OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Monday, December 16, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held at the above date and time in SOAH Docket Number 473-96-2217; Petition of HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY To Implement a Temporary Surcharge/Refund (PUC Docket Number 16486). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: December 3, 1996, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9617484 Texas Department on Aging Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Texas Department on Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Board on Aging AGENDA: Call to order. Board position paper/s on Service Delivery; Board position paper/s on Managed Care; Board position paper/s on Improving Nursing Home Regulation; Discuss additional potential issues for Board positions; Discuss future issues, including reauthorization of Older Americans Act; Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 444-2727. Filed: December 4, 1996, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9617526 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 1:30 p.m. TALCB Conference room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaint files numbered: 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-021, 96-001, 96-003, 96-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-022, 96-024, 96-025, 96-027, 96-028, 96- 031,96-035, 97-001, 97-002, 97-003, 97-004, 97-005, 97-006, 97-007, 97-008, 97- 009, and 97-010; discussion and possible action regarding procedures and process for informal discussions; and adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: December 2, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9617411 Thursday, December 12, 1996, 8:00 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Education Committee AGENDA: Call to order; consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the October 18, 1996, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (prelicensure) education and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; discussion and possible recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning distance education and the proposed AQB criteria; timeliness of USPAP courses; and other educational matters; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: December 2, 1996, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9617431 Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:30 a.m. TALCB Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; comments by chairman; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the October 18, 1996, TALCB meeting; staff reports, including: active certifications/licenses; certifications/licenses issued: applications; renewals; examinations; office relocation; experience verification audits; TALCB home page on the Internet; governor's Executive Development Program; and AARO activities; Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Rules of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, Title 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 151, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, sec.sec.151.1-151.30; Chapter 153, Rules Relating to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, sec.sec.153.1-153.37; Chapter 155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, sec.155.1; and Chapter 157, Rules Relating to Professional Conduct and Ethics, sec.sec.157.1-157.5, published in the November 12, 1996 issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 11042-11056); discussion of proposed amendments to the Rules of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, Title 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 151, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, sec.sec.151.1-151.30; Chapter 153, Rules Relating to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, sec.sec.153.1-153.37; Chapter 155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, sec.155.1; and chapter 157, Rules Relating to Professional Conduct and Ethics, sec.sec.157.1-157.5, published in the November 12, 1996 issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 11042-11056); discussion and possible action regarding the FY-97 operating budget, FY-98 and FY-99 Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR), and other fiscal matters; report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding approval of courses for meeting educational requirements, distance education and the proposed AQB criteria; timeliness of USPAP courses, testing and other educational matters; report from the Enforcement Committee; discussion and possible action concerning complaints numbered: 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-021, 96-001, 96-003, 96-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-022, 96-024, 96-025, 96-027, 96-028, 96-031,96-035, 97-001, 97-002, 97-003, 97-004, 97-005, 97-006, 97-007, 97-008, 97-009, and 97-010; and possible action concerning licensure and certification by reciprocity agreements between states, discussion and possible action concerning: experience verification audits; letter from the Board of Tax Professional Examiners, "non-eonomic highest and best use"; appraiser trainee authorization and provisional licenses; and letter from Cliff Reeves regarding appraiser trainees and the sponsors' responsibilities, comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3950. Filed: December 2, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9617412 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar Austin Board AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the November 21, 1996 meeting. Discussion and approval of corrections to the August 22, 1996 meeting minutes. Discussion and approval of advisory committee and director's forum report. Presentation and discussion of annual internal audit report and guidelines. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation on Partners with Children and Families "Texas Tots" Publications. Discussion of the Legislative Process Including Revisions to Chapter 73, Human Resources Code and the Appropriations Process. Executive Session: Under authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071, Government Code, to consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Reconvene for discussion and possible action on matters considered in executive session. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: December 3, 1996, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9617490 Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, December 12, 1996, 2:00 p.m. John H. Reagan Building, Room 101 Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: The Commission Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public Comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Commission Action, as Necessary: Capital Area Planning Council's Strategic Plan; Audits for Telephone Companies Remitting Surcharge: Approval of November 13, 1996 Commission Meetings Minutes; The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any of the items as authorized per Texas Open Meetings Act and pursuant to Government Code 551, Subchapter D. 551.071, consultation with Assistant Attorneys General on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek legal advice. Adjourn. Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing and speech impaired should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Velia Williams, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305- 6933. Filed: December 3, 1996, 4:41 p.m. TRD-9617492 Employees Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 1:00 p.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin ERS Audit Committee AGENDA: Status Reports on Audit Activities; a) Fiscal Year 1997 Internal Audit Plan, b) Deloitte & Touche Recommendations from Fiscal Year 1995 c) Internal Audit Recommendations from Prior Fiscal Years d) State Auditor Recommendations from Prior Fiscal Years 2. Future Meeting Date 3. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: December 2, 1996, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9617385 Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Proposed Legislation for the 75th Texas Legislature, Regular Session 3. Adjournment Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: December 2, 1996, 2:45 p.m. TRD-9617384 Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 1:00 p.m., Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. ERS Auditorium, ERS Building, 18th and Brazos Streets Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: Approval of Minutes; Investment of the System's Assets; Recommended Revisions to the Investment Policy; Adoption of Amendment to Trustee Rule 34 TAC sec.65.3 Relating to Records of System; Adoption of Amendment to Trustee Rule 34 TAC sec.67.87 Relating to Oral Argument before Board; Appointment to ERS Medical Board; Selection of Auditing Firm to Conduct Annual Audit of Administrator's Operations Regarding Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Program (UGIP); Approval To Designate Dental Indemnity Plan as Self-Funded Optional Plan under UGIP; Review of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) Application Criteria for Fiscal Year 1998; Consideration of Actuarial Valuation as of August 31, 1996 of Retirement Funds Administered by ERS and Actuarial Assumptions and Methods; Action Authorizing Supplemental One-Time Payment; Funding Adjustment in Retirement Annuity Reserve Account; Legislative Proposals for 75th Texas Legislature; Status Report on Audit Activities; Executive Director's Report; Next Trustee Meeting Date: Appeals of Contested Cases; Adjournment. Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336. Filed: December 2, 1996, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9617386 State Employee Charitable Campaign Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 12:00 p.m. 1212 North Velasco, Suite 210 Angleton Local Employee Committee Brazoria County AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Review of minutes of July 24, 1996 III. Review Campaign Year IV. Update on Final Campaign Numbers V. Committee Appreciation VI. Next Meeting and Agenda Schedule Contact: Esther Bernard, P.O. Box 1959, Angleton, Texas 77516-1959, (409) 849- 9402. Filed: December 3, 1996, 10:17 a.m. TRD-9617449 Finance Commission of Texas Thursday, December 12, 1996, 4:00 p.m. William F. Aldridge Hearing Room, Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the August 22, 1996 Audit Committee Meeting. B. Review and Approval of Minutes of the October 30, 1996 Audit Committee Meeting. C. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Recommend Approval of Risk Assessment and Audit Plan Prepared by Internal Auditors for the Department of Banking Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: December 2, 1996, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9617383 Friday, December 13, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Capitol Extension Building, Senate Committee Room, E1.016 Austin AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the November 1, 1996 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters: 1. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Approve Risk Assessment and Audit Plan Prepared by Internal Auditors for the Department of Banking 2. Discussion of and Possible Vote on Finance Commission Building Repairs. 3. Update and Possible Vote on Project to Fulfill Finance Commission Responsibility Under sec.1.011(f) of the Texas Banking Act. 4. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Purchase Directors and Officers Insurance. 5. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Renew Appointment of Mr. J. Mitchell, Radar Funeral Home, Kilgore, Texas, as the Industry Representative on the Guaranty Fund Advisory Council. 6. Ethics Commission Presentation. C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations. 1. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.3.36 Concerning Assessment Fees. 2. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed Amendment to sec.15.5 Concerning Public Notice. 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.sec.15.101 et seq. Concerning Mergers; Share Exchanges; Purchase and Assumption; Conversions. 4. New Rules Adopted by Commissioner-Adopted Amendments to 7 TAC sec.25.25, Concerning Conversion from Trust-Funded Prepaid Funeral Contracts to Insurance Funded. D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department: Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendments to sec.65.17, sec.77.31, sec.75.81, sec.75.89 and sec.79.99. 2. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Repeal of sec.79.104. E. Report from the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner: Industry Status; Departmental Operations; Report on Follow-up Audit from State Auditor's Office. 1. Discussion of and Vote to Repropose New Subchapter C, sec.1.401, et seq. Concerning Model Provisions for Motor Vehicle Installment Sales Contracts 2. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Response to Request for Credit Code Interpretation Number 96-1, Concerning Loan Fees. F. Executive Session. Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300. Filed: December 2, 1996, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9617382 Office of the Governor Wednesday, December 18, 1996, 10:00 a.m.-Rescheduled from October 29, 1996. Texas State Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, West 15th Street and Congress Avenue Austin Inaugural Endowment Fund Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order -- Mrs. Laura Bush, Chair/Approval of minutes of April 24, 1996. II. Review of "Memorandum of Understanding" with Secretary of State's office regarding method of disbursement of funds. Committee action authorizing the Chair to sign "Memorandum of Understanding". III. Committee action authorizing the Chair to oversee the required preparation and filing of report with the Secretary of State regarding expenditures through August 20, 1996, (40l.011(f)). IV. Discussion and possible action on the following requests for funding: A. Proposal for Conservation of the E.E. Myers Capitol Drawings. B. Proposal for planning grant for the Teas State History Museum. C. Proposal for grants to rural Texas libraries. D. Proposal for furnishings and equipment for the Texas Historical Commission Library and Research Center. E. Proposal for furnishings restoration and structural repair for Texas Historical Commission Christianson-Leberman Building. F. Proposal for Historical Markers 2000 Project. V. Committee action authorizing expenditures for the Inaugural Endowment Fund by Mrs. Bush. VI. Scheduling of future meetings. VII. Adjournment. Contact: Pam Willeford, 2511 McCullough Street, Austin, Texas 78703, (512) 473- 8887. Filed: December 2, 1996, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9617414 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Prostate Cancer Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the September 24, 1996 meeting; early detection of prostate cancer (controversies in early detection; and presentation of patient education materials); rationale for the Preventive Health Task Force (recommendations on Prostate cancer); social marketing (advertising with integrity); prevention of prostate cancer (epidemiology of prostate cancer); agency overview of the Texas Cancer Council; Prostate Cancer Education Program in Massachusetts (Massachusetts' Experience); treatment of prostate cancer (presentation of American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines; and results of the prostate study in Texas (PIVOT)); prostate cancer costs in Texas; prevention and treatment of prostate cancer (question and answer session); initiative to provide patient education resource office (webpage 1-800-service); barriers to health education in the African American Community; prostate cancer awareness week in June 1997 (message for public information campaign, update, and suggestions for activities); public comments; set agenda for next meeting on February 18, 1997, and evaluation of December 11, 1996 meeting. To request accommodation under the ADA, 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: Betty Flores, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7534. Filed: December 3, 1996, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9617489 Statewide Health Coordinating Council Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 1:00 p.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 2.122, University of Texas at Austin, 26th and Red River Streets Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the October 22, 1996, meeting; Ad Hoc Committee work on local health departments and hospital closure and/or reconfigurations; presentation of issues in local public health; presentation of issues in hospital conversions from non-profit to for- profit status; Ad Hoc committee issue paper and recommendations; time line for publication and dissemination of Ad Hoc Committee issue paper; and presentation of the State Health Plan. To request accommodation under the ADA, 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: Gly Kovalik, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. Filed: December 3, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9617486 Texas Juvenile Probation Commission/ Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 3:00 p.m. 2600 Lone Star Drive Dallas Subcommittee Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Tour of Dallas County Juvenile Probation Facilities IV. Dallas County Juvenile Department Sex Offender Program Overview V. Public Comment VI. Travel to DPRS facility for dinner VII. TDPRS Incest Group Treatment Program VIII. Adjourn Contact: Vicki Wright, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas (512) 424-6700. Filed: December 2, 1996, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9617429 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Saturday, December 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Introductions, approval of the October 18, 1996 minutes, the Board will consider and act upon the following matters: Director's Report: registration, renewals and fees, active complaints and show cause actions; Committee reports: examinations, continuing education, highway issues, oil well issues, rules; possible adoption of Board Rule 663.13 and 663.21 and possible proposal of rule concerning non-defined work; correspondence: knowledge/academic based FS examinations, investigator, penalty fees associated with violations, joint mortgage agreement with American Surveyors and Mappers Council, courses that meet requirements of Section 15, calculators used in examinations. 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 Sandy Smith at 452-9427 two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752 Filed: December 3, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9617441 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Thursday, December 12, 1996, 10:30 a.m. Room E2.028, Capitol Extension Austin Texas Peace Officer's Memorial Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order, roll call of members, welcoming remarks, and introduction of new Committee member. Approval of the minutes of the June 21, 1996, POMAC meeting. Election of Officers for 1997 Fundraising reports Reports and comments from Committee members Set meeting date(s) and locations(s) for upcoming meeting(s) Adjourn Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, #200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 406-3613. Filed: December 2, 1996, 5:16 p.m. TRD-9617438 Thursday, December 12, 1996, 1:30 p.m. Room E2.028, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks; Executive Director's Report; Financial Report; Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Fund Raising Report; Staff Reports; Texas Jail Network presentation; Discussion of drafts of proposed new sec.sec.217.96, 219.77, 219.78, amendments to sec.219.70, and repeal of sec.sec.211.77 and 211.78; Discussion of final adoption of amendments to sec.sec.229.1, 229.5, and 229.20, and adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, #200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 406-3613. Filed: December 2, 1996, 5:16 p.m. TRD-9617436 Friday, December 13, 1996, 9:30 a.m. Room E2.028, Capitol Extension Austin AGENDA: Call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcoming remarks, Approval of minutes of the September 12-13, 1996 Commission meetings; Service awards to TCLEOSE employees; Receive Bill Blackwood LEMIT annual report; Discussion and take action on drafts of proposed new sec.sec.217.96, 219.77, 219.78 amendments to sec.219.70 and repeal of sec.sec.211.96, 211.77, and 211.78; Discussion and take action on final adoption of amendments to sec.sec.229.1, 229.5, and 229.20; Set meeting date and location of March 1997 Commission meeting; Take license action on Final Orders and Agreed Final Order for revocation and suspension of licenses; Receive report on permanent voluntary surrenders of licenses; Receive comments on any subject without discussion; and adjourn. Contact: Vera Kocian, 6330 US Highway 290 East, #200, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 406-3613. Filed: December 2, 1996, 5:16 p.m. TRD-9617437 Board of Law Examiners Friday, December 13, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street Austin Hearings Panel AGENDA: The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations, including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary: Henry Coe; Ken Jones; Emily Munos; Collette Vallot; Leanna Marchand; Michele Baldassano; Frank King; Ben King. (Character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code). Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1621. Filed: December 3, 1996, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9617460 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizen's Comments 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Consideration of Approval of FY 1997 Budget of the Office of Internal Audit If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206-4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 3, 1996, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9617454 Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizen's Comments 2. Status of Major Construction Projects 3. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Sale of a One Acre Parcel at Big Spring State Hospital; Conveyance of Approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; Lease of Five Acres at the Corpus Christi State School; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at Waco Center for Youth; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy. 4. Report of FY 1996 Budget Adjustments made by the Commissioner. 5. Consideration of Approval of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments. 6. Consideration of Approval of the Transfer to Harris County MHMRA of the Proceed of the Sale of the TRIMS Building. 7. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve a Lease of Approximately 11 Acres of Real Property at Denton State School to the City of Denton. 8. Consideration of Items Regarding the Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School to Vision Village, Inc. 9. Consideration of Items Regarding Central Park in Austin, Texas. 10. Consideration of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas. 11. Consideration of Approval of a Capital Improvement Project on the Kerrville State Hospital Campus, the Renovation of One Wing of Building 603 for the Purpose of a Family Overnight Facility. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 3, 1996, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9617458 Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 11:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizen's Comments 2. Update Regarding the Analysis of Costs of State-operated Small ICF-MR Facilities 3. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.409.401-409.406 of Chapter 409, Subchapter K, Governing TDMHMR Standards for Behavioral Health Services by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. 4. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.409.374 of Chapter 409, Subchapter J, Governing Reimbursement for Services in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD). 5. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.sec.406.201- 406.204, 406.214, 406.216, and 406.217 of Chapter 406, Subchapter E, Governing ICF/MR Eligibility and Review. 6. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Campus-based State- Operated Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period May 1, 1996, through December 31, 1996. 7. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Case Management for Persons with Chronic Mental Illness and for Case Management for Individuals who have Mental Retardation or a Related Condition for the Period December 1, 1996, through November 30, 1997. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 3, 1996, 11:20 a.m. TRD-9617457 Wednesday, December 11, 1996, 1:00 p.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizen's Comments. 2. Update Regarding State Facilities Governing Body Activities. 3. Legislative Update. 4. Presentation Regarding the Issue of Civil Commitment of Sex Offenders. 5. Consideration of Approval of the Long Term Care Plan for FY 1998-1999 for People with Mental Retardation and Related Conditions. 6. Consideration of Approval of the Appointment of New Members to the Medical Advisory Committee. 7. Consideration of Charges to be Given to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee. 8. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.401.456 and 401.458 and Amendments to Chapter 401, Subchapter G, Governing Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Centers, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of Existing sec.sec.401.456 and 401.458. 9. Consideration of Approval of the HB 2377 Report to the Legislature. 10. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 408, Subchapter B, Governing Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Standards. 11. Consideration of Approval of Modification of Johnson County MHMR Center's Existing Approved Plan to Expand to Provide Mental Health Services to Navarro County. 12. Consideration of Approval of a Report on SCR 88 Diagnosis Pilots to be Forwarded to the Legislature. 13. Consideration of Approval of Information Services Strategic Plan and Approval of Conformance of the Biennial Operating Plan Amendment For Submission to the Department of Information Resources and the Health and Human Services. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 3, 1996, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9617456 Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, Auditorium Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order, Roll Call II. Citizen's Comments III. Approval of the Minutes of the October 3, 1996 Meeting. IV. Issues to be Considered: Chairman's Report: Announcement of New Appointments to the Medical Advisory Committee; Update on the Development of Board of Trustee Training Curriculum; Resolution Honoring Rio Grande State Center for Achieving Accreditation with Commendation from JCAHO, Commissioner's Report: Medical Director's Report; Presentation on TDMHMR and TCADA Collaborative Community Behavioral Health Pilots; Consideration of Approval of: FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments; Transfer to Harris County MHMRA of the Proceeds of the Sale of the TRIMS Building; a Resolution to Approve a Lease of Approximately 11 Acres of Real Property at Denton State School to the City of Denton; of Items Regarding the Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School to Vision Village, Inc.; of Items Regarding Central Park in Austin, Texas; of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas; a Capital Improvement Project on the Kerrville State Hospital Campus, the Renovation of One Wing of Building 603 for the Purpose of a Family Overnight Facility; Adoption of New sec.sec.409.4011-409.406 of chapter 409, Subchapter K, Governing TDHMHMR Standards for Behavioral Health Services by Medicaid managed Care Organizations; Adoption of Amendments to sec.409.374 to Chapter 409, Subchapter J, Governing Reimbursement for Services in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD); Adoption of Amendments to sec.sec.406.201-406.204, 406.214, 406.216 and 406.217 of Chapter 406, Subchapter E, Governing ICF/MR Eligibility and Review; Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Campus-based State -- Operated Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) for the Period May 1, 1996, through December 31, 1996; Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Case Management for Persons with Chronic Mental Illness and for Case Management for Individuals who have Mental Retardation or a Related Condition for the Period December 1, 1996, through November 30, 1997; Long Term Care Plan for FY 1998-1999 for People with Mental Retardation and Related Conditions; Charges to be Given to the Citizen's Planning Advisory Committee; Adoption of New sec.sec.401.456 and 401.458; and Amendments to Chapter 401, Subchahpter G, Governing Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Centers, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of Exisint sec.sec.401.456 and 401.458; HB 2377 Report to the Legislature; Adoption of New Chapter 408, Subchapter B, Governing Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Standards; Modification of Johnson County MHMR Center's Existing Approved Plan to Expand to Provide Mental Health Services to Navarro County; Report on SCR 88 Dual Diagnosis Pilots to be Forwarded to the Legislature; Information Services Strategic Plan and Approval of Conformance of the Biennial Operating Plan Amendment for Submission to the Department of Information Resources and the Health and Human Services. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin,Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: December 3, 1996, 11:19 a.m. TRD-9617455 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, December 11, 1996, Noon Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Rooms 4B, 4C Austin AGENDA: The Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting on December 11, 1996, 12:00-5:00, at the Austin Convention Center, Level, Rooms 4B and 4C. The meeting will open with a welcome and introductions from Cindy Morphew, Presiding Officer. Minutes of the November 21, 1996 meeting will be considered. The committee will continue the review of grant application and will discuss draft financial responsibility rules, as presented by Ray Austin, TNRCC. Public comments are welcom. Contact: Debbra Bohl,, P.O. Box 13087, Mail Code 124, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 239-6008. Filed: December 4, 1996, 9:51 a.m. TRD-9617518 Monday, January 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 131E, TNRCC Park 35 Circle Office Complex, 12124 North Interstate 35 Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-96-1476; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1090-DIS; FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Number 19; for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) on a revised application for authority to adopt and impose non-uniform operation and maintenance standby fees on undeveloped property in Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District Number 19 for a three-year period. The District's revised application requests authorization to levy a non-uniform Operations and Maintenance standby fee as follows: A. $185.30 per vacant equivalent single family connection (ESFC) per year in Riverwood Village, Sections One and Three; B. $8.65 per vacant ESFC per year in the 124.634 unimproved acreage. Contact: Office of Public Assistance, MC-108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040. Filed: December 2, 1996, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9617416 Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. City Hall, 1300 7th Street Wichita Falls AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application by Bell Processing, Inc., Proposed Municipal Solid Waste Permit Amendment Number MSW1827-B, to authorize an increase in the vertical height of the facility, an expansion of the disposal footprint, and a continuation of operations at their existing Type IV (Landfill) municipal solid waste management facility. The facility covers about 60.36 acres of land and will be authorized to receive about 82.4 tons of municipal solid waste per day for disposal or other processing. The facility is located about 4,000 feet west of Farm to Market road 1634, about 1.5 miles north of U.S. Highway 277, and six miles west of the center of Wichita Falls, in Wichita County, Texas. Contact: SOAH Docket Clerk, 300 West 15th, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-4993. Filed: December 2, 1996, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9617434 Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-456, 8407 Wall Street Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: examination contract; and set next meeting date. To request accommodation under the ADA, 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: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. Filed: December 3, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9617488 Thursday, December 12, 1996. 10:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-456, 8407 Wall Street Austin Board AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes from the August 28, 1996 meeting; chairman's report; resolutions of appreciation for Celeste A. Langley, Willie B. "Randy" Randolph, and Carlos H. Corral, M.D.; division director's report; program director's report; examination contract; and set next meeting date. To request accommodation under the ADA, 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: Jo Whittenberg, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6751. Filed: December 3, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9617487 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, public participation, approve minutes of the October 31, 1996 Board Meeting, Action items- discuss and take possible action on the following: Nominating Committee report, Executive Committee report, (Governmental Affairs Task Force Report, Legal and Claims Committee report, Financial presentation-discuss and take possible action on the following: Investment Policy changes, 1997 Budget, Informational items- Brochures and Membership Report review, Executive Director's report: 1996 goals, Challenges and Objectives, Executive Session- Conservator/Regulator's report, Attorney's report, Personnel issues, and discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: December 4, 1996, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9617534 Texas Public Finance Authority Friday, December 11, 1996, 10:30 a.m. John H. Reagan Building, 105 West 15th Street, Committee Room 106 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of the November 1, 1996 Board Meeting. 3. Consider amending the contract with Fulbright & Jaworski for special tax compliance services required to establish an Escrow Fund to defease general obligation bonds issued on behalf of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission for the Superconducting Supercollider Project. 4. Consider status of the Texas Public Finance Authority's co-financial advisor contract with Taylor Pruitt. 5. consider procedures for the appointment of an Executive Director and related matters. 6. Executive Session to consider applications for the position of Executive Director in accordance with Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. 7. Other business. 8. Adjourn. Persons with disabilities, who have special communication or 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 fare in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: December 3, 1996, 10:38 a.m. TRD-9617450 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, December 20, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16706- Application of AccuTel of Texas, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. Applicant seeks authority to provide resold local services. This includes, but is not limited to, monthly recurring, flat rate local exchange service, extended area service, extended metro service, toll restriction, call control options, tone dialing, custom calling services, Caller ID and any other services which are available for resale from the underlying incumbent local exchange carrier or other carriers authorized to do business within the designated service area as a service provider pursuant to the PURA 95 and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Applicant's requested geographic area follows the boundaries of the existing service areas of the following local exchange carriers: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company: GTE Southwest, Inc.; Central Telephone Company of Texas; United Telephone of Texas; Sugarland Telephone Company; Lufkin-Conroe Telephone Exchange, Inc.; any other eligible local exchange carrier providing in excess of 31,000 access lines. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by December 13, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 963-7145. Filed: December 2, 1996, 11:14 a.m. TRD-9617381 Monday, December 23, 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 16720- Application of MSN Communications, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority. 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's requested servcie area is 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 Telepohone Company and other local echange carriers with more than 31,000 access lines in the State of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceeddings should make appropriate filings of comments to the Commission by December 18, 1996. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 963-7145. Filed: December 4, 1996, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9617548 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Friday, December 13, 1996, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, Suite E2.026, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Quarterly Council Meeting AGENDA: Introduction of members, staff and guests; Approval of Minutes from September 6, 1996 Open Meeting; Consideration of Pricing Subcommittee Recommendations: Item 1. Discussion and Action on New Service Contracts completed Under Temporary Authority. Item 2. Discussion and Action on New Services Item 3. Discussion and Action on Renewal Services Item 4. Discussion and Action on New Products Item 5. Discussion and Action on Product Changes and Revisions Consideration of Repealed and Proposed Council Administrative Rules; Consideration of council Mission Statement and Objectives; Presentation of TIBH Industries, Inc. Quarterly Activity Report; Presentation of Enclave concept by TIBH Industries, Inc.; Discussion of Future Projects for Subcommittees; 1997 Quarterly Meeting Dates to Be Scheduled; Public Comment Period; and Suggested Agenda Items for Future Consideration Contact: Rose-Michel Munguia, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 6422. Filed: December 3, 1996, 10:11 a.m. TRD-9617440 Railroad Commission of Texas Thursday-Friday, December 12-13, 1996, 8:30 a.m. Doubletree Hotel, South and Central Rooms, 6505 Interstate Highway 35 North Austin AGENDA: The Railroad Commission of Texas is sponsoring the Natural Gas Gathering Technical Conference to explore the technical, legal and economic issues related to natural gas gathering. Contact: Steve Pitner, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-6946. Filed: December 2, 1996, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9617433 Structural Pest Control Board Thursday, December 12, 1996, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 3.122 Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Approval of Board Minutes of September 24, 1996. II. Public Comment and Public Hearing on sec.599.7, Posting Notice of Inspection. III. Consider for Adoption sec.599.7, Posting Notice of Inspection. IV. Discussion by Darrel Hutto on Home Study Courses, Consumer Information Sheet Changes to the Examinations. V. Review of Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements. VI. Appoint Committee to Review the Examination Process. VII. Discussion of Amendments to 593.24, Criteria and Evaluation of Continuing Education Regarding Deletion of Evaluation Form by Participants and Attendance Records. VIII. Discussion of Vector Control. IX. Executive Director's Report. X. Set Date for Next Board Meeting. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: December 2, 1996, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9617389 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, December 10, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 101 East Fifteenth Street, Texas Workforce Commission Building, Room 644 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; 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 of Texas council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness Meeting of December 5-6; 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.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and to discuss selection and hiring of executive director; 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 50; and Set Date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: December 2, 1996, 3:53 p.m. TRD-9617413 Regional Meetings Meetings filed December 3, 1996: Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control Improvement District 1, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas, December 9, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John Ward, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas, 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9617442. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Membership Board, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, December 13, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John P. Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9617468. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 400 Spring, Columbus, December 10, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9617443. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at the Cypress Springs Office, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, December 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9617452. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at Highway 190 West, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Jasper, December 19, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 E. Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9617445. Eastland County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 100 Main, Second Floor, Commissioner's Courtroom, Eastland City Courthouse, Eastland, December 11, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (817) 629-8597. TRD-9617380. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Administrative Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, December 6, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9617448. Fisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at Fisher County Courthouse/Court Room, Roby, December 16, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betty Mize, P.O. Box 516, Roby, Texas 79543, (915) 776-2733. TRD- 9617491. Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 124 East Main, Post, December 12, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas, 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD-9617459. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, December 10, 1996, 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD- 9617482. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council, will meet at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Houston, December 13, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9617466. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Highway 190, Kempner, December 6, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD-9617444. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, One-Stop Planning Committee, will meet at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, December 12, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Galaxy Center, Building 2N, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76302, (817) 322-5281. TRD-9617452. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, December 9, 1996, 1:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9617439. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, December 10, 1996, 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803) 3553. TRD-9617415. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, December 10, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler Cad, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9617388. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization Urban Transportation Study Continuous Improvement Committee, will meet at 1025 East North Sixth Street, Abilene, December 1, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Compton, 1025 EN Tenth Street, Abilene,Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544, TRD-9617485. Meetings filed December 4, 1996 Bexar Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 535 South Main Street, San Antonio, December 9, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Information may be obtained from Beverly Houston, P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, Texas 78283-0248, (210) 224-8511. TRD-9617517. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Executive Committee, met at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, December 11, 1996 at 4:40 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9617495. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, met at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, December 11, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9617496. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Insurance and Personnel Committees. met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, December 10, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr. P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9617532. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Finance and Water Rates Committee, will meet at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, December 12, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr. P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, (409) 892-4011. TRD-9617533. Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, will meet at 415 West Eighth Avenue, Amarillo, December 12, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rebecca Rusk, P.O. Box 9257, Amarillo, Texas 79105, (806) 372- 3381. TRD-9617498. Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Warren and Trinity Streets, Gilmer, December 10, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD- 9617539.