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 Department of Agriculture
Tuesday, August 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
TexaSweet Building, Board Room, 901 Business Park Drive
Mission
Texas Citrus Producers Board

AGENDA:
Call Meeting to Order and Opening Remarks
Action: Swearing in and seating of duly elected board members; Elect Officers 
for 1997-98; Approve Minutes of last meeting; Review and approve financial 
statement; Approve selection of new bank Depository; Selecting of 1997-98 
projects; Assessment rate of 1997-98; Approval of 1997-98 budget; Approval of 
administrative budget; Review and approve recommendation regarding Personnel 
Supporting TCPB; Set date for next meeting.
Discussion: Presentation of proposals for 1997-98; Review old and new business.
Adjourn
Contact: Ray Prewett, 901 Business Park Drive, Mission, Texas 78572, (210) 584-
1581.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 3:32 p.m.
TRD-9709891

Wednesday, August 13, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
Inn of the Hills, Angora Room North, 1001 Junction Highway
San Angelo
Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board

AGENDA:
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Review and approval on minutes of last meeting- June 11, 1997 
Review and approval of Fiscal Affairs
Reports of Officers and Directors
Discussion and Action: New Business: Review of telephone messages; Hot Spots 
Annual Reports/Renewal Requests; Addition to Hot-Spots Requests; Special Project 
Predator Control Request; Possible Name Change; Scheduling of next meeting. 
Unfinished business: Review status of Texas Animal Health Audit; Review Status 
of Various Committees and Projects; Predators in the Classroom Report; Report 
from Gary Nunley-Animal Damage Control
Discussion: Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Minnie Savage, 233 West Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76902-3543, (915) 
659-8777.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 9:27 a.m.
TRD-9709908

Monday, August 18, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
Harvey Hotel, Dallas Fort Worth, Highway 114 at Esters Boulevard
Irving
Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Discussion and Action: Minutes of last meeting; USFGC Update; Financial Reports; 
Supplemental Budget; Directors' Wives expenses; Grain elevator assessments; 
Approval of 1997-98 budget; New Building Plans/Update; Research Marketing 
Proposals
Discussion: Research/Marketing Updates; Other Business
Adjourn
Contact: Travis Taylor, P.O. Box 560, Abernathy, Texas 79311-0560, (806) 298-
4501.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 3:33 p.m.
TRD-9709892

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA)
Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
5201 University Boulevard, Great Room, Killam Library, Texas A&M International 
University
Laredo
Regional Advisory Consortium (RAC), Region 11

AGENDA:
Call to order; welcome and introduction of guests; approval of minutes; 
statewide service delivery program; membership plan; old business; new business; 
public comment/announcements; and adjournment.
Contact: Heather Harris, 9001 North IH-35, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78753, (512) 
349-6669.
Filed: August 4, 1997, 9:13 a.m.
TRD-9710057

Texas Department of Banking
Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
Finance Commission Building, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin
Prepaid Funeral Guaranty Fund Advisory Council

AGENDA:
A. Review and Approval of Minutes of the May 14, 1997 Prepaid Funeral Guaranty 
Fund Advisory Council Meeting.
B. Discussion of the Report of Activity of the Guaranty Fund for the Period 
September 1, 1996 -- June 30, 1997.
C. Discussion of and Vote to Approve Claims of $3,500 or Less Authorized by the 
Comissioner to be Paid From the Guaranty Fund Since May 14, 1997.
D. Discussion of and Vote to Approve the Guaranty Fund Investment Officer Report 
for the Period of March 1, 1997 to May 31, 1997.
E. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Approve Changes to the Investment Policy.
F. Discussion of and Possible Vote to Approve Changing the Investment Portfolio 
for the Guaranty Fund.
G. Review of Candidates for the 1988-1999 Consumer Member.
H. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates.
Contact: Everette D. Jobe, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705, 
(512) 475-1300.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 8:42 a.m.
TRD-9709968

Texas Ethics Commission
Friday, August 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.010
Austin

AGENDA:
The commission will take roll call; hear comments by the commissioners and the 
executive director, and communications from the public; approve the minutes of 
the July 11,1997 meting; briefing, discussion, and possible action to waive 
certain fines assessed for late filing of campaign finance reports, lobby 
reports, or personal financial statements; briefing, discussion, and possible 
action on a request for a second extension for the deadline to file a personal 
financial statement by an individual who was serving in Bosnia as a member of 
the United States Army Reserve; public discussion and possible action on the 
proposal and publication in the Texas Register of a new rule determining the 
form of the statement that may be used on political advertising to indicate that 
a candidate or political committee subscribes to the Code of Fair Campaign 
Practices; discussion and possible action in response to the following Advisory 
Opinion Request Numbers 409, 410, 411, 412, and 413; adjourn.
Contact: Tom Harrison, 201 East 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-
5800.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 2:08 p.m.
TRD-9709937

Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Thursday, Friday, August 14-15, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
12675 North Research
Austin
Fire Protection Personnel Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
1. Discussion and approval of minutes from the meeting held June 19 and 20, 
1997.
2. Overview and staff briefing of agenda items.
3. Discussion and possible action concerning possible need for amendments 
resulting from new legislation (SB 371) relating to fire protection personnel 
and local fire departments and volunteer fire fighters and volunteer fire 
departments regulated under Government Code, Chapter 419, including but not 
limited to, consolidation of standards manuals for paid and volunteer fire 
service personnel and changes to the following chapters: 37 TAC Chapter 421, 
Standards for Certification; 37 TAC Chapter 423, Fire Suppression; 37 TAC 
Chapter 425, Fire Protection Personnel Instructors; 37 TAC Chapter 427, 
Certified Training Facilities; 37 TAC Chapter 429, Minimum Standards for Fire 
Inspectors; 37 TAC Chapter 431, Minimum Standards for Fire and Arson 
Investigators; 37 TAC Chapter 435, Fire Fighter Safety; 37 TAC Chapter 437, 
Fees; 37 TAC Chapter 439, Examinations for Certification; 37 TAC Chapter 441, 
Continuing Education; 37 TAC Chapter 443, Certification Curriculum Manual; 37 
TAC Chapter 445, Administrative Inspections and Penalties; 37 TAC Chapter 449, 
Head of a Fire Department; 37 TAC Chapter 447, Part-Time Fire Protection 
Employee; 37 TAC Chapter 451, Fire Cause and Origin Investigator; 37 TAC Chapter 
495, Regulation of Nongovernmental Departments.
Contact: Carol Menchu, 12675 North Research, Austin, Texas 78759, (512) 919-
7100.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 10:46 a.m.
TRD-9709982

Texas Growth Fund
Monday, August 11, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
1000 Red River
Austin
Board of Trustees

AGENDA:
1. Review and approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees 
held on April 1, 1997.
2. Review and approve Treasurer's Report.
3. Review and approve Resolutions designating signatories on Texas Commerce Bank 
checking accounts.
4. Review and approve invoices from Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.
5. Discuss publicly traded stock of portfolio companies after IPO.
6. Receive an activity report from TGF Management Corp.
7. Review and approve TGF Management Corp.'s Third Quarter 1997 Budget Request.
8. Review and approve proposed investment(s).
9. Such other matters as may come before the Board of Trustees.
Contact: Janet Waldeier, 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 980, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 322-3100.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 10:13 a.m.
TRD-9709978

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs 
Monday, August 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
507 Sabine Street, Room 437
Austin
Finance Committee Meeting

AGENDA:
The Finance Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Housing and 
Community Affairs will meet to consider and possibly act upon the following: 
Minutes of April 20, 1997 and June 30, 1997; Budget for 1997-98; Investment 
Policy; Remarketing of Multi-Family Bonds for Windcrest Apartments; Transfer 
Ownership Relating to Summer Bend Apartments; Execution of Release for Multi-
family Revenue Bonds for Wildwood Apartments; Anducement Resolution for Non-
Profit Housing Corporation for Greater Houston, Inc.; Amended Resolution for 
Single Family Series 1997 A, B, and C; Executive Session for Personnel Matters; 
Anticipated Litigation (Potential or Threatened) Personnel Matters regarding 
duties and responsibilities in relationship to Budget under Sec. 551.074 Texas 
Government Code; Consultation with Attorney; Action in Open Session on items 
discussed in Executive Session; Adjourn.
Contact: L.P. Manley, 507 Sabine, #900, Waller Creek Office Building, Austin, TX 
78701, (512) 475-3934.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:24 p.m.
TRD-9710029

Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS)
Friday, August 8, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
701 West 51st Street, East Tower, Public Hearing Room
Austin
Board

AGENDA:
1. As authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, sec.551.074, 
the Board will meet in executive session to consider candidates for the position 
of Commissioner of Human Services. 2. The Board will reconvene in open session 
to take action, if necessary, resulting from discussion in executive session. 
Contact: Sherron Heinemann, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 
438-3048.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 4:00 p.m.
TRD-9709958

State Independent Living Council
Monday, Tuesday, August 25-26, 1997, 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively 
Doubletree Hotel, 6505 North IH35
Austin

AGENDA:
Call to Order; Welcome; Members; State IL Structure; SILC Organization; SILC 
Function; Public Comment; Independent Living; SILC Budget; Action Plan; Needs 
Assessment; Travel Policy; Upcoming Meetings
Contact: John Meinkowsky, 5555 North Lamar, Suite J-125, Austin, Texas 78751, 
(512) 467-0744.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 3:04 p.m.
TRD-9709949

Texas Department of Insurance
Monday, August 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-0508.D. In the matter of Aetna Dental Care of Texas (cont. 
from 5-15-97).
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, TX 
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: August 4, 1997, 10:07 a.m.
TRD-9710082

Monday, August 18, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-1038.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be 
taken against Suzie A. Chase, Wichita Falls, Texas, who holds a Group I, Legal 
Reserve Life Insurance Agent's license issued by the Texas Department of 
Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, TX 
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: August 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
TRD-9710081

Monday, August 18, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-96-1294.D. Prehearing confernece in the matter of Thomas K. 
Lawless d/b/a National Processing Center.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, TX 
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: August 4, 1997, 10:10 a.m.
TRD-9710083

Tuesday, August 19, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress, Suite 1100
Austin

AGENDA:
Docket No. 454-97-1253.C. To consider whether disciplinary action should be 
taken against Frank D. Alexander, San Antonio, Texas, who holds a Solicitor's 
License issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Contact: Bernice Ross, 333 Guadalupe Street, Mail Code #113-2A, Austin, TX 
78701, (512) 463-6328.
Filed: August 4, 1997, 10:06 a.m.
TRD-9710080

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Monday, August 4, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
E.O. Thompson Building, 920 Colorado, Fourth Floor, Conference Room
Austin
Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation

AGENDA:
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Discussion to exceed FTE cap in accordance with Sect. 34 General App. Act 
1998-1999.
4. Discussion to exceed 1996 FY Capitol budget for purchase of carpeting in 
accordance with Article 9100 Section 12(b) and Chapter 60 TAC 60.25(b). 
5. Adjournment.
Contact: Tommy V. Smith, (512) 4463-7357.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 8:09 a.m.
TRD-9709964

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Thursday, August 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m.; Saturday, August 9, 1997, 8:30 a.m. 
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Full Board

AGENDA:
The agenda includes executive session to consult with counsel regarding pending 
or contemplated litigation; a proposal for decision relating to Hugo A. Ramirez, 
M.D.; demonstration of the Administrators in Medicine DocFinder; a request for 
termination of suspension relating to Lawrence C. Runke, M.D.; public hearing 
and action regarding cancellation of licenses for nonpayment and by request; 
public hearing and consideration of final adoption of proposed rules; approval 
of orders; approval of minutes; resolutions; approval of the Telemedicine 
Committee as a standing committee of the board; approval of Ad Hoc committee to 
Study Complementary and Alternative Medicine; approval of Ad Hoc committee for 
Physicians in Training; request for Attorney General Opinion; executive 
director's report; and committee reports and approval of action items from 
committees meeting during August 7-9, 1997.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 4:15 p.m.
TRD-9709893

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Disciplinary Process Review Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
May, June and July Enforcement Reports
Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding alternative medicine 
Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding rule for medical 
record cost and release of psychiatric medical records
Consideration and possible action concerning Senate bill 1607 relating to 
retention of medical records
Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding Compliance Department 
procedures
Executive session to review selected files and cases recommended for dismissal 
by informal settlement conferences*
*Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b), 4.05(c), 5.06(s)(1), 
and 1994 Attorney General Opinion, number H-484.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 4:16 p.m.
TRD-9709894

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Joint Meeting of Endorsement and Examination Committees

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code, as related to Article 4495b, 2.07(b),and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated 
litigation.
Letters of eligibility to practice in the county of graduation relating to 
sec.3.04(g)(3) of the Medical Practice Act [formerly sec.5.035(a)(4)]  
Discussion/recommendation on rehabilitation orders of other state medical boards
Update on the Federation of State Medical Boards' Credentialing Verification 
Service (FCVS)
Review of applications for licensure for a determination of eligibility referred 
to the committee by the executive director
Discussion/recommendation of board rules pertaining to Fifth Pathway applicants 
and temporary licensure for applicants.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 4:16 p.m.
TRD-9709895

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Endorsement Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated 
litigation
Review of licensure applicants referred to the Endorsement committee by the 
executive director for determinations of eligibility for licensure*
Review of licensure applicants to be considered for permanent licensure by 
endorsement
* Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 4:16 p.m.
TRD-9709896

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Examination Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes to review applicant files for licensure
Review of licensure applicants *
Review of the May 1997 United States Medical Licensing Exam Step 3 and Texas 
Medical Jurisprudence Examination results
Review of examination applicants complete for consideration of licensure 
* Executive session under the authority of the Open Meetings Act, sec.551.071 of 
the Government Code and Article 4495b, sec.sec.2.07(b) and 2.09(o), Texas 
Revised Civil Statutes
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 4:16 p.m.
TRD-9709897

Friday, August 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610
Austin
Executive Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding development of an 
assessment tool for outlining goals to be accompanied to assist in the 
evaluation of the executive director.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding development of an 
assessment tool for staff evaluation of managers.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding development of a self-
assessment tool for board member evaluation.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding salary increase for 
executive director.
Adjourn.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008. 
Filed: July 31, 1997, 10:54 a.m.
TRD-9709915

Friday, August 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Finance Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Discussion of the Board's June 1997 Financial Statement
Legislative appropriation update
Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 10:54 a.m.
TRD-9709916

Friday, August 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Legislative Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Update from the 75th Legislature and impacts on the board. Discussion, 
recommendation, and possible action relating to rules to implement legislation.
Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 11:48 a.m.
TRD-9709925

Friday, August 8, 1997, 11:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Public Information Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Discussion, recommendation and possible action on newsletter articles
Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 11:49 a.m.
TRD-9709927

Friday, August 8, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Standing Orders Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order and Roll Call
Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding anesthesia assistants. 
Invited guests will present information.
Review and consideration of approval of acupuncture licensure applications as 
recommended by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.
Review of investigative files for closure as recommended by the Texas State 
Board of Acupuncture Examiners.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action on rules recommended from the 
Texas State board of Acupuncture Examiners.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action on rules recommended from the 
Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action on amendments to Chapter 193, 
Standing Delegation Orders.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action on amendments to Chapter 179, 
Investigations, relating to reporting by physician assistants and 
acupuncturists. 
Discussion, recommendation and possible action on new rules relating to Non-
Certified Radiologic Technicians, Chapter 194 and the repeal of current rule 
193.7.
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 11:57 a.m.
TRD-9709928

Friday, August 8, 1997, 4:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Ethics Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Consideration and approval of article for Newsletter submitted by Mary Anne 
Bobinski
Legislative update regarding "gag rule" provisions in managed care contracts.
Discussion, recommendation, and possible action relating to advertising by 
sponsors of continuing medical education courses.
Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 11:48 a.m.
TRD-9709924

Friday, August 8, 1997, 5:30 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Ad Hoc Committee on Telemedicine

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Discussion, recommendation and possible action relating to the improper 
delegation of telemedicine.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action relating to an amendment to Rule 
161.1(g) outlining the responsibilities of the Telemedicine Committee as a 
permanent committee of the board.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action relating to an amendment to Rule 
174, Telemedicine, outlining annual registration requirements for persons who 
are issued special purpose licenses for practice of medicine across state lines.
Discussion, recommendation and possible action relating to possible rule changes 
as a result of recent legislation.
Discussion, recommendation, and possible action relating to unlicensed practice 
of medicine policy statement.
Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 11:48 a.m.
TRD-9709923

Friday, August 8, 1997, 3:00 p.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower 2, Suite 225
Austin
Non-Profit Health Organizations Committee

AGENDA:
Call to order
Roll Call
Consideration and possible action on applications for original certification of 
non-profit health organizations
Consideration and possible action on biennial applications for recertification 
of non-profit health organizations
Consideration and possible action on compliance information for continued 
certification of non-profit health organizations
Adjourn
Contact: Pat Wood, P.O. Box 2018, MC-901, Austin, Texas 78768-2018, (512) 305-
7016; fax: (512) 305-7008.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 11:48 a.m.
TRD-9709926 

Midwestern State University
Thursday, August 7, 1997, 1:30 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Executive Committee

AGENDA:
The Executive Committee will consider the minutes of the committee meeting held 
May 8, 1997. The Committee will consider recommendations for Board of Regents 
meeting dates in 1997-98, outside counsel agreement for 1997-98, general 
architectural services for MSU in 1997-98, purchase of equipment for Clark 
Student Center, >Information Systems Biennial Operating Plan for Fiscal Years 
1998 and 1999 and naming of university facilities. 
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(940) 689-4212.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9710039

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 2:30 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Finance and Audit Committee

AGENDA:
The Finance and Audit Committee will review minutes of the committee meeting 
5/8/97 and will receive recommendations and discuss financial disclosure 
statements, the internal audit plan for 1997-98, the university investment 
policy, bank depository and pledge of collateral agreement, approval of 
broker/dealers for the university, fee waivers (Student Union/Center Fee and 
Student Service Fees), disabled peace officers tuition and fee waiver, foreign 
language course fee increase, GED fee increase, reduction of investment income, 
items $30,000 and under in FY 96-97 approved by President per Board 
Authorization, HEAF allocation for 1997-98 and the 1997-98 university operating 
budget; Discussion of specific personnel and salary related matters, including 
discussion of the university president's salary, will be conducted in Executive 
Session as allowed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.074.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(940) 689-4212.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9710038

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 3:30 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Personnel and Curriculum Committee

AGENDA:
The Personnel and Curriculum Committee will review the minutes of the committee 
meeting held May 8, 1997 and will receive information concerning summer session 
enrollment and small class reports, as well as last day enrollment reports for 
the spring semester. The committee will consider recommendations and discuss 
position changes in the FY 96-97 budget, change in admissions standards, Policy 
Manual revisions and additions (including faculty performance review, 
telecommunications based courses, whistle blowing policy and disability 
grievance procedures).
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(940) 689-4212.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9710037

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 4:30 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Student Services Committee

AGENDA:
The Student Services Committee will consider the minutes of the committee 
meeting held May 8, 1997 and receive a report on student government activities 
and summer camp update.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(940) 689-4212.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9710036

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 4:45 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Development Committee

AGENDA:
The Development Committee will review the minutes of the committee meeting held 
May 8, 1997. A summary of gifts, grants and pledges received 9/1/97-7/11/97 will 
be presented for information of the board. Resolutions of Appreciation will be 
presented for approval as necessary. 
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(940) 689-4212.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:59 p.m.
TRD-9710035

Thursday, August 7, 1997, 5:00 p.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents Athletic Committee

AGENDA:
The Athletics Committee will consider the minutes of the committee meeting held 
May 8, 1997 and will receive information concerning the Title IX compliance 
annual review, 1997 M-Club campaign report and 1997-98 corporate sponsors.
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(940) 689-4212.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:58 p.m.
TRD-9710034

Friday, August 8, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
3410 Taft Boulevard, Hardin Board Room
Wichita Falls
Board of Regents 

AGENDA:
The Board of Regents will consider the minutes of the May 8, 1997 Board of 
Regents meetings and will review financial reports for the months of April, May 
and June 1997. Board of Regents committee assignments for 1997-98 will be made 
by the chairman of the board. The Board will consider recommendations and 
receive information from the Executive, Finance and Audit, Personnel and 
Curriculum, and university Development Committees of the board. Reports will be 
presented by the Student Services and Athletics Committees and by the president 
of the university concerning developments at MSU. The Board of Regents of 
Midwestern State University reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive 
Session whenever legally justified and properly posted in accordance with the 
Texas Government Code Chapter 551. 
Contact: Deborah L. Barrow, 3410 Taft Boulevard, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308, 
(940) 689-4212.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 4:52 p.m.
TRD-9710047

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission 
Thursday, August 7, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Room 201S, Building E, 12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin

AGENDA:
This meeting is a work session for discussion between Commissioners and staff. 
No public testimony or comment will be accepted except by invitation of the 
Commission.
Contact: Doug Kitts, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3317. 
Filed: July 30, 1997, 2:43 p.m.
TRD-9709887

Thursday, August 14, 1997, 3:00 p.m.
Natural Resources Center, Room 1003, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 
Corpus Christi

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order/Introductions/Approval of Minutes
II. Program Update
III. Discussion of Draft Coastal Bend Bays Plan (Narrative Portions)
IV. Ranking of Action Items
V. Discussion of Action Plan Demonstration Project
VI. Discussion of Base Program Support Funding Targets
VII. Additional Items/ Adjourn.
Contact: Richard Volk, TAMU-CC, 6300 Ocean Drive, Suite 3300, Corpus Christi, 
Texas 78412, (512) 980-3420.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 1:20 p.m.
TRD-9709932

Thursday, August 21, 1997, 7:00 p.m.
Andrews Chamber of Commerce, 700 West Broadway
Andrews

AGENDA:
For an informal public meeting concerning an application by TECSAFE, L.L.C. to 
the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for Research, Development, 
and Demonstration permit (Proposed Permit Number 50366) to conduct research and 
development of innovative and experimental waste treatment technologies. The 
application requests authorization for the construction and operation of two 
proposed tanks, and one proposed container storage and process treatment 
technology building for the storage of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for the 
purpose of developing waste treatment technologies. The applicant will operate a 
research and development facility to develop innovative and experimental 
hazardous waste treatment technology and/or processes. The facility is located 
on State Highway 176, on approximately 100 acres, approximately 30 miles west of 
Andrews in Andrews County, Texas.
Contact: Office of Public Assistance, M.D. 108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 
78711-3087, 1-800-687-4040.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 9:19 a.m.
TRD-9709970

Thursday, September 4, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
Police Department/Municipal Court Building, 430 North Brazosport Boulevard 
Freeport

AGENDA:
For a hearing before an administrative law judge of the State Office of 
Administrative Hearings on an application filed with the Texas Natural Resource 
Conservation Commission by TREASURE ISLAND MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT for 
Proposed Permit Number 13816-01 to authorize the discharge of treated domestic 
wastewater effluent at a volume not to exceed an average flow of 50,000 gallons 
per day. The applicant is also requesting a variance to the buffer zone 
requirements pursuant to 30 TAC 309.13(e)(1)(B).
The wastewater treatment facilities are to be located approximately 3,450 feet 
southeast of Vasak Bridge on Brazoria County Road 257 at San Luis Pass, 
approximately 14 miles northeast of the City of Surfside and 28 miles southwest 
of the City of Galveston in Brazoria County, Texas.
Contact: Pablo Carrasquillo, P.O. Box 13025, Austin, Texas 78711-3025, (512) 
475-3445.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 9:20 a.m.
TRD-9709971

Board of Nurse Examiners
August 12, 1997, at 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 3, Suite 460
Austin
Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee

AGENDA:
The Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee will meet to consider and take action 
on the following:
Possible Disciplinary Action: Sharon Kay Richey, TX #533405
Motions for Rehearing: Darlene Marshall Ruffin, TX #222488; Barbara A. Petri 
Kinstley, TX #220484; and Brenda Jean Smith, TX #507750
Agreed Orders: Dawn Desiree Adams, TX #561592; Evelyn M. Bass, TX #537053; 
Robert E. Blake, TX #256347; Sally Caroline Dent, TX #547209; Wanda L. England, 
TX #716387; Paula Denice Fortenberry, TX #554397; Nancy Louise Friesen, TX 
#607518; Oscar Marino Gonzalez, TX #567759; Roberta Maxine Kalmanson, TX 
#536697; Kathryn Ann Kinalidis, TX #437631; Frances Janet Meets, TX #552375; 
Patricia Susan Rice, TX #522864; Judith Robinson, TS #599961; Giselle Issa 
Talia, TX #623421; Jeff5rey F. Vogel, TX #518481.
ALJ Proposals for Decision: Barbara Ann Kessler, TX #626439; Rita A. Kucmierz, 
TX #505877
Exceptions to Previous Board Orders: Ngozi Alaribe, TX #532526; Pamela R. 
Chapman, TX #521661.
Eligibility Requests of: Joan DeLeon Salazar, Petitioner for Declaratory Order
Declaratory Orders of: Julie Michelle Brown; Ashley Michelle Derr; Larisa Ann 
Morales; Liane Jacobson; Luan Ngoc-Thi Nguyen; Norma Jean DeLeon
Applicant for Consideration: Roman Daniel Jenks, Applicant for Initial Licensure
Conditional Eligibility Orders of the following Petitioners/Applicants; Tiffany 
Nicole Ates, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; Paula Jean Deakin, Petitioner for 
Declaratory Order; Hector Garcia, Petitioner for Declaratory Order; Mary Helen 
Gonzalez, Applicant for Endorsements; Jeanette Boylan Powers, Petitioner for 
Declaratory Order; Alison M. Priestley, Applicant for Initial Licensure; Lorrane 
Lee Reyna, Petitioner for Declaratory Order.
Contact: Cheryl Sepulveda, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6824. 
Filed: August 1, 1997, 1:41 p.m.
TRD-9710008

August 15, 1997, at 9:30 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, Tower 2, Room 2.225
Austin
Nursing Practice Advisory Committee

AGENDA:
9:30 a.m. -- Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of members and staff
Approval of October 31, 1997 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Agenda
9:45 a.m. -- Charge to the Committee: 
1. Review Historial Background of laser therapy and the Board's Position 
Statement #15.9 "Performance of Laser Therapy by RNs".
2. Review current available information on laser therapy, its uses, advantages 
and disadvantages
3. Consider the relationship of current uses of laser therapy, anticipated 
effects, and potential complications.
4. Review the finds in relation to the RN scope of practice for report to the 
Board. 
11:30 a.m. --Working Lunch
12:30 p.m. -- Open Forum
1:00 p.m. --Continue Committee Charge
2:30 p.m. -- Summary
3:00 p.m. -- Adjourn.
Contact: Mitchell Diaz, Box 140466, Austin, Texas 78714, (512) 305-6844. 
Filed: August 4, 1997, 9:43 a.m.
TRD-9710067

August 21-22, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. respectively
333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460.
Austin
Advisory Committee on Education Distance Learning Technologies Subcommittee 

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Introduction of Members and Election of Chair
Draft policy of proposals to replicate Extended Campus/Extension Site
Revision of Board Guidelines on Extended Campus/Extension Site
New Business
Adjourn
Contact: Cheryl K. Rosipal, Box 430, Austin, Texas 78767, (512) 305-6816. 
Filed: July 31, 1997, 1:45 p.m.
TRD-9709933

Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators 
Monday, August 11,1997, 9:00 a.m.
Dallas Medallion, 4099 Valley View Lane, Main Salon, LBJ Freeway and Midway Road
Dallas

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: complaints (95-NFA-00149; 96-
NFA-00185; 96-NFA-00190; 96-NFA-00193; 96-NFA-00245; 96-NFA-00246; 96-NFA-00261; 
96-NFA-00282; 96-NFA-00285; 96-NFA-00273; 96-NFA-00278; 96-NFA-00284; 96-NFA-
00286; 96-NFA-00288; 96-NFA-00289; 96-NFA-00290; 96-NFA-00291; 96-NFA-00292; 96-
NFA-00293; 96-NFA-00295; 96-NFA-00297; 96-NFA-00299; 96-NFA-00301; 97-NFA-00001; 
97-NFA-00002; 97-NFA-00003; 97-NFA-00005; 97-NFA-00006; 97-NFA-00007; 97-NFA-
00008; 97-NFA-00010; 97-NFA-00013; 97-NFA-00016; 97-NFA-00019; 97-NFA-00022; 97-
NFA-00024; 97-NFA-00028; 97-NFA-00031; 97-NFA-00032; 97-NFA-00035; 97-NFA-00037; 
97-NFA-00042; 97-NFA-00048; 97-NFA-00050; 97-NFA-00052; 97-NFA-00061; 97-NFA-
00068; 97-NFA-00069; 97-NFA-00070; 97-NFA-00071; 97-NFA-00072; 97-NFA-00077; 97-
NFA-00084; 97-NFA-00085; 97-NFA-00087; 97-NFA-00089; 97-NFA-00094; 97-NFA-00097; 
97-NFA-00098; 97-NFA-00099; 97-NFA-00101; 97-NFA-00106; 97-NFA-00111; and 97-
NFA-00181); and staff reports.
To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA 
Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-
7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:53 p.m.
TRD-9710030

Monday, August 11,1997, 10:30 a.m.
Dallas Medallion, 4099 Valley View Lane, Main Salon, LBJ Freeway and Midway Road
Dallas

The committee will discuss and possibly act on: approval of denial of requests 
for continuing education sponsorship (DiversiCare Management Services, The Inner 
Care Group, Medicolegal Consultants, Mind Matters Seminars, Senior Information 
Services of America, Seniors We Are Adult Day Care, and Southwest Society on 
Aging); approval or denial of a request for academic course work and an 
internship program at the University of Scranton, Scarnton, PA; approval or 
denial of a second request for academic course work program at the Texas 
Memorial Medical Institute; approval or denial for a waiver of the 60-bed 
internship requirement from Dionicio R. Rivera; the American Health Care 
Association's request for continuing education for annual conferences; Texas 
Health Care Association's request to award six hours of continuing education for 
the seminar which was canceled after 4.5 hours; staff reports; and the chair 
report.
To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA 
Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-
7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:54 p.m.
TRD-9710031

Tuesday, August 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Dallas Medallion, 4099 Valley View Lane, Main Salon, LBJ Freeway and Midway Road
Dallas

The board will have roll call, introduce representative of the Texas Department 
of Human Services in attendance, discuss and possibly act on: committee reports 
(Education Committee and Complaints Committee); agreed order for LE; and order 
for TM; staff reports; interim executive secretary report; and board chair 
report.
To request accommodation under the ADA, please contact Suzzanna C. Currier, ADA 
Coordinator in the Office of Civil Rights at (512) 458-7627 or TDD at (512) 458-
7708 at least four days prior to the meeting.
Contact: Bobby Lane, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756, (512) 834-6787.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 3:54 p.m.
TRD-9710032

Texas Optometry Board
Monday, August 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-Orientation with members, followed by 
committees on August 12, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe Street, #2-420
Austin

AGENDA:
Orientation with new members to begin at 1:00 p.m. on August 11, followed by all 
committees meeting at 4:00 p.m.; on following day beginning at 9:00 a.m., 
regular board meeting to be held to consider reports of Secretary-Treasurer, 
executive director, legal counsel, and committee chairpersons; reports on 
conferences attended; election of officers; consider matters involving Health 
Professions Council; public comment time certain of 10:00 a.m.; report on IAB 
annual meeting held in June in St. Louis, Missouri, and Governor's Conference 
held in July; consider attendance at future meetings; establish Board meeting 
dates; consider request of FTC for input on Eyeglass rule I; Federal Fraud and 
Abuse Data Collection; H.B. 196 -- mandatory release of contact lens 
prescription implementation; general mailing to licensees; legislative and 
budget reports; consider settlement agreements as a result of informal 
conferences held; Executive Session to be held in compliance with 551.071 of the 
Government Code to discuss contemplated and pending litigation with Board 
attorney and matters referred to Attorney General and to consider Executive 
Director's salary as authorized by the General Appropriations Act; consideration 
and possible vote on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Contact: Lois Ewald, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-420, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 305-
8500.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 11:56 a.m.
TRD-9709998

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 
Saturday, August 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
San Antonio Marriot/River Walk, 711 East Riverwalk
San Antonio
Investigations Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Review and possible action regarding the following cases: 96044, 96119, 
96158, 96165, 96174, 96185, 97006, 97019, 97053, 97075, 97085, 97092, 97107, 
97113, 97114, 97115, 97116, 97131, 97133, 97138, 97140, 97142, 97163, 97143, 
97147, 97148, 97149, 97151, 97158, 97160, 97168, 97172, 97173, 97174, 97175, 
97180, 97181.
Adjourn
Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
305-6900.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 2:48 p.m.
TRD-9709888

Saturday, August 9, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
San Antonio Marriot/River Walk, 711 East Riverwalk
San Antonio
Investigations Committee

REVISED AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Review and possible action regarding the following cases: 96044, 96119, 
96158, 96165, 96174, 96185, 97006, 97019, 97053, 97075, 97085, 97092, 97107, 
97113, 97114, 97115, 97116, 97131, 97133, 97138, 97140, 97142, 97163, 97143, 
97147, 97148, 97149, 97151, 97158, 97160, 97168, 97172, 97173, 97174, 97175, 
97180, 97181.
Adjourn
Contact: Gerard Swain, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
305-6900.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 9:08 a.m.
TRD-9709905

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
Friday, August 15, 1997, 10:00 a.m.
333 Guadalupe, Tower II, Room 400A
Austin

AGENDA:
Friday, August 15, 1997, 10:00 a.m.-Reading of minutes; President's report; 
Vice-President's report; Executive Director's report; Treasurer's report; public 
comments; discussion and possible adoption of rules that were published in the 
March 25, 1997 and July 15, 1997 Texas Register sec.371.1, 371.2, 371.3, 371.6, 
375.11 and 379.1; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas 
Register rule changes regarding date requirements for sec.378 continuing medical 
education; discussion and possible proposal for publication in the Texas 
Register, rule changes regarding charges for CME printouts and duplicate 
certificates in sec.379.1 fees; discussion and possible proposal for publication 
in the Texas Register rule changes regarding extending temporary license dates 
in sec.371.2(g) temporary license; proposal for decision and final order in the 
matter of the license of Gary Mellon, DPM; discussion and possible action 
regarding lifting the restriction on the license of Spencer Eugene Nichols, DPM; 
report from Dr. Valenza regarding examinations and exam development committee; 
discussion and possible adoption of questions to be used on the next Board 
survey; review and possible revisions to job posting for Investigator III; 
complaint status report and set time, place and date for next scheduled meeting.
Contact: Janie Alonzo, P.O. Box 12216, Austin, Texas 78711-2216, (512) 305-7000.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 12:52 p.m.
TRD-9710004

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Friday, August 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
701 West 51st Street, Board Room, John H. Winters Center, First Floor East Tower
Austin

AGENDA:
The staff of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) 
will conduct a meeting open to the public to receive input in rule development 
for the regulation of assessment services offered by residential child care 
facilities and child-placing agencies. The meeting is not a meeting by the 
Board, but is a meeting held by PRS staff to aid in the development of rules 
required by Senate Bill 359 of the 75th Legislature, prior to presenting them to 
the board for publication for comment. If you are unable to attend the meeting, 
but wish to provide input in the rule development for the regulation of 
assessment services, written comments will be accepted if received by August 29, 
1997. Please address written comments to the attention of Joanna Taylor. Written 
comments may be mailed to MC E-550, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas, 78714-9030, 
delivered to the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Center, or 
faxed to (512) 438-3848. 
Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary 
aids or services are asked to contact Sasha Rasco, (512) 438-3249 by August 11, 
1997 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Joanna Taylor, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-
3259.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 1:32 p.m.
TRD-9710006 

Friday, August 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m.
701 West 51st Street, Board Room, John H. Winters Center, First Floor East Tower
Austin

AGENDA:
The staff of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) 
will conduct a meeting open to the public to receive input on the development of 
rules governing public hearing and notices required before the issuance or 
expansion of a residential child care license in certain counties. The meeting 
is not a meeting by the Board, but is a meeting held by PRS staff to aid in the 
development of ruled required by Bill 359 of the 75th Legislature, prior to 
presenting them to the board for publication for comment. If you are unable to 
attend the meeting, but wish to provide input in the rule development for public 
hearings and notices required before the issuance or expansion of residential 
child care licenses, written comments will be accepted if received by August 29, 
1997. Please address written comments to the attention of Joanna Taylor. Written 
comments may be mailed to MC E-550, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas, 78714-9030, 
delivered to the receptionist in the lobby of the John H. Winters Center, or 
faxed to (512) 438-3848. 
Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who may need auxiliary 
aids or services are asked to contact Sasha Rasco, (512) 438-3249 by August 11, 
1997 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact: Joanna Taylor, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, (512) 438-
3259.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 1:32 p.m.
TRD-9710007

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority
Friday, August 15, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Oriental Room, Eighth Floor, St. Joseph's Hospital
Houston
Board of Directors Workshop

AGENDA:
The Board of Directors will conduct a workshop to review the proposed contracts 
for fiscal year 1998.
Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, 
Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292,
Filed: August 4, 1997, 8:05 a.m.
TRD-9710051

Friday, August 15, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
Oriental Room, Eighth Floor, St. Joseph's Hospital
Houston
Board of Directors 

AGENDA:
The chairman will call the board meeting to order, introduce the new board 
member, Claudia Ball, and adjourn the open meeting, and convene in executive 
session to receive advice of the Authority's attorneys concerning contemplated 
litigation related to the Authority's license application pending before the 
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and evaluate the agency's 
general manager's job performance. The board will open the meeting to the public 
to approve minutes of their previous meeting; receive reports of the committees; 
hear the general manager's reports on the year-to-date financial status, 
consider budget adjustments and the approval of the 1998 operating budget; 
discuss status of the license hearings before SOAH, discuss the status of the 
Texas and other low-level waste compacts, and discuss director's and officer's 
liability insurance; be given status reports on demonstration cap project at the 
Faskin Ranch disposal site, and review quarterly contract reports; hear a report 
on the community development and county working groups, public information 
program, and the quality assurance program. The board will consider: approval of 
the revised Hudspeth County master plan; the adoption of a proposed amendment to 
the contract with the UT-Bureau of Economic Geology; approval of proposed 
contracts for fiscal year 1998, adoption of personnel action regarding the 
general manager and deputy general manager-legal, approval of financial 
statements for L.R. Jacobi and L.H. Matthews, and the approval of a resolution 
of appreciation for David Ojeda. The board will consider possible rulemaking 
concerning use of the Texas Facility by in-state waste generators. The board 
will hear public comments before adjourning.
Contact: Lawrence R. Jacobi, Jr. 7701 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 300, Austin, 
Texas 78752, (512) 451-5292,
Filed: August 4, 1997, 8:05 a.m.
TRD-9710052 

Railroad Commission of Texas
Tuesday, August 12, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
1701 North Congress, First Floor Conference Room 1-111
Austin

AGENDA:
The Railroad Commission of Texas will consider various applications and other 
matters within the jurisdiction of the agency including oral arguments at the 
time specified on the attached agenda. The Railroad Commission of Texas may 
consider the procedural status of any contested case if 60 days or more have 
elapsed from the date the hearing was closed or from the date the transcript was 
received.
The Commission may meet in Executive Session on any items listed above as 
authorized by the Open Meetings Act.
Contact: Lindil C. Fowler, Jr. P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967, (512) 
463-7033.
Filed: August 1, 1997, 4:14 p.m.
TRD-9710043

State Securities Board
Monday, August 25, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
William P. Clements Building, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 502
Austin
Administrative Hearing

AGENDA:
A hearing will be held to determine whether cease and desist, revocation, fine 
and denial of registration orders will be issued against eighteen Respondents in 
a previously filed case, IN THE MATTER OF THE EXCHANGE HOUSE, INC., ET. AL., 
State Office of Administrative Hearing Docket Nubmer 312-97-0760. 
Contact: Davis Grauer, 200 East 10th Street, Fifth Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, 
(512) 305-8392.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 2:19 p.m.
TRD-9709886

Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board
Friday, August 8, 1997, 8:30 a.m.
1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room
Austin
Finance and Audit Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Roger 
Benavides
II. Minutes from Prior Meetings
III. Review Financial Report
IV. Discuss Agency Operations Budget
V. Discuss the 1998 Fiscal Budget
VI. Presentation by TEA Regarding Funds Spent in 1996-97 and Projected FY 98/99 
Budget
VII. Future Agenda Items
VIII. Adjourn Committee Meeting
Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-
3070.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9709951

Friday, August 8, 1997, 9:30 a.m.
1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room
Austin
Libraries and Telemedicine Committee

AGENDA:
I. Call Committee Meeting to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman John 
Collins
II. Minutes from Prior Meetings
III. Reports from Advisory Committees
IV. Review and Possible Adoption of Planning Grants and Demonstration Grants 
V. Future Agenda Items
VI. Adjourn Committee Meeting
Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-
3070.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9709952

Friday, August 8, 1997, 10:30 a.m.
1000 Red River, Fifth Floor Board Room
Austin

AGENDA:
I. Call to Order Open Meeting/Quorum Call -- Chairman Bill Mitchell 
II. Presentation by Texas Tech University's Extended Learning Elementary 
Curriculum
III. Presentation on Texas Net Results
IV. Minutes from Prior Meetings
V. Agency Update
VI. Financial Report
VII. Chairman Appointments Board Committee
VIII. Discussion and Possible Adoption of a Policy for Accepting Gifts 
IX. Discussion on Evaluation Procedures for Grant Applications
X. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Grant Offerings for Internet Connectivity 
for Libraries
XI. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Non-Competitive Grant Offerings for 
Internet Access for Public Schools Discussion on TIF Teams
XII. Discussion and Possible Action of Grant Offerings for Discovery Projects 
XIII. Future Agenda Items
XIV. Adjourn Open Meeting
Contact: Dawn Efaw, 1000 Red River, Suite E208, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 469-
3070.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 3:23 p.m.
TRD-9709953

The Texas State University System
Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 11:00 a.m.
Cibolo Creek Ranch, conference room
Shafter
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
The Board plans a retreat work session reviewing the mission, role, challenges, 
goals and vision of the System and its components with the Universities' 
presidents and System Administration Staff. (Where appropriate and permitted by 
law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects.)
Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 463-1808.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 3:33 p.m.
TRD-9709955

Thursday-Friday, August 7-8, 1997, 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.respectively 
Second Floor Conference Room, Briscoe Administration Building, Sul Ross State 
University
Alpine
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
Review of matters of the Board and the Universities in the System including; all 
matters of curriculum including program and name changes; all matters of 
construction projects, contracts and documentation; financial matters of the 
System Office and the Universities in the System including budgetary changes, 
operating budgets, fees, internal audit plans, bond counsel and financial 
advisory selections, broker/dealer authorizations, end-of-fiscal year compliance 
with statutes and codes, contract approvals, purchases of furnishings and 
equipment, land purchases, sales, leases and easements, holiday schedules, 
revised Institutional Mission Statements, gifts and contributions for each 
university and the system administration; discussion of pending or contemplated 
litigation, settlements, or other legal matters; personnel actions including 
promotions, resignations, retirements, tenure, emeritus status, resolutions of 
honor, commissioning of police officers, salaries/salary supplements, 
deliberation of appointment, employment, re-employment of existing employees, 
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal and/or replacement of 
any system employee including staff, faculty, Presidents and the Chancellor. 
(Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the 
above listed subjects.)
Contact: Lamar Urbanovsky, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 810, Austin, Texas 
78701, (512) 463-1808.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 3:34 p.m.
TRD-9709957

University Interscholastic League
Monday, August 4, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
Thompson Conference Center, 26th and Red River Streets
Austin
Waiver Review Board

AGENDA:
AA. Request for a waiver of the Parent Residence Rule by Kimberly Dorsett 
representing Hays High School in Buda, Texas.
BB. Request for waiver of the Four Year Rule by Stephen Taylor representing 
Hamshire-Fannett High School in Hamshire, Texas.
CC. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Richard Tankersley 
representing Irion County High School in Mertzon, Texas.
DD. Request for a waiver of the Four Year Rule by Glen Harrison representing 
Gregory-Portland High School in Portland, Texas.
Contact: Sam Harper, 23001 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78713, (512) 
471-5883.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 10:54 a.m.
TRD-9709917

The University of Houston
Monday, August 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.
Conference room One, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, UH System Offices
Austin
Board of Regents-Various Committees

AGENDA:
Committee/Subcommittee Meetings
Asset Management
Facilities Planning/Physical Plant
Compensation/Human Resources
Administration/Finance
Risk Management
Executive
Contact: Peggy Cervenka, 1600 Smith, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas 77002, 1-713-
754-7440.
Filed: August 4, 1997, 8:46 a.m.
TRD-9710055

The University of Texas System
Tuesday, August 5, 1997, 7:30 a.m.
Regents' Room, Ninth Floor, Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 West Seventh Street 
Austin
Board of Regents

AGENDA:
The board will convene in Open Session for the sole purpose of recessing to 
Executive Session, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, 
sec.551.074, to interview the finalist candidates for the presidency of the 
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. This meeting will be to 
interview and discuss the credentials of the finalist candidates and no formal 
action on the election of a president is planned until the regular meeting of 
the Board on August 13-14, 1997.
Contact: Arthur H. Dilly, 201 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 
499-4402.
Filed: July 30, 1997, 10:40 a.m.
TRD-9709883

Texas Veterans Commission
Friday, August 22, 1997
E.O. Thompson Building, Sixth Floor, 10th and Colorado Streets
Austin
Fourth Quarterly Meeting

AGENDA:
Regular meeting to approve the minutes of th ethird quarterly meeting, receive 
information concerning the 75th Legislative Session, and consider approval of 
salary increases for line-item exempt employees. The Commission will also 
discuss matters concerning veterans' benefits and services, receive staff 
reports and conduct other routine business of the Commission. The Comission will 
take action on these matters as it deems appropriate.
Contact: Douglas K. Brown, P.O. Box 12277, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-5538. 
Filed: August 1, 1997, 2:21 p.m.
TRD-9710022

Texas Workforce Commission
Friday, August 22, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
701 West 51st Street, Sixth Floor, West Tower
Austin

AGENDA:
Attend Department of Human Services Board Breakfast and Meeting.
Contact: Esther Hajdar, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778, (512) 463-
7833.
Filed: July 31, 1997, 11:57 a.m.
TRD-9709930

Regional Meetings
Meetings filed July 30, 1997
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Executive Committee, met with emergency 
revised agenda at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, July 31, 1997 at 4:00 
p.m. Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, 
Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9709899.
Austin-Travis County MHMR Center, Board of Trustees, met with emergency revised 
agenda at 1430 Collier Street, Board Room, Austin, July 31, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Sharon Taylor, 1430 Collier Street, Austin, 
Texas 78704, (512) 440-4031. TRD-9709900.
Houston-Galveston Area Council, Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, met at 
3555 Timmons Lane, Conference Room A, Second Floor, Houston, August 5, 1997, 
10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Kimmick, 3555 Timmons Lane, 
Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77027, (713) 627-3200. TRD-9709884.
Lee County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 218 East 
Richmond Street, Giddings, August 13, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Roy L. Holcomb, 218 East Richmond Street, Giddings, Texas 78942, 
(409) 542-9618. TRD-9709890.
Tyler County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at 806 West 
Bluff, Woodville, August 12, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Eddie Chalmers, P.O. Drawer 9, Woodville, Texas 75979, (409) 283-3736. TRD-
9709898.

Meetings filed July 31, 1997
Angelina and Neches River Authority, ANRA Board of Directors, met at 210 Lufkin 
Avenue, ANRA Board Room, Lufkin, August 5, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Gary L. Neighbors, P.O. Box 387, Lufkin, Texas 75901, (409) 632-
7795, fax: (409) 632-2564. TRD-9709935.
Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, met at 305 Eskew, Bastrop, 
August 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from Carol Ducloux, 305 
Eskew, Bastrop, Texas 78604, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9709904.
Aqua Water Supply Corporation, Board of Directors, revised agenda, met at 305 
Eskew, Bastrop, August 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Carol Ducloux, 305 Eskew, Bastrop, Texas 78604, (512) 303-3943. TRD-9709954.
Brazos Valley Development Council, Regional Advisory Committee on Aging, met at 
1706 East 29th Street, Bryan, August 5, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. Information may be 
obtained from Roberta Lindquist, P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128, 
(409) 775-4244. TRD-9709903.
Dawson County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 1806 
Lubbock Highway, Lamesa, August 6, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from Tom Anderson, P.O. Box 797, Lamesa, Texas 79331, (806) 872-7060. TRD-
9709929.
East Texas Council of Governments, CEO Board of Directors, met at 1306 Houston 
Street, Kilgore, August 6, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. Information may be obtained from 
Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-
9709934.
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Permits Committee, met at 1615 North St. Mary's 
Street, San Antonio, August 6, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Sally Tamez-Salas, 1615 North St. Marys' Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212, 
(210) 222-2204. TRD-9709911. 
Garza Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 124 East Main, 
Post, August 6, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Billie Y. 
Windham, P.O. Drawer F, Post, Texas 79356, (806) 495-3518. TRD-9709907.
Gulf Bend Center, Mid-Coast Community Management, will meet at 1502 East 
Airline, Victoria, August 11, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Janet Waters, 1502 East Airline, Victoria, Texas 77901, (512) 575-0611. TRD-
9709956.
Hamilton County Appraisal District, Board, met at 119 East Henry, Hamilton, 
August 5, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Doyle Roberts, 119 
East Henry, Hamilton, Texas 76531, (254) 386-8945. TRD-9709910.
Upshur County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at Warren and Trinity 
Streets, Gilmer, August 5, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Louise Stracener, P.O. Box 280, Gilmer, Texas 75644-0280, (903) 843-3041. TRD-
9709959.

Meetings filed August 1, 1997
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Board of Directors, 
Executive Session, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, August 7, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. 
Information may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 
78748, (512) 282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9710041.
Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Regular Meeting and Public 
Hearing, met at 1124A Regal Row, Austin, August 7, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Bill E. Couch, 1124A Regal Row, Austin, Texas 78748, (512) 
282-8441, fax: (512) 282-7016. TRD-9710042.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Planning Ad Hoc Committee, met in Conference Room C, 
First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 5, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, 
Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9710026.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, President's Luncheon, met at Executive Conference 
Room A, Second Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 5, 1997 at Noon. 
Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, 
Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9710027.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, FY1998 Financial Plan/Budget Workshop, met in 
Conference Room C, First Floor, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, August 8, 1997 at 
10:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Paula Bailey, DART, P.O. Box 660163, 
Dallas, Texas 75266-0163, (214) 749-3256. TRD-9710028.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments, Board of Directors and Grants 
Application Review Committee, will meet at FM356, Westwood Shores Country Club, 
Trinity, at 11:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Walter G. Diggles, 274 
East Lamar Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, (409) 384-5704. TRD-9710056.
East Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee, met at 1306 Houston 
Street, Kilgore, August 7, 1997, 12:30 p.m. Information may be obtained from 
Glynn Knight, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662, (903) 984-8641. TRD-
9709997.
Education Service Center, Region VI, Board, will meet at 1301 Sam Houston 
Avenue, Huntsville, August 14, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Information may be obtained 
from Bobby Roberts, 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas, 77340, (409) 295-
9161. TRD-9710001.
Erath County Appraisal District, Appraisal Review Board, will meet at 1390 
Harbin Drive, Stephenville, August 19, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Information may be 
obtained from Edna Vara, 1390 Harbin Drive, Stephenville, Texas 76401, (254) 
965-5434. TRD-9709981.
Grayson Appraisal District, Board of Directors, met at 205 North Travis, 
Sherman, August 7, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Angie Keeton, 
205 North Travis, Sherman, Texas 75090, (903) 893-8673. TRD-9710000.
Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Local Workforce Development Board, met at 
320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, August 7, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained 
from Donna Tomlinson, 320 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701, (817) 756-7822. 
TRD-9709979.
Heart of Texas Housing Finance Corporation, Board, will meet at 300 Austin 
Avenue, Fourth Floor Conference Room, Waco, August 11, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. 
Information may be obtained from Lyndon Olson, 510 North Valley Mills Drive, 
Suite 600, Waco, Texas 76710, (817) 776-3336. TRD-9710044.
Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Board Finance Committee, met at 
Operations Conference Room, 209 North Getty, Uvalde, August 6, 1997 at 10:00 
a.m. Information may be obtained from Leodoro Martinez, Jr., P.O. Box 1199, 
Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (210) 876-3533. TRD-9710040.
Nolan County Central Appraisal District, Board of Directors, will meet at the 
Nolan County Courthouse, Third Floor, 100 East Third, Sweetwater, August 12, 
1997 at 7:00 a.m. Information may be obtained from Patricia Davis, P.O. Box 
1256, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, (915) 235-8421. TRD-9710021.
Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District, Board, met at Alliance Bank, 
100 Jefferson Street, Sulphur Springs, August 4, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Information 
may be obtained from Sue Ann Harting, 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 
75401, (903) 450-0140. TRD-9709963. 
San Jacinto River Authority, Board of Directors, met at 2301 North Millbend 
Drive, The Woodlands, August 7, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. Information may be obtained 
from James R. Adams, P.O. Box 329, Conroe, Texas 77305, (409) 588-1111. TRD-
9709972.
Shackelford Water Supply Corporation, Directors, met at Icehouse Restaurant, 
Albany, August 6, 1997 at Noon. Information may be obtained from Gaynell 
Perkins, Box 11, Albany, Texas 76430, (817) 345-6868 or (915) 762-2575. TRD-
9709980.
Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corporation, Regular monthly meeting, met at 
301 West Elm Street, Breckenridge, August 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Information may 
be obtained from Mary Barton, P.O. Box 1621, Breckenridge, Texas 76424, 
(254)559-6180. TRD-9709995.

Meetings filed August 4, 1997
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Workforce Board Finance Committee, 
met at 616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, August 7, 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-9710072.