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 Agriculture Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Harris County Extension Center, 2 Abercrombie Drive Houston Texas Rice Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting Discussion and Action: Financial Report of Current Fiscal Year; Texas Rice Administration Officee; Review Current Budget and Make Adjustments, if necessary. Discussion: Other Business Adjourn Contact: Curtis Leonhardt, P.O. Box 740250, Houston, Texas 77274 Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:55 a.m. TRD-9700679 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, January 31, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region Six AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions; approval of minutes; convenor's meeting report; membership issues; public comment; new business; and adjournment. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 349-6669. Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:00 p.m. TRD-9700636 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin AGENDA: Call to order; comments by the Chair; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the December 12, 1996, TALCB meeting; staff reports, including: active certifications/licenses; certifications/licenses issued; applications; renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; reciprocity; TALCB home page on the Internet; Governor's Executive Development Program; and AARO activities; discussion and possible adoption of proposed amendments to the Rules of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, Title 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 151, Rules Relating to Practice and Procedure, sec.sec.151.1-151.30; Chapter 153, Rules Relating to Provisions of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, sec.sec.153.1-153.37; Chapter 155, Rules Relating to Standards of Practice, sec.155.1; and Chapter 157, Rules Relating to Professional Conduct and Ethics, sec.sec.157.1-157.5, published in the November 12, 1996, issue of the >Texas Register (21 TexReg 11042-11056); discussion and possible action regarding the FY-97 operating budget, FY-98 and FY-99 Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR), and other fiscal matters; report from the Enforcement Committee; discussion and possible action concerning complaints numbered: 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-021, 96-001, 96-003, 96-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-022, 96-024, 96-025, 96-027, 96-028, 96-031, 96-035, 97-001, 97-002, 97-003, 97-004, 97-005, 97-006, 97-007, 97-008, 97-009, and 97-010; comments and presentations from visitors; selection of dates of subsequent meetings; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465-3950. Filed: January 15, 1997, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9700613 Friday, January 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: Call to order; informal conference with respondent and/or complainant concerning complaint file numbered 95-021, and possible action or adoption of recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; adjourn. Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465-3950. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9700624 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Thursday, January 30, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250A Austin Communications/Newsletter Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Communication/Newsletter Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; VIII. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9700619 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:45 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250A Austin Education/Qualification and Examination Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Education/Qualification and Examination Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; VIII. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9700620 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 1:30 p.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250A Austin Rules/Enforcement Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Rules/Enforcement Issues; VII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; VIII. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:23 p.m. TRD-9700621 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 3:15 p.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250A Austin Personnel/Resource Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Personnel/Resource Issues; VII. Executive Session to Deliberate the Evaluation of the Executive Director Per Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074, Texas Government Code; VIII. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider/Act on Evaluation of Executive Director; IX. Consider/Act on Public Comment; X. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9700622 Friday, January 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. The Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Twelfth Floor, Conference Room 1250A Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order; II. Roll Call; III. Recognition of Guests; IV. Chairman's Opening Remarks; V. Consider/Act on Approval of Minutes; VI. Consider/Act on Appointment of Committees; VII. Consider/Act on Election/Appointment of Officers; VIII. Consider/Act on Executive Director's Report; IX. Consider/Act on Legislative Issues; X. Consider/Act on Hearings; XI. Consider/Act on Reinstatement Issues; XII. Consider/Act on Examinations; XIII. Consider/Act on Conferences/Meetings; XIV. Consider/Act on Committee Reports and Recommendations; XV. Executive Session to Discuss/Consider Performance Evaluation of Executive Director; XVI. Consider/Act on Resolutions; XVII. Consider/Act on Public Comment; XVIII. Chairman's Closing Remarks; XIX. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Carolyn Lewis at (512) 305-8525 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9700618 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Friday, January 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Finance and Audit AGENDA: Approval of Minutes from November 15, 1996 Nolan county Farm Contracts Legacy Revenue Report Investments Report Legacy Budget Report Operating Revenue Report Operating Budget Report Legislative Update Report from Internal Auditor Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:16 p.m. TRD-9700712 Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 110 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Policies AGENDA: Review and Discussion of Policies on January 24, 1997 Agenda: AE, AF, AF-E, BBE, BBF, BBFA, BBG, BI, CDA, CKD, CL, CLA, CQ, CR, CRD, DHE, DHF, EHA, EHAA, EHAB, EHAC, EHAD, EHB, EHBC, EHBD, EHBE, EHBF, EHBH, EJ, EK, FDE, FFAC-E and FFE. Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:40 p.m. TRD-9700715 Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 151 Austin Board of Trustees, Subcommittee on Personnel AGENDA: Consideration of Personnel Policies: CR and CRD Superintendent's At-Will Status Internal Auditor Performance Appraisal Board Self-Evaluation Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:27 p.m. TRD-9700714 Friday, January 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1100 West 45th Street, Room 116 Austin Board of Trustees, AGENDA: Approval of Minutes of November 15, 1996 Board Meeting; Approval of Board Policies; Consideration of Board Self-Evaluation; Consideration of Approval of the Promotion of Instructional Coordinators to Assistance Principals; Consideration of Internal Auditor's Performance Appraisal; Summary of Board Members' Training Hours. Contact: Marjorie L. Heaton, 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 206-9133. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9700704 Texas Cosmetology Commission Monday, February 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 5717 Balcones Drive, Conference Room Austin Committee or Board AGENDA: Call to Order; Excuses for Absent Members; Approval of Prior Commission Minutes; Waiver Request of Commission Sanitary Rule 83.3, Agreed Order Number 1996-0723-06, Premier Salons, Inc. and Possible Vote; Agreed Orders; Proposed Adoption of Changes to Rules 89.1 through 89.76 and Possible Vote; Proposed Adoption of Changes to Rule 85.1 and Possible Vote; Proposed Adoption of Changes to Rules 83.1 through 83.30, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Continuing Education Committee Meeting, and Possible Vote; discussion of Continuing Education committee Meeting, and Possible Vote; Discussion of Legislative Committee Meeting, and Possible Vote; Executive Session; Re- convene in Open Session and Possibly Vote on Any Matters Necessary; Adjourn. Contact: Catherine D. Nahay, P.O. Box 26700, Austin, Texas 78755-0700, (512) 454-4674. Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9700690 Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Saturday, January 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 250 Austin Board for Evaluation of Interpreters AGENDA: Call to Order/Determination of Quorum; Approval of November 9, 1997 Meeting Minutes; Public Comment; Correspondence; Reports: 1. Chairperson, 2. Vice-Chair, 3. Secretary, 4. Staff, 5. TSID Representative to the BEI; Election of Officers; Executive Session: 1.Review Compliants, 2. Review Candidate Testing Materials, 3. Test Validation, Intermediary Materials Development Proposal; Unfinished Business: 1. Board Retreat, 2. Written Tests, 3. Rule Revisions, 4. Policies and Procedures, 5. New Evaluators; New Business: 1. Certification, Recertification, Revocation, Reinstatement; 2. Calendar Update; 3. Drug Testing; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Margaret Susman, 4800 North Lamar, Suite 310, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 451-8494. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:49 a.m. TRD-9700662 General Services Commission Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: 1) Consideration of adoption of amendments to sec.111.23 concerning Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Graduation Procedures that were published in the December 13, 1996, issue of the >Texas Register; 2) consideration of proposed state cemetery guidelines; 3) Consideration of Tex-An Rate Reduction Recommendations; 4) Consideration of proposed change orders-various projects; 5) Program Issues; E0ecutive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant tot he provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; Executive Session to consult with legal counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: January 16, 1997, 12:33 p.m. TRD-9700684 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, January 23, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Budget/Finance/Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes for 9/19/96 Committee Meeting 3. Internal Auditor Action on Amended FY97 Internal Audit Plan Report on Internal Audit Status, as of 1/15/97 Overview of External Quality Assurance Review 4. Review and Recommendation for Action on Contract for Microcomputers 5. Review and Recommendation for Action on Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) Acquisition 6. Review and Recommendation for Action on Coopers and Lybrand's Audit Report 7. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219-4550. Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:46 a.m. TRD-9700610 Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Planning Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of 4/12/96 Committee Meeting Minutes 3. Update on Progress of FY97 Plan 4. Discussion and Recommendation for Action Regarding FY98 Planning Process Goals Process Calendar-Target Completion by April 15 5. Discussion and Recommendation for Action on Need for Planning Committee Meetings Regarding FY98 Planning 6. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219-4550. Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9700608 Thursday, January 23, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Personnel Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of 9/19/96 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 15, 1997, 11:45 a.m. TRD-9700609 Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of 12/6/96 Board Meeting Minutes 3. B/F/A Committee Report Review and Action on Contract for Microcomputers Ratification of Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) Acquisition Review and Action on Auditor's Report (Coopers and Lybrand) 4. Personnel Committee Report Review and Action on Incentive Plan for Managers, Team Leaders, and Team Members 5. Planning Committee Report Review and Action on FY98 Planning Process (goals, process, calendar) 6. President's Report Review and Action on Reauthorization Position Paper 7. Presentation and Discussion of First Quarter FY97 Board Report 8. Adjourn to Executive Session Consultation with Attorney on Litigation Issues 9. Resume Open Session 10. Action on Items Arising from Executive Session 11. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219-4550. Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9700607 Texas Health Reinsurance System Tuesday, February 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I, Room 1264 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 15, 1997, 10:20 a.m. TRD-9700582 Texas Historical Commission Wednesday, January 29, 1997 Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 1028A, Tenth Floor Austin Texas Antiquities Advisory Board AGENDA: Approval of minutes from July 18, 1996 Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) Meeting number four. Review of new proposed amendments, and recommendations regarding the proposed changes to the Chapter 26 Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Antiquities Code of Texas. Nomination of 17 State Archaeological Landmarks. Site 41AU84, Mill Creek Farmstead in Austin County; Sites 41BT1/Grelle Site and 41BT270/Noah Smithwick's Mill in Burnet Count. Site 41KR537 (publicly owned portions only) in Kerr County. Site 41LB87 in Liberty County. The Stevens Site in Nacogdoches County. Sites 41PS169, 41PS191, 41PS201/Los Cuevas Amarillas, 41PS456, 41PS457, 41PS491, 41PS528, 41PS564/Three Shamen Rock Shelter, and 41PS605 in Presidio County. Site 41TV1762, Hidden Hollow Site in Travis County and The Camp Mabry Historic District in Travis County. We will then hear any public comments and staff reports. Then Adjournment of meeting. Contact: Lillie Thompson, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1858. Filed: January 17, 1997, 9:16 a.m. TRD-9700737 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Monday, January 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 701 West 51st, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Austin Texas Board of Human Services AGENDA: 1. As authorized by sec.551.071, Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, the Board will recess to go into a closed executive session to meet with its attorney concerning the following pending litigation: Texas Health Care Association v. Terry Trimble, Interim Commissioner of TDHS; and David Herndon, Chairman of the Board, TDHS, et al. 2. The Board will reconvene in open session to take action, if necessary, resulting from discussion in executive session. 3. Approval of minutes of November 15, 1996 and December 20, 1996. 4. Chair's comments/announcements. 5. Calendar year 1997 Payment Rates for Nursing Facilities. 6. Adoption of Amendments to Nurse Aide Rules. 7. Amendments to Memorandum of Understanding on the Capacity Assessment for Self-Care and Financial Management. 8. Mandatory Training for Adult and Child Care Centers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). 9. Registration of Food Service Management Companies Contracting with Adult and Child Care Centers in CACFP. 10. Proposed Rule on Hardship Criteria for Time Limits in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Program. 11. Requirement to Pursue and Accept Income and Resources from Federal Sources in AFDC Program. 12. Revisions to Fair Hearings Appeal Process and Hearings Procedure Rules. 13. Amendments to Policies and Procedures. 14. Commissioner's Report: a. Announcements/Comments. b. Tracking of Board Action Items. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9700688 General Land Office Thursday, January 23, 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; lease suspension application, Guadalupe River, Victoria County; pooling applications, Fandango, East Field, Jim Hogg and Zapata Counties; Keystone (San Andres and Holt), Winkler County; State Tract 60-S West, Jefferson County; Redfish Bay, Mustang Island Field, Nueces County; Liverpool Field, Brazoria County; consideration of nominations, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 1, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; consideration of proposed amendments to Title 31, Texas Administrative Code, sec.155.5 (concerning structure registrations); coastal public lands — commercial easement renewal application, Lower Laguna Madre, Cameron County; Executive Session — discussion of acquisition of forfeited veterans tract #6964, Roberts County; Executive Session — discussion of disposition of the Block Up Project in El Paso; Executive Session — pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:54 p.m. TRD-9700632 Boards for Lease of State-owned lands Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 3:00 p.m.- rescheduled from January 23, 1997, 2:30 p.m. General Land Office, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; easement renewal, Buescher State park, Bastrop County; consideration of wetland construction and operations easement, Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area, Navarro and Freestone Counties; consideration of nominations, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 1, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9700667 Tuesday, January 29, 1997, 3:00 p.m.-rescheduled from January 23, 1997, 2:30 p.m. General Land Office, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 833 Austin Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice AGENDA: Approval of previous board meeting minutes; consideration of nominations, terms, conditions and procedures for the April 1, 1997 oil, gas and other minerals lease sale; Executive Session- pending or contemplated litigation. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9700666 Texas State Library and Archives Commission Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1201 Brazos, Room 202, Lorenzo de Zavala State Library and Archives Building Austin Library Systems Act Advisory Board AGENDA: I. Welcome and Introductions II. Election of Chair of Library Systems Act Advisory Board III. Review of Internal Audits (SFY96 and SFY97) IV. Consideration of Proposed Rule sec.1.63 and sec.1.64 V. Staff reports and open discussion of Library Systems and other projects related to Texas libraries VI. Adjournment Contact: Edward Seidenberg, Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711-2927, (512) 463-5459. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:15 a.m. TRD-9700659 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 Street, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: In addition to previously posted agenda, the board will consider additional requests for termination of suspension of the licenses of Edwin Tolon, M.D. and Donald Kennady. The board will also consider approval of additional agreed board orders. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information has come to the attention of the agency and requires prompt attention. Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:12 p.m. TRD-9700645 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12118 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9700637 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Thursday, January 23, 1997, 9:30 a.m. One Capitol Square, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room 502 Austin Disciplinary Hearing AGENDA: The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Erma Franklin Giles, R.Ph. (TSBP#22447), Case Number B-96-004. Contact: Carol Fisher, R.Ph. 333 Guadalupe Street, Box 21, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-8000. Filed: January 15, 1997, 10:49 a.m. TRD-9700600 Public Utility Commission of Texas Tuesday, January 28, 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 16285- Petition of MCI Telecommunications Corporation and MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. for Arbitration Pursuant to sec.252(b) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Discussion and possible action regarding the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, including but not limited to actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission; Project Number 15452- Discussion and possible action regarding Area Code Relief in Dallas and Houston NPAs and Implementation Oversight; Project Number 16091-Forum for Comprehensive Resolution of Telecommunications issues; Docket Number 15840- Regional Transmission Proceeding to Establish Postage Stamp Rate Statewide Load Flow Pursuant to PUC Subst. R. 23.67; Docket Number 13575- Application of Texas Utilities Electric Company for Relief (OPUC and TUEC Motions for Rehearing); Docket NUmber 15296- Inquiry of the PUC Under sec.2,056 of PURA Relating to Transmission Service Provided by the Texas Municipal Power Agency and the City of Bryan to the City of College Station (GC and TMPA Motions for Rehearing); Discussion and possible action on project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, consumer affairs/prote Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:58 p.m. TRD-9700700 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, noon 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: The first planning meeting for area code relief in the 214/972, 713/281, and 512 area codes will be held noon to 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 1997 at the offices of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information please contact Ms. Jackie Follis at 512-936-7358. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9700640 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m., rescheduled from January 29, 1997, at noon. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Legal Administration AGENDA: The first planning meeting for area code relief in the 214/972, 713/281, and 512 area codes will be held noon to 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 1997 at the offices of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information please contact Ms. Jackie Follis at 512-936-7358. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:14 p.m. TRD-9700695 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16885-Application of Westel Communications Systems for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide local telephone service. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, as well as surrounding cities. These service are to be carried through Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by January 29, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:31 p.m. TRD-9700647 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16889-Application of Digital Services Corporation (DSC) for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide facilities-based local exchange and interexchange switched, private line, and access telecommunications services, and to the extent necessary, resell of telecommunications services to other local exchange carriers and interexchange carriers. DSC will provide switched and dedicated high speed, interstate common carrier and enhanced telecommunications services as well as local and long distance services. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the Dallas, Houston and San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical areas and through resell, the entire State of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by January 29, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9700664 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16887-Application of Max-Tel Communications, Inc., for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to resell any telecommunications service with all Texas telephone service providers that have share telecommunication capabilities, including commercial, residential and metro telephone service. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the entire State of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by January 29, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 16, 1997, 3:27 p.m. TRD-9700703 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 16888-Application of Microwave Services, Inc. (MSI) for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide facilities-based local exchange and interexchange switched, private line, and access telecommunications services, and to the extent necessary, resell of telecommunications services to other local exchange carriers and interexchange carriers. MSI will provide switched and dedicated high speed, interstate common carrier and enhanced telecommunications services as well as local and long distance services. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the Dallas, Houston and San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical areas and through resell, the entire State of Texas. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by January 29, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:50 a.m. TRD-9700663 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will conduct a workshop relating to Project Number 16536, Rulemaking on Unbundling of Electric Distribution Facilities and Functions. The workshop will consist of panels on specific topics. At this time it is anticipated that the following topics will be addressed: Utility response to unbundling as a remedy for anti-competitive activities; identification of partially — or potentially — competitive distribution functions; confidentiality and the management of customer account data; and customer education and consumer protection. Interested persons may contact the commission staff in writing no later than 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 1997 if they desire to participate as a panelist or suggest panel topics. Such request should be directed to Mr. Nat Treadway, Office of Policy Development, Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, (512) 936-7145 or by fax at (512) 936-7208. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: January 16, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9700701 Railroad Commission of Texas Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Rescheduled from January 22, 1997 1701 North Congress Avenue 12th Floor Conference Room 12-126 Austin AGENDA: The Commission will hold its monthly statewide hearing on oil and gas to determine the lawful market demand for oil and gas and to consider and/or take action on matters listed on the agenda posted with the Secretary of State's Office. Contact: Kathy Way, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6729. Filed: January 15, 1997, 4:02 p.m. TRD-9700642 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Call to Order / Roll Call / Agenda Review / Announcements / TRC Legislative Update / Commissioner's Report / Break / Transition Update (TRC Transition Policy; School-to-Work Implementation Grant) / Lunch. Public Comment / Personal Attendant Services Program / Break / Supported Employment Systems Change Grant Update / Approval of October 1996 Meeting Minutes / Chairperson's Report / TRC Consumer Affairs Report / TRAC Staff Report / Recess. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:30 p.m. TRD-9700635 Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Brown Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas Rehabilitation Advisory Council AGENDA: Full TRAC Discussion: Legislative Action; Informed Client Choice Initiative /Recommendations / Action Items / Agenda Items for Next Meeting / Adjourn. Contact: Barbara Ritter, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-4160. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:33 p.m. TRD-9700628 Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation Monday, January 27, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, 1400 Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from January 15, 1997 4. Discussion and possible action on 1996 Biennial ROC Report 5. Public participation 6. Set next meeting 7. 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: January 16, 1997, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9700709 Texas Residential Property Insurance Market Assistance Program Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, H-1, Room 1250A Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Anti-trust statement Opportunity for public input Staff update on status of implementation of MAP operations, MAP activity, and Voluntary Inspection Program Education Initiatives —industry —agent —consumers Discussion of legislative changes to propose to commissioner and action on these changes Appointment of Subcommittee for Monitoring MAP Operations and Subcommittee on Data Collection pursuant to sec.5,10010(d) of the Plan of Operation General administrative matters Contact: Lyndon Anderson, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328 Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:53 a.m. TRD-9700675 State Securities Board Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street Austin Administrative Hearing REVISED AGENDA: A hearing will be held for the purpose of determining whether the application of Norman Howard Scher for registration with the State Securities Board as a securities agent should be denied. Contact: Davis Grauer, 200 East Tenth Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8392. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:29 p.m. TRD-9700625 State Seed and Plant Board Monday, January 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Radisson Hotel Dallas, 1893 West Mockingbird Lane, Board Room Dallas AGENDA: Discussion and Action On: Minutes of the October 16, 1996 Meeting; Election of Officers; Appointment of Sorghum and Sunflower Advisory Board; Report on Winter Test Growouts; 1997 Approved Inspectors for Certification; Applicants for License as Certified Seed Growers; Name Change for Certified Growers License; Acknowledgment of Foreign Designations; Nomenclature Requests; Appeal of Rejected Fields; Requests for Certification Eligibility; Requests to Correct Objective Descriptions for Varieties; and Public comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9700668 Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Radisson Hotel Dallas, 1893 West Mockingbird Lane, Executive II Room Dallas AGENDA: The State Seed and Plant Board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will discuss and take possible action on: (1) concerning Mike Lambert vs. Mycogen Corporation, Agrigenetics, Inc. dba Mycogen Seed, Tri-State Chemical, Inc. and Delta and Pine Lane Corporation, and Gary Stephenson vs. Mycogen Corporation, Agrigenetics, Inc. dba Mycogen Seed, Tri-State Chemical, Inc. and Delta and Pine Land Corporation; and (2) proposed procedures for processing and hearing of seed arbitration complaints. Contact: Charles Leamons, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: January 16, 1997, 11:51 a.m. TRD-9700669 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Friday, January 24, 1997, 11:00 a.m. ; Rescheduled from January 15, 1997 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple AGENDA: Minutes from November 20, 1996; District Director Appointment; Petition for Division and Reorganization of Nueces-Jim Wells- Kleberg- Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District Number 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/Education Report; State Board Member Elections; Legislative Update; Request from the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts; 1997 NACD Membership Dues; Name Change Request from Harris Soil and Water Conservation District Number 442; Allocation of Statewide 503 Cost Share Funds; Next Regular State Board Meeting- March 19, 1997. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250, Tex-An 820-1250 Filed: January 15, 1997, 1:34 p.m. TRD-9700615 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, January 23, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Official Minutes of the December 19, 1996, Audit Committee Meeting — Williamson 2. Review Internal Audit Department Reports: a. Disaster Recovery — Henry b. Inactive Accounts — Oaks c. Contract Administration — Henry d. Annuity Payroll Death Match —Bozzelli e. Investment and Investment Accounting Follow-up Review — Bose 3. Consideration of Internal Audit Charter —Williamson 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: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:52 p.m. TRD-9700630 Friday, January 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Policy Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the December 19, 1996 Meeting 2. Consideration of Revisions to Investment Policy Authorizing Rule 144A Equity Investments and Clarifying the Leverage Factor for REITs 3. Consideration of Proposed Changes to Securities Lending Policy 4. Consideration of Procedural Guidelines for the Use of Fiduciary Counsel 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: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:07 p.m. TRD-9700705 Friday, January 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the December 20, 1996, Meeting 2. Consideration of Policies and Procedures Regarding Sale of Real Estate Notes and Mortgages 3. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Assets of TRST Milwaukee, Inc. 4. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Trammel Crow Center Note and Mortgage 5. Report on Advisor Performance Evaluation 6. Update Regarding Project of Real Estate Strategic Consultant 7. Mortgage Risk Rating Changes 8. UPdate on Mortgage Risk Ratings 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: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9700711 Friday, January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Room 229E Austin Board of Trustees Benefits Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of the January 10, 1997 Meeting 2. Report of and Consideration of Recommendations of Insurance Advisory Committee regarding a response to Value Health Management Report Recommendations; Adjusting the Medical Plan of Benefits Effective September 1, 1997; Achieving Greater Economy in the Prescription Drug Plan; and Timing of Going Out for Bids for Services Currently Provided by Aetna- Mr. Medina 3. Status Report of Contract with Company to perform the Member Enrollment and Reporting Improvement and Transformation Project- Mrs. Koontz 4. Consideration of Benefits Committee Charter 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: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9700710 Friday, January 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Boardroom Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Roll Call of Board Members 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes of December 20, 1996 Meeting 4. Report of Policy Committee — Dr. Stream a. Consideration of Changes to Investment Policy Authorizing Rule 144A Equity Investments and Clarifying the Leverage Factor for REITs. b. Considertaion of Changes to Securities Lending Policy 5. Report of Benefits Committee — Mr. Whittenburg a. Status Report on Contract with Company to perform the Member Enrollment and Reporting Improvement and Transformation Project b. Report of and Consideration of Recommendations of Insurance Advisory Committee regarding a response to Value Health Management Report Recommendations; Adjusting the Medical Plan of Benefits Effective September 1, 1997; Achieving Greater Economy in the Prescription Drug Plan; and Timing of Going Out for Bids for Services Currently Provided by Aetna — Mr. Medina. 6. Report of Audit committee — Dr. Williamson 7. Cnsideration of Seleciton of Fiduciary Counsel- Mr. Baker 8. Report on Progress of IMplementation of PAM — Mr. Jung 9. Report on Petitions Received for TRS Board Election — Mr. Mercer 10. Report of Executive Director — Mr. Dunlap 11. Comments by Board Members 12. Consideration of Salary of the Executive Director 13. Consideration of Policies and Procedures Regarding Sale of Real Estate Notes and Mortgages 14. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Trammell Crow Center Note and Mortgage 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: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397-6400. Filed: January 16, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9700713 University Interscholastic League Friday, January 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Thompson Conference Center, 26th Street at Red River Austin Waiver Review Board EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: AA. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by John Mixon representing Ganado High School in Ganado, Texas. BB. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Noel Antonio Chaw Representing Pearland High School in Pearland, Texas. CC. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by George Ryan Norton representing Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas. DD. Request for waiver of the Four-Year Rule by Terrence Burks representing Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas. EE. Request for waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Casey Robert Burns representing Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Meeting had to be rescheduled as soon as possible after original date. University of Texas closed Monday and Tuesday (January 13 and 14) because of ice. Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5883. Filed: January 15, 1997, 11:44 a.m. TRD-9700605 University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Tuesday, January 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344 Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: Review of protocols for animal care and use and modifications thereof. Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220. Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-970698 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m., rescheduled from January 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of Minutes for the Public Meeting of December 5, 1996 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Requests for Renewal of Certificate of Authority to Self-Insure 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Review of Extra-Hazardous Employer Program for Authorization to Continue the Notification Cycle for 1997 (Rule 164.14(c)) 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Amendment: Rule 134.600 6. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Amendment: Rule 134.1002 7. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of New Rule and Adoption of Repeal of Existing Rule: Rule 134.401 (new) and Rule 134.400 (repeal) 8. Executive Session 9. Action on Matters Considered in Executive Session 10. Discussion and Possible Action on the Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation Report 11. Discussion and Possible Action on Designation of Chairman for the Medical Advisory Committee 12. Discussion and Possible Action on Member to Serve as the Primary Employee Representative on the Medical Advisory Committee 13. General Reports and Discussion of Issues Relating to Commission Activities 14. Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates 15. Adjournment Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: January 16, 1997, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9700687 Texas Workforce Commission Thursday, January 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, Texas Workforce Commission Building Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes: Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification; Discussion, 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 acceptance of donations of child care matching funds; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding a resolution requesting the Legislature to provide certain transition benefits to displaced TWC employees; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss Baldwin vs TEC; CA Number EP-96-CA144-H in the U.S. District Court, Western District, El Paso Division, and other pending litigation; 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 Docket 4; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East Fifteenth Street, Austin, Texas, 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: January 15, 1997, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9700629 Regional Meetings Meetings filed January 15, 1997 Austin—Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met in emergency session, at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, January 17, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9700646 Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, January 20, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, 226 Highway 226, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9700612. Capital Area Planning Council, Executive Committee, met in emergency session, at 2512 IH35 South, Suite 220, Austin, January 15, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Richard G. Bean, 2520 IH35 South, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 443-7653. TRD-9700602. Cash Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Corporation Office, FM 1564 at Highway 34, Greenville, January 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eddy W. Daniel, P.O. Box 8129, Greenville, Texas 75404- 8129, (903) 883- 2695. TRD-9700617. Central Appraisal District of Rockwall County, Board of Directors, met at 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, January 21, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ray E. Helm, 106 North San Jacinto, Rockwall, Texas 75087, (972)771-2034. TRD-9700606. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, met at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, January 23, 1997, 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, extension 301. TRD-9700644. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, January 24, 1997, at noon. Information may be obtained from John Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9700627. Coastal Bend Council of Governments, Executive Board, will meet at 2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, January 24, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from John Buckner, P.O. Box 9909, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469, (512) 883-5743. TRD-9700626. Grand Parkway Association, Board of Directors, met at 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wind, Houston, January 23, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L. Diane Schenke, 5757 Woodway, 140 East Wing, Houston, Texas 77057, (713) 782-9330. TRD-9700633 Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise, Athens, at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9700614. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Project Review Committee, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, January 21, 1997 at 9:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rowena Ballas, H-HAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9700583 Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville, January 21, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Diane Munson, P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, (512)798-4396. TRD-9700643. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 315 Main Street, Liberty, January 22, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9700639. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Board, met at Centerpoint Two, 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor, Arlington, January 23, 1997, at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edwina J. Shires, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 640-3300. TRD-9700648. Panhandle Information Network, Board of Directors, met at 1314 South Polk, Room 112B, Amarillo, January 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Linda Pitner, Box 215, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001, (806) 656-2983. TRD-9700611. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, met at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, January 22, 1997, at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-7806. TRD-9700638. Red River Authority of Texas, Board of Directors, met at Four Points-Sheraton, 100 Central Freeway, Wichita Falls, January 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Ronald J. Glenn, 900 Eighth Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301-6894, (817) 723-0855. TRD-9700634. Scurry County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, January 22, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from L.R. Peveler, 2612 College Avenue, Snyder, Texas 79549, (915) 573-8549. TRD-9700623. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, January 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9700616. Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 806 West Bluff, Woodville, January 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Tyler Cad, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-9700631. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1025 East North Sixth Street, Abilene, January 22, 1997 at 12:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 East North Tenth Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9700641. Meetings filed January 16, 1997 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Fourth and Avenue J Streets, Poteet, January 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD-9700683. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth and Avenue J Streets, Poteet, January 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD-9700682. Bell County Tax Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 411 East Central Avenue, Belton, January 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl Moore, P.O. Box 390, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-5841. TRD-9700652. Bexar-Medina- Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natalia, January 20, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, 226 Highway 132, Natalia, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9700697 Brazos Valley Development Council, Local Workforce Development Board, met in emergency meeting, at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 16, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dale Hawn, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9700694. Brazos River Authority, Lake Management Committee, met at Doubletree Guest Suites, 4650 West Airport Freeway, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Irving, January 23, 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-9700696. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, January 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9700691. Central Plains Center for MHMR and SA, Board of Trustees, met at 208 South Columbia, Plainview, January 23, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Ron Trusler, 2700 Yonkers, Plainview, Texas 79072, (806) 293-2636. TRD-9700665. Comal Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 178 East Mill Street, Room 101, New Braunfels, January 20, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lynn E. Rodgers, P.O. Box 311222, New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1222; (210) 625-8597. TRD-9700661. Concho Valley Council of Governments, Private Industry Council, met at 5014 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, January 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Monette Molinar, 5002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, Texas 76904, (915) 944-9666.TRD- 9700677. Eastland County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 100 Main Street, Commissioner's Room, Eastland, January 29, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Steve Thomas, P.O. Box 914, Eastland, Texas 76448, (817) 629-8597. TRD-9700692. Jacks County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, January 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9700699. Lamar County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 521 Bonham Street, Paris, January 21, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe A. Welch, P.O. Box 400, Paris, Texas 75461, (903) 785-7822. TRD-9700653. Lower Neches Valley Authority, Board of Directors, met at 7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, January 21, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.T. Hebert, Jr., P.O. Drawer 3464, Beaumont, Texas 77704, TRD-9700654. Nueces-Jim Wells-Kleberg- Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District, Board of Directors, met at NRCS Office, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, January 21, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Denise Lawhon, 548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-9700685. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, January 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9700671. West Central Texas Council of Governments, West Central Texas Workforce Development board, will meet at the Clarion HOtel, 5403 South First, Abilene, January 25, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brad Helbert, 1025 East North Tenth Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9700693. Meetings filed January 17, 1997 Central Texas Council of Governments, Work Force Development Board of Central Texas, met at 302 North Penelope, Belton, January 23, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Susan Kamas, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-3771. TRD-9700764. Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met 103 Bailey Street, Cuero, January 21, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9700765. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, January 22, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9700758. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, January 21, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9700717. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, January 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Lynnell Sedlar, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9700718. Hood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1902 West Pearl Street, Granbury, January 21, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Harold Chesnut, P.O. Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048, (817) 573-2471. TRD-9700716. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Handbook Committee, met at 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 20, 1997 at 4:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9700751. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Insurance Committee, met at 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 20, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9700752. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Personnel/Budget and Finance Committee, met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 23, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9700721. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, Board of Trustees, met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, January 23, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9700720. Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Three, Board of Directors, met at District Office, 300 South Omohundro Street, White Deer, January 22, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from C.E. Williams, Box 637, White Deer, Texas 79097, (806) 883-2501. TRD-9700738. Tarrant Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 2301 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, January 24, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary McCoy, 2315 Gravel Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118, (817) 284-0024. TRD-9700759.