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
Tuesday, April 8, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress, Seventh Floor, Travis Building
Austin
Utility Division

AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits will be conducted at the above date and time in SOAH 
Docket Number 473-96-2285-Application of ENTERGY GULF STATES INC. for Approval 
of its Transition to Competition Plan and Implementing the Plan, and for the 
Authority to Reconcile Fuel Costs, to Set Revised Fuel Factors to Recover a 
Surcharge for Underrecovered Fuel Expenses (PUC Number 16705).
Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/936-0728.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 11:16 a.m.
TRD-9618685

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Friday, January 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
Joe Cotton's Bar-B-Que, Highway 77 South, towards Kingsville
Robstown
Regional Advisory Council, Region XI

AGENDA:
Call to order; roll call; introduction of visitors; reading and approval of 
minutes; old business; new business; and adjournment.
Contact: Miguel Lopez, 3804 Casa Blanca Road, Laredo, Texas 78041, 210/718-0297. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:57 p.m.
TRD-9618703

State Board of Barber Examiners
Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, William P. Hobby State Building, Tower 2, Room 500 
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
Opening of meeting: Roll Call: Read and possibly approve minutes of November 5, 
1996 Board meeting. New Business: The Board will view a video tape from the 
Office of the Governor and the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Board 
will view a video tape news segment made by KTRK in Houston. Discussion and 
possible action regarding possible legislation giving the Barber Board exclusive 
rule-making authority. Discussion and possible action regarding the budget 
hearing for the Senate Finance Committee to be held January 8, 1997. 
Adjournment.
Contact: B. Michael Rice, 333 Guadalupe Street, SUite 2-110, 512/305-8475. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 4:37 p.m.
TRD-9618728

Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners 
Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Technical Standards Committee

AGENDA:
Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. 
Charges for copies of records; B. Standard of care; C. Solicitation; D. Needle 
EMG; E. Preschool physicals; F. Fee Splitting; G. Chelation therapy/Oxygen 
therapy; H. Barratry; I. Immunizations (Flu shots); J. Referral incentives; K. 
In-House PPO.
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6700.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:53 p.m.
TRD-9618695

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Licensure and Educational Standards Committee

AGENDA:
Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. 
Ratification of December 1996 examinees; B. Request for reinstatement of 
license: Ken Kitching, D.C.; C. Continuing Education topic and assignment of 
Board members for 1997 License Renewal Seminars; D. Request for reinstatement of 
license: Paul Matthews, D.C., John Bailey, D.C.; E. Continuing Education 
Reporting Period Changes;
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6700.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.
TRD-9618693

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 11:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:
Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. 
Enforcement actions- September 1, 1996 through December 24, 1996; B. Policy and 
Procedure changes; C. Request for reversal of committee action: 96-214, Michael 
Davis D.C. 
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6700.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.
TRD-9618692

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 12:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Rules Committee

AGENDA:
Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. Update 
on Correction Submission; B. Final adoption: Section 71.6: Time, Place and Scope 
of Examination; Section 78.1: Registration of Chiropractic Radiologic 
Technologists; C. Final repeal: Section 71.12; National Board Examination. 
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6700.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:52 p.m.
TRD-9618694

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 12:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Executive Committee

AGENDA:
Consideration, discussion, any appropriate action, and/or approval of: A. 
Appointment of Ad Hoc committee on Legislation; B. Appointment of Ad Hoc 
committee on Workers' Compensation.
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6700.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.
TRD-9618691

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 2:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 100
Austin

AGENDA:
The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Wednesday, January 7, 
1997 at 2:30 p.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or 
approve:
I. Minutes of the November 8, 1996 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners 
meeting;
II. Report of the President on Board activities and the Chiropractic profession; 
III. Report of the Executive Director on administration, budget, internal policy 
and procedure, personnel, and general information on licensees;
IV. Committee Reports: A. Enforcement Committee Report; 1. Enforcement actions- 
September 1, 1996 through December 24, 1996; 2. Policy and Procedure changes; 3. 
Request for reversal of committee action: 96-214, Michael Davis, D.C.; B. 
Licensure and Educational Standards Committee: 1. Ratification of December 1996 
examinees; 2. Request for reinstatement of license: Ken Kitching, D.C.; 3. 
Continuing Education topic and assignment of Board members for 1997 License 
Renewal Seminars; 4. Request for reinstatement of license: Paul Matthews, D.C., 
John Bailey, D.C.; 5. Continuing education reporting period changes; C. 
Technical Standards Committee: 1. Charges for copies of records; 2. Standard of 
care; 3. Solicitation; 4. Needle EMG; 5. Preschool physicals; 6. Fee splitting; 
7. Chelation therapy/ Oxygen therapy; 8. Barratry; 9. Immunizations (Flu shots); 
10. Referral incentives; 11. In-House PPO; D. Executive Committee: 1. 
Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee on Legislation; 2. Appointment of Ad Hoc 
Committee on Worker's Compensation; E. Rules Committee; 1. Update on Correction 
Submission; 2. Final adoption: Section 71.6: Time, Place and Scope of 
Examination; Section 78.1: Registration of Chiropractic Radiologic 
Technologists; 3. Final repeal: Section 71.12: National Board Examination; 
V. Records Retention Plan
VI. Executive Session: The Board may from time to time meet in Executive Session 
to consult with its attorneys regarding pending litigation authorized by Section 
555.071 of the Government Code. The Board may also consult with its attorney 
regarding personnel matters authorized by Section 551.074 of the Government 
Code;
VII. Action regarding Executive Session
VIII. Items to be considered for future agenda
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/305-6700.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:53 p.m.
TRD-9618696

Texas Department of Commerce
Friday, January 10, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Third Floor Conference Room
Austin
International Trade Commission

AGENDA:
8:30 a.m. Call to Order; Report from Executive Director; Update on International 
Trade Programs, Update on Tourism International Efforts, Authorize Approval, 
Execution and Submission of Commission's Report to the Governor, Lieutenant 
Governor and the Legislature, Public Comments; Adjourn.
Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/936-0158.
Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:48 a.m.
TRD-9618750

State Board of Educator Certification 
Friday, January 10, 1996, 2:00 p.m.: Saturday, January 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 
1001 Trinity, Board Room,
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order. 
2. Approve December Minutes.
3. Executive Director's Update-a) Budget Report, b) Communication Plan, c) 
Planning Update, d) Legislative Appropriations Request, e) Discuss the 
recommendations for the Partnerships for Professional Development Grants, f) 
Staff Report, g) Other.
4. Adopt procedure to evaluate the Executive Director.
5. Propose rules relating to the American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate. 
6. Approve the Center for Professional Development and Teaching for Texas A&M 
University International.
7. Approve the passing standards, examinee fees, and assessment instruments of 
the Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT-Spanish).
8. Discuss input received on the Code of Ethics.
9. Appoint members to the Reading Certification Advisory Committee.
10. Appoint members to the Principal Certificate Advisory Committee.
11. Appoint members to the Superintendent Certificate Advisory Committee.  
Saturday, January 11th: 1. Call to order. 2. Work Session on the Framework for 
Educator Preparation and Certification.
Contact: Dawn Copra, 1001 Trinity, Austin, Texas 78711, 512/469-3005 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:50 p.m.
TRD-9618687

Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Thursday, Friday, January 9 and 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 
12675 North Research
Austin
Commission

REVISED AGENDA:
I. Subcommittee on advisory council appointments.
II. Executive Session under Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.
III. Open session for further discussion, possible action regarding preceding 
agenda item.
IV. Discussion, possible action regarding reports or recommendations from State 
Auditor and the Survey of Organizational Excellence.
V. Matters from the Executive Director.
VI. Discussion, possible action on report from the subcommittee.
VII. Matters referred from the Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee. 
VIII. Matters referred from the Volunteer Fire Fighter Advisory Committee. 
IX. Discussion, possible action resulting from reports by Commission 
representative to the Firemen's Training School Advisory Board, the Texas A&M 
University System regarding other fire protection training provided by Texas 
A&M. 
X. New matters from the public not included in preceding agenda items which may 
be discussed in future meetings.
XI. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates.
Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin Texas 78759, 512/918-7100. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 3:20 p.m.
TRD-9618706

Texas Department of Human Services, Region Three
Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
Arlington Human Services Center, 401 West Stanford, Room 110
Arlington
Office on Serivces to Persons with Disabilities (OSDP)/Subcommittee on
Services to Persons with Disabilities (SSPD) Regional Consumer Meeting

AGENDA:
This is part of a statewide series of consumer meetings with the goal of 
providing a more effective vehicle for receiving consumer and advocate input 
about policies, programs and services for Texans with disabilities.
Contact: Beverly Young, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030,
512/483-3233.
Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:59 a.m.
TRD-9618751

General Land Office
Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 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; opening and consideration of bids 
received for the January 7, 1997 special oil and gas lease sale; lease 
suspension application, Guadalupe River, Victoria County; pooling applications, 
Fandango, East Field, Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties; Clay, North East (Austin 
Chalk 11350) and (Georgetown) fields, Burleson County; Keystone (San Andres and 
Holt), Winkler County; State Tract 60-S West, Jefferson County; Royalty 
Incentive applications, Hawk Eye (Adams Branch) field, Eastland County; Nueces 
Bay (2300), Nueces County; coastal public lands -- structure (cabin) permit 
terminations and requests, Laguna Madre, Kenedy County; commercial easement 
applications and renewals, Carancahua Bay, Calhoun County; Adams Bayou, Orange 
County; Executive Session -- consideration of acquisition of forfeited veterans 
tract, Roberts County, Executive Session- pending or contemplated litigation.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 836, Austin, Texas 
78701, Room 836, 512/463-5016.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 4:12 p.m.
TRD-9618709

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 
Thursday, January 9, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420
Austin
Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative 
Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the 
Respondent, James Michael Smith, for failing to provide proper service, 
installation and mechanical integrity in violation of Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated article 8861 (the Act) sec.5a, and for failing to include his 
license number on an invoice in violation of 16 Texas Administrative Code 
(T.A.C.) sec.75.50(d), 1993 revised at sec.75.70(j), pursuant to the Act and 
article 9100, Texas Government Code chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 T.A.C. chapters 
60 and 75.
Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:50 p.m.
TRD-9618689

Thursday, January 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420
Austin
Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative 
Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the 
Respondent, Bob Geller, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration 
contracting without a licence in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes 
Annotated article 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, and for advertising that he engages in 
the business of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without obtaining 
a license in violation of the Act, sec.5(a), pursuant to the Act and article 
9100, Texas Government Code chapter 2001 (APA), and 16 T.A.C. chapters 60 and 
75.
Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, 512/463-3192. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:51 p.m.
TRD-9618690

Texas Lottery Commission
January 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
6937 North IH35, American Founder's Building, First Floor Auditorium
Austin

AGENDA:
Call to order/roll call; Approval of minutes of the November 26, 1996 and 
December 19, 1996 meetings; Executive Session to seek legal advise regarding 
employment law and personnel matters; Return to open session for further 
discussion and possible action regarding legal advice; Executive session to 
consider the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or dismissal of the 
Executive Director; Return to open session for further discussion and possible 
action involving the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or dismissal 
of the Executive Director; Executive session to consider the appointment, 
employment and duties of an Acting Executive Director; Return to open session 
for further discussion and possible action involving the appointment, 
employment, and duties of an Acting Executive Director; Report by the Bingo 
Advisory Committee Chair and possible discussion and action; report and possible 
action on regulatory statistics; Consideration of and possible action on the 
lottery operator contract; Consideration of and possible action, including 
extension, on the instant ticket vending machine contract; consideration of and 
possible discussion and action on the procurement processes used by the agency 
and composition of procurement teams. Consideration of and possible action on 
the acquisition of a location for the lottery headquarters; Report, discussion 
and possible action on status of instant tickets and services contract and 
requests for proposals for instant tickets and services contract; Report, 
discussion, and possible action on the agency's personnel policy manual; 
Consideration of and possible action on proposed legislation; Consideration of 
and possible action, including adoption, on amendments to 16 Texas 
Administrative Code sec.401.307; Consideration and possible action including 
adoption of the repeal of 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.401.362 and of new 
rule 16 Texas Administrative Code sec.401.362; Report and possible discussion 
and action on the FY 1996 Financial Audit; Consideration and possible action on 
resources available to the Commission for conducting its business; Consideration 
of and possible action concerning the State Auditors Activities Consideration of 
the status and possible entry of an order in any contested case if a proposal 
for decision has been received from the assigned administrative law judge and 
the time period has lapsed for the filing of exceptions and replies; 
Consideration of and possible action on a motion for rehearing filed in Docket 
Number 362-96-0868. B-LULAC 4484-J v. Texas Lottery Commission; Commission may 
meet in Executive Session; return to open session for further deliberation and 
possible action on any matter discussed in Executive Session; Report by 
Executive Director and/or Deputy Executive Director and possible discussion 
and/or action on the operation of the agency, Commission planning calendar, 
financial status of the agency, HUM performance and NASP: 2000 conference; 
Adjournment.
For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at 512/323-3791 at least two days 
prior to meeting.
Contact: Michelle Guerrero, 6937 North IH35, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/323-3791. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 3:19 p.m.
TRD-9618705

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners 
Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Hearings Division

AGENDA:
Probation Appearance, 9:00 a.m.- Alberto N. Martinez, MD, Junction, Texas 
Probation Appearance, 10:15 a.m.- Carol T. Ewing, MD, Port Arthur, Texas 
Probation Appearance, 10:15 a.m.- James F. Garner, MD, Houston, Texas
Probation Appearance, 11:15 a.m.- Richard J. Kondejewdki, MD, League City, Texas
Probation Appearance, 1:00 p.m.- Robert J. Kilian, MD, Lake Jackson, Texas 
Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- Daniel A. Boudreau, DO, Mesquite, Texas 
Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- William L. Cowden, MD, Richardson, Texas 
Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- Castilla A. Darby, MD, Dallas, Texas
Probation Appearance, 2:00 p.m.- Darryl D. Nix, DO, Arlington, Texas
Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.- Joe W. Rhoades, DO, Fort Worth, Texas 
Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.- Bruce S. Hinkley, MD, Arlington, Texas 
Probation Appearance, 3:00 p.m.- Febe Linda Panal Oro, MD, Denison, Texas 
Modification Request, 9:45 a.m.- Dennis M. Shaughnessy, MD, Midland, Texas 
Termination Request, 9:15 a.m.-Thomas C. Branch, MD, Plainview, Texas
Termination Request, 11:45 a.m.- Mark A. Williamson, MD., Houston, Texas 
Termination Request, 1:00 p.m.- Robert J. Kilian, MD, Lake Jackson, Texas 
Termination Request, 1:30 p.m.- David M. McClellan, MD, Crosby, Texas
Executive session under authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 661.071 of 
the Government Code, and Article 4495b, Sections 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes, regarding pending or contemplated litigation.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, 512/305-7016 
Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:19 a.m.
TRD-9618740

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North Interstate 35
Austin

AGENDA:
The Commission will meet in Executive Session.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, 512/239-3317. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:54 p.m.
TRD-9618699

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners 
Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
929 East Fortyfirst Street
Austin
Enforcement Committee 

AGENDA:
January 9 and 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m.- Call to order and roll call.
Consideration of Minutes of November 18, 1996 and November 19, 1996 Enforcment
Committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded.
Review of Citation List and Possible Action
Discussion and Possible Financial Interest in a Firm, Company or Corporation
Using Master Plumber's License?"
Discussion of Social Security Number on Plastic License and Possible Action. 
Complaint Cases for Review: 
The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the Committee 
as time allows: Those cases not reviewed on January 9, 1997 will be rescheduled 
for January 10, 1997. Time may not allow for all cases listed to be reviewed: 
96-0556, 97-0196, 96-0273, (97-0165, 97-0166, 97-0167, 97-0168, 97-0175), 967-
0596, 97-0041, 97-0042, 96-0589, 96-0078, 96-0260, 96-0261, 95-0517, 96-0012, 
96-0060, 96-0030, 96-0058, 96-0111, 96-0123, 96-0125, 96-0147, 96-0149, 96-0139, 
96-0114, 96-0158, 95-0314, 96-0043, 96-0130, 95-0362, 95-0359, 96-0184, 95-0483, 
96-0034, 96-0031, 96-0098, 96-0403, 95-0426, 96-0027, 960-0279, 96-0264, 96-
0285, 95-0471, 96-0392, 95-0403, 95-0489, 96-0455, 96-0418, 96-0464, 96-0604, 
96-0159, 95-0450, 96-0605, 96-0400, 96-0156, 96-0245, 96-0591, 96-0467, 97-0002, 
96-0466, 96-0138, 96-0421, 96-0286, 97-0022, 95-0456. 
Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East Fortyfirst Street, Austin, Texas, 78751, 
512/458-2145.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 10:51 a.m.
TRD-9618684

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists 
Thursday and Friday, January 23, 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively 
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-225
Austin
Psychological Associate Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The Psychological Associate Advisory Committee to the Texas State Board of 
Examiners of Psychologists till meet to consider public comments, minutes of the 
October 1996 meeting; rules; reports from the Chair of the Committee, the 
Executive Director of the Agency and the General Counsel of the Agency; reports 
from the following sub-committees; Disciplinary Sanctions, Financial Advisory, 
legislative, Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures, Public Information and 
Relations, Professional/Ethical Standards and Development, Professional 
Reimbursement Guidelines, Publications and Research, and Supervisory Guidelines. 
The Committee will also plan for the next Advisory Committee meeting and will 
hold an executive session to seek legal advice.
Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/305-7700.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 4:43 p.m.
TRD-9618729

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin

AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action 
regarding: Docket Number 16744 (SOAH Number 473-96-2315) Application of MCIMetro 
Transmission Services, Inc., for a Certificate of Operating Authority; Project 
Number 15001- Stranded Costs or Excess Costs Over Market and Legislative 
Recommendation; Project Number 15002, Scope of Competition in the Electric 
Industry in Texas and Legislative Recommendation; Discussion of legislative 
matters; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency 
administrative procedures, budget, consumer affairs/protection/enforcement, 
fiscal matters and personnel policy; Adjournment for closed session to consider 
litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on 
matters considered in closed session.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, 
512/936-7007
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:57 p.m.
TRD-9618704

Texas Department of Public Safety
Monday, January 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Department of Public Safety Headquarters, 5805 North Lamar, 
Austin
Public Safety Commission

AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes; Budget Matters, Internal Audit Report; Personnel Matters; 
Pending and Contemplated Litigation; Real Estate Matters; Public Comment; 
Miscellaneous and Other Unfinished Business; Discharge Appeal Hearing of DPS 
Employee Clark Kilpatrick
Contact: Dudley M. Thomas, 5805 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752, 512/424-2000. 
Filed: December 31, 1996, 8:07 a.m.
TRD-9618731

Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
Proposal of Gas Research Institute for Post-1997 funding mechanism, pending in 
FBRC Docket Number RP-97-149-000.
To consider Rio Petroleum Inc.'s applications for Rule 37 Case Number 0210331, 
for an exception to Statewide Rule 34/38 for the Powell "D" Unit, Well Number 3, 
and Docket Number 10-0210155, pursuant to the Mineral Interest Pooling Act for 
the Powell Lease, Well Number D-3, Lathem (Canyon Granite Wash) Field, Hartley 
County, Texas.
Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 
512/463-7033.
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:56 p.m.
TRD-9618701

Tuesday, January 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
Discussion and action concerning Railroad Commission Chairmanship.
Contact: Bob Baird, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, 512/463-7144. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:56 p.m.
TRD-9618702

Recycling Market Development Board
Thursday, January 9, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 831, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Announcements
III. Reading of minutes of November 7, 1996 Meeting
IV. Old Business -- 1) Consideration of items deferred from the November 7, 1996 
Board Meeting: (i) Requiring recycling volume reports from commercial recyclers, 
(ii) Requesting changes in fertilizer recommendations as applied to compost; 2) 
Report on changes to be sought in statute adding the Recycle Market Development 
Board to the list of entities receiving copies of the annual recycled purchase 
reports; 3) Report on issue of addressing surplus property definitions with 
regard to recycling and reuse; 4) Approval of reminder letter and update on 
number of agency recycled purchase reports submitted.
V. New Business -- 1) Approval of letter to be sent to Legislators outlining 
RMDB policy recommendations for recycling; 2) Progress report on RMDB action 
Plan for Fiscal Year 1997; 3) Final report on 1996 Texas Recycles Day
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjourn
Contact: Terry Robinson, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 620, Austin, Texas 
78701, 512/463-5344.
Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:20 a.m.
TRD-9618742

Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation
Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
Austin

AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Minutes from September 25, 1996
4. Report and discussion on Facility transition
5. ROC Business; Discussion and action on 1996 Biennial Report
6. Public Participation
7. Set next meeting
8. Adjourn
Individuals who may require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should 
contact Nancy Bitting at 512/469-7811 at least two days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Nancy Bitting, 105 West Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704
Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:24 a.m.
TRD-9618747

The University of Texas System
Monday, January 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Regent's Conference Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh 
Street
Austin
Board of Regent's Business Affairs and Audit Committee

AGENDA:
The Business Affairs and Audit Committee will meet in Open Session to consider 
the status of ongoing projects, meetings with rating agencies, the FY 1996 
Financial Report, the Information Technology Initiative, University Lands Web 
Site, and certain audit issues and also recess to a Briefing Session as 
authorized by law.
Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, AUstin, Texas 78701-2981; 
512/499-4402.
Filed: December 31, 1996, 9:30 a.m.
TRD-9618749

Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness
Wednesday, January 8, 1997, 2:00 p.m.
3000 South IH35, Suite 200
Austin
Executive Committee 

AGENDA:
2:00 p.m.- Call to Order; Public Comment; Action Item: Consideration of the 
Dallas Strategic and Operational Plan for Workforce Development; Adjourn. 
Notice: 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 78768-512/912-7158. 
Filed: December 30, 1996, 2:53 p.m.
TRD-9618697

Regional Meetings
Meetings Filed December 30, 1996
The Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, 
on January 6, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, 
305 Eskew, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9618710. 
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon will meet at 1400 Pacific 
Avenue, Executive Conference Room "A" Second Floor, Dallas, on January 7, 1997 
at Noon. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 
660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9618707.
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit, North Central Light Rail Tunnel Tour met at the 
Park Lane Light Rail Station, 8169 Park Lane, Dallas, on January 2, 1997 at 7:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, 
Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9618708. 
The Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal District Review Board will meet 
at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, on January 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information 
may be obtained from Edna Vara, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, 
(817) 965-5434. TRD-9618722.

Meetings Filed December 31, 1996
The Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 
will meet at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oaklawn Avenue, Dallas, on January 9, 1997 
at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton 
Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, (214) 951-8302. TRD-9618741.
The District Judges' Meeting 36th, 156th and 343rd, District Courts met at 400 
West Sinton Street, Room 207, Sinton, on January 3, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Ronald M. Yeager, 400 West Sinton Street, Room 
207, Sinton, Texas 78387, (512) 364-6200. TRD-9618739.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee met at 1615 North St. Mays 
Street, San Antonio, on January 6, 1997, at 2:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 
78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9618735.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee met at 1615 North St. Mays 
Street, San Antonio, on January 6, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 
78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9618734.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legislative Sub-committee met at 1615 North St. 
Mays Street, San Antonio, on January 6, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 
78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9618732.
The Kendall Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 121 South 
Main Street, Boerne, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alton 
Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012. TRD-9618748. 
The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical 
Advisory Committee will meet at 603 Navarro, South Texas Building, Fourth Floor, 
Conference Room, San Antonio, on January 7, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 
(210) 227-8651. TRD-961753.
The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle 
Mobility Task Force will meet at the Municipal Plaza Building, "B" Room, Main 
and Commerce, San Antonio, on January 8, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas 78205, 
(210) 227-8651. TRD-961754.