OPEN MEETINGS Agencies with statewide jurisdiction must give at least seven days notice before an impending meeting. Institutions of higher education or political subdivisions covering all or part of four or more counties (regional agencies) must post notice at least 72 hours before a scheduled meeting time. Some notices may be received too late to be published before the meeting is held, but all notices are published in the Texas Register. Emergency meetings and agendas. Any of the governmental entities listed above must have notice of an emergency meeting, an emergency revision to an agenda, and the reason for such emergency posted for at least two hours before the meeting is convened. All emergency meeting notices filed by governmental agencies will be published. Posting of open meeting notices. All notices are posted on the bulletin board at the main office of the Secretary of State in lobby of the James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin. These notices may contain a more detailed agenda than what is published in the Texas Register. Meeting Accessibility. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual with a disability must have an equal opportunity for effective communication and participation in public meetings. Upon request, agencies must provide auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired, readers, large print or braille documents. In determining type of auxiliary aid or service, agencies must give primary consideration to the individual's request. Those requesting auxiliary aids or services should notify the contact person listed on the meeting summary several days prior to the meeting by mail, telephone, or RELAY Texas (1-800-735-2989). Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Thursday, May 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower III, Suite 900, Room 910 Austin Board AGENDA: Consideration of: Committee Reports from Executive, Ad Hoc- Professional Services Group, Technical Standards, Quality Review, Behavioral Enforcement, Qualifications, Licensing, Continuing Professional Education, Rules and Major Case Committees; Adoption of Board Rules, Agreed Consent Orders, Board Orders, and Proposals for Decision. Executive Session consultation to seek the advice of the Board's attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer on the American Express, James R. Ray and Cheryl Carlson Lawsuits. Contact: J. Randel (Jerry) Hill, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Room 900, Austin, Texas 78701-3900, (512) 505-5542. Filed: May 20, 1997, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9706662 State Office of Administrative Hearings Tuesday, June 3, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Prehearing Conference is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET Number 473-97-1035-Application of NRPT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Provide Telecommunications Service within Crawford, Forsan, Trent, and Willow City Exchanges and Application of CRAWFORD TELEPHONE COMPANY for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Provide Telecommunications Service Within the Crawford Exchange (PUC Docket Number 15367). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: May 20, 1997 at 11:09 a.m. TRD-9706671 Thursday, July 17, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin Utility Division AGENDA: A Hearing on the Merits is scheduled for the above date and time in SOAH DOCKET Number 473-97-0926-Application of SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY For Approval of Non-Rate Affecting Tariff Changes In its General Exchange Tariff, Section 23, Pursuant to PURA 95 sec.3.353(D) (PUC Docket Number 17112). Contact: William G. Newchurch, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502, Austin, Texas 78701-1649, (512) 936-0728. Filed: May 20, 1997 at 1:40 p.m. TRD-9706680 Texas Department of Agriculture Tuesday, May 27, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before State Office of Administrative hearing SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0328 to review alleged violation of Texas Pesticide Laws by Ed Lane. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7588. Filed: May 19, 1997, 3:18 p.m. TRD-9706636 Monday, June 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 911 Austin AGENDA: Review and approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting; Discussion on Passed or Pending Legislation; Update on Boll Weevil Eradication Program; Discussion on Ethics Commission Ruling on Personal Financial Statement Filing Requirement of Board Members; Report on sec.18s Issued by TDA; Discussion on Quarterly Submittals of Pesticide Regulatory Enforcement Activities- Second Quarter; Discussion and Action on any Necessary Rulemaking Results from Enacted or Pending Legislation; Citizen's Communication; Discussion and Action on Setting Next Board Meeting Date; Adjourn. Contact: Rick Smathers, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-8946. Filed: May 20, 1997, 11:06 a.m. TRD-9706664 Wednesday, June 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 1700 North Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin AGENDA: Administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearing, regarding SOAH Docket Number 551-97-0314 concerning alleged violation of Texas pesticide laws by Larry Beisch. Contact: Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 7588. Filed: May 20, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9706682 Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 3:30 p.m. 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council EMERGENCY MEETING AGENDA: Call to order, approve April 11, 1997 minutes Board action on the subjects of the proposed riders at the Joint Conference Committee hearing on May 14, 1997. Adjourn. REASON FOR EMERGENCY: An emergency exists because riders were passed by the Joint Conference Committee for Appropriations that were not reasonably forseen. Immediate action is required to direct staff now on how to respond to the riders that may ultimately passed to ensure compliance. Contact: Sarah Winkler, 8929 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78757-6854, (512) 458-1281. Filed: May 20, 1997, 11:41 a.m. TRD-9706672 Comptroller of Public Accounts Thursday, June 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. LBJ Building, Room 114, 111 East 17th Street Austin Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force AGENDA: This notice announces the seventh meeting of the Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force, created pursuant to House Bill 1863 (referred to as the Welfare Reform Bill). The Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force was created to advise and assist the Department of Human Services and its Inspector General in improving the efficiency of fraud investigations and collections. I. Review of Legislative Action on Fraud II. Discussion of Agency Standards for Fraud Information III. Comments from the audience IV. Adjourn Contact: Annette LoVoi, EBT Liaison, 111 East 17th Street, Room G-29, Austin, Texas 78774, (512) 305-8610. Filed: May 20, 1997, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9706667 State Board of Dental Examiners Friday, May 30, 1997, 2:00 p.m. SBDE Offices, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800 Austin Examination Committee AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Review and approval of past minutes IV. Discuss, review and take public comment and consider proposing changes to the nitrous oxide monitoring examination V. Discuss, review and take public comment and consider proposing changes to the radiology examination VI. Discuss and consider establishing SBDE policy regarding the administration of nitrous oxide monitoring and jurisprudence examination by agency personnel for presentation to the board. VII. Announcement VIII. Adjourn Contact: Mei Ling Clendennen, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-6400. Filed: May 20, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9706687 Texas Diabetes Council Friday, May 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Main Building, Conference Room G107, Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin AGENDA: The council will discuss and possibly act on: approval of the minutes of the March 19, 1997 meeting; director's report; program and project updates (community-based diabetes programs; Diabetic Eye Disease Program; and school- based curricula); status report on funding and budget (fiscal year 1998 proposed initiatives; and subcommittee's report); report on the diabetes mobile van; report on the Managed Care Work Group and Industry Advisory Committees; status report on the Texas Diabetes Institute; and public comments. 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: Amy Pearson, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 458- 7111, extension 7490). Filed: May 19, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9706641 Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Thursday, May 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 909 West 45th Street Austin Board Meeting AGENDA: Public comment. Discussion and approval of minutes from the March 20, 1997 meeting. Discussion and approval of the Advisory Committee and Director's Forum reports: Discussion and approval of the Audit Committee's recommendation on the draft report for the Program Evaluation and Data Collection Section. Discussion of Audit Committee's recommendation on conducting a Peer Review in Fiscal Year 1997. Discussion and approval of the Audit Committee's recommendation on the selection process for an internal auditor for Fiscal Year 1998. Report and discussion of legislative actions affecting the agency including CSSB 305 and appropriations. Discussion and approval of staff recommendation on emergency funds request from the Burke Center, sponsor of the Cornerstone ECI program. Discussion and approval of staff recommendations related to the failure of a local Milestones program to submit an application for continuation of Fiscal Year 1998 funding. Discussion of funding plan for Fiscal Year 1998. Presentation and Discussion of the physician information project. Presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 1997 operating budget. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the meting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Linda Hill at least three working days prior to the meeting so that arrangements can be made. Contact: Linda Hill, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 424- 6754. Filed: May 19, 1997, 11:54 a.m. TRD-9706622 Texas Food and Fibers Commission Friday, May 30, 1997, 9:30 a.m. Dallas/Love Field Conference Center, "El Paso Room" Dallas TFF Commissioners AGENDA: Interview applicants for position of Executive Director of Texas Food and Fibers Commission. Contact: Jean VandeLune, 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, Texas 75252, (972) 231-0852 Filed: May 20, 1997, 12:07 p.m. TRD-9706679 Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Tuesday, June 10, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn Park Central, 2929 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard Port Arthur Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council Regular Meeting AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes III. After-Action Report from Mary Garrett and Associates re: Annual Conference 1997 IV. After-Action Report from Education Steering Committee chair and subcommittee members re: Campus Conference, March 1997; Annual Conference, April 1997 V. Report from Education Steering Committee chair re: training agenda for Specialized Topics Conference, October 1998 VI. Site selection for Specialized Topics Conference, October, 1998 VII. Resolution of issue concerning utilization of Mary Garrett and Associates for Campus Conference 1998. VIII. Report from Grants Program Specialist on Crime Stoppers Assistance grants; applications and trends for 1998. Schedule Next Advisory Council Meeting IX. Adjourn Contact: Patricia J. McDaniel, P.O. Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463- 1784. Filed: May 20, 1997, 8:53 a.m. TRD-9706658 Texas Department of Health Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 9:30 a.m. -- TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL MEETING Exchange Building, Room S240, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Home and Community Support Services Advisory Committee AGENDA: The committee will introduce guests and staff and discuss and possibly act on: approval of minutes of the meeting; final rules concerning the Home and Community Support Services Agencies (25 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115) published in the March 14, 1997 issue of the> Texas Register (22 TexReg 2678), and recommendation for adoption by the Texas Board of Health; discussion of comparison study; Memoranda of Understandings (The Texas Department of Health and The Texas Department on Aging, and The Texas Department of Protective Services, and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, and The Texas Commission for the Blind, and The Texas Department of Human Services; and The Texas Department of Health and The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation); and public comment. This will be a telephone conference call meeting of the Home and Community Support Service Advisory Committee. To request an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna Currier, AD 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: Merrie Duflot, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834- 6647. Filed: May 19, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9706642 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 9:45 a.m. Room 200A, Corner of Asbury and University Boulevards Texas A&M University, Facilities, Planning and Construction Building College Station Campus Planning Committee AGENDA: 9:45- Discussion of the following projects: Texas A&M University-Texarkana Aikin Building expansion-Second Reading; Texas A&M University Kyle Field expansion -- Phase III Athletic Improvements; Texas A&M University Two, New Grass Practice Fields-Phase IV Athletic Improvements; Texas A&M University New Child Care Facility; Texas A&M University Central Chiller Plant Improvements; Texas A&M University Southern Crop Facility -- First Reading; and West Texas A&M University Electronic Leaning Center Reapproval. 1:30 p.m. --Tour Texas A&M University Bush Library 4:15 p.m. --Tour Aikin Building site at Texas A&M University-Texarkana Contact: Don Brown, P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 483-6101. Filed: May 20, 1997, 11:06 a.m. TRD-9706665 State Independent Living Council Friday, Saturday, May 30-31, 1997, 9:00 a.m. both days Doubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH35 Austin AGENDA: Call to Order Reports Public Comment Orientation to Financial Reporting Process Nonprofit Status State Plan Master Plan NCIL Conference RSA Orientation Packet Amendments to By-Laws Legislative Update Networking and Collaboration Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 467-0744. Filed: May 20, 1997, 11:07 a.m. TRD-9706668 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Friday, June 6, 1997, 9:00 a.m. 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400 Austin AGENDA: On June 6, 1997 the Board will go into Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with an attorney concerning pending litigation (Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071). Upon returning to open session the board will take action regarding litigation (SOAH Docket Number 463-94-0861). Introductions, comments from the public, and presentations; approval of March 24, 1997 minutes; to consider and act upon the director's report which will include Appropriation Request, active complaints and show cause actions; Committee Reports: examinations, continuing education, highway issues, oil well issues, rules: possible consideration of rule 663.13 and 663.21, reconsideration of rule 661.48, possible proposal of rule concerning non defined work, possible proposal of rule relating to other professional services, possible consideration of board rule to implement sec.23A; courses to meet requirements of sec.15(e)(2) and (4). Correspondence acknowledged; Joint Marketing Agreements, active and inactive fee charges. Future agenda items and meetings, comments from the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print, or braille are requested to contact Sandy Smith, (512) 452-9427 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Contact: Sandy Smith, 7701 North Lamar, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 452-7711. Filed: May 20, 1997, 3:32 p.m. TRD-9706688 Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Wednesday, May 28, 1997, starting at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the attached agenda: Executive Session; Agency Report; Hearing Requests; Landscape Irrigator License Agreed Orders; Air Enforcement Agreed Orders; Municipal Waste Discharge Agreed Orders; Municipal Waste Discharge Authorization to Construct; Public Water Supply Agreed Orders; Petroleum Storage Tank Agreed Orders, Petroleum Storage Tank Default Order; Industrial Waste Discharge Authorization to Construct; Industrial Waste Discharge Agreed Orders; Superfund Administrative Order; Industrial Hazardous Waste Agreed Order; Multi Media Order; Contract; Rules; Executive Session; the Commission will consider items previously posted for open meeting and at such meeting verbally postponed or continued to this date. With regard to any item, the Commission may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time. (Registration for 9:30 agenda starts 8:45 until 9:25). The Commission will consider approving the following matters on the 1:00 agenda; Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decisions; Motion by Executive Director to Vacate Commission Order; Motion for Rehearing. (Registration for 1:00 p.m. Agenda starts at 12:30 p.m. until 12:55 p.m.). The Commission will consider two Weather Modifications at its' 2:00 p.m. agenda. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: May 19, 1997, 1:37 p.m. TRD-9706625 Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Denton County Courthouse, 110 West Hickory Denton AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the application for a municipal solid waste management facility permit amendment from CITY OF DENTON to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). The City of Denton applied for an amendment to Permit Number MSW1590, designated Application Number MSW1590-A, to authorize a vertical and horizontal expansion. The proposed amendment would authorize an increase from 36.08 acres to 243 acres of which approximately 152 acres will comprise the waste footprint. Solid waste may be initially accepted for disposal at an approximate rate of, but not limited to, 330 tons per day. The permitee is authorized to store, process and dispose of municipal solid waste resulting from or incidental to municipal, community, commercial, institutional and recreation activities; municipal solid waste resulting from construction or demolition projects, and certain Class Two industrial solid waste, Class 3 industrial solid waste and special wastes that are properly identified. The applicant operates a Type I municipal solid waste management facility which is located on a 243-acre site at 5166 Foster Road, south of Foster road, east of Mayhill Road, north of Edwards Road and west of a tributary of Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas (latitude 33 degrees, 11' 18" north, longitude 97 degrees, 04' 30" west). Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, SOAH Docket Clerk, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 20, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9706684 Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin AGENDA: Revision to the 2:00 p.m. agenda. Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. Filed: May 20, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9706685 Thursday, June 5, 1997, 10:00 a.m. Washington County Courthouse, 100 East Main Street Brenham AGENDA: The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has referred the application for a waste discharge permit renewal from CITY OF BRENHAM to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). The City of Denton applied for a renewal of Permit Number 10388-01 which authorizes a discharge of treated domestic wastewater effluent at a final volume not to exceed an average flow of 2,550,000 gallons per day. The treated wastewater plant is at 2005 Old Chapel Hill Road (formerly East Alamo Street) in the City of Brenham, Washington County, Texas. The treated effluent is discharged into Hog Branch; thence to Little Sandy Creek; thence to New Year Creek; thence to Brazos River Below Navasota River in Segment Number 1202 of the Brazos River Basin. The unclassified receiving waters of Hog Branch, Little Sandy Creek and New Year Creek have intermediate aquatic life uses. The designated uses for Segment Number 1202 are high quality aquatic life uses, contact recreation and public water supply. No significant degradation of high quality receiving waters is anticipated. SOAH Docket Number 582-95-1128. Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 475-3445. Filed: May 20, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9706689 Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Thursday, May 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Policy and Procedures Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: letters submitted by Edwin "Pete" Sulik regarding Denial of Participation in Medicaid Vendor Program; revision of the board wall licenses; provisional licensure language; revision of board forms; and staff reports. 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: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787, Filed: May 19, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9706640 Thursday, May 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Education Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: McLennan Community College Internships Program and the state requirements regarding internship; approval or denial of the following requests for Continuing Education Sponsorship (Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corporation; Life Enrichment Research Foundation; NBI, Inc. DBA National Business Institute; and Professional Educational Development and Alternative Learning Services, Inc.); approval or denial of the following request for academic course work and internship program approval (University of Scranton, Scranton, PA); approval or denial of Texas Memorial Medical Institute's request for approval to offer the required 200 hour course work; American Health Care Association request for continuing education credit approval; Future Trends Educational Services First Course Evaluation; review of the National Association of Boards State Licensure Requirements reference book; staff reports; and chair report. 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: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787, Filed: May 19, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9706644 Friday, May 30, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Exchange Building, Room S402, Texas Department of Health, 8407 Wall Street Austin Complaints Committee AGENDA: The committee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (94-00028; 95-NFA- 00097; 95-NFA-00120; 95-NFA-00173; 95-NFA-00191; 96-NFA-00008; 96-NFA-00053; 96- NFA-00079; 96-NFA-00095; 96-NFA-00096; 96-NFA-00099; 96-NFA-00106; 96-NFA-00117; 96-NFA-00150; 96-NFA-00153; 96-NFA-00175; 96-NFA-00177; 96-NFA-00184; 96-NFA- 00188; 96-NFA-00194; 96-NFA-00200; 96-NFA-00201; 96-NFA-00207; 96-NFA-00208; 96- NFA-00211; 96-NFA-00215; 96-NFA-00219; 96-NFA-00237; 96-NFA-00238; 96-NFA-00245; 96-NFA-00247; 96-NFA-00249; 96-NFA-00250; 96-NFA-00235; 96-NFA-00255; 96-NFA- 00256; 96-NFA-00257; 96-NFA-00260; 96-NFA-00264; 96-NFA-00265; 96-NFA-00267; 96- NFA-00268; 96-NFA-00269; 96-NFA-00270; 96-NFA-00271; 97-NFA-00054; 96-NFA-00272; 96-NFA-00276; 96-NFA-00277; 96-NFA-00294; 96-NFA-00028; 96-NFA-00296; 97-NFA- 00011; 97-NFA-00097; 97-NFA-00098; 96-NFA-00302; 96-NFA-00303; 96-NFA-00125; 97- NFA-00009; 97-NFA-00053; 97-NFA-00011; 97-NFA-00025; 96-NFA-00043; 97-NFA-00026; 97-NFA-00027; 97-NFA-00029; 97-NFA-00030; 97-NFA-00033; 95-NFA-00035; 97-NFA- 00036; 97-NFA-00038; 97-NFA-00039; 97-NFA-00047; 97-NFA-00049; 97-NFA-00056; 97- NFA-00057; 97-NFA-00059; 97-NFA-00063; 97-NFA-00066; 97-NFA-00070; 97-NFA-00073; 97-NFA-00074; 97-NFA-00075; 97-NFA-00078; 97-NFA-00079; 97-NFA-00080; 97-NFA- 00083; 97-NFA-00086; 97-NFA-00088; 97-NFA-00091; 97-NFA-00092; 97-NFA-00093; 97- NFA-00095; 97-NFA-00143; 97-NFA-00154; 97-NFA-00164; 97-NFA-00165; 97-NFA-00167; 97-NFA-00168; AND 97-NFA-00169); draft of proposed amendments to rules (22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 241) concerning schedule of sanctions, and schedule for complaint process; draft of proposed new rules (22 TAC, Chapter 241) and staff reports. 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: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787, Filed: May 19, 1997, 4:43 p.m. TRD-9706643 Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Friday, May 30, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510 Austin AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1997 meeting. III. Executive Session to meet with Assistant Attorney(s) General to obtain legal advice concerning pending or contemplated litigation, and/or obtain legal advice concerning a possible conflict between state and federal law pursuant to sec.551.071 of the Government Code. IV. Return to open session for discussion and possible action involving the legal advice V. Discussion and possible action on pending changes in the national certification process for occupational therapy. VI. Discussion and possible action on proposed rule changes to the following sections: sec.362.1, concerning Definitions, sec.365.1, concerning Types of Licenses, sec.369.3, concerning Use of Titles, sec.370.1, concerning License Renewal, sec.371.1, concerning Inactive Status, sec.371.2, concerning Retiree Status, sec.372.1, currently concerning Referral, to be re-titled and include other matters related to provision of services, such as screening and evaluation, plan of care, and discharge, sec.373.1, concerning Supervision, sec.376.1, concerning Definitions for Registration of Facilities, sec.376.3, concerning Requirements for Registration Application, sec.376.4, concerning Requirements for Registered Facilities. VII. Public Comment VIII. Report from Texas Occupational Therapy Association IX. Discussion and possible action on Coordinator's Report X. Discussion and possible action on next meeting date and location. XI. Adjourn Contact: Alicia Dimmick Essary, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701- 3942, (512) 305-6900. Filed: May 19, 1997, 4:49 p.m. TRD-9706656 Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Tuesday, June 3, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 929 East 41st Street Austin Enforcement Committee AGENDA: June 3, 1997, 8:30 a.m. -- Call to order and roll call. Consideration of Minutes of May 13, 1997 Enforcement Committee Meeting for Adoption as Recorded. Informal Conferences: The Committee will discuss the following cases with the individuals who have agreed to appear. Possible action by the Committee on these cases: 9:00 a.m. -- Case # 96-0196, 10:00 a.m. -- Case #97-0042, 2:30 p.m.- Case #97-0450, 3:30 p.m. -- Case #97-0479. Review of Citation List and Possible Action Review of Applicants with Past Criminal Convictions Complaint Cases for Review: The following cases will be reviewed by and possibly acted upon by the Committee as time allows. Case #s -- 96-0260, 96-0261, 96-0589, 96,0464, 96-0156, 96-0245, 96-0591, 97- 0002, 96-0466, 96, 0286, 97-0022, 97-0269, 97-0124, 97-0184, 97-0014, 97-0104, 97-0001, 97-0100, 97-0101, 97-0016, 97-0280, 96-0560, 95-0456, 97-0164, 96-0521. Contact: Robert L. Maxwell, 929 East 41st Street, Austin, Texas 78751, (512) 458-2145. Filed: May 20, 1997, 2:00 p.m. TRD-9706681 Center for Rural Health Initiatives Friday, May 30, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Southwest Tower Building, 211 East Seventh Street, Seventh Floor Conference Room Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: Center for Rural Health Initiatives Executive Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on: Welcome and Introductions; Election of Officers; Minutes from December 6, 1996 meeting; Legislative Update; Executive Director's Report; Advisory Committee report; and adjourn. Contact: Laura Jordan, P.O. Drawer 1708, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 479-8891. Filed: May 20, 1997, 11:09 a.m. TRD-9706670 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Thursday, May 29, 1997, 9:30 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Executive Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of April 24, 1997 Minutes 3. Adjourn to Executive Session • Consultation with Attorney on Litigation Issues 4. Resume Open Session 5. Action on Items Arising from Executive Session 6. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: May 21, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9706699 Thursday, May 29, 1997, 11:00 a.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Personnel Committee AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of January 23, 1997 Minutes 3. Discussion of Incentive Plan for Managers, Team Leaders, and Team Members 4. Discussion of Management Appraisal System 5. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: May 21, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9706698 Thursday, May 29, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 13809 North Highway 183, Suite 301 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of April 25, 1997 Minutes 3. Report from Personnel Committee Managers 4. Discussion and Action on System 97 Proposal 5. Adjourn to Executive Session • Consultation with Attorney on Litigation Issues 6. Resume Open Session 7. Action on Items Arising from Executive Session 8. Adjourn Contact: Pat Boulton, 13809 North Highway 183, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 219- 4550. Filed: May 21, 1997, 9:37 a.m. TRD-9706700 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 3:00 p.m. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Room 422A San Antonio Institutional Animal Care and Use AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Protocol for Review 3. Subcommittee Reports 4. Other Business Contact: Molly Greene, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78284-7822, (210) 567-3717. Filed: May 19, 1997, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9706629 University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Thursday, June 5, 1997, Noon Highway 271 and Highway 155, Room 113 Tyler Institutional Animal Care and Use AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Chairman Report Veterinarian Report Other Business New Business Adjourn Contact: Lea Alegre, P.O. Box 2003, Tyler, Texas 75710, (903) 877-7661. Filed: May 20, 1997, 2:01 p.m. TRD-9706683 Texas Workforce Commission Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 10:00 a.m. 101 East 15th Street, Room 644, TWC Building Austin AGENDA: Prior meeting; Public comment; Staff reports, update on activities relating to Skills Development Fund and other activities as determined by the Acting Executive Director; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding potential and pending applications for certification and recommendations to the Governor of local workforce development boards for certification; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding recommendations to TCWEC for strategic and operational plans submitted by local workforce development boards; Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Approval of Local Workforce Board Nominees, including; Ricky G. Swick, Brazos Valley Workforce Development Board (WDB); Yolanda Garza and Frank Marroquin, Cameron County WDB; Bonnie Hopperton and Jerry Alton Windham, South East Texas WDB; Barbara E. Selke-Kern, Capital Area WDB; Bonnie Denmon, Deep East Texas WDB; James D. Blackmon, East Texas WDB; Raymond Chavez, Jose Cuevas, Jr., Mike Ramos and Jody Sneed, Permian Basin WDB; Osvaldo Gaona, Middle Rio Grande WDB; Carolyn Joyce Hodge Hill, Golden Crescent WDB; Al Leadaman, Tom Underwood and Minnie Burkhardt, Texoma WDB; and others, if any; Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding TWC's allocation formula for distribution of funds to local workforce development areas; Executive session pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code sec.551.074 to discuss personnel matters with executive staff; Actions, if any, resulting from executive session; Consideration and action on whether to assume continuing jurisdiction on Unemployment compensation cases and reconsideration of Unemployment Compensation cases, if any; Consideration and action on motion for attorney's fees for Appeal Tribunal Number 97-0333233-1-0497; Consideration and action on higher level appeals in Unemployment Compensation cases listed on Texas Workforce Commission Docket 22, and set date of next meeting. Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463- 7833. Filed: May 20, 1997, 3:24 p.m. TRD-9706686 Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Tuesday, May 27, 1997, 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, Plaza Suite 716 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: The Board of Directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund ("Fund") will have an informal dinner at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 1997. The dinner is intended to be a social event, and there is no formal agenda. No formal action will be taken, but it is possible that discussions could occur which could be construed to be "deliberations" within the meaning of the Open Meetings Act; therefore, the dinner will be treated as an "open meeting' and the public will be allowed to observe. However, dinner will be provided only for the Board of Directors of the Fund, and certain staff of the Fund. No dinner or refreshments will be provided for members of the public who may wish to attend. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: May 19, 1997, 1:39 p.m. TRD-9706628 Wednesday, May 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 328 Austin Board of Directors AGENDA: Call to Order; Roll Call; Review and Approval of the Minutes of the April 30, 1997, Board Meeting; Action Items; Consideration of: 1. Resolution Relating to Delegation of Certain Authority under 401(a) Retirement Plan Document; 2. Proposed Changes to the Fund's 401(a) Mutual Fund Investment Options; Consideration of Amendments to Board of Directors Policy on Internal Audit Matters; Consideration of Employee Benefits for Plan Year 1997/1998; Financial Report; Fund Status Report; Legislative Report; Informational Items; Report of the Administration Committee; Report of the Finance Committee; Report of the Operations Committee; Public Participation; Executive Session; Action Items Resulting from Executive Session Deliberations; Announcements; Adjourn. Contact: Jeanette Ward, 221 West Sixth Street, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 404-7142. Filed: May 20, 1997, 3:33 p.m. TRD-9706691 Regional Meetings Meetings filed May 19, 1997 Brown County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 403 Fisk, Brownwood, May 22, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doran E. Lemke, 403 Fisk Street, Brownwood, Texas 76801, (915) 643-5676. TRD-9706694. Carson County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 102 Main Street, Panhandle, May 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Donita Davis, Box 970, Panhandle, Texas 79068, (806) 537-3569. TRD-9706647. Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 302 East Central Avenue, Belton, May 22, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from A.C. Johnson, P.O. Box 729, Belton, Texas, 76513, (817) 939-1801. TRD- 9706617. Falls County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at the Intersection of Highways Six and Seven, Falls County Courthouse, First Floor, Marlin, May 28, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Joyce Collier, P.O. Box 430, Marlin, Texas 76661, (817) 883-2543. TRD-9706633. Gray County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 815 North Sumner, Pampa, May 22, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Jennifer Read, P.O. Box 836, Pampa, Texas 79066-0836, (806) 665-0791. TRD-9706648. Hansford County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, May 19, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659- 5575. TRD-9706618. Hansford County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, met at 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, May 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Alice Peddy, 709 West Seventh Street, Spearman, Texas 79081, (806) 659- 5575. TRD-9706649. Johnson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 109 North Main Street, Suite 201, Room 202, Cleburne, May 29, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Don Gilmore, 109 North Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031, (817) 558-8100. TRD-9706639. Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Emergency Session, Bylaws Committee, met at MRGDC Central Office, Conference Room, Carrizo Springs, May 20, 1997, 4:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9706627. North Central Texas Council of Governments, Program Coordination Committee of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc., met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Committee Room, Arlington, May 22, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9706638. North Central Texas Council of Governments, North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc., will meet at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, May 27, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Casandra J. Vines, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, (817) 695-9176. TRD-9706635. Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, Board of Directors, will meet at Highway 250 South, Hughes Springs, May 27, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from J.W. Dean, P.O. Box 955, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656, (903) 639- 7538. TRD-9706634. Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation, Board, met at 114 East Cameron, Rockdale, May 26, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Dwayne Jekel, P.O. Box 232, Rockdale, Texas 76567, (512) 446-2604. TRD-9706630. Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self-Insurance Funds, Board of Trustees, Emergency Meeting was held at Strasburger and Price, L.L.P., 901 Main Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, May 23, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from David J. LaBrec, 901 Main Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, Texas 75202, (214) 651- 4300, (972) 226-4960. TRD-9706623. Meetings filed May 20, 1997 Ark-Tex Council of Governments, (ATCOG), Executive Committee, will meet at Western Sizzlin', 2425 Ferguson Road, Mt. Pleasant, May 29, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Sandie Brown, P.O. Box 5307, Texarkana, Texas 75505, (903) 832-8636. TRD-9706692. Austin Transportation Study, Policy Advisory Committee, Executive Committee, met at Travis County Commissioners Court, 314 West 11th Street, First Floor, Austin, May 23, 1997 at 8:45 a.m. Information may be obtained from Michael R. Aulick, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 499-2275. TRD-9706663. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, May 30, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Rick Kuehler, 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0520. TRD-9706661. Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Grants Application Review Committee, met at Lufkin Civic Center, 601 North Second Street, Lufkin, May 22, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Andy Phillips, 274 East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9706657. Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Board of Directors, will meet at 568 Big Bend Drive, Victoria, May 28, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Rhonda G. Stastny, P.O. Box 2028, Victoria, Texas 77902, (512) 578-1587. TRD-9706693. Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 205 North Travis, Sherman, May 28, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-9673. TRD-9706660. Liberty County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 315 Main Street, Liberty, May 28, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from Sherry Greak, P.O. Box 10016, Liberty, Texas 77575, (409) 336-5722. TRD-9706669. Rusk County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 107 North Van Buren, Henderson, June 2, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Melvin R. Cooper, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-0007, (903) 657-3578. TRD-9706690. Meetings Filed May 21, 1997 South Texas Workforce Development Board, will meet at 901 Kennedy Street, Zapata, May 29, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from Myrna V. Herbst, P.O. Box 1757, Laredo, Texas 78044-1757, (210) 722-0546. TRD-9706704.