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 Thursday, February 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A prehearing conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH Docket 473-97-0329; PUC Docket Number 16271: Complaint of M.J. Gilbert Against Central Power and Light Company. Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: February 14, 1997, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9702202 Friday, February 28, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Joint Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in: SOAH Docket Number 473-97-0388; PUC Docket Number 17025-Application of Time Warner Connect to Expand the Service Territory of its Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority (Re: Docket Number 16667); and SOAH Docket Number 473-97-0389; PUC Docket Number 17026-Application of Time Warner Connect of San Antonio to Expand the Service Territory of its Service Provider Certificate on Operation Authority (Re: Docket Number 16666). Contact: J. Kay Trostle, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701- 1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: February 18, 1997, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9702296 Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Thursday and Friday, February 27-28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 1700 North Congress, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Discussion and action on: minutes of previous meeting; state auditor's review of the cost benefit study; program issues of the management control audit; proposed legislation; guaranty application for Petal Pushers, Inc. and Emanon Products; portfolio of the Authority; application for Mark Schonefeld; payment of guaranty to Dilly State Bank for Juaquin Ketchbaw; loan guaranty agreement regarding payment of guaranty by the Authority; Comanche Springs Ranch, Inc. application; and budgets of the Authority. Presentation by Pogue Seed company. Public comment. Discussion and action on future meeting. Contact: Robert Kennedy, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-7639. Filed: February 18, 1997, 3:41 p.m. TRD-9702305 Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) Friday, February 28, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 3930 Kirby, Suite 207, Texas Youth Commission Houston Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 6 AGENDA: Call to order; welcome and introductions; approval of minutes; legislative update; strategic plan discussion; definition of the RAC; public comment; new business; and adjourn. Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH35, Suite 105, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 349-6669. Filed: February 18, 1997, 9:13 a.m. TRD-9702277 Comptroller of Public Accounts Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 118, 1700 North Congress Austin Interagency Task Force on EBT and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force AGENDA: This notice announces the sixth meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Electronic Benefits Transfer, created pursuant to H.B. 1863 (referred to as the Welfare Reform Bill). The Interagency Task Force on Electronic Benefits Transfer was created to advise and assist in adding new benefit programs to the statewide electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system. This task force will meet jointly with the Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force, created pursuant to H.D. 1863 (referred to as the Welfare Reform Bill). The Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force was created to advise and assist the Department of Human Services and its Inspector General in improving the efficiency of fraud investigations and collections. I. Review techniques for preventing or analyzing fraud using biometrics, or biological characteristics, for purposes of identification. Presentations include: Fiesta Mart, Inc. -- Fingerprint check cashing Intelligent Technologies -- neural networking Texas Department of Human Services -- fingerprinting image Texas Department of Public Safety -- driver's license fingerprints Texas Banking Commission -- fingerprint check cashing. II. Status report on charges to task forces. Contact: Annette LoVoi, EBT Liaison, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-29, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8610. Filed: February 14, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9702240 Texas Education Agency Friday, February 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 1-106 Austin Investment Advisory Committee on the Permanent School Fund (PSF) AGENDA: The purpose of the meeting is to review the long-term asset allocation of the portfolio of the Texas Permanent School Fund. Contact: Dean R. Murray, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9169. Filed: February 19, 1997, 8:51 a.m. TRD-9702328 Monday, March 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104 Austin Policy Committee on Public Education Information AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Texas Education Agency Plan for Information Management and Communication; Status Report 3. Information Systems; Department Update 4. Policy Committee Suggestions/Recommendations: Update 5. Open Forum to provide an opportunity for public comments 6. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): Update 7. Enterprise Database Modeling (EDM) Project: Status 8. Information Task Force (ITF): Status Report Contact: Nancy Vaughn, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-8110. Filed: February 19, 1997, 8:01 a.m. TRD-9702321 Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104 Austin State Board of Education (SBOE) Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Work session to discuss proposed new 19 TAC, Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Social Studies, and proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 118, TEKS for Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits (public testimony will be taken concerning the TEKS for social studies for a maximum of two hours after the work session has been completed); Public hearing on proposed new 19 TAC Chapters 114, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, and 127- TEKS enrichment curriculum (not including health and physical education and economics); Discussion of the process to develop the proposed TEKS. The SBOE Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:00 p.m. to hear testimony on the proposed new 19 TAC Chapters 114, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, and 127-TEKS enrichment curriculum (not including health and physical education and economics). Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the committee must register no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, February 28, 1997, by calling the Division of Curriculum and Professional Development at (512) 463-9581. Written comments, sent to the attention of Cynthia Levinson, will also be accepted by the February 28 deadline. Please provide 25 copies of written comments for distribution to board members. In order to accommodate as many speakers as possible and to ensure a balance in testimony, there will be a three minutes limit for each presentation. Professional organizations are requested to name one representative to speak on behalf of the membership. The text of the proposed rules may be accessed on the Texas Education Agency World Wide Web site of http://www.tea.state.tx. us/sboe/rules/proposed/index.html. Questions about the proposed rules should be directed to Cynthia Levinson in the Division of Curriculum and Professional Development at (512) 463-9581. Contact: Criss Cloudt, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Filed: February 19, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9702410 Texas Energy Coordination Council Thursday, February 27, 1997, 10:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order and Verification of Quorum II. Consideration and Action on November 121, 1996 Meeting Minutes III. Discussion and Possible Action on the Development of a Set of Energy Research Priorities for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating board's Advanced Research and Advanced Technology Programs IV. Discussion and Possible Action on DSM Report Project V. Executive Director's Report Confirmation by Senate of Gubernatorial Appointments of TECC Council Members 1997 Legislative Report Support Letters for TECC-Texas Building Energy Institute (introduce Jeff Haberl; Energy Storage Technology Institute VI. Discussion and Possible Action of TECC Budget VII. Recommendations for Next Agenda VIII. Confirmation of 1997 TECC Meeting Dates and Sites -- Set Meeting Schedule for the Calendar Year; June 19, August 28, October 23. IX. Adjourn Contact: Kyna Simmons, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78758, (512) 475-6774. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:25 a.m. TRD-9702400 Finance Commission of Texas Friday, February 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard Austin Committee or Board AGENDA: A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the January 24, 1997 Finance Commission Meeting B. Finance Commission Matters: 1) Update and Possible Vote on Project to Fulfill Finance Commission Responsibility Under sec.1.011(f) of the Texas Banking Act C. Report from the Banking Department; Industry Status; Departmental Operations 1. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.3.36 Concerning Assessment Fees 2. Discussion of and Vote to Adopt Amendment to sec.15.5 Concerning Public Notice 3. Discussion of and Vote to Publish for Comment Proposed New sec.15.7 Concerning Facsimile Filings D. Report from the Savings and Loan Department: Industry Status; Departmental Operations E. Report from the Office of consumer Credit Commissioner; Industry Status; Departmental Operations F. Executive Session Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1300 Filed: February 18, 1997, 9:43 p.m. TRD-9702276 Texas Department of Health Monday, February 24, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board, Grievance Committee AGENDA: The Committee will discuss and possibly act on: resolution of complaints (#96- 13; #96-14; and transport complaint); anonymous complaints regarding two education courses; and approval of recommendations for proposed amendments to 25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 37 rules concerning grievance procedcures to to to the Midwifery Board. To request ADA accommodation, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Belva Alexander, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7700. Filed: February 14, 1997, 4:10 p.m. TRD-9702241 Texas Health Care Information Council Monday, February 24, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Texas Department of Health Board Room, 1100 West 49th Street, Moreton Building, Room 739 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 methodologies obtaining provider quality data; extension of deadline and requirments for in-house or contract staff to support Risk and Severity Adjustment System project; proposed new HMO/HEDIS rule; agency appropriations; agency operating gudget; 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 Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 10:45 a.m. University of Texas-Pan American, Shivers Administration Building, Room 316 (Board Room) Edinburgh Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Discussion of the following projects: The University of Texas-Pan American- Library addition; The University of Texas at Austin- New Track and Soccer Field and Parking Lot; The University of Texas at El Paso- Nursing and Health Science repair and renovation; The University of Texas at Dallas- Land acquisition; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas- Purchase 58.3 acres of land owned by the MacArthur foundation and adjacent to the north campus; and Stephen F. Austin State University-Two land acquisition projects. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:15 a.m. TRD-9702254 Friday, February 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 5, Room 5.209, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Access and Equity Committee AGENDA: Briefing on Attorney General's Opinion and Subsequent Legislative Discussions; Legislative Update; and Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Criteria for Diversity. Contact: Kenneth H. Ashworth, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: February 14, 1997, 11:38 a.m. TRD-9702194 Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:45 a.m. Texas A&M University, Facilities Planning and Construction Building, Room 200A, Ashbury and University Streets College Station Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: Discussion of Texas A&M University Health Science Center-Education and Research Building in Temple and possibly visiting the site of the building. Discussion of the following projects: Texas A&M University- Easterwood Airport Fire Station; TTI Research Building; Texas A&M University-Kingville-HVAC Renovation; Texas A&M University-Texarkana-New Wing of Akin Building; Texas A&M University-West Campus Parking Garage; Lamar University- Home Economics Building renovation; and University of North Texas-Administration Building Renovation; Energy performance project. Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:16 a.m. TRD-9702255 Texas Department of Insurance Monday, March 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against Paul D. Berger, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Group II Insurance Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 14, 1997, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9702206 Tuesday, March 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. William P. Hobby Jr. Building, (TDI Building), 333 Guadalupe, Room 100 Austin AGENDA: In the Matter of Private Passenger and Commercial Automobile Benchmark Rate Hearing. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 14, 1997, 1:15 p.m. TRD-9702204 Friday, March 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. State Office of Administrative Hearings, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502 Austin AGENDA: To consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against JAYENDRA K. BHATT, Sugar Land, Texas, who holds a Group 1, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Agent's License and a Local Recording Agent's License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code 113-2A, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6328. Filed: February 14, 1997, 1:14 p.m. TRD-9702203 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Paul Holder, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first becoming licensed as an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in violation of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA), and 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 14, 1997, 1:33 p.m. TRD-9702200 Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room Austin Enforcement Division, Staff Leasing AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Paul F. Gravitt dba Personnel Office of Texas, Inc. for engaging in staff leasing services without first becoming licensed (5 counts) in violation of the Texas Labor Code Annotated (the Code) sec.91.021(a) (3) and a violation of 16 Texas Administration Code (TAC) sec.72,20(a), pursuant to the Code, Chapter 91; Texas Government Code Chapter 2001, (APA), the Texas Revised Civic Statutes Annotated article 9100 and 16 TAC Chapters 60 and 72. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 14, 1997, 1:03 p.m. TRD-9702199 Thursday, February 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Division, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider possible assessment of administrative penalties against the Respondent, Kenneth Allen Pierce, for engaging in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting without first becoming licensed as an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor in violation of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 8861 (the Act) sec.3B, pursuant to the Act and Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 9100, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, (APA), and 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 60 and 75. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 14, 1997, 12:16 p.m. TRD-9702198 Thursday, February 27, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Fourth Floor, Room 420 Austin Enforcement Committee, Air Conditioning AGENDA: According to the complete agenda, the Department will hold an Administrative Hearing to consider the application of Curtis Bryan Mitchell, Applicant, for an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor's license in accordance with 16 Texas Administrative Code, sec.75.91; Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001; Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Articles 8861 and 9100. Contact: Paula Hamje, 920 Colorado, E.O. Thompson Building, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3192. Filed: February 18, 1997, 1:36 p.m. TRD-9702295 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday, Tuesday, March 10-11, 1997, 8:00 a.m. Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225, 333 Guadalupe Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Monday, March 10, 1997-8:00 a.m.- Call to Order; Introduction of Board Members; Introduction of New Staff; Approval of Minutes; Education Report (Program Matters, Program Actions, 1996 NCLEX-PN Summary, Recommendations for Program Approvals for 1997-1998 School year, Summary of Board Actions, Meetings/Conferences/Seminars attended by Education Staff); Unfinished Business (Budget Report, TPAPN, Proposed Evaluations for Executive Director and Board, Computerization Update, UTMB/TDS Protocols); Executive Director's Report; New Business (Pending Legislation, SOAH Hearings, Amendment of Rule 235.42, Ethics Training for Board Members); Executive Session to discuss Executive Director's Response to Performance Review. Tuesday, March 11, 1997- 8:00 a.m. Administrative Hearings, Agreed Orders, Any unfinished business and adjourn. On Call -- Executive Session to discuss Personnel Issues Contact: Marjorie A. Bronk, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: February 19, 1997, 8:01 a.m. TRD-9702322 State Pension Review Board Thursday, February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Emergency Meeting 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee EMERGENCY 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 which have been received from legislative committee. Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:18 a.m. TRD-9702256 Thursday, February 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:19 a.m. TRD-9702257 Thursday, March 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9702260 Thursday, March 13, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9702261 Thursday, March 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:22 a.m. TRD-9702262 Thursday, March 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor, Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:23 a.m. TRD-9702263 Thursday, April 3, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:23 a.m. TRD-9702264 Thursday, April 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Committee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9702266 Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Subcommittee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:24 a.m. TRD-9702267 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 300 West Fifteenth Street, Fourth Floor Room 406, Telephone Conference Call Austin Legislative Advisory Subcommittee 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 Contact: Lynda Baker, P.O. Box 13498, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1736. Filed: February 18, 1997, 8:25 a.m. TRD-9702268 Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Saturday, March 1, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin Rules Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 321, relating to supervision of physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides III. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 321, relating to supervision of physical therapy aides in home health and restorative programs. IV. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of Chapter 321, relating to the number of extenders a physical therapist may supervise V. Review and possible recommendations on proposed revision of chapter 329.5, relating to licensure requirements for foreign-trained applicants (training in wound care) VI. consideration and possible comments regarding the model Physical Therapy Practice Act (Federation State Boards of Physical Therapy) VII. Review and possible recommendations to proposed revision of Chapter 329.1 relating to educational requirements for licensure applicants (hours in professional education) VIII. Review and possible recommendations to proposed revision to Chapter 347 Registration of Facilities (change of ownership requirements and Exemptions to registration) IX. Adjourn. Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6900. Filed: February 18, 1997, 3:38 p.m. TRD-9702302 Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Thursday, February 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors will meet to call the meeting to order, read the Antitrust Statement, public participation, approve minutes of the December 12, 1996 Board Meeting, Action items: discuss and take possible action on the following: Finance and Audit Committee Report, Executive Committee Report, Financial presentation- discuss and take possible action on the following: Investment Report, Budget, Executive Session- Regulator's/Conservator's Report, Attorney's Report, Personnel Issues, and discuss and take possible action on the items considered in Executive Session. Contact: Marvin Kelly, 9420 Research Boulevard, Echelon III, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 345-9335. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:23 a.m. TRD-9702397 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Friday, February 28, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125-E Austin Board of Protective and Regulatory Services REVISED AGENDA: 1. Call to order. 2. Reading, Correction and Approval of Minutes of November 21, 1996* 3. Presentation of "Refrigerator Project" in Region 11. 4. Special Presentation- Staff Recognition: CAPS; Functional Review Task Force. 5. Public Testimony. 6. Report by Chairman. 7. Report by Executive Director. 8. Staff Reports; a. Budget/Finance; b. Child and Adult Protective Systems (CAPS); c. Legislative Report. 9. Old Business*. 10. New Business*. *Denotes Action Items. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-554, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030. Filed: February 18, 1997, 11:13 a.m. TRD-9702286 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities February 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. William P. Clements Building, Committee Room Five, 300 West 15th Street Austin Performance Subcommittee AGENDA: Review Public Comments on Rules and Propose for Final Adoption by Council: Item 1- Section 189.7(e) Contracting with Central Nonprofit Agency(ies). Item 2- Section 189.10(d) Consumer Information; Complaints and Resolution Develop and Adopt a Plan for Updating Council's Rules; Discuss Conducting Town Hall Meeting(s) Review Approved Mission Statement/Objectives and Proposed Goals for Strategic Plan; and Approve Final Draft for Strategic Plan Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired; readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244, two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cynthia Hill, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6422. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:34 a.m. TRD-9702402 Texas Real Estate Commission Friday, February 14, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 1101 Camino La Costa, TREC Headquarters, Room 130G Austin EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Call to order; Discussion of procedures for meeting conducted by telephone conference under Section 551.121, Government Code, Discussion and possible action regarding fees collected by the Texas Real Estate Commission. For ADA assistance, call Nancy Guevremont at (512) 465-3923 prior to meeting. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Immediate action is required at a special meeting to respond to a request from the Legislature for information concerning the agency's fees. Contact: Mark A. Moseley, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, Texas 78711-2188, (512) 465- 3900. Filed: February 14, 1997, 12:16 p.m. TRD-9702197 Texas Savings and Loan Department Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in retard to the application of The Bank of East Texas, SSB, to operate a branch office in the Palms Shopping Center at 2950 South John Reditt Drive, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, Supervisory Analyst, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: February 14, 1997, 12:16 p.m. TRD-9702196 Thursday, March 13. 1997, 9:00 a.m. Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Third Floor Austin AGENDA: The purpose of this meeting (hearing) is to accumulate a record of evidence in retard to the application of South Texas Bank, SSB, to acquire the Victoria, Halletsville and Yoakum branches of Pacific Southwest Bank, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, from which record the Commissioner will determine whether to grant or deny the application. Contact: Teresa Scarborough, Supervisory Analyst, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705, (512) 475-1350. Filed: February 14, 1997, 12:15 p.m. TRD-9702195 Texas Skills Standards Board Monday, Tuesday, March 3-4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, Building One, Room 100 Austin Full Board REVISED AGENDA: Agenda: March 3, 9:00 a.m.- Call to Order, Announcements, Public Comment, Approval of Minutes, 9:15 a.m.- Briefing: "Occupational and Industrial Trends in the Texas Economy", "The Changing Federal Paradigm for Labor Market Information and Skills Standards,' and "Related Activities of the Texas SOICC"- Presenter: Richard Froeschle, Executive Director, Texas State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (SOICC); 10:45 a.m. -- Break: 11:00 a.m.- Texas SOICC Presentation and Discussion (continued); 11:15 a.m.- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Industry Clusters for Texas; 11:45 a.m.- Lunch; 1:00 p.m.- Briefing: Identification and Analysis of National and Texas Voluntary Skill Standards Initiatives- Presenters: SSR and CP Team and TSSB Staff; 2:00 p.m.- Discussion: Chair's Guidelines Regarding Board Members' Role with Existing Industry Skill Standards Partnerships; 2:30 p.m.- Break; 2:45 p.m.- Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Skill standard definition/format-Presenters: Diane Nobles, Alfredo Chapparo, SSR and CP; 4:00 p.m.- Briefing and Discussion: Results of Initial Employer Roundtables- Presenter: Randy Pringle, Skill Standards Research and Communications Project; 4:45 p.m.- Adjourn. March 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. -- Call to Order, Announcements; 9:15 a.m.- Action: Approve Strategic Plan (vision, mission, guiding principles, goals and objectives; 9:30 a.m.- Action: Approve Texas Skill Standards Board informational brochure/handout- Presenter: Anne Dorsey, TSSB Staff; 10:30 a.m. -- Break; 10:45 a.m. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: TSSB Annual Report- Presenter: Anne Dorsey, TSSB Staff; 11:30 a.m.- Lunch; 1:00 p.m.-Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action: Approve narrative text of Proposed Texas Skill Standards System Model- Presenters: Diane Nobles, Scott Homan, Skill Standards Research and Communications Project; 2:30 p.m.- Break; 2:45 p.m.- Briefing and Discussion: Role of Board in STARLINK Teleconference and Statewide Skill Standards Conference- Presenter: Diane Nobles, Skill Standards Research and Communications Project: 3:45 p.m.- Discussion: 1997 Meeting Dates, Next Meeting Agenda, and Other Business; 4:15 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 19, 1997, 9:55 a.m. TRD-9702409 Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Friday, February 28, 1997, 9:15 a.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the December 13, 1997 meeting; comments/changes regarding the draft of sanction guidelines; inform and explain the process regarding the revocation of Denise Weinberg's license (SW-95-010); pending complaints (SW-95-044; SW-95-080; SW-96-007; SW-96-034; SW-96-038; SW-96-044; SW-96-048; SW-96-052; SW-96-063; SW- 96-072; SW-96-073; SW-96-074; SW-96-077; SW-96-078; SW-96-088; SW-96-098; SW-96- 099; SW-97-010; SW-97-017; SW-97-018; SW-97-019; SW-97-022; SW-97-024; SW-97- 026; SW-97-028; SW-97-029; SW-97-030; SW-97-031; SW-97-042; SW-97-043; SW-97- 044; SW-97-045; SW-97-046; SW-97-047; SW-97-048; SW-97-049; SW-97-050; SW-97- 051; SW-97-052); 1997 schedule of Complaints Committee meetings -- (May 9. 1997; June 13, 1997; July 25, 1997; September 12, 1997; October 24, 1997; and December 12, 1997) and suggestions and comments regarding new process for reviewing complaints. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9702332 Friday, February 28, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Continuing Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the December 13, 1997 meeting; introducing new committee members; continuing education competency pilot forms (guidelines, assessment, and plan); performing licensee audits; future items (how to evaluate pilot project; and develop a plan on how to obtain the long/short range goals as adopted by the board in the continuing education area); and setting of next meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:04 a.m. TRD-9702336 Friday, February 28, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Supervision Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the September 13, 1996 meeting; introducing new committee members; revised supervisory plan for Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner (ACP/AP) recognition; revised probated supervisory plan, quarterly report and final evaluation; future items; and setting of next meeting. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:03 a.m. TRD-9702334 Friday, February 28, 1997, 2:30 p.m. Texas Department of Insurance, 333 Guadalupe, Tower I, Room 1250A Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Board will meet and introduce new board members and the secretary for the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners' office and will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes from the December 14, 1996 meeting; executive director's report; report from the division director; legislative update; committee reports (Supervision; Continuing Education; Complaints; Newsletter; and Budget); election of vice-chair; draft of sanction guidelines; revocation of licenses by default (Kimberly Wade and Alan J. Weiser); surrender of license of Adrian Ramirez; releasing from probation (Gerald Byington and Josephine Harrington ratification of probated licenses (Paulette Hill and Jeri Garza); release from probated licenses (Candace Guillen; Anita Brown; Karen Clay; Dana Rhoades; and Patricia Terrell); ratification of other probated licenses; proposed rule changes to 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 781; and the scheduling of next board meeting for June 12-13, 1997. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Shirley Bibles, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 719- 3521. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:03 a.m. TRD-9702335 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Friday, February 28, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: complaints (96-SA-0004; 96-SA-0007; 96-SA-0020; 97-SA-0001; 97-SA-0002; 97-SA-0004; 97-SA-0005; 97-SA- 0006; 97-SA-0007; and 97-SA-0008; preparing a schedule of sanctions; procedures for late renewal of a license after the grace period, disciplinary action, and preparation of draft proposed rule changes to 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 741 if required; and draft of proposed rules concerning violations of the Act, Article 4512j, V.T.C.S. or board rules (22 TAC, Chapter 741) if required. This information will be presented to the full board on April 2, 1997. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, ADA Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (5120 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Dorothy Cawthon, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6627. Filed: February 19, 1997, 9:02 a.m. TRD-9702331 Texas Department of Transportation Thursday, March 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 410 East Fifth Street, Second Floor Austin Motor Vehicle Board AGENDA: Call to order; roll call. Approval of Minutes of Motor Vehicle Board Meeting on January 16, 1997. Consideration of Proposals for Decision. Consideration of Agreed Final Orders. Enforcement Orders of Dismissal. Licensing Orders of Dismissal. Other: a. Employee Recognition; b. Litigation Status Report; c. Review of Consumer Complaint Recap Report including decisions made by examiners, division director and Board members and Lemon Law Annual Report; d. Enforcement Status Report; e. Division Operations Status Report; Adjourn. Contact: Brett Bray, 410 East Fifth Street, First Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 505-5100. Filed: February 18, 1997, 9:44 a.m. TRD-9702280 Texas Turnpike Authority Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 10:30 a.m. Administration Office, 3015 Raleigh Street Dallas Board of Directors (by telephone conference call) AGENDA: The agenda includes approval of minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of January 9, 1997; consideration of interlocal/interagency agreements involving engineering, procurement and construction matters related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike, the southwest Parkway, the Trinity Parkway, the SH 45/Loop 1 Turnpike and the SH 130 route turnpike; consideration of award of engineering design and service contracts and supplemental agreements for the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike, the SH 130 Turnpike, the SH 45/Loop 1 Turnpike and the Southwest Parkway; consideration of award of DNT System construction contracts; Executive Session- Pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code; (a) Subsection 551.071(1), advice from counsel and TTA personnel about pending or contemplated litigation and/or settlement offers related to gift, donation and/or negotiated settlement included in Right-of-Way Appraisal/Offer/Purchase List Number 71 and advice from counsel concerning negotiations/settlements/offers related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike, or the Southwest Parkway, (c) Section 551.074, deliberations concerning appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, and/or dismissal of various staff persons and positions, (d) Section 551.075, briefing by TTA Staff and questioning of TTA staff related to the Dallas North Tollway System and other TTA operations; consideration of acceptance of ROW Appraisal/Offer/Purchase List Number 71 related to the Dallas North Tollway System, the 183A Turnpike and the Southwest Parkway; consideration of TTA legislative proposals, (a) discussion of legislative proposals that may be recommended by the TTA Directors, (b) consideration of actions relative to legislative proposals, positions or directives; public discussions, (a) receive public comments (b) comments of TTA Directors. Contact: Jimmie G. Newton, 3015 Raleigh Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, (214) 522- 6200. Filed: February 18, 1997, 1:29 p.m. TRD-9702290 University Interscholastic League February 20, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Omni Southpark Hotel, IH35 South at Ben White Boulevard Austin State Executive Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: A-D. Business Meeting E. Executive Session AA-MM- Hearings- Cases regarding Alleged Violations and Cases Transferred by District Committees F-H. Business Meeting REASON FOR EMERGENCY: Parties already notified of meeting date and time. Would cause mental stress and excessive expense to postpone meeting. Contact: C. Ray Daniel, 3001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 471-5883. Filed: February 18, 1997, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9702283 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78728-7825, (210) 567-3717. Filed: February 14, 1997, 1:13 p.m. TRD-9702201 University of Houston System Thursday, February 20, 1997, 8:00 a.m. East Gymnasium, Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center, One Main Street Houston Board of Regents AGENDA: Open Forum; Chancellor's Report; Executive Session; Report and action from Executive Session; Report of University of Houston System Vision Commission; Scholar in Residence- Mr. William P. Hobby; President Emeritus Status -- Dr. Glenn A. Goerke; Resolutions in Appreciation; Policy Number 09.03 Medal of Honor; Employment Agreement Between Dr. Arthur K. Smith and the University of Houston System; Revision of Board of Regents Calendar and Bylaw; Dean's Merit Increases; Appointment of Dean of Libraries; Modification of Existing Employment Contract for Head Football; Faculty Emeritus Appointment; Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Memorial Resolution; Personnel Recommendations; KUHT Quarterly Report; Sale of Lot 28, Section 1, Canyon Creek Estates; Appointment of Investment Consultant; Appointment of Architect for the University of Houston Master Plan; Contract Extension with Ray Bailey Architects; Revised Scope of the Performance Contract Program Energy Audit; Award of Construction Contracts; Construction Change Orders; Major Art Selection for the Academic/Student Services Building, University of Houston-Downtown; 1996 Annual Report of the System Wide Acquisition Committee; Contract with Clinical Communications Consultants, Inc.; Various Purchase Orders; Agreement with Korn/Ferry International; Banking Resolutions; Endowment Fund Audit Report, FY97-UH System; Report Regarding External Consulting and Paid Professional Services; HUB Report; Executive Summaries of Internal Audit Reports; Approval of Consent Docket. Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: February 14, 1997, 2:08 p.m. TRD-9702214 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussion could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting" and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: February 14, 1997, 3:06 p.m. TRD-9702222 Wednesday, February 26, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the January 29, 1997, Board Meeting; Action Items; Report of the START Appeals Panel Regarding Appeal by Comark Construction, Inc.; Consideration of Collections Policy; Consideration of Policy on Allowance for Doubtful Accounts; Consideration of Policy for Bad Debt Write-Off; Financial Report; Fund Status Report; Legislative Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Audit Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Consideration of Approval of Lease Agreement; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701,(512) 404-7142. Filed: February 18, 1997, 2:12 p.m. TRD-9702299 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, February 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting notes; Public Comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 9; 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; 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; and other pending litigation; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment Compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket Nine and set date for next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: February 14, 1997, 2:09 p.m. TRD-9702215 Friday, February 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue, William B. Travis Building Austin AGENDA: Public Hearing to receive comments from service delivery area directors; local workforce board members, chief elected officials, program contractors, private industry council members, and interested parties concerning the Waivers rule. The Commission welcomes and invites all interested commenters to attend. Questioning the commenters will be reserved exclusively to the Commissioners or their legal staff as may be necessary to ensure a complete record. While any person with pertinent comments or statements will be granted an opportunity to present them during the course of the hearing, the Texas Workforce Commission reserves the right to restrict statements in terms of time or repetitive content. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views or similar comments through a representative member where possible. Contact: Emily Zimmet, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 6045. Filed: February 19, 1997, 8:52 a.m. TRD-9702329 Regional Meetings Meetings filed February 14, 1997 Atascosa County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at Fourth Street and Avenue J, Poteet, February 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD-9702210. Atascosa County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Fourth Street and Avenue J, Poteet, February 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Curtis Stewart, P.O. Box 139, Poteet, Texas 78065-0139, (210) 742-3591. TRD-9702209. Central Counties Center for MHMR Services met 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- 9702225. Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District, Board, met at 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, February 19, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jeffrey H. Brennan, Route 1, Box 305, Sanger, Texas 76266, (281) 485-1434. TRD-9702216. Coryell County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 107 North Seventh Street, Gatesville, February 20, 1997, 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Darrell Lisenbe, P.O. Box 142, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (817) 865-6593. TRD-9702217. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Audit Committee, met at 4801 Rock Island Road, Irving, February 18, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD- 9702237 Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Committee of the Whole, met at 1401 Pacific Avenue, Conference Room "C", First Floor, Dallas, February 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9702238 Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Board of Directors, at 1401 Pacific, Dallas, First Floor Board Room, Dallas, February 18, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Paula J. Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9702239 Education Service Center, Region One, Special Board, met at 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, February 17, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Roberto Zamora, 1900 West Schunior, Edinburg, Texas, 78539, (210) 383-5611. TRD- 9702243. Education Service Center, Region Two, Board of Directors, met at 209 North Water, (Board Room 102,) Corpus Christi, February 20, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ernest Zamora, 209 North Water, Corpus Christi, Texas 787401, (512) 883-9288, extension 2200. TRD-9702213. Education Service Center, Region VIII, Board of Directors, will meet at 106 East Burton Road, Alps Restaurant, Mount Pleasant, February 27, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Scott Ferguson, P.O. Box 1894, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1894, (903) 572-8551. TRD-9702207. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Finance Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, February 18, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9702220. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Legal Committee, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, February 18, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222-2204. TRD-9702221. Edwards Aquifer Authority, Board, met at 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, February 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, (210) 222- 2204. TRD-9702223. Ellis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, February 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from R. Richard Rhodes, Jr. P.O. Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168, (972) 937-3552. TRD- 9702218. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, Oversight Committee, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, February 17, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9702192. Golden Crescent Private Industry Council, Executive Committee, met at 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, February 19, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandy Heiermann, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 576-5872. TRD-9702191. Hays County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 21001 North IH35, Kyle, February 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Pete Islas, 21001 North IH35, Kyle, Texas 78640, (512) 268-2522. TRD-9702188. Johnson County, Central Appraisal District, met at 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, February 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 645-3986, TRD- 9702234. Kempner Water Supply Corporation, Special Called meeting, met at Kempner WSC Offices, Kempner, February 18, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Donald W. Guthrie, P.O. Box 103, Kempner, Texas 76539, (512) 932-3701. TRD- 9702211. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met at Civic Center Meeting Room, Courts Road, City of Point Blank, February 19, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from John O. Houchins, 13738 Kingsride, Houston, Texas 77079, (713) 464-3205. TRD-9702247. Lower Colorado River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702226. Lower Colorado River Authority, Planning and Public Policy Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702227. Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702228. Lower Colorado River Authority, Land and Water Operations Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702229. Lower Colorado River Authority, Finance and Administration Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702230. Lower Colorado River Authority, Regional Development Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702231. Lower Colorado River Authority, Audit Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702232. Lower Colorado River Authority, Emerging Issues Committee, met at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard, Hancock Building Board Room, Austin, February 19, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glen E. Taylor, P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 473-3304. TRD-9702233. Lower Rio Grande Valley Tech Prep Associate Degree Consortium, met at Best Western Palm Aire Motel, 415 South International Boulevard, Weslaco, February 19, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Pat Bubb, TSTC Conference Center, Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697, (210) 425-0729. TRD-9702193. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Executive Committee, met at 3007 North Richmond Road, Wharton, February 20, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas, 77488, (409) 532- 3098. TRD-9702235. Swisher County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 130 North Armstrong, Tulia, February 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rose Lee Powell, P.O. Box 8, Tulia, Texas 79088, (806) 995-4118, TRD- 9702224. Upper Rio Grande Private Industry Council, Emergency Meeting of the Council Board, met at 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, February 21, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Norman R. Haley, 5919 Brook Hollow, El Paso, Texas 79925, (915) 772-5627, extension 406. TRD-9702189. Meetings filed February 18, 1997 Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Planning and Operations Committee, met at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, at Noon. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD- 9702285. Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, February 20, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Ripley, 1200 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602, (512) 303-3536. TRD- 9702258. Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District # One, Board of Directors, met at 226 Highway 132, Natali, February 24, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from John W. Ward, III, 226 Highway 132, Natali, Texas 78059, (210) 665-2132. TRD-9702317. Central Texas Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors, will met at 1200 South Frio, Coleman, February 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Barbara E. Metcalf, P.O. box 820, Coleman, Texas 76834, (915) 625-4167. TRD- 9702287. Coryell City Water Supply District, Board of Directors, met at 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, February 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Helen Swift, 9440 FM 929, Gatesville, Texas 76528, (817) 875-6089. TRD-9702306. Deep East Texas Chief Elected Officials, will meet at Crockett Inn, 1600 East Loop 304, Crockett, February 27, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar; Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9702401. Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at City Hall, Room 202, 300 West Shepherd, Lufkin, February 25, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 East Lamar; Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9702294. East Texas Council of Governments, Regional Review Committee, will meet at 3800 Stone road, Kilgore, March 7, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD- 9702272. Education Service Center, Region VII, Board of Directors, will meet at 1221 North Highway 79, Henderson, February 27, 1997, at noon. Information may be obtained from Eddie J. Little, 818 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-3071. TRD-9702325. Education Service Center, Region IX, Board of Directors, will meet at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, February 26, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Ron Preston, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305, (817) 322-6928. TRD-9702271. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Regional Review Committee, will meet at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, February 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9702337. Gonzales County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 928 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, February 21, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Brenda Downey, or Glenda Strackbein, 928 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (210) 672-2879 or fax: (210) 672-8345. TRD-9702298. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, February 26, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9702270. Gulf Bend Center, Board of Trustees, will meet at 1502 East Airline, Victoria, February 25, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Agnes Moeller, Gulf Bend Center, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD-9702303. Harris County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 2800 North Loop West, Eighth Floor, Houston, February 21, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Bob Gee, 2800 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77092, (713) 957- 5222. TRD-9702308. Houston-Galveston Area Council, Transportation Policy Council, will meet at 3555 Timmons, Second Floor, Houston, February 28, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alan C. Clark, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9702274. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 109 North Main, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, February 24, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9702275. Lake Livingston Water Supply and Sewer Service Corporation, Board of Directors, met in emergency session, at Civic Center Meeting Room, Courts Road, City of Point Blank. Information may be obtained from John O. Houchins, 13738 Kingsride, Houston, Texas 77079, (713) 464-3205. TRD-9702323. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees Resource Committee, met at 1602 Tenth Street, Board Room, Lubbock, February 24, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD-9702309. Lubbock Regional MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1602 Tenth Street, Conference Room, Lubbock, February 24, 1997 at noon. Information may be obtained from Gene Menefee, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408, (806) 766-0202. TRD- 9702318. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Texas Review and Comment System Committee, will meet at 920 East Main Street, Holiday Inn Sage Room, Uvalde, February 26, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Tammye Carpinteyro, 209 North Getty Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801, (210) 278-4151, fax (210) 278-2929. TRD-9702281. Middle Rio Grande Workforce Development, Emergency Meeting of Planning Committee/Chief Elected Officials and Public Hearing, met at 300 East Main Street, Civic Center Reading Room, Uvalde, February 19, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9702300. North Central Texas Council of Governments, North Central Texas Workforce Development board, Inc. will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, February 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9702282. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, met at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, February 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from J.W. Dean, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639- 7538. TRD-9702288. Pecan Valley MHMR Region, Board of Trustees, will meet at 108 Pirate Drive, Granbury, February 26, 1997 at 8:15 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dr. Theresa Mulloy, P.O. Box 973, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (817) 965-7806. TRD- 9702291. Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, will meet at 2910 La Force Boulevard, Midland, February 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dana Hill, P.O. Box 60660, Midland, Texas 79711, (915) 563-1061. TRD-9702273. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, February 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232-Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9702259. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, met in Teleconference from 14135 Midway Road, Suite 300, Dallas, in Emergency session. Information may be obtained from James R. Gresham, P.O. Box 803356, Dallas, Texas 75380, (972) 392-9430. TRD-9702404. West Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Review Committee, will meet at 809 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene, March 6, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James K. Compton, P.O. Box 3195, Abilene, Texas 79604, (915) 672-8544. TRD-9702292.