of this meeting is to receive oral comments from interested persons. The Texas Department of Insurance has proposed interim procedures for licensing of qualified banks as agents and allowing bank ownership of licensed agencies following the United States Supreme Court decision in Barnett Bank of Marion County, N.A. v. Bill Nelson, Florida Insurance Commissioner, Docket Number 94- 1837, opinion handed down March 26, 1996. In Barnett, the Court held that the National Bank Act, sec.92, preempts any state law which prevents banks located in places with a population that does not exceed 5000 from exercising their authority under the federal law to act as insurance agents. The Court construes "prevents" to include "significantly impairs" or "significantly interferes with" a right granted under federal law. Certain Texas laws governing the licensing of corporate agents and prohibiting the sharing of commissions with unlicensed entities may significantly interfere with a bank's ability to act as an insurance agent. Application of these provisions to national banks in places with a population not exceeding 5000 therefore may be pre-empted by the federal law. Under the Texas Constitution Article XVI, sec.16(c) and the Texas Savings Bank Act, Article 489e, sec.7.11, state banks and state savings banks respectively are granted the same powers as national banks. Therefore, any procedure adopted by the Commissioner will apply equally to state and national banks. The Commissioner believes that adoption of interim procedures serves the public interest by providing a method for banks to exercise the authority granted to them by federal law subject, to the extent possible, to the same licensing and operating requirements as other insurance agents. Interim procedures would afford regulatory oversight of the bank's insurance business until the Texas legislature can consider appropriate statutory changes. Individuals who wish to present comments will be asked to register immediately prior to the hearing. Individuals may present oral comments of up to five minutes in length when called upon. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to the Chief Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 149104, Mail Code 113-1C, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. An additional copy of the comment should be submitted to Rose Ann Reeser, Deputy Commissioner, Legal and Compliance, Mail Code 110-1A, Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. For further information or to request copies, please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (512) 463-6326 (refer to Reference Number O-0596-16-I). Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606100 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 3, 1996 Third Party Administrator Applications The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration. Application for admission to Texas of American Prepaid Professional Services, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Gainesville, Florida. Application for admission to Texas of Diversified Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Edina, Minnesota. Application for admission to Texas of Kanawha Benefit Services, Inc., a foreign third party administrator. The home office is Knoxville, Tennessee. Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107- 5A, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606101 Alicia M. Fechtel General Counsel and Chief Clerk Texas Department of Insurance Filed: May 3, 1996 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Consultant Proposal Request This Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services is filed under the provisions of the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B, that delineates the statutory requirements governing the use of private consultants by state agencies. I. Overview. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is requesting proposals from qualified companies/organizations to provide consulting services relating to business process reengineering/improvement for the agency's records and document management business processes. The goal is to develop recommendations and an implementation plan for a streamlined business process which is coupled with the appropriate technology. Recommendations must be based on proven benchmarked processes researched and documented throughout the public and private sector. The business process review must provide the TNRCC with an objective review of our present records and document management business practices, the associated risks, inhibitors, and efficiencies that accompany those practices, and recommendations to improve the records and document management at the TNRCC. The implementation plan must successfully integrate strategies for successful business and technology implementation and change management. II. Scope of Work. The potential consulting services contractor shall be capable of rendering a specific type of service commonly called business process reengineering, business process improvement, or business retooling in the area of records and document management. The potential contractor should also be able to recommend, if appropriate, enabling information technology. The potential contractor must have a documented methodology and experience in evaluating and recommending changes to records and document management processes. III. Disclosure by Former Employees of a State Agency. Any individual who responds to this RFP and offers consulting services to the TNRCC by submitting a proposal, and who has been employed by the TNRCC, or by another agency of the state at any time during the two years preceding the making of the offer shall disclose such facts in the proposal: the agency name, the date of termination of the employment, and the annual rate of compensation for the employment at the time of resignation. IV. Procedures for Selecting Consultant. The TNRCC reserves the right to accept or reject any, or all, proposals submitted in response to this request and to negotiate modifications necessary to improve the quality or cost effectiveness of any offer received. The TNRCC is under no legal obligation to enter into a contract with any proposer on the basis of this request and intends any material provided herein only as a means of identifying the scope of services requested. The TNRCC assumes no responsibility for expenses incurred in preparing a proposal response to this solicitation. Proposal requirements are set forth fully in a "Request for Proposals: Records and Document Management Process Review and Recommendations." Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: technical strategy and approach including schedule for deliverables-30%; demonstrated ability and experience to perform the work-25%; demonstrated understanding of the requirements and goals of the work-15%; qualifications and references of assigned personnel-10%; itemized budget-10%; and reasonableness of the fee (cost effectiveness of the proposal)-10%. Preferences will be given, all other considerations being equal, to a consultant whose principal place of business is within the state or who will manage the consulting engagement wholly from one of its offices within the state. V. Proposal Closing. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., June 11, 1996. Responses received after this date and time will not be considered. We anticipate entering into the contract within two weeks of the proposal closing date. The successful proposer will be notified by facsimile. VI. Obtaining Request for Proposals. Copies of the RFP may be obtained in any of the following manners: by sending a regular or certified letter, telefax, express/overnight letter (including a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope) requesting a copy to: Roy Deegan, Information Resources Division (MC 197), Re: Records and Document Management Process Review and Recommendation Project, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin Texas, 78711- 3087, telefax: (512) 239-0888. Please address all responses to the RFP to this same address. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606136 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 3, 1996 Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code Annotated, sec.382.017 (Vernon's 1992); Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 2001, Subchapter B (Vernon's 1993); and 40 Code of Federal Regulations, sec.51.102, of the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning State Implementation Plans (SIP), the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) will conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 117 and to the SIP. The 1990 Federal Clean Air Act Amendments require states to either adopt the Federal Clean Fuel Fleet program, or implement a program which demonstrates equivalent emission reductions to the federal program. In 1995 the 74th Texas Legislature, through the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 200, amended the requirements of the Texas Clean Air Act, Chapter 382, Subchapter F, Health and Safety Code, affecting the state's alternative fuels program. This legislation directs the commission to adopt rules to implement the requirements of the statute. The current rulemaking is proposed, as required by SB 200, to implement an economic incentive program to help reduce vehicle emissions and provide flexibility for fleet operators. The amendments to sec.117.540 update references to the Chapter 117 final compliance date to May 31, 1999, correspondingly adjust all intermediate deadlines, and delete an obsolete rule reference. Also, sec.117.540(b) is deleted in order to eliminate obsolete rule requirements. In addition, the amendments add a new subsection, renumbered as sec.117.540(c), allowing the use of clean-fuel vehicle credits, as mandated by SB 200, to meet Chapter 117 requirements on an interim basis. These aspects of the amendment will be discussed separately. Subsections in sec.117.540 are renumbered accordingly. A public hearing on the proposal will be held on June 11, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in Building F, Room 2210, at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission complex located at 12100 North IH-35, Park 35 Technology Center, Austin. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. Open discussion within the audience will not occur during the hearing; however, an agency staff member will be available to discuss the proposal 30 minutes prior to the hearing and will answer questions before and after the hearing. Written comments may be mailed to Heather Evans, Office of Policy and Regulatory Development, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 95158- 117-AI. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., June 14, 1996. For further information, please contact Mike Magee, Air Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-1511. Persons with disabilities who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact the agency at (512) 239-4900. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606097 Kevin McCalla Director, Legal Services Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: May 3, 1996 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Notice of Public Comment Hearing for Permit to Remove Sand, Gravel or Marl From the Public Waters of the State of Texas-Revenue Permit Number SR 91-006 Notice is hereby given that Weirich Bros., Inc., whose address is P.O. Box 206, Johnson City, Texas, 78636, as of April 23, 1996, filed an administratively complete application with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a revenue permit: to remove up to 540 tons of sand and 4,860 of gravel per month from the Llano River in Kimble County. The site is located approximately 0.5 miles north of Junction, Texas along IH 10 adjacent to the property of Rose Lee Meeks, Bobby Baker, Bobby Davis, Bobby Chenault, Bill Dechert, Aubrey Johnson, Genen and Charles Simon, and Don Baugh. This permit is requested under the authority granted to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in Chapter 86 of the Parks and Wildlife Code and will not authorize the crossing of any private property. The hearing to receive public comment on this application will be conducted: Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at 3:00 p.m., Conference Room A-200, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard. Comments may be mailed to the Department at the following address, or presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Comments sent by mail should be received by the Department prior to the public comment hearing. In addition, any person who can demonstrate a justiciable interest may request a formal contested case hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 2001, sec.2001.054. Any person wishing to request such a hearing should submit a written request to Paul Shinkawa at the address listed. Such a request should include a short statement of the nature of any objections to the requested permit and a description of the potential adverse impact which may be suffered by the requestor. Requests for formal contested case hearings must be received by the Department no later than 30 days after the date of issuance of this notice as listed below or by the close of the public comment hearing, whichever is later. Further information concerning any aspect of the application or the hearing process may be obtained by contacting Paul Shinkawa, Resource Protection Attorney. Issued in Austin, Texas on May 2, 1996 TRD-9606041 Bill Harvey, Ph.D. Regulatory Coordinator Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Filed: May 2, 1996 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Request for Proposals Announcement of intention to procure Guardianship and Representative Payee Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 7, is seeking a combined contract for guardianship and representative payee services for Travis County. Service Description: Guardian: Serve as guardian for Adult Protective Services (APS) clients, who are incapacitated as defined by Probate Code Section 601, who are in need of guardianship services, and for whom there is no one willing or able to serve as guardian. These clients include elderly persons and adults with disabilities who are in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be remedied by guardianship and children in need of guardians who are aging out of Child Protective Services (CPS) conservatorship on their 18th birthdays. Services purchased include application for guardianship and provision for the care, control, and protection of the ward and/or his estate, assessment, service plan development, accessing services, monitoring the status of wards, ensuring that ward's needs for food, shelter, clothing, medical and psychiatric care, if needed, are met using the funds of the estate; and managing the estate. Vendor must conduct a criminal background check and check with PRS regarding validated perpetrator status of any prospective or existing employees and volunteers who will have access to the wards referred by PRS; meet Probate Code requirements; comply with state and federal licensing and certification requirements, health and safety standards, and PRS APS requirements; and obtain and furnish proof of bonding and insurance coverage. Clients may have a number of diagnoses and problems including physical disabilities, dementia, mental illness, mental retardation, related conditions, and severe behavior problems. Representative Payee: Serve as representative payee for Adult Protective Services (APS) clients who are incapacitated as defined by Probate Code Section 601, who are in need of representative services, and for whom there is no one willing or able to serve as representative payee. These clients include elderly persons and adults with disabilities who are in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be remedied by having a representative payee. Activities include filing with the Social Security Administration to receive funds on behalf of a beneficiary who is unable to administer his or her own finances; systematically ensuring client's family and personal financial resources and obligations are met and bills paid; to the extent that resources allow, ongoing financial needs are identified and planned for; and to the extent possible, ensure client receives emergency benefits, as eligibility allows. Background: Guardian: The contractor must ensure that the ward has access to a safe, clean environment, has access to assistance in performing basic life functions, including bathing, grooming, feeding, exercising, dressing, toileting, transfer/ambulating and medication administration as needed, has access to regular nutritious meals, has access to any needed medical, psychiatric, habilitative and other services, has access to appropriate social and recreational activities, has well-managed finances, has appropriate supervision as needed, is involved in decisions concerning his welfare to the extent possible depending on the ward's condition, and is maintained in the least restrictive manner, using estate funds and accessing available public funds on behalf of the ward. Representative Payee: The contractor must ensure that the client's assets are protected and not subject to loss, theft or malicious actions; contractor must be free from willful or gross negligence and malicious actions regarding client's property; to the extent that resources allow, the contractor directs and prioritizes bill paying activities, financial planning and budgeting; remains fully informed of client's financial obligations and available resources, and ensures authorized services are delivered in a timely manner. PRS expenditures for procuring guardianship and representative payee services will not exceed $45,608 annually. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations that PRS has allocated to these services. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be November 1, 1996 through August 31, 1998, with the option for renewal for a maximum of two years. Guardianship services will be provided to approximately 35 client/wards of Travis County, with upward of an additional six referrals every three months. Representative Payee services will be provided to approximately 12 clients of Travis County, with upward of an additional six referrals every three months. Eligible Applicants: Eligible offerors are public or private nonprofit or for- profit agencies and individuals who have a minimum of one year experience serving aged and/or disabled individuals. Eligible offerors must have demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in serving aged and adults with disabilities. PRS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity state agency. Process: Offerors must submit their proposals to the Department prior to 5:00 p.m., May 31, 1996. It is expected that a contract will be issued by November 1, 1996. Responsive proposals will be reviewed and ranked by a group of Department employees and other individuals with knowledge of guardianship and representative payee service. The Department may reject all bids at its discretion. Negotiations may be entered into with a number of the qualified bidders. Contact Person: The complete Request for Proposal instructions can be obtained by contacting Dennis Hill, Contract Manager, Mail Code 019-1, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 15995, Austin, Texas 78761. Issued in Austin, Texas on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606074 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department and Regulatory Services Filed: May 2, 1996 Announcement of Intention to procure Guardianship Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 7, announces its intention of selecting vendors to provide Guardianship services to clients in Bosque, Falls, Hill, Limestone, and McClennan Counties. Service Description: Serve as guardian for Adult Protective Services (APS) clients, who are incapacitated as defined by Probate Code Section 601, and for whom no one is willing or able to serve as guardian. These clients include elderly persons and adults with disabilities who are in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that would be remedied by guardianship and children in need of guardians who are aging out of Child Protective Services (CPS) conservatorship on their 18th birthdays. Services purchased include application for guardianship and provision for the care, control, and protection of the ward and/or his estate, assessment, service plan development, accessing services, monitoring the status of wards, ensuring that wards needs for food, shelter, clothing, medical and psychiatric care, if needed, are met using the funds of the estate, and managing the estate. Vendor must conduct a criminal background check and check with PRS regarding validated perpetrator status of any prospective or existing employees and volunteers who will have access to the wards referred by PRS; meet Probate Code requirements; comply with state and federal licensing and certification requirements, health and safety standards, and PRS APS requirements; and obtain and furnish proof of bonding and insurance coverage. Clients may have a number of diagnoses and problems including physical disabilities, dementia, mental illness, mental retardation, related conditions, and severe behavior problems. Background: The contractor must ensure that the ward has access to a safe, clean environment, has access to assistance in performing basic life functions, including bathing, grooming, feeding, exercising, dressing, toileting, transfer/ambulating and medication administration as needed, has access to regular nutritious meals, has access to any needed medical, psychiatric, habilitative and other services, has access to appropriate social and recreational activities, has well-managed finances, has appropriate supervision as needed, is involved in decisions concerning his welfare to the extent possible depending on the ward's condition, and is maintained in the least restrictive manner, using estate funds and accessing available public funds on behalf of the ward. PRS expenditures for procuring guardianship services in this five county area will not exceed $18,000 annually. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations that PRS has allocated to these services. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be September 1, 1996 through August 31, 1998, with an option for renewal for a maximum of two years. Guardianship services will be provided to approximately 12 clients/wards in the five county area with up to six additional client/wards every three months. Eligible Applicants: Entities having a minimum of one year experience serving aged and/or disabled individuals. Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, or nonprofit agencies with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in performing these services are encouraged to apply. Process: Offerors must submit their proposals to the Department prior to 5:00 p.m., May 31, 1996. It is expected that a contract will be issued by September 1, 1996. Responsive proposals will be reviewed and ranked by a group of Department employees and other individuals with knowledge of guardianship services. The Department may reject all bids at its discretion. Negotiations may be entered into with a number of the qualified bidders. Contact Person: The complete Request for Proposal instructions can be obtained by contacting Dennis Hill, Contract Manager, Mail Code, 019-1, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 15995, Austin, Texas 78761. Issued in Austin, Texas on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606069 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 2, 1996 Request for Proposal Announcement of Intention to procure Personal Assistance Services. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Region 08 (Bexar County and surrounding area), announces its intention of selecting vendors to provide Personal Assistance to APS clients through the APS Emergency Client Services (ECS) program. Service Description: Licensed home and community support service agencies will employ attendants to provide nonskilled, nontechnical services in a client's home. Tasks performed for the client include: personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, escort, and supervision. An elderly or disabled adult must be receiving adult protective services from PRS in accordance with sec.sec.48. 002(5) and 48.021(a) of the Human Resources Code, and have a service plan developed by the Department under these Sections which indicates that emergency client services are needed to remedy abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Background: APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. In some cases, ECS funds are utilized to purchase Personal Assistance Services for clients to remedy abuse or neglect. The APS unit rate paid will be $7.44 per hour. If the client is identified as high risk, the unit rate is $9.63 per hour. PRS, Region 08 expenditures for procuring Personal Assistance Services will be approximately $115,000. Funding will be dependent upon available appropriations. The effective dates of any contract awarded will be September 1, 1996, through August 31, 1997, with the option for renewal of up to a maximum of four years. Personal Assistance Services will be provided in the following counties: Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Atascosa, Karnes, Frio, Wilson, La Salle, Gillespie, Kerr, Kendall, Bandera, Real, Uvalde, Medina, Dimmit, Zavala, Val Verde, Maverick, Kinney, Edward, Victoria, Goliad, Jackson, Calhoun, Dewitt, Gonzales, and Lavaca. A contractor may serve one or more of these counties. Eligible Applicants: Home and Community Support Service Agencies licensed by the Texas Department of Health. Historically underutilized businesses, public or private profit, or nonprofit agencies with demonstrated knowledge, competence, and qualifications in performing these services are encouraged to apply. Process: Vendors will be selected through a competitive multiple awards process. The names of the agencies that receive a contract with PRS will be placed in a directory of contract agencies. The number of referrals will depend upon how often Personal Assistance Services are authorized for clients living in the counties served, client selection of agency and availability of funding. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with minimum Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements. Vendors must ensure that staff providing direct services must have appropriate training and experience with frail elderly and adults with disabilities who are 18 to 64 years of age. References must be provided as specified in the RFP packet. Offerors must submit their proposals to the Department prior to 12:00 pm., May 31, 1996. It is expected that a contract will be issued by September 1, 1996. Contact Person: The complete RFP packets may be obtained by contacting Ms. Janice Zitelman, APS Operations Support Director, Mail Code 278-5, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 23990, San Antonio, Texas 78223-0990, (210) 337-3155. Issued in Austin, Texas on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606075 C. Ed Davis Deputy Commissioner for Legal Services Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Filed: May 2, 1996 Public Utility Commission of Texas Notice of Application to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Notice is given to the public of the filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on April 19, 1996, to amend a certificate of convenience and necessity pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA), Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Article 1446c-0, sec.sec.1. 101, 3.051(b), 3.251, 3.253, and 3.254 (Vernon Supp. 1996). A summary of the application follows. Docket Title and Number. Application of Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to Amend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Within Runnels County. Docket Number 15706. The Application. In Docket Number 15706, Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. seeks approval to amend the exchange area boundary between its Norton exchange and GTE Southwest's Rowena exchange to provide telephone service to a customer currently without service. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf on or before June 3, 1996. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1996. TRD-9606115 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 3, 1996 Notice of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Birdville ISD in Fort Worth, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for Birdville ISD in Fort Worth, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15540. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of a 235 station addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Birdville ISD. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Fort Worth, Texas area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 25, 1996. TRD-9606086 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 2, 1996 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on May 3, 1996, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of a customer-specific contract for billing and collection services with U.S. Voiceline, Inc. doing business as PTBS. Tariff Title and Number: Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for Approval of a Customer-Specific Contract for Billing and Collection Services for U.S. Voiceline, Inc. doing business as PTBS pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15719. The Application: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company seeks approval of a customer-specific billing and collection services contract with U.S. Voiceline, Inc. doing business as PTBS. The services pursuant to the customer-specific contract will be offered anywhere within the state of Texas where U.S. Voiceline, Inc. doing business as PTBS provides services to Southwestern Bell end user customers. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Section at (512) 458- 0223, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606006 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 1, 1996 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Mission CISD in Mission, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for Mission CISD in Mission, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15729. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of a 179 station addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Mission CISD. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Mission, Texas area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606008 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 1, 1996 Notices of Intent to File Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application on April 29, 1996, pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of a customer-specific contract for Whitehouse Independent School District. Tariff Title and Number: Application of GTE Southwest Incorporated for Approval of a Customer-Specific Contract for Whitehouse Independent School District pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15702. The Application: GTE Southwest Incorporated seeks approval to renew a customer- specific contract to provide Multi-Media Digital Services to the Whitehouse Independent School District. GTE-SW proposes to offer these services within the former Contel of Texas, Inc. exchange of Whitehouse to the business operations of the Whitehouse ISD in Whitehouse, Texas. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas, 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Section at (512) 458- 0223, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606005 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 1, 1996 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Edinburg CISD in Edinburg, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for Edinburg CISD in Edinburg, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15728. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of a 70 station addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Edinburg CISD. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Edinburg, Texas area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606007 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 1, 1996 Notice is given to the public of the intent to file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an application pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27 for approval of customer-specific PLEXAR-Custom Service for Southside State Bank in Tyler, Texas. Tariff Title and Number. Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for PLEXAR-Custom Service for Southside State Bank in Tyler, Texas. Pursuant to Public Utility Commission Substantive Rule 23.27. Tariff Control Number 15733. The Application. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is requesting approval of a 24 station addition to the existing PLEXAR-Custom service for Southside State Bank. The geographic service market for this specific service is the Tyler, Texas area. Persons who wish to comment upon the action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, at 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, or call the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458- 0256, or (512) 458-0221 for teletypewriter for the deaf. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606009 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 1, 1996 Public Notice On April 29, 1996, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) filed notice to file LRIC studies pursuant to Substantive Rule sec.23.91 for Night Service per Agent-PLEXAR, Directed Call Pickup Non Barge In per Line-PLEXAR, Distinctive Ringing/Call Waiting Ton per Line-PLEXAR, 2500 Set Not Ready per Agent-PLEXAR, Speed Calling Personal per Line-PLEXAR, Remote Call Forwarding per Line, Call Transfer-Add On to Fully Restricted Line/Line-PLEXAR, SFG's for In and Out Calls-PLEXAR, Call Forwarding Don't Answer Incoming Only/Line-PLEXAR, Directed Call Pickup Barge In per Line-PLEXAR, Basic ACD, Non Electric-PLEXAR, Toll Restriction per Line-PLEXAR, Transfer to Incalls Key per Agent-PLEXAR, Basic ACD-PLEXAR, Abandoned Call Clearing per Agent-PLEXAR, ACD 2500 Login/Logout per Agent-PLEXAR, Automatic Overflow per Agent-PLEXAR, Call Delay Announcement- PLEXAR, Voice Data Protection per Line-PLEXAR, Not Ready Key per Agent-PLEXAR, Dial Call Waiting per Line-PLEXAR, Automatic Callback Calling per Line-PLEXAR, Call Forwarding Don't Answer Inside/Outside per Line-PLEXAR, Call Forwarding Busy Inside/Outside Agent (System) per Line-PLEXAR, Call Forwarding Incoming Only/Line-PLEXAR, Call Forwarding Within Group Only/Line-PLEXAR, Call Forwarding Variable per Line-PLEXAR, Call Transfer All Calls per Line-PLEXAR, Call Waiting Originating per Line-PLEXAR, Call Waiting Terminating per Line-PLEXAR, Call Forwarding Busy Line Incoming Only/Line-PLEXAR, Series Completion per Line- PLEXAR, Semi-Restricted (Orig and Term)/Line-PLEXAR, Fully Restricted (Orig and Term)/Line-PLEXAR, Intra ACD Calling per Agent (System)-PLEXAR, CPU with Multiple Incoming Calls/Line-PLEXAR, Three-Way Calling/Call Pickup Interaction/Line-PLEXAR, Code Restriction and Diversion/Line-PLEXAR, Call Transfer InterCentrex Screening/Line-PLEXAR, Customer Access Treatment Code Restriction/Line-PLEXAR, Single Digit Dialing per Line, Blind Transfer Recall per Line, Blind Transfer Recall Identification per Line, Dial Trunk Transfer per Line-PLEXAR, Call Waiting-Intragroup per Line-PLEXAR, Circle Hunt per Line- PLEXAR, Permanent Hold/Line-PLEXAR, Critical Interdigital Timing for Dial Plan/Line-PLEXAR, Outgoing Call Screening/Line-PLEXAR, Dual-Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) Dialing-PLEXAR, Multiline Hunt Service per Line-PLEXAR, Denied Originating Service/Line-PLEXAR, Distinctive Ringing Enhancements/Line-PLEXAR, Call Transfer Internal Only/Line-PLEXAR, Call Transfer Individual Incoming Only/Line-PLEXAR, 3-Way Calling per Line-PLEXAR, Denied Terminating Service/Line-PLEXAR, 3-Way Calling Chaining per Station-PLEXAR, ACD Queue Slot (30%)-PLEXAR, Call Agent Key per Agent (System)-PLEXAR, Call Forcing per Agent- PLEXAR, Call Park per Station-PLEXAR, Call Supervision and Answer Agent Key per Key-PLEXAR, Call Transfer with Timer per Agent-PLEXAR, Call Waiting-Incoming Only per Station-PLEXAR, Called Name/Number Display-PLEXAR, Cancel Call Waiting per Line-PLEXAR, Dial Transfer to Tandem Tie Line per Line-PLEXAR, Display Queue Status Key-PLEXAR, Last Number Redial per Line-PLEXAR, MultiStage Queue Status Display-PLEXAR, Overflow of Enqueued Calls per Agent-PLEXAR, Preferential Hunt per Station-PLEXAR, Queue Status Lamp per Agent-PLEXAR, Agent Status Lamp per Agent-PLEXAR, Trunk Answer Any Station per Arrangement-PLEXAR in Project Numbers 12475 and 12481, Applications of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE Southwest, Inc. for Approval of LRIC Workplans Pursuant to Substantive Rule 23.91. SWB expects to file these studies on May 8, 1996. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by June 17, 1996. A request to intervene, participate, or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission Public Information Office at (512) 458-0256. The telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is (512) 458-0221. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606004 Paula Mueller Secretary of the Commission Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: May 1, 1996 Commission Request for Proposals for Managed Care Access and Safeguards for People with Developmental Disabilities May 1996 This announces the availability of funds to be awarded on behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities (TPCDD) by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission to create and implement an educational program. This program will train Texans with developmental disabilities participating in the Medicaid Managed Care pilots and their families how to effectively access managed care, particularly under Medicaid, and obtain services that fully meet their health care needs. Managed care organizations and providers will be educated on the needs of people with disabilities in a managed care system. Sample education materials and methods for use by the managed care organizations and providers in meeting their responsibility to educate their enrollees with developmental disabilities will be developed. This program will also provide feedback on implementation of managed care and recommendations to improve the system. For people with disabilities and others with special health care needs, managed care procedures and protocols can be especially difficult to negotiate. People with disabilities (SSI population) will be able to voluntarily enter managed care at its onset. While there are hazards, the State feels that people with disabilities should be included from the beginning to ensure that the new system is developed in a way that appropriately meets their needs, improves their access to the full range of providers and removes incentives to develop a separate system for people with disabilities. This grant will provide easy to understand material and training to consumers on how to access needed health care services. The purpose and expected outcome of the project is the satisfactory participation of people with disabilities in the managed care system and education of enrollees in the Medicaid waivered Managed Care pilot projects. Indicators of this outcome include consumer feedback which demonstrates that: consumers are prepared with knowledge about managed care and how to use the system; information is presented in a way that is understandable and useful; consumers know how to solve problems and know how to achieve a satisfactory result; consumers have access to services needed to achieve better health; and managed care providers understand and respond to the health needs of persons with disabilities. The primary focus of the RFP is the education of four groups of stakeholders in the Medicaid managed care system: consumers of managed care organizations and potential enrollees, managed care organizations and contract providers, HHSC Help Line personnel, and community advocates. The secondary focus is to develop model consumer educational materials and methods for future use by managed care organizations in meeting their consumer education responsibilities to people with developmental disabilities. The third focus is to include opportunities for consumers to provide feedback to the managed care system, for the purpose of resolving problems and effecting continuous quality improvement. Collaborative applications from relevant stakeholders are encouraged. One project will be funded for up to three years. Continuation funding for the second and third years will be contingent upon annual review of performance, availability of federal funding, and TPCDD funding priorities. The initial budget period is September 1, 1996 to May 31, 1997. Estimated funding not to exceed $175,000 for the first year and up to $150, 000 for each of the second and third years. Nonfederal match of 25% is requested for the first year. A project located in counties designated as federal poverty areas requires a minimum of 10% matching resources for the first year. Increasing nonfederal match will be required in the second and third years. For the application packet containing the full request for proposals, application forms and instructions, please submit a written or fax request to: Lester Sanders, Grants Management Director, Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751- 2399, (512) 483-4084 or (512) 483-4097 Fax. Deadline: Proposals will be accepted at the Texas Planning Council Office, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Office #5410, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas until 4:00 p.m. on July 12, 1996. No fax copies of proposals will be accepted. Copies of application kit will be sent by regular mail and will not be faxed to applicants. Issued in Austin, Texas on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606065 Charles W. Schiesser General Counsel Office of the General Counsel Texas Rehabilitation Commission Filed: May 2, 1996 Request for Proposals for Support for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Who Are Aging May 1996 This announces the availability of funds to be awarded on behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities (TPCDD) by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for one project that will result in an increase in community integrated services from Area Agencies on Aging and other state agencies to individuals with developmental disabilities who are aging or whose parents are aging and an increase in knowledge, understanding and collaboration among Area Agencies on Aging and other state agencies with responsibility for services to persons with developmental disabilities who are aging. The social service programs and providers serving the disability community are often not aware of the programs and services available through the aging network and, likewise, those in the aging network do not always know about resources available to people who have disabilities. The Council is interested in encouraging the development of collaboration to serve aging adults with developmental disabilities. All efforts must reflect the directives of the Older Americans Act as amended in 1992, requiring all states to develop and maintain cooperation in designing and implementing services which include all aging adults with developmental disabilities in programs and resources for people who are aging. Services designed and implemented should seek to reduce the isolation experienced by people with disabilities who are aging and should seek to achieve community inclusion for them. Collaborative applications from relevant stakeholders are encouraged. One project will be funded for up to five years. Continuation funding for years two through five will be contingent upon annual review of performance, availability of federal funding, and TPCDD funding priorities. The initial budget period is September 1, 1996 to May 31, 1997. Estimated funding not to exceed $150,000 in year one and up to $250,000 annually for years two through five. Nonfederal match of 25% is requested for the first year. A project located in counties designated as federal poverty areas requires a minimum of 10% matching resources for the first year. Increasing nonfederal match will be required in years two through five. For the application packet containing the full request for proposals, application forms and instructions, please submit a written or fax request to: Lester Sanders, Grants Management Director, Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751- 2399, (512) 483-4084 or (512) 483-4097 Fax Deadline: Proposals will be accepted at the Texas Planning Council Office, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Office #5410, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas until 4:00 p.m. on July 12, 1996. No fax copies of proposals will be accepted. Copies of application kit will be sent by regular mail and will not be faxed to applicants. Issued in Austin, Texas on May 2, 1996. TRD-9606066 Charles W. Schiesser General Counsel Office of the General Counsel Texas Rehabilitation Commission Filed: May 2, 1996 Stephen F. Austin State University Follow-up Notice on Consulting Services Contract Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Stephen F. Austin State University provides the following information for publication in the Texas Register : 1. The award of the construction manager contract to J. E. Kingham Construction Company was made pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254. 2. Notice of the request for proposals was published in the February 20, 1996, edition of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 1518). 3. The private consultant is to perform the construction management function for the renovation of HVAC systems in student residence halls 9 and 12. 4. The total value of the contract is $76,736. The contract dated April 22 will terminate upon the provision of the requested services which should be on or about August 31, 1996. 5. The private consultant selected is J. E. Kingham Construction Company, 312 Tyler Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. 6. The consultant will provide construction management for the renovation of student residence halls 9 and 12 throughout the project, anticipated for completion on or about August 31, 1996. Issued in Nacogdoches, Texas, on April 29, 1996. TRD-9606068 Roland Smith Vice President for Business Affairs Stephen F. Austin State University Filed: May 2, 1996 Texas Department of Transportation Notice of Award In accordance with the Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, the Texas Department of Transportation publishes this notice of award for a professional services contract. The request for qualifications for professional engineering services was published in the September 15, 1995, issue of the Texas Register (20 TexReg 7419). The consultant(s) will provide professional engineering services for the design and construction administration phases for the following contract(s). TxDOT Project: 9602BRGPT, City of Bridgeport. The engineering firm for these services is: Childress Engineers. The total value of the contract is $69, 998.50. The contract period started on April 5, 1996, and will continue until the completion of the project. TxDOT Project: 9607OZONA, County of Crockett. The engineering firm for these services is: Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. The total value of the contract is $129,290. The contract period started on April 5, 1996, and will continue until the completion of the project. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 1, 1996. TRD-9606033 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: May 1, 1996 Request for Proposals Notice of Invitation: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) intends to engage an engineer, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.sec.9.30-9.40, to provide the following services. The engineer selected must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work to qualify for contract award. Contract Numbers 14-6XXP0001 and 14-6XXP0002: Two providers will be selected to perform asphaltic concrete testing. Contract Numbers 14-6XXP0003 and 14-6XXP0004: Two providers will be selected to perform Portland Cement Concrete testing. Contract Number 14-6XXP0005: One provider will be selected to perform soil drilling and sampling and testing for engineering projects. Contract Number 14-6XXP0006: One provider will be selected to perform soil and base material testing. Deadline: A Letter of Interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (512) 832-7080, or hand-delivered to TxDOT, Robert B. Daigh, P.E., Austin District Office, 7901 North IH 35, Austin, Texas, or mailed to P.O. Drawer 15426, Austin, Texas 78761-5426. Letters of Interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 1996. The Letter of Interest must include the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of engineer's contact person and contract number. Upon receipt of the Letter of Interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of Letter of Interest.) Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for contract Numbers 14-6XXP0001 thru 14-6XXP0006 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 1996, at the TxDOT Austin District Office mentioned address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Robert B. Daigh, P.E. at (512) 832-7086 or Fax (512) 832-7080. Contract Number 14-7XXP5001: One provider to perform on-system bridge class culvert inspections (BRINSAP) for 11 counties in the Austin District. Deadline: A Letter of Interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to submit a proposal will be accepted by Fax at (512) 218-0026, or hand-delivered to TxDOT, Austin District Office, 7901 North IH 35, Austin, Texas, or mailed to P.O. Drawer 15426, Austin, Texas 78761-5426. Letters of Interest will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 1996. The Letter of Interest must include the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of engineer's contact person and contract number. Upon receipt of the Letter of Interest a Request for Proposal packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of Letter of Interest.) Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for contract Numbers 14-7XXP5001 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 1996, at the TxDOT Austin District Office mentioned address. Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of invitation should be addressed to Mr. Jeff Howell, P.E. or Mr. Tracy House at (512) 388-3885 or Fax (512) 218-0026. Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 1996. TRD-9606187 Robert E. Shaddock General Counsel Texas Department of Transportation Filed: May 6, 1996 Texas Workers Compensation Commission Correction of Error The Texas Workers Compensation Commission renewed the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of the amendment to sec.126.10. The rule was published in the May 7, 1996, issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 3875). The rule contained an incorrect expiration date of 90 days (August 12, 1996) rather than 60 days (July 12, 1996).