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, July 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Utility Division

AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket 
473-97-0099-COMPLAINT OF INTERNET TEXOMA, INC., against Southwestern Bell 
Telephone Company (PUC Docket Number 16607).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 
78701-1649, (512) 936-0728.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 3:09 p.m.
TRD-9701969

Monday, July 21, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin
Utility Division

AGENDA:
A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket 
473-97-0125-APPLICATION OF THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY to amend its 
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to authorize a proposed 
transmission line and substations in Williamson County, Texas (PUC Docket Number 
16690).
Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 
78701-1649, (512) 936-0728.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 10:48 a.m.
TRD-9701939

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA)
Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Room M1 and M2
Austin
Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC) Region Seven

AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introduction of members and guests; approval of 
December 10, 1997 minutes; update on TCADA projects and staff; funding update 
for Region Seven —detox services; information session with all TCADA 
funded providers from Region Seven; discussion period; setting of next meeting; 
and adjourn.
Contact: Annette Wieser, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 
349-6666.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 11:55 a.m.
TRD-9702049

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order; discussion and possible action or adoption of recommendations to 
the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board concerning complaint files 
numbered: 95-003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-021, 96-001, 96-003, 96-
008A, 96-010, 96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-022, 96-024, 96-025, 
96-027, 96-028, 96-031, 96-035, 97-001, 97-002, 97-003, 97-004, 97-005, 97-006, 
97-007, 97-008, 97-009, 97-010, 97-011, 97-012; adjourn. 
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 
Filed: February 11, 1997, 9:43 a.m.
TRD-9701931

Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
Conference Room 235, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin

AGENDA:
Call to order; comments by the Chair; election of 1997 Board Officers: Chair, 
Vice Chair and Secretary; consideration and possible approval of the minutes of 
the January 24, 1997 TALCB meeting; staff reports, including: active 
certifications and licenses; certifications and licenses issued; applications; 
renewals; examinations; experience verification audits; reciprocity; adopted 
rules; board appointments and reappointments; USPAP Instructors' Workshop. 
Appraisal Subcommittee audit, state travel and contracted travel agencies, and 
AARO activities; report from the Education Committee; discussion and possible 
action concerning recommendations of the Education Committee regarding approval 
of courses for meeting educational requirements, distance education and the 
proposed AQB criteria; testing; and other educational matters; discussion and 
possible action regarding the FY-97 operating budget, FY-98 and FY-99 
Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR), testimony before the Senate Finance 
Committee and House Appropriations committee, TALCB status as an "independent 
subdivision" of TREC, and other fiscal matters; report from the Enforcement 
Committee; discussion and possible action concerning complaints numbered: 95-
003, 95-005, 95-008, 95-011, 95-012, 95-021, 96-008A, 96-001, 96-003, 96-010, 
96-012, 96-013, 96-018, 96-019, 96-020, 96-022, 96-024, 96-025, 96-027, 96-028, 
96-031, 96-035, 97-001, 97-002, 97-003, 97-004, 97-005, 97-006, 97-007, 97-008, 
97-009, 97-010, 97-011, 97-012; comments and presentations from visitors; 
selection of dates of subsequent meetings; adjourn.
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:10 p.m.
TRD-9701952

Thursday, February 20, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
TALCB Conference Room 204, 1101 Camino La Costa
Austin
Education Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order; consideration and possible adoption of the minutes of the 
December 12, 1996, Education Committee meeting; discussion and possible 
recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification board 
concerning approval of courses for meeting qualifying (pre-licensure) education 
and appraiser continuing education (ACE) requirements; discussion and possible 
recommendations to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board 
concerning distance education and the proposed AQB criteria; timeliness of USPAP 
courses; and other educational matters; adjourn.
Contact: Renil C. Liner, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188 
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:10 p.m.
TRD-9701953

Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners 
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Enforcement Committee

AGENDA:
The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet 
on Thursday, February 20, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. to consider, discuss, and take any 
appropriate action on: 1. Informal conferences, cases 97-69, 97-79, 97-34, 97-
68, 97-70, 97-36, 97-31, and 97-74: Cases which are pending and may be 
considered, discussed and any appropriate action taken are cases 93-58, 94-29, 
94-64, 95-05, 95-06, 95-08, 95-09, 95-10, 95-11, 95-70, 95-324, 95-191, 95-195, 
95-81, 96-01, 96-206, 96-217, 96-80, 96-212, 96-211, 96-118, 96-06, 96-172, 96-
100, 96-215, 96-235, 96-162, 96-173, 96-161, 96-226, 96-223, 97-01, 97-18, 97-
25, 97-28, 97-29, 97-21, 97-26, 97-35, 97-18, 97-51, 97-53, 97-54, 97-55, 97-50, 
97-59, 97-75, 97-81, and 97-83 through 97-92. 
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 305-6700.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:18 p.m.
TRD-9701905

Thursday, February 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m., Rescheduled from 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825
Austin
Enforcement Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet 
on Thursday, February 20, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. to consider, discuss, and take any 
appropriate action on: 1. Informal conferences, cases 97-69, 97-79, 97-34, 97-
68, 97-70, 97-36, 97-31, and 97-74: Cases which are pending and may be 
considered, discussed and any appropriate action taken are cases 93-58, 94-29, 
94-64, 95-05, 95-06, 95-08, 95-09, 95-10, 95-11, 95-70, 95-324, 95-191, 95-195, 
95-81, 96-01, 96-206, 96-217, 96-80, 96-212, 96-211, 96-118, 96-06, 96-172, 96-
100, 96-215, 96-235, 96-162, 96-173, 96-161, 96-226, 96-223, 97-01, 97-18, 97-
25, 97-28, 97-29, 97-21, 97-26, 97-35, 97-18, 97-51, 97-53, 97-54, 97-55, 97-50, 
97-59, 97-75, 97-81, and 97-83 through 97-92. 
Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 305-6700.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:18 p.m.
TRD-9701898

Texas Department of Commerce
Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 11:30 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Third Floor, Conference Room 300-A
Austin
Tourism Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
The Texas Department of Commerce Tourism Advisory Committee will be holding its 
quarterly meeting at the Texas Department of Commerce in Austin, Texas. The 
Tourism Advisory Committee will adopt minutes of the previous committee meeting, 
discuss possible replacement for South Texas Region vacancy, receive an update 
on legislative issues, view new television commercials, and view the new Virtual 
Reality CD-ROM for tourism promotion. Tourism managers will present quarterly 
project updates as well as update the tourism Advisory Committee on Tourism 
Division Activities.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Michelle Gregory at (512) 
462-9191 at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements 
can be made. Please contact Hector Herrera at (512) 462-9191 if you need 
assistance in having English translated to Spanish.
Contact: Hector Herrera, 1700 North Congress, Stephen F. Austin Building, Third 
Floor, (512) 936-0178.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 12:50 p.m.
TRD-9701882

Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
4900 North Lamar
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the January 23, 1997 
meeting. Discussion and approval of Advisory Committee and Director's Forum 
report. Discussion and approval of Recommendation for appointment to the 
Advisory Committee. Discussion and approval of Audit committee recommendation on 
draft report on the provider Relations division. Discussion and approval of 
transfer of services from West Texas State Operated Services to the West Texas 
Community Center. Discussion and Approval of Expansion of Milestones Services in 
Cameron and Willacy Counties. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation 
regarding the continuation of funding for the Easter Seal Society of the Rio 
Grande Valley for Fiscal Year 1997. Update and discussion of legislative actions 
including Senate Bill 305 and the appropriations process.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three 
days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made.
Contact: Linda B. Hill, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6754. 
Filed: February 11, 1997, 3:17 p.m.
TRD-9701974

Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 3-121G 
Austin
Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) Instructional Resources 
Subcommittee

AGENDA:
Evaluate and suggest amendments to the material review process; review materials 
and prepare listings for Texas Environmental Education; and Advisory Committee 
resource directory.
Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463-
9556.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 9:42 a.m.
TRD-9702019

Thursday, February 20, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 1-106 
Austin
Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) Strategic Planning 
Subcommittee

AGENDA:
Welcome and introduction; minutes; review revised mission statement; discuss the 
feasibility of implementing an affiliate site appraisal program to evaluate 
staff; development programs; discuss membership recommendations; and review a 
proposed long range action plan; and provide complete presentation to full TEEAC 
at February 21 meeting.
Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463-
9556.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 9:42 a.m.
TRD-9702018

Friday, February 21, 1997, 8:30 p.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 6-101 
Austin
Texas Environmental Education Advisory Committee (TEEAC) 

AGENDA:
Report on teacher appraisal; review mission statement; and update on Texas 
essential knowledge and skills.
Contact: Irene Pickhardt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas (512) 463-
9556.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 9:42 a.m.
TRD-9702020

Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Room 100
Austin

AGENDA:
The Commission Will Call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public 
Comment; Hear Reports; Discuss and take Commission Action, as Necessary: 
Components of the Capital Area Planning Council's Strategic Plan; Lower Rio 
Grande Valley Development Council Plan Amendment; Reallocation of Equalization 
Surcharge Funds Between Years; Department of Justice TDD Issues; Interlocal 
Agreement with Parks and Wildlife Department for Public Education Materials 
Distribution; Comments Received and Final Approval on Amendments to Rule 251.1; 
Comments Received and Final Approval on New Rule 251.2 and Amendment to Rule 
251.6; Legislative Update; 1997 Meeting Calendar; Commission Meeting Minutes; 
November 1996 and December 1996. Adjourn.
Persons requesting interpreter services for the hearing-and speech-impaired 
should contact Velia Williams at (512) 305-6933 at least two working days prior 
to the meeting.
Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
305-6933.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:13 p.m.
TRD-9701903

Employees Retirement System of Texas 
Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
ERS Auditorium- Employees Retirement System Building, 18th and Brazos
Austin
ERS Audit Committee

AGENDA:
1. Status Report on Audit Activities
a. Fiscal Year 1997 Internal Audit Plan
b. Deloitte and Touche Recommendations from Fiscal Year 1995 
c. Internal Audit Recommendationf from Prior Fiscal Years
d. State Auditor Recommendations from Prior Fiscal Years
2. Future Meeting Date
3. Adjourn
Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336 
Filed: February 11, 1997, 3:58 p.m.
TRD-9701976

Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
ERS Auditorium- Employees Retirement System Building, 18th and Brazos
Austin
ERS Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
approval of Minutes; Investment of the System's Assets; Adoption of Amendments 
to Trustee Rules 34 TAC sec.sec.87.1, 87.3, 87.5, and 87.17, Relating to 
Deferred Compensation Plan and Amendments to Plan Document; Consideration of 
Consultant for Flexible Benefits Progrm and Programs' Automated Enrollment; 
Status Report on Audit Activities; Executive Director's Report; Appeals of 
Contested Cases; Next Trustee Meeting Date; Adjourn.
Contact: William S. Nail, 18th and Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 867-3336 
Filed: February 11, 1997, 3:58 p.m.
TRD-9701975

Texas Department of Human Services
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
701 West 51st Street, Conference Room 121-E
Austin
Child and Adult Care Food Program Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to order. II. Approval of Minutes of December 12, 1996. III. Deputy 
Commissioner Comments. IV. New Business. A. Action Items; Implementation of 
Federal Welfare Reform Legislation in the CACFP: Prohibition on Compensating 
Staff of Day Care Home Sponsors in the CACFP Based on Number of Homes Recruited; 
Improved Targeting of Day Care Home Reimbursements in the CADFP; Field Trips in 
the CACFP. B. Information Items: Welfare Reform Provisions: Use of 
administrative funds to assist low-income unlicensed family day care homes 
(FDCH) to become licensed or registered. V. Open Discussion. VI. Next 
Meeting/Adjourn.
Contact: Amber Cole, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 483-3941.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 11:55 a.m.
TRD-9702051

General Land Office
Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831
Austin
School Land Board

AGENDA:
Direct land sale, Harris County.
Contact: Linda K. Fisher, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress 
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 11:59 a.m.
TRD-9701873

Board of Law Examiners
Friday, February 21, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
Suite 500, Tom C. Clark Building, 205 West 14th Street
Austin
Panel Hearings

AGENDA:
The hearings panel will hold public hearings and conduct deliberations; 
including the consideration of proposed agreed orders, on the character and 
fitness of the following applicants, declarants and/or probationary: Bryce 
Benjet; Traci Lohman; David Benavides; Karen Cushman; Linda Goss; Edward Black 
(character and fitness deliberations may be conducted in executive session, 
pursuant to sec.82.003(a), Texas Government Code.
Contact: Rachael Martin, P.O. Box 13486, Austin, Texas 78711-3486, (512) 463-
1621.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 8:05 a.m.
TRD-9702007

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420
Austin
Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative 
Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against 
the Respondent, General Mills Restaurants, Inc., which failed to verify 
corrective modifications to deficiencies listed in the department's inspection 
report within 90 days of receipt of the report (three counts) in violation of 16 
Texas Administrative Code sec.68.72 (TAC); or in the alternative, failed to 
correct deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report for Red 
Lobster Restaurant #169 (three counts), in violation of Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated Article 9102 (the Act) sec.5b, pursuant to the Act and Texas 
Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA).
Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-3192.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:12 p.m.
TRD-9701902

Thursday, February 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420
Austin
Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative 
Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against 
the Respondent, General Mills Restaurants, Inc., which failed to verify 
corrective modifications to deficiencies listed in the department's inspection 
report within 90 days of receipt of the report (six counts) in violation of 16 
Texas Administrative Code sec.68.72 (TAC); or in the alternative, failed to 
correct deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report (six counts) 
for Red Lobster Restaurant #282), in violation of Texas Revised Civil Statutes 
Annotated Article 9102 (the Act) sec.5b, pursuant to the Act and Texas 
Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA).
Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-3192.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:12 p.m.
TRD-9701901

Thursday, February 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420
Austin
Enforcement Division, Architectural Barriers

AGENDA:
According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative 
Hearing to consider the possible assessment of administrative penalties against 
the Respondent, General Mills Restaurants, Inc., which failed to verify 
corrective modifications to deficiencies listed in the department's inspection 
report within 90 days of receipt of the report (five counts) in violation of 16 
Texas Administrative Code sec.68.72 (TAC); or in the alternative, failed to 
correct deficiencies listed in the department's inspection report for Red 
Lobster Restaurant #409 (five counts), in violation of Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated Article 9102 (the Act) sec.5b, pursuant to the Act and Texas 
Government Code Chapter 2001 (APA).
Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 463-3192.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:11 p.m.
TRD-9701900

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners 
Tuesday, February 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Disciplinary Panel

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration of the application for Temporary Suspension of the license of 
Garth A.A. Clark, M.D., License H-7005.
4. Adjourn
Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code, and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b), 2.09(o), Texas Revised 
Civil Statutes, to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated 
litigation.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Information received by the agency requires prompt 
consideration.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-7016.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 3:41 p.m.
TRD-9701896

Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association
Friday, February 24, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
6505 IH35 North
Austin
Executive Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
1. Instruction from counsel regarding compliance with Open Meetings Act 
2. Review of 1996 Annual Statement to be filed with Texas Department of 
Insurance, compiled Schedules of Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses, and Budget. 
3. Review of criteria to be used in the selection of any life insurance company 
to provide annuities used in structured settlement of claims
4. Fourth Quarter 1996 Status Report
5. Status of Servicing by The Medical Protective Company
6. Reconsideration of rates for Physicians, Surgeons and Other Non-Institutional 
Health Care Providers; and Hospitals and Other Institutional Health Care 
Providers filed with the Texas Department of Insurance on June 15, 1995
7. Appointment of actuary
8. Mileage allowance for personal automobiles used in connection with JUA 
business or meetings
9. Consideration of request for a hearing by Columbia Rosewood Medical Center 
concerning purposed claim under JUA policy number 003185
10. Consideration date and location of next meeting
11. Adjourn
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, 
(512) 452-4370.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:36 p.m.
TRD-9701910

Saturday, February 25, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.
6505 IH35 North
Austin
Board

REVISED AGENDA:
1. Instruction from counsel regarding compliance with Open Meetings Act 
2. Approval of Minute #127 of September 11, 1996 and Minute #128 of September 
11, 1996piled Schedules of Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses, and Budget. 
3. Review of 1996 Annual Statement to be filed with Texas Department of 
Insuarnce, complied Schedules of Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses, and Budget 
4. Review of criteria to be used in the selection of any life insurance company 
to provide annuities used in structured settlement of claims
5. Fourth Quarter 1996 Status Report
6. Status of Servicing by the Medical Protective Company
7. Reconsideration of rates for Physicians, Surgeons and Other Non-Institutional 
Health Care Providers; and Hospitals and Other Instutional Health Care Providers 
filed with the Texas Department of Insurance on June 15, 1995
8. Appointment of actuary
9. Mileage allowance for personal automobiles used in connection with JUA 
business or meetings
10. Consideration of request for a hearing by Columbia Rosewood MEdical Center 
concerning purported claim under JUA policy number 003185
11. Consider date and location of next meeting
12. Adjourn
Contact: Joe Chilton, 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78752, 
(512) 452-4370. 
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:36 p.m.
TRD-9701911

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
12100 Park 35, Building A, Room 301A, Third Floor
Austin
Irrigators Advisory Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
Meeting called to order: Irrigators Advisory Council will meet to discuss site 
and dates for the FY98 year; Committee reports as follows: examination 
committee, legislative committee and enforcement committee; exemptions covered 
under chapter 34, Texas Water Code; staff reports on various items of interest 
to council and program; council members or citizens comments; adjourn.
Contact: Gene Reagan or Bettye Jean Urban at TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, MC-177, 
Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6719 or 239-6658 or 6659.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:36 p.m.
TRD-9701912

Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
12100 Park 35, Building E, Room 201S
Austin

REVISED AGENDA:
The Commission will consider processing of applications for air quality permits 
at its 9:30 a.m. agenda instead of the 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-
3317.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 8:02 a.m.
TRD-9701999

Monday, February 24, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
12100 Park 35, Building B, Room 201A, 
Austin

AGENDA:
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the enforcement 
case on LEGGETT & PLATT INCORPORATED to the State Office of Administrative 
Hearings (SOAH). SOAH has scheduled a public hearing on the assessment of 
administrative penalties and requiring certain actions of the Leggett & Platt 
Incorporated, SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0258.
Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH Docket Clerk, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 
78711-3087, (512) 475-3445.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:39 p.m.
TRD-9701962

Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
Quitman Public Library, Thurman Shamburger Room
202 East Goode
Quitman

AGENDA:
UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT has applied to the Texas 
Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a registration (Proposed 
Registration Number MSW 40102) to construct and operate a Type V. municipal 
solid waste transfer facility and recycling center. The proposed site contains 
about 2.84 acres of land and, if approved, will receive about 15 tons of 
municipal solid waste per day. The proposed facility will be at the end of 
County Road 2351, adjacent to the northeast corner of the Quitman-Mineola 
Airport, further described as being five miles south of Quitman and 5 miles 
north of Mineola, Wood County, Texas. The TNRCC and the applicant will conduct 
an informal public meeting to discuss the proposed facility with the public and 
to receive and consider public comments on the proposed facility.
Contact: Charles Stavley, Mail Code 176, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-
3087, (512) 239-6688.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:39 p.m.
TRD-9701963

Thursday, April 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Palestine City Hall, 504 North Queens
Palestine

AGENDA:
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the application 
on a waste discharge permit on DONALD V. SAIA to the State Office of 
Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Donald V. Saia has applied to the Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Proposed Permit Number 13829-01 to 
authorize the discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a volume not 
to exceed an average flow of 13,500 gallons per day. The proposed Hickory Ridge 
MHP Wastewater treatment Plant is on the north side of Farm-to-Market Road 320, 
east of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 3324 and 320, approximately 2 
1/2 miles west of the City of Palestine in Anderson County, Texas. This matter 
has been assigned SOAH Docket Number 582-96-1595.
Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, de 176, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, 
(512) 475-3445.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:38 p.m.
TRD-9701961

Board of Nurse Examiners
Tuesday, February 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 460
Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee

EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA:
The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee of the board will meet to consider; 
the Exceptions filed by Respondent and corresponding Motion to Vacate Board 
Order on Karen Lynn Pierce, license number 237860.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The necessity of Ms. Pierce's Exceptions and Motion were 
not known until Monday, February 10, 1997.
Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6824. 
Filed: February 10, 1997, 2:45 p.m.
TRD-9701891

Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
One Capitol Square, 300 West 15th Street, Fifth Floor, Room 502
Austin
Disciplinary Hearing

AGENDA:
The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a disciplinary hearing 
in the matter of James Clay Howard, R.Ph. (TSBP License #30299), Case #G-95-019, 
Docket #515-96-2151.
Contact: Carol Fisher, R. Ph., 333 Guadalupe Street, Box 21, Austin, Texas 
78701-3942, (512) 305-8000.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:44 p.m.
TRD-9701965

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 
Saturday, February 22, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510
Austin
Investigations Committee 

AGENDA:
I. Call to order
II. Review and possible action regarding the following cases: 95154, 96067, 
96116, 96146, 96159, 96162, 96165, 96184, 97007, 97012, 97026, 97027, 97029, 
97030, 97033, 97035, 97038, 97041, 97043, 97046, 97048, 97049, 97050, 97051, 
97053, 97055, 97057, 97058, 97059, 97060, 97061, 97062, 97063, 97067, 97068, 
97070, 97071, 97072, 97078, 97079, 97082, 97091, 97095
III. Review of Miscellaneous correspondence
IV. Adjourn
Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
305-6900.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 3:10 p.m.
TRD-9701972

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin

AGENDA:
There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action 
regarding: Secretary's Report; Docket Number 15840, Regional Transmission 
Proceeding to Establish Postage Stamp Rate and Statewide Load Flow Pursuant to 
P.U.C. Subst. R. 34.67; Docket Number 16705, Application of Entergy Texas for 
Approval of Its Transition to Competition Plan and the Tariffs Implementing the 
Plan and for the Authority to Reconcile Fuel Costs to Set Revised Fuel Factors 
and to Recover a Surcharge for Underrecovered Fule Costs; Docket Numbers 12763, 
15709 and 16462; Docket Numbers 15322, 16690, 15861, 16266, 16493, 16494, 16615, 
and 16650; Project Number 16534, Federal Nuclear Waste Fund; Discussion and 
possible action concerning weather outages and related customer service and 
operations issues; Docket Numbers 15101 (SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0069) 
Complaint of Plexnet, Inc. and DFW-Direct Against GTE Southwest Incorporated; 
Docket Number 15116 (SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0070) Complaint of Virtual 
Communications, Inc., Against GTE Southwest Incorporated; Docket Numbers 16542, 
and 14033; Docket Number 15332 (SOAH Docket Number 473-96-0642) Application of 
GTE Southwest, Inc., for Authority to Recover Lost Revenues and Costs of 
Implementing Expanded Local Calling Service; Docket Number 16658 (SOAH Docket 
Number 473-96-2190) Application of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc., 
and MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc., for Certificates of Operating 
Authority; Docket Numbers 16508, 16773, 16784, 16823, 16813, 16700, 16737, 16339 
and 16521; Project Number 16042, Petition of Western Wireless corporation for 
Compulsory Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement Between Western 
Wireless Corporation and GTE Southwest, Inc.; Discussion and possible action 
regarding the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; Project Number 14959, 
Unbundling of Local Exchange company Services Pursuant to PURA 95 sec.3.452; 
Project Number 16422, Billing Information; Project Number 16390, Brightline Test 
for ELC Exemptions; Project Number 15452, Area Code Relief in Dallas and Houston 
NPAs and Implementation Oversight; Texas Performance Review report; Discussion 
and possible action on project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, 
audit, agency administrative procedures, budget, consumer 
affairs/protection/enforcement, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Legislative 
matters; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel 
matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed 
session.
Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
936-7145
Filed: February 11, 1997, 4:03 p.m.
TRD-9701979 

Texas Real Estate Research Center
Saturday, March 1, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Big Ben A and B
Austin
Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
1) Opening Remarks
2) Approval of Minutes
3) Current Budget Report
4) Report on Status of Legislation Affecting the Center
5) Research Update
6) Plans for Planning Retreat
7) Other Business
8) Adjourn
Contact: R. Malcolm Richards, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 
77843-2115, (409) 845-9691.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 3:03 p.m.
TRD-9701894

Texas State Technical College System 
Monday, February 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
TSTC System, 3801 Campus Drive
Waco
Board of Regents Executive Committee

AGENDA:
The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents will meet by conference call to 
discuss and take action on the following:
Management Agreement for the Residential Units being constructed by the Marshall 
Higher Education Finance Corporation immediately adjacent to the Marshall Center 
for the use and benefit of Texas State Technical College Marshall students.
Contact: Sandra J. Krumnow, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, (817) 867-
3964.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 2:03 p.m.
TRD-9701886 

Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Friday, February 14, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
Auditorium, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at Odessa, 800 West Fourth Street
Odessa
Board of Regents 

AGENDA:
8:30 a.m.: Call to Order, Invocation and Presentation by Odessa Regional Dean. 
At approximately 8:45 a.m. or immediately following presentation by Regional 
Dean: Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. At 
approximately 9:15 a.m. or immediately following Executive Session; Meeting of 
the Standing Committees (Academic, Clinical, and Student Affairs; Finance and 
Administration; and Facilities) to develop reports to the Board. At 
approximately 10:30 a.m. or immediately following conclusion of the committee 
meetings; Approval of Minutes of December 13, 1996; committee of the Whole to 
consider revisions to the Bylaws of the Texas Tech Board of Regents; proposed 
funding strategies for capital construction and capital equipment acquisition 
plans for Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences 
Center; Approval in principle of strategies for the development of a Strategic 
Plan for Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; 
Report (if any) of Special Committee on El Paso Multi-Speciality Group Practice 
Site; Consideration of Action on Reports of Academic, Clinic, and Student 
Affairs Committee, Finance and Administration Committee and Facilities 
Committee; Consideration of appropriate action, if any, on items discussed in 
Executive Session; Report of the chancellor; Selection of dates for future 
meetings; and Adjourn. NOTE: The times noted herein are estimates only: the 
meeting will be called to order at 8:30 a.m. and continue until adjourned.
Contact: James L. Crowson, Box 42013, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2013, (806) 742-0012.
Filed: February 10, 1997, 11:59 a.m.
TRD-9701875

Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association 
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 3:00 p.m, via Teleconference
301 Congress Avenue, Suite 800
Austin
Board of Directors

AGENDA:
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Consideration and Possible Action of Legislative Committee on 
Recommendations on Possible Amendments to Texas Insurance Code, Article 9.48.
III. Adjourn
Contact: Burnie Burner, 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 474-1587
Filed: February 10, 1997, 4:24 p.m.
TRD-9701907

University of North Texas/University of North Texas Health Science Center
Thursday, February 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room
Denton
Board of Regents, Budget and Finance Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: (Executive Session: [Employee Briefing]—Athletic Funding and Update); 
Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Athletic Funding; Investment Report; 
Internal Audit Update
UNTHSC: Gift Report; Quarterly Investment Report; Investment Report; Internal 
Audit Update
Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515 
Filed: February 10, 1997, 10:27 a.m.
TRD-9701866

Thursday, February 13, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Room 201
Denton
Board of Regents, Role and Scope Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: Personnel Transactions; Routine Academic Reports; Professional Field in 
Logistics; Proposed Policy for Comprehensive Review of Tenured Faculty Members; 
Award of Honorary Degree; Memorial Resolution; NCAA Certification Self Study; 
Additional Off-Campus Opportunities; Possible Board Retreat 
UNTHSC: Faculty Development Leave; Proposed Policy for Comprehensive Review of 
Tenured Faculty Members; Change in Title for Mr. Tom Gore
Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515 
Filed: February 10, 1997, 10:28 a.m.
TRD-9701867

Thursday, February 13, 1997, 3:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building Conference Room
Denton
Board of Regents, Advancement Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: Gift Report; Capital Campaign Update; Future of President's Council; 
Strategic Planning Effort; Public Affairs Update; Athletics Update
UNTHSC: Gift Report; UNTHSC/TCOM Foundation Update
Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515 
Filed: February 10, 1997, 10:27 a.m.
TRD-9701864

Thursday, February 13, 1997, 3:30 p.m.
Avenue C at Chestnut, Administration Building, Board Room
Denton
Board of Regents, Facilities Committee

AGENDA:
UNT: (Executive Session: Real Estate- Radisson Hotel and UNT Golf Course 
Property); Union Food Court and Bookstore Renovation; Administration Building 
Renovation; Radisson Hotel and UNT Gold Course Property; Energy Savings 
Performance Contract; United Ministry Center; Master Planning Status; Project 
Status Report. 
UNTHSC: Project Status Report
Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515 
Filed: February 10, 1997, 10:27 a.m.
TRD-9701865

Friday, February 14, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
Diamond Eagle Suite, University Union, University of North Texas
Denton
Board of Regents

REVISED AGENDA:
UNT: Approval of Minutes; Executive Session (UNT/UNTHSC: Legislative Update; 
Hopwood Update; Proposed Policy for Comprehensive Review of Tenured Faculty 
Members.
UNTHSC: Affiliations; complaint from Former Faculty Member; Update on Current 
Lawsuits
UNT: Management Control Audit; Update on Searches; IRS Audit; Additional Off-
Campus Opportunities; timing of board Retreat; Athletic Funding and Update; 
Update on Current Lawsuits; Radisson Hotel and UNT Golf Course Property.) 
Personnel transactions; Routine Academic Reports; Professional Field in 
Logistics; Proposed Policy for Comprehensive Review of tenured Faculty Members; 
Award of honorary Degree; Memorial Resolution; Gift Report; Quarterly Investment 
Report; Union Food Court and Bookstore Renovation; Administration Building 
Renovation; Radisson Hotel and UNT Golf Course Property; Energy Savings 
Performance Contract; Project Status Report; Chancellor's Update on Higher 
Education Coalition. 
UNTHSC: Approval of Minutes; Faculty Development Leave; Gift Report; Quarterly 
Investment Report; Project Status Report; President's Update on Agreement with 
Heritage Housing Development, Inc. and Physician Assistant Studies Program. 
Contact: Jana Dean, P.O. Box 13737, Denton, Texas 76203, (817) 369-8515 
Filed: February 10, 1997, 10:28 a.m.
TRD-9701868

University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Room B8.4344
Houston
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

AGENDA:
Review of Protocol for Animal Care and Use and Modifications thereof.
Contact: Anthony Mastromarino, Ph.D., 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 101, Houston, 
Texas 77030, (713) 792-3220.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 1:16 p.m.
TRD-9702052

University Interscholastic League
Friday, February 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Conference Room, 4th Floor, Lake Austin Center 
Austin
Waiver Review Board

EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA:
AA. Request for a retroactive waiver of the Parent-Residence Rule by Bobby 
Jetton representing McLeod High School in McLeod, Texas.
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Eligibility has been questioned and must be determined 
before next round in state basketball playoffs.
Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 
471-5883.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 11:53 a.m.
TRD-9702048

Texas Veterans Commission
E.O. Thompson Building, Sixth Floor
Tenth and Colorado Street
Austin
Second Quarterly Meeting

AGENDA:
Regular meeting to approve the minutes of the first quarterly meeting. The 
Commission will receive information concerning the State Veterans Home Study and 
the current legislative session. The Commission will also discuss matters 
concerning veteran's benefits and services, receive staff reports and conduct 
other routine business of the Commission. The Commission will take action on 
these matters as it deems appropriate.
Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5538. 
Filed: February 11, 1997, 3:10 p.m.
TRD-9701973

Texas On-Site Wastewater Treatment Research Council
Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Conference room 257
Austin
Council Meeting

AGENDA:
The Council will act on the minutes of the previous meeting. The Chairman and 
the Executive Secretary will provide their reports followed by discussion and 
possible action on the request for additional funds for travel reimbursement for 
out-of-state speakers attending the Annual Council Conference and the Attorney 
General's opinion concerning funding of proposals. Professor William Carlson, 
University of Texas at Austin, will speak on the academic community's response 
to research funding opportunities. Discussion and possible action on report 
provided by the Request for Proposal Committee will precede public comments. 
Other items on the agenda will include; discussion and possible action on the 
proposal by the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems for an educational 
brochure for Landscaped Natural Treatment Systems (tabled from last meeting); 
discussion and possible action on the unsolicited proposal by the Corporation 
for Community On-site Training for the public education of targeted ancillary 
industries; discussion and possible action on the renewal of contracts with 
TNRCC and Texas Water Resource Institute for FY98-99; discussion and possible 
action on other possible proposals for funding (e.g., chlorinators, caliche soil 
studies, cluster systems); and discussion and possible action on the setting of 
Council priorities and goals. The Scheduling of future meetings.
Contact: Annette Maddern, TNRCC, MC 178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-
3087, (512) 239-5304.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 9:16 a.m.
TRD-9701921

Texas Water Development Board
Wednesday, February 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 513F
Austin
Finance Committee

AGENDA:
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of November 20, 1996. 
2. Briefing and discussion on the results of the $90,000,000 Tax Exempt General 
Obligation, Texas Water Development bonds, Series 1997A, 1997B, and 1997C; and 
$5,000,000 Agricultural Water Conservation Bonds, Taxable Series 1997 senior 
managed by Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc.
3. Briefing and discussion on the results of the $185,000,000 Texas Water 
Development board Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 senior managed by Paine 
Webber, Inc. 
4. Briefing and discussion on the status of unsolicited proposals received from 
April 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 for financial products and transactions. 
5. Consider a grant/loan to Rincon Water Supply Corporation for the  
construction of a water supply system to service a rural area in San Patricio 
County (Economically Distressed Areas Program).
6. Consider a grant/loan to the City of Pharr (Hidalgo County) increasing board 
commitment for construction of wastewater treatment and collection system 
improvements and water treatment and collection system improvements to service 
the Las Milpas Area, Colonias with the Pharr Area, and the City of Pharr 
(Economically Distressed Areas Program, Water Supply Account of the Water 
Development Fund, State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund).
7. Consider a grant/loan to the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (Hidalgo 
County) for the design and construction of water system improvements for an area 
north of the City of San Juan (Economically Distressed Areas Program). 
8. Briefing on the Depository Trust Company (DTC) activity for the Texas Water 
Development Board.
9. Briefing and discussion on the investment portfolio in accordance with the 
Public Funds Investment Act.
10. Briefing on present and future EDAP projects.
11. Report on the status of approved contracts.
12. May consider items on the agenda of the February 20, 1997 Board meeting. 
* Additional non-committee Board members may be present to deliberate but will 
not vote in the Committee meeting.
Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 9:50 a.m.
TRD-9701936

Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118
Austin
Texas Water Development Board

AGENDA:
The Board will consider: minutes; executive, financial and committee reports; 
election of a vice chairman; financial assistance to Corsicana, Idlewood WC&ID 
#1, Quinlan, and South Plains Underground Water Conservation District; revision 
of Luling pledge; contracts with Bexar-Medina-Atascosa WWC & ID #1, Brazos River 
Authority and South Texas Development Council, Transfer of funds; extension of 
offer to sell Board interest in Lake Cypress Springs to Franklin County Water 
District and execution of documents; proposed $200,000,000 SRF program; sale of 
up to $200,000,000 SRF Bonds, selection of co-managers and related procedures; 
new 31 TAC Chapter 371-Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; contract with North 
American Devlopment bank to establish reserve fund for the Colonia Plumbing Loan 
Program; and matters relating to the Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer 
Service Corporation loan commitment.
Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 9:53 a.m.
TRD-9702024

Texas Water Resources Finance Authority 
Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
1700 North Congress Avenue, Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118
Austin

AGENDA:
1. Consider approval of the minutes of the meeting of September 19, 1996. 
2. Consider the election of officers.
3. Consider authorizing the Development Fund Manager to execute documents as 
necessary for the El Paso PSB, Water and Sewer System Revenue bonds, Series 
1990A, to affect changes in the call provisions to allow calls any time after 
the current call date of March 1, 1998 (between May 15 and July 1 or November 15 
and January 1), if they are pursuing a "current call" and, to agree to call 
TWRFA Series 1989 Bonds in accordance with current Board Policy 
Contact: Craig D. Pedersen, P.O. Box 13231, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7847.
Filed: February 12, 1997, 9:53 a.m.
TRD-9702025

Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness
February 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Wyndham Warwick Hotel, Warwick Room, 5701 Main Street
Houston
Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
1:30 p.m.- Call to Order, Welcome, Announcements, Public Comment, approval of 
Minutes; 2:00 p.m.-Presentations: Larry Franks, Program Director, Community and 
Technical College Division, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-
"Apprenticeship Funding Process anc Courses", Raymond Federle, ATR Texas State 
Director, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, U.S. Department of Labor-
"Apprenticeship Aggregation and Availability of Bureau of Apprenticeship and 
Training (BAT) Representatives;" 3:00 p.m.-Break; 3:15 p.m.-Action Item: 
Recommendation of the FY98 Funding Formulas for Apprenticeship Training Programs 
Funded under Chapter 133 of the Texas Education Code with the Texas Workforce 
Commission: 4:15 p.m.- Action Item: Recommendation of a Texas Apprenticeship 
Welfare-to-Work Proposal; 4:45 p.m. —Closing Comments and set time for 
future meetings; 5:00 p.m.-Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay 
Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.
Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-
8103.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:11 p.m.
TRD-9701957

February 20, 1997, 8:15 a.m.
Wyndham Warwick Hotel, LaFontaine Ballroom C, 5701 Main Street
Houston
Program Policy and Oversight Committee

AGENDA:
8:15 a.m.- Call to Order, Announcements, Public Comment; 8:20 a.m.-Briefing 
Item: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding Workforce Development for 
Juvenile Justice system Between the Texas Youth Commission, the Texas Workforce 
Commission and the Texas council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness; 8:25 
a.m. Briefing Item: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Performance and 
Evaluation Between the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Council on 
Workforce and Economic Competitiveness; 8:30 a.m.-Action Item: PY 94 JTPA Annual 
Report to the Governor; 8:40 a.m.- Briefing Item: PY 97 JTPA Title III 
Governor's Reserve Funds; 9:00 a.m.-Briefing Item: consideration of Approval of 
Local Workforce Development Board Plans; 9:15 a.m.-Briefing Item: Food Stamp 
Employment and Training State Plan Modification; 9:30 a.m.-Briefing Item: PY 97 
JTPA Section 123 Policy; 9:45 a.m. — Briefing Item: State JTPA and 
Employment Service Plan; 10:00 a.m. Adjourn.
*Note: Following the Full Council Meeting this afternoon from 2:00 p.m.-4:30 
p.m., we will hear presentations from several corporations on their technology. 
This session is intended to give members first hand experience with technology 
currently in use by the workforce system.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay 
Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.
Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-
8103.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:11 p.m.
TRD-9701956

February 20-21, 1997, 10:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. respectively
Wyndham Warwick Hotel, LaFontaine Ballroom C, 5701 Main Street
Houston
Full Council

AGENDA:
Thursday, February 20, 1997: 10:30 a.m. — Call to Order, Announcement, 
Public Comment, Approval of Minutes, Welcoming Remarks — Frank Thompson, 
Chair, Houston Private Industry council (PIC); 10:45 a.m. — Texas 
Workforce System Strategic Planning Considerations : Action Item: Performance 
and Evaluation System Recommendations and Adoption of an Evaluation Plan for the 
Texas Workforce System including an Action Plan for Implementation; Action Item: 
Modifications to the Core Performance Measures; 11:45 p.m.- Consideration on an 
Adult Literacy System for Texas- Act ion Item: Recommendation to Coordinate 
Planning and Service Delivery Between Adult Education Consortia and Local 
Workforce Development Boards; 12:15 p.m.-Lunch on your own; 2:00 p.m. 
Innovations in Workforce Development System Technologies: Four prominent private 
corporations have been invited to present their technology to members of the 
Council. This session is intended to give members first hand experience with 
technology currently in use by the workforce system. [Note: Neither the Council 
nor its' staff endorse products or services promoted by private, for-profit 
entities]; 4:30 p.m. Recess until Friday, 8:15 a.m.
Friday, February 21, 1997: 8:15 a.m.- Call to Order; 8:30 a.m.-Opening Remarks: 
Mike Sheridan, Interim Executive Director, Texas Workforce Commission — 
"Perspectives on the Texas Workforce System;" 8:45 a.m.- Opening Remarks: Joe 
Juarez, Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor- "Regional Role in 
Workforce Development;", 9:00 a.m.- Executive Director's Report: Texas Skill 
Standards Board Update, U.S. DOL Workflex Program Update, Staff Activities, 
Interagency Coordination; 9:30 a.m.- Executive Committee Report; Action Item- 
Ratification of Executive Committee's Approval of Dallas Strategic and 
Operational Plan for Workforce Development; 9:45 a.m.- action Item: PY 94 JTPA 
Annual Report to the governor; 10:00 a.m.- Briefing Item: PY 97 JTPA Title III 
Governor's Reserve Funds; 10:15 a.m.- Break; 10:30 a.m.- Considerations on 
Welfare Reform-Action Item: Recommendations as Presented in the Council's Report 
"Welfare-to-Work-Meeting the Challenge;" 11:00 a.m.- Briefing Item: State JTPA 
and Employment Service Plan; 11:15 a.m.- Action Item: Recommendations on 
Evaluation Report on Career and Technical Education; 11:45 a.m. Report on 
Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee-Action Item: Recommendation of 
the FY98 Funding Formulas for Apprenticeship Training Programs Funded under 
chapter 133 of the Texas Education Code with the Texas Workforce Commission; 
Action Item: Recommendation of a Texas Apprenticeship Welfare-to Work Proposal; 
12:15 p.m.-Presentation: Investment Training for Council Members-Video Tape 
Entitles "Protecting Public Funds: Your Responsibilities Under the Public Funds 
Investment Act;" 2:30 p.m.-Adjourn.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or services should contact Val Blaschke, (512) 936-8103 (or Relay 
Texas 800-735-2988), at least two days before this meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.
Contact: Val Blaschke, TCWEC, P.O. Box 2241, Austin, Texas 78768, (512) 936-
8103.
Filed: February 11, 1997, 1:11 p.m.
TRD-9701955

Regional Meetings
Meetings filed February 10, 1997
Bosque Higher Education Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington 
Avenue, Waco, February 13, 1997, 4:35 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. 
TRD-9701908.
Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 2600 
Washington Avenue, Waco, February 13, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, 
(817) 753-0915. TRD-9701869.
Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 
2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, February 13, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, 
(817) 753-0915. TRD-9701890.
Brazos Educational Assistance, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington 
Avenue, Waco, February 13, 1997 at 4:40 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. 
TRD-9701909.
Brazos Student Finance Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington 
Avenue, Waco, February 13, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. 
TRD-9701906.
Burnet County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 110 Avenue H. 
Suite 106, Marble Falls, February 20, 1997, at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Barbara Ratliff, P.O. Drawer E, Burnet, Texas 78611, (512) 756-8291. TRD-
9701879.
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 103 
Bailey Street, Cuero, on February 21, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-
9701899.
Dewitt County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 103 Bailey 
Street, Cuero, February 18, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Kay Rath, P.O. Box 4, Cuero, Texas 77954, (512) 275-5753. TRD-9701904. 
Education Service Center, Region One, Region One ESC Board, met at 1900 West 
Schunior, Edinburg, February 13, 1997, at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Dr. Roberto Zamora, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas 78539, (210) 383-
5611. TRD-9701897
Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 3901 Houston 
Highway, Victoria, February 17, 1997, at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. 
TRD-9701878.
Education Service Center, Region III, Board of Directors met at 1905 Leary Lane, 
Victoria, February 17, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Julius D. Cano, 1905 Leary Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 573-0731. TRD-
9701877.
Mills County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at the Mills 
County Courthouse, Jury Room-Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, February 18, 1997, at 
6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Bill Presley, P.O. Box 565 
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844, (915) 648-2253. TRD-9701885.
Nueces-Jim Wells-Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District, Board of 
Directors, will meet at NRCS Office, 548 South, Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, 
February 18, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Denise Lawhon, 
548 South Highway 77, Suite B, Robstown, Texas 78380, (512) 387-4116. TRD-
9701863.
Pecos Student Finance Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 2600 Washington 
Avenue, Waco, February 13, 1997, at 4:45 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Murray Watson, Jr. 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 753-0915. 
TRD-9701915.
Pecos Higher Education Authority, Inc., Board of Directors, met at 2600 
Washington Avenue, Waco, February 13, 1997, at 4:50 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Murray Watson, Jr., 2600 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 76710, 
(817) 753-0915. TRD-9701913.
San Antonio River Authority, Board of Directors, will meet at 100 East Guenther 
Street, Boardroom, San Antonio, February 19, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Fred N. Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 830027, San Antonio, Texas 78283-
0027, (210) 227-1373. TRD-9701870.
South Plains Regional Workforce Development Board met at 1625 13th Street, Room 
LO1, Lubbock, February 13, 1997, at 3:05 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Linda Chamales, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457, (806) 767-2215. TRD-
9701895.
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Utility Services Committee, met at 5300 South 
Collins Street, Arlington, February 17, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-
4343. TRD-9701874.
Wood County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 210 Clark 
Street, (P.O. Box 518), Quitman, February 20, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from W. Carson Wager or Lou Brooke, P.O. Box 518, Quitman, Texas 
75783-0518, (903) 763-4891. TRD-9701887.

Meetings filed February 11, 1997
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Public Relations Committee met in an emergency 
revised meeting at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, February 13, 1997, 
at Noon. The reason for the emergency was a last minute addition to agenda that 
must be approved by committee at the February 13, 1997 meeting. Information may 
be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 
440-4031. TRD-9701938.
Elm Creek WSC, Board met at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Moody, February 17, 
1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rita Foster, 508 Avenue E, 
Moody, Texas 76557, (817) 853-3838. TRD-97106940.
Dallas Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners, will meet at the Little Mexico 
Village, 3027 Harry Hines, Dallas, February 20, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Betsy Horn, 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212, 
(214) 951-8302. TRD-9701923.
Education Service Center, Region XIII, Board of Directors, met at 5701 
Springdale Road, Room H, Austin, February 17, 1997, at 12:30 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Dr. Roy C. Benavides, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 
78723, (512) 919-5300. TRD-9701978.
Gregg Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 1333 East Harrison 
Road, Longview, February 18, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Marvin F. Hahn, Jr., 1333 East Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604, (903) 
238-8823. TRD-9701920.
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 
315 Main Street, Liberty, February 19, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-
5722. TRD-9701970.
Limestone County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 200 
West State Street, LCAD Office, Ground Floor, County Courthouse, Groesbeck, 
February 18, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Karen 
Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (817) 729-3009. TRD-
9701930.
Limestone County Appraisal District, Board of Directors will meet at 200 West 
State Street, Groesbeck, February 18, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Karen Wietzikoski, P.O. Drawer 831, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, (817) 
729-3009. TRD-9701929.
Middle Rio Grande Workforce Development, Executive Committee, met in an 
emergency meeting at 920 East Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, 
February 13, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. The reason for the emergency was the Middle Rio 
Grande Workforce Development Board Executive Committee must meet prior to the 
Middle Rio Grande Workforce Development Board to discuss and make recommendation 
on action items to be taken before the Board. Information may be obtained from 
Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-
3533. TRD-9701919.
Middle Rio Grande Workforce Development, met in an emergency meeting at 920 East 
Main Street, Sage Room, Holiday Inn, Uvalde, February 13, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. The 
reason for an emergency was the Middle Rio Grande Workforce Development Board 
must meet prior to the Middle Rio Grande Board of Directors meeting to discuss 
and make recommendation on action items to be taken before the Board of 
Directors. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 
1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9701918. 
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Legal Committee will meet at 5300 South 
Collins Street, Arlington, February 18, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 76004, (817) 467-
4343. TRD-9701966.
Trinity River Authority of Texas, Resources Development Committee will meet at 
5300 South Collins Street, Arlington, February 18, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from James L. Murphy, P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Texas 
76004, (817) 467-4343. TRD-9701980.

Meetings Filed February 12, 1997
Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 2949 
North Stemmons, Freeway Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, February 26, 1997, 
at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons 
Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9702006. 
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, 
will meet at Crockett Inn, 1600 East Loop 304 South, Crockett, Houston County, 
February 27, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer 
Pledger, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9702017. 
Middle Rio Grande Developmenet Council, Executive Committee, met in an Emergency 
Meeting at MRGDC Operations Conference Room, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, February 
13, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Reason for emergency: The Executive Committee of the 
Board of Directors must meet prior to the meeting of the Workforce Development 
Board in order to discuss and notify the Local Workforce Development Board of 
personnel action items. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., 
P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9702008.
Rio Grande Council of Governments, Board of Directors will meet at 1100 North 
Stanton, Fourth Floor, Main Conference Room, El Paso, February 21, 1997, at 1:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Patty Fox, 1100 North Stanton, Suite 610, 
El Paso, Texas 79902, (915) 533-0998. TRD-9702023.