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 Friday, December 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1201 Brazos, Room 314 Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A PREHEARING CONFERENCE is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET Number. 473-95-1713; PUC DOCKET Number 14653- Application of Kaufman County Electric Cooperative, Inc. for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a Transmission Line within Kaufman County, Texas. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9617170 Texas Aerospace Commission Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Conference Room B-50, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Commissioners Meeting AGENDA: Welcome and Call to Order Approval of Last Meeting's Minutes Executive Director Report Old Business New Business Commissioner's Forum Summary of Outstanding Action Items Adjournment Contact: Larry Griffin, Texas Aerospace Commission, P.O. Box 12088, Austin, Texas 78711- 2088, (512) 936-4822. Filed: November 27, 1996, 8:38 a.m. TRD-9617248 Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Monday, December 2, 1996, Noon 507 Sabine, Room 437 Austin Board EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA The Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act on: Minutes of November 4, 1996; Election of Additional Officers of the Corporation and Approving Signature Authority for the Officers; Proposed Acquisition of Town Oaks Apartments, Rockdale, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Renewal of Insurance Policies of Directors and Officers Liability Coverage, Commercial Auto Coverage, Financial Institution Bonds, Workers Comp. Coverage, Mortgage Protection Insurance; President's Report; Executive Session on Personnel Matters regarding duties and responsibilities in relationship to budget under sec.551.074; Anticipated Litigation under sec.551.071 and sec.551.103 of Texas Government Code Litigation Exception; Adjourn. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To provide housing for the Citizens of Texas, Low Income Housing Contact: Larry Paul Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: November 26, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9617227 Texas Department on Aging Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 15th and Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.18 Austin Options for Independent Living Advisory Committee AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: A. Call to Order B. Minutes of September 10, 1996 meeting C. Efforts to demonstrate an integrated model of health care delivery through public-private sector initiatives D. Anticipated legislative issues, 75th Legislature E. Update on LBJ School of Public Affairs Policy Research Project F. Subcommittee reports G. Discussion of March 1997 Education Forums on Managed Care and Implementation of Developmental Disabilities Grant Project for Area Agencies on Aging H. Other business I. Adjourn Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas, 78711,(512) 424-6840. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9617168 Texas Department of Agriculture Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West Amarillo Texas Wheat Producer's Board AGENDA: Call meeting to order and opening remarks Discussion and Action: Minutes of August meeting; Quarterly and Year to Date Financial Report. Adjourn for Executive Session: Executive Session: To discuss personnel matters in accordance with Texas Government. Annotated. sec.551.074; Adjourn Executive Session Call to Order Discussion and Action: Take action on Executive Session, if necessary; Lease/Purchase contract on vehicles; Scheduling date and time for next meeting. Reports: Report from TDA Representative; Collection and Refund Report; Reports from various meetings and updates from members. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Bill Nelson, 2201 Civic Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79109-1853, (806) 352- 2191. Filed: November 26, 1996, 9:45 a.m. TRD-9617183 Monday, December 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911 Austin Produce Recovery Fund Board AGENDA: Introduction and Welcome: Review and Approval of the Minutes for October 1, 1996 Produce Recovery Fund Board Business Meeting; Discussion and Possible Action on Produce Recovery Fund Rules; Discussion and Possible Action on Produce Recovery Fund Financial Statement for FY 1997; Discussion on APA/PACA License Membership; Deliberations and Action on Cases Heard at October 1, 1996 Meetings; Pennington vs. Sillaway Produce (Docket No. 7-95-APA), John Storch vs. Mittag/Texas Int'l Melon (Docket Number 25-94-APA), Keith Baccus vs. Mittag/Texas Int'l Melon (Docket Number 25-95-APA) and Robert Ruiz vs. World Wide Consultants (Docket Number 52-93-APA). Contact: Margaret Alvarez, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7604. Filed: November 27, 1996, 10:16 a.m. TRD-9617277 Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin State Office of Administrative Hearings AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-96-2052, in the case of Texas Department of Agriculture vs. Robert M. Tiemann. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs,, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7583. Filed: November 25, 1996, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9617119 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Whitney Jordan Plaza at North IH35 and Rundberg Austin Board of Commissioners AGENDA: Call to order; approval of November 13, 1996 minutes; chairman's report; executive director's report; public comment; senior management team (SMT) and workgroup profiles; action item: agreed final order in the matter of Deborah Parker; action item; approval of the dual diagnosis pilot progress report; information items: status of resolution of task force issues, prevention workgroup update, and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) update; information/action items for Fiscal Year 1998 funding: recommendations for statewide formula, request for proposal (RFP) plan: funding goals and time tables, executive order for non-competition, executive order for the report card, eligibility criteria, selection criteria, and funding rules, and estimated availability of funds; and adjournment. Contact: Terry F. Bleier, 9001 N. IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753-5233, (512) 349-6602. Filed: November 27, 1996, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9617326 Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 6451 Boeing, Conference Room, Texas Department of Human Services El Paso Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 10 AGENDA: Call to order; public comment; comments: convener and regional representative; award presentation; approval of November 13, 1996 minutes; nomination/selection of co-convener; ad-hoc committee membership recommendations: nominations/elections (one year term members) and new membership recommendations; approval of final report on goals three and four; meeting schedule (January-December, 1997); scheduling of next meeting; adjournment. Contact: Joe Salas, 1200 Golden Key Circle, 4th Floor, El Paso, Texas, 79925, (915) 783-8660. Filed: November 27, 1996, 11:53 a.m. TRD-9617286 Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 9001 North IH35, Suite 105 Austin Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 7 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introduction of members and guests; approval of October 22, 1996 minutes; update on RAC conveners meeting with TCADA; funding update for Region 7, selection of new Region 7 RAC members; discussion period; setting of next meeting; and adjournment. Contact: Annette Wieser, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas, 78753, (512) 349-6666. Filed: November 27, 1996, 11:52 a.m. TRD-9617285 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Friday, December 6, 1996, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: 1:30 p.m.- Call to order. Convene in open meeting Announcement of Executive session. 1. Executive Session: a) briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office. Continue Open Meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote if appropriate, on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Recognition of agency employees with 20 or more years of service. 4. Approval of minutes of October 28, 1996 meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Amend 16 TAC sec.45.113 as published 21 TexReg 8561 on September 6, 1996; discussion, comment, possible vote. (Relaxation of Certain Restrictions) 7. Discussion of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (Discus) decision to change their voluntary ban on media advertising of distilled spirits. 8. Public comment. 9. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: November 26, 1996, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9617179 Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 8:30 a.m. OMNI Bayfront Hotel, 900 North Shoreline Boulevard. Corpus Christi Board of Directors AGENDA: I. Call to Order-Reminder of Anti-Trust Statement II. Approval of Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings: September 17, 1996, October 1, 1996, October 8, 1996, October 18, 1996. III. Report of the Secretary/Treasurer IV. Participation Committee Report V. Legislative Committee Report VI. Policy Rewrite Committee Report VII. Claims Committee Report VIII. 1997 Budget Approval IX. Chairman's Report X. Any Other Business That May Come Before the Board XI. Executive Session XII. Adjourn Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: November 25, 1996, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9617118 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, and take any appropriate action on: 1. Informal conferences, cases #96-6, 96-100, 96-109, 96- 118, 96-140, 96-153, #96-161, 96-162, 96-172, 96-211, 96-215, 96-223, 96-226, 96-193 and 96-235; 2. Cases which are pending and may be considered, discussed and any appropriate action taken are cases #95-5, 95-6, 95-8 to 95-11, 95-70, 95-191, 95-324, 96-1, 96-115, 96-173, 96-206, 96-208, 96-212, 96-214, 96-217, 69-231, 96-238, 97-1 through 97-57, 93-58, 94-29, 94-64, 94-189 and 95-195. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: November 26, 1996, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9617242 Texas County and District Retirement System Monday, December 9, 1996, 7:00 p.m. 112 College Street San Antonio Investment Committee AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of preceding meeting. Receive and act upon report from Investment Officer. Receive and act upon proposed 1997 Investment Department Budget. Set date and location of March, 1997 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 901 Mopac Expressway South, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746- 5789. Filed: November 26, 1996, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9617181 Tuesday- Wednesday, December 10-11, 1996, 5:00 p.m.and 4:00 p.m. respectively. La Mansion Hotel, 112 College Street San Antonio Board of Trustees AGENDA: APPROVE: Minutes of September 5, 1996, Regular, and October 30 and 31, 1996 Special Board Meetings. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF: Applications for TCDRS Participation. Financial Statements. CONSIDER AND ACT ON: Proposed Administrative Rule Change for the Recognition of Service Credit and Age for Retirement Under the Rule of 75/80, and Deletion of Various IRC Section 415 Limitations. Depository Bank Proposals and Authorization to Contract for Service. Administrative and Investment Policies, Practices, Budgets and Personnel, including Resolution for Transfer of Monies to Expense Fund, and Building Operations Considerations. REVIEW OF Proposed Amendments to TCDRS Governing Law. Contact: Terry Horton, P.O. Box 2034, Austin, Texas 78768-2034, (512) 328-8889. Filed: December 2, 1996, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9617365 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday, December 12, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Love field, Frontiers of Flight Museum Dallas Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee AGENDA: A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes from September 17, 1996, Committee Meeting C. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Project D. Peer Review Process Update E. Executive Director Report F. Medical Director Activity Report: 1. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; 2. Texas Tech Health Sciences Center; 3. Texas Department of Criminal Justice G. State Audit Update H. National Commission on Correctional Health Care Annual Conference Report I. Inmate Transportation Issues J. Hospice Update K. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureaus (MRSA) Surveillance L. Federal Bureau of Prisons Pilot Project M. Texas Youth Commission Update N. Medical Facility Update O. Legislation Update P. Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee Chairmanship Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Meredith Johnson, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475-3250. Filed: December 2, 1996, 10:09 a.m. TRD-9617371 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, December 6, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1001 Trinity, Board Room Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Presentation by Kenneth Ashworth, Commissioner of Higher Education 3. Executive Session to Review the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT-Spanish). 4. Discussion of the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT-Spanish) Passing Standard. 5. Approve October and November Minutes. 6. Approve Legislative Clean-Up Items and Adopt Legislative Recommendations. 7. Executive Director's Update: a) Update on Amendments to Chapter 230, b) Staff Report, c) Budget Report, d) Planning Report, e) Centers for Professional Development and Technology, f) Other. 8. Discussion of Advisory Committee Procedures. 9. Discussion of "What Matters Most: Teaching for America's Future," The Report by the National Committee on Teaching and America's Future. 10. Adoption of Procedure to Evaluate the Executive Director. 11. Adoption of Assessment Instrument, Examinee Fees, and Passing Standards for Examinations for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET). 12. Discussion of American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate. 13. Adoption of Amendments to the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR). 14. Approve Administrator Alternative Certification Program at Education Service Center IV. 15. Approve Mid-Management Certificate at Schreiner College. 16. Propose the Creation of Advisory committees for Reading Specialists, Prinicipal, and Superintendent Certificates. Contact: State Board of Educator Certification, 1001 Trinity, Board Room, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-3005. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9617169 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, December 5, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 1264 Austin Poison Center Coordinating Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as Necessary: Approval of September 5, 1996 Meeting Minutes; Roundtable; Subcommittee Reports: A) Report of the Medical Directors Subcommittee, B) Report of the Education Subcommittee, C) Report of the Operations Subcommittee; Diverted Call Policy; Strategic Plan; Report on Comptroller's Review; Network Conference; Other Business; Set Next Meeting Date. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 6933. Filed: November 25, 1996, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9617123 Friday, December 6, 1996, 9:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101 Austin Planning and Implementation Committee AGENDA: The Committee will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as Necessary: Review and Consider Strategic Plan as Submitted by the Capital Area Planning Council; Approval of November 12, 1996 Committee Meeting Minutes; Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing- and speech-impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 6933. Filed: November 27 1996, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9617298 Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Monday, December 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.024, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council Regular Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of minutes III. Report from Mary Garrett and Associates re: Specialized Topics Training Conference, Laredo, Texas; 1997 Annual conference; Specialized Topics Training Conference, Tyler, Texas; bid requirements for future sites; booths. IV. Report from Education Steering Committee chair re: Training for Campus Conference, March 1997; Annual Conference, April 1997 V. Report from Director, Texas Crime Stoppers re: Decertification of crime stoppers programs VI. Hearing for decertified crime stoppers program(s) that desire to present appeal(s) in person to Council. VII. Possible action on appeal(s) from decertified programs. VIII. Executive Session- Personnel matters IX. Requirements for Awards; Campus and Annual Conferences X. Schedule Next Advisory Council Meeting XI. Adjourn Contact: Patricia J. McDaniel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 1784. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:06 p.m. TRD-9617139 Monday, December 9, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Capitol Extension Building, Room E1.024, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council Regular Meeting REVISED AGENDA: Add to agenda after Approval of Minutes: Election of Officers Contact: Patricia J. McDaniel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 1784. Filed: November 26, 1996, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9617191 General Land Office Tuesday, December 3, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; pooling applications, Giddings (Austin Chalk-3), Fayette Co.; Wildcat Field, Lavaca Co.; pooling and/or lease suspension, Guadalupe River, Victoria Co.; royalty incentive application, Hawk Eye (Adams Branch), Eastland Co.; Consideration of additional tracts, terms and conditions for a January 7, 1997 special oil and gas lease sale; Consideration of a general coastal easement; coastal public lands -- commercial easement renewals and amendments, Clear Lake, Harris Co.; and Neches River, Jefferson Co., easement renewal, Galveston Bay, Chambers Co.; structure (cabin) permit renewals, amendments, terminations and requests; Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co., Espiritu Santo Bay, Calhoun Co.; Laguna Madre, Cameron Co.; Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces co.; Laguna Madre, Kenedy Co. Executive and Open Session- consideration of the final approval of the acquisition and closing of 3.059 acres (132,233 sqare feet) of land along Riverwalk, San Antonio, Bexar Co. Executive and Open Session- consideration and approval of acquisition of approximately 273 acres in Houston, Texas, Harris Co., Executive Session and Open Session- consideration of direct sale of 85.258 acres more or less, El Paso County; Executive Session and Open session: Consideration of sale of approximately 35,000 square feet of permanent school fund land, Austin, Texas, Travis Co.; Executive Session-pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9617172 Tuesday, December 3, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin Veterans Land Board AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration and approval for reinstating land program eligibility for Benny Price (Account Number 3831- 143741); consideration and selection of new credit life insurance carrier; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas Authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veteran Land Bonds, Taxable Series 1996A in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000 and providing for other matters related to the subject; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing preliminary, matters in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1997A and authorizing Authorized Representatives to enter into a swap agreement or swaption agreement with respect to the State of Texas Veterans' Land Refunding Bonds, Series 1985 and other matters in connection therewith; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1997A in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,085,000 and providing for other matters related to the subject; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of State of Texas authorizing preliminary matters in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1997B and authorizing Representatives to enter into a swap agreement or swaption agreement with respect to the State of Texas Veterans' Land Refunding bonds, Series 1986 and other matters in connection therewith; Resolution of the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas authorizing the issuance and sale of State of Texas Veterans Land Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1997B in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $286,410,000 and providing for other matters related to the subject; Resolution ratifying option redemptions of December 1, 1996; Discussion of Quarterly Investment Report of September 30, 1996. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:21 p.m. TRD-9617173 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-218, 8407 Wall Street Austin Home and Community Support Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and staff and discuss and possibly act on: election of officers; approval of minutes of December 18, 1995, meeting; report of the Informal Home and Community Support Services Task Force meetings, and public comments. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Julia Maldonado, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6647. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:07 TRD-9617141 Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Main Building, Texas Department of Health, Room G107, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of September 1996, meeting; Food Quality Protection Act of 1996; use of internet for addressing issues related to toxic substances; set next meeting date. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jean Brender, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7222. Filed: November 26, 1996, 4:07 TRD-9617140 Monday, December 9, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of September 9, 1996, meeting; comments by chair; slide presentation by Cathy Merritt ("Innovative Validation Mechanism", regarding certified midwife accreditation); committee reports: Education committee (flexibility regarding the 30 continuing education hours needed for 1997 redocumentation; request for exception to the education requirements; complaint regarding an educational program; North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) Certification vs approving education courses; waiving first year documentation for NARM Certification; Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) approval of education courses; approval/disapproval Texas Mandatory Midwifery Education Course and informing midwives of comment period for education rules); Grievance committee (report on complaints 96-05, 96-06, 96-07, 96-09 96-10, 96-11 and 96-12); and Legislative Committee (status of legislation for 1997); new business (reports on new Midwifery board member and reappointment of board members; and report on letters and applications mailed for Pediatrician/Family Practitioner position); and will have an open forum. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. Filed: November 27, 1996, 3:42 p.m. TRD-9617306 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, December 5, 1996, 9:30 a.m. University Texas at Austin, Bellmont Hall, 9th Floor Centennial Room, 2100 San Jacinto Austin Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Discussion of the following projects: The University of Texas-Pan American- International Trade and Technology Building Library addition; The University of Texas at Austin-Darrel K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium East Grandstand renovation and addition; Neuhaus-Royal Athletic Center renovation and addition; Purchase 253.28 acres of land in Jeff Davis County for expansion of the McDonald Observatory; The University of Texas at Dallas- McDermott Library renovation- Phase I; The University of Texas southwestern Medical Center at Dallas- Purchase 58.3 acres of land owned by the MacArthur Foundation adjacent to the north campus; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center- Nellie Connally Breast Center renovation; and Texas Tech University- Central Heating and Cooling Plant I expansion; Voice and Data Network for Residence Halls; Reapprove Engineering Research renovation (Charles A. Bassett II); and Naval Reserve Building renovation. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9617166 Monday, December 16, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 4, Room 4.100, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Discussion of the following projects: Texas A&M University- Olsen Road completion; Athletics Facilities renovations/additions- Phase II; Easterwood- Airport improvements; TTI Research Building renovation; and Relocate Stadium Utilities-Phase III; Texas A&M University Health Science Center- Education and Research Building; University of North Texas- Recreational Sports Complex; Sam Houston State University-Recreational Gold facility; and Sam Houston Administration Building renovation; and Midwestern State University-McCullough- Trigg Hall addition; Purchase a lot at 2517 Hampstead including a 2,536 square foot residence. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9617167 Texas Historical Commission Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 3:00 p.m. 1304 Colorado Austin Governor's Task Force on Los Caminos del Rio Heritage Project AGENDA: 1. Briefing on Los Caminos del Rio Heritage Project 2. Discussion of proposed cooperative actions by Task Force for 1997 Contact: Mario Sanchez, 1511 North Colorado, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5754 Filed: November 26, 1996, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9617192 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, December 5, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 6330 Hwy. 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant Texas Government Code sec.551.071; Discussion and Vote on Agenda Item(s) Covered in Executive Session as Necessary or Required; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Ratify Actions from Meetings of September 17, 1996 and October 10, 1996; Administrative Reports; final Draft Report on Current Administrative Enforcement Project: EEOC Funding for State and Local Commissions for Fiscal 1997; Time Management Study for Processing Complaints and Update on Implementation of Remedial Actions and Time Frames; Memorandum of Understanding Between the Commission and the O.A.G. on Litigation of Employment Cases; Potential Legislation Affecting the Commission during the 75th Legislative Session; EEO Compliance Training; EEO Riders in the Appropriations Act; Legislative Appropriations Request; Annual Report; Fair Housing Issues Related to Older Citizens Exemption and Occupancy Standards under Fair Housing Law; ADR Unit; Executive Director's Annual Evaluation; Policy and Arrangements for Commission Travel; Commission's Participation in IAOHRA: Annual Financial Statement; 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: November 26, 1996, 2:40 p.m. TRD-9617207 Texas Lottery Commission Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founder's Building, 1st Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Bingo Advisory Committee will call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the August 23, 1996 Bingo Advisory Committee meeting; report by the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible discussion on the November 26, 1996 Texas Lottery commission meeting on matters discussed at the commission meeting relating to charitable bingo; consideration of and possible action, including recommendations to the Texas Lottery commission, on delinquent payments for bingo licensees; consideration and possible action, including recommendations to the Texas Lottery Commission, relating to the commission's proposal to amendments to 16 TAC sec.402.567; consideration of and possible action, including recommendations to the Texas Lottery Commission, on a bingo organization's umbrella 501(c) status; consideration of, public comment and possible action, including recommendations to the Texas Lottery Commission, on possible charitable bingo legislative issues; report, public comment, and discussion on the current status of carminding devices and ull-tab dispensers; discussion of the background of statutes related to prohibition of sale of lottery tickets at licensed bingo premises and the enhancement of income sources of bingo conductors; discussion of any observed presence of eight-liners at bingo premises; consideration, public comment, and possible action on agenda items for future Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 371-4713 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 116630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630, (512) 323-3791. Filed: November 26, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9617228 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Hearings Division AGENDA: Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m. -- John g. Steele, MD, Irving, Texas Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m. -- Jaime Ramirez, MD, Plano, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m. -- Nicholas M. Jackson, MD, Kerrville, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m. -- John A. Luker, MD, Austin, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m. -- Rany I. Cherian, MD, College Station, Texas Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m. -- Michael G. Hummer, MD, Austin, Texas Termination Request, 2:45 p.m. -- Daniel K. Leong, DO, Plano, Texas Termination Request, 2:45 p.m. -- Doyle F. Gallman, DO, Mansfield, Texas Termination Request, 3:45 p.m. -- Mark R. Rose, MD, Grapeland, Texas Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.2.97(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: December 2, 1996, 10:01 a.m. TRD-9617368 Texas Municipal Retirement System Saturday, December 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1299 North IH35 Austin Board of Trustees, Regular Meeting AGENDA: To hear and approve Minutes of the September 21, 1996 regular meeting and November 1, 1996, special meeting; review and approve Service Retirements, Disability Retirements; review and approve Supplemental Death Benefits Payments; Consider Extended Supplemental Death Benefits coverage; review and act on Financial Statements; Transfer of Inactive Accounts and Unclaimed Refunds; Consideration of changes in benefit structure by member cities; Consider and act on proposed new rule sec.127.4 conformity with Internal Revenue Code Preservation of Benefits; Consider and act upon request from Pension Review Board for voluntary contributions pursuant to sec.801.113, Government Code; Consider and act on amendments to 1996 budget; Consider and act on Proposed Budget for 1997; Consider and act on Resolution Transferring Monies from Interest Reserve fund to Expense Fund; Consider and act on resolution granting Distributive Benefits to annuitants and supplemental interest to certain funds and accounts; Consider and act on resolution adopting Restricted prior Service Credit; Report on comprehensive review and analysis of benefit structure; Consider and act on proposed amendments to the TMRS Act in the 1997 Legislature; Report by Legal Counsel; Reports by Director and Staff; Election of 1997 Board officers; Set dates for 1997 regular Board meetings; consider any other business to come before the Board. Contact: Gary W. Anderson, P.O. Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714-9153, (512) 476- 7577. Filed: November 26, 1996, 9:21 a.m. TRD-9617176 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12118 N. Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the agenda: Hearing Request; Authorization to Construct; Temporary Order; Agreed Air Enforcement; Agreed Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcements; Petroleum Storage Tank Enforcement Orders; Agreed Public Water Supply Enforcement Order; Rules; State Implementation Plan; Executive Session; Motion for Reconsideration; Contract; 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). The commission will consider the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision at 1:00 p.m. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: November 26, 1996, 2:38 p.m. TRD-9617206 Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Natural Resources Center, Room 1003, Texas A&M University, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Approval of Minutes II. Program Update III. Discussion/approval of FY98 Program Element Budget IV. Action Planning Task Force Briefings: Public Outreach; Maritime Issues; Water/Sediment Quality; Agricultural Runoff V. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, Suite 3300, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: December 2, 1996, 9:54 a.m. TRD-9617364 Monday, December 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Room 201A Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case on OSCAR LEE MARTIN to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Oscar Lee Martin, SOAH Docket Number 582-96-2207. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 16, 1996, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9617366 Monday, December 17, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Room 201A Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement case of ROBERT S. HOUGH, d/b/a TIRE DISPOSAL OF EL PASO to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of Robert S. Hough, d/b/a Tire Disposal of El Paso, SOAH Docket Number 582-96-2208. Contact: Pablo Carraqsuillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: December 16, 1996, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9617367 Board of Nurse Examiners Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460 Austin Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee AGENDA: The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider: the October 8, 1996 Minutes. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on: the eligibility requests from: Leslie Ann Ruben, Applicant; Ling Harris, Applicant/Endorsement; and Gerald Alan Percival, Applicant/Endorsement. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on: The Declaratory Order requests from: Rachel Elizabeth Bowdoin, Petitioner; Monica Lee Brockett; Petitioner; Sharolyn Sue Crow, Petitioner; Kimberly Alison Edwards, Petitioner; Debra Ann Hickok, Petitioner; Marisa Elizabeth Sinayi, Petitioner; and Nancy Ann Tedrowe, Petitioner. The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the Board will meet to consider and take action on the Agreed Orders on: Bonnie Jean Corbett, 600704; Clifford Newton Crawford, 571475; Denise Elaine Erbes, 567634; Fannie M. Hearne, 612396; Lanore Kocian, 256807; Bertha A. Meza, 251551; Cynthia Newsome, 583789; Connie Lee Ollive, 584841; Donna Jean Ruth-Reece, 559323; Christine Y. Robinson, 256173; Tamara Lynn Robinson, 601946; India B. Burke, Thompson, 619938; and Marydean Woolridge, 251264. Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6824. Filed: November 27, 1996, 11:56 a.m. TRD-9617296 Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Crowne Plaza, St. Anthony Hotel, The Georgian Room, 300 East Travis Street San Antonio, Texas AGENDA: The board will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of October 18, 1996 board meeting; Complaints Committee report; comments received on proposed rules as published in the October 29, 1996 issue, 21 Tex Reg 10653 (22 TAC sec.241.19 and sec.241.20); adoption of final rules (22 TAC sec.241.19 and sec.241.20); board chair report; interim executive secretary report; and set next meeting date. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Lonzo Kerr, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787. Filed: November 26, 1996, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9617230 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Columbia Rehabilitation Hospital, Conference Room 300, 300 Waymore El Paso Application Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discussion and possible action regarding the following applicants: Joyce Elaine Butler, Chandramouli L. Mettapalli, Sariat Adebowale Adeniji-Adele, Nola L. Campbell, B. Steven Terry. III. Adjournment Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: November 26, 1996, 4:05 p.m. TRD-9617239 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Tuesday -- Wednesday, December 10 -- 11, 1996, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Human Resources, 7901 Cameron Road, Building 2, Room 353 Austin AGENDA: I Regular Session -- A) Recognition of Guests, B) Presentation by TDCJ-Parole Division, C) Presentation by TDCJ, D) Consent Items, E) Board Committee Reports/Staff Reports, F) Final Adoption of Proposed Rules as Published in the October 22, 1996, >Texas Register (21 TexReg 10419-10421). G) Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 37 TAC sec.141 et seq. H) Adoption of BPP Policy 96- 12.01. Denial of Releasee to Mandatory Supervision. II. Executive Session -- A) Litigation III. Workshop- A) Use of Parole Guidelines, B) Update on Parole Guidelines Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Aline Guillot, P.O. Box 13401, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1702. Filed: November 27, 1996, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9617247 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, December 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16673- Application of Paging Express, Inc., doing business as Express Telecommunications, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. Applicant plans to resell local exchange service including tone dialing, custom calling, caller ID, toll restriction, bill number screening and any other services which are available on a resale basis from the underlying incumbent exchange carrier or other certified carrier within applicant's service area. Applicant plans to provide local exchange service in a geographic area which exactly follows the local exchange boundaries of the following underlying local exchange. companies within the state of Texas: southwestern Bell Telephone, GTE Southwest, Inc. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by December 11, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: November 25, 1996, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9617121 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, December 3, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Discussion and action on issues relating to EPA General Permit and Effluent Limitation Guidelines for Coastal Produced Water Discharges. Contact: Terri Eaton, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6794. Filed: November 25, 1996, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9617124 State Securities Board Friday, January 31, 1996, 9:00 a.m. William. P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room 502 Austin Administrative Hearing AGENDA: A hearing will be held for the purpose of determining whether the application of Norman Howard Scher for registration with the State Securities Board as a securities agent should be denied. Contact: David Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392 Filed: November 27, 1996, 11:32 a.m. TRD-9617282 Texas Senate Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Capitol Extension Committee Room E1.028 Austin Senate Administration Committee AGENDA: To consider: STC Written Status Report on Technology Recommendations and Demonstration TLIS; Recommendations from Subcommittees #1 and #2. Contact: Myra Schmitt, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0350. Filed: November 26, 1996, 9:20 a.m. TRD-9617175 Texas Skill Standards Board December 9 --10, 1996, 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively December 9 -- Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 7800 North IH35, December 10, 1996, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Building 1, Room 100A Austin Full Board AGENDA: Monday, December 9, 2:30 p.m. Discussion with Skill Standards Representatives from Illinois, Canada, and Mexico. Tuesday, December 10, 8:30 a.m. -- Welcome/Workshop Purpose; Developing Strategic Plan including creating a vision, defining the Texas Skill Standards board's mission and roles, defining goals and objectives, identifying initial major decisions/action items, establishing first-year priorities, and developing first year meeting schedule and timeline; Wrap-up/Board Business; Adjourn. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 912-7158 or Relay Texas 800-735-2988, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Val Blaschke, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 912-7168. Filed: November 27, 1996, 1:05 p.m. TRD-9617301 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Friday, December 6, 1996, Noon 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Board Minutes for September 20, 1996 3. Discussion of Direct Lending Servicing Bid 4. Discussion and Action Concerning System 97 5. Report on Reauthorization 6. Review and Action on School And Lender Advisory Committee Candidate 7. Discussion and Action Regarding Resolution for Appointment to TG's Money Purchase Pension Plan Committee 8. President's Report 9. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: November 27, 1996, 10:44 a.m. TRD-9617279 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Friday, December 6, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of November 21, 1996 Meeting 2. Overview of Benefits Reengineering Proposals and Interview Process-Mrs. Koontz 3. Interview of Benefits Reengineering Proposal Companies 4. Discussion of Recommendation for Awarding contract on the Benefits Reengineering Project- Mr. Whittenburg For ADA assistance, contact John Mercer, (512) 397-6418 or T.D.D. (512) 397-6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6418 Filed: November 26, 1996, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9617210 Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Friday, December 6, 1996, 8:30 a.m. 1400 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.036 Austin Finance And Audit Committee AGENDA: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman Roger Benavides. II. Approve Minutes from Emergency Committee Meeting held on November 22, 1996. III. Further review of Methods, Timing and Documentation Requirements for Distribution of Funds on RFPs. IV. Review contracts and Related Handbook for Grant Recipients V. Other Items, as Necessary VI. Future Agenda Items VII. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: November 27, 1996, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9617284 Friday, December 6, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 1400 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.036 Austin Libraries and Telemedicine Committee AGENDA: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman John Collins. II. Approve Minutes from Prior Meeting. III. Follow-up Meeting to Organizational Issues. IV. Further Discussion on a possible Advisory Panel V. Other Items, as Necessary VI. Future Agenda Items VII. Adjourn Committee Meeting Contact: Dawn Efaw, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: November 26, 1996, 3:52 p.m. TRD-9617225 Friday, December 6, 1996, 10:45 a.m. 1400 Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.036 Austin AGENDA: I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call-Chairman Carolyn Bacon. II. Approve Minutes from prior meetings. III. Executive Director's Report. IV. Report on response to the first RFP. V. Invited Testimony: " Current and Future Networking Technologies" John Lewis- IBM Presentation. VI. Discussion on policy matters relating to the Master Plan- A) Summary of comments received, B) Next phase of Master Plan completion. VII. Finance and Audit Committee Report and possible action. VIII. Education Evaluation Committee report and possible action. IX. Libraries and Telemedicine committee Report and possible action. X. Discussion of future RFPs. XI. Future Agenda Item. XII. Adjourn Open Meeting. Contact: Dawn Efaw, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-8432. Filed: November 27, 1996, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9617283 Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Thursday, December 5, 1996, 12:00 p.m. Board of Regents Suite, Admin. Building, Campus Lubbock Board of Regents Pricing Committee AGENDA: The Pricing Committee will consider and act upon the following: a resolution authorizing the execution of a bond purchase agreement relating to one or more series of the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University Revenue Financing System revenue bonds, Third Series (1996) and Fourth Series (Taxable 1996); consider authorizing the execution of documents to effect the sale of such bonds including, without limitation, an Official Statement, as Escrow Agreement, and other related documents; and to take additional actions relating to the previous items. In order to obtain the most favorable terms relative to the bonds to be sold, the Committee may recess from time to time to reconvene at dates and times certain to be announced at the time of recess. Upon reconvening the meeting, the Pricing Committee shall consider the finalization of the terms and sale of one or more series of the bonds. Note: It is necessary to meet immediately in order to obtain the most favorable terms relative to the bonds to be sold and execute the necessary documents relative thereto and it was impossible to convene a quorum of the Board members at one location. Therefore, in order to properly exercise its duty of governance of the Universities, a meeting by conference call was initiates. The telephone conference call will be hosted in the Board of Regents meeting room, main campus, Lubbock, Texas. Contact: James Crowson, Box 42011, Lubbock, Texas 79409, (806) 742-2161. Filed: November 27, 1996, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9617288 The Texas A&M University System Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 6:00 p.m. Board of Regents Meeting Room, MSC, Clark Street College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: Open house forum for discussion of faculty related issues. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: November 27, 1996, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9617323 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 9:00 a.m. MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Board of Regents AGENDA: Consider, Act and vote on the following Additional Matter for the Components of TAMUS: Appropriations; PORs, A/Es, Construction Bids; Endowments; Contracts; Estate Income; Revise Bylaws and Policies; Bank Depositories; Participants and Fin Ofcrs in RFS; Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests; Institutes and Centers; Land Conveyance, Easements, Sale and Purchase; Amend MO 97-96; Logos and Colors; Reorganize Acad Units; THECB approval to Expand Programs; Appoint VP/Health Affairs and Dean/College of Medicine; Appoint Dir/PERC; Fac.Dev. Leave; Tenure; Appointments and Promotions; Namings; Emeritus; Seek Legislation; Closed Session Discussion: Consult with Sys Attorneys on Pending and Proposed Lit. and Matters Rec. as Attorney-Client Confidential and Privileged; Matters Involving the Appt, Employ, Evaluation, Reassign, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal or to Hear Complaints or Charges Against an Ofcr. or Employee; Appoint VP/Health Affairs and Dean/College of Medicine; Reports: Update on Corps. Enroll. and Strength, Presentation by Panama Canal Cmsn., Update on System Activities. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: November 27, 1996, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9617328 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Texas A&M University, MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Facilities Planning and Building Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Construction Matter for the Various Components of Texas A&M University System: Approve POR, Appropriation for Design and Selection of Project A/E for Aikin Building Expansion, TAMU-T; Act on Bids for Good Laboratory Practices Facility, TEES; Approve POR, Appropriation for Preliminary Design and Selection of Project A/E for Athletic Facilities Renovations/Additions, Phase E TAMU; Action on Rebidding the West Campus Thermal Loop Completion, Phase 2, TAMU; Action on Bids for TTI Hangar Rehab, TAMU; Easterwood Airport Master Plan Update; Status of System Construction Projects Authorized by the BOR, Status of Projects Under Construction. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: December 2, 1996, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9617356 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 11:15 a.m. Texas A&M University, MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Matters for the Components of TAMUS: Appropriation for Equip for Bush Pres Lib Ctr and Reed Arena, TAMU; Establish Quasi-Endowments, TAMU; Approve Suite Contract, TAMU; Distribute Income from Helm Estate, TAMUS; Adopt Rev System Investment Pol, TAMUS; Approve Bank Depositories for TAMIU and TAMU; Designation of TAMU-C, TAMU-T and BCD as Participants in RFS, TAMUS; Designate Financial Officers as Defined in RFS Master Res and Authorized Reps as Defined in PRF Res. TAMUS; Accept Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests, TAMUS; Update on PUF. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: December 2, 1996, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9617357 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 1:30 p.m., or upon adjournment or recess of the meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee Texas A&M University, MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Committee for Service Units AGENDA: Establishment of the Global Petroleum Research Institute, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Proposal to Establish the Center for Rural Transportation, Texas Transportation Institute. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: December 2, 1996, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9617355 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 1:45 p.m. (or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of Committee for Service Units) MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Committee for Land and Mineral Resources AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following: Conveyance of Land to the City of Lufkin, Angelina County, to be Used as a Road Right-of-Way, TAMUS; Sale of 4.16 Acres of Land with Improvements in Laredo, Webb County, TAMUS; Purchase of Land to be Used as the Site for the New Forest Service Headquarters in Kountze, Hardin County, TAMUS; Renew Right-of-Way Easement to Texas Utilities Electric Company, Erath County, TAMUS. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: November 27, 1996, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9617330 Friday, December 6, 1996, 8:30 a.m.(or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of Committee for Land and Mineral Resources) MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Committee for Academic Campuses AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Academic Matters for the Components of TAMUS: Create Ctr for Alcohol and Drug Edc Studies, TAMU; Amend MO 97-96, TAMU; Authorize Logos and Colors, TAMU-C; Request approval from THECB to Reorganize Academic Units, TAMU-CC; Request Approval from THECB to Expand Tables of Programs, TAMU-K; Request Approval from THECB to Initiate new Program, TAMU-K; Report on TAMU's College of Medicine Admission Policy and Graduation. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: December 2, 1996, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9617354 Friday, December 6, 1996, 9:15 a.m.(or upon adjournment or recess of meeting of Committee for Academic Campuses) MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Executive Committee REVISED AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Academic Matters for the Components of TAMUS: Appoint VT for Health Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine, TAMU; Appoint Director of the Private Enterprise Res. Ctr, TAMU; Authorize Faculty Development Leave, TAMU; Grant Tenure, TAMUS; Confirm Appointments and Promotions, TAMUS; Name Facilities TAMUS; Grant Emeritus Titles, TAMUS; Authorization to Seek Legislation During the 75th Texas Legislative Session, TAMUS; Update on the Organization of TAMUS Statewide Health Science Center. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: December 2, 1996, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9617353 Friday, December 6, 1996, 11:16 a.m.(or upon adjournment or recess of Meeting of Board of Regents) Texas A&M University, MSC Room 292, Joe Routt Boulevard College Station Stiles Farm Foundation Board of Trustees AGENDA: Consider, Act and vote on the Following: Approval of the 1997 Annual Budget. Contact: Vicki Running, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600 Filed: November 27, 1996, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9617329 Texas Turnpike Authority Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Dallas Marriott Quorum, 14901 Dallas Parkway Dallas Board of Directors AGENDA: The agenda includes: approval of minutes of Board of Directors meeting of October 16, 1996; consider resolution(s) honoring past TTA Directors; Austin area turnpike matters; Southwest Parkway (Tarrant and Johnson Counties) matters; consider final approval of Proposed Operating Budgets for Calendar/Fiscal year 1997 on the Dallas North Tollway, Mountain Creek Lake Bridge and of the Feasibility Study Fund Schedule of Potential Expenditures; Executive session; consideration of TTA legislative proposals; a.) presentation by north Texas metropolitan counties, the Regional Transportation Council, the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition, and/or other local governments related to the TTA legislative proposals. b) discussion of legislative proposals that may be recommended by the TTA Directors, c) consideration of actions relative to legislative proposals, positions, or directives; consider award of engineering design and service contracts and supplemental agreements for the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike, and the Southwest Parkway; consider approval of interlocal/interagency agreements involving engineering, procurement and construction matters related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike, the Southwest Parkway, the Trinity Parkway and the SH 130 Route Turnpike; consider amendment(s) to DNT Phase 2 improvements and construction fund allocation; consider acceptance of ROW Appraisal/Offer/Purchase List Number 70 related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike and the Southwest Parkway; consider payment by the TTA of expenses incurred by formed TTA Director, pursuant to sec.51.33 of the TTA Bylaws; and public discussions. The complete agenda is attached. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219m (214) 522- 6200 Filed: November 25, 1996, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9617128 Wednesday, December 4, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Dallas Marriott Quorum, 14901 Dallas Parkway Dallas Board of Directors REVISED AGENDA: The agenda includes: approval of minutes of board of Directors meeting of October 16, 1996; consider resolution(s) honoring past TTA Directors; Austin area turnpike matters; Southwest Parkway (Tarrant and Johnson Counties) matters; consider final approval of Proposed Operating Budgets for Calendar/Fiscal year 1997 on the Dallas North Tollway, Mountain Creek Lake Bridge and of the Feasibility Study Fund Schedule of Potential Expenditures; Executive session; consideration of TTA legislative proposals: a.) presentation by north Texas metropolitan counties, the Regional Transportation Council, the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition, and/or other local governments related to the TTA legislative proposals. b) discussion of legislative proposals that may be recommended by the TTA Directors, c) consideration of actions relative to legislative proposals, positions, or directives; consider award of engineering design and service contracts and supplemental agreements for the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike, and the Southwest Parkway; consider approval of interlocal/interagency agreements involving engineering, procurement and construction matters related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike, the Southwest Parkway, the Trinity Parkway and the SH 130 Route Turnpike; consider amendment(s) to DNT Phase 2 improvements and construction fund allocation; consider acceptance of ROW Appraisal/Offer/Purchase List Number 70 related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A turnpike and the Southwest Parkway; consider payment by the TTA of expenses incurred by formed TTA Director, pursuant to sec.51.33 of the TTA Bylaws; consider hosting IBTTA Annual meeting and public discussion. The complete agenda is attached. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200 Filed: November 26, 1996, 9:22 a.m. TRD-9617177 University of Houston System Monday, December 2, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Facilities Planning and Physical Plant Subcommittee Special Called Meeting AGENDA: To discuss the following: Status Reports on the Development of a Project Planning Guide and Negotiations with Victoria College Appointment of Architect Status Report on the Center for Public Broadcasting Project Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: November 26, 1996, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9617214 Monday, December 2, 1996, 12:00 noon 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Executive Committee Special Called Meeting AGENDA: To discuss and/or approve the following: Executive Session Approval of Additional University of Houston Trademark Graphics Faculty Emeritus Appointment Appointment of Architect Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: November 26, 1996, 3:28 p.m. TRD-9617215 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 8:00 a.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Academic and Student Affairs Committee Special Called Meeting AGENDA: To discuss the following: Gulf Coast Knowledge Utility (GCKU) Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: November 26, 1996, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9617216 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 10:00 a.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Governmental Relations Subcommittee Special Called Meeting AGENDA: To discuss the following: Special Items for the 75th Legislative Session Higher Education Coalition "The Competitive Edge" Public Universities Issues during 75th Legislative Session University of Houston System Legislative Position Papers Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: November 26, 1996, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9617217 University Interscholastic League Monday, December 2, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th Street and Red River Austin Waiver Review Board AGENDA: AA: Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Steven Ryan Cope representing Prairieland High School in Pattonville, Texas. BB. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Richard Rodriguez representing Madison High School in San Antonio, Texas. CC.Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Robert Rodriguez representing Madison High School in San Antonio, Texas. DD. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Kristy Rogers representing Hillcrest High School in Dallas, Texas. EE. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Edwin J. Elam representing Silsbee High School in Silsbee, Texas. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: November 25, 1996, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9617126 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, December 5, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting and Public Hearing of November 14, 1996 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Amendment: Rule 133.206. 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendment: Rule 134.1002. 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of New Rules: Rules 154.1, 154.2, 154.3, 154.4, 154.5, 154.6. 6. Discussion and Possible Action on rule Making Petition Concerning Chapter 166- Accident Prevention Services Rules. 7. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of Amendment Concerning Baseline Diagnostic Studies and Laboratory Testing: Rule 134.600. 8. Executive Session. 9. Action on Matters considered in Executive Session. 10. General Reports and Discussion of Issues Relating to Commission Activities. 11. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates for 1997. 12. Adjournment. Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: November 27, 1996, 2:43 p.m. TRD-9617310 Texas Workforce Commission Thursday, December 5, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 49; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action on proposed publication in the Texas Register of Amendments to TWC rule relating to waiver requirements (40 TAC sec.801.2); Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and possible action regarding United Steelworkers of America, Local 1157 v. TWC; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce commission Docket 49; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: November 26, 1996, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9617240 Thursday, December 5, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East 15th Street Austin REVISED AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce commission Docket 49; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action on proposed publication in the Texas Register of Amendments to TWC rule relating to waiver requirements (40 TAC sec.801.2); Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.sec.551.071 and 551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and to confer with legal counsel; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding United Steelworkers of America, Local 1157 v. TWC; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 49; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: November 27, 1996, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9617299 Regional Meetings Meetings filed November 25, 1996: Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, December 2, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Adlinie Rathman, 305 Eskew, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9617127. Education Service Center, Board of Directors, will meet at 2811 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, December 12, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bryan LaBeff, P.O. Box 60580, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-2380. TRD- 9617122. 24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Victoria Area Board of District Judges, will meet December 6, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet Simmons Duge, 108 East Forrest Street, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 575-0201. TRD-9617138. Meetings filed November 26, 1996: Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at Corporation Office, FM485 West, Cameron, December 5, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jeke., P.O. Box 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697-4016. TRD- 9617246. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2949 Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, December 4, 1996 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9617218. Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1806 Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, December 4, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-9617245. Fiftieth Judicial District, Juvenile Board, met at District Courtroom, King County Courthouse, Guthrie, December 5, 1996, 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from David W. Hajek, Guthrie, Texas, (817) 888-2852. TRD-9617188. Gillespie Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 101 West Main, Basement Suite 104C, Gillespie County Courthouse, Fredericksburg, December 9, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Lou Smith, P.O. Box 429, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, (210) 997-9807. TRD-9617226. Mason County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 Westmoreland, Mason, December 2, 1996, 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Deborah Geistweidt, P.O. Box 1119, Mason, Texas, 76856, (915) 347-5989. TRD-9617178. Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Director's met at Fort Griffin Restaurant, Albany, Directors, December 4, 1996, at noon. Information may be Gaynell Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (817) 345-6868. TRD-9617211. South Central Texas Water Advisory Committee met at 1615 North St. Marys, San Antonio, December 2, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David Davenport, SCTWAC Secretary, New Braunfels, Texas (210) 609-0543. TRD-9617182. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Select, LBJ Northeast, Azalea room, Dallas, December 2, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Dallas, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131, TRD-9617208. Texas Municipal Power Agency ("TMPA"), Board of Directors, met at Holiday Inn Select, LBJ Northeast, Azalea room, Dallas, December 2, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Shahady, P.O. Box 7000, Dallas, Texas 77805, (409) 873-1131, TRD-9617209. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at 5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, December 4, 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- 9617219. Meetings filed November 27, 1996 Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, December 5, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9617295. Central Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 408 Mulberry, Brownwood, December 4, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Saul Pullman, P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, Texas 76804, (915) 646-9574, TRD-9617324. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Board of Directors, met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, December 5, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9617300. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon, met in Conference Room "C", First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, December 3, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9617280. East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors, met at 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, December 4, 1996 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9617249. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, December 4, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9617297. Heart of Texas MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 110 South 12th Street, Waco, December 5, 1996 at 11:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Jasso, P.O. Box 890, Waco, Texas 76703, (817) 752-3451. TRD-9617315. Palo Pinto Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at the Court House, Highway 180, Palo Pinto, December 11, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Holmes, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484-0250, (817) 659-1281. TRD-9617261. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, Revised Agenda, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, December 4, 1996 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-7806. TRD-9617287. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Board of Trustees, met at 3027 North Richmond Road, Wharton, December 5, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532- 3098. TRD-9617316. Stephens County Rural WSC, Board, met at 301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, December 5, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, (817) 559-6180. TRD-9617281. Texas Association of Regional Councils, Board, will meet at Austin North Hilton and Towers, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, December 6, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sheila Jennings or Jim Ray, 1305 San Antonio Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478-4715. TRD-9617278. Wood County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 210 Clark Street, Quitman, December 6, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from W. Carson Wages or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9617308. Meetings filed December 2, 1996 Brazos Valley Development Council, Regional 911 Advisory Committee Emergency Meeting, met at 1706 East 29th Street, Suite A, Bryan, December 2, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Anita Pitt, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9617363. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, will meet at Corporation Office, 1 Block West of FM 765 and FM 2134, Millersview, December 9, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9617362. Lake Livingstone Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Big Thicket Lake Estates, Armadillo Drive, Liberty County Texas, December 5, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John O. Houchins, 13738 Kingsride, Houston, Texas 77079, (713) 464-3205. TRD-9617370. Lake Livingstone Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, will meet at Trinity Pines Baptist Church, 4 1/2 miles northeast of Trinity on FM Road 356, Trinity County, Texas, December 12, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John Houchins, 13738 Kingsride, Houston, Texas 77079, (713) 464-3205. TRD-9617369. Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Texas A&M University, Commerce Memorial Student Center, Board Room, Commerce, December 4, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9617359. South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board, met at 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, December 3, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Chamales, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 762-1946. TRD-9617360.