OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, November 4, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket No. 473-96-1043; PUC Docket No. 14982- APPLICATION OF COMMUNICATION TELESYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER CERTIFICATE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY IN TEXAS. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: August 12, 1996, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9611667 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Uvalde County Courthouse, Room 300 Uvalde Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Treasurer's Report Discussion and Action: Read and approve minutes of last meeting; Appointment of Board member; Setting rate of assessment and procedures for collection; Identification of projects; Proposals; Budget for 96-97 growing season Adjourn Contact: Don Laffere, P.O. Box 305, Batesville, Texas 78829, (210) 4376-4385. Filed: August 12, 1996, 11:36 p.m. TRD-9611653 Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 22, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 H40 West Amarillo Texas Wheat Producers Board AGENDA: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21: Call meeting to Order: Opening Remarks. Discussion and Action: Minutes of May meeting; Financial and Audit Reports, Budget Amendment Request. Report: Collection and Refund Report; Report from TDA Representative. Report and Action: USW Board of Director's Meeting; NAWG Summer Leadership Conference. 8:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22: Call meeting to Order and Opening Remarks. Report and Action: Texas A&M Ag Day and Texas Wheat Seed Improvement Committee Meeting; Computer Upgrade Discussion, Past Quarter and Future Activities. Report: USW Latin American Buyers Conference; Agriculture Advisory Committee; Texas Ag. Business Council; Texas Agricultural Council Meeting; Texas A & M Agricultural Summit; Other Board Members Reports. Adjourn. Contact: Bill Nelson, Texas Wheat Producers Board, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109-1853, (806) 352-2191. Filed: August 13, 1996, 2:36 p.m. TRD-9611773 Thursday, August 22, 1996, 10:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West 15th Street Austin Texas Agricultural Finance Authority AGENDA: Attendance at the Texas Bond Review Authority meeting for the purpose of presentation of the TAFA Board's application for program expansion to the Texas Bond Review Authority. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: August 12, 1996, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9611663 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Monday, August 26, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 1323 58th Street, South Plains Association of Governments Boardroom Plainview Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 1 AGENDA: Call to order; approval of March 14, 1996 and July 11, 1996 minutes; TCADA update; nominations and election of RAC members; nominations and election of officers; scheduling of next meeting; adjournment. Contact: Sidney Skipper, TCADA, 2109 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, (806) 472- 2317. Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9611750 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 8008 Cedar Springs Dallas Rules Committee REVISED AGENDA: The Rules Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet to discuss, consider, take any appropriate action and/or approve: 1) Travel to Treat; 2) Section 71.6; Time, Place and Scope of Exam; 3) Section 71.12: National Board Examination; 4) Section 74.1: Chiropractic Facilities; 5) Section 75.7: Fees; 6) Section 75.10; Administrative Fines and Penalties; 7) Proposed Section 72.1: Categories of Complaints; 8) Section 75.1: Grossly Unprofessional Conduct Contact: Patte B. Kent, Executive Director, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: August 13, 1996, 3:01 p.m. TRD-9611776 Comptroller of Public Accounts Monday, August 26, 1996, 10:00 a.m LBJ Building, Room 114, 111 East 17th Street Austin The Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force AGENDA: This notice announces the fourth meeting of the Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force, created pursuant to H.B 1863 (referred to as the Welfare Reform Bill). The Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force is created to advise and assist the Department of Human Services and its' Inspector General in improving the efficiency of fraud investigations and collections. I. TDHS report on fingerprint imaging project II. Discussion by federal, state, and private sector representatives on current fraud control efforts III. Reports from task force agencies on current enforcement techniques with a discussion of additional plans IV. Status of data exchange and data matching efforts and other cooperative efforts among agencies V. Review of final report outline VI. Public comments Contact: Annette LeVoi, EBT Liaison, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-27, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8610. Filed: August 12, 1996, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9611668 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Hearing Room, Main Lobby Austin Settlement Conference Hearing AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss, Consider and vote on making a settlement offer for the following complaints A. 95-261-0417JF B. 94-548-0815RG C. 96-243-1228S D. 96-242-1228S E. 94-531-0804RG F. 95-339-0719J G. 96-177-1215LG H. 95-397-0814K I. 94-535-0808RC J. 95-349-0619K K. 95-064-1017K L. 96-100-0929LG M. 96-330-0305VF N. 96-292-0220LG III. Executive Session to discuss pending contemplated litigation and/or settlement offer pursuant to section 551.071, Texas Govt. Code VTCS, 1995 A. 95-261-0417JF B. 94-548-0815RG C. 96-243-1228S D 96-242-1228S E. 94-531-0804RG F. 95-399-0719J G. 96-177-1215LG H. 95-397-0814K I. 94-535-0808RC J. 95-349-0619K K. 95-064-1017K L. 96-100-0929LC M. 96-330-0305VF N. 96-292-0220LG IV. Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, SBDE, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: August 12, 1996, 2:02 p.m. TRD-9611657 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, August 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board AGENDA: Public Comment. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from July 25, 1996 meeting. Discussion and Approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum Reports. Discussion and Approval of Staff Recommendation Regarding Fees. Discussion on Revisions to Chapter 73, Human Resources Code. Discussion and Approval of Funding for Comprehensive and Milestones in Fiscal Year 1997. Discussion and Approval of Operating Budget for FY 1997. Discussion and Approval of Expenditure Report for 1996. Scheduling of FY 97 Meetings. Discussion and Approval of Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance. Discussion and Approval of Affirmative Action Plan. Update on OSEP Self-Study Team. CRCG Contract. Tour of Texas, Report on Move, Budget Hearing Reminder, Audit Plan. Contact: Donna Samuelson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424- 6754. Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9611743 East Texas State University Friday, August 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. East Texas State University, 2600 South Neal Street Commerce Board of Regents AGENDA: 1.) Call to Order, Opening Remarks by Chairperson, Recognition of Guests 2.) Approval of Agenda 3.) Approval of Minutes of May 3, 1996 4.) Report of Division Activities, Commerce and Texarkana 5.) Report of Division Activities, Commerce and Texarkana 6.) Faculty Workload Report, Summer, ETSU-Commerce 7.) Undersized Class Report, Summer, ETSU-Commerce 8.) Faculty Workload Report, Summer, ETSU- Texarkana 9.) Undersized Class Report, summer, ETSU-Texarkana 10.) Adjustments to FY96 Operating Budget, ETSU-Commerce 11.) Adjustments to FY96 Operating Budget, ETSU-Texarkana 12.) Adjustments to FY97 Operating Budget, ETSU Texarkana 13.) Approval of Vending Contractor, ETSU-Texarkana 14.) Approval of Student Deposit Scholarships, ETSU-Texarkana 15.) Approval of Cooperative Agreement, ETSU-Texarkana 16.) Adoption of Compensation Plan, ETSU-Texarkana 17.) Investment Report from Smith Graham & Company 18.) Report from the University Auditor 19.) Report on Historically Underutilized Businesses 20.) Executive Session 21.) Adjournment Contact: Charles Turner, ETSU, Commerce, Texas 75429, (903) 886-5539 Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9611752 Office of the Governor Thursday, August 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Amarillo Garden Center Auditorium, 1400 Streit Drive Amarillo Citizen's Committee on Property Tax Relief AGENDA: Public briefing and public hearing. 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 Camille Welborn at (512) 475-3337 or (512) 463-1776, four working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Albert Hawkins, 4th Floor, State Insurance Building, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1778. Filed: August 12, 1996, 12:08 p.m. TRD-9611655 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate, Room 201S, Building E Austin AGENDA: REGISTRATION FOR 9:30 AGENDA BEGINS AT 8:45 UNTIL 9:25). The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Temporary Authorization; Class 2 Modifications; Class 3 Modification; Budget; Resolution; Contratc; Hearing request; CAFO permit; District Matters; Temporary Order; Default Order; Authorization to Construct; Municipal Waste Discharge; Public Water Supply Enforcement; Municipal Solid Waste Enforcement; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcement; Solid Waste Registration Enforcement; On-Site Investigation Enforcement; Air Quality Enforcement; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement; Rules; Administrative Law Judge's Proposals for Decision; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 13, 1996, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9611751 Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate, Room 201S, Building E Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached addendum to agenda: Motion for Rehearing; Water Right Amendment; Executive Session. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 13, 1996, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9611777 Thursday, September 5, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1200 North Washington, Ramada Inn- Banquet Room Livingston AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by CEDAR POINT UTILITY MANAGEMENT, INC. for an increase in water and sewer rates effective April 1, 1996, for its service area located in Polk County, Texas. SOAH Docket No. 582-96-0921. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475- 3445 Filed: August 13, 1996, 1:06 p.m. TRD-9611761 Thursday, September 5, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building A, Room 110, (TNRCC Complex) 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by the TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND to amend its water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CNN) No. 10982 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Denton County, Texas. The applicant also proposes decertification of a portion of CCN No. 10197 issued to Bartonville Water Supply Corporation. The proposed utility service area includes the Bridlewood Development and is located approximately one mile west of downtown Flower Mound, Texas and is generally bounded on the east by Glenwick Estates, on the south by FM1171, on the west by Lusk Lane and on the north by Kings Road/Waketon Road. The total area being requested includes approximately 450 acres and no current customers. SOAH Docket No. 582-96-1385. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475- 3445 Filed: August 13, 1996, 12:45 p.m. TRD-9611755 Monday, September 9, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 131E, (TNRCC Complex) 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission: LOMETA RURAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 12000) appealing the wholesale water rates charged by the City of Lometa (CCN No. 10465) in Lampasas County, Texas (TNRCC No. 96-1140-UCR); the CITY OF LOMETA (CNN No. 10465) appealing the wholesale water rates charged by the City of Lampasas in Lampasas County, Texas (TNRCC No. 96-1139- UCR). The above applications have been designated as SOAH Docket No. 582-96- 1384. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475- 3445 Filed: August 13, 1996, 12:45 p.m. TRD-9611756 Tuesday, September 10, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building A, Room 110, (TNRCC Complex) 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by MOUNTAIN PEAK WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION to amend its water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 10908 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Ellis and Johnson Counties, Texas. The applicant also proposes decertification of a portion of CCN No. 10081 issued to Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation. The proposed utility service area is located approximately three miles south of downtown Midlothian, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Old Fort Worth Highway, on the east by FM875 and Skinner Road, on the south by Brigman Road and on the west by FM 2738. The total area being requested includes 81,000 acres and 1,285 current customers. SOAH Docket No. 582-96-1383. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 7811-3025, (512) 475-3445 Filed: August 13, 1996, 12:45 p.m. TRD-9611757 Wednesday, September 11, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building F, Room 2210, (TNRCC Complex) 12015 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by ONION CREEK WASTEWATER CORPORATION for an increase in sewer rates effective July 1, 1996, for its service area located in Travis County, Texas. SOAH Docket No. 582-96-1382. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 7811-3025, (512) 475-3445 Filed: August 13, 1996, 12:45 p.m. TRD-9611758 Thursday, September 12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 1014A (TNRCC Complex) 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by the CITY OF HIGHLAND VILLAGE for a sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CNN) to provide sewer utility service in Denton County, Texas. The proposed utility service area is located in and around the City of Highland Village, Texas and is generally bounded on the south by FM 407, on the east by IH35, on the north by Lewisville Lake and on the west by Chinn Chapel Road. The total area being requested includes approximately 3,483 current customers. SOAH Docket No. 582-96-1381. Contact: Melissa Medina, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 7811-3025, (512) 475-3445 Filed: August 13, 1996, 12:46 p.m. TRD-9611759 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Thursday, August 22, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Medical Gas Committee AGENDA: 1. Discussion, formulation and adoption of continuing education plan for medical gas licensees to submit to the full Board for approval. 2. Discussion and possible action on the formulation of a correspondence course for continuing education of medical gas licensees to submit to the full Board for approval. 3. Discussion and possible adoption of procedures necessary to check the knowledge and ability of medical gas licensees to make joints correctly to submit to the full Board for approval. 4. Discussion, formulation, and assignment of the responsibility to formulate test covering the material in NFPA 96 to submit to the full Board for approval. 5. Discussion of and possible action on combining medical gas continuing education with current continuing education for journeymen and masters to submit to the full Board for approval. 6. Discussion of and action on a requirement that each medical gas licensee obtain a copy of NEPA 99C 96 edition to submit to the full Board for approval. 7. Discussion and possible action on requirements necessary to teach the continuing education course and who is to do the teaching to submit to the full Board for approval. 8. Discussion of current law and the long term effect on medical gas continuing education and certification. Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, Extension 222 Filed: August 12, 1996, 11:05 a.m. TRD-9611650 Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Thursday, August 22, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Driskill Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 604 Brazos Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS I. Docket Call II. Review of Staff Recommendation and Board Action on New Licenses, Suspension Orders, Reinstatement Orders, Revocations, Denials, Reprimands, Summary Suspensions, Summary Denials, Requests for Waivers, Other Proposals for Decision, Requests for Rehearings, Reconsiderations and Related Issues. OLD BUSINESS I. Approval of May 15, 1996 Board Meeting Minutes. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED) III. Discussion regarding Training Course for Personal Protection Instructors. IV. Discussion and Approval of Implementation Policy on FBI Background Checks (Board Rule 452.1) V. Discussion and Possible Final Adoption of Proposed Board Rule 433.3. VI. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Proposed Board Rule 436.1. VII. Discussion and Adoption of 1998-1999 Legislative Appropriation Request. VIII. Discussion and Approval of Executive Director's 1995 Personal Financial Statement. IX. Election of Vice Chairman and Secretary. X. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Proposed Board Rule Regarding Private Investigation Continuing Education. PLEASE NOTE: LUNCH BREAK WILL BE TAKEN AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. Contact: Clema Sanders, P.O. Box 13509, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5545 Filed: August 14, 1996, 8:41 a.m. TRD-9611787 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, August 22, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 9520 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to: Call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, approve minutes of the June 20, 1996 Board Meeting, discuss and take possible action on the following items: Action items- Legal and Claims Committee report, Finance and Audit Committee report, Governmental Affairs Task Force Report; 1) Legislative report 2) Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Facility update, discuss and take possible action on the following items: Informational items; claims status report, NCIGF update, Executive Session-Regulatory report, State Auditor's Preliminary Report, Attorney's Report, Report on Claims Litigation (1) Waldrep case, (2) GAF Litigation, and discuss and take possible action on items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: August 14, 1996 TRD-9611839 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Thursday, August 22, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Winters Complex, 701 West 51st Street, Public Hearing Room 125E Austin Board, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Legislative Appropriations Request 3. Consideration of extension of current reimbursement rates for 24 hour Child Care Facilities. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-3765. Filed: August 14, 1996, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9611791 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin AGENDA: There will be an open meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action on: Secretary's report; Docket No. 14552 (SOAH No. 473-95-1167), 14453 (SOAH No. 473-95-1168), 15810 (SOAH No. 473-96-0828); Docket No. 16105; Docket No. 15990 (SOAH No. 473-96-0992), Docket Nos. 15947, 16097, 14658, 14820, 15835, 15836, 15706, 16285, 16196, 16226, 16244, 16189; Project Nos. 15557, 12853, 14929; Filings submitted to the Commission under Title I of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; Evaluation of Caller ID Consumer Education Panel; Relay Texas Advisory Committee; Commission's response to the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including actions taken by the FCC; Competition in local telephone markets and services; Project No. 16018; Docket Nos. 15840, 15089 (SOAH No. 473-96-0707), 16147, 15296, 14261, 15114, 15499, 15506, 15731; Project nos. 14045, 15000, 15001, 15002; FERC Order Nos. 888, 889 and notice of proposed rulemaking on Capacity Reservation Tariffs; Competition in wholesale electric power markets, including wholesale power marketers, and exempt wholesale generators; Electric reliability and service quality; Project Nos 15016, 15986; Enforcement of PURA provisions, commission rules and orders; Project assignment,s correspondence, staff reports, agency administrative procedures and personnel policy; Relocation to William B. Travis Building; Budget, fiscal matters, strategic planning and SOAH contract; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoalcreek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: August 13, 1996, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9611762 Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin REVISED AGENDA: In addition to the previously submitted agenda, the Commission will also consider Docket Nos 12475/12481, Application of Southwestern Bell Telephone and GTE Southwest, Inc. for Approval of LRIC Work Plans Pursuant to P.U.C. SUBST.R. 23.21(e). (Status Report and Discussion). Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoalcreek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: August 13, 1996, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9611779 Friday, August 30, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: A prehearing conference has been scheduled for the above date and time in Docket No. 15926-APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY TO RESTRUCTURE LOCAL AND DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE TRANSPORT CATEGORIES OF ITS SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICES PURSUANT TO P.U.C. SUBST. R.23.23(d). Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoalcreek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0241. Filed: August 13, 1996, 8:00 a.m. TRD-9611725 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress, 1st Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: In addition to previously posted items, the Commission will consider the following: 1. Discussion and action on comments to EPA regarding proposed expansion of TRI reporting. 2. An application from Union Carbide Corporation, P.O. Box 186, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 to deviate from the terms of the Texas Clearance Law at its' Seadrift Plant located on Highway 185, near Port Lavaca, Texas (Docket No. 0003715ZZCL) Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7033. Filed: August 12, 1996, 11:57 a.m. TRD-9611654 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center & Texas Tech University Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 3601 4th Street, Room 2B, 152, Health Sciences Center Lubbock Executive Session AGENDA: Approve minutes of regular meeting held on May 10, 1996 and of special teleconference meetings held on June 7, 1996 and July 12, 1996. Consider: V.T.C.A. Government 551.071- consultation with attorney regarding pending and contemplated litigation; V.T.C.A. Government 551.072 -- consideration of the value and sale of University owned real property known as the Proctor Estate; V.T.C.A. Government Code 551.073 - consideration of prospective gifts to the University; V.T.C.A. Government Code 551.074-consider the employment of an individual to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; and V.T.C.A. Government Code 551.075-to receive information from University employees. Reports Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409 Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:16 a.m. TRD-9611746 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 3601 4th Street, Room 2C, 221, Health Sciences Center Lubbock Academic Student and Clinical Affairs AGENDA: Approve minutes of Committee meeting held on May 10, 1996. Consider: Texas Tech University: Election of Assistant Secretary to the Board of Regents; establishment of a new emphasis for the Master of Education major in Instructional Technology. Emphasis would be titled "Master of Education with a major in Instructional Technology and Degree Program in Distance Education"; granting of academic tenure with appointment; and ratification of administrative actions related to academic and student affairs: leaves of absence, establish the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, and commissioning of peace officers. Reports. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Approval of the contract between Texas Tech University Health Sciences and University Medical Center (Lubbock, Texas) to provide funding for neurosurgery services; approval of the renewal contract between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Medical Center Hospital (Odessa, Texas) to provide funding for resident services; approval of the renewal contract between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Midland County Hospital District (Midland, Texas) to provide funding for resident services; establishment of a Texas Tech Sports Health Program; approval of revised edition of the Bylaws of the Faculty Council of the School of Medicine; revision of the School of Allied Health Practice Income Plan Bylaws; exception to HSC OP 70.08 and Board of Regents Policy 04.22, Nepotism; and ratification: Commissioning of peace officers. Reports. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409 Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:16 a.m. TRD-9611747 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 3601 4th Street, Room 2B, 152, Health Sciences Center Lubbock Finance and Administration AGENDA: Texas Tech University: Approval: resolution selecting underwriting firms and bond counsel related to proposed bond Issuance; adoption of amended Policy Statement for Investment of Institutional funds of TTU; replace $90.00 per credit hour reinstatement fee w/ $100.00 flat rate Post Census Day Matriculation Fee; establish the TT Employee/Dependent Scholarship Quasi-Endowment from self- funded institutional insurance plan reserves; establish TT Cheerleader Excellence fund as a quasi-endowment from an institutional clearing account; authorization for President to enter into contract w/ IBM for lease of software and hardware to upgrade administrative IBM mainframe; agreement between Ex- Students Association, and TTU in regards to operations funding; appointment of members of BOD of TTU Foundation; acceptance of gifts-In-kind; ratification of employment contracts for three coaches; budget adjustments; and ratification of administrative actions relating to Finance; delegation of officers and administrators to approve travel delegation of officers and/or employees to approve official travel reimbursements from appropriated funds, delegation of officers and/or employees to authorize and approve expenditures from appropriated funds, specification of officers and/or employees to sign checks, specification of officers and/or employees to sign cashier's checks only, specification of officers and/or employees to authorize wire transfers, and delegation of officers and/or employees to sign cashier's checks only, specification of officers and/or employees to sign checks, specification to officers and/or employees to sign cashier's checks only, specification of officers and/or employees to authorize wire transfers, and delegation of officers and/or employees to approve and sign documents for the sale, purchase and transfer of securities owned or controlled by the University. Reports. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Approval: adoption of an amended Policy Statement for Investments of Institutional Funds of TTUHSC; replace $90.00 per credit hour reinstatement fee w/ $100.00 flat rate Post Census Day Matriculation Fee; acceptance of gift-in-kind; salary adjustment of 10% of more; and ratification of administrative actions relating to Finance: delegation of officers and administrators to approve travel, delegation of officers and/or employees to approve official travel reimbursements from appropriated funds, delegation of officers and/or employees to authorize and approve expenditures from appropriated funds, specification of officers and/or employees to sign checks, specification of officers and/or employees to sign cashier's checks only, specification of officers and/or employees to authorize wire transfers, and delegation of officers and/or employees to sign documents for the sale, purchase and transfer of securities owned or controlled by the Health sciences Center. Reports. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409 Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:16 a.m. TRD-9611748 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 3601 4th Street, Room 2C, 223, Health Sciences Center Lubbock Facilities AGENDA: Approve May 10, 1996, Committee Meeting Minutes Consider: Texas Tech University: Authorization for President to approve and submit Facilities Construction and Deferred Maintenance Master Plan (also known as the Five-Year Campus Master Plan Update) for University to Texas Higher Education Coordinating board; approval of site, schematic design, cost estimates and source of funds; establish project budget and authorization for President to proceed w/ project and to proceed w/ documents for submittal to THEDB for review and approval for an arena for TTU; authorization for President to proceed through approval of schematic design and award a construction contract for expansion and renovation of Jones Stadium- Athletics Office Building; approval of schematic design, establish a project budget and authorization for President to proceed w/ documents for submittal to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for review and approval, to receive bids, and to award construction contract for Phase I of renovation of Library; authorization for President to proceed through award of a construction contract for demolition of existing Carpenter/Wells Residence Hall and construction of New Residence Facilities; approval of schematic design and authorization for President to enter into a lease agreement w/ City of Lubbock to provide a site for Fire Station #6; renaming of Boston Avenue between 4th Street and 7th Street to Red Raider Avenue; authorization for President to execute a contract w/a private vendor to provide boiler quality make-up water for the campus and Central Heating and Cooling Plant 1; and approval of changes to BOR Policy 03.02, "Naming of University Buildings and Facilities". Reports. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Authorization for President to approve and submit Facilities Construction and Deferred Maintenance Master Plan (also known as the Five-Year Campus Master Plan Update) for HSC to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorization to reestablish project budget for completion of renovation of Dermatology Clinic on fourth floor, Pod A, HSC Building, Lubbock; establish project budget and authorization for President to proceed through award of a construction contract for Odessa Ambulatory Health Center for TTUHSC at Odessa; approval of changes in BOR Policy 03.02, "Naming of University Buildings and Facilities." Reports. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409 Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:16 a.m. TRD-9611749 Tuesday, August 20, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 3601 4th Street, Room 2B, 152, Health Sciences Center Lubbock Board of Regents AGENDA: Minutes; Academic, Student & Clinical Affairs; Finance and Administration; Facilities and President's Report. Contact: Donna Davidson Kittrell, P.O. Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409 Filed: August 13, 1996, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9611745 Texas Woman's University Board of Regents Thursday, August 22, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Mary Gibbs Jones Hall, Room 928, 1139 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, TWUH Houston Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of Committee minutes of June 27, 1996; recommend approval of personnel additions and changes, gifts and grants; contracts and agreements; allocation of federal funds; renewal, extension and acquisition of insurance; acceptance of Certificates of Substantial Completion; consider authorizing a change of name of the Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and substitution of the new name for all prior references to same: receive the Fourth Quarter 1996 Internal Audit Activity Report and recommend the Internal Audit Plan for 1997 for approval; report on Legislative Appropriations Request; report of the Committee Chair. Contact: Carol D. Surles, President of TWUH, P.O. Box 425587, Denton, Texas 76204, (817) 898-3201. Filed: August 14, 1996, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9611827 Thursday, August 22, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Mary Gibbs Jones Hall, Room 928, 1139 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, TWUH Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of Committee minutes of June 27, 2996; receive update on activities of the Office of Academic Affairs; consider recommending approval of the Center for Assistive Technology and the Providence Center for Library Technology; recommend approval of Emeritus faculty, consider reports from Strategic Planning Task Force Chairs; report of the Committee Chair. Contact: Carol D. Surles, President of TWUH, P.O. Box 425587, Denton, Texas 76204, (817) 898-3201. Filed: August 14, 1996, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9611828 Friday, August 23, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Mary Gibbs Jones Hall, Room 928, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, TWUH Center Houston Committee on Institutional Advancement AGENDA: Consider approval of the Committee minutes of June 27, 1996; report on alumni relations, development, and public information activities of the Office of Institutional Advancement, including draft of possible naming policy for TWU facilities; report of the Committee Chair. Contact: Carol D. Surles, President of TWUH, P.O. Box 425587, Denton, Texas 76204, (817) 898-3201. Filed: August 14, 1996, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9611829 Friday, August 23, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Mary Gibbs Jones Hall, Room 928, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, TWUH Center Houston Student Life Committee AGENDA: Consider approval of the Committee minutes of June 27, 1996; report on Activities of the Office of Student Life; report of the Committee Chair. Contact: Carol D. Surles, President of TWUH, P.O. Box 425587, Denton, Texas 76204, (817) 898-3201. Filed: August 14, 1996, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9611830 Friday, August 23, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Mary Gibbs Jones Hall, Room 928, 1130 M.D. Anderson Boulevard, TWUH Center Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Executive Session: Real Estate, Litigation, and personnel matters under V.T.C.A. Government Code Sections 551.072, 551.071 and 551.074. Consider approval of the Board minutes of the June 28, 1996 meeting; Consider approval of personnel additions and changes; gifts and grants; contracts and agreements; allocation of federal funds; renewal, extension and acquisition of insurance; Certificates of Substantial Completion; authorizing a change of name of the Vice President for Fiscal Affairs to Vice President for Finance and Administration and substituting the new name for all prior references to Vice President for Fiscal Affairs; consider approval of the Internal Audit Plan for 1997; the Center for Assistive Technology; the Providence Center for Library Technology; and Emeritus Faculty. Report of the Committee Chairs; Report from the President. Contact: Carol D. Surles, President of TWUH, P.O. Box 425587, Denton, Texas 76204, (817) 898-3201. Filed: August 14, 1996, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9611831 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, August 20, 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 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 34; Discussion and status report on the regional structure task force; Discussion and possible final adoption of rules regarding additional transitional child care eligibility criteria; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the final order of an appeal by City of San Antonio of a decision by the Texas Department of Commerce to disallow costs under the Job Training Partnership Act; Executive session pursuant to Government Code sec.sec.551.074 to consult with counsel regarding the final order of an appeal by City of San Antonio of a decision by the Texas Department of Commerce to disallow costs under the Job Training Partnership Act; pursuant to sec.sec.551.071 to consult with counsel relating to closed meeting requirements under the Open Meetings Act; 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 34; and Set date and discuss agenda for next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: August 12, 1996, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9611671 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed August 12, 1996 Coryell City Water Supply District, Board of Directors, met at FM 929, Coryell City, August 15, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, Route 2, Box 93, Gatesville, Texas, 76528, (8127) 865-6089. TRD 9611666. Denton Central Appraisal District, Review Board, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, August 21, 1996, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202-2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD 9611678. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors will meet at 2501 Ferguson Road, Hot Biscuit Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant, August 22, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD 9611656. Grayson Appraisal District Review Board will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, August 29, 1996, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD 9611665. Hickory Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 Board and Advisors met at 2005 South Bridge, Brady, on August 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Stan Reinhard, P.O. Box 1214, Brady, Texas 76825, (915) 597-2785. TRD 9611659. San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors will meet at 100 East Guenther Street, Boardroom, August 21, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD 9611660. South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, will meet at 801 Main Street, Beaumont City Council Chambers, Beaumont, August 21, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jackie Vice Solis, P.O. Drawer 1387, Nederland, Texas 77627, (409) 727-2384. TRD 9611661. Taylor County Central Appraisal District Review Board will meet at 1534 South Treadaway Street, Abilene, September 4, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Petree, P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, Texas 79602, (915) 767- 9381 Extension 25. TRD 9611652. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 19, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467- 4343. TRD 9611658. Meetings Filed August 13, 1996 Austin-Travis County MHMR Executive Committee Emergency Meeting met at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Small Training Room, Austin, August 14, 1996, at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548, (512) 447-4141. TRD 9611741. Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room August 16, 1996, at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD 9611737. Bell County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors, will meet at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, August 21, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD 9611754. Central County Centers for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, will meet at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Thursday, August 22, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, extension 301. TRD 9611775. Denton Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 3911 Morse Street, Denton, August 22, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kathy Williams, P.O. Box 2816, Denton, Texas 76202- 2816, (817) 566-0904. TRD 9611724. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Ad Hoc Critical Period Management Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys, San Antonio, August 16, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD 9611760. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, August 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Williams, 508 Avenue E, Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD 9611774. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, August 20, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-96!1740. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, August 20, 1996, 7:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9611739. Limestone County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 200 West State Street, LCAD Office, Ground Floor, County Courthouse, Groesbeck, on August 20, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (817) 729-3009. TRD 9611726. Martin County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 308 North Saint Peter, Stanton, August 26, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Elaine Stanley, P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, Texas 79782, (915) 756-2823. TRD 9611825. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee, will meet at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, August 20, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD 9611763. Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization, Policy Advisory Committee, will meet at 1300 7th Street Memorial Auditorium, Council Conference Room, August 26, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard E. Luedke, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307. TRD 9611738 Meetings Filed August 14, 1996 Cash Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, August 19, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404-8129, (903) 883-2695. TRD 9611790. Central Texas MHMR Center Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, August 19, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Saul Pullman, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574, Extension 102. TRD 9611780. Dallas Central Appraisal District Review Board met at 2949 N. Stemmons Freeway, 2nd Floor Community Room, August 18, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-9520. TRD 9611781. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Projects Review Committee, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 20, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD 9611784. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 20, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD 9611783. North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board will meet at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, 2nd Floor, Arlington, August 22, 1996 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, NCTCOG, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300, TRD 9611782. Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council Board will meet at 1155 Westmoreland, Suite 211, El Paso, August 21, 1996, at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, URGPIC, 1155 Westmoreland, Suite 235, El Paso, Texas 79925. TRD 9611785.