IN ADDITION
The Texas Register is required by statute to publish certain documents, 
including applications to purchase control of state banks, notices of rate 
ceilings, changes in interest rate and applications to install remote service 
units, and consultant proposal requests and awards. To aid agencies in 
communicating information quickly and effectively, other information of general 
interest to the public is published as space allows.

Coastal Coordination Council
Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency 
Agreement/Concurrence under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal 
Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439-1440). Under federal law, 
federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be 
consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC 501. Requests 
for federal consistency review were received for the following projects(s) 
during the period of May 13, 1997, through May 16, 1997:
Applicant: TX Eastern Transmission Corps; Location: Texas Eastern's existing, 
right-of- way, pipeline segment to be abandoned in place will be from Station 
0+00 to 0+80, which is equal to 0.80 miles; Project No.: 97-0131-F1; Type of 
Application: Initial Plan of Exploration, Title 30 CFR 250.33 (f) and (h).  
Applicant: IP Petroleum Company Inc.; Location: Exploration Wells in High Island 
Block 164; Project No.: 97-0132-F1; Type of Application: Initial Plan of 
Exploration, Title 30 CFR 250.33 (f) and (h). 
Applicant: Barrett Resources Corp; Location: Galveston Block 270; Project No.: 
97-0133- F1; Type of Application: Initial Plan of Exploration, Title 30 CFR 
250.33 (f) and (h). 
Applicant: Temple Housing Authority; Location: Property located at 31.07101 
North Latitude and 97.346059 West Longitude. The property is in Bell County, 
located on the east side of first street or Spur 290 approximately 0.2 miles 
northeast of the intersection of Loop 363 and First Street; Project No.: 97-
0134-F1; Type of Application: Initial Plan of Exploration, Title 30 CFR 250.33 
(f) and (h). 
Pursuant to sec.306(d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C.A. sec.sec.1451-1464), as amended, interested parties are invited to 
submit comments on whether a proposed action should be referred to the Coastal 
Coordination Council for review and whether the action is or is not consistent 
with the Texas Coastal Management Program goals and policies. All comments must 
be received within 30 days of publication of this notice and addressed to Ms. 
Janet Fatheree, Council Secretary, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 617, Austin, 
Texas 78701-1495. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706584
Garry Mauro
Chairman
Coastal Coordination Council
Filed: May 16, 1997

Texas Court Reporters Certification Board 
Certification of Court Reporters 
Following the examination of applicants on April 18, 1997, the Texas Court 
Reporters Certification Board certified to the Supreme Court of Texas the 
following individuals who are qualified in the method indicated to practice 
shorthand reporting pursuant to Chapter 52 of the Texas Government Code, 
V.T.C.A.: 
ORAL STENOGRAPHY: Wendy L Duncan-Arlington and Denise Hill-N Richland Hills.
MACHINE SHORTHAND: C Todd Baker-Grapevine; Kevin James Bruzewski-Houston; 
Rosario Castillo-Fort Worth; Deborah Lynn Fitzpatrick-North Scituate, MA; Karen 
C Gehlsen-Grapevine; Evelyn Tonie Kall-Houston; Lizabeth Lynn Kellett-Dallas; 
Rachelle Elise Latino-Austin; Sandra June Locascio-Houston; Shelly Elizabeth 
Loughe-Irving; Jennifer Lynn Marquardt-Houston; Marilyn Sue McLester-Fort Worth; 
Gloria Moss-Arlington; Theresa Parham-Keller; Kimberly A Rampoldi-Coppell; 
Antionette Reagor-Dallas; Christine Regalado-Austin; Renae Virginia Seeger-
Mesquite; and Tracey L Taylor-Friendswood. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1997.
TRD-9706406
Peg Liedtke
Executive Secretary
Texas Court Reporters Certification Board
Filed: May 15, 1997

Texas Department of Health
Extension of Deadline Date for Notice of Request for Proposals for the 
Tuberculosis Innovative Demonstration Project Grants Program 
Purpose: The Texas Department of Health (department), Tuberculosis Elimination 
Division (TBED) is requesting proposals for the development of innovative 
demonstration projects that will lead to a decrease in tuberculosis morbidity. 
The first notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Tuberculosis Innovated 
Demonstration Project Grants Program was published in the May 13, 1997, issue of 
the Texas Register (22 TexReg 4273). The notice of the RFP is being republished 
in order to extend the deadline date, and has also added more information for 
"Description" and "Evaluation and Selection." 
Description: The department is seeking contractors to develop innovative 
approaches to control and eliminate tuberculosis. The goals are to: (1) increase 
public awareness and involvement in the control and elimination of tuberculosis; 
(2) decrease barriers that prevent, control, and eliminate tuberculosis; (3) 
develop and support tuberculosis control campaigns; complement existing programs 
and activities already serving at-risk communities; (4) collaborate with local 
and regional health departments and support public/private partnership efforts 
on a grassroots level to control and eliminate tuberculosis. The department will 
use the competitive procurement process to select seven contractors to develop 
collaborative relationships with community organizations and local health 
departments in an effort to address the problems associated with tuberculosis in 
the state. 
Eligible Applicants: Eligible offerors include the official public health 
agencies of state, regional, and local health departments and non-profit 
agencies/organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. 
Limitations: Funding for the selected proposal will depend upon available state 
appropriations. The department reserves the right to reject any and all offerors 
received in response to the RFP and cancel the RFP if it is deemed in the best 
interest of the department. Also, at anytime during the contract period, the 
department reserves the right to cancel any contract that is not successfully 
fulfilling the goals and purpose of the contract agreement.  
Term: The tentative effective date for the contract is September 1, 1997. 
Renewal of the competitively procured contract usually begins at the beginning 
of each calendar year (September 1). At its option, the department may negotiate 
the renewal or extension of any contract(s) on a noncompetitive basis for a 
total contract duration not to exceed 24 months. 
Deadlines: The contact person to answer any questions is: Paula Watrous. All 
proposals to be considered for funding through this RFP must be received by 5:30 
p.m. on June 23, 1997, at the Texas Department of Health, Tuberculosis 
Elimination Division, 1100 West 49th Street, Room G-310, Austin, Texas, 78756 
(Attention: Paula Watrous). Proposals received after this deadline or via fax 
transmission will not be accepted. 
Evaluation and Selection: An internal evaluation selection panel designated by 
the department will rank and score the proposals. The evaluation will be based 
upon the criteria outlined in the RFP. Before any funds are awarded to grantees, 
an Internal Review will be performed by the Office of Grants Management and the 
legal office at the department. The sole purpose is to verify whether or not the 
interested projects owe the state money or have previous or current problems in 
receiving state funds. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 19, 1997.
TRD-9706593
Susan K. Steeg
General Counsel
Texas Department of Health
Filed: May 19, 1997

The Health and Human Services Commission State Medicaid Office has received 
approval from the Health Care Financing Administration to amend the Title XIX 
Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 96-23, Amendment Number 524.
The amendment provides information about the optional groups covered in the AFDC 
plan, as well ad the IV-A waiver provisions in effect as of July 16, 1986. The 
amendment is effective November 5, 1996.
If additional information is needed, please contact Rita King, Texas Department 
of Human Services at (512) 438-4148.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706494
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 16, 1997

Health and Human Services Commission 
Public Notice
The Health and Human Services Commission State Medicaid Office has received 
approval from the Health Care Financing Administration to amend the Title XIX 
Medical Assistance Plan by Transmittal Number 97-01, Amendment Number 525.
The amendment is in accordance with 4211 (b)(2) of the Omnibus Budget 
Reconciliation Act of 1987. The amendment does not change the nursing facility 
reimbursement methodology or rates.
If additional information is needed, please contact Pam McDonald, Texas 
Department of Human Services at (512) 438-4086.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706493
Marina S. Henderson
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Health and Human Services Commission
Filed: May 16, 1997

Texas Department of Insurance
Insurer Services 
The following applications have been filed with the Texas Department of 
Insurance and are under consideration: 
Application for incorporation in Texas for Amica Lloyds of Texas, a domestic 
Lloyds plan. The home office is in Bellaire, Texas. 
Application for a name change in Texas for Medical Community Insurance Company, 
a domestic life, accident and health company. The home office is in Houston, 
Texas. 
Application for a name change in Texas for Pacific Mutual Life Insurance 
Company, a foreign life, accident and health company. The proposed new name is 
Pacific Life Insurance Company. The home office is in Newport Beach, California.
Application for a name change in Texas for Classic Insurance Company, a foreign 
fire and casualty company. The proposed new name is Progressive Classic 
Insurance Company. The home office is in Madison, Wisconsin. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Texas Department of Insurance, addressed to the attention of Cindy Thurman, 333 
Guadalupe Street, M/C 305-2C, Austin, Texas 78701.  
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706529
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 16, 1997

Texas Department of Insurance
Notice of Public Hearing
The Commissioner of Insurance or his designee at a public hearing under Docket 
Number 2294, scheduled for June 24, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the 
William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building, 333 Guadalupe Street in Austin, 
Texas, will consider amendments to Part One Section I. A. 13. and Part Two 
Section I. E. and F. of the Texas Retrospective Rating Plan Manual (Manual). 
These recommended changes are necessary in order to establish the only allowable 
method for calculating the Residual Market Premium. (RMP). 
The proposed amendments to Part One Section I. A. 13. change the General 
Explanation of RMP to be consistent with the changes proposed in Part Two 
Section I. E. 
The proposed amendments to Part Two Section I. E. establish the only allowable 
method for calculating RMP. RMP is a proportion of either the deficit assessed 
or the surplus rebated to the member companies of the Texas Workers' 
Compensation Insurance Facility (Facility) based on its operating results. The 
Texas Workers' Compensation (WC) retrospective premium for certain 
retrospectively rated policies effective on or after May 1, 1991 through 
December 31, 1994 is the basis for determining RMP to be returned to or 
collected from policyholders. For the purposes of this rule, an assessment 
results in an additional premium charge to the policyholder and a surplus 
results in a refund to the policyholder. The Texas Department of Insurance shall 
publish a Residual Market Factor (RMF) for 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994. Each RMF 
shall be determined by dividing the Total Assessed or Rebated Texas WC Residual 
Market Deficit or Surplus for the Accident Year by the Total Assessable Texas WC 
Voluntary Written Premium for the year to which the deficit or surplus relate. 
The insurance carriers shall then calculate each policyholder's RMP by applying 
the RMF for the appropriate year to the policyholder's Texas WC retrospective 
premium.
The proposed amendments set forth the process to determine the proportionate 
share of the Facility's surplus for those policyholders with retrospectively 
rated policies effective from May 1, 1991 through December 31, 1991 that elected 
to pay the residual market premium as an additional elective element in addition 
to the retrospective premium and for those policyholders with retrospectively 
rated policies effective in calendar year 1992, 1993 and 1994. The proposed 
amendments provide that if the latest retrospective premium computation is the 
final adjustment, the RMP calculated on that adjustment is final and no further 
adjustment of the retrospective premium or the RMP shall be made, except as 
permitted in the Manual for clerical error. In the proposal, if the latest 
retrospective premium computation is being held open for further adjustment, the 
RMP will be recalculated after each computation of retrospective premium. If the 
RMP is different than previously calculated, the difference shall be returned to 
or collected from the policyholder accordingly. In a three-year plan or Long 
Term Construction Project plan, the RMF shall apply separately to each annual 
period as if the plan was written on one-year plans.  
The proposed amendments require each insurance carrier to calculate and return 
the appropriate RMP for each retrospectively rated policyholder no later than 
ninety days after the effective date of this rule. In addition, each insurance 
carrier is required to file with the Deputy Commissioner of WC of the TDI a 
report indicating the names of all retrospectively rated risks receiving a 
surplus refund, the amount of the surplus refund each received and the date the 
surplus refund was sent to each policyholder. 
The proposed amendments to Part Two Section I. F. are editorial in nature to 
delete unnecessary wording. 
The staff requests that the proposed amendments to Part One, Section I. A. 13 
and Part Two, Section I E. and F. be adopted with an effective date of 15 days 
after notice of adoption is published in the Texas Register. 
The Commissioner has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to Insurance Code, 
Articles 5.76-2 Section 4.04 (d) and (e), 5.77 and 5.96.
A copy of the amendments containing the full text of the proposed amendments is 
available for review in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Texas Department of 
Insurance, 333 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78714-9092. For further 
information or to request copies of the amendments, please contact Ms. Angie 
Arizpe (512) 322-4147, (refer to Ref. Number W-0597-14-I). 
The staff and the Commissioner request that written comments to these proposed 
amendments be submitted prior to the public hearing on June 24, 1997. The 
written comments should be directed to Caroline Scott, General Counsel and Chief 
Clerk, Texas Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 149104, MC 113-2A, Austin, Texas 
78714-9092. An additional copy of the comments is to be submitted to Nancy 
Moore, Deputy Commissioner Workers' Compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, 
P. O. Box 149092, Austin, Texas 78714-9092. Public testimony at the hearing on 
June 24, 1997, is also invited and encouraged. 
This notification is made pursuant to the Insurance Code, Article 5.96, which 
exempts it from the requirements of the Government Code, Chapter 2001 
(Administrative Procedure Act). 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706373
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 14, 1997

Third Party Administrator Applications
The following third party administrator (TPA) applications have been filed with 
the Texas Department of Insurance and are under consideration. 
Application for incorporation in Texas of DPG Distribution Services, Inc., a 
domestic third party administrator. The home office is El Paso, Texas.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Texas Medical Association Insurance 
Trust, a domestic third party administrator. The home office is Austin, Texas.
Application for incorporation in Texas of Michael Rhinehardt, (doing business 
under the assumed name of Rhinehardt Claims Services), a domestic third party 
administrator. The home office is Dallas, Texas. 
Any objections must be filed within 20 days after this notice was filed with the 
Secretary of State, addressed to the attention of Charles M. Waits, MC 107-5A, 
333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78714-9104. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706365
Bernice Ross
Deputy Chief Clerk
Texas Department of Insurance
Filed: May 14, 1997

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Enforcement Orders
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding RAYMONDVILLE, CITY OF, Docket 
Number 96-1835-PWS-E (PWS Number 2450001, CCN Number 10542) on May 7, 1997, 
assessing $1,940 in administrative penalties with $582. deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Tom Napier, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-6063, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding MOUNTAIN PEAK WATER SUPPLY 
CORPORATION, Docket Number 96-1560-PWS-E (PWS Number 0700042, CCN Number 10908) 
on May 6, 1997, assessing $2,920 in administrative penalties with $876. 
deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Terry Thompson, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-6095, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding ROSE CITY, CITY OF, Docket 
Number 96-1843-PWS-E (PWS Number 1810139) on May 6, 1997, assessing $3,000 in 
administrative penalties with $900. deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Tom Napier, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6063, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An default enforcement order was entered regarding LONGHORN RANCH MOTEL, 
INCORPORATED, Docket Number 96-0775-PWS-E (PWS Number 0220032) on May 6, 1997, 
assessing $980. in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Booker Harrison, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-4113 or Katharine Wheatley, 
Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4757, Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, Docket 
Number 96-1908-MWD-E (Permit Number 11122-002) on May 6, 1997, assessing $11,840 
in administrative penalties with $3,552 deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4493, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding CLINT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 
DISTRICT, Docket Number 96-1931-MWD-E (Permit Number 13667-001) on May 6, 1997, 
assessing $2,880 in administrative penalties with $864. deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Bill Main, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4481, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding CMH PARKS, INCORPORATED, ROCKY 
MOBILE HOME PARK Docket Number 96-1627-MWD-E (Permit Number 13732-001) on May 6, 
1997, assessing $15,200 in administrative penalties with $4,560 deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Roxanne Cook, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4496, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding CROSS ROADS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 
DISTRICT, Docket Number 97-0029-MWD-E (Permit Number 13789-001) on May 6, 1997, 
assessing $3,840 in administrative penalties with $1,152 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Michael Meyer, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4492, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding NEW BOSTON, CITY OF, Docket 
Number 96-1788-MWD-E (Permit Number 10482-001) on May 6, 1997, assessing $12,800 
in administrative penalties with $3,840 deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Laurie Eaves, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4495, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding SINTON, CITY OF, Docket Number 
96-1753-MWD-E (Permit Number 13641-001) on May 6, 1997, assessing $2,440 in 
administrative penalties with $732. deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mary Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4484, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding EDEN, CITY OF, Docket Number 
96-1824-MWD-E (Permit Number 10081-001) on May 6, 1997, assessing $2,220 in 
administrative penalties with $666. deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Mary Smith, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4484, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding NEEDVILLE, CITY OF, Docket 
Number 96-1969-MWD-E (Permit Number 10343-001) on May 6, 1997,. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Pamela Campbell, Enforcement Coordinator at (512)239-4493, Texas Natural 
Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding WEST HARDIN COUNTY 
CONSOLIDATED ISD, Docket Number 96-1786-MWD-E (Permit Number 11274-001) on May 
6, 1997, assessing $2,200 in administrative penalties with $660. deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Lin Zhang, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4497, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding HOOKS, CITY OF, Docket Number 
96-1856-MWD-E (Permit Number 10507-001) on May 6, 1997, assessing $1,280 in 
administrative penalties with $384. deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Lin Zhang, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-4497, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding MR. JULIAN KUBECZKA, Docket 
Number 96-1109-PST-E (Facility Number 55235, Enforcement ID Number E11425) on 
May 6, 1997, assessing $2,500 in administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Patricia Welton, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0682 or Srini Kusumanchi, 
Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding H & C TIRE CENTER, INC., 
Docket Number 96-0975-PST-E (Facility Number 21086, Enforcement ID Number 
E11575) on May 6, 1997, assessing $6,800 in administrative penalties with $1,360 
deferred. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Patricia Welton, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-0682 or Srini Kusumanchi, 
Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-5874, Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An agreed enforcement order was entered regarding DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Docket 
Number 96-1868-IHW-E (Permit Number HW-50250, SWR Number 64003) on May 6, 1997, 
assessing $42,480 in administrative penalties with $12,744 deferred.
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
John Sadlier, Enforcement Coordinator at (512) 239-6012, Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. 
An enforcement order was entered regarding SCOTTY JOE LANE, Docket Number 96-
1156-IHW-E (SWR Number 84229) on May 6, 1997, assessing $15,000 in 
administrative penalties. 
Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting 
Thomas Corwin, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-5919 or Subhash Jain, Enforcement 
Coordinator at (512) 239-5867, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706557
Eugenia K. Brumm
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 16, 1997

Extension of Comment Period (Chapter 122)
In the May 13, 1997, issue of the Texas Register (22 TexReg 4140) and in the May 
20, 1997, issue of the Texas Register, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation 
Commission published notice of a public hearing to receive comments on 30 TAC 
Chapter 122, concerning Federal Operating Permits. The hearing is scheduled for 
June 12, 1997. The deadline for receipt of written comments was published as 
June 13, 1997, but the commission has extended the deadline to June 20, 1997, at 
5:00 p.m.. 
For further information or questions regarding the proposal, please contact 
Cheryl Covone, Operating Permits Division, Office of Air Quality, (512) 239-
1144.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 15, 1997.
TRD-9706596
Kevin McCalla
Director, Legal Division
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 19, 1997

Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters of the State of Texas 
The following notices of application for permits to appropriate Public Waters of 
the State of Texas were issued during the period May 8, 1997, through May 13, 
1997. 
Application Number 5582 by AMERICO FINANCIAL INC for a permit to maintain and 
use an existing dam and reservoir on an unnamed tributary of Cottonwood Creek, 
tributary of the East Fork Trinity River, tributary of the Trinity River, 
Trinity River Basin, for in-place recreational purposes as part of a residential 
subdivision, approximately 4 miles northeast of Plano in Collin County, Texas.  
Application Number 5583 by the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THREE RIVERS COUNCIL for a 
permit to authorize applicant to reconstruct a breached dam on Magnus Branch, 
tributary of Big Cypress Creek, tributary of Turkey Creek, tributary of Village 
Creek, tributary of the Neches River, Neches River Basin. The dam will create a 
28 acre-foot capacity reservoir (known as Urland Lake) to be used for in-place 
recreational purposes at a Boy Scout Camp approximately two miles southwest of 
Woodville, Texas. 
Application Number 5585 by COUNTY OF NACOGDOCHES (LAKE NACONICHE) for a permit 
to authorize the construction of a 9,072 acre-foot reservoir with a normal 
operating elevation of 348.0 mean sea level on Naconiche Creek, tributary of 
Attoyac Bayou, tributary of the Angelina River, tributary of the Neches River, 
Neches River Basin. The applicant is requesting that the impounded waters be 
used for flood control and recreation purposes in Nacogdoches County, 
approximately 13 miles northeast of Nacogdoches, Texas. No diversion of waters 
from the reservoir is requested. 
Application Number 4148B to amend Water Use Permit Number 3845, as amended, 
submitted by the SARA M. DUNHAM TRUST. Applicant seeks to amend Permit Number 
3845, as amended, by authorizing construction of an off-channel reservoir formed 
by a system of levees with a total capacity of 2925 acre-feet of water to be 
located in the J.W.R. Tilden Survey, Abstract Number 348 in Delta County. The 
applicant also seeks to divert and use an additional 11,312 acre-feet of water 
per annum from any point in Franklin, Hopkins and Delta Counties within the 
13,510.71 acres on the South Sulphur River and the Sulphur River in the Sulphur 
River Basin, for subsequent irrigation use, either directly to the fields or to 
the proposed off-channel reservoir for subsequent irrigation. The total combined 
maximum diversion rate will remain at 60,000 gallons per minute. 
The Executive Director may approve these applications unless a written hearing 
request is filed in the Chief Clerk's Office of the TNRCC within 30 days after 
newspaper publication of the notice of application. To request a hearing, you 
must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an 
official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, 
if any; (2) the name of the applicant and the application number; (3) the 
statement "I/we request a public hearing;" (4) a brief description of how you 
would be adversely affected by the granting of the application in a way not 
common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to 
the applicant's operations. 
If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the 
application and will forward the application and hearing request to the TNRCC 
Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a 
hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to civil trials in state 
district court. 
If you wish to appeal a permit issued by the Executive Director, you may do so 
by filing a written Motion for Reconsideration with the Chief Clerk of the 
Commission no later than 20 days after the date the Executive Director signs the 
permit. 
Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's 
Office, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. Individual members 
of the public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this 
notice, or to inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting 
processes, should call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-
800-687-4040. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706559
Eugenia K. Brumm
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 16, 1997

Provisionally-Issued Temporary Permits to Appropriate State Water Listed below 
are permits issued during the period of May 16, 1997. 
Application Number TA-7796 by Mobil Pipe Line Company for diversion of 10 acre-
feet in a one year period for industrial (hydrostatic test of a new pipeline) 
use. Water may diverted from the Red River, one mile west of Highway 81, 
approximately 3 miles west of Ringgold in Montague County, Texas, Red River 
Basin. 
Application Number TA-7807 by Moylan Construction Company, Inc. for diversion of 
1 acre-foot in a six month period for industrial (hydrostatic test) use. Water 
may be diverted from the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, ten miles southwest of 
Throckmorton in Throckmorton County, Texas, Bravos River Basin. 
Application Number TA-7815 by Exxon Corporation for diversion of 1 acre-foot in 
a one year period for mining use. Water may be diverted from an unnamed 
tributary of Turkey Creek, just south of Interstate Highway 45, approximately 21 
miles south of Houston Harris County, Texas, San Jacinto-Coastal Basin.
The Executive Director of the TNRCC has reviewed each application for the 
permits listed and determined that sufficient water is available at the proposed 
point of diversion to satisfy the requirements of the application as well as all 
existing water rights. Any person or persons who own water rights or who are 
lawful users of water on a stream affected by the temporary permits listed above 
and who believe that the diversion of water under the temporary permit will 
impair their rights may file a complaint with the TNRCC. The complaint can be 
filed at any point after the application has been filed with the TNRCC and the 
time the permit expires. The Executive Director shall make an immediate 
investigation to determine whether there is a reasonable basis for such a 
complaint. If a preliminary investigation determines that diversion under the 
temporary permit will cause injury to the complainant the commission shall 
notify the holder that the permit shall be canceled without notice and hearing. 
No further diversions may be made pending a full hearing as provided in 
sec.295.174. Complaints should be addressed to Water Rights Permitting Section, 
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 
78711, Telephone (512) 239-4433. Information concerning these applications may 
be obtained by contacting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 
P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711, Telephone
(512) 239-3300. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706556
Eugenia K. Brumm
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 16, 1997

Notice of Application for Temporary Permit to Appropriate Public Waters of the 
State of Texas 
Submitted pursuant to Texas Water Code sec.11.138 and Texas Administrative Code 
sec.sec.295.61-62, 295.125, 295.153(c)(1), 295.154, 295.174 and 297.13 
APPLICATION NUMBER TA-7764 by Oxy Petrochemicals Inc. for a temporary permit to 
divert and use not to exceed 2,764 acre-feet of water (1,382 acre-feet of water 
per year, for a two year period) from Oso Creek, Nueces-Rio Grande Coastal 
Basin. Water will be diverted at a maximum diversion rate of 1,000 gpm (2.23 
cfs) for industrial purposes to replace potable water used in industrial cooling 
towers. Diversions will occur in Nueces County from a point near the stream 
crossing of Oso Creek and State Highway 44, located approximately twelve and 
one-half miles west from Corpus Christi and approximately one mile northeast 
from Violet, Texas. 
APPLICATION NUMBER TA-7808 by JERRY W. GLAZE for a temporary permit to divert 
and use not to exceed 400 acre-feet of water within a 1-year period of time from 
the Lampasas River, tributary of the Little River, tributary of the Brazos 
River, Brazos River Basin. Water will be diverted at a maximum diversion rate of 
800 gallons per minute to irrigate 300 acres of land located in Lampasas and 
Burnet Counties, approximately 3.5 miles south of Kempner, Texas. 
APPLICATION NUMBER TA-7809 by BRADLEY B. WARE for a temporary permit to divert 
and use not to exceed 130 acre-feet of water within a 1-year period of time from 
the Lampasas River, tributary of the Little Creek, tributary of the Brazos 
River, Brazos River Basin. Water will be diverted at a maximum diversion rate of 
500 gallons per minute to irrigate 100 acres of land in Bell County 
approximately 1.3 miles west-southwest of the Community of Maxdale and 
approximately 15 miles southwest of Kileen, Texas. 
The Executive Director may issue the permit unless a written hearing request is 
filed within 10 days after issuance of this notice. To request a hearing, you 
must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an 
official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number and fax number, 
if any; (2) the application number and applicant's name; (3) the statement "I/we 
request an evidentiary public hearing;" (4) a brief description of how you would 
be adversely affected by the granting of the application in a way not common to 
the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the 
applicant's operations. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director 
will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request 
to the TNRCC Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission 
meeting. If a hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to civil 
trials in state district court. 
If you wish to appeal a permit issued by the Executive Director, you may do so 
by filing a written Motion for Reconsideration with the Chief Clerk of the 
Commission no later than 20 days after the date the Executive Director signs the 
permit. 
Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing to the Chief Clerk's 
Office, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087. Individual members 
of the public who wish to inquire about the information contained in this 
notice, or to inquire about other agency permit applications or permitting 
processes, should call the TNRCC Office of Public Assistance, Toll Free, at 1-
800-687-4040. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706558
Eugenia K. Brumm
Chief Clerk
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Filed: May 16, 1997

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Public Notice of Amendment to Service Provider Certificate of Operating 
Authority
On May 12, 1997, Credit Loans, Inc., d/b/a Loan Star Communications filed an 
application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to amend its 
service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) granted in SPCOA 
Certificate Number 60038. Applicant intends to expand its geographic area to 
include other areas of the State of Texas presently being serviced by other 
exchange carriers and other local service providers. 
The Application: Application of Credit Loans, Inc., d/b/a Lone Star 
Communications for an Amendment to its Service Provider Certificate of Operating 
Authority, Docket Number 17435. 
Persons with questions about this docket, or who wish to intervene or otherwise 
participate in these proceedings should make appropriate filings or comments to 
the commission at Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress 
Avenue, Austin, Texas or by mail at P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas, 78711-3326, 
no later than May 30, 1997. You may contact the PUC Office of Consumer Affairs 
at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones 
(TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should 
refer to Docket Number 17435. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706359
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 14, 1997

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
On May 14, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and Express 
Telecommunication, Inc. (Express) collectively referred to as Applicants, filed 
a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under the 
Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (Public Law Number 104-104, 110 
Statute 56 (1996), (to be codified at 47 United States Code sec.sec.151 et. 
seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA) (Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). The joint application has been 
designated Docket Number 17443 The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17443. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by June 19, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 
17443. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706569
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 1997

On May 14, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and American 
MetroComm Corporation (American) collectively referred to as Applicants, filed a 
joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under the Federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56 
(1996), (to be codified at 47 United States Code sec.sec.151 et seq) and the 
Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA) (Texas Revised Civil Statutes 
Annotated, Article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). The joint application has been 
designated Docket Number 17446. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17446. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by June 19, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 
17446. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706572
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 1997

The Public Utility Commission of Texas 
Public Notices of Interconnection Agreement 
On May 14, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and Sprint 
Communications Company, L.C. (Sprint) collectively referred to as Applicants, 
filed a joint application for approval of an interconnection agreement under the 
Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (Public Law Number 104-104, 110 
Statute 56 (1996), (to be codified at 47 United States Code sec.sec.151 et seq) 
and the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA) (Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated, Article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). The joint application has 
been designated Docket Number 17445 The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17445. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by June 19, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof:  
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and 
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based.
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. Persons with questions about this docket or 
who wish to comment on the application should contact the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 
78711-3326. You may call the Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer 
Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text 
telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. All 
correspondence should refer to Docket Number 17445 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706571
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 1997

Public Notice of Interconnection Agreement
On May 14, 1997, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWB) and Valu-Line of 
Longview, Inc. (Valu-Line) collectively referred to as Applicants, filed a joint 
application for approval of an interconnection agreement under the Federal 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (FTA) (Public Law Number 104-104, 110 Statute 56 
(1996), (to be codified at 47 United States Code sec.sec.151 et. seq.) and the 
Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA) (Texas Revised Civil Statutes 
Annotated article 1446c-0, Vernon 1997). The joint application has been 
designated Docket Number 17444. The joint application and the underlying 
interconnection agreement are available for public inspection at the 
commission's offices in Austin, Texas. 
The FTA authorizes the commission to review and approve any interconnection 
agreement adopted by negotiation of the parties. Pursuant to FTA sec.252(e)(2) 
the commission may reject any agreement if it finds that the agreement 
discriminates against a telecommunications carrier not a party to the agreement, 
or that implementation of the agreement, or any portion thereof, is not 
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Additionally, 
under FTA sec.252(e)(3), the commission may establish or enforce other 
requirements of state law in its review of the agreement, including requiring 
compliance with intrastate telecommunications service quality standards or 
requirements. The commission must act to approve the agreement within 90 days 
after it is submitted by the parties. 
The commission finds that additional public comment should be allowed before the 
commission issues a final decision approving or rejecting the interconnection 
agreement. Any interested person may file written comments on the joint 
application by filing 18 copies of the comments with the commission's filing 
clerk. Additionally, a copy of the comments should be served on each of the 
Applicants. The comments should specifically refer to Docket Number 17444. As a 
part of the comments, an interested person may request that a public hearing be 
conducted. The comments, including any request for public hearing, shall be 
filed by June 19, 1997, and shall include: 
1) a detailed statement of the person's interests in the agreement, including a 
description of how approval of the agreement may adversely affect those 
interests; 
2) specific allegations that the agreement, or some portion thereof: 
a) discriminates against a telecommunications carrier that is not a party to the 
agreement; or 
b) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity; or 
c) is not consistent with other requirements of state law; and
3) the specific facts upon which the allegations are based. 
After reviewing any comments, the commission will determine whether to conduct 
further proceedings concerning the joint application. The commission shall have 
the authority given to a presiding officer pursuant to Public Utility Commission 
Procedural Rule sec.22.202. The commission may identify issues raised by the 
joint application and comments and establish a schedule for addressing those 
issues, including the submission of evidence by the Applicants, if necessary, 
and briefing and oral argument. The commission may conduct a public hearing. 
Interested persons who file comments are not entitled to participate as 
intervenors in the public hearing. 
Persons with questions about this docket or who wish to comment on the 
application should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North 
Congress Avenue, P. O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. You may call the 
Public Utility Commission Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 936-7120. Hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the 
commission at (512) 936-7136. All correspondence should refer to Docket Number 
17444. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706570
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 1997

Request for Proposal for a Financial Audit of Telecommunications Relay Service 
for Each of the Fiscal Years Ending 1995 and 1996
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is seeking an auditor to perform a 
financial audit of telecommunications relay service (Relay Texas) for each of 
the fiscal years ending August 31, 1995 and 1996. This audit is being undertaken 
pursuant to the commission's responsibility under the Public Utility Regulatory 
Act of 1995 (PURA), Texas Revised Civil Statutes, article 1446c-0, sec.3.604, to 
implement a statewide telecommunications relay service. The commission will use 
the audit to ensure that Relay Texas is being managed in compliance with the 
relevant rules and procedures by its contractor, Sprint Communications Co., L.P. 
(Sprint). 
In 1989 the Texas Legislature established Relay Texas to provide the hearing-
impaired and speech- impaired with access to the telecommunications network in 
Texas equal to that provided other customers. Relay Texas began operations in 
September 1990. The Texas Universal Service Fund (USF) subsidizes the cost of 
the program. Relay Texas is designed to enable persons with a hearing or speech 
impairment using a text telephone (TTY) or other automated device to communicate 
with persons not using such equipment. 
The office of Sprint and some of the records to be audited are located in 
Overland Park, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. The Relay Texas Service Center 
is located in Austin, Texas. A secondary site is located in Lubbock, Texas. A 
general description of the accounting system followed by the Sprint staff in the 
course of their duties is included in the request for proposal (RFP). 
In addition to introductory information, the RFP includes details regarding 
audit objectives and scope, information required from the contractor, criteria 
for selection, project administration, and conditions. 
Auditors interested in receiving a complete copy of the RFP should contact 
Elizabeth Jones, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress, P. O. 
Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, Telephone (512) 936-7146. 
Proposals will be due on or before 3:00 p.m. June 16, 1997. 
All proposals will be evaluated by a committee of PUC staff to identify those 
proposals that most closely meet the requirements of the RFP. The staff will 
forward its recommendations to the commissioners, who will make the final 
selection. An open meeting will be scheduled at which the finalists may be 
required to make an oral presentation of their proposals and answer questions. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706568
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 1997

Request for Proposal for a Financial Audit of Texas Universal Service Fund for 
1996, 1997, 1998
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is seeking an auditor to perform a 
financial audit of the Texas Universal Service Fund (USF) for 1996, 1997, and 
1998. This audit is being undertaken pursuant to the commission's responsibility 
under the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1995 (PURA), Texas Revised Civil 
Statutes Annotated, article 1446c-0, sec.3.608, to implement and administer the 
SF. The commission will use the audit to ensure that the USF is being managed in 
compliance with the relevant rules and procedures by its administrator, the 
Texas Exchange Carrier Association (TECA). 
The Texas Legislature established the USF in 1987 for the purpose of funding a 
state lifeline program (Tel-Assistance) and a state high-cost assistance program 
(High-Cost Assistance) for local exchange carriers. In 1989, the Legislature 
provided for telecommunications relay service (now known as Relay Texas), a 
program also funded through the USF. Each month TECA collects USF moneys from 
all telecommunications utilities operating in Texas (approximately 325 
companies) and reimburses various entities for their costs relating to Tel-
Assistance, High-Cost Assistance, and/or Relay Texas. Specifically, USF moneys 
reimburse the following: (i) Texas local exchange carriers for the lost revenues 
associated with Tel-Assistance; (ii) Texas local exchange carriers for any High-
Cost Assistance requirement established by the PUC; (iii) the Relay Texas 
contracted carrier for those costs of providing the service that are not 
recovered from the calling or called parties; (iv) the PUC and TECA for the 
costs they incur in administering High Cost Assistance, Tel-Assistance, and 
Relay Texas; and (v) the Texas Department of Human Resources for its costs 
relating to Tel-Assistance. 
The offices of TECA and the records to be audited are located in Dallas. A 
general description of the accounting system followed by TECA staff in the 
course of their duties is included in the request for proposal (RFP).
In addition to introductory information, the RFP includes details regarding 
audit objectives and scope, information required from the contractor, criteria 
for selection, project administration, and conditions. 
Auditors interested in receiving a complete copy of the RFP should contact 
Elizabeth Jones, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 North Congress, P. O. 
Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, Telephone (512) 936-7146. 
Proposals will be due on or before 3:00 p.m. June 16, 1997. 
All proposals will be evaluated by a committee of PUC staff to identify those 
proposals that most closely meet the requirements of the RFP. The staff will 
forward its recommendations to the commissioners, who will make the final 
selection. An open meeting will be scheduled at which the finalists may be 
required to make an oral presentation of their proposals and answer questions. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706567
Rhonda Dempsey
Rules Coordinator
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Filed: May 16, 1997

Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Request For Proposals - Personal Assistance Services 
This announces the availability of funds to be awarded on behalf of the Texas 
Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities (TPCDD) by the Texas 
Rehabilitation Commission. Expected Outcome: This statewide project will impact 
policy and practice in service delivery so that personal assistance services are 
more widely available, more accessible, and provided without disruption. As a 
result, adults and children who need personal assistance services will be able 
to live, learn, work, and play in the community. Project Components: The project 
will investigate federal and state funding streams and funding methodologies 
used in the provision of personal assistance services; investigate Texas and 
other states' practices, procedures, regulations, and service delivery systems 
for personal assistance services, and identify exemplary programs that might be 
desirable for implementation; inform policy makers and program administrators of 
emerging methods and practices and will develop policy recommendations for 
consideration by Texas decision makers; provide statewide training and technical 
assistance; plan and implement a statewide conference on personal assistance 
services; collaborate with consumers, state agencies and private organizations 
and develop a strategic plan for  personal assistance services delivery; 
establish a project advisory committee; provide an ongoing internal evaluation 
of the impact of project activities. Eligibility: Eligible applicants can be 
public agencies, private nonprofit agencies or private for-profit agencies. 
Terms: The project will be funded for up to three years. The initial funding 
period is December 1, 1997, to May 31, 1998. Estimated funding for the project 
will be determined by staff, but must not exceed $150,000 per 12 month budget 
period or up to $180,000 during the budget period which includes a statewide 
conference. Nonfederal match of 25% is required for the first year. A project 
located in counties  designated as federal poverty areas requires a minimum of 
10% matching resources for the first year. Funds may not be used for provision 
of direct services or supports to individuals. 
Grant funds for this RFP were awarded to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission on 
behalf of the Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities by the 
Administration on Developmental Disabilities in the amount of $150,000 (75%) in 
FY97. A nonfederal match in the amount of $50,000 (25%) is expected. For the 
application packet containing the full request for proposals, application forms 
and instructions, please submit a written or fax request to: Lester Sanders, 
Grants Management Director, Texas Planning Council for Developmental 
Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2399, (512) 424-4097 
(fax). Deadline: Proposals will be accepted at the Texas Planning Council 
Office, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Office #5418, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas until 
4:00 p.m. on July 11, 1997. No fax copies of proposals will be accepted. Copies 
of application kit will be sent by regular mail and will not be faxed to 
applicants. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706485
Simon Y. Rodriquez
General Counsel for the Office of the General Counsel
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Filed: May 15, 1997

Request For Proposals - Respite Support 
This announces the availability of funds to be awarded on behalf of the Texas 
Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities (TPCDD) by the Texas 
Rehabilitation Commission. Expected Outcome: This statewide project will 
encourage and expand the availability of respite services in Texas. As a result, 
adults and children with disabilities will be able to live with their families 
in the community. 
Project Components: The project will investigate state and federal funding 
streams, and funding methodologies used in the provision of respite services; 
investigate Texas and other states' practices, procedures, regulations, and 
service delivery systems for respite services, analyzing such for exemplary 
programs that might be desirable for implementation; provide statewide training 
and technical assistance and disseminate materials related to respite support; 
plan and implement a statewide conference on respite services; collaborate with 
consumers, state agencies and private organizations to identify issues and 
problems in the delivery of respite services and develop a strategic plan for 
respite services delivery; establish a project advisory committee; and provide 
an ongoing internal evaluation of the impact of project activities.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants can be public agencies, private nonprofit 
agencies or private for-profit agencies. Terms: One project will be funded for 
up to three years. The initial funding period is October 1, 1997, to May 31, 
1998. Estimated funding to be determined by staff, but not to exceed $160,000 
per 12 month period or up to $195,000 during the budget period which includes a 
statewide conference. Nonfederal match of 25% is required for the first year. A 
project located in counties designated as federal poverty areas requires a 
minimum of 10% matching resources for the first year. Funds may not be used for 
provision of direct services or supports to individuals. Grant funds for this 
RFP were awarded to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission on behalf of the Texas 
Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities by the Administration on 
Developmental Disabilities in the amount of $160,000 in FY97. A nonfederal match 
of $53,333 (25%) is expected. 
For the application packet containing the full request for proposals, 
application forms and instructions, please submit a written or fax request to: 
Lester Sanders, Grants Management Director, Texas Planning Council for 
Developmental Disabilities, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78751-2399, 
(512) 424-4097 (fax). Deadline: Proposals will be accepted at the Texas Planning 
Council Office, 4900 North Lamar Blvd., Office #5418, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas 
until 4:00 p.m. on July 11, 1997. No fax copies of proposals will be accepted. 
Copies of application kit will be sent by regular mail and will not be faxed to 
applicants.  
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706486
Simon Y. Rodriquez
General Counsel for the Office of the General Counsel
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Filed: May 15, 1997

Texas Savings and Loan Department
Notice of Application to Operate a Remote Service Unit
Notice is hereby given that application has been filed with the Savings and Loan 
Commissioner of Texas by: First American Bank, SSB, Bryan, Texas, for approval 
to establish and operate a remote service unit at the following location: 300 
North Green, Caldwell, Texas, Burleson County.
The applicant savings bank asserts that: the security of the savings bank's 
funds and that of its account holders will be maintained and the proposed 
service will be a substantial convenience to the public.
Anyone desiring to protest the above application must file a written protest 
with the Commissioner within 10 days following publication. The Commissioner may 
dispense with a hearing on this application. 
This application is filed pursuant to rule 7 TAC sec.75.37 of the Rules and 
Regulations Applicable to Texas Savings Banks. These rules are on file with the 
Secretary of State, Texas Register Division, or may be seen at the Department's 
offices in the Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, 
Texas 78705.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 14, 1997.
TRD-9706358
James L. Pledger
Commissioner
Texas Savings and Loan Department
Filed: May 14, 1997

Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Request for Proposals
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is requesting proposals from 
qualified vendors to perform a comprehensive and objective medical claims audit 
of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program. 
Parties interested in responding to the RFP should contact Jeanne W. Senkel, 
1000 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698 (512) 397-6400 to obtain a copy of the 
RFP. 
A response to the RFP must be received in offices of TRS located at 1000 Red 
River, Austin, Texas 78701-2698 no later than 5:00 p.m., June 13, 1997. No 
proposal delivered by facsimile transmission will be accepted. TRS shall be the 
sole and final arbiter of when offers are received. 
All potential bidders must satisfy certain requirements in order to be 
considered. The contract will be awarded based on an evaluation of the 
proposer's ability to provide the requested services and comply with all the 
requirement contained in the RFP. A proposer may be asked to clarify its offer. 
The Teacher Retirement System is under no legal or other obligation to execute a 
contract on the basis of this notice or the distribution of an RFP. Neither this 
notice or the RFP commits the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to pay for any 
cost incurred prior to the execution of a contract. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 19, 1997.
TRD-9706615
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Filed: May 19, 1997

Texas Department of Transportation
Request for Proposals
Notice of Invitation: The Paris District of the Texas Department of 
Transportation (TxDOT) intends to engage an engineer, pursuant to Texas 
Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.sec.9.30-9.40, to 
provide the following services. The engineer selected must perform a minimum of 
30% of the actual contract work to qualify for contract award.
1. Contract Number(s) 01-645P5009 and 01-645P5010: To perform various 
engineering services in the Paris District. Services may include route studies, 
schematic preparation, environmental studies, public involvement, right-of-way 
determination and map preparation, bridge and roadway design and preparation of 
plans, specifications and estimates. These will be work authorization type 
contracts. 
Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to 
submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (903) 737-9289, or by hand/mail 
delivery to TxDOT, Paris District Office, Attention: DonAnne Williford, 1365 
North Main Street, Paris, Texas 75460. Letters of interest will be received 
until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 1997. The letter of interest must include 
the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of 
engineer's contact person and refer to TxDOT contract number 01-645P5009 and/or 
01-645P5010. Upon receipt of the Letter of Interest a Request for Proposal 
packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or 
fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not 
issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of letter of interest.) 
Preproposal Meeting: A preproposal meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 
1997, at the Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Main Ballroom, 
Paris, Texas 75460, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (TxDOT will not accept a proposal 
from an engineer who has failed for any reason to attend the mandatory 
preproposal meeting. 
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or serves such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact 
DonAnne Williford, at (903) 737-9367 at least two work days prior to the meeting 
so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 
Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for contract number(s) 01-645P5009 and 
01-645P5010 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 1997 at the 
previously mentioned TxDOT, Paris District Office address. 
Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of 
invitation should be addressed to DonAnne Williford at (903) 737-9367 or fax 
(903) 737-9289. 
2. Contract Number(s) 01-745P5001 and 01-745P5002: To perform various 
engineering services in the Paris District. Services may include route studies, 
schematic preparation, environmental studies, public involvement, right-of-way 
determination and map preparation, bridge and roadway design and preparation of 
plans, specifications and estimates. These will be work authorization type 
contracts. 
Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to 
submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (903) 737-9289, or by hand/mail 
delivery to TxDOT, Paris District Office, Attention: DonAnne Williford, 1365 
North Main Street, Paris, Texas 75460. Letters of interest will be received 
until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 1997. The Letter of Interest must include 
the engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax number, name of 
engineer's contact person and refer to TxDOT contract number 01-745P5001 and/or 
01-745P5002. Upon receipt of the Letter of Interest a Request for Proposal 
packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or 
fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not 
issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of letter of interest.) 
Preproposal Meeting: A preproposal meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 
1997, at the Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Main Ballroom, 
Paris, Texas 75460, beginning at 10:30 a.m. (TxDOT will not accept a proposal 
from an engineer who has failed for any reason to attend the mandatory 
preproposal meeting. 
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need 
auxiliary aids or serves such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or 
hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille, are requested to contact 
DonAnne Williford, at (903) 737-9367 at least two work days prior to the meeting 
so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 
Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for contract number(s) 01-745P5001 and 
01-745P5002 will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 1997, at the 
previously mentioned TxDOT, Paris District Office address. 
Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of 
invitation should be addressed to DonAnne Williford at (903) 737-9367 or fax 
(903) 737-9289. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 19, 1997.
TRD-9706610
Robert E. Shaddock
General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 19, 1997

Notice of Invitation: The General Services Division of the Texas Department of 
Transportation (TxDOT) intends to enter 20 contracts with professional 
architects/engineers, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, 
Subchapter A, and 43 TAC sec.sec.9.30-9.40, to provide the following services. 
TxDOT will negotiate and enter a separate contract with each of the 20 prime 
providers selected. To qualify for contract award a selected architect/engineer 
must perform a minimum of 30% of the actual contract work. 
Request For Proposal Number 44-8RFP8001: The Texas Department of Transportation 
(TxDOT) proposes a statewide program to design various new facilities, 
additions, and renovations to existing facilities. Building types generally 
include engineering and maintenance buildings, various repair shops, district 
office facilities, travel centers, highway safety rest areas, and storage 
buildings. Individual projects may vary. 
Projects will consist of any or all of the following parts: site master 
planning, design and construction of all buildings, structures, site 
appurtenances and utilities. Included in the facility design should be all 
required structural, electrical, and mechanical design including 
telecommunications. Renovation work may include abatement of asbestos where 
applicable. 
Services to be provided will vary according to project requirements. These may 
include: preparation of preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimate; 
preparation of bid documents, construction drawings, specifications and detailed 
cost estimate; site visits for construction administration and periodic and 
final inspections (This may potentially require travel to a remote location.); 
miscellaneous architectural or engineering studies. 
Deadline: A letter of interest notifying TxDOT of the provider's intent to 
submit a proposal will be accepted by fax at (512) 416-3080, or by hand delivery 
to TxDOT, General Services Division, Facilities Management Section, Attention: 
Bill Gardner, 150 East Riverside, Suite 406N, Austin, Texas or by mail addressed 
to 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Letters of interest will be 
received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 1997. The letter of interest must 
include the architect's/engineer's firm name, address, telephone number, fax 
number, name of architect's/engineer's contact person and refer to RFP Number 
44-8RFP8001. Upon receipt of the letter of interest a Request for Proposal 
packet will be issued. (Note: Written requests, either by mail/hand delivery or 
fax, will be required to receive Request for Proposal packet. TxDOT will not 
issue Request for Proposal packet without receipt of letter of interest.) 
Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals for RFP Number 44-8RFP8001 will be 
accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 1997, at the previously mentioned 
TxDOT, General Services Division, Facilities Management Section addresses.
Agency Contact: Requests for additional information regarding this notice of 
invitation should be addressed to Bill Gardner, TxDOT Statewide Districts 
Facility Manager at (512) 416-2764 or fax (512) 416-3080. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 19, 1997.
TRD-9706611
Robert E. Shaddock
General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: May 19, 1997

Texas Workforce Commission 
Notice of Request for Proposals 
A. Introduction. 
The Texas Workforce Commission is providing the following information regarding 
a request for proposals for the JTPA PY97 Title IIA Older Individual Program. 
For PY97, the Texas Workforce Commission will block grant to each certified 
local board that has a Governor-approved strategic and operational plan by May 
15, 1997, their share of the older individual program funds. This is consistent 
with the state statute requiring JTPA funds to be block granted to areas that 
have certified boards with approved plans. 
B. Eligible Proposers. 
For the areas in which certified Boards do not have approved plans by May 15, 
1997, the Texas Workforce Commission will let a request for proposals on a 
regional basis. Certified Local Workforce Boards, Private Industry Councils 
(PICs) and other qualified providers with a history of service in operating an 
Older Individuals' Program for the age 55 and older population may bid for these 
funds. Any entity that receives the bid must have its proposal reviewed and 
approved by the Board or PIC in the affected area prior to contract execution. 
C. Available Funding.
Proposals for the Older Individual Program may request up to the dollar 
allocated for their particular region. 
D. Funding Restrictions. 
Expenditures will be reimbursed on a "cost reimbursement" basis. Funds must be 
used only for program activities approved by TWC. Grant funds must not be used 
to supplant other funding or used to duplicate services. Permission must be 
secured from TWC before changes can be made in activities performed. E. 
Selection, Notification, and Negotiation Process. 
All proposals will be graded on a competitive basis. TWC anticipates completing 
the selection process no later than June 18, 1997. Proposers selected for grant 
award will be notified immediately after the selection process is completed. TWC 
reserves the right to vary any provisions of this RFP prior to the execution of 
a contract. In addition, TWC may execute amendments to contracts when TWC deems 
such variances or amendments are in the best interest of the State of Texas.
F. Length of Contract. 
The contract period is for 12 months - beginning July 1, 1997, through June 30, 
1998. 
G. Agency Contact and Due Date. 
To request a proposal packet, please contact: Lucretia Dennis-Small at (512) 
936-3150. You may also request a packet by writing to Emily Zimmet at the Texas 
Workforce Commission, Workforce Development Division, 101 East 15th Street, Room 
144T Austin, Texas 78778-0001. Proposals will be due on June 13, 1997 at the 
aforementioned address. 
A list of funded grantees will be published in the Texas Register following 
contract completion. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on May 16, 1997.
TRD-9706562
Esther Hajdar
Director of Legal Services
Texas Workforce Commission
Filed: May 16, 1997