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 29, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET NO. 473-96-1519 -- INQUIRY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS UNDER SECTION 2.056 OF PURA, RELATING TO TRANSMISSION SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY AND THE CITY OF BRYAN TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION (PUC DOCKET NO. 15296). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: August 19, 1996, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9612123 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 11:00 a.m. Delicias Restaurant, Highway 281, (approximately 20 miles South of Falfurrias) Rachal Regional Advisory Consortium, (RAC) Region 11 AGENDA: Call to order; roll call; introduction of visitors; reading and approval of minutes; old business: Report: RAC presentation and membership; new business; and adjournment. Contact: Miguel Lopez, TCADA, 3804 Casa Blanca Road, Laredo, Texas 78041, (210) 718-0297. Filed: August 19, 1996, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9612126 Credit Union Department Thursday, August 29, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Commissioner Evaluation Committee Meeting, Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Consider: Discussion and Possible Formal Action on the Evaluation Policies and Procedures; Consideration and Possible Formal Action on the Evaluation Form; Consideration and Possible Formal Action on Performance Standards. Contact: James W. Ratzman, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: August 20, 1996, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9612130 The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6, 1996, at 8:30 a.m. (both days) Old Main Lodge, 4th Street and IH35 Waco Board of Management AGENDA: The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc., exercising an over abundance of caution, hereby notice a portion of this Board of Management meeting as an open meeting under the Texas Open Meeting Act with regard to all matters pertaining to State Owned Properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T., Inc. Thursday, September 5, 1996, Start at 8:30 a.m. -- Closed Session -- Friday, September 6, 1996, 8:30 a.m., Reconvene --Open Session, Determination of Quorum, Reports or discussion. PREVIEW to Reports of Committees operating State owned properties which are under the management or control of D.R.T.,-- Alamo Committee, DRT Library Committee, French Legation. Closed/Executive Session -- Determination of Quorum Adjourn Contact: Mary Kathryn Briggs, President, 3711 Stillmeadow Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802, (409) 846-0871. Filed: August 19, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9612122 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Monday, September 9, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Room 1.104, William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Policy Committee on Public Education Information AGENDA: 1. Cal to Order, Presentation by Outside Speaker 2. Texas Education Agency Plan for Information Management and Communication: Status Report Information Systems: Department Update Special Enrollment Situations Update Policy Committee Suggestions/Recommendations: Status 3. Open Forum Education Service Center Public Information System (PEIMS) Collection Information Task Force: Status Report Contact: Nancy Vaughn, TEA, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463- 8110. Filed: August 20, 1996, 12:47 p.m. TRD-9612141 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, September 6, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Teacher Retirement System Building, 1001 Trinity, 5th Floor Boardroom Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Recognition of Australian Exchange Teacher 4. Update on Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 230 5. Discussion on General Counsel 6. Discussion on Hearings and Sanctions Procedures in Other States 7. Discussion of Options for Naming SBEC Advisory Committees 8. Discussion of Procedure to Adopt Recommendations to the 75th Legislature 9. Discussion of Policy of Electronic Access to SBEC Information Contact: Amy Kelly, State Board for Educator Certification, 1001 Trinity, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3000. Filed: August 21, 1996, 9:24 a.m. TRD-9612184 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, August 29, 1996, 3:30 p.m. 2207 Line Avenue Amarillo Local Employee Committee, Amarillo AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: Review and Distribute Campaign Materials A. Review the Video B. Review the Pledge Form and Brochure Contact: Diana Phillips, 2207 Line Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79106, (806) 376- 6359. Filed: August 20, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9612159 Texas Public Finance Authority Tuesday, August 27, 1996, 3:00 p.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5, 5th Floor Austin Finance Authority Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of Minutes of the July 19, 1996 Board Meeting. 3. Consider a Request for Financing from the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission in the amount of $37,500,000 to finance post adjudicatory detention facilities for counties and select a method of sale. 4. Consider possible advance refunding of certain General Obligation Bonds and select a method of sale. 5. Consider the status of the contract with Taylor Pruitt and Sylvester as Co- Financial Advisors. 6. Discuss Sunset Advisory Commission's staff recommendations and Sunset procedures. 7. Other business. 8. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who have special communication of other needs, who are planning to attend the meeting should contact Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins at (512) 463-5544. Requests should be made as far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: August 19, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9612102 Fire Fighter's Pension Commission Thursday, September 5, 1996, 1:00 p.m.; Friday, September 6, 1996, 8:30 a.m. The Omni Southpark, IH35 South at Ben White Boulevard Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: Election of Board Officers, Reports from Consultant, Actuary, Accountant, Investment Managers, and Staff; Decisions on Contract for Consultant, Custodian and Accountant; New Member Orientation for New Board Members, Decision on Changes in Statute; and Executive Session for Annual Performance Review of Commissioner. Contact: Helen Campbell, 3910 S. IH35, #235, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 462-0222 Filed: August 20, 1996, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9612135 Office of the Governor Thursday, August 29, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Methodist Hospital, Knipling Center, 3615 19th Street Lubbock Citizen's Committee on 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 21, 1996, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9612170 Friday, September 6, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Midwestern State University Campus, Fain Fine Arts Theatre, Corner Nacona Trail and West Campus Drive Wichita Falls Citizen's Committee on 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 21, 1996, 8:44 a.m. TRD-9612167 Monday, September 9, 1996, 9:30 a.m. San Antonio City Council Chamber, 103 Main Plaza San Antonio Citizen's Committee on 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 21, 1996, 9:11 a.m. TRD-9612168 Thursday, September 19, 1996, 9:30 a.m. University of Texas at Austin, Joe C. Thompson Center, 26th and Red River Austin Citizen's Committee on 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 21, 1996, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9612169 Texas Growth Fund Wednesday, August 21, 1996, 3:00 p.m. 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, (Teleconference board members) Austin Board of Trustees EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: 1. Review and approve proposed investment.* *The Board may convene in closed meeting for the purpose of consulting with its attorneys with respect to legal matters related to investments of the Fund as permitted by Section 551.071. Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Act, ch. 268, sec.1, 1993 Tex. Sess. Law Serv. 587, 593 (Vernon)). REASON FOR EMERGENCY: A delay in approving an investment could jeopardize the investment and damage the reputation of the Texas Growth Fund. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: August 21, 1996, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9612185 Texas Department of Health Friday, September 27, 1996, 1:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: The meetings were originally scheduled for Friday, September 13, 1996, but have been rescheduled for Friday, September 27, 1996. There will be a Trauma Subcommittee meeting at 9:00 a.m., a Pediatric Subcommittee meeting at 10:00 a.m., and an EMS Subcommittee meeting at 11:00 a.m. The Emergency Health Care Advisory Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the previous meeting; Bureau Chief's report, Legislative report; Trauma Systems report; Subcommittee/Task Force reports (Trauma Subcommittee, Pediatric Subcommittee, EMS Subcommittee, Public Education/Prevention Task Force; and EMS Funding Task Force); EMS recertification testing; (introduction of issue and open for public comment); review next meeting date; and open for public comment. Contact: Gene Weatherall, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 834- 6700. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, at (512) 458-7627 or TDD, (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Filed: August 21, 1996, 9:31 a.m. TRD-9612186 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, August 26, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation will meet to consider and possibly act on: Approval of Minutes of July 26, 1996; Authority to enter into Program Administration and Servicing Agreement; Authority to enter into a Master Subservicing Agreement; Acceptance of Grant of Funds from the Department; Adoption of Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Corporation; Appointment of Chief Financial Officer; Signature Authority to include Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Executive Session; Consultation with attorney under Sec. 551.071(2) of Texas Government Code; Adjourn. Contact: Larry Paul Manley,Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: August 20, 1996, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9612133 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Monday, August 26, 1996, 12:00 noon 507 Sabine Street, Room 437 Austin EMERGENCY MEETING: AGENDA: The Board of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Final Documents for $15,000,000 New Money Single Family Issue, $2,000,000 Taxable Bond Issue, and $45,000,000 Refunding of 1986A Bonds (Program 49); 1996-97 Budget; Executive Session- Personnel matters; Act in Open Session on items acted upon in Executive Session; Adjourn. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Budget approval needed by 08-03-96 as required by law. Contact: Larry Paul Manley, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507 Sabine Street, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-3934. Filed: August 20, 1996, 10:03 a.m. TRD-9612132 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Wednesday, September 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division AGENDA: To accept public comment on the proposal to adopt amendments to the following rules: Chapter 61 -- Subchapter A. Professional and Amateur Boxing All facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Dick Cole, Boxing Enforcement Coordinator, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-2875 or 463-7348. Filed: August 21, 1996, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9612171 Wednesday, September 18, 1996, 1:30 p.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division AGENDA: To accept public comment on the proposal to adopt amendments to the following rules: Chapter 75 -- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors License Law All facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who plan to attend this meeting and require ADA assistance are requested to contact Caroline Jackson at (512) 463-7348 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Jimmy G. Martin, Consumer Protection Section, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7348. Filed: August 21, 1996, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9612172 Texas Lottery Commission Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, Auditorium 1st Floor Austin AGENDA: Call meeting to order; approval of minutes of July 22, 1996 meeting; Report by Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible action on its activities; consideration of and possible action on staff recommendations regarding bingo legislative issues; consideration of and possible action on the activities of the House Licensing Committee on bingo regarding charitable bingo; consideration and possible action on Senate Interim Committee on Charitable Bingo's recommendations; consideration and possible action, including adoption, on proposed amendments on 16 TAC sec.401.368; consideration and possible action, including proposal of amendments on 16 TAC sec.401.352; consideration and possible action, including proposed rulemaking, on the treatment of a prize in the event of a deceased prize winner; consideration and possible action on a proposed judicial order relating to prize winner Larry Williams; consideration and possible action on the acquisition of a location for the Lottery headquarters, including renewal of the existing least; consideration and possible action on including proposals of amendments, on 16 TAC sec.401.305; consideration of the status and possible action, including proposal of amendments on 16 TAC sec. 3.08; consideration of the status and possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and the time period has lapsed for filing of exceptions and replies; consideration and possible action on motions for rehearing; Commission may meet in Executive Session; Report by Executive Director and possible discussion on the operation of the agency, Commission planning calendar, financial status of the agency, HUB performance, and Legislative Appropriation-- Request- Supplemental schedule letters; adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, 6937 N. IH35, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 323-3791. Filed: August 20, 1996, 3:40 p.m. TRD-9612153 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday, August 29, 1996, a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 610, Austin, Texas 78701 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Paul E. McLean II, MD, Corpus Christi, Texas Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m. -- Stuart Elovitz, MD, Corpus Christi, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- James K. Richter, MD, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Tommy E. Swate, MD, San Antonio, Texas Probation Appearance, 10:00 a.m. -- Larry R. Sands, MD, San Antonio, Texas Modification Request, 9:00 a.m. -- Keith D. Beck, MD, San Antonio, Texas Modification Request, 10:00 a.m. -- William D. Todd, MD, Kerrville, Texas Modification Request, 11:00 a.m. -- Philip S. Czekaj, MD, San Antonio, Texas Termination Request, 11:30 a.m. -- Ernesto M. Tamez, MD, Brownsville, Texas Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016. Filed: August 21, 1996, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9612175 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 12118 North Interstate, Room 201S, Building E Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda; Agency Enforcement Report; Class 2 Modification; Class 3 Modification; Temporary Authorization; Hearing Request; Industrial Hazardous Waste Enforcements; Air Quality Enforcements; Multi-Media Enforcement, Agricultural Enforcement; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcements; Contracts; Rules; Motion for Rehearing; 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. (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25). Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239- 3317. Filed: August 19, 1996, 10:24 a.m. TRD-9612103 Wednesday, August 28, 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 agenda; Unimun Corporation, Air Quality Permit No. 32024. Closed Session. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: August 20, 1996, 3:09 p.m. TRD-9612149 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Saturday, August 31, 1996, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Investigations Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Review and possible action regarding the following cases: 96087, 96142, 96149, 96058, 96076, 96164, 96139, 96154, 96126, 96147, 96133, 96179, 96116, 96017, 96148, 96146, 96140, 96153, 96044, 96054, 96171, 96166, 96152, 96143, 96145 Discussion and clarification of registration of facilities Adjourn Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: August 20, 1996, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9612131 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-400A Austin AGENDA: The board will meet to consider public comments; minutes of the last meeting; a review of committee functions and duties of the chairs of the committees; the licensed specialist in school psychology; legislative matters; legal matters; planning for the next meeting; and reports from the chair of the Board, the Executive Director and the following committees: Applications, Budget, Complaint and Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Information Technology, Newsletter, Oral Examination, Personnel, Policies and Procedures, Psychological Associate Advisory Committee, Public Information, Reciprocity, Rules, and written Examinations. The Board will consider agreed board orders for approval; dismissals of allegations for ratification, a proposal for decision on James Plaisted, Ph.D., application appeals, and proposed and adopted rules. The Board will also hold an executive session to seek legal advice. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin Texas 78701, (512) 305-7700. Filed: August 19, 1996, 11:34 a.m. TRD-9612108 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, September 6, 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 Hearing in Docket No. 16315- Application of Americas Conex LLC for Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. This application was filed on August 19, 1996. Applicant will be reselling local exchange service as a reseller of services provided by Southwestern Bell Telephone company and other similar providers of such service. Applicant is applying for a SPCOA for the entire state of Texas except for areas served by carriers with fewer than 31,000 access lines in the state of Texas. Initial activities shall be in counties which are served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and other local exchange carriers with more than 31,000 access lines in the State of Texas and are thereby subject to the resale provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by August 30, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: August 20, 1996, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9612139 Friday, September 6, 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 Hearing in Docket No. 16318- Application of Easy Cellular, Inc. a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. This application was filed on August 20, 1996. Applicant will be reselling local exchange service as a reseller of services provided by Southwestern Bell Telephone company and other similar providers of such service. Applicant is applying for a SPCOA for the entire state of Texas except for areas served by carriers with fewer than 31,000 access lines in the state of Texas. Initial activities shall be in counties which are served by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and other local exchange carriers with more than 31,000 access lines in the State of Texas and are thereby subject to the resale provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by August 30, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78757, (512) 458-0100. Filed: August 21, 1996, 9:19 a.m. TRD-9612183 Texas Southern University Thursday, September 5, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hanna Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider; Meeting to receive information items only. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: August 20, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9612156 Thursday, September 5, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Law School, Second Floor Houston Litigation Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider; A review of cases filed and pending against the university. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: August 20, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9612157 Thursday, September 5, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hanna Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance, Building and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider; Matters relating to financial reporting systems and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract awards; and informational items. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: August 20, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9612158 Friday, September 6, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Robert J. Terry Library, 5th Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider; Minutes; Report of the President; Report from Committees; Executive Session. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: August 20, 1996, 3:54 p.m. TRD-9612155 Sunset Advisory Commission Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1400 North Congress, Room E1.030, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Call to order Approval of Minutes Commission Decisions on: Department of Information Resources; Texas Department of Transportation; Texas Turnpike Authority; Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Status Report on: Texas Racing Commission Presentation of staff reports and public testimony on: Texas Public Finance Authority; Credit Union Commission Other business Selection of next meeting date, during week of September 23rd. Adjourn Contact: Susan Kinney -- 1400 N. Congress, Room E2.002, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1300. Filed: August 19, 1996, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9612125 Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 29, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 125 E. 11th Street, First Floor, Dewitt C. Greer Building Austin Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Approve Minutes. Texas Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program selection of projects. Awards/ Recognition/ Resolutions. Corridor Studies. Rulemaking: 43 TAC Ch. 1,3,4,9,15,17, and 28. 1997 Beaumont District State Rehabilitation /Restoration Program; 1997 Unified Transportation Program. Multimodal Transportation. Public Transportation. Transportation Planning. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. State Infrastructure Bank Cooperative Agreement. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. Open comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8630. Filed: August 20, 1996, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9612160 Texas Worker's Compensations Insurance Fund Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 221 West 6th Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the July 31, 1996, Board Meeting; Action Items; consideration of Engagement of Independent Auditor for 1996 Audit; Financial Report; Fund Status Report; Information Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Filed: August 20, 1996, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9612140 Regional Meetings Meetings Filed August 19, 1996 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Board of Directors, met at 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, August 23, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Couch, 1124 A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441. TRD 9612119. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Executive and Finance Committees, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria on August 22, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lisa Wiest, 1501 N. DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902-21423, (512) 578-2989. TRD 9612110. Education Service Center, Region V Board will meet at 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, August 28, 1996 at 1:15 p.m. Information may be obtained from Robert Nicks, 2295 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703-4299 (409) 838-5555. TRD 9612117. Education Service Center, Region IX Board of Directors met at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, August 22, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Rogers, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (817) 322-6928. TRD 9612118. Elm Creek Water Supply Corporation Board met at 508 Avenue "E", Moody, August 22, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Williams, 508 Avenue "E", Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD 9612111. Lamar County Appraisal District Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham, Paris, August 20, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe A. Welch, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75460, (903) 785-7822. TRD 9612112. North Plains Ground Water Conservation District No. 2, Special Board Meeting, will meet at 603 East First, Dumas, August 27, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Bowers, P.O. Box 795, Dumas, Texas 79029-0795. TRD 9612121. Nueces River Authority Finance Committee met at the Sheraton Corpus Christi Bayfront Hotel, 707 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, August 23, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Con Mims, P.O. Box 349, Uvalde, Texas 78802-0349, (210) 278-6810. TRD 9612109. Southwest Millam Water Supply Corporation Board, met 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, August 26, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD 9612120. Meetings Filed August 20, 1996 Edwards Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met at 408 Austin Street, County Annex Building, Rocksprings August 23, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Wiley Rudasill, P.O. Box 858, Rocksprings, Texas 78880, (210) 683-4189. TRD 9612128. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, August 27, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, Gulf Bend Center, 1502 E. Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD 9612134. Meetings Filed August 21, 1996 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Executive Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, August 24, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, P.O. Box 3548, Austin, Texas 78764-3548. TRD 9612162. Bexas Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, on September 3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13,16,17,18,19,20, 23,24,25,26,27,30, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283. TRD 9612161. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, MRG Workforce Development Board, will meet at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, on August 27, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, P.O. Box 1199 Carrizo Springs, 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD 9612166. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, will meet at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, August 28, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Erma Alejandro, TRACS Coordinator, 209 N. Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (210) 278-4151. TRD 9612165. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Development Board, will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, 2nd Floor Board Room, Arlington, August 27, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD 9612163.