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). Texas Department of Aging Thursday, January 16, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Texas Department of Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 4501 Austin Audit and Finance Committee AGENDA: Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of November 14, 1996 meeting. Budget report. Consider establishment of criteria to set rates for all services, beginning on or after October 1, 1997, per TAC 260.2(f)(2)(A) and make recommendation to Board. Consider budget and spending guidelines for Governor's Conference on Aging and make recommendation to Board. Audit updates- internal and State Auditor. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 444-2727. Filed: January 6, 1997, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9700144 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Texas Department of Aging, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Room 4501 Austin Board on Aging AGENDA: I. Consider and possibly act on: Call to order. Minutes of November 14, 1996 and December 12, 1996 meeting. Chairman's, Executive Director's reports. Public testimony. New and updated Board positions. Audit and Finance Committee: Budget report; Establish criteria to set rates for all services; Budget and spending guidelines for Governor's Conference on Aging; Audit updates-- internal and State Auditor. Executive Director workplan performance report--Executive session. Board resolutions. Board member travel. II. Reports Citizens Advisory Council; Options for Independent Living Advisory Committee; Governor's conference on Aging Committee; Texas Silver Haired Legislature; TDoA/American Association for Retired Persons Collaborative Committee; Legislative update. General announcements. Adjourn. Contact: Mary Sapp, P.O. Box 12786, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 444-2727. Filed: January 6, 1997, 9:41 a.m. TRD-9700145 Texas Department of Agriculture Thursday, January 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. ; Rescheduled from January 8, 1997 Four Points Hotel, 7800 North IH35 Austin Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Introduction of Guests Discussion and Action: Minutes of Last Meeting; National Checkoff Efforts; Peanut Allergy Reserach through NPC; Policy for Distribution of Caps Discussion: Activities; Other Business Adjourn Contact: Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9700226 Wednesday, January 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn, 411 Rio Concho Drive San Angelo Texas Mohair Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes Discussion and Action: Report from TDA- Katie Dickie; Financial Report; Check- off Assessment and Refunds Report, Texas Warehouse Association; Promotion, Education, Research Opportunities; Establishment of Advisory Committee; Directors' Business; Scheduling of April meeting. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn 4:00 p.m. -- Finance Committee Contact: Duery Menzies, 516 First National Bank Building, P.O. Box 5337, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (915) 655-3161. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9700231 Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West Amarillo Texas Corn Producers Board AGENDA: 8:00 a.m. -- Research Proposals and Oversight Committee Call to Order; Presentation on 1997 Research Requests for Funding from the Panhandle and High Plains of Texas; Discussion on any other business; Adjourn 1:30 p.m. -- C-O-R-N Committee Call to Order; Presentation on Acropolis; Discussion on Replacing Board Member; Discussion on Defraying Travel Expenses; Discussion on Leadership Seminars; Discussion on Yearly Calendar for Quarterly Committee and Board meetings; Any other Business; Adjourn. 3:00 p.m. -- Advertising, Promotion and Education Call to Order; Discussion on a New TCPB Commercial; Discussion on Advertising Proposal from the Thacker group; Discussion on any other business; Adjourn. 4:00 p.m. -- Finance Committee Call to Order; Discussion on October, November and December financial Statements; Discussion on Executive Director's Insurance; Discussion on any other Business; Adjourn. Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4224. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9700248 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Ambassador Hotel, 3100 IH40 West Amarillo Texas Corn Producers Board REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order Action: Minutes of November 20, 1996 meeting. Presentation and Action: Recommendations from the Research Proposal and Oversight Committee; Recommendations from the Advertising, Promotion and Education Committee; Recommendations from Finance Committee; On October, November, December Financial Statements; End of Year Report; Recommendations from C-O-R-N Committee; Section 18's, Management Issues Related to Laws and Regulations, Endangered Species Act and Groundwater. Report: Activity Report. Adjourn for Executive Session. Executive Session: In accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated, sec.551.074, to discuss TCPB personnel; Adjourn Executive Session Call to Order/Discussion and Action: Take action on Executive Session, if necessary; Setting time and place of next board meeting. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Jerry Don Glover, 218 East Bedford, Dimmitt, Texas 79027, (806) 647- 4224. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9700247 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Wednesday, January 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4525 Lemmon Avenue, Suite 300 Austin Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 3 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions; approval of November 15, 1996 minutes; old business; new business; public comment; and adjournment. Contact: Deana Abshire or Calvin Holloway, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 349-6667 or (512) 349-6668. Filed: January 7, 1997, 11:30 a.m. TRD-9700203 The State Bar of Texas Thursday-Friday, January 16-17, 1997, 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively Hyatt Hill County Resort Hotel, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive San Antonio The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline AGENDA: PUBLIC SESSION: Call to order/Introductions/Swearing in of new members/Approve Minutes. CLOSED SESSION: Discuss appropriate action with respect to disciplinary cases and special counsel assignments/Review and discuss: performance of the General Counsel; elimination of the Chief Trial Counsel and Office Administrator positions; and the performance of the San Antonio and Houston Regional Counsels. PUBLIC SESSION: Review, and take appropriate action on those matters discussed in closed session/Review, discuss and take appropriate action on: outcome of disciplinary trials; resolution of grievance symposium; statistical reports; compliance monitoring systems; the Commission's compliance with governing rules; budget and operations of the Commission and the General Counsel's Office; and mediation of disciplinary matters/Review and discuss the case of In re: Hearing Before the District 4C Disciplinary Committee/Report on matters unresolved in prior meetings/Discuss future meeting/Presentations by trial staff/Discuss other matters as appropriately come before the Commission/Public comment/Adjourn. Contact: Anne McKenna, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9700246 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Hyatt Hill County Resort Hotel, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive San Antonio Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order/Roll call/Approval of Minutes/Reports from; President, President- Elect, Executive Director, General Counsel, Texas Young Lawyers Association President, Immediate Past President, and Supreme Court Liaison/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9700244 Friday, January 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hyatt Hill County Resort Hotel, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive San Antonio Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to order/Roll call/Invocation/Consent Agenda/Announcements/Review and take appropriate action on items presented by: President, President-Elect/Budget Committee, Executive Director, Supreme Court Liaison Commission for Lawyer Discipline, General Counsel, and Board Committees (Appeals, Audit and Finance, Ad Hoc Committee on Legal Services to the Poor, General Counsel Oversight, Grant Review, Legislative Policy, and Nominations and Elections)/Reports from: Immediate Past President, Texas Young Lawyers Association President, and Court of Criminal Appeals Liaison/Consider and take appropriate action on items from State Bar Committees, Sections and Divisions (Corporate Counsel Section, Legal Representation for Those on Death Row Committee, Local Bar Services Committee, Women and the Law Section, and Committee Mid-Year Reports)/Report from: Texas Bar Foundation, Federal Judicial Liaison, Judicial Section Liaison, and Out-of- State Lawyer Liaison/Public Comment/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:14 p.m. TRD-9700245 Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Thursday, January 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Boll Weevil Foundation Office, 3103 Oldham Lane Abilene Technical Advisory Committee AGENDA: Opening Remarks and Introductions Approval of Minutes Program Update Recommendation to detect mid-season boll weevil populations Mid-season action threshold in the South Texas/Winter Garden zone Report on the impact of selected insecticides against boll weevil and the impact on beneficial insects Grower treatment intervals 1997 Program in Southern Rolling Plains, Rolling Plains Central, and South Texas/Winter Garden zones. Update on consolidated boll weevil research in support of eradication Closing comments and next meeting date scheduling. Adjourn Contact: Frank Myers, P.O. Box 5089, Abilene Texas 79608-5089, 1-800-687-1212, (915) 672-2800. Filed: January 7, 1997, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9700222 Texas Bond Review Board Tuesday, January 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, Fifth Floor, 300 West 15th Street Austin Planning Session AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Discussion of Proposed Issues Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission- lease purchase of automobiles IV. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: January 6, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9700157 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Saturday, January 18, 1997, 12:00 noon El Paso Marriott Hotel, Boardroom, 1600 Airway Boulevard El Paso Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: negotiation of agreed settlement order relating to G.C.L.; negotiation of agreed settlement order relating to C.S.M.; surrender of license relating to B.K.M.; and pending complaints (93- C002; 94-C008; 94-C058; 94-C079; 95-C012; 95-C016; 95-C018; 95-C021; 95-C031; 95-C034; 95-C040; 95-C049; 95-C050; 95-C058; 95-C081; 95-C083; 95-C087; 95-C090; 95-C092; 96-C009; 96-C015; 96-C016; 96-C017; 96-C019; 96-C021; 96-C022; 96-C027; 96-C029; 96-C030; 96-C032; 96-C034; 96-C035; 96-C038; 96-C039; 96-C040; 96-C044; 96-C045; 96-C046; 96-C054; 96-C058; 96-C059; 96-C060; 96-C061; 96-C062; 96-C063; 96-C064; 96-C066; 96-C067; 96-C068; 96-C071; 96-C074; 96-C077; 96-C081; 96-C083; 96-C087; 96-C088; 96-C089; 96-C094; 96-C096; 96-C099; 96-C100; 96-C102; 96-C103; 96-C106; 96-C110; 96-C111; 96-C112; 96-C113; 96-C114; 97-C001; 97-C002; 97-C005; 97-C006; 97-C007; 97-C008; 97-C009; 97-C010; 97-C011; 97-C012; 97-C013; 97-C014; 97-C015; 97-C016; 97-C017; 97-C018; 97-C019; 97-C020; 97-C021; 97-C022; 97-C023; 97-C024; 97-C025; 97-C026; 97-C027; 97-C028; 970-C029; 97-C030; 97-C031; 97- C032; 97-C033; 97-C034) To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9700237 Credit Union Department Friday, January 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Credit Union Department Building, 914 East Anderson Lane Austin Credit Union Commission AGENDA: To Invite: Public input for future consideration. To Receive: Minutes of November 15, 1996, commission meeting; communications; and committee reports from the Texas Share Guaranty Credit Union (TSGCU) Oversight Committee, Legislative Advisory Committee; and Commissioner Evaluation Committee; To Consider: Taking formal action and possible vote to Revise Policy regarding the nondisclosure of CAMEL Codes; Taking formal action and possible vote on Department's Ethics and Grievance Policies; Taking formal action and possible vote on Request for Appropriation Rider for Department's Salary Administration Plan; Taking formal action to elect the Chair and Vice Chair for 1997; Taking formal action to establish the Commission's tentative meeting for April 18, 1997; Discussion of and Possible Vote on publish for comment Proposed Amendment to Rule 97.113 concerning an Operating Fee for Credit Union Conversions; Discussion of and Possible Vote to publish comment Proposed amendment to Rule 93.17 concerning Appeals of Orders of Conservation; Discussion of and possible vote on Contingency Rider for Department's Legislative Appropriation Request; Discussion of and possible vote to purchase Directors and Officers Insurance; and Possible Vote on matters discussed in executive session, if necessary; Discussion with legal counsel regarding Lawsuit by Independent Bankers Association of Texas, et al. To conduct: An Executive session to review credit unions and problem cases; to consult with legal counsel regarding contemplated legal action, and existing litigation and administrative actions; and to discuss personnel matters, including a performance evaluation of the Commissioner. Contact: James W. Ratzman, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699, (512) 837-9236. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9700239 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Friday, January 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118 Austin Judicial Advisory Council AGENDA: I. Deconsolidation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice/Community Justice Assistance Division II. Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year '98-'99 and Funding Review Criteria 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: Lois A. Warncke, P.O. Box 13084, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 305-9323. Filed: January 7, 1997, 9:43 a.m. TRD-9700188 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday-Friday, January 16-17, 1996, 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. repectively 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Brown-Heatly Building Austin Advisory Committee AGENDA: Call to order. Public Comment. Approval of October Minutes. Council Report. Chair Report. Briefing. Noon Lunch. Subcommittee Meetings. Evening Recess. Subcommittee Reports. Staff Updates. Meeting Adjourns. Contact: Donna Samuelson, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. Filed: January 7, 1997, 11:40 a.m. TRD-9700204 Texas Funeral Service Commission Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206 Austin Commission Meeting, Continuing Education AGENDA: 1. Convene, Robert Duncan, Chair. 2. Review and Discussion of Other States Continuing Education Requirements 3. Discussion on Procedures Needed to Ensure Satisfactory Continuing Education Compliance. 4. Review and Discussion on Recommendations for Adoption by The Texas Funeral Service Commission. 5. Adjourn. Contact: Marc Allen Connelly, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 479-7222, FAX- (512) 479-5064. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9700257 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206 Austin Commission Meeting AGENDA: Convene, Chairman Dick McNeil; Adoption of the November 14, 1996 Commission Meeting Minutes; Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Texas Funeral Service Commission Rule 203 and new rule 203.32; Election of Texas Funeral Service Commission Officers; Chairman's Report and Discussion, Presentation of Plaques; Executive Director's Report and Discussion; Discussion and Possible Action on Working Draft- Texas Funeral Service commission Procedural Manual- Eliza May, ED and Russell Gregorski; Discussion and Possible Action on Texas Funeral Service Commission Fee Structure- Robert Duncan; Discussion and Possible Action on Final Adoption of Proposed Published Amendments to Rules 203.4, 203.6, 203.15, 203.17, 203.30, and New Rule 203.32 -- Rules Committee Chair, Kenneth J. Hughes; Reports, Discussion, and Possible action from the following Committees: Education, Chair, Robert G. Duncan, Complaint Review, Chair Leo T. Metcalf; 26 Cases; discussion and Possible Action on a petition by four Funeral Homes for an exemption regarding the location of retained records as provided by 22 TAC sec.203.23(b) of the Commission Rules; consideration of TRSC Case #96-142 request for hearing; Setting of next Commission Meeting and Committee Meetings; Adjourn. Contact: Marc Allen Connelly, 510 South Congress Avenue, Suite 206, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 479-7222, FAX- (512) 479-5064. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9700279 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Tuesday, January 14, 1996, 9:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 184, Suite 1000 Austin Personnel Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of September 19, 1996 Committee Meeting Minutes 3. Discussion and Action on Recommendation for Incentive Plan for Managers, Team Leaders, and Team Members 4. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: January 6, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9700159 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, January 15, 1997, Noon Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The Board of Health will have a luncheon with the Texas Department of Health Employee Advisory Council (EAC) members. To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 6, 1997, 4:50 p.m. TRD-9700182 Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Texas Department of Health, Moreton Building, Room M-739, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Board AGENDA: The board will meet in open session to discuss and possibly act on: selection of search firm for Commissioner of Health position. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 6, 1997, 4:58 p.m. TRD-9700181 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health Financing Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the November 21, 1996 meeting; and Managed Care Update. The committee will then go into executive session to discuss pending litigation on Texas Pharmacy Association et al vs. Texas Department of Health concerning reimbursement rates for pharmacy services in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program. To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m. TRD-9700285 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Strategic Management Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the November 21, 1996 meeting; proposed rules concering Texas Department of Health activities with the Texas Health Care Information Council; presentation of the State Health Plan by the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (this agenda item will be presented to the full board); quarterly update on the Board of Health Strategic Priorities; update on electronic notification of advisory committee vacancies; legislative status update; congressional update; Office of Border Health update; and monthly financial reports (historically underutilized businesses; contract leverage team implementation; new laboratory; and monthly financial update). To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9700284 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health AGENDA: The Board of Health will have a Luncheon with the Board of Nurse Examiners/Staff. To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9700283 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room N-410, Texas Department of Health, 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: ratification of election of officers; ratification of approved minutes of the meetings held December 18, 1995, December 4, 1996 and December 18, 1996; final draft changes to the Home and Community Support Services Agencies Rules and Regulations (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115) to be presented to the Board of Health; proposed committee recommendation to the Governor's Appointment Office relating to the appointment of committee members; and public comment. This will be a telephone conference call meeting of the Home and Community Support Services Advisory Committee. To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: January 7, 1997, 3:47 p.m. TRD-9700238 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Human Resources Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 22, 1996, meeting; appointments to the Kidney Health Care Advisory Council; appointments to the Family Planning Advisory Council; program and budget issues including emerging diseases, Maternal and Child Health, Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Program, cost recovery for regulatory programs, Home and Community Support Service Agencies; and follow up to previous Civil Rights report. To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9700282 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health, Health and Clinical Services Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 21, 1996, meeting; proposed rules concerning the Medically Dependent Children Program; final adoption of rules concerning Occupational Disease reporting; Children's Health Insurance impact on exceptional items for Chronically Ill and Disabled Children (CIDC) and Maternal and Child Health (M&CH); and child health information on computerized kiosks throughout Texas. To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9700281 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Moreton Building, Room M-739, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Texas Board of Health Regulatory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the November 21, 1996, meeting; proposed rules concerning the licensing of Home and Community Support Services Agencies; proposed rules concerning placement of prosthetists and orthotists on the registry for providers of health related services; emergency rules concerning licensure of private psychiatric hospitals and crisis stabilization units; proposed rules concerning licensure of private psychiatric hospitals and crisis stabilization units; emergency rules concerning licensure of hospitals; proposed rules concerning licensure of hospitals; final adoption of rules concerning licensure and regulation of Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments; and final adoption of rules concerning regulations on Sale and Distribution of Goods, Drugs, and Dietary Supplements containing Ephedrine. To request an accommodation under the ADA, contact Suzzanna Courrier, 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: Kris Lloyd, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458-7484. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:54 a.m. TRD-9700280 State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments Friday, January 17, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Governor's Room Austin Examination Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: examination process; and aided sound field verification. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9700236 Friday, January 17, 1997, 6:45 p.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Governor's Room Austin Application Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: applications (J.M. and P.R.). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9700235 Friday, January 17, 1997, 7:15 p.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Governor's Room Austin Continuing Education Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: renewal (D.P.); continuing education sponsors; and mandate of 10 continuing education hours. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9700234 Saturday, January 18, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Governor's Room Austin Complaints Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (FD94-0029B: FD96- 0006; FD96-0015; FD96-0020; FD96-0023; FD97-0001; FD97-0002; FD97-0003; FD97- 0004; FD97-0005; FD97-0006; FD97-0007; FD97-0008; FD97-0009; FD97-0010; and FD97-0011); advertising; video otoscope; and ear wax removal. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9700233 Saturday, January 18, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown, 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Governor's Room Austin Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The subcommittee will discuss and possibly act on: customer purchase agreement; audiogram form; sound level meter calibration; documentation of the sound level meter; and on the renewal form (testing outside the stationary acoustical enclosure). To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:46 p.m. TRD-9700232 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, January 16, 1997, 10:00 a.m until adjournment. 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room, Texas Commission on Human Rights' Offices Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.0071; Item(s) Covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative Reports; ADR Unit; EEOC Funding for State and Local Commissions; 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.; Potential Legislation Affecting the Commission; Policies Related to Commission/IAOHRA Travel; EEO Compliance Training; EEO Riders in the Appropriations Act; Legislative Appropriations Request; Fair Housing Issues Related to Older Citizens Exemption and Occupancy Standards under Fair Housing Law; Executive Director's Annual Evaluation; HUD Policy Conference; Possible Agreements Between the Commission and UPS; Audit by the Auditor's Division; Annual EEO Law Conference; IAOHRA Southern Regional Conference; Meetings with Federal Officials in Washington, D.C.; Proposed Amendments to Employment Regulations; 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: January 7, 1996, 2:44 p.m. TRD-9700221 Texas Department of Insurance Wednesday, January 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of CASUALTY INDEMNITY EXCHANGE (continued from 1-2-97). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 6, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9700143 Monday, January 27, 1997, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against ANASTACIO STACY LOPEZ, Austin, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 6, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9700142 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Texas Department of Insurance vs. CHARLES D. LINDAMOOD, Agency File Number 4156 (continued from 12-16-96). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 6, 1997, 9:36 a.m. TRD-9700140 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 1:00.p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the application of MICHAEL J. LEONPACHER, Houston, Texas, for a Solicitor's License to be issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (reset from November 19, 1996). Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code, 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 6, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9700141 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division, Staff Leasing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Joe Albert Smith, doing business as Omni Source Staffing, for engaging in staff leasing services without first becoming licensed in violation of Texas Labor Code Annotated, sec.sec.91.011, 91.020(a)(2) and 91.061(1) and 16 Texas Administrative Code (T.A.C.) sec.72.20(a), pursuant to the Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Annotated, Article 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 60 and 72. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: January 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9700163 Friday, January 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, 4th Floor Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division, Staff Leasing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Dennis Lambka and Ed Fisher doing business as Simplified Employed Services of Texas, Inc. doing business as Design Administrative Resources Technologies, Inc., for engaging in staff leasing services without first becoming licensed in violation of Texas Labor Code Annotated, sec.sec.91.011, 91.020(a)(2) and 91.061(1) and 16 Texas Administrative Code (T.A.C.) sec.72.20(a), pursuant to the Texas Labor Code, Chapter 91, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Annotated, Article 9100; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 60 and 72. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: January 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. TRD-9700162 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday and Saturday, January 16 and 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin AGENDA: January 16, 9:00 a.m. Call to Order; roll call; Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation; request for termination of suspension, Raul Rivera, M.D. January 18, 8:30 a.m. Executive Session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 of the Government Code to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation; request for termination of suspension of license, John Ranelle, M.D.; consideration and approval of agreed board orders: Thomas Andrew Tucker, M.D., Loring A. Gifford, M.D., David M. Wimberly, M.D.; consideration and approval of modification request/termination request orders: Weldon Edward Glidden, D.O.; Art G. Smith, M.D., Daniel H. Bolin, M.D., Douglas R. Mailman, M.D., John G. Steele, M.D., Daniel K. Leong, Doyle F. Gallman, Jr., D.O., Mark R. Rose, M.D., Victor J. Halfon, M.D., John W. Culberson, M.D.; consideration and approval of rehabilitation orders; motion nunc pro tunc, Kelly E. Robinett, M.D.; discussion, recommendation and possible action on request for amicus curiae brief. Discussion items: approval of November 14-16, 1996 board meeting minutes; executive director's report; approval of voting delegate for 1997 Federation annual meeting; approval of correction on November 15, 1996 Standing Orders Committee meeting minutes; committee reports and approval of minutes and action items from committees meeting during the board meeting. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9700256 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Joint Endorsement/Examination Committees AGENDA: Call to Order/Roll Call Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec. 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Letters of eligibility to practice in the country of graduation relating to Section 3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act (formerly sec.5.035(a)(4)). Review of applications for licensure for a determination of eligibility referred to the committee by the Executive Director. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9700254 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Disciplinary Process Review Committee AGENDA: Call to Order November Enforcement Report December Enforcement Report Update, discussion, recommendations and possible action on procedures for review of non-jurisdictional complaint evaluations Discussion, recommendations and possible action on the possibility of changing procedures regarding committee member reviews of investigative files Discussion about Disciplinary Process Review Committee Pilot Project-Review of Single Patient Cases Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9700255 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: Call to Order/ Roll Call Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec. 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to review applicant files for licensure. Review of licensure applicants. Review of examination applicants complete for consideration of licensure. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9700252 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Endorsement Committee AGENDA: Call to Order/ Roll Call Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec. 2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement Committee by the Executive Director for determinations of eligibility for licensure. Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by endorsement. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 7, 1997, 4:19 p.m. TRD-9700253 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Natural Resources Center, Room 1003, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi Management Committee of the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Introductions/Approval of Minutes II. Program Update III. CCMP Development Process and Timeline IV. APTF Briefings; Public Health and Brown Tide V. Approval of Water/Sediment Quality Executive Summary Report VI. Additional Items/Adjourn Contact: Richard Volk, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:50 a.m. TRD-9700276 Thursday, January 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Building C, Room 131E, TNRCC Park 35 Office Complex, 12124 Park 35 Circle, (Off North IH35). Austin AGENDA: SOAH Docket Number 582-96-2391; TNRCC Docket Number 96-1983-WR. For a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on Application Number 4566A to amend water right permit Number 4257, submitted by WILLIAM G. FIELDING. Said applicant is seeking to amend the permit by deleting or extending the expiration date of the permit beyond December 31, 1995. The permit authorizes the diversion and use of not to exceed 194 acre-feet of water per annum from the Pedernales River, Colorado River Basin, at a rate of 700 gallons per minute (gpm). Diverted water is authorized to be used to irrigate 97 acres of land out of 544.3766 acres in the David Connell Survey, Abstract Number 91, Blanco county, Texas. The priority date of the permit is May 21, 1985. This hearing will be held under the authority of Chapter 11, Texas Water Code, 30 Texas Administrative Code, sec.295, under the procedural rules of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), and under the rules of SOAH. Contact: TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Mail Code 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087; 1-800-687-4040. Filed: January 7, 1997, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9700205 Board of Nurse Examiners Thursday, January 23, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Under 8.3 Agreed Orders, add: Charles David Rodriguez, #257540 and under 9, add: 9.3. Executive Session. The Board will meet in executive session pursuant to sec.551.074 to discuss pending litigation. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6811. Filed: January 7, 1997, 8:49 a.m. TRD-9700186 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Thursdy, January 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. South Texas Community College, 2524 North Closner Division of Nursing and Allied Health Edinburg Investigation Committee AGENDA: I.Call to order. II. Review and possible action on cases number: 96-09; 96-11; 96-15; 96-16; 96- 17; 96-28; 96-32; 96-35; 96-36; 96-37; 97-01; 97-02 ;97-03; 97-04; and 97-05. III. Adjournment. Contact: Alicia Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: January 6, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9700169 Texas Public Finance Authority Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 10:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Committee Room 5 Austin Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of Minutes of December 11, 1996 Board Meeting. 3. Consider status of the Texas Public Finance Authority's co-financial advisor contract with Taylor Pruitt. 4. Discussion of proposed legislation. 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 far in advance as possible. Contact: Jeanine Barron or Marce Watkins, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: January 6, 1997, 4:42 p.m. TRD-9700180 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, January 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Secretary's Report; Docket Number 16800 (SOAH Docket Number 473-96- 2424, Application of Sprint Communications Company L.P. for Facilities-Based Certificate of Operating Authority, Docket Numbers 12665, 15926, 15082, 15332, 16242, and 16406; Project Number 12771, Telecommunications Pricing; Project Number 16537, Certification Standards for COAs and SPCOAs; Project Number 15452, Area code Relief in Dallas and Houston NPAs and Implementation Oversight; Project Number 16091, Forum for comprehensive Resolution of Telecommunications Issues; Docket No. 15840, Regional Transmission Proceeding to Establish Postage Stamp Rate Statewide Load Flow Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.67; Docket Number 14980 (SOAH Docket Number 473-95-1708), Application of Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) Regarding Proposed Business Combination with Public Service Company of Colorado; Docket Number 15923, Request of CoGen Lyondell, Inc., for Declaratory Ruling into Certain Issues Relating to HL&P's FEP Tariff; Docket Number 16620 Petition of Sam Rayburn G & T Electric Cooperative, Inc., and Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative, Inc., for Authority and Statement of Intent to Extend and Modify Their Economic Development Rates Through December 31, 2000; Docket Numbers 16605, 16028, 17134, 16214, and 16486; Project Number 16847, Project Seeking Industry Information Regarding SO2 Allowances; Project Number 15001, Legislative Report on Stranded Costs or Excess Costs Over Market and Legislative Recommendation; Project Number 15002, Legislative Report on Scope of Competition in the Electric Industry in Texas and Legislative Recommendation; Project Number 13832, Report to the Legislature Regarding Subst. R. 23.11(j), Equal Employment Opportunities; Delegation of Responsibility for Issuance of Preliminary Orders in Proceedings Initiated Under PUC Subst. R. 23.23(b)(2); Presentation Regarding Consumer Affairs; 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) 936-7145. Filed: January 6, 1997, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9700171 Friday, January 17, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 425 Woodward Street Austin Relay Texas Advisory Committee AGENDA: The Relay Texas Advisory Committee will meet on Friday, January 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. The Advisory Committee was appointed by the Public Utility Commission pursuant to House Bill 174, passed by the 71st Texas Legislature. At this meeting the committee will welcome and make opening remarks; consider minutes; Public Utility Commission report; sprint report; old business; new business; and public comment. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 8, 1997, 9:05 a.m. TRD-9700287 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, January 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference Room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: Consideration of settlement negotiations with Santa Fe Railroad for visual obstruction rule violation. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: January 6, 1997, 3:58 p.m. TRD-9700173 Texas Savings and Loan Deparment Thursday, February 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in regard to the application of First American Bank Texas, SSB, Bryan, Texas purchase certain assets and assume certain liabilities associated with eleven brances of Bank of America, N.A., Irving, Dallas County, Texas from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: January 6, 1997, 1:25 p.m. TRD-9700160 Texas Senate Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Committee Room, Capitol Extension Austin Senate Finance Committee AGENDA: To take budget testimony on the following: Adjutant General's Department National Guard Armory Board Alcoholic Beverage Commission Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Polygraph Examiners Board Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Department of Agriculture River Compact Commission General Land Office and Veterans Land Board Contact: Patricia Hicks, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0370. Filed: January 8, 1997, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9700305 Friday, January 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Committee Room, Capitol Extension Austin Senate Finance Committee AGENDA: No public hearing scheduled today. Contact: Patricia Hicks, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0370. Filed: January 8, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9700303 Monday, January 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Committee Room, Capitol Extension Austin Senate Finance Committee AGENDA: To take budget testimony on the following: Natural Resource Conservation Commission Parks and Wildlife Department Railroad Commission Animal Health Commission Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority Soil and Water Conservation Board Water Development Board Debt Service for Economically Distressed Area Program Contact: Patricia Hicks, P.O. Box 12068, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-0370. Filed: January 8, 1997, 9:58 a.m. TRD-9700302 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 311 North 5th Street, Hearings Room Temple AGENDA: Minutes from November 20, 1996; District Director Appointments; Petition for Division and Reorganization of Nueces-Jim Wells- Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District #311; 1998-1999 Biennium Legislative Appropriation Request; Fiscal Year 1997 Expenditure Report for Four Months Ending December 31, 1996; Status Report on District Financial Statements and Audits; Status Report on Current Performance Measure Audit; Board Member Travel Report; Review Agency Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1996; Reports from Agencies and Guests; Section 319 Status Report; Senate Bill 503 Status Report; USDA North Bosque River Project; Cooperative Brush Management Proposal; Human Resources Update; 1997 NACD National Convention; Review Fiscal Year 1995 Management Control Audit Report; Review of Criteria of Eligibility for Cost Share Funds; Public Information/Eduation Report; State Board Member Elections; Legislative Update; Request from the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250. Filed: January 6, 1997, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9700153 Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 311 North 5th Street, Hearings Room Temple REVISED AGENDA: The following agenda items added: 1997 NACD Membership Dues. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250. Filed: January 7, 1997, 11:36 a.m. TRD-9700193 Sunset Advisory Commission Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 1400 North Congress Avenue, Capitol Extension, Room E2.026 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes 3. Commission decisions on: State Preservation Board Board of Pardons and Paroles Council on Sex Offender Treatment Commission on Jail Standards Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Texas Commission on Fire Protection 4. Report on Implementation Status 5. Other business 6. Adjourn Contact: Susan Kinney, 1400 North Congress, Room E2.002, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1300. Filed: January 7, 1997, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9700197 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Tuesday, January 14, 1997, 12:00 noon 1000 Red River, Room 117-W Austin Medical Board AGENDA: Discussion of (1) the files of members who are currently applying for disability retirement and (2) the files of disability retirees who are due a re-examination report. For ADA assistance, contact John R. Mercer, (512) 397-6400 or T.D.D. (512) 397- 6444 or (800) 841-4497 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Don Cadenhead, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: January 6, 1997, 3:59 p.m. TRD-9700174 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, January 16, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 410 East 5th Street, Second Floor Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on September 19, 1996. Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendment to Rule 103.4. Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendment to Rule 103.9. Consideration of Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Agreed Final Orders. Enforcement Orders of Dismissal. Licensing Orders of Dismissal. Other: a. Employee Recognition; b. Litigation Status Report; c. Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report including decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members and Lemon Law Annual Report; d. Review of division budget status; Adjournment. Contact: Brett Bray, 410 East 5th Street, First Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 505-5100. Filed: January 7, 1997, 8:47 a.m. TRD-9700185 The University of Texas System Monday, January 13, 1997, 12:00 noon. Regent's Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will meet in a Special Meeting to consider the approval of items on Interim Agenda 97-2: 1. U.T. Austin: Request for Authorization to Amend the FY 1996-2001 Capital Improvement Program and the FY 1996-1997 Capital Budget to Add a Chilling Station Expansion; Appropriation of Funds Therefor, and Approval of Use of Revenue Financing System Parity Debt, Receipt of Certificate, and Finding of Fact with Regard to Financial Capacity 1. UT Austin: Request for Authorization to Amend the FY 1996-2001 Capital Improvement Program and the FY 1996-1997 Capital Budget to Add a project for Welch Hall Safety Improvements and Appropriation of Funds Therefor Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2981; (512) 499-4402. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9700277 Texas Water Development Board Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513-F, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of September 18, 1996. 2. Briefing and discussion on current audit activities of the Internal Auditor. 3. Briefing and discussion on external audit activities of the Development Fund Audit Section. 4. Briefing on the Board's Annual Financial Report. 5. May discuss items on the agenda of the January 16, 1997 Board meeting. Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847. Filed: January 7, 1997, 3:44 p.m. TRD-9700225 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, January 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 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 3; 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 regarding recommendations to TCWEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development boards; 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.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with Internal Auditor; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; 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 Dockets 2 and 3; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: January 6, 1997, 2:31 p.m. TRD-9700164 Texas Youth Commission Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 4:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, General Conference Room Austin Board of Education Committee AGENDA: Approval of Request for Waiver of Matching Funds for Title II (Action) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: January 7, 1997, 12:53 p.m. TRD-9700212 Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 5:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Audit Committee AGENDA: Approval of Audit Report on Education- Average Daily Attendance (Action) Approval of Audit Report on Specialized Treatment (Action) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: January 7, 1997, 12:52 p.m. TRD-9700211 Wednesday, January 15, 1997, 6:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar, Second Floor, Executive Conference Room Austin Board Construction Committee AGENDA: Approval of Construction Contract for the Evins food Service Expansion Project (Action) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: January 7, 1997, 12:52 p.m. TRD-9700210 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 4900 North Lamar, Public Hearing Rooms 1420 and 1430 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Opening Remarks Approval of the Minutes of the November 21, 1996 Board Meeting (Action) Executive Director's Report (Information) Public Comments (Information) Review of Alleged Mistreatment Investigations (Information) Legislative Information (Information) Approval of the Construction Contract for the Evins food Service Expansion Project (Action) Approval of Request for Waiver of Matching Funds for Title II (Action) Approval of Audit Report on Education -- Average Daily Attendance (Action) Approval of Audit Report on Specialized Treatment Programs (Action) Treatment Evaluation (Information) Statistical Summary (Information) Report on Quality Assurance (Information) Grievance Administrator's Semi-Annual Report (Information) Grievance Administrator's Annual Report (Information) Discussion of Relationship with TDCJ (Information) Discussion of Operation Outreach (Information) Discussion of Automatic Certification (Information) Discussion of Security at Facilities (Information) Executive Session (sec. 551.074, Government Code, to deliberate the evaluation of the Executive Director) Evaluation of Executive Director (Action) Contact: Eleanor Thompson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6001. Filed: January 7, 1997, 12:54 p.m. TRD-9700213 Thursday, January 16, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 4900 North Lamar Austin TYC/TJPC Joint Board Subcommittee AGENDA: To review the status of issues of concern to both juvenile justice agecies and to assign joing strategic plan workgroups. Contact: Patricia A. Hayes, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6076. Filed: January 8, 1997, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9700278 Regional Meetings Meetings filed January 3, 1997 Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Director, Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, January 9, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282-8441, Fax (512) 282-7016. TRD-9700125. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, January 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 282- 8441, Fax (512) 282-7016. TRD-9700126. Meetings filed January 6, 1997 Brazos River Authority, Water Quality Committee, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 13, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9701167. Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, met at 4400 Cobbs Drive, Waco, January 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mike Bukala, P.O. Box 7555, Waco, Texas 76714-7555, (817) 776-1441. TRD-9701168. Coastal Bend Area Workforce Development, Oversight and Governance Committee, met at Workforce Development Corporation Board Room, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, January 9, 1997, 3:15 p.m (or immediately following the 2:00 Executive Committee Meeting). Information may be obtained from Deborah Seeger, 1616 Martin Luther King Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401, (512) 889-5300, Extension 108. TRD-9700165. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Economic Development District, 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 8, 1997 at 5:00. Information may be obtained from Troy Williamson, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9700129. Erath County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, January 13, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Angi Couch, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-5434. TRD- 9700177. Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Marlin, January 13, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883- 2543. TRD-97000147. Falls County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Marlin, January 14, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883- 2543. TRD-97000148. Hays County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, January 9, 1997. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9700156. Jones County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1137 East Court Plaza, Anson, January 16, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Holloway, P.O. Box 348, Anson, Texas 79501, (915) 823-2422. TRD-9700151. 24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Victoria Area Board of District Judges, met at the Probation Department, McFaddin Building, Room 122, 108 East Forrest Street, Victoria, January 10, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Janet Duge, 108 East Forrest Street, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 575-0201. TRD-9700150. Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors, will meet at 1100 North Stanton, Fourth Floor, Main conference Room, El Paso, January 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. (MST). Information may be obtained from Lidia Flynn, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9700178. Rusk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, January 14, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Melvin R. Cooper, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, (903) 657-9697. TRD- 9700152. Rusk County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, revised agenda, will meet at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, January 14, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Melvin R. Cooper, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, (903) 657-9697. TRD-9700172. Suphur-Cypress Soil and Water Conservation District #419, met at 1809 West Ferguson, Mt. Pleasant, January 9, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Beverly Amerson, 1809 West Ferguson Road, Suite D, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, (903) 572-5411. TRD-9700127. Tarrant Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, January 15 and 16, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda G. Smith, 2329 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6984, (817) 284-8884. TRD-9700149. Tri County Special Utility District (SUD), Board of Directors, met at Highway 7 East, Marlin, January 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Patsy Booher, P.O. Box 976, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 803-3553. TRD-9700155. Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association, Governing Committee, will meet at the Red Lion Hotel, 6121 North IH35, Austin, January 14, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dianna Brooks, P.O. Box 18447, Austin 78760- 8447, (512) 444-5999. TRD-9700179. Meetings filed January 7, 1997 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, January 13, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John Ward, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9700217. Blanco County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City, January 14, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Hollis Boatright, P.O. Box 338, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (210) 868-4013, FAX (210) 868-7330. TRD-9700229. Canyon Regional Water Authority Board, met at Guadalupe Fire Training Facility, 850 Lakeside Pass Drive, New Braunfels, January 13, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gloria Kaufman, 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-8233, (210) 609-0543. TRD-9700208. Colorado County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 400 Spring Street, (Grand Jury Room), Columbus, January 14, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Billy Youens, P.O. Box 10, Columbus, Texas 78934, (409) 732-8222. TRD-9700184. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Economic Development District, will meet at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 15, 1997 at 3:00 p.m, rescheduled from January 8, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Troy Williamson, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD- 9700227. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Executive Committee, will meet at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m, rescheduled from January 8, 1996. Information may be obtained from Robert R. Weaver, P.O. Box 60050, San Angelo, Texas 76906, (915) 944-9666. TRD-9700228. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, will meet at the Office of Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, 4430 Highway 115, South of Mount Vernon, January 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD- 9700192 Education Service Center, Region 17, Board of Directors, will meet at 111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, February 4, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Kyle R. Wargo, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas 79416, (806) 792-4000, extension 852. TRD-9700196. Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 124 East Main, Post, January 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD- 9700249. Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, January 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 238- 8823. TRD-9700209. Lee County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, January 15, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Delores Shaw, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-9618. TRD-9700190. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, January 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9700223. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, January 30, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Terri Moore, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9700230. Upshur County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Warren And Trinity Streets, Gilmer, January 13, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280. TRD- 9700216. Meetings filed January 8, 1997 Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, will meet at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, January 14, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 782112, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9700286. Red Bluff Water Power Control District, Board of Directors, met at 111 West Second Street, Pecos, January 13, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jim Ed Miller, 111 West Second Street, Pecos, Texas 79772, (915) 445-2037. TRD-9700191