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). Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications Thursday, March 6, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Room 1264 Austin Poison Center Coordinating Committee AGENDA: The Committee will call the Meeting to Order and Recognize Guests; Hear Public comment; Hear Reports, Discuss and take Committee Action, as necessary; Approval of September 5, 1996 and December 5, 1996, Meeting Minutes; Roundtable; Subcommittee Reports: A. Report of the Subcommittee on Operations, B. Report of the Subcommittee on Education, C. Report of the Medical Directors Subcommittee; Research Subcommittee; FY'98 Network Budget/Grants; Other Business; Set Next Meeting Date; Adjourn. Contact: Velia Williams, ACSEC, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6933. Filed: February 25, 1997, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9702694 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 1:15 p.m. Room 440, Soil and Crop Science Building, Texas A&M University College Station Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Call to order Discussion of Research Proposals Adjourn Contact: Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: February 24, 1997, 2:04 p.m. TRD-9702650 Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 8:30 a.m. Hilton Hotel, 801 University Drive East College Station Texas Peanut Producers Board AGENDA: Roll Call Discussion and action on minutes Discussion of research proposals Discussion and possible action on preliminary budget Other Business Adjourn Contact: Mary Webb, P.O. Box 398, Gorman, Texas 76454, (817) 734-2853. Filed: February 24, 1997, 2:11 p.m. TRD-9702653 Coastal Coordination Council (CCC) Friday, March 7, 1997; 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to order and opening remarks II. Action Item: approval of minutes of November 18, 1996 meeting III. CMP Grants Program -- Grant cycle #2; Action Item: approval of subgrant awards IV. CMP Grants Program -- Grant cycle #3; Action Item: approval of changes to proposed guidance and new schedule V. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits; Action Item: approval of Coastal Coordination Council and Corps' Memorandum of Understanding VI. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permits; Action Item: Proposal of general concurrence for activities authorized by Corps Letters of Permission VII. Permitting Assistance Program a. Update on hiring of Small Business/Individual Permitting Assistance Coordinator b. Action Item: Adoption of Permitting Assistance and Preliminary Review Rules VIII. Legislative update a. Annual report to the legislature b. Liberty County IX. Overview of CMP implementation. Summary of requests for consistency review received since January 10, 1997 X. 1997 schedule for council and executive committee meetings; Action Item: approval of schedule XI. Public comment XII. Adjourn Contact: Janet Fatheree, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-5385. Filed: February 25, 1997, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9702721 Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners Thursday, March 6, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Technical Standards Committee AGENDA: The Technical Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: 1) Neurodiagnostic Studies/Dr. Mark Hammond; 2) Non-Invasive Testing; 3) Definition of CPT Code 98943; 4) Use of term physiotherapy; 5) Solicitation; 6) Committee referral of actions to Rules Committee; 7) Treatment locations; 8) Nerve conduction study certification. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9702660 Thursday, March 6, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Licensure and Educational Standards Committee AGENDA: The Licensure and Educational Standards Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: 1) Consideration of change in process to report Continuing Education hours; 2) Request for various waivers: Dr. Richard Spilman; Dr. James Reeves; Dr. Aaron Henderson: Dr. Paul Kimmell; 3) Ratification of examinees; 4) Changes to policy and procedures manual. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:22 p.m. TRD-9702658 Thursday, March 6, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: The Executive Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: 1) Rotation for Board members attendance and participation in Legislative hearings; 2) Correspondence to Legislators; 3) Press Releases regarding Board Actions. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:21 p.m. TRD-9702659 Thursday, March 6, 1997, 10:30 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825 Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: The Enforcement Committee of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: 1) Final Action Case #94-248 [SOAH Docket #508-94-0248]; 2) Enforcement Actions September 1, 1997- February 21, 1997; 3) Changes to policy and procedure manual. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9702657 Thursday, March 6, 1997, 1:30 p.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 102 Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. to consider, discuss, take any appropriate action, and/or approve: I. Minutes of January 7, 1997, II. Report of the President; III. Report of the Executive Director; IV. Committee Reports: A. Enforcement Committee: 1) Final Action Case #94-248 [SOAH Docket #508-94-0248]; 2) Enforcement Action September 1, 1997-February 21, 1997; 3) Changes to policy and procedure manual; B. Licensure and Educational Standards Committee: 1) Consideration of change in process to report Continuing Education hours; 2) Request for various waivers; Dr. Richard Spilman; Dr. James Reeves; Dr. Aaron Henderson; Dr. Paul Kimmell; 3) Ratification of examinees; 4) Changes to policy and procedures manual; C. Executive Committee: 1) Rotation for Board members attendance and participation in Legislative hearings: 2) Correspondence to Legislators; 3) Press Releases regarding Board Actions; D. Technical Standards Committee: 1) Neurodiagnostic Studies/Dr. Mark Hammond; 2) Non-Invasive Testing; 3) Definition of CPT Code 98943; 4) Use of term physiotherapy; 5) Solicitation; 6) Committee referral of actions to Rules Committee; 7) Treatment locations; 8) Nerve conduction study certification; V. Revised Personnel Manual; VI. Revised Policy and Procedures Manual; VII. Items to be considered for future agenda. Contact: Patte B. Kent, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 825, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-6700. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:19 p.m. TRD-9702656 Comptroller of Public Accounts Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 111 East 17th Street, Room 114 Austin Direct Support Organization of the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Program update and discussion of proposes scholarship program IV. Discussion and vote on approval of bylaws and other organizational matters relating to formation of direct support organization V. Discussion and vote on approval of submission of application to Internal Revenue Service for 501c(3) status VI. Discussion of other business, including future meeting dates VII. Public comment VIII. Adjourn Contact: Wardaleen Belvin, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 463-4384. Filed: February 24, 1997, 4:48 p.m. TRD-9702667 Texas School for the Deaf Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 1102 South Congress Austin Governing Board Budget and Audit Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Committee Action Items a. Consideration of Extracurricular Activities Audit b. Consideration of Abuse/Neglect Operating Procedure Audit Report c. Consideration of Memo Concerning Abuse/Neglect Operating Procedure Audit 3. Closed Meetings a. Evaluation of Internal Auditor 4. Adjourn Contact: Marvin B. Sallop, P.O. Box 3538, Austin, Texas 78764, (512) 462-5303. Filed: February 24, 1997, 11:01 a.m. TRD-9702635 State Employee Charitable Campaign Thursday, March 13, 1997, 9:30 a.m. UTSA/John Peace Library, 6900 N. loop 1604 West, Room 4.03.12 San Antonio Local Employee Committee AGENDA: I. Highlights of the 1996 Campaign II. Selection of the 1996 Local Campaign Manager III. Approval of the 1997 Budget IV. Approval of the 1997 Campaign Plan V. Approval of the 1997 General Materials VI. Selection of 1997 Co-Chairs VII. Determination of the 1997 Campaign Goal Contact: Jerry Swinarsky, P.O. Box 698, San Antonio, Texas 78293-0898, (210) 352-7000, fax: (210) 224-4245. Filed: February 25, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9702727 Texas County and District Retirement System Sunday, March 16, 1997, 4:00 p.m. 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Investment Committee AGENDA: Chairperson will open meeting. Approve minutes of preceding meeting. Receive and act upon report from Investment Officer. Consider and act upon proposed guidelines for voting of proxies on equity securities managed by Barclays Global Investors. Receive and act upon report from Wilshire Associates. Set date and location of June, 1997 meeting. Adjourn meeting. Contact: Alan Adams, 901 Mopac Expressway South, Suite 340, Austin, Texas 78746- 5789. Filed: February 24, 1997, 2:03 p.m. TRD-9702648 General Land Office Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 831 Austin School Land Board REVISED AGENDA: Lease suspension application, Bob West N. Gas Field, Falcon Reservoir, Zapata County. Contact: Linda K. Fisher, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Room 836, (512) 463-5016. Filed: February 24, 1997, 12:58 p.m. TRD-9702642 General Services Commission Thursday, March 6, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto, Room 402 Austin AGENDA: 1) Consideration of proposed amendment to sec.111.4 concerning ethical standards; 2) Consideration of proposed change orders- various projects; 3) Program Issues; Executive Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.074; Executive Session to consider the status of the purchase of real property pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.072; Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel concerning pending litigation pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code sec.551.071. Contact: Judy Ponder, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-3960. Filed: February 25, 1997, 10:46 a.m. TRD-9702682 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the December, 1996 meeting; pending legislation on toxic substances and other environmental issues; update on the Texas Department of Health Noncommunicable Disease Epidemiology and Toxicology Division investigations and studies; and set next meeting date. 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 at (512) 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jean Brender, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7222. Filed: February 24, 1997, 2:10 p.m. TRD-9702652 Friday, March 7, 1997, 9:15 a.m.-Conference Call Meeting Texas Department of Health, 2115 Kramer Lane, C-1 Conference Room Austin Texas HIV Medication Program Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the last meeting; staff reports (budget; protease inhibitor update; and formulary addition requests); public comments; recommendations; summarization; and setting date for 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 at (5120 458- 7708 at least two days prior to the meeting. Contact: Sheral Skinner, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 409- 2510. Filed: February 24, 1997, 2:10 p.m. TRD-9702649 Monday, March 10, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Tower Building, Room T-607, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street Austin Midwifery Board AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the December 9, 1996 meeting; comments by chair (acknowledgement of guests; presentation of ballots and voting for pediatrician/family practitioner position); committee reports (Education Committee --approval for adoption of proposed rules 25 TAC sec.37.175 (documentation) and sec.37.180 (education); (Grievance committee-report of the meeting held February 24, 1997; approval for adoption of proposed 25 TAC sec.37.178 (grievance procedure rules); and scheduling of future meetings of the committee); Legislative Committee (report on the status of legislation for 1997)); scheduling of future meetings of the board; and accepting of comments from the floor. 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 at (5120 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 26, 1997, 10:00 a.m. TRD-9702753 Texas Health Care Information Council Monday, March 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Texas Department of Health Board Room, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room 1410 Austin AGENDA: 1. Receive public comments concerning Proposed Hospital Discharge Data Rule (Published in 2/11/97 type-name="italic">Texas Register). Contact: Jim Loyd, 4900 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424-6490, fax: (512) 424-6491. Filed: February 26, 1997, 9:42 a.m. TRD-9702745 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Thursday, March 6, 1997; 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Health Professions Education Advisory Committee AGENDA: Consideration of matters relating to the Health Professions Education Advisory Committee. Contact: Dr. Alfred Maldonado, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6213. Filed: February 26, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9702739 Thursday, March 6, 1997; 1:00 p.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100A, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Health Affairs Committee AGENDA: Establish Health Affairs Committee priorities; Presentation on Medical School Data Collection by Budge Mabry of the University of Texas System Office; Presentation regarding Medical School Enrollments by the Texas Medical Association; Presentation and discussion regarding Senate Bill 606; and other business. Contact: Kenneth H. Ashworth, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: February 26, 1997, 9:12 a.m. TRD-9702738 Monday, March 10, 1997; 9:00 a.m. Chevy Chase Office Complex, Building 1, Room 1.100, 7700 Chevy Chase Drive Austin Committee of the Whole AGENDA: Consideration of Educational Impact Analysis of Senate Bill 606 of the 75th Texas Legislature, relating to the establishment by the University of Texas System of Regional Academic Health Center in the Lower Rio Grande Valley; Consideration of Educational Impact Analysis of Senate Bill 274 of the 75th Texas Legislature, relating to the downward expansion of the University of Texas at Brownsville; Consideration of Educational Impact Analysis of Senate Bill 591 of the 75th Texas Legislature, relating to the offering of graduate programs at the University of Houston-Downtown; Consideration of Educational Impact Analysis of a proposed bill of the 75th Legislature relating to the downward expansion of the University of Texas at Tyler; Executive Session to discuss the search for the next commissioner of Higher Education; and Consideration of the selection of an executive search firm to assist in the search for the next Commissioner of Higher Education. Contact: Kenneth H. Ashworth, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: February 25, 1997, 1:32 p.m. TRD-9702693 Texas Department of Human Services, Region Six Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 5425 Polk Street, Room 2A Houston Office on Services to Persons with Disabilities Regional Consumer Meeting AGENDA: This is part of a statewide series of consumer meetings with the goals of providing a more effective vehicle for receiving consumer and advocate input about policies, programs, and services for Texans with disabilities. Contact: Beverly Young, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 3233. Filed: February 24, 1997, 12:39 p.m. TRD-9702641 Friday, March 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 701 West 51st Street, 360W Conference Room Austin Aged and Disabled Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Opening Comments. 2. Deputy Commissioner's Comments. 3. Approval of the Minutes. ACTION ITEMS: 4. Amendment to Medicaid Nursing Facility; Preadmission Screening and Annual Resident Review (PASARR) Rules. INFORMATION/TECHNICAL ITEMS: 5. Proposed Change in the Reimbursement Methodology for Primary Home Care Services and Family Care Services. REPORTS: Proceedings of the Subcommittee on Services to Persons with Disabilities; Proceedings of the Nursing Facility Subcommittee. 6. Open Discussion by Members. 7. Next Meeting/Adjournment. Contact: Anthony Venza, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438- 4943. Filed: February 25, 1997, 1:31 p.m. TRD-9702692 Texas State Library Friday, March 14, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Mary Couts Burnett Library, Texas Christian University, Conference Room Fort Worth Texas Historical Records Advisory Board AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes for meeting of October 28, 1996 3. Report on distribution of strategic plan and funding priorities brochure 4. Report on status of state legislation regarding board 5. Approval of Draft press release to announce regrant project 6. Discussion of committee activities relative to implementation of regrant project 7. Report on revisions to NHPRC FY97 strategic plan 8. Determination of site and date for next meeting 9. Report on status of appropriations request for State Library and Archives Commission 10. Adjourn. Contact: Raymond Hitt, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5440. Filed: February 25, 1997, 3:49 p.m. TRD-9702723 Texs Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 2:00 p.m. 1380 River Bend Drive, (New Board Room) Dallas Business and Asset Management Committee AGENDA: Consideration of items related to a sublease of five acres of real property at Central Park in Austin, Texas. If ADA assistance or deaf interpreters are required, notify TXMHMR, (512) 206- 4506, (voice of RELAY TEXAS), Ellen Hurst, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Ellen Hurst, P.O. Box 12668, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 206-4506. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9702662 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Thursday, March 6, 1997, 3:00 p.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 25, 1997, 2:31 TRD-9702698 Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Monday and Tuesday, March 10 and 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Hobby Building, Tower 2, Room 225, 333 Guadalupe Austin Board REVISED AGENDA: (TIME CHANGE) Monday, March 10, 1997, -- 9:00 -- Call to Order; Introduction of Board Members; Introduction of New Staff; Approval of Minutes; Education Report (Program Matters, Program Actions, 1996 NCLES-PN Summary, Recommendations for Program Approvals for 1997-98 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/TDC Protocol); 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, 1997-9:00 a.m.- Administrative Hearings, Agreed Orders, Any Unfinished Business and Adjourn. ON CALL- Executive Session to discuss Personnel Issues Contact: Marjorie Bronk, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-500, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8100. Filed: February 24, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9702647 Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Thursday, March 6, 1997, 8:00 a.m. 1414 Colorado Street, Room 104, State of Texas Law Center Austin AGENDA: I. Regular Session A. Recognition of Guests B. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members C. Presentation by TDCJ-Parole Division D. Presentation by TDCJ E. Consent Items F. Board Committee and Staff Reports G. Adoption of Proposed New Rule as Published in the December 24, 1996 issue of the Texas Register (21 TexReg 12395) and as corrected in the January 31, 1997 issue (22 TexReg 1267). H. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 37 TAC sec.141m et seq, I. Adoption of BBP Policy 97-03.01-Consecutive Felony Sentences II. Executive Session A. Litigation III. Workshop Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who need auxiliary aids or services as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are required to contact the agency prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Aline Guillot, P.O. Box 13401, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1702. Filed: February 25, 1997, 3:55 p.m. TRD-9702726 Texas Polygraph Examiners Board Thursday, March 6, 1997, 1:00 until conclusion of a Public Hearing on Rule Changes, Friday, March 7, 1997 at 8:00 a.m., and if necessary, Saturday March 8, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Note: The Polygraph Examiners Phase 1-3 examinations will also be held in conjunction with the board meeting. DPS Building M-1, 6001 Guadalupe Austin Full Board AGENDA: The board will discuss the filling of an attorney general opinion request and its status concerning sec.19A of the Polygraph Examiners Act as it relates to the Texas Family Code, reporting child abuse, Chapter 261. The board will hold a public hearing, discuss, possibly approve, and vote on amendments to Rules 391.3(13), Approved Polygraph School Include the Following: new rule 39.3(18), intern licensing period; 393.7 Polygraph Examination; 395.10 Examination Results. The board will review public comments received prior to the meeting, discuss, possibly approve, and vote on the repeal and replacement of Chapter 397 of the Act, rules relating to Practice and Procedures. The board will review administrative items as listed in the full agenda on file with the Texas Register. Contact: Frank DiTucci, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773-0001, (512) 424-2058. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:25 p.m. TRD-9702664 Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 10205 North Lamar, Room 3109 Austin Advisory Committee on Child Care Administrators and Facilities AGENDA: Welcome/Introductions. New proposed day care licensing standards: survey; rules: child placing agencies-due diligence; staff/child ratios for swimming, field trips, splashing, transportation; Chapter 42 revision; proposed legislative bills: H.B. 155, S.B. 65; Texas Performance review. Adjourn. Contact: Karen Eells, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-654, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-3269. Filed: February 24, 1997, 11:04 a.m. TRD-9702637 Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 701 West 51st Street, Fifth Floor, West Tower, Room 560-W Austin Strategic Directions Advisory Committee AGENDA: Welcome/Introductions. Update on PRS issues, budget. Update on legislative session. Working dinner. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-654, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: February 24, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9702644 Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 701 West 51st Street, Fifth Floor, West Tower, Room 560-W Austin Strategic Directions Advisory Committee AGENDA: Reports from committee members. Questions and answers with PRS Board members. Summary, next steps, next meeting. Contact: Virginia Guzman, P.O. Box 149030, Mail Code E-654, Austin, Texas 78714- 9030, (512) 438-4435. Filed: February 24, 1997, 1:28 p.m. TRD-9702645 Public Utility Commission of Texas Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: There will be an Open Meeting for discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding: Secretary's Report; Docket Number 15711, Complaint of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc., Against GTE Southwest, Inc., and GTE Long Distance; Docket Numbers 16542, 16641, 16851, 16740, 16745, 16770, 16765, 16789, 16797, 16824, 16852, and 16666; FCC's Notice of Inquiry In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket Number 90-571; Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; Project Number 15452 Area Code Relief in Dallas and Houston; docket Numbers 16189, petition of MFS Communication Company, Inc., for Arbitration of pricing Unbundled Loops; 16196 Petition of Teleport communications Group, Inc., for Arbitration to Establish in Interconnection Agreement; 16196 Petition of Teleport Communications Group, Inc. for Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement; 16226 Petition of AT&T Communications of the Southwest, Inc. for Compulsory Arbitration to Establish an Interconnection Agreement between AT&T and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; 16285 Petition of MCI Telecommunications Corporation and its Affiliate MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, Inc., for Arbitration and Request for Mediation Under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996; and 16290 Petition of American Communications Services, Inc., and its Local Exchange Operating Subsidiaries for Arbitration with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; Docket Number 14965 Application of Central Power and Light Company for Authority to Change Rates; Docket Numbers 16856 and 15296; Docket Number 15840 Regional Transmission Proceedings to Establish Postage Stamp Rate and Statewide Load Flow; Docket Number 16271 Complaint of M.J. Gilbert Against Central Power and Light company; Docket Numbers 16705, 16409, 15861, 16565, 16645; Project Number 16534 Federal Nuclear Waste Fund; Weather outages and related customer service and operations issues; Request for Information by Chairman Tom Bliley (Committee on Commerce) and Chairman Dan Schaefer (Subcommittee on Energy and Power, U.S. House of Representatives); Project Number 17063; Project assignments, correspondence, staff reports, audit, agency administrative procedure, budget, consumer affairs/protection/endorsement, fiscal matters and personnel policy; Legislative matters; Adjournment for closed session to consider litigation and personnel matters; Reconvene for discussion and decisions on matters considered in closed session. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: February 25, 1997, 2:59 p.m. TRD-9702720 Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin REVISED AGENDA: In addition to the previously submitted agenda, please add the following item: Docket Number 16902-Application of Southwestern Electric Power Company for Authority to Implement a Real-Time Pricing Curtailable Pilot Program. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: February 26, 1997, 8:27 a.m. TRD-9702731 Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: In addition to the previous submitted agenda, please add the following item: Project Number 16404, The Commission will consider for Adoption, an amendment to SUBST.R. sec.23.57(g), Relating to Caller ID Services. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: February 26, 1997, 9:53 a.m. TRD-9702749 Friday, March 14, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits will be hdld by the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Docket Number 17107-Application of Kingsgate Telephone, Inc. d/b/a Greenleaf Telephone Compan;y, Inc. for a Certificate of Operating Authority (COA). Applicant intends to provide the entire range of voice grade telecommunications services, including residential and business services, as well as state of the art data services. Greenleaf will have the capability of providing calling features as well as class features. Applicant's requested COA geographic area includes approximately 31.6 square miles of Harris County. Persons who wish to intervne or otherwise participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to the Commission by March 7, 1997. Contact: Paula Mueller, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 936-7145. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:23 p.m. TRD-9702661 Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities Friday, March 7, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, suite E2.026, 1400 North Congress Avenue Austin Quarterly Meeting AGENDA: Approval of Minutes from December 13, 1996 Open Meeting; Consideration of Pricing Subcommittee Recommendations; Item 1-Discussion and Action on New Service Contracts Completed Under Temporary Authority; Item 2-Discussion and Action on New Services; Item 3-Discussion and Action on Renewal Services; Item 4-Discussion and Action on Contracts Previously Reviewed; Item 5-Discussion and Action on New Products; Item 6-Discussion and Action on Product Changes and Revisions; Adoption of Proposed Council Rules; Consideration of Proposed Strategic Plan; Discussion on Conducting Town Hall Meetings; Presentation of TIBH Industries, Inc. Quarterly Activity Report; Discussion on Expanding Temporary Employment Contracts to Areas Outside Austin Public Comment Period; and Suggested Agenda Items for Future Consideration Persons with disabilities who polan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaird, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact Erica Goldbloom at (512) 463-3244 two working days prior to the meeting so tht appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Cynthia Hill, 1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6422 Filed: February 25, 1997, 10:02 a.m. TRD-9702672 State Securities Board Wednesday, March 5, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Rusk State Office Building, 200 East 10th Street, Room 227 Austin Board AGENDA: (1) December 19, 1996 Meeting Minutes. (2) Published rule proposals relating to: (2)(A) Securities Registration: (1) amend sec.107.2; (2) amend sec.109.13(k); (3) amend sec.113.2; (4) amend sec.113.12; (5) create new Chapter 114, Federal Covered Securities; (6) repeal sec.sec.123.1-123.2; (7) amend sec.123.3; (8) create new Form 133.26, Request for Determination of Money Market Fund Status for Federal Covered Securities, and new Form 133.27, Year-End Report of Sales of Federal Covered Securities by a Money Market Fund; (9) repeal existing Forms 133.26 and 133.27; and (10) amend sec.137.1. (2)(B) Dealer and Investment Adviser Registration: (1) amend sec.sec.115.1-115.7. (2)(C) Contested Cases: (1) create new Chapter 105, Rules of Practice in Contested Cases; and (2) repeal existing Chapter 105. (2)(D) Forms: (1) create new Form 133.2; Public Information Charges--Billing Detail; (2) repeal existing Form 133.2; and (3) amend sec.133.33. (3)New rule proposals relating to: (A) create sec.105.21, Prehearing Scheduling Orders; (C) amend sec.107.2; (D) amend sec.109.3; (E) amend sec.111.2; (F) Repeal existing forms: (1) Form 133.15 (2) Form 133.17; (3) Form 133.19; (4) Form 133.20; (5) Form 133.24; (6) Form 133.25. (4) Discuss and possibly proposed rules concerning board action or intervention in contested cases. (5) Discussion of SEC Rule 1001 and the corresponding California exemption. (6) Update on the Agency's revised appropriations request and the legislative session. (7) Texas Venture Capital Conference update. (8) New business items for future Board meetings. (9) Update on Agency operations from Securities Commissioner and Senior Staff. (10) Election of Chairman. Contact: Denise Voigt Crawford, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-8300. Filed: February 25, 1997, 3:50 p.m. TRD-9702724 Structural Pest Control Board Thursday, March 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 2405 East Campus Drive, Room 2.110 Austin Regular Board Meeting AGENDA: I. approval of Board Minutes of December 12, 1996 II. Public Comment and Public Hearing on sec.593.24, Criteria and Evaluation of Continuing Education Regarding Deletion of Evaluation Form by Participants and Attendance Records and sec.595.11, Schools. III. Consider for Adoption sec.593.24, Criteria and Evaluation of Continuing Education and sec.595.11, Schools. IV. Consider Proposals for Decision on Hearing Number 97-4, Complaint Against Michael Gusman; Hearing Number 12-670-796, Complaint Against Kevin Thomas; Hearing Number 97-5, Daniel Schinzing, Certified Applicator; and Hearing Number 97-1, Fred W. Smith d/b/a Four Seasons Pest Control. V. Review of Agreed Administrative Penalties and Consent Agreements. VI. Consumer Information Sheet Committee Report by Darrell Hutto. VII. Discussion of Proposed changes to sec.593.23, Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Applicators; sec.593.24, Criteria and Evaluation of Continuing Education; sec.595.6; Pest Control Sign; sec.595.7, Consumer Information Sheet; sec.595.8, Responsibilities of Unlicensed Persons for Posting and Notification, sec.595.14, Reduced Impact Pest Control Service and sec.599.4, Termite Treatment Disclosure Statement. VIII. Discussion of Consumer Service Standards Policy. IX. Executive Director's Report X. Legislative Update. XI. Set Board Meeting Dates XII. Executive Session for Performance Review of Executive Director. Contact: Benny Mathis, 1106 Clayton Lane, Austin, Texas 78723, (512) 451-7200. Filed: February 25, 1997, 8:33 a.m. TRD-9702669 Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday, March 25, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Road Austin Public Transportation Advisory Committee AGENDA: Approve minutes of last meeting. Briefing on Commission Meetings. Update on Legislative Session and the Appropriation Request for Public Transportation. Briefing on Submission of Capital Earmark Request for Small City and Rural Operators. Update on Texas Transportation Commission Policy Statement. Report on Level of Service (LOS) Planning Process. Briefing on State Rail Safety Oversight Program: Potential Legislation and Rule-Making. Conform Date of Next Meeting. Adjourn. Contact: Diane Northam, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463- 8630. Filed: February 25, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9708696 University of Houston System Monday, March 3, 1997, Noon 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Conference Room One, UH System Offices Houston Executive Committee AGENDA: To discuss and/or approve the following: Executive Session Report from Executive Session Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 754-7440. Filed: February 25, 1997, 2:35 p.m. TRD-9702699 Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Thursday, February 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Room 330 Austin Executive Disciplinary Committee EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: In accordance with sec.14C of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Article 8890, the Executive Disciplinary Committee is meeting to review information to determine if conditions warrant the temporary suspension of Lissa Lucas, DVM's veterinary medical license, to prohibit her from practicing veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. The Committee may hold an Executive Session to deliberate relative to licensee disciplinary actions as authorized in sec.15(b) of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Article 8890. The actions contemplated may protect the public from an imminent threat to public health and safety; therefore, this meeting will be held by means of a telephone conference, as authorized in sec.551.125 of the Texas Government Code. The public may attend the meeting in Tower two, Suite 330 of the William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: The Board has received documentary evidence which indicates Lissa Lucas, DVS's conduct and medical practices may constitute imminent harm and danger to clients' animals and poses an imminent threat to public health and safety. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under ADA, are requested to contact Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305-7555 or TDD 1-800-735-2989 to make appropriate arrangements. Contact: Judy Smith, 333 Guadalupe, #2-330, Austin, Texas 78701-3998, (512) 305- 7555. Filed: February 25, 1997, 2:24 p.m. TRD-9702695 Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Friday, February 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 4000 South IH35, Room 910-911, Southfield Building Austin Medical Advisory Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review and Possible Approval of the November 22, 1996 Minutes 3. Appointment of MAC chairman and new MAC member 4. Briefing on MAC review 5. Criteria for Preauthorization Discussion Group 6. Update on Adopted Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Rule 7. Update of Guidelines 8. Briefing on Upcoming Spring Seminars 9. Dispute Resolution Status 10. Monitoring and Regulation Status 11. Update on TWCC Training Reference 12. Action Items Update 13. Update from Compliance and Practice 14. Discussion of Pedicle screws 15. Confirmation of Next meeting date 16. Adjourn Contact: Todd K. Brown, 4000 South IH35, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-5690. Filed: February 25, 1997, 8:37 a.m. TRD-9702670 Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday, March 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 101 East 15th 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; Consideration and action on tax liability cases listed on Texas Workforce commission Docket 10; 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 regarding the transition of child care programs to workforce development boards; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding possible transitional employment benefits for TWC employees displaced from state employment by H.B. 1863; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding a state's Right to determine base period for unemployment insurance wage credit and other related matters; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding legislation authorizing TWC to sell property; 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; Action, 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 motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal Number 96-012414-0197; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 10; and Set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: February 24, 1997, 3:29 p.m. TRD-9702663 Regional Meetings Meetings filed February 24, 1997 Austin-Travis county MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met at 1430 Collier Street, Austin, February 27, 1997, 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9702640. Brazos Valley Development Council, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, met at 4001 East 29th Street, Bryan, February 28, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Linda McGuill, P.O. Drawer, 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244. TRD-9702665. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, February 27, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 76513, (817) 939-1801. TRD-9702636. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at the Falls County Courthouse, Intersection of Highway 6 and 7, Marlin, March 4, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9702634. Jasper County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 137 North Main Street, Jasper, February 27, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David W. Luther, 137 North Main, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-2544. TRD- 9702651. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, will meet at 1 Block West of FM Hwy 765 and FM Hwy 2134, at Corporation's office, Millersview, March 4, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD-9702655. Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation, Annual Membership Meeting, will meet at 1 Block West of FM Hwy 765 and FM Hwy 2134, at Corporation's office, Millersview, March 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Glenda M. Hampton, P.O. Box 130, Millersview, Texas 76862-0130, (915) 483-5438. TRD- 9702654. Nortex Regional Planning Commission, North Texas Local Workforce Development Board, will meet at 4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, March 6, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dennis Wilde, P.O. Box 5144, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-5144, (817) 322-5281, fax: (817) 322-6743. TRD- 9702638. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority, Program of Services Committee of the Board of Trustees, met at 4910 Airport, Rosenberg, February 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Marjorie Dornak, P.O. Box 869, Wharton, Texas 77488, (409) 532-3098. TRD-9702646. Meetings filed February 25, 1997 Brazos Valley MHMR Authority, Board of Trustees, revised agenda, met at 1504 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, February 27, 1997, 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leon Bawcom, P.O. Box 4588, Bryan, Texas 77805, (409) 822-6467. TRD-9702688. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, met at Dallas Medallion Hotel, 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, March 1, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from James Gresham, P.O. Box 803356, Dallas, Texas 75380, (972) 293-9430.TRD-9702691. Meetings filed February 26, 1997 Bell-Milam-Falls Water Supply Corporation, Board, will meet at Corporation Office, FM485 West, Cameron, March 6, 1997, at 8:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Drawer 150, Cameron, Texas 76520, (817) 697- 4016. TRD- 9702759. Brazos Valley Development Council, Brazos Valley Regional Review Committee, will meet at 1905 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, March 4, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jason Bienski, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, (409) 775-4244.TRD-9702737. Creedmoor Maha Water Supply Corporation, Monthly meeting, will meet 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, March 5, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Charles Laws, 1699 Laws Road, Mustang Ridge, Texas, 78610, (512) 243-2113. TRD- 9702742. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors,will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, March 5, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9702740. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, Revised Agenda, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Second Floor Community Room, Dallas, March 5, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9702755. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Bicycle Mobility Task Force, will meet at Municipal Plaza Building, "B"Room, Main and Commerce, San Antonio, March 5, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas, 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD- 9702735. San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Technical Advisory Committee, will meet at Fourth Floor Conference Room, 603 Navarro, San Antonio, March 7, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Joe Coleman, 603 Navarro, Suite 904, San Antonio, Texas, 78205, (210) 227-8651. TRD-9702736.