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 Thursday, August 8, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A pre-hearing conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0897-applications of Texas-New Mexico Power Company for approval of its community choice transition plan (PUC Docket Number 15560) Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: July 23, 1996, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9610620 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Friday, August 9, 1996, 8:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250 Austin Education/Qualification and Examination Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order; II. Roll call; III. Recognition of guests; IV. Chairman's opening remarks; V. Consider/act on approval of minutes; VI. Consider/act on education/qualification and examination issues; VII. Consider/act on public comment; VIII. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days or to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9610631 Friday, August 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250 Austin Rules/Enforcement Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order; II. Roll call; III. Recognition of guests; IV. Chairman's opening remarks; V. Consider/act on approval of minutes; VI. Consider/act on Rules/Enforcement Issues; VII. Consider/act on public comment; VIII. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days or to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9610632 Friday, August 9, 1996, 10:15 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order; II. Roll call; III. Recognition of guests; IV. Chairman's opening remarks; V. Consider/act on approval of minutes; VI. Executive session to discuss/consider legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General concerning litigation by Robert Norris in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071, Texas Government Code; VII. Reconvene in open session to consider/act on litigation matters, if necessary; VIII. Consider/act on executive director's report; IX. Consider/act on enforcement issues; X. Committee reports and recommendations; XI. Consider/act on hearings; XII. Consider/act on reciprocity issues; XIII. Consider/act on examinations; XIV. Consider/act on conference/meetings; XV. Consider/act on public comment; XVI. Chairman's closing remarks; XVII. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days or to the meeting so that appropriate arrangement can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9610630 Texas Cancer Council Wednesday, August 7, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Texas Medical Association Building, 401 West 15th Street Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order Executive session to discuss tobacco litigation, pursuant to Texas Government Code, sec.551.074 Adoption of minutes Procedures for council members Fiscal and programming issues Adoption of FY 1997 operating budget West Texas Cancer Prevention Partnership update Adoption of FY 1998-1999 Legislative appropriations request FY 1997 project funding decisions Managed Care Steering committee appointments and charge Other business Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact Debra Perkins at (512) 463-3190 five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 3190. Filed: July 23, 1996, 1:47 p.m. TRD-9610616 Texas Certified Self-Insurer Guaranty Association Thursday, August 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH-35, Tippy Foster Meeting Room 910 Austin Board AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of May 16, 1996. III. Discussion, consideration, and possible, action on the following initial application: A. Amoco Corporation IV. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following renewal applications: A. Champion International Corporation B. Montgomery Ward and Company Incorporated C. General Motors Corporation D. PPG Industries, Inc. E. Poly-America, Inc. F. Driver Pipeline Company, Inc. G. Mother Frances Hospital H. Thiokol Corporation I. Kiewit Construction Group, Inc. J. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company K. Kmart Corporation L. Venture Stores, Inc. V. Discussion of the following withdrawal notification and payout plan approvals: A. Red Arrow Freight Lines, Inc. (Arkansas Best Corporation) B. Roadway Express, Inc. VI. Discussion of the following runoff reports: A. Campbell Soup Company VII. Other business. VIII. Discussion of future public meetings. IX. Adjournment Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2514. Filed: July 22, 1996, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9610557 Thursday, August 1, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH-35, Tippy Foster Meeting Room 910 Austin Board Revised Agenda AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes for the public meeting of May 16, 1996. III. Discussion, consideration, and possible, action on the following initial application: A. Amoco Corporation IV. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the following renewal applications: A. Champion International Corporation B. Montgomery Ward and Company Incorporated C. General Motors Corporation D. PPG Industries, Inc. E. Poly-America, Inc. F. Driver Pipeline Company, Inc. G. Mother Frances Hospital H. Thiokol Corporation I. Kiewit Construction Group, Inc. J. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company K. Kmart Corporation L. Venture Stores, Inc. V. Discussion of the following withdrawal notification and payout plan approvals: A. Red Arrow Freight Lines, Inc. (Arkansas Best Corporation) B. Roadway Express, Inc. VI. Other business VII. Discussion of future public meetings. VIII. Adjournment Contact: Judy Roach, 1600 San Jacinto Center, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-2514. Filed: July 23, 1996, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9610621 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Thursday, August 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin AGENDA: Call to order, approve May 17, 1996, minutes Discuss and take action: Final Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) for FY 1998-1999 Proposed child abuse and neglect prevention programs renewals to begin on September 1, 1996 Proposed child abuse and neglect prevention programs-new contracts-to begin on September 1, 1996 Contract budget level spending authority Family PRIDE site selection process Process criteria for receipt of unsolicited program curricula Amend sponsorship of statewide child abuse and neglect prevention conferences Discuss and take possible action: Child Abuse Prevention Clearinghouse General discussion Update on current CTF-funded projects Recent federal grant applications Performance measures 75th Legislative Session Set next board meeting date Adjourn Contact: Sue Marshall, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757-6854, (512) 458-1281. Filed: July 23, 1996, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9610600 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Monday, August 12, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Red Lion Hotel-Lone Star Room 1 and 2, 6121 IH-35 North Austin Full Council Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call/introductions III. Public comments IV. Approval of minutes V. Substance abuse treatment issues for offenders with mental impairments VI. Continuity of care update VII. Committee reports Executive Planning/Legislative Program/research Finance VIII. Director's report Each item above includes discussion and action as necessary. Contact: Diane Menchaca, 8610 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 406-5406. Filed: July 23, 1996, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9610622 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Monday, July 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Love Field Conference Center, 8008 Cedar Springs Road Dallas Executive Committee Meeting Revised and Agenda Emergency Meeting AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports, discuss and take committee action, as necessary; Poison Control Program budget matters, adjourn. Reason for Emergency: Incorrect meeting date and location was submitted. For interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired, please contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia S. Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: July 22, 1996, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9610571 Monday, July 29, 1996, 10:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower II, Room 2-212 Austin Executive Committee Meeting Emergency meeting AGENDA: The Committee will call the meeting to order and recognize guests; hear public comment; hear reports, discuss and take committee action, as necessary; Poison Control Program budget matters, adjourn. Reason for Emergency: Incorrect meeting date was submitted. For interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired, please contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia S. Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: July 22, 1996, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9610556 Office of the Governor Wednesday, August 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 San Jacinto, Room #443 Austin Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Long-Range Planning and Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order and approval of minutes 2. Review and discussion of data collected for revision of the Long-Range State Plan for Texas with Disabilities 3. Action Items-Consideration and vote on: long-range goals for the 1997 Long-Range State Plan for Texas with Disabilities issue areas for focus in the 1997 Long-Range State Plan for Texas with Disabilities short-term recommendations to be included in the 1997 Long-Range State Plan for Texans with Disabilities 4. Adjournment Contact: Pat Pound, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5739. Filed: July 24, 1996, 9:56 a.m. TRD-9610672 Health and Human Services Commission Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 4501 Austin Medical Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) will conduct a meeting by telephone conference call in accordance with Government Code sec.551.125. The agenda consists of unfinished items from the July 11, 1996 meeting of the MCAC. Budget limitations prevent the MCAC from convening in a public meeting before the end of the fiscal year. Federal law requires the MCAC to advise the State Medicaid Director regarding the approval of proposed Medicaid rules prior to adoption by state Medicaid agencies. In addition, MCAC prior review and comment is required for program changes and/or implementation. The proposed rules and program changes will be proposed from approval by state Medicaid agencies prior to the next regular MCAC meeting. The Health and Human Services Commission has determined that an urgent public necessity exists to authorize a meeting by telephone conference call in accordance with sec.551.125, Government Code. AGENDA: Opening comments: community care generic rules; Medicaid managed care telephone- based health care system pilot program; Tuberculosis (TB) clinic services; provider participation requirements for Military Hospitals; revision of medically dependent childrens program rules; proposed rules to implement additional welfare reform policies in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and Medical Programs, proposed amendments to the rules for nurse aide training and certification; support and maintenance-SSI Lawsuit; Indian- related exemptions; adjournment. Contact: Sharon Dobbs, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 424-6569. Filed: July 23, 1996, 10:21 a.m. TRD-9610595 Health Professional Council Tuesday, August 6, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-225 Austin Health Professions Council AGENDA: 1. Call to order, 9:30 a.m. 2. Roll call and introductions 3. Acceptance of agenda 4. Minutes of April 30, 1996, meeting 5. Reports of committees 6. Old business 7. New business 8. Other 9. Announcements 10. Comments from audience 11. Next meeting 12. Adjourn Contact: Joy Richard, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-220, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8550. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:26 a.m. TRD-9610635 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 500 North IH 35/Sheraton Hotel Austin State Review Committee AGENDA: Funding recommendations on the 1996 planning/capacity building fund and the 1996 community development fund and appeals. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Aurora Carvajal, ADA responsible employee, at (512) 475-3822 or Relay Texas at 1 (800) 735-2989, at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 811 Barton Springs, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 475-3978. Filed: July 22, 1996, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9610582 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, August 1, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Clements Building, Ninth Floor Conference Room, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Executive session/commissioner panels pursuant Texas Government Code sec.551.071; presentation on investigatory and evidentiary basis for determination; discussion and vote on agenda item(s) covered in executive session as necessary or required; welcoming of guests; minutes; administrative reports; discussion of initial approval of the 1998-1999 Legislative appropriations request and strategic plan; discussion of amended procedural rules for the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act; IAOHRA Annual Conference; Conducting independent investigations of internal complaints on behalf of state agencies; Legislative activities for the 75th Legislative session including the continuation of the Task Force; discussion of meeting with EEOC and Senate Committee staff on EEOC budget; request for information from EEOC for fiscal year 1997 contract; possible upward modification of fiscal year 1996 EEOC contract; administrative enforcement project from HUD; status of EEO compliance training; implementation of EEO riders in Article IX of the appropriations act; Hopwood vs. The University of Texas Decision; commissioner issues; unfinished business. All items on the agenda may be subject to a vote, if appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13493, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 437-3450. Filed: July 23, 1996, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9610590 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Friday, August 9, 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. Discussion and possible action on appointments to Property Tax Consultants Advisory Council members and Architectural Barriers Advisory Committee; VI. Discussion and possible action on agency's Affirmative Action plan; VII. Agency legislative appropriations request; VIII. Staff reports; IX. Executive session; X. Open session/public comments; XI. Discussion of date, time and location of next commission meeting; XII. Adjournment. Contact: Phyllis Wilson, 920 Colorado, E. O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3173. Filed: July 24, 1996, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9610666 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, July 25, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division Emergency Agenda AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Daniel K. Leong, DO, Plano, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.-Febe Linda Panal Oro, MD, Denison, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m.-Charles R. Lett, MD, Palestine, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m.-Nicholas M. Jackson, MD, Kerriville, Texas Modification Request, 9:00 a.m.-Castilla A. Darby Jr., MD, Dallas, Texas Termination Request, 10:45 a.m.-Robert B. Brunken, MD, Dallas, Texas Termination Request, 11:15 a.m.-Karl E. Griffith, MD, Dallas, Texas Termination Request, 11:45 a.m.-Roger Meharry, MD, Dallas, Texas Termination Request, 1:00 p.m.-Bagher Sotoodeh, MD, San Antonio, Texas Termination Request, 1:30 p.m.-Robert D. Hill, MD, Seguin, Texas Termination Request, 2:00 p.m.-Bradley Bundrant, MD, San Antonio, Texas Reason for Emergency: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt consideration. Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and sec.2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7015, Fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: July 24, 1996, 8:44 a.m. TRD-9610662 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 7:00 p.m. St. Mary's Community Center, North Side of Highway 21, 1.4 miles east of the Caldwell City Line Bastrop AGENDA: For an informal public meeting regarding the application of Hill Country Autoclave, Inc., proposed Permit Number MSW2260, to authorize operation of a Type V medical waste pretreatment facility. The proposed site covers about 16.08 acres of land, and is to be located on the south side of Highway 21, 1.2 miles east of the Caldwell County line, in Bastrop County, Texas. Contact: Charles Stavley or Ann Scudday, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 176, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239-6688, (512) 239-4756. Filed: July 22, 1996, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9610558 Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Building E-Room 201S, 12118 North Interstate Highway 35 Austin AGENDA: The purpose of the hearing will be to determine whether a temporary order should be issued to Laughlin Environmental, Inc. The temporary order, if issued, would authorize the discharge of treated effluent from two temporary impoundments at a daily maximum volume of 1,000,000 gallons. The treated effluent will be discharged into Hunting Bayou; thence to the Houston Ship Channel/Buffalo Bayou in Segment Number 1007 of the San Jacinto River Basin. Laughlin Environmental will discharge treated effluent from a water treatment plant located at the City of Houston East Water Purification Plant located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Federal Road and Clinton Drive in the City of Galena Park, Harris County, Texas. The applicant has stated that this request is justified to dredge accumulated sediment from the City of Houston East Water Purification Plant forebays which are approaching a maximum sediment capacity. Contact: Anthony Tatu, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-0600. Filed: July 23, 1996, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9610619 Monday, August 26, 1996, 10:00 a.m. City Hall, Council Chamber, 201 East Nash Terrell AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by Norton Crushing, Inc., Proposed Air Quality Permit Number 22193, to authorize construction and operation of a portable rock crushing plant. The facility will emit air contaminants associated with the rock crushing operation. The proposed facility is to be located on County Road 348, about 220 feet northwest of County Road 347, near Wills Point, in Kaufman County, Texas. Contact: Melissa Medina, 300 West 15th, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-4993 Filed: July 24, 1996, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9610669 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, August 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: A hearing on the merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16205-Application of LCT Long Distance, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. This application was filed on July 22, 1996. Applicant intends to resell local exchange service to business and residential customers. Applicant seeks authority to serve the existing service areas of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, GTE of the Southwest, Inc., Centel/United Telephone Company, Century Telephone of San Marcos, Inc., Alltel Sugar Land Telephone Company, Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc. and other eligible local exchange companies. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by August 2, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9610634 Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Friday, August 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300 Austin Board of Directors Budget Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss budget adjustments for FY 1996, proposed FY 1997 operating budget, and the agency's legislative appropriations request for FY 1998-1999. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: July 24, 1996, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9610665 Friday, August 16, 1996, Noon Room 117B, Stephen F. Austin Building, 17th Street and Congress Avenue Austin Board of Directors Workshop AGENDA: The Board will review the FY 1997 proposed contracts. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: July 24, 1996, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9610664 Friday, August 16, 1996, 1:30 p.m.. Room 118, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 Congress Avenue Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board will meet in executive session to receive advice of the Authority's attorneys concerning contemplated litigation related to the Authority's license application pending before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and evaluate the general manger's job performance. The board will open the meeting to the public to approve minutes of their previous meeting; hear reports of the budget and technical committees; the general manager and staff members will report and request action on the agency's year-to-date financial status, budget adjustments for FY 1996, FY 1997 operating budget, and legislative appropriations request for FY 1998-1999; be updated on the license hearings before SOAH, the status of the Texas and other federal low-level waste compacts; be given status reports on the phasing of the IH-10 interchange, the demonstration cap and exploratory trench project, and review the status of agency contracts; hear a report on the Hudspeth County community development programs, and the agency's public information and the quality assurance programs. The board will consider approval of proposed FY 1997 contracts, a contract amendment for Darnes and Moore, a possible contract with the Texas Department of Transportation, the possible employment of a financial advisor for revenue bond issuance, a contract award for the exploratory trench project, approval of the revised Hudspeth County Master Plan, discuss possible personnel action for the general manager, and approve financial statements for the agency's general manager and deputy general manager. The board will adopt rules relating to training and education for employees. The board will hear public comments before adjourning. Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr., 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292. Filed: July 24, 1996, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9610663 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, July 30, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: Consideration of review of Lone Star's rates. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr., P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: July 22, 1996 TRD-9610585 Texas Southern University Wednesday, August 14, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall-Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committe AGENDA: Meeting to consider: Progress reports of acadmic activities and programs. Contact: Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529-8911. Filed: July 23, 1996, 9:17 a.m. TRD-9610591 Texas State Technical College System Saturday, July 27, 1996, 8:00 a.m. TSTC East Texas Center at Marshall, 2400 East End Boulevard South, Room 166 Marshall Board of Regents AGENDA: Lease Agreement for Facilities at the East Texas Center at Marshall Agreement with University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio or the Economic Development Corporation of Harlingen for the construction of a dental residency building at Texas State Technical College Harlingen Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890. Filed: July 22, 1996, 1:54 p.m. TRD-9610565 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 2101 Texas Boulevard (Loop 14), The Special Events on the Boulevard Texarkana Texas Transporation Commission AGENDA: Comments by officials from the City of Marshall, Harrison and Bowie Counties, and area legislators; report from the Atlanta District. Approve minutes. Awards/recognitions/resolutions. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Chapter 1, 9, and 11. Multimodal Transporation. Operating Budget and Legislative Appropriation Request. Report on Corridor 20 Feasibility Study. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Routine Minute Orders. Executive session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Contesed case. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin. Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: July 22, 1996, 3:05 p.m. TRD-9610577 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, August 1, 1996, Noon Highway 271 at Highway 155, Room 113 Tyler Animal Research Committee AGENDA: Approval of minutes Chairman report Veterinarian report Old business New business Adjournment Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7661. Filed: July 24, 1996, 8:43 a.m. TRD-9610660 Texas Veterans Commission Friday, August 2, 1996, 9:30 a.m. E. O. Thompson Building, Sixth Floor, 10th and Colorado Street Austin Fourth Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Regular meeting to approve the minutes of the third quarterly meeting and the special meeting held June 26, 1996. The Commission will elect a vice chairman and secretary to fill present vacancies, consider for approval the submission of the agency's 1998-1999 Biennial request for appropriations, and hear a presentation on the State Veterans Home Needs Analysis/Feasibility Study from the consultant team conducting the Service and Space Programming (Phase II) part of the Study. The Commission will consider approval of this phase of the Study. The Commission will also discuss matters concerning veterans' benefits and services, receive staff reports and conduct other routine business of the Commission. The Commission will take action on these matters as it deems appropriate. Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5538. Filed: July 23, 1996, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9610592 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, July 30, 1996, 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund (Fund) will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 1996. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: July 22, 1996, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9610570 Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; review and approval of the minutes of the June 26, 1996, board meeting; action items; consideration of approval of consultant to perform compensation market study; financial report; fund status report; informational items; report of the administration committee; report of the audit committee; report of the finance committee; report of the operations committee; public participation; executive session; action items resulting from executive session deliberations; announcements; adjourn Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: July 23, 1996, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9610618 Friday, August 2, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH-35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Medical Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Review and possible approval of the March 15, 1996, March 29, 1996, and April 2, 1996 minutes and summary of June 7, 1996 meeting 3. Welcome and orientation of new MAC member 4. Update on rules and policies presented to the commission 5. Establish draft agenda 6. Establish next meeting date 7. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH-35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: July 22, 1996, 2:37 p.m. TRD-9610569 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, July 30, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TEC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; staff reports; discussion, consideration and possible action on contractor selection for renovation of TWC Trinity office space; discussion, consideration and possible action with regard to submitted applications for certification of various local workforce development boards; consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 31; executive session to consult with counsel regarding Joyce Elam vs. TEC and Walt Baker, actions, if any, resulting from executive session; consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on unemployment compensation cases; consideration and action on higher level appeals in unemployment compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 31; and set date and discuss agenda for next meeting. Contact: Esther Hjdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: July 22, 1996, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9610583 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 4:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 2405 Austin Board Committee on Charitable Trusts AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of the May 15, 1996 Committee Meeting (Action) Status Report on Recommendation (Information) Third Quarterly FY 1996 Financial Report (Information) Approval of FY 1997 Trust Budgets and Investment Strategy (Action) Contact: Gail Graham, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-5244. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9610638 Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 4:00 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 2301 Austin Board Budget Committee AGENDA: Approval of Meeting Minutes of the May 15, 1996 (Action) Approval of FY 1996-1997 Budgets and Associated Transfers Approval of FY 1998-1999 Legislative Appropriations Request. Contact: Gail Graham, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-5244. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9610636 Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 2405 Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 15, 1996 FY 1994-1995 Construction Program A. Project Budgets/Status B. Program Budget C. Project Schedules D. Program Schedule FY 1996-1997 Construction Program A. Existing Facilities 1. Project Budgets/Status 2. Program Budget 3. Project Schedules B. Conversion Projects 1. Project Schedules Board Items A. Approval of Crockett FY 1996-1997 General Contractor Agreement B. Approval of Brownwood FY 1996-1997 General Contractor Agreement Additional Information A. TDCJ Management Fees to Date B. Acknowledgments C. Other Contact: Gail Graham, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-5244. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9610637 Wednesday, July 31, 1996, 6:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 2405 Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of the May 15, 1996 Committee Meeting (Action) Approval of Fiscal Year 1997 Internal Audit Department Work Plan (Action) Status of Current Internal Audit Department Projects (Information) Contact: Gail Graham, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-5244. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9610639 Thursday, August 1, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 7700 Chevy Chase, Building 1, Room 1.100B Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of the May 16, 1996 Board Meeting (Action) Approval of FY 1996-1997 Budgets and Associated Transfers (Action) Approval of FY 1998-1999 Legislative Appropriations Request (Action) Crockett State School Construction Contract Approval (Action) Brownwood State School Construction Contract Approval (Action) FY 1997 Trust Fund Budgets (Action) Reorganization Status (Information) Alternative School Accountability Rating (Information) Contact: Gail Graham, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 483-5244. Filed: July 23, 1996, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9610640 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed July 22, 1996 The Brazos Valley Development Council, Brazos Valley Local Workforce Development Board, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, July 25, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paul Hillers, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, Texas, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9610567. The Deep East Texas Private Industry Council Inc., will meet in Room 102, Lufkin City Hall, 300 East Shepherd Street, Lufkin, July 30, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charlene Meadows, P.O. Box 1423, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 634-4432. TRD-9610584. The Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, (Emergency Revised Agenda), Board of Trustees, met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, July 25, 1996, at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 752-3451, Ext. 290. TRD-9610566 The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees-Resource Committee met at 1602 10th Street, Conference Room, Lubbock, July 29, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9610554. The Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees met at 1602 10th Street, Board Room, Lubbock, July 29, 1996, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9610553. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 29, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9610559. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 30, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610560. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, July 31, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610561. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 1, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610562. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 2, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610563. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 5, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610576. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 6, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610575. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 7, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610574. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 8, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610573. The Tyler County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, August 9, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler CAD, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD- 9610572. Meetings Filed July 23, 1996 The Brazos Valley Development Council, Solid Waste Advisory Committee met at 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, July 25, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, 1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, 77805, (409) 775- 4244. TRD-9610598. The Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, July 26, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9610596. The Brazos River Authority, Board of Directors met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, July 29, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9610624. The Cash Water Supply Corporation, (Revised Agenda), Board of Directors, met at the Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, July 25, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD-9610588. The Texas Council Risk Management Fund, Executive Committee, will meet at the JI Specialty Services, Inc., 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 120, Austin, July 30, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Spencer McClure, Westpark Building 3, Suite 240, 8140 Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 346-6921. TRD-9610613. The Education Service Center, Region 20, Board of Directors, will meet at 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, August 1, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Judy M. Castleberry, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899, (210) 299-2471. TRD-9610589 The Edwards Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building , Rocksprings, July 26, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD-9610625. The Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Department met at 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugarland, July 29, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Thompson, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 993- 4564. TRD-9610633. The Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, July 31, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9610594. The South Texas Workforce Development Board, (Emergency Revised Agenda) met at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, July 24, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9610597. Meetings Filed July 24, 1996 The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, July 31, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9610652. The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, will meet at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, July 31, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9610653.