OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas Animal Health Commission Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 2105 Kramer Lane, Texas Animal Health Commission Building Austin Audit Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes from the November 6, 1996 meeting. II. Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Audit Plan for FY '97 III. Discussion and Possible Action on Request from the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee for Response to the State Auditor's findings during 1996 Audit. IV. Public Comment V. Adjourn. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: February 14, 1997, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9702180 Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 2105 Kramer Lane, Texas Animal Health Commission Building Austin Finance Subcommittee AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes from the November 6, 1996 meeting. II. Report on FY'96 Carryforward Amount III. Report on FY'97 from September 1, 1996 through January 31, 1997. IV. Report on Contracts, Purchases, and Leases over $10,000. V. Report on FY Appropriations Process for FY '98-'99 Biennium. VI. Discussion and possible action on allocating funds for new projects. VII. Status Update from the Management Review Team. VIII. Public Comment. IX. Adjourn. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: February 14, 1997, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9702179 Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 2105 Kramer Lane, Texas Animal Health Commission Building Austin AGENDA: Welcome; Approval of Minutes of the November 7, 1996 meeting; Report of the Executive Director and Approval of Actions for the Period November 8, 1996 through February 25, 1997; Report on the 1997 Legislative Agenda; Appointment of an EIA Ad Hoc Committee; Consideration for Adopting amendments to: Chapter 35, Brucellosis, sec.sec.35.1, 35.2(d) and 35.4; Chapter 49, Equine, sec.49.2(a), Chapter 59, General Practice and Procedures, sec.sec.59.2(a), (b), (d), and (e); and sec.59.7; Chapter 39, Scabies, sec.sec.39.2, 39.3 and 39.10; EXECUTIVE SESSION: Authorized by Section 551.071 of the Government Code that allows the Agency to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; Julio Garza vs. TAHC; and Quemado (Maverick County) dipping vat; Review and Possible Action in the Matter of the Appeal of Harry Wilfong, 554-06-1473 (Administrative Appeal); Progress Report on TAHC Strategic Planning Initiative; Consideration for Proposing amendments to: Chapter 55, Swine, sec.sec.55.4 and 55.6; Chapter 47, Requirements and Standards for Approved Personnel, sec.47.4; Chapter 36, Exotic Livestock and Exotic Fowl, sec.36.2(c); Committee Reports and Possible Action on Recommendations from the Audit and Finance Subcommittees; Reports of the Bi-National Committee including Presentation of the Review and Assessment trip to Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico and Report and Possible Action on the Bi-National Committee Recommendations regarding Stage II Status of the Mexican states of Tamaluipas and Coahuila relative to Section 43.2; Additional Public Comment; Set Date for the Next Commission Meeting; Adjourn. Contact: Melissa Nitsche, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966, (512) 719- 0714. Filed: February 14, 1997, 9:59 a.m. TRD-9702178 The State Bar of Texas Friday, February 21, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Texas Law Center, Room 206-207, 1414 Colorado Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Call to order/Roll call/Report from the Chair; approval of minutes and revisions to Board policy on balloting for Chair and Board election/Reports from: President, President-Elect, Executive Director, General Counsel Oversight Committee, General Counsel, Texas Young Lawyers Association President, Immediate Past President, and Supreme Court Liaison/Adjourn. Contact: Pat Hiller, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-204-2222. Filed: February 13, 1997, 4:01 p.m. TRD-9702137 Texas Bond Review Board Thursday, February 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Clements Building, Committee Room 5, Fifth Floor, 300 West Fifth Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Consideration of Proposed Issues A. Texas General Land Office-lease purchase of computer equipment and software B. Texas A&M University System-Revenue Financing System Refunding Bonds, Series 1998 C. Texas A&M University System-Revenue Financing System Bonds, Series 1997 D. Texas Water Development Board- State Revolving Fund Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Program Series 1997 IV. Other Business-Discussion of legislative action/schedules V. Adjourn Contact: Albert L. Bacarisse, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 409, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-1741. Filed: February 12, 1997, 3:08 p.m. TRD-9702057 Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association February 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin Board of Directors EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Anti Trust Reminder II. Limits Bill III. Any other business that may come before the board IV. Adjourn REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To meet statutory deadline Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: February 13, 1997, 11:47 a.m. TRD-9702085 February 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TCPIA Office, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin Board of Directors EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: I. Call to Order -- Anti Trust Reminder II. Limits Bill III. Commercial Rate Filing IV. Any other business that may come before the board V. Adjourn REASON FOR EMERGENCY: To meet statutory deadline and deadline required by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Charles F. McCullough, 2028 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78741, (512) 444-9612. Filed: February 13, 1997, 11:47 a.m. TRD-972084 Fire Fighters' Pension Commission March 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., March 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m. E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor Board Room Austin Administrative Division AGENDA: Discussion and possible action on report from the Plan Consultant, Actuary and Accountant; Review and possible recommendations on RFP for Consulting Services; Review and possible action on computer softwre project and Staff Reports. Contact: Helen L. Campbell, P.O. Box 12577, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 936-3372. Filed: February 14, 1997, 9:02 a.m. TRD-9702155 Texas Department of Health Saturday, February 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1100 West 49th Street, Texas Department of Health, Tower Building, Room T-607 Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Uranium Committee AGENDA: The Committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: recommendations for final adoption of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) rules (repeal of existing and new 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 336, concerning radioactive substances); and recommendations for proposed amendments to TNRCC rules (30 TAC, Chapter 39, concerning public notice; 30 TAC, Chapter 50, concerning action on applications; 30 TAC, Chapter 281, concerning application processing; and 30 TAC, Chapter 305, concerning consolidated permits); announcements (items not requiring action); and public comments. For ADA assistance, Call 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 14, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9702184 Saturday, February 22, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas Department of Health, Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Radioactive Waste and Industrial Committee AGENDA: The Committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: recommendations for final adoption of Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part 36, Well Logging: announcements, (items not requiring action); and public comments. For ADA assistance, Call 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 14, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9702185 Saturday, February 22, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas Department of Health, Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board, Medical Committee AGENDA: The Committee will introduce guests and discuss and possibly act on: certification in nuclear cardiology, not as a substitute for or related to radioactive materials licensure; physician training for cardiac stent implants; physician training for cardiac high dose remote afterloading; announcements (items not requiring action); and public comments. For ADA assistance, Call 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 14, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9702183 Saturday, February 22, 1997, 1:15 p.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, 1100 West 49th Street, Texas Department of Health, Austin Texas Radiation Advisory Board AGENDA: The board will introduce guests and will discuss and possibly act on: approving the minutes from the previous meeting; a briefing on Bureau of Radiation Control Program issues; committee reports (Uranium committee: Recommendations for final adoption of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) rules (repeal of existing and new 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 336, concerning radioactive substances); and recommendations for proposed amendments to TNRCC rules (30 TAC, Chapter 39, concerning public notice; 30 TAC, Chapter 50, concerning action on applications; 30 TAC, Chapter 281, concerning application processing; and 30 TAC, Chapter 305, concerning consolidated permits)); Medical Committee (certification in nuclear cardiology, not as a substitute for or related to radioactive materials licensure; physician training for cardiac stent implants; and physician training for cardiac high dose remote afterloading); and Radioactive Waste and Industrial Committee (recommendation for final adoption of Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part 36); report from the chair; program reports (Texas Railroad commission; Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority; Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission); announcements (items not requiring action); setting next meeting date; and public comments. For ADA assistance, Call 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: Margaret Henderson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6688. Filed: February 14, 1997, 10:05 a.m. TRD-9702182 Texas Health Care Information Council Monday, February 24, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Texas Department of Health Board Room, Moreton Building, Room 739, 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: Contact: Jim Lloyd, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490. Filed: February 13, 1997, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9702088 Monday, February 24, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Texas Department of Health Board Room, Moreton Building, Room 739, 1100 West 49th Street Austin REVISED AGENDA: The Council will convene in open session, deliberate, and possibly take formal action on the following items: strategic planning; memorandum of understanding between the Council and the Texas Department of Health; alternative metodologies obtaining provider quality data; extension of deadline and requirements for in- house or contract staff to support Risk and Severity Adjustment System project; proposed new HMO/HEDIS rule; agency appropriations; agency operating budget; Policy and Procedure Manual; and public comment. Contact: Jim Lloyd, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490. Filed: February 14, 1997, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9702219 Texas Commission on Human Rights Thursday, February 20, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Commission on Human Rights' Offices, 6330 Highway 290 East, Third Floor Conference Room Austin AGENDA: Executive Session/Commissioner Panels Pursuant TEX GOV'T. CODE sec.551.071; Item(s) Covered in Executive Session; Welcoming of Guests; Minutes; Administrative Reports; Memorandum of Understanding Between the Commission and the O.A.G.; Potential Legislation Affecting the Commission; Quarterly Report on Agency Travel; EEO Compliance Training; Legislative Appropriations Request; Fair Housing Issues Related to Older Citizens' Exemption and Occupancy Standard under Fair Housing Law; Implementation of Recommendations in Final Report for FHIP Funded Administrative Enforcement Project; Executive Director's Annual Evaluation; HUD Policy Conference; Statutory Provisions and Rules Regarding Commission Initiated Complaints and Filing of Lawsuits under the Texas Fair Housing Act; Annual EEO Law Conference; Meetings with Federal Officials and Members of Congress in Washington, D.C.; Commissioner Issues; Unfinished Business. All Items on the Agenda May Be Subject to a Vote, if Appropriate. Contact: William M. Hale, P.O. Box 13493, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 437-4350. Filed: February 12, 1997, 3:16 p.m. TRD-9702060 Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) Friday, February 21, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, East Tower, Public Hearing Room Texas Board of Human Services Austin AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of January 27, 1997. 2. Chair's Comments and Announcements. 3. Report on Reimbursements for Primary Home Care Services and Family Care Services. 4. Report on the Feasibility of Obtaining Investigative Findings on Home Health Aides from the Texas Department of Health. 5. Approval of the Internal Audit Charter. 6. Approval of the Fiscal Year 1997 Internal Audit Plan. 7. Budget Adjustments. 8. Commissioner's Report: a) Adopt-a-Nursing Home Program. b. Legislative Update. c) Announcements and Comments. d) Tracking of Board Action Items. Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-3048. Filed: February 13, 1997, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9702094 Texas Lottery Commission Friday, February 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin EMERGENCY REVISED AGENDA: According to the agenda, the Texas Lottery Commission will: Call order, Approval of minutes, Discussion and possible action on the appointment and employment of an Executive Director, including deliberation and discussion relating to job description, essential job functions, duties and responsibilities, compensation, education, experience, knowledge and skills, the scope and method of candidate search, including deliberation and discussion relating to the utilization of a search firm, Report by Bingo Advisory Committee Chair and possible action, Consideration and possible action on nominations process regarding Bingo Advisory Committee, Consideration and possible action on lottery operator contract, Consideration and possible action on procurement processes, Report, discussion and possible action on status of instant tickets and services contract and requests for proposals, Consideration and possible action on acquisition of a location for the lottery headquarters, Report, discussion, and possible action on agency's personnel policy manual, Report, discussion, and possible action on status of drawings audit and services contract and requests for proposals, Report, discussion and possible action on status of financial audit services contract and requests for proposals, Consideration and possible action on amendments to 16 TAC sec.402.567 and new rule 16 TAC sec.401.310, Consideration and possible action on proposed legislation, Consideration and possible action on retailer incentive program, Report and discussion of current agency practice relating to reimbursements to others by Lottery Commission employees and consideration and possible action to revise current policies, Report, discussion and possible action on comparative evaluation relating to advantages or disadvantages in operation and administration of lotteries in other jurisdictions with the Texas Mode, Consideration and entry of orders in contested cases, May meet in Executive Session, further deliberation and possible action in open session on any matter discussed in Executive Session, Report, discussion and possible action on status of relocation of Lottery headquarters, Report, discussion and possible action on current lessor's protest to new building lease for Lottery Commission headquarters, Consideration and possible action regarding Texas Lottery hosting NASPL 2000 conference, Report, discussion and possible action, concerning the activities of State Auditor's office, Report by Acting Executive Director, Adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Michelle Guerrero at (512) 323-3791 at least two days prior to meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: An emergency exists because of the unforeseen and unanticipated settlement proposal in Linares vs Texas Lottery Commission. Immediate action on the proposal is necessary because of at least 12 depositions are scheduled the week of February 17, 1997 which, if this case can settle, would be unnecessary in terms of time and cost to the State. This item is currently properly noticed for the February 14, 1997 meeting under "pending litigation pursuant to 552.071(1) of TOMA"; however this notice is being supplemented in an abundance of caution to include discussions relating to a settlement offer. Contact: Michelle Guerrero, 6937 North IH35, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 323- 3781. Filed: February 13, 1997, 4:22 p.m. TRD-9702139 Friday, February 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin 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 August 23, 1996 and January 31, 1997 Bingo Advisory Committee meeting minutes; report on the February 14, 1997 Texas Lottery Commission meeting on matters relating to Charitable Bingo; consideration, public comment and possible action on proposed and/or adopted rule 402.567 regarding Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration, public comment, and possible action on Internal Revenue Service Tax of Instant Bingo as unrelated business income, including requesting a legal opinion, Attorney General opinion and/or revenue ruling; consideration, public comment, and possible action on reformulating the current 35% Charitable Distribution formula based on the adjusted gross income; public comment, and possible action on Senate Bill 432; 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 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 Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at (512) 371-4731 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Diane W. Morris, P.O. Box 16630, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 323-3791. Filed: February 12, 1997, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9702061 Friday, February 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 6937 North IH35, American Founders Building, First Floor Auditorium Austin REVISED 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 August 23, 1996 and January 31, 1997 Bingo Advisory Committee meeting minutes; report on the February 14, 1997 Texas Lottery Commission meeting on matters relating to Charitable Bingo briefing by General Counsel of Texas Lottery Commission regarding resources available to Bingo Advisory Committee, including availability of legal services of General Counsel to Bingo Advisory Committee and consideration and possible action on available legal services; consideration, public comment and possible action on proposed and/or adopted rule 402.567 regarding Bingo Advisory Committee; consideration, public comment, and possible action on Internal Revenue Service Tax of Instant Bingo as unrelated business income, including requesting a legal opinion, Attorney General opinion and/or revenue ruling; consideration, public comment, and possible action on reformulating the current 35% Charitable Distribution formula based on the adjusted gross income; consideration, public comment, and possible action on delinquent payments for bingo licenses; consideration, public comment, and possible action on Senate Bill 432; 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 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 Bingo Advisory Committee meetings; and adjourn. For ADA assistance, call Worlanda Neal at (512) 371-4731 at least two days prior to meeting. Contact: Diane W. Morris, P.O. Box 16830, Austin, Texas 78761, (512) 323-3791. Filed: February 13, 1997, 1:01 p.m. TRD-9702087 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Monday, February 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the Commission. Contact:Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: February 13, 1997, 11:46 a.m. TRD-9702083 Thursday, February 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Lewisville City Hall, 1197 West Main Street Lewisville AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission has referred the application on a waste discharge permit on WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC. DONALD V. SAIA to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC. has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for an amendment to their existing municipal solid waste management facility. This permit amendment is designated as MSW 1025-B, and, if approved, will authorize a vertical expansion within the current permittee boundary of their existing Type I (landfill) municipal solid waste management facility. The site covers about 408 acres of land and receives about 4000 tons of municipal solid waste per day for disposal or other processing. The waste management facility is located about 2.25 miles East/Southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 35E (IH35E) and Highway 121, in Denton County, Texas (latitude 33 degrees 01'07", longitude 96 degrees 57' 32"). This matter has been assigned SOAH Docket Number 582-96-2284. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1997, 3:35 p.m. TRD-9702097 Friday, February 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 12015 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 2210 Austin AGENDA: The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on February 28, 1997 at the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), Building F, Room 2210, located at 12015 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas. The meeting will open with introductions and approval of the December 11, 1996 meeting highlights. The Regulatory Oversight Update will include reports on the Industrial Waste Rules (Chapter 352), Draft Special Waste Rules, Financial Assurance, and M.S.W. Emission Guidelines. The meeting will continue with a report by the Municipal Solid Waste Division Director, public comments, report by the Waste Planning & Assessment Division Director, report by the Pollution Prevention & Recycling Division Director, a legislative update by the Intergovernmental Relations Director and open discussion. Contact: Gary W. Trim, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-6708, fax: (512) 239-6717, e-mail gtrim@smtpgate.tnrcc.state.tx.us Filed: February 14, 1997, 9:38 a.m. TRD-9702174 Tuesday, March 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. County Courthouse, Oak and Main Hemphill AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on petitions filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: PLAYCATION ESTATES to discontinue water utility service and cancel its certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN Number 10956) for its service area which is located in Sabine County, Texas; PLAYCATION "TOO" to discontinue water utility service and cancel its certificate of convenience and necessity (CNN Number 11148) for its service area which is located in Sabine County, Texas. The service area for both are located approximately 14 miles north of Hemphill, Texas and is generally bounded on the east and south by Toledo Bend Reservoir and as specified in detail maps filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and available for review at the utility's office at Route 2, Box 223, Karnack, Texas 75661. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1997, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9702077 Tuesday, March 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m. County Courthouse, Oak and Main Hemphill AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on petitions filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: DAVID LOTT Doing Business As PLAYCATION MARINA to discontinue water utility water utility service and cancel its certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN Number 11143) for its service area which is located in Sabine County, Texas. The service area is located approximately 15 miles north of Hemphill, Texas and is generally bounded on the south and east by the Toledo Bend Reservoir and as specified in detail maps filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and available for review at the utility's office at Route 1, box 125, Milam, Texas 75959. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0358. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1997, 8:38 a.m. TRD-9702078 Thursday, March 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, (TNRCC Complex), 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on a request filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by: LAKE FORK WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION against Amer-Tex Land Development Corporation doing/business/as (dba) White Oak Shores Water Services, Inc., for a cease and desist order. Lake Fork WSC (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 11575) is alleging that Amer-Tex Land Development Corporation dba White Oak Shores Water Services, Inc. (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number Applied For) proposed to serve within the service area of Lake Fork WSC in Wood County, Texas. SOAH Docket Number 582-97- 0359. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1997, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9702075 Thursday, March 13, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, (TNRCC Complex), 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by AMER-TEX LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, doing/business/as (d/b/a) WHITE OAK SHORES WATER SERVICES, INC. for a water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity which will authorize the provision of water utility service in Wood County, Texas. The applicant also proposes decertification of a portion of CCN Number 11575 issued to Lake Fork Water supply Corporation. The proposed utility service area is located approximately three miles southwest of downtown Yantis, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Cherry Hills Subdivision, on the east by FM 17, and on the west by Lake Fork. The total area being requested includes approximately 51 acres and no customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0128. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1997, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9702076 Monday, March 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Building B, Room 201A, (TNRCC Complex), 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by WINDY HILL UTILITIES, INC. to acquire the facilities of Oakland Village Civic Association, Inc. and to amend Windy Hill Utilities, Inc.' water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 12085 which authorizes the provision of water utility service in Harris County, Texas. The proposed utility service area includes the Oakland Village Subdivision and is located approximately 24 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Windfern Road, on the east by Zaka Road, on the south by Plum Ridge and on the west by Harris County Flood control. The total area being requested includes 0.0405 acre and 42 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0130. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1997, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9702073 Monday, March 17, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Building C Room 131E, (TNRCC Complex), 12124 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission by LAKESIDE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (WSC) to acquire the facilities and transfer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Number 10309 from Apache Shores Utility Corporation. CCN Number 10309 authorizes the provision of water utility service in Travis County, Texas. The proposed utility service area includes the Apache Shores Subdivision and is located approximately 15 miles west of downtown Austin, Texas and is generally bounded on the north by Highway 620, on the east by Lake Austin, on the south by Kollmeyer road, and on the west by Highway 620. The total area being required includes 900 acres and 537 current customers. SOAH Docket Number 582-97-0129. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 475-3445. Filed: February 13, 1997, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9702074 State Pension Review Board Friday, February 14, 1997, 11:30 a.m.-Telephone Conference Call 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor Room 406 Pension Review Board Conference-Clements Building Austin Legislative Advisory Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Preparation of Actuarial Impact Statements on bills from which actuarial information is available by meeting time, and for which requests have been received from legislative committees. Additional telephones will be available for conference call REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Need to respond to requests received from legislative committees. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 14, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9702172 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, February 21, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health, Moreton Building, Room M652, 1100 49th Street Austin The Child Fatality Review Committee AGENDA: Welcome/Introductions. Status of Annual Report 1995. Corrdinators Report: Training Venues. Goals for 1997-Discussion: Review Recommendations from Annual Report; Status of Protocol Update; Death Scene Checklist, Death Certificat; What Projects to Implement? Other Business/Suggestions. Adjourn. Contact: Ann French Clark, 1351 East Bardin Road, Arlington, Texas 76096-1839, (817) 264-4310. Filed: February 13, 1997, 1:50 p.m. TRD-9702093 Public Utility Commission of Texas Monday, March 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17064- Application of INTX Networking, LLC for a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (SPCOA). Applicant intends to provide special services to all businesses to which Southwestern Bell offers services. Applicant's request SPCOA geographic area includes the City of San Antonio, Texas, area. Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the commission by February 26, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: February 12, 1997, 3:51 p.m. TRD-9702070 Thursday, March 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: The staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas will conduct a workshop relating to Project Number 16535, Rulemaking on Energy Service and Pricing Options. The workshop will consist of panels on specific topics. At this time it is anticipated that the following topics will be addressed: Guidelines for time differentiated pricing; guidelines for standby pricing; guidelines for customize billing arrangements; guidelines for green pricing; and application of the "allocable costs" language of the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995, sec.2.001(d) to all new service offerings to mitigate the potential for cross- subsidies. Interested persons may contact the commission staff in writing no later than 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 1997, if they desire to participate as a panelist or suggest panel topics. Such requests should be directed to Mr. Nat Treadway, Office of Policy Development, Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or by fax at (512) 936-7208. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7152. Filed: February 13, 1997, 3:36 p.m. TRD-9702098 State Seed and Plant Board Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Barcelona Court Hotel, 5215 Loop 289 South, Barcelona Room Lubbock AGENDA: Discussion and Action On: Minutes of the January 27, 1997 Meeting; Applicants for License as Certified Seed Growers; Applicants for Registered Plant Breeders License; Name Change for Certified Growers License; Acknowledgement of Foreign Designations; Nomenclature Requests; Appeal of Rejected Fields, Requests for Certification Eligibility; Requests to Correct Objective Descriptions for Varieties; Certification Standards; and Public Comment. Contact: Charles Leamons, Seed Quality, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: February 12, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9702065 Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Barcelona Court Hotel, 5215 Loop 289 South, Barcelona Room Lubbock Seed Arbitrarion Board AGENDA: The State Seed and Plant board, acting as the Seed Arbitration Board, will discuss and take possible action on: (1) two seed arbitration complaints filed under the Seed Arbitration Act, Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 64 concerning Mike Lambert vs. Mycogen Corporation, Agrigenetics, Inc. doing/business/as Mycogen Seed, Tri-State Chemical, Inc. and Delta and Pine Land Corporation, and Gary Stephenson vs. Mycogen Corporation, Agrigenetics, Inc. dga Mycogen See, Tri-State Chemical, Inc. and Delta and Pine Land corporation; and (2) proposed procedures for processing and hearing of seed arbitration complaints. Contact: Charles Leamons, Seed Quality, P.O. Box 629, Giddings, Texas 78942, (409) 542-3691. Filed: February 12, 1997, 3:37 p.m. TRD-9702064 Board of Tax Professional Examiners Monday, February 24, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Live Oak Room, Worthington Hotel, 200 Main Street Fort Worth AGENDA: 1. 1:30 p.m. Call to order. 2. Determine the presence of a quorum. 3. Recognition of visitors. 4. Report from Professional Standards Committee. 5. Report from Education Program. Foy Mitchell, Dallas C.A.D. 6. Executive Director's report. 7. Determine date for next quarterly meeting. 8. Public comments on BTPE education program will be received. 9. Public comments on any relevant subject will be received without discussion. 10. Adjourn. Contact: David E. Montoya, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78701-3942, (512) 305-7300. Filed: February 13, 1997, 8:36 a.m. TRD-9702072 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Thursday, March 6, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Public Hearing AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments on: Chapter 134-Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges and Payments Rule 134.400 -- Acute Care Inpatient Hospital Fee Guideline (proposed repeal) Rule 134.401 -- Acute Care Inpatient Hospital Fee (proposed new) 3. Adjourn Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690 Filed: February 13, 1997, 4:46 p.m. TRD-9702144 Texas Workforce Commission Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East Fifteenth Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC of strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action on motion for rehearing in United Steelworkers of America Local 1157 vs. Texas Workforce Commission Docket Number 320-96-1913; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the federal proposal to extend the FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) surcharge and to require monthly payment of unemployment taxes and related matters; Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff and pursuant to Government Code sec.551.071 to discuss Panandiker vs. TWC , Cause Number 9407055, 53rd Court, Travis County; Rogers vs. TEC., Civil Action Number 3:96- CV-1278-H; 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 appeal in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 8; and Set Date for next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: February 12, 1997, 2:13 p.m. TRD-9702054 Regional Meetings Meetings filed February 12, 1997 Central Counties Center for MHMR Services, Board of Trustees, will meet at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, February 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Eldon Tietje, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501, (817) 778-4841, extension 301. TRD-9702058. Cypress Springs Water Supply Corporation, Annual Membership Meeting, met at Clearwater Baptist Church, 1 1/2 miles Southwest of the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, South of Mount Vernon, February 18, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Richard Zachary, P.O. Box 591, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, (903) 860-3400. TRD-9702062. Education Service Center, Region XVI, met at 1601 South Cleveland, Region XVI ESC, Board Room, Amarillo, February 17, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell L. Garrison, P.O. Box 30600, Amarillo, Texas, 79120-0600, (806) 376-5521, Extension 272. TRD-9702053. Gray County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, February 19, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791.TRD-9702056. Gulf Bend Center, Mid-Coast Community Management, will meet at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, February 26, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Janet Waters, Gulf Bend Center, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD-9702067. Henderson County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, February 18, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Lori Fetterman, 1751 Enterprise Street, Athens, Texas 75751, (903) 675-9296. TRD-9702069. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Board of Directors, met at 3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, February 18, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Mary Ward, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9702059. North Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Administration Office, 505 East Brown Street, Wylie, February 25, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carl W. Riehn, P.O. Box 2408, Wylie, Texas 75098, (972) 442-5405. TRD-9702055. San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, February 19, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from James R. Adams, or Ruby Shiver, 2301 Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, (409) 588-1111. TRD-9702140. Trinity River Authority of Texas, Administration Committee, met at 5300 Collins, Arlington, February 19, 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- 9702050. Meetings filed February 13, 1997 Burke Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, February 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, Burke Center, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141, TRD- 9702081. Education Service Center, Region Twelve, Board of Directors, met at 2101 West Loop 340, Waco, February 20, 1997 at 11:00. Information may be obtained from Harry J. Beavers or Vivian L. McCoy, P.O. Box 23409, Waco, Texas 76702-3409, (817) 666-0707. TRD-9702082. Education Service Center, Region 14, met at 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, February 20, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Taressa Huey, 1850 Highway 351, Abilene, Texas 79601, (915) 675-8608. TRD-9702133. Harris County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, (Revised Agenda), met at 2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor, Houston, February 19, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Margie Hilliard, P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 957-5291. TRD-9702079. Jack County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 210 North Church Street, Jacksboro, February 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Gary L. Zeitler or Liane Horton, P.O. Box 958, Jacksboro, Texas 76458, (817) 567-6301. TRD-9702135. North Texas Regional Library System, Board of Directors, will meet at 1111 Foch Street, Fort Worth, February 27, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Cynthia Brown, 1111 Foch Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, (817) 335-6076. TRD-9702134. Meetings filed on February 14, 1997 Alamo Area Council of Governments, Management Committee met at 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, February 19, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Al J. Notzon, III, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 225-5201. TRD-9702176. Archer County Appraisal District Board of Director, met at 101 South Center, Archer City, February 19, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Edward H. Trigg, III, P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, Texas 76351, (817) 574-2172. TRD-9702177. Austin Travis County MHMR Center, Human Resource Committee met at 1700 South Lamar Boulevard, Building #1, Suite 102A, Small Training Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9702156. Burke Center, Board of Trustees met in a revised agenda at 4101 South Medford, Lufkin, February 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Debra Fox, 4101 South Medford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 639-1141. TRD-9702165. Community Action Committee of Victoria, Texas, Executive Committee met at 1501 North DeLeon, Suite C, Victoria, February 20, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Vicki Smith, 1501 North DeLeon, Suite A, Victoria, Texas 77902- 2142, (512) 578-2989. TRD-9702173. Education Service Center, Region XV, Board of Directors met at 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, February 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Clyde Warren, 612 South Irene Street, San Angelo, Texas 76902, (512) 658- 6571. TRD-9702154. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Water Source Committee met in a revised agenda at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, February 18, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9702152. Johnson County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular Monthly Board met at the Corporation Office, 2849 Highway 171 South, Cleburne, February 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Peggy Johnson, P.O. Box 509, Cleburne, Texas 76033, (817) 645-6646. TRD-9702153. Kendall Appraisal District, Board of Directors met at 121 South Main Street, Boerne, February 20, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leta Schlinke or Helen Tamayo, P.O. Box 788, Boerne, Texas 78006, (210) 249-8012 or Fax (210) 249-3975. TRD-9702157. Lamb County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board will meet at 331 Littlefield Drive, Littlefield, March 4, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Vaughn E. McKee, P.O. Box 950, Littlefield, Texas 79339-0950, (806) 385-6474. TRD-9702175. Sabine Valley Center, Finance Committee met at the Sabine Valley Center, 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Longview, February 20, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9702149. Sabine Valley Center, Care and Treatment Committee met at the Sabine Valley Center, 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Longview, February 20, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9702150. Sabine Valley Center, Board of Trustees met at the Sabine Valley Center, 107 Woodbine Place, Administration Building, Longview, February 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Inman White, or LaVerne Moore, P.O. Box 6800, Longview, Texas 75608, (903) 237-2362. TRD-9702151.