OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET NUMBER 473-97-0060-COMPLAINT OF JOE HOLMES AGAINST TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY. (PUC DOCKET NUMBER 16650). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9700850 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET NUMBER 473-97-0100-COMPLAINT OF LINDA MCKINNEY AGAINST HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY (PUC DOCKET NUMBER 16615). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9700851 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in: SOAH DOCKET NUMBER 473-97-0099; PUC DOCKET 16607-COMPLAINT OF INTERNET TEXOMA, INC. AGAINST SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:34 TRD-9701055 Monday, February 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference will be held at the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET NUMBER 473-97-0125-APPLICATION OF THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TO AMEND ITS CERTIFICAT OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (CNN) TO AUTHORIZE A PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE AND SUBSTATIONS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS; (PUC Number 16690). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: January 23, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9701061 Texas Department of Agriculture Monday, January 27, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin Texas Soybean Producers Board AGENDA: Call to Order Discussion: Certification of Election Discussion and Action: Minutes of Previous Meeting Financial Report Swearing in new directors Legislation to go inactive Approval of Budget Adjourn Contact: Trent Roberts, 1501 North Pierce, Suite 100, LIttle Rock, Arkansas, 72207, 1-800-247-8691. Filed: January 17, 1997, 11:00 a.m. TRD-9700782 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911 Austin Produce Recovery Fund Board AGENDA: Business Meeting: Reading and Approval of Minutes for December 9, 1997 Produce Recovery Fund Board Meeting Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Rules Discussion on Claims Procedures Deliberation and Action on Cases Heard on October 1, 1996 and December 9, 1996 Meetings: Johnny Storch vs. Mittag/Texas Int'l Melon, 25-94-APA, Claim #1380. Keith Baccus vs. Mittag/Texas Int'l Melon, 25-94-APA, Claim #1381. Produce Cellar vs. Golman Hayden, 26-95-APA, Claim #1447. Discussion and Action on Request for Rehearing for: Robert Ruiz vs. Work Wide Consultants, 52-93-APA, Claim #1359. Pennington vs. Sillaway Produce, 07-95-APA, Claimim #1431. Contact: Margaret Alvarez, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7604. Filed: January 21, 1997, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9701099 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 5806 Mesa Drive, Suite 185 Austin AGENDA: Convene in open meeting. Announcement of executive session 1. Executive session: a. briefing regarding operations of the general counsel's office; b. Delacueva v. TABC, et al c. Krewe of Hebe v. City of Jefferson; d. White v. TABC and Ruben Suarez; and e. Juan J. Gonzales v. TABC Continue open meeting. 2. Take action, including a vote, if appropriate on topics listed for discussion under executive session. 3. Presentation of 1996 Employee of the Year Awards. 4. Approval of minutes of December 6, 1996, meeting; discussion, comment, possible vote. 5. Administrator's report. 6. Consider resolution concerning Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) decision to change their voluntary ban on media advertising of distilled spirits; discussion, comment, possible vote. 7. Consider request from the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas to amend 16 TAC sec.45.109(h); discussion, comment, possible vote. (Restocking and Rotation of Alcoholic Beverages). 8. Consider request from the Texas Package Stores Association to adopt a new rule concerning signage; discussion, comment, possible vote. (Display of Trade Name by a Local Distributor's Permittee). 9. Public comment. 10. Adjourn. Contact: Doyne Bailey, P.O. Box 13127, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-3217. Filed: January 27, 1997, 8:32 a.m. TRD-9701198 Texas Alternative Fuels Council Thursday, January 29, 1997, 4:00 p.m. William B. Travis Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 1-100 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of MInutes from September 24, 1996 Council Meeting III. Consideration of Alternative Fuels Council Grant Program A. Program Update IV. Consideration of Grants for Alternative Fuels Council Propane Projects V. Consideration of Grants for Alternative Fuels Council Compressed Natural Gas Projects VI. Approval of October 14, 1996 Alternative Fuels Council Executive Committee, Executive Session recommendation concerning Staff Salary Increases VII. Information Items VIII. Public Comment IX. Adjourn. Contact: Craig Davis, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 124, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3262, fax (512) 305-8855, e-mail: craig.davis@mail.capnet. state. tx. us Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9700958 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board Thursday, February 20, 1997, 3:00 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 96-022, 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 Filed: January 22, 1997, 2:16 p.m. TRD-9701009 Texas Board of Architectural Examiners Thursday, January 30, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower II, Second Floor Conference Room 2-225 Austin Communication/Newsletter Committee EMERGENCY REVISED 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, 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Incorrect room number shown on original submission. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA, Executive Director, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 23, 1997, 4:26 p.m. TRD-9701066 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:45 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower II, Second Floor Conference Room 2-225 Austin Education/Qualification and Examination Committee EMERGENCY REVISED 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, 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Incorrect room number shown on original submission. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA, Executive Director, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 23, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9701063 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower II, Second Floor Conference Room 2-225 Austin Rules/Enforcement Committee EMERGENCY REVISED 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/Enforcment 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, 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Incorrect room number shown on original submission. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA, Executive Director, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 23, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9701065 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 3:15 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower II, Second Floor Conference Room 2-225 Austin Personnel/Resouce Committee EMERGENCY REVISED 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 Evalution of the Executive Director Per Texas Open Meetings Act, sec.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, 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Incorrect room number shown on original submission. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA, Executive Director, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 23, 1997, 4:25 p.m. TRD-9701064 Friday, January 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Hobby Building, Tower II, Second Floor Conference Room 2-225 Austin Board Meeting REVISED 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 Reinstatment Issues; XII. Consider/Act on Examinations; XIII. Consider/ACt on Conferences/Meetings; XIV. Consider/Act on Committee Reports and Recommendations; XV. 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; SVII. 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, 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. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Incorrect room number shown on original submission. Contact: Cathy L. Hendricks, ASID/IIDA, Executive Director, P.O. Box 12337, Austin, Texas 78711-2337, (512) 305-8535. Filed: January 23, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9701062 State Board of Barber Examiners Tuesday, February 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Opening of meeting: Roll call: Read and possibly approve minutes of January 7, 1997 Board meeting. New business: Appearance by Johhny Crawford to discuss the Texas Tonsorial Artists annual conference. Discussion and possible action concerning the failure rate for State board Examinations and possible solutions, including altering examinations. Executive Session: Executive session under sec.551.074, Texas Government Code for discussion of personal matters: the evaluation of and duties of the Executive Director. Open Session: Return to open session for further discussion and possible action involving the evaluation of and duties of the Executive Director. Adjournment. Contact: B. Michael Rice, 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-110, (512) 305-8475. Filed: January 24, 1997, 10:58 p.m. TRD-9701100 Texas Cancer Council Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Texas Cancer Council, 211 East Seventh Street, Suite 701 Austin Board of Directors- Contract Management Committee AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the November 5, 1996 meeting; FY 1997 funding recommendations for new projects; contract amendment funding requests; review of other February 5 Council meeting agenda items; FY 1996 Contractual performance summary; and review FY 1997 contract review process. 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 Debra Perkins at (512) 463-3190, five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 462- 3190. Filed: January 21, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9700934 Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Texas Medical Association Building, 401 West 15th Street, Durham Conference Room Austin Board of Directors- Executive Committee AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the November 6, 1996 Executive Committee meeting, establishing process for the Executive Director's performance evaluation; reviewing February 5 Council meeting agenda; update on legislative issues; Executive Director's report; and other business. 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 Debra Perkins at (512) 463-3190, five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 462- 3190. Filed: January 21, 1997, 2:47 p.m. TRD-9700933 Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Texas Medical Association Building, 401 West 15th Street, May Owens Conference Room Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the November 6, 1996 meeting; the presentation of the Texas Agricultural Extension Cancer Prevention and Education Project; the consideration of the Smokeless Tobacco Education and Prevention Strategic Plan; contract amendments and new funding applications for FY 1997; adoption of rules revision regarding charges for records requested; legislative update; update on the activities of the Managed Care Steering Committee; update on the Tobacco Prevention Media campaign; and other business. 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 Debra Perkins at (512) 463-3190, five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Emily F. Untermeyer, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas, 78711, (512) 462- 3190. Filed: January 21, 1997, 10:41 a.m. TRD-9700900 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Tuesday, January 28, 1997 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action on cases 93-58, 94-29, 94-189, 94-64, 95-8, 95-9, 95-9, 95-5, 95-6, 95-10, 95-11, 95-195, 95-324, 95-191, 95-70, 96-242, 96-214, and 97-01 through 97-80. The committee will also consider, discuss, take any appropriate action and/or approve changes in enforcement procedures. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower IIIi, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9700823 Texas Department of Commerce Thursday, January 30, 1997, 1:45 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Third Floor Conference Room Austin International Trade Commission AGENDA: Call to Order; Report from Executive Director; Update on International Trade Programs; Update on Tourism International Efforts; Commission's Report to the Legislature; Authorize Approval, Execution and Submission of Commission's Report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the Legislature; Consider Approving Resolutions or Letter Regarding the NAFTA Texas-Mexico Trucking Issue; Set ITC Meeting Dates and Locations for Fiscal 1997; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9700817 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 1:45 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Third Floor Conference Room Austin International Trade Commission REVISED AGENDA: Call to Order; Report from Executive Director; Update on International Trade Programs; Update on Tourism International Efforts; Commission's Report to the Legislature; Authorize Approval, Execution and Submission of Commission's Report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the Legislature; Consider Approving Resolutions or Letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Supporting Two Sites for Texas North America Trade Automation Prototype in Laredo and El Paso; Consider Approving Resolution or Letter Regarding the NFTA Texas-Mexico Trucking Issue; Set ITC Meeting Dates and Locations for Fiscal 1997; Public Comments; Adjourn. Contact: Shirley Zimmerman, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936- 0158. Filed: January 22, 1997, 9:09 a.m. TRD-9700980 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 300, Third Floor Conference Room Austin Texas Manufacturing Institute Board AGENDA: 10:00 a.m. -- Call to Order Action Item -- 10:05 a.m.- Adoption of Minutes from meeting of October 17, 1996 Information Items: 10:10 a.m. -- Director's Report 11:40 a.m. -- Presentation of TMI Transition plan and documents Action Items: 11:20 a.m. -- Board Vote to recommend procedding with TMI Transition 11:25 a.m. -- Vote to establish nominating committee to recommend additional Board Members 11:35 Adjourn Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary aids or services, or who need assistance in having English translated into Spanish, should contact Lena Chiu (512) 936-0234, at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangments can be made. Contact: Lena Chiu, 1700 North Congress, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-0234. Filed: January 22, 1997, 11:31 a.m. TRD-9700996 Community Nutritional Task Force Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Eighth Floor Conference Room Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Report on Projects III. Discuss report to legislature IV. Adjournment Contact: Leda Roselle, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 837, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6279. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9700943 Comptroller of Public Accounts Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 111 East Seventeenth Street, Room 114 Austin Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call III. Executive session to seek legal advice regarding contemplating litigation involving patent infringement claims alleged by College Savings Bank, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. IV. Return to open session for further discussion and ossible action relating to contemplated litigation involving patent infringement claims alleged by College Savings Bank. V. Approval of minutes of October 21, 1996 Board meeting. VI. Program Update VII. Discussion of actuarial soundness report for program. VIII. Discussion and vote on legislative proposals to the 75th Texas Legislature. IX. Discussion of tax issues regarding the program. X. Ratification of Comptroller's action to award marketing agent services contract. XI. Discussion and vote on extension of contract for investment consulting services. XII. Public comment. XIII. Set future Board meetings. XIV. Adjourn. Contact: Wardleen Belvin, 111 East Seventeenth Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4384. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:34 p.m. TRD-9701056 Texas Court Reporters Certification Board Thursday, January 30, 1997, 6:00 p.m. 205 West Fourteenth Street, Suite 101, Tom C. Clark Building Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: Call the meeting to order; take attendance, approve minutes from the previous meeting on May 18, 1996, designate committee member responsibilities; consider and possibly adopt a Continuing Education Application for Course Approval; consider and possibly adopt a Continuing Education Waiver Affidavit Form; review CE waiver requests and possibly act on requests; consider CE related correspondence; review comparison of the CE requirements of the National Court Reporters Association with the Board requirements with possible committee aciton; schedule next meeting date; and adjourn. 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 Peg Liedtke at (512) 463-1624 two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West Fourteenth Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1624. Filed: January 22, 1997, 4:15 p.m. TRD-9701021 Saturday, February 1, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Law Center, 1414 Colorado Street, Suite 206 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Board will call the meeting to order; take attendance ; approve minutes from previous meeting; conduct formal hearings in Cause Numbers 96336811, 96048513, 96090214 and 96090215; conduct preliminary review in Cause Number 97112203; act on applications of individuals convicted of a criminal offense; note board vacancy and possibly act on replacement recommendaiton; make possible action on Court Reporting Curriculum Task Force Recommendations with Continuing Education Committee; review correspondence recommending shortening the length of time a State of Proficiency is valid with possible Board action; adopt 1998 examination and Board meeting dates; hear legislative update; review fiscal year 1997 expenditures; and adjourn. 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 Peg Liedtke at (512) 463-1624 two work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Peg Liedtke, 205 West Fourteenth Street, Suite 101, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1624. Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9701074 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 209 West 14th Street, Conference Room,Fifth Floor, Price Daniel Building Austin Grant and Audit Committee AGENDA: I. Greetings II. Approval of Minutes III. Approval of FY 1998-1999 Funding Priorities IV. Approval of Funding Review Criteria V. Adjournment 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 24, 1997, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9701105 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, January 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, TDI Hearing Room 102 Austin Settlement Conference Hearings AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss, Consider and Vote on making a Settlement Offer for the Following Complaints: A. #95-276-0426K B. #95-277-0426K C. #95-230-0317K D. #96-369-0402VF E. #96-267-0203JF F. #95-142-1230RG G. #96-354-0402VF H. #95-187-0222K III. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Contemplated Litigation and/or a Settlement Offer Pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996. A. #95-276-0426K B. #95-277-0426K C. #95-230-0317K D. #96-369-0402VF E. #96-267-0203JF F. #95-142-1230RG G. #96-354-0402VF H. #95-187-0222K Adjourn. Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9700806 Saturday, February 1, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, William Hobby Building, TDI Hearing Room 102 Austin Settlement Conference Hearings AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Discuss, Consider and Vote on making a Settlement Offer for the Following Complaints: A. #96-282-0220SC B. #96-172-1129LG C. #95-067-1019S D. #97-071-0906RG E. #97-205-1030RG F. #96-548-0816JF G. #96-345-0328LG III. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Contemplated Litigation and/or a Settlement Offer Pursuant to sec.551.071, Texas Government Code, V.T.C.S., 1996. A. #96-282-0220SC B. #96-172-1129LG C. #95-067-1019G D. #97-071-0906RG E. #97-205-1030RG F. #96-548-0816JF G.#96-345-0328LG Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:20 p.m. TRD-9700805 Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Reagan Building, Room 106, Capitol Complex Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Welcome and Introductions Minutes of the Last Meeting Guest Speaker: Minnie Simmang, President, Texas Federation of Womens Clubs Task Force Report Other Business Adjourn Contact: Jerry Ann Robinson, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751-2399, 512/424-6042. Filed: January 21, 1997, 10:07 a.m. TRD-9700881 Texas Diabetes Council Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Conference Room T-607, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Managed Care Work Group AGENDA: The work group will discuss and possibly act on: algorithm for Type II Diabetes in diabetes management (status of mass mailouts); presentation of the drug Precose from Bayer Pharmaceutical Division; Type I/II Diabetes for children (strategy statement recommendation for Texas Diabetes Council mission statement); reviewing continuing medical education for physicians; legislative analysis (Senate Bills 162 and 163; House Bill 354; and any other bills of interest); and public comments. To request 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: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. Filed: January 22, 1997, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9701016 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Tower Building, Conference Room T-607, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin Industry Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: algorithm for Type II Diabetes in diabetes management (status of mass mailouts); Type I/II Diabetes for children (strategy statement recommendation for Texas Diabetes Council mission statement); reviewing continuing medical education for physicians; legislative analysis (Senate Bills 162 and 163; House Bill 354; and any other bills of interest); diabetes tool kit; and public comments. To request 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: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. Filed: January 22, 1997, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9701015 Friday, January 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Sheraton Austin Hotel, 500 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approving the minutes of the October 18, 1996 meeting; director's report (Senate Bills 162 and 163; House Bill 354; and any other bills of interest); status report on the Child and Adolescent Trail for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) program; Type I/II Diabetes for children (Strategy statement recommendation for Texas Diabetes Council mission statement); status report on the diabetes mobile van; and public comments. To request 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: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7490. Filed: January 22, 1997, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9701014 State Board for Educator Certification Friday, February 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1001 Trinity, TRS Building, Board Room Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Approve January Minutes; 3. Executive Director's Update: a. Budget Report; b. Planning Update; c. Staff Report; d. Update on the 75th Legislature; e. Update on Advisory Committees; f. Update on Investigations; g. Other; 4. Approve the Tests, Passing Standards, and Fees for the Basic Skills Tests Required for Admission to Teacher Preparation Programs; 5. Approve the Test, Passing Standards, and Fees for the Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers (TECAT); 6. Approve the Standards for the Preparation of Texas Educators--Lerner Centered Proficiencies for Teachers, Administrators, and Counselors; 7. Approve the Region 11 Alternative Certification Program for the Administrator (Mid-Management) Certificate; 8. Overview of the Centers for Professional Development of Teachers; 9. Discuss the Statewide Evaluation of Centers for Professional Development of Teachers. Contact: State Board for Educator Certification, Austin, Texas (512) 469-3005. Filed: January 24, 1997, 11:59 a.m. TRD-9701104 State Employee Charitable Campaign Monday, February 5, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 823 Congress Avenue, Fifteenth Floor Austin State Policy Committee AGENDA: I. Welcome II. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting III. SPC Retreat Report and Action on Recommendation IV. State Campaign Manager's Report V. Action on 1997 State Campaign Manager Application VI. SPC Chair's Report VII. SAC Report VIII. Comptroller's Staff Report IX. Organizational Structure of the SPC X. Adjourn Contact: Mike Terry, 823 Congress, Suite 1103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 478- 6601, fax: (512) 478-2572. Filed: January 22, 1997, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9701006 Governor's Office Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto, San Jacinto Room East Austin Governor's Commission for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Break into committees to Work on Final Reports A. Public Relations B. Health C. Legislation IV. Reports from Committees V. Final Wrap-up and Review of 1996-96 Women's Commission VI. Adjourn Contact: Geanie Morrison, (512) 475-2615 Filed: January 27, 1997, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9701220 Texas Growth Fund Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Board of Trustees held on November 19, 1996. 2. Review and approve Treasurer's report. 3. Review and approve invoices from Vinson and Elkins L.L.P. 4. Receive an activity report from TGF Management Corporation. 5. Review and approve TGF Management Corp.'s Second Quarter 1997 Budget Request. 6. Review and approve proposed investment(s). 7. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 77701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9700941 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 1000 Red River Austin Board of Trustees REVISED AGENDA: 1. Review and approve minutes of the Special meeting of the Board of Trustees held on November 19, 1996. 2. Review and approve Treasurer's report. 3. Review and approve invoices from Vinson and Elkins L.L.P. 4. Receive an activity report from TGF Management Corporation. 5. Review and approve TGF Management Corp.'s Second Quarter 1997 Budget Request. 6. Review and approve proposed investment(s). 7. The Board of Trustees will convene in an executive session for consultation with its attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. 8. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees. Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 778701, (512) 322-3100. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9701013 Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Texas Department of Health, Moreton Building, Board Room (M-739), 1100 West 49th Street Austin Legislative Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: legislative priorities from the State Health Plan; any legislative bills of interest; and setting next meeting date and proposed agenda. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna Currier (512) 458-7626 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Greg Ukaegbu, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9700953 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 11:15 a.m. Texas Department of Health, Moreton Building, Board Room (M-739), 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approving the minutes of the council meeting held October 22, 1996; Legislative Committee report; White Paper on Local Health Departments and Hospital Closures and/or Reconfiguration; Texas Performance Review document entitled "Disturbing the Peace"' and setting next meeting date and proposed agenda. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna Currier (512) 458-7626 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Greg Ukaegbu, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9700952 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Texas Medical Association, Thompson Auditorium, First Floor, 401 West Fifteen Street Austin Legislative Briefing AGENDA: The council will receive a legislative briefing and discuss and possibly act on: a presentation. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna Currier (512) 458-7626 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Greg Ukaegbu, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7261. Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9700951 Texas Department of Health Friday, February 7, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Austin Diagnostic Medical Center Hospital, Second Floor, Classroom 2-A 12221 Mopac Expressway North Austin Ad Hoc Birthing Center Rules Subcommittee AGENDA: The committee will introduce committee members and staff and discuss and possibly act on: reviewing and modifying ground rules; reviewing minutes, reports, and revisions of the November 1, 1996 meetings; drafting proposed rules (25 TAC Chapter 173); and public comments. For ADA assistance, call Suzzanna Currier (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sandi Laurent, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6648. Filed: January 27, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9701228 Texas Health Care Information Council (THCIC) Monday, January 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Texas Department of Health, Moreton Building, Room 739, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The Council will discuss and possibly act on: minutes of the meeting held December 16, 1996; committee reports (Consumer Education Committee (Media Plan: Hospital Education Program; and the committee's strategic planning); Non- Hospital Data and Expanded Information Plan committee (committee's strategic planning); Public Health Data Committee (committee's strategic planning); Hospital Discharge Data Committee (request for proposal relating to hospital discharge of Health and the Texas Health Care Information Council; presentation by Hardy Loe, M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Center for Health Policy Studies concerning proposal to assist the council with development of data collection planning (deliberation and final action on contract); proposed rules (25 TAC sec.sec.1301.11-1301.19) published in the Texas Register (21 TexReg 7939-7946, August 23, 1996 issue) concerning collection and release of hospital discharge data; proposal of new rule concerning hospital discharge data; extension of deadline and requirements for in-house or contract staff to support Risk and Severity Adjustment System project; Policy and Procedure Manual; response to public comments on proposed rules (25 TAC sec.sec.1301.31) published in the Texas Register (21 TexReg 10161- 10164, October 15, 1996 issue) concerning the collection and report of Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) from Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs); survey of consumer needs; report from Director of Program Planning (THCIC) (legislative session; proposed staffing and job descriptions; nominations process; appropriations request and process; annual filing by members with the Texas Ethics commission; proposed fees for copies of council records; 1997 agency work plan; Strategic Plan and Automation Plan (Department of Information Resource); and request for presentation to the Texas Board of Health in San Antonio in mid-February); and public comments. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, 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: Emily Topper-Cook, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 424-6494. Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9700822 Texas Historical Commission Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Carrington-Covert House Library, 1511 Colorado Austin Texas Archaelogy Committee AGENDA: 1. New Office of State Archaeologist Publications. 2. Texas Archaeology Awareness Month Update. 3. Texas Archaeological Stewardship Network Re-survey Project. 4. Other Business. 7. Adjournment Contact: Patricia Mercado-Allinger, P.O. Box 12776, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6090. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9700857 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Elrose Building, Second Floor, 108 West 16th Street, Conference Room Austin Preservation Trust Fund and Architecture Committees AGENDA: 1. Texas Preservation Trust Fund. 2. Architecture Program. Contact: Stan Graves, Lisa Harvell, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-6094. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9700856 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Carrington-Covert House Library, 1511 Colorado Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order. II. Legislative Issues. III. Reallocation of Preservation Trust Fund Grant IV. Historic Sites Initiative. V. Shipwreck Project. VI. Palo Alto Battlefield. VII. Other Business. Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5757. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9700855 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Carrington-Covert House Library, 1511 Colorado Austin Economic Development and Heritage Tourism Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of Minutes of October 24, 1996 meeting. 3. Update on Main Street Cities. 4. Discussion of First Lady's Tour. 5. Update on Regional and International History Programs. 6. Other business. 7. Adjourn. Contact: Terry Colley, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5757. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9700853 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 108 West Sixteenth Street, El Rose Building, Second Floor Library Austin History Programs Committee AGENDA: 1. Appointment to the Board of Review 2. Legislative Reports A. Historic Sites B. State Cemetery C. State Register 3. Plan for County Historical Commissions Contact: Frances Rickard, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5851 Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:33 p.m. TRD-9700854 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Quarterly Board Meeting AGENDA: I. Chairman's Report II. Action Items III. Information Items IV. Division Reports Contact: Marlene Casarez, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5768. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9700858 Saturday, February 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Special Hearing Building, Adjacent 1801 Main Street Houston Quarterly Board Meeting, State Board of Review AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Announcements III. Approval of Minutes of the November 9, 1996 meeting IV. Review of Nominations for the National Register of Historic Places V. New Business VI. Adjournment Contact: Judy George, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8452. Filed: January 24, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9701111 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118, Stephen F. Austin Building Austin Weatherization Assistance Program Policy Advisory Council AGENDA: Call to Order Review and Approval of Minutes Discussion of Comments Received Review of PY'97 DOE WAPFLIP State Plan/Application Program Updates Utility Partnerships Open Discussion Adjourn Contact: Al Almaguer, 507 Sabine, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475- 3934. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9701182 Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Fifteenth and Lavaca, Committee Room 5 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approve of Minutes of Previous Meeting III. Consideration of and Action to Approve Employee Suggestions Submitted to the State Employee Incentive Program IV. Consideration of and Action to Approve 1997 Productivity Bonus Plans V. Possible Consideration of and Action to Approve 1997 Productivity Bonus Applications VI. Election of Vice Chair VII. Report on Administrative Matters VIII. Adjournment Contact: M. Elaine Powell, P.O. Box 12482, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 475- 2393. Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9700843 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the application of THOMAS F. NELSON, Houston, Texas, for an Insurance Adjuster's License to be 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 17, 1997, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9700833 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of the Appeal Hearing by CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER OF DALLAS, from a decision of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:34 p.m. TRD-9700834 Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: Prehearing Conference to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against NOEL GOVEA, Weslaco and San Antonio, Texas, who holds a Group II, Insurance 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 17, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9700832 Tuesday, February 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider the application of JACK RANSOM RIDGE, Austin, Texas, for a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License to be 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 24, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9701178 Wednesday, February 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of THOMAS K. LAWLESS dba NATIONAL PROCESSING CENTER (Continued from November 26, 1996) Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9701193 Thursday, February 13, 1997, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against DAVID E. HILL, Eldorado, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance 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 24, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9701192 Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against ALFRED GONZALES, San Antonio, Texas, who holds 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 24, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9701191 Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 1:00 p.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JAMES MICHAEL HATCHER, Beaumont, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance 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 24, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9701190 Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of John Henry Pelt. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9701189 Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against WESLEY R. MARSH, League City, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and 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 24, 1997, 4:30 p.m. TRD-9701187 Commission on Jail Standards Friday, January 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West Fifteenth Street Austin AGENDA: Education Committee. Review staff training efforts. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: January 23, 1997, 8:44 a.m. TRD-9701027 Friday, January 31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, 300 West Fifteenth Street Austin AGENDA: Call to order. Roll call of Commission members. Reading and approval of minutes of November 15, 1996 meeting. Old Business: AG Letter Opinion 96-151/Regulating Privately Developed Facilities, Rockwall County, Williamson County, Changes to Standards- Adopt. New Business: Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure Education committee Report. Review of Variances: Comanche, Cottle, Foard, Liberty and Ochiltree Counties. Request for Variances: Glasscock, Limestone and Williamson Counties. Staff Report: Completed Jail Projects, Active Remedial Orders/Cancel/Changes, Sunset Advisory Commission Review, Status and Composition of Jail Population, Financial Report/Budget, Training. Other Business. Executive Session. Adjourn. Contact: Jack E. Crump, P.O. Box 12985, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5505. Filed: January 23, 1997, 8:38 a.m. TRD-9701025 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers AGENDA: The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Dallas Double Drive-Thru, L.L.C., which failed to pay the applicable plan review fee and inspection fee, and filed to notify the department of the name of the point of contact within 30 days of completion of new construction (4 counts) in violation of Texas Revised Statutes Annotated Article 9102, sec.6 (Architectural Barriers Act) and 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.68.80, pursuant to the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100 and the Architectural Barriers Act; the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 68. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9700831 Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers AGENDA: The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible revocation of the Respondent's license and assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Jimmy B. Vickery, for violations of 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.sec.67.70(b); 67.100(e) (3 counts); 67.101(4) (5 counts); the department will also consider 5 claims against the Auctioneer Recovery Fund in accordance with the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8700 sec.5 (the Act), pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100; the Texas Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA); and 16 TAC Chapter 67. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:13 p.m. TRD-9701176 Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Boxing AGENDA: The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the application for a boxing license of the applicant, Wayne Eric Powell, who is over 35 years of age, pursuant to 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) sec.61.27(d), pursuant to the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Articles 8501-1 (the Act) and 9100; the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (A.P.A.); and 16 TAC Chapters 61. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9701181 Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Staff Leasing AGENDA: The Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, George Bennington, President, National Employee Solutions, 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 (TAC) 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 TAC Chapters 60 and 72. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:23 p.m. TRD-9701180 Texas Lottery Commission Friday, January 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin Bingo Advisory Committee AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Bingo Advisory Committee Chair will call the meeting to order; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the December 4, 1996 Bingo Advisory Committee meeting; briefing by Legal Staff of Open Government laws, including Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act; report on the January 7th Texas Lottery Commission meeting on matters relating to Charitable Bingo; overview and update on Charitable Bingo presented by the Bingo Operations Division; consideration, public comment, and possible action on any and all topics addressed in the overview and update on Charitable Bingo report given by the Bingo Operations Division; consideration, public comment, and possible action on any and all recommendations proposed by the Senate Interim Committee regarding Charitable Bingo; consideration, public comment, and possible action on any and all recommendations proposed by the House Interim Committee regarding Charitable Bingo; consideration, public comment and possible action on proposed bingo-related legislation; update on the status of approved electronic gaming machines; update on current status of eight liner machines and calling card machines in Bingo Halls; consideration of and public comment regarding the needs and concerns of the state's charitable bingo industry, including but not limited to current rules and statutes; review agenda items for future BAC meetings; and adjournment. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at 371-4713 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Kimberly L. Kiplin, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761-6630. Filed: January 23, 1997, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9701038 Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Houston Medallion Boardroom, 3000 North Loop West Houston Ethics Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possible act on: complaints (MFT-95-12; MFT-95- 23; MFT-95-25; MFT-96-02; MFT-96-04; MFT-96-07; MFT-96-08; MFT-96-09; MFT-96-10; MFT-96-14; MFT-96-15; MFT-96-16; MFT-96-17; MFT-96-22; MFT-96-23; MFT-96-26; MFT-96-27; MFT-96-28; MFT-96-29; MFT-96-30; MFT-96-32; MFT-96-33; MFT-96-34; MFT-96-37; MFT-96-38; MFT-96-39; MFT-96-40; MFT-96-41; MFT-96-42; MFT-97-01; MFT-97-02; MFT-97-03; MFT-97-04; MFT-97-05; MFT-97-06; MFT-97-07; MFT-97-08; MFT-97-09; MFT-97-10). To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6657. Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9700829 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Houston Medallion Boardroom, 3000 North Loop West Houston Applications Review Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possible act on: application status (Martha beck, Tom Capo, Jan Krueger, Pete Lehmann and Carole Maxfield); inactive status requests (Robert Azzarito, Lynn Barrow, Judy Collete, Esther Dian-Yazan, Sherry Hess, Celia Hunt, Ajakai Jaya, Marly Lamar, Myra McKeever, Karen Miller, Lauchlan Nelson, Rose Richardson, Lori Rubin, Michael Russel, Marsha Smith and Ronald Trammell); and ratifying approved and renewed licenses or applications received since November 4, 1996. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9700957 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Houston Medallion Boardroom, 3000 North Loop West Houston Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possible act on: continuing education sponsor request from Contemporary Teaching Videos, Inc./Whole Person Recovery Center. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9700956 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Houston Medallion Boardroom, 3000 North Loop West Houston Supervision Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possible act on: supervision issues concerning second supervisors for licensed marriage and family therapist associates. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9700955 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Houston Medallion Boardroom, 3000 North Loop West Houston Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possible act on: approving minutes from the November 4, 1996 meeting; committee reports (Application Committee (application status of Beck, Capo, Krueger, Lehmann, and Maxfield; inactive status of Azzarito, Barrow, Collete, Diaz-Yazan, Hess, Hunt, Jaya, Lamar, McKeever, Miller, Nelson, Richardson, Rubin, Russell, Smith, and Trammell; and ratifying approved and renewed licenses or applications received since November 4, 1996); Continuing Education Committee (Application status on Contemporary Teaching Videos, Inc./Whole Person Recovery Center); Ethics Committee (Status on MFT-95- 12; MFT-95-23; MFT-95-25; MFT-96-02; MFT-96-04; MFT-96-07; MFT-96-08; MFT-96- 09; MFT-96-10; MFT-96-14; MFT-96-15; MFT-96-16; MFT-96-17; MFT-96-22; MFT-96- 23; MFT-96-26; MFT-96-27; MFT-96-28; MFT-96-29; MFT-96-30; MFT-96-32; MFT-96-33; MFT-96-34; MFT-96-37; MFT-96-38; MFT-96-39; MFT-96-40; MFT-96-41; MFT-96-42; MFT-97-01; MFT-97-02; MFT-97-03; MFT-97-04; MFT-97-05; MFT-97-06; MFT-97-07; MFT-97-08; MFT-97-09; MFT-97-10 ); and Supervision Committee (status of a second supervisor for a licensed marriage and amily therapist associate); final order on DCW; board chairperson's report; and report of the executive director. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Bobby Schmidt, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6657. Filed: January 21, 1997, 4:34 p.m. TRD-9700954 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Monday, January 27, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Education Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Citizen communication Discussion, recommendations and possible action on credit transfer policy among acupuncture schools Discussion, recommendations and possible action on methods for approval of continuing acupuncture education credit hours Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9700808 Monday, January 27, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Licensure 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.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. Open session to review applicants for licensure by examination and endorsement Citizen Communication Discussion, recommendations and possible action regarding maximum number of attempts to pass the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists examination. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9700809 Monday, January 27, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Ad Hoc Committee to Study Herbology AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Citizen Communication Discussion, recommendations and possible action on scope of practice for herb medicine Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9700810 Monday, January 27, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Discipline/Ethics Committee AGENDA: Call to Order Roll Call Executive Session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal by Informal Settlement Conferences/Show Compliance Proceedings or staff review. Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9700811 Monday, January 27, 1997, 2:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225 Austin Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners AGENDA: Call to Order and roll call Roll Call Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas Revised Civil Statutes for private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending litigation relative to applications for licensure and licensee disciplinary actions. Probation appearance -- Gary Stier Approval of minutes from the October 25, 1996 board meeting Presentation of reports and approval of action items from the January 27, 1997 committee meetings. Citizen communication Report from Executive Director Approval of committee appointment Discussion, recommendations and possible action on proposed rules for disciplinary guidelines Adjourn Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305- 7016; fax (512) 305-7008. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9700807 Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Wednesday, January 29, 1997- 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments; 2. Update on Workers Compensation; 3. Status of Major Construction Projects; 4. Approval of FY 1997 Operating Budget Adjustments; 5. Resolution to Approve Leasing Real Properties in the Cities of Big Spring, Sweetwater, Monahans, and Seminole to the West Texas Centers for MHMR; 6. Items Regarding Central Park in Austin, Texas; 7. Approval of the West Texas MHMR Center Operating Budget for 3/1/97 to 8/31/97 and Gap Funding; 8. Approval of a Change in Holder of Safe Keeping Agreement for Pledged Collateral; 9. Update on Real Property Transactions Previously Approved by the Board: Sale of a One Acre Parcel at Big Spring State Hospital; Conveyance of Approximately Nine Acres at Fort Worth State School to the Texas General Services Commission; Lease of Five Acres at the Corpus Christi State School; Lease of Approximately 0.9 Acres of Property at Waco Center for Youth; Conveyance of Approximately 200 Acres at Travis State School; Implementation of the Asset Management Policy; Sale of Approximately 23 Acres of Land at the San Antonio State Hospital; 10. Consideration of Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: January 21, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9700926 Wednesday, January 29, 1997- 11:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Planning and Policy Development Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments 2. Update Regarding State Facilities Governing Body Activities 3. Update on State Psychiatric Facilities Census Adjustments 4. Legislative Update 5. Update on Supported Employment 6. Update on the FY 97 Operating Plan 7. Update on Implementation of Texas Performance Review Recommendations 8. Update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Contained in the Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Retardation and Managed Care Final Report 9. Consideration of Approval of Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Centers' Written Plan 10. Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New chapter 408, Subchapter E, Governing Health, Safety, and Rights in Community-based Mental Retardation Programs 11. Consideration of Approval of Amendments to Chapter 401, Subchapter A, Governing Advisory Committees, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of sec.401.11 If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: January 21, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9700925 Wednesday, January 29, 1997- 1:30 p.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Medicaid Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments; 2. Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.406.51-406.67 of Chapter 406, Subchapter B, Governing Contracting Requirements; 3. Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.406.101-406.103 of Chapter 406, Subchapter C, Governing Vendor Payment; 4. Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.406.151-406.152 and sec.sec.406.154-406.158 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing Reimbursement Methodology; 5. Approval of Adoption of New sec.406.32 of Chapter 406, Subchapter G, Governing Additional Facility Responsibilities; 6. Approval of Adoption of New sec.sec.409.001-409.009 of Chapter 409, Subchapter A, Governing General Reimbursement Methodology for All Medical Assistance Programs; 7. Approval of Adoption of Amendments to sec.409.101 and New sec.409.100, sec.409.103, sec.409.106, sec.409.107, sec.409.107, sec.409.118, and sec.409.120, of Chapter 409, Medicaid Programs, Subchapter D, Governing Home and Community-based Services; 8. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for State Operated Home and Community-based Model Based Rates Effective January 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997; 9. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement of Non-State Operated Home and Community-based Model Based Rates Effective January 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997. 10 Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for Non-State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation Model Based Rated Effective January 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997; 11. Review and Approval of Medicaid Reimbursement for the State Operated Small Facility Specific Rate for 9th Street Home of the Lakes Regional State Operated Community Services Effective September 11, 1996 through December 31, 1996. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: January 21, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9700924 Thursday, January 30, 1997- 9:00 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin Audit and Financial Oversight Committee AGENDA: 1. Citizens Comments; 2. Audit Activity Update 3. Financial Status Report 4. Report on First Quarter Data from the Performance Contract If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: January 21, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9700923 Thursday, January 30, 1997- 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street, (Auditorium) Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order/Roll call; II. Citizens Comments; III. Approval of the Minutes of the December 12, 1996 meeting; IV. Issues to be considered: 1) Chairman's Report, 2) Commissioner's Report, Consideration of Approval of: 3) FY 97 Operating Budget Adjustments, 4) Resolution to Approve Leasing Real Properties in the Cities of Big Spring, Sweetwater, Monahans, and Seminole to the West Texas Centers for MHMR, 5) Items Regarding Central Park in Austin, Texas, 6. West Texas MHMR Center Operating Budget for 3/1/97 to 8/31/97 and Gap Funding, 7) Change in Holder of Safe Keeping Agreement for Pledged Collateral, 8) Items Related to the Lease of the Triangle Property in Austin, Texas, 9) Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Centers' Written Plan, 10) Amendments to Chapter 401, Subchapter A, Governing Advisory Committees, with the Contemporaneous Repeal of 401.11, 11) Consideration of Approval of Adoption of New Chapter 408, Subchapter E, Governing Health, Safety, and Rights in Community-based Mental Retardation Programs, 12) Adoption of New sec.sec.406.51-406.67 of Chapter 406, Subchapter B, Governing Contract Requirements, 13) Adoption of New sec.406.101-406.103 of Chapter 406, Subchapter C, Governing Vendor Payments; 14) Adoption of New sec.sec.406.151-406.152 andsec.sec.406.154-406.158 of Chapter 406, Subchapter D, Governing Reimbursement Methodology; 15. Adoption of New sec.406.302 of Chapter 406, Subchapter G, Governing Additional Facility Responsibilities, 16) Adoption of New sec.409.001-409.009, of Chapter 409, Subchapter A, Governing General Reimbursement Methodology For All Medical Assistance Programs, 17) Adoption of Amendments to sec.409.101 and New sec.sec.409.100, 409.103, 409.106, 409.107, 409.118, and 409.120 of Chapter 409, Medicaid Programs, Subchapter D., Governing Home and Community-based Services; Review and Approval of; 18) Medicaid Reimbursement for State Operated Home and Community-based Model Based Rates Effective January 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997, 19) Medicaid Reimbursement of Non-State Operated Home and Community-based Model Based Rates Effective January 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997. 20. Medicaid Reimbursement for Non-State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation Model Based Rates Effective January 1, 1997 through August 31, 1997; 21) Medicaid Reimbursement for the State Operated Small Facility Specific Rate for 9th Street Home of the Lakes Regional State Operated Community Services Effective September 11, 1996 through December 31, 1996; 22) Litigation RAJ V. Gilbert, Potential and Other Litigation. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: January 21, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9700922 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 12100 Park 35, Building A, Room 202, Second Floor Austin Irrigators Advisory Council AGENDA: Meeting called to order; Irrigators Advisory Enforcement Committee will meet to hear complaint files on Garrett Scales, Wade Martinez, George Bowers, Enrique Galvan, Doug Steiner, Michael Strozdas (2 files), Rick Brinkman, Berry Mulford, and Fred Kensner. Committee will adjourn. Contact: Gene Reagan or Bettye Jean Urban, P.O. Box 13087, MC-177, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. (512) 239-6719 or 239-6658 or 6659. Filed: January 17, 1997, 12:50 p.m. TRD-9700791 Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 12100 Park 35, Building C, Room 131E Austin AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the endorsement case on UNITED STATES ARMY, LONE STAR ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of administrative penalties and requiring certain action of the United States Army, SOAH Docket Number 582-96-2369. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. (512) 475-3445. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9700940 Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 12015 Park 35, Building F, Room 2210 Austin Used Oil Grant Program Advisory Committee AGENDA: The meeting will open with a welcome and introductions. Minutes of the December 11, 1996 meeting will be considered. The committee will discuss draft financial responsibility rules, committee member vacancy, Public Outreach Materials and upcoming Request for Application (RFA) for used oil grants. Public comments are welcome. Contact: Debra Bohl, Municipal Solid Waste Division, (512) 239-6695 and Gary W. Trim, Technical Support, (512) 239-6708. Filed: January 23, 1997, 10:15 a.m. TRD-9701031 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 12100 N. IH35, Building F, Room 2210 Austin Texas Groundwater Protection Committee AGENDA: The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee will meet to discuss: subcommittee reports from Agricultural Chemicals, Data Management, Nonpoint Source, Water Well Closure and Legislative Report; discussion to set future meeting dates; status update on CSGWPP Development, comments on committee publications (Texas Ground Water Program Director and Joint Monitoring and Contamination Report); SMP Update; and Public Comment. Contact: Mary Ambrose, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 239- 4800. Filed: January 21, 1997, 5:04 p.m. TRD-9700959 Wednesday, April 16, 1997, 9:30 a.m. TNRCC Park 35 Complex, 12118 North IH35, Room 201S Austin AGENDA: Docket Number 96-1940-DIS; MEMORIAL POINT UTILITY DISTRICT Of Polk County's Application filed under the authority of sec.49.231 of the Texas Water Code, and 30 Texas Administrative Code, sec.sec.293.141-293.152 to renew their authority to adopt and impose standby fees on undeveloped property within the District. The District has levied standby fees for more than 21 years to supplement the District's operations account. The District's application requests authorization to levy uniform operations and maintenance standby fees of $93.00 per year per vacant equivalent single family connection (ESFC) for the fiscal years 1997 through 1999. Contact: Water Utilities District Administration Section, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. (512) 239-6161. Filed: January 21, 1997, 8:35 a.m. TRD-9700863 Board of Nurse Examiners Friday, January 23, 1997, 6:30 p.m. Austin Club, 110 East Ninth Street Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: The members of the Board of Nurse Examiners/staff will have a Dinner meeting with the board members/staff of the Texas Nurse Association. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Issues of mutual concern may require action prior to the next board meeting will be discussed. Contact: Erlene FiIsher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6811. Filed: January 21, 1997, 10:47 a.m. TRD-9700911 Saturday, January 24, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 225 Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: The worksession for the Board of Nurse Examiners will begin at 8:00 a.m., rather than the 8:30 a.m. to order previously posted. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: A change in the call to order is necessary due to travel needs of several board members. Contact: Erlene Fisher, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6811. Filed: January 22, 1997, 11:02 a.m. TRD-9701035 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Monday, February 3, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 2-510 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of minutes of October 18, 1996 III. Discussion and election of Board Chairperson IV. Discussion and appointment of representatives and alternates from the Board to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners. V. Public Comment. VI. Report from Texas Occupational Therapy Association. VII. Review and possible action on adoption of rules proposed by the Board and published in the Texas Register as follows: sec.362.1. concerning Definitions; 365.1, concerning Types of Licenses; and 373.1, concerning Supervision. VIII. Discussion and possible action on Agreed Orders 96-35 and 97-04. IX Report and possible action on Investigations Committee meeting of 1-16-97. X. Discussion and possible action on changes in the national certification program for occupational therapy. XI. Discussion and possible action on pending recommendations on health care regulation. XII. Coordinator's Report. XIII. Executive Director's Report. XIV. Presiding Officer's Report. XV. Discussion and possible action on the next meeting date. XVI. Executive Session pursuant to sec.551.074, Government Code, to deliberate evaluation of the Executive Director. XVII. Possible action on executive session item as required in open session. XVIII. Adjournment. Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942. (512) 305-6900. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:24 p.m. TRD-9701185 Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments Friday, January 31, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35 North Austin Program/Research Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Roll Call II. Public Comments/Introduction of Guests III. Approval of Minutes IV. Biennial Report Recommendations/Action Plans for Program/Research Committee Adjournment Contact: Dee Kifowit, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78701-78711 Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:10 p.m. TRD-9700821 Friday, January 31, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35 North Austin Planning/Legislative Committee AGENDA: I. Call to Order/Roll Call II. Public Comments/Introduction of Guests III. Approval of Minutes IV. House Committee Report on Offenders with Mental Impairments V. Biennial Report Recommendations/Action Plans for Planning/Legislative Committee VI. General Legislative Issues Contact: Dee Kifowit, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78701-78711 Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9700826 Friday, January 31, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 5901 IH35 North Austin Full Council AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public comments/Introduction of Guests IV. Approval of Minutes V. Biennial Report VI. TCOMI Program Overview Community Based Program Continuity of Care Special Needs Parole VII.Committee Reports Program/Research Committee Planning/Legislative Committee Finance Committee Executive Committee VIII. Ad Hoc Committees Operating Policies Elliott Award Nominations IX. Director's Report Program Update Legislative Update Continuity of Care Interdisciplinary Conference Adjournment Contact: Dee Kifowit, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78701-78711 Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9700827 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Thursday, January 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Unanticipated circumstances due to pending litigation. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9700948 Thursday, January 23, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road Austin Parks and Wildlife Commission EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: Notice of Closed Meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Unanticipated circumstances due to pending litigation. Contact: Andrew Sansom, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 389- 4642. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9700949 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Tuesday, February 11, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Legislative Committee AGENDA: 1. Roll Call -- 9:30 a.m. 2. Recognize staff and visitors 3. Review previous program and discuss upcoming Legislative proposals. 4. Review action by the Board on previous committee recommendations. 5. Prepare recommendations on proposed Legislation for Board consideration. 6. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to the Board to improve continuing education, to begin recruitment into the industry, to initiate visits to classes in high schools by volunteers from the private sector accompanied by TSBPE Field Representatives in the various areas of interest. 7. Adjourn Contact: Mary Lou Lane, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458- 2145, extension 222. Filed: January 23, 1997, 1:40 p.m. TRD-9701040 Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Saturday, February 1, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S-402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin AGENDA: The board will discuss and possibly act on: Motion for Rehearing, response to the motion, and grant or denial of Motion for Rehearing concerning B.B.; Proposal for Decision relating to D.C.W., and Board order relating to D.C.W. To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzana Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of CIvil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Kathy Craft, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6658. Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:26 a.m. TRD-9701090 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Thursday, February 13-14, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-400A Austin AGENDA: The Board will meet to consider public comments, minutes of the last meeting; the licensed specialist in school psychology; legislative matters; legal matters; planning for the next meeting; a report from the Board liaison to the Psychological Associate Advisory Committee; and reports from the chair of the Board, the Executive Director and the following committees; Legislative-Ad Hoc committee; Applications, Budget, Complaint and Enforcement, Continuing Education, Evaluation, Information Technology, Newsletter, Oral Examination, Personnel, Policies and Procedures, Public Information, Reciprocity, Rules, and Written Examinations. The Board will consider Board orders for approval; dismissals of allegations for ratification; application appeals; and proposed and adopted rules. The Board will hear from and ask questions of Barbara Bailey, Ph.D., President, Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. The Board will also hold an executive session to seek legal advice and an executive session to discuss personnel. Contact: Sherry L. Lee, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701, (512)305-7700. Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9701089 Public Utility Commission of Texas Friday, January 31, 1997, 1:00 p.m., rescheduled from Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The first planning meeting for area code relief in the 214/972, 713/281, and 512 area codes originally scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 1997, has been rescheduled for Friday, January 31, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 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) 936-7152. Filed: January 17, 1997, 3:15 p.m. TRD-9700824 Monday, February 10, 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 16922- Application of Ruth Riza, dba ComTel Services for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide basic exchange services, including but not limited to, basic lines, PBX trunks, Centrex and Centrex-like services, associated features, functions, services and options, and local calling services, through the resale of any and all services available for resale in the State of Texas. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area corresponds to the Public Utility Commission's certified boundaries of the existing service areas of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB), General Telephone of the Southwest (GTE), Centel (Sprint), United Telephone (Sprint), and other eligible local exchange companies subsequently electing to participate in PURA, Subtitle H, sec.3.351, Incentive Regulation of Telecommunications. Initially applicant intends to serve SWB Dallas and Fort Worth Exchanges and adjacent exchanges that have flat rate local service into or out of the Dallas and Fort Worth exchanges, such as the GTE Plano exchange. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by February 5, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: January 22, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9700982 Monday, February 10, 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 16926- Application of Griffin Communication & Security Systems, Inc. for a Service Provider of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide dial tone, installation, ISP, service and repair. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes Rains, Hunt, Smith, Hopkins, Franklin, Lamar, Van Zandt, Henderson, Wood, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, and Ellis counties. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by February 5, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:28 p.m. TRD-9701054 Monday, February 10, 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 16921- Application of Premier Network Services, Inc. for a Service Provider of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant's anticipated scope of services will include, but not be limited to, >/=OC-12 SONET access facilities, asynchronous transfer mode services, ISDN/ADSL services, TT3 services, integrated wide area network management systems, fault-tolerant network assemblies for disaster recovery, native LAN connectivity, supporting business resumption center, televaulting and remote date archiving, teleradiology and medial applications, education, remove serving applications, local exchange and extended area service, toll restriction, call control options, touch tone, and caller ID service. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area follows the Public Utility Commission's certified boundaries of the existing service areas of the local exchange carriers, including but not limited to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, General Telephone of the Southwest, Centel, (Sprint), United Telephone (Sprint) and other local exchange companies subsequently electing to participate in PURA, Subtitle H. sec.3.351, Incentive Regulation of Telecommunications. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by February 5, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: January 22, 1997, 9:26 a.m. TRD-9700983 Monday, February 10, 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 16933-Application of Omni Prism Communications, Inc. for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to remarket local excchange services from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Applicant's requested SPCOA geographic area includes the area of the incumbent local exchange carrier, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commisison by February 5, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: January 24, 1997, 10:08 a.m. TRD-9701097 Texas Public Finance Authority Friday, January 31, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, William P. Clements Building, Conference Room, Suite 411 Austin AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Consider procedures for the appointment of an Executive Director and related matters. 3. Executive Session to consider applications for the position of Executive Director in accordance with Texas Government Code, sec.551.074. 4. Other business. 5. 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, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5544. Filed: January 22, 1997, 4:17 p.m. TRD-9701022 Texas Racing Commission Friday, January 31, 1997, 1:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, CIty Hall, 317 College Street Grand Prairie Horse Racing Section AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Consideration of and action on request by Sam Houston Race Park for changes to live race date allocation for 1997; Adjourn. Contact: Paula C. Flowerday, P.O. Box 12080, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 833- 6699. Filed: January 23, 1997, 1:41 p.m. TRD-9701041 Railroad Commission of Texas Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference room 1-111 Austin AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments including oral arguments at the time specified on the attached agenda filed with the Texas Register. The Railroad Commission of Texas may consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was received. The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as authorized by the Open Meetings Act. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: January 17, 1997, 4:37 p.m. TRD-9700861 Tuesday, Febuary 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: Commission consideration and action on state-funded plugging of wells for American Eagle Resources, Inc. Contact:Joe Moyorga, Oil and Gas Division, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711- 2967, (512) 463-6831. Filed: January 24, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9701145 Tuesday, February 4, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, First Floor Conference room 1-111 Austin REVISED AGENDA: In addition to items previously posted, the Commission will consider the following: 1. Proposed amendments to Statewide Rule 70 (16 TAC sec.3.65). 2. Gas Utilities Docket Number 8763, Proposed Amendments to 16 TAC sec.sec.7.70 and 7.87. 3. Adoption of a plan under which delinquent inactive wells may be plugged without a final order directing that they be plugged. Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 463-7033. Filed: January 27, 1997, 9:18 a.m. TRD-9701224 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Friday, February 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fifteenth Floor Meeting Room Austin Joint Meeting of the Council on SeX Treatment and the Interagency Commission AGENDA: I. Convene, Collier M. Cole, Ph.D., Chairperson II. Adoption of the Minutes III. Executive Director's Report IV. Report from Clinical Issued Committee V. Polygraph Brief VI. Review of Pending Legislation VII. Other Business VIII. Public Comment. IX. Adjourn Contact: Evelyn Nichols, P.O. Box 12546, Austin, Texas 78711-2546, (512) 463- 2323. Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:11 p.m. TRD-9701174 Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Friday, January 24, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 311 North Fifth Street, Hearings Room Temple EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: January 24, 1997-Emergency Addition: Consider and take appropriate action for making travel advances under the state's Travel Advance Program. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Board not scheduled to meet again until March 19, 1997 and travel advance are to to be processed before than. Local bank accounts must be approved by the State Board. Contact: Robert G. Buckley, P.O. Box 658, Temple, Texas 76503, (817) 773-2250, TEX-AN 820-1250. Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9701067 Texas Southern University Thursday, February 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Law School Conference Room 221, Second Floor Houston Litigation Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: a review of cases filed and pending against the University. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne/Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9701051 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Student Services Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Meeting to receive informational items only. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne/Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9701050 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 12:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Personnel Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: The ratification of appointments of instruction personnel, academic personnel changes. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne/Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9701049 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Academic Affairs Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Progress reports of academic activities and programs Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne/Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:27 p.m. TRD-9701048 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Development Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Reports from the administration on university fund-raising efforts. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne/Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9701047 Thursday, February 6, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 3100 Cleburne/Hannah Hall, Room 111 Houston Finance and Buildings and Grounds Committee AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Matters relating to financial reporting systems, and budgets; fiscal reports from the administration; investments, contract award; and informational items. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne/Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9701046 Friday, February 7, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 3100 Cleburne/Robert J. Terry Library, Fifth Floor Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Meeting to Consider: Minutes; Report from the President; Report from Committees; Executive Session. Contact: Ms. Janet Lightfoot, 3100 Cleburne/Houston, Texas 77004, (713) 529- 8911. Filed: January 23, 1997, 2:26 p.m. TRD-9701052 Stephen F. Austin State University Monday, January 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East Eleventh Street Austin Board of Regents Finance Committee Meeting AGENDA: I. Fiscal Misconduct Policy II. Travel Request and Travel Reimbursement Policies III. Investment Policy IV. Return to Work Policy V. Resolution Concerning the University Center at Longview VI. Resolution Concerning the University of Texas at Tyler Downward Expansion VII. Capital Campaign Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9700946 Monday, January 27, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East Eleventh Street Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Open Session -- Committee of the Whole II. Executive Session A. Review on Pending/Anticipated Litigation (551.071) 1. Bakewell v. SFA, et al. 2. Ginn v. SFA, et al. 3. Weber v. NAH, Inc. et al 4. Montalvo v. Caldwell, et al 5. Bennett v. SFA, et al 6. Webb v. SFA 7. Anticipated Litigation B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees (551.074/551.075) 1. Football Coaches 2. Track Coaches 3. University Police Officer 4. Student Activities Employee 5. General Business Faculty III. Open Discussion of Tuesday Board Items Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9700945 Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Marriott at the Capitol, 701 East Eleventh Street Austin Board of Regents AGENDA: I. Executive Session A. Review on Pending/Anticipated Litigation 1. All pending lawsuits 2. Anticipated Litigation B. Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees 1. Football Coaches 2. Track Coaches 3. University Police Officer 4. Student Activities Employee 5. General Business Faculty (Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session) II. Approval of September 28, 1996 Minutes III. Personnel A. Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1996-97 B. Leaves of Absence C. Retirements IV. Academic and Student Affairs A. Underenrolled Class Report for Fall, 1996 B. Underenrolled Class Report for Spring, 1997 C. Twelfth Class Day Report D. Last Class Day Report E. Top Ten Percent Scholarship Program Expansion F. Intercollegiate Athletic Policy and Procedure Manual G. Commemorative Recognition of Homer Bryce H. Resolution Concerning the University Center at Longview I. Resolution Concerning the University of Texas at Tyler Downward Expansion VII. Financial Affairs A. Ratification of Purchase of Securities B. Purchase of Replacement Vehicles and Backhoe C. Approval of Policies: Return to Work, Reporting Fiscal Misconduct, Travel Approval, Travel Reimbursement, and Investments D. Review of 1996-97 HEAF Project E. Budget Changes Less Than $50,000 VIII. Buildings and Grounds A. Ag Pond Shoreline Improvements, Phase Two B. Roofing Project for Nursing and Math Building C. Sale of House on Baker Street D. Renovation of Axe Handle Dining Room IX. Reports A. Chair, Faculty Senate B. Student Government Association C. Vice President for University Advancement D. President (Where appropriate, and permietted by law, Executive Session may be held for the above listed subjects.) Contact: Dan Angel, P.O. Box 6078, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6078, (409) 468- 2201. Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:48 p.m. TRD-9700944 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Thursday, January 30, 1997, 12:30 p.m. 1000 Red River, Room 514E Austin Board of Trustees Real Estate Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes of December 20, 1996 Meeting and/or January 24, 1997 Meeting 2. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Assets of TRST Orlando, Inc. 3. Consideration of Policies and Procedures Regarding Sale of Real Estate NoOtes and Mortgages 4. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Assets of TRST Milwaukee, Inc. 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. Items 1, (as to the December 20, 1996 minutes) and 3 through 8 were included on the agenda for the January 24, 1997 meeting and will be considered on January 30, 1997, only in the event any such items was not taken up at the Januaty 24, 1997 meeting or in the event such item requires further review on January 30, 1997. Contact: John R. Mercer, 1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698, (512) 397- 6400. Filed: January 22, 1997, 3:56 p.m. TRD-9701017 The Texas A&M University System Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:00 p.m., Reconvene January 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 319 (Open Session), Room 318 (Closed Session), Killiam Library 5201 University Boulevard, Texas A&M International University Laredo Board of Regents AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following: Building Designs; Appropriations; PORs, A/Es, Const Bids; Issue Bonds; Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests; Increase Gen Use Fees; Centers; THECB Approval for New or Expanded Programs or Departments; Appointments and Promotions; Grant Emeritus, Tenure, Fac Dev Leave; Appointment to Bd of Visitors; Resolutions, Minutes: Closed Session Discussion: Consult w/Sys Attorneys on Pending and Proposed Litigation and Matters Recognized as Attorney-Client Confidential and Privileges; Matters Involving the Appt, Employ, Evaluation, Reassign, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal or to Hear Complaints or Charges Against an Ofcr or Employee: Update on System Activities Contact: Vicki Burt Running, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9700816 Thursday, January 23, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Room 319, Killiam Library 5201 University Boulevard, Texas A&M International University Laredo Facilities Planning and Building Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Construction Matters for the Various Components of the Texas A&M University System; Approve Prelim Designs for TTI Res Bldg; Approve PORs, Appropriations for Design and Select Project A/Es for the Ocean Drilling Core Repository Expansion, Child Care Center and Central Chiller Plant Improvements, TAMU; Approve Prelim Design for Easterwood Airport Fire Station, TAMU; Act on Bids for the West Campus Street Dev, Phase II, TAMU; Reports: Status of System Construction Projects and Status of Projects Under Construction. Contact: Vicki Burt Running, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:21 p.m. TRD-9700812 Thursday, January 23, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Room 319, Killiam Library 5201 University Boulevard, Texas A&M International University Laredo Finance and Audit Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Matters for the Various Components of the Texas A&M University System: Issue BOR/TAMUS 1997A Rev Fin Sys Refund Bonds and 1997 Rev Fin Sys Bonds; Appropriate SMF Income for BCD Emp Benefits; Accept Report of Appropriations by Chancellor; Gifts, Grants, Loans and Bequests; Increase General Use Fees Effective AY 1997-98, TAMU; Appropriation for Renovation of One Res Park, TAMU; Report on MIS Projects Charges Against an Ofcr or Employee: Update on System Activities Contact: Vicki Burt Running, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9700813 Thursday, January 23, 1997, 3:30 p.m. Room 319, Killiam Library 5201 University Boulevard, Texas A&M International University Laredo Committee for Academic Campuses AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Matters for the Various Components of the Texas A&M University System: Establish Ctr for Alcohol & Drug Ed Studies, TAMU; Authorization for Master of Social Work, TAMU-C; Amend Table of Programs for Master of Social Work Degree, TAMU-C; Create the Dept of Social Work and Rename Existing Dept of Sociology and Criminal Justice, TAMU-C; Authorize MBA Program at Dallas Ed Ctr, TAMU-C. Contact: Vicki Burt Running, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9700815 Friday, January 24, 1997, 11:00 a.m. Room 319, Killiam Library 5201 University Boulevard, Texas A&M International University Laredo Executive Committee AGENDA: Consider, Act and Vote on the Following Components of the Texas A&M University System: Appointments and Promotions; Grant Emeritus Titles and Academic Tenures; Authorize Fac Dev Leave; Appointment to the BOV of TAMUG, Adopt Res Supporting Cooperative Efforts with the Panama Canal Commission; Approve Minutes; Update on the Organization of TAMUS Statewide Health Science Center; Resolutions Contact: Vicki Burt Running, College Station, Texas 77843, (409) 845-9600. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:22 p.m. TRD-9700814 Texas State Technical College System Friday, January 31, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TSTC Harlingen, Administrative/Industrial Tech. Building, Conference Room A Harlingen Board of Regents Audit Committee, Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to include the following: Discuss Chancellor search process and review applications for the position. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964, Filed: January 24, 1997, 3:07 p.m. TRD-9701139 Friday, January 31, 1997, 12:00 noon TSTC Harlingen, Administrative/Industrial Tech. Building, Conference Room A Harlingen Board of Regents Audit Committee AGENDA: The TSTC Board of Regents Audit Committee will meet to consider the following agenda items: Status of Audit Schedule Audits Completed 1. Performance Measures- Systemwide 2. Auxiliary Enterprises-Waco External Peer Review Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964, Filed: January 24, 1997, 3:04 p.m. TRD-9701122 Friday, January 31, 1997, 12:05 p.m. TSTC Harlingen, Administrative/Industrial Tech. Building, Conference Room A Harlingen Board of Regents Audit Committee, Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code for the specific purpose provided in sec.sec.551.074 and 551.075: Evaluate the Director of Audits and discuss compensation Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964, Filed: January 24, 1997, 3:03 p.m. TRD-9701121 Friday, January 31, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TSTC Harlingen, Student Center, Room B138 Harlingen Board of Regents AGENDA: Discussion and Review of the following TSTC Policy Committee Minute Orders and Reports: of the Texas Government Code to include the following: Committee of the Whole Policy Committee for Instruction & Student Services Policy Committee for Human Resources & Development Policy Committee for Facilities Policy Committee for Fiscal Affairs Reconvene Committee of the Whole Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 4890, Filed: January 24, 1997, 3:45 p.m. TRD-9701158 Saturday, February 1, 1997, 8:00 a.m. TSTC Harlingen, Student Center, Room B138 Harlingen Board of Regents AGENDA: The Board of Regents will discuss and act on the following Minute Orders: Classes meeting with less than ten students, AAS degree Program in Medical Imaging Technology at Waco Marshall, Instructional Telecommunications Plan for TSTC Sweetwater, Requests for Budget change, Signature Authorizations, Contract with Bobbie Moss, dba Casual Catering for Management and Operation of a Snack Bar at Waco, Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Construction of the Science and Technology Building at Harlingen, Approval of Expenditures for Communications Upgrade to Campus Network at Harlingen, Dental Hygiene Program Clinic Service Fees at Harlingen, Award contract for Repair of a Closed Landill and Unauthorized Landfull at Amarillo, Amendment to the 1996 Campus Master Plan at Waco, Approval of Completion of Student Recreation Center at Sweetwater, Action regarding appeal fo Sharon Streeter of Sweetwater, Authority to Settle Lucio vs. TSTC within guidelines established by the Board of Regents in accordance with Mediation Order of the Federal Court, Consider Evalution of the Director of Audits and possibly take action regarding compensation, meeting schedule and format. Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964, Filed: January 24, 1997, 3:20 p.m. TRD-9701147 Saturday, February 1, 1997, 8:05 a.m. TSTC Harlingen, Student Center, Room B138 Harlingen Board of Regents Closed Meeting AGENDA: Closed meeting for the specific purpose provided in Sections 551.071, 551.074, 551.075 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to include the following: Maria Christina Lucio vs Texas State Technical College and J. Gilbert Leal David Snyder and Eldon Davidson Plaintiffs vs. TSTC Asbestos Litigation Discuss findings of the Search Committee Discuss Conflict of Interest Statutes and Possibility of Seeking an Attorney General's Opinion Discuss Evaluation and Compensation of the Director of Audits Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867- 3964, Filed: January 24, 1997, 3:57 p.m. TRD-9701168 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 2355 IH10 South, Beaumont Hilton Hotel Beaumont Texas Transportation Commission AGENDA: Comments from southeast Texas area public officials. Approve Minutes. Rulemaking: 43 TAC ch. 1, 9, and 15. Toll Road Project (Camino Columbia-Webb County). Programs. Transfer of Surplus Property. Multimodal Transportation. Contract Awards/Rejections/Defaults/Assignments/Claims. Routine Minute Orders. Executive Session for legal counsel consultation, land acquisition matters, and management personnel evaluations, designation, assignments and duties. General Land Office. Open Comment period. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East Eleventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8630. Filed: January 22, 1997, 11:10 a.m. TRD-9700995 The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, February 6, 1997, noon Highway 271 and Highway 155, Room 113 Tyler Animal Research Committee AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Chairman Report Veterinarian Report Old Business New Business Adjournment Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7661. Filed: January 22, 1997, 11:33 a.m. TRD-9700998 University Interscholastic League Wednesday, January 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, IH35 South at Ben White Boulevard Austin State Executive Committee AGENDA: A-D Business Meeting E. Executive Session AA-LL Hearing- Cases regarding Alleged Violations and Cases Transferred by Regional Committees F-H. Business Meeting Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 471-5883. Filed: January 17, 1997, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9700784 The University of Texas at Austin Thursday, January 23, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 21st and San Jacinto, Room 326, Bellmont Hall Austin Council for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women AGENDA: I. Call to Order. II. Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting. III. New Business. IV. Announcements/Information Reports. V. Executive Session Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees-sec.551.074 of The Texas Government Code. VI. Adjournment. Contact: Jody Conradt, Bellmont Hall, Room 718, Austin, Texas 78712-1286, (512) 471-7693. Filed: January 17, 1997, 2:56 p.m. TRD-9700818 Friday, January 31, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Ex-Students Association Building (Schmidt), 21st and San Jacinto Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men AGENDA: Convene into Open Session, Recess into Executive Session, Reconvene into Open Session, Approve Minutes of November 6, 1996, Items from Executive Session, Major Gifts and Planned Giving, Academics, Awards, Schedules/Schedule Changes, Budget/Budget Items, Tickets/Ticket Policy, Construction, New Business, Old Business, and Adjourn. Contact: Betty Corley, P.O. Box 7399, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 471-5757. Filed: January 17, 1997, 11:35 a.m. TRD-9701120 University of Houston Monday, January 27, 1997, 2:00 p.m. S&RII Building, Room 201, University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard Houston Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: . Approval of December 16, 1996 Minutes New Protocols Renewal Protocols Contact: Charles Raflo, 4800 Calhoun Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77204, (713) 743- 9191. Filed: January 17, 1997, 10:53 a.m. TRD-9700778 University of Houston System Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Constituent and External Affairs Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: . Response to Student Issues Identified in Stakeholder Feedback- UII System Systemwide Marketing Plan Update- UH System Review of Gift Guidelines for Naming Opportunities- UH System Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 7454-7440 Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9701068 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Academic and Student Affairs Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: . Discussion of Core Curriculum-All Components Review of Agenda Items for February 20, 1997 Board of Regents Meeting -- UH System Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 7454-7440 Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9701069 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Governmental Relations Subcommittee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: . Back to Basics Budget Issues Senate Finance Committee Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 7454-7440 Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9701070 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Community Relevance Subcommittee AGENDA: To discuss and/or act upon the following: . Charge to Subcommittee Staffing Reports from Universities Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 7454-7440 Filed: January 24, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9701071 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Wednesday and Thursday, January 29-30, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Trinity Central Room, Worthington Hotel, 200 Main Street Fort Worth Board AGENDA: The Board will consider Agreed Orders in disciplinary cases; a license reinstatement petition; adoption of rules; requests for waiver of the National Board and Clinical Competency Exams as requirements for licensure, and other business as reflected on the attached agenda. On Thursday, January 30, 1997 the Board will review a Proposal for Decision in a contested disciplinary case and take disciplinary action against the licensee. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-330, Austin, Texas 78701, 3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800-735-2989 within 72 hours of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe Street, Room 2-330, Austin, Texas 78701- 3998, (512) 305-7555. Filed: January 22, 1997, 7:46 a.m. TRD-9700967 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Executive Conference Room, 221 West 6th Street, 16th Floor Austin Organizational Effectiveness Committee AGENDA: Call to order; Roll call; Executive Session; Discussion Regarding President's 1997 Performance Objectives; Action Items resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Adjourn Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142 Filed: January 21, 1997, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9700867 Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 816 Austin Board of Directors-Dinner AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Worker's Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142 Filed: January 21, 1997, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9700866 Wednesday, January 29, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the December 18, 1996, Board Meeting; Action Items; Report of the START Appeals Panel Regarding Appeal by Comark Construction, Inc.; Consideration of Amendments to Plan of Operation; Consideration of 1997 Internal Audit Plan; Consideration of Amendments to Investment Policy; Financial Report; Fund Status Report; Legislative Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Audit Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Report of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Consideration of Adjustments to Fund Salary Structure; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404- 7142 Filed: January 21, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9700939 Thursday, January 30, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Meeting AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal of New Rule and Proposal of Repeal of Existing Rule: Rule 134.401 (new) and Rule 134.400 (repeal) Executive Session Action on Matters considered in Executive Session Confirmation of Future Public Meeting Dates Adjournment Contact: Todd Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690 Filed: January 24, 1997, 4:57 p.m. TRD-9701194 Texas Workforce Commission Thursday, January 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Room 644, TWC Building, 101 East Fifteenth 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 5; 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 TCWEDC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding a resolution requesting the Legislature to provide certain transition benefits to displaced TWC employees; Executive session pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code sec.551.974 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071 to discuss J. Eugene Crawford vs. TEC; Case Number 394CV-734-R, U.S. District Court, Northern District, Dallas Division and Gracia S. Dukes vs. TEC and Alice Braun In Her Individual Capacity Only, Civil Action Number A-95-CA43JN, U.S. District Court, Western District, Austin 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 Unemployement Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 5; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East Fifteenth Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-7833. Filed: January 22, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9701012 Regional Meetings Meetings filed January 17, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Area Judges, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, January 22, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9700779. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, January 22, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9700780. Alamo Area Council of Governments, Board of Directors, met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, January 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9700781. Andrews Center, Board of Trustees, met at 2323 West Front Street, Room 208, Tyler, January 23, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard J. DeSanto, P.O. Box 4730, Tyler, Texas 75712, (903) 535-7338. TRD-9700842. Burke Center, Board of Trustees, met 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-9700783. Carson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, January 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Herber, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9700820. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, January 23, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-1801. TRD-9700848. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, January 21, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3371. TRD- 9700789. Ellis County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, January 23, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dorothy Phillips, P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas, 75165, (972) 937-3552. TRD-9700846. Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee Personnel Panel, met at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, January 23, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donna Teat, 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756- 7822. TRD-9700852. 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-9700830. Hockley County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 1103 Houston Street, Levelland, January 21, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Nick Williams, P.O. Box 1090, Levelland, Texas 79336, (806) 894-9654. TRD- 9700825. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Monthly Board meeting, met at Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, January 22, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 78033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9700786. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9700840. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9700841. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9700839. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9700838. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9700837. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9700836. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building, Board Room, January 22, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9700835. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, met at MRGDC Conference Room, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, January 22, 1997, 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tammye Carpinteyro, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (210) 278-4151, fax (210) 278-2929. TRD- 9700845. North Central Texas Council of Governments, North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc., met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Second Floor Board Room, Arlington, Texas, January 28,